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THE MESSAGE.
(Continued from first page.)
p<-aee and entails upon this government
an enormous expense. With such a conflict
waged for years in an island so near us
and with which our people have such trade
and business relations; when the lives and
liberty of our citizens are in constant dan
ger and their property destroyed and
thmeselves ruined, where our trading ves
sels are Hable to seizure and are seized
at our door by the warships of a foreign
nation, expeditions of filibustering that we
are j>owerless to repress altogether and
fnvolvingquest ions and cnlanglemdnts'thus
arising; all these, ami others that I need
not mention, with resulting strained rela
tions, arc a constant menace to our peace
rind compel us to keep on a semi war foot
ing with a nation with which we are at
peace.
"These elements of danger and disorder
already pointed out, have been strikingly
illustrated by the tragic event which has
deeply and justly moved the American
people.
Spenks of the Maine,
"I have already transmitted to congress
the report of the naval court of inquiry
on the destruction of the battleship Maine
in the harbor of Havana during the night
of the 15th of February. The destruction
of that noble vessel has filled the national
heart with inexpressible honor.
"Two hundred and fifty-eight brave sail
ors and marines and two officers of our
jiavy, reposing in the fancied security of
fi friendly iharbor have been hurled to
death, grief and want brought to their
homes anil danger to the nation.
"The naval court of inquiry, which, it is
needless to say, commands the unqualified
confidence of the government, was unani
mous in the conclusion that the destruction
of the Maine was caused by an exterior
explosion of a sub-marine mine. It did
not assume 'to place the responsibility;
that remains to be fixed. In any event
the destruction of the Maine by whatever
exterior cause, is patent and impressive
proof of such things in Cuba that are in
tolerable. That condition is shown to be
eueh that the (Spanish government connot
assure safety for a vessel of the American
navy in the harbor of Havana on a mis
sion of peace and rightfully there.
"Further referring in this connection to
diplomatic correspondence,, a dispatch
from our minister to Spain of the 26th ul
timo. contained the statement that the
Spanish minister of foreign affairs assur
ed him positively that Spain will do all
•that the highest honor and justice re
quires in the matter of the Maine. The
reply contained is expressive of the readi
ness of Spain to submit to arbitration all
differences which can arise in the matter
•which is subsequently explained by the
tnote of the Spanish minister at Washing
ton asking fbr an impartial investigation
l\v experts, whose decision Spain will ac
cept in advance.
i "To this I made no reply.”
i The president concludes as follows:
"The near future will demonstrate as to
■whether a condition of righteous peace,
Just alike to the Cubans and to Spain, as
■well as equitable to all our interests, is
likely to be attained. If not further and
other action by the United States will re
man to be taken when tha't time comes,
then action will be determined in the
line of indisputable right and duty, it will
be faced, without misgiving or hesitancy
5n the light of the obligation this govern
ment owes to it.
"Sure of the right, keeping free from all
offense ourselves, actuated only by up
right and patriotic consideration, moved
for which Spain has waged war cannot be
Rovernment will continue its, watchful
rare over the rights-and property of Amer
ican citizens and will abate none of its ef
forts to bring about by peaceful agencies
a peace which shall be honorable and en
suring.
"If it shall hereafter appear to be a
duty imposed by our obligations to inter
vene with force, it shall be done without
fail on our part and only because the ne
cessity for such action shall 'be so clear
SIS to command the support and approval
of the civilized world.
■ "A long trail has proved that the object
"In the name of humanity, in the name
obtained. The fire of insurrection may
fianje or may smould.er with varying sea
sons. but it has not been and it is plain
that it cannot be extinguished by the pres
ent methods. The only hope of relief and
repose from a condition which can no
longer be endured, is the enforced paccifi
cation of Cuba.
In the name of humanity, in the name
of civilization, in behalf of endangered
American interests which give us the
right and duty to speak and to act. The
war in Cuba must stop. In view of this
fact and considerations I ask congress to
authorize and empower the president to
take measures to secure a full and final
termination of hostilities between the
Rovernment of Spain and the people of
; :o secure in the island the es-
tablishment of a stable government capa
ble of maintaining order and observing its
international obligations, ensuring peace
and tranquility and security to its citizens.
