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m uuiJUNiiimimmr • • THE MACON TELEGRAPH: SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE IS, 1896. B. A. KEATING, tNDERTAKKtt AND EMIIAUlKU, Ml Hnlberrjr Bt, illaeon Ga Telephone# I Ofllce, 467; Retldcnro, 466 L. McMANUS CO GENERAL mmui Day Telephone, Night Telephone, 238 232 GAINESVILLE. Commencement Is Over at the Georgia Female Seminary. Gainesville, June 14.—(Speclal.)-Com- tnencement Is over. The halls and rooms of the Georgia Female Semlnary and Conservatory of Music are va cant. The diplomas and medals have been awarded, and the young ladies have departed. This town has been an un usually successful one for this insti tute, there being about two hundred and twenty-live pupils enrolled and thirty-four of these in the Senior class and graduates of this year, having sat isfactorily completed the required course. Three of these were past grad uates and the degree of M. A. (Master of Arts) was confered upon them. There were fifteen graduates in the literary department, on whom a de gree of B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) was confered. And twelve were graduates In the conservatory department and received a degree of M. M. (Master of Music). Four were graduates in art and received each a medal, as this was the first class in this departmen that have graduated from the Seminary, there being no notable distinction be tween them as regards honor. In the literary class Miss Lucy Lilly of this city received first honor, and Miss Daisy Brooks, also of this city, took second honor. In the music class Miss Beulah Hall of Midway, Ala., secured first honor, and her sister. Miss Marie Hall, of the same place, got second honor. The tutorships were awarded to Misses Daisy Brooks and Beulah Hall. The following young ladies suc ceeded In capturing medals: For best essay on metaphysics, of fered by Mr. L. J. Pearce of Columbus, Ga., Miss Lucy Lilly. Best paper on composition, offered by Professor H. J. Pearce of the fac ulty, Miss Marlon Chambers. Highest attainments in American his tory, offered by Col. Howard Thomp son of this city. Miss Lizzie Boone. Excellence In Latin, German and French, offered by Dr. J. W. Bailey of this city, Miss Lucy Lilly. Excellence in mathematics, ottered by Mr. W. S. 'Williams, Miss Belle Welchel. Excellence In Bible literature, offered by Professor Joseph E. Dickey of Em ory College, Miss Pearl Butts. The following medals were awarded by the institution: For best vocalist. Miss Fannie Gauldlng; for greatest amount of im provement in vocal music, Miss Anna Howell; for best instrumental music, and best sight reader and composer, Miss Hattie Harvey; for greatest im provement in instrumental music, Miss Marian Chambers. All of the commencement exercises the girls as to why this is not Leap Year instead of 3896. Girls, you may have more time and fun in 1896. DUBLIN DOINOS. Municipal Politics—New Enterprises Hvery Day. Dublin, June 14.—(Special.)—The nun nlclpal nomination is a thing of the past. A meeting was held in the Ma sonic hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose ,.f nominating a ticket for mayor and aldermen. Dr. Chappell was made chairman, and W. A. Wood secretary, and at 4 o'clock the meeting was called to order by the chairman and the regular busi ness entered upon. The race tyas a spirited one .Messrs. Haynes, Sanders and Chappell being In the field, but on the third ballot Col. Sanders was nominated by a nice majority. Col. Sanders, in a short speech, thanked the citizens for the honor conferred upon him. stating he had the interests of Dublin at heart and he would, it elected, honorably fill the ofllrc by his undivided attention to the duties of a' mayor. Col. Sanders Is the right man in the right place, a lawyer of prominence, and as an ora tor, is always recognized as worthy of the laurels of the city of Dublin. A live and progressive board of aldermen, which Is as follows, were nomnlated: D. S. Blackshear, N. B. Baum, J. D. Prince ,J. W. Walker, J. E. Smith, Jr., Dublin Is still marching to the front. New enterprises are brought forward every day and great Interest Is being taken in the town by business men. CLOSING EXERCISES Of Culloden Institute—Other Notes of Interest. Cuuloden, June 13.—(Special.)