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THE MACOH TELEGRAPH: THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 28, 1895. m ■ 1 & , J would be a more ap-J f’A propriate name fori I that common cause of ] suffering— dyspepsia I—because most cases | of dyspepsia can be I traced to food cooked [with lard. Let COT- ITOLEWE take theplace | of lard in your kitchen land good health will a take the place of Dys- I pepsia. Try it Every I pail of the genuine COTTOLENE * I bears this trade mark gj I—steer’s head in cot- \ ton-plant wreath. Made only by THE N.K.FA1RB ANK COMPANY, ST. LOUIS and . f CHICAGO. D. A. KEATING, USDERTAKKR AND EBIBALS1UR, 511 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga. JTeleplumeai Office, 4G7; llwnldence, 408 L McMANUS CO GENER1L Day Telephone, 238 pight Telephone, . . \ . 232 Back . From New York. With a full line of new good* . THE PAIR, Almost oppiorite Postoftlco / Javanese hows, Gc and 10c. I Jaw^neai? lunch banket*. 6c and 10c.- Boiled clothes baskets 15c. 31. and 11.25. I WWlte ohdna cups, Baucers and plates. I Full line children’s and ladleB’ fast Hack seamlea-i lioae, 10c per pair. Boy's extra heavy bicycle hose. 20c. Over 200 kinds embroideries. (Large line finishing braids, 5c and 10c. •Edgings 2c, So ana Bo per yard. . Good seamless black, tan and cream locks. 10c per ipalr. Japanese toth picks, two boxes for Be. Nice slzo china plrntio, 13o each. (Largo china cups and saucers at 12c Coat and hat hooks, lo each. Picture nails and porcelain knobs,' lo ifaeh. Safe locks, 10c. 1 wire dish cover*. Be, 10c. JBc. and 20o. yWater coolers: ice cream freezers. I Toep only .the test In English granite. Is Impossible to enumerate ithe lino '■ soode X carry. In steel enameled fare I have the smooth and clean kind, the best knife shonpner made. 10c for ' tumblers except the very cheapest grades are ground glass bottoms. H. F. Smith, Proprietor. Gallons for 2S Not of the preparations of coloring matter and enhential oils so often sold under the name of rootbeer, but or the purest, most delicious, health-giving beverage ponslblo to produce. One gallon of Hires’ la worth ten or the counterfeit kind. Suppose an imitation extract costs five cents less than the genuine , Hires; the same Amount of sugar and trouble is required; you save one cent a gallon, and—get an on- healthful Imitation In Unload. Ask . If you wear a moderate priced Men’s ■shoe, why not get great value for little Lewis’ $2.50 Ira* Calf Shoes are what |Ou want. Mado of solid leather, with Vwis’ Cork-Filled Soles, they are the l«t comfortable shoes known for all -to of weather#, Stylish, too, and liderful wearera, ^ c that you get Lewis’ Ini* Calf Shoes. I what a bargain l - •« Vur dealer knows all about tha value/ Vo sells them. ■DIXIC SHOE CO., Macon, Ga. THE JURY PRESENTMENTS. Tba Judge of (be Superior Court Asked to Enforce the KeeoinmendationR. MOST DRAIN THE SWAMP. The Grand Jury Omya <h»Comml>«lonei'i Hnv* B««b Urged to Protect th« Health of Clttxens, bat Have Neglected to Do So, Grand Jury Room, May 21, 1895. - We, the grand Jury, .chosen and sworn for Uho April term of Bibb su perior court, offer the following as our presentments: (By committee we have examined the butchers' books and find them In tol erably good shape. The following botchers have presented their books for examination: R. A. Tharp, Geor gia Pocking Company, W. E. Hamlin, Able Packing Company, Gardner L. Davis and J. W. Gunn. There are a large number ot butchers who have not presented their books, and as there Is no list either kept by tho city or county clerk we have no positive way of finding out who they are, and rec ommend that the solicitor look Into the matter. Justices’ books we also examined. They are correct. We find that some of the constables are bonded. Those who are acting as constables and are not bonded arc W. O. Ford, A. O. Evans and J. W. Levar, ORDffiNAKY AND CLERK BTTPSG- RK>R COURT. In 'both of these offlees the system appears to be thorough” and the rec ords are •complete. We found the busi ness pertaining to both recorded to date and the books In good clerical condi tion. There are very