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NEWS FROM AUGUSTA.
TI1KGR4NDSTAKD AT THE PAIR
grounds BURNED.
f.ia D«p»rtses!r-Ao*a»t»Dry-OTer loo
op.nUTM at Work-M»Tnardlaa Be.
turn—Col. MltehsU’s KoaU-A Short
Uoa.
Augusta, Oct 12.—[Special ] Toldhc
prawl stand at the fair grounds burned
down thin morning, before day, making
,,, immense bonfire. It was filled with
l,av and loose cotton, and belonged to
Oaniell, who ran a farm at this place,
flic city council is talking strongly of
e.tahhahing a |>aid fire department in
Augusta.
Augusta is as dry aa a bone in more
„,ws than one. There has been no rain
, , i and the streets are filled with pow
dered dust.
There are at present overone hundred
operatives <|uietly working in the Att-
pi'la factory. They do not heed the
outride Knights who fear their recogni-
i, ,n with ‘.be order is only normal. Mns-
t. r Workman Meynardie has returned
lV„,u Richmond. His visit was made
,erv ipiickly, and his sudden return and
malady is somewhat mysterious. It is
currently aeported on the street that he
i-crazy.
i ol. Mitchell's narrow gauge railroad is
n..w in eight miles or Andersonville, and
red! be finished in two weeks. The Coast
] .mo is contemplating a short cut from
Sumter to Augusta in order to shorten
tli.. Southern schedule from the North to
Atlanta, Augusta and New Orleans.
JIEYXAIUHE'S CUNHTION.
iT.VS MASTKK W.
CltAZLl).
\ Brain Attack From Excitemen *nd Over-
Work.-Tke Knights of Labor A « at Sea—
Paid Fire Department for Augi ;a.
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Workman M©\iiurJii* a still in
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•million ami cannot 1h* seen. His
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«*ht that worry, exei nent or
infilling m llictiinoml tired ' is hrain.
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MARCHING ON TO GEORGIA OCONEE'S MONTE CHRISTO.
THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL IS
STRI’UNU TOWARDS ATHENS.
TIMMONS’ LAST ATTEMPT TO ES
CAPE FROM JAIL.
The J erperson Road.—Several gentle
men, who mean business, are quietlj and
secretly working on the Athens and Jef
ferson railroad project, and this time we
believe that something will come of it
Something Further of a Metumtion in
Railroad Circles—Northern CapU
tal Seeking Investment In the
South—Athens the C«reat Objective
Cutting Iron Bars W ith Common Pbopertt Sale.—We learn that Capt
Point.
ta Oper tives In
pease.
; \tuusui r ti icle.j
i«*re hands went to work in
t.» factory yesterday. Opera-
seen in groups discussing some
mutter, t»n iiivfstigetion it
1 that die subject was con-
return of delegate Meynardie,
expectedly come home in a
i uio-t pi euai unis condition. A iTironi-
I. reporier billed at Mr. Meynardie’s
■ewnieiic- to juvcert ling his condition. A
II. g at the hell brought out Dr. Sally.
*• I low i> Mr. Meynardie?”
•*Mii«h better than yesterday.*’
•\\ hen did he arrive, and what is the
miter w ith him?*’
••lie came home Monday night on the
liarlotte. Columbia and Augusta railroad
iitd when be drove up to the house he
wr« dly in a critical condition—coni-
j.|. tely prostrated from mental exliaus-
lion, from overtaxing the brain.”
Dr. Sully shaved the patient's head
niei applied poultices and blisters, and
'a't night he was resting easy, though
,mie a sick man, and will more than pro-
!*abl V be obliged to keep to the house for
oxer*a Week.
“We have allowed no one to see Mr.
Meynardie Iwcause he gets excited and
nlmo>t cra/.v whenever he sp<»aks con
cerning the mills. And 1 am afraid,’
said Dr. Sally, “that excitement will
bring mi fever. Mr. Meynardie has l»een
in ibis condition ever since last Thursday.
Ih' friends have called all during the day
but no one has seen him. His appear
ance when he came in was that of a man
a bo was under the influence of liquor,
though he was not for he detests it.’
M. J. V. In Augusta Chronicle.
New York, Oct. 11.—Talking with a
gentleman to-day who is prominently
identified with railroad development in
Georgia, l caught the cue to an enter
prise which has about matured here,
ami which when generally known may
create something of a sensation in rail
road circles. The New York, Philadel
phia and Norfolk is of the l'cnnsylvania
Central system, and, as the name indi
cates, extends from New York to Nor
folk, Va. 'The water-break in track be
tween (’ape Charles and Norfo'k,
amounts only to slight inconvenience,
the longest freight or passenger trains
being rapidly ferried across without un
coupling. The ferry boats used in this
service are the largest of the kind in
the world. This line in its present
length is of no special interest to th* 1
Chronicle readers, but its southerly ex
tension, as now contemplated and provi
ded for, concerns every body in Geor
gia. From Norfolk it will be coulinued
to Weldon over the Seaboard and Koa -
noke track, either by purchase of, or
Gallic arrangements, with that line.
From Weldon it will run on over seve
ral lines forming a succession of links,
now stretching between Weldon, N. C.
and Chester, S. C. At Chester new
work begins, which is to consist of an
air line between that p >int and Athens,
(ia. Forth© construction of this new line
the capital is absolutely ready. Xo bet
ter guaiante© of that could he given
than the assurance that the Pennsylva
nia Central is behind the enterprise.
Whatever that powerful corporation es
pouses is perfectly protected against fai
lure, if millions of money can insure suc
cess, and in railroad building, as with
almost everything else, “money talks.”
This line, I atn assured, is to be vigorous
ly pushed through to Athens, and there
to connect with the Covington and Ma-
and, by that alliance, secure to itself
a liberal share of the through business
furnished by that section tributary to
the Covington and Macon.
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta to Decide the Question by a Pop
ular Vote.
The
A WEI.I. URorXDKD PUOIIARILITV.
Kail,. A Wonderful Exploit by n c (} Talmtdgo has sold bis desirable
I'rt.oner--IIi. Farewell Jlc.wfe residence on Lumpkin street to Mr. Me-
te the Sheriff* —• -
Thus may he seen even by this mea
gre forecast of coining events, tbe well
grounded probability that, in tbe near
future, the great Pennsylvania Central
will make its way into the very heart of
Georgia joining its links as it s‘retches
its mighty chain through several South
ern States, until its bold and far-reach
ing projection becomes a Southern sys
tem, more powerful and important than
any now known in that section. Our
people can well alford to bid it welcome,
for the management of all its vast prop
erty is notably characterized by efficient
service, surpassing enterprise and liberal
policy. Capital is unquestionably incli-
SherifT Overby came into Athens yes
terday, bringing with him Timmons, the
man who has been reposing in Oconee
jail for forging orders on Messrs. Pow
ell & Davenport, and was placed in
Clarke’s jail. It will be remembered that
a few weeks ago Timmons made a des
perate attempt to escape, and succeeded
in working his way into the corridor.
But this time his exploits were still
more wonderful, and he came very near
regaining his liberty, ne was fastened
to the floor of his cell by a 20-pound
chain, secured by a large staple. Tim
mons procured a common nail, and by
placing the end of it on the staple and
hammering it with a link of the chain,
made it quite sharp. He with this
nail cut the shackles from his ankles.
