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THE MACON TELEGRAPH: FRIDAY MOKNTftG, MAY 24, 1895.
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BURDEN, SMITH & COMPANY.
THE EMPIRE STORE. THE EMPIRE STORE.
We have so many Good Things we can’t wait till Monday. Come today and avoid the Monday
morning crush- Below we offer Bargains that many try to imitate, but they can’t give yon the qual
ity at the price.
EN GLISH PLISSE—Fifty pieces new styles and
V colors; 12 yards for $1.00 today. Only 12 yards to a
I customer.
) 1 •
AT lOc—25 pieces new shear Jaconets, fast colors, 10c a
j, yard. Others ask 12 l-2c.
( WASH REMNANTS —200 choice Remnants of
desirable Wash Goods, all sorts and kinds, thrown on
centre counter at 25c on $1.00.
3 YARDS FOR 19c —20 pieces more of those 36-
inch Percales, 12 l-2c quality, to go at above price.
Two waists to customer today only.
lO YARDS FOR 50c —20 pieces best Toile du
Nord 12 l-2c Ginghams, pretty styles and fast colors
Only 10 yards to customer today.
lO YARDS FOR 35c—Best Shirtings Calicoes, fast
colors. Only 10 yards to Customer.
SPECIAL* VALUE—20 pieces French Organdies
and Swiss Mulls; former price 35 and 40c yard. This
lot gees at 10c yard today. Dont miss them.
BUTTERMILK SOAP-Best quality. ISoabox,
3 cakes in box; two boxes for 26c.
8 YARDS FOR 5Gc—38-inch de Lain, fast colors-
former price 12 l-2c. Only 8 yards to a customer.
5c EACH —60 dozen gents' best 20c Collars, Coon brand,
at 5c each to close.
7 PAIRS FOR &1*00—Gents' best 26c Tan Sox,
fast colors. Today only.
CHILDREN’S HOSE—Full regular-made double
heels and toes, Hennsdorf dye, at 12 l-2c pair. Spe
cial low price.
AT SI DOZEN—Ladies' all-linen white Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs.
AT 5c YARD —10 yards to a customer—50 pieces
Wash Goods, Satines, Satsumas, Lawns, Batistes,’etc.
Not a piese in the lot worth less than 10c yard.
WASH SILKS —20 pieces 21-inch Colored KikiB, best
35c kind, cut to 26c yard. Call curly.
WHITE GOODS—500 yards white Lawn mill rem
nants just in. Regular 25o kind, to go at 12 l-2o yard.
New Dotted Swiss 20 to 40c yard. White Organdies, 2
yards wide, 40o to $1 yard. 1 case 8c Check Muslin to
go at 4 3-4e yard.
RIBBONS, RIBBONS—White and colored Satin
Ribbons; any width or color. Less than anybody’s.
1.50, PUT UP, is the price of our new Mosquito
Nets, 108 inches long.
FOR COMMENCEMENT — White Parasols,
plain and rufiledj White and colored Hand-Painted
Fans, silk Marsalene.
BURDEN, SMITH & COMPANY.
THE EMPIRE STORE.
THE EMPIRE STORE.
D. A. KEATING,
VNDKItVAKKKi AND EMBALMER,
• Sll Mulberry St., Macon, Go.
telephone* I Office. 407; Residence, 408
LMcMANUS CO
GENERAL
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fright Telephone, ..... 232
QHBNN ON BDUOA/MON.
ick From New York.
With a full Uno of now goods
) Almost cpjloslto PostolBco
•Japanese how* So and 10c.
arxineao luncih baskets. Sc and 10c.
oiled clothes baskets 76c, SI. and I1.2G.
fWte China eupe, saucers and platen,
'ull line children’s and ladles’ fast
ok seamless hose, 10c per pair.
Joy’s extra heavy bicycle hose, 20c.
)ver 200 kinds embroideries.
jiTgc line finishing braids, So and 10c.
Sdgings 2c. 3c and So per yard,
lood seamless black, tan and cream
- ■ks. 10c per pair.
apanese toth picks, two boxes for Sc.
Gee size china plane. 13c each.
.arge china cups and saucers atl2c
3nst and hat hooks, lo each,
ce picks, 6c.
"icture nails and porcelain knobs, lo
ft.
afe locks, 10c.
Klre dash covers. Sc, 10c. 15c, and 20c.
Hater coolers; Ice cream freezer*. I
■p only (be best In English granite.
Its impossible to enumerate fho line
.Is I carry. In steel enameled
B : have the smooth and clean kind.
knife aharpner mode. 10c for
nd of knife but especially adopted
lanes & Chrl.tle knhrea Nickel
center draught lamps. All my
umbiers except .the vary cheapest
ados ate ground glass bottoms.