many papers, valuable documents, belonging to both offices, lying in confusion there. They were brought from the old count house more 'than twenty years ago. These papers should be arranged and Hied for referenco. The present officers cannot do this work without' serious Interfer ence with their daily onerous duties, and the work is of such Importance that we aak that the county commis sioners employ some proper person to do it at once. TAX RECEIVER. The tax receiver’s books for 1894 show the following amounts returned: Real and Personal 517,280,653 00 Poll 9,772 00 Professional 1,520.00 Making a total of 317,291,960 00 This ts a decrease of 11,431,932 00 for 1804 as compared with 1893. TAX COLLBC’fOR. The . tax collector's books show the amount collected for 1894 to April 19, 1895, as follows: Real and [Personal 5163,668 63 Poll 2.918 00 •Professional 1,130 00 Making a total of 3167.706 53 Leaving a balance uncollected of about 316,000 00 The total amount of tax able value* of Bibb county le 317,291,950 00 Of this amount the city of Macon returns 13,863,343 00 And the balance of Bflib county 3,429,608 00 Therefore the aatual amount, of 'taxes paid: by the olty of Macon Is 145,569 52 And the balance of 'BiUb county 36,01188 SHERIFF AND COUNTY COMMIS SIONERS. The books of the sheriff are correct as far as We con ascertain.' The books of the clerk of county commissioners aro correctly kept. All vouchers aud receipts are checked up and footings proved, vouchers are properly apporved and filed. The balance of caelh on hand ready to bo turned over to the new county treasurer is 323,524.93. A thor ough. and scorching examination was made of this offl'ce, and found every thing correct »hd exactly accounted for. RiOEF HOME. Wc find the total number of the In mates of the (Rolf 'Home to be 111. di vided as follows: White females, 43. White males, 28. Colored females, 13. Colored males, 27. The grounds and buildings arc In good ardor and the gardens well sup plied with vegetables r The (Well on the premises Is not an adequate supply of •water and we recommend a wind mill and tank, or, 4s practicable, a connee tlon iwVlh the water works. (PENSIONS. The ordinary of this county having provided books at hla own expenses for 'the keeping of the lists of pension ers, our duties were facilitated In the line of checking off the pensioners. We find that two of the soldiers’ widows have moved ito other parto of the state. Of the disabled soldiers two have not drawn their pensions, two have moved away and four have died during the year. (HOADS AlND BRIDGES. We have visited the chaflngang camps and find them all well kept and clean. There are 110 convicts now at work. They are well fed on wholesome diet, clothed and comfortable. The ,-hain- gatwr 1* well equipped with tools and machines. The Toads of the county arc In good oondltlon. and aro being still further Improved by grading hills, claying sailfbarfka,etc. The bridge* are In good order except two—one at Nelson’s mill, on the Marion road, and one of the bridges on the turnpISe'Houston road. It is the opinion of this Jury that a bridge ehouid bo built at Fletcher's mill, one at Walnut creek on the Clin ton road, one at Beaver Dam creek on 'the Lundy road, and one over Beaver Dam creek on the •Bass road. The abutment at Fulton bridge needs at tention, and the Iron bridge over Ecbeeoonee creek should be repaired. The electric railroad crossings need more diet to level them with the rail road tracks, and the rafroad crossings In front of the Central railroad shop gates are In bad condition. A foot crossing should .be placed below Mc Crary’s mills, and also one belcnv Mc Call's mill. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. We have carefully and thoroughly examined the system of pubho schools In the county. We find the total num ber ot schools to be at present 53 and pupils In attendance 6,601. The average attendance. Is about 90 per cent. The schools are in excellent Working order. Instruction Is of the most approved and thorough methods, end every fa cility Is afforded for rapid mental and Iftyeiea! advancement. The.sanitary oondMIon of the schools is excellent. The old wooden structure Connected with the Gresham High School Is to tally unfit for the purpose, and la a constant menace from Hre to the hand some School bouee which adjoins R. It should be replaced with a substantial brick building as soon as possible. Ws recommend especially the “fire drill’’ as adopted by the Board of Education, and congratulate that body as well as the city and county on their sys tem of schools, their superintendent and his atole corps of assistants, who work In harmony to perfeot their grand mission. DRAINAGE OF THE SWAMP. In the act of the legislature creating the commissioners of Btttb county <we find that article 7. section 8, charge* them with "the protection of The health of the cl'tlsene of the county.” 'Not withstanding -this fact, and thab other fact also, that their attention has (been called 'to this matter, and that It bos been urged upon them, we find that said commissioners have failed to per- for their duty In having neglected and continuing to neglect to drain the swamp below the city of Macon, ad jacent to the homcB of the most densely populated districts and heavily taxed .propomlea of this county. Water constantly stands on a hundred or more acre of this land nearest to the city. This iwater has no chance to es cape except 'by evaporation, in which process noxious fumes and gasea arise which cause malaria, and it is is [there fore a perpetual menace to the health and lives of three-fourths of the popu lation of this county. The neglect of tha county commis sioners Is emphasized by 'the fact that all advanced governments aro paying the strictwt attention to sanitary mat- lera. and that the community ydjacent to .this swamp are expending large amounts of money for sanitary cavers and other advanced measures for the health of the people. The evidence of several large tax payers before this Jury ts to the effect Unit they will submit dieerfully to be taxeJTin lands In the swamp double their present valuation If the swamp Is drained. In this connection It Is proper to state that, according to the tax receiver's books, lands In' the swamp ate returned at 38 per acre, aird In the uplands nt 34 per acre. We submit that the drainage of the sWamp is the only orectletubleeway to give the people the roads' turff foot logs to which they nre entitled by law. find we urge that this matter be pushed to a completion as soon as possible. If the commissioners of Bibb county mntlnuo ito neglect this duty, we ask that they may be required to perform It, by the authority of the Judge of the superior court. PUBLIC BUUUCUCGS. • An examination of the courthouse shows that the county commissioners have failed in. tiho faithful perform ance of their duty, In that although 'frequently unged to do so by former grand Juries they have not provided sufliefenu. heating apparatus and sani tary apparatus* ana sunkary artauge- me-nts for the building. The closets map In use In the courthouse nre In adequate; (they are not neatly and carefully kept, and there Is a lack of care and cleanllnese about the whole building, for which the commissioners are responsible. The roof and cornice of fhe building require Immediate at tention. The Jury roonf should be cleaned, and the traverse Jury room es pecially should be provide with wash Stand and toilet room. This room, the one provided the use of the traverse Jury, is a disgrace to t'he courthouse of Bibb county, and we desire to call BpecTeJt attention to Its condition. The ordinary's and clerk's offices are not provided with a secure place Ugainer, fire for the valuable papers accurniiliUng In these offices. The com missioners of fhe county are remiss In •their duty In pot providing ft suitable place for the storage of these valuable papers. The Jail we find as wJll kept as the present circumstances will .permit, pluiribers being at work providing bet ter sanitary arrangement. The build ing is not well lieated, the small stoves now In use being totally inadequate for Beating purposes. The roof, cor nice and the windows In tho (building need repairing. There are cracks and uneven floors. Tho Hospital is In good condition