He then broke an earthenware vessel in
his ceil and with this and the nail cut in
half the two large iron hinges that hold
the door as smoothly and nicely as a
blacksmith could have done. This let
hint into the passage, and he would soon
, ave been at liberty hut fur the arrival
of Sheriff Overby. So soon as Timmons
heard this officer coming lie walked back
into his cell and pretended to be reading
a paper at the window. Mr. Overby
soon discovered this work, and on search
ing 'Timmons found the following fare
well address on his person:
Watkinsvii.le Jail, Oct. 11, 18S r ».—
Mr. Overby, Dear Sir: You will find
from this ami the appearance of things
in general that 1 have deserted the quiet
and secluded place called Overby’s inva
lid’s home. J think now 1 am fully ca
pable of taking care of myself, as my
sick spell is about over and 1 feel like
enjoying a little sunshine or rain, as
cither would be inviting to me. But my
first on tbe outside will be a starry
night. Oh! won’t 1 be proud to walk
along (or run,) fleeing from the wrath to
come. Well, you have taken my clothes,
but maybe 1 can get some more. Don’t
try and follow me like a hound on a ti
ger’s track, but leave me unmolested and
1 will act a man in due course of time
about this matter. Tell Mrs. Overby
(iod bless and sanctify the sad trials that
she may have to pass through with, if
there be any, and Mrs. Lyle also. All
the boys anil gentlemen have been good
and kind to me, and 1 hope to meet them
yet, when 1 ain in better circumstances.
My escape is not yet quite perfected, so
1 had liettcr liegin to open my hole. No
fool,no fun! 1 did think once that 1 would
play quds with the world, but gave out
the notion, as there is too much here to
leave undone. You must not think that
1 am going to leave without giving you
one parting word. Your actions toward
me have been certainly entertaining. I
have suffered for nothing while uniter
your jurisdiction, and when these dark
days are over, I want to grasp your hand
and relate to you some things that will
make you feel an interest in me. 1 am
not as bad as some think, and this eve
ning, if I could find auuan to* tick to mo
and release me, in the end he would
say that I was true. But as it is 1 li.Tlst
take care of tusself. So when you hear
from me again I will he far superior
Ginty and will vacate as soon as his new
house on Milledg; avenue is completed,
which will be early in November.
Badly Hurt.—Mr. Tom Gann had his
hand liadly mashed yesterday. He
tried te scotch a wagon that was hauling
a load from the depot and got his hand
caught under the scotch. Dr. Hogan
dressed the wounds.
Board of Trustees.—The Board of
Trustees of the State University will
probably be called together on the 11th
of November to consider the questions
relating to the Gilmer fund. The meet
ing is likely te be held in Atlanta.
Will Go West.—We learn that Mr.
Cicero Arnold will dispose of his proper
ty in Athens and move out west with his
two sons. We wish him success when
ever he goes.
Counterfeit Doli^ars.—Counterfeit
dollars, supposed to be the ones made at
Union Point, are now being circulated in
Athens, and passed on the merchants.
They are much lighter than the genuine
coins, but excellent imitations. ✓
Public Fountains.—The contract to
place two public fountains ou the street
was awarded to Mr. C. D. Flanigenat
$130, and they will be at once set up.
This prices includes everything but the
brick work.
Not a Candidate.—Dr. Lowry says
he is net a candidate for mayor of Ath
ens and will not be under any circum
stances. The Knights of Labor held a
meeting one night recently to take ac
tion on the subject, but we did not learn
the result of their deliberations.
Burxixu of a Barn.—Capt B. H. Bar
nett, who lives seven miles from Craw
ford, bad the misfortune to lose hit splen
did barn by fire. It is supposed to have
been set on fire by sparks from an en
gine.
the North-Eastern depot is simply made
prevent so many bonds. Capt. Bernard’s
duties arc not increased and his salary
remains the same. The Captain is an
especial pet with Athens.
A Moukl Husband.—Mr. Miles Callo
way, af this city, says ho never entered
the door of a bar-room in his life, that
his family never smelt liquor of any kind
on his breath, and not a cross or unkind
word ever passed between himself and
wife during their long married life.
THE MACON k COVINGTON.
EVERYTHING SEEMS TO FAVOR
ITS EABLY COMPLETION.
A Hidlion Reporter Talk, with Cel.
B. W. Frobel—and Gleans some
Cheering Kewe—Cel. J. Smith's
Force ef Convict. Arrive Hi Go mt
Once to shady Dole.
] Madisonian:]
While your reporter was enjoying a
pleasant dance at the Madison House, he
was approached by May6r Bearden, who
asked him if the Madisonian would like
to have a tolk with Col. B. W. Frohei,
manager of the M. & C. road.
A railroad was the only subject that
could have diverted our attention on this
occasion, and we thanked Mayor Bearden
for his thoughtful courtesy, and as soon
as we could leave the presence of charm
ing waltzers we went with him to the
office where sat Col. Frebel enjoying a
cigar.
“Well, Col. Frobel,’, began the Madi
sonian, “I suppose that Mr. Inman’s tel
egraphic double-scored and four-leaded
withdrawal from the M. A C. will leave
your little enterprise high and dry, far be
yond human aid?”
Col. Frobel laughed and said, that
“ Mr. Inman sold an interest that he nev •
er had in the road, and neither his ap
proval or disapproval could affect it in
the least. It would be built as soon as a
line contractor could do the work, and 1
have been gratified to know that the peo
ple along the line have never yet faltered
in support of the enterprise. Mr. Inman
has done everything he could to hamper
the road by trying to bring it into disfa
vor with financial circles. But we have
captured all his lead cards and hold noth
ing but trumps.
“Mr. Inman now assures the people
that the road will be built.”
“Yes, and 1 haae been struck with his
sublime assurance. After throwing ev
ery obstacle in the way of its construe-
tion that his ingenuity could devise, and
failing, he now has the boldness to come
forward and assures everybody that the
road will l>e built. The people do not
need his assurances, and the road is in
such |i financial condition as not to re
quire his aid.”
“You have given the contract for era-
ding the road between Mitchells and
Athens to Col. James M. Smith.”
“Yes, Mr. Furguson became embar-
Tiin X. E. Agency.—The appointment rassed by building either roads with our
Capt. II. 1!. Bernard to the agency at
A DANGEROUS ELEMENT.
The Free School Bolt Fills Aiheme
with Negro Thieves and Vagrant*.
Of late petty larceny has become a
most common practice in Athens, inter-
mxied with house breaking; but it is hard
for tlie press to got information on the
subject The only arrest we have heard
of is the little negro a butcher found hid
in his chest and whom he turned over to a
policeman. Although Capt Bernard’s
house was burglarized three times, it wss
kept a profound secret until the burning
of his barn brought it out. The city is
now rapidly filling up with strange ne
groes , some coming from as far distant
as Wilkes county, that they may have
their children educated free of charge
by the tax-payers of Athens. They have
no visible means of support and there is
not enough work for so many unskilled
laborers. They must necessarily live.
Mid to do this have to resort to theft It
is to the new coiners that the villainy in
Athens is directly traceable, and before
the winter is over we expect to see lar
ceny increase to unbearable proportions.
Some steps should be taken to bring these
outlaws to justice, and to rid our free
schools from such a bother. They don't,
even pay |wll tax, and yet their children
are placed on the same footingas the best
citizens of the place. We suggest that
the Board of Education rule out such
creatures from the benefit of our public
schools. If someting is not done it will
seriously injure tlie system and impair its
usefulness.
