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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. T 4 O> XTT.A.. Ths fao- z7 sisi’.o 15 A>! Must Pay. All persons taking The' News by the week must pay promptly every week. Af ter April Ist no balances will be carried over for any one. Papers taken weekly must be paid for weekly. Those who fail to pay regularly may expect to have the paper discontinued. Remember, the boys are in structed to take no part payment after April Ist. Everyone who owes a balance should endeavor to get evt by that time. Drop in next Tuesday and \\ ednesday, our opening days, and you will be con vinced that we are up to date on Easter hats and bonnets. Miss Jane Hendrix, Successor to Rees & Hendrix You can talk to 10,000 every day through th. colummi of The Newi. ® 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. O K V X 3 OXLX A. . ; Th9 fas- z? Eim;l9 15 w flgw.ura / x z zz-r*—e’ery o/ y / ■wrapper. 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. H. C. TM ALL &CO. News and Opinions OF National Importance. THE SUN ALONE Contains Both. Daily, by mail $6 a year D’ly and Sunday,by mail..sß a year The Sunday Sun is the greatest Sunday Newspaper in the world. Price 5c a copy. By mail $2 a year 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 - • -a ■ ... r- . . $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 3