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4 IN THIS TIME OF WAR!!! When uncertainties take the place of confidence the volume of business of this house is not reduced. The reason is this: THE PUB LI S MUST ECONOMi ZE. The commodities are high and money is scarde. The most natural thing for them to do, then, is to go to the house that has a reputation for giving the greotest returns for amount expended. We have that reputation and expect to sustain it. Misses’, anil Manis’ Sandals aiifl oiM Misses’ Tan Sandals 75c Misses’ Tan Sandals $1 00 Misses Tan Sandals 1 25 Misses’ Black Sandals 75c Misses’ Black Sandals $1 00 Misses’ Black Sandals 1 25 Misses’ Tan Oxfords 75c Misses’ Tan Oxfords * $1 00 Misses’ Tan Oxfords 1 25 Misses’ Black Oxfords * 50c Misses’ Black Oxfords 75c Misses’ Black Oxfords $1 00 Children’s Tan Sandals 60c Children’s Tan Sandals 75c Children’s Tan Sandals $1 00 Children’s Black Sandals .... 50c Children’s Black Sandals 65c Children’s Black Sandals 85c Jobs by the 1 housand, FROjn SDc TO SI.OO, They’ II Interest You. Tliqs.G.Plants Ihos G.Plants Tan $2.00 Awgjfe WTH onas. m jg.QO Blatt $2.00 Z I. A i KST SifAßh S. $2.00 The Qieaiest Fitter, the Greatest Wearer Ever Offeree tor $2 » Regent, $3.50. For Gentlemen To inspect the goods means to buy. We have them in all the latest leathers and styles and colors. Widths from Bto E. Give us a trial and we will demonstrate the power of cash over credit. E. B. HARRIS & CO., THE SHOE BROKERS —— We Give Trading Stamps— MACON N1 Wb MONDAY SVENJNG, JUNE 6 1898. COMMENCEMENT VERY BRILLIANT Baccalaureate Address t o Mercer Students Brought Out Big Crowd. MAGNIFICENT MUSIC Rest of the Program for the Com- I mencement Exercises—Names r of Honormen, Commencement Sunday for Mercer brought out one of the largest congrega tions that has filled the First Baptist church. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. F. H. Kerfoot, D. D... LL.D., who occupies the chair of systematic theology in the Southern Baptist Theological Semi nary at Louisville, Ky. He is one of the most distinguished divines conected '.with the 'Southern (Baptists Convention. His I discourse yesterday was one of the ablest | and most eloqeunt.cver heard in Micon. The musical program for the occasion was very fine and was as follows: Organ, transcription, (Dudfey Buck.) Grand march, (Lefebure-Wely.) Te Deum in E. flat, (Baumbach. > iDuet, "Jesus Lover of My Soul,” (Stearns,) Miss Goodall and Mrs. Findlay. Offertory, "The Kingdom.” (B. Tours,) Mr. McCardel. Anthem, “Sweet Savious Bless Us Ere We Go,” S. P. Warren. The music was by the regular choir, to wit: Mrs. S. A. iC. Everett, organist; Miss Julia Goodall, soprano; Mrs. Richard Find lay, alto; 'Mr. C. D. .McCardel, bass;-Mr. S. A. C. Everette, tenor and director. Last night at the First Baptist ehurca the annual sermon before the Missionary Society of the University was preached by Rev. J. A, Wynne, D, D., of Gainesville, ' Ga., and it was highly interesting. He is one of the strong young ministers of the state. The choir of the church rendered the following musical program last night: Organ transcription, (Vogrich.) Te iDeum in C. L. R. Dressier. Anthem, “Lord Jesus,” (Shepperd. 'Soprano ibligato and chorus, “O Lood, I Come,” arr. from Braga. The program of exercise for the remain der of the commencement exercises of Mercer is as follows: Monday Evening, June 6.—Sophomore prize Jeclapation contest. Tuesday Morning—Junior Exhibition. Tuesday Evening, June 7 —-Annual ad dress before alumni association by Rev. A. A. Marshall, of Atlanta, and the annual ad dress. before literary societies, by Rev. F C. McConnell, ID. D., of Lynchburg, Va Wednesday .Morning, June 8, 10 o’clock— Comencement day exercises. Bacealau peafe address fry President Pollock. De livering of diplomas and of medals. The senior speakers who were chosen upon class standng ami excellence in composition and rhetoric are: P. S. Pearson, Lumpkin, Ga. B. M. Calloway, Washington, Ga. F. S. Vurney, Madison, Ga. T. C. Kendrick, Columbus, Ga. (A. J. Johnson, Acworth, Ga.* A, p. O’Kelly, Dip, Ga. J. E. Briggs/ Bushy Forks, N. C. Wednesday Nlghl, June B.