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METHODISTS MEET
In the Tovd of Moreanton and
Discuss the Varions Interests
of the Ghnrch. What the
Dahlonega District is
Doing, Etc., Etc.
Promptly at 8:30 o’clock Thurs
day morning, Her. Allen G-
Thomaa, presiding elder nf the
Dahlonega district, called to or
der the district conference of the
M. E. church, South, which body
proceeded to (he dispatch of bus
iness by electing W. 8. Coleman
secretary, and M. H Edwards ol
Ihe Young Harris Institute, as
sistant secretary. This district
covers a large territory and em
braces, Union, Towns, White,
Lumpkin, Dawson Fannin, Gil
mer and Pickens counties, and
is presided over by Key. A. C.
Thomas, a devoted Ohristiin, an
able minister and untiring work
er. As the circuits now stand
ihe district is supplied as follows:
Dahlonega station, C. A. Jami
son ; Cleveland circuit, 0. V.
Weathers; Tallulah mission, A.
W. Morris ; Btairsville circuit, J.
B. Holland; Hiwassee mission,
M. H. Edwards; Auraria mission,
J. A. Sewell; Dawsonville cir
cuit, J. F. Balls ; Morganton and
Uaddistown mission, Andrew
Mulcay and A. C. Cantrell; Elli
jay circuit, Q. W. Griner; Jasper
mission, T. J. Warlick.
From the above il will be aeen
ihnt this territory is principally
a home mission field of the
church, and that bureau of the
church finances sends annually
more money Into this district
than is paid by the members of
the church themselves for the
ministry. The district has 63
churches with quite a number of
auxiliaries, and with a member
ship of about 4,700 communioants.
Thursday morning was devoted
to the hearing of reports from the
various chargee. These contain
ed interesting facts about the
state of the church. Its spiritual
status was tolerably good, but
improviug; its financial standing
better than for many previous
pears. It is a note-worthy fact
especially that all conference
assessments for foreign and do
mestic missions, Bishop’s and
other claims, are more promptly
met by the membership of the
church than ever before. The
church is, to some extent, moving
up on this great question of mis
sions in her] work. A deoided
advance is taken on the Sunday
school question in the district.
Tallulah mission has only one
school, while Cleveland circuit
heads the list with eleven; Ella—
jay and Morganton follow with
six each. Cleveland has the
largest attendance, 500, while El*
lijay circuit follows next with
330; Dahlonega has the largest
number in proportion to num
ber of- churches, 235 for two
ohurches. Ellijay raised $22 up
date for Sunday school literature
and standing at the head of the
list, while Morganton follows
next with sl4. Every laging in
terest of the ohurch in this res
pect has been recussitated and
new life and determination have
been infused into the Sunday
school work of the entire diatrict.
This healthy aign for Christiani
ty and education will tell in the
days to come, and this district of
missions now wiN eventually de
velop into a district of circuits,
with substantial backing and a
power for the church and for
good.
The subject of missions is also
receiving improved attention
from the church. Although this
district is missionary ground the
church is coming out on the mis
sionary spirit The old worn out
objection to foreign missions is
gradually, but aurely losing its
grip on those who have beer,
coustrained to believe it their
duty only to contribute to home
missions. A resolution was pass
ed by the conference requesting
every preacher in the district to
preach on the subject of the du
ty of the members to contribute
to the sapport of the church and
all its enterprises. AII our church
needs is to give more as well as
to about. A halleluiah for the
Lord that is not backed by a dol
lar where it ie needed when
i the person is perfectly able, is a
weak demonstration for the
church and a shallow evidence of
a religioaa life. The whole
church in all this mountain coun
try needa an ndvancud step in
ibio direction.
The Young Harris loalilute ol
Brasatown of which Rev. M. H.
El wards aa principal, received no
!•*tie attention from the confer
ence. Tliia Inatiiution was, a few
rears ago, a one-horse school
with no backing or substantial
support, but now it is a splendid
two-story building, with a par
nonage for the teacher, live dor
mitories and preparation for as
many more, and a body of 60
acres of lajd. The **olanl v is
a good one and ia centrally locat
ed fer the district. It has chang
ed its name from “Brasstowu
High School” to “Young Harris
Institute,” in honor of Bro.