SHAKING UP THE SOUTH-
Three Mora Shock* In Charleston and oth
er Farts of the State.
WINTERVILLE NOTES-
THEPENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL.
An Interesting Budget of Hews from Down
the Bead.
Wixterville, Ga, Oct 12.—[Special]
Cotton is coming in at a rapid rate.
The great value of the Georgia, Caro
lina and Northern Railroad which is now
making its way towards Athens will be
realized when we reflect upon the matter
Prof. Hudson has a good school and . . .. XT . . .
the people are well pleaied with him. untamed in a New 1 ork letter printed
Om Miners!. Si-sinus.—Within and
surrounding Athens are a number of the
finest mineral springs in the South, and
any desired water can lie had. The sul
phur spring at the reservoir is the latest
discovery, and its water lias already effec
ted several wonderful cures.
ai Fire Sunday Night.—A Sunday niglit
to -^* ze outside of Augusta resulted in the
thing out of this frame of mine. Well, as J, ‘
it is due time that I must go, I will close ^bTf.mUy fo^ht
heroic efloris and
money, and rather than suffer from mis
takes of others, we concluded to relet the
contract. Col. Smith is a business man
and will have the road graded as soon as
it is practicable to do the work. I am
going out to his camps to-morrow where
he has one hundred and fifty convicts at
work on the road.”
“Will this force lie increased?’
“Oh, largely. He will put a large force
of fall lalior on the line in a short time.”
‘•How long before the road will be
equipped to Madison’?”
“Y ou will hear the whistle of the engine
by January, and in two weeks the music
of the pick and shovel will be heard in
your streets. The track beyond Monti-
cello is lieing laid at the rate of a mile a
day, and we hope to be able to lay two
miles a day in a short time.
At this junctures charming young lady
entered the office, escorted by one of the
surveying corps, and insisted on Col.
Frobel going into the dancing room. He
was too gallant to refuse, and a very sat
isfactory railroad talk gave place to the
waltz and quadrille.
Charleston, S. C. Oct. 9.—Charles
ton is in trouble again. Tbe indications
yesterday all pointed to a renewal of
seismic disturbances. The renewal of
tbe shakes at Summerville was the
worst sign. These after almost ceasing,
began again on Thursday night, and on
Friday developed considerable additional
force. I .a st night the atmosphere was
dull and oppressive, despite the fact
that cool weather has been prevailing,
and those who have been observing the
disturbances closely fully expected a
shock. The first was felt about 12:35 a.
in, but it was mere.)- a tremor of the
earth. At 1:50 o’clock there was a
very sharp and distinct shock, accompa
nied by the usual tremble—subterranean
rumbling, which lasted from four to five
seconds. At 3:40 a. in. there was a
third shake, not as sharp as the prece-
ding one. The shocks have a very de
pressing effect upon the people here, who
had hoped that their- troubles were
about over. A decided shock of earth
quake, accompanied by a loud rumbling,
was felt here at 1:51 this morning, and
another, but lighter shock, at 4:30. The
first shock lasted for fully a minute.
Reports of shocks hare lieen received
from the sum uniting country and Sum
merville.
Mr. Geo. T. Morrell is still suffering
from the dislocation of his ankle on elec
tion day, but not from the dislocation of
his chances for the next Legislature.
Seab Waggoner will have a fine resi
dence when completed, which will be in
a short time.
The public gins arc making hay while
tho cotton crop lasts; 25 to 28 bales are
often ginned in a day at this place.
Mathews Sc Hutcheson have in opera
tion a fine grist mill, and can run it at
the same time they do their ginnery.
Colds and influenza are prevalent
through this section.
Maj. Totten the jolly Irish painter has
become a citizen of our town.
OCONEE ASSOCIATION.
Tho Old School Baptists, commonly
called Hardshell*, held their annual meet
ing at Union Church, Madison county,
last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. An
immense concourse of peeple were pres
ent on Sunday and listened to the preach
ing of three or four o( their ministers.
Notwithstanding the dust, everybody
present seemed to enjoy the meeting and
everything passed off pleasantly.
THE COTTON CROP.
A farmer yesterday remarked in our
hearing that the newspapers, the agricul
tural commissioner and cotton factors
had made a large cotton crop this year,
hut that the fanners had failed to make
it, and that the crop would not pan out
any more than last year, and that was
considered a small one.
A NEW ORGANIZATION.
The Baptists at NVinterville will mce*
today and be constituted-into a Church
organization. Dr. Gibdbn will preach the
sermon introductory to the proceedings.
Revs. C. 1). Campbell, J m T. Cheeney and
others perhaps will be present, besides a
large delegation of Ilaptists from the sur
rounding churches.
BEAUREGARD AND GRANT.
A SUNDAY'S BLAZE
l»y saying, roads are no object to me 1
have several hours start of you, so fare
well! May it all end in a good and noble
ning to the South now, and any scheme j cause yet. 1 would like to have yeur
laid in that section, with fairly reasonable | chain f° r a piece of romance that is to
. . , - - I coine, but can’t carry it. Save it for
prospects to commend it, is promptly i > ■ .. «. t
prospects to commend it, is promptly
backed by nil the money it needs.
Every thing here is so inflated, that
men of means are naturally looking to
other fields for investment, and none is
more inviting than ihe South. The inin-
me, and the shaokels, too. I will man
age to send for it when 1 can so arrange,
(iood bye. Xo longer your,
J. M. Timmons.
]\ S. Parting is a pleasure, meeting
was a pain in this case. T.
P. S. 2. For Banner-Watchman: You
A Ut.i'sTA, Oct, 13.—[Social.]
‘ ity Council today ordeted the question | w jjj on j^ wor k
<’f a paid tine department siP milted to
the youth on the first Wedi.esday in
1 inb«T, at the time of the regular
utv election. It is proposed to levy a
lax not exceeding one quarter of one per
1 Mayor May thinks a paid de-
eral interests of Tenncsee, Alabama and I ought to he here to keep watch over in
Georgia are growing in development and , a little; you might learn some dots. Add
importance ev
spreading. The insurant^T^J^*k‘i^nidf
cover the loss.
BUD COX TALKS.
The Old Lumpkin House.—The old
stone house known as the Lumpkin place,
on the hill overlookidg tho cemetery, was
designed by South Carolina’s great states
man, John C. Calhoun, who has often
visited this house. It is one of the most
substantial houses in Athens, and will
staid for ages.
|artni«‘nt can Ik* run for $25,000 a year.
The Kngine Committee was ordered to
investigate and report details and esti
mates, to he submitted to the people lie-
fore the election. Council is in earnest,
and business people arc enthusiastic* over
the prospect.
A BUILDING BOOM
. .tlrtiint)', «!»c lliff Contractor.
U uiil» to Double IIis force.
irk conservative! y in the pro- n™ t ana refuses to sleep in a
1 .. ; «ye-»ye. i. I
The Crazy 1’rinter.—Welch, the
crank who is preaching all kinds of non-
out in Lickskillet
house or go to
jection of their enterprises, money will ! 'l intend to smooth nil my debts. I I * , D' ou 8“ > l offered him. He is
flow to them from here and other financial Jwh «»,^ v nyo«so^^abntptly but! must thy g
centers in absolutely prodigal abundance. s° . n inter .s comin on ana " ^ , nor sympathy, for ho can make a Rood
. .1 se«*A a warmer place than the one I nm' x. a *
The very now future will certainly bring y ing . This is hard to bear, but ] bu W ort ,f hc want ' i **•
the South into independent affluence and when tho future is thought of it makes TT p -r . . * n r
unsurpassed prosperity, if she will only things worse. 1 have recruited sufli-Li.: _-a!_ _I \ . £ on leraan of
husband her resources, and he patient
for magnificent results.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
It ia Time that something wu« lie*
Ing Done.
