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CHEAP MONEY. *4 par cent and • fter cent , ready for loans on Macon residence and t>uaine«s property. 8 p*r cent money for n farm loans. Over fK.004.9M raceeMfully negotiated tn Georgia alone. Loaaa made can be paid off at any time. We are head quarters. A. Coleman. Gen. Man., |T>B Second street, Macon, Ga. 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. VISITORS. ATTENTION! X isit my store. If in want of shirts, ties, hats, etc., you can get exactly what you want here. Book on "Correct Dress" given to every,customer. Clem Phi Hips, 566 Cherry street. 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 lips, 566 Cherry street. 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. 15> largest railroad companies in the world use Smith Premier Typewriters. BOOK ON “CORRECT DRESS” Given away to every customer. Clem Phil lip.-, 566 Cherry s-treet. 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. The best double key board typewriters in the world. The Smith Premier. J. W. j Shinnolser. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve The best salve In the world for cuts, I truises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever lores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, :orns, and all skin eruptions, and poeitive | ly cures piles, or no pay required. It Is 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. t.Mffl sins. ELEGANT, SWELL, NOBBY EFFECTS. Thoroughly and completely portraying, pleasing and graceful styles, very atest materials, highly artistic tailor ing and absolutely correct fitting garments at just and rea sonable prices; aptly and practically describes our EASTER SUIT OFFERINGS. We would take much pride and pleasure to show these suits, also our exquisite line of fashionable spring headwear in correct shapes and popular prices Yours to phase, A Priceless Organ. Is the eye and yet some people are neglectful of it. More precious than gold are The windows of the soul (the cyel. 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