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GEORGIA RAILROAD TRAIN TIME AT COVINGTON. Down Day Mail arrives Up Day Mail arrives.. 4.35 Up Fast Train arrives.. 10.58 a.m Down Fast Train arrives 5.19 a.m Down N’t. Express ar. 12.22 a.in Up N’t. Express arrives 3.19 a.m tip Classic Flyer arrives 9.05 a.m Down Classic Flyer ar. 6.10 p.m MIDDLE GEORGIA AND ATLANTIC. TRAIN TIME IN COVINGTON. Up Morning train arrives 9.ioa.m Down Morning train Lv. 9.2511.111 Up Evening train arrives 4.35p.m Down Evening train Lv. 6.i5p.m lie tl'o i mil on §t«u\ ( OVIMITON A. Nov 19 , 1805 . THE COTTON MARKET. . The price of cotton on vestetday in Covington ranged front 7 8 4 to K u.:oil Hi:s 2nd Misses. Libre, Cuba. Chicago day was a success. City taxes must be paid this month. This is Georgia day at the expo¬ sition. A good many hogs to kill in this section. Monday is an otf day in the cot¬ ton market. There is not a vacant store house in Covington. The “bears’ ’ had the cotton down the past week. George Swords is still laying in a supply of ice. You can go to Atlanta and re¬ turn today tor 82 cents. Better go. Some of the cotton fields look like the cotton was all picked out. No one has said anything about opening the exposition on Sun¬ day. It is now quite dark when the down faot train arrives from At¬ lanta. Covington must hurry up, or she will not get her electric lights this year. Go and see the chrysanthemum show at Music Hall tonight and tomo Jewelling rrow . W\U houses. 1 ney axe J.wsvjo in demand. The Chicago contingent went down to Savannah, thence to Charleston, and back to Augusta Keep your eye on t-he Star, and slip your dollar into the “subscrip¬ tion box.’’ That will make us happy ! i < Anything short of the equal y of the two metals at the mints is not bimetallism. ’’—[Speaker Crisp, in his Atlanta speech. Mr. Hudson says he is going to carry ap three train loads of pass¬ engers to ‘Atlanta on the 28th from Milledgeville and other points below. Aud we expect he will do it. The old Southern Masonic Be¬ male College building llas been torn down to make room for our new school building. The work will now be pushed ahead. It must be completed by April. The man who first taught “the young idea how to shoot, was a prophet. He knew the Atlanta exposition would be coming along after a while, and then they would be “shooting the chutes.” Have you “shot them ? y y The Atlanta exposition is having lots of special days, but there is one it has monopolized entirely. That is “mutual admiration day. Pi According to tlie Atlanta papers, they repeat that about six times a week, and then “gusli a little on Sunday. _____ The death 01 Miss Lillie Kelly, the young daughter of Mr. S. J. Kelly, of Midway, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, was an ex¬ ceedingly sad one, and the be rear - ed family have much sympathy in their deep sorrow. Her remain were carried to Shady Dale tor bu rial. A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of Canujoharie, N. Y., says that lie always keeps Dr. King’ New Discovery in the house and his family has always found the very best results followed its use; that he would not be without it, if procurable. G A- Dykeinan, Druggist, Catskill, N. Y , says that Dr. King’s New Discovery is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy; that lie has used it in ids family for Bight years, and it has never failed to do *11 that is claimed for it. Why not try a remedy so loug tried and tested. Trial bottles free at Brooks & Ivy’s Drug Btore. Regular size 50 c- aud $L Thanksgiving Day. Gov. Atkinson has appointed Thursday, November 28th, as a day of thanksgiving in Georgia. That is also the same day ap pointed by President Cleveland. It should lie duly and properly observed by our people. The Oh ysairhemuin Show. 1 1 he ladies will open their chrys autheinum exhibit today, at Music Dali. It will also be open to night and to morrow. The Star is informed it will be | one of the finest and most elaborate J exhibitions oi the kind ever held : in our city. Several prizes are offered for the finest specimens exhibited. Everybody is requested to go. Admission-Only 10 cents. Notice to Teachers The next