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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

Tue REQUIEM FOR THE MAINE.-At
.be first news Of the disaster to the
T. steamer Maine short service
,,,s held AZ the Catholic Church here,
ss,reaiv reported in the Gazette, for
H. sluls of the dead of the ship.
This morning at s o'clock a solemn
mas. OF r, QUEEN was celebrated for the
souls OF The two hundred and sixty -four
members of Father Chidwick's congre-
cation On the Maine, who were killed
nv the blowing up of that ship. The
church bel! tollsd knell for some time
n-iorr the commencement of the SER
The lag of the Catholic Lyceum was
djsplsyed half mast at sunrise, and q
rnt4a que with black casket. draped
with The U0ited States flag. was erect
FL In 'front.' ofthe chancel aud surround
sd with lights
A. o'clock the solemn service be.
o4u. The whole tone of the service be-
ing In the spirit of the closing of the
HYMN Dies lrae.
Now great Creator of mankind
Let sill the faithful Ill roy Dnu.
Rev. Father Cutler was the cele-
iraut. with Rev. Father O'Connor, Ct
Washington, deacon, and Rev. Father
Met arlhy sut-deacon. They wore
b.ncl velvet vestmepts and were &C
upauied i'll the sanctuary by sixteen
Young assistants and torch bearers.
The services began Eternal Rest
giant to them he deSd of the Msine)
@ Lord, aud let perpetual light shine
upon them"-(Ps. XIX The epistle
was from Rev. xiv. IS: blessed are
the dead who die in the Lord" and
then followed the prayer
Release, o Lord, the souls OF all the
faithful departed from the bonds Of
their sins, and ky the assurance Of Thy
grace may they escape the sentence of
condemnation and enjoy the blessed
ness of eternal light"
The recitation of the sequence fol-
lowed. This consisted of wei!-known
Latin verses commencing
pies iIe dies liza
Solvet II lum in favil a
Teste Davi ct Sybilla y
That day Of wrath that direful day.
Shall all the wor d in ashes lay
As Ovid aud the SyDil sas
The most notable line being the we'll
kEown
Tuba mIum spargei SOL um
The wondrous trumpet sowing
sound, which has for centuries been
noted as the most wonderful echo OF
sound 10 sense known in any language ]
Then came moro solemn portions of the
mass with tbs prayer:
we recommend to Thee, o Lord, the
souls OF Thy servants, the dead Of the
Maine, and, as in mercy to them Thou
ii tst become man, so now vouchesafe
TO admit them to the number OF the
blessed. Remember o Lord, that tho
souls for whom we pray are thy crea-
lures. Remember not, o Lord, the
sins and ignorances of their youth, but
according to Thy great mercy be mind
full OF them in Thy glory"
At the close of the mass the funeral
service was read at the catafalque.
The Lord being bescught to
Deliver them from eternal death at
the dreadful day when heaven and
earth shall be moved and Thou shalt
come to Judge the world by fire."
Throughout the service the choir sang
the PRAYERS of the ritual in solemn mu-
sic aud as the large congregation pass
ed out of the church the air America"
was played on the organ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS. FOB THE PURCHASE OF
Il ALEXANDRIA COUNTY COUPE N
BONDS.
The Board of Supervisors of Alexandria
county, Virginia, will sell in whole or in part,
the following bonds on the 31ST DAY OF
MARCH, 1898, at 10 o'clock M, upon the
scaled bids received therefor:
Aggregate amount of bonds $4,000 to be
issued by the Board of Supervisors of Alex
andria county, Virginia, in denominations of
800 each and dated March 31st, $685. and
issued for the construction of a county court
house and jail at Fort Myer Heights on block
No s, said subdivision.
Interest payable seHi-annually at 6 per
cant, and said bonds maturing 30 years after
date unless called in by said BOARD of Super
visors after five (5) years from date thereof,
said bonds and accruing interest thereon
payable at the Office of The County Treasurer
at the courthouse of said county The above
named bonds are issued by special act of
the General Assembly of Virginia approved
February, 1898, and known as Senate bill
No. 500.
Alexandria county assessed valuation,
S1,S00,00O; Alexandra county real valua-
ton, $3,500.O90; said county free from
debts Of all kind whatever and sinking fund
legally provided for. Population of said
county $500. By order of the Board of Su
porvisors.
&H- Mark all bids as SEALED PRO-
POSALS and address them to r. 81. YOUNG,
County Clerk, Alexandria city, Va
A copy-Tes:e:
HI. YOUNG, Clerk.
feb25 2aw SOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

