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THE • • ■ IU9USTA . \ SAVINGS . ! BANK, - ■ • | s«5 Uroad Street, ! u;fi UST>, PEOBWIA* W. B. YOUNG, .T. G. WEIGLE, Cas'n ior. S4VIMJS ACCOUMSl SOliirjTKO. Interest l’alii On Pepoails. ! THE CITIZEN. Volume 19. Waynesboro, Georgia, Saturday, June 9, 1900. Number 8, the war SOUTH Pretoria Mas FaUen==British Oc cupy Transvaal Capital. ToxpoN, June 5.—The war office lias from Lord Roberts at Preto- »\V(. are now in possession of Preto- xhe official entry was 'made this afternoon at 2 o’ciock. ” j oXI „ ,v, June 5 —Almost eight months a f t , r the declaration of war, Lord Rob- has entered Pretoria. While the commander-in-chief of the greatest army * tif at Britain ever put in the field was fulfilling the promise he made to the uar j s at Bloemfontein, to lead them into the capital of the Transvaal, Eng land was celebrating the event with wild enthusiasm. Throughout the length breadth of the country the news spread- Based on the recollection of recent Eurooeau wars, when the occupation of the eie-iny’s capital signified the end of hostilities, Lord Roberts’ terse telegram W;1S jakeu to mean the practical finish of th e war, which has tried Great firit- nin’s military resources as they were uover tried before. In London, the Mansion House and the war office almost instantaneously berain ■ the centers for jubilant throngs, piasts appeared as if by magic and traffic hmfto be diverted through other streets. Hadi ss and coatless men and boys ran through the city alleys to see for them selves the bulletins announcing the news ami staying to join in the Sheers or add their voices to the joyful throng singing “God Save the Queen.” Hats hoisted from thousands of heads were waved in exultant hands and shimmered like a coal bed in the sun. Ocher men on top of omnibuses and aldermen from the windows of the Mansion House en couraged the crowds to still further efforts. The premature report of the fall of the Boers' stronghold did not take the edge off the celebration. Lord Roberts’ Six Miles Spruit dispatch was hardly printed by the “extras” before the union jack of the war office was hauled, up and the brief message was passed from mouth to month “Pretoria is occupied.” Those who had had a chance to read Lord Roberts’ account of the resistance encountered were at that moment com menting on the probability of a fierce fight before the city was occupied and wondering at the Boers’ capabilities to make such a determined stand when Pretoria was hemmed in on all sides. The pi\ ssure of General Prench north of tae Boer capital came as a surprise and explains Roberts’ telegram. Goers Fight Desperately. It was evident Lord Roberts delayed attacking until all his columns were ready to co-operate, but even when Lord Roberts wired last night there seemed some possibility of some fighting, so when the next momentous dispatch was given out it. came as a surprise. Judging from Lord Roberts’ phrase ology the occupation of Pretoria was not accompanied by any loss of life. What has happened to the Boer forces which opposed the British can only be sur mised. But it is presumable they have got away for the present at any rate. The latest dispatches from Pretoria, dated June 3, quote General Botha as saying: • “So long as we can still count on onr thousands of willing men we must not talk of treaty or throwing away onr in dependence.” Botha, it is added, annulled the regu- appointing a special committee to preserve order, substituting military control for that of the committee. General Lucas Myer addressed the burghers on the church square, urging them all to stand fast. Although their eftorts were pitifully futile, it is evident that a few faithful Boer generals worked desperately to resist the overwhelming force of Lord Roberts’ army. The war office has information that one of tho first things done by Lord Roberts after the occupation of Pretoria was to direct General French to relieve the British prisoners confined at Waterval. THE PLANTERS LOAN AND SAVINGS BANK, Augusta, Ga. ORGANIZED 18 0 Pays Interest on Deposits. Acconnts Solicited. L. C. Hatse, President. W. C. Wardlav Cashier. STUDY OF NEGRO PROBLEM. Leaders of the Race Discuss the Future In Atlanta. Atlanta, a lay 31.