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as well as to our own and to use the mili
tary and the naval forces of the United
States as may be necessary for this pur
pose. And in the interest of humanity,
and to aid in preserving the lives of the
starving people of the island, I recom
mend the distribution of food and supplies
to be continued and that an appropriation
be made out of the public treasury to sup
plement the charity of our citizens. The
issue is now with congress. e It is a solemn
responsibility and I have exhausted every
effort to relieve the intolerable condition
of affairs which arc at our doors. Pre
pared to oxcute every obligation imposed
upon me by the constitution and law, I
await your action.
"Yesterday, and while in preparation
of the foregoing message, official infor
mation w is received by me that by the
latest decree of the Queen Regent Spain
directs General Blanco, in order to pre
pare and facilitate peace to declare a sus
pension of hostilities, the duration and de
tails of which have not yet been communi
cated to me. This fact, with every other
pertinent, consideration, will, 1 am sure,
have your just ami careful attention in the
solemn deliberations upon which your are
aliout to enter.
“If this measure attains the successful
result, then our aspirations as Christian,
peace-loving people will be realized. If it
fails it will be only another justification
for our contemplated action. (Signed.)
“William McKinley,
“Executive Mansion.”
Notes Taken
On the. Run.
BRIEFS
Mr. Palaman Gilbert, a prominent citi
zen of Quitman county, is a guest in the
city today. Mr. 'Gilbert says the crops in
Quitman are very fine.
•Miss Annie Twitty of Waycross is in the
city, the guest of Mrs. Phillip on Mulberry
street.
Dr. Charles Lanier Toole, dentist. Of
fice corner Second ami Poplar streets.
A good deal of excitement was caused
this morning when it was reported that
General Fitzhugh see would pass through
here this morning en route for Washing
ton. General Lee will go to Washington
byway of Savannah.
The sleeping car line between Florida
and the north has been discontinued. The
line at night is still running.
I can do your dental work for less cash
than any other dentist in Macon. Why not?
No office or house rent to pay. My ex
penses are light. Telephone 275. Vineville
and Belt Line of street cars pass office
door. A. S. Moore, 121 Wahingtou avenue,
Macon, Ga.
A letter has been received by Jailer Ste
phan from the penitentiary authorities to
the effect that, they will come fpr Gus
Fumbles in a few days.
There is no probability that there will
be anything of importance before the regu
lar monthly meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation tonight.
One case of-smallpox was reported this
morning. It was in Murray.s alley, be
tween Third and Fourth and Pine and Oak
streets. It was a negro boy.
Jim Lockett, the murderer of old man
Paul Freeman, was sent to the peniten
tiary last night to commenece serving his
life sentence.
Dr. W. R. Holmes, dentist. 556 Mulberry,
opposite Hotel Lanier. Try a bottle of
Holmes' Mouth 'Wash for preserving teeth,
purifying the breath, bleeding gums, ul
cers. sore mouth, sore throat, etc. For sale
by all druggists.
Every train out of the city today was
crowded with Epworth League delegates
returning from the conference to their
homes.
Special
to the Ladies. •
\\ e have now on sale,
specially made for us,
Ladies’ Ready-to wear
SKIRTS.
Crash, whites duck,
Bedford cord, linen,
Marseilles, crispine. in
all the leading and
popular shades.
Xon are specially in
vited to inspect them.
JNO. C. EADS & GO.
BIG CONFERENCE
HAS ADJOURNED
Leaguers Are Leaving for
Their Homes With Prais
es on Their Lips.
SAM JONES YESTERDAY.
He Drew Tremendous Crowds—A
Great Love Feast Last
Night.
The sixth annual session of the Georgia
Epworth League Conference has closed,
and. today the delegates are leaving for
their homes in different parts of the state.
The services closed last night with a
love feast conducted by Rev. W. F. Quil
lian, of Atlanta, and a large number ot
those present rose an testified to the good
results of the conference.
SATURDAY’S SESSION.
Perhaps the most interesting session of
the whole conference was the one Satur
day afternoon, when all the unfinished
business was transacted and the delayed
reports made.
The anti-barroom bill that has created
considerable discussion during the confer
ence, was reported upon as follows:
The committee on temperance made a
strong report oin favor of the anti-barroom
bill before the Georgia legislature. The
report was as follows:
Your committee beg leave to report:
The work of the cause of temperance is
a branch of church work. The legalized
liquor traffic is the greatest hindrance to
the coming of the kingdom of Christ.
Strong drink is bringing more of our fel
low men into conditions in which they are
to a large extent inaccessible to the influ
ence of the gospel than any other single
evil. Work for its removal, therefore, is
work for Christ.
