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DAIRYMEN IN MACON Large Attendance at Today’s Session. INTERESTING ADDRESSES Mr. Wimberly’s Welcome and Mr. McElroy’s Response—Presi dent’s Advice. rhe Dairymen's Association of Georgia met in fifth annual session this morning in the superior court room. There was a a large and representative a tendance, and there was every indication that the session would be the most important -ever held in the history of the association. All parts of the state were represented and it was readily seen from the person?! of the del egates that the dairy interest is growing in importance. President R. J. Redding called the asso ciation to order about. 10:30 o’clock with Col. R. K. Park, the vice president; Mr. M. L. Duggan, the secretary and Mr. H. J. Wing, the treasurer, present. Mr. Minter Wimberly, of the Macon, bor, delivered the address of welcome. Among other felicitous things 'Mr. Wim berly said: “It iri my pleasure as well a<s my duty to welcome you to the city of Macon in behalf of not only the Honorable I.Mayor and City Council, but in behalf of every inhabitant of this beautiful Central City of Georgia. “It was the custom in the good old. an cient d ty.s when honored visitors came to a municipality for the high dignitaries to meet them clad with all the pomp and pan oply of office and authority, and after wel coming the- coming guest to tender him the freedom of the city and its keys, but an these good modern times we tender to you ■the freedom of the city, the genuine wel come of our hearts, but have no golden keys upon a velvet cushion to tender you, Jor the reason that you need no keys to enter any place in the city of Macon. She has not even a latch string that* hangs on the outside of her doors. Her doors ar? always hung wide open to receive and wel come the Dairymen’s Association of Geor gia. “The first personal property that 1 owned was a beautiful red Devon heifer that, my grandfather, of blessed memory, ll'iiry ißunn, of Twiggs county, who 'had imported her progentiiors from Engladnd, gave to me. although he apparently sold her to me for a twenty-five cent gold piece’, i have heard of thrifty boys who in their youth bought a sheep or a cow, and as they grew in years their flocks increased and multiplied until at last from their original investment they derived a com petency. This has not been any luck from this investment. I have never gathered much .gear, but from thia purchase and Die care and attention that I had to give to this beautiful cow. 1 have received a richer heritage than the flocks upon a thousand hills. It has taught me the love of animals, how to derive and receive ex quisite pleasure from the communing with nature and to believe almosit in some of the ‘tenets of the ancient Hindoo belief, that cows are sacred. “The shepherds tending their flocks upon the Chaldean hills first saw the glittering st ir'that hung suspended like a jewel over Bethlehem, (hat star that in its mild re fulgence was the beacon light of humanity ■ t marked the spot where our blessed Sa viour was born in a manger among the cattle. No little •wonder is at that cows are held sacred. “In the works of the great masters de picting the birth of Christ and the adora tion. cows are seen. In India cows are held sacred and the slaughter of cattle for fee 1 by the British soldiers so shocked the religious devotion of the Hindoos that it almost caused Great Britain the loss of her priceless empire in the east. In more modern days to those who run and read the lesson of the value of the cow to modren dairying and 'to modern civ ilization is convincing. No agricultural country can long survive the drain of the cotton and cereal crops without flocks and herds. The history of the world demon strates this. England and Ireland blossom like the rose. Their fields are parks. Hol land. Belgium, the Jersey Isles, for cen turies cattle growing and butter making countries, increase year by year in fertili ty of soil, in wealth, in sturdy indepen dence of its citizens that comes from pros perous agriculture. Little Denmark, cold and barren. Norway and Sweden, sterile Switzerland, are happy