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4 THE MACON NEWS. ESTABLISHED 1 834-. kMEWS PRINTING COMPANY, PUBLISHERS. R. L. McKENNEY, Business Wlngr. TOM W. LOYLESS. Ed ’or. THE EVENING NEWS will be delivered by carrier or mail, per year, 15.00; per week, 10 cents. THE NEWS will be for •ale on trains. Correspondence cn live subjects solicited. Real name, of writer should accompany same. Subscriptions payable in advance. Failure to receive paper should be reported to the business offlee. Addrest all communications to THE NEWS. Offices: 412 Cherry Street - j P N Bl L> Hail to the King. And next come the .soldiers. Everyone pull for fair weather. Macon's fair guesu are very welcome. “A king can do no wrong.” Remember that. Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of the queen city of the South. Decorate let no.guilty thing show its face without welcome tomorrow morning. The Macon Uiauiuud Carnival Jubilee will do more to unite* the people of Macon than anything else. Those who mu to accurate lor the open ing day will be marked for lack of patriot ism and public spirit. Mark Hanna frankly admits that the next house of representatives is likely to be Democratic. Don't depend on your friends for friends, by doing a larger business at a smaller expense. Advertise. The Philadelphia Ledger remarks that •the French authorities are certainly net using smokeless powder in fighting the (Dreyfus case. The Philippine cocoanuts are said to be fine, but «it is the milk in the Philippine CQCoanut that is bothering this country mclst.” —Savannah Press. A communication elsewhere in The News draws attention to the number of flag poles without flags in the city. Either hoist llags or pull down the poles. Sid Lewis says: •‘Senators Bacon and Clay did some good work for the Democrat ic ticket in the late campaign. Democrats have away of remembering such things.” Jacksonville Times-Union: The lilly blacks and the lillywhites have become so mixed up now that it gives the average Republican the most acute, skull ache to describe where he’s at. $ The Carnival tnat will occupy the atten tion of the whole state for the next four days will be the best and the most credit able thing that Macon has done in her his tory. If you do get a chance to register while the Carnival is on do so and remember that on November Sth you will have to cast a vote for Charles L. Bartlett for congress. The New York World uttered chunks of solid truth when it said: “Light through a chink is better'than darknesss” and “whis pered truth is better than sllcn.ee and se crecy.” The New York Journal says the Republi can candidates in that state stand for “canal steals, <he Raines law, the force bill, Plattism, Algerism, and the domina tion of politics by trusts and corporations.” The Sparta Ishmealite says: “The Macon Evening News, one cf the leading after noon papers in the state, has the full Asso ciated Press service and the special news service added to Rs already interesting columns. “P-oes the Macon Telegraph favor Brant ley or Winkinson for Congress in the Eleventh district?” asks the Sparta Ish maelive. “There would see to be little doubt of its preference for Wilkinson’s pla-tform. . _ . j Macon is sparing no pains to make h,er Diajuond Jubilee a complete success. With the exception of the Atlanta Exposition, the Carnival will probably be the greatest at traction of its kind the state has ever had. —Sparta Ishmealite. The good citizens who have done the -work in preparation for this Carnival say that they are glad that Macon Diamond Jubilees are seventy-five years apart, but they would undertake the same thing every year to bring about as much unan imity good feeling and happiness and this Carnival assures to Macon. Then along comes. General Boynton and says that the Southern soldier has made no kick, and, in his opinion, all the soldiers should have been taken from the South, says the Savannah News. Then, of cqjirse, there would have been no pension list hereafter, no complaint against the war department in the present, and the navy and the South could have done the work without disturbing -the “manufacturing in terests" the Republicans value so much be cause they can kick. Let us live and learn. South Carolina is sending campaign ora tors and other assistance to North Caroli na. to help in the good work of freeing the old North State from scalawag and negro domination. Twenty- two years ago North • Carolina and Georgia performed similar services for South Carolina. . Can it ever be forgotten how. on election day in 1876, inquiries in South Carolina as to how the ballot was going would be met with the response, “Everything going for Hampton; and four more counties in Georgia to be heard from.” —Savannah News. - ... L Ina