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WASHINGTON J. W. CHAPMAN. Proprietor. ” FRIDAY, \IyfV%J, jTj| SUBSCRIPTION $2.00' <idoi> HOTELS. B Inestimable Bcnafit Derive 1 from XJm. , At . >' living f lie |Hht week, a number of Atianliau* have assisted at two im portant and sign)Annul events—the •pettingof the Kirnball house in At lanta ant] the nnnlston Inti in Annfs *oll. "For years the hotels at (ha south have been her reproach. Needing more than other sections tlie IrUuriy inspection of men of capital,wlio want the beet accomodation and are wiling • pay for it, she has ottered the leant inducements in that direction. Her hotels, instead of tempting visi tors hare repelled them. Those who come per force, woro disgusted with wlint they had to eat and drink and the inn in which they found no com fort and .hurried away as soon as pus tlble. "Wherever really good hotels have been placed in the south immqdlato and porniauoiit growth has followed. Florida owes her remarkable progress to nothing so much us to the fact that her hotels flltvo been tolerable. Northern people, with reason for rout ing south to„live,and capital to in vc-i here, were attracted to Florida by Clio flue accommodation at the ho tels, and finding it agreeable to lin ger there a*d east about, have built towns and cities mid improved waste places. ThomaHville.in otty slate,owes Iter undisputed prominence among the towns of southwest Georgia more to her excellent hotels than to any other influence. The Milchel! house unquestionably gave Tlimnasvillo ts boom, and the Fincy Woods ho tel is fast concentrating in that city more guests than il can handle, and that until rally ought to tie distributed among the surrounding towns, A first class hotel is the best possihlo at traction and ad\e tisement any city or section can have. "The opening of two such hotels a* tlie Kimball and the Anniston lon is, therefore, an event ol deep and spee cial importance. In nil the smith they can be compared to nothing ex cept to each oilier. There is not a ho tel in America to surpuss oil her. As for 1 lie Anniston Inn, it muy be said In sober truth that t lie re is not in the wot Id a idly of oven ap proximate size with a hotel to equal it. In its beauty, its elegance, its fin ish and its munagcmoiit it is simply perfect. “J he visitor to Anniston Isamnxed at the riehmai and the excel lence of the luu, and asks how a city of six or seven thousand people can support such alt establishment. The hotel will come nearer supporting the city. We predict that il will he filled Rummer amt winter, with people of wealth and taste, who want u retreat to which they can go for rest or rc crettion. These people, once in An niston, must be struck with the magi cal growth of that city, with its iinc qouled advantages as a manufactur ing center,lts beautiful scenery, its de lightful climate, and led to make in vestments there. No man of intelli gence can remain in Anniston a week without becoming profoundly im pressed wit It its future and wilh t lie opportunity offered for fine invest ment, there. The guests attracted and held by the Inn will become the builders of Lite great city that in the next decade must assuredly stand whore Anniston no stands. ‘•Good hotels arc what the south needs. Inns scattered hero and there, that assure the comfort and case of their guests—that will attract visitors and please them. The building of two such hotels, ns thoso just opened at Atlanta and Anniston is a hopeful sign. These two li. stulries.iar in ad vance of anything before attempted 111 the south, will stand as models for Others I* come. They will build up the cities In which they are located and benefit the whole section.” We take the above words of wisdom from the Atlanta Constitution, and respectfully submit them to the con sideration of every one who has tlie material advancemont of Washington at heart. If there is a liner commun ity or more excellent town (with one exception) in nil this southern coun try than Washington, (in , we don’t know where it