—The fifth annual conference to study the negro problems, which began its sessions at the Atlanta university Tuesday evening, has ad journed. The general subject of this conference was, “The Career of College Bred Ne groes.” The general subject discussed at the final session was, “What College Bred Negroes May Do.” Robert Smith of Oakland, Tex., was the only one of the speakers whose talk was devoid of theory. He said that the negroes of Oakland had been taught that morality, and a clean and well kept house and table were intimately related. He said that what he considered one of the most important things he had ac complished in his work among his peo ple was the inculcation of the idea-that the pantry was as necessary in a home as any other room m the house. They were learning that their salvation de pended on themselves, and that if they were sober, industrious and thrifty they would succeed.as well as any other man. President George Sales of the Atlanta Baptist college made an address on “What the College Bred Negro May Do £u Philanthropy.” He advocated college settlement work, “Negro college graduates,” he said, “must keep in touch and sympathy with the lowliest of their race. If from his college training he gains a contempt for labor he is a failure. He must appreci ate the dignity of labor.” President 0. T. Meserve of Shaw uni versity, Raleigh, spoke on the college bred negro as a social leader. He said that both in. the north and south the trend of popular feeling was strongly against the educated negro. He advised the negroes to make friends of the best white people of the south. “For,” said he, “what the negro gets must come to him through the toleration of the white people of the south.” ELECTRIC LINE TO AIKEN A Word £ p . ri r. Suffering Women. No one but yourselves know of the Suffering you go through. Why do you suffer? It isn’t necessary. Don’t lose your health and beauty, (for the loss of one is speedily followed by the loss of the other.) Don’t feel “ weak " and “ worn out.” Impure blood is at the bottom of all your trouble. Johnston’s Sarsaparilla QUART BOTTLES. Painful and Supressed Menses, Irregularity, Leucorrhoea, Whites, Sterility. Ulcera- , J?? r 9iI“. e _“. t 'f u , s >. < a' an S’ e of life in matron or maid, all find relief, help, benefit and cure in Jr,ST.ON.S SARSAPARILLA. It is a real panacea for headacne, pains in the left side, indigestion, palpitation of the heart, cold hands and feet, nervousness, sleeplessness, muscular weakness, bearing-down pains, backache, legache, irregular action of the heart, shortness of breath, abnormal discharges with painful menstruation, scalding of urine, swelling of feet, soreness of the breasts, neuralgia, uterine displacement, and all those symptoms which make the average woman's life so miserable. We have a book full of liealtn miormation. \ on want it—its free. *• THE M1CH1GA~n"DRUG CO.” Detroit, Mich. Liverettes for Liver Mis. The Famous Little Liver Pills, asc. EXCITING SCENES; CONGRESS ADJOURNS Will purify your blood and bring the bloom of health back into your cheeks. Each bottle contains a quart. Great Rush of Business the Closing Session. at REPORTS WERE ADOPTED FT. B. McllASTKR, Wavnesbors, Ga. DANIEL, RONK & PALMER, Millen, Ga. S,F. OOOPER, Rocky Ford, Ga. I VV, H. PARKER, Rocky Ford, Ga. | E. S. LANE A CO., Dover, Ga I M. M, PERKINS, Perkins, Ga, latio Doers Make Stubborn Stand. London, June 5.—The war office thi:! morning issues the following dispatch from Lord Roberts, at Six Mile Spruit: e started this morning at daybreak mid marched about 10 miles to Six Mile Spruit, both banks of which were occu- Pifd by the enemy. The Henry S. and Buss mounted infantry, with' Wesley. Somerset and Sussex companies of yeo manry, quickly dislodged them from , s ™ r ' 1 dank and pursued them nearly a lm * e > "'hen they found themselves under a heavy fire from guns which the oer - s Lad placed in a well concealed commanding position. heavy guns of the naval and , u °ral artillery which had purposely 'ven placed in the front part of the o-umii were hurried to the assistance of no m °unteT infantry. The guns were supported by Stevenson’s brigade of oc-Brew’s division and after a few tiun * <llOVU taie enemy from their posi- . ‘I 10 Loers then attempted to turn fiii.ni ’ * u w hich they were again it.' ecl - r * Hi mounted infantry and yeo- t a I Ir L supported by Maxwell’s brigado •a'li n er ' s vision. As, however, they w V ept pressing our left rear I sent ■j '7, t(J -Hamilton, who was advancing , , t0 °nr left, to incline toward ufl - m up the gap between the two ims - They finally checked the Pr-t 10 wero driven back toward ablet 11 *' * hoped we would have been V( , 5 “alow them up, hut the days are imA- aQ d after two hours’march- gain'd la<f ' to bivouac on the ground KrmM Snard’s brigade is quite near the ,1 (4) ^ '‘f'aost fort, by which' Pretoria is “V ’ "‘ not 4 miles from town, cav./™, ’ ."'ith the Third and Fourth Son'll!q Tr brigades and Hutton’s New Preti • a * es luouu t e d rifles is north of 1 Igliting Will Continue, nil ago, June 5.