Friendly Spirit. I, The Atlanta Journal gives -Bibb a gentle I rcast on the small vote cast in this county j. • 1 out :n doing so pays us so many compli i meats and states so many truths tnat it is well worth repeating. The Journal says. “What is the matter with t he good old cocn-y of Bibb in which ! .a locate! the good j! 1 city of Macon. “It is learned that only 2.500 votes were j raftered for the state elecjdn and that of these only 4IS were polled. As it is. Governor Candler's majority will foot up about Co VCO votes in the state, and the I f’opulist representation in the legislature 1 has been cut down from tbirty-two to j nine. j “This is well. “But suppose that every county in Geor ' gia r.ad caz* only about one-fourteenth of its registered vote in rhe gubernatorial election, as did the good old county on the Ocmulgee, how small would Governor Candler’s majority have an 1 how mucn would the Populist strength in the general assemply have been reduced? “Now we are not reading the voters of Bibb a lecture, but we are simply suggest ing food for anxious thought. What is the matter with Bibb? It cannot be said that her voters were tco busy getting ready for the great Macon Jubilee Carnival to de posit th’eir ballots, because in the prosecu tion of this geo 1 work nothing would have been easier than for them to pause at the polls in the midst of this labor of love. It will not do to aver that the voters were too busy fighting mosquitoes in their quiet homes to turn out and erercise the sgcred right of sovereigns, because with the ad vent of autumn the Macon mosquitoes have all flown southward to spend the winter in the Everglades. It would be folly to urge that the balloted of feibb were water bound on account of the great storm, for everybody knows that not’ even the tail of the West Indian cyclone touched the beau tiful city of Alacon. “No, one must look deeper for the cause of the extremely small vote of ihe good old county of Bibb. It was undoubtedly due to the fact that the intelligent voters down their way did not think that their ballots would be needed to pile up the majority of Governor Candler. ‘‘This will never do, for over-confidence has lost more battles than it has ever won, and if thirteen-fourteenths of the regis tered ‘voters in every county in Geo-sria had failed to vote, Governor Candler might not have had any majority at all. “We trust that the good old county of Bibb will ponder these things well and in future resolve to cast number of regis tered votes so great that it will bear a fair proportion to her large and still growing population and to the immense crowd which is sure to attend 'Macon’s royal Jubilee Carnival.” Lee in New York. General Fitzhugh Lee was at one of the New York theatres on Thursday night in company with seme of his friends, the party occupying a box. The New York Sun tells us that at the close of the first act a bouquet of flowers was handed to the actress who was playing the leading role, and that she in turn walked over to'Gen eral Lee’s box and presented the flowers to him. General Lee stood up and bowed, and the crowd then for the first time realized who the man in uniform was. The Sun says that the crowd then stood up and cheered while the orchestra played “The -Star Spangled Banner.” .After the cheering and noise had died away the people crowded to the box and General Lee held on informal reception until the curtain rose again. Be tween the second and third acts the scene was repeated, and this time the band play ed “Dixie,” the people in the theatre join ing in the song. This man was a Confederate brigadier, rhe nephew of the leader of the Confed erate forces; and Dixie was- thS national song of the Confederacy. Sectionalism is indeed dead. Senator Bacon's Speech. Speaking of Senator Bacon’s speech made at Baxley last week in the course of bis assistance of the fight in the Eleventh district the Baxley Banner says: “Senator Bacon addressed himself in a reminiscent way to his old friends who had stood with him in the past and who new were in the ranks of the Populist party. He did not blame them for that, but he deplored the fact that earnest sober minded white men were contemplating voting the P.epublican ticket in the con gressional election. He spoke at some length cf the Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian political schools and showed conclusively that the Republican party is the party of centralization, the oppressor cf the poor and the guardian*angel of monopolies. He showed thfit the true interest of the people ■ are disregarded by that party. “He told of the attempted legislation to secure a duty on Egyptian cotton how and why it was and will be denied by the Re publicans. He held the close attention of the audience