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THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MARCH 11, 1893. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $1.00 Six Months, Three Months,... PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Children Cry for *ITCH*»'§ Gastoria kilOY. a u> woll adapted to children that cior to any prwcrir"*~ H. A. Aaussa, M. nd it os superior . .no." H. i 111 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, X. "I use Castorla In my praottoe, and find Jt rpedolly adopted to affections of children.’* t Alxx. Robutbox, M. D.. 1057 td A**., New York. ‘•From personal knowledge I can mj that Castoria ia a most excellent medicine for ehil- iMt" Da O. C. Osgood, Lowell, iW i tho' child ia rendered healthy and ite sleep natural. Castorin. contains HO Morphino or other narcotic property. g G. CULPEPPER, Physician and Surgeon, MOULTKIE, • - - GEORGIA. Oilers his services to the citizens of CoUpiitt and adjacent counties. Some apprehension ia felt about the safety of the fruit crop. The cold snop ia tryiog on it. Hon. C. O. Davis, of Camilla, a well known lawyer, ia dead. He will be missed by hia colleagues at the bar. Banka Hill baa secured a wild-cat and proposes to have a chase some day next week. Thia will be sport that ia sport Thoraasville’s hotels have never had a better season than the present one. The business fully coroes up to all ex* pectations. U. c. LANEY« M. V* PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. MOULTRIE, COLQUITT CO..GA. • lilt-rs his'services to the people Colqnitt .« :i act nt Counties. Moultrie-Ga., Oct. 9, 1889, g C. M. I.KNhON, ATTOKNKYAT LAW, 8 store, corner Broad GEO. S. HOLLISTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Oditv over Sleyerman’s, on Broad St lima: Morns:— 9 .o 12 A. and 2 tc .. .. * Hwht.iT DR. JAS. TOLMAN BYRON. (l»f ilu* Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York.)’ Specialist for Diseases of the Eye and Ear. tUBtc over Citizens Bank. Office hours ■J to 11 a. m. fed2d*w3m. HERRING & WALKER, UNDERTAKERS. 108 BKOAD STREET, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA. Handbook - WAT. No patents i tree of charga in UMl fcictttific Jlmmtatt Largest circulation of any scientific paper tn the .world. Splendidly illustrated. No lntellirens nuvn should be without it. Waektr.S3.00 a year: fIJilsix months. Address MuYlN A CO* PrxJidiUtKA. 301 Broadway. New York City. Georgia Southern and Florida R. P. SHANK RIVEK EOCf. 10 FLORIDA. • VIA AT ANT A. Read Dona I ..Mac . .Macoi ... Atlanta . Chattanooga.. Nashville.... . ...Evansville.. — St. Louis Chicago... RotEp. I.:... . A. MP, U SHORT LINE TO WORLD’S FAIR. Sleeping Car Palatka to Macon. BIB LIMING MB ATLANTA LOUIS WITHOUT ITIANOB, >n Depot at Macon with |M. H. ft., and Southwestern B tb, and in Union Depot at ilna from I’olnta In Florida, 3. XNAPP, raffle Man’g MAOOa, QA. fcN.,Oa. B. II IL, north an Palatka with oast, west am H. DUllNH, *• AgU WHAT HAS TAKEN PLACE DURING THE WEEK. Interesting Items Picked Up All Over the Country and Care fully Prepared and Serv ed to Our Readers. ThomMville cigars are all the go. The music furnished by the or chestras of the hotels is especially good this season. Mrs. M. J. Atkins, of Americus, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sanford, on Jackson street Mias Mattie Jones, of North Geor gift, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Jones, at the latter's home in the country. The Thomas County Fruit Growers Association may sent a representative West for a trip in the interest of the association. Mrs. J. M. Dyer, of Morganfield, Ky., is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. James A. Brandon. Mrs. Dyer will be here several w’eeka. Mayor Hopkins so!d a valuable lot on Madison street yesterday. Property on Madison street is in demand. That street will be traversed by the electric railway. r. A. A. Parker and wife, of Tampa, Fa., arrived Sunday. Mr. Parker is president of the A del Pino Company, whose factory is being removed here. Miss Clara Deisher left yesterday on the two o’clock train for her home in Pennsylvania. She carries with her the best wishes of everybody in Tbomasville. Mr. L. SteyeTman returned from New York yesterday, where he has been for several weeks buying good?. He brought out a magnificent stock of dry goods and clothing. Work is progressing rapidly on the cottages of Mr Hebard and Mr. Cook in East End. Wc ; understand there is a likelihood of more houses beiDg built in that locality this sum mer. Opinions differ as to the extent of the damage to fruit trees by the freeze of