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WASHINGTON GAZETTE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14. 1884.
sfc;oo A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
WILKES-WISE.
—General Toombs went to Atlanta
on Tuesday.
—Mr. C. E. Smith returned from
Atlanta last Saturday.
—Mr. W. Joe Smith left for the
Hot Springs, Arte., last Tuesday..
—judge C. E Wingfield made a
business trip to Thomson one day
last week.
—The Shakspearc club will meet at
Hon. Samuel Barnett’s residence this
evening.
—Our citizens keep posted on the
most important news of the day by
telegrams.
—Mrs. J. B. O'Neal left on yester
day fora visit to her former home in
Baltimore.
—Hon. J. W. Barksdale, member
from Lincoln, returned from Atlanta
Wednesday;
—Messrs. W. M. Sims and G. E.
Dillard returned from Atlanta Wed
nesday night.
—Oapt. F. T. Smatl ha* some of the
finest horses ever brought to this part
•f the country.
—Wed#ffig belli are heard fn the
distance and nest Wednesday will be
the hajtfy day.
—The fishermen hare bad fin# suc
cess at Heard* mill on Fishing ereek
daring the past week.
—This is the time for paying up the
preachers, but we believe Washington
never fkils on this line.
Hon. Seaborn Reese received 7,834
votes for congress in this district and
Herman Martin, his oppomnt, 3,250.
—You will find the new schedule
which took effect on oar branch last
Snnday, published in another column.
The tax collector requests us to
warn the people that judgment day
will surely come on the 29tl day of
this month.
—The painting in the handsome
new Baptist oh arch has been fin
ished, and dedication services will be
held thorenext Sunday.
—Washington will hare one appli
cant for the position now held by
Mr. Emory Speer, under Cleveland’s
administration. .. *, I
—Mr. j. Sam. Rhodes, whose
dwelling was recently destroyed by
fire, is hauling lumber with which to
erect anew one.
—Wc arc to have variety enter
tainments given by Prof. Seeruan,
three nights aext week beginning
with Monday night.
—Mr. A. Callaway say* he had
miik and peaches at his house a
few days ago, and the peaches were
fresh from the tree.
—lt was a sore disappointment to
our entire community that E. T.
Shubrick, Eq., was not elected solic
itor-general of eur circuit.
—Miss Mary M’GiM, formerly of
Augusta, recently took the vcl in
the convent in this place, with the
usual imposing ceremonies.
I —There was a good looking moun
tain girl selling rheslnnta from a wa
gon on our streets Wednesday. Site
soon sold out her entire stock.
—There are only seventeen appli
cant* for the position of postmaster
under the prospective new regime,
and alt are not heard from yet.
a —llick Stokes charged with shoot
ing at Mr. Richard Boeker, was ar
raigned before the county court this
' week, but was sens up to a higher
court.
i| —The dust is no check on the
pleasure of driving out these fine
evenings. Washington has more
i splendid horses and equipages than
Sity town of its siz wo ever saw.
I —A few days ago Messrs. Cozart.
|Binns & Cos., were the only persons
who didn’t want to se it rain. They
jhnd their roof off. and small clouds
that no one dared to hope for rain in,
would look to them like they would
pour out a deluge.
K —We are fast taking on the appear
ance of n city. We learn that our
i r° hotels expert to give up the free ]
hack business and that the excellent
livery stable of Wood & Jackson
will run a bn* to all trams for the
benefit of the travelling public.
|g—Tae oldest inhabitant steps for
,Ward find sgyg he never taw it as dus
tjMn all his life as it is now. Only
|pc good twin has fallen here since
the middle of summer, and while it
|fij|nroughly wet the gromid for a few
Sches it did not make the moisture
plert.
H —Washington comes nearer doing
pSe proper thing in all public mat
tws than any town we iiaye ever
IBpwn. Wc believe it has never
fifed to properly observe Thanks- 1
giMiigs clay by closing all places of
Lu®ncss, and we suppose the ap-
P'tfching Thanksgivings day will
uotme an exceptbii to the long es
tablished custom. It will be one
week from next Thursday. In our
next h'hler wo will pubjidt Something
official (Vom the business men, that
the people in the country may not
cbnre to town that day and find all
stares _
—We are glad to know that Dr. J.
