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THE MACON TELEGRAPH: WEDNESDAY MORNING, 31 AY 22, 1895
]je warn cum.
By Howard HWdlo(.
> '
(Ovrntil, UM.) •'* „
(JPAPTEK H. *
' Tfc. raafler win not mad to ba toW
lh»t> Orosaman au a dttbr In cupa
nrltbya«rp*nU lurking at th» bottom of
thorn. Thar wwit to that aere«abl»
resort. Two hour* later treble cam*
out of the ba:k room. L*wr»nca waa
• aleop there with bla head on a table,
rrho datectiva had In Wa pocket, alon#-
plde of the Ilerech contract, an a*s»e-
patent algned by Lawrence that for the
[sum of *1.200, Half of It payable be
fore and the other half after tha trial,
ha would testify to the facts aa given
(above, with a certain small addition, If
the company should decide that it woo
been eober," muttered Preble "Well,
(the end justifies the mean."
: Ba went at once to the house where
Wre. Monell lived. When a servant,
brought him word that ho would be rt-
jotfvtd, he ascended some stairs to the
little suite which had been a home and
Iwas desolate. A beautiful woman, very
(pale and wan, stood waiting for him.
fThe room bore many evldonoes of her
loara She was one of those who ac
cumulate small treasures by the way,
land every one an embodied memory.
FThere were many trifles that must have
been very dear to both of them, and
doubly dear to her alone.
•1 have come on business," said
Preble, when sho had greeted him, "and
3 will* be brief. The Insurance com
pany propooos to contest your claim."
< She looked him squarely In tha face
and did not wince, but her eyes over
awed with tears.
"Upon what grounds?" she asked.
"Surely you must know. Your hus
band's letter"
"What letter?"
"The ono which he sent from the club
ion the night of Ills death.”
"He sent none."
"The company has evldenoe that he
did," sold Preble culmly, "and that In
ji he confessed that his policy was
■worthless "
"Worthless! Ho confessed It? Is
.that why poopls have been sent here
secretly to search my room?"
■It la Moreover, the letter has been
found,”
"Then It roust be restored to m I
demand It"
"But Its legal value to the com
pany"—
"I csrs nothing for that Surely, you
do not suppose that. If the money is
not mine, 1 will take It But his letter
3 will have, and"
"One moment, plsase. I'd like to
have you say that again. Buppoeo,
that you had found tha letter, and It
had oontslned that which would have
legally prevented the payment ot the
money, you would have disclosed the
contents and refused the money?"
"What right have you to say the
Contrary? Am I a thief?''
A . _
eat comfortably and admired their
Image* while their melds were at work
making corkscrew curia. Time had
derJt unkindly with It, and there was
a wide crock between the top and the
bock.
"She wasn't at home when the letter
came," he sold to himself. 'It waa
toeosd apon that table. Bid I lie when
I said that I knew where It was? I
think not"
He explored tha crock In the old
table, and found that It led to various
recesses, Nobody oune to disturb him,
and he carried his researches to a euc-
coasful Issue.
On the following morning, the detec
tive appeared bright and early In the
oflloe of Mr. Hencb. That gentleman
had not yet arrived, but Preble waited,
patiently, leaning against the magnld-
oeht carved mantelpiece. He was look
ing particularly well that momlngi so
well. In foot that the experienced Mr.
Herscb, when his eye lit on the young
man. remarked Inwardly that he had
rarely seen a setter risk.
“Well, sir," sold the detective, "I
flatter myself that I have brought this
business to a satisfactory conclusion."
"Have you got the letter?"
"Walt a bit; I're something to say
flret. It's In tha nature of advice.
When you engage a doteotlve, why
don't you tell him the whole story?"
"What do you mean?"
"Why, I've learned that Monell was
Insured In your company four years.
Now, your policies permit a man to
commit suicide In lens time than that.
If he wants to—It's one year. Isn’t It?"
"Yes; It’s one year."
"Then what sort of a fool's errand
have l been on?"
"No fool's errand, Mr. Preble, as you
shall confess when you touch the
money. This is the explanation. Our
agent, Mr. Stanton, did I mention hi'-,
to you? Well, he was a friend of Mo
nell, and brought him Into our com
pany. That was all right He was a
good risk. But about six months ago,
when Monell's affairs becamo so ter-
fUAtr WHAT I HAVE TOUH COMPANY."
