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2 STRONG LETTER SENT TO HOBSON Congratulating H ; m and His Associates on the Good Work Done. GOOD CHEER IN JAIL For the Imprisoned Hero of the Merrimac T°xt of the Letter Sent by Long. New York, June 24.—A dispatch to th® Hera-14 from Washington says: Secretary of th" Navy Long has sent to A;-.si?tant Naval Constructor R. I’. Hob-on, in oatM of the coimnnnder in chief, of the North Atlantic squadron ar in.pi-ing let ter. Hcnmt'mllng him for the extraordinary her»*Kti he display**! in sinking the llier 'Merrtmac in the. harbor of Santiago de Culm. The letter was written shortly after the secretary had recommended to the presi dent that Mr. 'Hobson be advanced ten num bars in his corps, but the recoin men datiohi® were not carried out for the rea son Stunt Representative Pearson, the uncle of th® young Vere requested that action be delayed until Hobson could be communi cated with, A bill Is now pending in con grehh for the transfer of Hobson to the line with the rank of lieutenant comman der. The secretary’s letter to Mr. Hobson is dated June 20th and begins: “Sir: The department has been waiting tor y»ur exchange 'before addressing a let ter of commendation to you in reference to your success in designedly sinking the United Scares steamer 'Merrimac in the narrow entrance of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba in the early morning of June 3, 1898: but as the exchange hoped for has been delayed, the department will not wait for that action to take place.” Secretary I/mg then quotes Rear Admi ral Sampson’s letter, describing and prais ing Mr. Hobson’s achievement, and con tinues: “It, was exceedingly gratifying to the ■department to receive from the comman- , der l«i chief of the North Atlantic station ' such a letter, calling spacial attention to . your extraordinary heroism on the orca- ; sion referred to. Readiness for emergency, I fertility of resource and such extraordi- ' ■nary heroism as you displayed in taking the Merrimac into the entrance of the ' ■harbor of'Santiago de Cuba under the most 1 galling fire from the shore 'batteries of the ■ enemy, at the risk of almost certain 3?ath j DANNENBERG’S Bargain Bulletin . . . . .... fir Saturday. I FROM 8 TO 9 O’CLOCK. 10 yds FRUIT LOOM FOR 50c 10 yds CH'ALLIE FOR 25c —OR LAWN. I Sacrifice Sale ofi Summer llSisli II r eatables . . IMPORTED IRISH DIMITIES . . . Our entire stock. 16S pieces, former price 20c and 25c. Take them now for 10c and 15c . . . FRENCH ORGANDIES . . . soe quality f 35c 35c quality for 20c 25c quality for- 16c 15c quality for lOc Black and navy blue figured lawns 8c Silk striped Batiste 7 L -C Figured Marseilles 5c Corea Cambrics 6 J -’C Dark figured Lawns 5c Navy Blue Ducks 6J2C Check Skirtings - 5c Figured Lappets 5c Dress style prints 3 l aC Shirting prints 3MC Light Dress Ginghams 5c Apron Ginghams 3?2C Zephr Ginghams 8c 36-inch S. F. Cambric 5c • Alpine Rose ’ Best. Sea Island 4c Best Bleached Drill 8c Hemmed Sheets •’ 45c Hemmed Slips 12/sC Dark Lawn Shirt Wait- 5 25c Dimity Shirt Waists 3oc Silk Shirt Waists $3.89 ... IN THE CLOTHING STORE . . . Considerable blowing has been done of late in the papers about clothing bargains. We have not much to say in print, only note a ' few prices below. Then come and see goods. They and our talking man will do the rest. t FOR 49c . . 556 pairs men’s linen finish hair lined striped pants. FOR $1.99, $2.25, $2.75, $3.00. $350, $4.00 men’s pure linen crash suits. FOR SLOO .... • • men’s white duck pants. , FOR sl*49 wool cassimere pants FOR 50 men’s alpaca coats FOR $1 00 . *...• children's white duck suits • FOR 39c, 59c, 79c • • • mca ’ s extra value negligee shirts STH.XW HATS. I>O YOU WANT A STRAW HAT FOR ALMOST NOTHING? WE MEAN THE PRICE TO BE ALMOST NOTHING COM PARED TO THE VALUE OF THE HAT. THEN COME AND SEE OUR OFFER INGS. to yourself and your brave associates on thia duty, are qua’.ideations most enviable for any naval officer*to possess, your ac tion even calling fr-m the Sp;.nish almiral in a most signa! manner an express.on highly commendatory of your brave ar t. “The department takes this occasion to most heartily congratulate you upon your most distinguished conduct ant avails it self of this opportunity to inform you that it has taken steps to give «ome p-ot--?.n --al reward, as recommended by the com mander in chief, whi h the ;’ep»"til'e<i. I hopes will be gratifying to you and at the same time assures you that your gal ■ lant action not only refl •••« addition il lus tre upon the traditional glorie- of the navy , bat that