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6 CAMPS CROWDED 'Yesterday With Visitors From The City. INTERESTING SCENES * At the Camoe—Every Body Was Busy—Concerts IGlven by the Bands—The News, All of the soldiers’ camps were visited ft>y large crowds of people yesterday after noon, and the soldiers seemed to appreciate the fact that vusitore were in the camp, by showing them around and explaining the numerous camp dutlese that are performed every day by the men. Each regiment had its friends and the people had their favor ite regiments and the crowds were about equally divided. The bands of all of the regiments were out, and after the services were held by the chaplains a concert was given. The car lines did a tremendous business and it is said that over ten thou sand people were hauled yesterday after noon. Many of the care were crowded and some of the people who visited the eamps were late in the night getting home, on account of being unable to find standing room on the cans. AT PROVOST QUARTERS. The men spent a sad Sunday. Many of the boys were thinking of home and long ing to be able to go on the streets like the other men whom they could see walk ing about. It has been frequently stated that the men at the provost quarters were better satisfied than if they were in camp, but such is not the case. ■There is not a man in the house but what would rather be in camp than on pro vost duty. The men scarcely have any time to rest, and at times some of the privates are put on guard for three days in succession, getting no rest whatever, and when«they are off duty they are only allowed three hour passes and at times it is very hard to get them. 'A visit to the sleeping quarters would convince the visitor that the men were unconifgortable. Two companies of eighty men each are quartered 'in a room about €ox6o. There is no questioning the fact •that it is unhealthy for the men to sleep crowded up in so email a place and they claim that they do not get air enough. Only one window' is allowed to be kept open and for 160 men it does not furnish enough air. ‘Many of the men have no cots, and after being on duly all during the day have to sleep on the floor. The confinement is be rinulpg to tell on the men and many of them are getting sick. They say that an order has been issued by Major Logan pro hibiting them from leaning out of the windows and that they had just as soon be in jail as on provost duty. "e’ev'cral of the men who Were never sick before,” said a sergeant, yesterday, “have given up and have been sent to the divis ion hospital. I attribute it to overwork ■and nothing else. We wish that President* McKinley would inspect our quarters and 4 am sure that he would order an investi gation at once/' Many complaints are heard from the men in regard to the manner in which they are treated. All of them are clamoring to be relieved from provost duty and it seems that they should be changed around once in a while. There are seven thousand ■troops here, and some one has suggested That, one battalion be kept on only one week. It is considered a good idea and it is likely to be carried out. SEVENTH CAVALRY. A large crowd of people witnessed the regimental guard mounting yesterday af ternoon at 4 o'clock. It was a pretty sight to see the men and the horses out and everybody present was very much in terested. The cavalry band, althought it has infantry instruments, is one of the best in the country and it makes beautiful music. A set of cavalry instruments have been ordered for the band and as soon as they arrive the band leader says that he will give the people some music that is worth hearing. The men were busy all during the day yestebday cleaning up their equip ments for the parade this morning, and as a cavalryman has so many more things Than an infantrymana, it took them some ■time to clean up as they term it. Many of the men were allowed to ride over the city yesterday afternoon. As there are no drills on Sunday except the guard mounting the officers allow the men to exercise their horses and they asked permission to come to the city. They expressed themselves as being well pleased with Macon. They say that the only trouble with their camp is that they are sometimes worried by the escaping gas from the gas works. Last night it was worse than ever, and several of the men said that they were almost suffocated. The concert by the band was enjoyed by all of the people and it was after dark when they left. At present the men are somewhat crowded in the tents, but this will soon be remedied as additional tents have been ordered. The cavalrymen are a. nice lot of fellows and have made many friends since coming to thee ity. They do not like the volunteer troops, how'ever, and it seems as if the men oannot agree. SDCONL OHIO. The largest crowd that has yet visited the Second Ohio since it has been at Macon was out there yesterday afternoon and lis tened attentively to both the divine cer vices and the concert that followed. The services were of unusual interest, and were greatly enjoyed by the soldiers as well as by their visitors, Dr. Judd, of St. Paul’s church delivered the sermon. The Second Ohio, being from President