A. H. Harper will make his homo in
Washington. lie rill travel for an
Atlanta house.
—Two anvils were used last'SaMir
day night as an improvised cannon
in firing powder, and in making a
noise they proved a success. A gcu
tiemun from thecouiilry sent his sou
word to make fuss enough for him to
hear it.
—Mrs. Gilbert, mother ofvnr towns
man, Mr. J. H. Gilbert, died at the
Lome oflicr son in this place oil the
6th ins., at quite an advanced age.
She lived a useful life and died a
peaceful death. Her remains wore
interred at the old family burying
ground in the country.
—On last Saturday Mr. John C.
Dyson presented us with a basket ot
delicious peaches. They were clear
aeed peaches aud as fine as we ever
saw at- any season. We believe we
never saw peaches as late SI }hose.
Mr. Dyson is a remarkably successful
man with frtrit* of all kind.
—Some kind friends are having
uncle Ben Ifllliard'* house niosly
weather-boarded and hit roem parti
tioned off, so as to lossen his suffcringi
as much as possible through the cold
winter months. He says he is very
proad to know that be it to have a
comfortable house, and exceedingly
appreciative of the kindness extended
him. ~n
—The schedule connecting our
branch with the fait train went into
effect last Sunday, thus giving ns
three train* a day. This act on the
part of the management of the Geor
gia road is appreciated
by the people of Washington
and we hope to see ev
ery thing possible don# to further Ike
interests ot this most accommodating
road.
—A strangernamed Johnson came
along in a buggy Wednesday with a
patent plow for sale. One of our citi
zens told him a litfle story that be
gan on this wise: * “Once ttfon a time
* man namod Hantock caw4t®Wash
i tig ton with a patent plow for %ale,
4c, and by the timetlifi citizens
got to iho and of the story, tho itran
get-put the whip to his horse, and
said he believed ho wouldn’t stop in
Washington.
—Blind Tom gave a highly interes
ting entertainment at Floyd's opera
house laat Monday night. He always
ha* a large house in this place, al
though his performances are not at
all changed from whit our peopio ore
accustomed te sesimrat the Blind Tom
exhibitions. They recognize hi him
tho greatest musical prodigy of the
age and will never cease to wonder at
tho extraordinary genius lit this direc
tion, of this otherwise benighted ne
gro.
—On Wednesday the legislature
elected Samuel Lumpkin, Esq., and
W. M. Howard. Esq., both of Lexing
ton, judge and solicitor-general res
pectively, of tho Northern circuit.
Our people, who are necessarily so
greatly interested in this mattes, de
sired that different men should fill
these positions. As to the solicitor
ship their personal preferences went
out toward their own townsman, but
they can stand the disappointment
of personal desires. As to-.ho judge
ship there was no personal prefer
ence in the matter, but they are very
outspoken in the opinion that the
best interests of the public cannot be
served with Mr. Lumpkin on the
bench. However he is now judge of
the Northern circuit and our peopio
can do nothing but wait and sec
whether or not their fears in this re
gard will be fulfilled.
—There is a family named Van
Horn, who lire in a log cabin abeul
two hundred yards back of Bethel
church on the Skull BUoals road,
who are in very ficstitrite circum
stances. If you want to do an act
that will make yon feel like you are
really worth something to the world
you live in, send them something—
aurthing. Articles of food would be
most acceptable, but something to
keep them warm would not come
amiss. Mr. Van Horn is old and
broken down, his wife is l>cd-riddcn
and it takes all of their daughter’s
time to nurse her mother. The help
from the county treasury is insuf
ficient for their actual necessities.
Anything left with Mr. I. T. Irviu
will be sent to this needy family.
Their humble homo is as neat and ti
dy as you ever see the mansions of
the wcaHhy.
I>r. Parsons will bs in town next
week.
OUR DEMONSTRATION.
