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ESTABLISHED 1884.
BE W
COMJ NOW
It is Inevitable arid Both ta
ffies Hare Accepted the
Situation Finally.
NOON TOMORROW
Will See Lee Aboard a Ship
in Havana Harbor and
This Action
SEVERS HIE EAST LINK
Between This Country and Cuba
Something Mysterious Under
Discussion hy Spanish Cabinet-
Washington, April 8. The Spanish situ
ation is regarded today as even more grave
Ilian at any time hertofore.
The hopeful views of peace heretofore,
entertained haye given av.ay to the con
viction that the i-sue between the Unit-d
States and Spain ha become well nigh ir
reconcilable.
'fhe preparations for all eventualities
• are pioi-ei linr. st, ...lily, tine of the signi
ficant evidences ol this decision developed
today when it. wa- learned that the United
Slate consul at 'Porto Rico was about to
have his post.
It is expected that Lee will take a boat
from Havana tomorrow at noon. His re
tirement with hi.- entire stall' would mean
the complete termination of all communi
cation between the United States and the
island, whereas t iie having of subordi
nate in charge would continue the least
semblance of official relations.
It Is not known whether lie will leave a
vice consul there. Inquiry at the foreign
embassies ami legation, today made ii
plain that ttie action of the gr<at powers
ye, terday in pre enting a joint note to
M> fflnh'y urging peace constitutes all that
these powers will do.
At the VVl.it. Hoose.
Pending the actual culmination of diplo
matic devi’lopments now rapidly ap
proaching a head, the administration is
steadfastly and eon-istently avoiding all
possible outward evidences of a crisis. The
C-iban mi - age will be placed before con
gress on next Monday unless some radical
and unexpected events should happen to
change tlie Tirinh fixed intention of the
president, and in the meantime the evae
„ nation of American citizens from Cuba
will continue, and Woodford will arrange
hi, affairs so is to leave at a moment’s
notice.
At the Whitehouse. s ivo for the fre
quent conferences, thet-c is no sign of a
crisis and on the day fixed for the trans
mission of the message that js cxipeeted to
lead to war. probably eight of ten thou
sand Vmeriean youths will be enjoying
themselves on a twenty acre plot of
ground surrounding the executive man
sion.
Easter Egg Rolling.
I>< spite the grave sitn ition at this time
all the arrangements are going ahead for
an Easter egg rolling on the Whitehouse
grounds, with the mnr ! ne band as an ad
junct to the festivities.
The president shows somewhat the ef
fect.* of the great strain on him. but on the
whole boars up wonderfully.
Last night he succeeded in retiring by 11
o’clock. This morning he was up early
«nd enjoyed a hearty breakfast.
Mrs. ‘McKinley refrained from her usual
drive, but sent out her party of about ten
young lady guests on a sight seeing tour.
Lodge, of Massachusetts, a member of
the foreign relations commitlee. and Rep
resentatives Fenton, of Ohio, and Bruck
ner, of Michigan, formed a forenoon con
tingent of congressional arrivals to see
the president.
Cannot * \vprh*4.
It was regular ;bin. t day and the fact
helped to keen say the crowd, and make
the quietest •■wenoon at the executive
mansion for many da .•«.
M< inbe's •>' the.eab et were even a lit
tle slow in nst'in.dinir. Gary was the first
to era: ir.d Seer followed, the
other rM<:-' in at brief intervals, until
al! lid i.-.i >• re 1 ,i‘ it the long table in
the cabint t room.
Prior to the • • : of the cabinet the
members tud that there had been no
mateiial d.n* 'i he situation and
that the w'rk of preparation is steadily
going ahead.
Today's cabinet meeting lasted over an
hour. There is no expectation on the part
of the administration that war can now
be averted.
CABINET MEETING.
But it Was Utterly Barren of Any Develop
ments.
Washington. April S.—lt Can be pos
itively stated that there were no fresh de
velopments in the situation brought to the
cabinet, nor any dispatches of communica
tions of any sort placed before it this
morning.
The joint note of the powers was con
sidered. but that it will have practically
no effect on the situation as it now exists
is plainly t vident.z
Lee, it is reiterated, will surely leave
Havana on Saturday, according to cable
instructions. Just when Woodford is ex
pect. J to vacate his post, n» not ascertain
ed, and it may not have been decided.
