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WEEKLY BANNER-WATCHMAN Tuesday r ECEMBEK 7T legislature. ■Mfli Dm. *•—[Special.] The ct iud to offer at 10 o’clock T*Z„ Little. Ohtfhhi W. R. •^op.Bod too |WWito|i with (ileus, of Whitfield, a bill to . b , w (he nsmei of corporations L1 |etkt n H' K „ m .k« transportation companies r* rtr uin ease* *or injuries inflict- rL eee employ** bj aaotoar; le. Ilr. t.reshssi, of Walton, to weed i ter of Socisl Circle. '’. Mr Kelton, of Bsrtow, a bill to in- "Jete the Csrtersfills, MaysviUs and mll.Air-Use Railway Co. (•** „ incorporate the Cartersrillo ft ,ille ltsilroad Co, KTur- Huff, of Bibb, abill providing *L of property of eetatea unproduc- / chirtcWf* "Vilo to provide for establishment of lTu,jnt penitentiary farm. •l£lT r . Holland, of CarroU-A bill to |’L ,j,» act for the relief of maimed rceafederate soldiers, so as to provide I ikoee *ho ware non-residents of l-Lrtie i» l 878 but who have since r*57th»ir reeideace in this State. 1*7, w j Brows, of Cherokee—A bill to paid Janes to inspect thejaiU ! If shoif counties at each term of the 8a- M»i«r court. < I «Vj W to amend the act regulating the A^eeaance of requisitions by the Gov- !I,»r in certain cates. p, II, licCleaky, of Cobb—To provide ariuiu in cases of homicide not now flfidrd far in the Uws of the State. Ip, ||r. Clay, of Cobb—A bill to carry j, u erect paragraph 7, section 1, of ar ils 7, of the Constitution. IS, Ilr Atkinson, of Cowatn—Ta pro- ,ije* an additional mode of defenses in lirires* warrant cases. p, ||r Harris, of Columbia—A bill to renesl the stock law in Columbia county. 0y Mr Uale, of Dade—A bill to provide 1^, the establishment of the State line letween (ieorgia and Tannessea in coun ty and «icinily. esHATK raociEDiNoa. By Ur. Jackson—A bill to amend an ett to perfect the pnblie school system. Alio, e bill to emend ea act to provide fer the appointment of school trustees. Ur. Wright, chairman on part of the eenate of the joint committee to viiit the de>f end dumb eeylum, made an inter esting report reviewing expenditures by gie trustees, commending the esylum "d recommending the appropriation of uoUMoeomplatethe ebapel and school keildmg now in process of erection, and «.jiM to repair and make necessary im provements in the dormitories. Adjourn- rd St 11:A> a. m. until 10 o’clock to-mor row. Mot'ss raocssniEO*. An *st*. Dec. 3.—[Special.] At 10 e'elock tho Home was called to order by Speaker Little. I'nder a suspension of the roles Mr. Gordon of Chatham, introduced a bill to levy* .[.octal lax of 8 1-2 mills on Ike property of the State for 1887, and <M, wills for 1888 to create a fund to con- twee the construction of the State capi- tel. The bill was wss read and ordered Sgreseed. tty Ur Watson, of Douglas—A bill to im/nd the act incorporating the Ameri cas. l’reston ft Lumpkin railroad com- assy. tty Ur. Baily, of Spalding—A bill to promts for the compensation of mana- jer« of elections. Also to provide for the relief of the State Lunatic Aaylum. By Mr Kussul, of Clarke—A bill to provide public school system for Cedar- town. By Mr Chappell of Muscogee—A biU la prohibit the importation and tala of aecoad-band clothing in this State. Altos bill defining and prescribing the right of one railroad company to creel another’s tracks. Alto two petitions from the Knights of Labor of lfuacogee requesting the pass age ef toe bill introduced by Mr. Scho field of Bibb regulating the hours of labsr. By Mr Beaver—A bill to provide a ■ titans system of procedure in cavil m inication from the Governor, contain ing the following nominations, which Were confirmed: Dr G J Orr to be State School Com- nmeioner for two year* from January, J T Anderson to be county solicitor of Oeoneo county for four years from Dec. L J Blalock to be county solicitor of ^county for for years from Sept. Atlaeta, Dee. *,—[Special.] The Mnate was called to order this mora'ng st 10 o'clock, Secretary Harrison in tho ehatr. After prayer by Bav. John Jones, chaplain, the secretary called for the reading of toe rale providing for the or ganisation of tho body in theabeence of both the President end Vico-President Assistant Secretary Cabaniss read the rale, which declared that in the absence of both toe president and president pro tern, of toe Senate, the Secretary shall call the body to order, whan an election of Presidcntjprotem. shall be in order; and the president pro tern, thus elected, shall preside until toe return of one of the first named officers. Secretary Harris announced that nom ination! were in order for President pro tom, and Mr. A. H. Smith, of toe tilth district was nominated by Mr. Peek, sec onded by Mr, Lamkin, and unanimously Messrs. Peek, Lamkin and Livingston tie appointed a committee to inform Mr. Smith of his election, ask his ac- ceptancc.and conduct him to toe chair. Upon taking his seat Mr. Smith thank ed the Senate for toe honor conferred and hoped the senate would have no rea- n to regret their action. Several bills were read a second time. . Mr. Peek offered a resolution request- mg our senator* and representatives in congress to use their efforts to have six- ty-eight millions of oolton taxes refund* ed to the people from whom it was col lected. Adopted. HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. The house was called to order at 10 o’clock by speaker Little and prayer was offered by Dr. H. H. Tucker. About twenty minutes was consumed in grunting leaves of absence, there being e Urge number of absentees The committee on Railroads reported in favor of Mr. Lamar’s bill allowing freight trains to"ran until 10 o’clock on Sunday morning, when by so doing they could reach their points of destination. A number of bilU asking relief of cer tain persons were reported adversely. A number of bills were read toe sec ond time. ' By unanimous consent toe following bill was read the third time end pasted: By. Mr. Adams of Elbert, a bill to re peal toe registrar on Uw of Elbert coun- »7; The resolutions regarding the repeal of the tax on the etate banks and the ap pointment of a committee to memorable toe AFTER THE BATTLE. REVIEW ( IF THE LATEMUNIC CONTEST, ' PAL AStUntmuiylurrir: The far*going bills were introduced by hr Mr Brews by request. By Hr etewert, or Mitchell—A hill to authorise clerks and sheriffs to demand toils in divorce cases in advance. Ur. Adams, o