with the exception of a feiw leaks in- the roof and broken plastering. Wo aro told by the superintendent that that these repairs will receive prompt attention. Separate entrances and din ing rooms are provided for tho races and sexes. It Is but Just to the county commis sioners to say that we are assured by their chairman that they will proceed at once to adopt some plan for heating tho courthouse, and fhiait tho repairs at the Jail will have Immediate attention. We think that the commissioners fall to appreciate tho public sentiment to regard to the expenditure of tho counity funds, in that the commissioners are opposed to any Improvement unless •the funds are actually In hand to pay for the same, while the people want all Improvements made commensurate with fhe Importance of the county, and desire that bonds be Issued to a rea sonable amount to perfect such Im provement. In conclusion, iwe desire to express to his honor. Judge J. L. Hardeman, our sincere thanks for his most able and comprehensive charge. It enlight ened In regard to our duties, gave every Juror a clear idea of .whnt was required of him as a citizen and a grand Juror and caused our labors to be en tered upon knowingly and fearlessly. We also ask his honor the Judge of the superior court that he will notice the promises made to us by the com- mlaoloccr* of this county In regard to the work necessary ito be done, and If their dudes continue to fee neglected the if work necessary to be done, and we beg that the court will use its power to perfect our work and recommenda tion. We desire to thank Solicitor Felton fer hia universal courtesy and we re quest that these presentments bo iputo Ilohed. E. D. (Huguenln, L. S. Hill. Foreman. J. w. Nichols. George W. Morgan. J. H. B. Wilder, N. B. Cofbln, W. E. Hill, C. II. Newberry. GeorgpT. Kemhaw. George B. JaweM, S. R. Jaquee, J. W. Myrlek, J. F. Rogers, J. B. WlllV, Theodore W. BUM, C. A. Goodyear, A. Gtblan, George F. Wing. Ordered by the court that these pro- eentments bo entered on the minutes, and that ithcy be published ns requested men satisfactory terms being made by the clerk of this court. Ontered! that the clerk furnish to the board of county eomm'sslonern a copy of such part of these presentments ns relates to the duty of the board of county commissioners. In open court, May 21, 1895. Jbhn L. Hardeman, „ J. S. C. M. C. Walter H. (Felton, Jr., Sol. Gen. M. C. A true carry from ithe minutes of Bibb superior court. •Robert A Nlobat; Clerk. DUBLIN NEWS NOTES Dublin, May 21.—{Special.)—'Tho fif teenth amendment was celebrated In a Jubilant manner by the colored folks here, who were assisted by delegations Anm Matron, 'Atlanta. Tennllle and onher cities. A band of mueic dis coursed sweet Atralns during tbe day. Nothing to mar the oven tenor of to* proceeding* occurred with the exception of a few getting funny who had been imbibing too freely. The ’’mamas” of the anti bSSum days were out in full force and lent additional aid by reciting reminiscences otertd slavery days. (The visiting colored folks were ’’royally" en tertained by their Dublin friends and enjoyed the occasion hugely. Mrs. Stubbs, wife of Col. John M. Stubbs, and Oapt. Nonce are on boon! the steamer Gypre* of tbe Forest and stream club for a month’s outing on the Ocmtilgee river. Mr. Charles Hollftlejd la enjoying a few weeks outing- In the western dtlc-s. Mr. HdlHfleld 1* the mall agent ot "lb/' M.. D. and H. railroad. Ool. yf. B. Jt Moray, ihq pleaaaqt- fhCed school commissioner of Laurens oounty. accompanied by bis charming and cultured daughter, Mies Waittle, and dipt. Hcrdy Smith, ordinary, have returned from Washington and other cities*. They had a delightful time. Dr. Beck of Tenmllle, occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church last Sun day morning. He preached an effective sermon to a largo audience. The Dublin amateur troupe will visit Hawkfnsvllle soon for the purpose of giving a performance. Mr. J. F. Stone of Everett CWy, Is visiting friends In tho city. Her hus band was formerly agent for the M., D. and 6. railroad here. Ex-Slieriff George Howard and Clerk of tihe Court W. J. Hightower have re turned from St. Simon’s Island where they went to dispose of the steam launch Mary Elizabeth.' It la thought Mr. Howard may move In the future to tbe Is land. laundry thief caught. He Stole Shirts and Collars and Sold Them to Negroes. Aimericus, May 22.