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MILITIA FORCES
! OFTHECOUNTRT
Who Are Liable for Service,
and Under What Conditions
Can They be Called Out.
TO GO TO THE FRONT.
A Question That is Often Asked An
swered in Full by Assistant
Judge Advocate Morrison,
So many question* are asked in Macon
with regard to the position of the volun
. leer and militia forces In the present sit-
u nation that an authoritative opinion is in-
m tereating,
p Assistant Judge Advocate General J. N.
I Morrison, of the United States army, has
I furnisned an interesting statement rela-
tive to the powers of President McKinley
I in calling out the militia in the event of
■ war. Since the war cloud no question has
I been more earnestly discussed by mili-
g tary imn, especially members of state
militia organizations, than the power of
r the president in calling the troops to the
I front. Major Morrison answers the ques-
tion at length, declaring that the presi
i dent may oidtr the militia to serve at
will.
Major Morrison says that the officers
and privates alike in the state militia
would be compelled to take up arms under
the orders of the president, or become lia
ble to a very heavy line or punishment.
The militia of the country, Major Mor
rison says, is that portion of the people
from which its military forces —armies—
are m ide up. The question as to what
portion of the people are includ' d in that
class i- answered In a statute enacted al
most immediat'ly after the adoption of
tiie constitution. which provides that
< very able-bodied male citizen of the re
spective states resident in them, who is
the age of eighteen years and under the
age of forty-five years, shall be enrolled
in the militia. Certain exemptions from
militia duty havt been made from time to
* time bp United States and state statutes.
The most important question in the
minds of the people in regard to the mi
litia at the present time is whether the
Unihd States is now in a situation to
avail itself of their service forthwith, and,
if so, how?
The president at all times has it in his
power to put a quarter of a million of
them in the service of the United States
within ten days at the outside, and at
least five millions of them within sixty
days. As a national force they are pecu
liarly the president’s. He cannot increase
the regular army above the pea<?e footing
by a single man, and there is no law now
in force for him to bring into existence a
single regiment of volunteer troops or to
accept the services of any or to put the
government under a legal obligation to
pay any if they serve. But all that is
necessary for him to put into the service
of the United States at a fixed rate of pay,
etc., a military force of a hundred thous
and, or three or four or five millions or
more, and use them as their commander,
is for him to be of the opinion that that
is necessary to execute the laws of rhe
union, suppress insurrection or repel in
vasion. and th»n assume command of them
and order them out when there is danger
of invasion.
Proceedings involved in this are ex
. ctedingly simple. The United States
Statute provides that he may do it by
t issuing his orders for that purpose to such
Officers of the militia as he may think
propei. It also provides that every officer,
non-commissioned officer to private of the
mil!:..i who fails to obey the orders of the
president when he calls out the militia
into lie actual service of the United States
shall receive punishment to be determin
ed by a court.matial. A militia officer is
also liable to be cashiered by a sentence
of a courtmartial and be incapacitated
from holding a commission in the militia
for a 'erm not exceeding twelve months.
With the exception of the so-called na
tional guard, there are no officers of the
militia to issue orders to. But the presi
dent i< not limited to that method. In
fact, the usual course is to issue the order
ordinarily called a “call for militia” to
the governor of the state.
It is idle to speculate as to what would
be the result if the governor declined to
act. Such a thing did not occur in time
of war except in the states in rebellion.
One state yet in the union did not furnish
militia on the first call, simply because it
was without a governor—the whole state
administration having gone off into the
South. If one of the governors did obey
the president’s call and the sentiment of
u the people were so against it that they
would not force him to do so. the presi
dent would simply have to draw his force
from states where that feeling did not ex
ist; and if there were not sufficient
¥ states of that kind, it would be useless for
him to make the call, and he probably
would no: do so.
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BUILDING EOOM.
Contractors Say There is a Veritable Boom
In Macon.
The building contractor* of the city say
: that there is a building boom on in the
• city, and that the carpenters have all that
they can do to keep up with the work.
| Especially is there activity in building on
I Forsyth street and the gaps are rapidly
being closed in with handsome residences.
An indication that there is considerable
j building going on is that it is almost im
possible to get a good carpenter now who
has not got about all that he can do.
