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■ fTHE MACON - iDABCT DTELEQHAPH: THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMiET? if, IMS Don’t Forget , the Boy In the mad rush for gifts for the father and brother ' Don’t forget the boy. Maybe he is the only one, perhaps there are others who love and appreciate good things to wear as well as grown-ups. fniu"u2n 0 {,,iS r 'STSu/r’^J " ^ the president wan laid before the board. A visit to our boys’ department dis- ft-."--- closes a vast array of useful and practical gifts which any boy would like, and which will prove a paying investment for econom ical parents. Shirts Neckties Gloves Stockings Night Shirts Pajamas Bath Robes Dressing Gowns Hats Caps Suits Overcoats Rain Coats Suspenders Handkerchiefs Sweaters CONTRACT WITH THE PRESIDENT Smithsonian Institution Makes i— Public Agreement Made With Roosevelt. WASHINGTON, Dec. if—The agree- ment between President Roosevelt and the Smithsonian Institution as to the president’s hunting trip In Africa was public today by Chariot* l>. Wul-1 I txetary of the Institution, afterL he had conferred with the president At a meeting of the board of regents of thoi Institution held yesterday the letter of L*by entering into a contract with the president for certain work. The letter and resolution follow: • The President's Letter. “The White JJouse. Washington, “Oyster Ray, N. V.. June 20. 1008. “My liear Dr. Walcott: About the first of April next I Intend to shirt for Africa. My plans are of course indefinite, but at present I hope they will he something on the following order: “By May 1 I shall land at Momba*i_ and spend the next few months hunUng Check Off What Your Boy Needs Come to Us and traveling in British and German Hast Africa: probably going thence to or toward Pganda, with ** ““ the Nile aboi, _ __ — .. year and then working down It, vftli side trips after animals and birds. the best chance for the national museum to get a fine collection not only of the big game beasts, but of the smaller mammals and birds of Africa; and looking at It dis- passionately, 1 believe tlrnt the chance ought not to be neglected. I will make arrangements to pay for the expenses of myself and my son. But what ! would like to do would be to get one or two professional field taxidermists, field nat- Collectlon of Unique Value. “The collection which would thus go to the national museum would be of unique value. It would. I hope. Include speci mens of big game, together with the rare smaller animals and birds. I have not the means that would enable me to pay for the field naturalists or taxidermists und the curing and transport of the spec imens for the national museum. Of course the killing of the big game I want to do myself, or have my son do; but the specimens will all go to the national mu seum. save a very few personal trophies ONE PRICE TO EVERYBODY SPECIAL NOTICES lease B. Hart. Gen. Mtnagrr. » J. Freeman Hart, Seo. Jesse B. Hart & Bro., Funeral Directors pZzr&yz'tos™ ’swas.-s*. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. ». C. PurtUy, Lamar Clay. PURSLEY & OLAY, UNDERTAKERS. Always open. 611 and 013 Mulberry St Oldest escluslvt undertaking house In Macsn. Phone 426. Prepared to fUl telegraph or telephone orders on short not**. Carriage* to funeral I&60. •TATE TEACHERS' EXAMINATION Will be held at office of board of educa tion December 17th and ltth. 1 C. B. CHAPMAN. Rupt —00 TO— WESLEYAN Tho best instruction in the cheapest. Lyric Theater Lew Hoffman Eccentric Juggler Howard&Cameron Singers and Dancers Three Reels of the Latest and Popular Pictures ALBERT McKAY, Maker of Men’s Clothes, Cherry St., Macon, Qa. S. S. Parmelee Company, I.HW Mock In III. South to hIki (tutu A utM.ur. to wrv. you. «. 8. PARMELEE CO.. Kmt. G>. Sensible Presents Adler’s Gloves, Silk Suspenders, Fancy Hosiery, Neckties, , Silk Mufflers, Silk and Linen Hand kerchiefs, and many other things suitable for— Christmas Giving CITY’S FISCAL YEAR CLOSED IASI NIGHT of little scientific value which for some reason I might like to keep. Now. can you In view of getting those specimen* for the national museum arrange for the services of the field taxidermists, ami their care and transport specimen*? A* ex-president. I should feel that the na tional museum 1* the museum to whirl) my collection should go. With high re gard. sincerely your*. , m . “THEODORE ROOSEVEI.T. “To TTon. Clia*. D. Walcott, secretary. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. O.” Offer la Accepted. “Resolved, That the board of regents of tin* Smithsonian Institution express to Theodore Roosrvstt. president of the United States, its appreciation of his very generous offer contained In his letter of the 20th June. 1808. to tho secretary of the institution with respect to his cxpedl- * “ ‘ “ tho . TAFT THE GUEST OF WILL BE WITH THE MEBANGS AT SPRAY, N. C„ FOR A FEW DAYS. NEW YORK. Dec. is.—Mrs. Wra. II. Tkft. wife of the president-elect, who has been In New York several days dur ing which she attended the sessions of the annual meeting of the National Civic Federation, left this afternoon for Spray. v ii’. Mrs. Taft will remain at Spray, fch Is a little cotton manufacturing n about 16 miles from Danville. Va.. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Mebanc until about the end of this week when *he will Join the president-elect at Augusta. ir wax announced today (hat Mrs. Tkft would address a meeting of women of Last night closed up tha fiscal year of *,? Afrfq *' #nd t,ial 11 acwpt tho city government. 8ame * • - Tho various reports of the several de partments will now be made up and pre sented tu the council tonight. Borne of the departments had reports made up to the night of the 16th and waited until last night to add whatever might bo nec essary to make them complete. On next Tuesday night the mayor will have a busy tlms of It. He has not only tho membership of the police and fire department* and the board of health, but the “ year. standing committees for tho much as some of the committees nro much more desirable than others, though there Is plenty of work In each. At council meeting Tuesday night. Market Clerk Mann reported $6,481 ns Ills total collections from the feea. etc., of the market for the year, allowing an Increase over those of {sat year of $1,021. Station Bergt. Jobson could not com plete his report of the number of arrests until 12 o'clock last night, but up to yes terday there had been 2.768 cases on the docket as against 4.661 last year. The reports of the plum-Mng Inspector, ehlef sanitary Inspector, building inspec tor, city engineer, marshal, treasurer, and other officials will probably be com pleted today and ready for submission to the proper heads of departments for Tuesday night. Xmas Rost Cards, lc. Nil's line cards, tags, calendars at McRvoy's. MEETING AT NOON OF THE FAiyOHlTTEE A meeting of the Joint executive committee of the Macon Georgia State Fair Association will be held today at noon, at the Hotel lainler, for the pur pose of determining the contest filed by Mr. U. U. Luinsden against Mr. Ben L. Jones In the matter of the couuty ag ricultural exhibit at the recent state fair. President Conner, of th% State Agricul tural Society, was In the city last night, having come down from his homo to at tend this meeting. The following compose the Joint fair committee: From the fair association: Messrs. T. D. Tinsley. A. L. Miller. 8. 8. Dunlap. Alex Ulock, Stephen Popper. Randolph Jaques, Lee Happ, Oscar Dooley and Ben L. Jones. From the Stnte Agricultural Society: Messrs. J. J. Conner. R. F. Crittenden. Martin V. Calvin. J. Clayton Clements. J. Pope Brown. Samuel C. Dunlap. 8. T. Dallas. George Gilmore and J, \V. L. Xmas Kodak^. Prom U M up. New model picture!, MO*- UcSvoy'i. SHE AIDED IK ELOPEMENT R. [.ANDERSON NAMED TEMPORARY RECEIVER ROME. Os.. Dec. 16.