Saturday night and the frost yester day morning. Some say the damage is only slight, while others think it ill prove extensive. Whai’s the matter with organizing bicycle club? There will soon be enough wheels in the city to perfect such an organization, and then some interesting races and tournaments might be gotten up. Mrs. S. M. Jones, of Tallahassee, has arrived and will take charge of the Western Union Telegraph office in this city, Miss Clara Deisher having resigned. We cordially welcome Mrs. Jones to citizenship in Tbomasville. Col. A. Orr Remington, superin tendent of the Carrabelle, Tallahassee and Georgia Ry., has gone north from Tallahassee in the interest of his company. The meeting that was to have been held several days ago has been postponed until the 20th of this month. It may not be long before this road will be pushed on to Thom as ville. The Church—Its Advantages. The desireableness of any town or community, is largely - determined by the number and character of its churches, the quality and devouttaes of its worshipers, and the largeness 01 smallness of its attendant congrega tions. All, even those who rarely< ifeverjattend upon Divine service, agree that the church is a great cons rfervative force and an agency in so ciety; both in its restraining, and its uplifting power. Few persons would be willing to rear their families in any community where there was ncr church, and no gospel of Christ pro claimed. All citizens alike, thou, en joy the direct or indirect benefits that come to their community from the presence aud influence of the church of Christ. It would seem, therefore, that every good citizen and lover of orderliness—to say nothing of moral ity—would feel impelled, and io duty bound, to sustain and encourage by their-personal presence and helpful ness, the building, supporting and attendance upon the worship of their churdhes. It does seem also, that every right minded and honorable cit izen, and especially heads of families, ought to attend the worship of some church on Sunday, and this oughf to apply not only to permanent residents, but to those also, who sojourn for a time to enj >y the advantages of the communi y. Our little city is fairly well supplied with churches, where devout congregations gather each Lord’s day to worship the God of their fathers, and implore HU bless* ings upon the souls and bodies of men, residents and visitors, here and every where. The Pastors and members of these churches are striving to ele vate the standard of morals in our community, properly train and save our childreu, rescue the fallen, and bring blessing to all who come within our gates. For several months dur ing the winter and spring, our city is filled up with those who come among us to enjoy the benefits of our genial and health giving climate, and the hospitalities of our most worthy citi zens. And coming, as they do, from every pait of our common country, we give them a most cordial and hearty welcome, feeling the truth of the beautiful utterance, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is fur breth- to dwell together in unity.” Mas ny of these visitors are communicants or attendants of churches at their homes, and we extend to them a Christian invitation and welcome to meet and worship with us io our churches, do us all the good possible, and allow us to reciprocate the favor. I know it has becoraosalmost a hab it with many, when away from their homes, to neglect going to church. But in our little Christian community it would be so pleasant and Christlike to have all, citizens and visitors, meet and mingle and worship togeth er on the Holy Sabbath day. The writer—Pastor of the Method ist church in this city—with his entire membership, exteuds to all, an ear nest invitation to meet and worship with us, promising you the very best Binging, praying and preaching of the simple word of truth and life we are able to render, and wo feel persuad ed all the other churches and Pastors will do the same. Citizens of Thom> asvil’e, give us your moral support and your presence in our congrega tions, and invite your visiting friends to accompany you or join you, and good will come to us all. A. M. Wynn. BYSTANDER WRITES. Jacksonville Graphically Touched Up. Jacksonville, Fla., March 8.