—The Boer envoys b e re at noon. The news of the . Transvaal capital was received r ! m ' ’ almost indifferently, it appeared, wh 0 t sn 1 S ,i WaS ex P lain ed by Mr. Fischer, ‘‘The aews does not " come to us as a —Prise. The fight will continue.” —' ® ne Minute Cough Cure, cures. hat is what It was made Inis. Proposition to Build an Electric Line Has Been Revived. Augusta, Ga., May 31.—M. P. Walsh is authority for the statement that the electric line scheme from Augusta to Aiken has been revived again, and that in the near future the matter will be in shape to be put before the people. The building of this electric line has been under discussion for a number of years and several times steps have been taken toward carrying out plans th t have been decided upon, hut for some reason they were not persevered in. Of late year's the manufacturing in terests across the river have been de veloping so rapidly as to attract atten tion to the possibilities of such an enter prise. . MAY GET A NEW BUILDING. Efforts Made to Secure an Appropria tion For its Erection. Macon, Ga., June 2.—When it became reported a short time ago that Judge Speer would sever his official residence with Macon temporarily On account of improveiiients to be made in the govern ment building amounting to $58,000, a petition was forwarded to Congressman Bartlett asking him to delay the con templated improvements and trj to get an appropriation for the erection of a much larger government building than the present one. An effort will be made to get an ap propriation of $500,000 from congress to erect a new building. Services In Atlanta. Atlanta, June 4.—The ninety-second anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Da vis was celebrated by appropriate public exercises in many of the cities and towns of Georgia. In Atlanta the day was observed in much the same manner as was the celebration of Robert E Lee’s birthday iu January. Governor Candler issued au executive order di recting'that all the state offices be closed in honor of the event. Hon. H. E. W. Palmer was the orator of the day, and paid glowing tribute to the memory of the dead president of the Confederacy. The program throughout was an inter esting One, and. was witnessed by a largo crowd. The Atlanta camp of confed erate veterans, including the maimed veteran battalion, just returned from the Louisville reunion, attended in a body, as did also the Order of Robert E. Lee. The Daughters of the Confed eracy and the Sons of Veterans wero well represented. Three Prisoners Break Jail. Lafayette, Ga., June 4. — Jerome Henson, J. R- McCoy and John Thomp son have escaped from Walker county jail. Henson was convicted of murder at the February term of Walker superior court; McCoy was charged with assault with intent to murder. They sawed the bars out aud then worked the brick out iu the wall until they had a hole large enough for a man to go through. This done, blankets were tied together, by which they let themselves to the ground. Negro Killed at Quitman. Q.uitman, Ga., May 31.—At a dance and a festival in a vacant house about a mile below town John Chapman was shot and instantly killed. A row started between the men, in which a large por tion of the crowd took sides with Chap man’s slayer and two negroes had hold of Chapman when he was shot. The ball entered the chest, producing instant death. . - -- Engine Room Demolished. Flint Stone, Ga., June 4.—The fly wheel of the engine that drives the ma chinery of the tannery of the United States" Leather company here, broke while running at a terrific speed and de molished the engine building end wrecked several adjoining houses, me loss will be several thousand dollars. ^ Childs Drank Laudanum. Columbus, Ga., June 5.—Dick Childs, a painter, while on a spree, tried to com mit suicide. He stood’ on a street comei and drank two teaspoonsfulL of towtaj nnm but was prevented from takmg more by an officer, .. TM city. pLy^cw). was called in and saved his life. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. that la what It was made for. 1 -' Havana, Paper Says Discon tent Prevails on Island. THE POLITICAL SITUATION Gomez’ Proposition Meets With Strong Opposition—Porto Rico’s Trade—Ed ucational Problem In Philippines. Inauguration of Governor Dole. APPEAL TO THE FkESK?s~-, Niles and Streeter Refuses to Recoj nize Illinois State Officials. Caicago, June 6.