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THE HORRIBLE TEXAS TRAGEDY.
Farther Detail! of the Brutal Assault
onHn. EMMI
Elk a bt, Ten**, Jon* 23—further
developments, which bare Some to
light,aliow the brutJ tutsaulferi Mrs.
Hazel), on Friday night, to bar* been
one of the moat bloodeu,|dling and
awful crime* evjsr perpetrated.
Randolph Ha cell, * inspected clti*
zon, nodding on the outskirts#* lovrn,
attended a village dance, and hht
beautilul wife, only 23 year* of age.
had intended accompanying her bus
hand hut at the l**t moment she
changed her mind and retired with
her iwo little children, telling
her hUHhand to go to the
dance and hare a good time.
When Haitell returned homo abopl
midnight he entered his wife’*
chamber, Intending to wake her and
gossip about the ditto*. He found
his two little children sweetly slop
ing, but the mother was gone.
Striking u light the husband soon
discovered that bis wile's clothing
was all there, and finding the front
door unlocked, he at once surmised
the horrible truth. The black fiends
bad delilieratcly entered the bouse
and carried away Ids beautiful wife.
Frenzied wilt fear the husband ran
to town, gathered halt's dozen friends
and began the search. Near the
doorway of hia residence, in 'he soli
mud, were visible lb* tracks of two
men with large, broad feet. Between
these tracks was the delicate imprint
of a womtm’s naked loot. Wdien Ihe
poor husband saw lids lie tell on Ids
kmes and asked God to kill hiiu. He
knew wiiat the tracks meant. Dogs
were quickly given ihe aeeut. and at
two o’clock, through their aid, the
body o r poor Mrs. Ilazell was found
about a mile from the house and only
about twenty-five rods front the main
rood.
The body was nude lying on its
face. The jugular vein had boon se
vered witli a common knife. Along
lier beautiful checks were visible,
great, ugly gashes made with a dull
knife grasped In a strung hand.
Around her delicate neck was a dark
black circle, as though she had been
hanged. Near the body was found a
pair of men's drawers and dOO yards
hwhv was found a man's undurshlri
clotted with blood.
As soon as Sheriff Davis arrived
from Palestine, some 12 miles dis
tant. a rigid examination was com
menced. Over twenty negroes were
immediately arrested and examined.
The theory of the officers is that after
assaulting the lady the fiends fearing
they had been recognized determined
to kill her. After murdering her
they attached a rope around her neck
and dragged the corpse about an
eighth of a mile. All Ibis took place
within a few yards of a public road
about eleven o’clock at night. Over
one hundred people traveled the
road that same night. In the house
of a negro, named Andy Jackson,
near by, was found secreted a rope
clotted with blood and hair, and also
a white sheet whit a woman’s foot
print on it. Andy Jackson, Frank
Ilaycs, 3aiu Cos lins. George Henry,
William Rogers, Henry Nobles and
half a dozen other oilier negroes ate
now in jail. It is believed at least
five negroes were engaged in the
crime.
As soon ns llic community Axes upon
the guilty scoundrels they will be im
mediately taken out and hanged.
Nothing can prevent this short of ft
standing artnv, a the entire whim
population for a circuit of twenty
miles are Inflamed and in arms.
A later dispatch says that five ne
groes have been taken front Jail and
hung.
A TERRIBLE DEATH.
Hla Balloon T&kM Fir* Juat ft* it Start*. And
Fall* Prom a Groat Halffht.
Chaw, kstvn, W. V t.. dune 20.—A
shocking accident occurred at the cir
cus grounds ibis afternoon just prior
to the opening performance ot Rich
ards St Leon's circus. Among the
outdoor attractions was a balloon as
cension. dust as the ropes bolding the
balloon were east "ti, the Imt air Move
used foe inflating it was overturned
amt -el the balloon on tire. It
shot tip into the air at a
rapid rate, with William Pat
terson the aeronaut, in the basket.