— List night in Jacksonville was one of the kind we read about The wind blew big guns and it rained frogs and forks. There was such a steady pour of water that yon could scarcely distinguish between Bay street and the 8t Johns river. Yon coaid almost expect to see one of the big steamboats come sailing up the street and blowing for a landing at the Carlton hotel, or the Sonth Jack sonville ferry-boat, like a monster turtle with a head at both ends, swishing around Togni’s corner ins stead of stopping at the market dock. But the people here are familiar with water, and plenty of it; they don't mind it so long as it is confined to its proper place, which for not a few, is best illustrated by the reply of a Tex as cow-boy, when warned by a tele graph operator to stand aside as he wished to dash a bucket of water on the floor, said, “let it dash, water won't hurt a man as long as you keep it outside of him." * * * Did you ever observe how similar the migratory disposition between the bird and human family; bow the changing seasons sends them off in flock and multitude for different climes and lands? Jnst now the trend of travel is southward. The tourist, the prospector, the home seeker, the invalid, all turn their faces to this mecca of their ambitions and hopes It is not material now to es timate the number who reap the har vest of realization or chew the bitter cud oi disappointment; they are all here. Florida is full, and Jackson ville of course gets a lion’s share. The published list of daily arrivals run up in the hundreds at each hotel. All the larger caravansaries are in fall blast and the lesser ones too; with good markets, high rates, paying pa trons with fat pocket books, all is se rene and happy in that particular line. * * * Jacksonville is moving forward with no uncertain step. Evidence of prosperity and progress are on every hand. The new government build ing under construction is taking sbapo and form and will be a mag nificent srtucture when completed. The masonic temple just erected on Bridge street, five stories in height, is of an imposing nature and like the Pulitzer building of New York, des tined to become a land mark to fol lowing generations. The movement for hew pavements is at last assuming tangible shape. For a long time the authorities have halted between sever al opinions as to what material should be chosen for this purpose. The cy press blocks bad proven such a dis mal and costly failure, that to make haste slowly in another effort has been the prevailing policy; hat a decision has been reached at last; they will use brick, vitrified-brick, they are called. substantial growth. This 1 city and its welfare in the pride of every Floridian* whose home* though it be upon the flowering slopes of the hill country, by the gleam and sweep of the stately St. Johns, on the shining sands of the gall shores, or cast by the drift of fortuitous circumstances in o^her states, never ceases to feel the liveliest interest in her advancement and pros perity. * * * The sab-tropical exposition again open: This has become a fixed institution in Jacksonville, and while the exhibitions are less numerous and extensive than on previous occasions, are really attractive and instructive; there is a charm in the surroundings quite irresistible, which affords a de lightful retreat for enjoyiog a quiet evening with yonr best friend. A new feature this season is instructive and entertaining lectures by men of distinguished ability and accomplish ment. Board in tlie Country. desiring A ft the , sojourn pure and laden the pines, and country, when with the aroma where they will be made to “feel at home, can be accommodated at Jersey Farm. Location high and healthy, rooms new and femfortable und fare wholesome, including pure milk. GOOD MILK. Parties desiring good milk plied by addressing Jersey Farm. An in spection of the cows und the milk invited. I 6 tf J. T. CniSTanr. Besides being one of the most pop* ular and charming of the many visi tors at the Piney Woods this winter Miss Florence Clark, of Chicago, is also one of the most dariiig riders. Her graceful and skillful riding proves her a thorough equestrienne. There are no logs, and few fences, that she is afraid to take, and in a riding party or a dash behind the hounds she is always seen well in the lead. Mrs- M. 8. Jones, who has been in charge of the Western Union tele graph office in this city for several years has been transferred to the Thomasville office* Mrs. Jones is very competent and accommodating, and her many Tallahassee friends regret her departure. Miss Mary Hart, who has been Mrs. Jones' assistant at the W. U. telegraph office will remain in charge for a few days, and when the new manager comes, will join Mrs. Jones at ThomtsviUe."