Greene, submitted ape- tition from to* cilisehsof Greene county urging the the prestige ef the bill requir ing the etudy of hygiene phieiology in the public schools same to be taught with special reference to to* effect of alcoholic drinke upon the system. By Ur. Ray, of Dooly, to empower grind juries to levy and collect county taxes for the maintainance of public •cboole. AUo a bill to fix the time of trial of triel of citil cases. Also to regulate the mode of proce dure in motioni for new trials. Also to provide for trial of civil cases by jury in certain cases. Also to provide for the more »p*edy taking of testimony in civil and other ■eatsey Spent. One of the most quiet and orderly elec tions ever held in Atoms occurred cw Wednesday, and the grandest politic^ victory in ton annals of our city’was i pined by the successful candidate for layer. When Mr. Hodgson consented to become a candidate, it was with toe distinct understanding that ha would not buy hia way into office with either tha «fe y>f money or whisky. It was srfiued that it wss impossible to carry an election in Athens without purehaa- icg votes, and predicted »to* be fore the nee was over money would he freely spent Mr. Hodgson had scarce ly announced hie candidacy when he was besieged by that old army of un scrupulous negroes who make their votes a matter of barter and rale, but he told them most positively that he had no money to give them for their votes. And he held this position to the end of toe race, and ran on his merits, and not hia >ocket-book. Mr. Hodgson also treated nil opponent with the most marked courtesy, and he conducted the whole campaign in toe most gentlemanly and honest manner. The people appreciated his conduct, and he gained] two white vote* from the opposition where he lost one by refuting to distribute money. Aa we stated, the campaign waa conducted in the most quiet and fairest manner by Mr. Hodgson, and the only disturbance of we heard was created toe night befotv the election by Mr. Wood and a few of his friends, who followed Mr. Hodgson around and broke up one of bis meet ings. This set was reported on the street the next fey and last Mr. Wood several votes. Tne people appreciated the efforts to have a fair ana pleasant contest, and determined to rebuke any such conduct. Mr. Hodgson bad not s single worker st his back, and solitary and alone battled for success. The col ored vote was generally against him, and it is said that Mr. Wood polled two negroes to his one. But there are colored men, however, who voted and worked faithfully for him, and asked not one dollar in return. This gentle man’s majority was not only flattering indeed, bat s surprise to his friends. They did not realize that it was possible to secure tueb a majority without the liberal use of mosey. This election is no less s victory for good government than an overwhelming endorsement by the good people of Ath ens of the course of Mr. Hodgson in re fusing to buy votes. It downs those old suffrage-bartcrers, who ere in the habit of selling out at every election. We do not know that Mr. Wood either used money, and one reason of bis getting inch a large negro vote is that the blacks special order for the’ day afterTH* dBfffcJ that MrHodgson and hia frienda clarion of the consideration of the gen-TweT?»bto to spend money and wanted to eral tax bill, The House adjourned at 1 o’clock. OUR AUGUSTA SPECIAL Hews From to* Worth Georgia Conference, --FrtpalHnx tor Sam Jont'sBlzXbcVnr* To-nlxht. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 3.—[Special.] To day in Methodist Conference, reports read from Athens Circuit by At J. Jarrell, Wm. G. Watkins, R. A. Seal, Wm. M. Morris, J. S. Embry, W. H. Lapradc, L. A. Snow, W. J. Cope, F. S. Hughes, J. B. Allen, E, B. Reese, were approved, showing gratifying progress The following ministers were received in full connection and feelingly addressed by Bishop McTyire: T. S. Edwards, H L. Edmondson, E. M. Wright,' A D Echols, D. R. March man, S. B. Ledbetter, D. C. Brown, J T. Warlich, J. N. Ken ney. The Gainesville Female College reported 115 pupils, and 10 boarders. The college it in easy financial condi tion. The one hundredth anniversary of Meth odism in Georgia, will be celebrated A committee has been appointed to pre para for Sam Jone’s big lecture to-night on ‘•Character and characters.’ ■force them CLEARING SALE! DOWN GO THE PRICES! \ • . • 0 In consequence of a change in my business, which will take place January 1st, 1887,1 will offer my entire stock, amounting to SEVENTY - FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, CONSISTING OF DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOAKS, CLOTHING, HATS,GENTS FURNISHING GOODS CARPETS, RUGS, ETC-, ETC., At prices that will astonish the natives. To appreciate bargains yon will have to come and examine for yourself. I mean exactly wliat I say! This stock must be sold before the first day of January, at prices that no house in the South can compete with. soo All Wool Beaver Cloak* and Light Weight Ulster* from $3.50 to Is,00, worth double the money. 100 New Markets at $6,00, th-se goods sell elsewhere for $8,00 ana are well worth the price, rou New Markets at $7,00, nicely trimmed, worth *10,00. 100 New Markets dif ferent colors at <9,00, would be cheap at $11,50, these are real bargains. S New Markets Broad Vale Diagonals at $9,00, worth $13,00. 50 New arketi at $15,00, regular $18,00 garments. 50 at $16,50 worth $20,00. 