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FKICB, 21,50 a 7EAE, Zft ADVANCE. Published Every Thursday Morning. Jno.H.lTODGES, Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, April 25. The Georgia Chautauqua is in successful progress at Albany, and will continue through this week- — - ; LXst week the Vienna Progress suffered much inconvenience be cause of the conjunction of the printer with domestic wine. The city council of Macon will not be in control of the street fair in that city next week, further than to prevent imposition. The Buffalo exposition will not be opened until May 20th, owing to delay in the work occasioned by the great snow storm last week. *-©-« No prospective enterprise of Geor gia would prove more beneficial to the agricultural interests than an ex tensive sugar refinery. Two cr more might be better. The sheriff of Dooly county has advertised for public sale 225 lots or parcels of land for taxes, the same not having been returned for taxa tion. Most of them are town lots in Cordele. The indemnity claim of the United States against China is $25,000,000, but the claim wil be scaled down if the other powers will likewise re duce their claims, all of which are greater. There is now pending in Georgia a contest between state officers of Georgia to determine the uses to which public funds held for specific purposes can be applied. There is in the state treasury $430,000 that has accumulated by sale of public property. It is alleged this fund is specifically devoted by the state constitution to the bonded debt of the state. Heretofore this fund has been used temporarily for current expenses, whenever there was not other funds in the treasury to meet them. However, the effort last year to use this public property fund to build a new railroad depot at Atlan ta directed attention to the specific purpose for which this fund was ac cumulated and held. Hon. Joe Hall, and others opposed to building the depot, held that the public property fund could not be legally used for any purpose other than to pay inter est on the bonded debt of the state, and to redeem the bonds as they be come due. Last week there was need for a considerable sum of money to pay the teachers of public schools throughout the state, and an effort was made to use this public proper ty fund for that purpose. Treasurer Park refused to pay this money on the warrants drawn, holding that this fund was not available for any purpose other than that specifically designated by the constitution. Mandamus was issued to compel Treasurer Park to pay the money on the warrants of Commissioner Glenn, and a decision will be rendered this week by Judge Lumpkin of Fulton Superior court. Then, no matter what that decision may be, the case will go the Supreme court of Geor gia. Whatever the decision may be by 1st Grade—Seabie Hickson, 90:42 Lillie Philips, 90. 2nd Grade—Luther Stone, 96.42 Clotie Philips, 92. 4th Grade—Addie Hose, 97.12 Leila May Hose, 93.71; Marcus Hickson, 93.62; Jamie Cheek, 93 Henry Riley, 92.29; Henry Grady Harris, 91.15; Andrew Houser Clark, 91.14; Lucile Cheek, 90. 5 th Grade—Rosa Belle Barrow, 95.62; J. Lewis Riley, 95.11; John Willie Hose, 94.77; Cooper Clark, 90.22. 6th Grade—Inez Stone, 97.22 Charlie Harris, 94.11; Effie Harris 93.66; Estelle Hickson, 91.22; Fan nie Pearl Cheek, 90.88; Marion Hichson, 90.66; Plant Barrow, 90, 50. 7th Grade—-Earnest Stone, 96.50 Josie Clark, 94.40. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin aids digestion. Sold by druggists. ♦-O—« ^ Special Occasions. • . W ! ? h ? neS n m i n - «>e Sapreme court, this public prop ister to the Uni e S a es, wi urge !