—'TaUahtasean. Miss Clara Deisher. We are sure that, in saying all re gret to see Miss Deisher leave Thom asville, we but reflect the sentiments of every one here who has had busi- ness with the telegraph office daring the past seven years. Miss Deisher took charge of the office here on the 1st. day of September, 1885, and has since, except during short vaca tions, had control of the W. U. T. Co., in Thomasville. Her* administration has not only been perfectly satisfacto ry to the patrons of the office, but to the management of this great corpora tion as well. She has shown the fin- cst business qualifications, coupled with an accommodating disposition at all times. The company has not had a more efficient representative any where. Miss Deisher tendered her resigna tion sometime ago, hut it has only been accepted within the past few days. She goes to her home in Penn sylvania, leaving on Monday, carry ing with her the jesteero, friendship and best wishes of the people of Thom asville for her future welfare and pros* perity. Mr. P. J. Franklin, of Kansas City, is in the city visiting his old home and friends. “Dock,” as he is called, moved to the great West several years ago and we are glad to. know is prospering. He is now a prominent real estate agent in Kansas City. His old friends here are de lighted to see him again. In appearance this is nothing more or less than the ordinary building brick, except that it is very hard. The pressed brick generally used in house fronts gives' the clearest idea. The vitrified paving brick is not qmte so smooth and of darker color. They are a compromise between bel- gian blocks and asphalt. Not so rough and noisy as the former and less expensive than the latter. They are laid edge up, exposing a surface of 2 by 8 inches, 4 inches in depth upon a concrete or cement foundation with the interstices of about \ inch pack ed with sand. They really form an attractive and servicable pavement. Several crossings in the city where traffic is heaviest has been laid with them for quite a time and a critical examination fails to reveal any de fect. A rapid replacement by these brick of the unsightly blocks which have long since become an absolute nuisance will be one of the longest strides ever taken for the advance ment of the city’s welfare and inter est. When the people of Jacksonville want * thing they want it bad, and once their mind made up there is no stop until the object is attained. Long ago it was decided that mule power as a motor for street cars had become obsolete and must go. Other cities had electric roads, comfortable cars and rapid transit . Should Jack sonville lag in the race, not much The evolution is now in progress, one line has commenced the operation of electric cars this week and the other ia now accumulating material for tho change. With rapid and frequent access to the suburbs, Jacksonville will take on an impulse of growth and development that will exceed any previous effort. Not a boom I booms art exploded here, but a steady Speaking of lectures, Dr. McGlynn of recent fame and fortune, holds forth at the Park Opera House to night. His subject is one full of interest to many of us, “how to abolish pover ty.” The Times-Union pithily ob serves that if ,he can practically demonstrate his theories, neither the opera house or the adjacent park ould suffice to contain his audience. The Doctor is a good man, a great man, learned and pious, but it is generally conceded that upon the sul> jectof abolishing poverty he allows his illusions to run away with his judge ment. The very first lesson he in culcates is that the poor who attend shall pay 50 cents to hear him. Therefore unless they obtain value received in some tangible way not now apparent, instead of abolishing their poverty he commences by mak ing them poorer. Why, what would we do with poverty were its abolish ment possible and where could we send it to ? This world of ours would become extremely monotonous if we all were rich. If is beyond question that the desire for money and its acquirement is the greatest motive power upon earth that caters to de velopment of mind and matter and comfort of body and soul. Abolish poverty, and at one blow you strike off the greatest of incentives to hu man labor and run directly counter to the Divine command, “by the sweat of the brow shalt thou eat thy bread.” Poverty is not a very ats tractive thing to contemplate in the abtract, but really it is not such an unpleasant companion after all, especially when you become used to it, and it has been with some of us so long we should feel very lonesome to have it suddenly abolished. Lets hold on to it a little while longer. A Card. ' _ ^ ' March 4, 1893. Captain Triplett; Will you kindly permit are to ex» press my gratitude and thanks through the columns of yourjvalued