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ITHE QVOROTA LOAN AND TRUST CO.. I O. A. Coleman, General Manager, 356 Second Street. ■ We o..er the following money for this I weeek: $22,750 to loan on good farm prop- i erty; $19,475 for city loans. Our rates will j •atiafy you that we are headquarter*. No ‘ delay. Cail and see us. • ESTABLISHED 1884 SEEKING SYMPATHY FROM OTM MTIBJ Spain's Course Before the Peace Commission Has Been Marked by the Greatest Cleverness and Adroitness in Hand ling the Most Difficult Question. NOT SURPRISED In Washington at the Offer to Relinquish Philippines in Return for Cuban Debt. OHLY H MOMITIC MOVE. To Force the Connection of the Phil ippine Group With the Key to the Gulf of Mexico—Highest Point of Objection Reached. By Associated Press. W&sington, Oct. IS.—lt is hoped, though hardly expected by the officials here that yesterday’s proceedings before the peace ■ the Spanish hoj>c, might be expected to call of Spanish op[HM<.ition and that from now on the Spanish commission will retire gradually from its extreme position. It is recognized that their attack upon the Americans* position was marked by the greatest cleverness and adroitness. The opinion prevails that the adimating purpose of the Spaniards is to work upon the symiwithii*s of other European nations ■while appealing to the Interests not only of the holders of Orban bonds, but also to the holders of purely Spanish securities, which will be affected by sympathy. The Spanish argument is directed to show that the United States must assunv sovereignty over Cuba or else the island will be left without a legal status, being I a distinct bid for the intervention of for- | eign bondholders. The latter, according to ' the Spanish ope, might be expected to call uj»n their own governments to aid the ■ Spanish cause by protesting to the United States against the destruction of large value* represented by Cuban bond'' owned ! by their own citizens. Considerations, bast'd upon equities like | these have at times had great weight with | International tribunals, but back of it all is apparent to the eye of the officials here the puriiree to influence, not so much the American peace commission, as the gov ernment at AVaahington directly. There has never been any question here as to the status of municipal and other lo cal obligations based upon the Cuban as sets. As the proceeds of the bonds issued by the municipalities have presumably gone to the benefit of the localities, it has never been contended here for an instant that these ooligations should be repudiated. Whatever may be the outcome of the negotiations relative to the general d bt. Cuba’s bonds, municipalities an.l such se curities will retain their validity. The proposition alleged to have been made yesterday by the Spanish commis sioners to surrender to the United States the entire Phipippine group rather than that Spain be held responsible for the Cu ban debt, did not take the officials here by surprise. It was recognized immediately as the only other phase of the Spanish ef fort to connect the Phipippine® with Cuba in some way in the negotiations. “DENVER ED” ALIVE. Has Arrived from Gold Country—Long Trip in an Open Boat. By Associated Press. Victoria. B. C.. Oct. IS—On the sailing schooner Viva which arrived from Alaska, are three Scandinavians who have made the trip from Lake Bennett. Alaska, via St. Michael in an open boat, a distance of 7.000 milt's. News is received of the appointment of E. C. Senkier, a barrister of Nelson. B. C.. as gold commissioner of the Yukon, suc ceeding Faueett. “Denver Ed” Smith, the well known pugilist who was recently reported killed, has arrived from Dawson. LOST JEWELS Os the Duchess *of Southerland —Big Re ward. * 1 By Associated Press. Paris. Oct. IS. —The Dowager Duchess of Sutherland has offered a reward of $20.- 000 for the recovery of her jewels, said to be valued at $150,000. which she lost on the train. The jewelry includes a neck lace valued at $22,000. HOBSON COMING. Famous Naval Constructor is Now on His Way North. By Associated Press. New York. Oct. IS.—A dispatch from Caimanera to the Herald says: Naval Con- i st rue tor Hobson has sailed for Philadel phia via Jamaica. The camp at the Colon wreck is partially built and the work will go on during Hobson’s absence. A pre liminary steam trial of the Infanta Maria Teresa engines was satisfactory. SEALING DISPUTE Will Be Settled by the Purchase of Whale Fleet. By Associated Press. San Francisco, Oct. 18—It is generally believed in shipping circles that the United States government will settle the question of claims presented by Canadian sealers by purchasing the entire fleet of sealing vessels that make their headquarters at Victoria. Captain I. E. Thayer, surveyor of the American Lloyds has gone to Victoria and it is said on good authority that he is com missioned by the government to appraise ! the value of the vessels of the Victoria fleet with a view to the possible purchas : ing of the vessels by the government. PANSY CIRCLE Will Meet this Afternoon at the Li brary. The members of the Pansy Circle will hold a meeting at the Public Library this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Miss Margaret Plant, who has been president sot 30 long a time, will resign. She will leave for school in a few days and she will send in her resignation this afternoon. The' Pansy Circle is composed of young ladies who are a great help to the Free Kindergarten Association, and their work is watched with interest by the people of the city. It is not known who will be elec ted to succeed Miss Iflant. AT THE JAIL. Forty-Five Prisoners There Awaiting Trial for Various Offenses. Today is visiting day at the jail and many friends of the prisoners confined therein were there this morning. At pres ent there are forty-five prisoners behind the bars awaiting trial. Court will con vene next Monday week and will dispose of all of the criminal cases at once. The prisoners who are in jail at present are charged with minor offenses, such as lar ceny and ‘burglary. Ab Taylor is the only I murderer in the jail and he will not be I t ril'd by the superior court at this term. , Stevens, the negro who was given a new ! trial a few Jays ago by the supreme court. 1 has not yet been brought to the jail, but he is expected every day. Stevens will be the I only person tried for murder at this term i of court unless another is committed. None of the prisoners are sick and all of ! them are glad that cold weather has come, i as they suffered so much from heat during I the summer. MISS WALLACE TALKS About the Work of the Approaching Meeting of Library Commission. "I am delighted to know that the public is taking an interest in the coming meet ing of the librarians of Georgia in Atlanta. October 27 and 28.” said Miss Wallace at the Atlanta library, when approached on the subject by a Journal reporter. “It is amusing." she continued, “to hear the various comments and to.try to answer the many questions as to why. what, and how the librarians are coming here. If we had called the Georgia Library Association the United Brotherhood of Librarians, and stated that they were meeting annually to talk ‘shop.’ the business men at least would have understood the situation. As long as the libraries remain isolated, and each librarian tries to work out for herself the many problems of library economics and administrative detail, just so long will time and money be wasted. What is the use of the Augusta library spending hun dreds of dollars on a printed catalogue when the Macon library has proved the success of the card catalogue? "When the Atlanta library has made a special room for the young people , and filled its shelves with attractive juvenile Books, and a table with the leading pe riodicals upon it. and thus finds that her records show a larger attendance of young people than any two libraries about in t'e state, why doesn’t she tell the Savannah, Rome and other libraries about it. so that the good work can be continued. "The Savannah library has the largest and most complete collection of Georgia historical works in the country. By co operation it can help every library in the state to collect local and biographical data that will be of inestimable t value to any community. * "Thus you see each library can supple ment the other. If every library in Georgia was classified and catalogued on modern lines it would be as easy for the students to find a book in one as the other. “As matters now stand, there isn’t a model well-equipped, well-classified li brary in the state. And each librarian is working in the dark. In this day of special library training, schools to teach the tech nical side of library work, there is no longer any reason why librarians should not learn their trade. The school boards and trustees have created normal training to eliminate the inefficient teachers, and i the library boards are beginning to recog nize the fact that the librarian must have special training to carry on the work of a successful public library.” COMPLETE CAMP Must IBe Established in Savannah Before Seventh Corps Moves. ! By Associated Press. Washington. Oct. IS—The probabilities are that the Seventh army corps will not move to Savannah for some time nor until complete arrangements are made for the camp there. At present the army authorities are looking to the construction of sewers, the securing of a water supply and making the i camp as absolutely perfect as possible for I occupation by the enlisted men. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Effective Sunday. October 16. Train No i 9 will leave Macon 8:30 a. m.. instead of , 8:00a. m.. and arrive Atlanta 11:30 a. m.. instead of 10:40 a. m. Schedule of other trains from Brunswick to Atlanta remain unchanged. Southbound trains will leave Atlanta as at present. THE MACON" IVEWS. WAS SUBJECT OF SPECIAL_PRAYER Assumption by the United States of Sovereignty Over Island of Cuba Today. STANDARD BIBLE DISCUSSED In the Convention of the Episcopal Church in Washington Today. By Associated Frew. Washington, Oct. 18—This government’s assumption of sovereignty over 'Porto Rico at noon today was the subject of an elo quent prayer at the religious services of the Episcopal convention, the bishops and deputies having directed suitable refer ences to be made to this national event. The prayer was prepared by Bishop Sat terlce, of Washington. Bishop Doan, the presiding officer of the house of bishops and Rev Morgan Dix, the presiding officer of the house of deputies, joined in direct-’ ing the services and all the bishops and deputies united in the national prayer. . At the business session of the deputies, the standard Bible came up for discussion and steps were taken to guard this stand ard by constitutional provision. Rev. Dr. Alton, of Philadelphia, had submitted a series of queries as to the ex istence of a standard Bible to which the committee reported that the church had a standard namely that published in 1812 and adopted in the general convention of 1823 that there are no alterations since then and the exclusive use of a standard Bible obligatory. In view of the report a resolution was adopted directing the preparation of a suit able constitutional provision establishing the standard Bible and fixing the manner of its alterations. NEW AMERICANS Being Made of Spanish High Officials at Porto Rico. By Associated Press. Madrid, Oct. 18. —Premier Sogasta is hav ing prepared a long dispatch to Senor Mon tero. president of the Spanish peace com mission. The cabinet council did not meet today. Advices received from Porto Rico say all the high officials there have taken steps to become naturalized Americans. NO QUORUM PRESENT. Ladies of the Diamond Case Found that They Made Over Four Hundred Dollars. The meeting of the chairmen of the Dia mond Case committees which was called for yesterday afternoon was not largely at tended and no business could be transacted. It was learned, however, that the case had been a great success and that over four hundred dollars was taken in. All of the 'bills of the committees have nont been sent in and it is not known how much will be cleared. The ladies feel sure that they will come out at least one hun dred dollars ahead, which will be a great help to both organizations. Their place was the most popular restaurant during the carnival, and it is said that they served meals to over two thousand people. Anoth er meeting of the chairmen will be held in a few days and as soon as it is known the exact amount made will be announced. LAFAYETTE DAY Will Be Observed in the Schools Tomorrow. Tomorrow is LaFayette day throughout the country. It will be called such in honor of (the noted Frenchman’s birthday. All the schools throughout the country will observe the day and in a majority of the schools fitting exercises will be held. It was not known in Macon until a few days ago, however, and the teachers have not had time to prepare for it as they wished and no exercises will be held. The teacher of each class will make men tion of LaFayette. his life, character and the service he rendered to this country in time of need. It was thought at one time that the children would receive a holiday, but Superintendent Abbott says that a holiday will not be granted and the chil dren will remain in school. General LaFayette once came through Macon and was the guest of her people. The house at which he stopped is till standing. The General delivered a speech to the people. The war was over at the time and he was on a visit through the country looking over some land that the government had bequeathed him for his services during the war of the revolution. A fitting monument will be erected to his memory at an early date by the schools and citizens of the country. CITY FATHERS Will Meet Tonigkt —Regular Business Will Be Transacted. The city council will hold its regular meeting tonight and business that was left over from the meeting of last Tuesday night will be transacted. It is very probable that the paving ques tion may come up again. It will be remem bered that Mr. Horne stated that he would push the matter to the end. and it is ex pected that he will present a petition to council tonight asking that they look into the matter. AMERICAN SYNDICATE Reported at Madrid as Preparing to Buy Up Cuban Bonds. By Associated Press. New York. Oct. IS. —A dispatch to the Herald from Madrid says: It is regarded here as a good sign that a large Anglo-American syndicate is being formed to buy up Cuban bonds. This is. of course, interpreted as evidence that a satisfactory arrangement is ax hand. There is good reason for supposing that the big cannon mounted at Havana will fall to the Americans. My lady’s desk is not complete unless it is furnished with those dainty little ap purtenances in silver which go to make the conveniences and elegant appointments of the writing table. The pen staff, the let ter opener, the ink well, the seal, the per fumed sealing wax. the blotter—all have their uses there. Steven’s Jewelry Stare is the place to find them MACON NEWS TUESDAY OCTOBER 18 1898. ? RESTITUTION IN HERJLD AGE Decision of Missouri Supreme Court Brings ' to Light Storv of Old Wrong. MOTHER'S UNNATURAL ACT, Caused Her Daughter to Live in Comparative Poverty for Many Years—Now a Millionaire. By Associated Press. St. Louis, Oct. 18.