OKLEBKATINO THE DEMOCRATIC
VICTORY IN WASHINGTON.
Wild Enthusiasm—A Big Orowd and
a Number of Fine Speeahsa.
Ailer wavering between hope and
fear, victory and defeat for lour long
restless days, our people took cour
age and determined to celArajß tjie,
election ot Cleveland and Hendricks in
a wild burst of tn.thusiasm last Sat
urday night. Tho crowd formed in
line on the public square, with ban
ners and lanterns, to march to tho
residence of General Robert Toombs.
Torches, which would have added
very greatly to the occasion, were nec
essarily dispensed with because the
great drouth has made it very dan
gerous to carry flro about carelessly.
But what the crowd lacked in lights
it made up in blasts from tin horns
and throat-splitting yells. To the
beat of the drum tho crowd marched
up the middle of the dusty street,
their patriotism making them Inhale
the s'iftingdust without* a murmur.
Nearly every house along the atrectk
was beautifully illuminated.
With respectful silence tho erewd
filed through the gate leading to thr
brilliantly lighten residence of Gener
al Toombs, and formed in front, pre
seating from the front porch a great
sea of faces.
The first vail was for “Toombs,
Toombs, Toombs.’’ The fond taegi
arise of such occssious ss these
nerved up the feeble form,and tliiyt no-
Jleat Roman of them all, with steady
op and based haad, walked opt to
the head of tho step* that lead up to
the porch, and pace mote addressed
his fellow-citizens. His voice trem
bled with emotion us h said: "It
t;as been longyeafa since I have had
t)ie opportunity of rejoiciug with my
people in such a victory as this.’’ He
thanked God that he had lived to
see the day when honesty in the ad*
ministration of national affairs hail
once more gained the ascendency.
That he believed that new this need
less burdensome taxation Of the peo
ple would cease. That the poliey of
the republican party had been to ex
tort enormous suaes of money from
tb# people, divert it from its natural
channel* in trade and pile it up in the
vaults of the treasury, when the gov
ernmeatiUd not soed it, simpiv that
the men in power might steal it by all
manners of jobs. That the fact that
Blaine had followed this policy was
What had now brought him to grief.
That tho hetuest men of tho republican
party hod turned thoir backs upon
such men. as Biainc and to them we
are in a large measure indebted for
tho election of Cleveland and Hen
dricks. General Toombs spoke very
feelioglyof the old county in which
he waaborn, where he has always
lived, end whose besom would re
ceive his dust, lie said this was like
ly llie last public speech he should
over make, and heartily thanking the
[loople who hail always stood by him,
he bade them a loml farewell. His
heart seemed to overflow with grati
fication that the time and circumstan
ces should have brought about such
an occasion.
Hon. Samuel Barnett was next
called for and congratulated the peo
ple on the glorions victory that dem
ocracy had achieved and the long
needed reforms hi our natiouui gov
ernment, which Wc might confident
ly look forward to. And that we of
all people should rejoice to celebrate
(he victory of honesty over corrup
tion, as wc stood upon the spot from
whence had sprung men whose intel
lect and integrity had been tho admi
ration ot two hemisphere*. He xpokp
of a number of distinguished men of
the past half century who were na
tives of the county of Wilkes, and
one who to him was like a brother,
and whose untimely death the gen
eration who knew him will never
cease to regret. Mr. Barnett spoke of
the great monopolies that had been
subsidized by the republican party
with the people’s money, and ex
pressed his gratification to know that
all this would bo brought to an end
by the party whose first considera
tion is ths Itest interest* of tho coun
try at large
Judge W. M. Reese was next called
for. atd responded in a speech in
which he said the act of the demo
crats that would bo attended with
most interest would be the opening
of the books that had been kept by
the republicans during their ascen
dency of twenty-four years. That a
great deal of rascality lit republican
administration* had cropped out be
cause it was se flagrant it could not
be bidden ; but now the deep secrets
would be held up to public gaze;
and many men in high position, who
cannet face the revelations, will find
home* in foreign lands or put bullets
through their brains. Ho said wc
should use the victory we had won
in a practical way, in scourging the
'NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.