paper, to Dr. A*. P. Taylor, and Dr. T. M. Mo Intosh for their kind at tention, skill and patience displayed in my recent illness. They 'have proven themselves to be true disciples of Galen—the father of medicine; and Thomasville may well be prond of possessing physicians of such broad intellect and skill. I also wish to thank the people of Thomasville for their kind hospitality and sympathy shown to a srtanger. The visitors here have also shown that great and innate sympathy, which exists between tourists when in trouble and illness, for which I am truly grateful. I cannot refrain from expressing my[esteem and admiration for the pharmacists of Thomasville for the promptitude and exactness in com pounding my prescriptions. Very respectfully, Dr. Samuel Goodman. “Springtime cometh, gentle Annie.’ We are neither a poet or the_son of one, and we shall not frame our re marks in verse, but it is a matter for regret that any one should be insensi ble to the mysterious forces of nature that are now arousing her from the long wintry sleep. With Tennyson we can exclaim: ‘•Mj lore for" nature is os old a; He is the wiser who studies nature closest, and the happier who learns her secret; 5 . The law that governs con traats makes tho sun shine with unusual radiance above every leaf and shrub that bowed its head in last nights storm, and it is with exhilarating pleasure we note the atmosphere is full of those subtle influences which nature operates to stir her children to life and sensibility. Early springtime is here. Let us rejoice! Nature is arousing herself in a new resurrection; the earth is filled with melody, fragrance floats in the air and birds sing the psalm that thanks the Lord for life so sweet.” We cannot be insensible to the life germs which to day bursts the bonds of narrowness and opens leaf and flower to the delights of existences There is a strong union of sympathy between the animate and inanimate so that what gives life to one brings joy to the other, and we are only a link the great chain whose beginning and end are alike in the hands of the Mighty Artificer. Bystander. A Thomasville Party. The Tallahasseean of this week says: “On Thursday last a jolly party of ladies and gentlemen came over from Thomasville, Ga„ to Florida’s capital city in an attractive private convey ance. The party consisted of Mrs. Sibley, of Bennington, Vt., Mrs. Miles, of Boston, Mass., Miss Lizzie Fitzgerald, of Danville, Va., Miss Sarah Woodson, of Tbomasville, Ga., Mr. T. J. Fitzgerald, of Danville, Va., Mr. E. H. Swift, of Spokane, Wash., Mr. F. W. Miles, of Boston, Mass., and Mr. Herbert Limberger, of New Haven, Conn. The drive over was a most delightful one through beautiful country. Friday was spent in visiting the capitol and other points of interest with friends, and all seemed charmed with our lovely hill city and its pleasing surroundings. The members of the party made many friends here during their brief stay, who will be glad to welcome them frequently in the future.” - Vick’s Floral Guide. The Vicks have surpassed even themselves in getting out their cata logue for 1893. It is a gem, and should be in the hands of every florist and lover of flowers in the country. There is much aud valuable informa tion iu it This is an old and reliable house. The Guide drops into poetry the following will Bbow : “Carrying plants and bulbs and seeds, Everything the garden needs. “At every port their craft will call, With goods from Vick’s for one and alL” Over 100 pages (8x10 inches.) of the most interesting descriptions ol all the leading flowers and'vegetable^ as well os many pages printed in colored ink, telling of the new novel ties, with hundreds of engravings and directions for their successful cultiva tion. The appropriate quotations alone are worth more than the price —hut really it costs nothing, as the 10 cents for the guide can be deduct ed from first order. Send 10 cents to James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., and get a copy of their annual catalogue. Revoke. This standard bred stallion will make the season at the Kentucky Stables, as will be seen elsewhere Revoke is by King Rene and is a very handsome horse, almost the image of his illustrious sire. He is a horse of those strong points and nerve force that are absolutely necessary to make agoodsire. He has a large number of colts in this county, and they are all fine, of good size and color. See the pedigree elsewhere. Died. Friday evening, at 10 o'clock, in in this city, Arthur Lewis, infant son ot Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pinson. The funeral services were held at the resi dence yesterday afternoon at four o’clock by Rev. D. H. Parker, im mediately after which the remains were interred in Laurel Hill cemetery. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all. \ An Escape Captured. 'Robert Henry, alias “Jesse James,” is wearing the stripes and shackles again. Twelve days ago he escaped from the chain gang. The surround ing towns wero notified, and Sheriff Patterson picked him up at Bain- bridge.^ Marshall Spair went over Sunday and brought the prisoner back. Henry is quite a notorious tough. His greatest escapade here, and for which be-isdoiug service, was for en* gaging in the riot last spring. He and severs*. as reckless companions terrorized a negro portion of the towD, fighting and shooting. Next day they fled to tho suburbs, where they defied arrest. One of them, it will, bo remembered, was shot by Deputy Singletary. At the trial they were given one year on the gang each That was from the 24th of May. Henry has yet nearly three months to servo on the original sentence. He will then be given a trial for running away. They Are Here. The Cuban cigar maker* arc in the city. They arrived last evening via the F. C. & P. Ry., at 5:50. Owing to the fact that few knew of the time of their arrival not a large crowd was at the depot to sec the new citizens, but Mr. W. II. Mitchell was there to take them in charge. About eighty-five were iu the party, count ing children. As soon as they stepped from the train a man who seemed to be a leader talked some Spanish to them, and instantly every hat came off. The leader then approached Mr. Mitchell and spoke as follows: “We appre ciate the kind invitation qt you and Mr. del Pino to Thomasville and now three cheers fur Mitchell, del Pino and Thomasville.” The chee/s would have done honor to a Yale football team. The new arrivals stopped at the City Hotel and other places last night. Thia parly will be followed by others as accommodations can be prepared for them.- At the Opera House. Notwithstanding the very cold evening, quite a number turned out on Satuiday night to hear “The Colonel.” “The Colonel,” is a roar ing farce, or comedy, ii you pit are, one of the best on the road. They now say that Redwine led a dual Ufa. There was a woman in the case. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland dined with President Harrison and Mrs. McKee on Friday evening. A democratic president, a demo, critic senate and a democratic house. The country is safe. A terrible cyclone swept through middle Georgia on Saturday. Many persons were killed. The Montana legislature has ad journed without electing a senator. The governor wilfappoint one. Mr. Morton will have charge of the weather after to-day. He will relieve your Uncle Jerry Rusk. Carter Harrison has been nominated by the democrats for mayor of Chicago. Carter is a hustler. Josephine Florence fc?ho >herd, as ‘The Colonel,” was good. The acting of Mr, Sisson caught the c u.u! from the start. lie is a success .3 an actor, and as a stutterer. lie s :i miners to perfection. The singing of Miss Florence Walcott charm d the ait dience. She has a fine, s ’in pathetic voice, and it has been h ghly eulti- vated. The young lady gracefully responded to a flattens’ g encore. Mr. Phil. R. Robson was n trouble all the time, but he kept the audience in a^ood humor all .throne h the play. Miss Bernicia Graham, as the South ern heiress, comple’.c’y v, 'll the au dience by her charming p dience and artistic acting. Her role vas sjiIcun didly played from begiuui g to end. Should tho Colonel, co:i e this way again they would get- a go M house. Miss Jessica Boies, a daughter of Governor Boies, of Iowa, who has been stopping at “The Oaks,” for some time, has left for Huntsville, Ala., where she will spend some time. Miss Boies is a splendid type of the thor ough cultivated western girl. Refined in manners and charming in person, she made a most pleasant impression upon all whom she met in Thomas ville. Hon. P. J. Franklin, now of Kan sas City, is on a visit to his old home. The West apears to have agreed with him. He is prospering in that grow ing section of onr countiy. Every one is glad to see “Dock” here Mayor Hopkins,Governor Merriam, Mr. Thompson aod Mr. Schurmier, took a turn at snipe shooting down on Iamonee, on Saturday. They bagged one hundred and forty. That was pretty good for a cold day. Mr. P. Vah Courtland, of New York, who has been down at Mr. Charlie Davis’, near * Iamonia, since the season opened, hunting quail and ducks, left yesterday for Tampa- Now that the town is full of visitors those “two or three free outdoor