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DAILY ENQUIRER - BUN: COLUMBUB GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING DECEMBER 1, 1886. DAILY COTTON STATEMENT. p Columbus, Oft., November 30,1886. COTTON BILLS—MOOT. W«w York % off, Eastern % off, Boston alight \ Off, davamiah \ off; Bank checking on New York •vwr the counter \ premium ami on Savannah Mt par. Cotton. Market today unchanged; inferior 0; ordi nary—o; *oo<{ ordinary —c; low middling MHc; middling BV^g^c. good middling RECEIPTS To-day. To Date. By South western railroad 48 By Mobile and Girard railroad 252 fly Columbus and western road... 4 By Columbus and Rome railroad.. 62 By the river 0 By wagons 343 ToUli.. 709 5,816 5,411 1,063 6,065 6,505 22,378 46,263 SHIPMENTS. By Southwestern railroad By Columbus and Western road... 0 By the river 0 taken by Columbus factories 180 To-day. To Date 31,014 Itotels.. 577 300 36,385 34,892 Shipped to-day '* nrovim 8TATKMKNT. look on hand August 31, 1885 1.079 Booeived to-<lay 709 •* previously 46,554 —46,263 47,342 577 previously 86,808—36,385 Stocks on hand 10,957 Stock August 31,1885, 350; received same day, 623; total receipts 53,180; shipped same day 318; total shipments 40,271, stock 13,259, sales 265; Middling, 8\./c. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. $2000 Wanted to borrow. DeHaven’s Great Ten-Cent Show. Candy and Fireworks Adams & Rowers. See Adv. of Colgate*’s “New” Soap on 2d page. Real Estate for Sale and Rent—Soule Redd & Co. Dressed Turkeys and Chickens Salisbury & Crow. Love Feast To-Night. The monthly lovo feast of St. Luke church will be held at the lecture room to-night at 7 o’clock. A Dill attendance of the members is desired. The Orphan Asylum. The managers of the orphan asylum will hoM their monthly meeting to-day. A Dill attendance of the members of the board is desired. (lone to Texas. Mr; J. M. Armour and family, Mr. J. M. Harvey and fkmily, and Mrs. Mahala Butts and family, All of Marion county, left this citv for Texas yes terday. They expect to locate in Glass county. Three Negroes Arrested. On Monday Sheriff Harp, of Chattahoochee county, arrested Will Patterson, Rich Perry and Henry Nash. They are all negroes, and have been indicted for carrying concoalod weapons. It is seldom that a criminal escapes Sheriff Harp’s clutches, He (lives Bond. Jesse Nelson, the young man who was placed In jail here Monday evening charged with oper ating an illicit distillery in Talbot county, gave bail yesterday for his appearance at the prelimi nary trial on Friday. The case will be heard by Uuited States commissioner Wynne. Captnin ll'ni. K. Moore. Telegrams received from Apalachicola yester day state that Captain W. R, Moore is rapidly Improving. lie was placed aboard the steainer Milton H. Smith yesterday and will reach this city to-morrow. His many friends here will be (lid to learn that there is every i eason to sup- pose that he will soon recover f»* ora his injuries. Death of Rev. U. M. Lockwood. A telegram received from Thoinasville an nounces the death of Rev. R.. M. Lockwood. He Was very well known and beloved in this city, where he served faithfully Iris Master as pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Ixxritwood had been a member of the South Georgia conference for quite a number of years And was noted for ht* piety. He leaves many friends here of all denominations who, while they rejoice that he has received the crown of glory, sorrow for the departure of so faithful a servant of his church. Persoutil. Mr. L. W. Redd, of Suspension, is the city. Mr. Hoffman, of Baltimore, is in the city. Miss Minnie Long, of Huvtsboro, Ala., is visit ing the family of Dr. C. D. Hurt, of this city. Miss Mattie Alford, of Opelika, spent yesterday In the citv. Mayor Seaton Grantland, of GriiRn, president of the Georgia Midland railroad, is in the city on business connected with the company. Captain T. E. Blanchard returned from Atlanta last night. Mr. J. P. Kyle left for Gadsden, Ala;, yesterday. Mr. G. Guuby Jordan will go up to Atlanta to day on business connected with the Georgia Mid land. Sheriff Harp, of Chattahoochee county, is in the city. Messrs. Tom Rogers, Matt Williams and E. M Tharp, of Marion county, are in the city. Mr. Emmett Dawson, of Opelika, Ala., is in the city. Colonel W. A. McDongald has returned from a trip to the west. Mrs. J. B. Mitchell, of Seale, is visiting the city, the guest of Mrs Dr. Johnson. Mr. Lee Lamar returned to Macon yesterday. Rev. B. W. Bussey is in the city, en route to New Orleans, where he goes to take pastoral charge of the Colliseum Baptist church, of which his father-in-law, Rev. Dr. S. Landrum, was pash