’'■•Energy, Experience and Hard Cash Win Once More.
—4
Tl E GRAND SUCCESS OF THE SEASON.
.Ii "~ 1 ‘ ! ' ' l - - i*' r>y ‘- *
OPENING OK OUR SURPRISINGLY LOW TRICED AND VERY COMPLETE NEW STOCK
DRY GOODS * CARPETS,
! BOOTS AND SHOES.
i Prices Unequalled. Styles Unsurpassed. Assortment the Best
itIADE WITH US--IT MEANS SUCCESM.
|ln Securing for Yourselves the Widest Range for Selection. Tho Latest Styles. The Most
1 Reliable Goods, By* far the Lowest Price. These are Facts—Our Goods
ami Prices Provo Theiu. . uoiuo and See’
CHAMBERLIN, JOHNSON & CO.
*®*Ag*jnts for Buttrick’s Patterns. Fancy Work ATT , A TVHP.A. CiA.
• and Stamping a Specialty * ’
! .‘ii-**- mil! *,• V' I .M 1 T e.. 1 'f. I.'O \r I . f- •a . *1 ? * .. *. ’ ‘ v
of the abuses to which It
hus'heoa subjected ami in giving the
country such an administration as
wfll be above voproacli.
B. S. Irvin, Esq., was then callad
on and responded in a beautiful fin
ishing strok* to the speeches of the
evening. While he dwolt upon the
glories of our great pollticrd victory,
tie forgot not a subject over which all
jthe other speakers had passed—fair
.'woman. “God bless them in their
loveliness, if toy arms were as long
a* my heart is big, I would stretch
them Qtifknd pinbraee-lbcm in.
The greatest enthusiasm pervaded
the occasion and, tire speakers were
continually applauded to the echo. It
ties ptqposad that upon the thresh
old of. lit* home of General Toombs,
three cheer* and a tigwr be given to
the iudspsiideut republicans of the
North who had so materially aided
ifi achieving tliis great victory. The
General most hefiitilW assenting, the
cheering was loud anA prolonged.
The crowd was then invited into
tko dining room to raise wine at the
hospitable hoard of Genera) Robert
Toombs.
Tile crowd then toefc.up its lino 6f
march down by the depot and finally
brought up at the public satin re,
whore a hundred guns- were fired in
honor of tho occasion, from an im
provised eannon.
"'" + * IN HRMORMU*.
“Agfiod name is rather to be chos
en than great riches, and loving favor
than ailVer and gold.^
Richard Fletcher Lowe lived for a
purpose ; won tile laurel of troth and
honor; fulfilled a UotUgiven mission ;
and retired to peaccfM- sleep. Brief
in years but grand In results, is this
shout life. Firm in moral and spirit
ual might; strong in mind and labo
rious in Study, ho might have reachd
eminence, but for grial physical
weakness. Only 24 years go by, and
this ‘-little life Is feundffid with fi
sleep.” “Whom the [fuds love die
young.” But crowded'lvrtotbis briet
time is the innocence of childhood;
tho exertions of virtual the labors of
mind'; the Infirmities of body; and
the exaltation of heart ami soul. In
ajithlk 1* a beautiful' life-drama for
hi* companions and pupils; a noble
heritage to his family, aud a tribute
to truth. These things shall make us
forget his death, ainti remember only
his lile.
••There is no Death ! What warm ao ia tranaition;
Thin life of mortal bru.th
I:* but a suburb of the life elVfi'.aA,
Whose portal we call
JJ. B. i.
Nov. 13th, 1884.
Another Old Oon*.
tComtrrrstSHt... J ■
Mr. Ned Waller, one of our o)[iesl
and most highly re*|*ectod citizens,
died at his home In this county on
last Saturday evsniiig, in the 791 h
year of his ago. All who knew
•‘Uncle Nod”(a* he was familiarly
called) loved him.
He died without an enemy or apot
on hi* record.
He was a devoted husband, a kind
father, a true friend, a good citizen
and an humble Christian.