Youug Harris of Atlanta who has
from time to lime generously
contributed oyer $2 000 towards
building up (his pel enterprise ol
ihe church. This school propos
es te prepare young men and la
dies to enter the junior class ot
any of our colleges, and ils offer
is to board, Slot lie, school in mu
sic and all, for S9O a year. This
liberal offer cannot fail to ac
complish great good. A resolu
tion was passed pledging tbe
support of all ministers and dele
gates to this Institution, which at
no distant day will be a proud
monument to the enterprise of
the church.
Many subjects of vital concern
to the church were discussed by
the conference, such as, “What
hinders the efficiency of our Sun
day school work in the district f”
“Infant church membership,” “Is
there any unoccupied territory in
the bounds of tbe district!”
“What shall we do with the
world in the church ?” and other
questions of similar import. The
discussions were unusually in
teresting, and developed many
facts and thoughts very sugges
tive and beuefictal to all tbe
conference.
Key. O. A. Jamison made a
fine impression oil the conference
and the people of Morganton, and
was considered the funny man ot
the conference.
Rev. T. J. Warlick was a con
spicuous figure on the*floor of the.
conference.
Mr. W. A. Curtis of Union
couuty was regarded the cham
pion Sunday school man on the
floor. lie once represented his
senatorial district in the Georgia
Senate.
Rev. J. B. Holland of the
Blairsville circuit, who has been
preaching only two years, is re
garded as one of the ablest min
isters of the district. His open
ing sermon ol the conference on
Wednesday night was possibly
the ablest effort of the meeting,
except the elder’s on Sunday.
His sermon was replete with a
beautiful delineation of Christ’s
life, character and sufferings,
from John 1 : “Behold the Lamb
of God."
Rev. W. O. Butler, who is lo
cated at Anniston, Alabama, and
who has been connected with
the Hot Blaaty a daily newspa
per of that city, preachpd twice
daring conference. He is a fa
cile and fluent writer.
The sermon on Sunday by Pre
siding Elder Thomas was charac
terized as usual by the fervor
and earnestness of this divine
He is a preacher of remarkable
force and power. His deep earn
estness, his persuasive eloquence
and his convincing appeals car
ry conviction wherever he talks.
He is regarded as one of the
most successful evangelists ol
the North Georgia conference.
A more appropriate man, a more
devoted elder and a more belov
ed minister could not be sent to
this.dislrict.
Rey. G. W. Griner of this
place, although a young man,
made a good impression on Mor
ganton and the conference.
The conference was composed
of about 60 delegates and preach
ers. A continuous rain rendered
the streets very disagreeable, and
prevented the town oeople from
attending regularly, but interest
iu the coulereuce was unabated
with the delegates who were al
ways present regardlese of rain
or mud.
Uols. W. H. Simmons of Jasper
aud E. W. Coleman of this place,
delegates, contiibuted breezy
lalks to the debates of the con
ference. A preacher remarked
that Col. Coleman’s speech on
the question of lofant church
membership would prove bis
election to the annual confer
ence as a delegate from tbia dis
trict.
The conference selected Brass
town as the next place of meet
ing tor the diatrict conference.
On Ihe vale lor delegate* to
tha aooual epnfrrenra winch
roovsaea in Maieita, tl.o follow
ing wero chosenl with alternates
named : Col. W.H. Simmon, W
A. Curtis, E. I. Coleman and
Key. Georg# K Q iillian ; alter
natea, Rev. T. O Hughe*, L. A.
McClure, N. H. Jay, Warren Bar
rett.
nrsoLUTio*) or tharxs.
At the conclusion of the con
ference deliberation* the aeere
tarv, W. 8 Colejpan, offered tbe
following resolutions which were
adopted by a rising vote :
Whereas, in tbe ptovidence of God and
in tlie direction of the church the regulai
annual ■ region of the Dahlonega District
Conference of the M. E. church, South,
met in tbe town of Mrtganton.on Wednes
nesday July 27th, 1887, and continued
till Sunday evening July 81 st, 1887, and
Whereas, our stay among the good peo
ple of Morganton bw been attended by
unalloyed pleasure and unbounded hospi
tality, and that in all their relations with
us, as delegates and ministers, we have
recognized a warm, Chriatiiu spirit among
them, therefore f
Be it Resolved, That this Conference
hereby express its unqualified apprecia
tion of their kind and generous treatment,
and we return oar nostinted thanks for
*ll the unselfish courtesies and sociel
amenities extended .us during oar brief
stay of no ordinary pleasure among
them, and that in oar absence a lingering
memory of our sojourn here will ever be
characterized by a grateful recollection.
