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THE MACON DAILY TELEGRAPH: MONDAY MORNING, DECEDIBER 14, 1903 B Something For Everybody Xmas Shipping Easy Consult your own interest and go to the place where you will find something for everybody, and where your Xmas money will do good service. ,We are especially strong on— BOOKS OP ALL KINDS. "■•U • ' Picture Books, Linen Books, Children’s Gift Books, Giift Books for Adults, of every description—Poets in nice bindings, Illustrated Books, etc. DOLLS— A fine line of nice Dolls—Rag Dolls, Jointed Dolls. TOYS, GAMES— . All the good staple^ kinds, a fine assortment. PICTURES AND MIRRORS— An elegant line of pretty pictures. Any kind and price. Water Colors, Oil Paintings, Hand Colored Pic tures, etc. ! : . McEYOY’S 572 Cherry St. * Meeting The Fourth National Bank—a business institution, rest ing upon the soundest business principles, guided by tried and proven business men, and patronized by the most con servative business firms. • Bank “Facts”—not Theories—facts backed by sound 1 -judgment. . It’s from such a standpoint we solicit your 'account. Fourth National Bank MACON, GA. Santa Claus’ Seat In his famous sleigh must need repair ing by this time. How about that seat In your carriage? Or any other part of the vehicle? We do all kinds of carriage repairing except the poor kind. Bring your carriago her© and have us put it In shape for the holi days. There's time yet 218-220 Third Street. Phone 2545. H. G. A. NASH, Pr.sld.nt. H. G. A. Nash Audit Co. • EXPERT ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS 203*204 National Bank Buildinq, Savannah, Ga. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE. Expert Accounting in All Its Branches. She is Pleased BecausoKor husband lias giv en her an Electric Chafing Dish, which is just what she wanted. It is just the thing for cooking oysters, rarebits, omelets, etc. Can bo used on the dining table without injury to it. Can you think of any thing more useful to give your wife for Xmas I Let us show you the many electrical appurtenances wo we have for sale. Macon Railway & Light Co. C. F. STROBERG (Sehatzman’H Old Stand.) BLACKSMITH AND RUBBER TIRE WORK SPECIALTY All Kinds of Building and Repairing of Carriages and ‘ Wagons. - FOR SALE Five-room dwelling on lot 76x193. Just one block from city limits in South Macon. House has just been thoroughly overhauled, new roof, painting and plaster ing in excellent condition. Rents for $150 per annum, and is a bargain at $1,250.00. We can arrange easy terms on this place to a prompt purchaser. Wad ley Investment Co. Grand Building, Phone 627. CAPT. R. E. PARK WRITES SKETCH OF LATE CAPT. T. L MASSENBURG On* of the Bravest of the dravo—A Genuine Gentleman of the Old School—A Characteristic Inci dent—A Personal Friend and Companion. The following sketch of the life of tho into Captain T. L. Maasenburg. was written by Capt. R. E. Park, state treasurer, for the current num ber of the Confederate Veteran, pub lished at Nashville. The incident related referring to his refusal to obey an order on on© oc casion waa printed in The Telegraph some time ago, but It is ae character istic of the man, that It will bear re* printing. The following is the sketch: Thomas Lowry Massenburg waa the eldest son of William Massenburg and his wife, Ann Wythe Lowry, and was born In Elizabeth City county, Va., February 9. 1836. He was educated ai Carey’s Academy. Hampton, Va., and soon after finishing there entered the Pharmaceutical College in Philadelphia where he graduated with distinction in 1867. Immediately upon his grad uation he went tp Savannah, Ga., to accept a position as pharmacist in probably the largest drug store In the south. He was married In St. John's Episcopal Church, feavannah, to Miss Rpsallne E. Stiles, on April 17, 1860. Eleven children were born of this union, five of whom survive—namely, Mrs. Capt. E. V. White, of Portsmouth, Va.. Charles Rebel, Miss Rosa, Lloyd and Frank Johnson Massenburg. Captain Msssenbuie moved In 1861 to Macon, Ga., where he Joined his father, who moved to Macon from Hampton, Va., about the same tlmo, and engaged