—“Judge” Niles of the District of Lake Michigan and Cap tain Streeter, founder of the district, have announced that they will not recog nize the jurisdiction of ,^any civil order or criminal court of Illinois. They will do business only with President McKin ley or the courts. “Chief Justice” Niles of the “District of Lake Michigan,” who is in jail, has addressed a long letter to the president, asking him to order the release of him self and companions and arguing the justness of the contention that the county of Cook has no jurisdiction over the territory along the shore. DEWEY DAY AT COLUMBUS. irans ol Havana, June G.—La Nacion pub lishes a veiled threat against the United States, saying in part: “Surface appearances are often very ; misleading, especially when oue wishes j to ascertain precisely the direction and j force of undercurrents. The American i Dewey’s special train rolled into the papers are mislead by the visible placid- j union station, an admiral’s salute of 1? ity of the Cuban people, and think that ' gnus boomed out. The admiral was : greeted with cheers as he stepped from Admiral Is Greeted by the Vetei Three Wars. •Columbus, O., June 6.—As Admiral a great state of contentment exists over the island. We,-who are more intimate with them, can assure the American pa- | pers that there is a silent discontent | among the Cuban people. Much could | have been done if the Cuban secretaries had had clearer ideas regarding their duties. Cuba has not been a transformed paradise. We have no serpents here, and, if we have a whole, tribe of blood sucking vampires, which threaten us with a loss of the life supporting fluid they, at least, cannot lead us.” Opposed to Gomez’ Plan. Havana, June G.—All the political parties, through their representative newspapers, have pronounced against the plan of General Maximo Gomez to amalgamate the party organizatious. Members of the cabinet say this scheme is not feasible, as such au election would not carry any official recognition from the United States. More than this, they assert that, an amalgamation is unnec essary, as they have an assurance from the United States-government that a convention will be called as soon as pos sible after the elections of all the may ors to form a constitution, which will be presented for ratification by the next congress. Such a plan, they argue, would make even the friends of Cuba doubt their ability to peacefully govern themselves. It is believed that the Go mez party will be a minority in the coming election. Atkinson Enroute to Manila. Chicago, June 6.—Dr. Frederick W. Atkinson, recently appointed superin tendent of public instruction in the Phil ippines, is in Chicago enroute to the islands. “The education problem in the Philippines, says Dr. Atkinson, “is com plex. I would not care to outline apian until I have arrived on the ground and studied the situation. So far as I have been able to learn the people of the islands are apt people aud eager to learn, and I am convinced that some special course of study will have to be intro duced. As nearly as I can learn 5,000 Filipino children are attending the schools in Manila alone. ’ ’ Trade of Porto Rico. Washington, June G.—The war de partment has made public a summary of the regular bulletin of the division of customs and insular affairs concerning the trade of Porto Rico for the seven months ended June 3, 1900. The total value of merchandise imported into the island was $G,219,114. Merchandise to the value of $1,731,046 was admitted free of duty. The total amount of im port duty collected was $691,678. During the above period goods to the amount of $2,492,069 were exported from the island, upon which was collected export duty to the-amount of $357. -- the train. The program was inaugurated by a drive to the driving park, where he greeted the old soldiers and sailors. Trains loaded down with veterans of r three wars and sightseers from over the state have arrived. During the morn- , ing a reunion of old soldiers and sailors was held at the driving park. At noon occurred the barbecue and carnival of sports. O’Hern Used Horsewhip. Jacksonville, Fla., June 6.—Because he opposed his marriage to his sister-in- law, J. D. O’Hern of Atlanta horse whipped Frank W. Chance, local mana ger of the Cable Piano company in this city yesterday. O’Hern alleges that Chance, by making false statements to the young lady, succeeded in breaking off the engagement. Chance claims that he furnished the information at the re quest of the young lady. His Life Mss Sared. Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citi zen of Hannibal, mo., lately had a wonderful deliverance from a fright ful death. In telling of it be says: ‘I was taken with typhoid fever that ran into pneumonia. My lunes became hardened. I was so week I couldn’t even sit up in bed. Noth ing helped me. I expected to soon die of consumption, when I heard of Dr King’s New Discovery. One bottle gave great relief. I continu ed to use it. and now am well and strong. I can’t say too much in its praise.” This marvelous medicine is the surest and quickest, cure in the world for all throat and lung trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and $1.60. Trial bottles free at h. b. mcmaster’s Drug Store: every bot- guaranteed. Conferees Agreed Upon All Differences Between Two Houses Except Nevada Claim — Appropriation Bills Acted Upon at Last Moment. Washington, June 7.—The members of both branches of congress looked tired and wan as they reassembled for the closing session after their arduous work of yesterday and last night, house meeting at 8 o’clock and the senate si 10 o’clock. The senate held a short executive ses sion at 11:30 o’clock, after which con ference reports on the civil sundry ap propriation bill, the naval academy and the general deficiency bills were pre sented and adopted. The sundry civil bill was a complete agreement except the item relati Nevada claims. The naval coni is were dead locked on the armor p' ite provision. There was a complete agree ment on the deficiency bill. The Mili tary academy hill was passed and sent to the president. The usual routine business of the sen ate was practically abandoned. Only two or three new bills were presented. Mr. Carter secured the passage of t bill providing for the increase to $875, 000 of the limit of the building at He leua, Mon. Mr. Allison reported from the com mittee on appropriations the house con ference resolution providing for final adjournment at 3 o’clock. Sir. Hale presented a conference re port on the naval appropriation bill. It was a disagreement on all questions that have been in dispute for three or four days. Mr. Hale explained that the armor plate question was the great stumbling block to agreement. Mr. Penrose then offered the follow-' ing resolution: “That the secretary of the navy id hereby authorized to procure by contract armor of the best quality for any or all vessels above referred to, provided such contracts can be made at a price which is now, in its judgment, reas onable and equitable, but in case he is unable to make contracts for armor under the above conditions, he is hereby authorized and directed to pro cure a site for and erect thereon a fac tory for the manufacture of armor, aud the sum of $4,000,000 is hereby appropri ated for the erection of said factory.” At 3 o’clock congress adjourned sinfl die. Question Answered. Yes, August Flower still has the largest sale of any medicine in the civilized world. Your mothers and grandmothers never thought of us ing anything else for indigestion or biliousness. Doctors were scarce, and they seldom heard ol appendi citis, nervous prostration, or heart failure, etc. They used August Flower to clean out the system and stop fermentation of indigested food, regulate the action of the liver, stimulate the nervous and organic action of the system, and that is ail they took when feeling dull and bad with headaches and other aches. You only need a few doses of Green’s August Flower, in liquid form l to make you satisfied there is nothing serious the matter with you. Sample bottles at h, b. mcmas- ter, Waynesboro, Ga., and H. Q. Bell, Millen, Ga. KM! FJy Screens ought to be used in DWELLINGS, STORES, BANKS, OFFICES, and in every other place where flies, mosquitos and other annoying insects are a menace to health or a cause of discomfort. i® \\ e make large screens for porches, bal conies and the like. A summer out-of-door dining room is a perfect delight protected in this way. m IHJUMaTqQ? Send for our “Alco” screen'catalogue. NEGRO’S HEAD IS BLOWN OFF Knocked Young Lady Down and Is bhot Dead. Brooks Station, Ga., June 2.—Moses Holmes, a negro farm hand employed by A. L. Nedy, who lives near here, was shot and instantly killed by Elwell Neely, the 18-year-old son of the farmer, for a brutal attack upon his sister. The trouble grew out of an attack made by Holmes’ daughter on the young children of Neely, one of them being knocked down and severely bruised. When Neely learned of this ho repaired to Holmes’ house and gave the girl a whip ping. Returning home, he told Holmes what he had done, when the negro rushed at Miss Neely, striking her a terrific blow in the face. A fight ensued between the negro and Elwell and Carlos Neely. The negro drew his knife aud was ad vancing on Carlos when Elwell seized his gun and fired both barrels at the ne gro, the charge taking effect in the head, tearing the upper portiou of the skull off, killing him instantly. Neely was exonerated by the coro ner’s jury. AN INVESTIGATION ORDERED RUSSIA AND JAPAN ON BRINK OF WAR Alarming Reports Are Cur rent In Shanghai. SQUADRON IS MOBILIZED Japanese Fleet Is Prepared to Resist Russian Advances—Landing of Her Troops at Taku Held Up—Bloody Engagement With Boxers. Shanghai, June 6.