Athens, Ga., Oct. 12.—Editors Ban
ner-Watchman: I think it high time
that the representative citiaens of Athens
were takiug some steps looking to the
cienllv and i
my journey.
I must go. Before I start on "ft th *‘ b “/» r0 J> ,e he I' 1 ""
y, let me sav that you are all 1 ® 1 ’ 00 ° * cres °. f '* ml Le e c °““[.v
clever people, and 1 would like to remain | * h ° nn "i b " ,n
with yen, but as it is 1 must play quits “i 1 . H * U for a couple of dollars
with you. T. | P e / acre, lie cannot now get one-fourth
per acre
, „ , „ 4 mi vtioc I h° gave for th© Lee lands, while
Law Breaker's-Retreat. Oct .11,188C his propert} . in the countie s will
Mr. Overby: The outfit of tools that brim *12 and *15 nor acre
I bad were exceedingly poor. But the
argued that Athens had
civoil any benefit from the j
t25.u«» she had invested in the Moore
College building. “That building, if it
.hasdene nothing more, brought M. B.
Mcliinty to Athens, and he lias been
worth I250.0WI to our city.” This was
tin- clinching and unanswerable argu-
ment used by Capt. C. G. Taltnadge.
Mi. Mcliinty has certainly done more
to bud l up Athens than any man in it,
and our people certainly appreciate his
services. But tlie work of this great and
public spirited contractor is scarcely yet
begun. With his advent hero did Ath
ens enter a new era of improvement, that
continued each year to grow, until now
»'e are in tlie middle of a building boom
■ bat is fast dotting our city with fine
public edifices and covering the vacant
lots with handsome residences and pret
ty cottages. Xo city in Gtorgia is today
grow ing faster than Athens, or is resting
on a more solid foundation. Ev ry me
dian; ■•> the place has all the work that
be can do: our shops and mills are run
to their utmost capacity, snd our thor
oughfares are alive with traffic. Tbe
sound of the saw and the hammer are
beard in every quarter of the oily, and
tbe only complaint we hear is that it is
bord to hire carpenters enough to do the
w ork. So many contracts have lately
been given Mr. McGinty that this weak
be found it necessary to double his
lot re and will have to run his ahops
bight and day, it is thought to keep up
with the work. Mr. McGinty is already
tbe largest coutractor in Georgia, and the
grow th of Athens can be calculated upon
when it is announced that he must now
double every branch of hia business to
meet the orders for new buildings.
1'roperty is sturdily and rapidly advanc-
i 's’ in price, and lots on the outskirts of
tbe city that twelve months ago aold for
I'-t < i cannot now be bought for three
tones that sum. But we are only row
on ihe verge of the boom hovering over
Athens. So soon aa dirt ia broken on
tbe Klberton and Macon roods yon will
’•ee a spirit of progr-aa aeiae onr city
• ’pial to that of Birmingham, Ala.
bring $12 and $15 per acre.
old iron hinges that were manufactured
into hinges in the neighbarhood of twen- _ ^ ,, v .a uuuse was
ty-five years ago yielded to a couple of j broken mto'three times*' Vhe'fi^Tnight
. .. f f - 1 .,, na,ls » nd . * , ,r ? kc " h i “ ls0 „ ^ - the thieves stole all of his provisions,
relection «,f good men for Mayor and Al- oposum s jaw that Mr. 1 rank Booth ; and the next, net satisfied with takin-
dermen. Every day that this matter is brought down to Alva lrst Sunday, re-■ hi s oatatdcs, returned and carried off his
neglected but strengthens the band of ] tnvrkably well. Well, I need a pair of crockery and some silverware The
the opposition. Next year will be a most wings now, and if 1 had the material to-, door w>s lockod three times one night
• •' - - — make them I would remain with you an- | and opened by the thief.
other Week. But as 1 have not, must I
depend on leg bail. Don’t think hard of | Seperior Corar. — Judge Hutchins
■•portantonc in the history of our city,
and we want good municipal officers. We
want public-spirited, progressive men,
free from demagoguery, but who will re
flect honor on our city. I have glanced
carefully over the field for a Mayor, and
will gladly support Capt. C. G. Talmadge,
Mr. A. 11. Hodgson, l>r. J. A. llunnicutt.
Judge W. B. Thomas, or in fact, any
good and reputable man that mat he cen
tred on. Jitdgc Thomas, l think parti
cularly fitted for the place, and it would
certainly lie a great thing for Alliens if
lie could bo pervaded upon to accept the
place. He would make a strong race this
time, as our people feel under a heavy
weight of gratitude to him for tlie mag
nificent services he has done Athens in
getting for ns the Macon road. I do not
think that 1 overestimate his services
when I assert that Judge Thomas will
be worth a hundred thousand dollars to
the progress of Athens every year that
he holds the helm of government. But
if Judge Thomas will not accept, let us
e’ect him to the Council from his wsrd,
in order to pit the benefit of his talent
and enterprise anyway. Rut out of our
vast numberof good citizens. Athens can
certainly find an available man who will
consent to make the race for Mayor. We
cannot afford to stand idle this year. It
is now time that we take some decided
step. Who will move in this matter?
Not a day is to be lost . Voter.
the hisicipal contest.
Editors Banner-Watchman: Since
the days of ]*n>sident Washington it has
been the custom to indorse all onr ex
ecutive officers, by electing them n sec
ond term, provided their administration
had lieen satisfactory, and I want no ex
ception to the rule in Mayor Reaves,
provided he will serve if elected; and if
b* will not aerve, 1 propose to
hold a democratic primary, and
fuch nomination, if elected or
**' who will submit their claims to
. , nonitt
‘ * . “poratlc primary, should be
ary,
ported for the position to which he is
nominated without any past differcr
nut in this nomination the, heat I
Should bo put forth—thorough busii
■en with a IWMktock of “git up wud ill?*
■n them. I make the above suggestions
without assuming what 1 am willing to
C0nc «d» to others. Yours, truly,
Fbtbr Cci.p.
me. I will do what is Tight about this yet. I says th ,. rc is but , ittIc i, lwin J ss befor) . our
i ou know I have hnu enough to uiscour- , four » cither civil or criminal and if ik.
age me (since from hom
to the warm climaate of T. or
if i . ! court, either civil or criminal, and if the
11 i C »p n ■ cas *’ s were l ,uslie d it could all be transac-
1. 1 . tlllH ioi 1 in thrpi. nnr fnnr <la.ro I*
... . , , . „„„ i ,cd ln three our r ° ur '*»>'»• It certainly
wmter l may have good luck. as . speaks wonders for the peace ar.d order
are high from now until spring. \\ ell, (>f our county . Sext „ ee k .Judges Hutch-
good bye; give ray kindest regards to all, lns „ nd Lumpkin will exchange circuits—
and when Mrs. O. receives an answer tbe former holding court in Oirlethorm,
from mother ask her for me to please
write and tell her that 1 am aiming high
er and wil! give her no more trouble,
Tlie ties tnut have bound us have to be
severed. A Wanderer.
Chain Gang to Humans, Oct 11.—Mr.
