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PKSJMt Considerable Advances is Iron and Steel Markets. LARGE DOMESTIC ORDERS Heavy Foreign Orders Taken and Increased Demand For Material. By Associated Press. New York, Dec. 15.—-The Iron Age in its review today will say: “There are indications that the market ie getting excited and the voices of those who are urging caution are being heard, it is notable that in foundry pig iron buy ers have been taught a sharp lesson and are made to realize that their long main tained attitude of skepticism was not war ranted by the facts. There have been very large transactions in the west, our Chicago correspondent reporting an ag gregate of sales of 100,000 tons, while Cin cinnati estimates sales in that district at 50.000 tons. Southern buyers have also placed orders among them, being one with a pipe works for 12,000 tons. In the east there has been a good movement, one fur nace company placing 17,000 tons in one day, but on the whole the east, being better able to draw upon local furnaces and upon Virginia, has been less urgent. A number of the large sellers have with drawn entirely from the market and have turned away* a heavy tonnage* Export business has continued but it remains to be seen whether home requirements will not divert the iron out of the export chan cels and thus afford relief. Our statistics show that coke and Amer ican iron capacity expanded, 6,500 tons during November, but that in spite there of stocks fell off 21,000 tons. "'Bessemer pig , now completely domin ated by the Valley producers, has been ad vanced 25c a ton for the first quarter of Ifcftfl. “Under moderate sales the steel billet market has advanced to sl6 at Pittsburg and $15.75, which was done at Wheeling. Chicago reports sales aggregating 25,000 tons. As yet there are no indications that the great wire interest has entered the, marker. < •'The struggle in the steel rail trade be tveen the east and the 'west continues. The Lackawanna Co., of Scranton, Pa., has captured additional large orders and have now on their books an aggregate of 100,000 tons from roads west of the Alle gh< ny mountains for 1899 delivery. The starting of the second rail mill, that of the “North Mill,’’ is being considered. “A part of the famous Cool Gardis order has been at hist secured, American mills taking 33,000 tons of steel for the pipes. It is understood that additional tonnage for the same Work map be placed in a few days. Chicago notes sales of about 6.000 tons and in the east some orders for boats to be built in Atlantic coast yards have been piacl'd. “Wire rods have moved up quite sharply in synipathey with steel. They sold as low as S2O a few days since, but are now held at $21.50 at mills in the central west. A stronger feeling is developing also in the,different branches of the wire trade. “Export inquiries continue heavy and some business in pig iron has been put through. The bids for 32,000 tons of rails for Victorit, Australia, are to be opened on the 17th. An inquiry is now in the market for 20,000 tons of rails for the Asiatic Russia delivery to extend over two years.’’ HOTEL ST. SIMONS BURNS. The Building Cost $40,030 and Was In sured for sto,ooo. Brunswick, Dec. 15. —Hotel St. Simone was destroyed by fire Tuesday aigbt and mt eLevgh is left to make reo ill ling pos sible. The building was insured for $lO,- 000. Os this amount the National carried $1,500, Aetna $5,00 and Lancashire $2,500. The hotel cost $40,000 and was owned by E. W. Lane of Valdosta and Moses Isaac of Brunswick. They bought it from a stock company for much less than the or iginal price. At the time of the fire there was no one around the hotel but the night watchman. The building was only recently damaged by a storm to such an extent that it cost the storm insurance companies $2,535 to settle the claims. Owner Isaac states that he will' rebuild before the coming summer proviided the citizens of Brunswick will furnish half the proceeds. His idea is to have a joint stock company. The destruc tion of Hotel St. Simons removes from the resort list one of the most attractive and popular seaside places on the Atlantic coast. It has long been dubbed the “New port of the South,’’ and under the manage ment of General Jack Clancey and other equally as popular hotel men, it has blos somed like the rose. lie destruction is a severe blow to the people all over the state who yearly sought it out. Spain’s Greatest Need. Mr. H. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America’s greatest blood and nerve rem edy, all pain soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of rhe body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sqld by H. J. Lamar & Sons, druggists. REDUCED RATE.’ S T V Savannah Banks Will Only Pay Three Per Cent on Deposits. Savannah, Dec. 15. —At a meeting of the officers of the savings banks in the city this morning it was decided to reduce the interest on all savings from 3 to 4 per cent per annum. The innovation starts January Ist. The banks have had this £ plan in view for some time. The position | of the banks in this matter is pretry well | understood. Money is too cheap and too i plentiful to pay 4 per cent for its use. The banks do not think much money will withdrawn on account of the reduction of interest. A broker said this morning that he was glad tbtinterest had been reduced, as it would 4 cause more money to be invested in securities. nJI 01.1 ENDORSES BRYAN’S VIEWS. Fleming dußignon on the Statement of W. J. Bryan, Savannah, Ga., Dec. 15.—Hon. F. G. du- OBignon, chairman of the etate Democratic committee, returned yesterday from a trip to New York and Washington. Mr. dußig non had read the statement by Colonel W. J. Bryan prior to his departure for Wash ington. “It was a clear, well put, forcible and cuccinct statement of the situation as it exists,’’ said Mr. dußignon. “I certainly indorse every word that he has spoken in this conection. It will be found, I believe, that the opinions of Colonel Bryan, which are the views of the greater part of the party, <wil become the platform principles of rhe Democratic party and w'ill form one of the issues between iit and the Repub lican party. As Colonel Bryan pointe out, it will be in keeping with the principles laid down by the founders of the party to antagonize the idea of subject colonies. As he well puts it, we cannot be half free and half vassal.” Mr. dußignon was asked, whether, in his opinion, Colonel Bryan’s leaving 'the army would injure him politically. “No,” said he. “Why should it? When he enlisted it was not to do police duty in. Cuba. He waited until the articles of peace had been signed; until all the Span ish soldiers were out of Porto Rico, which is now ours, and were largely remvoed from Cuba, -which we are under solemn promise not to take, and then exercised his right to resign and not waste 'his time and talents doing guard duty with no enemy in the field against his country, There may be some effort on the part of political enemies to belittle and discredit him, but ■it will ibe to little or no purpose, and I have no doubt that the Republicans would prefer for him to be in the army, with po litical lockjaw, as he expressly termed it, ■rattier than at liberty to attack their schemes far land-grabbing and government of subject peoples.” “Is Colonel Bryan apt to be regarded and accepted as a leader among Democ crats?” “Yes. Colonel Bryan unquestionably is a man of great ability and of recognized leadership in the party. He is an aggres sive, determined fighter, and his talents and influence must be felt in this, 'as well as in other political struggles where great principles are at stake. It is foolish for any one to discount the powers of Colonel Bryan as an orator and as a thinker and a leader.” Mr. dußignon, while Colonel Bryan was in. Savannah had many, opportunities to see the Nebraska statesman. The more he knew of him the more the learned to admire his character and capacity. No Hight to Ugliness. The woman who is lovely in face, form ami temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep hjuir health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down she will be nervous and irri table. If she constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pim ples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. Lt gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth velvety skin, rich com plexion. It will make a good looking wo man of a. run-down invalid. Only 50 cents at H. J.- Lamar & Sons, Druggists; guar anteed. Two Pointed Questions Answered. What is the use of making a better ar ticale than your competitor if you can not get a beter price for it? Ans.—As There is no difference "in the price the public will buy only the better, so that while our profits may be smaller on a single sale they will be much larger in the aggregate. How can you get the public to know that your make is the best? If both articles are brought prominently before the public both are certain to be tried «and the public will very quickly pass judgment on them and use only the better one. This explains the large sale on Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy. The people have been using it for years and have found that it can always be depended upon. They may occasionally take up with some fash ionable novelty put forth with exagger ated claims, but are certain to return to the one reemdy that they know to be re liable, and for coughs, colds and croup there is nothing equal to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by H. J. Lamar & Sons. Pay your State, County and poll taxes before Dec. 20th and save costs and interest. NEW YORK WORLD T h rlce- a■ Vv ee k Edition ■■■!