R. F. SMITH, Proprietor,
TTBNTION, CONFEDERATE VET-
ERANS.
__ grand reunion of the national en
unpment of United Confederate Vet.
ans will be held In Houston. Tex.,
ay 20th to 24th, 1895. This will b» the
rgest gathering of Confederate sol
era In the history of the association
d Texas Is making great prepara-
• .ns to entertain the crowd who will
In attendance.
rhe AUanta and West Point railroad
id the Western Railway of Alabama
ie Atlanta and Houston Short Line)
ill eel! excursion tickets for this oc-
\ston at the unprecedented low rate
one cent per mile. Tickets will be
Id Stay 17th and 18th. good to return
thin ten days from date of sale,
ny one contemplating making this
wUl do well to noUfy the under-
ed that they may be furnished
all Information necessary,
so. W. Allen. Traveling Passenger
at. No. 1! Kimball house,
ed D. Bush. D. P. A., L. and N.
No. 38 Wall street,
bn A. Gee, General Passenger
at, Atlanta, Ga.
The State School Cornmlaslourr Aroused
the People of Coffee County.
'Douglas, May 23.—(SpecMl.)—As pre
viously announced. Stole school Commts-
Stoner Glean addremeU the citizens o*
Coffee county alt Douglas today. Profes
sor Tanner, principal at Doug-as Higa
School. In a few .well timed and pointed
remarks Introduced the honor able speak
er, iwho for one hour addressed an * uter
es ted audience on the subject of educa
tion and tts Improvement. He deeply de
plored the present political condition or
all the count icy ho 'had visited and said
If there existed any worse cause than ig
norance It wus politics and Us manoeur-
veplng hy po'.ttlctans to estrange JWegn-
bora. friends and families, and inis
monotpr was occarionaHy showing Itself
in the school room. The next subject to
be denounced was the craze for money
getting. Ho scored the mllUonatre l footed
States senate whose seemingly sole pur
pose to got there mis not the good or
the country ait large, but Co form them
selves Into speculative syndicates mH by
their own tegtstation enrich themselves,
wholly Ignoring the Ooramon Interests ot
the masses. Prom a oritlc on a cele
brated Brooklyn trial he aprWcd •'the
whole trend of modem life to the giving
of our wives to the preachers, our dhlldren
to the teachers, ourselves to the business
of money gutting, and that we wore all
drifting to the devt:.’’ In the strongest
of language be urged the building at com
fortable echoed houses lo each district.
That the prosperity ot any county was
measured by the school room and tns
teacher employed. That the educational
platform was broad enough for aH to
eland upon undivided and demand auefl
legislation as wouM secure better educa
tion and the employment of norm hut de
vout teachers and those wanes* morals
were unauestlloned. His olMress was In
terspersed with pathetic and mirth-pro
voking anecdotes true to nature and was
frequently Juetly applawied. The llood
of rain that fell from 3 o’clock on tne
morning of the 19th until 11 O'clock yes
terday so raised tht stream* that -
people could not got here, there newer
only about 230 present. At the close or
Ms remarks a subscription was started
for the erection of a modem echoed build
ing at Douglas and within a very few
minutes 8900 was raised. D. Peterson
heading tho bet with 8330.
Fern Cradle, a bekgerent coon from
Beech's stal was Jailed her, yesterday
for assault with lnts.it to murder Mr.
Allen Beach.
Charlie'' Walk son of Sir. D. S. Wall,
was killed at Park on la on the Dougns
and McDonald railroad on the l»th wnn*
trying to lump on a moving train.
mMKd Ms footing and feU between tne
tender and car. The tender and enWn®
ran over him. severing his head from ms
body. ClruMe was about 18 year* old,
student of Ohs (Douglas High Bdhool and
universally beloved by all Who knew nun.
a cotton mill for americus.
Tbs City Is Boon Oo Hkve a nourishing
out for them, but up to a late hour no
one had been arrested, but if they are
In die city they will bo hauled In, as
no thing escapes the Amertous police.
Th# s o’clock dosing movement 1» on
foot and on June 8 a majority of tne
leading 'merchant* will close their Pisces
of business and give their clerks an
hours’ rest before oWht, ahldh they need
after the busy day’s work Is over.
Mrs. Dr. W. P. Burt returned yester
day from the North, where she spent a
week with her son In Annapolis, he being
a cadet there.
Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Beel&itl tett this
mornSne for New York, where Mr. Bee-
land will have an operation performed.
