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SHOE store
every pair guaranteed*
.. riavton Si. & College, Ave
LAl'Oii MY.
lM ,„l »CBOWD8 of •working
„ OBSKJJVK the holiday.
4, t »„o»h ltlv»r Kl.lng—Few Report
** ' rl ,,„ noiler Eiploelon—The Day la
' ,r ... .Mli. r New. From all Around
■a ii"’'
tptrted
■v V ;:k. Sept., 3.—Labor day was
• | V ob-erved here to-day. At an
I.Vur the streets on the East side
,1 the appearance of a holiday,
mess of the city was almost
1 lio various exchanges were
fusion, house was open for
' v : the city hall looked lonc-
th. ah., nee of flags upon it
r ,th . .ontiKn' front the passing
;'n. h.v.< all grounds seemed
; v n'.'i.-is crowded, and the/ were
l'i. overflowing.
; v. nr. Sept., 3—“Labor day” is
•oh orated this altornoon by the
, oic»m/.alions connected with the
of Labor, Federation of Labor,
i.tn.1 labor union ami the Mary-
, r conference. About 2,500 man
t I in ttio street-parade. A pie-
>i, lu l l at Harley park this after
... Sept., 3.—Organised labor
r.liday to-day. The organize-
I out in their full strength,
were probably not loss than
fever UKfOLT.
v ii.i.k. Sept . 3—The fever re
nt to day is as follows:
us repot ted to- lay, lb
jay. I.
Total deaths, 35.
. n. .AtAhs.Mt msiso.
y n-i. Sept., 3.—The Savannah
v,i > ris.bg from heavy rains and reg-
,t,n •' feet.
TFKltlllLE EXPLOSION.
rT..vo.ni», Tenn., September 3.—
f t boiler of the 1‘erry Stove Works a*
idith I'ittsburg exploded to-day killing
ive men and fatally- injuring others.
ENGLAND AND CHINA.
l.ovnoN, Sept. 4.—Sir It. Macartney,
Cn^lisb secretary of the Chinese 1 ega
te n, called at the foreign office yester-
Ur to inquire into the truth of the re
torted ill.t'sb attack upon Thibet, a
iissal state of China. Lord Salisbury
i hohdat making on the continent, but
permanent officials of the foreigh de-
artniint, obviously in accordance with
attractions given by the foreign secre-
arr previous to his departure, informed
Ur. Macartney that the expulsion of
ridbcuns from Sikkim was imperative.
lien. I'.ootli has i-sued an order to the
.ilration Army in England and America
for the observance of a week of self-de-
nivl for me benefit ol the cause. From
Kcumulatad savings of the Army during
this period the Uasierat expects to realize
i, which will be (2,OCX) in excess of
imAi .’..uiiotis resuVtar.g fro in the season
of self lental observed in 1880.
A DEFAULTING HANKER.
A di.patch from Hillsdale, Mich., says:
It now seems a settled fact that Charles
Waldron, the defaulting banker, got
nt.vy with no loss than $500,000 or $600
>>>’ II'borrowed $40,000 in Detroit,
F.v««> in Xew York and $22,000 in
,'htcago. IIis {partner here, t-Ioon, will
use $150,000, about all of his private far
ms . At the Heading bank, which is still
closed, there were many depositors from
northern Indiana. These honest old
far-ne. s came in by the d ozen, stood in
tre:.t of the hank with tears in their eyes,
siw t,pipe.i that the doors might open to
them. They were compelled to go home
disappointed however,as CashierNorthen
Had paid out all the money he could
and ta now almost penniless himself.
’a It K I'A l llPil.IC DIRT.
litmus, September 4.—The Catholic
diet has opened at Freiburg. The chief
top.c for consideration, as announced by
Herr Windlhorst, will be the present
position of the papal see.
Vienna, Sept 4.—The Fclitical Cor
respondence claims to have positive in-
'ormation that a published telegram said
to have been sent by Prince Bismark to
the l op,'.with reference to the Emperor’s
visit :,i Hume, wherein the priority of
liis Holiness is acknowledged, is authen
tic.
RICHMONDS IN RICHMOND.
Avgusta, September 4.—Today W. II.