"No, Mra. Monolt, but almoet every-
Ibody else la Now, as to that let*
ter”
| "You say It has bean found." j ,
j "I know where It Is." »
i "Will you restore It to me?"
' "That will be beyond my power."
1 “This Is Infamous!" she exqlahned..
"Is It not enough that this company
haa for years takou my husband's
money"
"For years?"
' "Yea; he haa been Insured with them
for four ycara at least They have
taken hie money and they return us
nothing "
"Do I understand that—that there la
more than ono?"
"I have a little boy. You shall tee
him; but before you do, lot me tell you
that I have not enough money In the
World to provide him food for a elngVt
Week. But I can work. Del them
. keep their money. But they shall re-
atore hie letter to me If there Is any
law la tits land. You are one of them.
Welti You shall see my hoy, It Is
he whom they defraud, not me. I core
nothing for myeolt”
She stepped to a door communicating
With an adjoining appointment.
"A fine woman." muttered Preble,
*Tiut very defletent In business Instinct.
2 believe she really would have l4t out
llha secret In that letter. Her husband
(was a fool to write It"
At hor call there oame a pretty boy
lof four. In whom the mother's beauty
was blended with a darker,, stronger
(type—the face that she had loved and
would sco no more. Children tako to
(Preble for his good looks. The little
fellow wanted to make friends with
blm at once.
"Not uaed to a spare diet," muttered
the detective; "but he may be How
ever, St woa't be right away."
With clever, sleight of hend he slipped
koraethlng out of hie pocket, and
ducked it under a big book on a table.
“A fins boy la Albert," said Preble,
‘T am dad to have seen him. Now,
Mra Monell, I must go."
"But you have told me nothing. Why
Is the insurance worthless? Why’’—
. "I believe It Is something about the
payment. You mustn't ask mo any
more queetlons now. Believe me. It’s
bem sot to. Very sooa you'll know all
about It."
We got away, with the exercise of
Infinite loot, avoiding further ques
tions in the lower hall he paueed a
moment There was a curious piece of
antique furniture near the door—a ta
ble with an upright back bearing a
small mirror. Perhaps a dressing table
aaoajahstaat ladkaxd the ofcLaghaat
"ITTAND BACK, HEItflCKI"
rlbly Involved, and he got to worrying
over them, Stanton came to me—I mon-j
age that part of the buelnees, you know,
—vutd said he was afraid Monell would
kin himself.
“Bo—I mention It In confidence—-we
put up a little Job. Stanton persuaded
Monell to change Ills policy for a bet-,
ter one,' and brought him down hero.
The policy was changed. Tha suicide,
clause was the same In each, hut the
limit ot one year ran from the date
of tha new policy, not of the old one.
I fixed that so cleverly that Monell did
not see It, and it was a devilish good
stroke ot buelnees."
"So you made a contmot with him
four ycaro ago by the terms of which
he was to pay a certain sum every six
months, for which consideration you
agreed to Insure his wife—eo far lut
money oould do It—against loss by hie
death, provided that It he wanted to
oommlt suicide he should wait ono
year before doing It Then, foorlng
that you might have to pay the money
ae agreed, you got a man who pre
tended to be his friend to lure him
down to this den ot devilish clover bus
iness. where, without knowing It he
gave away the sustenance of his wife
and ohtliL"
What do you mean by this, Mr.
Preble?"
'Simply what X said In the Bret place.
I've brought this business to a satis
factory conclusion. I've got It lntp
suoh shupo that you'll have to pay that
money and nothing con save you.'
"Here la that lettor. It Is sealed.
No one on earth knows what's In It or
ever shall know. I lay It on thoeo
cools Stand back, Hcrschl You'll ba
an extra basardous risk It you take
another step. Sol The letter la ashes.
Now don you go Into oourt? 1 think
not."
Herech was beside himself with rage.
“do Into oourtr he yelled. "Yes; and
bring you with me. I'll light It on Law
rente's testimony olotio."