tor at the time of his death The many friends of Rev Mr. Bussey iu this city wish for him suc cess in his new field of labor. LOCAL LACONICS. —The city council will hold its monthly meet ing to-night. —There was a dauce at the Oolumbus Guards Armory last night. —The steamer Pactolus left for Apalachicola yesterday morning. —The steamer Amos Hays is expected to reach the wharf early this morning. —Mr. Isaac Brooks, who has been seriously ill, is now convalescing. • —Judge Brooks issued thirty-four marriage licenses during the month of November. —It is expected that Beard’s minstrels will ap pear at Springer opera house next Mouday night. —Rev. I. P. Cheney, of Hurtsboro, will preach at the Baptist church in Browneville to-night. —The Georgia Midland tracklaying force is Within two and one-half miles of Waverly Hall. —Elbert Cooper, the negro charged with com plicity in the murder of old man Sanders, will have a preliminary trial at Seale to-day. —Mr. John Kennedy has secured the position of book keeper of the Muscogee Manufacturing Company to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Jno. D. Carter. —Dr. Hobbs, of this city, was arraigned before Justice McElvy in Browneville yesterday, charged with practicing medicine without license. After hearing the testimony Justice McElvy dismissed the case. —It was Mr. J. E. McCrary, instead of J. H. McCrary, who was robbed on the Seale road Saturday night. He called at the Enquiber- Sun oflice yesterday and confirmed the account of the affair already published. —Two painters went up on the north com mons yesterday to fight out their differences, but just as the fun began two policemen appeared on the scene and took the combatants to the guard house. REAL ESTATE. Transfers Recorded In the Clerk’s Office Daring (lie Month of November. Mrs. Narcy Wright to John Duncan and J. S. Young, lot of land No. 57 in Northdrn Liberties, for $300. Peabody & Rrannon to Thomas S. Young, part of city lot No. 201, for $510. EdmundB. McEachren to Thomas S. Young, part of city lot No. 201, for $1000. L. A. Phillips to John Duncan, partof lot No. 43 in Northern Liberties, for $150. Charles Philips to John Duncan, lot No. 49 (Phillip’ssurvey) in eighth district of Muscogee county, for $200. Andrew Williams to John Duncan, city lot No. 7, for $2000. Charity Crawford to Oliver H. Jackson, lot No. 47 in Northern Liberties, for $20. Oliver Jackson to John Duncan, lot No. 47, in Northern Liberties, for $110. EminaJ. White to Win. M. Harrington, partof lot No. 241 in the eighth district, for $450. D. A. Andrews, et al, commissioners, to W. A. Phillips and R. J. Boyd, lot of land in Tenth district, containing 408 acres, mote or Jess, (Carnes’ place) for $660.78. John Duncan and T. 8. Young to John D. Dally,parts of lots Nos.4 and 7 in the Phillips sur vey, for $60. Ann Wadsworth to Geoage Y. Pond, part of city lot No. 204, for $500. D. A. Andrews et al, commissioners, to L. H. Jenkins, lots Nos. 256, 288, 291, 287, fractional parts of lots Nos. 289 and 290 in the Tenth dis trict of Muscogee county, for $4,875. 8. H. Jenkins to Jas. W. Jackson, part of lot No. 186 in the Tenth district, for $350. John Brooks to Mary A. Ragg, ten acres of lot No. J74, for love and affection. Sarah A. Thomas and Georgia Hall to Isom Huekabee, lot No. 92 in Northern Liberties, for $500. Michael Callahan to William L. Salisbury, half interest in city lots Nos. 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438 for $900. W. L. Salisbury to John Peabody and W. H. Brannon, half interest in* same property for $856.67. Peabody A Brannon to E. Sims Ranks, half in terest in same property for $950. Felix and Catherine McArdle to William L. Salisbury, half interest in same property for $800. J. J. Bradford, sheriff, to W. L. Salisbury, half interest in same property for $800. C. T. Porter to E. A. Barks, part of city lot No. 536 for $850. John L. Ho*ward to Harry Cooper, lot of land in Coweta reserve for $300. G. Gunby Jordan and John Blackmar to John Love and George Lyman, city lot No. 12, for $420. W. It. and T. H. Moore to Miss Sue M. Banks, city lot No. 253, for $1800. J. II. Hamilton to Susan M. Schley, city lot No. 212, for $2600. J. N. Embry to Henrietta Bruce, lots No. 202 and 203, for $3500. G. E. Glenn to J. B. David, lot No. 36, in eighth district, for $4500. Mary J. Marshall to Lawrence M. Burrus, city lot No. 100, for $2000. Mary A. Burrus, executrix, to Frank J. Kohn, city lot No. 100, for $2350. * Elbert Wilson to Melinda Lacy, lot No. 9, in Gunby survey, for $70. R. M. Norman to J. H. Connor and William McGovern, city lot No. 256, for $900. Commissioners of commons to Muscogee Oil Company, lots Nos. 1 and 4, for $120. John 8. Roberts to Paris M. Terry and Wm. D. Terrv,of lot No. 113 in Coweta reserve, for $525. 