Fleming, .Martin V T . Calvin and Joseph
K Lamar are announced in the Evening
News as candidates for the legislature.
Thu ticket is looked upon as the ring
ticket. The ram-ackers will very prob
ably put out opposition. It is yet un
certain.
The Savannah river, after reaching
nearly 21 feet, began falling this moro
n's.
japan :n stork.
Reports state that a terriffio storm
ratted on the night of August 4th at
Tektwbing, a town of Awa province* of
•'apan, and continued uS the nest day.
Inundations occurred at Mayosagori
which destroyed 180 houses and drown-
ed 4*1 people.
CENTENNIAL OF THE BUCKEYES.
Cou mbcs, Ohio, September 4.—The
Ohio centenntnl exposition, which is in
tended to show the growth snd develop
ment of the Buckeye state in the first
hundred years of it* history, opened this
morning under the most favorable I
pices.
E. I. SMTH :i & CO
KEEP ALL
ATHENS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 888
Styles of Shoes,
OF THE
Best Make
In HeUr to MU. Kplherford’a Appeal tor
Improved Sanitary Regulation!. "
Office of Board of Health.)
Athens, Ga., Aco. 28th 1886a
misapprehension in the minds of non
resident patrons of the school about the
h “ i ~»
pUemc tb* city in a hotter sanitary con-
Um.°of t ^;^“ eTer WiD •**“•
intended to prevrot th <5w£tioT«Mora*
louses o<'sickness. The enforcement of
those ordinances has been productive of
goed results.
While the Council and this Board have
used the power vetted in them to pre
serve the health of tbe city, and the
present cleanly and healthy condition of
the city is evidenco of the fact, they arc
nevertheless thoroughly convinced in
their judgment, that on account of the
rapid growth of the city a perfect sys
tem of sewerage and drainage it keeom-
log every daypnore and more anecessity
1 no Council have employed Mr. Ru
dolph Herring, of New York, a sanitary
engineer, of extended experience, who is
now engaged in making a plan and esti
mate for a system of sewerage for the
city, and as soon as his estimate is report
ed to the Council, which they expect to
receive in the next few days, the ques
tion of issuing hoods for this purpose
will be submitted to the people.
The health of the city is matter in
which those of us who are resident here,
ami expect to stay, are more vitally in
terested than persons at a distance, and
all may bo assured that tho people here
expect to preserve tho health of tho city,
no matter whnt it may cost, upon the
principle of self preservation if upon no
other.
The reports about sickness in the city
during the summer have been grossly ex
aggerated as every one acquainted with
the facts well knows.
During the year 1887 there were sixty
four interments of whites in Oconee cem
etery. There have been only thirty-two
intermenta during Shis year to August
2,ih, whiw shows a decrease in the
death rate over last year, although the
population is rapidly increasing and is
now estimated at ten thousand.
Very Respectfully,
We. Dootson,
Chairman Board ot Health.
THE FISHERIES QUESTION.
The Canadian Council Hold n Meeting and
Discus* Cleveland’s Message.
Tuesday the *Csnadian cabinet held
their first meeting, since Clevefand’s re
taliatory message. It is repotted that
the British Government cabled to Sir
John MacDonald requesting him to fur
nish the full text of the extent and char
acter of the commercial relations which
had existed between the United States
and CfcOEvla sinco-Au Confederation ofj
the British North American provinces,
also a clear statement of all remonstrances
which had been made by the United
State* against Canada for alleged irregu
larities in according to the United States
citizens their rights conceded by treaty,
as well as a full explanation as to the
probable effect on the dominion if the
propoSed measures Were carried out.
The report was submitted to the cabi
net before being forwarded to the British
government and a lively discussion en
sued.
It is impossible to learn what line of
campaign Sir John proposed, but it is
known that several members of his cab
inet were by no menus in accord with
his suggestions.
Thero was a strong disposition on the
part of several ministers to immediately
witbdraw the obnoxious order which
discriminates against American vessels
in using Canadian canals. The power of
tho president to suspend the bonding
privilege was taken into consideration, it
being universal 1 ,’ agreed that it could
not be dono unless two year's notice was
given, without breaking the Washington
treaty.