Although suddenly cut down by
the icy sickle of death, yet he was
found with both oil in bis lampai.d
Jell bright evideucoof a blissful im
mortality beyond the grave.
He leave* an agod companion and
a large family of children to lament
Ills death. H.
Wk want to call year special at
tention fo th* very excellent buggies
and wagon* kept on hand by Mr. B.
O. Bigby of tins place. The material
and workmanship are first-class in
every particular, as they were put up
at some of the best factories in the
land. He weuhl like to have you call,
and if the excellence of what ho offers
and his low prices do not sell, then he
does not expect a sale.
David H. Dougherty
The only Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods
House in the State that SeUs strictly for
SPOT OA. S H 1
yr vaero in the Northern Markets this season just in time to attend
the Big AUCTION SALES of
Bhahets, Flannels, Knit Underwear,
SHOES, Etc., Etc.
On the above Quods, as well as on many other lines we defy even, Now Yora w
meke as alose figure*. Everything in the finest to the commonest poods kept
by a Dry Gooda house can be found at oura. Onr motto is
Todf Cbi Can Bay as Cheap as Yoarself.
And ow Golden Rule “SPOT CASH” enables us to guarantee a saving of ten par
cent, to those who buy of i. Surd us your order or call in person,
and we will satisfy you that high prices are out of tasb
ion and that fair dealing keeps business
more than (air weather. 39-Sra
.A. SPECIALTY.
39 & HI Peachtree B*., ATLANTA, GA,
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Yfn. M. JORDAN, | FRED. B. POF*. b .
Formerly of Bibley k Jordan. j Washington, Georgia
JORDAN & POPE,
Cotli Factors and Commission Merchanis
South East Corner Jackson & Reynolds Sts., AUGUSTA, GA.
(THE VOl/UzAIH WAREHOUSE.)
YI7R bi glad to see nU of Our friends and euetomers, to whom we extend a moil
VV corAalj welcome. We willgixe our personal attention to the WEIGHING and
WKCJzTNG or COTTON and guarantee Quick Hales and Prompt Returaih We reepeet
fully eolicia the patronage of W-ilkea county Farmers andMerchants.
\t* sell (lie GULLETT’9 PATENT STEEL BRUSH GIN, LIGHT
DRAFT “COTTON IlLOOM” GIN. LUMMUB, on, IMPROVED
TAYLOR GIN. Feeders and Condensers for any of the foregoing.
JOHN W. CARR*
COTTON BUYER.
( Repenting Oco. H. McFadden <k Bro.)
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1
Wi-U stwnys pay the highest cash price
for Cotton, and aHks the patronage of every
planter in Wilkes and adphning counties.
EyerjMfs Fnrita Fata i
OUR PRINCIPLE —•
The Beat Goods for the Least Money.
Wo make-the prices of Furniture, you can depend on It. Wo carry the
finest stock and all the novelties and latest styles. For four years we have held
THE BANNER OF LOW PRICES.
And are determine.! to keep it. Call and see us. Everything guaran- -
teed as represented, We meet all competition from every quarter.
J. J„ BOWI.ES & CO.,
840 BRORD STREET, AUGUSTA. OA
Citation for Letters Administration,
GEORGIA, WILKES COUNTY.
TO all whom it may concern : John A. Ste
phens, having ill proper form applied to
nte for permanent letters of administration
oh tne estate of Mis* Ann Hi.np*on, lale of
„jh|d county deceased, this it* to cite all and
singular the creditors and next of kin of
apid Ann Simpson, to be and appear at my
office within the time allowed by law, and
shew cause, if any they can, why permanent
admin,strstion should not be granted to
John A. Stephens on Miss Ann Himpson s
estate. Witness my olliolal signature, this
Btli Oct. ISS4, Olio. DYSON,
41 -It Ordinary W. C.
Mstryjn Credit.
DR. KEMME, DENTIST
I will work for responsible parties
on time, with no extra charge or
time price. Work guaranteed, and
guarantee of some value, as lam nl
[ ways iu my office.