examination of teach¬ ers for the public schools of N ew ton county will be held in Coving ton, on Friday, December 6, 1895. The State School Commissioner says : 1 1 The questions on Theory and Practice will be taken entirely from Payne’s Edition of Page on Teaching. ; f Send sixty cents to American Book Company, Atlanta, Ga. or have me order. W. C. Wright, County School Commissioner. Card of Thanks Editor Covington Star : Dear Sir— Please allow us space in your valuable paper to express I our sincere and heartlelL thanks to ; our immediate neighbors and the good people of Covington for their kindness to us during the late ill ness of our darling daughter, and their sympathy in our great be reavement and sorrow. Such kindness and tender sym¬ pathy can never be forgotten. None but those who have lost a dear child by the cruel hand of death can fully appreciate the bit¬ ter anguish of loving parents when thus compelled to give up their precious jewels. It is under such trying circumstances that the ten¬ der sympathy of friends comes as a ifllU ' SUUliitS LllCill iilUG* jj^cx.v.N.1 resignation. Again we return our heart felt thanks and sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during our deep sorrow and afflic¬ tion. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kelly. Death of Mr. Harry Camp. ! Old Uncle Harry Camp, one ot j the oldest citizens of Covington, , died at his home in Midway, on Saturday afternoon, November 16, j 1895, in the 89th year of his age. Mr. Cainp was born in Warren county, Ga., on the 16th of August, 1807, and came to Newton county in his early young manhood, where he lias since resided. He was a remarkable man in many respects, and retained his intellectual faculties until the very hour of his death. Esquire Harry Camp was a pro gressive man in his ideas, and be lieved in the building of railroads atid canals all over the country. Competition and low freight rates were the leading ideas of his life. He was a good citizen, and has left many relatives and friends be hiud him to mourn his death. He lived to a ripe old age, and has now gone to his long rest. Peace to the ashes of Harry Camp. Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles ? If not, get a bottle now and get relief- This medicine has been fumd to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com - plaints, exerting a wonderful direct in¬ fluence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you l.ave Loss of Appe¬ tite, Constipation, Headache. Fainting Spalls, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Exoit able, Melancholy or troubled w ith Diz zy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medi cine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Large bottle* only fifty cents at Brooks A Ivy's Drug Store. Tax Notice. I will be at the Cout House on Saturdays and I irst I ues days for the purpose of collect ing State and County Taxes for the year 1895. K. L. Loyd, T. C. The 0 integrate Veterans. Jefferson I,.mar <'ainn, Jf,, 3151 Npwioi Onin tv ( 'iih federate Vetera Oovix«t',N, Gil., Nov 5, 189 A.) Comrades met in the courthouse at 2 o clock p. m. to day, agreeable to adjournment, with the following officers present: Capers Dickson, Commander. J. W. Anderson, Adjutant. Capt. J. M. Pace, Historian. Omitted the call of the officers. Read tiie minutes of the two last meetings, which were approved. I Called for reports of officers, and received none. 1 Called for reports of special com " mtees> and Capt G - D - Heard, of the committee 011 confederate moti ument, stated that the committee had canvassed the matter as far as they were able, and had found considerable enthusiasm among our people on the subject, but that they had not fully formulated their plan for work. Capt. J. M. Pace, the chairman of the committee, stated that his business engagements had been such that he had had but little 1 thne devote to t0 the work andre . Sotted the matter had not been * urtker pushed toward success. Received the report ofthememo I rial committee on the death of Comrade A. L- Sluder, which was as follows : In Memoriam Comrade A. L. Sluder was bom near .Social Circle, Ga., January 8, 1843, and died near