Resolved, That we teuder onr thanks
to Bros. Mu’cay and Cantrell for tlieir
hearty reception, and their untiring efforts
to contribute to our ease and comfort dur
ing our ftay at this conference.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu
tions be furnished the Mineral Bluff Ga
zette and the Elltjay Cogkikb, and that
their editors be respectfully requested to
publish the same.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Secretary Fairchild, with the
approval of the President, is un
derstood to be arranging a tariff
scheme, which will be presented
lo Congress and. urged for pas
sage as an Administration meas
ure early in (he next session of
that body.
Already, the Republicans, feel
ing a wholesome dread of Demo
cratic harmony on the great vital
issue of tariff reform, are begin
ning to circulate wild and un
funded rumors that such a
Pennsylvania Democrat declares
he will not enter a free trade
caucus for the purpose of organ
izing the next House, and that
such and such a Western Demo
crat never at any time giving
names mind yoh—will not longer
affiliate with Dejnbcrats who fa
vor the protecljim system. I be
lieve that these insiduous de
signs of the enemy will come to
naught, and that the Democrats
of the next House, will net dis
appoint the country’s reasonable
demand and expectation of a fair
and adjustment of tariff rates.
The substantial progress and
prosperity of the United States,is
shown by the following report of
(he Bureau of Statistics for the
fiscal year, which ended June
30ih, 1887. Gold exported, $9,-
702,187; imported, $42 908,901 ;
excess of imports, $33,207,714;
silver exported, $26,296,504; im
ported, 17.260,171 ; excess of ex
ports, $9,036.g13 ; exports of mer
chandise, $716.794,88s ; imports,
$692,259,951; excess of exports,
$24,445,722; total number of
immigrants, 483,116. In Ibis con
nection I may also write of the
report of the Geological Survey,
which shows a remarkable in
crease of the mineral resources
of the United States, both in val
ue and quantity ;in round num
bers the increased value is $37,-
000,000, and the gain in the pig
iron industry is also very great—
in fact, about five-sixths of the
whole amount.
As an echo of the Harvey af
fair, 1 may mention that this
graceful swindler, in his profes
sional capacity, of lawyer, had
cleverly laid his plans to rob a
poor widow of over SI,OOO in pen
sion money, anti the scheme was
only frustrated by the discovery
of his forgeries and his confine
ment in jail. The Treasury offi
cials say. that Harvey did a great
deal of fine forgety, which was
only discovered by the merest
accident. ,
Secretary Whitney is doing all
in his power to rebuild the Navy
which was ruined bv Republican
mismanagement. The Secretary
has just published an advertise
ment, inviting proposals for the
construction of a first class torpe
do boat, of modern design,having
a tensile strength of 60,000 pounds
per square inch, at a cost not to
exceed, $70,000. One of the most
important rulings by the Inter
state commission it the decision
that ike übiquitous commercial
traveler cannot be given special
rate* on tickets, but must pay
regular far#, just like other peo
ple. Some action may, to some
extent, affect the commercial as
well as the railway interest, for it
will be quite an item in the ex
pense account of merchants.
A•• *4< no >t 1 U'l :,
hrttfril b> C ‘fl S-.ti*.-. liiitMl
• It* PrnWfid this weak, to re
quasi lha privilege of granting
•he right of way through their
land# in that Territory In a con
templated railroad, which p* -
miaaion can only be given by
Congress. The Chief, who is
“friend of the white man,” was,
according to custom, presented a
peace medal by Secretary Lamar,
and Ihe aged Indian was very
proud of hit trophy.
The report of the Commission
er of Internal Revenue for the
last fiscal year presents some in
teresting figures—the total col
lect ioas being $118,835,757, —an
increase of $1.952 888 over the
preceding fiscal year ; these were
increased receipts on the follow
ing articles : banks and bankers,
tobacco, snuff, cigars, cigarettes,
fermented liquors, and oleomar
garine ; a decrease is shown in
ail varieties of distilled spirits.