Owing to the complete formation of a
policy and the absence of over night de
velopments, th* entire meeting was devo
ted to discussions including the safety of
Americans and the fruitless last session of
the Spanish cabinet.
Long, who was one of the last to leave,
carried numerous papers on matters of
detail for consideration.
THE OREGON
Departs And the Marietta is at Val
paraiso.
New York, April B—A8 —A Herald dispatch
from Lima, Peru, announces the departure
of the battleship Oregon from Callao.
A dispatch to the Herald from Valpa
raiso announces the arrival of■ the gun
boat Marietta. She remained for orders
or until the arrival of the Oregon, which
is expected Saturday.
The Spanish torpedo boat Temarario is
jtill at Buenos Ayres,
TO EXAMINE LE€.
I Senate Committee Expects Startling Devel
opments.
Washington, April B.—Representative
I Lo-oner, of Illinois, is authority for tbe
•statement that Lee will make some stari
i iing uisciuosurcs before the senate com
mittie, bin tbe nature of the testimony by
ii:-. is out disclosed.
’1 understand that Lee Is to supply the
missing linK an tbe testimony," said he,«
My information is that Sigsbee is in
poi.st-s-mb of the facts, does not feel at
liberty until the person who gave them to
him release* him from secrecy imposed.
That p< i on, I understand is Lee."
CALM AT MADRID.
Woodford Says He lias Not Received Any
Intimation of Withdrawal.
Madrid, April B.—A much calmer feeling
prevails today, reflecting the newspaper
utterances ano the various published ver
sions of the cabinet meeting last evening.
The statement published in London to
the effect that Woodford is to leave Ma
drid on Sunday is untrue, Woodford to
day reiterated the statement •hat he would
not leave until directed to apply for pass
ports or until they were handed to him.
The minister added that he bad no inti
mation of iiis .government fixing a date for
his leaving Madrid, and it might be taken
a,, a fact that it would not be fixed until
after .McKinley's message to congress, as
that would prejudice the whole case.
CONSUL HYATT SAFE.
He At rived at the Island of Jamaica This
Morning.
Kingston, Jaima-ca, April 8. —The
steamer Brooklyne arrived at Port Antonio
this morning from the city of Santiago de
Cuba, having on board Consul Hyatt and
t.ilf of the consulate, and twenty-live
Americans, children included.
All was quiet at Saniago when the
Brooklyne lift. There were three small
Spanish warkhnps there, and the entrance
to the harbor was protected by torpedoes.
The American interest at Santiago were
left in the hands of the British consul.
HAPPY HAVANA.
Everytning is Quiet- Good Friday Observ
ances.
Havana, April 8. —Everything is quiet,
and Fhe state of waiting, expectancy and
doubt continues.
According to outward appearances there
is absolutely no change in the usual rou
tine of life in the happy tropical city.’
Good Friday, with proper observance, is
more the topic in mind than war or diplo
macy.
From today on code telegrams from Cuba
must be translated at the censor s office
with the code books in sight.
MANGROVE AT KEY WEST
She Lands Twenty Eight Passengers From
Havana.
Key West, April B—The Mangrove ar
rived this morning from Havana with
thirty-eight | .ism tigers. After landing her
passengers, tbe Mangrove proceeded to her
wharf where she will be fitted with rapid
lire arms.
TOMORROW SURE .
Day Says That Lee Will Leave the Island of
Cuba.
Wa hington. April B—Assistant Secre
tray Hay announced this afternoon that
all citizens of the United States now in
Cuba who desired to leave, would posi
tively be out of that island on Saturday,
lie added that it could also be reiterated
licit Lie would leave Havana on that
date.
This statement was mad.' yesterday but
the positive reiteration on the day pre
•editjg the day set shows that there’ has
been no delay in getting Americans off
and that nothing has developed that would
Keep Lee at Havana longer than tomor
rorw.
Judge Pay said there have been no im
portant communications from Woodford.
SOME MYSTERY.
About the Spanish Cabinet Meeting Last
Night.
