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ready for loana on Macon residence and
bualnesi property. 8 per cent, money for
farm ioana. Over 15,000,000 successfully
negotiated In Georgia alone. Loans mads
can be paid off at any time. We are head
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ESTABLISHED 1884
WEIGHT Os BLIIIMDE
IS FEIT IN HAVANA
Spaniards Are Beginning at Last Io Understand That the
American Ships Are in Grim Earnest.
RUSH TO LEAVE,
Everyone Wants to Get Off the
Island But Many Have
Not the Means.
STRENGTHENING FORTS,
Spaniards Am Determined to Make
a Tierce Resistance No Infor
mation From Outside.
Havana, via Vera Cruz, Mex., (May 20. —
The weight of the blockade is beginning
to be felt here.
Business is almost at a complete stand
still and there is hardly any movement on
the streets, which have a sort of holiday
appearsnee.
The parks are all deserted and there are
very few people to be seen on the Plaza de
Armas at night, although the band plays
there and everything possible is done’ to
keep up the spirits of the people.
There is a feverish desire to leave the
island, and over five thousand people are
booked at the office of consignees of the
(French steamer LaFayette, which leaves
here today for Vera Cruz. .Mexico, with
this letter.
In “fact an actual panic now prevails,
while when the blockr.de commenced there
was a feeling of almost serenity among all
classes.
But things have changed. The grim
earnestness of the Americans is steadily
forcing itself upon the minds of even the
most hot headed of the 'Spanish officers,
though the latter are working vigorously
at the fortifications, which avc been con
siderably strengthened and improved since
the war began.
The Spaniards, it must be admitted, are
preparing to tight desperately.
Many families without means tire striv
ing to emigrate, and are trying to borrow
money from the more fortunate people in
order to be able to pay their passage
money. There has been no disorder in
the city or in the provinces, so far as is
known, though it is true that the people
here are entirely Ignorant of what is
transpiring in Santiago, no mail having
•been received from there for some time
past and the cable being in the hands of
the government.
It is reported here that Santa Cruz del
Snr on the south coast of Puerto Principe,
has fallen into the hands of the insur
gents.
If this is the case the latter now have
a prut al which the fleets van land arms,
amunitiou and supplies without interefer
ence.
Although the price of provisions arc
very high it Is calculated that there is
enough food obtainable to last about five
months.
Considerable stores were laid in before
the blockade and no provisions are allow
ed to be sent from here to the interior
towns.
■Eggs cost 10 cents each and a glass of
milk 26 cents and the size of the loaf of
bread has been reduced to one-half.
MERRITT WILL
GET BIG FORCE.
He Expects That Fullv Fifteen
Thousand Will Be Sent
to the Philippines.
Washington, May 20.—Major General
Wesley Merritt, who is to command the
exepdition to the Phillipines. accompanied
by several members of his staff, reported
at the war department this morning and
was in consultation with Alger and the
regular army officials concerning his fu
ture work.
Later in the day he will have a talk with
the president and receive instructions for
his guidance in the difficult task assigned
him.
Merritt will heave here probably tomor
row for San Francisco. He is uncertain
as to the date he will sail for the Philli
pines. but is now evident that he will not
be able to depart with the fleet ship that
goes to Manila.
The general expects he will have an am
ple force of men to establish the mission
on which he is sent. Between 15.000 and
17,000 troops, he thinks. will be allotted
him. There is ample evidence already
that the authorites are disposed to meet
General Merritt’s views.
This is shown by the order issued yes
terday which directed the Eighteenth and
Twenty-third regiments of infantry, now
stationed at New Orleans, to proceed at
once to San Francisco for duty with th«
expedition.
William Howell, of New York, private
secretary to the former assistant secreta
ry of the novy. Roosevelt, and later con
nected with the stragetic board, has been
apointed Secretary to Merritt.
COTTON FUTURES.
New York. May 20—Futures steady at
advance. Sales 2.600. May 620, June 631.