—(Special.)—A trhmp mas arrested here yesterday for the there of laundry- coi.edstlng of Shirts and collars. He had etolen tho articles from the Amerfcus steam laun dry and sold thorn to ft negro woman. The woman took them to the laundry to have them washed whereupon the proprietor recognized the laundry work on Whom. He first went for the woman and she told Mm where she got them. Tne-polloe were sen! for and last night a.o cnicer brought the shirt thief up. He had • hearing this morning before the mayor’s court. Tho Amerlcus Light Infantry held ft meeting at their armory last night and discussed the order in which has been received from the governor In case a disturbance at Andersonvllle on Deco ration day. Several nenv members were added to *he ranks. The company nil have a festival on May 31st In the ytards of tile Jackson street school. Hon. C. F. Crisp left for Gainesville, Ga„ for a few days to visit Ills daugh ter, Mrs. D. F . Davenport, who Is spending several weeks thoro for her health. Miss MHsnle Leonard is again visiting Col. and Mrs. TV. A. Dodson on Leo street. R. E. Allison and dipt. John A. Cobb leflt eaterday for FlorMa. Cnpt. Cobb goes In the interest oif tile Inter nal revenue service, while Mr. Allison goes in the Interest of -the Amerfcwa Pencil Company. Oapt. Robert Burton of EJIftvIlle. is visiting Ms daughters,'Mesdsmeft C. F. Crisp and J. N. Sen rbqrough for a few days. Tho Millionaire Barbecue Club wilt have -their monthly ’cue at the Dell ou Thursday. This Is a Jolly parly and they wilt have a big time. The entire livery and sale stoWes of A. Lewis .was sold yesterday by him to Mr. A. S. Ansley of Snvithvllle. Mr. Ansley hns been In 'the stable business for years alnd knows tho business thor oughly and will no doubt make a suc cess of the stablo business hero. WIVES TO YOUNG WE OFFER k REMEDY WHICH INSURES SAFETY TO LIFE , . OF MOTHER AID CHILD. Mothers’ Friend” ROBS CONFINEMENT OF ITS PAIN, . HORROR AND RISK. “ My wife used only two bottles. She was easily and quickly relieved; is now doing 1 splendidly.— J. S. Morton, Harlow, N. 0. Sent by express or snail, on reoelpfc of prlo< $1.00 per bottle. Book "TO MOTHERS” mailed free. BIWDFIFLD REGULATOR €0., ATLANTA, OA. BOLD BY ALX, DRUGGIST*. NATIONAL# encampment Of United Confederate Veterans, Hous ton, Tex., May 20-24. 1895. On the occasion of tho United Confed erate Veterans’ reunion, Which will be hold In Houston, Tex., May 20-24, the agents of the Atlanta and West Point railroad and the Western Railway of Al abama (the Atlanta and Houston short line) will *6*11 round trip tickets on May 17 and 18, eood to return within fifteen days from date of sale, at the extremely low rate of 1 cent per mile. Au exten sion of time will he granted holders of such tickets by deposttlng same with Joint agent nt Houston, Tex., on or be fore the original limit of fifteen days, to enable them to make side trips to the various points of Interest In Texas, Mex ico and the West- In addition to the superior faculties of fered by this route la the way of excel lent sohedules and through oar service, It being abuolutely the shortest lino to Houston, and the time being nine hours quicker than by any other route, the nat ural scenic attractions and points of in terest for this particular occasion, will render the trip unusually pleasant, pas sing as It does through Montgomery, the historic capital of the Confederacy, and Beauvoir, Miss., the homo of its late la mented president. From MobUe to New Orleans (he route for long distances passee in fuli/vi*w of tho waters of the Oulf, and from New Orleans through the sugar and rice plan tations of Louisiana and southern Texas. If you are interested or contemplate making the trip to renew old friendships and acquaintances you will do wall to communicate with the undersigned re garding schedules, sleeping car accommo dations, etc., who