is. That one ex ception is that wo have no hotel build ing worthy of the name Otto of our bonds was built at a time ot which it may be said the mind u l ' of man run neth not to the contrary. The other is a store building which was converted into a hotel a few years ago. Hotii are k< pt up as well as they eon he un der the circumstances, but the pro prietors of eaeli would gladly take more adequate quarters for lodging and entertaining their guests, if it wore postibh' to gut them. No town in I lie South that has hati enterprise enough to buiUl ti good hotel, has failed to realise several hundred pol ecat on the investment. A good ho tel nearly always pays directly on the investment. It never fails to make handsome returns inestimable bene fits te the town or city in which it is built. An unmistakable evidence that good hotels pay well,in every instance the travelling public afmost exclusive ly patronise the best hotels even at higher rales. The beauty of the build ing and the attractiveness ofthesur r#ujilllg| areSvhnt firit engage th| atleifiiofi ?of (people wno pjfronizf hot#, and Bo manor how jf hotel maybe kept io a poor building, the propeto|,allfys ||tds% ai 0 up-hill business to bufld up lift patronage. A gentleman of wealth and influ ence, who wants io '.'ring investors from a distance to Washington, tHs us that he is afraid if they conic here ana hoc our hotels first tnat these strangers will infer from them this is not a prosperous ami desirable coun try. Thin gentleman himself fa de lighted with our country, so much so that ho ha* taads Washington his permanent home. Washington’s greatest need by ail odds is a good ho tel building, and there is uot a man in town who will for a mo ment dispute Ibis fact. We are confi dent that our good people will not sit down and admit the necessity without an effort to render the inestimable benefit that would accrue to our town from a good and adequate hotel build ing. _ _ LEGISLATORS ON A SPREE. A dispatch oft lie 2d says: Th jun ket of the Illinois legislators to New Orleans is n most disgraceful affair. Tho train left .Springfield last night in two sections. Speaker Maine*, Ucprcseutatives Croukrite, Kim brough, Welch, (senator* Duncan, Shertnun autl Hill were in tho first, Tim rougher element of tho Legisla ture, mostly comprised of tho Cools county or Chicago member* occupied Die second. Thu Itticr complained of the favor shown the silk-stocking clement in giving it possession of tlie first section. Botwecn frequent lilm 1 lions of whisky and other ititoxi-1 cants disaffection 1 lie roused until the second section became a bedlam on wheels. In one of tiro upper lierths was a clerk in the Marshal’s office at Springfield. The gang had objected to his gentlemanly demean or. During the early part of Die night lie was awakened from a sound sleep by someone tugging at his feet. On protesting against this treatment he was jerked out ol an upper berth to the floor and partially stunned by tho dill. His assailant then proceeded to stamp on lilm, and would have done him serious injury had not some of the svberer members of the parly Interfered. A* it was, the elerk'a upper-lip wnt seriously bruis ed and sevoml of Ills teeth knocked loose. When the section* eamo to gether at Cairo he was taken Into the first. The clerk doe* not know who his assailant was, hut tho outrage Is generally credited to the Cook coun ty reughs who are said to be under Dio command of (senator dames Me 11 ale, one of McDonald's chief supernumer aries. THK NATIONAL COHMtIHCIAI, COX. VKNTIOV Thf Executive (ftmniltteo of tho National CommeiclnlConvention, be ing desirous that small towns should bo represented In Dial body, have de terinlned to admit ono delegate from each town haviugone thousand inhab itants,and to allow one additional del egate for each additional two thous and inhabitants. Intelligence receivod indicates Dial ail sections of tho public will bo large ly and ably repcoseuted at tho ap proaching Convention being regard ed ns the most important to the intc