"My excellent friend,” aold Preble
calmly, "Mra. Monell haa a etatement
signed by Lawrence In which he otters
to perjure lilmself for this oompany tor
*1,300. llow would that look In court?"
"You Uel” Rasped Herscb.
"No, I don't. It was In her room
yesterday when I wa* there. It waa
wider a big book on her table."
The two men looked Into each other’s
eye* for a full minute. Then Hcnch
turned away.
"I suppose you put It them," he said.
"At any rate, you have spoiled the
coaa Tbs claim will be paid; and no
will my debt to you. This shall oost
you your position."
it certainly should have done so when
the facts were reported at headqusr-
tora ’ bu * somehow It didn't, for no one
would believe that Heraota was telling
the truth.
for Preble, be only aald; 'Do I
look like a man vrho would let J1SU500
get away from me, for a mere matter
of seutlmeatr*
And they all agreed that he didn't
VTbm Baby ni elck, we gave her Cutorta,
When she oral a Child, xhe cried for Cutorio,
tVhen she become IDs, the ducg to Caflcrio.
Whe. she hod Children, ehe give them Cutorio,
USB HOLMES' MOUTH WASH.
Prepared by
Dr*. Helmcs A Mtson, Dentists,
!M Mulberry Street.
. It cures bleeding gums, ulcers, sore
mouth, sore threat cleans the teeth
ainl purifies the breath. For sale by
all druggists.
HR
THIS
SPRING
We started with our
same old methods
to see how low we
could sell our cloth
ing. It was to be
clothing fully equal
to best custom work
at half the price.
Our trade shows
that our efforts are
appreciated. This
is the kind of cloth
ing people want.
They are not satis
fied with the cheap
and mean sort.
EADS. NEEL
& CO.
EASY
ENOUGH.
The busyest cloth
ing store in the city
isn’t hard to find.
Your eyes will tell
you; your neighbor
will tell you—and
tell you why.
We are supplying
your wants in cloth
ing 20 to 35 per
cent, below current
prices. Saving eve
ry buyer thatinuch.
’Tis no wondrr the
crowds are the sur
prise of the trade.
EADS, NEEL
&C0.
lieyoml His Income.
The bank cashier was under suspicion.
"Dog ills ovnry footstep, shadow him
morning, noon and night, note his method
of life and mate every effort to discover
whether or not ho is living beyond his
moans."
As the bank president’s voice died away
Harlock fibomoe, tho famous detcctlvo,
stoolthUy glldod from tho room.
Just ono week tutor, os tho banker was
endeavoring to forgot what hUtaiable in
come was, a shadow fell athwart his lap
and tho detective stood before him.
“Well, what have you learned?"
For an Instant a look of triumph ap
peared among tho detective's false whisk
ers. Stopping to the banker’s side bo whis
pered a few words. f*
"Hu, tho directors must know this at
onco!” cried the banker. “Cornel”
In n moment thoy stood In the presence
of tho assumhlcd directors.
“Gontlenicn, this Is Horlook Shomes,
who has been shadowing our cashier,” tho
bank president suld solemnly. "Ills In
vestigation.-, J uni i.orry to say, morn than
oonllnn my snsplolons."
“Wlint barn you learnod, Shomes?” In
quired n director.
"Enough to know that tho cashier must
bo dishonest.”
"Is ho oxtravagant?”
“That's no naino for It, air."
"Living way beyond his moons, oh?”
"Yos sir."
“What oviilcnco have you that ho Is liv
ing beyond Ills lnoomo and must bo taking
tbo bauk’s money to keep lip his expenses!’’
"The evidence Is this," the dotoctlvo re
sponded, tho sanio proud look ot triumph
again Struggling Into view, "four nights
during tho past week ills family had boef
—hoof for dlDUorl”
With blanched fnoos tho directors gazed
at ouo another.
"GuUtyl Gulltyl" thoy moaned In oho-
rus. Earle H. Eaton.
Plainly Ubelous. ,
Woathcrhy—Cuttor, tho tombstono deal
er, has had Jones arrested for calling him
a liar and Injuring his business.
Holman—How oould caUlng him a liar
Injure Ills business?
Weathorhy—It wouldn’t ordinarily, hut
you soo Jones culled Cutter a monumental
liar.