The eighteenth volume of the
Rebellion Records has been pub
lished and is now ready to be
distributed. There are few per
sons who realize the magnitude
of this work. It was begun by
the War Department some nine
years ago and it is likely to con
tinue for many years yet. It is
estimated that the complete work
will make 127 volumes and that
the last of the series will not be
printed until the succeeding cen
tury. It is doubtful if there will
be a single living soldier of the
civil war when this voluminous
work is finished.
If Ton Want a Good Article of
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Pair, by their unflagging effort*,
have induced Ihe various railroads
of Georgia running into Atlanta
to reduce Ihe I are to one cent a
mile daring Ihe Fair. This step
assures the success of the exposi
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of people will no# go to Atlanta
during this affair that otherwise
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proposition. The Marietta and
North Georgia, with characteristic
enterprise, has reduced the tare
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fair, tickets limited to five days.
This step on the road will be the
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this road that would have been
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fare from Ellijay to Atlanta, round
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duced rales tbe trip can be msde
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over this section will flock to the
great fair and see Atlanta, her
pushing people and business, and
rejoice with thousands all over
th* state and the South at the
rapid strides of her advancement,
and take a square look at Grover.
The ebrk’s convention which
met in Atlanta on July the 20ih
ask the general assembly to pass
the three following bills: One re
quiring plaintiffs in divorce cases
to prepay cost; another to compel
non-residents to pay costs in ad
vance ; and another regulating
the manner of carrying appeal
cases lo the supreme court and
fixing costs.
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Pomona Hill Nurseries.
POMONA, n. c.,
Two and a half miles west of Greens
boro, N. C. The main line of the R,
& D. R R. passes through the grounds
and within 100 fe-t of the office. Salem
trains riiaHi regular" sft>ps Twice daily
each way. Ihose interested in Fruit
and Fruit growing are cordially invited
to inspect this, the largest nursery in
the State, and oDe among the largest in
the South.
The proprietor b;<s for many ye rs
visited the leading Nurseries North ad
West, and corresponded wi h those of
foreign countries gath- ring every fruit
that was calculated to suit the South,
both native and foreign. The reputa
tion of Pomona Hill Nurseries is such
that many agents going out from Greens
boro, representing other nurseries try
to leave the impression that they are
representing these nurseries. Why do
they do it 1 Let the public answer.
I have in stock growing (and car
show visitors the same) the largest anr
best stock ot trets, etc., ever shown oi
seen in any two nurseries in North Car
olina. c nsisting of apple, peach, pear,
cherry, plum, grape, Japanese persim
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Russian apricot, mulberry, quinces.
Small fruit: Strawberry, raspberry,
carrant, pecans, English walnuts, rhu
barb, asparagus, evergreen*, shade trees
roses, etc.
Give your order to my authorized
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Correspondence solicited. Descriptive
catalogues free to applicants.
Address,
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6-9 ly. Pomona,
Guilford county, N. C.
FINE STOCK I
For the People of Gilmer
County. Come, Exam
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Be Convinced-
I hare now on band five Ja. kg, one Ptff®
young gaited Stallion, and oue thorough
bred Jersey 8011. I have more money
invested in fine breeding stock, and a
bette- collection of animals of this kind
than any otber man bas ever bad in tbe
history ot Gilmer county. There is but
one way to improve our stock, and that
is for one.man wbo is able and willing
to keep tbe males, and then let all tbe
faimtrs in tbe county support him with
their patronage. It will not pay more
than one man, and if divided will be
neglected and go down. Farmers, sow
all tbe clover and grass possible. It will
pay. 1 invite all my patrons, wbo want
to buy, sell or show their colts, to meet
at my barn on Tuesday or October court,
every year. I will give *7B for the best
horse oolt, SOO for tbe best mule colt, and
for the beet Jersey oalf. I invite ai
of my old customers, and tbe public
generally, to patronise my stock.
Terms of servlet: Horse, |l9; Jeeks
*®i Jersey Bull, JJO. gee my clrriars.
•WIJ. T. H. Tenon.
Bliley, Oa.