The temperance cause necessarily re
quires for its advancement and progress
resources for the ’printing and distribu
tion of literature and other proper ex
penses; but in respect to financial aid, the
temperance cause is the only branch of the
church work for which no provision is
made. The cause of missions, of church
extension, of orphanage, of education, all
have societies or agencies at work for the
raising of the necessary funds; but no so
ciety and no agency collects for the tem
perance cause a solitary cent of the money
that is necesasry for its life and progress.
It is indeed the orphan of the church.
Will not the Epworth League adopt it as
its child?
We would not deprecate any other
branch of church work nor take from
them one cent of the moneysthey are now
seeking to raise; but we only suggest that
the cause of temperance, on account of its
vital importance, is entitled to rank among
the those departments of church work
which are provided with the resources
necessary for their upbuilding .and success.
Since the last state conference the anti
'barroom bill, which had been previously
endorsed by the state leagues, came up for
passage in the geenral assembly, and, as
on former occasions, secured a majority of
the votes cast, but not the requisite num
ber to make it a law.
We report the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, That this conference renew
its hearty Indorsement of the anti-bar
room bill, and respectfully petitions the
general assembly of Georgia for its en
actment.
2. Resolved, That the devotional eommit
trese be requested to arrange for the tem
perance meetings required by the constitu
tion of the It ague, and this conference
t iconimen Is that those leagues which fe?l
able to do so take up a collection at these
meetings and forward to Rev. A. J.
Hughes, Lexington, Ga., for the printing
and distribution of literature in aid of tem
per-nee and prohibition.
3. Resolved, That we pledge the co-oper
ationtion of this conference to the Ameri
can Anti-Barroom Association in their
warfare against the barroom, and nominate
the following delegates to their convention
in Cleveland, 0., in December next, with
power to each delegate of said committee
to appoint an alternate.
W. B. Hill, A. J. Hughes, C. R. Pringle,
'M. J. Cofer, Leon I’. Smith.
4. We nominate W. B. Hill as represen
tative on executive committee of said
league. Respectfully submitted,
W. G. Solomon, Macon,
C. R. Pringle, ‘Shellman,
Rev. C. A. Jackson, Rochelle.
Miss Ola Miller, West Point,
Miss Annie Campbell, Augusta,
J. E. Wray, Valdosta.
The repjort of the third vice president
was a most interesting one, and showed
that this official had done her duty faith
fully.
As predicted in The Nws Saturday, the
following officers were appointed to act
during the coming year: •
President — J. L. Gerdine, of Macon.
First Vice President —Miss Emma L.
Tucker, of LaGrange.
Second Vice President—Miss Hattie
Saussy, of Savannah.
Third Vice President—Miss Mary Culler
White, of Hawkinsville.
Secretary—Mr. Charles L. Bass, of
Clarkville.
Treasurer—John T. Fletcher, of Colum
bus.
Editor Wesleyan Christian Advocate col
umn—Miss Jennie Armstrong, of Atlanta.
The committee on place of meeting has
not decide upon a place, as they are con
sidering the matter of holding the con
ference biennially. As soon as this ‘mat
ter is decided a place will be selected for
the holding of the next conference, and it
will be either Augusta or Savannah.
A little excitement was created when the
subject of child labor in factories was
mentioned, and 'Mr. B. H. Hill, of La-
Grange spoke earnestly in favor of the Ep
worth 'League staying out of polities, and
letting this matter alone. The resolution
wa* tabled.
THANKS TO MACON.
The committee on resolutions offered the
following, which was unanimously accep
ted :
To the President and Members of the
Georgia Epworth League:
Your committee beg leave to make the
following report: •
1. That wc hereby memorialize the gen
eral conference to meet in Baltimore, Md.,
in May next, to place the Epworth League
upon the same relation to the church in
all respects that the Sunday school sus
tains. That the church be authorized to
raise a fund for Epworth League purposes,
and to apportion what amount to be paid
to tjie Central office at Nashville, and
what amount to the state lague for state
purposes.
2. Resolved, That we cannot find words
adequate to express our appreciation to
the citizens of the beautiful and classic
city of Macon for their uniform kindness
and great hospitality in throwing wide
open their hearts and homes and accord
ing to us such a cordial welcome, and to
his honor Mayor S. B. Price for the key to
the situation. We assure you that you
shall ever have a bright spot in our mem
ory.
3. That we thank the newspapers of the
city for the publication of the minutes
and other courtesies extended.