for two hours and appealed in an earnest and forcible way to the sen sible voters not to be led away by the specious promises cf the Republican party, ' the long time foe of the South. The speech .was one to be remembered as one appeal : ing to common sense and reason and free I from abuse or glittering generalities.' If the Farmers Would Gamble. While the Dalton Argus deprecates the cotton future speculation as immoral, it offers the following advice to its farmer readers: If scys the Argus, the farmers cf the South invest in cbtton fucires a- the present lew nr’ce instead of planing tie <‘uK the heels o f the Wall street ipee'ula tors would hit the ceiling. Ssmall farmers could not individually do this, but it could be done by ten men putting in $lO each in a club. Suppose by making this- invest meat and planting but little cotton, an 1. j cotton should advace from 5 to 8 cents by next fall, each man who put in $lO could draw out $l5O, or the club would draw out $1,500 for the SIOO provided it did not drop below the price purchase-d at, and that would not be likely if the farmer would plant but little cotton. The farmer would be making both ways because if only five or six million bales were produced he would get at least 8 cents for his spot, and perhaps 10 cents. If 10 cents, he would draw from his investment $250. Mineral Wealth. The chief of the Division of Mineral Re sources in the L>epartment of the Interior has made a report which shows how rich the United States is in mineral resources. For tne year 1897 the products were as follows: Pig iron 9,652.680 tons, value $95,122,299; silver 53,560,000 ounces, coining value $69,- 637,172. actual value about $32,333,000; gold 2,774,935 ounces, coining value $57,363,000; . coper 491,638,000 pounds, value $54,080,180; lead 208,192 tons, value $14,885,728; zinc 99,950 •tone, value $14,498,300; quick-silver MACON NEWS MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER io iftc/b POWDER Absolutely Pure 26,648 flasks, value $993,445; 'aluminum 4,000.000 pounds, value $1,500,000; antimo ny 756 tons, value $109,655; nickel 23,707 pounds, value $7,823; platinum 150 ounces, value S9OO. The total valuation is $302,- 198,502. The production cf silver, as com pared with 1896, fell off 4,974,800 ounces, while that of gold increased 206.803 ounces. Coal is not included in ‘the list, but is classified alone. Lt would increase th? amount very consid€«rably. Exclusive of coal, the mineral production of the coun try last year aggregated more than $300,- 000,000 in value. And yet the development of the mineral industry cf the United States Is still in its infancy. What is Going On in Society. The “Diamond Case,” the beautiful lunch rooms managed by the Hospital Auxiliary and the Free Kindegarten Association, will be opened tomorrow with an elegant luncheon. The rooms will be decorated with the Carnival colors and the menu is delicious, and is written in the cleverest style, being appropriate to the occasion of Patriotic Day. It is originated 'by Mrs. R. E. Park, who is so interested in 'the success of the case. • ♦ * * The young ladies who will serve at the Diamond Case tomorrow are requested to bring with them cut flowers and vases. • * * 'Mrs. Caulder B. Willingham, chairman of the committee at the Diamond Case for tomorrow, asks that 'all 'the ladies who have promised ito contribute refreshments send them to her home this afternoon. The ices must, of course, be sent to the case on Mulberry street, tomorrow morning by 10 o’clock. * r. « Mrs. Marsh Johnston will entertain the young society people tonight at a reception given in honor of Miss Castleman, of Ken tucky, and Miss Shaw,, of Baltimore. Mr. J. M. Chambers, of Alabama, is the guest of Mr and Mrs. R. A. Nisbet. » • a ■Captain S. B. Hunter, of the Firs't Geor gia Volunteers, 'and Mrs. S. B. 'Hunter, are w ith Mr. and Mrs. R, A. Nisbet on First •treet. - .. * * * Miss Veal, of Atlanta, is visiting Miss Gertrude Taylor in Vineville. Mrs. M. A. Tye and daughter, Miss Ethel ye, are spending the week with Mrs. Tur ner on Oak street. * * * Miss lone Murphey, of Barnesville and Miss Elizabeth Thomas, cf Forsyth, are visiting Mrs. T. E. Murphey on Forsyth etreet. ♦ * * ■Corporal F’. A. Nisbet and Mrs. F. A. Nisbet and Sergeant R. >F. Hunter are with Mrs. R. A. Nisbet. * ♦ ♦ Miss Claire Dow-man, of Oxford, and Miss May Nottingham, of Barnesville, are with Miss Guttenberger in Vineville. . • * • Miss Anne Belle Holmes, of Columbus, is visiting Mrs. MoGolrick. * * * Miss Mamie Mett, of Denver, Colorado, is the guest of Mrs. Nora L. Barbrey. * * sit Mr. George Phillips of Columbus, is vis iting Mr. Custis Guttenberger. * * * Miss Clements and Miss Kirwin are vis iting Miss Mildred Henderson. • • * Mr. Ray Taylor gives a 'dance 'tomorrow night at his home on College street in hon or of visiting young ladies. Miss Corinne Thebault, of New Orleans, is visiting Miss Louise Hazlehurt, on For syth street. » ♦ ♦ Mrs. Siusie Juban Guice,of Eufaula, Ala., is stoppping with her mother, Mrs. E. J. Juhan, during th° Carnival. • * ♦ Miss Meta Murphey, of Barnesville, is the guest of Mrs. Walter Grace. ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Erminie de Graft’enried of Atlanta, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alonzo Schofield. « • • Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stevens are vlsitng Mrs. M. M. Stapler. Mrs. Hamilton Yancey, of Rome, will be with Mrs, R. M. Patterbsn this week. ■wedk. j Greater Discount Than Ever On our slightly damaged stock to make room for our new goods that are arriving daily. Wood-Peavy Furniture Co. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE CARNI VAL EDITION CF THE NEWS, CON TAINING THE ONLY COMPLETE PROGRAM OF THE CARNIVAL AND ■FULL CARNIVAL DIRECTORY.TO GETHER WITH 104 PAGES DE SCRIPTIVE OF MACON,WILL BE FOUND ON SALE <AT THE FOL* LOWING PLACES: BURR BROWN. M’EVOY STATIONERY CO.. J. W. ’ BURKE CO., MALLORY TAYLOR’S DRUG STORE, GOODWYN’S DRUG STORE. SOL. HOGE’S DRUG STORE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. HOTEL LANIER. BROWN HOUSE, CLEM PHILLIPS, H. J. LAMAR. For Full Dress. The celebrated star shirts ; perfect fitting. Harry L. Jones Co. Full dress ties. Harry L. Jones Co. Lesser’s Bee Hive Grand Carnival Sale! Commencing Monday morning, and continuing till Friday night, we shall offer the greatest bargains in Silk Dress Goods, Wraps and Underwear ever known in Macon. We shall cut the price on every article in the store to the lowest notch for this great sale. Remember, our store is especially strong in Dress Goods and Silks just now. Don’t fail to pi ice our goods, even if you have no intention of buying. Extra salesmen have been engaged for this occasion, and customers will be waited’on promptly. Bargains in Wool Goods * 42-inc’i illuminated wool Suiting, worth 35c, (1 dress to cus tomer) ] 5c 36 and 40-in strictly all-wool mixed Cheviot and Hair Line effects, worth 35, 50 and 60c, at one price 25c 52-in black and navy Storm Cloths, worth 60c, at 35c • Handsome all-wool colored Crepons and Silk mixed Fancies, 75C, at 49c . 52-in satin lustre Ladies’ Cloth, worth sl.lO, at 89c 54-in extra weight Broadcloth, just the thing for tailor suits, worth 81.49, at . $1.19 38-in all-wool black figured Dress Goods, worth 50c, for 29c 3 pieces 52-in all-wool whipcord Serge, worth 65c 39c 1 jot black Diagonals, Cheviots, Serges and Henriettas, w’orth 65 and 75c, at : 49c 40-inch black figured Crepon, worth 75c, for 49c , 44-inch handsome black figured Crepons, worth $1.25, tor 98c Carnival Bargains in House Furnishings. $5.00 real Irish point Curtains for '. $2,98 S $4.00 imported Nottingham Curtains for *.’... 2,23 | $2.00 extra-wide Lace Curtains for 1.39 | $1.50 Lace Curtains, hanesome designs, for 98c All-lace Curtains, worth $1 00 per pair 69c All 75c Lace Curtains per pair . 39c 1 lot Chenille Covers, w’orth 50c? at, * 29c 6-4 Chenille Covers, worth SI.OO, for 59c * | $3 50 Chenille Portieres, heavy fringe, beautiful dado, per pair.. 2.23 " Carnival Hummers in Hosiery, Hanfl- Kercniefs and Gloves. I < Ladies’ fast black hose 5c » Ladies’ fast black seamless Hose 10c ’ 25c-quality fast black Hose 15c 1 M 40c quality fast black Hose 25c S V Gents’ tan and fancy Hose 5c B ■ Gents’fast black seamless Hose 10c S fl Best line children’s Hose to be found, at 10 to 50c S fl Full line of ladies’ and children’s pjaid Hose. ® 1 All Gloves guaranteed. Ladies’ hook, clasp or button Gloves in staple shades: also, green ( sentinel blue, purple, champagne tints, etc., worth $1.25, at SI.OO I Best Gloves ever shown for 1.25 I Children’s Mittens 15 and 25c Gents’ and ladies’ Handkerchiefs, per dozen 19c Full line gents’ and ladies’ Handkerchiefs, each 5 to 1,50 Big Cut in Our Shirt and Under- wear Department. . Gents’ colored laundered Shirts, 2 collars, worth 75c, for 49c | i Good working Shirts 21c g I Splendid white ttnlaundered Shirts 29c Men’s and boys’ Sweaters 25c I SI.OO quality white Shirts 49c I . 25c quality link and straight Cuffs for 15c I All-linen Collars 10c I ready-made Pillow Cases 6 1-4 c I 7 15c quality Utica Pillow Cases 10c 50c full-size Sheets 39c 65c-vxtra-size Sheets. ~ 45c s Good Mattress Ticking 5c Amoskeag Feather Ticking 10c Best Scotch Apron Gingham 5c Gold Drapery .’ 6 I~2c 54-in Cloaking, worth 75c, for 49c 35c plaid Flannel for 19c Children’s School Umbrellas 50c $1.50 silk serge Umbrellas 89c $2 50 patent close-up Umbrellas $1.75* 12% Flannelette at. 8 1-2 c LESSER’S BEE HIVE. 559 CHERRY ST. |