Madrid. April B—The ministers at yes
terday's cabinet council considered Wood
ford’s withdrawal, the note, the collective
action of the ;>owers, the war-like prepa
tatious. and it is alleged something else
has not yet transpired.
Great curiosity is felt regarding this un
known subject, but a rigid silence is main
tained regarding it.
It is .-aid the unknown which was the
subject of deliberation was not a Spanish
note to the United States as it is claimed
that Spain is neither sending or intend
ing to send one.
Finally it is asserted that it is not the
■ollective action of the powers which
formed the subject for deliberations,, Spain
at present being, according to official
paints of view, a spectator and not an
agent in negotiations It is intimated that
he secret matter refers to something of
kially formulated by the Pope.
PACIFIC COAST.
Big Preparations Being Made for Protection
of San Francisco.
San Francisco. April B—New8 —New lines of in
terior defense are being built for the for
tifications of the city.
The army will be prepared to fight at the
heads with powerful 12-inch batteries at
Fort Point and Fort Baker on Lime Point.
If though the chance of war the hostile
ironclads manage to pkass the outer line
of fortifications the fierce inner batteries
>f Alcantrpz. Angel Island and Valley
Beach w ill resist further advance.
Major Hear, in charge of tbe torpedo
station at Goat Island, has placed in posi
tion electrical appliances for the sub
marine mines.
Short connections have been established
and the mines will, be planted in the har
bor whenever the hour of danger arrives.
Captain Birkheimer's, battery L. Third
| artillery, stationed -at Lime Point, has va-
I rated the quarters belonging to the en
gineers and sough shelter in tents.
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you want here. Book on "Correct Dress"
given to every,customer. Clem Phi Hips,
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GRAHAM’S RECOMMENDATION.
Atlanta, Ga.. April S—General Graham,
department comanues. will wire his re
commendations for point mobilization to
Washington tonight. A final decision is
expected tomorrow.
Spanish Cruelty-For Men Only.
A free exhibition of Spanish cruelty in
the lobby of Museum now open at 608
Cherry street. Julian building. Admission
to anatomical lecture. 15c.
Yellow and white shoes at Mix Shoe Co.
THE MACON NEWS.
- *
THE COAL OUTPUT
IN UNITED STATES
Amount Produced in 1897
the Largest and Value Per
Ton the Lowest.
GEORGIA’S OUTPUT SMALLER
Alabama Stands Fifth in the Coal
Producing States -Pennsylva
nia Heads the List.
Wash’ugton, April 8. —From a preliint
nary iti.r.neat coiupil.M by E. W. Parlier,
s :itistici.> i of the Unit-.-c Sta.es geolog
ical .-u.v.-y, it is shown that the total out
put of coal in the United States in 1897
amounted approximately to 198,250;tH)u
-hurt tons, with an aggregate value of
$198,100,000, a fraction less than $1 per ton.
Comparcii with 1896, this shows an increase
in tonnage ot G,270,000 tons, or 3.3 per
cent. Tiie increase in the value of the pro
duct Was only $1,700,000, a little less than
.9 of one per cent.
The amount ot coal produced in 1897
was the largest uu record. The average
value per ton was the lowest ever known,
continuing tbe declining tendency wnicll
has been shown without any reaction for
tae past six years. Tne increase in pro
duction and tne decline in value was con
liaed to ttie output of bituminous coal.
Tiie anthracite production In Pennsylva
nia det-re;., cd n nearly two and a quarter
million tons from 54,346,081 short tons of
3,00 u pounds, to 52,122,408 short tons in
'Mi, while tne average price received at
tne mines was J 1.65 per short ton ($1.85
per long ton) in both years. This is not
an increase but it is much better than a
loss, one cent per ton meaning a total of
more than half a million dollars. In ob
taining this average price for anthracite
coal per ton it must be remembered that
only marketable sizes are considered, and
the item of "colliery consumption," usu
ally consisting of culm or waste, and an
ollftTwise product, is not included. In
cluding this factor, the marketable pro
duct of anthracite in Pennsylvania dur
ing 1897 was 42,637,864 long tons against
14,188,460 long tons in 1896.