McKinley's native state, was given the honor of providing his body guard during the review today. The three companies that are on provost duty in the city acted as such. Company G, Captain Deming, was formed directly in front of the review ing stand, and Campanies B, Captain Marston, and M, Captain Innis, were each oa a side. T'»j ptovost guard -lelad was increase! for the day by the detail of thirty men and three non-coimmissioned officers from the regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Bryant has been act ing as president of the courtmartial that bas been hearing murder cases at Camp Haskell the past week: Colonel Godwin, of the Seventh Immunes. was originallv the president of the court, but as the I cases are all from his regiment he was ! challenged, A large num/ber of men from the Sec , ond attended divine service® -at some of I the places of worship in the city yester day. both morning and evening. Lieutenant Robert Webster, acting ord nance officer, has gone to his home in Van Wert, <T. to spend Christmas. He secured a seven days leave of ab’ence. ' Liuetenante -Martz and Campbell, who , have been quite ill, were in camp yester day. Both are Improving slowly, but are ’till unable to be on'duty. Corporal Frank Sealey, Company A; Pri vates Dow Dagner. Company G: Earnest Thompson, Company F, and Walter Mitch ell, Company F, have been made hap£y by receiving discharges in. time to permit them to spend Christmas at borne. TH IR I) ENGIN E ERS. The Third Engineer camp, which is de cidedly the prettiest in the country, hal a large number of visitors. Chaplain Sam W. Small held services in front of the col onel’s tent. The band gave a concert, which was very appropriate. The camp is one of the cleanest in the country. Not a single sprig of grass can be seen on the ground and a squad of men is kept busy all day doing police duty. The absence of one battalion and one com pany doing provost duty gives the regiment a small appearance but the men who are in camp are all a nice set*of felliws and take pleasure in 'showing the visitors the sights around the camp. The men are required to build breast works and rifle pits, and evidences of their work can be seen on all the hill sides. Near the car line, just before reaching the camp a block house is being constructed. When finished it will be an ideal fort and would no doubt be hard to capture. It is probable that the two regiments now in camp will have a sham battle in a few days. It will be an interesting sight and would no doubt draw a large crowd. Then men, while not wanting to leave, are expecting orders to leave for Cuba every day. (So far none have been re ceived, but they are liable to come at any time. CAMP H.ASK ELL. The negro camps also had their share of visitors yesterday afternoon and the w'hite people who visited the place were very much interested. Tney found the negro of- very courteous and po’ite and ready to ms ver questions. The '■amps all hrd a nett appear n't'-. ad I the me < we,-e hard a't »o”k anra ng ng for today’s parade. The Third (North Carolina men are still talking of the murder which occurred there several days ago, and it is under stood that the private who did the shoot ing would be lynched if he could be se cured. .He is heavily guarded, however, and will be tried by courtmartial. In the Seventh Immune regiment there are three negroes named Green. Since the regiment has been in the service three ne gros from the regiment by the name of Green have been killed and the three other Greens who are now ith it have applied for discharges. They claim that the Greens are hoodoed and that they want to get out. - No parades were held at the camp yes terday by the war department prohibiting all drills, with the exception of guard mounting on Sunday. All of the bandS gave concerts, however, and the visitors were entertained in that way, GENERAL W.BAVS. Yesterday was inspection day with all of (he regiments and the camps were inspec ted by the brigade commanders, the regi ments by the colonels, the battalions by the majors and the majors and 'the compa nies by the commanding officers. The new order which was issued a few days ago by the war department prohibit ing drills on Sunday, was received with re joicing by the men and the soldiers on provost guad are asking the question why do they have to go on duty Sundays. The paymaster has not yet paid the Sev enth cavalry a visit and the men are long ing for his coming. Several-soldiers at the Ohio camp were seen >in white duck trousers yesterday af ternoon and they were the center of at tractioh. The soldiers are all pleased with the new rifles which were recently issued to them. They are lighter and much easier to han dle. The cavalrymen do not like the idea of being arrested by the volunteer provost guards, nor being tried by a volunteer summary court. The number of prisoners at the provost guard house Saturday was eighty. A large number was also confined there last night. Hot and cold shower baths have been arranged for the men on provost duty. The ducking stool which is at the provost quarters has been used very frequently of late, and the man who is put in it rarely ever cares to get in