you are held in grii-'nl r mem branes by your fellow country n-n and ap preciated by the whole civ:li/e>l world.” This letter was personally sigsel by Sec retary Long. It will be held by Admiral Sampson until an opportunity is found to ■onvev it to the young officer, na.v a pr’s oner in Santiago de Cuba. ■■■ ■■ ■ ■- 1 ■ l 4**- A Texns Wonder. HALL’S GREAT DISCOVERY. ’• One small bottle of Hall’s Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou bles, removes gravel, cures diabetis, semi nal emtsisons. weak and lame baeks. rheu matism and all irregularities of the kid neys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of SI. One small bottle is two months’ treatment and will cure any case above mentioned. E. W. HALL. Sole Manufacturer. P. O. Box 218, Waco, Texas. Sold by H. J. Lamar &- Son, Macon, Ga. RE \D THIS. Cuthbert, Ga. March 22. 1898. —This is to certify that 1 have been a sufferer from a kidney trouble for ten years and that I have taken less than one bottle of Hall’s Great Discovery and I think that I a;* cured. I cheerfully recommend it to any one suffering from any kidney trouble, as I know of nothing that I consider its equal. R. M. JONES. TICKETS SELLING RAPICLY, Manv People Will Leave on Excursion Sat urday Night. The library directors are feeling very happy over the, prospect for the excursion which will be run to Cumberland Island and St. Simons. They think now that they will carry out several hundred of Macon’s jolliest people. Tickets are now on sale at Clem Phil lips, and today sleeping car berths may be secured from Burr Brown. President Smith, of the Library Associa tion, says that he is receiving letters from parties all around Macon who wish to go on the excursion. The excursion wiM be a big thing and it is sure to be well patronized. Bucklin*® Arnica Salve The best salve in the world for cuts, orulses; sore®, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, .•ocas, and all skin eruptions, and positive ly cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sals by H J. Lamar A MAUON NEWS FRIDAY EVENING JUNE 24 r&96 MS I LT MAN TO LEAVE BMI An American Sailor Who Was Left in Prison by His Vessel. I « 81 BRITISH CONSUL And Sent Away from Havana on a British War Ship that Has Funny Experience. New York, June 24.—The last American I to leave Havana was Arthur Parkinson, a sailor, who managed to get.away as late as June 7th and who has arrived in New York. He was in Havana during many exciting days of the blockade. Parkinson was boatswain on the Cuban mail steamer Con- I one said Parkinson did it. The Havana I on 'March 31. A fight broke out among the crew and when it was over a Swede lay on i the deck with a bad scalp wound. Every one said Parkinson did it. Tljie Havanan police heard of the affair and Parkinson I was arrested and locked up. “I was put in an old miPtary prison in solitary confinement for two days and was finally taken before a m irine judge. . He took down the evidence and sent me back with the instruction that I should be fed on something beside bread and' water, and that I should not be confin- 3 ! alone. “My snip had sailed. I was thrown nto a diny hole with a motly crowd of Cubans and Spaniards. I was stJl there when the war broke cut. I had written many iei ters to the American consul, but had never received any answer. Fiuallv I got out late in 'May. through the efforts of the British consul. “They are a cheerful lot in Havana. The people are bouyed up by false reports of victory. During my time out of prison several of the American ships of the block ade line were reported destroyed, partic ularly the battleship Indiana, which was 'blown to pieces by the guns of Morro Cas- ' tie. “I was there the day the newspapers got out extras about the sinking of the 'Merri mac. They called it a grand Spanish vic tory, and spoke of the men captured as only a few survivors. “The'British consul fin illy got me aboard a British man of war, which carried me to Kingston, Jamaica. A little American auxiliary cruiser was sent to chase us on -■the night we left. The English comman der saw her light aa-1 just for a lark be steamed faster. Presently he heard rhe boom of a little gun but as he failed to hear the shot whistle thrfiugh the air he ordered still faster speed. The next min ute a solid shot rang right over the cam manders head as he stood on the bridge. “He brought the ship about in a jiffy, and in a few minutes a tug ninty feet long puffed up against the big warship. The astonished Briton was allowed to proceed after he had told his pedigree. “I came to New York from Jamaica