July 630. August 643. September 632, Octo
ber and November 630, Hecemto. r 633.
January 63.4
The Volunteer ice cream parlor and soda
fount will be open tomorrow evening,«May
LADIES' PATRIOTIC BELTS.
Clem Philips.
TO NEW YORK.
The Vice President of the Cuban Republic is
Coming Here.
Kingston, May 20. —Senor Domingo Ca
pote, who landed on the north side of Ja
maica, from a sail boat from Cuba yes
terday. is vice president of the Cuban re
public. He is on his way to New York,
where he will be able to more effectively
represent certain views of the Cuban
chiefs.
NATIVE WAR
On the Samoan Islands is Thought to be In
evitable.
Vancouver, B. C., Advices by steamer
tell of a critical state of affairs at the
Samoan Islands, where another native war
is believed to be inevitable. The rebels are
hoisting the flags in defiance of the
Malietoas government.
MATSEN TO LONDON.
The First Secretary of Japanese Legafoi is
Transferred.
Washington, May 20.—Keishiro Matsui,
the first secretary of the Japanese legation,
has ben transferred to London, and T. J.
Nakawawa has arrived from Japan to suc
ceed him.
MAY LAST ft YEAR
After Seeing the President
This is Opinion of Early
Morning Caller.
THAT FLEET HAS ARRIVED
At Santaigo de Cuba is Probably
True and May Have Effect of ,
Bringing War to Close,
Washington, May 20.—This is regular
cabinet day, but many callers were re
ceived early by the president.
Representatives Underwood, Clayton and
Stallings, of Alabama, in behalf of the
Alabama delegation urged John R. Bank
head, son of Representative Bankhead, of
that state for a lieutenancy in t'.v> army.
Representative Elliqtt , of South Cato-
Una, presented the request of Frank R.
Ernst, an attorney at Charleston, S. C., r o
serve with the volunteers, and expressed
the hope that Frost might? be given a post.
SISIK htrth rra htrar tra rtartartrrrt
Senator Shoup, of Idaho, when spent
some time with the president, expressed
the belief that the reported arrival of the
Spanish fleet at Santiago is true and that
It might have the effect of bringing about
au earlier close of the war than was ex
pected. He thought, however, the indica
tions were that the war might last a year.
Senator Nelson, of Minnesota, believed
that congress will adjourn within a month.
The cabinet was late in assembling. At
torney General Griggs and Secretary Wil
son and Secretary Bliss were early, but
tthe prescribed hour of 11 had passed be
fore the others arrived.
The Volunteer ice cream parlor and soda
fount will be open tomorrow evening. May
21st.
ASSEMBLY MEETS.
Reports of Finance Show Very Satisfactory
Condition.
New Orleans. 'May 20.—The Presbyterian
assembly met again today. The standing
committees were announced. Secretary
Craig's report showed a total amount in
hand during the year of $52,355 and a bal
ance on hand on March 31st of $13,053.
Dr. Chester read the report of the com
mittee on foreign missions. The net re
ceipts ’ the year were $146,070. The debts
$146,841, and the foreign missions there
fore closes the year out of debt and with
a small balance on hand.
Nine new missionaries were cent out
during the year to China, Korea, Japan,
Africa and Mexico.
An cveitire was presented for missions
to Cuba and was referred.
Wednesday. May 25th was fixed as the
date of imposing celebration of the Lord's
Supper. Rev. Dr. Palmer has been selecc
ted to preach the sermon.
WILL NOT BUY
FRENCH GOODS.
Patriotic Feeling is Running
Very High in Cin
cinnati.
Cincinnati, May 20.—Patriotic feeling
has risen to such a pitch here that lead
ing women are persistently refusing to buy
goods known to be of French manufacture.
Tlie merchants found it ro their advantage
to remove the labels wjiever practicable.