—Alarming reports are current here of the hurried comple tion of the mobilization of the Japanese fleet. Shanghai, June 6.—In consequence of the representations of the Japanese, the landing of a large Russian force at Taku is alleged to have been stopped. CLOSING SCENES Report IN HOUSE. Inauguration of Governor Dole. Honolulu, June 6.—Plans for the in auguration of Governor Dole and the territorial government are well under way. June 14, the day when the terri torial act goes into effect, has been de clared a holiday. The steamship com panies are arranging excursions from' almost every port in the islands. *100 Reward SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to earn that there is at least one dreaded dis ease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and.that is Catarrh. Hail’s Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a consti tutional disease, requires a constitutional [-treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure ps taken In ternally, acting directly upon the blood and raucous surfaces of the system, thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in do ing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it tails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Ad dress F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. jftSV- ijohl by druggists 75c. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, The iamoti9 little pills. 3Iattliews Has Disappeared, Savannah, June G.—W. C. Matthews, manager of the local office of Murphy & Go., has not reported at the office since Satxfrday and there is some uneasiness as to his whereabouts. Representatives of Murphy & Co. have, arrived and be gan an inspection of the books of the Savannah office. It is believed Matth ews has been speculating heavily in sugar. Germany Fears Reprisal. % Berlin, June*G.—Tho Post, in a semi official article, warns the German press against describing any American inqui ries concerning the meat inspection bill as an “unwarrantable intervention in home politics,” because, it points out, such an attack is calculated to provoke reprisals. Relief Fsr Famine Sufferers. London, June 6.—The Peninsular and Oriental Steamer company has sent £5,000 to the India sufferers. Cholera continues in many of the Bombay dis tricts. The condition of the people there is deplorable. About 5,570,000 people are now receiving relief. Volcanic Eruptions Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of joy. Bueklen’s Arnica Salve, cures them, also old running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by h. U MCMASTER, druggist. Job Printing promptly executed on Sundry Civil Bill—Sharj Debate on Measure. Washington, June 7.—A handful oi members were on hand when the house reassembled at 8 o’clock this morning after being in recess for a few hours. The conference report on the sundry civil bill was then reported, showing the item covering the claims of Nevada to be the only one in dispute. Among the important items struck out were those for the memorial bridge across the Po tomac river; for a revenue cutter on the St. Mary’s river, and a lighthouse vessel for the Pacific coast; for a branch sol dier's home in Idaho; salary of woman commissioner at the unveiling of La fayette’s statue in Paris; legation build ings in Korea and Siam and statue ol, Bochambeau. The Mississippi and Columbia items were retained, the Mississippi item fof lower river being reduced to $2,250,000. Mr. Cannon explained that the senate had added about $5,000,000 to the origi nal $61,000,000 of this bill and by this report the senate yielded about $i,000,- 000 and the house $4,000,000. The sun dry civil conference was agreed to and on the one item still open appro priating $462,000 for the claims of Ne vada, Mr. Newlands of Nevada moved that the house concur with the senate amendment. , This brought on a sharp debate oil state claims, Mr. Moody of Massachu setts urging that the Nevada claim would set a precedent for other like claims aggregating $5,000,000. The ap proach of the closing hours of congress began to be manifested as the morning wore on. The galleries filled and tha floral gifts to come in for members. Mr. Heatwole was particularly honored with a hugh rose bush in full bloom. Favorably Reported. Washington, June 7.