The fact that the pituminous product
should have shown an increase of 8,500,000
tons in spite of tiie prolonged strike in
the competitive fields of Pennslyvania,
Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Illinois
(lour of them being the largset coal pro
ducing states, aggregating nearly 100,00,-
006 tons, or more than two thirds of the
entire output) may be taken- as an evi
dence of tjle wonderful capacity of our de
veloped bituminous mines. Os the twenty
nine coal produrtiiig states there were only
six in which Hie production in 1897 was
less than in tiie preceding year. These six
were Georgia, Indian Territory, Kansas,
Nebraska, Ohio and Oregon, in fifteen of
them the output was the largest ever ob
tained. Os the live competitive states pre
viously mentioned only one (Ohio) had a
decreased production in 1897. In twenty
out of the twenty-nine states producing bi
tuminous coal tiie average price per ion
in 1897, was less than it was in 1896, and
81.6 in 1897. The decline of 1.4 cents on a
total production in 1807 of 146,000.000 tons
represents a decrease of something over
$2,000,000 from what would have been the
value if the price had been the same as
in 1896.
Considering the industry by states,
Pennsylvania holds her usual position.
Tiie combined product of anthracite and
bituminous coals from the Keystone state
amounted to 106,000,000 short tons, nearly
54 per cent of (lie total output. Pennsyl
vania’s percentage of tlic total -bituminous
output was 37, her output of soft -coal be
ing .>1,00.000 tons. Illinois remains in the
second place with a total of a little over
20,000,000 short tons. West Virginia is ‘
third, having increased her.output nearly
700,000 tons over 1896. and leading Ohio,
which comes fourth, by nearly 1,250,000
tons. Alabama reached her maximum
output of 5,893,770 tons and stands fifth.
lowa sixth, lacked only 55.000 tons of
reaching 5,000,000 Maryland produced 4,-
412,000 tons and Indiana a little over.4,-
000,000 tons.
The statement is based upon actual re
turns from minese representing 95 per
cent of the total product. In eases where
returns have not been received careful es
timates, calculated upon the production in.
previous years, have been made.
$2 "MANHATTAN" SHIRTS FOR sl.
Visitors should look this up. Clem Phil
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For satisfactorily adjusted ~o
to E. Friedman, -the optical specialist of
fice. 314 Second, street..
LAYING MINES.
in the Harbors All Along the Atlantic ISea
board.
Norfolk. Va., April B—A detachment of
twelve marine engineers from Willet’s
Point, New York, has arrived to lay the
cables and electrical appliances for the
mooring and operation of controlled mines
n Hampton Roadsh. A barge containing
the sub-marine mines is lying off Old
Point.
Wilmington, N. C.. April B—A8 —A detach
ment of United States army engineers
from Willet’s Point, New York, has ar
rived tud will go to Fort Carswell today
to mine the harbor. All necessary explo
sives are a-t the fort and the harbor can be
thoroughly mined in seventy-two hours.
WM. J. BRYAN.
Donated a Prize to the Ohio University for
Special Purpose.
Columbus. 0.. April B—President8 —President Can
field. of the State University, has received
the following:
“I hereby propose to give to the Ohio
State University, if agreeable to the trus
tees. $250, the same to be invested and the
annual proceeds used for a prize for the
best essay discussing the principles which
underlie our form of government. (Signed)
"William J. Bryan.”
Words can’t describe the
beauties of the new Easter
headwear at Neel’s.
GOOD ERIDAY HANGING.
Charleston, S. C., April B—Bristow8 —Bristow Gra
ham, colored, was hanged here this morn
ing for the murder of Ben Wilson in De
cember 1896. This is the first execution
that ever took place here on Good Friday.
Won’t your best girl’s Eas
ter suit make your old one
look rusty. A new one won’t
cost much at Neel’s,
MACON NEWS FRIDAY APRIL 8 1898.
MACON WOMAN
STOLE HER CHILD
Go Away From Home to
- Learn the News—A Ro
mantic Story.
CHASE AFTER A TO.
Mrs. Wynn Went to Augusta to
Find the Man Who Had Stolen
Her Baby and Got It.