FRATERNAL VISTA delegation of
membe of Mount Vernon and Mary
Washington Councils, Daughters of
America, will pay fraternal visit to
M;zpah Council, of Washington, tc-
night. The party will leave on the z
o'clock electric train. and expect to
spend pleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Mar. 30.-Prices of the In
iernational stocks and the local tract o1s
spurted upwards at the opening. The mai
ket became very animated and buoyant
prices of many leading railway stocks rising
between and 3 points over last ght's
close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

Children like it. it saves their lives We
mean One Minute Cough Cure, the iufallible
remedy for coughs, colds, Group, broachitis
grippe aud all throat ami lung troubles
harles G.. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

Rlv. Mr. Irvine will preach tonight st
40 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church
on the wonderful results of faith in God HIS
strong utteIauce on that subject may be some
what unususl, but every person has char CO
10 hear and Judge for himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
President Kruger Reported Killed.

President Kruger Reported hlIIeu'
LONDON, March 90.-It was reported
on the Stock Exchange early to-day
that President Kruger, of the Trans
vaal republic, had been shot and
killed. The general agent of the re-.
public here discredits the report. The
story is probably Stock Exchange ca
nard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

A torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. DeWitts Little Early
Rissrs cleanse the liver, care constipation
and all stomach and liver troubles. Charles
G Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

veATHEK fRoBABILTIRs.-FoY this
.,,o threatening weather tonight; proba-
W. ,' widowed ly lain Thursday; winds be.
r,mipg uotiheasteriy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
OFFICIAL.
MTOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas consumers will please take notice that
SATURDAY, the 2nd day of April. 1898, is
the last day for discount on gas bills for the
quarter ending March LIST, 1898, and no dis.
count will he allowed after that date. The
office will DO open from a. m to p. M.
SAML. L. MONROE, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
Alsxanaria 6asette,
rpn1EsDAY EVENING. MAR. 20, 49, 8
LOCAL MATTERS.

cro rises tomorrow at $50 and sets st
go High water at 100 a. m. and
0Il p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Mar. 90
Catlle.-Tte demand for catte was quiet, but
offerings were light and prices we're steady
sales were mostly below So, fed Texans SELL
ing at $3.90a4 so for steers and $3a4 for
bulls, oxen and cows sto,keIs and feeders
50 S5a4 So Hogs.-There was active de.
mand for hogs, prices ruling 5a7lac higher
Hogs sold from 1910 to So 92Ip. the b1lk
of the sales being at SIS a3 80, while pigs
sold largely at So 30a390. Sheep Trade
in sheep and lambs was active st an advance
of Csc; lambs 50 d at 81. 35a5 for shorn and
at So 15a6 for unshorn !l)cks sheep sod at
So 5a4 So with sizes chiefly at S4.2 5a4 20
for fed Westerns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

CHICAGO, Mar 3O.-opening sales of July
Wheat were made at 50 baS25s against yes.
terlay's closing price of 817saS2, and after a
few moments nervousness, during which
time the price touched S22s. and reacted 10
S2assS21b buying demand set in which
carried the price steadily up to S27s Corn
was quiet and firm May opened 1sc higher
at 2S7sa29 and advanced to 29a291s. Oats
were dull but firm May opened 1sc higher
at 25 and advanced to 251ss25A. Hog
market was firm. May Pork opened shade
higher at SO 4Oa9 421b and advanced to
50 so May Lard opened unchanged at
ii 97la and advanced to So 05. May Ribs
opened unchanged at So 90 and advanced to
So 2ias5 05.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
Alexandria Market. Mar. 80.

The offerings of grain continue light az
prices remain unchanged; sales arc few
Country Produce is quiet at quotations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
TRIMMED HATS And BONNETS.
new TAILOR-NADE SKIRTS.

some special values in Womens Separate
SkirtS-all perfect hanging and full man.
tailored goods.
AT 81 OO--Fine Tsllor.pade Skirts of
black mol ar, stitched seams, percalne lined
velvet bound.
AT $500-Bcst Atwood Cheviot, in navy
and black, foar-times stitched seams, pelcal
inc lined, velvet bound.
AT $5.O0-Black Mohair Brilliantine
Skirts four-times stitched seams, fine percal.
inc lined, velvet bound
at $5.O0--Fancy Black Figured Mohair
Skirts fine percalne lined, velvet bound.
At Sc 50-All.wool Black Cheviot, apron
front style.
AT 81 50-All wool Heavy.twill Black
Cheviot Skirts satin trimmings best percal-
inc lining, velvet bould
AT .00-Black Cheviot Skirt1 lined
with black tafIeta silk, velvet bound.
large assortment OF Black Tsfieta Silk
Skirts at prizes ranging from SIS to $3S.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

