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CHEAP MONEV. per rent, and 7 per eest. eney new 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 quarters. O. A. Coleman. Gen. Man.. 858 Second street, Macan. Ga. 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 .Ur. T H - J ' L<mar * LADIES' PATRIOTIC BELTS Clem. Philips. 11 Ig (TON I* 1 r* 'ta V 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. SPECIAL NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF BELLEVUE. On and after April Ist the News will >e delivered by carrier in and aiound Bellevue every afternoon. Those desir es the paper should send in their names H once. First class service guaranteed, and weekly collections wil ibe made from those who wish to pay by the week. Monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually due invariably in advance. G. W. TIDWELL, Manager City Circulation. 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. ———— T -.. 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.