8. H. Jenkins to A. J. Jenkins, lots Nos. 24 and 25 in 18tli district, also lots Nos. 83 and 84 in same district, for $1700. W. A. Wilmington to Rebecca Solomon, city lot No. 513, for $6.50. J. M. Fletcher to Wm. A. Willis, tract of land in Wynton, known as the Ivey place, for $150. J. M. Fletcher to Wm. A. Willis, 7% acres, same place, for $725. HOTEL ARRIVALS. RANKIN HOUSE. F. H. Lummus, Brooklyn; Austin Leslie, New York; G. B. Anderson. Boston; II. F. Moore, Now York; Geo. 1). Wndley, Alabama; II. Wells, Milwaukee; J. M. Richards, New York; Emmett Dawson, Philadelphia;W.J. Maxwell, New Yvrk; H. S. Framvick, Florida; J. T. Ellison, Ellerslie; W. D. Owen, Woodbury, Ga.; S. P. Moses, G. E. Wyer, Boston; J. W. Wilson, Louisville; Lansing Burrows, Augusta; A. F. Stanley. Cusseta, Ala.; J. E. McCrary, Blankston D. Grantland, Gridin. CENTRAL HOTEL. Ed. Frizzell, E. F. May, Atlanta; D M. Hitch cock, agent Dellavcn’s show; A J. Baxter, New York; D. B. Ferrell,Baltimore; M. B. Kimbrough, Hamilton; Mrs. A P. Baxter, Richland; J. A. Graves, Danville; Miss Lizzie Neal, Everett Neal, Talbotton; A. 8. Harper, Philadelphia; B. T. Pea cock, Buena Vista; G. T. Hazelton, Grand Rapids; A. 8. Ellison. Ellevslie: E. M. Tharpe, Buena Vista; W. W. Huff, Atlanta; J. D. Mason, New York. COTTON FACTS. Visible Supply—Ucroifris at Ports—Weather, Ete. The New York Financial Chronicle of Novem ber 27 makes the total visible supply of cotton 2,487,588 bales, an increase as compared with last year oi 67,569, a decrease^as compared with 1884 of 115,555, and a decrease tip compared with 1883 of 213,135. For the week ending November 26 the receipts at the United States ports reached 280,262 bales, making the total since September 1, 2,437,874 bales, showing a decrease of 12,592. The twenty-six interior towns for the week end ing November 26 received 176,382 bales, shipped 147,484 and had stocks of 367,078 bales. 8ame time lost year they received 187,422, shipped 156,278 and had stocks of 340,405. The above totals show that the old interior stocks have increased during the week 27,581 bales and are to-night 29,147 bales more than at the same period last year. The receipts at the same towns have been 12,449 bales less than the same week last year, and since September l the receipts at all the towns are 16,0.56 bales more than for the same time in 1885. The exports for the week ending this evening reach a total of 186,463 bales, of which 130,066 were to Great Britain, 9715 to France and 46,682 to the rest of the continent. The Chronicle comments on its table of re ceipts from plantations as follows : The above statement shows—1. That the total receipts from plantations since September 1, 1886. are 2,755,892 bales; in 1885 were 2,749,837 bales; in 1884 were 2,755.369 bales. 2.—That, although the receipts at the outports the past week wore 280,262 bales, the actuul move ment from plantations was 309,160 bales, tin* bal ance going to increase the stocks at the interior towns. Last year the receiuts from the planta tions for the same week were 291,069 bales and for 1884 they were 322,286 bales. lu the table below we give the receipts from plantations in another form, and add to them the net overland movement to November 1, and also the takings by southern spinners to the same date, so as to give substantially the amount of cotton now iu sight. in amount in sight to-night as compared with last year, is 19.015 bales, the increase as compared with 188-1 Is 40,335 bales aud the increase from 1883 is 12,427 bales. The Chronicle's telegraphic weather reports for the week are thus summarized: Our telegraphic reports to-night indicate that the temperature has been somewhat higher at the south during the week. Picking has been in terrupted by rain in a few districts, but otherwise A MURDER IN MERIWETHER. One Negro Kills Another Near Woodbury hjr Hit ting Him With a Stick. News reached the city yesterday of a tragedy in Meriwether county. Harry Dickens and Pat Washington quarreled on Friday and engaged in a difficulty, in which Dickens struck Wash ington on the head with a stick and killed him. Dickens then fled and has not since been cap tured. They were both negroes, and were em ployed on the Baxley gang getting ties for the Georgia Midland. At the time of the killing they were at work near Woodbury. Wholesale Fireworks, the best made. dtf Adams & Bowers. A l><*|mi*tiiu*nf Clerk (h*h a Atari In Ufa. “Yes,” said Mr. John M. Manning, to a Post reporter at liis residence, No. 1106 Ninth street, N. W. Washington. D. 0., “I am the lucky man who drew one-fifth of the Second Capital Prize of $75,000 in the October drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery for $1 sent to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La. I have already my $5,000 safe in bank. It came most opportunely. I am a clerk in the war department, and have devoted my Bpare time to the study of law. I graduated re cently, and this gives me a start in life.”