Hucklin’s Ar nt aJSaive
’}*• l>eßt 841 ’’ e 1H the W3rld fo -'
" ,eer «- rheum, fever
mrvs tetter charped hands chilbUills
ly cures nH Skla eru P ttons - and posltlve
r*’ r D ° pay squired. It la
mX, a satisfaction or
For 7.1. ? pr,ce 25 P*T twx
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NEW CABINET
WILL PUSH WAR
With the Greatest Visror and
Will Ask for Foreign
Protection
AGAINST Ml COMBINATION
That May be Formed Against Their
Country—Admiral Cavnara is in
Conference Today.
•Madrid, May 20. —Admiral Camara, com
mander of the Cadiz squadron is here re
ceiving instructions relative to his ships,
which, it is explained, “depends upon the
requirements of the war.
The new minister of marine has injected
the greatest activity into the department.
'lt is said that he has been offeted war mu
nitions from any quarters.
It is evident that the new 'Spanish cab
inet intends to push the campaign vigor
ously, and it is said the new minister will
also negotiate actively for foreign diplo
mats to protect Spain against a combina
tion of enemies.
THREE THOUSAND
AUXILIARY NAVY
Will be Enrolled at Once to
Form Inner Line of
Defence.
Washington, May 20—Soon after the
•senate convened today Hale, of Maine,
chairman of the committee on naval af
fairs. favorably reported from the com
mittee of the House the point resolution
providing for the organization and 'enroll
ment of an auxiliary naval force which
shall form the inner line of defense.
An amendment by the senate committee
provides that the force shall not exceeed
3.000 men. The resolution was passed.
NOMINATIONS
Sent to the Senate Today by the President
of the United States.
Washington, May 20 —The president to
day sent these nominations to the senate:
War—Capt, Patrick Henry Ray, Eighth
United 'States infantry, to be colonel o£
the Third regiment of volunteers.
Capt. James .N. Petitt, of the Frst United
States infantry, to be colonel of the
F our t h volunt ecr s.
Laurence I>. Tyson, of Tennessee, col
onel of the Sixth regiment of volunteers. ,
To be chief surgeon with the rank of
major, Thomas Earle Evans, of Woodward,
Ala.
SAILS TOMORROW,
On the First Tide the Charleston Win Leave
Port.
■Valejo, ‘Cal., May 20 —The work of re
pairing the defects in the condensers of
the United States cruiser Charleston was
completed this morning but the vessel will
leave for Manila tomorrow.
A duplicate set of condenser tubes has
been ordered from the Union Iron Works
and it will take a great portion of today
to inspect them. Then the coal supply is to
be replenished and on the first tide to
morrow the Charleston will start.
ARRIVED AT BRUNSWICK.
City of Macon Makes Another Successful
Trip.
Commodore George, A. Smith has receiv
ed a telegram this morning from Cajit. J.
W. Miller, announcing <he arrival in
Brunswick of the City of Macon, on her
sixth trip down. When the boat left Macon
last week the river was lower than it has
been since 'the (City of 'Macon has been
running, but notwithstanding this fact the
boat has made fairly good time, and pick
ed up a nice lot of local business on her
trip down.
NEW "OLD GLORY" TIES”
For men and women. Phillips.
CHICKAMAUGA.
Order is Being; Brought Out
of What Looked Like
Chaos.
•Chattanooga, ‘May 20.—The work of or
ganizing is now going on steadily at Chick
amauga park, and order is r.apt ily being
brought out of the seeming chaos of the
last few days.
Exercise in practical instructions is held
daily. Field and battle exercises will also
be held.
The change of the program by the war
department in- ordering the formation of
three army corps here instead of two, ne
cessitates the securing of additional camp
grounds.
Generals Brooke and Boynton are today
inspecting a number of available places.
The place most favored is the large area
of vaean-t property pust opposite the park
limits, near Rossville.
This property is outside the limits of the
park.
The Fourteenth New York infantry, un
der Colom 7 Fred Grant, went .nto camp at
the park this morning.
