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NAMING- AN INDIANA TOWN. The Novel Way in Which the Dis pute Was Settled. Resting by the side of General William Henry Harrison’s saber in the “Old Curiosity Shop” collection of antiques in the old state bank building at Terre Haute, Ind., is a target rifle of ancient design that is declared to be the weapon that gave Logansport her name. The old rifle might well come under the classifi cation of heavy ordnance, for it is over seven feet in length. It weighs ' 37-| pounds and shoots a bullet so heavy thaL twelve of them make a poun. In firing it an iron rest had to be used and the rest is exhibited with the rifle. Maurice Thompson resurrected the rifle’s history and made it the subject of cne of his collections of Indiana stork s According to his story, in the lat ter part of the twenties the settle ment at the mouth of Eel creek had reached proportions that necessita ted the selection of a name. The main functionaries met oue after noon under the branching elms along the Wabash and undertook the christening. Every one had a suggestion, and many settlers press ed claims. General John Tipton wanted to bestow a Latin or Greek name that was synonymous with “the mouth of an eel.” Hugh B. McKeen, who had formerly resided on the Maumee, near the spot where the 'Shawnee chief Logan lost his life while attesting his fidelity to the white people, urged the name of Logan. Colonel Duret joined with McKeen, adding the “port,” as the town was the prospective great port of the upper Wabash, that was then thought to be navigable. The story has it that, unable to reach a qnanimous decision any oth er way, the frontk rsmen finally deci ded to leave the decision to the aim of the rifle. The best smoothbores and squirrel rifles were brought out, and each man that had offered a name placed the future of his claim on his nerve and eye. The Logans port man, it is claimed, hit the bulls; eye of the target, which was placed on an elm tree down along the river. As a rule, Indiana towns and cit ies have either been named in honor, of prominent people, first settlers or Indians, or have been given their names as a result of location. Elk- haft was named after the Elkhart river, and the Elkhart river was giv en its name because there was an is land in the stream that the Indians fancied resembled the heart of an elk. Governor William Henry Har rison, riding through the forests on the old Vincennes-Ohio falls trail, heard the sweet voice' of Jennie $mith singing the plaintive ballad, “Corydon,” and it attracted him many times to the Smith home, where he located the first capital of the state and named it after the song. Rockville is a city built on a rich alluvial deposit, and but two rocks of any size can be found in the town. There was the usual wrangle between pioneer settlers, each of whom want ed the town named after himself. At last a stranger laid his hand on the big rock and said: “Well, here’s a fellow Jhat’s been here longer’n any of you. Name it after him.” The one flask of whisky in the crowd was drained, and the town was christened by the empty bottle be ing broken ever the “fellow that’s been here longer’n any of us.”—In dianapolis Press. About Chinese Immigration. Our Washington Correspondence. Employers who want cheap labor and who are therefore hostile to the Chinese exclusion law, which termin ates by limitation next summer, are endeavoring to create the ingpre&sion that there is a strong party on the Pacific coast which hopes that Chi nese will be admitted under the same condition as other foreigners in the future. This class, . they say, does not dare commit itself to this posi tion, because of political fear. It is stated by fruit growers and those engaged in agricultural pursuits in California and other Pacific coast states that more Chinamen are bad ly needed to aid in farm and orchard work. Other labor cannot be obtain ed a large part of the time. Treasu ry officials say that merchants and manufacturers throughout the coun try who hope to increase trade with China are likely to have something to say as to a renewal of the exclu sion act. It is hoped by this class of people that there will be a great revival of business with China, and it is pointed out that cordial com mercial relations cannot be establish ed if there exists a law which China men the world over regard as a di rect affront to their country. While, doubtless,there are people who would, like plenty of Chinese here, even if they swamped the whites altogeth er, this class is evidently very snliall, or it would have the courage of its convictions and speak out for them. Organized labor is already at work urging that free Chinese immigra tion be