—The closing exercises of Culloden Institute will be held next week. During these warm days, the teachers and pupils are doing double duty, finishing up the term’s work In text books and preparing a series of entertainments for' their friends outside. Final ex aminations are the order of the day. The chapel hails resound with the con tinual crash of piano music and the voices of youthful singers; the recita tion rooms are vocal with the sound of poems and declamations; and the woods In the rear are filled with the sophomorio eloquence of our champion debaters. The public exercises will begin on Thursday night, the 20th inst. The programe of that evening- will con sist of numerous oongs and pantomi mes, plays and tableaux. The princi pal features will be "The Death and Burial of Cook Robin,” "The Shaking Quakers,” “Angels of Buena Vista,” and the "Rainbow Festival.” Friday forenoon will be devoted to recitations, declamations, instrumental music and the debate on the question: "Resolved, that the ancient is supe rior to modern oratory." Friday even ing beginning at 8 o'clock .the last pro gramme will be rendered. Among the features which makes this particularly interesting will be the pantomime, "A Search for Happiness,” and the two very amusing plays, "Jumbo Jum," and the “Peak' Sisters." The town will be full of visitors and Culloden Is anticipating a lively week. We were blessed with a nice rain yesterday afternoon. It revived every thing so much was rain was* needed. Together with the rain we had consid erable wind, but no damage was done to much extent, although Dr. J. II. Madox's house was struck by light ning, the current running down the chimney Into the mantle piece, tearing it to pieces, and set the house on fire, but the flames were soon extinguished, and no further damage was done. We call our friends' special attention to attending the closing exercises of our school. Come, for you may feel assured of a pleasant visit to our beau tiful little city. Misses Jennie Cobert and Jennie Pon- Botel Sandwich for the summer. Dr. Stevens has spent for several years .his summers here and Is much de lighted with the climate. The doctor is a very interesting and learned wan and at times large crowds assemble around him to hear him talk on divers subjects. Dr. E. A. FleweTTen, president of the Upson County Railroad, has just returned from u visit to his brother in Texas. Hr- is a close observer of ail things and reports that crops are short in the Western states. Misses Annie May Sandwich and Bennie Thompson returned from the Capital Female College, Atlanta, this week. SMITH VILLE. The Dramatic Club Presented a Suc cessful Drama. Smlthville, May 14.-(Speclal.)—The Smlthvlle Dramatic Club presented “Kathleen Mavoumeen” last night On account of the very unfavorable weather there was a small but ap preciative audience. Miss Florrle Johnson, as Kathleen O’Connor, completely captured the hearts of the audience, displaying versatllty and histrionic talent which would have done credit to a profes sional actress. Mr. J. W. Batts, as Terrence O'Mare, ably rendered his part his was a superb rendition of the typical Irish peasant. Mr. C. W. Jennings, as Bernard Kavanaugh, and Ms Hattie M. Caffee. as Lady , Dorothy, dellghtfuly por trayed the Irish people of 'quality.” All are alike deserving of praise, but space will not permit further notice of each character in detail. Taken as a whole, It was as if you had ben transported to Ireland and tbatyou were really selng these peo ple in their daily life. The play will be presented agar,, next Monday evening, June 17th. Mis Sebie Wooten, the manager of the club, deserves the thanks of this little city for untiring eenrgy and, perse verance in the face of ail obstacles. The friends of Mr. J. B. Richards are grieved to learn Jhat he has been stricken with nervous paralysis. The ipft side above the waist is affected. The commencement of the Smlthville pubilo school takes place tonight and tomorow night. Capt. D. M. Patter son and his able assistant, Miss Seeble Wooten, have arranged a very enter taining programme and all who attend will be highly entertained. The muslo will be furnished by the pupils under the direction of Mlzs Florrle Johnson, who is the popular, accomplished and competent instructor of this depart ment of the school. AT ALBANY. 'A Barn Blown Down by the Hurri cane at Hardaway. Albany, June 14.—(Special.)