There .was a sensational episode in Au
gusta yesterday afternoon, says the Au
gusta Herald.' There, arrived from Macon,
on tiie 2:30 Georgia train, a lady whose
letters from the chief of police of -Macon
showed her to be .Mrs. Battie Wynn. Her
letters were to Chief of Police Hood. As
the- letters showed, and as Mrs. Wynn ex
plained, she wished to recover from a
gypsy, Doc Gunn, who, it was thought,
was in Augusta, her child. It was ex
plained that while in Macon, the mother,
who is poor in this world’s goods, had per
mitted the gypsy to take -the child. This
permission was given, it is claimed, with
the distinct understanding that the gypsy
was not to take the child out of Macon.
The mother went -to New Orleans on a
trip-. When she returned the child and the
foster parent had left. The mother be
came concerned. She ascertained -about
the locality of Gunn and interested the
chief of police of Macon. He was assured
by the mother that she had made arrange
ments to put the child in a splendid home
—an orphanage.
When the matter was laid before Chi-ts
Hood he -took steps to locate Gunn. It
was found that Gunn was in South Caro
lina, at Schultz’s Hill, and beyond the
jurisdiction of the Augusta police force.
Chief Hood advised Mrs. Wynn to -se
cure a carriage, go over to Carolina and
ask Gunn to be permitted to take the lit
tle one for a drive. Mrs. Wynn was ad
vised that in case Gunn or .Mrs. Gunn ob
jected to letting the baby go with the
mother because of any fear that -the child
would not be brought back, to also invite
Mrs. Gunn and when t-hey drove -to the city
to hail, a policeman and be driven -to po
lice headquarters.
The foster mo-lhgr dressed the child in
her best bib and tucker and permitted the
mother to take the baby out for a drive.
Coming over the bridge, Mrs. Wynn met
Gunn. In resieonse to his inquiry the
mother said she was only taking the t-hil.l
out for a drive and wished to buy a few
gewgaws for her daughter in Augusta.
This threw Gunn off his guard, -- ’ he did
not interfere. Mrs. Wynn drove quickly
to headquarters with -the child. The chief
arranged for her accommodation until her
train left for Macon.
Mrs. Wynn was courageous through the
whole transaction un,.» she had reached
headquarters w.ith her child. The baby is
3 years of age, a bright little girl, very
pretty and sweet looking. ■ Mrs. Wynn was
fearful that. Gunn might make attempt to
take the child from her. The chief gave
the necessary police protection to prevent
such interference and Mrs. -Wynn and her
baby left last ni»ht en route for Macon.
THE WELL DRESSED' MAN’S IDEAL..
A "Knox” hat. None better. Clem
Phillips.
• in FffecFaFonce.
Freight Rates on .the Southern Lines Must
Change.
Chattanooga, Tenn., April B—HenryB—Henry O.
Ewing, a clerk in -the United States court,
this morning received a letter from A. H.
Shaver, counsel of the interstate commit
tee commission stating that owing to the
opinion of the United States supreme
court, delivered during the last few days, •
decision of United States Judge Severns
rendered a short time ago to the effect
that freight rates from the East to Chat
tanooga must be as low as those o Nash
ville, is effective at once.
According to this, all freight rates from
the East to the South must be changed-at
once -as the lines are in contempt every
day they allow the present rate to operate.
BUSINESS INTERESTS
Was the Keynote of Hanna’s Plea For
Peace.
New York, April B.—The ■ Evening
World prints what purpots to be Hanna’s
peace circular. It is as follows:
"President McKinley is endeavoring
with all his executive and moral power to
prevent the jingo, irresponsible clement
from plunging the country into an unholy
and unnecessary war with Spain. The
question’ is will he be able to keep con
gress from declaring war? In the name of
righteousness and the business interests
of this country, wire your congressman im
mediately not to embarrass the president
in his effort to maintain peace, but to
stand by him to the last. President Mc-
Kinley is capable of mastering the criti
cal situation to the satisfaction and best
business interests of the country.”
Natty Easter Suits for boys
at Neel’s.
WILLIAM MAY ACT.
New York, April B—A8 —A dispatch from
Berlin says: In view of the probable out
break of hostilities in Cuba Emperor Wil
liam is considering the advisability of
sending at least one cruiser for the pro
tection of the political and commercial in
terests of Germany there.