on the- German steamship Holstein.” j A CLEVER TRICK. It certainly looks like it, but there is really no trick, about it. Anybody can try it who has lame back and weak kidneys, malaria or nervous troubles. We mean he can cure himself right away by taking Electric Bitters. This medicine tones up the whole system, acts as astimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a blood purifier and nerve tonic. It cures constipation, headache, fainting spells, sleeplessness and melancholy. It is purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and restores the system to its natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be convinced that they are a miracle worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Ouly 50c a bottle at H. J. Lamar & Sons’ drug store. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Given to Officers and Men of Pennsylvania Guard. Harrisburg, Pa., June 24. —A general or der has been issued from general head quarters staling that commissioned officers of the guard who have entered or may en ter service of the United States, and who do not tender resignation from the state service, are granted, leaves of absence until thirty days after their discharge from the United States service. The next legislature will be asked to legislate so as to continue the commissions of officers of the guard w-hich expire while in the United States service. Enlisted men of the guard who have joined the volun teers are honorably discharged but if they want to join the guard and they are mus tered out they will be credited with con tinuous service. All officers and enlisted men who are not in the service of the United States army, are still considered members of the guard, and senior commissioned officers of commands will at once assume command. ’ Free Pills. Send your address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a free sample box ; of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and are particularly ef fective in the cure of constipation and sick headache. For malaria and liver troubles i they have proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their i action, but by giving tone to the stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. | Regular size 25c. per box. Sold by H. J. Lamar & Sons, druggists. 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 ho is ready *to take | 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 I Diarrhoea Remedy in the house, the shift- : less fellow will wait until necessity com- i 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 why his neighbor is getting richer while he is getting poorer. For sale by H. J. [ Lamar & Sons, druggists. SHERWOOD-LANE. Quiet Mar-iage Yesterday Morning on Or ange Street. Miss Katie Sherwcod and Mr. R. Y. Lane occurred yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the residence of Mr. W. W. Elf on Orange s:reet. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. ?. L. Morris. The bride is one of Macon’s brightest young women and has a great number ot friends who wish her happines?. Mr. Lane is a young man of the brightest prospects and has until recently been con ?.rct- ’ with the Central railroad. He is now m charge of the mechanical depart ment c* the Stillmore Air Line railroa.% Mr. and Mrs. Lane left at noon yester day for their future home at Stillmore. ROMANTIC MARRIAGE Took Place Last Night at Mulberry Street Parsonage. . Miss Lucy Puckett and Mr. V.’ill am T. Crosby, were married last night at 8 o’clock at the Mulberry Street church par sonage. Rev. W. W. Pinson performed the ceremoiy. The manlage does not lack romance in the slightest. Mr. Crossby an! Mi-s Puck ett were known to be sweethearts in In diana. Several weeks ago Mr Crosby, who is a jeweler, came to Macon and accented a position in rhe store of Mr. Geo. T. Bee land. Toe correspondence was k. pt up, with the result that iMiss Puckett came Jown yesieidav from Indiana. She w.h m-1 ny Mr. Crodr r and las‘ night they railed on Rev. Mr. Pinson and hid the krc. tied. Mr. iP. Ketchum of Pike City, Cal., says: “During my brother's late sickness from sciatic rheumatism Chamberlain’s Pain Balm was the only remedy that gave him any relief.” Many others have testified to the prompt relief from pain which this liniment affords. For sale by H. J. La mar & Sons, drugeist* NEXT EXPEDITION TO MANILA. Will Start for that Point On Next Monday or Tuesday. San Francisco, June 24 —Acord'ing to the latest advices obtainable the next expedi tion to the Philippines will not sail earlier than Monday or Tuesday next. General Merritt will