150 Short Wraps from $7,00 to $40,00. too Tailor Made Jackets reaj beauties in Cork Screws, Diagonal*, Boday* Attricans and Armure Cloth* Irons $4.75 to $20,00. I don't intend to miss any sale* on wraps. Bargains in Flannels, Bargain* in Table Lifien*; Bargain* in Towel* and Napkins, Bargain* in Cassimeres and Jeans, Bargains in Hosiery, Hand kerchief* and Gloves, Bargains ua Shawl* and Table Covers. Best Bar gains ever offered in Blankets. If you need a Carpet come and get it, they are going to be sold. Now is the time to buy substantial present* for Christmas. ^^“Twenty thousand dollars worth of clothing, hats and gents’ furnishing goods to be closed.. -*I Dress goods cheaper than ever before. Don’t fail to examine this stock and make your pur chases before they are picked over, big reductions, especially in this de partment; it must be cleared by the first of January. M Of course I will expect the cash on such reduced prices, as I cannot afford to book goods at the prices I intend to offer them at. * Very Respectfully, JULIUS GOHEN, ygver to the I S ition. All day long these ufifx' cians hung around the polls, hop ing to be bought, but the only money they got was a few dollars from an alder- manic candidate. At least, it i* reported that some little money was spent in one or two wards. The election of Mr. Dootson in toe first ward was predicted. He will mike an excellent alderman. Mr. Cbapple, it was reported, was the Knight of Labor candidate—at least he was warmly tup- ported by toe leaden of that order. The first ward is the head centre of the Knights. Mr. Chappie is a good citizen, and would have made an excellent officer. The result in this ward shows that the Knights are wisely separating from poli tics. They did not capture a single’office. By noon Mr. McDowell, in the second ward, conceded his own defeat The City Attorneyship was injected into this race, and made an U*ae. There is not s man in Athena more respected than Mr. McDowell. He bears his defeat with grace. In toe third ward it was pretty well * race issue. The whites were almost solid for Mr. McGinty and toe SPECIAL SALES OF SILK AND SILK VELVETS, Plain and Brocaded in all Colors*. GILT EDGE PALACE STORE. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 20 per cent, Under Cost to Close Out. All other Goods at Cost at the By Ur Gamble, of Jefferson—A bill to make the market bout* in Louisville toe place for holding all public ealee in Jef- n arson county. By Mr. Metoewe ef Houston, to define to* fees ef Musi*:, in Chancery. By Mr. Keenan of Baldio—A bill to create -a board of commiaionora of Roads and Revenue* for Baldwin county. By Mr. Bteionk. a hill to provide for con struction of houses for Justice of Peace to bold their courts in. By Mr. Russell, of Clarke, a bill to in corporate the Athens Banking and Loan Association- BILLS raSSXD. Creating Boards of Commissioners of Roads IM Revenues for DoKalb. Preriding for msrkot bouse in Macon. Iscerporsing Atlanta Mississippi and Ate lantic Itailrood Co. Providing for record of executions and judgments Jaafed by courts, not courts •f records. Amending net touching mode* of pro- ceedure in certain, casco so far *a relates to town* end cities of more than 10,000 in- hsbitence. Dr. Felton’* wine room biB will bo made too special older for next Tuesday. Adjeurmed until 10 a. m. Saturday, ■EEATB' raOCSSDtXOS. The Seasto was called to order at 10 e'eteCk President pro tom Piinglo in too chair, and prayer waa offered by Bev, John Jones, Chaplain. Mr. Dean, chairman of special judicia ry committee, reported upon the bill to consolidate certain county officer* in Oeeneo county, recommending tost it pass as resmhmmdwi by th* senate. The bill changing the manner of grant- inc Batatas fer too' eels of epiritnons liquor* woo reads third time. Tbia bill wmt missal to comet etib new arising in the country from gallon license procured fMm United State*. The biB provides ■hall exer* ATLANTA NEWS. Hayrealap In she GmteCUv Teeter- dor- Atlanta, Dec. 3.—[Special.] The case against Julios Marline for running a wine room illegally, is set for tomorrow. A blaze among some old papers in the Stereotyping department of the Constitu tion building and ignited a wooden pets tion of the composing room, and created a panic among the printers and editors to-day. Slight damage. Gov. Gordon to-day pardoned 0. B. Ford, who was sentenced to four years' at hard labor in the penitentiary, at the last October term of Fulton superior court. Ford was convicted of larceny. He was a stranger from Indiana, and bad friends at the trial. The Governor pardoned him on two grounds: first, he is lying ill in Fulton jail, and the attend ing surgeon says he cannot survive the winter there, and second, because of new- discovered evidence, which raises strong doubt ofbis guilt The investigating committee didn’t have a quorum this afternoon and ad journed till ten to-morrow. Sleet has been falling since 5 o’clock solid ror Mr. UcUiaty and toe negroes for Mr. Fuller. Mr. McG. could have increased hie majority had ho spent money, bnt he refused to invest s nickel in votes. Several of the black leaders went to work against him when he re futed to psy them. In the fourth ward wss centred a great deal of interest, and every vote was hotly contested. A LONG-FELT WANT- Atlkene to Bav* to* the ordinary of a county shall *x rise some diecretiew to granting licem mndtr 10 gallant to* ho now has for sal* of hqnors nn- 3* «to gallon. TUs bill waa poatod by aubirtitato frete too temperance coat- on railroads, reported in flavor of passage of MB incorporating too Griffin, La- Grangb' and Weston railroad. Mr. Hawk**, chairman pre task of general judiciary oomwiRtea, reported in favor of allotting introducer c r bill pro- riding tat payment of managoreand olorka of otectiooo to withdraw same, wheroupoa permission was given Mr. Lamkin to do so. -- it bill Tho’bS lag recon cases, was biU of Mr. Wright, of 1st, govent- rooording of mortgages in is, wak nod third timo sad ■ paarad by On motisa of Mr. Peek, I concurred in Houao resolution requiring state treasurer to hold Marietta and North Georgia Railroad bonds until after conclusion 0 Tinvestigation by joint legis lative committee: ’ The feilewing bills were read the sec- tint: Abill to ineorpente the Griffin, Lr- 0range and Western railroad. > ‘. WHtl»«gttoi!se employment of ste nographer in supreme court. Ob motion toe Senate wont into exec- gtivo Pesetas to coocHor too railed com' INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE Wktl Rr. Hoke smith Say* About the Jloney that wai Paid to Bom. I,. B. Trammell. Atlanta, Dec. 4.—[Special.] Mr. Hoke Smith and L. N. Trammell testi- testified to the circumstance* under which Mr. Trammell was paid five hun dred dollars. Mr. Smith certified that he found he alone could not effect a set tlement with Gen. Phillips. He -as seeking, aa attorney or th* Marietta and North Georgia Railroad, and he induced CoL Trammell to use his influence with Gen. Phillip*. When after much trou ble snd repeated effoita, the settlement wee finally effected, he wrote to Mr. Eager for pay of CoL Trammell, and re ceived a thousand dollar bond, which he offered CoL Trammell and the latter re- fustd. Subsequently he got s fir* hun dred dollar bond and gave it to Mr. Tram melL Mr. Trammell’s employment had no connection with any legislature ser vice, and was simply a personal matter between Mr. Smith and himself; and his position as railroad commissioner had nothing to do with his selection, and no weight or bearing in effecting toe eettie- t between the company snd Gen. Phillips. The committee adjourned to Monday AFTER THE WINE ROOMS. •r, Tiltea’a FlfSt o» **» Beoaalw- Atlaxta, Dec. 4.