Overby : I have decided to carry my
mail myself, and am going to start now
with it You can depend on me sending
you tlie five and costs in my case to you
at an early date. I have no one to be
friend me, so will have to go where there
are some to do it. If you have an idea
of tracing me up, why you can find ine
soin-werc around Stone Mountain or
Madison. Your humble servant,
Jeff Wyatt.
Jeff requested me to write this and tell
yon that he would go and get some one
to pay his fine; that it would be paid about
Friday. Timmons.
[ Wyatt is a negro in jail with Timmons.]
former holding court in Oglethorpe
and the latter in Clarke.
Building Stockades.—OoL Smith has
about one hundred convicts at work buil
ding stockades Jielotr Madison in which
to confine the prisoners at night He
will probably work free labor on the
Athens end. Col. Smith says there is no
doubt about tue M. A A. road being a
success, and that Col. Machen has met
wiih promptness every claim Col. Smith
wouldn’t have anything to do with Ihe
road if it wasn’t on a solid foundation.
A DARING ATTEMPT
On Tuesday night.last about 10 o’clock,
the family of Mr.’ Tom Williams, who
live on Baldwin street wore aroused by
a noise at one of their windows. Mr.
Williams, who is foreman in the Banner-
Watchman office, was not at home, and
the ladies were greatly frightened. ,The
would-be burglar seemed very bold and
determined, and after attempting for some
time to open the window, poked his
hand through an open pane of glass, but
tbe dim light did not reveal whether it
was the band of a black or a white per
son. At this Mrs. Williams and the
children were greatly frightened and
raised a noise that frightened the scoun
drel off. These outrages are getting
very common of late in Athens, and some
steps should be taken to capture and
make a lesson of some of the perpetra
tors.
*•* *• vers Notes.
Joo Tavern, Oct.12.—We sympathize!
with our friends in the sad losses theyl
bavwsustained, as follows; Only child of
Mr. G. W. Smith, jr., of Hoschton, died on I
the 6th inat. On the 7th. daughter of
Mr. H. F. Fuller, died; an4 on the 9th, |
Mr. Edward Smith, who lives a few miles
above here, died of typhoid fever.
Miss Nellie Higby, of Princeton, Ky,
has arrived to trite charge of a music
class here. She is Is a sister af Mrs. B.|
V.Omer, of Athens.
Cotton sold atjBJ$ to 8 6-8 on tho street
todap. Our business men are determined
to build up the market here, W.
POU DERLT'S COLOR LINE.
Oct. 12.—My sole object
‘ itrodt
Riciimoni
ill selecting a eolnied man to introduce
roe was to encourago and to help to up
lift his race front a bondage worse than
that which held him in chains ta enty-five
years ago, viz: mental slavery.
I dasire to impress upon the minds of
white and black that the same result fol
lowed action in the field of labor—wheth
er that action was-on the part of the Cau-
cassian or negro labor.
In the field nf labor and American
citizenship we recognize no line of race,
creed, politics or color. The demagogue
may distort, for purposes, the words of
others, and for a time the noise of a boss
may silence reason, but that which is
honest and true w II become known when
the former lias passed to rest and the
sound of the latter's voice has forever
died away.
Then it will be known that the intcl-
ligi-nt educated man is better qualified to
discern the difference between right and
privilege, and the unwritten law of social
equality will he more rigidly observed
than it was today.
T. V. Powdebmt.
Business Men Joining the Knights.
“You would be surprised to know how
many of the business men of Athens are
joining the Knights of Labor,” remarked
a citizen to a B.-AV. reporter yesterday.
“Why, I know of three merchants in one
street. I suppose they want the trade of
the order. You know one Knight is not
allowed to divulge the name of another
and they think their secret secure; but
somehow it will get out”
Death or Mrs. Arnold.—Yesterday
afternoon this estimable lady, who has
been lying desperately ill at her residence
on Hill street, for some time, breathed
her last. There ts, deep sorrow among
her family and friends and much sympa
thy is expressed for her husband and chil
dren. Mra. Arnold has been a resident
of Athens for sereral years. She came
from Walton county and made many
m friends in this city.
Announcement.—In another column
Mr, Wm. L. Wood announces himself as
a candidate for mayor of Athens. If wc
understand aright, Mr. Wood is set tU
candidate of any organization, but asks
the support of’ all the voters of Xthens
and pledges himself, if elec ted, to admin
ister the duties of the office to the best
interest of the city. There is no oppo
sing candidate as yet out to Mr. AA’ood,
and we hear of none who is willing to
enter the arena.
ABOUT PBOHIBITION AND TftE
VICTORY JN GB^NB. ‘ " '
In Fifteen Day. Atlanta Trill Ran
Dry a. a Roue—The Liquor Head*
quarter. Roved to Griffin—How
Radicalism tVu Routed in Greene.
The pleasant face of Capt. J. E. Cox
was seen on the street yesterday, and a
Banner-Watchman reporter at once
transferred himself into an interrogation
point and sought an interview.
“A’es, I haven’t been in Athens for
some days,” was the reply. “Been ar
ranging to go into business, Y'ou’ll see
from this handbill that I will have charge
of a wholesale liquor house at Griffin for
Joe Thompson, late of the old firm of
Cox, Hill & Thompson, and wc tre going
to knock the spots out of prohibition in
Atlanta, too. We intend to keep a fath
erly eye on the prohibition counties, and
see that the anti's don’t suffer for spirit
ual comfort. A'ou see Griffin is only
forty miles distant from Atlanta, and we
intend to establish a fast line between
the two points so that a man needn’t
suffer long.”
“Isn’t there plenty of whisky sold in
Atlanta’?”
No, sir. The license under which
the Kimball House bar was run expired
last week, and in about fifteen days the
o tly liquor license now in the city will
run out The town will then be as dry
as a last year's corn-stalk. I suppose a
few blind tigers will roam over the city,
but this is a risky business, and it won’t
amount to much. The whisky sold by
this class of dealers will kill at long
range, and a man must be copper-plated
on the inside to tackle it. The Atlanta
Of late, Sunday scents to be an un
lucky day for fires in Athens, ar.d the
church bells are made to do the double
duty of ringing alarms for both this world
and the next. On last Sabbath morn,
shortly after sunrise, a bright blaze was
seen shooting upward from the roof of
Rev. H. R. Bernard’s barn, and before an
alarm could be sounded and the depart
ment reach the scene the entire building
was enveloped in flames, sending an im
mense black volume of smoko skyward.
The hose reels and the other machines,
a Bunch of Violets Placed on th* Dead Gen
eral’s Tomb by tbe Ex-Confederate.
New A’ork, Oct. 12.—A pretty picture
with a world of meaning in it, was pre
sented in Riverside l’ark yesterday morn
ing. A gray mustachcd mail of medium
height, dressed in dark and genteel clothes
was standing in Front of General Grant’s
tomb. He looked for several moments
at the plain brick touib, the only monu
ment that New A’ork can afford for the
great dead, and then spoke to the police
man, who stands gurrd in place of the
soldiers who have been withdrawn. The
visitor carried a small bunch of violets in
his hand and wore a small rosebud in the
lappet of the coat. The policeman grant
ed him the privilege to walk up to the
tomb, and the stranger tenderly placed
his violets on the grave. He turned to
walk away, but stopped and removing
the rosebud bent his head over it and
placed it with the violets.