again. The officers at the headquarters say that it is the quick est possible way to sober a man. The members of he signal corps are hav ing comparatively an easy time now'. They have arranged their camp and are waiting for the telephone lines to break. SECOND OHIO. The regular weekly inspection of the Second Onio was held Saturday morning at S o’clock by Colonel Keurt, who is acting brigade commander in the absence of Gen eral Gordon. Inspection of quarters was first held, afterwards of the soldiers and their arms. The inspection was a rigid one, such as none but an ideal officer holds, and suffice it to say every company and man in the regiment passed it with credit. The cook shanties and mess halls were also inspected and were found to be in first-class condition. Simon >P. Helfenstine, of Company I, has not ibeeq. seen in camp since pay day. He was relieved from guard long enough 'Sat urday night to receive his monthly earn ings, and from last reports he was last seen in Cincinnati, O. This is a very serious offense and a heavy punishment is attached to it. This is not the first offense of a like character he has been guilty of, and when he returns he will be properly dealt with. ■Corporal Sealy, of Company A, was Sat urday ordered discharged from the volun teer service of the United States. It came in the nature of a surprise to him, as he merely asked for a furlough on account of ill health. Nevertheless, he was more than delighted. It was The last discharge ob tained by ex-Senator Calvin S. Brice be i fore he died. The boys of the Second Ohio are more than delighted at the crowds that witness dress parade ta the afternoons. The pres ence of s omany Macon people has a ten- I dency to “cheer them up” and they do their best. Remember, you are always welcome. Mistletoe and holly have been suffering the last two days at the hands of the reg ime! t, who desire to send some of it home for Christmas decorations. It’s rather | scarce in Ohio, and quite a novelty to all. Colonel Kurt addressed a letter to the i adjutant general of the division, asking ‘ that the three companies of the regiment MACON NEWS MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19 189 S, j now doing provosf duty in the city be re | lieved to take in the review and, personal j ly, reasons why it was granted. •First, that the president is from the state of Ohio, the home of the regiment. , Second, that while our president was governor and connnander-in-chief of the state troops, he annually reviewed this ‘ organization in its entirety. Third, that almost every officer and man 1 in ‘the regiment was mustered in or com ! missioned while the president was com- I mander-in-chicf of the Ohio national ; guard. Fourth, that almost every member of the ■ regiment is personally acquainted with our president, the Hon. Wm. 'McKinley. • Firth. that the officers and men are . more than anxious to make an exceptional ■ showing to “he president; and last, the commanding officer of the regiment was raised in Canton. 0.. schoc-led by Miss An na McKinley, sister of the president, and is yet the home of hie parents. Corporal .Merritt arrived from his home 1 in Kenton last night, after spending a seven days furlough with his parents and many friends there. • The glee club is rapidly progressing and : will make their first de but at St. Paul’s ' church in a few days. Look our for some excellent music. The officers of the regiment speak highly of the treatment accorded them at the re ception Friday evening, and pronounce the affair a success in every particular. The band also had anexcellent time. A. ‘M. Gerlack bade farewell to his com pany Friday and left for his home in Ken ton, 0., there to enter upon the duties of a citizen. Gerlack was a good man and all were very sorry to tee him leave. Millions Given Away It is certainly gratifying to the public t know of one concern in the land which Is not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million bottle of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing that it has absolutely cured thousands of hope less cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse ness and all diseases of the throat, chest and lungs are surely cured by it. Call on H. J. Lamar & Sons, druggists, and get a free trail bottle. Regular size 50c and sl. * Every bottle guaranteed or price refunded. MERCER-ATHENS DEBATE. It Will Probably Be Held in The Central The Mercer-Athens debate which has been satisfactorily arranged between the two colleges will probably take place in Macon. It is understood that the Mercer boys are making an effort to have the de bate held here and it is very probable that they will be successful. The two colleges were at outs for a con siderable length of time in regard to the question but matters have been smoothed over and both sides have agreed. It is un derstood, however, that the Athens boys do not wish to come to Macon but prefer Atlanta. Mercer is putting up a strong plea for Macon, however, and the boys think that they will carry their point. The Founder’s day exercises at Mercer Friday night were considered among the most enjoyable of all those of a like na ture ever held at Macon. Mr. John