—Mr*. Carolyn 8. Whitmire, until recently resident director of the American School of Fine Arts at Ftoteace. Italy, an Institution allied with the SLottrr College of this city, an nounced here today that »ha Is Investi gating the ground* for her removal as director. Sh- said she believed tha ac tion against her was because of charges WINSHIP & SMART, INSURANCE. ACCIDENT, HEALTH. PHIS. Wifhlngton Block. IKE WIN3HIP HERBERT SMART jT!.U*5S^ jilr*. Whitmire ik'nlee. Mile Morgan, who** home srsa at Ma rlon, N, c . while abroad married Crnlg I without h**r parent* - consent and the wed- .diug received piotulneat aiention In the I American press. REMOVAL « rl After today The Telegraph, “*•*•»* can be found at our new place,! - doctor bia- **>. a. i 402 Cherry St. Watched Ftlt,.o Y,,n. "Fer in»» ion I kavo watched >• working, of Bucklen'e A rule. Bdlvr; and It ha. Barer fail'd to cur. bum to which ved t» many P. Hartr. at Ra.t tVilion. Main*. Ik at all dra« I itmi. A.thma Suff.r.r. Srould Know Thit. Foley’s Honor and Tar h.s cured many canes of aathrtia that were con- aldtrefl hopel.ie. Mrs. Adolph Bues- Imt. 701 West Third street, Davenport, iown, writes: A severe cold contract ed twelve yearn ago was neglected until It finally grew Into asthma. The best medical skill available could not give me more than temporary relief. Foley’s Honey and Tar was reconi mended and one fiftv-cent bottle en tirely cured me of asthma which had been growing on me for twelve years. If I had taken It at the start I would have been saved yearq of suffering." NEGRO MAY BE TAKEN FROM JAIL AND LYNCHED RAI.F.IOH, N. C., Dec. 16—With n large hole knocked in his head by a clubbed shotgun, Henry Young, color ed. charged with a vicious assault upon Mrs. James R. Moss. In Stanly coun ty. lies tonight in jail at Albemarle suffering greatly from his wounds in flicted by a score of white men who caught him in the Moss homo. Mrs. Moss, the victim of the negro, Is suffering greatly from the attack and it Is not improving. Her condi tion Is still precarious. Georg* Loftier, whose Anger was bit ten off by tho negro and who was otherwise badly used up in the fight In defense of Mrs. Moss, is suffering greatly and Mood poison Is feared. Feeling runs high In Stanly tonight and it Is feared the negro will be tak en from the Jail and lynched. LAXATIVE BROMO wide Cold and Grip cause. Call for full signature E. W. GROVE. name. Look for Suit Sale Continues Positively Astonishing Bargains The special sale of Ladies’ Tailored Suits which began here Monday has attracted much attention from clever buyers and business has been rushing in our popular second floor. The sale will continue throughout the balance of the week with even greater values, new lines having just arrived from New York. A new. line of Ladies’ Tailored Suits of Novelty Striped Suitings, hard-finislied Worsteds, diagonal weaves and plain chev iots; long Satin-lined Coats,-new Skirt ef- * feets; Suits that would be cheap at $15.00 and $17.50; to go on sale this week at, choice of lot $12.50 Ladies’ Tailored Suits of hard-finished Worsteds and Novelty Suitings in blues, greens, browns, rods and black; Long Coat styles, neatly trimmed with braids and button; latest skirt styles. Suits are ac tually worth up to $22.50; hut tf -f JP AA you can take your choice for.y M *S.UU Very handsome Suits in new Directoire and Empire ef fects of plain Broadcloths, fancy mixtures, Worsteds, etc., in all the stylish color ings; real $27.50 and $30.00 values; this week Dressy Tailored Suits of fine Today we will place on sale Chiffon Broadcloths, in all . about 100 of our very finest the fashionable shades; Em- Tailored Suits, including ...$19.75 pire and Directoire effects, plain and elaborately trim med; $35.00 andtfOJ? $37.50 value ...4>£D‘ VV Styles that were priced up to $00; and offer choice of the line for $37.50 I Misses’ and Children's Coats Special sale of Misses’ and Children’s Long Coats, well made of plain and fancy fabrics; at these reductions: Real $5.00 values at . . ... ..... . . .. .......... Real $7.50 values at . . . . i. ............ ,.r.w. Real $12.50 values at $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 P Children’s “Bearskin’’ Coats in white and colors; some of them slightly soiled; to go at half price: The $5.00 line at, choice The $3.50 line at, choice The $3.00 line at choice ... $2.50 $1.75 $1.50 W. A. DOODY CO. BANKRUPTCY GASES IN UNITED STATES COURT Voluntary petitions In bankruptcy wero filed In the United States court yesterday by the following merchants: S. S. Lee, Upson county; J. O. Stew art, Upson county; YV. J. Stevens, Haddocks, and W. H. Malonp, of Crisp county. The assets and liabili ties of each sre small. DOCKETS SOUNDED BY THE SUPERIOR COURT For the benefit of the members of tho Macon Bar Association who have appeals to make, the certiorari docket of the superior court was called yes terday, and a number of cases acted upon. This docket will be open for several days. Next Tuesday the ap pearance docket will be sounded. Gin COURT GASES; ALL CIVIL MAHERS Only two ns« were heard In the city court yesterday. That of Fowler va. Swift Creek Distilling Company was non-nutted. but a verdict for the plaintiff was returned In tho suit of Cook vs. the Cleorgla Co-operative Fire Association. WILBUR WRIGHT MAKES 1 A REMARKABLE FLIGHT LeMANS, Dec. 16—YVilbur Wright, the American aeroplanlst, made a most remarkable flight today. Instead of rising gradually, the machine shot up like a rocket to a height of 240 feet. The aeronaut then permitted it to drop about fifty feet at which altitude he stopped the engine. The machine glided down smoothly and gracefully, landing about three- quarters of a mile from the starting point. MAGON BANKS CLOSE ONLY ON CHRISTMAS The banks of Macon will observe the Christmas holidays by closing only one day. Christmas Itself, which comes on Friday. Usually the banks suspend business on Saturday as well, but this will not be the case this year unless special action is taken by the clearing house association within the next few days. Notice to Our Customers. Wo ar« pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affect ed by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we re commend It as a safe remedy for chil dren and adults. H. J. Lamar & Co., near Fourth National Bank. HALL NOT GUILTY; M CASE HARD FOUGHT LEESBURG, Ga., Dec. 18—Tho spe cial term of Lee superior court which convened here Monday morning, the 14th. Inst., for the purpose of trying the case brought to remove from office County Treasurer D. D. Hall, came to a close last night after a hard-fought battle of two days. The Jury retired to the Jury room at 6:05 p. m. ai d brought In a verdict at 6:50 p. m. t completely exonerating Treasurer Hall on every charge brought against him. The petitioners. E. B. Martin, A. Fleetwood, et al., were represented by Shipp & Sheppard, qf Americus, and C. H. Beasley, of Leesburg. Mr. Hall was represented by Long & Son, of Leesburg, and J. W. Walters, of Al bany. Judge Price Gilbert, of tho Muscogee circuit presldng. This case has attracted state-wide attention as it Is the first of the kind ever brought in the state. Locally the feeling run high as It was considered a battle between con tending political factions. Mr. Hall and his friends feel very much grati fied over the result. fanciers all over California have sent * tries to the annual poultry show which, opened here today. The exhibition ranks* among -the best of Its kind ever held on JUST THINK! 14 K. Solid Gold Watches, Elgin or Waltham A movement, Solid Gold Rings, Silverware, Cut Glass, Umbrellas, etc., all at The application et the director* ot the Meuluhlo Hankins 8 T-oen Company tor a permanent receiver re-ulted In the ap pointment yesterday nf Mr. R. U Ander- *on. who waa rlaced In temporary chart* <4 the malltutlon'a affair, when It rlrat auapended buslneee. Mr. Andemott’e re port ae temporary receiver wne rendered to the court thta week ana met with prompt approval. It le bettered that un der file direction the company will be able to ranttM an many of tu uneernrod aa—and pay about M cent* on the dollar to the depositor* and creditors. It wua a .peeled that that* would he a rente*! over the apioInnn.nl of e re ceiver. ea certain of the depositor* haiT Indicated their pr.Krenre. end lud an nounced their Intention of eumetlntr an appointee to date* Felton. There wne wary mttefartorr N the official* of Knttllebl* Company. Um HALF Croom’s Bankrupt Stock 509 Fourth Street