forbidden, as during the last ten years, and will continue its dem onstrations. A number of petitions have been sent to the White House declaring that the workingmen are apposed to Chinamen coming to this country, but not one in favor of it. Even individuals who secratly favor it prefer not to put themselves on record in black and white, a conclu sive proof that they are very few in number—even though they may be very influential in republican cir cles by fore a of the enormous amounts of money they are able to command. Water Cure for Chronic Constipation. Take two cups of hot water half an hour before each meal and just before going to bed, also a drink of water, hot or cold, about two hours after each meal. Take lots of out door exercise—walk, ride, drive. Make a regular habit of this and in many cases chronic constipation may'be cured with out the use of any medicine. When a purgative is required take something mild and gentle like Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Dealers. For a bad taste in the mouth take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Deal ers. A Negro’s Invention. Some time ago the Times-Record- er described at length the invention of an Americus colored man, Thom as Westheimer, whereby the burned- out bottoms of grates can be replac ed at trifling cost, instead of throw ing away the entire grate basket, as heretofore. Westheimer has at last secured letters of patent, and is pre paring to put his grate on the mar ket. Experts have pronounced it a househould necessity,and Westheim er expects to realize handsomely on his “grate” device. He left yester day for Birmingham for the purpose of contracting for the manufacture of his grate upon a large scale. Hun dreds of them will be used here in, Americus. A Chance at Big Money. The opportunities offered to farmers by the two great fairs to be held this \ fall are in advance of all past records, j With Atlanta offering $1,0Q0, $500 and $300 for the best county exhibits, and Savannah offering even larger prizes for exhibits of this character, besides the splendid premiums offered by both fairs for individual exhibits, should inspire every one. Crop conditions are now favorable in most sections of the stare, and every county should be represented at Atlanta and Savannah. To say nothing of the money to be won, it is true that a county can have no better advertisement, for presentation as an argument to home- seekers, than a first-class agricultural exhibit at these great fair3. The pre mium lists are liberal in every particu lar, and may be had upon application to Secretary T. H. Martin at Atlanta, or to Secretary J. C. Shaw at Savannah. The railroads transport county exhibits free of charge. Plenty of Amusements. The management of the Southern Inter-State Fair, to be held at Atlanta this fall, is determined to supply ample amusement. In fact it has been decided to/have a continual amusement program lasting from U o’clock a. m. to 11 o’clock p. m.* Twenty thousand dollars has been appropriated, and will be spent on special attractions. The Fair Asso- ociation has determined to get the best of everything going, and there is to be fun all day long, and a carnival every night. Isaacs’ Cafe. THE HOME GOLD CUKE, Strong passions work ^ wonders when there are stronger reasons to curb them. Industrious wisdom of ten doth prevent what folly tbiukH inevitable. Stop the Cough and Work off the Cold. Laxitive Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No PayV Price 25 cents. How’s This? We offer Goe Hundred Dollars Reward for aey case of Catarrb that cannot be cured by Hall’s Ca tarrh Cure. ,F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have knowp F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years^ and believe him perfectly honora ble iu all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by tbeir firm. West'& Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Wadding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall’s Catarrh Cure U taken in tern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucons surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimoni als free. Hall’s Family Fills are the best. An Ingenious Treatment by Whic 7 ' Drunkards are Being Cured Dai ly in Spite of Themselves. - No Noxious Doses. No Weakening ot the Nerves. A Pleasant and Posi tive Cure for ihe Liquor Habit. It is now generally known and under stood that Drunkenness is a disease and not a weakness. A body filled with poi son, and nerves completely shattered by periodical or constant use of in ros icating liquors requires an antidote capable of neutralizing and eradicating this poison and destrying the craving for intoxicants Sufferers may now cure themselves at home