—News reached the city yesterday afternoon that the granary of Judge Putney, at Hardaway, was blown down by a ter rific windstorm and also his store was unroofed. Mr. Dennis Fleming is at home again after a very pleasant trip to In dian Spring. Officers Barron and Raley arrested a couple of negroes yesterday charged with larceny and carrying concealed weapons. Their names are Eugene Mitchell and Mose Phillips. On Wednesday evening, at their res idence, on Jefferson street, Col. and Mrs. E. L. Wight entertained quite a large number of friends with a progres sive euchre party, which game was played until the wee sma 'hours of the morning, when lunch and refresh ments were Berved, and as the guests took their departure they declared it to be the greatest social event of the season. The prizes were handsome and unique. Yesterday afternoon Mr. S. Fflrkas’ stallion came out ahead In a trotting race against a mare driven by Robert Terrell, and a good many bets were I find the Royal Baking Powder superior to all the others in every respect. It is purest and strongest. WALTER S. HAINES, M. D. Consulting Chemist, Chicago Board of Health. of this grand female Institution of learning have been highly c-njoyed by all who attended them, and the chapel was crowded to overflowing at every occasion, many visitors, friends and relatives of the young ladies being present, and great Interest being man ifested In the exercises. The com mencement was an unusual success, and It Is simply stating a fact to say that at every exercise each number of the programme was rendered a3 near faultlessly as possible. The faculty and teachers, with the exception of Miss Mary G. Stevenson, the vocal teacher, and Miss Montague, one of the primary class teachers, will remain at the Seminary for another year. Professor Charles J. Wallace, di rector of the conservatory, has been engaged for next season, and we ex pect stilt greater achievements in this department, which will be difficult to do, however. ELKO ECHOES. Now3 of the Schools and Other Mat ters of Interest. 1 Elko, June 14.—(Special.)—Professor Sanders is re-elected principal of the school here for another year. He has taught one year, and the patrons and trustees know his method of teaching and are pleased to have him again., Profesor Sanders will spend a few days in Macon, and thence to Greens boro to visit his parents. The school here will be a nine months public school Instead of five. The rains are very light in this sec tion. and with a number of farmers who have not had any rain they say their corn Is greatly damaged. More early corn was planted here this year than ever before, owing to the oats being killed, and It is a total failure. In some sections not making The Literary Club of Elko will hold Its next meeting at the residence of Mrs. S. V. Smoot. Everybody enjoys these club meetings, and the pro grammes are highly entertaining. CoL j. t. Jeter lectured on temper ance at the. hall last night to an at tentive audience. CoL Jeter is ex ceptionally good in this line and will devote a portion of his time to the pro hibition cause. His audience voted out the alcoholic family last night. There is a question discussed among der of Atlanta, are visiting their grand father, Mr. W. A .Norwood. Mrs. A. O. Bazemore of Chtpley, Ga., who has been spending several days very pleasantly with Mr. B. B. Me- Corvin .left last night for Roberta to visit relatives. Culloden Is noted for her expert draft players. You can see a game most any hour In the day. It Is the general amusomtnt and serves as a occupation for the "loafer” and keeps him out of mischief. Miss Mattie Davie .has arrived home from Cleveland, Tenn., where eho has been In Centenary College. THOMASTON TOPICS. A Week of Gayety Among the Society People. Thomaston, June 13.—(Special.)— The social element'of our city it being much revived now by the number of visitors that are fast coming In. Mies Blanche Miller, a charming young lady, and graduate of the insti tute, ie the guest of Mrs. R. E. High tower. Miss Carrie Sullivan, a beautiful young lady from Tennllle, Is visiting Mrs. J. B. Stamp. Miss Starlight Respess, a former pu pil of Lee Institute and a beautiful young lady. Is with Miss Carrie At water. Misses Madge and Winnie Dooner from Savannah, will be at the Hotel Sandwich in a few days. These young ladles were here last summer and many were the pleasures they added to the society of our city. Miss Edna Allen, an accimptished student and a popular young lady, re turned home from her studies at Shorter College thla week. Miss Eva Pittman of Roanoke, Ala., and Miss Lizzie Crittenden of Shell- man. Ga.. will be with Mist Ada Jumper during the Lee Institute Com mencement. Mrs. W. C, Hightower returned from Talbotton yesterday, where she has been for several days visiting her parents. Vies Carrie Atwater returned from Macon yesterday, where she spent a few days, the guest of her sister, Mrs. > George B. Turpin. Dr. J. P. Stevens and hla daugh-' ter from Leesburg. Ga., are at the’ made on both sides. Mrs. Julia McLaren, accompanied by Mis Aliatla Westbrook, left for Montezuma yesterday, where she will remain some time, visiting relatives and friends. NOTICE, I want every man and woman In tho United