Brick Store, in Newton county, August 2 1895. He enlisted as a volunteer in Company H., 1 ith regiment, Geor¬ gia volunteers, on the 28th day of June, 1861. He lost his leg at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863, and returned home October x 863, having faithfully served his country for near two years, He was engaged in many other battles with the army of Northern Virginia. He was a patriotic sol dier( and deVQted to h j<. country. Being of a genial and lively nature, he was beloved by his comrades, and held in high esteem by his officers. In fact, he was a typical confederate soldier. Brave, but gentle, and always found at his post of duty. After the war, and after he had given his blood in defense of his home and country, he returned to his home, as a great many others, out means, yet, oy msunuaumeu will and energy, he went to work to make a living. He married Miss Carrie Tuggle, of Jasper count}’, and reared a family of interesting and industrious children j by his labor, and was, at the time he suddenly stricken down, ! was so working to maintain his loved ones, j But he is gone. God, in Hisprov - j dence, saw fit to call him to pass over the river, and let us cherish the f ond hope that he is resting under the shade of the trees. In honor to his memory, be it Resolved, by Jefferson Lamar Camp, No. 305, of which lie was a member, That we have lost a true and faithful comrade; and that, while we would bow in humble reverence to Him who rules our destinies, yet we deplore his loss; anf p w Dile our hearts are made sad to be f oreve r in time separated from our comrade, let us, comrades, not forget that we, too, will soon be ca n ed) 0 ne by one, find to cross the sweet over, | and may ev ery one s h a de of God's heaven in which to f orever test. Resolved, That his family have our heart-felt sympathy in this, their hour of trouble and bereave - ment, and that while he occupied ! a place in our hearts, and we can see him no more, they shall have j our es teein and love, which we no more can give him in this life. Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be published in tlie Covington Star; that the Social Circle Sentry be requested to copy the same, and that they be spread upon the minutes of this camp. \Y. H. Lloyd, H. C. Haralson, E. F. Edwards, Committee. There being no further business the meeting adjourned until 2 o’clock p. m., on the first Tuesday in December. CAPERS DICKSON, Commander. J.\V. Anderson, Adjutant. . leaves dropping , • fast r . The are , because .1 this • is • i 3 .ll. -> now, _ \ go.ni ri-piunnienilation for strmnoti* Liver Reifulaf.ris. ilmt it m purely v«-g ei ible and stmnulv tonie. Then i:>o, u is lietn-r than pills bee -use eas .-r to Eke in liquid or powder ind with n“ «r ping, while the relief fr-un const!p mon, bit h nsi.ess, sick head telie and d> spep-G i-quick :-nd sure. "I find Simmons Lner Kegulat’-r a very Rile and valuable fnniiy medicine.”-- Rev- J- M. Kollins Fairfield. Va. ! In Memoriam. Preamble and Resolutions on the Death of Capt. B. R. Smith. A At a meeting of Dawson Lodge, No. 68, F. & A. M., held on the night of Aug. 30th, 1895, at the lodge room in Social Circle, Ga., the undersigned committee was ap pomted to dra ft a preamble and resolutions expressive of the sor row of the lodge in the death of our beloved brother Master Mason, Boykin R. Smith, and in accord¬ ance therewith the committee beg to submit as follows : Whereas, Our brother departed this life on the 28th day of Au gust, 1895, and has gone to that lodge not inade with hands, there to adore and worship our bupreme Grand Master, where our I order is more exemplified and is | shown m all its beauties and glo- j ries to last and ^.exemplified from i all ages and through all eternity. Death is no respecter of persons ■ He comes to all alike. There is 5 hardly a home but lias been visited with his withering touch. And our hearts go out to our departed brother when we contemplate the sad bereavement that our Grand aster ca e lim to go through, while sojourning here, in the loss of his children in their youth and young man and womanhood. While we contemplate these things we rejoice to think that our