It was an incident which occurs every
day, but the story it told is one of buried
enmity, of forgetfulness, of peace nnd
brotherly love. Thcstrauger was Gen. G.
T. Beauregard, of I-ouisiana. The ex-
Confederate commander gave his tribute
of respect and love to liis conqueror, and
with moist eyes walked away.
flames within their first bounds,
ved the residence and several outbuild
ings. Fortunately, too, the air was calm
and a grove of large oaks between the
burning building and house acted as a
shield. The heat, however, was intense
and and fired several of the green trees
that stood near the barn. The stock were
rescued, but some seed cotton and hay
were destroyed with the building. The
fire is supposed to be the work of an in
cendiary, as it cannot lie accounted for
otherwise. Tlie barn was a good frame
building.
AUGUSTA’S STRIKE-
l(u> That tbe Knights of Labor are Worn
Out.
yesterday.
The whole scheme is now laid out be
fore us.' The Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad is struggling for a South
ern outlet. Its great line from New
A’ork. through Philadelphia and Norfolk
is building for a Southerly connection.
This niuch it is obliged to have. Its old
rival, the Baltimore and Ohio, has struck
out in the same direction. It has ar
ranged fora continuation of the Shenan
doah A r alley Bailroad through North
Carolina, upper Georgia, Alabama,
thence to Pensacola. The Pennsylvania
Central seeks a line over the Seaboard
and Roanoke track to AVeldon; thence
over several separate links to Chester, S.
C., whence the proposed extension
through Greenwood, Abbeville, Klberton
and Athens.
Mr. Marion J. Verdery, who has trac
ed this line in its Southern bearings,
writes that “for the construction of this
new’ road the capital is absolutely ready.
No better guarantee could be given than
that the Pennsylvania Central is behind
the enterprise. Whatever that powerful
corporation espouses is perfectly pro
tected against failure if millions of mon
ey can insure success.”
At Athens the course of the railroad
has not been definitely determined. It
may deflect southward through Macon—
thence to Florida—or it may continue to
Atlanta. At all events it will find in
Athens a Southern link which it may
use to meet the Baltimore and ’ Ohio in
Florida, or it may tend westward to At
lanta. In any way it will prove a great
factor for Athens. It will be the most
important line which has pointed this
way since the old horse cars toiled up
the tramway from Union Point It will
give new life to trade and new inspiration
to all enterprise. It will awaken Athens
at once into a city of large proportions,
and will instill new vigor into the section
of Carolina and Georgia along which the
route is fixed. It will give Athens easy
access to Klberton, Abbeville and the
growing country of the Savannah Valley,
which is just now developing under the
magnetising touch of steel rails. It will
put us in immediate communication with
New A’ork and Philadelphia, and insure
us even better eastern freights than we
now control. The possibilities of the
Georgia. Carolina and Northern Bailroad
are simply immense. The city of Ath
ens and the counties of Clarke, Madison,
Elbert and Walton are vitally concerned.
Jehow late she may have becnupiho
- [night before. In a fe* minutes she . ^
splashes into an ice-cold hath, and
until she reaches a rosy glow. A cup cf
tea and a" piece of fruit are followed by a
return to the couch and a nap of half a*'
hour. An elaborate toilet and breakfast
prepare her for her secretary, who
brings in the mail and receives, in dicta
tion, her replies. She is now ready for
the fencing master a takes a
spirited brush with the foils. She is
expert with the swords and pistols and
is fond of using both weapons. This
fact has brought out better notices of
her acting from the press and critics in
New A’ork.
m Mrs. Langtry’s ears are not pierced
and earrings are nevor seen in the pink
lobes. She never wears her wedding
ring, but on the third finger of the left
hand a slender band of yellow gold holds
an immense turquoise.
Mrs. Langtry keeps two distinct
wardrobes, one for home and one for the
theatre. When she goes to the theatro
in the evening she takes a shower bath,
and then changes her entire costumo
from the thextrictl wardrobe. A mam-
cure always meets her at this hour, and
the nails are polished to rose tints when
she leaves. Whatever artistic and beau
tiful things are created, either by Worth
or his rival Felix, are shown Mrs. Legs*
try before the gay worldjof fashion gets
them. These makers of style appreciate-
the value of her approval. Among the
creations of tlie Parisian milliners for
her are three dresses which have never
yet been worn.
SOCIAL EQUALITY.
HOW toe-lWrYStk-ltaifia or-£aborlffi-
jorsd Themselves la Richmond.
brewety will deliver beer, but you know
that don't satisfy the whisky drinkers.
It’s sorter like feeding a hungry man on
soap-bubbles.”
“The boys made a gallant fight in
Greene! How did you do it?” the report
er asked.
“A’es, it was ^ grand victory, and the
old independents down there are now too
dead to skin. The democrats made no
compromise with them, and fought radi
calism hilt to hilt. We beat them over
two hundred votes in a fair fight The
negroes voted almost solidly for their
nominees, Johnson, black and
Jones, a white man, and we made no ef
fort to control them. AVe drew the
lines and drew them fine. The negro
convention had endorsed Lewis for sena
tor, hut they did not put his name on
their ticket nor any other
democrat Who is Jones? Why
he is a tall, gangling fellow who
sorter farms over in the Fork. Several
years ago he went.to Texas and came
back a full-fledged dude, but Judge
Bartlett took all the style out of him with
a $20 fine for smoking in the court
house. His brother is a member of the
executive committee and a good demo
crat, and is very denunciatory to his re
publican kinsman. The night alter the
election the boys had decided to present
Jones with a new suit made of tar and
feathers, but they were persu aded not to
Augusta, Oct. 12.—The fight has been
persistent and obdurate, but day by day
tlie number of operatives in the Augusta
Factory increases. Two ruuiots were
afloat on the street—one that colored peo
ple would lie employed in the mills, and
another that the mills would close per
manently for twelve months. Several
of the mill Presidents were seen and said
they preferred not to talk on the subject
A prominent Kniglit remarked yesterday
that the mills would he running in the
next ten days, but refused to give a defi
nition of what he meant One hundred
hands were at work at tl\e Augusta Fac
tory to-day. Among those who went to
work was a prominent Knight and, on
investigation, we found numbers who
were anxious to go to work and only de
sisted from so doing for fear of being os
tracised by the Order. The action of
this Knight in going hack is said to be
oinnioiis and indicates, the authorities
say, that the Augusta Factory will soon
be running with a full force.
A reporter went up there last night to
interview Tarrelt, but the colored dele
gate did not wish to be given any news
paper notoriety.
After telling about the place and its
surroundings the reporter has this to say:
Then a peculiar scene presented itself.
There could be seen social equality in
its richest phase. In the n out were sev
eral white men and four young colored
women. One seated at an organ playing
was the source from which emanated the
soprano notes. Another was seated by
heT side turning the music for her.
In the room, on 1 sofa, was seated a
bright mulatto girl talking and laughing
with a white man, while in another part
of the room were another colored girl
and a white man chatting, the man hold
ing or playing with the girl’s hand.
’ There is a delegate stopping at the St
Charles Hotel named Joseph Edwards,
who is from New York. lie was given
accommodation in that part of the hotel
set apart for colored servants accompa-
nying guests, but it is reported that some
of his white colleagues took him in their
room last night, and that he peacefully
snored there until morning.—Richmond
State.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO
do so.”