A TRUE HERO i;u
la the Individual who smiles with np-
parenfoheeifulnesB during, an attack
of rheumatism; “If each there lie" -we
never met him op her. An agonized
grin In file nearest asm-ouch to cheer
fulness of aspect wo ever beheld under
such dircimwtnnoiw. But when Hos-
tetter’a Stomach Bltllera hn* repelled—
aa It certainly will—the earlier attacks
ot this lifor-mldable disease, the quon
dam sufferer Sins good reason not slono
lo smile, but ko give vent to hearty
guffaws Interspersed with frequent
chuoklea. To tha removal of dyspepsia,
malarial and kidney complaints, con.
BUpnekm and disorder of Ore liver, the
Bitters to upeofally adapted.. -It renews
falling strength and appetite, and coun
teracts tho Inflrmltlea ot age. When
debilitating maladies are succeeded by
tardy convalescence wtlh a danger of a
relapse, It accelerates a gain In vigor
and flesh and tends to re-establish
health on a lasting ba*ls. Give It a
oultablo trial.
The Augusta paipcm are busy booming
the-Augusta carnival, but every once In
a while they put In a word for Macon’s
roach Carnival.
IT IS REASONABLE TO THINK
That specialists who davoto their entire
time to ono class of disease aro more
skillful and can cure diseases embraced
in their specialty much quicker than
the physician In general practice or
tho advertising doctor who claims to
treat and - cure all' diseases. DB.
HATHAWAY A CO. are true and gen
uine specialists, and devote their en
tire time to all diseases peculiar to
man nnd womankind. Skin, Blood and
Nervous troubles. They an, recogniz
ed as the leading specialists In those
diseases of the South.
Consultation freo at office or by mall.
SPECIALTHSet
Bloo.1 poisoning,
syphilis, stricture,
nervous debility,
Pleet, unnatural
discharges, kid
ney and urinary
difficulties, ulcers,
i piles, catarrrh,
rheumatism ami
the diseases of
, 1 womankind. Mall
treatment given by fending for
symptom blank. No. 1 for men. No.
2 for women: No. S for skin dk-easea;
No. 4 for catarrh. Address or call on
DB. HATHAWAY A CO.,
SS South Broad Street, Atlanta, Go.
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.
The Atlanta Journal of Commerce,
published In Atlanta, Oa„ Is ths only
strictly c-vumercbil Journal in the
South. It Is edited especially to Inter
est the retail merchant, giving not
only tho latest news tn commercial
hues, but Information on all points
Interesting to this particular class, and
especially announcements from manu
facturers and Jobbers for their beneflt.
Every general store keeper, banker
and business man thukl be a sub
scriber. It Is a handsome sixteen-page
publicans* and eakl to be the neatest
trade Journal In ths Southern states.
If you oiv interested send for a sam
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merce, Atlanta. Ga.
Children Cry for
Pitcher’s Castorla.
NOTICE CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals will bo received by
tho undersigned up to 12 o’clock noon,
June 20th, for the erection complete
of a court house nd jail for Emanuel
county, after plana tfrul specifications
prepared by Golucke & Stewart, archi
tects, of Atlanta, Ga.
Eacb competing contractor must en
close In Ids bid a certified check to
the undersigned for 1100.00, (these
checks are to be returned to the differ
ent contractors after contract. is
awarded) as a guarantee that he will
enter Into contract with good and su -
cleirt bond for the amount of his bid
for the completion of the building.
All bids must be sealed and ad
dressed -to the undersigned and marked
bids for court house and jail for
Emanuel county.
Plans and apeolflcotlons will be on
file at the following places on and af
ter May 15th, 1895.
Perkins Manufacturing pompany,
Augusta, Ga.
Macon. Sash, Door and Lumber Com
pany, Macon, Ga.
Ordinary’s office, SwnlnSboro. Ga.
Ofllco of Golucke & Stewart, archi
tects, Atlanta, Ga.
Tho right Is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
JUDGE G. S. ROUNTREE,
Chairman County Commmlssloners
Sweinsboro, Emanuel County, Ga,
W.L. Douglas
$3 SHOIa FIT POR AKINO.