will be glad to Impart any Information and render all assist ance necessary. E. B. EVAN0, Passenger Agent, Solma, Ala* GEO. W. ALLEN, Trav. Pass. Agt, Atlanta, Ga. W. J. TAYLOR, Gen. Agt., Montgomery, Ala. JNO, A, GEE, Gen. Toss. Agt., Atlanta, Ga. What is Castorla is Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s prescription for Intents and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Xarcotio substance. It is a harmless substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It Is Ploasant. Its guarantoo is thirty years’ use by Millions of Mothers. Castorla destroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castorla prevents vomiting Sour Curd, cures Diarrhoea and 'Wind Collo. Castorla relieves teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency. Castorla assimilates tho food, regulatts tho stomach and howols, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cos. torla is the Children’s Panacea—tho Mother’s Friend. Castorla. “CMtori* UattoxccUoufcnwliclno for chil dren. Mothers have repeatedly told mo of Its good effect upon their children.” Dr. G. 0. Osgood, Lowell, Mom, « Castorla Is the best remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope tho day Is not far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children, and uso Castorla In stead of tho variousquackttostrumswhlch are destroying their lorod ones, by forcing opium, . morphlno, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby seudihg them to premeturo graves.” Da. J. F. Kixcbxlos, Conway, Ark. Castorla, " Castorla U so well adapted to children that I recommend it assuporior to any prescription known to me.” n. A. Anemia, M. D., Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y. N "Oar physicians In tho children's depart ment have spoken highly of tholr experi ence In tlmir outside praotloe with Castorla, and although we only have among our medlcjri supplies what Is known os regular ' products, yet wo aro free to confess that the morits of Castorla has won us to look with favor upon It." Umitkd HoariTJkL and PiKncniAWT, Boston, Mass. Au.sk C. Burnt, Ares., Tho, Centaur Company, 77 Murray Street, Near York City, STEM WINDERS! Better Liglit Than Gras At a Cost ol One Coat lor Ten Honrs’ Liglit Saving in. Oil and Chimneys Will Soon Pay , For a Lamp, TRY - IT - AND - BE - CONVINCED. On exhibition and for sale by J. W. DOMINGOES, 581 MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GA. Headquarters for Crockery, China, Glassware, Housekeeper’s Novelties, Belding' Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers, Oil Stoves, Bird Cages, Natural Stone Filters lor Drinking Water, etc. Call and See My Stock, or Write for Figures. A QUESTION OF GREAT INTEREST TO YOU. That is the Shoe question! which involves many points beyond the mere looks. Perfection of fit, durability and good workmrn8hip are essential in their make-up. Count us in it when it comes to the test. THE MISFORTUNE With »ome people is they never look around to seo It they onn better them- selvcii. To this class we extend ft special Invitation to cxamlno our goods anil prices and compare them with others, and we will convince you that you have been paying too high prlcee tor your footwear. We Shlno FREE the Shoes of Our Customers. I ROCHESTER SR® CO, 513 Cherry St T. C. HENDRIX, President. Secretary-Treasurer. CONTBACTOE8 and BUILDEES and MANTTFACTUREIIS OP Sash, Doors, Blinds, Scroll and Turned Work. A full lino of Builders’ HaJpware, Paints, Oils, Glass, Cement.. Putty, Lime, Plaster, and Hair. Office and Salesroom: 409 to 415 Poplar St., Macon, Ga. TELEPHONES STOMACH TROUBLES, DYSPEPSIA, INDfOeSTION. r-^rrf awcreoalwl iraady and i I s ***** balloted. Beware of | frauds. Dbcrvbe# to, 1894. )] My weight before taking Brown’s Iron Bitters was 115 lbs., but since taking it I have gained 49 lbs. You can see the benefit it has done me. I recommend it to anyone for complaints of the stomach, dyspepsia or indigestion. Mrs. MARGARET CARTER, Motel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va. gags! wsas: "It'i Brown'f Iron Bftter* yew oeedT* Potvatrerwotked tuco—debilitated wotata-puoy children.