A Flower from Howard Payne's Grare.
A Washington lady writing to an
Athenian gives a most interesting pen
picture of tho grave and surroundings
of the last resting place of John Howard
Payne. She also inclosed a spray of the
magnificent hedge, which surrounds the
section, each hush representing a letter,
and the wholo spelling the word
Home.”
On the monument is tho following in
scription:
To the Memory of
JOHN HOWARD PAYNE,
Born June 9, 1791,
Died April 9, 1852.
Sure when thj gentle aplrit lied
To realms beyond the azure dome,
With arms outstretched the angels said, ■>
Welcome to Home Sweet Home.
Nuggets of News From Resident Col ess-
Fondants at Various Points Near Our
City.
As in seen in this issue the lste firm of
R. L. Moss is changed to R. L. Moss
& Co., Mr. Moss having associated
with himself Mr. W. M. Row
land, for s number of years his cliisifier.
Mr. Moss is well known as a successful
cotton commission merchant. Mr.
Rowland is young, full of business,
straight-forward snd popular, so the new
firm promises to do a fine basinets.
Mr. E. A. Sanford, who is widely and
favorably known throughout this section
will keep books for R. L. Moss * Co.,
snd Mr. C. I. Moll will be their ware
houseman.
Kzx SLAUGHTERED in ho MAN’S LANS*
I*knver, Col., Sept 4.—A cowboy just
arrived from the Ptnhandls corroborates
tkc report of the killing of seventeen
horse thieves in No Man's Lend. He
Mates that three settlers wero killed snd
live wounded.
A Conjurer.
Come look at this man’s hand said
Weldon Price, snd see the good I have
done him. The farmer showed his band
snd the reporter could plainly see tbe
remains of thirteen large warts. Mr.
Price claims that by a little hoodoo work
ha can take them off of any one. He
learned the modus operandt from an old
African negro, who was the chief medi
cine man in his tribe.
a MATOS KiDNArrsn.
Havana, Cuba, Sept. 4.—Silvester Gar
cia Bang, a wealthy sugar planter and
mayor of Matansaa, has been kidnapped
by bandits, who demand $20,000 ransom.
PROHIBITION OF IRISH MgETIXO.
Dublin, Sep. 1.—Th* police have pro
hibited tha holding of a moating at
Mitchellatewn next Snnday.on the anni
versary of tha riots at thst pises.
W.L. WILLIAM’S FA1LUS®.
N AW Yob®, September 4.—Tbs ana
pension of W. L. Williams has just been
announced in the cotton exchange.
DEATH OF MR. HILL.
Washington, Ga, Sept 5.—Mr. Jamee
DaBoae Hill died at hia home in Wilkes
county,on Monday last,from enlargement
of the liver.
ausxELL nominated.
SrstNonELD, Maas, Scy. 6s—Wa. E_
Russell, of Cambridge, was tab wm^
inf nominated for governor by tho demo
cratie stats convention.
Monday Messrs^ Simpson and Chris
topher, from Abbeville, S. C, came over
and recovered a horse which Charley
Brown, eoL stole from Henry Dickson,
colored, both of Abbeville, in August
snd traded it to Mr. J. Z. Cooper. Mr,
Cooper fs therefor* out of a horse. Tha
boy. Brown, is in jail in Elberton.
Mr. John T. Anderson, one of onr
real estate agents, received a card yester
day from Mr. B. B. Fakes, of Mayfield,
Ky, asking about Athens as a place of
residence, its school facilities, etc. Mr.
Anderson wrote him, and wa will Send
him copies of th* Banner-Watchman
snd of our Trade Review, which is a
fine exposition of our city.
Short Sate in Bugging.
The retail merchants and farmers are
buying very little bagging. Up to this
time last year O'Farrell * Hodgson
sold at least 10,000 bales. They have
sold bat about on* thousand to date this
CRAWFORD.
Crawford, Sept, 3.—The contract to
"““d ■ nra bridge across Long creek
at Callaway's ford was awarded to the
Detroit Bridgs Company for thirteen hun
dred dollars.