—[8pecUL] Tho general tax bill ha* been made the o*der for next Tuesday. Tho second section of the bill is the tax on liquors. It is onder this section that Dr. Felton will present his bill to tax wine rooms 110,- 000. Though this is a general hiU, it is in fact a local bill, as Atlanta is the only city having wine rooms, in too meaning of the bill, as it does not cover saloons selling wines snd other spirituous li quors, but is meant to reach prohibition cities or towns in which, under the local optiao law, there have been astehHshod win* rooms forth* sale by the bottle (or quart) if domestic wines. This bill win call up a big discussion, and will be opposed solidly by the Ful ton delegation. Mr. Clark Howell is the speaker of this delegation, and upon him will faU the doty of leading the opposi tion totoebilL Both sides ere training for to* fight, and a lively time is P»ctd-' Our city has seriously felt the want of s wholesale dry goods store, snd there is not a line of business but what wiU feel the benefit of it. Merchants who would otherwise trade here go elsewhere that they may bn v their entire stocks in one place. We have wholesale estab lishments in every other tine except dry goods, and several of our enterprising merchants do some business in toe tine of jobbing goods; but of course they do not carry toe necessary stocks to enable them to compete with the larger cities. It is now a settled fact, however, that Athens will bare a first-class wholesale bouse of this character, and toe name of the firm will be Cohen, McMahan & Co. Mr. J. J. C. McMahan, of Crawford, and Capt G. H. Yancey, of this city, have entered into a copartnership with our well-known and popular merchant Mr Julius Cohen, and on toe first of next January the new firm begins. They will continue the retail store, but estab lish in addition a large wholesale busi ness that will be entirely separata and distinct. This will be one of toe best and strongest houses in the South, and backed by unlimited capital. Capt Yan cey will have charge of the finances, and he is toe right man in toe right place. Messrs. Cohen and McMahan will do the buying and selling, and there are not two better merchants in Georgia. We pre dict for the new firm the greatest suc cess. They intend to control the whole sale dry goods business not only of Mid dle and Northeast Georgia, bat invade the neighboring state*. FERTILIZER FACTORIES- Oar Farmers Baking Their Own Ganna at a Great Saving. -. Hugh Colquitt, of Atlanta, was in the city toil week. He is establishing fertiliser factories over the state, and pat up three down too Athens brench:aoaat Woodville, for the Davidson brothers. Dr. Griffin and other parties; ene at Crawford for Mr. J. L. Jarrell, end one for Mr. L. F. Edwards, on his bra. Mr. Colquitt i«y» th* when a planter owns a (team engine he can put up on* of hia factories for $600; and save about $10 I ter ton on his fertilizers. He also util- set his cotton seed, * a cost ofY2X cents per buiheL His guano is equal to the best brands, and stands to* highe* analysis. Mr. Colqnittis now * Har mony Grove; and will probably also es tablish a factory there, and perhaps * other points on the North-Eastern. It is certainly a great thing for planters, when they can rave the enormous guano bills, and had this cheap fertiliser been discovered fifteen years ago the South would bo in a much better condition financially. Tho miUitaa to* wo have spent for commercial manures would be raved. Under the new order of thing* the cotton crop supplies n greater part of the fertiliser nececsary to grow it A company has been established in Athens to manufacture ammoniatod guanos, and will bo in operation by next spring. It is a very strong concern. PERSONAL AND MINOR ITEMS. Mrs. Wter is improving slowly, and is how out of danger. The health of Athens waa never better than* this time. Mr. Moss intends to enlsrge snd greatly improve the Commercial Hotel. We ere glad to know th* Dr. Linton is improving from Lis severe illness. Oconee has as fine officers as can be found in Georgia. Cotton is bandied by some of our warehouses at 35 cents per bale. This is wb* makes bigprices in Athens. Mr. Julius Cohen will soon announce great bargrins in dry goods. His stock jnustgo. It is predicted that the free schools will add 10 per cent to Athene’ popula tion next year. The supreme court will doubtless sus tain the decision of Judge Hutchina in the Oconee prohibition case. It will probably be four months yet before prohibition goes into effect in Oconee county. Bev. Dr. Hurrah of Flowery Branch will move to Tex* after Conference and make it his future home. Mrs. R. L. Bloomfield on yesterday re turned from toe North where the has been visiting friends and relatives. We are glad to know th* Judge N. L. Hutchins speaks of moving to Athens and making this city hisfuture home. Mr. John Eberhart has moved into the brick house on the campus formerly oc cupied by the late Dr. Hogan. Property at the sale of the Nicholson estate, in Madison county, brought good prices. Mules sold cheap, however. Mr. George Deadwyler, of Jackson county, contemplates buying the Eleva tor Mule and moving to Athens. He is a splendid man. Mr. RobL Hale was married lut night *7:30 o’clock to Mi* Nellie Cox, daugh ter of Capt Cox, Conductoron the N. E. railroad. Capt J. J. J. C. McMahan has rented the residence now occupied by Mrs. O’Farrell, and will * once move his family to this dty. The triumph of the citizens’ ticket in Athens waa commented favorably upon all over the etate yesterday. The Georgia Railroad should send up a detectivq^and ferret out the rascal who threw the track beam on toe trestle Wed nesday night A gentleman remarked to us yester day tost he knew of ten good white fam ilies of Oconee oounty who would move to Athena next year for the benefit of our free schools. Mr. R. T. DuBose has bought an inter rat with Mr. C. E. Smith in the Wuh- ington Chronicle. This paper, already an excellent journal, will naveaddi-ioual weight and influence now. Mr. DuBosi is a gentleman of broad views and sound principles, and is identified with the brat interests in Wilkes county. Judge Hinton baa delivered hie deci sion in toe Clnverius c*e. • He inclines to the suicide theory and says: “In any respect in which we may con template the few ascertained facts in this rase, they are certainly not absolutely inconsistent with the innocence of the accused of the crime of murder.” pal: W« Death or Kobxbt Weil.