His foot. Which was so badly crushed on
the Savannah, Amerlcus and 'Montgomery
road several months ago and had to tra
aroputeJttd, has given W mso muon trou-
blo that a trip to Now York was ren
dered necessary-
It was learned yesterday that tne
grand lctlge of «he Knights of rtyuna*
which held their mealing in Atlanta this
week decided to hold thetr next annual
meeting hi Amerlcus. The people Here
ore glad to hoar that Amerieus will be
honored with the lodge’s presence next
y«r.
GRIBTN’S WATERWORKS.
AHnericua Stay 23.-<Kperial.>-Chlrta»n
Wiliam lOtt of this City la cinoulaCTr** a
rutwartptfon DK In the Interest of Amerl
cus people and surrounding country to
erect a ootton factory, an Institution tna*
would help the wancaMlr.tr covin’ry on
well OS the city said would give employ
ment to a number of people Whose Wages
wouil go Into the channels of trade an
America. Capt H« has already secured
a large number oo tSe Hat and the peo
ple of this city have taken bold with a
vim. ami in a few months America* can
boast at one of the best ootton dims in
tbs state.
The negro. Aytoh Baker, charged wttn
the theft of a pistol several months ago
and Just arrested here Tuesday, was re
leased yesterday, as Dwwson otneera
<kd not seem to want Mm.
The merchants of the c*ty reported at
police beaSSqtxsfters yemerday that a
number of counterfeit doHzrs bad been
passed on them by some unknown party,
•two poKoe were at once put on tne look.
The Water Tower will Soon Be Com-
. pietod.
Grlffln, May 23.—(Special.)—The
iwork on the water tower for Griffin’s
waterworks Is now progressing rapidly,
after having been a bone of contention
for a long while. Tho contractors have
a gang of experienced workmen en
gaged on it and the city hns nn expert
engineer to Inspect every foot of ma
terial that goes Into the atructuro.
Just when It will bo completed can
not be said as yet, but when the plans
are fully carried out Griffin will have
a water service second to none In the
state.
Today Conductor Charles E. dears of
the E. T., V. and G. Is In the city
mingling (With his friends after a long
absence Ho was horn and reared here
and no one has more firenda than this
same genial Charlie Sears, who has
risen by degrees to the position he now
occupies. As a roof of the fa«t that
during the years that have elapsed
since he left, as he walked down tho
street almost every one gave him a
cordial hand shake and expressed re
grot that he c«uld only spend one day
with them. But as ever with him. It
was business before pleasure and he
returned to duty tonight.
Mr. J. J. Elder, who Is a prominent
merchant of this city and a large
farmer also, was In tho city yeater-
day and roporta that crop* are looking
well In spite of the cold weather. Mr.
Elder’s wealth has not been good dur
ing the past few days, hut his innate
energy keeps everything moving
around him.
Miss Minnie Mothvln, a lovely and
hhf.ily acoonvpllahed young lady of
Atlanta, Is visiting Miss Nall Dlsmuke
In this city. Mias Methvln. has visited
here before and hss always been the
recipient of marked attention.
The amusement loving people of Grif
fin are going nightly to the 'Olympia
Theatre to attend the performance ot
HlUyerr’a Grand Gift Carnival. Tho
gifts, while very good, are the lriast
feature of the entertainment, for the
mind reading of Mine Nora Belmonte
is equal to that of the famous Bishop
and the spiritualistic manifestations
of Mrs. O. Hlllyer are supply lnar-
velouvand are something new.
niWHAB NivWB.
TennSUe. May a. -(Special.)- Ml
Maggie WhSteb-sd of Social Orel*, oos
at the moat charming and oeeuuitin
young tames in the scene, returned home
today from a very pleasant visit.
Miss Aimn. Mitchell, one of Wesleyan
College's most popular atW beautttul
young ladle*, returned home today rrom
a plea van* v1«U in ber brother, srr. “
Leonard MeteheU of TenMbe.
Miss Ju»i Sparks of Macon raturnea
home today from a month's visit at tne
home of Mies Sallls Smith of our city.
Miss Mamie Hyman, one of "Pennine's
most gracious and graoeful young ladlea
leaves today for Gibson <o visit ner
friend, Mies Hawkins.
Mr. n. Leonard Mitchell one of .Ma
con’* most popular young business men.
returned home today after molting our
town Ms headquarters for hits insurant's
company seiverel week®. Com* ogam,
Leonora, we’re always glad to welcome
you.
M4u Mamie Harman, one of Georgia's
most brilliant and accomplished young
indie*, will Vler. Macon and north Geor
gia soon, visiting friends and relative*.