CANCER~~
Eating Away Life of Gladstone, Reinforced
by Old Age.
|
London, March 28.—Gladstone is dying
of a cancerous growth, involving the bone
tissue back of the nasal passages. The
melancholy truth is now admitted private
ly by his son, Herbert Gladstone, and
( other members of his family. The unan
imous verdict of several specialists who
have been consulted is that an operation
is impossible, owing to the age and en
feebled condition of the patient.
It would be possible to afford considera
ble relief, and also to prolong life by sur
gical moans if Gladstone were younger,
j but his heart already threatens failure to
perform its functions. The only relief
possible Is that afforded by opiates and
other palliatives.
The end, when it comes, will be from
failure of the heart’s action, rather than
from the direct ravages of the terrible
malady. It is hardly probable that it will
be long delayed.
FROM A DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR.
I have found Cheney’s Expectorant su
perior to anything I have ever tried for
colds and bronchial trouble. Send me by
first mail six bottles of your mod excellent
medicine.
PROF. J. H. RICHARDSON.
Sw’eetwater, Tenn.
EXPECTED TODAY.
Pardon Board Will Probably Act on Mrs.
Nobles' Case.
The pardon board will act upon Mrs.
Nobles’ case either today or tomorrow,
and will make report to the governor. The
' governor has only respited her until April
I, and only did this because one of the
| members of the pardon board was sick.
If the pardon board should report un
favorably on the case the governor will be
appealed to, as he cannot shake the re
sponsibility of the case upon the pardon
board, and after all the real pardoning
power is exercised by him.
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SI,OOO DEPOSIT MADE.
How a Macon Institution Gives Guaranties
and Backs Them.
Macon, Ga., February 15, 1898.
This is to certify that E. L. Martin,
President and Proprietor of the Georgia-
Alabama Business College, a chartered in
stitution of this city, capitalized at $30,000,
has this day deposited with me stock of the
guaranteed convertible cash value of SI,OOO
to be held subject to any claims of patrons
for guarantees given.
GEORGE A. SMITH,
General Manager Equitable Building and
Loan Association.
A Texas Wonder.
HALL’S GREAT DISCOVERY.
One small bottle of Hall’s Great Dis
' covery cures all Kidney and Bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures Diabetis,
seminal emission, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and wo
‘ men. Regulates bladder troubles in chil
dren. If not sold by your druggist will be
sent by mail on receipt of sl. One small
bottle is two months’ treatment and will
cure any case above mentioned.
E. W. HALL, Sole Manufacturer.
P. O. Box 218, Waco, Texas.
Sold by H. J. Lamar & Sons, Macon, Ga.
Clanton, Ala., March 4, 1897.—1 certify
that I have been cured of kidney and
bladder troubles by Hall's Great Discovery
(Maco, Texas), and I can fully recommend
it- Rev. L. B. Pounds.
FRENCH
ANSV
WAFERS
These are the Genuine French Tansy
Wafers, imported direct from Paris.
Ladies can depend upon securing relief
from and cure of Painful and Irregular
Periods regardless of cause.
EMERSON DRUG CO.,
Importers and Agents for the United
States, San Jose, Cal.
C. T. KING,
Druggist, sole agent for Macon, Ga.
German Millet
AND
Cat-tail Millet
I FOR SALE BY
H. J. Lamar & Sons
1 Cherry St. Macon, Ga.
MACON NEWS MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 28 1898
SACRED CASTLES
Laws Recognize the Sanctity
of the Home.
Only Disease and Death Can Enter.
stand back for civil law. Many on baa
discovered laws which overcome the chief
diseases that affect mankind, and applies
such laws in an effective way.
Mr. W. W. Casey, Hertford, N. C.,
writes; “ I suffered from inflammatory
rheumatism for eight months, the pain
was intense. I was compelled to remain
in bed. and my knees and ankles were
swollen twice their natural size. After
several of the best known physicians in
the South fail-I to help me, I began
using Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure. Three
bottles made a complete cure.”