—Wash ington (D. C.) Post, October 25. Wholesale Fireworks, the best made, dtf Adams & Bowers. The (*re«t Ten-C’eiit .Show. Commencing next Tuesday, December 7th, DeHaven’s Great Two-Ring Ten Cent Circus will begin a series of performances in this city. It waa with some difficulty that a space of ground sufficiently large for the immense spread of can vas was secured. The space occupied by a ten- cent circus last year was too small, and Dellaven finally rented the vacant lots just north of the Columbus and Western Railroad, and on Ogle thorpe street. The show has a fine Menagerie attached to the Circus. It is said to be the best ten-cent show now traveling. Wholesale Fireworks, the best made. dtf Adams & Bowers. For Tax Collector. Announcing myself a candidate lbr re-election to the office of Tax Collector of Muscogee county, I respectfully solicit the votes of its citizens, and will endeavor to deserve their support by faithfully discharging the duties of this office in the fhture as in i he past. Election first Wednes day in January next. gep21 eodtd Davis A. Andrews. F. G. WILKIN A, General Auctioneer, Real Estate, Block an«l Bond 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\a. Wilkins God Bless the Children. Nothing has been so productive of health and diminished so much the suffering and mortality amon? children as Tebthina (Teething Powders). Tkethina allays Irritation, aids Digestion, Regulates the Bowels, Strengthens the child, Cures Eruptions and Sores and makess Teething easy. All Druggists and country stores keep Teeth- ina. Brannon & Carson, Columbus, Ga., Wholesale Agents, supply the trade at manu facturer’s prices. iy4 d&wly Special Attention. You have only three days longer to getcabi- nets at $1 per dozen. On and after December 1 1 will advance my prices to $6 per dozen or $4 per half dozen. I also call your attention to the large photographs I am turning out at redueed rates for Christmas presents, which will be also ad vanced. Call early in the week and make en gagements. Alpha A. Williams. d&weow Coliiin 1>ii« Lodge No. 67, I. O. O. i\, Will meet at their Lodge Room, corner Broad and Twelfth streets, over R. S. Crane’s, this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock. All Odd Fellows iu good standing are fraternal ly invited to meet with us. Macon O, Bekuy, N. G. Geo. O. Berry, Sec’y. je2 wedly A. 4>. II. W. Columbus No. 7. Attend regular meeting this (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock. J. A. Calhoun, M. W. C. E. Estes, Recorder. lst&3dsved Best Stick Candy at 9c per pound, wholesale, [dtf] SAdams & Bowers. $2,009 Wilted. Wanted to borrow, with good security. Ad dress “E,” care Enquirer-Sun. Dressed Turkeys and Chickens, Pork Sausage, Oysters, etc. ' Salisbury & Crow. Best Stick Candy at 9c per pound, wholesale. dtf Adams & Bowers Citron, Dates, Prunes, Glaze Pine Apples, Rasins and Currants at Robert Justice, Agt. d tf A complete stock of pure and fresh Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies Fruits Etc., at d tf R. Justice, Agt. To I lie Public. I have just received an assortment of fine Gold Byzantine and Bronze Frames for the Christ mas holidays, which are unequaled in beauty and finish to anything heretofore sold in Colum bus. Parties wishing fine and handsome Frames will now place their orders. I can sell them 33* per cent cheaper than any house in the city. Alpha A. Williams, d&weow The Photographer. 1886. Total in sight Nov. 26.. 8,018! Receipts nt ports to Nov. 26.. I 2,437,874 Interior stocks on Nov. 26 in| excess of September 1... Total receipts from planta tions Net overland to Nov. 1 Southern consumption to Nov. I 2,425,282 324,555 68,000 60,000 2,943,978 2,962,993 484,2901 518,321 It will be seen by the above that the decrease Mure Sailors. We regret not being able to meet the demands of our customers in the past. Can assure all that with our increased facilities and enlarged force of skilled workmen that none will be disappoint ed in the future. Our prices are right and we guarantee satisfaction. Leave your orders, and we will fill them promptly. Perfect fits and un equalled workmanship secret of the constant rash. A. C. Chancellor. d&wtf Prices ItiMluced on l iulmvcnr. Our stock must be sold. Many broken lots wilt