—Moot court by the law class. Mercer University is about to close the jnost successful year known in its history, the attendance being nearly 275. been the purpose afomafamof fowofawowa. 'Steady and conservative progress has been the purpose of President Pollock, and the work of this, his first year, is a most excellent showing for his untiring efforts. SOPHOMORE PRIZE DECL \ M A Tfl)>l' Those who wijl speak tonight in the sophomore contest at (Mercer are: W. E. Taylor, Richmond, Ga. A. B. Small, Jr., Macon. C. Jackson, Haysforj. S. E. Stephens, Canton. R. P. Jones, Canton. A. n. 'Whitfield. Hawkinsville. Cyrus Hudson, Cochran. W. S. Maddox, Finchervflle, Newsome Cooper, Columbus. W. M. Lee, Gordon. J. D. Harling, Euharlee. Robbed the Grave. A’startling incident of which Mr. John I Oliver of Philadelphia was the subject, is parratecf by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was al most yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides; no ap petite—gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately a friend advised trying “Elec tric Bitters.” and to my great joy and sur prise the first bottle made a decided Im provement. I continued their use for three weeks and am Jipw a well man. I know they saved my life ngd robbed the grave of another victim.” No mis should fail to try them. Only 50c per bottle at 11. J- La mar & Sons’ drug store. Hotel Cumberland, opens for the .summer June 1 Ith Reduced terms offered parties of fiv c or more. Lee T. Shackelford, . Proprietor. Bad management keeps more people in poor circumstances than any one other cause. To be successful /one must look ahead so that when a favorable opportun ity presents itself he is ready to take k advantage of it. A little forethought-will also save much expense and valuable time. ■A prudent and careful man will keep a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house, the shift less fellow will wait untW necessity com pels it and then ruin his best horse going for a doctor and have a big doctor’s bill to pay besides; one pays out 25c, the other is out a hundred dollars and then wonders C'hy his neighbor is getting richer while he is getting poorer. For sale by H. J. Lamar & Sons, druggists. Fues, I*ll6B. rues i Dr. Williams* Indian Pile Ointment *<ll 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 Instar* re lief. Dr. Williams’ Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only for Plies and Itching of the private parts, and nothing else. Every box Is warranted. Fold by druggists, or sent by mall an receipt st price, E®c. and H.M per box. WILUAMS M T’O. CO., Prop’s., - Clevslesd. G. ATTENTION! Executive Committee. The members of the Dem ocratic executive committee of Bibb county will please meet at the court house at 12 < o’clock noon tomorrow (Tues day), June 7th, to consolidate the vote of the primary held today. By order of T. J. WARE, Chairman; S. Altmayer, Secretary. What is Going On in Society. Mrs. ’Maury Munnerlyn Stapler and her little son are having a pleasant visit to Miss Adah Evans, of Milledgeville. A Milledgeville paper has the following ac count of a card party given in Mrs. Sta pler's honor: “One of the most charming affairs ot the past week was the card party with which Miss Evans complimented her friend, Mrs. Stapler, of Macon. The first prize, a beautiful memoranda tablet, was won by Mrs. Stapler. The consolation, cut for by all was won by Miss Miller. After the game delicious refreshments were served on the lawn, the airy summer toil ets of the ladies amid the green foliage, making a lovely picture. Mrs. Stapler, who is remembered so pleasantly in Milledge ville as Miss Stevens, has been the recip ient of many charming social attentions. ... The following invitation tells of a mar riage of interest to many 'Macon people: Mr .and Mrs. R. Lawton Singleton invite your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Carolyne Livingston, to Algernon Blair. on Wednesday Morning, June fifteenth, at half past seven o’clock, All Saints Church, * Sylvania, Georgia. '• 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Blair will be at home to their friends after July sth at 215 Spring street. • • • The meeting of ladies called for Saturday afternoon at the Public Library was well attended, and the (Macon Soldiers' Relief Association was organized under most au spicious circumstances. Th,e meeting was presided over by Mrs. Mallory Taylor, who had first suggested forming the asslciation. The officers elected were: ■President, Mrs. S. R. Jaques. First Vice President, Mrs. Appleton Col lins. Second Vice President, Mrs. Chapman. Threastirer, Mrs. Ross White. Secretary, Miss Darrah. The following Constitution was adopted: Article I.