examples of countries where patience, intelligence, skill of the highest type engage in agri cultural products for its 'main money crop, butter, cheese and cattle.” The response on behalf of the associa tion was made by Mr. S. T. McElroy, of Norcross. He said: “Without almost a moment's notice I assume the task of a response to the ear nest welcome extended us by Colonel Wim berly in behalf of the city of Macon. In behalf of the members of this association I know that I voice the sentiment of every member when I say that we are glad to be here and enjoy the kind hospitality of this noble city. We are glad to be here in the interest of dairying, one of the important lines of agriculture. Indeed we think that agriculture could not do without. We feel encouraged in our efforts to further this ■enterprise by the kindly words of the honorable gentleman in his welcome and are proud to meet in a city whose honor able attorney first commenced business in the purchase of a red heifer and has con tinued ever since to be a lover and strong advocate of the bovine industry, although he has rose to distinction at the bar. In the name of Georgia dairymen associates we thank you all for the warm welcome you have extended us and shall be glad to join you in any good undertaking for this our good old Georgia.’ President Redding then delivered his an nual address. He covered the whole ground of the dairy interest in Georgia and declared that there was no reason to believe that the industry should not bc- the course of his remarks he said. "It gives me great pleasure to greet you on this, the occasion of our fifth annua! meeting. I: may be expected that in a I report of this character a general review I regret to say that-I am not able to do , ‘ody the association mtets bu once a ' year and its work as such must be com passed within the two days that limit our i asst mbling together. We have no tua j chinery for rollectinij statistical informa- ■ ion o. for finding out in a systematic i way, what progress we are making from year to year in dairy husbandry. In my * I annual report to the second annual meet- ng. held in Griftin in 1895. I made the fol lowing suggestion: “It would be desirable to secure, or to provide some means of se- I curing, by the appointment of a committee or other* ige. approximate statistics of the i condition and extent of these dairy inter ests in our state, especially in regard to the number and location of creameries and factories. Let us take account of our be ginnings before It be too late, so that in future years we may trace the history of the development of a great industry, which I fondly believe will date from the year I 1894.” This suggestion was emphasized in ; my address one year ago in this city. But i it has not been the pleasure of the associa- I tiou to take any steps looking to the or- ■ ganization of any such machinery. We have been accustomed to meet, to deliver addresses, to read papers, to discuss and i to listen; to exhibit and examine dairy products, to enjoy social intercourse with each other and with our hosts,- and—to adjourn. That these annual occasions have been productive of good. I have no doubt; that they have been as useful and success- i fu! as they may be made, I question. I ,am willing to bear the portion of the blame for shortcomings of the officers as I may be meted out to me. It is well known ; that a conscript or drafted soldier is not las brave and effective as a volunteer. ' Your officials are all conscripts— not vol unteers. I “For the measure of success that may i attend this occasion you are more largely indebted to our active and efficient secre tary than to your president, not to speak of the other officers . “It is not necessary to announce the suc ' cess of our efforts to secure from the rail road companies the concession of free transportation to this meeting for those who were certified by the secretary as be ing bona fide members, and intending members, of rhe association. It was no ' very difficult feat to convince the railroad • authorities that we were really in earnest in onr tfforls to develop the great dairying posibilities of Georgia. Railroad men ■ know a good thing when they see it, as well as other folks; but railroad men, above i all others, exceedingly dislike to be im posed upon. I presume it is because of the records they have made in the past, and of which they are proud. I believe in be- > ing strict; I hate to be imposed upon' my “ self by a dead beat. I would ‘sick’ my dog i on a man who would forage on my melon ■ patch without leave, and yet I would give him as many as he could carry away for the asking. Railroads don’t like tramps and ‘scalpers.’ and they don’t like pre tenders. Now I do not quite agree with them about tramps; for if I were one of these big railroad presidents I would ! cheerfully grant a free pass to any man to ride on the trucks who might ’politely ask tor it and furnish him with a cake of , ‘Pear's soap’ for his refreshment, at the ' end of his journey. > “And I certainly would give free round- I trip tickets, at least once a year, to all men who are engaged in the noble work of making two pounds of butter where only one was made' before, even if I had to recoup from the professional free-pass toters. by making them pay for one or two trips a year. “This pleasantry, gentlemen, is to in troduce the proposition that as members of this association we should ‘tote fair’ with the railroads, and not certify for transportation those who are not of us,' i nor heartily in sympathy with our pur | poses. We must be careful not to put our I valises and bundles and feet on the seats ' when going, nor sell our return coupons ' to the scalper. Os course we are grateful ' to the railroads and will convey our thanks in due and formal manner." Following were the delegates who had reported up to noon: An ng the delegates present at the morning session were: H. J. Wing. Exper iment; J. S. Minims, Blakely; Dr. D. L. ■Cheatham. Sandersville; J. M. C. Robert son. Griffin: G. D. Alyrick, Dovedale; W. A. Singcrfield, Tennille: W. B. Frances, ■ Davisboro: IM. L. Duggan, Sparta; B. M. , Wilson, Dawson; R. E. Park, Holton; W. M. Smith, Harmony Grove: Minter Wim berly, Macon. T. T. Edmunds. Columbus: L. F. Scott. Conyers: C. M. Sanders, Pen field: R. H. Sanders. Penfield: W. B. Cal i loway, Rutledge: A. L. Cumming, War ‘ renton: P. G. R. Clarke. Crawfordville; Colonel Hamilton Yancey. Rome: W. L. Williamson. Harmony Grove; R. T. Lin- ■ derman. Harmony Grove; Fred William ] son. Harmony Grove; Henry Williamson. , Harmony Grove: Neal Little. Bold i Springs: Alonzo Thompson Hemer: J. R. i Brewer. Homer; G. E. iDeadwyler, iMays ' ville: E. E. Field. Center: W. O. Connor. | Cave Springs; O. H. Stearns. Lithia Springs; S. T. McElroy, Norcross; >M. C. Medlock. Norcross; M. A. Minar. Nor cross; T. Le'Cain, Norcross: Thomas I Treadway. Rome: W. B. Rogens. Lithua - Springs: L. C. Rosser, Walker county: W. •H. IMorrison. Jessup; A. J. Welbourne, ■ Walker county; Jacob Deck. Walker coun ; ty; J. Palmer Browne, Savannah; L. L. ' Stanley. Griffin: W. A. Waldorf, Reynolds; R. J. Redding. Experiment. cASToanxA. I Baars ths in{l You Hav9 Always Bought Signature of ■'CyJ&'Zf IF YOU WANT a good turkey and blue ribbon celery. Cape Cod cranberries, good fresh oysters tor Christmas, place your order with Tampa Fish & Ice Co., phone Swell Traveling bags w Handkerchiefs. We sell the best value for your mon ey, from 10c up, ever shown. The Dannenberg Co. See the big line of fine . hand-embroidered handker chiefs that Dannenberg Co. are showing. A large manu facturer’s entire line bought at less than cost for this sale. I MACON NEWS THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMBER rSgB. Silver buckle suspenders .