In the wholesale and re tail drug business. Scarcely had ho become established in his new home when he gave up everything to en ter the Confederate service. The career of this splendid gentle man In the Confederate army was highly creditable to him, and will al ways be tho subject of pride to his children and grandchildren. He en tered the artillery service*; and after many Ingagements whore he conspicu ously exhibited his superb gallantry and devotion to duty, he became the captain of his battery, and tho Jack- son artillery was changed In name to “Massenburg Battery." The care and protection which he gave to his splendid command of artillerists Is ex plained fully by the following anec dote showing .his love of Justice and his unwillingness to inflict disgraceful punishment upon ono of Ills command, though a violator of one of tl:o regu lations of the ariny. Beyond the members of the Massen burg Battery, It was not known that the late Captain Massenburg was once reprimanded, and that by the colonel of his regiment, during tho war. Tho Incident can now be told, and It il lustrates the kind feelings the old soldier entertained for his “boys,’’ as he called the members of his com pany. While In camp In Tennessee a mem ber of his company was found guilty of violating one of the regulations of the army. The sentence of the court- martial. which followed, was that the man should bo strung up by the thumbs for a considerable length of time. This was the punishment sometimes In flicted, and it had been seen by the captain, who received his orders from headquarters to have this sentence on one of his men carried out. Several days passed and the sentence was not carried out as ordered. The failure becoming known to his superior offi cers, an orderly was sent to tho bat tery directing Captain Massenburg to “report at tho big tent” Dressed in his full suit of gray, the tall and straight captain reported and stood erect before the commanding officer. "Captain, did you receive order* to punish Private Blank, of your com pany?” "I did. «lr,“ with the proper .alute. ••Then, air, you muat do your duty.” Without a word, but with the proper salute, the captain about-faced and returned to bis battery. One. two. threo day. pa«.rd and th. sentence waa stilt not carried out, and aealn came tho orUffar for tho captain to report at regimental headquarters. Aealn tho captain donned his uniform and stood before tha colonel am .root as before. . . , "Hovo my orders been carried out Captain MasscnburB. to have Private Blank punished aceordlnfr to the sen tence of tho courtmartlm?" asked tho commander. .... , . ••They have not, «!r. with tho .alttto. ■•Why not sir?’* thundered tho office! In tone, that boded no good to the cap tain, but did not frlRhton him. ••Because I shall not submit for ono of my men to bo punished In that cruel manner.” and again tho respectful sa lute. . , , Instantly the captain was ordered to give up his sword and considered him* self under arrest. Ho was given a tent near headquarters. Late In tho after noon an aid was sent to Captain Mu- sonburg to ask It ho was ready to obey orders. - “Not that order, said the captain. Ills release soon followed, th" command ing officer being convinced that Captain Massenburg would not string ons of his men up by the thumbs. The captain ond his commanding offi cer did not speak until after the battle that occurred eomo tlmo afterwards It was the colonel who spoko Itrst. and It was to congratulate tho captain upon his splendid display of courage. Before the close of the war they wero fast friends. This Incident will ho remembered by tho few of tho old battery who are hero to bow their heads over the grave of that glorious old soldier, tlielr old captain. Publication of tho death of Captain Massenburg. whllo not wholly unexMCt- ed by his anxious friends and admirers at home, caused a shock Jn Macon and throughout Georgia and to friAnds else- where. There was an expression of genuine, unfeigned, sorrow from all classes of people. It had been known for some time that this gallant soldier irnd courteous gentleman was In declining health; but