BALTIMORE. Nd. Maj 3o.-Flour qui. t
and unchanged Wheat dull spot mouth ard
April 97a.s977s; May 9Sl4a9Sis steamer
No 2 red 944.a94 y: southern wheat by
sample 95s99; do on grade 95a9S1a. Corn
steady; spot and month 33A4s33;is; April a3k
a33l2 Msy 33iaa33Ss steamer mixed 32a,
a321s southern white corn 34a35 do yell
low 33aS4. Oats dull No white Western
SSaS4 No ? mixed NJ 5o,S v Rye e, steady
steady choice timothy S12 50s13 CO.. Sugar
strong and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

New YORK, Mar. 0-Flour-Stste and
Western steady. Bye dour steady. Wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
DRY GOODS,
DRY GOODS.
OUR yBN SPRING STOCK

Is more than usually attractive and be be fully
appreciated We cordially invite the public to frequently
visit our establishment as almost daily have attrac
fions to exhibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

bicycle CHAIN BRUSHES will clean
D your bicycle chain without removing ii
1Osnd 15c each. For sale by
E s. LEADBEATER b SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30
SILK STOCK.

The demand for Silks reached highest
likely
are
which exuans
white
Satin, Duchess, Japanese Silks &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

TINE LINE GENTLEMEN'S DRESS
e SHIFTS, best material and perfect Iii, AT
all prices, at
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IN DRESS GOODS.

Black
Popns. In Cood
COyos Vgoroauz, Chevots Serge,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

NHURCE CANDLES, Pure Eeeswa,
" Candles, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

PROPOSALS FOB THE PURCHASE OF
L ALEXANDRIA COUNTY COUPE N
PONDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-30

DLANKETS and COMFORTS, fine assort
D mcnt. 1T SOC, Use, 81, 81 % to 80 and
up st A q SI4AYMAKER'S
CsUsHED COKE, cheap summer fuel,
J.R zIMAiERMAN's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
ADVANCING MORALS IN KANSAS.
Church People Mob Saloons and One
Man Is Wounded

Church People Mob Saloons and One
Man Is Wounded.
Concordia, Kan, Sept 10.-Peter Ham
merli, keeper of a saloon at Miltonvale,
was lodged in jail here to-day, charged
with an assault to murder b. ]. Miller.
editor of the Miltonvale Press.
The affair is the result of an attempt
by the church people of Miltonvale to reg
ulate the morals of their community. They
started to rid the town of saloons.
They first assaulted 10 Benoits place
where they smashed everything. Peter
Hammerlfs place was next attacked. The
doors being locked, they were broken
down with axes, whereupon the mob of
good people were fired upon from within
the saloon. One bullet struck Editor Mill
er in the face wOunding him badly.
After the shooting Hammerli ESCAPED.
but was arrested later and brought here.
When the saloonkeeper and his guns had
been captured the church people finished
their work by demolishing everything in
the place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
EVANS CREATES ENTHUSIASM.
HIS SPEECH AT FITZGERALD HAS \
GOOD EFFECT.

Given n Royal Reception by the wa
Veterans. and Talks to Fully 2,O0u
PeOpIe Coffee Couutians In the
Audience, Many of Whom win
Again BE Numbered In the Demo-
cratic Fold In NONember-A Mighty
Cheer Rents the Air In Approval of
His Reference to MIR. Gambler.
Glowing Tribute to Congressman
RrantIeN.
Fitzeerald. Ca, sept. 1O.-Gen. Clement
A. Evans. one of natures noblemen and
good citizens, delivered a telling address
in behalf Of the Democratic party in this
city to-day, on the important political is
sues of the day.
Fully 1000 people were in the city, a
large number of whom were from Coffee
county. The home of POpulsm and Repub-
Icanlsm in this part of the state, but
which is to come back into the Democratic
fold this fall
On his arrival this morning he was
given a drive about the city by the com
mttee, after which an informal reception
was rendered him at the Democratic head
quarters. Many ex-union soldiers were on
hand to receive him, and the reception
was a gala one
Promptly at o'clock. in well chosen
words suitable for the occasion w. H.
Marston, an ex-union veteran, introduced
the general, and when he arose to speak
the cheer that rent the air was deafening,
and for few minutes it looked as if the
crowd was going to keep il up. His open
ing remarks was a glowing tribute to eX-
union and Confederate soldiers, showing
that there was no hatred on the pare Of the
soldiers themselves, but that they just had
10 fight because their officers told them TO
do it, as both sides thought they were in
the right.
He showed the vast audience II was the
duty of every citizen to vote for Allen
D. Gambler, the Democratic candidate for
Governor
one man out in the audience said: You
don't have to tell us that, general We are
going to do that anyway" and the crowd
with a mighty cheer, said that the state
ment was fact.
He spoke in reference to the congress
ional race and his glowing tribute to Will
lam D. Brantley, the Democratic standard
bearer in the district, was well received
and brought forth cheers and applause
After his address he was given a grand
ovation from the vast crowd, and for a
few moments it looked as if the general
would be swamped, but with his usual
modesty carried the day. Three cheers
were given for Col. Gambler and the army
and navy and tiger" for Gen Evans
AT the request of W. H. Marston, an eX-
union soldier, a committee, consisting of
three Union and three Confederate SOL
diers, was appointed to draft suitable reso-
buttons Of coincidence on the sad death of
the son of Gen. Joe Wheeler and a CODY
OF the same forwarded to him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