loss is his gain. The Beyond is not known. Its joys and beauties are best for us not to know. We do not know what Master Mason will welcome us who has been entitled to “earn a 1 Master's wages, travel in foreign eountries, y y and departed from scenes of labor and strife. We do not understand the love and doings of our Grand Master ; but we know that He notes all things and doeth all things well. His work is per feet, and amidst every sorrow, caused by the visitation of death, we may, when thinking of the de parted, know that they have been taken into a better land than this. In the death of our departed brother bly bow. we We recognize an the unerring absence mourn of his form ; his pleasant smiles. But while we bow to the will of our Grand Master, we are comfort¬ ed by the belief that what is our loss is his eternal gain, His life was U p r jght; he was all that was good, noble and true. Well may we w ] 10 s ^jj jj ve on earth, waiting andds p these labors for thecomple t jon D f D,e temple, point to him with a j ust pride and exclaim; „ with his fall our column was broken ” Therefore be it Resolved, 1st. That in the pass jng away of Brother Boykin R. gmitH to the better life, this lodge has j qs j. a zea jous worker and an upright Mason; the county, a most exemplary citizen ; and the family, a mos j de yoted husband and fath er. 2d. That in token of our grief at his dem i se> OU r lodge be draped in mourning for sixty days, qq iat this preamble and res olutions he spread upon our min ute3> a copy be furnished his fami ly) and that we request that they be published in The Social Circle gentry, Walton News and Cov j ng t on Star. T. Spearman,J J. O. Shepherd, J-Com. Jno. T. Day. J Unanimously adopted by the Lodge, Nov. 1st, 1895. A Bad Legacy An inebriate, who died recently at Oswego. New York, left the f odovvdng aw iul legacy to society and ^.j,, f am jjy j j n his last will and testament, which ought to be a terrible warning to those who are following his example: t« I leave to society a ruined character, a wretched example and a memory that will rot. I leave to my parents as much sorrow as they can in their feeble state bear. I leave to my brother and sisters as much shame and mortification as I could bring on them. I leave to my -> wife a broken heart—a life ot shame. I leave to each , of my • alow . poverty, ignorance, caaraxte., character, and a remembrance that their father filled a drunkard s grave. >» The ladies invite you to see their chrysanthemum show, at Music Hall, tonight and tomorrow. Cur Atlanta Letter. The crowds are now coming to the exposition from every section of the country, and all are enthu¬ siastic over the magnificence and extent of our great show*. When Col. Livingston comes to Atlanta he always attracts as many personal and political friends around him as any public man in Georgia. In his magnetism, Col. Livings¬ ton reminds me of General Toombs, who always had crowds of listeners to his rare and racy conversations. The politicians in Atlanta say Col. Lon is one of the best members of congress from Georgia, and he will be hard to beat. Hon. L- L- Middlebrook is one of the leading members of the house, and being au able lawyer, his opinions are sought by many members 0 f both houses on vexed questions of law . M r. Middle brook is a strong man, and his friends say he would adom a seat in congresS| or the bench as a ju¬ perior court judge. Mr. Henderson Holman is fast forging to the front as one of the most talented and successful young Georgians in Atlanta. He is a graduate of Emory college, and his success is an honor to that grand old college. The Star comes to me regular ] y< and j s bright and fresh every "“ome wee k up, Mr. Editor on the 28th, and let us ( ( give thanks’’ together over the fatted turkey. More anon, Atlanta. It Will be Inman Day The exposition directors have appointed Thursday, the 28th inst., as Inman day at the exposi tion. It will also be thanksgiving day, consequently a ’holiday, That will enable a large number working people to visit the ex who would not otherwise be able to do so. It is proposed to make it the day the exposition has had. All admission tickets to the on that day will have Mr. Inman’s picture printed on and 50,000 have already prepared. section of the country, ana immense crowd will be there, of those who live in At¬ lanta. Mr. M. R. Hudson, of the Mid¬ Georgia and Atlantic railroad, the Star that he expects run three special trains from Mi Hedge vi lie on that day, one to the Industrial girls, one to the college boys, and one to the colored people. Thanksgiving and Inman day will Ire the high water mark of at tendance at the exposition. Belie Boyd, the "Rebel Spy. » — Belle Boyd, the famous rebel spy during our late war, gave three entertainments at Music Hall, last week, to good audiences. There is no doubt about her identity, as she was personally known to some of our best citizens during the war. Her entertainment consisted of graphic personal reminiscences of her wonderful career and daring adventure while serving as a com¬ missioned officer on the staff of Stonewall Jackson, and doing c« scout’’ duty. She was captured, and twice court martialed and sentenced to lie shot by the yankees. There is no doubt but she ren¬ dered valuable service to the con¬ federacy, and probably saved Gen. Jackson’s little army from annihi¬ lation during his famous valley campaign. The entertainments were con eluded with a light and laughable farce, in which Prof. Gus Slinger land, the inimitable negro delinea¬ tor, took the leading part, and kept the audience convulsed with laughter throughout its rendition.. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. EXEMPTION OF PERSONALTY Robert Lemmond has applied to me for EX EMPTION OF PERSONALTY, aud I will pa.-» upon the same at 11 o’clock a. m . on EKIiiAV. THE (ith DAY OF DECEMBER. 18! This Nov. 16. 1896 JAMES M. BELCHER. Ordinarv. Mr. J. H. Bailey deserves the patron age of ail our good citizens. i THE SOCIAL SIDE. ! What is Going oa Among the De> votoes of Society. GOSSIP OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS, Bell Boyd is 51. The “spieler” is a new coiner. She was the genuine Belle Boyd. Today is Georgia day at the exposition. “Ye Povertie Parties” are now in order. The Turkish question will be set tied on the 28th. War clouds seem to be rising in every di¬ rection. You can go to Atlanta and return today for 82 cents. The goo goos will soon be heard from in Atlanta. Col. Livingston returned from New Yoik T uesday. ■Mr. Thomas Camp, of Atlanta, was lure Sunday and Monday. Crisp fired his first gun Wednesday nigh'. And it was a big one. Go and see the chrysanthemum show, now in full blast, at Music flail. Whither are we drifting? Atlanta has not had a real big sensation in two weeks. Miss Eula Taylor, one of Midway’s fan daughters, and little Fields, spent Sunday ii Newborn. Mr. Ollie Roberts, of Monticello, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his old friends in Covington. Great crowds are now going to the exposi¬ tion every day. You should go quick, an i avoid the rush. Madison is having a chrysanthemum show today, and will have “Ye Pnvenie l’aitie,” at Foster’s Hall, tonight. Mr. foseph Harris, of Rome, has been on our streets shaking hands with his old friends, for several days. Joe is always welcome. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Will Thom [-son a daughter was born on Sunday. All doing well. The Star's congratulations extended. There were no “trimmings” about |udg Crisp’s Atlanta speech. Even the Journal re porters could not misunderstandhim on the sil v.-r question. Mr. Jimmie Comer, an old Covington boy, who left heie 19 years ago, has returned to our city, aud is the guest of Mr. Edward i leard’s family, on Floyd street. It is said Miss Georgia Hardeman Atkinson, the sweet little baby girl, recemly born unto Governor Atkinson, is the only child of a goi - ernor ever liorn in the executive mansion. Mr. Jack Meadors was married to Miss Jane Austin, on Sunday, November 17th The marriage took place at the home of Mr. Meadors. The Star’s congratulation's an extended. Mr. Moses Stuart, of Montgomery, Alaba¬ ma, spent part of Saturday in our city, tin guest of Mrs. R. R. Fowler, on Fldyd street. Mr. Stuart is one of Montgomery’s most pop ular and successful business young men, and a son of