4.*35PFlNtC/tl/&KAMAa9a
*3.59 POLICE, 3 soles.
*2.*i. 7 -? Bovs'SckmlShoei
-LADIES’
(EgSgnBU
&ROCKTOYLMAS4.
Over Ono Million People wear the
W. L. Douglas $3 & $4 Shoes
All ourshoes are equally satisfactory
They give the best value for fhe money.
They equal custom ihoes in style and fit.
Their wearing qualities are unsurpassed.
The prices arc uniform.---stumped on sole.
From f i to $3 *nved over other makes.
If your dealer cannot supply you wo can. Sold by
ROCHESTER BHOH OOMPANY.
SPECULATION.
HAMMOND & CO„
STOCK n BOND BROKERS,
130 & 132 Pearl Street,
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.
t
Stocks, Bonds and Grain Bought and Sold,
or Carried on Margin.
P. S.—Snnd for explanatory
circular on speculations ; also
weekly market letter. (Free.)
MACON SAYINGS BANK
670 Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga.
Capital and surplus $150,000
Pays 5 per cent, on deposits of II and
up w a id. Real estate loan*'on the month-
ly installment plan, ard loans on good
securities at low rates. Legal depository
for trust funds. Will act as adminlatra.
tor, executor, guardian* receiver and trus
tee.
H. T. POWELL...... President
H. O. CUTTER.. Vice President
J. W. CANNON Cashier
EXCHABGE BANK.
OF MACON, QA.
H. J. I*ftmar. Geo. B Turpin,
President Vice President
J. W. C&b&nUs, Cashier.
We solicit the buslnees of merchant^
planters and banks, offering them courte<
ey, promptness, safety and llberalltty.
The largest capital and surplus of any
fanV irv middle Georgia.
1HE DM SWiNGS BAKU TRIM GO
MACON. QA.
H. J. Lamar, President; Geo. B. Turpin,
CAITAL POQlOQOl SURPLUS. 130.000.
Interest paid on deposits 5 per cent per
annum. Economy is the road to wealth.
Deposit your savings and they will be
Increased by In ter eat. Compounded semi
annually.
Paints, Oils, Glass,
SASH, DOORS, ETC.
Largest stock of Builders’ Hardware in the city. Get the
best and cheapest at
T. C. BURKE’S.
O. P. & B. E. WILLINGHAM CO.
MACON. GA.
SASH DOOR LUMBER, M0UL0IH3X PMi LIKE OHO CEMEE
AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES.
?
Escorted Vacation Excursion to Europe, Organized
and Accompanied by
MISS WILLIE M. ALLEN, of Birmingham, Ala.
Sailing by Anchor Line Steamship CIRCASSIA,
June 22,1895.
From New York, visiting Glasgow,
Edinburgh. Melrose, Abbotsford, Strat
ford-on-Avon. Warwick Castle. Kenil
worth Castle. London. Paris, Versailles,
with extensions for soven or fourteen
days’ rest In London or Edinburgh and
nunnleenentary side trips to Belgium,-
Germany. Switzerland, tho Italian
lakes and Italy.
scrintive Illustrated programme ready.
Apply to Miss Willie M. Allen, No.
2122 Avenue L Birmingham. Ala., or
Henry Gazo & Sons. Ltd., No. 113
Broadway. New York: No. 201 Clarke
street. Chicago, and aU branch offices.,
■OF*
OF MACON,
WHOLESALE • AND = RETAIL
insurance.
Drugs.
Ticket Agency.
Tailor
Shoes.
Bottling Works.
Steam Laundry.
Job Printing.
Photographer.
Dentist.
Real. Estate.
Manufacturers' Agent.
Hotels.
Furniture.
Groceries.
Music House.
Liquors.
Wholesale Dry Goodflt
For advertising rates In this co lumn address the business office.
GRANITE AND MARBLE MONUMENT8.
r _ • Importer and Doaler In Granite and Marble Monuments. Estimates
Lf 0(130 made on Buildings In either Marble or Granite. Iron Balling a
• * • specialty, Prices to eult the tlmee. Write or call. 463 Second street.