4. Resolved, That the convention feels
under many obligations to the railroads of
Georgia for the liberal rates of transporta
tion given us..
dent, Leon P. SmithHoorskAJfßandrsC a
5. That to our most worthy and beloved
president. Leon P. Smith, we express our
gratitude for the able manner in which he
has presided over the deliberations of the
convention and for his uniform kindness;
and to our able and efficient state secre-
MACON NEWS MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 11 1898.
tary. Brother. J. A. Streyer, and all rtre
state officers for the able manner in
which they have assisted him in making
this convention one long to be remember
ed as 3 grand and glorious success.
6. Resolved. That we greatly appreciate
the work of those who have taken part in
the program so highly instructive and en
tertaining to us.
7. That we cordially thank our b-cth
ren of the First Baptut church for thv use
of their lecture rooms for the meeting of
our committees, and that we thank out,
brethren of other denominations for -the
tender of their pulpits-fc-r the Sabbath.
8. Resolved, That ve are grateful to
Major Win ers of the Consolidated Street
Car Company for favors shown.
9. Resolved. That we express our sin
cere thanks to the faculty of Wesleyan
for the informal receo.ior accorded us *on
the afternoon of the Sth.
10. Resoßed, That last, but not least, we
express to Brother Chailes D. Tillman
our deep eprpeciation and grateful thanks
for the delightful songs rendered that have
brought sunshine to our souls.
Respectfully subm ! tt-d,
W. A. Jordan, Chairman,
J. T. Derry,
C. R. Jenkins,
J 5. M. Ulch.
In seconding the motion to adopt the
resolutions, Mr. M. J. Jenkins, of Shell
man, said that the queens of other na
tions encircle their heads with crowns of
jewels, but the queens of America wear
their jewels in their hearts; Georgia’s
jewel is called Macon, and he favored the
adoption of the resolutions because they
paid to Macon the praise and thanks she,
so richly deserved.
LEAGUERS IN THE CHURCHES.
All the churches of the city, with the
exception of the Catholfc and the Episco
pal churches, were turned over to the vis
iting ministers yesterday and they filled
the pulpits.
Following are the different assignments
as they were carried out:
First Street Church—Mrs. Whittemore.
Vineville—Rev. J. E. Wray.
VlneVille Baptist—o. F. Cook.
Centenary—ißev. M. A. Morgan.
East Macon —'Rev. J. F. Davis.
Grace—Rev. R. L. Wiggins.
South Macon —'Rev. H. R. Davies.
Firts Baptist—'Rev. M. J. Cofer.
Tattnall Squtfre Baptist—Dr. S. A. Steele
First Presbyterian—Dr. W. F. Quillian.
Tattnall Square Presbyterian—T. C. Bet
terton. at night.
Mulberry—Sam P. Jones.
All the churches were crowded, and al
though it was not announced that Rev. Sam
Jones-wouldpreach -at Mulberry, it was gen
erally understood that he would, arid when
the services emmenced there was not a va
cant seat in the church. Mr.< Jones
preached with his usual vigor, and scored
the Easter hats and dresses roundly, but
they were, in evidence, and when the con
gregations left the different churches the
streets presented a caleidoscopic appear
ance, as the Easter gowns and ‘hats of
every color were worn on dress parade.
TIIIE SERVICES AT THE TEXT.
People commenced arriving at the tent
at 1 o’clock in the afternoon to be sure of
seats to hear Rev. 'Sam Jones, who was to
lecture at 3:30, and when Professor Char
lie Tillman read the first hymn there was
not standing room in several feet of the
tent. It was estimated that 5,000 people
assembled to hear the service.
Everyone was expecting .Mr. Jones to say
something about the gubernatorial race in
which he figured rather conspicuoulsy for*
a short while some' weeks ago. He did not
mention this, however. •
'Mr.’ Jones’ natural flow of wit and sa
tire soon had the audience in a good hu
mor. He said that there were few men in
the world now, and paid a high compli
ment to William Jennings Bryan. For
over an hour he held the audience and
presented more forcibly, perhaps, than any
other man in this country can, the evils of
liquor drinking.
'Mrs. Whittemore made an address last
night m rhe interest of the rescue work
in which she is engaged, and the crowd
that heard her seemed deeply interested.
ECHOES OF THE CONVENTION.