when, after long absence, ho appeared at Ills office In; the city hall (having been for years clerk of the city council of Macon. Go.) and him cheerful salutation was hoard by •his numorous friends who called to greet him. the hope came that ho Would be himself again: but a few days thereafter^ Few men in Macon or In Georgia com manded tho love and respect of his fel low-men to a greater degree than did Capt. T. L. Massenburg. lie was my long personal, devoted friend, and I loved him as a brother. During the thirty-five years of my residence In Mn- Through It all he Wo* tjie patriot, the soldier, and tho officer gaps pour ct sans rcproche. Ills manly bearing and gallant conduct *on all occasion were consistent with his heroism as a soldier. -Jn Chlek- nmnuga Park there is a graven stone which marks his name And the spot where Massenburg'* Battery of Artillery stayed the fearful onslaught of the ene my during tho great battle at that placo. The living members of his command bear eloquent testimony to the fact that no braver mnn, no truer here, no more loving or devoted commander ever drew sword In defense of hfa country. Ho was tho soul thorough gontloman In its fullest, truest sense. In 1900 he was elected, clerk of the city council of Macon, which position lie continually held with satisfaction. In the “War Roeords'\ there Is fre quent mention of Captain :Mna*enburg. In a report by Brig. Gen. It. L. Gibson whllo operating on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay mention Is mado of Captain Massenburg with other commrniders “for skill and courage, rendering valuable service not only on land but against the SIDEWALKS FOR THE NEW YEAR Probable That Reoommcndatlons Will Be Made to Council Whereby Better Sidewalks May Be Secured. Now that tho city Is preparing for the new year, and tho city engineer, ns well an all tho other toads of departments, are making such recommendations to the mayor and council as strike them os proper, It Ms probable that the. matter of walks at all. the plan In operatloh in Toledo may be of Interest In Macon It seems to be a difficult matter to pass an ordinance that will prove satisfac tory. or bring about tho desired result, namely, good sidewalks. Under (no law as it now stands, shmild a sidewalk be condemned, the chief of pollco gives the. owner of the property on which the condemned sidewalk abut* ten days' notice to lay or relay ft, a* the case may be. The law requires that If this notice is not complied with, the owner shall be summoned before the re corder and punished. But this kind of a law ha* been decided by the supreme court as being no good. Then, the city can lay tho sidewalk and collect the cost by levy and execution. A* there is no appropriation for side- DON’T LOSE YOUR HAIR Two Week,, or King & wm Will Rotund Your Mnn. Look at your comb. 4 Hair comma out prettyl fart. Isn’t Itf I Getting so thin on top ysriS' Ity Perhaps you aro even bcalnnlng to worry? Don’t worry: don’t despair; don't llo awaki n 1 aht a; don't wait anothel day, but go to tho druE store of King & Oil- { >hant and get a large bottle of Par- slan Sage. It will only cost you 50 cents, and before you have used it a week you will say It Is worth 110. The people In Macon and vicinity, and especially the readera of The Tel egraph ought to know that King & Ollphant guarantee Parisian Sage to atop falling hair, to cure dandruff, to stop Itching scalp. As a hair dressing and especially for ladles of refinement, tt has no equal anywhere. It has a most delightful yet delicate odor, which moat hair tnnlrs have not. It will. In one week's time, change harsh, unattractive hair Into lustrous and luxuriant hair. The women who use Parisian Sage never fall to add wonderfully to their attractiveness. “I have used and seen used, several hair tonics and so-called renawers, but never had any come to my notice that can ever compare with Parisian Rage. It leans the hslr clean, fluffy nnd silky, nnd does not leava ono pertlele of stickiness.’’