without publicity or loss of time from business by this wonderful ‘H'onie Gold Cure,” which has been perfected after many years of close study and treat ment of inebriates. The faithful use ac cording to directions of this wonderful discovery is positively . uarauteed to cure the most obstinate case, no matter how hard a drinker. Our records show the marvelous transformation of thousands of Druukards into sober,industrious and upright men. Wives cure your husbands 1 Children cure your fathers! This remedy is in no sense a nostrum, but is a specific for this dis ease only, and is so skillfully devised and prepared that it is thoroughly solu ble and pleasant to the taste, so that it can be given in a cup of tea or coffee without the knowledge of the person tak ing it. Thousands of Druukards have cured themselves with this priceless remedy, and as Many more have been cured and made temperate men by hav ing the “Cure" administered by loving friends an i relatives, without their knowledge, in coffee or and believe to-day that they dispontinned drinking of their own free will. I>o not wait. Do not be deluded b> apparent and mis leading “improveu.e;, .” Drive out the disease at. out** ..n;: f.»- all time. The ’‘Home Hum*” is sold at the extremely ;ov pnr,-. < U; e I'ollar, thus placing within everybody a treatment • tb n'u.d titan others costing Silo i<> 'SO Fni. directions ac company each palliate. ^pacific advice by skilled physician wh n requested without, extra chsirg.*. Sent, prepaid to any part of ti>> w.». :d on :■ -eipt of One Dollar. Address D-*;> r •' 47T Edwin B. Giles & (’o.\ipany, 2330 .md *2332 Market Street, Philadelphia All correspondeuci- s! i-tth confidential. We Are Not < nl.v the Ch«-ap-st, but Also the Jlcsi Ke iSfon- w liisi3fey Ho rise In tbrgiii Our line of business is largely one of confi dence and therefore you wane to deal with peo- pe who will not make misrepresentations. We guarantee everything we sell just as represent ed, or will cheerfully refund your money. For $3.25 we will deliver r-uuii hjll qcaris of our FAMOUS 413 Third Street. Macon, Ga. F3,eg"U.la.x 25c. Sill of Fare to Order. Popular Prices. Prompt and Efficient Service. E. ISAACS, Proprietor. the Head Is what you do every time you buy your Lumber, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Blinds, Trimmings and all kinds ofimill work and builders supples from oin superior stock. Builders and contractors will find that they get a superior grade of lumber and workmanship n their line at lower prices than they can get elsewhere. IHL£lRRIS CO., ’Phone 187. FORT VALLEY, GA. THIRD AND POPLAR. HINHOL THIRD AND POPLAR. When you come to Macon call at my repository and see the most complete line of Vehicles ever shown in Macon, including every size in FARM WAGONS from one to aix-hor-e. In pleasure vehicles everything from a Road Caht at $ 17.50 to the most handsome Rubber-Tired Yictokia at $750 00. in Automobiles: “Locomobiles” for two and four passengers; “Auto- rettes” for one passenger. Our Locomobiles are guaran teed to run from ten to fifteen miles per hour on country roads,regardless of hills or sand,at a cost ofl cent per mile. When you need anything on wheels write or call. A drapery store in a Connecticut town is said to be run by three men named England, Ireland and Scot land. They met for .the first time in America. Scotland married Eng land’s sister, and Ireland is engaged to another sister: The son of the first union is called Ireland England Scotland. Norris Silver, North Stratford, N. H.: “I purchased a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure when suf fering with a cough doctors told me was incurable. One bottle re lieved me; the second and third almost cured. To-da man. Holtzclaw’s Anywhere in Georgia, express prepaid. Packed in plain box: money refunded if not satisfacto ry. Another good thing we offer is a pure Kentucky Sour Mash—the Dakiei, Books—at $2.40 per gallon, also delivered, egress pre paid, anywhere in the state. We are sole agents for the famous Kennesaw Mountain Corn Whiskey. best in Georgia, only $2.00 per gallon, and are the only people in the south selling a pure, seven-year-old Mount Vemon Eye at $1.00 for a fall quart, or$3.50pergalIon.:Everythiiig else just as cheap: we have goods from $1.25 per gallon up. Complete stock of everything. Sena risa trial order. No charge for jar ” ' A SAM & ED. WEK f JOB WORK NEATLY EXECUTED —AT THIS OFFICE THIRD AND POPLAR. SHMLSER’S. third AND POPLAR. Agt. I am better prepared than ever to supply your wants in J Stoves, Cutlery, Tinware, . ■ I buy goo. anybody m , WOODENWARE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, r spot cash, and therefore I sell as low as .v ■ • NEAR P05TQFFIC6,