Piles, t'tien. ru«H i
Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding, and Itching Piles
*nen all other Ointments have failed. It
absorbs the tumors, allays the Itching at
once, acts as a poultice, gives Instart re
lief, Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment
la prepared only for Piles and Itching of
the private parts, and nothing else. Every
box Is warranted. Sold by druggist*, or
•ent by mail en receipt es price, 60c. and
lI.M per box.
WILLIAMS M’F'G. CO.. Prop’!.,
Clavalaad. O.
Carriages will receive prompt attention
at the Volunteer.
MACON NEWS FRIDAY MAY 20 1898.
"FLEET IN PORTi
NOIOENT"
Arrival of Spanish Fleet at
Santaigo de Cuba Cabled
by Cevera.
CONSIDERED GREAT VICTORY,
And the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Rejoices—Says That Sailors Are
Worthy of All Praise.
Madrid, (May 20. —'Last evening the min
ister of marine, Captain Aunon, received
a dispatch from Admiral Cervera, in com
mand of the Cape Verde squadron. It
read:
• “Santiago, de Cuba. —This morning I
have without incident entered this port,
accompanied by squadron. (Signed.) Cer
vera.”
The minister of marine immediately
went to the residence of Sagasta and com
municated the information. He then pro
ceeded to the palace for the purpose of in
forming the queen regent, but her majes
ty had already retired and the news was
conveyed to her by the Infanta Isabel.
Captain Aunon then .went to the admi
ralty and cabled his congratulations to
Cerve. a.
In an interview the minister of marine
is quoted as saying:-
"I am greatly rejoiced over t.he safe ar
rival of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de
Cuba. It is an immense triumph 'for the
Spanish navy. The sailors who executed
the movement and those who planned it
are worthy of all praise.”
Admiral Cervera, says the dispatch from
Santiago, did not sight any American ships
during the voyage.
He announces that the crews of his ships
are in perfect health and enthusiastic.
Continuing the dispatch days:
“Tiie blockading vesselc quickly left on
the approach of the squadron, whose arri
val created ‘the greatest excitement and
enthusiasm at Santiago.
“Immediately crowds of people, thronged
the quays 'and cheered our sailors. Hava
na’s relief at the safe arrival of the fleet
is very great, as it was feared the Amer
ican shoips which left the blockade squad
ron would intercept the Spanish fleet. , It
Is now believed 'the Americans fled in or
der to avoid reverses.”
CANDLER IS
VERY CONFIDENT
He Says That the Slanderous
Reports From Other Side
Have Not Hurt Him,
Colonel Allen D. Candler was in the city
for a short time yesterday afternoon com
ing in from Dublin, where he made a
speech on the previous day to an immense
crowd of people of Laurens county.
(Colonel Candler was seen by .a News re
porter. He seemed to be in the best of
spirits and said that he was never more
confident of any thing in his life than he
is of election this time.
He says that the other side has used
every means in their power to prejudice
him in the minds of the people of the state
but he did not think that they bad any ef
fect. On the contrary, he said that most
of the attacks that had been made on
tan had strengthened him materially as
.the people knew on the face of them that
they were untrue.
The fact' of the 1 matter is that the elec
tion of Candler is now a foregone conclu
sion and the other candidates are simply
keeping their end of the campaign for the
pui pose of preventing the storm of ridi
cule that would follow them if they were
to retire’ from the race. One of the strong
est Atkinson men in this county saiid this
morning to a News reporter:
"The fact of the matter is that Atkinson
is beaten this time but he is a young man
and has plenty of time ahead of him.
“He cannot be elected to the gubernato
rial office but he will get something good
that fs In the gift of the people.”
FROM AUGUSTA. .
Delegates to the Knights of Pythias Meet
ing Have Returned.
The delegation of the Knights of Ppthias
who went to Augusta, returned this morn
ing with the exception of Mr. T. J. Car
ling, who remained in Milledgeville to at
tend to some matters of detail in connec
tion with the asylum of which he is a
truest ee.
The Knights report having had a glori
ous time in Augusta, where they were
treated with the well known hospitality
of Augusta.
