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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. W.i »t.\, (1a., <>ct. 1 .'1.— Special.] Workman M©\iiurJii* a still in Call t it i- tho •million ami cannot 1h* seen. His Keen shaven nml |M»ul ir(Hl, ami «*ht that worry, exei nent or infilling m llictiinoml tired ' is hrain. 1 In Knight* lu re are at sea, ,.ui MtMiardie may go to pie i know w i.at was .lorn f Ki, iui.t.ntl or what tt. do with t... ith- The tin nil nth. •at elves the Kactol The Aa •Hd Su«- A min upon mt w li 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. bin Sunda funeral Stone. was preached by B. D. 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* . M : :