As the election draws near for Senator,
there saems to be a disposition on the
part of each county to support its own
condidate, and .Oglethorpe is fast solidify
ing for W. G. Johnson, and he has a
strong following in Madison, and with
Elbert divided between Fbxnnrn and
Harper we feel confident that Johnson
will be the next Senator.
Hatmost Grove, Sept. 3.—Mr. Sam
Watson, of Bushvillc, Ga, was in town
to-day.
Mr. Neal Chandler, of the lower par*
of this county, is in the Grove this morn”
log.
Ifrs- AV. J. Goss and daughter Miss
Lady Goss, of our town, visited the
Classic City last Saturday.
A great many farmers are in the city
this morning trading with our clever and
enterprising merchants.
Messrs John Gunnels and Ben Powers
arc expected home next Wednesday
from an extended trip to New York
City.
Capt. D. Cran Oliver. Athens hand
some Chief of Police, was in the Grove
to-day shaking hands with his many
friends and acquaintances.
CARNESV1I.LE.
Carnesville, Sept. 4,—Camp meet
ing at Allen’s Camp Ground, live miles
north of this place, commenced Friday
evening and will continue until Wednes
day morning following. We learn all of
tho tents will ba occupied, and a good
meeting is locked for.
The court house has been nicely car
peted inside the bar and tho aisles.
Tuesday was the last return day for
the Superior Court, and tho return was
a very small one.
AVe have had several days rain, but no
serious damage to crops, as the rains
have fallen slowly snd the water has
done but little barm to crops.
Hon. W. R. Little, tlie Senatorial nom
inee from this district, is visiting Clarks
ville this week, and making the acquain
tance of his constituency.
Rev. Mr. Armistead is preaching in
this section. His sermons are very in
teresting and entertaining.
Rufe Chastain, a boy ol' about 17 rears
of age was arrested yesterday by sheriff
McConnell, and carried,' before S. M.
Ayers, J. P. He waived a preliminary
examination and went to jail. He forged
an order on W, T. Holbrook to Manley
<k Bro. for $9.25, for which be will in all
probability serve a term in the peni
tentiary.
A large crowd have been in town to
day, it being sale day.
Candidates are plentiful. There is an
effort beingjmade among the anti Mc
Connell men to get out opposition to our
present bKtTift;4-r-£-.iLf Connell, who is
the present nominee. He'sti nominated
over his opponent, J. C. McCart-ii? ■£- A.
primary held August 16. E. C. A’andi-
son and J. Ralph Banks are mentioned
as the opposition.
HIGH SHOALS.
High Shoals, Sept 5th, 1888.—Rain
fall has been incessant here for 24 hours,
all small streams are out their banks,
while the Appalachee is on a boom. No
fears are felt concerning the new bridge
however, she will stand the storm this
time. Crops are being damaged serious
ly, bottom corn oversowed and cotton
ruining on the stall: Mills are all closed
now and work is being done on the races,
wheels, Ac. President Hinton has been
untiring in his efforts to advance the
company’s interest, whilst others enjoy
ed » cool rest in tho mountains during
tho hot season, bis attention was Tiveted
upon tho work going ou in and around
tho factory, the renovation of machinery,
tho placing of new wheels, Ac.
Messrs. Joe Felktr and Ben Edwards
of Monroe, made political speeches hero
I is. night.
Mr. J. B. Uattaway, Sr., was taken
ry ill yesterday morning with para
lysis. lie is still in a critical condition.
Mr. John Uattaway ol Athens, is
spending his vacation with relatives and
friends at this plsce.
Misses Irene and Helen Powell, havo
returned home, aftera month's absence
in visiting Jefferson, Atnens and Craw
ford.
CRAWFORD.
Crawford, Sept. 6. — Grit. McMahan
bas developed into a full fledged drum
mer. He was here yesterday represent
ing the Athens manufacturing coinpa-
ny.
Arnold & Pickerel were the lowest
bidders and got the contract to build
the Baptist church here. They com
menced moving dirt for tho foundation
yesterday. They havo until the 20th of
December to complete the work.
Messrs. Johnson and Shannon, senato
rial candidates, addressed tho voters in
I^xington yesterday snd at Crawford
last night.
Mrs. C. S. Hargrove, who has been
verv sick for several days, is seine bet
ter today.