1t gives me great pleasure to announce
to my friends and the public generally
that from and after Monday, Sept. 12 l
will be lat home again" with Messrs
3. H. Levy & Bro. as manager of their big
Gents Fine Furnishing Department, with
all the possibilities of an unlimited stock
of the most fashionable and popular ar
ticles in gentlemen's Fine furnishing"
l am sure that 1 can successfully supply
every requirement of the most stylish and
exquisite dresser. I will be glad to re-
new old friendships and acquire many
new ones at the old familiar Big Store
Very respectfully, JOS. p. LEE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
=, D.U are prompt, et1cient ant
Hoods Pills easy in effect. % cents
CONDITIONS FOR SEPTEMBER.
Crops IN the Main More Favorable
Than In August.

Washington, Sept. 1O.-The September
report of the statlstician of the depart
ment of agriculture shows the average
conditions on Sept. /: Corn, Sal; wheat
S6.7; OATS, 79o barley, 1872; rye. S94 buck
wheat, SIS; potatoes, III.
The decline in the average condition of
corn during August was 90 points, and
the condition on the LIST inst. was AS
points higher on Sept l, 1897 SO points
lower than on Sept l, 1895, and eight
tenths of one point higher than the Sep
TENDER averages of the last ten years
There was "a marked decline during Au-
gust in several of the principal corn pro
ducing states, the decline amounting to 10
points in Iowa, points in Kansas, and %
points in Nebraska. On the other hand
twenty-One states with an average annual
production of nearly one thousand million
bushels, shows a more or less improved
condition, as compared with Aug. !. There
was an Improvement of points in Ohio
in Indiana, in Illinois and in MIS-
souri,.
The condition of wheat, S6.7 is one point
higher than on Sept. /, 1897; 121 points
higher than on Sept l, 1896, and 81 points
above the mean of the September aver
ages for the last ten years.
Nearly all the important tobacco grow
ing states report from SO to 9S per cent. of
a full normal crop
The rice crop promises to be much above
the average, Louisiana leading off with a
condition of 101.
Glover seed reports indicate a reduced
acreage and, in the MAN, an unfavorab bic
condition.
The sugar cane reports are exceedingly
high, that of Louisiana in particular, be-
ing per cent above a full normal CROP
There has been a further decline during
the month in the condition of the apple
crop, only four states in the Union re-
porting the slightest Improvement during
August.
Taking the country as a whole. there Is
probably about two-thirds of a full peach
crop.
The number of hogs for fattening shows
a decrease of 6.5 per cent. from that of
last year.
As regards condition, the reports are in
the main very favorable, the general av-
erage being 961, as compared with 9S.5
last month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
CAMPAIGNERS AT WADLEY.
Hon. #. G. .duBignOn and Hon. II. e.
Harris Address Democrats There.

Harris Address Democrats There.
Wadley, Ga, Sept 1O.-IIon. F. G. du-
Bignon and Hon. N. E. Harris addressed
q representative gathering of the Demo-
Gratis. in which there were many of the
prominent Democrats of our county.
Mr.. duBignon paid a high tribute to JEFF
ferson county as it is the name of the great
father of Democracy and had been the
home of the late lamented ex-Gov H.
V. johnson, whose fealty to the old Jeffer-
sonian Democracy was worthy of emula-
ton by the present leaders and supporters
of the Democrats of to-day.
He pressed the Democrats with the inn
portance of standing by the party, assuring
them that united effort would be crowned
with success greater than had been achiev-
ed in the past. His speech was wen re-
ceived.
Hon. N. F. Harris followed in a bright
and forcible speech, showing the great
advancement made by our state over that
of other Southern states under her UNI
broken Democratic administration from
Gov Smith 10 the present Democratic
administration, pointing out the great
strides which had been made by Georgia
in the educatio of her people, both white
and colored While his time was short, vet
the cause of Democracy did not falter in
his impressive effort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
BRANTLY's HOPES BRIGHT.
Predicts Democratic Victories In oc-
tOber and November.

Brunswick, Ca, Sept 1O.-Congressman
Brantley returned tonight from a two
days trip through the district He spoke
at Jesup and Blackshear and reports
most hattering reception.
THE Democrats are becoming aroused"
said he. "and 1 notice that the Populists
are having their eyes opened to the shame
less trafficking of their votes with the Re-
publcans. You can look for a sweepine
Democratic victory in both the October
and November elections. The voters win
not submit to the infamous trading that
had been going on. The Populists are for
the most part honest in their political con-
Victions, and they consider il an insult to
be asked to cast principle aside and vote
Tor Repu blican, whose platform repre-
sents everything that Is opposed TO the
Popuhstic belief. Many of the Populists
are coming back to the Democratic party
and the November victory will be COM
plete."
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BACK Ar THE OLD STAND.

1t pleases us to announce that Mr. Jos.
p. Lee, who was formerly with us, has re-
turned to his FIRST and best love-" and is
again in charge of our Gents Furnishing
Department. His friends and ours who
are so familiar with his ability and capa-
biltties in this line, are invited to cali and
see how fully and satisfactorily he can
cater to their requirements, as ilustra ted
in the largest and finest furnishing de-
partment in Savannah, Very truly,
B. H. LEVY & BRO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
THE NEWS AT nRUNswICK.
Congressman BFnntIey to Assist Sol
dicrs Who Wish to Go Home.

dicrs Who Wish to Go Home.
Brunswick, Ga. Sept. 1O.-Congressman
Brantley says If any of the Georgia boys
want to get out Of service he will be glad
to lend them any assistance in his power.
on this line he said to the Morning News
correspondent: Il Nave received several
letters from Brunswick boys, who Left
home to enter the military service, and
now that there is no chance to fight they
want 10 come home. To all such l have
written that / think il very probable that
they can be discharged and I am willing
to work for that end. If any of the boys
want TO come home they can write 10 me,
and 1 think their desires will be granted
by the department. 1t will be a pleasure
to me TO render such service in their be-
half as they may request, and I think
success will attend every such effort"
This offer on Congressman Brantley' s
part puts it in the hands of any soldier
to say whether he shall receive an honor
able discharge and come home or not.
Receiver Lease of the Oglethorpe Ma
tional Bank is in the city to-day, and an
nouuces that the next week he will pay a
Is per cent. dividend to the creditors. This,
in addition to the So per cent. paid under
Receiver Bennefs charge, will make a
total Of 70 per cent. the creditors have re-
ceived There is not likely to be any more
dividends paid.
Judge John c. Lehman has been appoint
ed clerk of the City Court, in addition TO
his appointment to the clerkship of the
county. These two positions he has prac-
tically filed for some years as a very eff
ficient deputy.
Assistant Chief of Police Robert, Levi
son has gone to New York after Lewis
Mosely, a negro thief, who helped rob
MIR. Con Calnan, in the Acre" some
weeks ago. Mosely is supposed to have
carried off about 800 of the 81 1900 stolen.
Rev. DR.. Jacob H. Kaplan of Buffalo,
n. Y, will arrive. In the city to-day to
conduct the exercises at several of the
Jewish ceremonies, which Will occur in
October
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
GuNton NEWS Nntes

Guyton, Ga, Sept. 1O-Jesse Shearouse
and Herbert Shearouse, who enlisted with
the Chatham Artillery reached Guvfon
Yesterday afternoon. They are on a thir-
ty-day turlough and will return oct. s.
Miss Lanier of West Point, Ga. who
has been on a visit to Miss Lila Rabuo
returned 10 her home yesterday.
Miss Rosa May Adams win return n
Macon Tuesday to attend Wesleyan Fee
male College.
There has been some delay in beginning
the colored public school for the town,
The board has been slow to act for the
reason that it has been difficult to secure
a teacher. Mary V. Baker has been elect
ed and has accepted. She will begin
teaching Monday next