Wheu a short distance up the crowd
yelled ''dump!"but lie did not heed
the advice, and after going several
hundred feet up the balloon collapsed
and Patterson fell to the earth a life
less mass ot humanity. Patterson was
22 years old, and lived in Wellsville
Ohio, u here he leaves a w idow and
fatnil, . It was his tlrst ascension.
The balloon was totally consumed.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla operates radi
cally upon ami through the blood,
and is a sate, reliable, and absolute
cure for the various diseases, com
plaints, and disorders, due to debility
or to any constitutional taint or in
fection.
THE ABUSE OF COHTICrt.
I It seems that ill-treatment of con
victs cannot be entirely prevented.
Only a fcf months ftgo the abuse of
some Georgia convict* excited the In
digiiatiop of humane people alf over
ilie State. For a long time afterwards
the inhuman treatment.of ihf convicts
in a mine aroused the
people of |liafSi*K.and only last week
cases of cruel whipping and abusejpf
of convict#, occasioning the death of
at least on* of them, were ropcirjetl
front oiiivshtcr gtafe Smith Carolina.
II the report of tN ifUtre^tmdnvstf
the Carolina convicts are true, those
who had immediate charge of them
ought tube taught thatevouconvicts
have rights which must be respected.
The question what shall be done
with the convicts? is a very serious
one iu every Slate in the Union. In
sottte of them it is being worked out
'in a manner in a largo measure satis
factory to fhh.frlcmlajof prison reform.
It seems to be undeniable that the
greatest abuses are in those Stales
which have adopted the lease lystcm
and while a large majority of Ihe les
sees treat the convict* In their service
humanely, if not with real kinducis,
OCCtt sional if not frequent acts of
cruelty,call for the interference ol the
higher State authorities. While the
authorities are usually prompt to no
tice such cases of abuses of convicts u
are reported, it is to be regretted that
adequate punishment is rarely meted
out to the guilty parties. Thu mere
discharge of a brutul guard or boss is
not sufflieent punishment is over
working in cruel treatment of the
helpless convicts in their power.
It is time for the thinking people
of Georgia to begin toconsider what
disposition shall be made of Hie con
victs when the present lease expire*.
The question is an important one,
and should not lie left to be di*cu*sed
and decided on the spur of the mo
ment. There are several systems,and
they should be studied in all their
details with the view of adopting that
which is best.—bav. News.
tikkkhisu the dolphin in dry
IHIIH.
The Dolphin stood like a statue of
patience yesterdav in one of the dry
docks In the Erie llasin. About eight
feel of hot'iron keel, just abaft amid*
ships, was badly dented and sprung.
Twelve mechanics hammered and
drilled about the Injured part. None
ol the Roaches or anybody in Ihe
works would tell bow the accident oc
curred, beyond that the Dolphin
strueh a rock as she was hacking out
of her slip at the foot of Eighth street
for her last trial trip. During the
trip she leaked badly, and on her re
turn the pig iron and coal were un
loaded, and the following day site was
run Into a dry dock in South street,
near Rutgers street. Thu damage
was too great to lie repaired there, and
so she was taken to the Erie IlariH,
where site has been ever since.
W'lictt Mr. Roach’s sons were ask
ed yesterday what would be done it
the Dolphin were rejected by Iho Gov
ernment, they replied that they could
say nothing on that point until they
had received official notice of her re
jection. They maintained mat the
vessel fills ail the reqnlreinenls named
in the specifications, and that if the
vessel is unfit for the service for which
she was intended it is-no fault of
theirs. Secretary Whitney declined
to talk about the matter.—New York
Sun.
A litlls 4-ycar old, the son of Mr.