■■ ■! I II » 18 Pages a Week... ...156 Papers a Year FOR ONE DOLLAR. Published every alternate day except Sun day. The Thrloe-a-Week edition es the New York World is first among all weekly papers In size, frequency of publication and the freshness, acuracy and variety of Its contents. It has all the merits of a great $6 daily at the price of a dollar complete, accurate and impartial, as all of its readers will testify. It is against the monopolies and for the people. It prints the Dews of the world, having special news correspondents from all points on the globe. It has briliant illustrations, stories by breat authors, a capital humor ous page, complete Markets, a depart ment of the household and women’s work and other special departments of unusual interest We offer this unequalled newspaper and The New* together tar one tmt for Sd.OO «Bii? G is a non-poisonous ■emeuy for Gonorrhoea. Heft, Spermatorrhoea Whites, unnatural dis barges, or any infiamaia ion, irritation or ulcera tion of mucous mem branes. Nou-astringent Sold by DragyUt*, or sent in pl&iu wrapper, by express, prepaid, for fl .00, or 3 bcttltß $2.75. Circular seat on rvKUefit. MACON NEWS THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15 1898. Soldiers, Buy Our Regent, $3:50 Hand Sewed Shoe. Agents for Johnson & Murphy’s $5.00 and $6.00 gooos. Swellest shoes made. Best known line made for the money. Every pair warranted. Regulation s i z Rubber Leggings. z i s Boots. EL EB. HARRIS, The Shoe Brokers, Corner Cherry and Third Streets. Ladies’ Desk Ml W at $4.50 in Oak. |Qj AND FINE ONE BESIDES | * FOR CHRISTMAS. Payne & Willingham. Largest Furniture and Carpet Store in South ClIDTOfPlff X 0 li aaa niilblllAb 11898 IQ id Lvffllnu nnuuKHßißl K A’ F ism s ONCE AGAIN. Awv w 1 | and |\ A I -T- Il iVI I I I I ? he of the FAIR STORE, is here, and better prepared than ever to supply the wants of Santa Claus, who year after year has filled his bag at the FAIR STORE. Old and young can find at the FAIR STORE, in larger quarters, with additional stock, and increased facili ties, opportunities for Christmas buying never seen before. Read our list of prices: Fine China Cup, Saucer’ Fine Gold edge Berry glass and Plate sets, 25c. * sets SI.OO Fine China Tea set, five Iron Washstand, Bowl and pieces, sOc. Pitcher $1.25 set. Fine China Cup, Saucer Fine Toilet Soap 10c box. and Plate, 25c. Fine line Tumblers and Fine line Indian work,can- Water set. dy and clothes baskets. Neat line Lamps. The Best 10c Hosiery in Fine Decorated China. America. China Fruit or Cream Sau- Enamel Iron Ware, a good cers SI.OO doz. large assortment. Remember there is no re- Fine China Cups and Sau- tail store in America that can cers, 10c, 15c and 25c. beat my prices. Fine China Plates 10 and Triple Plated. Knives and 15c. Forks $3.00. Fine Chamber sets with Joseph Rogers Genuine and without slop jars. English “Maltese Cross” Fine line Gold edge Glass Brand Table Knives $2.50. Tumblers, Goblets, Etc. Set Knives only. 4 n An Xmas Gift Worth Having. I’’ ■' a nd tliat or mother will appreci- x <J"’!- ate > 1 s onc of our handsome parlor suits. MF';??‘'■Qi Ju We have also appropriate gifts ia parlor and library tables, dressing tables for the boudior, lounges, corner chairs, easy 77?/< chairs, in a great variety to choose from. at prices that will make the economi- '-'* —• *■ ' -'X »•»< ' * -=■* - r -T-r W ’ cal buyer’s heart glad. , t j. a 4 . Wood=Peavy Furniture Company. To the Temperanse People: In a speech at the Academy of Music made recently Major J. F. Hanson said: “It is my opinion that where there were ten drunkards in Macon before you had a brewery there is one now.” Good Beer is the Best Temperance Drink The Medical Faculty has recognized the fact that ACME MALT TONIC is a valuable Medicine and it is therefore classed as a proprietary medicine. Order a case from your druggist or from The Acme Brewing Company I IT IS TIME TO i ' /i J/M V~T Jt// Ft feUtbdM fer /// . } V Eg} /// - > pgp_,g=a b- of what kind of cooking apparatus shall be put in for fall! The oil and gas stove will have to be abandoned. Why not get a TRIUMPH STEEL RANGE ? It is the most perfect yet invented, and is unsurpassed for the quality of its work and economy of fuel. Is less trouble, cleaner and less expensive than any other stove made. Come in and examine it. Price S3O, with complete furniture list of 30 pieces. This Wintry IT’eather. Demands that you look to the comfort of your house. First, the’grate. If it is now out we have the new ones. Latest and best makes. Next, the windows. We have the glass. Full lines builder’s supplies. T- BURKE, 364 TH I RD ST. | ARIERICRN DENTAL PARLORS | £ Popular Prices. Best Work. | I Best Equipped and Finest Dental Parlors it the 4 South. 4 DRS. YOUNG & LANIER, 1 Corner Second and Cherry Streets. — I Does Your Watch Keep Time? Most watches do, but few do so correctly. A grain of dust, a bit of hair, a loose screw, may be the trouble. You can’t find it—we can. The best watchmaker in Macon is here at your service. BEELAND, The Jeweler. 3