—After a inful and lingering illness Mr. Robert eil, the only surviving son of Mr. l’eter Weil, died * 10 o'clock Thursday night his lather's residence on Hancock avenue. Mr. Weil was a young man, about 30 years of age, and was a steady and industrious citizen. For a while he worked with his father in his shnp, hut left the shoe trade to take a place in the sewing machine business, with Toomer ft Huelton. Mr. Weil leaves a wife and two or three little children. The sympathies of his friends go out to Mr. Peter Weil, o.te of our most de terring residents, in his severe affliction. A few years ego his eldest son returned from California to die, and now his rounger son is taken. We trust the ather may be spared many years yet to his family. The Mxal Business.—If Messrs. Thomas and Deadwyler buy tbt Eleva tor Mills, as they contemplate doing, this property will be put in. splendid condi tion, and ran to its utmost capacity. The new firm will be backed by plenty of capital, and with the advantage that the elevator will give them, in a reduction of three cents on the bushel in grain, they wiU be able to compete with any city in the Sooth. Athens will soon have in operation three first-class mills, and our city intends to control the meal trade of this entire section. There is busine* enough for all these mills, snd if the trade is property worked up, for u many more. A Model Place.—Dr. W. A. Carlton has a model farm near Athens. He has jnst finished one of toe finest barns in the state. He has in it 14 stalls for cat- tie, two stables for horses and mules— four bins, each holding 300 or 400 bush els *f cotton seed, oats or wheat There is a room also for his field implements. There tre three flights of steps reaching toe second story, and up stairs are four departments for dry feed. The barn was built but year and finished this year for Dr. Carlton. He intends also put ting up a grist mill and. dairy, am building three new tenement houses. Dr. Carlton is a model farmer. j. »■ The Convicts.—Dri ‘Willi* West moreland the peniti ntiary physician does not give a flattering picture of the con- rict camps and strenuously, recommends the appointment of a physician at every camp, who ahould represent the.State and not the lessees, and whose duties would include the daily inspection of the camps, and the further responsibility of string that every regulation of the law as to S roper food and shelter, and health con- itions, were carried out A plain viola tion of the law led to a terrible outbreak of scurvy at the Dade coal mines; and resulted in a number of deaths. The Defeat or Mb. Colehan.—Capt G. H. Yancey, Dr. Hunnicutt’s most ear nest friend in the late race, remarked th* Alderman Coleman was the hardest man in the ward to defeat, owing to his great popularity with *1 classes; th* he had a high respect for Mr Coleman, and ___ l:. La** i. i_• .* Wliat aBannar-tratcteuaBspert- er Learned About the Oplsa BaUt While in Atlanta This Week. THE OPIUM CURE- There are very few of our readers who have any idea of the amount of opium used in our midst, and will never know unless they should visit toe office of B. M. Wooley & Co, proprietors of “the opium and whisky cure,” of Atlanta, Ga, and see piles of letters from *1 parts of the globe, from persons who have been cured of this awful habit, and who have consented, for the benefit of fellow-suf- f.Ters, to allew Dr. Woolley to refer to them. Dr. B. M. Woolley is an enter prising citizen and physician of Atlanta, and by this discovery has relieved thou sands and brought them from the grave back to life and happiness. Dr. L. B. V. Woolley, a son of Dr. B. Bt. Woolley, bu long been auodated with his father, and gives his whole time and attention to this practice. Dr. L. B. V. Wool ey is a young man, and gradu ated with high honor at the oldest ical college of the state. While in Atlanta we talked with Mr. N. J. Lewis, of Alabama. Mr. Lewis is an old Confederate soldier, and followed the lead of the gallant and lamented Stonewall Jackson, in his brilliant paigns of Northern Virginia. He severely wounded, and the pain from th* wound caused him to use morphine to relieve his sufferings. He was reduced to s mere skeleton from the constant of morphine, and his wounds were run ning and discharging piece* of clis life was not only a misery to him self, hut to his friends, who concluded to send him to the Soldiers’ Home, in Virginia, where he could end his days. Passing through Atlanta he called on Dr. Woolley, but received little e agement to hope fora fin* recovery. He was using 10 to 12 grains of morphine per day, but after the first dose or the antidote never had any desire for mor phine. Mr. Lewis used about three months’ supply of the medicine. He it now stmt and vigorous, haring left off all medicine nearly three months since, and has gained 43 pounds in weight A remarkable fact is his wounds have *1 bealed, and he is now keeping books in Atlanta. Mr. Lewis, for the present will be in Atlanta, and rays th* he will be pleased to answer any inquiries in regard to his wonderful recovery. We saw in Dr. Woolley’s office n great many letters, telling of-the writers' liverance. Mrs. A. C. Benedict, of Wirtiboro, Now York, rays: “I am permanently cured of the morphine habit” Rev. G. W. Cottingham, of Little Bock, Ark., says: “I have suffered for yeare with neuralgia of th* stomach, and ac quired the habit of using morphine to re lieve the pun—tried for eight years to break the habit but could never do so until I commenced taking Dr. Woolley^ Opium Care.” He considers himself permanently cured. Mr. U- M. Harvey, of Pelhsm, Ga, speaks out in plain language concerning his cure by the antidote. He had been using opium for 16 years, and his IN THE MOUNTAINS. [CltizeovUla