Mr. M. H. Stuart, who is well known to many of our people having spent his boy. .vjujOl uames uei^lncy, 01 vniamio, nonoa, has been with his old friends for several days, lie is an old Covington boy, and was former ly engaged in the newspaper business in oui city. He is now a prosperous merchant 01 Orlando, and is up on a short vacation for rest. He is looking well, and is as jovial and iiappy as a school boy. May his skies ever be as bright and cloudless as a “midsummer dream.” Col. W. G. Whidby, editor of the Southern Cultivator, was quietly married in Augusta, b Miss Emma Lataste, on Tuesday last, by Rev. J. R. Kin -d pastor of Broadway Methodist church. Col. Whidby is one of the best known agricultural writers in the state, and was once the city editor of the Atlanta Con¬ stitution. Miss Lataste is said to be a lady of many rare literary accomplishments and intel¬ lectual attainments. The Star extends hear, ty congratulations. Two pretty and plucky young ladies of Chi¬ cago were at the exposi: ion, Tuesday. The\ walked from Chicago to Atlanta, and are on their way to Jacksonville. Florida. They an. making the trip on a wager, and are hilled to be in Jacksonville by the 9th of December They will walk back to Chieago, and are dui there on the first of February. They will no doubt win the wag r but what will they gain ? The Star admires their pluck, but not their judgment, as we think they could be more honorably and profitably employed. Emory’s Big Literary debate I11 tlie Oxford correspondence of the Atlanta Constitution we find the iollow intt account of the liteiary debate be¬ tween the Few and Phi Gamma Societies of Emory College : “Tfiis debate, with the exception of the champion debate at commencement, is always the most interesting of the inter-society de bates. A large concourse of people, includ. ing the students and the citizens of Oxford, Covington and many other places, were in at¬ tendance. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Prof. H. H. Stone presided, and the pro¬ gram was as follows : Opening prayer by Prof. M. T. Peed ; salutatory, by A. D Keen, of Thomson ; instrumental solo, by Mrs. H. S. Bradley, of Oxford ; reading of the question by the secretary: “Resolved, That the state of Georgia should work her convicts on the public roads, The affirma tive side of thy question was supported lor Few by the following gentlemen : f. L. Lee, of St. Louis, Mo.; G G, Boland, of Colum bus; T. J. Johnson, of Franklin, N. C.; J. B. Thrasher, of Watkinsville ; \V. W. Dris kell, of Villa Rica,; and R. E. Lee, of Cov ington. The negative w-as upheld for PM Gamma by the following gentlemen : W. A. Covington, of Wale-sea ; G. M. Lakes, of Boston ; W. H Gurr, of Dawson ; E. E Clements, of Way cross ; A. H. Thompson, of Seneca, S. C.; and W. J. Brian, of Kissimmee, Fla. The speakers of the affirmative attacked the convict lease sy-tem, and held that great mor al and financial !>emfits would arise from thi working of convict* on the pub ic roads, while the representatives of the negative conceded the disadvantages of the lease system and maintained that a peni entiary would l>e far s iperior. both morally and financially Miss Davis, of Bar-iesviiie rendered ven beautiful vtical solo, and the president gav, his decision in favor of Cue negative, ” Nathan’s Newsy Notings. I»i. J.J. Dearing non n les in feeble health. Mr. Fitz Heard lias treated himself to anew overcoat books mannish, don’t he? * Mr. Diival Higgins is now admit as salesman at the popular store of \V. B. bee. Mr. OtwOgletree is now ennneeted vidi Hie popular drug house of <’. Brooks. Mrs. Smith, of Nashville, Tenn., is biting her sister, Mrs. VV. J. Higgins, of our city. W iii _>i ) ers is still at large, and ar' sts are siill being made, but npue 'love to be M yers. Hie exposition is now in full blast, ad those who wish to see a good show, nould pay it a visit. Mr. II B. Anderson, one of Coying o.’s most progressive citizens, has treat d 11 is house to a new coat of paint Mr. Henry I). Pure spent govern! lays of last week visiting relatives at in- home of Dr. I D. Graves, at Wm ton. Miss Lizzie Cook, a charming beauty if Oxfuro, spent last Friday in Covtng