—Mrs. Ids Wilcox, hair dresser. CoMwsler. Midi. Bov P»rt*'an Sage si King * Oil- phanfs or direct by express, ell charges prt paid, from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo hi, Jk walks In the Macon Hat of npproprla- *'ona. this Is practically useless. In Toledo practically tha.Santo lnw is In force, hut there Is an annual sidewalk appropriation, and out of this the lay ing of sidewalks where the property owner fails to lay It Is paid. The plan has been In operation In Toledo for over two years anti has worked very satisfac tory, and Is n great Improvement on the old plan of totting contracts for each in dividual lot. .... ... Tho city in divided for thin purpose Into threo districts and, proposals are asked once• a year for sidewalk work in each district. The contractor Is paid by tho city In cash taken from the sidewalk fund. Tho property owner can cither pay the city nt once or tho amount can bo placed on the next tax payment and paid In two Installments. Tho prevailing price for cement side walks let by such contracts Mils year has been 11V4 cents per square foot Prices for the same pavements, under private contracts wore one-hnlf cent morn In each case. These prices cover all the work of construction. Including tho grad ing: except that where jho original surface of tho ground would average for tho whole frontago of a lot more than 12 Inches for cement sidewalks, above or below tho surface of tne walks when laid, the contractor Is. paid far the amount In excess of suen 6 or 12 Inches at a rate hid by him per cubic yard. Provisions are also made in the contracts and bids for driveways Of cither «- Inch cement concrete, or for paving brick, whichever of these materials m The’ccment , 'eidewnlks are to be laid on a bed of fi Inches oi sand or 8 lnel.es of cinders. The foundation Is to be of con- croto not less than 314 Inches thick at the contcr, tapering to t Inches at the cdgcB. both dimensions to obtain after ramming. This concrete ts mixed one. two and four, the materials being mixed before adding water.. Tho top coot Is 1 Inch thick, composed of threo ports ee- ment to five of clean, sharp »ond screen- ed through a No. 4 sieve. The walks are separated Into blocks with a spud not over 6 inches wide and one-fourth Inch thick the to the cinders and Piled with dry sand before the top coat is spread, tho top coat being afterward out through the same lines and a trowel drawn through them after troweling tho surface has b< The < cone?e t te'driveways are mads like the nMowalk* except that the surfaco In 2 Inches thl?k and the_foun<latlon 4 inches. Where the driveway* are or l^hVof-Snd Sin? deni The removal of trace Is also bid on. according to else. Tho contractor t« ,**. P. two-year bond under which he I* to sub ran tee that the oftwo years from Its completion, should bo jn.LTood.condW»". rrejonaW. wesj FINE HUNTING DOGS TO BE GIVEN CHANGE TO SHOW HOW MANY BIRDS THEY CAN FIND AND TO WIN PRIZES. Quito a number of owners of fine hunt ing dogs sre Interested In ths seventh annuel meeting of the Georgia Field Trial.- to he held at Wayneeboro. Tues- d»” and Wednesday. The only dogs to be sent from Meoon no far as known 'h 0 ?* of Mejsrs. Har ry Johnson and Bd. Polhlll. but every hunter will want to know something of the trial. . . .. The coming try-nut will he one of the most Interesting sportlltf events held jn e long Umo. as many fine ,!<-ga wl;t lot given an opportunity to show what the- nun do In the wey of helping out lb boater. favery year three try-outs eie ghrwt at COUNTY POOR ON CHRISTMAS County Commissioner* Will Distribute Pauper Tiokets on Next Friday. The last meeting of the old board of county commissioner* will bo held to morrow. and it 1* probable that they will double the number of ticket* la* •ued to paupers once a month, on ac count of Christmas. The distribution day for the*e tiokets falls this month on Chrlatmas day, and tho commissioner* propose to is sue them on next Friday, one week ahead, and l*suo two ticket* instead of one. There aro now about one hundred of these people on the list, a much smell er number than usual. The amount tho ticket calls for will average aev- enty-flvo cents, and Is good for gro ceries at the stores of the city. Thus, the extra ticket to this