terests of commerce which lias ever been convoked on tlds continent. The Executive Committee, therefore, sug gests to the authorities of every city and town to appoint and commission the number of delegates to which their several municipalities are enti tled. Anangements are now being per fected Ibr extreme!) low rates of railroad fare, of whieh full informa iiiation will hereafter be given. While services were in progress m the Friendship Baptist Church, in South Gorlina Tuesday night,Mathew Held and John Workman went to the church and called out Aaron Bry ant,with whom they had previously had some difficulty. When Bryant came out Keid cursed him, kicked him, and flourished a pistol in his face. Bryant declined to resent the the assault and attempted to go hack iuto the church. As he Inrned his hack. IJcid fired at him, the ball en tering the back of the head killing him instantly. His body fell across the church door steps. Reid fled, and is still at large. Workman is in jail, charged with being an accesso ry to the murder. No other preparation concentrates aid combines bland-purifying vital ixing.enriching,and invigoratingqual ides as Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Quality should be considered when making comparison. SERIOUS TROUBLE jp ILLINOIS. State Troops Etra Into a Not* and Kill Two Mas. M. dispatch of the 4th front Chicago ufya : A collision between quarrymuu and the militia occurred at Lemont 10-dar, in which two were killed. The action .-of the sheriff of Wei! cotfntj’ in retctfslng the seventy atrthk era captured by the troops near ,lol it last Saturday, wba came from Lemont, is assigned as one of the causes for the present outbreak. THE STRIKER* ASSEMHLK. About 1,000 strikers assembled at the depot in Lemont this morning with;the intention of capturing the militia if any came. They after ward released Die men. At 0:30 four companies of militia and a de tachment of batiery G., arrived from Joliet, witli General Vance and Col onel Bennett iu command. They slopped at the Exoelsior quarry ami one company acted as skirmishers. The Ollier three ccmpanio* marched to Die quarries where the mob was congregated. Tho troops averts met in Die oml of town by a mob of 3(XI 1 or 400. The two companies, B and C, under commaad of Colonel Bennett, formed the front, and charg ed up Main street wilh fixed bay onets. THE CItAKOE EOKtVAHO. Company A, commanded by f.'ap taiu St. Clair, with a detachment of Battery C, of Joilel, formed the right on a side Mreet, and Company I). commanded by Captain Blanchard, formed the left in a aide street, and the order “Forward ! charge bayon ets!” was given. The mob, with I wild hooting and cheering, met the main front with clubs and rocks. As the troops advanced steadily the rnob gave way to the side of the street and hurled a shower of rocks at the troops, and one shot was fifed from the mob. Colonel llcunelt ordered tlieni to disperse and a number that refused to leave were prodded with bayonets. One man, a Pole, wai se riously slabbed. Further up the street the mob reformed and com menced hurling stones. A detach ment sent to disperse them fired a volley, and tho rioters scattered. Two men named Siller and Qnngrra were killed. The troops cleared the | streets of the howling woman anil 1 children. More trouble is appre hended. The troops will encamp at bitiger's quarries. The military die— p'ayed tjkucco est bravery. It is resort* oil tiial a woman and child were kill ed. A number of soldier* were- badly hurt by the flying missiles. THE REPORT TO THE OOVERXOR. The following official report from Adjutant-General Vance has been sent to Governor Oglesby : Colonel lie 11110 1 1 removed his com mand except one company, from Jol iet to Lemont arriving at about 9 a. 111 and forming a line south of Lemont. Deputy sheriff Tetter conducted the troops into Lemonl near the Alton depot, where a mob of about 500 to 1.