amusements each wee!5 would fit in very moely. Something on this line should be done at once. Mr. James Alexander, a son of Judge Alexander« is at his old home on a visit* '■ There was a long procession of sad republicans leaving Washington yes terday afternoon. They were headed by B. Harrison. Red line’s case is attracting a good deal of attention. A great many peo ple are interested in knowing where the money went. The democrats fi id a looted treas- y. Hofman’a occupation is gone. There is no longer any need for a watch dog of the treasury.” Out of200 houses in Green ville, Ga., the cyclone destroyed, or badly dam? ;ed, 150, on Saturday. There is great want and suffering there. Poor Bob Ely, once a leading law yer iu this state, and attorney general under Governor Colquitt, is now pen niless and in the insane asylum. The president and Mrs. Cleveland did not attend church on Sunday. Thousands gathered at the church to see them, but they were disappoint ed. The Georgia Colonel marched down Pennsylcania Avenue yesterday in all his glory. He was both booted and spurred. Long live the Georgia Cclone), Sportsmen Fred Miller and William Grigg, assisted by the veteran, J. T. Chastain, are having excellent success in the capture of wild ducks at the Jersey Farm pond. Two divers were shot on Tuesday, t>vo ou Wednesday, and a canvas-back ou Thursday. Friday dampened the tu-dor of the sportsmen to that degree that they did not venture out. Mr. Geo*- W. Harris always gees along as the Mascot, as it is only since his arrival that the ducks have made their ap pearance. They are believed to have followed him from Lake Michi; The law against “quacks” is very stringent in Chicago; hence it ii t good place for ducks. Jersey Farm is strictly a private preserve, and shooting there is permitted only to the guests of the house. Chicago, March 2.—Wheat to~ day jumped up over 2 cents a bushel, corn advanced over 1 cent, pork 50 cents and lard 40 cents, all apparent ly the result of the death of the anti- option bill. Col. C. M. Snelling, who was for a long time on the staff of Governor Northen, has resigned his position on account of pressing business. Col. Snelling is one of the best military men in Georgia. Chicago, March 1.—Two mad dogs were the cause of much excite ment in the northwestern pari of the city yesterday afternoon and evening, and before the police had succeeded in killing the brutes they had bitten five persons, in each case inflicting severe injuries. The Atlanta Journal says: “The committee of the Stale Agricultural Society and the committee appointed by the city council, have -"decided to let the state fair be held one year in Augusta, one year in Atlanta and one year in Macon, provided the city council confirms this next “Tuesday night.” Mr. D. H. llayes aud wife, of Coushatta, La., are visiting relatives in this city. They arc the guests of Capt. Doss. Mr. Hayes once lived in this county, and although lie moved to Louisiana over thirty years ago there are many here yet who remember him. It has been twenty two years since he was in Thom asville, aud of course he sees many changes. Mr. Hayes is quite an old man, but time has dealt kindly with him and his friends rejoice at hi3 good health. Miss Winter, of Montgomery, Ala. ; possessing a voice of rare *eweeines and volume, has kindly consented to sing at the opera .house to-night for the benefit of the public library. Miss Jennie Hardaway, of Newnan, is the guest of the Misses McLean. Mias Hardaway ha3 many relatives in this section. The cold, snow storm and blizzard, came very near sweeping the entire country, on Saturday. The water in the river, which has been very high, is falling rapidly. ■i ,1 They are having some weather in Pennsylvania, as the following from the Philadelphia Record, of Thursday, will indicate: “Winter yesterday gave us a taste of all the several varieties of weather which he is accustomed to shake down on us from his leaden skies. There was biting wind, accom* panted with'snow, hail and rain, mak* ing everything overhead and under foot dark, dismal, damp and disagreea ble. The Wadley Express solves the problem in this way: Tho country is all right It is just as good as it even was; but the trou ble is with the people and their changed customs. People used to make at home what they needed to eat and wear and they needed but lit tle else. Now they try to raise cotton to buy everything they use— from an ax handle to a suit of clothes —and the result is they have been growing poorer every year. Then we blame the country, and especially the democratic party tor the results of our own folly.