(Successors to Geo. W. Case), Designers and Builders
H 1 O (Successors to Geo. W. Case), Designers and Builders
ISPOtOClPP OG 11 J n ITT of Monuments of Foreign and American Marbles
V 1 and Granites, Fine Carving a specialty. Estimates
on all kinds of Marble and Ora - “ *“ *—*' * 1 —*— **“** •*-— -
nnd prices. ODlco and works 4
Q. flptope, I
all kinds of Marble and Granite work. Agents for Iron Fencing. Wrlto or call tor doslgns
nnd prices. Offlco and works 463, 464, 466 Plum street. ,
Importer and Dealer In Granite and Mnrblo Monuments. Estimates
on Buildings In either Marble or Granlto. The boat and cheapest
Wrought Iron Balling In America. Wrlto or call. 653 becoud St,
WHOLESALE GCIOOKRS.
S.R. Jaques&Tinsley CaSSS?*
A v% || Wholcanlo Grocer, Bills to suit your purse. Provisions, corn,
jDi o nfl3.ll J 511(1 huU ®» tobaccos, cigars, guano
and anything elso you want.
G. Qepnd 8$ (®o.,
MANUFACTURERS.
Manufacturers and Dealers In Harness, Saddlery, Leather
and Shoe Pindlngs. O. Bsrnd Patent Ropo Eya Bnaa
450, 452, 454 and 456 Cherry btroot.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.
H I t _ __ fs Lamar’s Compound Fluid Extract of Buchu and
I LfQfnGP Sc lOnS* ? unl P« r * th * diuretic medicine, sttmu.
• Cl UU v JWi *0 W late* the appetite, relieves nausea and flatu.
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
¥ 1. a J. L. Mack, iManager. 451 Cherry street,
«. (®ohen Sf Wl6ra *•“—»
* FURNITURE AND CARPETS.
«•« i «-> . . All kinds of Furniture, Carpets, etc. Baby Carriage*.
CDOOCUPeaOO Po. Prices in touch with tho times. Wd 660Cherry sttSE
PRODUCE, FRUIT AND FISH.
6 0 PollDealer 2.n and Shipper ot Fruits, Produce, Freeh Fish and
• V* ^*A**W**J Oysters- bl’t Fourth street,
% PIANOS. ORGANS AND
p. fl. Guttenbgpoep & Go
disc, 433 Eecond Street. Agents tor tfio celebratod 8obma I
Smith & Watson,
PIANOS. ORGANS AND MUSIC.
Encceeeors to J. W. Burks k Oo.*g
Music Store. Dealers in Pianos
Organs and Musical Merchuy
16obma Pianos.
JOB PRINTING.
Printers, Printing In all Its branches,
Every description ot fine Commercial work
665 Cherry Street.
LIVERY STABLE.
w- a mj ^ii (Tlmberlako’s Old 8fand.) BIS and630 PoplarBtrssfc
Empire Stables.
OARBXAC
S. S. Parmelee,
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES AND WAGONS.
Mallary Bros. & Co.,
Dealer in Carriages. Buggies and Wagons. Bicycles,
Children's Carriages, Harness. Leather, Etc.
Corner Second and Poplar Btroeta.
MACHINERY.
Dealers In Engines, Boilers, Sam Mills,
Specialties; Water town Steam Engines, Saw Mills
Grist Mills, Cotton Gins. 861 to 353 Cherry dtrees
books and stationery.
Job Printers, Dealers in School, Blank and
us Books, School and Office 8up-
Envelopes, Paper Bags and Twin*
Tube Paints. Brushes and all Artlsta ,_ 6upplles. Macon. Ga,
« yyy i m Job Printers, Dealers
J. W. Burke Company, jbsssesS
FIRST NATIONAtBANK
OF MACON. GcA.
CAP1TAL1SURPL0S, $250,000
Prompt, Liberal, Safe.
R, H. PLANT, GEO. H. PLANT,
President Vice-President
W. W. WRIGLEY, Cashier,
I, C. PLANT’S SON,
BANKER,
M&cgh, Ga. ••!•••■ Established 1868
Banking in all its branches. Interest
allowed on Time Deposits.
We handle foreign exchange and arrange
travellers credits on Messrs. Rothschild of
London for all European points.