—The name of the siciety shall be the Macon Soldiers’ Relief Association Article 2.—The object shall 'be to raise money and the necessaries for th£ four Macon companies, to be divided equally among them. Article 3.—The officers to consist of a president, two vice presidents, treasurer and secretary. Article 4.—There shall be an initiation fee of 25 cents and monthly dues, consist ing of what each member feels able to pledge herself. Article 5.—A1l children under sixteen can become associate members of the as sociation by the payment of 1(1 cents per month. Men can become associate mem bers by the payment of $1 per month. Article 6. —This constituion can be al terd at any regular meeting, notice being given at a previous meeting by postal cards. Another meeting will be held at the Public Library at 5 o’clock in the after noon of Thursday, the. 9th, and it is hoped that each lady who wishes to be a member of the Macon Soldiers’ Relief Association, wil leither attend the meeting or send in. her name to be enrolled on the list. Mean- ’the ladies will make convenient “sewing bags” for the soldiers now in camp. These will be especially adapted to a man's use, and will contain everything most appropriate for a man’s use wft Gn he , has to struggle .with his own mending. One of these bags,-to be used as a model, can be seen tomorrow at IMr, Mallory Taylor's drug store, • Miss Annie Crutchfield is rapidly recov ering from her recent attack of fever, and will leave soon with her father and sister for their summer home at Mt. A.airy. " . . • • • Mrs. Joseph Clisby and Miss (Daisy dis hy are at the Sweetwater Park Hotel at Bowden, Lithia Springs. » • • Miss Madge Patterson and Miss Julia Patterson, will spend the last week in June at the Wigwam, Indian Spring, the guests of Miss Gladys Parker. • * • ’Mrs. Mallory H. Taylor, chairman of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Association of the Knights of Pythias, calls a meeting of the ladies of the auxiliary for this afternoon at 5:30 o’clock at the Public'Library. A full meeting is particularly desired, as business of importance is to be discussed. Theh bazaar to have been given in July will be postponed until fall, on account of the extreme heat. ... Lieutenant General Stephen D. Loe, of this department of the United Confederate Veterans, has finished his appointments of those who will constitute his staff during the Confederate reunion at Atlanta this Butner. Three members of the stiff are from Macon .•’Colonel C. M. Wiley, Lieuten ant Colonel T. L. Massenberg an 1 Lieu tenant (Colonel Robert A. Nisbet. Miss Callie Cobb Jackson, of Atlanta, has been appointed by General Lee sponsor for this department of the army. IMiss Jackson is the daughter of the late Captain Harry Jackson, and a granddaughter of General T. R. R. Cobb, of Athens, and of General Henry 'R. Jackson, of Savannah. Too Busy To write an ad today. The boys must be waited on. Store is full of mothers. Goods going like hot cakes at Sacrifice Price. Sale continues through this week. Come and get the benefit at once. We may not be able to fit you a little later. Star Clothing Co. Ladies’ White Kid Slippers, $1.25 SPECIAL SALES Os these goods FOR COmniENCEjnENT. CLISBY & McKAY. BAPTISTS TO BE IN SESSION HERE The Meeting of the Young People’s Union to Com mence Wednesday, AN INTERESTING PROGRAM For the Association—A Large Num ber of Visitors are Expected . to be Here. The Baptist’s Young People’s Union will commence its three day’s session On Wed nesday at the First Baptist church. The full program is as follows: General theme—Co-operation, I Cor. vi: 1. Wednesday Evening, 8 o'clock—Prepara tion service, conducted by Rev. W. A. Nelson, D. D., Macon. 