DERVISHES DEFEATED.
Cairo, April 8,--The Anglo-Egyptian
forres under General Sir Herbert Kitche
ner. at lacked the Dervish position this
morning and rushed Mahmou’s Zariba, the
center of his fortifications without a check.
The Dervishes Tost heavily.
COTTON FUTURES.
New York. April B—Futures opened
quiet. Sales 2.400. May 595, June 596, .July
602. August 604, September 600, October
601, November 602, December 603, January
605.
ANNAPOLIS AT NEW YORK.
.New York. April S —The gunboat An
napolis arrived this morning from Key
West and anchored at Tompkinsville.
A small outlay at Neel’s
will keep you from feeling
uncomfortable on Easter Sun
day.
Burke Bres. Vic-i Kid Bals for men at
Mix s>hoe Co, Best wearing stock in Amer
ica. .
CHIEF OF POLICE
Takes a Vit; Interest in the War Situa
tion.
Chief, of Police J. T. Boifeuille-t has re-
I ceived a circular from the headquarters
of the National Association of Chiefs of
Police, which gives information concern
ing the convention to be held in Milwau
kee. May 10, and requests that he attend.
While the chief hopes to go. still his trip
will depend largely on develpoments, as to
whether war is declared, in which event,
he probably will desire to Macon.
There is no class in the country whose
eyes are more eagerly set on -the possible
outcome of the country’s contentions with
Spain than are the chiefs of police. In
the absence of the patriotic, who may be
engaged on the high seas, it is -the duty
of such officials to protect the families as
well as the property of thdfce away. With
the regular army, the state militias and,
possibly, large numbers of citizens away
from their usual places, the services of
the <police departments in different cities
might be called upon to give important
aid.
“While our thoughts, as well as the
though-ts of every official of this country,”
tbe circular says, “are turned upon the
impending entanglements with foreign
powers, and while our hearts are beating
in sympathy for the sufferings of the un
fortunates in the little isles off our south
ern borders, we must not forget that we
have troubles of our own. Statesmen of
wisdom and deliberation are looking after
our foreign relations, and upon us to -a
great extent devolves the protection of our
domestic affairs. Upon each chief of police
nests to a. greater or less extent, the pro
tection of the lives and property of his
own immediate constituents, involving an
unceasing watchfulness, an unfailing vigor
aaid determined effort. With us there is
no time of peace; it is a war continuous
and relentless, and necessarily so.
"The suppression of crime and the ap
prehension of criminals is of even greater
importance to the safety of the nation and
to socie-ty, than the international compli
cations. The relation of the foreign pow
ers, can. to a certain extent, be regulated
-and controlled by diplomacy, by arbitra?
tion and by legislation, but with crimes
and there is no such thing as
compromise or treaty. The professional
criminal is a menace to society as .de
structive the mine under a battleship,
and against him there is no possible ces
sation of hostilities. It is for this reason
that the work .of our association, as well
as our profession, becomes so apparently
*inij m tar,l. Others are chosen to look after
the dangers from foreign sources, but our
work, like charity, commences at home.”
The association was formed in Chicago
in J.YFB, and is comprised of -a set of men
who are woe to the unrighteous. Chief
Boittuillet states that important ideas are
exchanged at the conventions and in order
to keep up properly with his duties, it is
necessary for the chief of a large depart
ment -to at least confer and meet with the
chiefs of ct-he-r cities, by which the experi
ence and new methods of suppressing
crime as gained all over the United States,
is thrown into a bulk and becomes the
common property of those in attendance.
One of -the most important matters ex
pected to come at the approaching conven
tion is the discussion of -the Bertillon sys
tegn of measurement, by by means which
escapes -are more easily identified' and*
captured.
It is not improbable.that the chief will
go, in which event he wifi likely be able
to jive as well as to receive pointers.
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FOR EQUIPMENTS.
The Committee in Charge is Getting the
Militia Ready.
■Ma.. _ r O. T. Kenan is in Savannah, the
guest of Captain Jordan F. Brooks, of the
military advisory board.
Major Kenan will assist in -the work of
equipping state troops.