One of the most earnest speakers during
the whole conference was Miss Emma
Tucker, of LaGfange. She made several
highly interesting talks during the confer
ence, and always interested her hearers.
The call made by Rev. Morrison for the
Epworth Leagues' of Georgia to send a
missionary to foreign lands was heeded
by the leagues and $1,140 was pledged by
the different leagues of the state for the
su< port of a missinoary.
The thanks of the whole convention were
extended to Mr. Charlie Tillman, of At
lanta. Who so generously came to Macon
and furnished his services and the books
for the-singing free of charge. He can
celled an engagement in Texas to come
here.
The big tent under which the convention
was held will be kept in Macon for future
use, and sometime during the summer a
great revival will be conducted under it
by the Methodists of the city.
Secretary Streyer has done much to
ward making the conference one of note,
and hch as the thanks of all the delegates
for the many kindnesses he has shown
them. All the local officers have the very
warmest thanks of the delegates.
Easter in the Churches.
A more glorious Easter morning never
dawned. The world awake a singing and
all nature joined in the peon of joy.
Every church in Macon held a good con
gregation yesterday morning, the services
were enjoyed .and everyone was happy and
the new year of the church was ushered in
with a spirit that spoke of a great depth
of human love and a greater spread of
Christianity all the world over.
It wps impossible to say which church
could claim the largest congregation. They
were all full to overflowing.
At the Mulberry Street Methodist
church a surprise had been sprung saved
up for the regular congregation. It was a
noticeable fact that among the announce
ments of the preachers of the Epworth.
League that were to occupy the different
.pulpits of the church, Mulberry was left
vacant.
The congregation thought that they
would have the pleasure of hearing their
own good pastor and were satisfied. But
the reason for the failure to make the Mul
berry Street announcement was apparent |
when the Rev. Sam Jones entered the pul- |
pit. Had it been announced that Mr. Jones i
was to speak at Mulberry he would have I
drawn from the congregations at the other
churches. At least that was what was
feared, and it would have been a poor com
pliment to the other preachers.
Mr. Jones preaches a most excellent ser
mon at the Mulberry Street Methodist
church. It was devoid of of the
features of Mr. Jones’ address from the
platform and the pulpit that are objec
tionable to a great many people on ac
count of the extreme coarseaess of- ex
pression that the gentleman uses. But
his sermon yesterday was a fine exhibition
of oratory and force, and was an enjoya- ;
ble oportunity and treat to the congrega- |
tion.
An immense crowd was present at ■
Christ church at the morning service. The ■
church was beautifully decorated by the I
ladies of the congregation. The music was
good, and Rev. F. F. Reese preached a
powerful sermon as usual, taking for his
text the words, “And they were glad when
they saw the 'Lord.” •
The children’s service at Christ church
in the afternoon was largely attended.
The Sunday school prizes were awarded ■
and at the conclusion of the service a pot
ted geranium was given to each child in
the schools. These geraniums will be
kept by the children and carefully tended
to and next year they will be used in the
Easter decorations and each will vie with |
the othoe Ir hntarece ahrh trah raharrorar I
the other in the care of the plant.
Four services were held at Christ church '
yesterday. The number of communicants
both at this church and at St. Paul’s was
unusually large.
The music at the First Presbyterian
church was very fine and the congregation
as large as the church could accommo
date.
Exclusively Our Own.
Manv lines of *he beautiful new goods we are
showing this week are confined to our store.
You wont find them in the other stores. Our
offerings are culled from the best makes known
to the trade by experienced buyers. You can't
go wrong if you get it at
512 Cherry Street.
J S. BUDD & CO. ~
320 Second Street.
FOR RENT.
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726 Walnut Street. ■ 1171 Oglethorpe Street.
35** Oak Street. 904 Second Street.
7-room Dwelling, Plant Street, South Macon.
Dwelling with large lot, head of Oglethorpe St.
Stores and offices in dilierent
FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
Have You Seen It ? The
“Wisconsin Peerless”
Refrigerator in Use ?
If not call at our store any day this week and we will
be pleased to show you Fish, Meat, Onions, Oranges, Lem
ons, Bananas, Strawberries Canned Salmon, Vinega, Match
es, Milk, Butter and Cake being kept together without con
tamination. We want you to taste the butter, smell the
milk and sample the cake and then tell us if you can detect
the slightest odor or taste of one article in anor.
GARDEN,
TO PUT OFF
THE TIE GAME
Mercer and Wake Forest Wil!
Meet on the Diamond
This Afternoon.