Advertiser.! Daniel Dover, who was confined in th* Rabun jail for wife beating, has been released on bond. Ur. H. P. Christy, of Athens, spent several days in town this week. His wife has been at ber father’s in this place for some time quite sick. Mr. Kelsie, of Highlands, N. C., spent last Sunday night in Clayton He is looking out a rente for a railroad from up HARD TIMES- DASTARDLY DEED- A Urttlnckl tk* Kail Treitle. Wednesday evening about dark Ua* express train of the Georgia Railroad reached tho Oconee River trestle coming into Athens. Engineer GsBowsy was low, and beards crash in him and felts abode as if his engine had encountered aa obstacle. He stopped the train and found that a large track beam of timber, too heavy for one man to lift, had been placed on the trestle. The locomotive fortunately did not monnt it, bnt shoved, it along in front between tho rails until tbs train waa stopped. Had th* angina been derailed, a terrible plunge down a high embank ment would have resulted. Soma parties mu* have wantonly placed this timber on ton trade to trenbl*. There is a general complaint now all over tho South about the tightness of money, and in Athens wo never knew collections worse. The brat men are putting off paying bills, as they ray they cannot themselves get what is due them to settle with. One of owr largest houses reported th* they had not the past month coUeeted 30 per cent of their ciaime th* were due, and unless money aenaior they feared a panic next ing or summer. There is ns foiling in business, however, in Athena, for trade is excellent in every line. Our city is selling more goods than ever be fore, but the trouble about collections ■aarasgaainlaUswsr toeeouatey, and is not confined here. One reason for this is the abort cotton crop. The yield is aP least 25 per cent, lea* thin expaeted, and the men- who counted on money from this source will now hare to make other arrangements. Of course this will create atemporary stringency, but* toe banks have plenty of money, and it ran be easily got on the right collateral, it will be hat temporary. Wo feel no fear about S panic. W* will *1 have to cu te* our expenditures, until another crop iamadei bnt by economy and good man agement the country will pull through. Lotus use every endeavor to me* hills when doe, and tons keep all the to as active a circulation as possible. The business houses of Athena ere firm- stand asevereshock it was not in his heart to rejoice over tho | wu considered hopeless. He defeat of such a kind and generous man. I menced taking the antidote, and after th* Mr. Coleman rays he has the consolation I first dose never wanted opium. He is of being beat by one of thebe* citizens r and nicest men to Athens. This is the right spirit A New Stob£—Mr. tdwry, of Sum merville, 8. C, has moved'to Athens and opened a. stock of general merchandise in the store comer of Broad and W*1 streets. Mr. Lowry is a gentleman of business experience and. haa the un bounded confidence of people of both Charleston and Summerville, .S. C., in both of which places he merchandised. Such citizens are indeed ea acquisition to Athena, and we bid them a hearty welcome. Woods oe Flax.—On Thursday some negroes were burning brush near Col- ling's Woods, in Clarke county, and too flames ware communicated to the woods. It was a windy day and a large quantity of rails and timber would have been de stroyed but for the -prompt efforts of Mr. Albert Jean, who rushed to and fought the fire to tha dust now in fine he*th, and has never lost a day from work mace beginning treat ment A visit to Dr. WobBey** office in At- lanta is an instructive surprise. His cess is undoubted. To~ those who not tee him persocally, Dr. WooUey will send an interesting book foe* of charge and securely sealed. Both Dr. Woolle; r and his son are courteous gentlemen, am I sympathize with th* afflicted. W* as sure *1 th* they can apply to deuce to them. StafenLiMo without yielding., Hampton ft Webb will sell fire-works, oranges, lemons, Malaga grapes, raisins, nuts, apples and fancy groceries for leu money than any house in Georgia. Give them a tri*. 88 Clayton atreet, Athens; Ga. Chaise Georgia Rust-proof teed oats, teen cleaned, for ml* by G. H. Yancey. New Pam von Roeieohae.—We loam th* Messrs. Grady and Howell, of the Atlanta Constitution, hare been peti tioned to start a paper' to. Birmingham; th* mortof tha stock has been sub scribed to such an event,.** to* Bir mingham believes th* Grady's pen would add values of millions of dollars to property to .“th^M egieCify.” The Cotton Caor.—Mr. Tom Booth uys he reported the cotton crop of Oconee county to Bradstre* Si 500 bales short, but he thinks it win come nearer 1,000 now. The public gins art 100 bales and upward behind, and tho crop is about all gftthered. Farmers from Oglethorpe say they will make one-third leu cotton than last year. Th* Pans Mtli We are glad „ know that a stock company is no w talked about to Athens to buy and start up again toe Fieneer Paper MilL This property is now to perfect repair and can be made to pay. Our city cannot afford to let such an important enterprise as this ha broken np. in Virginia by Highlands, Clayton and to Atlanta. He seems to think the pros pect good. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Wm. Hames, on Thursday morning last. She was a daughter of Mr. Andrew Galley, a former old citizen of this ‘ace. Mr. J. J. Barrett, of White county, had his left arm tom to pieces in a gin hut Wednesday; the flow of blood could not be stopped and he died Thursday morning. The increase of cultivation of cotton to this county is very perceptible. If the formers do not decrease their grain crops in this venture, it will be a great will always be ready money. We are glad to learn that Senator Da vis is improving. Call on the Old Reliable P. Besson. -Parties visiting the foir in Athens would do weU to call and see the stock of one and two-horse wagons snd bi top and no top buggies. The famous Benson wagon is the most popular wagon in Northeast Georgia. Drop In and sec the eld man. Tha latch string hangs on the outside of both front doors. Last S tar the premium committee awarded r. Benton a certificate of excellence for his fine carriage and wagon work exhib ited at to* grounds. ANOTHER ATTEMPT- TUtkese File* la tke Path ■( the Boards Satire** Train Again Last KlSkt. Last night the passengers on the Geor gia Railroad express train report another attempt to derail them by piling cross- ties over the rails on the other side of the river. Eugineer.Gsilowsy saw the > and skilfully hauled up be fore ho struck too pile, which had been placed to hia path just this side of the cut on the nex extension, and before reaching the Oconee trestle. This is tha second time the attempt la beta mads this week * near this me spot to throw off this same train. The matter sheutd be promptly investi gated, aa it doubtless will be. Such at tempts deserve prompt and severs pun Cuivereity of Georgia. Office ot State Chemist.