—Congressman Talbert of South Carolina has just sue' , ceeded in getting a favorable report on his bill introduced in congress on Dec. 14, last, “to provide for the erection of a monument to the memory of Travis, Bonham and Bowie at the Alamo.” Small in size and great m results are DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the famous little pills that cleanse the liver and bowels. They do not gripe, h. b. MCMaster. Committee Appointment to Inquire Into Charges Against Mayor. Atlanta, June 5.—The general coun- a1 has appointed a committee of five to investigate the alleged reprehensible conduct of Mayor James G. Woodward with a view of ascertaining the truth or falsity of the charges against that offi cial. Should the investigation of the cur rent charges justify the committee in exonerating the mayor, a report will be made to council, but if it is shown that the city’s chief executive has been guilty of acts that violate his oath of office, the committee is ordered to pre pare, at once, articles of impeachment. The resolution calling for the investi gation, introduced jointly by Alderman Welch and Councilman Grady, was passed by a large majority. The committee charged with the duty of investigating Mayor Woodward’s con duct consists of Alderman Welch, Coun- cUuian Grady, Alderman Kilpatrick, Councilman Harwell and Councilman Maddox. Reports show that over fifteen hundred lives have been saved through the U9e of One minute Cough Cure. Most of these were cases of grippe, croup, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and pneumonia. Its early use prevents consumption. H. b. MCMaster. Slew His Brother. Wat.a at.t.a, S. C., June 7.—At Hugh Falls, 10 miles from here, near the Geor gia line, William Cannon was slain by his brother, Tom. The killing was dona with a large pocket knife, several ugly wounds having been inflicted in the vic tim’s head and just over the heart. An Extra Levy For Library. Chattanooaa, June 7. — The city council of this city has voted an extra 1 tax levy of 1 mill for the support of a j public library. Assurances have been received that on this condition An dr e-tv Carnegie will establish a free library here to cost $50,000. Egged Candidate Stowell. Raleigh, June 7.—H. F. Stowell, Populist nominee for attorney general, writes to that party’s headquarters that he was pelted with eggs after hcvinj spoken at Shelby. He names persons aoncerned in the affair, among them a jailway official. Legislature Convenes Tuesday. Raleigh, June 7.—The Democrats members of the legislature are called to meet in caucus next Monday in order to decide upon the legislation to be done during the brief session, which begins Tuesday. Shanghai, June 6.—The soldiers dis patched to attack the Boxers have fought an engagement quite close to Peking. Many were killed on both sides. Russia’s Assistance Refused. Shanghai,' June 6.—The Russian min ister at Peking, M. DeBeers, made an other attempt to induce the Chinese for eign officials to request Russian assist ance to restore order, but so far the offer has not been accepted. The mobs have murdered the English missionaries, Rob inson and Norman, and mutilated and disemboweled the bodies. The station at Yan Tin, 3 miles from Peking, has been burned. The British ministerSir Claude M. McDonald, is reported to’ be quite ill. Detroit, June 6. —The first day’s business session of the annual meetings of the Congregational Home Missionary society opened with the reading of a pa per entitled “Five Points,” in which Rev. Washington Choate, D. D., secre tary of the society, presented some of the salient features of the society’s work. General O. O. Howard, president of the society, followed with a brief address. Later the eighteenth annual meeting of the woman’s department of the Home Mission society was held. CL S CD 2. afg GO Sio Bight to Ugliness. The woman who is lovely in face form and temper will always have friends, bnt one who would be at- ractive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be neryou9 and irri table. If she has constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complex ion. Electric Bitters is the best, medicine in the world to regulate stomach, liver aud kidneys and to purify tbe blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complexion. It will make a good-looking, charmiug woman of a. run down invalid. On ly 50 cents a bottle at h. b. mcmas- ter’s drugstore. S Q •=! S y PI * ns Cl 3. H H .gti.