|>rty fund will not be used now for his government to adopt western methods, and will present plans for extensive reforms in the government and business affairs of the Celestial Empire. Next week, from Monday morn ing to Saturday night, there will be a street fair and spring festival in Macon, Ga., under the management of J. S. Berger. He advertises a number of attractions, and says there will be reduced excursion rates on all railroads entering Ma con. Aguinaldo has issued a manifesto to his countrymen of the Philippine Islands, in which he urges them to surrender their arms, accept United States sovereignty and assist in maintaining civil government. His acceptance, though evidently forced by circumstances, seems to be sin cere and without mental reservation or evasion. It is believed this action will go far toward establishing gen uine peace throughout the Philip pine Islands. Two million fruit trees, says the Atlanta Daily News, have been set out in Georgsa since last October. This information is given on the au thority of State Entomologist Scott, who says several hundred thousand apple, plum and pear trees have also been planted within that time. Of this great total the greatest number are in north Georgia, but about 800,000 were planted in South Geor gia. Mr. Scott thinks equally as many fruit trees will be planted in Georgia next season. now public school purposes, and Gov. Candler says the teachers must and will be paid. It is well that the question is to be settled by the supreme legal tri bunal of the state, and we can afford to await that decision. If it is true that the fiind in ques tion is set apart by the state consti tution for a specific purpose, then Treasurer Park is right in refusing to use it for any other purpose. It is a trust fund, and such funds should not be carelessly used. However, each county can take care of its teachers temporarily by locally borrowing the necessary funds. Some counties thus paid their teachers promptly last year, and can do so again. Cold Last Week. Great preparations are being made for the Confederate reunion at Mem- phisi Tenn., from May 28th to 30th, inclusive. A picturesque park has been set apart for the veterans’ camp ground. All the arrangements are on a large scale, and in most ap- Wind and flood and rain prevailed last Friday, Saturday and Sunday north, east and south, destroying property to the value of several mil lions of dollars. In Georgia the chief damage was to the cotton that was up in south Georgia, much of which was killed —all damaged. There may not be seed enough for the second planting. In Tennessee, Kentucky and neigh boring states there was snow on Sun day, and along the Ohio river in sev eral states there was much damage by floods. With the rain in Virgin ia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylva nia and further north, there was fierce wind. At * and about Pitts burg, Pa., the damage to property is estimated to be more than two million dollars. The Atlanta Constitution is.serv ing Georgia generally, the farmers especially* through the writings of P. J. Moran, a staff correspondent. Most admirably is Mr. Moran illus- ing erected especially for the ocoa-! ? iall 7 is com.vendable when it and it is said it will be the 18 a PP“ ent that the foundation of sion, largest and handsomest ever erected for a similar purpose. - ^ -• structure i*hese lexers is not personal nor sec tional favoritism, but a purpose to benefit Georgia and Georgia farm ers through the uplifting of Georgia farm products. His letsers concern ing the possibilities of Georgia su gar cane will prove of inestimable. value 3 to thi r~i I e state. “The Resources of the South at the Dawn of the Twentieth Centu ry” is the title of an elegant illustra ted foldei\just issued by the Central of Georgia Railway Company’ It is a gem of typographic art,as well as a _ : — valuable book on the resources and It is estimated that the advantages of Georgia and the other “ ” ‘ n ‘ southern states traversed by the Cen tral of Georgia Railroad. The spe cial purpose of this folder is for dis tribution in the east, north and west, but any one can secure n copy for a 2-cent stamp on application to J. C. Haile, G. P. A, Savannah, Ga. amount of gold to be mined in the United States and Canada this year will be at least one-third greater than the amount mined last year. It seems that the mine product is.settlmg the money question so far as it pertains to the use of gold and silver as stan dards of value. The Central of Georgia Railway Company will carry passengers at very low rates to the meetings of interest mentioned below, furnish mg excellent accommodations: Georgia