unfortunate class of people will only cost the coun ty seventy-five dollars, and will in sure each oxto moro than the usual dinner. There are dome who hare been on tho list for years, and some of them very old and decrepit. The tickets are not glvon to any one not deserving, each caso being separately passed upon by the board, and now and then through the year tho list is revised. It Is regarded as a fact worth pointing to with pride that the county of Bibb, with its population of about sixty thousand people should only have a pauper list of ono hundred. In somo cities the county has a com missary, usually In charge of an old soldier. He buys tho provisions In bulk and puts everything up In pack ages and gives out the provisions in stead of tickets. In one city thVi old soldier frequents the bargain sal os nnd buys shoes, clothing, etc., at re duced prices to be used in this dis tribution of food and clothing to the poor. But tho pauper lists aro up in thousands. HEBREWS OBSERVE WILL BEQIN NEXT FRIDAY NIQHT. SOMEWHAT SIMILAR TO THE C&RISTMA8 OF CHRISTIAN Commemorating tho famous Maern- Frlday night nnd will last ono week. It Is a season that Ih observed with much good cheer, nnd wish an Interchange of presents much an tho Christian recog nizes Christmas time. Tho Feast of Light* Is another name for tho seuson nnd this Is tho principal observance, nn It cclebratoH the purifica tion of tho templo nnd its rededtcatlon by Judas Maccabee following his victory over tho Syrlnn hosts. Tills is observed night two llghtn will he lit, and on each succeeding night during the week an •«>- dltionnl ono wifi T»o lighted. The singing of tho old Chanuka song Is a feature. In tho synagogue tlicro l- no different service except thnt tho reguJnr sorvlee a extended for ten minutes or moro over o usual time. Sunday week, when the period comes to a elose. there will be h ceremony In tho chapel for the children of the religious school. The lighting of the lights will he observed and Rabbi Weiss will give the children a short talk explaining tho significance of Chnnuka. At tho closo each of the children will be presented with a small *rlft. ku kinds of Piain and Layer Oakes, Pies, Fruit Cake, etc. Merkel’s Bakery. Phone 738. TWO LOCAL COURTS IN SESSION TODAY POOLROOM CASE8 WILL BE HEARD IN 8UPERIOR COURT—CIVIL MAT TERS IN THE CITY—FEDERAL COURT GOES TO VALD08TA. Two local courts Wifi be In session to day—the superior, after a return from a special sitting In Houston county, and the oity, beginning its December civil torm. Criminal cases will bo taken up Jn the superior' court this morning and the docket Is sufficiently largo to Insure oourt being In session throughout ths week, excepting Saturday. Tho charges against tho poolroom proprietors of allowing gam ing In their establishments, will bo aired today. There aro oleven Indtctments and they will bo tried Jointly. Many wit nesses, mostly young men. have been summoned. Tho city court will take up civil mat ters. Tho following suits have boon as signed for hearing today: Cleveland Cold Storogo elbaum. Taylor, et nl., receivers, vs. Maysr. Taylor, ot al., receiver*, v*. Small. Taylor et ml., receivers, va. Rohofleld, Langston v*. Postol Telegraph-Gable, Wlngo, Elliott and Crump vs. Thomp son. Lyon* v*. Jameson. Newberry v*. McBride Bros. Tho United Stales court official* left yesterday for Valdosbv where today the regular term of the federal court of that district will be convened. Court will be In session until Wednesday before Christ* :orago Co. vs. Wax- THESE DAYS STORING UP GOOD THINGS FOR THE LITTLE FOLK AND. THE BIG FOLKS, TOO I - ;— Tho Empire Store is headquarters for goods suita ble for Christmas presents, appropriate gifts for every member of the home, friends, relatives and others. You may be somewhat perplexed as to what you should buy for different ones; probably these sugges tions will be of benefit to you. For Ladies Gloves, Neckwear, Scarfs, Shawls, Hose, Purses, Belts, Bags, Back Combs, Side Combs, Barrettes, Small Jewelry, Buckles, Ruches, Feather Boas, Chiffon Ruffs, Rudhing, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Toilet