AVe receive cheering information every
day from all over the 30th district that
AV. G. Johnson is gaining ground and
e predict be will bo tbe next Senator.
JUG TAVERN.
Jug Tavern. Sept. 5tb, 1888.—Mr. W.
A. Jester, of Athens, spent last Sunday'
here with the family of Mr. J. H. Kil
gore.
George Davis, the leader of the Athens
colored brass band, is here teaching the
colored band of this place. He bas
opened s barber shop and utilizes idle
hours very profitably.
Dr. Wiley Bush has returned from s
tour in tha mountains with his burn
specific. He has a very nest spring
wagon srith the name of bis medicine in
nest gold letters printed cn it
r 'ur efficient postmaster has removed
his office to tbe Parnell building where
it is neatly arranged with lock boxes and
class fronts,reflecting much credit upon
him for bis taste in its design.
HABMOKT GROVE.
Hashont Grove, Sept, 5.—Dr. L. G.
Hardeman wentnver to Jefferson yester
day to attend tho meeting of the Demo
cratic Executive committee of this coun
ty. Owing to want of a quorum,no buai-
ness was transacted.
One of thc heavisst rains of the season
fell here last night snd early this morn-
The news reached here yesterday af
ternoon thst Gov. Gordon had apnointed
Col. J. B. A. Mahaffy, of Jefferson,
Judge of onr County Court. All who
know CoL Mahaffy are pleased with the
itmont, and feel sure thst ho will
:e an able Judge.
THE SECRETARY FLOODED AVITK
BIDS FOR SPACE.
GRAND REUNION Or OLD SOLDIERS,
HEADED BT CODB’S LEGION—VISITING
MILITIA FROM ALL OVER TBE STATE TO
ASSIST IN A LARGE ENCAMPMENT—RE
DUCED RATES ON OUR RAILROADS THE
C. A H.’S LIBERAL OFFER.
fsIksVatanafCUrksOossti.
I am Informed that a report is being
circulated that I am not in the race for
connty treasurer. 1 desire to say that
this is n mistake. I will make tbe race
to tho end, snd appeal to tho tho voters
of tho county for their support
Bespectfulljt J. C. Oaa.
DAMAGING DELUGES.
MonwrtERY, Ala., Sept 5 ; — Heavy Eufrcr from ^
nrathay* fallen throughout Alabama he V other humors? Take Hood’s
during the past ten days and reports in- ' lrill . t he great blood purifier,
fast* that the agricultural interests ^ ne doHar.
p*T« {attained great damage 11
Mooting Secretary Morris, of the N.
F,Ga.Fzir Wednesday we asked, “How
is ttio fair getting on, Mr. Morris.'”
“Tbe prospects are «s bright as a new
ly polished diamond. 1 am constantly
receiving letters from all quarters, ask
ing for space for exhibits and entries for
tine rat ing and trotting horses.”
“Any new feature proposed?”
“Y'es, following your, suggestion of a
grand reunion of old Confeds, I am in
^correspondence with the military, and
"propose having a large encampment du
ring the fair. A number of companies
from bavannah want to come up, and if
tho matter is pushed, we can have visit
ing companies from nearly every city in
the State, aud perhaps some from adjoin
ing States. Cobb's Legion, you know,
were famous soldiers, and tbeir reunion
will attract soldiers from all quarters.”
“You think the military feature wi'l
be taking, then?
“Beyond question. This is a year of
of reunions and no other feature will at
tract more titan this. During the en
campment we proprose having a sham
battle, and it will not he a “sham,” as
some, recently perpetrated on along suf
ft ring public. Yes, we expect to have
several prominent Confederate officers
present during the fair, and tbe sham
battle will he a leading attraction of the
occasion. There are some few in Athens
who are given to ridiculing the fair, and
if we can have a few genuine, old
time halls and a little blood on the
grouud, it will but add somewhat
of romance to the fair. Of course this
will not be necessary as everybody in
Athens is now dead in earnest about
the fair and acting Freaidcnt Cohen will
lead the farces snd we will have a grand
success.
“About the rates of passenger and
freight on our railroads. Have you made
satisfactory terms yet?”