M. Owen made a very logical as well as elo quent speech on the subject, “Our 'Coun try’s Best Servant.” Mr. Owen was a representative from the Ciceronian socie ty, and this society may justly feel proud that they conferred this honor upon him. Mr. Hunter Newby spoke for the Phi Delta society, and to say that he made a masterly effort but mildly expresses it. His theme was “The Pyramids of the Just.” In naming some of the great pyra mids of men who have lived in the past, ! he did not fail to mention the -name of I Jesse Mercer, the founder of Mercer Uni- j versify, as towering prominently among ! them. The young ladies of Wesleyan were i present on this occasion and of course added no little to the beauty of it. On Saturday a joint meeting was held between the # Phi Delta and Ciceronian lite rary societies at which they rendered a very interesting program. An orator was j elected from each society to deliver an ad dress. Mr. Joseph D. Harling -wes chosen I from the Phi Delta and Mr. Walter Lee from the Ciceronian. These speakers had only a. few moments in which to prepare their speeches, but in spite of all this they did remarkably well, showing that they possessed an amount of natural born ora tory. Mr. Harling’s theme was “Man. the Crowning Work of God’s Creation.” Mr. Lee's theme was “Genus Homo.” A debate was also had between six speakers—three from each society. It was a very warm and interesting contest. The Mercer students had today to get to see President McKinley, wife and cabinet and to enjoy the events of the day gen erally. Spreads Like Wildfire. You can’t keep a good thing down. News of it travels fast. When things are “the best” they become the “best selling.” Abraham Hare, a leading drugigst, of Bellevue, 0., writes: “Electric Bitters are the best selling bittens I have ever handled in my 20 years experience.” You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the stom ach, regulates the liver, kidneys and bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala dies. It builds up the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly run-down man or woman. Only 50 cents. Sold by H. J. Lamar &. Sons, druggists. Guaranteed. Two Pointed Questions Answered. What is the use of making a better ar ticle than your competitor if you can not get a beter price for it? Ans.—As there is bo difference in the price the public will buy only the better, so chat 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 bes-t? If both articles are brought promineatly 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. ATTENTION SOLDIERS. 'The Exchange Bank will draw New York exchange for soldiers wishing ta make remittances home from now until after the holidays without charge. Decem ; ber 17th, 1898. Closing Out Sale! OF THE E. Steinheimer Bankrupt Stock. Out Prices on Everything Wines, Whiskies, Cigars, Etc . . . Give us a call before placing your Christmas orders ===Will save you money at 457 Cherry Street. NOW . Here’s Ladies, ’•* Chance. $3.00 Shoes $2.00 “ “ $1.50. And you know the class of goods we keep. SOLDIERS, REMEMBER THE NAME. Mix Shoe Co. 107 Cotton Avenue. To the Soldiers. Christinas is nearly here and you will want to send the loved ones at home souvenirs of your stay? in Macon. We have the prettiest line of Christmas goods in Macon. Everything in the way of Jewelry, ‘Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, Novelties, etc., at reasonable prices. Call and see us.. J. H. & W. W WILLIAMS, 352 Second Street. We fire Belter Prepared Titan Ever To take care of the building trade of Macon and tributary points. Our facilities for prompt ly filling orders are unexcelled. If you are go ing to build a house it will eave you'money to see us before buying your material. If you desire to build by contract, we are contractors and builders ana take any nouse, large or small by contract. Macon, Sash, Door and Lumber Co. Office, Fourth Street, Phone 416. Factory Macon, Phone 404 With Christmas Coiiib Fins sit Atciienis. Take Out a Policy With J. S. BUDD & CO. Regresenting several leading Fire Insurance Companies, and the Best Accident Company in the state. Telephone 439. Office 461 Second St. For Christmas. 4 r An unusually choice and carefully p selected line of Gold and Silvet nov- ? £ elties. / - b Wrist Watches, Corps Badges, $ 1 ‘J | STERLING SILVER 4 Iv Fqr Table, Bureau and Desk. A small and 1 choice lot of Pearls found in Georgia; and of <5 Georgia Gold.’ p L. 0. STEVENS & BRO., 1 K • A £ 366 SECON D ST. <<| PROFESSIONAL. DR. C, H. PEETE, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, 270 Second street. ’Phone 462. DR. MAURY M. STAPLER, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. 506 Mulberry street- ’Phone 121. 1878. DR. J. J. SUBERS. 1898. Permanently located. In the specialties venereal; lost energy restored; female 1 regular!ties and poison oak. Cure guaranteed. Address in confidence, with stamp, 519 Fourth street, Maoon, Ga. HARRIS, THOJAAS i CLAWSON, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Maoon. Ga. T Has no ecpial in diseases of the* * Kidneys ai.d Urimry Organs Have A a you neglected your Kidneys? 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