follow a week or two later on the Newport. The entire battalion of the Third artillery now at the Presidio will go with this squadron of transports. The offer of the naval reserve to man the tugs purchased by the government has been accepted. The cruiser Philadelphia is still short of men, but efforts are being made to complete her complement so she may soon sail for Manila. For the pur pose of exercising the 300 horses which will be taken to the Philippines, it is proposed to construct a long tread mill on the ves sel to whick they may be assigned. An order appointing seventy corporals and three sergeants has been issued by" Colonel Loper, of the Fifty-first lowa. Frank Martin, company F, who has been aide of the staff of Brigadier General Lin coln, has left for Mobile to report to his new' commander. Colonel Mcßeave, of the Thirteenth Minnesota, voolunteers, has been presented with a handsome sword by the officers of his regiment. LERIO Portland, Ore., June 24—A special to the Oregonian from Spokane, Wash., says: United States Senator George Turner in the superior court, has obtained a tem porary injunction restraining the sale of the Lerio mine at Rossland. The mine was recently sold to a British- Xmerican corporation for $3,000,000 by a majority of the board of directors of the Leroi. Turner claims the pooling agreement existing between certain large stockhold ers was violated by the action of the trus tees whose acts he claims was without authority. CASTOR IA For Infants and. Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought I was seriously afflicted with a cough for several years and last fall had a more ‘ severe cough than ever before. I have ; used many remedies without receiving . much relief, and being recommended to try a bottle o-'f CahmberLain’s Cough Rem edy by a friend, who, knowing m.e to be a poor widow, gave it to me. I tried it with the most gratifying results. The first bo.t tle relieved me very much and the second bottle has absolutely cured me. I have not had as good health for twenty years. Re spectfully, Mrs. Mary A. Beard, Claremore, Ark. Sold by H. J. Lamar & Sons, drug gistß. Plies, rues, rues; Dr. WllHami’ Indian Pile Ointment will rare Blind, Bleeding, and Itching Plies when all other Ointments have failed. It absorbs the tumors, allays the Itching at once, acts as a poultice, gives instart re ’lef. Dr. Williams’ Indian Pile Ointment ‘ la prepared only for Plies and Itching of ’ the private parts, and nothing else. Every hex la warranted. Sold by drugglata, or ienf by mail an receipt es price, &0e and tI.M per box. WILLIAM! M’F’Q. CO., Prep’a., Cleveland. O. Hotel Cumberland, opens for the summer June 14th. Reduced terms offered parties of five or more. Lee T. Shackelford, Proprietor. ——— Subscribers must pay up and net allow small balances to run over from week to week. The carriers have been in structed to accept no part payment from anyone al tar April Ist. I have found Cheney’s Expectorant su perior to anything I have ever tried for colds and bronchial trouble. Send me by first mail six bottles of your me«t excellent medicine. PROF. J. H. RICHARDSON. •waatwatar. Tea*. Extraordinary inducement To Cash Customers of mens’, Furnishings and Hats. $15,000 worth of high class goods to be cut in price. Clem Phillips will offer to the people of Macon the pick of the choicest goods in America at such prices as were never known in the history of this store . men’s straw Hals. I Every straw hat in stock cut in prices, some ohe iourth, some one-third. We will not spire the fine Panamas or Manillas. The great “ KtlOX ” make must stand the cut, and the wearers get the benefit. men’s Underwear. Every grade found here. All suits that were SI.OO and $1.25, cut to 75c. Lisle and Balbrigan colored suits that were $2.50, $3.00 and $3 50, re duced one-fourth. Special cut rates on Scriverns Nainsook and Linen Drawers. umureiias. $700.09 worth of Men’s and Women’s Umbrellas from $2.00 up, reduced one-fourth. Learn more. • Give us a call and learn more about this sale. ciem Phillips. 566 Cherty Street. No redaction on Manhatten Shirts or contract goods .... Gent’s Tennis Bais 65c. Gent’s Tennis Oxford Tan 50c. Gent s Tennis Oxford Black... 50c. Durable, cool and cheap. E. B. HARRIS <&, CO. The Shoe Brokers. THE CORK IS OUf We Are Almost Giving Away Suits. It is no use going elsewhere. ft Star Min CHffl WILL Underbid the Lowest. Remember that we’ll sell you cheaper than Anyone. Else. Is that Plain Talk Enough? The stock must go, and It is Fresh and Good. cohiei s h o r c x Qoing Like Star Clothing Company.