on, as 1 tie guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. C. B milks. Dr. C. A. Cook, of Monroe, spent sev ral davs in our cny, last week, visiting ns father, Mr. Janies Cook, on Aiuier soil avenue. Mr. Joseph Harris, of R une, spent everal days here last week. We are Iways glad to shake the honest hand • f friend J e. Prof. Peed, of Oxford, had the out ..de pocket of his overcoat very artistD •ally cut by a pickpocket, while visiting Atlanta, last week. A number of Govingkin young men are now pieparing for a full crop of winter. Even “El.” Gabor 11 is expecting a Unlit growth ! Mr. Charlie Swanson was kept in loors, the past w eek, on account of his f -elile health. May this good man soon he restored to liits Usual health again. The tearing down of the old college >uilditig was commenced on l ist Mon lay evening, and in a short time a fine iew school budding will grace the col ege grove. Mrs. Annie Penn, editor of the Jas >er County News, spent Tuesday and Vednesday of last week in our eitv, as fie guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. J. Ivy, on fouticelio street. Little Ophelia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mavo, has been quite sick for several days with fever. May this sweet little girl soon be restored to her health again. Mr. Arthur Lsttimer. an active cotton myer of Savannah, who has been sta ioned here for the last two months, has our city for Monroe, where lie will to buy cotton, visiting Mrs. n. tvi. --peer, on < hTirou -itreel. M iss Cooper is an attractive and harming young lady, and has many friends here who always welcome her visits. It is getting about time for the county office-holders to begin to shake hands with everybody they meet, and inquire after the health of their families, the condition of their crops, and to com¬ ment on the weather. The shew, given by the Belle Boyd last Friday night, was a very poor thing Not only was it a farce in name, but was a farce indeed. Every me who heard tlelie Boyd recite, was well pleased ; but she did not recite on Friday night. The people of Covington iave the greatest respect for this woman, is she did good service to the confeder¬ acy during the war; but they will not -taud such foolishness as was presented last Friday night at Music Hall. Last Wednesday was drummers’ day at the exposition, and our friend, Mr. Ernest Lee, went up on that occasion. In the coarse of his rambles about the grounds, lie met a drummer, who was in old acquaintance. They soon joined another crowd of drummers, and after Ernest had been introduced to them, one of the party asked him if he was a drummer. His answer was Something like this: “Er? er ?” No! I left “Drum¬ mer” and “Bqueab” at home to takecare of the store. It is whispered arouud that a crowd of young boys, who have just begun to reel the pin-feathers on their upper lip, conceived a plan to run some Oxford boys out of town, one night not a year igo. But in the darkness they tackled the wrong party, who proved to be a Covington boy. He didn’t run wortfi a cent, hut was game, and yanked out a pistol and drove off the entire gang of “kids.” The next day the kids were “mum” enough, but it all leaked out on the little boys. One of our most popular doctors has tje.en charged an enormous price for his meals, right recently. It was this wav : The doctor attended at the bed¬ side of a very sick patient for several successive days. After-Are pulled his pa¬ tient through, he tried to get his pay, •nd presented his bill for the same, but in return was presented with a bill for hoard, which amounted to twice, the a mount of the doctor’s bill. The doc¬ tor was charged three dollars a meal for ■very time he ate at thepatienfs house. Miss Lillie Kelly died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs 8. J. Kelly, in Midway, on Tuesday last, November 12 th. Miss Kelly was a gentle and Kind hearted young lady, and to know iier was 10 love her. 8«d indeed is the parting, but if we all could live as she did, we would surely be blessed with a ■ever ending home with friends and oved ones in heaven. May God, in his infinite mercy, com¬ fort the bereaved family in their great sorrow. Nathan Nimrod.