be closed for less than cost. Price these gaods before buying. A. C. Chancellor. d&wtf >I;»»\Oiul\s Male. Will be sold at the public pound on Thursday, December 2, if not claimed and expenses paid: One small bull calf (brindle); ear mark, hole in left ear. Impou ded on November 18. ^Ono small Brindle Steer; put in on November One Black and Brown Calf. One White and Red Spotted Calf; put in on November 22. One small White and Red Steer; earmarks, smooth crop in right ear, hole In left. Put in on 23d. j. h. Palmer, nov30 3t Marshal. Mince Meat, Apple Butter and Pure Jellies at d tf R. Justice, Agt. No Use Talk lug. Chancellor is doing a large business. He has had a boom for three months. His taade is in creasing daily. Close prices and fine goods tell the secret. Rest assured Chancellor has the goods, and is not afraid to make lower prices than the same fine goods can be bought else where. d&wtf t'oiiipctitioii Not Coiniidereil. Always visit Chancellor’s before investing a dollar, and you will save money on hats, cloth ing aud furnishimr. d&wtf To the Kef a 11 Trade*. Just received 50 barrels choice Apples from $3 to $3.60 per barrel. Also a lurge lot of Almonds, Walnuts, Pecan and Brazil Nuts, all new goods. We have on hand a large lot of assorted Fire works aud will receive this week 1000 boxes of Fire-crackers, all sizes. Also the largest and mopt complete stock of fancy aud stick Caudy and Chewing Gum ever brought to this place. Will also receive 200 boxes of new London layer Raisins, assorted size boxes. Call and examine goods and prices before buying. nov21 tf J. T. Kavanagii. Fifty Pair Red and W h lie Flannel Drawers will be closed this week for 50c., 75c. and $1 a pair. Chancellor’s prices cannot be met. . __ • __ d&wtf Agenls Wanted. Local, special and general traveling ageuts, for the Kentucky Mutual Security Fund Company, of Louisville, Ky. The best plan of life insurance ever offered to the public. Liberal contracts wil be made. Address W. T. McCarley, General Sup’t, Louisville, Ky; nov25 dlw Holiday JiooiU. We go upon the principle that the best is the cheapest, and have purchased the largest and by far the finest line of these goods, which will be sold from 25 to 50 per cent less than ever before in this city. We invite all interested in this line to see them before purchasing, and wo are con fident we can please both in q uality and price. We have the latest novelties in Plush cases of all kinds, made. In Leather Goods wc have an endless variety of beautiful Card, Cigar, Cigarettes, Mani cure, Traveling and Writing Cases. These goods are all new Japanese and Pressed Leather de signs, and are extremely beautiful. Every irake and odor of Cologne and Ex tract desired can be had of us, and all guaran teed to give satisfaction. Cut Bottles, large Cut Pungents, silver tops for name or monogram, small Cut Pungents and Odor Bottles of all sizes aftd “price, and an immense stock of German Favors, all prices. See our beautiful Whisk Holders, Hair Brushes, Ivory and Buffalo Dress ing Combs. They make nice substantial holiday and wedding presents for little money. Imported and fine domestic Cigar? a specialty. Hall & Wheat, Druggists and Dealers in Fine Toilet Goods, dtf 1016 Broad street. It In a Pleasure For Chancellor to show goods and make close prices. d&wtf C'lirlfttntAH. Christ mas. Make engagements now, before the rush; it will give me plenty time to finish large photographs for Christmas presents. Cabinets $4 per dozen, till December 1. Alpha A. Williams. dweow. A Il:iratlin. A good, new “New Home” Sewing Machine to be sold cheap. Call and see it in Kirven’s Cloak Room. Miss Mattie T. Watt. nov28dlw People’s Ticket Dor Aldermen, First Ward—Henry C. Bussey. Second Ward—Homer M. Howard. Third Ward D. P. Dozier. Fourth Ward- Theo. M. Foley. Fifth WaTd-N. N. Curtis. Sixth Ward—T. Jeff Bates. nov4id Ticket for Aldermen, At the election on Saturday, the 11th of December next for one alderman from each ward, friends of the present members of the board will support them for re-clcction. First Ward—J. S. Garrett. Second Ward—A. M. Elledge. Third Ward—D. P. Dozier. Fourth Ward—Theo M. Foley. Fifth Ward—N. N. Curtis. Sixth Ward—George W. Dillingham. octStd For City Marshal. I respectfhlly announce myself a candidate for City Marshal at the election for city officers on the second Saturday in December next, and will be grateful for the support of my Mends and the public. Daniel Duncan. ootSltd For Marshal. I am a candidate for re-election as marshal for the ensuing year. John H. Palmer. nov7td For City Sexton. I announce myself a candidate for re-election of Sexton and solicit a support of my friends and the