8:30 o'clock—“ The Pastor's Place and Power in the Union,” ’Rev. F. C. McCon nell. D. D., Lynchburg, Va. Adjournment. THURSDAY MORNING. 9:30 o’clock—-Devotional meeting. Rev. F. J. Culpepper, Cordele, Ga. 10 o’cjodk— Enrollment of delegates. 10:15 o’clock —Election of officers. 10:30 o’clock —Report of executive com mittee. 10:45 o’clock—'President's address. 11:45 o'clock—(Convention sermon by Rev. S. Y. Jameson, 'Atlanta. Adjournment. TIIURi9DAY AFTEIRiNOGIN. 3:30 o’clock—lnspirational service led by Rev. H. E. Neighibour, Macon. 4 o’clock—“ Does the .Baptist Young Peo ple’s Union identify its members with the dhurches and denominational work?” Rev. W. H. Smith, D. D., Columbus. 4:30 o'clock—“ School of Methods,” Rev. C. S. Blackwell, secretary of the Baptist Young People’s Union, South. , Adjournment. THURSDAY EVENING. 8 o'clock —Song Service by choir. 8:30 o’clock—“ The Conquest Course a Link Between the Churches and the Mis sion Fields,” Rev. J. D. Chapman, D. D., Savannah. 9 o'clock —“The Distinctive Principles of Baptists,” Rev. F. H. Kerfoot, D. D., Louisville, Ky. Adjournment. FRIDAY MORNING. 9:30 o’clock—'Promise meeting, led by Mal’Com'be Lockhart, Augusta. 10 o’clocß—“pactors in the World’s ' Redemption.” (1) “Our Talents and the Kingdom,” Rev. F. M. Barnett, Forsyth. (2) “The Holy Spirit and Men,” Rev. L. G. Broughton, Atlanta. (3) “Education and Christianity,” Rev, W. W. Landrum, Atlanta. Miscellaneous, Adjournment, FRIDAY AFTERNOON. 3:30 o’clock—'Praise service, conducted by Will Upshaw, Mercer University. 4 o’clock—“( Bible Knowledge for Soul Saving,” Rev. J. D. Jordan, Savannah. 4:30 o’clock —Worker’s conference. Adjournment. 'FRITIDAY EVENING. 8 o’clock—'Devotional meting, conducted by Rev. P. A. Jessup, Tifton. 8:30 o’clock—“To ’Him that Overcom eth.” Rev. C. S. Blackwell, D. D., Birm ingham. 9 o’clock—(Awarding the F. C. C. banner, Warren Grice, Hawkinsville. 9:15 o’clock—Closing, .E. Y. Mallary, Macon. Notes Taken On the Run. Lieutenant Charles B. White, of the Macon Hussabs is in the city from Camp Northen, shaking hands with his many friends, who wish him much success. Drs. W. 'R. Holmes and ’Mason, dentists, 556 Mulberry, opposite Hotel Lanier. Try a bottle of Holmes’ ’Mouth Wash for pre serving teeth, purifying the breath, bleed ing gums, ulcers, sore mouth, sore throat, etc. For sale by all druggists. Mr. T. J. Simmons, Jr., a son of Justice Simmons, is in the city today. Mr. Sim mons has decided to adopt journalism as a profession and is now editor of the Knox ville Correspondent. Dr. Charles Lanier Toole, dentist. Of fice corner Second and Poplar streets. An order has been issued in the United States court authorizing Receiver M. P. Calloway, to sell the Gurr plantation in Houston county, part of the assets of Mr. Miller Gordon, to be sold for the benefit of the Progress Loan and Improvement Co. Dr, A. S. Moore —I can do your dental -work- for less money than any dentist in Georgia. 121 Washington .avenue, Macon Ga. This evening on Tattnall Square the Young People’s Aid Society of Tattnall Square Presbyterian church will* give a festival to which the public is most cor dially invited. Bupkpu’s Arntpq. Salve The beat salve Ip the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positive ly cures piles, or no pay required. It la guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. F*r sals by H. J. Lamar A to«aa' drug stera. WANTED —The people of Macon and friends of Mrs. O. A. Mason to know they can obtain her services as pro fessional nurse by telephoning or tele graphing her at Fort Valley, dare W. B. Car J top- 3 daily trains to Macon. FOR SALE—Milch Cow, fpesh 16 quarts • per ddy. 8 pounds of Butter per week , guaranteed- J- G. Postell. Macon s Leading Store’s Juno Bargains. Soon as you read the quotations below get your come at once. Choice is worth much Home MISS MILLER, after ten days of rest at Indian Spring is better than ever prepared to do your dainty summer