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MILLINERY DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR. SECON1 The Inaugural Event of the Spring Modes for the Women of Alban; and Vicinity. We make for this, the last week before Chautauqua, a spec ial showing of authoritative styles in Costumes, Wraps, Dress AcceS' sories, etc., etc. " 1 NEW BELTS NEW HAND BAGS FANCY EMBROIDERIES HOSIERY v FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS FINE LACES FANCY RIBBONS NOVEL NECKWEAR SILK PETTICOATS SILK GLOVES OPERA FANS LACE ROBES SPRING PARASOLS FANCY LINGERIE Lingerie Waists Handsome garments, elaborately trimmed in fine needlework and lace insertion; very effective em broidered fronts; some with square lace yokes. A collection of high-class waists at a modest price. SilK Waists Lustrous White China Silk is the material used in the manufacture of these Waists. Some are enhanced, by a pompadour yoke of shirring and bands of lace; all exclusive and elegantly tailored. Stylish Lawn Waists $1.25 to $3.00 Separate SKirts Many new arrivals within the past week in the latest Spring and Summer models. Oiir stock com prises all the latest fads. The Circular Skirt is most popular, though we are showing many handsome gar ments in pleateff effects in Panamas, Serges, Voiles, and English Worsteds. Prices range from. $3.50 to $15.00 New SilKs Specially Priced * A splendid offering of extra quality Silks, compris ing many beautiful weaves for street and evening wear—an investment worth while. V 36-in. China; all colors; a75c value. Special , 59c yd. 36-in. Black Chiffon Taffeta; an extra goo'd value 98c yd. Fancy Louisijies; a 75c value. 59c yd. Fancy Foulards; an S9c value 69c yd. imitation Rajah, all colors. .98c yd. 36-in. Habutai; an excellent value. ,48c yd. 36-id. Habutai; a 75c value 59c.yd. 1 Sole Agents in Albany for “Moneybak” Black Taffetas. Handsome .Wraps Chautauqua Sunday may require you to have a Wrap. We are showing a group it willoe worth your while to see. Stylish mafi-tailore.d garments in Shan tung Pongee and Taffeta Silks; some severe in style; others have touches of lace in trimmings. A look is worth more than a page of description. $8.00 to $20.0Q. Exclusive Spring Suits Many new arrivals are displayed which show the leading ideas as created by those who dictate the reigning modes. We control the products of the master designers in exclusive- Costumes, Suits, Waist and Skirts. At $17.50, $18.50 $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 we offer an excellent quality Taffeta Suit in a variety of colors. i , ' At $11.50, $12.50, $15,00, $20.00 and $25.00 an extra quality Linen Suit, in both the Eton and Pony styles. Special Sale of Wash Goods The superb collection contains not one pattern that is mediocre in design. Many characteristics are shown that appeal to women of good taste who would not sacrifice their artistic ideas for small economies.' Dotted Swiss Muslins; a 15c value. .'..... .1254c yd. White Dotted.Swisses; a 20c value....... .1754c yd. White Irish Linon; a 10c value...........’ $c yd.' White Mercerized Madras; a 20c value.... 15c yd. White Imitation Linen; a 15c value. 1254c yd. White Persian Lawn, 44 in. wide, extra value '........ .48c yd; noon from a short business trip down the Georgia Northern. Chemical Co., was in the city last night. THE WEATHER. Weather Forecast. I Th£ following is the weather fore cast for the state of Georgia ^or the next twenty-four hours; Partly cloudy; south wlpds. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bennett and Mr. i Mrs. S. H. Stanley spent yesterday D. Fleming went up to Americus this in Macon. afternoon. | ’ I Mr, S. H. Stanley ,and C. T. Carr are f Mrs. E. D. Wolffe left at noon today attending to business in Atlanta today, for Valdosta, wheTe she will visit fol* * some time. EVERYBODY RIDES IN IT, AND THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ON^ MORE. ' Are showing the prettiest Hats, Skirts,, Waists, and Fancy Neckwear. Come and make your sel Local Weather Observations. The following record of meteorologi. cal observations taken by the local, co-operative observer of the Weather Bureau Of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture for the twenty- four hours ending at 7 o’eloolc this morning Is published for the Informa tion of the public: Maximum temperature. &0.00 Minimum temperature/ 07.00 Mean temperature., 78.05 Precipitation. 00 Elver „ 4.07 Fall In 24 hours 0.01 D. W. BROSNAN, Volunteer Observer. Those Who Come and Go—Short and Snappy Paragraphs that Everybody Will Read With Interest—What Is Going on In Society, With Now and Then a Little Gossip. Mr. H. O. Jones, of Americus, Is at the New Albany. Miss Ona Rushln left today for ^fa- eon, ‘where she will visit the family of her brother, Dr. W.- P. Rushln. FOR RENT — Four rooms. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Warren have moved Into their new dwelling on Broad, street. They were driven from the old cottage by Are, and have built upon its ruins one of the most attract ive homes In the city. Mrs. H. H. Tift arrived today fj'om Tifton, and is the guest of relatives In the efty. ‘‘Gladiator" Coffee, 1-lb. tins, 25c; '“Cobana,” 2-lb. tins (Mocha and Java) 95c tin. ‘Phone 70. W. E. FIELDS. Ladies’ Mrs. E. D. Wolffe left today for Val dosta. where she will visit relatives for some time. ’ MRS. LEAVITT AS PLAYWRIGHT. Little Miss Janie Eatman was the hostess yesterday afternoon at a de lightful gathering of her numerous friends, the occasion being the cele bration of the little lady’s fourth birth day. There were games and sports, and elegant refreshments. The pop ular little hostess received numerous presents, and sincere expressions of a hope that she would see many, many happy returns of the day. 1 Mr. E. N. Clark returned today from n trip down the B. & W. Salt Lake City, Utah, April 14.—A one-act sketch written by Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt, daughter of William J. Bryan, will be presented for the first time oil any stage in this city next week and Inter will be seen over the Orpheum circuit The title of the sketch Is “Mrs. S. Holmes, Detective." The piece was written, It Is said, as a result of a wager made by Mrs. Leavitt with some friends that she could write a better piece than one which they were witnessing when the bet was made. Mrs. Leavitt .has assisted In the selection of all the costumes and the properties for the piece and has also directed the rehearsalB. Mr, J. R. Pinkston and Mr. Will Pinkston returned at noon from Pou- lan, Sheriff* Sale. > Will be sold before the courthouse door In the city of Albany, Dougherty county, Oeorgla, between the legal hours of sale the first Tuesday In May next the following described property, to-wlt: One-fourth undivided Interest ih all that tract or parcel of land lying and being In the county of Dougherty, State of Oeorgla, starting at the south east corner of Mrs. W. W. Wilson's lot, run south 04 feet, thence east 04 feet to a line; thence south 100 feet, thence east 126 feet, thence south 100 feet, thence west 125 feet to starting line, said lot being northwest corner of land deeded to W. M. Ramsey by Mrs. L. A. Walker. Levied on and sold to satisfy a fifa In justice court, 945 district G. M. In favor of John Stokes vs. H. V. Bunting. Tenants In possession notified. Levy made and returndh to me by J. W. Harrell, con stable. F. O. EDWARDS, Sheriff. 4t-ltwk Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Von Weller re turned today from a pleasant visit to Brunswick. Mr. W. H. Culpepper has moved from upper Washington street to the J. F. Mercer cottage, on .West Pine street. Mr. Culpepper’s cottage has been occupied by Mr. J. C. Dixon and family. Our new spring styles of Ladies’ Oxfords now display. Sp complete is our stock that it affo an exceptional opportunity to select just what ] want. Pumps and Court Ties, also Low'Button Oxfoi are this' season’s favorites at ‘ ' Col. J. J. Forehand, of Sylvester, Is in the city this afternoon. Mr. Smith D. Pickett, of Atlanta, Is In the city today. Mr. J. W. Osborne Is at hofne to spend Sunday, but will probably leave for Cincinnati In a few days. Judge H. L.JLong, of Leesburg, was greeting his Albany friends yesterday afternoon. > > Mr. J. B. Weil is in town to spend Sunday. Mr. Daniel C. Betjeman Is In Savan nah on business. ■ Let us ask that this advertisement be considered personal invitation for every lady to visit oun whether you buy or not. ATLANTA POLICE AFTER GAMBLERS. Mr. J. S. Nanbn, of Savannah, was here this morning. „ . —T . „ 8peclal to The Herald. Mr. Thad B. Johnson, of Griffin, spent the morning in Albany. Atlanta, Ga„ April 14. That the au- thorlties are hot after the local gam- Mr, E. G. Cooper, of Atlanta, has biers was made evident yesterday been here today. when ho less than thirty members of Mr. R. W. Holcombe, of Atlanta, tUe sportlng fraternIty were ,ndlcted was calling on Albany merchants this *>y ‘he Fulton grand jury. These cases morning. will come up before Judge Roan In the criminal branch of the superior court, Mr. J. M Hiyrlson, of Columbus, is and It Is expected that heavy fines will here today. be assessed against themf Benci) warrants have been Issued against all Mr. H- J* Story, of Arlington, was who were Indicted and they will be at the New Albany last night. arrested as fast as possible. Their names have been kept secret for fear Mr. R. F. Sams, of Atlanta, a well that, gaining wind of the jury’s action, Mr. R. C. Dillingham returned at knqwn official of the VlrglnlmCarollna they would skip out Miss Marie F. Williams, of Ogle thorpe, and Miss Carolyne Sanford, Qf Thomasvllle, will spend Chautauqua week with Miss Genevieve Johnson. Mr. R. A. Forrester, of Leesburg, was greeting friends and acquaint ances in Albany this morning. LABORATORY OF Louisana Sugar Experiment Station. Analysis of lime from Iongview Lime Works, sent by J. R.- Adams, Longview, Ala.: • Insoluble matter, 'Phone 147 Mr. and Mrs. H. C. White and Miss Bencraft came up this morning from DeWitt .18; Lime, 98.44: juttKutsBiti, . yo, , vi uxide of Iron and Alumina, 26; Carbonic Acid, .32. This lime is made from a lime rock containing oyer 99 per cent, of Car bonate of Lime. WH. C. Stubbs, Director. Sold and handled exclusively by J D. WESTON. Telephone No' 44. TAX BOOKS NO The books for receivii for 1900 arc now open, demands prompt return law requires, books v; about June 1st 2-lmo MICKS’ Mrs. V. I.-Bennett left today for Da rien, where she goes to attend the wedding of her son, Mr. Holt Benpett, which will occur on Tuesday. TNDSTINCT PRINT i'J \ -.1 ' ■ 1 ; - . ' “ - . —r—rp— 1