- 000, striekers were congregated. They were commanded to de-ist and go to their houses by Deputy Sheriff Potter, but they would not. The strikers rushed towards Dio troops throwing stones. Major Ilcflbrman ami one or two other* were struck ami slightly wounded. The air was full of stones. In self defense the troops fired. Two strikers were killed mid several wounded. Before the troop* tired a pistol shot was fir ed froiu a house Into the troops. The troops have passed to their original destination at Singer A Taleott's quarry. A great many people arc on Die streets now, but are quiet. NO WAR PROBABLE. The latest news from England in dicates that her troubles with Rus sia will be settled without a resort to arms. In the house of commons in re sponse to a question by Sir Stafford Xorthcotc, Mr. Gladstone said that all impediments in the way of friend ly correspondence on the Afghan question between England and Rus sia appeared te be removed. Tne two governments lie said, were now ready to refer to the sovereign of some friendly stale any difficulties which may be found to exist in regard to the agreement of the 16th of Morch, with a view to settlement of the matter in a mode consistent with the honor of both stales. Mr Gladstone said thst both Russia and Engalnd were prepared to resume forthwith in London communications on the main points of the line delim iting the Afghan frontier, but the de tails of the line would have to be ex amined and traced on the spot in con formity with conditions formerly agreed upon. “Russia" said the pre mier, “has expressed herself as wil ling to agree to removal of the Rus sian out-posts.” AYER’S Cherry Pectoral. Xo otter complaint* are so insidious In their attack as those affecting the throat and longs: no us so trifled with by tbs majority of sulfer aThs ordinary cough or eoid, Te*ul*ins aps ltotn a trffling m flfecdndciofes ex posure, is often but the beginning of a fetal sickness. Area’s Cherry Pectoral bus well proven its efficacy in a forty years' fight with throat and lung diseases, and should be taken in all eases.without delay. A Terrible Congfe Cored. s< ln I AST I took a severe cold, which affected my lungs. 1 had a terrible cough, and pam*l uirfbt altar night without sleep. The doctors gavo ms up. I tried Ayer's Ciikuhy I’m- TO*4L, whieh relieved ny lungs, induced sleep, and afforded me the rest necessary for the recovery of mv strength. liy 11.0 eontiuued use of the Pectoral a perma nent core was effected. I am now fly year* old, hale aud hearty, and am satisfied you* Cherry Pectoral saved me. fiOHAGE Fa 111 BROTHER.” Kookingbsna, Vt., July IS, Croup.—A Mother's Tribute. •' While in the country last winter my little boy, three yeavsold, was taken 111-with croup; it *emed as if lie would die from strangu lation. One of the family suggested the use of A yKit's Cherry Pectoral, a bcule of which was always kept iu the house. Title was tried in small aud frequent drees, and to our delight iu leas lhau half an hoar the little patient was breathing easily. Th-> <loe tor said that the Cm suit v Pectoral had saved mv darling's life. Can you wonder al our gratitude? Sincerely yours, Mrs. F.mm a Ueiwicr.” 1 West 128th St., 2sew York, May J 6, 1683. "I have used Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral in my family for several rears, and do not hesitate to pronounce it the most Hfcctsal remedy for coughs aud colds we have ever tried. a. .1. Crane.” lake Crystal, Minn., March 13,1882. “ 1 suffered for eight years from Tlrom-ldlls, and after trying many j>m*-dis with no nuo eesa. 1 was cured by the use of A v kr’s Chut il v rKCfOBAL. .loan'll Waldex.” liyhalia, Miss., April L, 1882. •* I cannot say enough in praise of Ayfr's Cherry Pectoral, believing * I do that but for its use I should long since have died from lung troubles Y. BRaodun.” Palestine, Tsaas, April 22, 1882. Xo case of an affection of the throat or lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved by tire use of Ayer's Chyhry PvrtoßAL, and it will ahcays curt when the disease is not already beyond the control of medicine. PREPARED BY Dr. J.C.Aycr&Co., Lowell, Mast. Sold by All Druggist*. 