Tits Pullers at AVoaa.—AVe call the
attention of onr police force to the cus
tom of certain Broad street dealers who
stand on the sidewalk and pull in every
countryman that posses their doors. This
is a clear violation of the city ordinances
and an insult to the people who visit our
city. They complain loudly of the nui
sance, and should be protected. With
proper vigilance a dozen arrests could be
le any morning in an hour.
An Old Wound.—Ten years agq Mr
Jasper Hopkins, one of the best citizen^
of Oglethorpe county, was shot in the
hind during a riot between the whites
and blacks at Crawford. Apparently the
wound healed until about a year
when it became painful and Mr. J} op
went to Augusta and had a piece of the
bone taken out. A. few days ago it be
gan again to pain him and the arm to
swell frightfully. At last accounts Mr.
Hopkins was suffering intense agony and
the physicians pronounced bit life in dan
ger. It is thought that a -piece of decayed
in woo loft <k.A V-_ T* o o * .
bone was left that has poiconed his entire
system.
Honor Amono Thieves.—A novel case
of horse-stealing is reported by Chief
Oliver from Banks county. Mr. Newt
Telford lost a horse from his stable. In
hit buggy was found a note that the ani
mal would be ridden fifteen miles and
left at Damascus Church. This was re
garded as a bluff, but as th e backs led
that way, the trail, was foUowed, and the
animal was found securely tied to the
rack at the church. On the saddle was a
note stating that the horse had been stol
en from Newton Telford by an escaped
convict, and hoping that no one would
disturb the animaL This is a-new order
of the ride and tie'custom.
'4
Celebration of a Baptist Centennial
Last Week In-Elbert County.
The centennial of Van’s Creek Bap
tist church of Elbert Cjunty was cele
brated on Thursday and Friday of last
week. The first day was consumed in
an address at 11 o’clock by Rev. C. D.
Campbell D. 1)., of this city, and anoth
er at 2 30 o'clock by the Hon. Elbert
Rucker of Anderson. S. C. .whose fath
er and mother were for many years use
ful members at Van’s Creek church.
The second day at 11 o’clock ltev. F.
H. Ivey 1). D delivered a sermon on
“Destructive Baptist Doctrines,” and
Rev. J. H. Fortson at 2:30 o’clock
preached on the “Fiqal Perseverance of
the Saints.”
The attendance was Urge and the
proceedings very interesting.
A PENITENT MURDERER-
ARE THEY INDIFFERENT?
Can any merchant or any citizen of
Athens affect or afford to be indifferent
to the municipal contest which is now
approaching?
Are they indifferent to the kind of
men they may elect to the mayoralty and
city council?
Are they indifferent to the ordinances
which may be passed bearing upon their
business?
Are they indifferent to the burdens of
taxation which ntay be heaped upon their
property and which may block their
trade?
Are they indifferent to the policy
which may keep their city government
clean and honest, or which may render
it corrupt and vicious?
Are they indifferent to the class of men
who may control city affairs anil to the
interest which they represent?
Are they indifferent to the men who
will shape the commercial policy of the
city or who will give coloring to public
and private enterprise?
Are they indifferent to municipal pro
gress and to that immediate system of
home rule which is dispensed by the
city government, and by which more
communities have been clogged and
more cities bankrupted than by any oth
er known influence?
m
GEORGE IS MATCHED.
It is now believed that the Democratic
factions in New York City will unite and-
nominate Hon. Edward Cooper for May-
The candidacy of Hon. Henry
George has put the factions to thinking.
He will draw heavily upon the labor
vote, which is largely alligned with Tam
many Hall. Tammany and the county
democracy, therefore are combining for
joint victory. Secretary Manning and
Secretary Lamont have been advising
with Gov. Hill nnd the local politicians
in order to insure harmony in New York
City as a precursor of unity in tho State
at large. It will never do to allow a
Democratic Mayor to be beaten in New
York. The state and national success of
Gov. Hill and President Cleveland are
staked upon the election of a party nom
inee to the mayoralty. The party must
go before the country in 1888 with pres
tige unimpaired. Mr. Cooper is a Urge
manufacturer. He has gained the re
spect and confidence of liis laborers to
such an extent that there never hns
been a strike in his great establishments.
Hc is the son of the venerable Peter
Cooper, whose monuments of philanthro- f
phy have made New York the Bedloc o£-*
benevolence. He has occupied the may- "
oralty before and possesses undoubted
executive ability. He could divide the
labor interest with Mr. George and
draw upon every element and from every jjS
party. Mr. Cooper has declared that if f
party success demands his candidacy he , \
wiTTnotobjlrBCkit-hy refusing to nm tt
■■n
is a pity that every city in the Union has
not an Edward Cooper.
PROHIBITION IN VERMONT.
Georgia State Fair.—The State Fair,
opens in Maeon Oct. 25th, and contintzes
two weeks. -ThedispUy ihU year prom
ises to be something superb. The ten
thousand dollar premiums will be dis
tributed among meritorious exhibitors,
and Urge crowds win be in attendimee.
Tbe Georgia Railroad, with commendible
enterprise has redneed its fare to Macon,
and commencing Oct 24, round trip tick
ets will be sold at half price—full fare
going and return free.' Tickets
for three days.
i are good
A Petition.—We learn that apetition
is being circnUted among both our white
and colored people, asking Judge W. B.
Thomas to become a candidate fov may
or, and pledging him their hearty sup
port. It will be hard to refuse'such a
flattering request.
Th. Georgia Nlldland.
The people of Locust Grove, who
were,to within a very few days. jubiUnt
upon the Georgia Mid and railroad tap
ping the East Tennessee railroad at their
village, have suddenly been brought to
grief by learning that McDonough gets
tbe coveted boom. This is too had.
They had almost raised the cup to their
lips sud were ready to gulp down the
tempting nectar, when suddely the cup
is dashed to the ground and thoir rail
road prospect MiUtod. We sympathize
with them Wily and sincely
We have passed the sine ordeal,
and like them were most cruelly disap
pointed. Possibly the disappointment
will prove a blessing in disguise. We
hope it will.—Madisonian.
After Twelve Tear*- Respite ^He Paye the
Penalty on the Gallowe.
Columbia, S. C-, Oct. 8.—Wnght
Weldon was hanged in Edgefield today
for murder. HU neck was broken and
he died almost without a struggle. He
made a full confession before going upon
the gallon’s. The crime for which Wel
don has paid the penalty of death was
committed in Edgefield on the 24th of
November, 1874, when he killed, from
an ambush, Johnson W. L-tgrone, a plan
ter of that county, who had that day ob
tained a Urge sum of money for his cot
ton crop. He was riding toward his
home at night, when he was shot from
his horse and robbed, Several persons,
including Weldon, were arrested. Wel
don escaped and no evidence could be
obtained against the others. Weldon
went to Arkansas and lived there for
several years, but last winter returned
to this State, near the scene of his crime,
and was rearrested in Aiken, lie was
convicted by the testimony of hiB own
race, a number of whom swore that he
had confessed to them that he bad killed
[jigrone. Nancy Banks, colored, tho
sweetheart of Weldon, to whom he had
given the money taken from Lagrone,
was tlie principal witness. Weldon was
to have Wen hanged two weeks ago, but
was respited until today so that he might
have more time to prepare for death.
Let the police W on the look-out for
the gang of house-breakers that we are
satisfied are working the window shutters
and front doors of the city, The efforts
at robWry arc ingenious and audacious.
One or two arrests and convictions or one
or two well-directed pistol halls will put a
stop to this sort of thing. It is proposed
that our police officers W authorized by
ordinance, if they are not already aur
thorized, to arrest suspicious parties
prowling about the streets at night
The exainplo of cities and States which
have been testing the prohibition law is
worth noting. Something can be learn
ed from Vermont Whether the law of
absolute prohibition is to be more rigidly
enfoiccd or more liberally modified, must
be settled by the experience of peoples
who have passed along tho same trials.
Gov. OrmsWe of Vermont in inaugu
ral address says: “It has for more than
thirty years been the policy of our com
monwealth, as expressed through its
Legislature by very many acts, both ori
ginal and amendatory, to prohibit the
sale and manufacture of intoxicating
liquors for beverage. That the law fails
to accomplish all that was expected and
hoped by the sanguine promoters of it
will hardly be questioned. That tbe laws
of the State on this subject are openly
violated and flagrantly disregarded is an
open secret, and that in some instances,
too numerous to be contemplated with
out concern, those upon whom has been
or is imposed the sworn duty of its faith
ful execution, are its violators, and are
blind or indifferent to its violation by
others, is also but too well known.”
Onr Nnr Boat.
The prospects of the Chester, Abbe
ville and Klberton railroad arc dally
growing brighter. This is a much need
ed road, and our people seem determin
ed to build it Abbeville 1>aa already
voted five per oentof her taxable .prop
erty to the Carolina, Cumberland Gap
and Chicago railroad, and noar she pro
poses to vote three per cent of it to the
Cheater, Abbeville and Klberton i road.
This is as much .s we can do, ainpe we
have a law that prohibits any town or
city from voting more than eight per
cent, of ita taxable property to any en
terprise. Three per cent wilt give the
road about twenty thousand dollars.
Our friends across < the river in Georgia
are also in earnest abontthis road.-
Cur. Angnsta Chronicle.
A young man by the name ot Mr.' Al
in Richards, died at Prineeton Factory,
.unday, and was buried yesterday._Hi8
it was preached by Bev.
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Sunda
funeral
Stone.
was preached by
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CLUVERIUS RESENTENCED.
December 10th Earned as the Dav or Exe
cution.
Richmond, Va„ OcL 9.—The Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia, having re
fused t > grant a rehearing in the case of
Thomas J. Cluverius, convicted of the
murder of Fannie Lillian Madison, in
March, 1885, the prisoner was brought
before Judge Thomas 8. Atkins, of the
Hustings court this afternoon at 2 o’clock
for resentence. The time first set for his
execution having long since passed, but
few persons (about 30) were present, as
as it was not generally known that he
would be resentenced tmlay. Cluverius
appeared to be somewhat careworn and
nervous, and it was evident that he was
under a heavy strain to maintain com]
ure. When asked by the Judge if he
had anything to say why sentence should
not be passed upon him, he in a low tone
replied: “No, sis; nothing more than I
said before.” Judge Atkins then, with
out any preface, pronounced the death
sentence, fixing Dec. 10, next, as the day
of execution. The court was then ad
journed and the drisoner remanded to
jriL
New York Cotton Exohanoe.—This
Exchange has written the Banner-
Watchman to furnish them each week
with the weekly cotton receipts, ship
ments and stock or cotton in Athens, to
gether with the tone of the market 11118
office is now waiting for blanks and in-
struetions, having accepted the work and
we trust our warehousemen, compress-
men anil railroad agents will help us give
this information.
During August the deaths in New
York city averaged one ever)- fifteen
minutes. During July the average was
one in every ten minutes.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
A Soldier's Son and a Ntwl; Married Cou-
* pis Attract Attention.
Washington, Oct. 8.—Two hundred
persons shook hadns with the President
this afternoon, among the number being
an excursion party of survivors of the
139th Pennsylvania Volunteers, many
of them being accompanied by ladies.
A little boy wearing a sword was con
spicuous in the group that surrounded
the President, and the little fellow crea
ted a flutter by the reply he made to a
remark from the President “Are you
a soldier, my little man?” asked the
President “No. sir, but my father was,”
replied the boy proudly.
~ "at bad a
The President bad a p’easant word
for all hts callers and was particularly
attentive to a young bridal couple, the
wife in lavender satin and a becoming
bonnet and the groom still wearing his
white tie, black suit and patent leather
pumps. As the young man passed he
whispered to the President; “We are
both Benedicts now,” and a warm pres
sure of the hand was tbe answer.
Among the viaiton was Mgr. Mori, a
member of the Papal household at Rome,
who is visiting this country.
A Monster Snake In West Vlrdnla.
Huntington, W. Va, Oct 8.—A letter
just received by the Republican from
Milton saya that a monitor serpent has
been discovered in a cave on Big Two-
Mile Creek. Itis described as being for-
of dull brown color. This monster wss
discovered by Melzar Rraley, about 20
years of age, while passing “The Buzzard
lien.” His attention was first attracted
by the bleating of a sheep. Going close
to the month of the cave, he fonnd that
the sonnd issued from it, snd taming the
corner of a large boulder he saw the head
and a portion of the body of the reptile in
the act of swallowing the sheep, the hind
quarters of tite snimsl having already dis
appeared down the snake’s throat.’ Run
ning up the hill Braley rollea a large
stone upon the snake, causing it to dis
gorge the partially swal-owed sheep, and
then, with loud hissings, the reptile gli
ded away. Braley fled in terror to the
ay.
.•'.’•ft* »•
but the Hn&ke was not again seen, al- | prater to behove it is tue former. Tbe
though its hissing could be heard from I absence of felonies at well as misdemeaa-
Hon. C. G. Talmadgb and other thor
ough-going men and public-spirited cit-
zens are interested in securing better
freight facilities as well as quicker pas
senger accommodations at the Nortb-
Kastern Bailrodd. Putting on a regu
lar passenger train would give the freight
engine more time to make up a full
freight section ot Lula; to deltrer goods
snd take on boxes along the route; to
bring in freight more promptly to Atb- f
ens and to shift the cars here so that
Athens merchants may get at their goods
conveniently. Consignees now are
obliged to break into the car no matter
where it stands, and haul freight over
tracks, across platforms, sometimes long
distances before reaching their drays.
Better shifting facilities are needed _ and
badly needed. The Richmond Sc Dan
ville railroad hauls the great bulk of
Eastern goods coming to Athens, and by
giving us good terminal facilities may
continue their advantage. We cannot
answer for this under other conditions. -
A shifting engine might prevent shifting *
of freight by merchants over other lines
and to different depots. ■ ' - ■;
The renter’s platform upoffiMiich '.v ;
Representative Harrison hss just besi^
elected in Franklin makes common cause '
with Henry George's campaign in New
York City; It is the cropping out of
landlordism which has waged in Ireland v
for years. Renter and landlord have
not joined issue in Georgia so far, but'
should the foreign loan companies con
tinue to sweep up the stray plantations
in this State, the fight against landlord
ism would become a free one and the
“router's party” might grow into an ar
my of suffragists and ’sufferers. Exact ’
ly what Representative Harris proposcsSjpgj
to redress we do not know. He basESJjj
served in the legislature fctfore vnd
seems to be a man of strength nnd con
servatism. , '
Judok Hutchins bears testimony to
the peaee and good order i n A tliens when
ho.calls attention to the smallness of the
criminal docket thi. week. It may be
interesting to know how; far proliibitionV'
has worked this change; whether the
scarcity of .business is owing to the en
tire efficacy of the liquor law or the ab-
ora seems to point, t*
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