• The committee in charge -of the matter
of equipments have $42,000 -at its disposal.
This includes the annual appropriation to
the military by the state of $25,000, the
government’s apropriation of not quite
$12,000, and the special appropriation by
the s'ba-te for overcoats.
It.seems that the board has decided to
lump all its funds and make the whole
available in case of emergency. If there
should- be trouble with Spain the boys
would get all the camping out they would
want without going to Griffin or Chicka
mauga.
If there'should be no trouble with Spain
money enough will -probably be -held out
for an encampment of -those commands
which did not go to camp last year.
The soldier will have a considerable bur
den to carry when he is in heavy march
ing order. Besides his gun and his cart
ridge belt, he will have his blanket bag,
containing his blanket, his clothing and
supplies. On top of that will be strapped
his overcoat. Besides this, he will have a
canteen, a mess kit and a few other trifles.
When it is all added up the soldier has a
pretty heavy load. He soon gets used to
it, though, and then he is not always, in
heavy marching order. Often it is light
marching order. Campaigning will be
more than play, though, should the boys
ever try it.
There are others and others, -but we have
got the goods. Mix Shoe Co.
Smith Premier Typewriters*. J. V/. Sbin
holser.
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 Asso< iation.
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guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by H. J. Lamar A Sans’ drug
■tare.
CHANGE OF BASE.
Mrs. E. J, Williams is Now Located in Busi
ness Over the Bazar.
Mrs. E. .1. Williams announces to her
patrons that she has moved her place of
business to rooms over the Bazar, where
she will be glad to see all of her old pat
rons.
“WE TOLD YOU” NOT TO
Put on that thin underwear. We have
medium weights for spring. Clem Phillips.
LEAGUERS
IN SESSION
Wearers of the While and
Gold Now Have Charge
of the City.
FIRST MOI
Was Held Last Night at Which
Time Visitors Were
Bid Welcome.
THE SESSION TODAY.
President Read His Message—Dis
trict Secretaries Discussed Dis
trict Organization.
The first day of the sixth annual session
of the Georgia Epworth League Conference
commenced this morning before the major
ity of the inhabitants of the city had risen
from their beds. The sky could not have
been fairer, the sun brighter nor the
weather more perfect—a typical April day.
Al aeon has entered into the conference
with all her heart, and when Mayor Price
handed the Jcey to the city to President
•Smith last night, it was no mock of hospi
tality, but its., sentiment has been demon
strated and the people .have opened their
homes and their hearts.
The sunrise prayer meeting was held
this morning at Mulberry Street Methodist
church, as it was decided that it was too
cool to go out to the park so early.
A large crowd attended this delightful
service, which was conducted by Miss Em
ma Tucker, of LaGrange. In the quiet
hours of the morning before the stir of the
day had commenced, and while the fresh
night dews still clung the flowers, the
devoted followers of Christ knelt in prayer
at the Mulberry Street 'Methodist church.
At the tent at 9'39 a song service was
conducted by Mr. C.harles Tillman, after
which Rev. C. L. Beal■ conducted a devo
tional service.
The President’?; Report .
_ President Smith read the following mes
sage:
Our chief idea during the year has been
organization. Twenty-two of the twenty
three districts have had district secreta
ries, ‘but three are now vacant. The sec
retaries have done work in most cases, and
Secretaries Glenn, .Manson, Bell, Daviese
and Miss ‘McKenzie have had district con
ferences of especial value. We commend
the organization of the state by. districts.
We recommend that the district secretary
be president of the* district conference.
iWe have written about 700 personal let
ters during the year on Leafgue work.
We recommend that this body shall take
such action as shall influence the General
'Conference to provide the expenses of the
Central office from a general fund collee-’
ted by church Conference ■ authorities, a
certain portion of same to.be paid to the
general treasurer, and a,portion to be left
for state use. To this end we believe that
the Epworth League should have some
institutional organization between the
central office and tlfe individual leagues.
We recommend that the state confer
ence meet biennially.
Three appeals of interest have been pre
sented to th nresident which will proba
bly come before this body.
1. Aid the temperance cause.
2. Aid to the orphans’ homes of- the two
conferences.