Messrs. Peyton Andaman and Walter
Henderson will visit Mr. J. M. Jenkins
of our town next Sunday. W* are glad
to lnva the Macon hoy* visit our city.
Straws. Lawson Pritchard, Horry Ba-
SMnskl and ooveral more of our ooy*
are down on «i* WrigtitsvlBo ami Pen
nine road on a maroon this week nsmng.
DONT TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
YOUn (LIFE AWAY.
Is the truthful, startling title of a book
about No-To-Bac, the hamdesa guar.
nnt, — l tobacco litiblir cure tluu brace*
up ntcotfnlzed nerve*, eliminates the
nicotine poison, makes weak men gain
strength, vigor and manhood. You run
no physical or flmuwtal risk, aa No-To-
Bac l« sold by druggists everywhere
under a guarantiee to cure or money
refunded. Book free. Address Sterling
Remedy Company, New York or Chi
cago.
ALBANY NOTBU.
Albany, May S3.—(8pet*ri,)—Yesterday
afternoon at about 2:30 o’clock Willie
Chastain, the 18-year-old son of Mr. A.
H. Chastain, had a very serious accident.
For some time he hss been in she sasn
and door department of the Cruger *
Pace Variety Work*, and While engaged
In Me duties yesterday he nod came to
use tho Jointing machine, when hi* nana
cam* loo close to 'the kcAfe and it cut an
the Angers from hie left hand. He w*g
carried to Dr. W. A. Btrothor'* ontco
his woundswere promptly dressed and at
last xocounU he a-as m«Ung very easy.
His many friends hope he will soon os
about, but are eorry to learn of Ms mis
fortune.
Mrs. Z. T. Mayo vra* to give a picnic
to her boarder* at Bawls’ pond today.
The Episcopalian Bunliuy school ncxi
their annual plonks ait the creek yester
day. A good crowd was Ih attendance
and report a merry time.
Mr. J. 9. Dawt* arid Judge W. T. Jones,
who lwrve been on a camp Ash at Grave*'
tnlH eevt Into the city yesterday a rone
Ash'ahat tlbpod the beam at a pounds.
Mr. E. It. West wo* wearing a huge
smile yesterday on account of the ar
rived of a guest at his hous*. it woa a
young man and Ira* come to stay. He
walghed too potmde.
A TRUE HERO
I* the Individual who smiles with ap
parent Cheerfulneen during an attack
of rheumatism. "It such there he" we
never met him or her. Art agonized
grin la the nearest approach to oheer-
ruincm of aspect we ever beheld under
vuth dircumstjinoo*. But when Hos
tetler's Stomach BWera has repelled—
at It certainly will—the earlier attacks
of this formidable disease, the quon
dam sufferer has good reason not alorm
to smite, but to give vent to hearty
guffaws Interspersed with frequent
chuokle*. To the removal of dynpepate.
malarial and kidney complaints, con
stipation and disorder of tho liver, the
Bitters 5s stwctally adapted. If renew*
falling strength and appetite, and coun
teract* the Infirmities of age. When
debilitating maladies an? succeeded by
tardy convalescence with a danger of a
relapse. It accelerator a gain In vigor
and flesh and 'terak to re-establish
health on a lasting basis. Give It a
suitable trial.
COME AND LOOK.
I am receiving now Shoes every week, and will say to my
old friends, customers and tho public that I can make it to their
interest to look at my goods before buying. Tho newest styles
and best makes at the lowest prices.
T. J. HUNT, Agent.
362 Second Street.
Children Cry for
Pitcher's Caetorla.
STEM WINDERS!
Better Light Than Gras
-it a Cost ol One Cent lor Ten Honrs' Light
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,
ESI MULBERRY STREET. MACON, GA.
Headquarters for Crockery, China, Glassware, Housekeeper’s
Novelties, Belding Refrigerators,, Ice Cream Freezers,
Oil Stoves, Bird Cages, Natural Stone Filters
for 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
workmrnship arc essential in their inake-up. Count us in it
when it comes to the test.
THE MISFORTUNE
With soma people I* tEey never look around to see If they can better them
selves. To this class we extend a special Invitation to examine our goods and
S ices and compare them with others, and wo will convince you that you
ve been paying too high prices for your footwear.
We Shine FREE the Shoes of Our Customers. ,
ROCHESTER SHOE C0„ S13 Cherry St
BLACK,
RED,
YELLOW.
WHITE
shoes:
COME AND SEE US.
MIX & EVERETT CO..
ESTABLISHED 1840.
107 Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga.