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DAILY ENQUIRER • SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1886. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISE*ENTS. Dee notice of Riiiff Lost. $10 Reward—O'Neal A Price. Residence for Sale -Dr. Kimbrough. Stocb for Sale—Soule Redd, Broker. Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Tenn. Regular meeting of Knight* of Pythia*. The Races at Star Park To-day. Three Rules for Happiness, ayor Hodges, of Baltimore, in addressing the graduates of the Eastern female high school of that city, said: “I believe that you may make men ach drew a number and it was his duty to sew the apron of the young lady of the corres ponding number. Alter music and conversation the ton begun. Those who drew lucky numbers were halfthrough before the leas favored ones had coaxed the thread through the eye of the needle. Borne of the boys had their needles threaded on the sly. Notably among these was Cap Swift, who w< LOCAL LACONICS. Wheelmen from ill Over the South to l»e Here— Excursion* on Boats and Railroad* to Bring Rig Crowds. ! man sewed on was softer than the others, j and there he had an additional The three days races of the bicycle club* begin* | advantage. Many of the boys say he won un- ^enearcKtapproachtoaliappylifeJ)^hGngj«> to-day, with every prospect of succea.. Wheel- I feirly and can’t do It again. Henry Hunter won eveiy train, and to-day the J the tin cup in the awkward squad. He never found out which end of the needle to thread. -The case of Bass vs. Bass, which has been pending in the courts for several years, was set tied yesterday by the parties. —Indications for Georgia : Local rains, follow ed by fair weather, slightly warmer, variable winds. —The Knights of Labor are considering the cording to these three rules: Have something to mCn are coming in love, something to do and something to believe. railroads and boats will bring in a large number j of visitors who will attend the races. Died from H « , The programme for to-day Is very interesting. Several days ago George Shira. a negro living 1 on the plantation of Mr. Dick Young, in Harris county, was struck on the head with a hoe by a negro named Henry Craig. Bhira died from the effects of the wound, yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Craig fled and has not been arrested. badly *a*hed. Captain A, J. Nix received a telegram from Macon, saying that his son,.Toe Nix, had one of his hands badly mashed in the machinery at the Central railroad shops at that place yesterday. Captain Nix went over to Macon last night and frill probably bring his son home with him. Marlon County for Hritues. The parade will start from the Rankin house at 2:30 p. m. and the races will begin %t 3:30 o’clock promptly. The followi ng are the events and the number of entries for each race: 1. One-mile novice, five entries—1st prize, silver medal; 2d prize, silver cup; 3d prize, luggage car rier. 2. Half-mile safety open 1 , six entries—1st prize, silver medal: 2d. bicycle lamp, 3. Five-mile Georgia championship, four en tries—gold medal. 4. Half-mile boys (handicap , three entries—1st prize, bicycle bell: 2d, stocking supporter; 3d, package tire tape. 5. One-mile bicycle handicap), seven entries— Marion county acted on the congressional 1st prize, silver cup; 2d, G. & J. saddle; 3d, stock- question yesterday and spoke in favor of Hon. i ini? supporter. Thomas W. Grimes for congress. The official imutuiy liiiiuiiK me»e viinnm, nun . , . , the prize. Beside., (he cloth this young gentle- propriety of putting a candidate in the field for the legislature. The matter is now in the hands of a committee and it is not known who the man will be. —The steamer Milton H. Smith will arrive this morning. —'The first rain for four days fell about 12o'clock last night. —Mr. Grantham, who is running the Clapp mill, has entered the agreement to sell not less than five sacks of meal, and the Knights of Labor are considering what they shall do under the circumstances. vote has not been received, but the county is known to have gone practically solid for him. Talbot county acts on Saturday, ami it is confi* dently believed she will follow suit, thus giving Mr. Grimes a solid delegation south of the moun tain. ^ • Released from Cuntoriy. F. H. Shehan. the white man who was arrested on Tuesday, charged with stealing the oxen from Mr. Robert Alexander, <»f Harris county, has been released from custody. There was no posi tive evidence that he was the right man. Messrs. O’Neal & Price, who bought the exen. oiler r re ward of i*10 this morning for the apprehension of the man who sold them. Death of Mr*. .1. U. Rowe. Mrs. J. It. Rowe, jr.. died at her home <>n upper First avenue yesterday evening. She was only twenty years of age ami had resided in this city but a short time, coming here from Butler a few monies ago. She was a native, however, rtf Marion county, and was cnuch beloved by all who knew her well. The young husband has the sympathy of numerous friends in his sad be reavement. 6. Half-mile bicycle <open», five entries-1st prize, student lamp; 2d, bicycle lamp. 7. Half-mile bicycle <handicap*, six entries—1st | prize, L. A. W. pin; 2d, luggage carrier; 3d, trav- : eling bag. 8. Quarter-mile bicycle (open), seven entries— • 1st .prize, hammered brass water set; 2d, silver j mate* safe; 3d, pair Maroon slippers. I 8 h. **.—League members of Georgia meet at Rankin House parlors and organize state divis ion. j This morning at 3 o’clock the Macon, Atlanta, Charlotte and Mllledgeville clubs arrived, and ! will take pan in most of the races. The Eufaula and Cuthbert clubs will arrive by boat with a • number of excursionists. To-day at noon the , Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, Mobile, New i Orleans and West Point clubs will arrive. All tne above will be met by a delegation of the | Columbus Club and escorted to headquarters. Mr. Percy W. Stone, the St. Louis flyer, who holds most of the western records, arrived yester- i day afternoon and took several practice spins on ; the track, and made a half mile in 1 minute and 20 second* The former half mile southern records was 1:33. The following are the present BEST SOUTHF.ItN AMATEUR RECORDS. | One-quarter mile, C. M. Fairchild, New Or- j leans, 39 4-5 s. j One-half mile, T. L. Ingram, Montgomery, Ala., ; 1:338. 1 mile, T. L. Ingram, .Montgomery, Ala., 8:12s. 2 miles, S. G. Whittaker, Memphis, Tenn., 6:45V- 3 miles, T. L. Ingram, Columbus, Ga„ 11:19s. 4 miles, T. L. Ingram, Columbus, Ga., 14:46s. 5 miles, T. L. Ingram, Columbus, Ga. f 18:19s. Every one of these records will no doubt be An elegant collAtion was served after the aprons were ruined, which was not the least of the entertainment. “Rainbow parties” are very enjoyable and bid fair to be quite fashionable. THE DAME TESTEBDAT. The Slagle Men Defeat the Toung Married Men. A game of base ball was played at Star park yesterday afternoon between the young married men and the young single men. A large number of spectators were present am! enjoyed the game hugely. The married men were defeated by a •core of 31 to 18, but they are not conquered. The : v hitting was a little oft*, and their fie’.d'” 7 not as good us they can do. and they confide? 1! / believe tlm’ with the luck on their side ihe” can down the single men any day. The married men !<“ot th * same pitcher in the box thr .ugh- out the entire game, while the single men pu* 1 1 a fresh man before the game was half over. Th j married men had ju-t got their hand in good :•». the ninth inning, and had there been one uioi.> Inning they would have won the game. The.- indulged the boys a little too long, but they wi ! know better »than allow such scope next time. The following is the official score of the gan.e : WaldeJl, c 3 2; 13 0 i Johnson p 3 3 1) 11 ) Epping. ns 3 3 2 1 2 Colzey, ib.. v 3 3 6 0 > Woodruff. 2b 2 3 3 2 l Pease. 3b 1 1 3 2 I Clark. 1 f 1 000:) Death of a Child. Alfred, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Goins, died at their home on Third avenue yesterday morning at 7:30 o’ch ck, after I an illness of five months, of cholera infantum. 1 | The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock this after- ! noon. WILL ALWAYS BO IT. Senator Drown Acknowledges the Receipt of the 1 Board of Trade Resolutions. 1 The following letter from Senator Joseph E. Brown was received yesterday and explains it I self: United States Senate, Washinotox, D. C.. I July 12, 1886. - Mr. E. L. Wells, Sec retary Columbus Board of Trade, Colum* ] bus, Ga.—Dear Sir: I have the honor to ac knowledge receipt of your communication, en- j closing copy of the resolutions passed by the Board of Trade, and tendering their thanks for ! the service I rendered in increasing the appro priation for the Chattahoochee river in the j senate over the amount recommended by the committee on commerce, for the improvement of j the river. While I have the honor 10 remain here, it will always be a matter of great pride and pleasure to me to advance the interests of the ' people of Columbus, and to promote the improve ment cf the Chattahoochee and other rivers to I tiic extent of my ability. I have the honor to be. Very respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Joseph E. Brown. 18 18 27 1(1 1 , Peabody, c 117 0 Riddle. G p 2 4 1 G Gilbert, s s 5 4 0 2 Murdoch, lb 3 i « 1 Adams. 2b 3 3 4 2 ] Johnson, 0 3 1) 5 6 1 0 Eberhart. If 3 G 1 1 leaner, cf 1 4 1 u , French, rf. 5 3 0 0 Total . 31 35 Jingle 3 2 3 12 5 3 2 1 0—3a Earned ruus—Married Men 6. Two base hits—Married Men 4. Single Men 2. Struck out -By Johns vi 7. Riddle 3. Passed balls—Not counted. Umpire—Riddle. THE HOOD TEMPLARS. Dir Citizen* Urged to Kntortsin Delegates to tin* Grand Lodge. The state convention of Good Templars of Geor- A Fatal Fall. Mrs. Nancy Simms, aged eighty, died at the residence of Mr. J. Jordan, her son-in-law, near Crawford, Ala., at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon | from the effects of a fall she received on last Fri- j day. She leaves five children to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place at 3 p. in. to-day, and | heT remains will be interred in the Crawford cemetery. She was a good Christian woman and had many friends who will regret to learn of her broken before the meeting closes, and the Colum- ^^death. j bus Bicycle Club will have the honor of holding ' The Spurbiinn. i raost * if Hot all. of the southern records. | Those who are curious to know what a spu- ! . The ,ra ' ;k haK bcen P ut in flne or(ll;r ' and thc ridtan is should not fail to go to the First Baptist : V1S “'»K wheelmen who have arrived say that it church to-morrow night. The ladies propose to j saa ne aa 'he) ever rode on. Everything is ill divulge the secret at that time, aud also to neaRl ® judges stand and dressing tent fhrnsb refreshments at reasonable prices for the i 8re aU ">> a, “ lever >' comfort for both wheelmen will mart in this city next Tuesday morning benefit of the industrial school for poor children. aml au ' lience has '«<*'■ looked after j at 10 o clock. The convention will be composed Mr. W. L. Surprise, editor of the Southern ; of about one hundred and fifty delegates, coming At the aunual meet- Joluuibus was selected as members of the Memphis club, and Messrs. P. W. j the place of meeting this year at the instance of I Stone and J. A. Lewis, a very fast man, of St. ! the delegafes from the order in this city. In Louis, Mo. | every place where the annual meeting has been The English Marionett*. j about the races. j held the delegates have been entertained by the Last night this novel company was greeted with 1 The handicap races are run for the purpose of citizens at their homes or at the hotels, and a small but highly pleased audience. Those who • giving the slower men as good•opportunity#of earnestly hoped that Columbus attended last uight were happily disappointed, ' winning as the faster riders. The fastest nun j uo ^ the exception. If the for everything advertised was carried out to the are started from the scratch, or the starting point, j encouragement the arrangement oonunitlee has letter, and every act brought forth round after while the slower ones are given more or less start nic ^ 80 f* ar * 9 aI, y indication, our city will be the round of applause. The acts and specialties of , according to their ability, which is judged by any j exception. The committee has been diligently Mr. Mortimer Myers aud Mack and Miss Lou former event they might have done. The handi- Prentiss were admirably done, and the little 1 C ^P 8 will be made after each race for the next handicap, Diemen's record in the former ace be ing taken. Novice races are for those who have never won a prize. The safety races are for wheels of the One of the interesting features of the occasion will be an auction sale of bona (hie old maids. ! Cyclcr ' of Meoiphis, Tenn., came in yesterday, : fro... all parts of the state. Certainly everybody In town wants one of these ,iCCO, " r>ftmed bv Mr ' «• Thornton and other j la * Macon, Col most amiable of the fair sex, and will not lose this opportunity to obtain a bargain. Shari Summer Sermons by Brother ihirilner. I Detroit Free Press. When I h'ar an indiwidual riz up an' declar’ h is disgust wid de world! sot liiui down as a pusson who has contributed his Par share to’rds oringin' tie world to its present condishun. Par' am sartin people who war’ bo'n into dis life fur no pertickler reason. Dey am as outer place as a blind boss befu’a lookin'glass. Dey haven’t de smartness to steal nor de speerit to work. l)ev am too cowardly to suicide, an’not brave'uuff to face de problems of lift. Dev am mean’uuirto covet, but not reckless ’nuff to steal. Dey begin on Sunday mawnin’ to predict short crops, an' wind up Saturday night by a prophecy of airthquakes or cholera. On de front doali ofebery sich man should be nailed a sign readin’: “It am better to pass on to de next co'ner an' take de small pox instead.” I sit down wid my pipe of an eavenin' an’ boil sartin matters down an’ fro v away de skimmins. I ze bin gainin' two or three pounds of flesh a y’ar fur de las' ten y'ars. What rich man has done better? I’ze got a tight roofober head an' a good cellar below. Jay Gould's roof may be higher an' his cellar bigger, but why should I envy him when I have room ’nuff? On my table am co’n beef, ’tutors, cabbage, bread, an' odder fings which please my taste satisfy my hunger an’ put fht on mv riba. Does anv millionaire do mo’ dan eat to please hisself? De panes in my windows am small but cieur. I kin look out to de east, no’th, south or west. De Vanderbilts can’t do any better. Deir glass may be larger an'cost mo’money, but it doan’ keep out any mo’ weather. I’zc got a bit of a garden in which I’ze growin ’tater.s, lettuce, onions, beets an’ de like. De queen of England kin have a bigger garden, but her \vegetable3 must f,row in the same way, an’ would taste no better. I’ze gotplenty of fuel fur c< Id weather, an’ fly screens to keep out de dust an' flies in summer. De king’s palace am warmed by de same coal an’ his screens made frum de same wire. I want neither his heat nor his ’skeeters. I’ze got good health an' a purty fa’r job. Dar am plenty of millionaires who haven’t got no health ’tall, and whose worry am mo’ tiresome dan my labor. Marionett brought down the house. The trans formation scene displayed some very pretty scenery, and everyone went home well satisfied. They give three more performances here—Friday, vork for several days and have not been able to procure more than one-third the homes neces sary. They are, however, not disposed to sus pend their efforts until they have exhausted all the resources within reach. They make an ap- Saturday matinee and Saturday night. We hope to see the house well filled at all these per formances. Ruse Bull Brevities. Following is the result of the games played yesterday: Savannah—Raiu; no game. Philadelphia—Philadelphia-Boston, postponed; rain. Cincinnati—Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 5. Pittsburg—Pittsburg 4, Mets 1. Louisville—Louisville 3, Baltimore 0. Washington—Nationals 2, New York 7. St. Louis—St. Louis 9. Athletics 1. St. Louis—Chicago 6, St. Louis 2. Kansas City—Kansas City 1, Detroits 17. Game given up by Kansas City ut the end of the 7th in ning. Charleston—Charleston 5, Memphis 7. Personal. Mrs. Charles A. Surles, of Lumpkin, is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Dan Cargill, of Augusta, is in the city. Mr. J. L. Dennis, editor of the Hamilton Jour nal. was in the city yesterday. Misses Julia aud Ruth Surles, after a few days visit to friends in this city, returned to their home in Chipley yesterday. Hon. Thomas W. Grimes returned from a visit to Marion and Talbot counties yesterday. He was very much gratified with his reception by the people of these couhties. Mrs. R. G. Hackney and daughters, and Miss Carrie Douglass, have returned to the city. Mrs. Jake Greenwood aud children wil! leave for New Holland Springs to-day. Seasonable Suiraestions. Peach stains can be obliterated by powdered starch. Lemon juice is a harmless cosmetic fur a sun tanned visage. Faded plush, sprayed with chloroform, comes out as light as ever. Perfectly sound lemons may be put in a large jar, covered with cold water, aud put away in a cold place. They will keep for some time aud re main very juicy. The water should be changed once a week. A new concrete now being used quite exten sively in France is composed of eight parts sand, gravel and pebbles, one part powdered cinders, and one and a half parts unslaked hydraulic lime. These materials are thoroughly beaten to gether, the mixture forming a concrete which sets almost immediately, and becomes in a few days extremely hard and solid. dwarf pattern, the large wheel not to exceed forty-four inches. The following are the officers of the day: Referee—W. L. Surprise, of Memphis, Tenn, Judges—W. W. Crane, of New Orleans; Dr. N. G. Gewinner, Macon; Ga.; G. B. Whiteside, Co lumbus, Ga. Starter—O. C. Harrell, of Columbus, Ga. Clerk—H. L. Abbott and assistants, Columbus, Qa. Scorer—R. K. Muuu and assistants, Columbus, cize all who differed with them in methods, &c., to put in some good work, thereby exemplifying their faith. We have been requested to say that any one who will entertain one or more delegates either at their homes or at the hotels, if they Handicappers—C. M. Fairchild, New Orleans; I will send their names to this office they will go Frank Lanier, Jr., West Point, Ga.; F. X. Mudd, Montgomery, Ala. I ze got a lot all paid fur in de graveyard. Some men may have two, but I doan’ envv ’em. By an' by me’n de ole woman will be laid away up dar. By an’ by de rich man an’ his wife will also be laid away. Dey may have a monument tow erin’ above our tombstuns, but dev’ll sleep no sweeter nor awaken any .sooner. ‘Deir coffins may be richer, but de same airth will bring all to decay. De great trouble wid aiverage humanity, as I peal to ail, whether they are Good Templars or tvhirt' not, to aid them by taking care of one or m re j nuff to make dis one discontented. What was delegates. If the ladies of the Woman’s Chris- j c °mtort den am poverty now. De wages of our 4 . „ T • *1* . gran fathers would hardly buy an'ons ftir de tian Temperance Union will assist the | wives of workin’ men to-day. We am full of committee and interest themselves, success is ; froth and show. Hypocricy an’ deceit am part certain. It has been asked if it was not a good 9^. OUI ! 9 lock in trade. Envy an’ jealousy am *• r . x, . driven’out chdnty an’contentment. Fiftvv’aro tune for some of those tamperance enthusiasts | hence, if dey should dig down to niy coffin* an’ who less than a year ago were disposed to ostra- i find dat I had turned ober, de papers nead'nt make any sensashun. It am quite sartin, onless a great change takes place, dat de nex’ genera- shun will make us ole dead folks tired. ! The Rankin house, which is headquarters, has | been decorated, both in aud outside, with flags, evergreens and transparencies, and will give the { wheelmen the best of attention. | The best brass band in the city has been cu- | gaged and will head the procession to-day and ; furnish music all through the races, j Tile street car company will put on ali the care [ they have aud will run them as promptly as pos- ] sible. | Special arrangements have been made for the ! ladies and children, one staud being reserved for them. ) Tickets can be had at T. Chafin’s b<x>k store or | on the grounds. The admission is 25 cent*, ladies free, grand staud 25 cents, children 15 I cents. 1 Doubtless the largest crowd that ever assem bled in Star Park will be there this evening at : the races. I Every race is run on its merits, all the riders being amateur wheelmen, who wish to test their spead in a friendly coutest amongst themselves. ' There will be no gambling or betting allowed on the grounds. There is nothing demoralizing or wrong in the sport. Ever}’body should go down and help the boys. Yourjpresence will encourage ! them, aud help to advance the interest of bicyc ling, which has been conceded to be the best health giving exercise of all athletic sports. No one but the officers and racing men will he allowed on or across the track, and the officers will see that this is positively carried out. No intoxicating liquors of auy kind will be sold ! at the park. I The boys have worked hard io make this meet ing a success and they deserve it. Every one should go out and help them. upon the list. FORSAKEN BY HIS UNULK. A Little Nine-Year-Old Applies to Mayor Grimes for Transportation to Atlanta. Early yesterday morning a bright and intelli gent little white boy stepped into Mayor Grimes’ office, accompanied by a gentleman who had be come interested in his case and made applica tion for transportation to Atlanta. He said that he left, that city with his uncle to go to the lat ter’s home in Barbour county, Alabama. They traveled by private conveyance aud arrived at this city Tuesday. On reaching Columbus his uncle got drunk and left Uim here. The boy wandered about the city and at night he entered FACTS FROM FORTSON. Farmers in a Bud Way—t’alv Lightning, Etc. Struck by | KtoncMnll Lodire So. 25. K. of V. I Regular meeting of Stonewall Lodge No. 25, K. of P., will Ik* held‘this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock. By order of J. A. Calhoun, C. O. Jno. S. Stewart, K. of R. & S. King Lout. In public road between Bass’s plantation, on the river road, and Columbus. The ring was in a small box. A handsom^reward is offered to the finder who will leave at this office. for Sale. Lot No. 1241, west aide Fifth avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, 92,'i, feet front, 180 feet deep. Good aeven-room Dwelling and out houses. For terms see Dr. Kimbrough. 910 Reward For the man who sold us a pair of stolen oxen on 18th. He gave the name of J. W. Smith, claimed to be from the Hargett neighborhood, in lower 19th district, Harris county. dbbcbirtion: About six feet’ tall, shoulders rather thrown back with head inclined forward; weighed about 140 pounds; blue eyes, pug nose; teeth quite prominent; complexion very sallow’; sniall brown moustache, very thin and short beard; nose flat ami protruded very little above level of his eyes; was poorly clad, dark frock coat and vest and light pants, checked cotton shirt, with string lace in front; age 25 or 26. Talked very freely about his acquaintances in lower 19th, and called names of several prominent citizens in this part of Harris, showing that he has been in that part of Harris for some time. O’Neal & Price. Don’t trifle with Sore Throat or Bad Cold or Cough when a remedy as sure, prompt and thorough as Fontaine’s Cure is sold by Brannon & Carson and City Drug Store. my25 tf For Sale. Five shares Columbus Ice Co. Stock. Also fifty (fiCb shares desirable manufacturing j stock. Apply at once to Soule Redd, jyl5 2t Broker. I Glad tidings. Relief and cure of throat and | lung diseases. Fontaine’s Cure is guaranteed I to cure a cold in 12 hours. Sold by Brannon & Carson and City Dnig Store. my25 tf >1 ASS A N ETTA WAT EH. From IIurriNonUtir^. Ya., at City Drug Store*. It cures Malaria. As a diuretic, nerve tonic and curative for Blood Poison it is unequaled, with a record of fifty years. Besides its med icinal qualities, as a table and wine-room water it has taken first rank. It is for sale at City Drug Store on draught and by the gallon, jy 14 dim Not Ire* to SliippeiHi. The Steamer Hays leaves Thursday, 15th inst., at 8 a m, for Apalachicola. jvl4 2t T. D. Huff. Agent. Aflaiim A Rower* Beg to remind their friends and the public gen erally that their line of French Candies is the finest in town, and that their Chystalized Fruits are the nicest ever offered the people of Colum bus. dtf Ice cold Soda and Pure Ice Cream always on hand at 1144 Broad street, I. G. Strupper’s old ssand. dtf D. F. Willcox, Agent Travelers* Insurance Co: Dear Sir—A few years ago you induced me to take out an Accident Policy in the Travelers, and upon your persuasion I have kept it up year by year, not at all anticipating the possible benefit to accrue. But I have now to thank you for it, as well as for the Company’s chock of |353.57 in payment of my claim for many weeks of disabil ity, the result of a very painftil accident, threat ening the loss of my right hand. After this ex perience of how it is “the unexpected which al ways happens,” I shall certainly keep up my Accident Policy, and I shall not forget the promptness of the Company in paying my claim as soon as the amount could be ascertained. Y’ours truly, C. E. Hochstrasber, dtf 1100 Broad St. Schlitz and Anhuiser Bottle Beer on ice, Lon don Stout and McEwan’s Sparkling Ale by the dozen. HRbt. S. Cranb. dtf Fine Cigars. ' Any of the following are worthy of especial mention, and can recommend them as possessing all the elements of fine quality and such as will give satisfaction to the smoker : Garrett’s No. 11, Pickwick, One Hundfed Per Cent., Our Finn and Conqueror. For sale at Crane’s Corner. dtf F. ii. WILUVXN, General Auctioneer. Real Ewtate, .Stock oud Ilond Agent. Special attention given administrators’, execu tors’ and assignees’ sales, selling and renting Real Estate at public or private sale. Office over Abbott & Newsom’s corner. For Sale—My Residence on Broad street. jell tf F. G. Wilkins. God IIIcmm the Children. Nothing has been so productive of health and diminished so much the suffering and mortality among children as Teethi^’a (Teething Powders). Teethina allays Irritation, aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels, Strengthens the child, Cures Eruptions andJSores and makess Teething easy. All Druggists and country stores keep Teeth ina. Brannon & Carson, Columbus, Ga. f Wholesale Agents, supply the trade at manu facturer’s prices. |y4 d&wly Best Apple Vinegar old.40 grains strength White Wine Vinegar, gallon. dtf ' Gold Watches, Gold Watches, Gold Watches, Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds, Silverware. Silverware, Clocks, Clocks. Eyeglasses, Eyeglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewelry, Jewelry, At C. Schomberg’s Street, Columbus. Ga. for Pickling—four years at 40e per gallon. Imported 60 grains strength, 50c. per Robert S. Crane. - j* — Gold Watches, Gold Watches, Gold Watches Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds. Silverware, Silverware, Clocks. Clocks, Spectacles, Spectacles. Spectacles, Jewelry, Jewelry. Jewelry Store, 105 Broad dtf Correspondence Enquirer-Sun. Fortson, July 14.—The rain has held up for several days now and we farmers are happy, as there is some prospect of getting rid of the grass. The crops on bottom lands are about ruined. The people above here who make corn to sell every other year, will not make any this year.* Some portions of our country are in a bad way. The farmers have borrowed money from foreign companies and mortgaged their lands away. It is only a question of time when they will have to give up their lauds and become tenants or change their occu- ., pation. If a man ow r es one dollar more U>e hous f ol '“ gentleman in the northern part of j thall he has resources with which to pay, he is already a bankrupt. If a man has one dollar more than all his obligations he is on the road to wealth. If a man wants to run a one-horse farm, and has not enough money to run on a cash basis, he had better not run it. Mr. N. B. Thompson has been spending several days with his father. He leaves this morning for work on the Georgia Midland. A half dozeu hands on the place of Col. Wadkins, who were working* for wages, left him the other day for the Georgia Midland. The lightning struck a calf for Mr. L. J. Haines, also one for Mr. J. R. Thompson, the other day, killing both calves. RAINBOW PARTY LAST NIGHT. Cap Swift Wins the Prize—Henry Hunter Tahos tile Tin Cup In the Awkward Squad. HOTEL ARRIVALS. RANKIN HOUSE. town and asked for a knight’s lodging, which was kindly given him. He stated to Mayor Grimes that he believed his uncle deserted him intentionally, as his wife did not want him to visit them. He said his father’s name was J. C. King, and was a mechanic in Atlanta. Mayor Grimes telegraphed to Chief Conually, of Atlauta, and found that the boy’s statement was correct, and this morning he will be given a ticket to At lanta. Tlie name of the man who left him here is Benson. The boy’s name is Albert King. COLORED FIREMEN. The Home and Several Visiting Companies Will Contest To-Morrow Afternoon. The colored firemen of this city have invited I several neighboring companies to engage in a I friendly contest to-morrow afternoon. | Gray Eagle Fire Company No. 3 from Mont- | gomery, bringing with it a large excursion, will 1 arrive on the Opelika train this eve ning at 6 o’clock. It is expected a company from Greenville, Ala., will arrive on the same traiu. A company from Union Springs will arrive this morning at 10 o’clock. The contest will take place to-morrow after noon on Broad street. The visiting companies will be entertained with a barbecue dinner at Jacob's Hall. HOME TALENT ON THE STAGE. Johnson, Coleman A MrGontrli's Minstrels To- Night at the Opera House. Johnson, Colemun &, McGough’s minstrels will appear at the opera house to-night. They are Last night at the hospitable residence of .Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hunter, on Fourth avenue, the first “rainbow party” was given in this city. It W. T. Estbery, Baltimore; T. R. Cherry, New ; was complimentary to the charming Miss Maggie York; T. E. Hopkins, Nashville; I). P. Byers, ' Bell, of Montgomery, who is the guest of Miss Detroit; W. L. Deuprie, Memphis; Percy Stone, : Faunie Hunter. J. A. Lewis, St. Louis, Ike Strauss, Atlanta; B. L. The main idea of a rainbow party is for the Thornton, Memphis. j gentlemen to hem aprons with which the ladies central hotel. ! come provided. The aprons are entirely made, I said to be splendid by every one who have wit- Jake Emanuel, Macon ; J. H. Williams, Baiti- ! except the hemming around the edges. Stuck uessed their rehearsals—in fact, above the ever more ; J. W. M. Ghent, Seale: IJ. W. McKinnon, : in each of the affairs was a fine cambric needle I age traveling sliow, aud well worth the price of Green Hill, Ga.; Baxter D. D. Greer, Cuthbert; with necessary thread, but apart. It was a part ) admission. Seats on sale at Chaffin's book store. of the duty of the sewer to thread the needle I Special seats for white people. Lookout for the The aprons were on the bib pattern aud were ! street parade this morning, with a brass band at worn, by the young ladies on their arrival. They | the head of it. The troupe is composed of colored were of various colors aud fabrics aud the wearers j amateur talent, aud the programme embraces a i looked mighty cute. On tae arrival of the young i number of fun-provoking features. John W, Harrison, Opelika ; J. M. Jones, Atlanta; A. T. Miller, Richmond; H. W. Barksdale; JuDiper; Roy McNeill, J. G. Andrews, Tar River, H. H. Williamson, Philadelphia; C. \V. Miller, New Orleans, ('lint From Cusxrta. Cusseta, Ga., July 14.—Enquirer-Sun ; j Thinking that perhaps you would like to | hear from this part of the country, I will drop you a few lines. As Tom says “it’s just as hot, sir.” Miss Leila Bussey has been spending sev eral weeks in our little town. Miss Mary Lee Jefferson, .vho has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Shipp, left for her home at your city yesterday. She has a large circle of friends here who regret to see her leave very much. Mrs. J. R. Littlejohn, of Americus, is in town. Politics have about subsided. Your correspondent attended the picnic at Mr. Jones’ Saturday. Everything passed off pleasantly. Miss Lena Patterson spent a few days last week in our town. Ice Cream by the gallon at dtf Adams & Bowehs. Icy Pure Apple Vinegar will keep your pickles. Try it. Robt S Crane. A ft'esli lot of choice Barrel Pickles and Yankee Beans just received at dtf Robert Justice’s, Agent. For He lit. From October 1st the three upper floors and part of basement of Rooney building. jyll dtf Jas. A. Lewis. Oltl Newspapers for Sole. Those who want old newspapers for putting under carpets can get them at this office at 50 cents a hundred. sep29tf Worth Your Time To investigate the close prices A. C. Chancellor is making on Suits to measure. He has about forty Choice Suitings left, and will close them at prices to suit the purchaser. dwtf Before Leaving the City Call at A. C. Chancellor's and purchase a nice Silk Umbrella, Satchel, Trunk. Duster and Suit of Clothes. You may depend he will sell them close for the cash. dwtf Found. The place where farmers and gardeners can buy their Turnip Sted fresh and true to name. M. D. Hood & Co. Cal! and be convinced. Jyll d3t se tu th&w2t He-No Tea, the kind the Chinese drink, is put U P lit 'A and 1 pound pad ages at 75c. per pound. <itf _ R. S. Crane. I Lost. Every year by farmers and gardeners, time and money, by not buj-ing their Turnip Seed fresh and true to name, of M. D. Hood & Co. jyll a3t se tu th&w2t (TTY hlirii STOKE. New Drinks! Now Waters ! After a lengthy correspondence we have se cured the recipe and right to manufacture “Ba nana Liquer,” sold for the first time in the United Stntes in Horticultural Hall at New Orleans Ex position. This drink we believe to be the most palatabie, delicious aud refreshing ever oifered the public; 'tis made from expressed banana juice made by us. Try it. You will be delighted. Only 5c. pur glass. We have made severtl additions to our Soda Apparatus, and improvements in the material and mode of manufacturing our syrups, and feel confident our Soda Water cannot be surpassed. Ice will be shaved for those who desire it- We have added several waters to our list and can now furnish the following Waters by the glass or gallon: Blue Lick, Waukesha, Deep Rock, Tate. High Rock, Vishy, Excelsior, Massanetta. No use leaving home; you have the Springs here. Our stock of Fancy Articles, Perftimery and Toilet Requisites is kept full. We carry the finest ami most complete assortment of Soaps in the city. An ele 'ant Soap at 50c. per dozen. Tooth Brushes in endless variety—the best 25c. Tooth Brush ever sold. A beautiful line of Batli Towels, Sponge and Chamois Skins. Special and careful attention paid to all Pre scriptions by careftil and competent prescription- ists. CITY DRUG STORE, Geo. A. Bhadkokd, Manager. 100 Straw lints Will go this week at a big sacrifice. They arc choice styles aud fin goods. A. C. Chancellor’s policy is not to carry goods front one season to the next, but sell them for cash and put the money in new goods. dwtf Mohairs and Secilinns Will go this week at prices that will make an im pression. It is your fault if you do not keepcool. A. C. Chancellor is making preparations for large winter purchases and must close all summer goods at once. dwtf Dr. Neth X. Jordan, Operating Surgeon and Physician. Residence, Stanford House; Telephone No. 2; Office, Carter’s dtug store. tf i —— For Rout. | The commodious Residence corner St. Clair and Jackson streets, aud immediately south of St. Luke church, is for rent from October 1st. This place, known as the Goetchius Residence, and now occupied by Col. Henry McGehee, is one of the most elegant and desirable places in Place your insurance with the Mu con Fire In surance Company. Home company, home capi- tal. Terms as low as any first-class company. Toombs Crawford Local Agent, je'25 if 1245 Broad Street. Emilio E. Cavaleri is going to make Bicycle Ice Cream Cakes, and any lady or gent that will taste one will say that Cavaleri understands the making of Ice Cream. jyll d3t The E. Ross & Co. Novelty Rug (and Eoihroid‘ eringi Machines are now soid at Bramhali’s Sew ing Machine Depot, 1117 iformerly 103i Broad street, and customers instructed how to use them free. Pattern Rugs and Yarn furnished. Call and see sample work; 'twill interest you. je29tf Crane will sell three cakes best Toilet Soap for 25c, one dozen Honey and Glycerine Bouquet for 60c.; also, Laundry and Washing Crystals, Pear line, etc. dif Tens. Finest young Hysen, Gunpowder and Imperial- new crop Formosa, Oolong aud He-No Tea, pure and free from all adulteration- kind the Chinese drink. Robert S. Crane. dtf For Item. Store House No, 60, on tvest side of Broad street formerly occupied by James E. Cargill as a dry goods store. Possession given immediately. jylStf Apply to Louis F. Garrard. Defective Eyesight. Parties having defective Eyes are invited to call and have them examined by the Opthaluia- sopic test free of charge, and if Spectacies can be ol benefit they they will be fitted ut moderate Price. j. H. Bramhall, Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician. New number, 1117 Broad street' west side), Old number. 103 Broad street (west side) Co lumbus- Ua. Ieb21t I A llarc Opportunity. I have just had placed in my hands for ^gle, a splendid piece of property in the best part of Wynnton, commodious and very convenient house, twenty acres of land, with ample shade, fruit, etc., in perfect order. Can he purchased on very reasonable terms, or if preferred, will ex change for other property. Apply to . , , Toombs Crawford, jy4 dtf Real Estate Agent, 1245 Broad St. For Rent. A very desirable four room Dwelling east of court house, on Second avenue. Apply to * . , M. A. Bradford, m eo(Ut 1122 Broad St. CENTRAI, RAILROAD OF (4EORU1A .Sleeping (’«r Accommodation. Columbus, Ga., Jan. 26,1886. A Sleeper is attached to train No. 18 between Columbus and Macon, leaving Columbus every uight at 11:35 o'clock. Berths can be secured upon application to C. W. Meyer, ticket seller, Union Depot, or to Cou- i 'Lictor of train. w. L. Clark, Agent. G. A. 1\ uiTEHF.AD, General Passenger Agent, jan 28tf the city. Apply to jy6 tf Goetchius & Chappell. Attorneys. A fresh lot of choice Bananas and French Candy just received at lltf Robert Justice’s, Agent. Series a, CltHtlnlioocliee Building anil Loan Association. Books of subscription for above series now open at office of Yonge A Grimes. Cliff B. Grimes. Sec’v and Treas. ym9ti Columbus Agency of Columbus and Western Railway and Southwestern Railroad Com pany of Georgia, Columbus, Ga., June 6, 1886. Round Trip Excursion Tickets To Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Balti more via Savannah and steamer, also to all Sum mer Resorts are now on sale at Union Passenger Depot at greatly reduced rp.tes. For prices and fhrther information apply to C. W. Meyer, ticket se,ler ' W. L. Clark, Aoent. G. A. Whitehead, Geu’l Pass. Agent. jy6dtl N'ew System of Dress Catting. Mrs. S. Caufield, general agent for the Ross Turkish Rug Machine, also the Mrs. N. R. Nor man Tailor System, just improved July, 1885, is the only one known that will cut perfectly every gar- meut tV„: is worn by ladies, gentlemen aud chil dren, cuts Cloaks, Dolmans, gives Drapery, cuts for irregular forms as well as regular. Positively no trying on required. Will give lessons on Sat urdays. In response to postal cards will call at residence. I can be found on First avenue, next door to Opera House, No. 1010. jy leodlrn