A BEAUTIFUL GAME
Fa'urday’ Afternoon Was Seen by
Over a Thousand Enthusi-
. astic People,
This afternon the Tar Heels and the Ti
gers will meet on the diamond at the ball
park where so many notable battles have
.been fought, and contest for. supremacy—
to decide the tie game of bail which was
played at the park 'Saturday afternoon.
The game Saturday afternoon was pro
nounced to be one of the best that has
ever been played in Macon, and none have
equalled it in excitement. Not a single
time until the last inning did it look like
Wake Forrest have any show of winnin-g,
and then it only Came when two were out
and two strikes were on the third man,
who hit a pep fly to Kerwin at short, who
let it go through his hands like a greased
battercake, and the ball rolled nearly to
the home plate before it was captured.
Two men were soon on bases, and on a two
base hit to left fi.Jd they scored, and in a
few minutes an other error on the part of
Kerwin let in the tie score.
The crowd had risen to leave the park
when the last man came to bat, and every
one believed that the game was over with
a score of 4 to 1 in favor, of Mercer-—but it
wasn’t.
All the way through the game was in
teresting. Up to the third inning neither
side scored. Copeland crossed the rubber
•in the third for Mercer, and the whole
crowd went wild, and Ben Epperson, who
had charge of the megaphone coaeher, told
them that all was well, and they went to
work in earnest and soon pounded out
three more runs, while Wake Forrest
crossed the plate once in the eighth.
The loss of the game is wholly to be
charged to Kerwin, at shortstop, and he
will be .relieved of this position this after
noon when the game is called. . He was
as weak at the bat as he was at short.
Coggins, the star twirler of the Wake
IForrest team will be put in this after
noon. and Mansfield will face the sluggers
for Mercer. No one doubts but that Mans
field will do his part towards winning the
game, for he is in excellent form and will
show the visitors a thing or two.
Massenberg will take Kirwin’s place at
short s'top this afternoon, and the Mercer
boys are confident that he will cover all
the ground in his territory without an er
ror. .
Tn the game Saturday Garrett deserves
special mention. He pitched one of the
finest games of ball ever seen in Ma on.
At no time did he lose his head, and if
he had had proper support would have
pi.ched a shut out game.
the t>»-
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wH! s P £ ak in Ma-on
or- Ma: 11 n-xt. on the occasion of the
meeting of the Grand <'ommamlerv, when
t e n Wi ' T tn *’ ,? ratjr of t’b o-asioh. He
Will speak at Mulberry Street church and
the public is invited.
Eight-room house for rent, now occupied
by Mrs. G. J. Blake. 221 Forsyth street
Possession May Ist. Apply to Jobn c
Holmes.
Among the most charming of the dele
gates who have been in attendance upon
the conference of the Epworth League is
Miss Sarah Baillie of Augusta Miss
Baillie is the guest of Mrs. W. G. Solomon
She will return to her home this afternoon
CHAPMAN AND BRIGHT.
1 Will Race for the Championship at an Early
Date. •
Arrangements will be perfected * in a
i few days for the race between Arthur
I Chapman and Lynkood /Bright for the
F championship of Bibb county, and this will
I be one. of the best races seen in Macon for
j some time.
1 Bright, is confident that be can run away
I from Chapman, and Chapman is of the
I same, mind, and a great deal of interest is
being manifested by the admirers of both
riders.
AL present the race cannot be run on the
mile track at the park on account of the
pest house being there, but as soon as
some place can be arranged the race will
be pulled off.
Piibh, iriies. s-iioK,
Dr. Williams’ Indian File Ointment win
cure Blind, Bleeding,' and Itching Piles
when all other Ointments have failed. It
absorbs the tumors, allays the itching at
once, acts as a poultice, gives lni»tar*. re
lief. Dr. Williams’ Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared only for Piles and Itching of
the private parts, and nothing else. Every
box is warranted. Sold by druggists, or
sent by mail on receipt of price, 50c. and
I 81,00 per box.
WILLIAMS M’F’G. CO., Prop’a,,
Cleveland. O.
There are others and others, but we have
got the goods. Mix Shoe Co.
Rheumatism Cured.
My wife has used Chamberlain’s Pain
Balm for Rheumatism with* great relief,
and I can recommend it as a splendid Uni-’
meat for rheumatism and other household
use for which we have found it valuable.—
W. J. Cuyler, Red Creek, N. Y.
I Mr. Cuyler is one of the leading mer
chants of this village, and one of the most
prominent men in this vicinity.—W. G.