George C. Price, of Macon, went to
his mother's w riting desk some days
ago. took therc-froni a receipted bill,
got the scissors, neatly ornamented
the edges of tho paper by clipping It
here and there, and then,
hunting up an envelope, lie stuck a
canceled stamp in Ihe centre, of it, and
proceeded to “direct” it. Having
scribbled all over tho envelope, the
dear little man decided that Ids mail
matter was ready for Ihe box, and so
went and posted it. It was stamped
••unintelligible” at tho office there,and
went on to Washington. The prop
er authority sent it baek to Macon to
the firm wiio had to Issued it, ami it
was taken into the store to the lady
who had filled the blank. She decid
ed at once, seeing the 'baby writing”
on it. seal the ornamented receipt in
its old envelope back to Mr. Price, amt
obtained this explanation.
Cure Fr rile*.
Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense or weight in tite back, loins and
lower pa> t of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose be has some
affection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms of indi
gestion. flatulency.uneasiness ot the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like per
spiration, producing a .very disagree
able itching, after getting warm, Is a
common attendant. Itlind, Bleeding
and Itching Piles yield at once to the
application of Dr. Bosuukos Pile
Kemcdv, whivn acts directly upon the
parts ejected, absorbing the Tumors
allaying the intense itching, and ef
fecting a permanent cure. Price 50
cents. Address. The Dr. Uosanl o
Medicine Cos., l’iqua, O. Sold 1 y
Simpson Russ, M. D.
iT_ 3VC. WOOD,
THE
OLD, RELIABLE LIVERY HAN,
Has Established Himself at Green’s Stables for
conducting- the Livery Business.
The Best Horses and Turnouts
Always on hand at reasonable rales. Everything new. Satisfaction guar
anteed in every case. Give me a call.
JT. 31. WOOD.
I_j_ W
SUCCESSOR To SI M3, IRVIN & CO.j
The Firm of Sims, Irvin & Cos. having dissolved. I will continue
to keep alwavs on hand
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS,
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS,
BRICK, LIME,
AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL.
Mjr prices will be low and CASH imwt accompany all orde-n. Call and consult
roe before buying elewhere. Will atore Guano and other article* at roy warehooae
deliver the ••roe. Charge* reasonable. A Pin all stock of Builder'* liaidware t COST
I atn authorized to eettte ell clairna due by or *.o the old firm. OFFICE AT ARNOLIJ
HOUSE sppl'2'tJm
L. W. SI3IS.
NEW YORK MILLINERY STORE.
MISS NELLIE FUftCELL.
French Millinery, Hats A Feathers.
728 Broad St., Under Central Hotel, Augusta, 6a!
My slock of Fall and Winter Millinery Notions, Etc., i* now complete
In every respect. lam now prepared to serve my many patrons, as*uring
them that they will receive the latest and most fashionable styles. Orders
by mail will receive prompt and careful attention. When visiting tbit city
call to see nte. Very respectfully, i'.V-xf
31iww 3ELLIE PURCELL,
OEO. It BIBI.EY ABBt’RY BULL. I’. B. TOBIN i
GEO. K. SIBLEY &
COTTOIT FACTOSI
8*47 8-40 Heynoldf Ht.,
AUGUSTA, : : : : : GEORGIA.
Personal Attention Given to Weights and Sales.
JESSE THOMPSON & GO.
Manufacturers oi
Doors. Sash, Blinds Mouldings, Brackets
YELLOW PINE LUMBER, &C.
DEALERS IN
Window Glass and Builder’s Hardware
Platting Mill and Lumber Yard, Hale Street, N>..r Central Railroad
Yard. ONE AND A HALF MILLION FEET OF LUMBER always on
and. rite for prices or call at our office 10-1 v
AT GOODYEAR’S
CARRIAGE REPOSITORY
CAN HE FOUND THE LARGEST STOCK OF
CARRIAGE BUGGIES. iTOUS, PLAHtATIOU WAGONS
All sizes, 1 to 6 horse. Road Carts. Single and Double Harness, Sad
dles, Itching, Leatiier ot all Kinds, Wagon Material.
Won tujs .\sxr Tmnrv
I WILLIOFFER SPECIAL BARGAINS IN A LOT OF
OPEN AND TOP BUGGIES
At less titan ivmnafaotiirer's prices. These Buggies are all tine Northern and
Eastern makes, which I will guarantee equal to the itest. Call and
examine them and convince yourselves that they
are absolute bargains.