costumes. She makes a specialty of this class of work. Nobody can do them quite so pretty. Crispine Suitings. The s P e U f° r s^^rts an( i *- ’ outing suits. Requires no interlining. nt Ysrrl A . conn ter full of Dainty Organdies, ill lull lum Irish Dimities, Fine Lappets, batiste, etc., redueeb irom 15c and 25c to 10c yard. Come early. ■, nt Yarrf A counter full of new Wash Goods, *ll fU lUlll Organdies, Lawns, Dimities, etc., worth iiom 10 to 15c yard. Take 3 our choice at 7c. Butterick Patterns. While Butterick Patterns are the recognized standard ot fashion over ail other paper patterns, you’ll find the present pi ices about 10 percent less than ever. Mail orders for patterns filled same day as leceivcd. Art Department. In our Art Department you’ll find one lot about 300 pieces drummer’s samples of Plain and Stamped Linen Art Squares Scarfe, Tray Covers, Doylies, Pillow Covers, etc. Just half price. Brainerd & Rrmslronc’s nest wasii Silks 3 Skeins for ioc 100 dozen Khiltlng Silks, iargs Spools: 5c Each Corsets, Corsets. Only real live, up-to-date Corset Departmant in the city. All the most approved Corsets always on hand. Long, short, little, plain and ventilating, sOc to $5 OO each. Expert fitter always in attendance. Nazareth Waists. Best, most convenient, strongest, coolest Underwaist for child)en. Saves sewing. Comes in all sizes 4to 12 years. See that you get NAZARETH Waists for your children. Mosquito Nets. $1.50 to $2 OO put up.— Don’t fail to see oar famous Dixie frame. Most convenient Mosquito Net frame ever made. Special Bargains. Excellent White Duck for skirts and suits 10 yards best 12%c Burleigh Long Cloth f0r...... SI.OO 50 pieces 36 inch new Percales 5 C yard Best 36 inch 12% c Percales for 6%C yard Best 25c French Dimities yard 15 dozen gent’s SI.OO laundered Shirts, each i 49 c 50 dozen ladies hemstitched linen Handkerchiefs, un- landcred and embroidered on four corners, each.’ 10c 1 lot Misses’ fine 50 and 75c fine Lisle Vests, each 15c 50 pieces 10c La Paix Organdies 7 yard 50 pieces 15c La Rcine Organdies ]oc yard 25 Remnants Black Dress Goods Ha f Price 30 yards good Apron Ginghams for SIOO 40 inch 12%c Irish Lawns for 6c yard 6 pairs Ladies’ fast black Hose for SQ C 6 pairs Miss’s fast black Hose for 50c 11 yards fine 36 inch Bleaching for 5Qc 8 pieces new black Crepons for for skirts $1 OO yard New Baby Caps 25c to $2 OO each 100 dozen Ladies new styled Collars 10c each New Club Ties and Bows for Ladies just in. Ladies’ new Cuff Buttons, Shirt Waist Sets and Fan Holders. • 10 yards Shirting Prints for 35 c 5Q pieces 40 inch 10c Batiste, fast colors, only 5c yard 50 pieces new Madias for Gent’s Shirts... 15 20 15c vard 10 yards 6% figured Dimjty for 400 Ladies’ tailor made Percale Shirt Waists 50c each Ladies 15c bleached Vests, tape neck and sleeves.. 10c each Ladies’ bleached lisle Knee Pants 25c pair Gent’s Gauze Vests 2 5c each Best indigo Calico, navy and gold 4c vard Balance of our Ladies’ lace trimmed Top Skirts at cost. Ladies Hermsdorf Lisle Hose, Richelieu rib 25c pair Ladies’ Hermsdorf Lisle Hose, Rembrant rib, 3 pairs for $1 00 Children’s 25c Lisle Hose, double knees 15c pair Children’s 35c pis ] e Hose, all sizes, for 25c nair 7 llll<ish B ? tb J owe,s - 10c ehch 20x38 heavy crochet Towels each 10 pieces 16 inch 10c linen Towel Crash for 8c yard Linen Crash for Ladies’ skirt and Gent’s suits r> h . 15 to 50c yard Best Pillow Cases, 36x45, torn and hemmed 10c each 100 dozen best 10-4 Sheets, torn and hemmed ...45c each 5 yards good 10-4 Sheeting for : SQ O 3 papers best safet / . for 10c 4 spools Coates' Gotten for Best 36 inch silk finished percaline,- for 10c yard Best skirt lining Cambrics 3%C yard 25 yards best Sea Island, 36 inches wide SI.OO Hundreds new Valenciennes Laces, dozen yards.. ls to 50c 50 gross pearl Dress Buttons, only 5c dozen 20 yards good 6% Check Muslin for SI.OO Ask to see our new Ventilated Corset 50c Finest line Trunks, Bags and Gent’s Suit Cases in the city. 20 pieces best 35c French Organdies 25c yard }0 pieces Plisse metal novelties 12% C yard 10 gross “Our Queen” Toilet Soap 12%C box BR,^ou ß Perloflicaf Tickets