Water, Ex tracts, Fine Soaps, Veils, Laces Umbrellas, Cut Glass, Work Baskets, Fancy China (hand-painted and gold leaf), Hats, Furs, Tailor Suits, Wraps, Silk Petticoats, Kimonns, Corsets, Muslin Underwear, Bath Robes, Slum ber Robes and Sweaters.; — v j For Men Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Socks, Mufflers, Collars, Ties, Cuffs, Collar Buttons, Cuff Buttons, Stick Pins, Shirts, Sweaters, Pajamas, Underwear, Bath Robes, Umbrellas. Suspenders, Trunks, Suit Cases, Grips, etc, - For Children Hose, Leggings, Bootees, Toques, Caps, Hats, Cloaks, Sweaters, Rompers, DrosscR, Underwear, Sacqucs, Glovos, Mittens, Handkerchiefs, Furs, Teddy Mitton3, Dolls, Dolls, DoIIb, etc., etc. • -• - v ■ For the Home Rugs (small, medium and largo), Cnrtains, Table Covers, Portieres, Clothes Baskets, Draporios, Tapes tries, Sofa Pillows, Blankets, Comforts, Spreads, Towels, Damask, Napkins, S.heets, Pillow Cases Centerpieces, Asbestos Tablo Covers, Tablo Felt, Cut Glass, Hand- Painted China, Austrian China. Remember, you have only ten days left in wMoh.to do your Christmas shopping. - 4 Quarts .$ 4.50 1 Gallon Jug ,.«v4 4.00 8 Quarts $ 8.75 2 Gallon Jug „.$ 7.75 12 Quarts ....$12.50 3 Gallon Jug w . • 410.50 WEICHSELBAUM’S OLD CORN 4 Quarts $ 3.50 1 Gallon Jug ..$ 3.00 8 Quarts 6.60 2 Gallon Jug .... 5.60 12 Quarts 9.25 3 Gallon Jug . ..$ 8.25 Sam & Ed Weichselbaum F, 0. Box No. 55. 610 Market St. Chattanooga, Tenn • •*• Phone No. 820. . y V • MOUNT VERNON PURE RYE. EXPRESS PREPAID ON ABOVE Y v Send for full Price List. Send in your orders for Christmas now, before the rash. We carry a complete lino of fine Wines and Whis kies, and all tho leading brands of Beer. this course, which Is said to fi* the finest prnttnpiy carry up nair a uoncn nog*. ana ho is confident of winning one of the stakes. There are some Macon huntnrs who are wishing they eouJd attend this year, Just to see what th* dog* will do. The tract of land upon which this club has secured Is posted and the game has been protected to a greater extent than, ever before. Capt. Davant. president, of Havannah. was In Wayne* bot'o last week In the interest of the club. He will as sist Mr. G. P. Green, th* secretary, in making all necessary arrangements for tho suooeaa of tho meriting. Mr. V. 8. Hall, of Detroit. Mich., will bo one of the fudge*. Mr. Hall fa the owner of several fine dogs. Among them aro Lanark’s Lad and Caesar. Caesar was owned by Dr. MoMaater, and both of them have been seen on the course near the oity. The meeting this year la earlier than evor before. In order to allow the sports men to take In the big trials at Grand Junction. They will have two open stake**— the derby and all age—prizes of *204 are offered In each stake, to be divided as follow*: <180 first, $100 second, 1ST) The regular Georgia derby and all *g* will alao be run. the prlxes to be divided as follow* In earh stake: nrst prlx*. CO per cent; seeond prize. 24 per cent, and <4 per oent of entrance and start ing fee*. This ts Worth Reeding. I/*o F. Zellnskl. of 68 Olbson street, Buffalo, N. Y.. says: ”1 cured the moat annoying cold «or* I ever had, with Hucklen's Arnica Rslve. I ap plied this salvo once a day for two days, when ovary trace of the was gun*." Heals all eure*. Hold der guarantee at alirdrur store*. 25c. ♦♦4 »♦♦♦♦♦ iDON’T WAIT TOO LONG:: Placing your orders for your wan$3 in our line—-< ► the rush may delay prompt forwarding by express, and-< ►> cause you disappointment. Send us your orders—wet ► will take good care of them and in every instance md-t ► you best obtainable value. Satisfaction guaranteed or-o* -4- money refunded. -4- Here are two exceptional offerings: ♦ OVERHOLT RYE, bottled in bond, |HB0 one ol<f +12 quarts. - t_ -4- BLACK LABEL RYE, $15.00 per case. r~ 4- EXPRESS PREPAID. *' + Other good things at equally as attractive prices. + Complete line of Wines, Whiskie* and Oordials—from ‘ the low priced up to the best. Send for price list SAM WEICHSELBAUM & MACK, Inc. I P. O. Box 163. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Mr. Uotj An-,non U with n« nnd rwpectfnll/ nollctt. th. favor, o< hltt frlv 4 *. +