A' B. GOODYEAR, At,
(Successor to U. H. May k Cos., opposite Georgia R. K. Rank)
Slesarooms ~t>4, Broad St. Augusta Gn. Factory ‘O-1 Ellis St
1884. COTTON BUSINESS SEASON. 1884.
W. N. MERCIEU,
COTTON FACTOR.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
COME ONE!
COME Alt!
SAVE IfONliY ItY BUY ING YOUR GOODS from:
O’NEILL & BRO.,
West Side of Public Square, W AS!I INGTON, GA.
We Keep Conatuut I y |oi Hand a Large Stock of
DEI GOODS, SOS, NOTTION B, SHOES
Fancy Groceries Plantation Supplies
lOF ALL KHISnDS.
LADIES', GEMS’ AND CHILDRENS’ SHOES
Cheaper than Anywhere Else in Town. 7
ftt! Have Just Opened a Large Assortment of
READY - MADE CLOTHING
Bought tor the Cash, and which we sell Low for the CASH.
Harness, Saddles, Whips, Hardware,
Tinware, Crockery and Glassware
AT BOTTOM FIGURES
Don’t fail to visit the now store, where you can ge V.L'.ng you want
at Lowest: Cash Prices. * 4G-tf
O’NEILL .V lIRO.
THEODORE MARKWALTER'S
MARBLE WORKS:
ililtOAj) STRUCT, (NEAR LOW Lit MARKET) AUGUSTA, GA.
muon tomes hi marble nut geieiulv;
alwajrn on luUKit or mtl to order. A tRVce selection ready for l*tte andring
§eUfwC]r *t nhart notice. B*-\eral hundred* of now design* of
The Most Modern Style of Monuments,
GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO.,
Foundry, Machine and Boiler Works,
ANI> MILL AND ENGINE SUPPLY IIOfSB.
..rer* ami dealer* in Kntfiae* and Mil if*cl. isrv, Boilers and I'lping ami
of Fitting*. Shafting, Culler a, Hanger*, Boxes, Etc., in * ock for prompt dc*
M*rv. ivaueral agent in Georgia, Carolina, Florida and Alabama tor Korting
Vjectorts and Van Duzen Jet Pumps. We have the most extorsive ahop# in the South.
1014 103*‘> to Fenwick St,, above Passenger Detmf. -ABOUUST’A, GA
Solub e Pacific Guano.
Tne On.lv one of the Pioneer Fertilizers that is
still under the same name.—
MANt'FACTCRDD BY
Pacific Guano Company.
CAPITAL ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
This widely kuou n and exfcuslvoly used Fertilizer, made famous by alt
test nearly a quarter of a century, ntav he had, a> usual, front Agents
everywhere. 7-tf
J. O. MATHEWSON & CO.,
General Ai.kvts Pacific Giian-o C6ui*anv, AUGUSTA. GA
JAS. A. BENSON. Ag’t, Washington, Ga.
Make no Mistake. Choos the Best.
We want you all to get a Bargain from
Our Immense New Fall and Winter Stock
ELEGANT IN' STYLE AND FINELY MADE,
ARTISTIC F l RNITU R E
AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
The Most Popular Goods!
The Most Popular Prices!
The Best Assortment!
;tU-6m And Goods Always Reliable!
Our New Styles Will Delight You.
t ome Everybody ! Gel :t Sure Bargain Cheapest and Bet !
PLATT BROTHERS,
708 and 710 Broad St., AUGUSTA. GA
Pearce’s Warehouse Established 18^7.
I\ K. PEARCE. N. L. WILLKT. C. H. RALLARD.
PEARCE, WILLETT & BALLARD,
COTTON FACTORS,
No. 19 Jackson Street, AUGUSTA, GA-
Our ware-house has been recently remodelled according to
the latest insurance plans and we have cotton
insuran oe lowest rates