citizens. A. Odom. oct24d til decll For Sexton. I announce myself a candidate for City Sexton and solicit the support of my friends and fellow- citizens. Election in December next. aug28 d.Vw till dec 11 Jas. L. Treadaway. For Tax Receiver. I announce myself a candidate for election to the office of Tax Receiver, and respectfully solicit the votes of the citizens of Muscogee county. Election Wednesday, January 6,1887. novlG dtf • Woolfolk Walker. Ladies having any Slippers to make for Christ mas presents will do well by calling on Fritz Klinkerfuss.at No. 10 Twelfth street. nov28 7t TOWN LOT'S For Sale at Waverly Hall, Georgia. We will offer for sale on December 15th, 18Sf, at the above mentioned place, immediately on the line of the Georgia Midland and Gulf railroad (a new road that is being built from Columbus to Athens, Ga., connecting with the Cential, East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, Richmond and Danville railroads). Lots suitable for building residences, stores, etc. Waverly I-Iall is situated in the “garden spot” of Georgia, farming lands yielding above an average. The best school and church advantages already established. Society is as good as any city in Georgia or elsewhere. People are alive to anything progressive, and willing to lend a helping hand to any who may locate in our midst. It is one of the best trade points in Harris county, being thickly populated already, and only needs the new railroad now being built to make it the nicest town in the state. Healthfullness of the place is unexcelled. Water the best. Between 2000 and 5000 bales of cotton will be shipped from this point coming season. This alone will be worth the consideration of thouglitfhl business men who wish to do a good business without having any heavy expense. To those who wish to give thou* children the very best educational advantages, our people especial ly ask them to come aud locale among us. AH parents are well aware of the advantage of odu- j eating their children in the country than in the cities in a moral point of view. Lots will be sold without, reserve or limit to the highest bid der. Any fbrther information or inquiries will be cheerfully answered by applying lo I. H. Pitts & Son, sepldwed,sc.td or W. I. H. Pitts, P. M. CITY DRUG STOKE. Holiday Goods! Holiday Goods! We have received and displayed our Holiday Goods, and can promise our patrons and friends an unusually large and pleasing assortment at very low prices, our object being more to make a reputation than a profit on this line of goods. We have Toilet and Jewel Cases in convenient combinations, Odor Cases, Majolica Ware, Bisque and Bronze Figures, Mirrors, Ornaments, Sets of any description; in fact can please any one. Cut Glass Goods, and something entirely new and useful in Writing Tablets. Don't forget us when you want to buy or look ; ’tis a pleasure for us lo show goods. We are honest in our belief that wo have the prettiest and most complete assortment of Bristle Goods ever offered in Columbus. We have Brushes of every shadow, shape and price, and for any uses to which a brush can be put. The Best 25 cents Tooth Brush sold in the state. A beautiful brush for 15 cents. Face Powder, Puff Boxes, Puffs and Satchet Powders. A large line of Colognes from every makerof prominence. We distil seven Colognes, and our White Rose Cologne is unequalled. Our drug department is kept supplied with the best and purest drugs. Our motto being the best only. Special and careful attention given all pre scription work by qualified and competent pre- senpuonists. Remember us. Always pleased to Bee you. CITY DRUG STORE. dff Geo. A. Bradford, Manager. Finn Cigan. 5000 Garrett’s No. II. 5000 Conquerors. 5000 100-PerCent. 10,000 Graud Republic Cigarros sold under Fop Tax Receiver. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for Tax Receiver of Muscogee county. Election first Wed nesday in January. Geo. W. Cargill. nov7 td For Tax Collector. I announce myself as a candidate for Tax Collector of Muscogee county (election January next), and respectfully solicit the sup port of the voters of said county. aug29 dtf wlm Oliver P. Poe. For Tax Collector. I announce myself a candidate for Tax Col lector of Muscogee County. Election in Jan uary next. [ocl2 td] N. G. Oaths. For Tax Collector. I announce myself a candidate for Tax Col lector of Muscogee county (election January next), and ask for the support of the voters ol said c mnty. J. C. Woolfolk. sep7 dtf To the Voters of Muscogee County. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Receiver, and ask your suffrage. I have ever tried to discharge my duty as an officer, and will still do the same if elected. Election January next. J. C. Reedy. To the Voters of Muscogee County. I announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, and respectfully 'solicit your support for ,he same. Election January next. G. E. Gager. Columbus, Ga., September 22,1886. sep23 tf For Tax Receiver. I announce myself a candidate for Tax Re ceiver of Muscogee county, and respectfully ask the support of the voters. sep22 tf J. H. Harrison. For Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Cor oner for Muscogee county at the ensuing elec tion. W. D. Amyet. nov7 dtd For County Treasurer. I wish my friends to know that I will be a can didate for this office at the next election I am here to run. R. J Moses. nov20 dtd For County Treasurer. I announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, and respectfully a;i the voters of Muscogee county for their suffra^;. sep24d&w td John C. Cook. Ntore Blouses. Etc.. for Sale. I offer for sale my property situated at the junction of First avenue, Fourteelh and Warren streets, comprising two large storerooms, with six large rooms in secouc story, Warehouse, Stables, \Vagon Sheds, etc. The lot measures 137 feet front. This is one of the best business locations in Columbus. For price and terms, apply to J. H. Hamilton, novl.3 se,tu&thu tf Columbus, Ga. Daniel R. Ilize. Proprietor. Carriage and Wagon Repair Shops. Blacksmith, Wood work, Painting, 1 'Trimming, and Repairs of every description promptly done. Horse and Mule Shoeing—plain and steel. 75c for shoeing mules and horses, plain. 25c for shrinking tire. 50c for setting axles. 10 to 20c plain and patent spokes. Other work at proportionately low prices. Wagon and Stock Yards still headquarters for planters trading at Columbus. Patronage earnestly solicited. nov21se&tutf. Holiday Goods. Our large assortment of Holiday Goods are now on exhibition at the Central Drug store and comprise beautiful Toilet Ca es, Jewel Cases, gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Work Boxes Odor Cases, Manicure Sols, Baby Sets, Glove and^ Handkerchief Holders, Triple Mirrors, Fancy Stands, Plush Mirrors, Thermometers, Cut Glass. Bottles, which excel in perfection of workman ship and beauty of design any ever oflfered in this market; and other . Toilet requisites too numerous to mention. We are selling these goods so cheap that the purchasers are sur prised at the prices. In fact we offer them cheaper than they can be won at raffle elsewhere. We take pleasure In displaying them and ask that the public call and see them and get our prices. A large lot of Surgeon and Bath Sponges- just received. Our line of Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes is a complete one, and as to prices we defy competi tion. Extracts, Colognes, Toilet Waters, Bay Rum, Florida Waters from all the best manufac turers, Puffs and Puff Boxes, Toilet Powders and Sachet Powders in abundance. To those who enjoy a good smoke, we say try our Evans * Howard Cigar and other Key West goods. A few Hyacinth Bulbs left at (1.26 a dozen. Our Prescription Department is supplied with the best Drugs and receives at all times the care- ftii attention of an experienced Pharmacist. Our store at 1302 Broad street is in charge of Mr. T. M. Oliver, an experienced prescriptionist and carries a frill line of the same Drugs as the- Central. Evans & Howard, d tf Proprietors. Removal Notice. We have removed to No.-1022 Broad street, be- low the Central Hotel, where we will continue tc keep the choicest line of Cigars, Tobacco and Liquors. We call especial attention to our celebrated Imperial Wedding Whisky and fine brands.of Key West and Havana Cigars, and kindly ask our friends to favor us with their orders. Louis Buhler & Co. Sole Agents for the Celebrated Auheuser and: and Budweiser Bottled Beer. sepl9 tf Dr. Seth Jf. Jordan, Operating Surgeon and Physician. Residence,. Sammis House, eaBt side front street, opposite Lowell Warehouse. Telephone No. 2; Office, Carter’s drug store. tf Wood and Coal, First-class Oak and Pine wood in stock, block and split. Jelico Coal, prime lump, for sale by T. 8 Fontaine & Co. Telephone No. 80. nov7tf Series 2, Chattahoochee Building and Loan Association. Books of subscription for above series now open at office of Yonge & Grimes. Cliff B. Grimes, Sec’v and Treas. yinOtt Watch Making. J. H. Bramhall, Practical Watchmaker and’ Jeweler, makes a specialty of repairing fin® and complicated watches that have been in jured by accident or otherwise, at moderate charge. dtf S. P. GILBERT, Attorney-at-Enw, Columbus, Ga. Prompt attention given to all business. Office over R. S. Crane. scp4 dly Have you tried the Frank Siddcll Soap? Try