Among the other features of rhe con
vention was a barbecue at the Scheutzen
platz, one of the famous resorts otf Au
gusta and where some of the most famous
barbecues have been held.
The Macon delegation says that the
meeting of the Grand Lodge was a success
in every way. but that it was a mistake to
say they were running. Mr. Milton E.
Smith for any office. He got the only office
he was looking for and his turn for grand
commander will come all in good time.
. EXAGGERATION.
Two People Killed and Fifteen
Injured Only at Heafferd
Junction.
Rhinelander, Wis., May 20.—The report
from Heatferd Junction, which stated that
eighteen dead bodies were ip the depot at
that place, proves to have been greatly ex
aggerated. The latest news from there
gives the information that only two were
killed from Stewart & Goodyear camps,
injured.
Carriages will receive prompt attention
at the Volunteer.
SHE IS SENDING
MEN To_ MANILA
Between Eight and Ten Thou
sand Now Embarking
at Barcelona
TO HOIO THE PHILUPINES
Plan Seems to be, but it is Doubtful
if Dewey Will Ever Permit
Them to Land,
Barcelona, May 20.—Between S.OOfl and
10,000 Spanish troops, drawn from Cata
lonia, Alusia, Ar'agon and Valencia, a’re
embarking here for the Philipine islands.
REID ANNOUNCES.
He is a Full Fledged Candidate for Legis
lature Honors.
Mr. S. A. Reid is out today with his offi
cial announcement as a candidate for leg
islative honors at the hands of the people
of ‘this county.
During the last session of the legisla
ture, of which he was a member, he won
goiden opinion's for himself among his con
stituents and made a record of which any
man might be proud.
He made friends for himself not only in
Bibb county, but throughout the sta'te and
his return would be a well deserved com
pliment.
Mr. Reid has under consideration some
legislation that will be of no little import
ance to the people of the county, and if he
is elected, which would seem 'to be almost
•a foregone conclusion, he will, on account
of the experience he has gained, make even
a more useful representative than he did
before.
EVANGELINA
CISNEROS TO WED
The Rescued Cuban Prisoner
Found a Lover in a
Liberator,
Washington, May 20 —‘Evangelina Cosio
y Cisnero is soon to wed Carlos Carbonel,
a former Cuban banker, who was yester
day nominated by McKinley to be lieuten
ant on the staff of Major General Lee.
When Carl Decker went to Havana with
the purpose of liberating Miss Cisneros, he
found ,a trusted lieutenant in Carbonel.
Although at the time unacquainted with
the fair Cuban, on the night of the rescue
Carbonel was at Deckers’ side.
Carbonel was entrusted to accompany
the girl to New York. The companionship
soon ripened into love and the usual court
ship followed.
NEW “ODD GLORY” TIES
For men and women. Phillips.
NEXT RECITAL
Will be Given at Wesleyan by Miss Coral'e
Scruggs.
The second piano recital for graduation
at the (Wesleyan College will be given this
evening in the chapel at 8 o’clock.
Miss Coralie Scroggs, of Fort Valley,
Ga., will be the pianist and she w"l also
give the vocal numbers.
The recital is free and all are cordially
invited to be present.
The iprogram is as follows:
Concerto, E flat major—‘Weber. Allegro,
Adagio, Presto.
Orchestral accompaniment on second
piano by Mrs. Shinholser.
4b) Nocturne in F, (b) Aufshwung,
Schumann.
Song—Cavatina (La Favorita). Doni
zetti. Miss iScroggs.
(a) Du Bist die Ruh—Schubert-Liszt.
(b) Elfen reigen—Kroeger.
(?) Faust Waltz —Gounod-Jaell.
Song—-“ Hark! Hark! The Lark,” Schu
bert. Miss Scoggs.
Polonaise, Op. 53 —Chopin.
LADIES’ PATRIOTIC BELTS,
50c. Clem Philips.
DEEP MOURNING
FOR GLADSTONE.
Impressive Scenes in House
of Commons This
Morning.