Mr. Frank Oppenheim, 5 Whitaker
Street, Savannah, Ga., says: “ I was
a sufferer from Rheumatism for a long
time. The stiffness, soreness, and lame
ness were often so great as to cause great
difficulty in using my limbs. Many dif
ferent remedies were recommended, but
none of them gave relief. Finally, I be
gan to take Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure,
end found almost immediate improve
ment. By continuing the pellets tor a
few weeks T was completely cured. I can
use my limbs as well as ever, and thanks
to Munyon’s Remedies, I am entirely free
from Rheumatism.”
Munyon has a separate cure for each
disease, mostly 25 cents a vial, sold by
druggists. If In doubt, write Professor
Munvon, at Philadelphia. Pa-, and get
medical advice free.
CHEAPER ICE.
Notice to Ice Consumers, Which Applies
to the Family Trade.
Owing to the great difficulties which we
have had in regulating the handling of ice
on oui' delivery wagons, we have adopted
the coupon system, which will be sold at
the following prices, viz:
240-ipound books in coupons of 12
pounds each SI.OO
500-pound bocks in coupons of 25
pounds each 2.00
1000-pound hooks in copcns of 50
pounds each 4.00
2000-pound books in coupons of 100
pounds each 6.00
All ice without coupons cent per
pound, cash on delivery.
Books can he obtained from our drivers,
or telephone to 136, and same will be deliv
ered promptly. By this method we hope to
avoid complications and disputes from the
credit heretofore extended through our
drivers, and at the same time it gives our
patrons lower prices on their ice than they
have heretofore obtained.
All drivers are instructed to give full
weight and polite attention, and any com
plaint will be promptly invesigated.
Macon Ice Delivery Company.
We Have the
Peerless
Iceland
Freezers.
Will freeze in
five minutes. Call
and see them.
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Address THE SUN, New York.
E. Y. MALLARY, E. N. JELKS.
President. Vice-President.
J. J. COBB, Cashier.
Commercial and Savings Bant
MACON, GA.
General Banking Business Transacted.
I - •
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$5.00 will rent a box In our Safety De
posit Vault, an absolutely safe plan In
which to deposit jewelry, silverware and
securities of all kinds.
UNION SAVINGS BANK
AND TRUST;COMPANY
MACON, GA.
Safety Deposit Boxes For Rent
J. W. Cabaniss, President; S. S. Dunlaj
vice-president; C. M. Orr, Cashier.
Capital, $200,000. Surplus, $30,00k
Interest paid on deposits. Deposit you
savings and they will be increased b v io
terest compounded semi-annually.
THE EXCHANGE BANK
Os Macon, Ga.
Capital $500,000.0<
Surplus 150,000.0
J- W. Cabaniss, President.
S. S. Dunlap, Vice-President.
C. M. Orr, Cashier.
Liberal to its customers, accommodatim
to the public, and prudent in its manage
ment, this bank solicits deposits an>
other business in its line.
directors.
V . R. Rogers, L. W. Hunt, Joseph Dan
nenberg, R. E. Park, S. S. Dunlap, J. V,
Cabaniss, H. J. Lamar, Jr., A. D, Scht
field, W. M. Gordon.
ESTABLISHED 1868.
R. H PLANT. CHAS. D. HUR 1 )
Cashier.
I. C. PLANT’S SON,
BANKER,
MACON, GA.
A general banking business transact*
and all consistent cortesies cheerfully ex
tended to patrons. Certificates of deposi
issued bearing interest.
FIRST NATION AB BANK
of MACON, GA.
The accounts of banks, corporations
firms and individuals received upon th
most favorable terms consistent with coo
servative banking. A share of your bus
inesa respectfully solicited.
R. H. PLANT,
President.
George H. Plant, Vice-President.
W. W. Wrigley, Cashier.
Southern Loan
and Trust Company
of Georgia.
MACON - GEORGIA.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, SGO.OOO.OC
J. S. SCOFIELD, Pres.
Jos. W. PALIvIER, Vice-Pres.
F. O. SCHOFIELD, Treasurer.
STEED & WIMBERLY, Attorney*
Offers investors carefully selected Firs'
Mortgage Bonds, yielding 6 and 7 per cent
interest, payable semi-annually.
These mortgage loans are legal Invest
ment for the funds of Trustees, Guardians
and others desiring a security which it
non-fluctuating in value, and which yields
the greatest, income consistent with Ab
solute safety.
Acts as Executor, Trustee, Guardian
Transacts a General Trust Business.