“Xo, but X will in a few days. No
doubt the roads will give (us equallj as
liberal rates as they did last year—one
cunt a mile for passenger snd bring our
exhibits at one fare—all county exhibits
will be brought free.”
“What will the new Toad do for us—
tho C. & M. No doubt Col. Machen
will be liberal as be was with Madison
snd Watkinsville.'
“Col. Machcn will give us an excursion
from Macon—tickets good during the
fair—at a fare of $1.00 tor the round.trip.
He wi'l bring the county exhibits free
aud charge but one far eon on other ex
hibits.
•JTnis will draw a large crowd from
Macon, Madison and along tho line—a
territory hitherto out of the reach of our
fairs.'
“Indeed it will. We will have at least
2,500 victors from tbe C. A M. snd it
vrUToffer our^me?t&» nt8 * '>ne opportu
nity of establishing" fF.jr/ily relations
with tbe people of ournew territory, t/f
course, Col. Machen’g offer is conditioned
on the completion of his road by that
time. But it will be through before
that, as a good subscription was raised
yesterday and by littles tbe C. & M.
reaches out to the Northeastern depot'”
“How about the county exhibits?”
“They are doing finely. We hope to
have county displays from Jackson,
Madison, Oconee, Clarke, Banxs, Ogle
thorpe. Wilkes. Franklin and others.”
“When will yon have your posters
out?”
“In a very few days. I believe I will
go up and order them by telegraph now.
1 wrote some days ago but they do not
Wonderful progress has been made ir.
the mariner of trausmittiug mrssages
from one part of tbe city to another, and
next ten years. If twenty years ago you
bad said to your neighbor that you
would be able to sit in your room and
talk with him fifty miles in another city
he would have nohositatingly called yon
an idiot or a fit subject for the lunatic
asylum. Yet one of the largest enter
prises of the , resent d ty is the operation
of thetelepbat e system, and by tbe way,
one of the most perplexing of the whole
cotegorv of professior s. For instance,the
many calls, ladies not excep.ee' demands
and threats of being repo.'ted to the
general manager, when, in rea lty, it is
oftener than otherwise not the fault of
the office operator, but the person wish
ing to use the telephone, not being posted
as to how to make his calls." Yet they
hello away, and, if they can’t both hear
and see the answer, a volume of threats
and a cloud of thunder is burled at the
operator, which works him up to such a
pitch that his nerves are all unstrung, so
all hands get out of sorts. By following
these instructions much time and annoy
ance can be avoided: When you go to
the telephone you will simply say 28 on
572; tbe bell rings. Y'on then say send
me six bottles Dr. Woolley’s Invigorine,
which relieves weak .nerves, kidney com
plaints, dyspepsia,’constipation, as well as
tbe many troubles incident to tbe change
of life, which is a great blessing to
woman. Delays are dangerous snd every
one chould be careful to look well into
the matter.
A Nox Subscriber.
J l:OM TALLULAH.
An Knjojrahle German at the Grand View.
Tallulah, Sept. 5.—A very brilliant
German, led by Miss Katie Silvey, of
Atlanta, and Mr. Jeff Davis Thomas, of
Augusta, came off at Grand Y T iew Hotel
last evening. Mrs. Silvey, of the Gite
City, and Mrs. Brown, of Macon, acted
as chaperones.
Participating in the German were tho
following ladies and gentlemen:
Mr. Brown, of Charleston, with Mr.
Wise, of Macon; .Mr. Alston, of Charles
ton, with Miss Buist, of tho same city;
Miss Wise, of Macon, with Mr. Curd, of
the Central City; Mr. Brooks, of Mobile,
with Miss King, of Charleston. The
guests of Grand ViewIIotel are delighted
with the splendid faro daily spread at
the table and all tbe lady guests love
Mrs. Col. Y’oung.
All the hotels here are excellent and
the arrivals now are unprecedented for
this mild September. X.
—J
THE ATHENS & JEFFERSON
AGAIN TALKED ABOUT AND WILL SURELY
BF. BUILT.
“Did you know that there is a very
strong probability of tho long-looked for
and greatly desired road from Athens to
Jeffersoni 1 ”
“No, but it ougEI to be built, and will
in time.”