—Athens, tia June 27, 18S4.—I have been familiar for a number ol years with Hie general character of Prof.Horeford’a phospUallc preparations. Recent examinations matte by me of the “ Acid Phosphate” and “Bread Preparation,’ show there to be exactly what is claimed for them in the circulars accompanying the pack ages. The “ Acid Phosphate” is a con centrated solution in water of Acid Phosphate of Lime. The “ Bread Pre paratlon ” is a mixture of \cid Phos phate of Lime, carbonate of soda and flour. When mixed with water, carbonic acid gas is 1 iterated and a double phos phate of lime and soda is formed and remains In tii '‘read when baked. In ordinary cream 11 tartar baking powderii the substance left in tiie bread after “raising” is rochelle salts—a double artruteof soda and ixilabh.- The phos phates are useful mineral substances in animal nutrition and grow th, the tar- rates are not. in my opinion, the phosphatic Powder is, therefore pret ferable to the other, so far as health is conce-ued. H. C WHITE. Boom! boom! bang! crack! boom! is tho way the boys use Hampton ft Webb’s. tahll” hey Come, Almost every one is troubled with nervousness in some form, and- nire- tenths of the prevailing illness comes from nervous exhaustion, brought on by overwork, mental strain or dissipa tion. No wonder people are asking for a rel 11 nerve remedy like Moxle Nerve Food, it builds you up, aud strengthens your whole nervous system. TryiL Don’t fail to sec Hampton & Webb when you come to town. Carlisle's Walk over. [Stvannah Neva.] The gossip going around W ashington about the alleged opposition to the re- election of Mr. Carlisle as speaket of the House is nothing hut silly twaddle. It is more than probable that he will be re nominated without opposition, and re elected without difficulty. It is a gener ally recoganized fact that Carlisle is the best qualified and equipped man for the Speakership in the House. A full Hue of fruit md sugar toys at Hampton ft Webb's. George Conklin, the lion-tamer, says he will have nothing to do with cross eyed animals, nor use any other remedy for his coughs and colds but Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. Came around and see ns when you om* to town. Hampton ft Webb. Hampton ft Webb will tell their brok en stick candy * 10 cento per pound, right fresh from the factory. Clayyt# street, Athene, tto. HEWS IN BRIEF. The President has been confined to his room for two or three days by a alight but annoying attack of rheumatism, end has for this reason been obliged to deny himself to all caller* except cabinet offi cers. He Is feeling somewhat better to day. The President has suffered from rheumatism before, bnt this is the first attack he has had since he entered the White House. The Methodist ministers who have married during too prat yearae: 0. A. Evans, S. D. Evans, C. M. Ledbetter, M. H. Dillard. J. M. Tomlin and L. P. Win ter. Th* following ladies, wives of at tending cleric* delegates, were present: MrsTW. T. Bobinaen, Mrs. B. F Ferris, Vli. EL H. Parks and Mrs. 3. P. Riehard- A Bat FIX. Thousands of men and women all over our country are silently miserable, while the outside world think you have ne cause to grieve. But, sh! We pronounce no anathemas against any other remedy, bat we assert that one single bottle of B. R. B. will do more in the cure of any case of blood poison than twelve bottles of any other- Our book is free and it tells the tale. Address. BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga. ALEXANDER’S ATTITUDE. WHY I1E IS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY OF THE CENTRAL. He Charges Raoul and His Directors With Infidelity to tne Interest of the stock holders—Their Polloy a Policy of Secrecy —What He Proposes to Do. Atlanta, Nov. 30.—General E. P. Alexander was in the city attending the ting of the capitol commissioners to day. lie was interviewed by the Con stitution on the Central Railroad and says: 735 “Strong efforts are made by the oppo- • ‘ ki sition to identify nte with foreign eitiCii and corporations, and it is claimed that ** '-iSl 1 was one of a party who recently bought the Richmond and Danville system for n the West Point Terminal. My family 51 and 1, who have been large stockholders the Central Railroad for forty years, are as fully identified with Georgia as the Raoul party. 1 had no connection with tiie West. Point Terminal deal, i and my only aim is for the ' best interest of the Central stockholders. The real issue is whether the Csntral railroad stock ho VI—- ,, i era will longer submit to be slaughtered. .4 They have been slaughtened by tne sup pression of information concerning the value of stock, and I heard that one of the most prominent and active of Mr. Raoul’s directors personally visited the. banks in Savannah and urged them sot to lend money on it above 75, saying it had no more real value. Secrecy as to the real value of • stock has been the thing that slaughtered tho stockholders and kept their property down far below its real value. It has cost them millions of dollars. It was the policy of Mr. Wadley and has been intensified by the present management. Tho annual re ports for three years have not told what property the company owns, nor what it 'has cost, nor what it is worth. They have suppressed everything good about the property and made tho most of every thing bad. The- monthly earnings tnat were published be fore have also been suppressed. What ever the motive, tiro result is that tho di rectors and their friends know when to buy and sell, but the stockholders do not. The list of the stockholders has also been suppressed that was published by former management. The suits is t the c isatisfied stockholders cannot fi , each other