■andgarters. Engraved Free. Binswanger's Wall Street bar and rea- ; taurant extends cordial invitation to the lovers of good beer. The reputation of I this establishment assures the patrons of i good treatment. The restaurant is run I upon the highest grade. All the dePcacie* of the season, and the finest cooking. Se- i lect wines, liquors and cigam. I NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBSCRIB ERS. Please erase on your list No. 377 arxoear : ing bafore Ga. R. R. Co. Academy of Music. Engagement extraordinary. The event l of the season. WEDNESDAY, DEC,.2B J First appearance of the famous and only Lilliputians. j greatest spectacular production, the jolhest and liveliest extraraganza ever I seen. The Golden Horseshoe. To be presented with all the original | scenery. Beautiful costumes and the J s/ame cast as during its 12 weeks' run to | crowded houses in New York Citv. i ENTIRE PERFORMANCE GIVEN IN EZNQUISH. —BO ARTISTS 80 j Among them the ten smallest actors in i the world, measuring from 28 to 39 inches in height. A special train of five cars is needed tor the transportation of this com pany from city to city. Three grand Ballets. The Pink French Ball. The Music Festival. The Submarine Dance. Brilliant Scenery. Georgeous Costumes. Novel Effects. Darrludg Splendor. Three hours of Music. Mirth and Merri ment. The Liliputians as famous com posers. The Liliputians as our National Het oes. LIVING WAR PICTURES FROM THE LATE SP A N .-AMER.- WA R. PRICES —$1.50, sl, 75c, 50 and 25c. Seats on Sale Tuesday, December 27, a. m. at Harry Jones Co. Dressed Chickens, Turke vs, Celery, Cranberries. flu Kinds of Xmas Goods W. G. miDDLEBHOOKS Armory Building. Phone 323. ONE CENT fl WORD Miscellaneous. i —■— : JOHN C. V ANS YOKE L is sole agent for the Iron King and O. K. Cook Stoves, Royal Steel and Cast Ranges. ALL the finest bottled liquors and wines below cost at Sternheimer Bankrupt Sale. ; ' OYSTERS AND FlSH—all varieties, fresh stock every morning and afternoon. Clarke & Daniel, 655 Poular street. j RANGER Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves at John C. VamSyckel’s, Third street. GOOD farming lands for rent or sale, 1 to 10 horse farms, 4y 2 miles Macon on Georgia Southern railroad. J. T. Gantt, Macon. 20.000 fine cigars selling at less thGi cost at Steinheimer Bankrupt-Sale. CHOCOLATE POTS and after dinner cof fee sets and a full ine of fancy goods for Christmas gifts a.t John C. Van- Syckel's. Third street. “HELLO. 346.” “All right.” “Is that Hicks & Warfield?” “Yes.” “Who is that at the phone?” “Warfield.” “I heard you were going to raffle off Nel lie Dunean Dec. 24.” “I am and Nel lie is a living beauty; black as a crow, star in forehead and a perfect pet at all times. You all know her. Take a chance for your wife. Chances are now for sale—sl.oo each. ELEGANT dinner setst nothing finer or at a lower price in the city. John C. VanSyckel, Third street. MUST have something good for Christmas. $1.50 Mount Vernon Rye (1893) at $1 per quart at Steinheimer Bankrupt Sale. . FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room, with bath in private family, with or with out board, close in. Address C. R. W., . care. News. NEW LINE of chamber sets, the latest and the beat, at John C. VanSyckel’s, Third street. E\ ERI wife who wants to give her hus band a box of fine cigars for Christ mas can buj* the finest 10 cent goods at $3 a box at the Steinheimer Bank rupt Sale. This is a saving of $2. DECORATED Lamps, a handsome andTal uable Christmas goft. at John C. Van- Syckel's. Third street. TAKE notice of 558 Mulberry street, Migrath’s portrait copying and picture framing house. First class work; also dealer in pictures, picture frames, eaales, etc., etc. Jewelry, breast and scarf pins, ear and finger rings, studs, cuff and coi.ar buttons, etc. M’riting paper, tablets, envelopes, ink, etc., e.c. Office and store 558 Mulberry, opposite Hotel Lanier. Dr. J. W. Migrath, proprietor A. GOODYEAR, carnage, buggy and wagon shop. Horsechoeing, fine paint ing. repairing of scales a specialty. t 453-455 Polar street. Only Two Days More Before Christmas. The opportunity of the season for making Sensible Christmas Presents is before you. Don’t squander your money on useless things. Give your fridnds something that will dothem good. Below we quote you prices on sensible stuff that will surely be a great saving to you. Dont’miss the chance. Read every item in this ad. Every Evening Until Nine O’clock For the balance of this week we will keep our store open for the con venience of our friends and the public generally. Sensible Christmas Stuff. Woolen Dress Goods. 