“1 hare just had a talk with a promi
nent railroader, and he tells me that the
THE GENTLER SEX.
What tbe newspaper* Say Concerning the
IZeaghters of Eve.
A Saratoga woman comes out in all
red ono day, all white tha* next, all black
tbe third and so on.
The Kings’ Daughter* of Atlanta.
Ga., have just opened a hospital there to
be under their exclusive charge.
A negro woman who recently went In
sane at Atlanta, Ga., imagined that the
sun had perched itself on her head and
she could not shake it off.
Miss M. E. Orr is said to be the fastest
woman type writing operator in the
world. In a recent type writing tourna
ment her average was uinety-flve and
one-fiftli words a minute.
More than fifty of the best known
ladies of Battle Creek, Mich., have
formed a dress reform club and deejared
themselves against bustles, high heels,
tight shoes, stiff corsets, etc.
Mrs. Bates, the “giantess” wife of the
celebrp.ted Capt. Bates, died recently at
their Ohio home, near Wadsworth. They
were the largest married couplo In the
world. Capt. Bates is eight feet tall,
and his wife was seven feet and nine
inches.
Ameiie Rives Chanlor reads but few
books. Shakespeare, George Eliot and
Edgar A. Poo are among her favorite
authors. She reads French readily, and
has begun to take an interest in German.
She expects to study English when she
has leisure.
Mrs. Capt. Tom Is tho name of tho
ricliest Indian woman in Alaska.
She is worth about $20,000, and
lives royally at Sitka, surrounded by
slaves. Siie supported two huskands
until lately, having to give ono up when
sho joir.wl tho Presbyterian Mission.
Mrs. Tom is ugly, fat and over 40, and
is a shrewd trader.
The young English poet known to tho
world as A. Mary F. Robinson is now
Mine. Darmesteter having married
tho enthusiastic gentleman who trans
lated her English poetry into French
pros© not long since, thereby gaining for
her sorno very pleasant praise from
French critics.
Mrs. Ilarvey, of Shonklln, Islo of
Wight, has founded an institution there
which is doubly philantliropic in its
work. / It is a homo for old Indies and a
training Bchool for servants at tho same
time. Servants who graduate there
command tho best wages, and are always
in demand. Mrs. Harvey bos on income
of $150,000 a year, and she seems to
know just whet to do with it.
Queen Victoria has won quite a repu
tation among English agriculturists as
what may ho called a royal farmer of the
gontier sex. At tho show of tho Isle of
Wight Agricultural society recently shs
took tltroo prizes for farm horses, one
for Jersey euttlo and four for Down
sheep, winning the champion prize for
the best ram and tho award for tho best
pair of owes.
Last March N. Kate Gentry filed at
Washington an application for a patent
on a “remedial cosmetic.” She failed to
obtain her patent liecause she parted her
name in the middle The examiners
held that tho signature was defective, as
she ltatl failed to write her Christian
name in full. Ou appeal the commis
sioner sustained tho opinion. The law
recognizes hut one name—tho first one-
anil unless that is given in full the signa
ture becomes worthless from a legal
standpoint.
| Atuens L oC*r?. r ? on * s a ‘strong p-oln- | Mine. DicuUfoy, who practically
hilitf • Ha V iT.Ttiuity.” founded the Persian museum in Paris,
bility.’ He would'bot say a chtS.'i'iXul
This will be good news to the people -
of Jefferson and Jackson county who are
anxious for tbe road.
The road would traves a fine section
and meet with a cot dial reception by a
royal people.*
The Paper lklill».
The Pioneer Paper Mills, owned by %
joint stock company, of which Messrs.
K. K. lieaves and W. D. GrilFeth are the
principal stock owners, are situated fear
miles from Athens, on the Watkinsville
road, just below the confluence of Bir-
corne as fast as I would liko and I want I bors and McNutt creeks which supply
to stir them up a little/’ j ampie water power to operate *.hc mills.