11 ITS Fireman’s Carnival, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. TWO DAYS OF SOLID FUN. GIIAND I’AIiADF, AND UKKL AND HOOK AND LADDEIi CONTESTS ON MAY 12Di, AND A cun riMisTii Pimm On the Night or the 12ih. STEAM FIRE ENGINE CONTEST On MAY 18th. The most valuable Prizes ever of (eroit will lie eon test etl for. Jjtrge Mim* of Money have been subscribed by the citizen* in order lo make the occasion a zrand success. THE GEORGIA RAILROAD WILL SELL Round Trip Tickets AT 4 GTS 1 * Eli MILE From all stations on Main Line ami Branches, on 10th. llih and 12th, good for return passage on anv pas senger train until and intituling the 15th. E. K. Dorsey, General Passenger Agent- j Joe W. White, j General Trav. Pas*. Agent. Sheriff's Sale. \\T ILL be sold before the court honic * f door in the Town of Washington Wilkes Countv. Oa., Wwcen the legal hours of sale oh the first Tuesday in July next. Tne following p©perr’ to-wit: all that tract of lard lyinjr in the county of Wilkes. State of (it oruia, bounded bv lands of XI. M. Sims, O. H. Hunch and other, containing 1 225 acres, wore or lone, cut off by a line run- l an*C north and South on the western side ol the farm of Sirne n Rhodes. Levied on as the p operty of Simeon j Rhodes to satisfy two ti fas, one issued from I Wiikea superior court in faror of T. C. : Hojrue. surviving partner vs Simeon Rhodes, and one issued from Wilk s countr court in favor of Pearce, Willett k Hillard. Property pointed out by defendant. Witness mv official signature this the 28th of April, 1885. J. W. CALLAWAY, Administratrix Sale. GEORGIA, WII.KFa COUNTY. I >Y VIRTUE of an order from the court of onii -1 S nary of Wllkt* county, will !*■ .->td on the Jut Tuesday in June, 188S, at the Court house door in u<l county, between legal aaJe hours, that lot or larcel t land lying in said county, in the auluirbs of Washington, Ga. Being a part of the lot a here on Gilbert Green, colored, resided at the time of his death; bounded on the wetrt by Norrncn street, south bv Olabc Walton, cast and north by estate of Gilbert Green; the same being 44 feet front by GU feet back. Termscaab. GEORGIA GREEN, 18-lm Adm’x of Gilbert Green, NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. • r rHE firm of Wood Jt Jackson, by mutual ; JL consent, is this dat dissolved. ' J. M. WOOD. J. F. JACKSON. I April 20th, ISBS. f EiUMEMBER! BENSON LEADS, rn*A/ir xx .j BUT INBVEB FOLLOWS. IW s m* 30 000 Lbs Bacon 3,000 Bu. Genuine Rust 10 Tierces Lard. Pi oof Oats. 500 Sacks Salt. 75,000 Lbs. Bran. 200 Packages Mackeiel 50 Bbls. Sugar. 50 Sacks Coffee. AND ALL THINGS ELSE IN THE GROCERY LINE AT TRICES WHICH DEFY ALL COM PETITION. To Be Sold With® lie lexl 30 Days Regardless of Value, to Cash Purchasers. 150 Pr’s White and Grev Blankets. 36 Lap Robes. 10,000 Yards Sheeting and Shirting. 10,900 Yards Georgia Checks. 2,000 Yards Osnaburgs. 2,000 Yards Georgia and Kentucky Jeans. A large lot cf Mens’ Hats, Trunks, Valises and Um brellas at a Dread Sacrifice. STOVES. 100 Stoves with all Fixtures complete, at less than Atlanta Prices. FURNITURE. Just call and see the greatest bargains ever of fered in Georgia. OIL PAINTINGS. 75 very Handsome and genuine Oil ? ii; 200 Beautiful Chromos, on almost every subject. ONE FIRST-CLASS 15 HORSE POWER ENGINE AND BOILER, FOR SALE 0> EASY TERMS. BUGGIES. WAGONS; HARNESS LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE OFFERED IN GEORGIA. It will pay every man to call'and know what the Leader's prices arc before purchasing. You will al ways find it will be money in your pocket if even you do not buy front him. BENSON needs every dollar that is due him and the only way to shun these hated duns is to pay~aton.ee All debts not settled by the Ist of March, will be placed for collection in my attorney's hands. BENSON is patient, but it must be borne in mind that he has debts to pay. No honest man 'can conscientiously speculate on. hES\SO.~\ Smoney by holding his cotton and not pay ing his honest debts. Pay your debts so that those you. xwe can pay theirs.