Chautauqua, Albany, Ga. April 21st to 28th, 1901. One fare for the round trip, plus 25 cents ad mission to the Chautauqua, for indi viduals. One cent per mile in each direction for military in uniform, 20 or more on one ticket. Tickets on sale April 20th to 27th, inclusive final return limit April 27th, 1901. Southern Baptist Convention, New Orleans, La., May 9th to 16th, 1901. One fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 7th, 8th and 9th, 1901, good returning May 16th, 1901. with privilege of extension to June 5th upon payment of fifty cents. Annual Conference Georgia Ep- worth League, Savannah, Ga., May 9th to l£th, 1901. One and one third fare for the round trip. Tick ets on sale May 8th and 9th, 1901; final return limit May 14th, 1901. <>• —♦ #is Easy To Peel Good. Countless thousands have found a blessing to the body in Dr. King’s New Life Pills, which pos itively euro Constipation, Sick Headache, Dizziness, Jaundice, Malaria, Fever and Ague and all Liver and Stomach troubles. Purely vegetable; never gripe or weaken. Only 25c at Holtzclaw’s drugstore. Notice Debtors ami Creditors. GEORGIA, Houston County. All persons having claims against the estate of E. S. Wellons, late of said county, deceased, will render the game to the undersigned properly made out, and all parties who are indebted to said deceased will settle the same without de lay. Mbs. Nancy C. Weblons, Exr’x. Estate E. S. Wellons, dee’d. April 24th, 1901. Administrator’s Sale. By authority of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Houston county, Ga., and also, of a judgement of Houston Supe rior court, rendered at April term, 1901, of said eouuty, I will sell, on the first Tuesday in May, 1901, before the Court house door in Perry, Ga., during the le gal hours of sale, the following real es tate belongingjto the estate of Sirs. G. C. Haddock dec,d. to wit: One house and lot in the town, of For t Valley, Houston county, Ga., said lot being ^he Southern part of lot No. 5 of block A, and bounded on the South, by New Street: West by lot of S. C. Floyd: North, by Mrs. Annie Weeks Houser,and east by S. T. Neil, and containing one- half acre, more or less. Sale made to pay debts of said deceas ed and for distribution. Terms cash. April 5th, 1901. M. A. EDWARDS, Adrn’r. of Mrs. G. C. Haddock, dec’d. TAX RECEIVER^APPOINTMENTSF SECOND ROUND. For the purpose of receiving state and comity tax returns for 1901,1 will be at the following places on the days and dates named. Claud, Monday, April 22, from 9 to 11'am Hollihshead, Monday* April 22, from 2 to 4 pm. Myrtle, Tuesday, April 23, am Barrow’s Mill, Tuesday* April 23, pm. Haslam’s, Wednesday, April 24, am. Marshallville, “ “ Fort Valley, Thursday, t! Mathews’ Store, Friday, “ Powersville, “ j “ Byron, Saturday, “ Perry, Monday, FQR MSN AKB B0YS. SPUING 1901. We are ready with our complete stock of Clothing for Spring. Suits from .... .50 to $25.00. Orders by mail carefully filled and satisfaction guaranteed. Jno. C. Eads & Co., MACON, So are we with the finest line of CLOTHING AND Gents* Furnishing Goods ever shown in Macon. All fresh goods, no old stock. Just received, a carload of Hats, of all the latest styles, shapes and shades. Burnett & Goodman, 454 THIRD STREET. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in AND TRIAKGrULAR BLOCK, MACOK, GA. Is what you you Buy your do every time Mouldings, Blinds, Trimmings and all Muds of mill work and builders supples from our OHTf ** pm.. 25, all day. 26, am. <“ pm. 27, pm. ‘ 29, all day. 30, pm. Taylor’s, Tuesday, Henderson, Wednesday, May 1, am. Fitzgerald’s, “ Elko, Thursday, Grovania, “ Hayneville, Friday, Kathleen, Saturday, Dennard, “• Toy,- Monday, Corder’s. “ Wellston, Tuesday, Bonaire, " Heard, Wednesday, Tharp,, “ B. T. STAFFORD, T. E. H. C. (i pm. am. 3, pm. am. am. Cfi pm. 6, am. a pm. 7, am. ft pm. 8 am. pm. superior stock. Builders and contractors will find that ley get a superior grade of lumber arid workmanship in t ieir line at lower prices than they can get elsewhere. s:. IB. KAgrzrAs ’Phone 187.FORT VALLEY, GA. cSs GO., and Door Co., -DEALERS IN- Hardware, Etc No. 457 Third Street, Macon, Ga.