Phippin, editor Red Creek Herald. For
sale by H. J. Lamar & Sons, druggists.
HALF GEHT fl WORD.
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Miscellaneous.
: NOTICE—W. R. Ivey and O. G. Dash Have
taken charge of the wood yards on
1 Oak street, near G. S. and F. railroad
and are well supplied with all kinds
of dry seasoned wood. We guarantee
I - full loads and prompt delivery. Give
us a trial. We will in a short time have
in a stock of the best grades of coal.
cox. Cooper’s, Nelson’s, Plymouth Rock
Gellarlne, Crown Table JeHy, brown
ongilon, fruit puddiue, tapioca, etc.
Flournoy.
| FOR SALE—Three iJurnZT gasoline stove,
• 2 burner oil with baker, i Domestic
machine. Cheap. Parties leaving the
___city. 'Apply 570 First.
ONLY S2OO 'Prettiest residence lot, near
Mercer university. Adjoining Mr.
Robert Cheek's. William Rodgers,
' FLOIYERb -Nice cut flowers - delivered
promptly to any part of the city.
Prices reasonable. Call or address G.
W. Tidwell, News office.
ONE OR WO young men can get good
table board at 110 Nisbet street, head
of Cherry, at $12.50 per month.
ONE OR TWO young men can get board
and room at very reasonable rate
within three blocks of the business
portion of the city. Address J., care
News.
AGENTS WANTED—?For war In Cuba by
Senor Quesada, Cuban representative
at Washington. Endorsed by Cuban
patriots. In tremendous demand. A
bonanza for agents. Only $1.50. Big
1 book ,big commissions. Everybody
wants the only endorsed, reliable book.
Outfits sent free. Credit given. Freight
paid. Drop ail rtasb and make S3OO
a month with War in Cuba. Address
today, THE NATIONAL BOOK CON
CERN, 352-356 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, 111.
I AGENTS —$7 daily to sell specialty soaps
and give customers double their value
in handsome presents, exclusive terri
tory, sample outfit free. Modoc Soap
Co., Cincinnati, O.
W. A. GOODYEAR, carriage, buggy and
wagon shop. Hofse shoeing, fine paint
ing. Repairing of scales a specialty
I 453, 455 Poplar street.
Macon’s Leading Store,
After Easter Dots.
Now that Easter is past, people’s thoughts naturally
drift to worldly things. “What do I want in the way of a
spring dress?’’ and “Where can I get it?" are useless ques
tions. No matter whether you know what you want or not.
The Empire Store
Can serve you in either case. Never have we been better
prepared to serve you. Never have the people shown such
substantial appreciation of our constant efforts to please
them. Why do you always find our store crowded? We
know what the p<o, le want ami alwajs have it.
MISS MILLER is doing suc-
UnDUUIIIJ’IAInU cessful dressmaking. This means
much for Macon ladies. In regard to one of Miss Miller’s
latest creations several ladies were heard to remark: “That
is the very prettiest wedding dress I ever saw,” and these
ladies had seen wedding dresses all the way from Macon to
Paris. Miss Miller’s list is growing; get your order in as
soon as possible.
Crepons, Crepons.
Handsomest and most stylish skirt material, wavy, soft,
cool and serviceable. Elegant effects in Bayadere Novel
ties, SI.OO to $4.00 yard. Go beautifully with our Waist
Silks.
Wash Goods—Thousand of Them.
50 pieces 10c Jaconet Duchess, only 6'4 yard
100 pieces Toulon Cords, fast colors 5c yard
100 pieces best Percales, fast colors. lOq yard
100 pieces best Cambrics, fast colors 12%V yard
50 pieces French Dimities, fast colors Jsc yard
200 pieces French Organdies 10, 12%, 15, 25, 35c
100 pieces 40 inch 12%c Batiste, fast colors 8c yard
And others too numerous to mention.
Novelties Ready to Wear!
Kid Gloves in pearl, white, greens, tans, modes, browns
and blacks, all guaranty d, pair...’ $1 QO
Kid Belts, white, black ami colors 25c and up
Stylish new fate Veilings, yard ’ 25c to SIOO
Ribbons, Ties and Sashes, all fringed and up to date.
Nobby Neckwear for ladies—
India Club Ties, each JQq
Silk and Satin Clubs and bows, each 25c
Madras Clubs, 4 for 25c
Handsome Four-iu Hands, each 5Qc
Windsor Bows and Ties,’each 25c
White Lawn Bows, 3 for •„ 25c
New things in Ladies’ Linen Collars, each. .loc and 12% C
Handsome Jeweled Girdles, each 50c to $5.00
Ready made White Lace Veils.
White and Black Silk Gloves, pair 25c to SI.OO
Trunks, Trunks.
Don’t you need a new one? Ours is the only complete
line in the city. Carriage and steamer Trunks a specialty.
Ladies’ and gent’s Bags $1.50 to SIO.OO
Gent’s Suit Cases, each $5 OO to SIO.OO
Silks, Silks, Silks.
Handsomest line of Waist and Dress Silks ever brought
to Macon. Nobby Plain, Fancy and checked Taffetas, hand
some black Peau de Soies, Bengalines, Duchess, Armure,
Brocades, etc. Don’t fail to see our collection of Silks.
Ready-Made Department.
Handsome Black Brocade Silk Skirts 7.50 and 8.00
Black Taffeta Waists, each 5.00 t > 8.50
Percale and Batiste Shirt Waists, each 50c to 1.25
Ladies’ Ready-made Black Lace Skirts, something new,
each 10 OO to 20.00
Ladies’ Ready-made White Swiss Top Skirts, beautifully
trimmed with lace and embroideries, all over to match
for waists, each 6.50 to 15.00
Ladies’ black separate Skirts, each 2 50 to 10.00
Ladies’ Cheviot Suits, silk lined coats, tailorniade, only
Parasols and Umbrellas.
Many new and novel things in White Parasols, each
Ladies’ Changeable Taffeta Umbrellas, handsome Dres
den haudies, each $3.00 to 5.00
500 Ladies’ Twilled Silk $1.25 Umbrellas, with real
Congo handles, to he closad at for each 98c
Corsets Fitted.
If you are hard to suit in a Corset come to hs and have
one fitted All the most approved brands always on hand.
Only house in the city with expert fitter in attendance.
Hosiery.
Just a Pew.
Ladies’ seamless, fas# black, pair 10c.
Ladies’ Hcrmsdcrff gauze Lisle pair 25c.
Ladies’ Herrnsdorff Rembrandt rib gauze
Lisle, pair 2-se.
Ladies’ Hermsdorf! brilliant silk. Lisle
fancy rib, pair 50c to 85c.
Ladies’ fan&y Scotch plaids and Persian
stripes, pair 25c to $2.
Children’s fine black 35c Lisle hose
pair 25e.
Children’s extra fine black Lisle hose,
pair 50c and 60e.
Infants’ white, black an-1 plaid socks,
pair 20c to 50c.
Everyday
Bargains.
Best 10-4 bleached sheets, hemmed and
ironed, each 45c.
Best hemmed piMow cases, hemmed and
ironed, each only 10c.
5 yards best 10-4 15c sheeting only 50c.
12 36-inch Alpine Rose bleach, with
ticket on, for sl.
13 y. good GO-inch bleached table dam
ask fr* sl.
10 i i ' s be:: 72-inch -fine $1 table dam
1j ask, yard :oc.
5 pieces best 72-inch Csc table damask,
! yard for 48 c.
25 yards splendid yard wide Sea Island
! for sl.
■ ’ 10 pieces 40-inch fine Irish lawn, yard
I only 7c.
■ 18 yards 30-inch Parker bleach for sl.
20 yards rood Sc drilling for underwear
! I for sl.
16 y. rd- SC-inr-h cambric, good as Lons-
• ' dale. for SJ.
10 yards best shirting prints, fresh and
, new, cr.ly 35c. •
l adies’ all lintn hemstitched and em
broidered handkerchiefs, uniaundered, only
10c each, dozen sl.
Hur.’rrnds cf ne w Vai. laces, dozen
yards 15c to 3.*e.
BesC 36-inch Silesias and Percalines,
I yard 12%c.
14 spools Coates’ spool cotton forlSc.
3 papers best nickel safety pins 10c.
300 twilled silk $1.25 ladies’ umbrellas,
I' each only 98c.
Good shirt lining cambric for 3%c.
20 yards good 6%c check nruslin sf.
I Heavy all-linen canvas, yard 15c.
Special bargains India lawns, .yard 5c.,
! 10c., 15c., 20c.
‘ 10 yards 8c batistes, fast colors, 50c,