London, May 20—The House of Com
mons was crowded today and the members
generally were attired in black.
All the galleries were full. The house
went into committee to consider the ad
dress to the Queen with regard to the in
terment of Gladstone in the collegiate
church of St. Peter, Westminster, other
wise Westminister Abbey.
Balfore, the government leader who in
spite of illness-, which was officially ac
knowledged, was able to move rhe address.
He prefaced the motion with a lengthy
eulogy on Gladstone, speaking with evi
dent emotion.
The Liberal leader, William Vernon
Harcourt, seconded the motion and the ad
dress to the Queen was adopted.
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Go to the Volunteer for the best Ice
cream, gems and soda water.
EQUIPMENT
Uncle Sam Looks After His
Soldiers in Only Indiffer
ent Manner.
CORRESPONDENTSBECAREFUL
Subject to Court Martial if They
Criticise Condition of Troops
Soldiers Mustn’t Kick. ’
Camp Northen, Griffin, (May 20.—The
Second regiment did not move this morn
ing as expected for the reason that the men
were not sufficiently equipped, and were
not in shape to leave. The regiment will
probably move tomorrow morning, but
this is ny no means certain, as enough
equipment for the entire regiment has r, ot
yet arr.ved.
Vice President John M. Eagan, of the
Central, is hire, and it is understood that
the Central is making a strong pull to
carry the troops here to Tampa. A major
ity of the contracts for bringing the sol
diers to Griffin were awarded to the South
ern, even the companies from Macon /were
carried around by McDonough.
The Second was very much disappointed
when they did not get to go today, as a
duller place than camp Northen could not
be imagined. The camp is without a band,
and a military post without music grows
monotonous in a very short while.
I have been cautioned by proper offic'als
that my criticisms on the conduct of the
camp here was too severe, and in thus cr't
icising post officials I had laid myself lia
ble to courtmartial.
It is reasonable, then, to suppose here
after that the weather is responsible for
delay in furnishing the men with equip
ments and full rations. No one believes
that the post commandants are responsi
ble for the poor treatment of the men.
but they are certain that a blunder has been
made. The troops have been here now
nearly two weeks, and during that time
they have only been furnished one suit of
underclothes. This would have been all
right had the men not been ordered before
leaving their armories in different parts of
the state to leave all superfluous clothing
at home, as they would be equipped as
soon as they reached Griffin. The pre
sumption was 'that the equipment was al
ready here, or at least was on the way.
The result of this was that some ol the
men have brought no clothing with them
except those on their backs, and have not
sent home for more, thinking that 'they
would be equipped every day. All of the
volunteers realize the fact that there are
thousands of other troops to be equipped,
but .they feel that they might have been
‘told what to prepare for.
There are many who joined the army out
of necessity, for they knew that with the
progress of the war business would be so
dull that they would 'be forced to give up
their places. In many instances these men
were poorly clad, and when their small
■pay was stopped and they were brought
here without a change of clothing they
were soon in needy conditions. Cases of
this kind-are not rare. A large percentage
of the men are so poorly shod that when
they go out upon the parade ground for
the early morning drill, their feet are wet.
The clothing which was issued a feiw days
ago was not regulation stuff, but was or
dered from Atlanta at a very small cost.
The statement that shoes were issued was
a mistajte, though the’men’s sizes were
taken, and everbody thought they would
get now ones at once. Some of the o'ffi
cers here are doing all in their power to
get the equipments rushed here as soon as
possible.
Considerable excitement was created to
day when the Second regiment was ordered
to take down all tents and roll them in
the middle of the street. It was thought
that urgent orders had been received to
move. The jtents were taken down in
order that they could sun. and the straw
piles could air. The boys were awfully dis
appointed, for there is nothing of interest,
to them in this crowded camp.
I have-learned that the Fifth regiment
band refused to make the second week’s
contract with the government because
they were forced to eat the rations fur
nished the soldiers.
The men laughed significantly when they
saw announced in a IMacon paper that a
company officer was home on a furlough,
and had said ‘that everything was firing
well here. Some of the men in the service
have more on their tables than others.