3. To send one or more missionaries to
the foreign field.
All are worthy objects.
‘Secretary Streyer made his report.
The report of the treasurer was post
poned by request, and will not be read
until this afternoon or tomorrow.
After singing a song, President Smith
announced the following conference com
mittees:
Committee on State of the League—Hon.
H. B. Hargett, Columbus, chairman; C. A.
Weddington, Atlanta; Miss Minnie Coker,
Trion; C. T. Tyler, John ID.
Walker, Sparta; Frank B. Wright, Valdos
ta; H. H. Crittenden, Savannah.
Committee on Devotional Meetings of the
League—F. G. VVebb, -Wrightsville, chair
man; R. J. Guinn, Atlanta; L. S. Ledbet
ter, Cedartown; S. J. Patillo, Buford; Miss
Bernie Turner, Carrollton; Rev. T. H.
Thompson, Tennille; Miss Kate Guernsey,
Cochran; Miss Ruth Holcomb, Atlanta.
Committee on Charity and Help Work—
Hon. B. H. Hill, West Point, chairman;
Miss Harrett Wood, Richland; W. B. Mer
rill, Valdosta; C. L. Sheperd, Brunswick;
Rev. G. W. Matthews, Macon; .Miss Min
nie Kinnon, Thomasville; L. L. Carswell,
Savannah; Mrs. T. J. Black, Americus.
Committee on Finance—W. H. Preston,
Atlanta, chairman; A. G. McCurry, Hart
well: Rev. Loy Warwick, Fayettville; W.
A. Baldwin, Dawson; George W. Adams,
Eatonton; G. F. Oliphant, Greensboro; W.
M. Thomas, Newnan.
The following special committees were
appointed by President Smith:
On the Divisions of Conference—Hatton
Lovejoy, LaGrange, chairman; O. F. Cook,
Savanna; \V. W. Wadsworth, Augusta;”
Rev. J. F. Davis, LaFaFyette; J. J. Cobb,
Macon; Lott Warren, Americus; Mills
Keya, Atlanta.
Committee on Resolutions—M. J. Cofer,
chairman; C. R. Jenkins, Shellman; Pro
fessor J. T. Derry, Atlanta; P. M. Ulch,
Brunswick.
Committee on Temperance—W. G. Solo
mon, Macon, chairman; C. R. Jenkins,
Shellman; J. B. Gordon, Rome; Rev. C. A.
Jackson, Rochelle; Miss Ola Miller, W.-.-.t
Point, Miss Annie Campbell, Augusta; J.
E. Wray, ’Valdosta.
Committee on Constitution and By-Law?
—Rev, M. J. Cofer, chairman; Jule Fel
ton, Montezuma-; O. A. Park, Macun
Parks Verdery, Augusta; D. C. PeacotK
Atlanta.
Committee on Place of Meeting—Rev. J.
A. Smith, Columbus; R, F. .Burden, Ma
con; Dr. R. L. Henry, Augusta; E. M.
Massengale, Atlanta; Mias Nona Saussy,
Savannah; R. P. Stephens, Smithville. L.
S- Radford., Monroe; J. E. Pendergrast
Newnaa,
Committee on Orphans’ Home—Rev. T.
<C. Betterton, Monticello, chairman; Miss
Mary Conn. Milledgevine; Miss Rosa Ful
cher, Waynesboro; Rev. J. D. Ellis, Ma
con.
Rev. S. A. Steele commenced his address
at 11:20 and spoke for about an hour on
“The Successes and Aims of the Epworth
League. Mr. Steele has been heard in
Macon before, and he delighted the large
audience this morning as he has every
time he has been heard here.
i Continued on third page.
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than is any other organ of the body, for it is at rest only when closed in sleep. If
your vision is impaired it Is well for you to bear in mind that a suitable pair of
glasses will not only lead you from darkness to light, but will, in a great many
cases, effect an entire cure of your eye trouble. But on the other hand glasses
selected by yourself or fitted to your eyes by any one to whom the science of optics
is a scaled book, will, in time, prove a great curse to your eyes. 'Mr. Friedman, the
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WELCOME! I
Epworth Leaguers
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May your work be profitable, your visit very
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