300 remnants of black and colored woolen dress goods on our cenere counter in lengths suitable for ladies’ wasists and skirts. The price is only half, in some cases less. In addition to this great remnant sale we have cut the price on 50 pieces of our fine 75c. and SI.OO stylish piece goods to 50 and 75c. per yard. On 25 pieces of our finest Poplins, Bengalines, 'Covert suitings, Venetians, etc., we have cut the prices from $1.50 and $2.00 to only SI.OO a yard. Also cut the prices on 20 pieces of 36-in. heavy Berkley woolen suitings in Black and Navy only, from 25 to ISc. yard. 10 pieces 34-in. wool Cheviots cut from 20 to yard. 10 pieces fancy two tone 25c. suitings cut from 25 to 15c. 8 pieces 44-. n. 50c. wool damasse cut to 25c. yard. 10 pieces 50c. 38-in. Boucles cut to 35c. a yard. 15 pieces children's sackings at New York cost. 25 pieces 38-in. and 40in. all wool fancy plaids cut from 60 to 39c. yard. Christmas Art Goods. 10 dozen Renaissance table squares, tidies, scarfs, pillow shams, etc. Just right for Christmas presents. See them. Brainerd & Armstrong wash silks, three skeins for 10c. Knitting silk, all colors, a spool sc. New Belgian silk and Velour pillow covers just in. New Japanese silk lambrequins, with fringe, $2 each. New Japanese four-fold screens, gold embroidery, $3.50 each.. New silk fringes, various colors, 10c. and 15c. yard. New ball fringe, various colors, sc. yard. New silk finished crochet cotton, sc. ball. Pin cushions, all sizes and shapes. Down pillows, all sizes. Hand-painted novelties In dainty minia tures, darning cases, needle books, veil ■ cases, embroidery silk holders, match [ scratchers, etc., for Christmas presents. See them. | New lounge covers fringe all round $3.50 and $4 each. 20 pieces new Portiers. $2.50 to $lO per pair. 20 pieces new 50-in. Reps. Brocatelles and Tapestries with fringes to match for pillow’ and table covers. New Silkalenes. new art, linens, new Bul garian cretonne, pointed velours, etc. New Linen and Battenburg braids, embroidery cotton, Battenburg pat terns, art squares, etc. 10 dozen Renaissance tidies, pillow shams, scarfs, table covers, etc. 33 1-3 per cent less than regular price. Kid Gloves. We are agents for Centermere & Trefausse kid gloves, best made. Every pair guaranteed when we take your meas ure. Big line ladies, gents, boys and children's fleece lined kid gloves and mittens for Christmas. Silks. Silks. SILKS SILKS What's nicer for your mother, wife or sis ter than a handsome silk dress pat tern? In stylish black silks we can give you. Elegant Armures at 85c, sl, $1.25, $1.50 per pair. Handsome Pean de Soires at 85c, sl, $1.25, $1.50 and $2 per yard. I Beautiful Duchess elegant sheen sl, $1.25, $1.50 and $2. yard. j Stunning Bengalines with heavy cords $1.75 and $2.50 yari. ~ Also many novelties in street-, and evening j silks. 10 pieces fancy Jaequard, silks cut from $1 to 50c. yard. i 200 remnants of stylish fine silks on our center counter, only half price. Don't miss our Christmas silk sale. t ///IgrJgg CJ-J bib/#/r&b / bbv BB BB BT / Bff Bg JES BB / gs BB -v fB JB /TB 798 B a/ B\' WOr? ‘2/ ® Jr a g S„/S SB B ~ y g'9r iZ v -- -- • - w. w-rrAZAit Christmas Handkerchiefs. Alt sorts of handkerchiefs »ow ready for Christmas. Gents white hemstitched 5<- to $1 each.. Gent’s colored borders 10 to 50c each. Gient’s white hemstitched silk 25c to $1 each. Colored handkerchiefs in red and blue for the soldiers. Ladies white hemstitched handkerchiefs 5 to 75c each. Ladies’ all linen hand embroidered 15c to to $1.50 each. Ladies’ unlaundried embroidered all linen 10 to 25c each. Ladies plain thread Cambric hand em broidered initials 25c each. Ladies shear handstiched centers for lace edges 35 to 50c each. Ladies white hemstitched silk 25 to 50c each. Children’s hemstitched colored borders 50c dozen. Children’s plain hemstitched, white, 5c each and up. Children’s white embroidered, 25 to 35c each. Ladies embroidered hemstitched mourning handkerchiefs 5 to 35c each. Ladies embroidered mourning 25 to 75c each. Buy your Christmas handkerchiefs here. Blankets and Comfortables. Nice warm Christmas presents these: 20 pairs fine all-woll $5 and $6.50 blankets cut to $4 pair. 25 pairs fine $7.50 and $8.50 blankets cut to $6.50 and $7 pair. All pure cotton comfortables, full size, $1 to $3 each. Elegant Eiderdown comforts, satine cover ings. $4 to $8.50 each. Handsome Eiderdown comforts, silk cov erings, $lO each. Plain and embroider crib blankets for the new baby. . » Cloaks and Suits. All our children’s reefers at cost and less. , All our ladies velvet capes and jackts at cost. 150 ladies’ medium weight capes $1.50 to $4, half price. 