it. B. T. Babbitt’s Best Potash at dtf Crane’s. Pure Fruit Jellies, French Queen Olives, Far- rina, McMenamin & Co’s famous Deviled Crabs, Casco Bay Lobsters. Grated Pineapple, Evergreen Sugar Corn of superior quality and fall weight. Clipper brand of Okra and Tomatoes, Boston, Baked Beans, Cod Fish Balls. Always the lowest prices for cash at • Roberts. Crane’s. dtf D. F. IVILL.Las Insurance Agency. IMS Broad Street,. Accessible at all hours. Office telephone, No. 7. Residence telepone, No. 49. All calls promptly answered D. F. Willoox. oct8 dtf Shield Perfection Bourbon Whisky I commend to all who desire a really good and reliable article. Robebt S. Crane, dtf Sole Agent. Oranges, Apples and Malaga Grapes at d if R. Justice, Agt. FrltR K linker fuss. The Boot and Shoemaker, is ready to do all work in his line at short notice, at No. 10 Twelfth Street. nov28 7t I now have in stock Stick and Fancy Candies Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Brazil Nuts, Cocoa- nuts, Raisins, Figs, Girons, Dates, French and Turkish Prunes, Prunells, Preserves, Jellies, Jclatine, Mince Meat, Chocolate, Grapes, Oranges, Apples and Cranberries, all of which will be sold at wholesale or retail. I.-L. Pollard, dtf __ 1224 Broat Street. If you want the best Cakes, Custards, Pies, Etc., try my home-made. They have no equal, dtf R, Justice, Agt. MUSCOGEE HOME CORNER, The Most Oesilrnblc City Properly on the Market, Offered for hale. The desirable property known as the Muscogee Home corner, fronting 65 feet on St. Clair street, and running back about 130 feet on First avenue, will be sold at private sale. On the lot there is a two-story brick building . „ . - , occupying part of it, now rented for *300 a year ; bona tied guarantee. I consider any of the above also enough brick to build two one-story stores. J list Received. New French and Turkish Prunes, Seedless and London Layer Raisins, Citron, Green Kern,. Fine and Coarse Barley, Split Peas. Green Peas, Farina, and a fresh lot of the celebrated “Boss” Milk Crackers at J. T. Kavanagh’s. nov21 tf Just Received. New French and Turkish Prunes, Seedless and London Layer Raisins, Citron, Green Kern, Fine and Coarse Barley, Bplit Peas, Green Peas Farina, and a fresh lot of the celebrated “Boss” Milk Crackers at J. T. Kavanagh’s. nov21 tf Fresh and Nice. It gives us pleasure to note the fact that Mr_ I. L. Pollard’s trade is steadily increasing This is due to the fact that he keeps only the freshest and best of goods, and deals fairly with all his customers. It is acknowledged that he has the most complete stock of family aud fancy gro ceries in the city, and his prices are as low as the lowest. He is indeed a friend to the house keeper. atf Christman, Christmas. Make engagements now, beiore the rush; it will give me plenty time to finnish -large photographs for Christmas presents. Cabinets (4 per dozen, till December 1. Alpha A. Williams. dweow. Rooms to Rent. - Furnished or unfarnlshed. With or without board. Meals sent out, (3 per week. Effing House, nov28 3t 1237 Broad Street. Just Received. New French and Turkish Prunes, Seedless and London Layer Raisins, Citron, Green Kern, Fine- and Coarse Barley, Split Peas, Green Peas Farfaa, and a fresh lot of the celebrated “Boss’ Milk Crackers at J. T. Kavanaoh’s. nov21 tf Atmore’s Best Mince Meat, New Currants; Dates, Citron. R, s. Crane. dtf Still In the Ring. Will do all work in making and repairiug Boots and Shoes atshort notice, at No. 10 Twelfth Street. Fritz Klineerfuss. nov28 7t. brands as being worthy of special mention, and can recommend as possessing all the elements of fine quality, aud such as will give perfect satis faction to the smokers. Robert S. Crane. If not sold at private sale before the first Tues day in December it will bo sold at public outcry. Apply to R. M. Mulford, at Chattahoochee N&- tiouol Bank, or to Charles L. Davis. nov23 dtf Tax-Payers Attention-Third and Last Call. State and County Taxes, 1888, are now past due and must he paid at once. In conformity with law, executions will issue for all Taxes not paid by or before December 1,1886. Don’t blame the Tax Collector for complying with the law. Come up and settle and save cost of advertise ment, levy and sale. D. A. Andrews, Tax Collector. Office; Georgia Home Building. nov21tf Baker’s Chocolate and Jelatine at d tf R. Justice, Agt. Choice Groceries. Best Rye Flour, New York State Buckwheat, Finest Graham Flour, Extra Choice Goshen But ter, Marrow Blans, Boneless Cod Fish, Choice Messed Mackerel, ten pound pails; Fancy Evaporated Apples, Choice Mixed Table Nuts, New Raisius, Citron, Chipped Dried Beef, Lunch Tongue, Pigs Feet and Tripe at Crane’s. dtf