All of the boys are dead broke now, and
an order for government scrip due on the
first pay day, is all that is required to get
in a poker game.
No one has the least idea when the First
regiment will leave, nor do they know
where it will go when it leaves Griffin.
Goode M. Guerry.
MRS. HARDEMAN
DIED LAST NIGHT.
One of Macon’s Most Greatlv
Beloved Women Called
Suddenly Away,
Mrs. John L. Hardeman died last night
at her home in Vineville after a short ill
ness.
The announcement of her death will be
a shock to a large number of people all
over the state.
Mrs. Hardeman was actively engaged
last week as a member of the comrtiit'tee
on entertainment of the lady visitors who
accompanied the Knights Templar during
the meeting of the grand commandery and
was taken ill during that time.
■She was universally beloved and admir
ed not only in this county, but all over
the state and wherever she was known.
Few omen have enjoyed the sincere
friendship of a larger circle of riends and
none have deserved friendship more.
Mrs. Hardeman was a Miss Fannie Ross
before she was married to Major John L.
Hardeman, to whom the sympathy of the
whole community goes out in his bereave
ment. Tney had one son, Thomas Harde
man.
She was the daughter of Colonel John B.
Ross, one of ‘Macon’s most substantial cit
izens in his lifetime. She has four sis
ters, Mrr. Banks, of Washington, D. C„
Mrs. Robert H. Plant, 'Mrs. A. W. Reese
and Miss Mattie Ross, and was a half
sister of .Major William Henry Ross and
<Miss Carrie Smith. Mrs. Banks will reach
.Macon in time for the funeral, which will
take place this afternoon at 4 o’clock.
The funeral will takep lace from the
i .cidence, the R-v. C. A. Turmr officiat
ing and the interment will be in Riverside
cemetery.
The following are the pallbearers: Prof.
C. B. Chapman, Messrs. Cooper Winn. Jr.,
Custiis Guttf-nberge.r, Fuller Winters, D.
G. Hughes and William Cleckley Shaw.
FIFTEEN TMMD
Mm bihm
Insurgents Led by General Gomez Are Said to be Closing in
on the City,
MEXICAN NATIONAL.
Has Made a Remarkable Record in Keeping
Down Expenses.
The Mexican National Railroad has
made a remarkable record in keeping
down its operating expenses. In 1889 the
percentage ot earnings for operating ex
penses was S3.' Last year it was less th.in
51. To railroad mon this speaks volunmes
for the good management of the property
under Captain W. G. Raoul’s administra
tion. The earnings have increased stead
ily from $3,660,000 in 1889, to $6,0.80,000 last
year. While these earnings have grown
$2,340,000 in eight years, the operating ex
penses have been increased only SIOO,OOO.
The net earnings last year were $2,986,000,
against $666,000 in 1889. The gross earn
ings per mile of road in 1897 were $4,989
and the net earnings were $2,150.
WHOOPING cough.
I had a little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough. My
neighbors recomended Chamberlain’s
Cough Remedy. I did not think any medi
cine would help him, but after giving him
a few doses of that remedy 1 noticed an
improvement and one bottle cured him en
tirely. It is the 'best cough medicine 1
ever had in the house.—J. L. Moore, South
Burgettstown, Pa. For sale by H. J. La
mar & .Sons, druggists.
HAVE ADJOURNED.
Last Day of the Convention
of the Representatives of
Education in Georgia.
ML MTIOUL ffl
Is a Matter Urged by State School
Commissioner Glenn—Commis
sioner Sheats of Florida.
The school commissioners of Georgia ad
journed this morning after a most success
ful and 'beneficial convention, which has
been in almost continuous session for the
last two days and a half.
Three sessions a day have be, n held,
with the exception of "yesterday, when the
convention adjourned long enough o pay
a visit to the city and country schools of
the county.