flutes interested In the Opium and Whltar habits to bare one of mr books on these dis eases. Address B. M. Woolley, AllanU, Ga Box 363, and one will be sentyoafreo. FOR MACON PEOPLE—PULLMAN CARS TO BRUNSWICK. The 8oothem railway will on and after May 31st run Pullman sleeping cars between Macon and Brunswick without change, leaving Macon at 12 m. Arriving at Brunswick at 7 a. m„ will be open to re ceive passengers at 9 p. m„ and pas sengers returning may remain In car unit 7:30 a. m. This is the shortest and quickest route. See that your tickets reads via the Southern. WHtt' ■ mlli for Infants and Children. ,TY year#’ ob-mtion of Caitoria with the patronage of million* of pgwom, permit ns to apeak of it nrlthoat gnmlng. It Is unquestionably the best remedy fog Infant* and Children ilw world <wr toiotra. It I* hwmlow. Children like it It girei them It will we their live#. tt Mother* hwa something which U atwolctoly and pmtioally perfect a« a child’* medicine. Caatorin, destroy* Worm*. Cmtori* alley* Fevcrlahne**. Cutori* prevent* vomiting Soar Curd. Cattorla cure* DUrrha* and Wind Colie. Csitorla relieve* Teething Tronblo*. Castor!* care* Con*tlpatlon and Flatnlenoy. Castorla neutralise# the effect* of carbonic acid ga* or polaoncn* *lr, Oa*lori* doe* not contain morphine, opium, or other narcotic property. Ciitorla assimilate* the food, regulate* the *tomach and howl*, giving healthy and natural *leep. Castorla 1* put up in one-sise hottle* only. It I* not told in fmlic. Don’t allow any one to *ail iron anything el*e on the plea or promlia that it 1* “Jnst a* good” and “will amwer every purpose," See that yon get C*A*S*T*Q*R*I*A. The fao-*lmll< signature of Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorla. STEM WINDERS! Better Light Than Gras At a Cost of One Cent lor Ten Hours’ Light Saving in Oil and Chimneys Will Soon Pay For a Lamp, TRY - IT - AND - BJE - CONVINCED. 1 "• ' On exhibition and lor snle by J. W. DOMINGOES, 561 MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GA. Headquarters for Crockery, China, Glassware, ‘ Housekeeper’s Novelties, Bolding Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezors, , Oil Stoves, Bird Cages, Natural Stone Filters for Drinking Water, etc. Call and See My Stock, or Write for Figures. AMERICAN LINE. New York-Southampton (London and Paris).. Twin Screw U. 8. Mall Steam ships. Sailing Every Wednesday at 11 a. m. Paris June 19|New York..July 24 St. Louis..June 26|Parts July 31 New York...July 3|St. Louis....Aug. 7 Paris July 10|Berlln Aug. 14 St. Louis...July 17|New York..Aug. 21 RED STAR LINE. New York to Antwerp. Sailing Every Wednesday at Noon. Waesland, June 19 Noordiand, July 17 Friesland, June 26 Waeeland, July 31 Rhynland, July 3 Friesland, Aug. 7 Westernl’d July 10 Berlin Aug. 14 INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION CO Pier 14, North River. Office, 6 Rowling Green, N. Y. L. J. 1 Harris, Union Ticket Office, Macon, Ga. ELEGANT AND CHEAP TRIP TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Round-trip rate, including meals and stateroom to New York, 138.70; Boston, 838.70, via Central Railroad, Savannah and steamers. Finest ehlps carrying American flag. Tables supplied from best markets in the United States. Berths reserved by wire. Apply to L. J. Harris, ticket agent; W. P. Dawson, pasengcr agent. NOTICE, CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon, June 28th, for the erection complete of a court house and jail for Emanuel county, after plans and speclflcatlons prepared by Oolucke & Stewart, archi tects, of Atlanta, Ga. Each competing contractor must en close In his bid a certified check to the undersigned for 2100.00 (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 suffi cient bond for tho amount of Ills bid for the completion of tho building. All bids must be scaled and ad dressed to the undersigned and marked bids for court houso and jail for Emanuel county. PianB and specifications will ho on filo at the following places on and af ter May 15th, 1895. Perkins Manufacturing Company, Augusta, Ga. Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Com pany. Macon. Oa. Ordinary's office, Swainsboro, Ga. Office of Oolucke & Stewart, archi tects, Atlanta, Ga, The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids. JUDGE O. 8. ROUNTREE, Chairman County Commissioners, Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Ga. STOMACH TROUBLES. DYSPEPSIA. INDIGESTION. it widely imitated. Beware of DSCBMBCR 10, 1898. 