—The Missouri su preme court has handed down its decision in the case of Adair vs. Matte, affirming the judgment of the St. Louis circuit court. Behind this simple announcement is the story of a widow’ who married the second time and sought to disinherit her daughter The daughter has lived in poverty for years and now bids fair to become the owner of $1,000,000 worth of property situa ted in this city. In 1839. Mrs. Mary Jones, a widow with one child, Elizabeth, possessed a snug for tune left her by her deceased husband. She consulted w’ith a friend, Thomas J, Payne, a land speculator, regarding the property, and later married him. Before the mar riage she signed an agreemnt that all in terest in her estate should go to her chil dren by her second husband at her death, and none to her daughter by her first hus band. The marriage followed and in 1853 Mrs. Payne died. Payne at opce took formal possession of the property and held it in trust for his several children. MJeanwhile, Elizabeth had married R. Adair, of Sulli van, Mo. Her husband died, leaving her in straightened circumstances. Five years ago she brought suit to establish her title to her mother’s property. The case, decided today, and from which there is no further appeal, was one of several filed five years ago by Mr. Burch. The defendant in the case is Louis Matte, of this city, who claimed title to the property situated at Eighth street and Geyer avenue. This decision, in all probability, means that Mrs. Adair, who Is now an aged wo man, may yet live to be a millionaire. Be sides the property at Eighth street and Geyer evenue, valued at $40.00. there are other tracts for the possession of which suits are pending. AU the property is estimated to be worth $1,000,000. FANCY WORSTED VESTS. “Broadway Box" Overcoats. Phillips. CHARGED WITH FRAUD. Prominent Deader in Oriental Goods Lodged Behind the Bars. By Associated Press. San Francisco, Oct. 18 —James Flood, senior partner of the firm of Flood & Co., dealers in Oriental goods and handling principally Japanese mattings with busi ness houses in New York and Kobe, Japan, is ithe A Areosctmho.Foa ahafardhbtd.an is in the Alsmeda county jail. Flood was a passenger on the steamer Doric which arrived from Asiatic ports and was placed under arrest by United States Marshal Shive as soon as the vessel was released from quarantine. The marshal says the cause for making the arrest lay in a cable dispatch from the United States minister at Kobe charging Flood with fraud. The authorities here know’ nothing of the crime of which the prisoner is charged and Flood refuses to discuss the circumstances. He. however, told the marshal that he expected to be taken into custody on his arrival here. The United States attorney has cabled to Kobe for further instructions. COLLAR COMBINE In New York Has About Been Consummated of All Big Factions. By Associated Press. New York, Oct. 18 —A dispatch to the World says: It is stated that the contemplated collar combine in this city is about consumma ted. It is ntended to embrace most of the collar fac.ories in this city and to control the collar trade of the world. The trouble in completing the combine has been the price asked by some of the manufacturers for their plants. It is ex pected to take in such firms as Clutt, Coon & Co., the largest in the world; George Pide & Co., and the United Shirt and Col lar Co. It will require a capital of about $50,000,- 000 and it is stated that P. Morgan & Co., of New York, are back of the enterprise. ONLY TWO HOUSES At Harriston, Miss,, Are Not Infected bv the Fever, By Associated Press. Jackson, Oct. 18.—The yellow fever sit uation is practically unchanged. The weather continues cool and there was a light frost this morning. Its beneficial effects soon became apparent. There was one death at Jackson this morning. W. T. Hager. The number of new cases in the state as officially reported for yesterday are thirty-four, with two deaths. (Harriston is the worse stricken town in the state. Os 250 people, 172 have contrac ted the fever. One hundred are now un der treatment, thirty-seven whites and six ty negroes have not bad the fever. There are only two non-infected houses in the place. PROMISCUOUS SHOOTING. Two Killed at an Indian Dance in the Ter ritory. By Associated Press. Ardmore. I. T., Oct. 18 —'During an In dian dance near Mill Creek, thirty miles •from here, promiscuous shooting was in dulged in by unknown persons. Ben Lewis, ex-constable of Tishomingo county, was killed. Wesley Brown, a full blood, was fatally wounded by a bullet in the breast Sampson Brown, also a full blood, was wounded in the arm and hand. Only Indians were present. Bucklin's Arnica Salve TTfe best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, conn, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles or no pay required. It Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction er money refunded. Price 25c per box. For Mie by H. J, I Amar Sana’ drug star®. BIGGEST HITCH : IN PROCEEDINGS j Os the Peace Commission in Spain is Over Assumption of Cuban Debt. . AMERICANS STAND FIRM 1 On the Position that this Country Does Not Intend to Annex Cuba and Cannot Assume Debt, By Associated Press. Paris, Oct. 18.—The Gaulobs reviews yee- L terday’s session of the 'peace commissions, r and referring to the delay caused by the differences of the language spoken, adds: “But, according to the Spaniards, the main cause of the difficulty encountered [ comes from a lack of a conciliatory atti- ■ tude by the American commission. It is known with regard to Porto Rjco and Cuba that the articles of the protocol are abso lutely positive that Spain cedes Porto Rico to the United States and relinquishes (abandons) sovereignty over Cuba. These two points are definitely settled and not open to discussion. Besides the Spaniards made it a point of honor to scrupulously abide by their engagements towards the conquerors. „ “The question of the Cuban debt remains upon which power should the obligation of guaranteeing the debt rest. Here is where the two commissions diffe'- and neither are inclined to yield The Spaniards agree on the following lines: When a power annexes territory it is implied that it assumes all of the obligations previously incurred of eueh territory. It is International law, sanctioned by usage and which has always ; been complied with. Thus when France ■ j annexed Savoy she assumed all the debts ' contracted by the latter while still an Ital l ian province. Lastly, they remind ■their opponents that Cuba is virtually the key of I the Gulf of Mexico and a stragetic posi'ion : of the first order, to the United States, i wheh calls for some sacrifice on the part of the Americans. To this the latter replied at first that it could not listen to any discussion over the matter of debt, being under formal instruc tions, but on the Spanish commission in sisting, the Americans have taken a more conciliatory attitude, not that they enter tain any intentions of yielding to Spain’s injunctions, but consent to argue against the Spanish position. The Americans insist upon the fact that the money raised by the Cuban loans was not applied to the requirements or interests of the island, but chiefly borrowed for the purpose of improving the financial condi tion of Spain and to procure funds which she could no longer raise on the peninsular, and the debt, therefore, is personal to Spain. Cm the other hand, the Americans say that America has no intention of annexing Cuba, and could not, therefore, assume such obligations. Finally it is held that owing to the fabulous cost of the war <0 the American people would not concede it right to thus assume such an obligation. CAMP ROE Is the Name Given to the New Camp Ground. Camp Roe is the name that has been given to the new camp ground at Ocmul-- gee park by Colonel Lawton. It was named in honor of General Roe, at present in the United States army. The officers of the regiment wished to call the new camp in honor of Colonel Lawton, but he insisted that it be called Camp Roe. The cold weather w’hich has recently come upon the city does not meet with favor with the soldiers at the camp. The camp is situated on a high hill and the wind comes through the tents in great gusts. The soldiers will begin to fix their tents at once and get ready for colder weather if it comes. It is only about ten days now before the members of the First Georgia who are off on leave will have to return to camp. It is not known how long they will be held but it is thought that it will take at least ten days to muster them out. They will receive a months’ pay and will be finally released from the government. The health of the camp is excellent and no sickness has been reported so far. Colonel Lawton will return in a few days and get things in shape for the muster out. MEN’S “BROADWAY BOX” OVERCOATS The earliest cuts. Clem Phillips. AT POLICE STATION. The Court Did Not Pay Expenses this Morn ing—No Fines Were Imposed and All of the Cases Were Dis missed. The police court did net pay expenses this morning. When Judge Freeman en tered the room he thought that he would be kept for an hour as he saw. that he had several soldiers to try. However the cases did not occupy much of his time as he turned the soldiers over to the officers of the regiment on condition that they would be punished at camp. Four soMlers of the First Georgia came into the city last night and raised a disturbance and were locked up, and he thought it would be useless to fine them if they would be punished by the officers. The other case on the docket was that against George Mitchell, a negro, for steal ing a coat. The evidence was not strong enough to convict him and he was dismiss ed. Judge Freeman was in a good humor and the station sergeant went off duty with a smile as he only had to write dismised on the docket. FINAL MEETING Os the Executive Committee Will Be Held Friday—All of the Bills Against the Association Will Be Paid. The final meeting of the executive com mittee of the Carnival Association will be held on Friday at the Chamber of Com merce. At this meeting all of the bills of thb Carnival Association will be passed on and will be paid in Cull. The committee will wind up the affairs of the Carnival As sociation. ■ It is probable that some action will be taken in regard to rhe carnival next year. President Waxelbaum requests that every ■ member of the committee be present. The ■ hour for holding the meeting wHI be an nounced later. Old fashions in dress may be revived, but no old fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy. For sale by H. J. Tamar & Sons, druggists. JUDGE SPEER SPEAKS TODAY In the Auditorium in Chicago During the Great Peace Jubilee. GREAT BALL TONIGHT Is the Feature of the Day's Proceed ings—Proceeds Will Be Dis tributed Among the Poor. By Associated Press. Chicago, Oct. IS —Eight thousand people packed within the walls of the Auditorium today to witness the formal opening of the exercises of the national peace jubilee. All that had preceded today’s great meeting v-. ■ rely of a preliminary in nature and mostly in honor of the presi dent personally. Today, however, the actual jubilee be gan. The weather is cold and damp with lowering skies and a raw wind blowing off the lake compelled the people to hug the lee side of the buildings and seek warm corners, but the crowd was closely packed around the building for fully an hour be fore the doors opened. The exercises open ed with a short address by Chairman Charles Traux, of the jubilee committee, at the conclusion of which he introduced ■ Presiding Officer George R. Peck. Peck’s i address was greeted with great applause. After Peck had concluded he introduced Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, who delivered a formal address of welcome to President McKinley and strangers, who came to wit ness the ceremonies of jubilee week. The president, who received a most en thusiastic welcome as he entered the building, made no formal reply to. the ad dresses of welcome notwithstanding the loud calls made upon him for a speech. Following the address of Mayor Harrison came Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul. Judge Emory Speer, of Georgia, followed with the closing address of the morning. At the conclusion of a magnificent ora tion Judge Speer said: "Finally, when our gallant seamen, re posing in fancied security in the scorching blast of the treacherous explosion were cruelly and remorselessly slain, and ctlm investigation had developed the truth, we had been despicable on the historic had we not appealed to the God of battles for re tribution. The pious rage of seventy mil lions of people cried aloud to heaven for ■the piteous agony for the snameful slaugh ter of our brethren. Our noble navy was swiftly speeding to its duty. Poetic genius ■bodied forth the spirit of our gallant sea men as the mighty ships sped on their way. ‘ln the winds that blow about me the voices of the dead Are calling to me, brothers, to urge my topmost speed. In the foam that's upward flying, in the whirling wreaths of •white, The rw’aiths of murdered brothers beckon onward to the fight.’ "Let the waters of the Orient as they moan through the shell-riven wrecks a Cavite, the booming wave of the Carribean as fathoms deep it sweeps over the Pluton and Furor, and breaks into spray on the shapelss and fire-distdrted steel of Viscaya and Oquendo, tell how the navy has p>aid our debt to Spain. Nor is the renown which crowns the standard of our army ope whit less glorious. Nothing in the lucid page of Thucydides, nor in the terse com mentaries of Caesar, nothing in the vivid narrative of Napier, or the glowing battle scenes of Allison, can surpass the story, how, spurning the chaparral and the barbed wire, pressing their rifles to their throbbing hearts, toiling up the heights, and all .the while the machine guns and the Mausers mowing the jungle as if with a mighty reaper, on and yet right on. they won the fiery crests, and Santiago fell. Well may we exclaim with the royal poet of Isreal, ‘Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm hath got ten him the victory.’ “America. Humane in the hour of tri umph, gentle to the vanquished, grat.-ful to the Lord of hosts, a reunited people for ever, ‘Great people. As the sands shalt thou become. Thy growth is swift as morn, when night must fade. The multitudinous earth shall sleep be neath thy shade.’ ” b At the public schools patriotic exercises will be held. Society is preparing to dance tonight withh patriotic .fervor at the ball to be given at the Auditorium for the ben efit of the invalid soldiers and sailors and the destitute families of those who fell in the war ■with Spain. It will be the event of the day. Every dollar received will be applied to a fund for the relief of sick and wounded heroes of the army and navy and their depend ents. Its financial success Is assured. Mr. Potter Palmer, who conducted the arrangements for the big event announces that at least $20,000 will be realized from the sale of boxes and subscriptions. After expenses shall have been deducted it is estimated that $15,000 will remain to be distributed among the deserving. The president will attend the ball. He will be escorted by the following guard of honor: Lieutenant Colonel Roy. Beverdidge Harper, First Illinois cavalry: Major John ■W. Butt. Fourth Infantry United States army; Captain Henry Seton. Fourth in fantry United States army; Captain Butler D. Price, Fourth infantry United States army; Captain M. L. Funkhouser, First ' Illinois volunteers infantry; Lieutenant I Miles, First Illinois volunteer infantry; j Lieutenant Colonel C. Town, First Illinois \ volunteer infantry; Captain John M. Clas ky, Seventh Ilinois volunteer infantry; ; Captain Wm. E. Hoenville. Seventh Illi- ; nois volunteer infantry: Lieutenant James V. O’Donneli, Seventh Illinois volunteer infantry; Major Frank B. Alsip, First Illi nois volunteer infantry; Captain George P. ky. Seventh Illinois volunteer infantry; j Captain Robert L. Foot, First Illinois vol unteer infantry: Lieutenant A. M. Cham berlain, First Illinois volunteer Infantry; Lieutenant W. J. Wilson, United States navy; Lieutenant John A. Übsdelt, United States navy; Ensign S. D. Flood, United States navy; Ensign B. R. T. Collins, United States navy. MEN'S AND LADIES’ DRIVING GEARS. Kinds that please. Phillips. SEVEN NEW CASES Reported to Marine Hospital from Frank lin, La. By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. IS.—A dispatch to the marine hospital service from Franklin, La., reportß seven new case of yellow fever. EDR FREE ENTRY TO ALL PORTS Manufacturers of Illinois,Rep resenting a Billion Dol lars, Petition President. RESOLUTIONS HAVE WEIGHT, President Promises Every Assistance in His Power a! Says is Glad to Express Opinion. By Associated Press. Chicago. Oct. 18.—President* McKinley has assured representatives of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that the plea of the organization to have all ports in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines open to free entry of American products will re ceive consideration. At a meeting between the nation’s exec utive and the directors of the association in suits D. of the Auditorium Annex, the resolutions passed by the association at its meeting at the I nion League Club Sep tember 29, were real to the president, after which he made a short speech. Postmaster Gordon introduced the repre sentatives of the association to President McKinley, who walked around the circle of standing men and shook hands cordially with each. President Conkey then briefly told of the calling of the conference at the I nion League Club and recited what had i been done at the meeting. Secretary Glenn j the read the resolutions as follows: M hereas. The commissioners appoint, d ■ by this government to negotiate the treaty of peace with Spain are now in conference with the commissioners representing the Spanish government, and hereas, The recent glorious victories o* our army an navy in the Antilles and in the far east have left in our possession new territory and opened doors for the increase of American commerce: and. Whereais, It is of the greatest importance to the manufacturers of this country, and, consequently, of equal importance to all of its people, that tthe markets of the. world •be opened to our products; now. therefore, be it Resolved. By the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, representing and controlling by its membership, more than $1,000,000,- 000 of trade annually, that it is the sense of this conference that the president of the United States be an 1 he is hereby reques ted to instruct those having in charge -for •this country the conclusions of such treaty of peace, to exact that the ports of all ter ritory now in’ the possession and hereto fore controlled by Spain be permanently opened to the freest possible entry to all products of American industry; and be it further Received. That the president and sec retary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Asso- I ciatjon be directed to present these resolu tions to President McKinley. At the conclusion of the reading th- 1 president gave the words w'hich the mem bers of the association have wanted to hear ever since the meeting of .September 29th. He said: “I am very glad to get an expression from Illinois manufacturers on so impor tant a question, and it will have great weight in determining the important mat ter under consideration. I am glad to know how the business men of this section of the . country feel on the question now being considered by the peace commission, and I assure you that your resolutions will have weight with me. I am al ways glad to have an expression of opinion from the busi ness men of the country and to know how they feel on important matters under con- i sideration.” The remainder of the conference was in formal. Speaking with some of the di rectons individually, the president told them he was glad they were interested in ' the subject and expressed pleasure at their i visit. Did you ever see a woman who could sharpen a pencil nicely? Very rarely. What she needs is one of those new style silver-mounted per -:1 sharpenrers at Ste- j I ven’s Jewelery Store. School Shoes, Dress Shoes. SERVICEABLE AND WORKING SHOES, NEW STOCK, NEW STYLES. PERFECT FITTERS. OUR SHOES ARE FIRST CLASS, OUR PRICES LOW. WE WANT YOUR TRADE. Strong Shoe Co., 368 Second St.. STUART WATSON, I * Bidderfor your hade by offering lowest ices. ! - \\ hen you think of the marvels of electricity your next thought is of Thos. A. Edison. MH ■easai When you think of buying Clothing, Hats or Fufnish ✓|X ings your next thought should be 0f... money on Hand. Loans on read estate. Easy monthly p*y menta. GEO. A. SMITH, Gen. Man. | Equitable Building and Loan Association, Macon, Ga„ 461 Third Street. PRICE THREE CENTS COUNTERFEITER ; PUT ON TRIAL .. . Emanuel Countv Man Found With Raised Bill and Bogus Money, DENIES THAT HE MADE IT But Says that Another Man Made the Money and He Was Simply Putting Officers on Track. I Thomas F. Pierce, of Swainsboro, was bound over to the United States court this morning on the charge of having in his possession counterfeit money and molds. The case occupied all of the morning and some strong legal points were brought out. Peirce was represented by Hon. John R. Cooper. He was arrested several days ago by <• aptain M right, of the Secret Service Agency of the government and was brought to Macon Tor trial. It seems that Pierce had the money and molds in his possession and that he was trying to get a reward out of the govern ment. as having secured them from some one else. He wrote a leter to that effect to Captain Wright, saying that he had the money and molds and that he could de liver the man to him if he would come to Swainsboro. Captain \\ right did as requested and on his arrival he became convinced that Pierce was the man that was wanted In stead of the one he was trying to impli cate. The letter Pierce wrote was used as evi dence this morning and it was on that ground that he was convicted. Mr. Cooper argued that Pierce did not claim to have the money tn his possession but that he had it where he could get it. He said that it was unlawful to convict a man on his own testimony and that if a man confessed to a crime it would be necessary to have other witnesses before he could be con victed. He made a strong plea for his client but Commissioner Erwin quoted the law that any person found with counter feit money in his possession was guilty of violating the law and in accordance with it he bound Pierce over to the United States court under a SSOO bond. C aptain \\ right thinks that Pierce is the man who made the money and thinks that he was only trying to get out of the trouble by implicating somebody else. The money found was raised greenbacks and dollars. Pierce stoutly denied the Inten tion of doing wrong, but Commissioner Erwin said that it would be necessary to bind him over. He will make an effort to give bond. troubuTover. All But One of Chiefs Have Surrendered. By Associated Press. Washington. Oct. 18—The following from Indian Commissioner Jones was received at Washington this morning: Walker, Minn.—To the Secretary of the Interior—l held a final council with the Indians at Bear Camp today. All but one will surrender Wednesday. They will as sist the marshal in capturing this renegade and I believe the trouble is all over. STORMS CONTINUE On ihe South and East Coast of Great Bri tain. By Associated Press. London, Oct. 18.—Terrific weather con tinues to prevail on the south and east coasts of Great Britain. The mail service between Dover and Calais has been inter - rup-ted and there have been life boat and 1 rocket apparatus rescues.