and the whole body of the! are helpless to exercise any control whi ever over the management. Advantage, too’ has been taken of this esclusiveiBjjpa knowledge of tho namo and addresses of ■ ‘ tolders to ask their proxies by a ; - circular calculated to create the impress- ; - Fire works by the million at Ilampton ft Webb s. The quickest time on reoorti i Neural gia of the worst type, cured by one dose Fifty cents and on* dollar per bottle. Sold by druggists. Prepared by H. Mostly, M.D. Atlan ta, Ga. For biliousness and constipation take Lemon Elixir, For indigestion and foul atomacb take Lemon Elixir. For tick and nervous beadackra take Lemon Elixir. - For sleeplessness sal nerronsmts taka Lemon Elixir. For loss of appetite and debility toko Lemon Elixir. Fog fevers, chills and malarix. Ink* Lemon Elixir, all of which dies from a torpid or diseased liver. Hampton ft Webb, manufacturers of 1 wholesale ■tide and wholesale dealers to Give ns a call. eierahip of toe Richmond and Danville, it is stated; on good authority, that there will be no change made in toe manage ment of too property. It will remain Copt G. W. Holmes, of the Covington and lbeaa railroad, rays th* the road »dl b* completed to Round Oak by to morrow, when a regular train will be put am. Track laying ta progressing npid- . wa^made * the directors’ th* the earnings of the road, __ anna* report was issued Sep tember 7, show an increase of $90,000 over to* corresponding month of test Cure all Cdughte, Colds, 1 80* Throat Bronchitis, and all Thro* Everybody should oome to Hampton ft snd Lung diseues. Price 25 cents. Webb’s candy factory for pure, fresh Sold by druggists. Prepared by Dn H. *’ Mozley, Atlanta, Ga, in both liquid and lozenge form. Don’t forget th* 88 Clayton street, Athens, Ga, is where Hampton ft Webb make their candy. Merchants can save money by haying their stick candy, French candy and fire works from Hampton ft Webb. jut ntak of te xt baa spread over the country like wildfire. It will make the use of medi cine unnecessary hslf the time: Fora wonder it to cheap, considering its rep utation, and can lie had ot *1 at fifty cents yer bottle; it is also on draught st sod, fountains. They call it Moxie Nerve Food, and to a sure cure for nervousness and *1 nervous affection. to four hours, s« many who have tried it can testify. It does seem strange that sensible people will suffer with this terrible disease when speedy relief can surely be found in this simple safe and Inexpensive remedy.25 ccnt&For kale by atlDruggistsanddealerain medicine, or sent anywhere on receipt of price in stamps. BUCKLER'S ARNICA SALVE. The Beet Salve in the World for Cute Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains. Corns, and *1 Skin Eiupe tlons, and positively cures Piles, or n pay required. It Is guaranteed to giv perfect satisfaction, or money refunadv Price 25 cents per box. For sale b Lon?ft Co —tt d- Tested it will be by the efforts or riiia circular, for the stockholders, ' espoci-"j ally the ladies and persons not • ‘ familiar with business affairs, •' consider the giving of a provy ; .^ something like a personal promise and' hesitate to give the latter one, making it I more a matter of sentiment than of busi- J “* Some of my earnest friends have ' “ given their proxies to Capt Raoul under A that impres-ion. f “My friends made a formal demandjfor m the list a week ago, end under a threat p of legal proceedings will probably event ually get it, but meanwhile all the delay! possible has been put upon them, when" .. . , delay is practically a refusal.” of SMITH’S BILE BRANS in from one iVHf ’ 's»e [t has been reported that you are in. V ■tried in some plan for issuing a nete' series of securities on the road?” > I “There is not a word of truth in thc.J charge. I have no interest and no al-" 1 liance that contemplates such a thing.* My sole purpose, if I am elected Presi dent, is to run tho Central in the in teas* ofits stockholders,and let. the stockhold ers know just exactly what the road is doing every month.” Gen. Alexander left for Savannah last night, where he will remain for somo days. He wss in good spirits over tho - outlook and very confident of his «le tion. B*e of the Nlcbolson Estate. The fourteen acres surrounding the Nicho’son home will bo cut into twenty- four lots, some of which will be very desirable for building purposes. There will be two lots 100 by 3')0 between the residence of CoL W. J. Morton and the Nicholson residence. These two lots will doubtless bring a high price as they are situated in an unexceptionable neigh borhood, retired and yet convenient to business. We learn that tho executors have opened two streets 40 feet wide each, runing north and south near the ten yard branch and the M. ft C. R. R. will in all probabilite locate their depot here, thus making all thelsurrounding property very valuable. This property and a targe number of lota and small forma situated in front of Rock College will be sold on Tuesday next Advice to Mothers. Mbs. Winslow’s Soothino Svbup should always be used for children teeth ing. It soothes the child, softens tho gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is. the best remedy for diarrluca, Twenty five cents a bottle. ••Consumption can be Cured." 711 Dr. J. S. Combs, Owensville, Ohio, sav *1 have given Scott's Emulsion of Os Liver Oil with hypophosphites td-1 patients with better results possible with any remedy, hereditary cases of Lung 'dilj advanced to that stage wht! pain in the chest, frequent lire; quent pulse, fever, and Mem All these cases have increased from 16 to 28 lbs.’ and are not n ing any medicine. I prescribe . Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil wit] phosphites, Lime, and Soda, 1 beliveing it to ho tho best.” „ Tha Verdict Unanimous. W. D. Snlt Druggist, Bippus, tides: “Irecommend Electric idttijrsjJ tiie Tery best remedy. Every 1. >•* sold has given reHcf in every cose. c4 man took six bottics, and was cured 1 Rheumatism of 10 years’ standin i I Abraham Hare, druggnat, llellvilie, OU ; affirms: “The best selling medicine have ever handled in my ”11 years’ ex' rienco, is Electric Bittera.” ' Tho-, of others have added ’.heir testimoi that the verdict is unanimous that ] trie Bitters do cure all diseases Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only dollar a bottle at Long * Tovio store.