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. Mu. MARGARET CARTER, Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va. SUMMER RESORTS. IS* THERE: ANYBODY IN THE CITY Wlio Is suffering from Bright's dlseane. kidney or bladder trouble, rheumatism, dyepepeia or any other kindred disease that all tho patent medicine* and doc tors hixve ffilled to cure 7 To such per sona we **y Come to Suwanee Springs And take a regular course of the water. If you axe not greatly benefited or cured In from three to four week*, you can have your board free. Ruwunee Springs Water cures where all others fall. CM mate during Che summer months delightful; cool day*, cool night*, high, rolling country, healtibteet place fn the world. Grand plunge and bathing pool, accommodation*, service and table etrictly flrst-clas*. For rate*, circulars, and testimonial*, addroes ANDREW irANDEY, President and General Mtar., Suwanee Springe Suwanee, Fla. SuWanee Springs water fox sale M drug store of Bol Hoge. HOTEL CUMBERLAND, Cumberland Island, Ga. Summer Season Begins June 1st. Favorite seaside resort on th. South Atlantic coast. A beach. 600 feet wide end free from undertow. A grand orchestra engaged for the season. Fishing is unsurpassed. A naphtha launch and a fleet of row boats for the use of guests. Cars free to guests run to beach every half hour, and a fine Hvery. make up some of the attractions at this noted resort. For. further particulars address LEE T. SHACKLEFORD, Proprietor, Cumberland Island. SPECIAL NOTICE. Tho Pulaski house of Savannah, Ga.. will make a special rate of 82.00 and 82.60 per day, according to location of rooms, from May 1st to November 1st, 1895. This hotel is first-clam in every respect and its standard will be maintained. Charles F. Graham, Proprietor. THE 'MELROSE, 78 Madison avenue, New York. Fashlnoably and centrally lo cated near the square. Especially deelra- ble to parties dtsjlklmt a public noun. Rooms with or wOthout bon iM. Prices, with board, 81.60 per day; 88 per week and upward. Table a specialty. Send for circular. Referenao in Macon. W. w. Urquhart, Proprietor. MACON & NORTHERN R. R. Schedule in effect Wednesday, June 12, 1895. Central Standard Time. 402 | 403 “It's Brews*, Iron Bitters you need!’* For Overworked men—debilitated women—puny children. -OPJ 9 11 9 16 9 25 9 32 9 39 9 52 10 11 10 18 10 35 10 88 10 55 11 23 11 48 12 06 12 13 12 21 12 26 12 84 12 45 P M 12 55 A M 7 30 10 45 P M 4 63 ,,..Lv Macon Ar..... .. Ocmulgoe Street ... M., D. & B. Junction . Chalk Cut ...... .... Van Ruren Morton Grays Bradley Waysldo ..... Round Oak Hillsboro Mlnneta Montlcello Machen ...... Shady Date .... Godfrey Madison ...... Florenca .... Farmington Bishop .... Watklnsvllie ....... Sidney ........ Whitehall Athens G. C. & N. Depot Portsmouth Washington Ar New York Lv.. P M 6 45 6 41 6 35 « 28 6 23 6 03 C 68 5 49 6 41. 6 33 5 19 4 68 4 69 4 31 4 28 4 19 3 43 3 22 . 3 07 3 00 2 51 2 47 2 40 2 80 P M 2 20 P M 9 00 8 30 P M 3 20 Passenger trains will stop at Ocrnul- gee street crossing to take on and let off pasengers. Car on elcctrla rail way will connect with 403 at 7:00 p. m. from tho North at Ocmulgee street. Connections with Georgia Southern and Florida railroad, Southern and Central railroads for all points In Florida and southwest Georgia. No. 403, leaving Macon at 8:20 a. m., makes close ooncctlon with tho Middle Georgia and Atlantlo for Covington and Eatonton. With solid train for Washington and Pulman parlor buffet car*, Washing ton to New York. H. BURNS, Ticket Agent. A. SHAW, Traffic Manager. Ticket and general offices. Grand Lodge Building, 522 Mulberry street. MACON IKE HEW YOE SHORT LIRE Pullman Palace Bleeping Car* Be- Urean Macon and New York via. GEORGIA RAILROAD and ATLANTIC COAST LINE. Schedule in Effect May 8, 1805. No. I Ifl New York train; No. 2 Ifl Sun day only; No. 3 1* night expre**; No. 4 1* dally except Sunday. |No llNo 2 No 3|No 4 Lv Macon 8 00 < 00 8 15 2 10 Lv Mllledgevllle . 10 « 5 12 10 00 3 29 Lv Sparta . . . . 10 40 5 59 11 02 1 06 A M Lv Camack . • • . it 281 6 50 3 28 6 4$ p M P M A M •Ar Augu.ta . . . 1 00 8 30 S 15 8 30 Ar Orangeburg . . 4 51 Humter 6 05 Florence , . . . 7 15 Fayetteville . . 9 30 A M Petersburg . . 2 43 Richmond . . . 3 40 Washington . . 7 00 Baltimore . .. 8 20 Philadelphia . 10 45 p M New York . . . t 23 •Eastern time. Train* arrive from Augusta and point* on Main line an follows. 6:30 a. m., 11 a. m., and 6:45 p. m. dally ex cept Sunday. Arrive Sunday only: 6:30 a. m., 11 , m. and 4:45 p. m. Night express carries through sleep er Macon to Augusta. 9:00 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. train# con nect Union depot, Augusta. for Charleston, Columbia, S. C., and Sa vannah. Thomas K. Scott. General Manager. A. G. Jackson, G. P. A. Joe W. White, T. P. A., Augusta. Ga.