The visitors express themselves as high
ly delighted wi'th the work as it is being
done in this county and say that the fact
that the convention was held here has been
of incSlculable benefit to them.
‘Bibb county has the only system in the
state where ‘the city and country schools
of the count}’ work in perfect accord and
held terms of the same length. The meth
od adopted by the board of education in
this county in providing the teachers for
the children was particularly pleasing to
the visitors, who say that the whole sys
tem is an object lesson of incalculable ben
fit to them.
State School Commissioner Glenn says
that the convention has been a complete
success and that, it has been them ost
largely attended and will be effective in
■doing more good to the cause of education
in the state than any convention that has
ever been held by thee ommissloners. He
has urged the local tax for school purposes
upon the representatives of the different
counties and sys that within another year
he hopes to see this plan put into execution
in a large number of countie., in the state.
A number of subjects of vital interest
to the different counties were discussed at
length. Last night a long address was
delivered by State School Commissioner
Sheats, of Florida, and it was heard with
the deepest attention by the members of
the convention, notwithstanding the ex
treme hbat of the convention hall.
Crump’s Park Bulletin
“The Georgia Cracker,”
The Battleship Maine, and
The Monitor Miantonomoh
Friday and Saturday Night.
This Store
Has Been
Doing
The Clothing business on Cherry street
for twelve years. If you’ll be good enough
to pay us a visit we’ll show you our goods
and explain our methods.
Great values are now on display for
Men and Boys. Prices are lover than
they’ve been in a decade.
Hloneu on Hand,
Loans on real estate. Easy monthly
payments. •
GEO. A. SMITH, Gen. Man.
Equitable Building and Loan Association.
Macon. Ga.. 461 Third Street. '
PRICE THREE CENTS
SANTAIGO DE CUBA
Is Also Threatened bv the In
surgents Five Thousand
Strong.
TRANSPORTS SR!NG TROOPS
Have Been Seen Off Yucatan —Bring
in Provisions and Men for Re
lief of Havana.
Now York. May 20—.A copyrighted spe
cial from Port au Prince to the Evening
World says that information has reached
that place that General Gomez is at. the
head of 15.000 insurgents and is closing in
on Havana.
His advance guard, led by Pandora, the
dispatch says, had a skirmish with and put
to Hight 800 Spanish troops.
• Santiago de Cuba, according to the same
report, is menaced by 5,000 insurgents un
ddr Garcia.
The dispatch also reports that Spansih
warships have been sighted off Yucatan
convoying three transports carrying troops
and provisions for Havana.
GOVERNOR FRANKLIN
Lay Down to Rest and Was Found by Mem
ber of Family Dead.
Phoenix, Ariz., May 20. —B. J. Franklin,
ex-governor of Arizona, is dead. He lay
down to rest and a member of his family
found him dead.
BARKER TO LEAD
IMMUNE CORPS
His Long Experience in Cuba
Makes Him Eminently
Fitted for the Place.
Washington, May 20.—Walter S. Barker,
the former consul at Sagua La Grande,
Cuba, it is understood, will be commis
sioned colonel, of the immune regiment.
He has had long service in Cuba and ,‘s
familiar with the topography of the islind.
Barker will also be placed in charge of
the supplies for the reconcentrados. Con
sequently he will be with the first Ameri
can forces lande in Cuba.
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Many soldiers now feel the effects of the
hard service they endured during the war.
.Mr. George S. Anderson, of Rossville, York
bounty, Penn., who saw the hardest kind
of service at the front, is now frequently
troubled with rheumatism. "I had a severe
attack lately,” he says, "and procured a
bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It did
so much good that I would like to know
what you would charge me for one dozen
bottles.” Mr. Anderson wanted it both for
his own use and to supply it to his friends
and neighbors, as every family should bave
a bottle of it in their home, not only for
rheumatism, but lame back, sprains, swell
ings, cuts, ‘bruises and burns, for which
it is unequalled. For sale by 11. J. I-anna r
& Sons, druggists.
Go to the Volunteer for the best ice
cream, gems and soda water.