'headquarters
FOR
Real Estate Loans
We have large quantities of money sub
ject to sight draft for loans on city, farm
or suburban property.
Straight interest loans.
Annual payment loans.
Monthly payment loans.
Security Loan and Rbstract Co.
370 Second St, Phone 82.
T. B. "WEST,
Secretary and Attorney.
LAWYERS.
JOHN L. HARDEMAN.
Attorney-at-Law.
Office No. 566 Mulberry street, Macon, Ga.
Will do a general practice in the courts
of this circuit and in the federal courts.
HULL, HARRIS & BIRCH,
Attorneys at Law,
Masonic Building
566 Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga.
Will do general practice in state and fed
eral courts.
PHYSICIANS.
DR. A. MOODY BURT,
Office over Sol Hoge’s drug store, 572 Mul
berry street ’Phon 60.
Hours: 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 and 4:30 to
o:30 p. m.
Residence 452 College street ’Phone 728.
DR. J. H. SHORTER,
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
over Sol Hoge’s, corner Mulberry and
Second street®.
dr. c. h. peete.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
. >7O Second St
Paone 462.
DR. MAURY M. STAPLETL
Eye Ear, Nose and Throat.
506 Mulberry street, Phone 121.
Old English
law estao
lisued the tact
that a man 3
house is ms
castle. Not
[ even tne Kiug
1 can enter un
in v i t ed. Tae
home can only
Ibe invaded by
disease and
death. Death
will come soon
or later to
everybody, but
disease must
now stand back
for natural law
as Kings must
LANDLORDS!
Do you know that we are the only exclusive rental agents in Ma
con. No other departments. If you arc not satisfied with your in
come give us a trial.
A. J. McAfee, Jr., & Co.
We Have Moved!
Our office and sales room to two doors from the express
office on Fourth street, wheie we are better prepared than
ever to serve those needing
Building Material of Every Kind.
Macon Sash, Door Lumber Co
Our New Millinery Department
Presents an opportunity for econom
ical buy ng that no one can afford to
miss. This stock has been carefully
selected and you will find Style and
Quality with Prices at about half
what you have been paying. Hats
trimmed to order while you wait.
The Dixie Shoe and Clothing Co.
Corner Cherry and Third Streets.
rKsD-Millinery Department Upstairs.".LUr
CENTRAL CITY.
Refrigerator and Gafiinet Works.
MANUFACTURE S OF
Bank, Bar and Office Fixtur s, Drug Store Mantels
and ail kinds of Fiard Wood Work, Show Cases to
order. Muecke’s newest improved Dry Air Refrigera
tor will be made and sold at wholesale prices to every-
I body. Give us a trial.
F. W. fWECKE, Manager
t I New Street.
J. S. BUDD. L. L. DOUGHERTY.
J. S. BUDD & CO.
Successors To
GORDON & BUDD.
Real Estate, Rent Collections, Fire and Acci
dent Insurance.
Personal attention given to all business entrusted to us.
Office 320 Second St. - Telephone 439.
War Declared
Against all disease by using DISINFECT
ANT LIME around yard and PLASTICO
and CALSOM FINISH on walls inside.
Send for sample card, etc.
T. C. BURKE.
Home Industries
and I nstitutions.
Henry Stevens’ Sons Co.
H. STEVENS SONS CO, Macon, Ga., Manufacturers of Sewer,
and Railroad culvert pipe, fittings, fire brick, clay, etc. Wall tubing with
perforated bottoms that will last forever.
Macon Fish and Oyster House.
CLARKE & DANIEL, wholesale and retail dealers in FresH
Fish, Oysters,Crabs, Shrimps, Game, Ice, etc., 655 Poplar street. Tel
ephone 463. Fisheries and paching house, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Macon Machinery.
MALLARY BROS. & CO., dealers in Engines, Boilers, Savw
Mills. Specialties—Watertown Steam Engines, Saw Mills, Grist Mills
Cotton Gins. ’ 1
Macon Refrigerators.
MUECKE’S Improved Dry Air Refrigerators. The best Re
frigerators made. Manufactured right here in Macon, any size and of
any material desred. It has qualities which no other refrigerator on
the market possesses. Come and see them at tte factory on New St
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