150 all-wool black and fancy separate skirts. $2.50 to $3.50 each. Black cheviot top skirts, new flounce $4 to $7 each. Ladies’ suits in fine cheviots, beautifully tailored. $8 to $25. Fur collarettes for -Christmas $2 to $25 each. 50 ladies’ fine Jackets, latest styles at cost. 25 children’s goetchens 2, 3. 4 years, 25c on $. Underskirts. Ladies’ mohair underskirts $1 to $4 each. Ladies satine underskirts, full flounce $1 to $3. Ladies’ nearsilk underskirts, $3.50 each. Ladies’ black and colored moreen under skirts $2 to $4 each. Ladies’ silk underskirts $7.50 to sls each. AH tailor suits and jackets altered without extra charge. Trunks and Bags. *Finest line plain and wall trunks in the city. Carriage and steamer trunks a specialty. Elegant line ladies and gent’s bags and gents’ suit cases. Don’t buy un til you see our line. • —— Smyrna Bugs. Our entire line fine all-wool Symrna rugs at cost for cash. Closing them out. Come quick. Ready Made Aprons. ’ For Xmas presents. Saves time, trouble and money, 25, 35, 75c. each. ! Furnishings ! For the Soldiers. u Gents" mixed socks, per pair 6s4c. I Gents’ white shirts, each only 49c. ■■ Gents" club ties- and bows, each aaty 25 I cents. k Gents" Ascots, latest swell style*. 50,- ’sc. and $1 each. Gents* collars tOc.: cuffs 15c. per pair. r Gents' handkerchiefs 5. 10, 15 and 25c. ■ each. Gents’ fleece-lined vests and pants to match, 50c. f Gents’ heavy canton flannel drawers 50 c. pair. Gents’ all -wool vests and pants, each SI.OO. Gents’ night shirts, full size, each only 50 cents. Gents’ suspenders 15 to 50c. pair. Gents’ wool socks 25 and 35c. pair. Gents’ heayj’ black and tan socks only 10c. pair. * Soldier handkerchiefs in red and blue, fast colors, 10c. each. Christmas Stockings. Ladies’ extra seamless hose 10c., three pairs for 25c. Ladies’ extra fine seamless silk finish 15c., seven pains fbr SI. Ladies’ fine 35c. Hermsdorf hose four pairs for sl. Ladies’ indestructible black hose, silk finish. 50c pair. Children’s extra seamless fast black hose 10c., three pairs for 25c. Children's extra heavy ribbed hose 15c. pair. Children’s extra fine ribbed hose 25 to 35c. pair. Christmas Umbrellas. Elegant black and colored silk umbrel las, beautifully mounted handles, for Christmas presents, $3 t.o $6 each. One hundred children’s fast black school umbrellas ssoc. each. Two hundred ladies $1.25 twilled silk umbrellas, Congo handles. 98 cents each Specials. 20 yards best 36-inch sea island for 70, cents. Good canton flannel, full width, 3 cents yard. 36-inch heavy 1214 cents silesias yard, only 8 1-3 cents. 36-inch silk finished 1214 cents fine per calines, yard only 8 1-3 cents. Best 5 cent skirt lining cambrics, yard cents. Good all linen skirt canvass, 1214 and 15 cents yard. 18 yards best 36-inch 10 cents Mason ville bleaching for sl. Best Riverside check Homespun, only 414 cents 25 yards best apron ginghams for 20 yards good 8 cents drilling for draw- j ers for sl. Coates' spool cotton, 4 spools for 15 cents. • Best nickled safety pins, 3 papers for 10 cents. Extra heavy canton flannel, 8 and 10 cents. 10 yards good 10-4 sheeting for 11. Best 10-4 pepperill sheets, each only 45 cents. Remnants table damask, half price. 50 white $1 spreads, only 75 cents each. Good 614 outings, only 5 cents yard Goods 8 cents outings, only 614 cento yard. Our Queen toilet soap, 3 cakes in box, 10 cents. 25 pieces best 10 cent fast black duck for 614 cents yard. I . 20 pieces best 10 cents flannelettes, fist colors, 8 cents yard. ! 25 pieces best 10 cent flannelettes, fast colors, 8 cents yard. ( 25 boxes Fairy toilet soap, 2 cakes for 5 cents. 10 yards best 8 cent# dress ginghams, 45 cents. Hygienic Tar Soap. j Excellent for the scalp and foe general use. Best ?ar soap made. 15c cake or two for 25c.' 5