“The fair then is to be a success, Mr. j The mills were built by Mr. Albin Chase
Morris.” ! and Dr. John S. Linton in 1S4 d, but
“The Northeast Georgia Fair Asaocia- thej T have since been greatly enlarged
tion hnows not how to fail and you can | and their capacity increased. The prc3-
tell the people that we arc going to have ‘ cn t capacity of the mills is an average of
the biggest fair ever held this t ide the three thousand pounds of paper per day.
border. I must be olf. Goed-bye.” Twenty-live hands are employed in the
“Good-day, call on the Danner-
Watchman as you know that every
type in our office is ready to stand on
end and speak out in the interest of Ath
ens and the fair.”
“You contributed largely to the suc
cess of the fair last year and 1 know you
will do all you can.*’
Success to the Northeas t Georgia
Fair.
Substitute for
Tuesday the State Department at
Washington telegraphed Mr. Russell the
United States consul at Liverpool, to as
certain if cotton sheeting would lie ac
ceptable as a substitute for jute bagging
for baling cotton.
Mr. Russell replied today;
“Interviewed leading merchants. Their
prejudice favors jute bagging, however,
AS s covering lawful snd acceptable, the
merchants suggest cotton sheeting as a
substitute.”
“It would appear, therefore, that there
is no rule of the trade in Liverpool,which
prohibits the covering of cotton bales
with material other than the ordinary
jute bagging.”
A Substitute fur Hogging.
Columbia, 8. C.. Sep. 3.—Capt J. A.
Peterkin, of Foit Motto, announces that
he bas completed plans to manufacture
wood bagging for cotton. He has order
ed extensive machinery for ihe purpose.
It will be veneer, one-eighth inch thick,
and can he made from any swamp woods.
Cotton can then be completely boxed,
and is not liable to be damaged by fire,
He will be able to turn out 200,000 feet
a day, at five cents a yard, and says
every gin owDer will soon be able to
make his own bagging at small cost.
Dyspepsia
Makes the lives of many people mieera
ble, and often leads to self-destruc on.
We know of no remedy for dyspepsia
more successful than Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
It acta gently, yet surely and efficiently
tones the stomach and other organs, re
■ores the faint feeling, creates a good
appetite, cures headache, and refreshes
the burdened mind. Give Hood’s Sar
saparilla a fair trial. It will do you
good.
Mo Tim. to Hootko Her Owa Baby.
Nurse (to fashionable mother).— Tbe
baby ia very restless, ma’am. I can’t do
anything with her.
F. M.—She’s teething, I suppose.
N.—Yes’m. I think if you was to take
her in your arms a little while it might
soothe her.
F. M,—I? Impossible. I haven’t time
to spare. I am just making ready to at
tend a meeting of the Society for the Pre
vention of Cruelty to Animals. Give
tnb* same of Dr. Bigger** Huckleberry
Cordial.
JEFFERSON.
Jefferson, Sept, 4.—The election for
Mavor waxes warm to day. Messrs F.
M. "Bailey and Welborn Webb are both
in the field—they an* good men and it
will be clos* between them. The elec
tion 'for town elerfc and treasurer will also
be close Ernest Yongkin, oneof th* lead
ing young men of our town, will run
against the present incumbent, J. P.
Thompson. The negroes will play a
prominent part in these elections.
A Physician Irom lows
Dr. H. Munb, Nevada, Iowa, states:
Have been practicing medicine, fifteen
years, and of all the medicines I have
ever seen for the bowels, Dr. Digger's
Huckleberry Cordial is by far the best.
A Safe Investment.
Is one which is guaranteed to bring
S u satisfactory results, or in case -of
lure a return of purchase price On
this safe plan yon can buy from our ad
vertised Druggist a bottle of Di. King’s
New Discovery for Consumption. It is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any .affection of Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption,
Inflammation of Lancs, Bronchitis, As
thma. Whooping Cough, Croup, etc, It
is pleasant snd agreeable to taste, perfect
ly, and con always be depended upon.
' Trial brttie free at John Crawford &
Co’s Drug Store.
Derangement of the liver with con
stipation, injures the complexion, induces
pimples, sallow skin. Remove the cause
by using Carter’s Little Liver Pills. One
a dose. Try them.
mills. The dam is of solid masonry and
will list you generations.
The principal part of the output of the
mills is sold to jobbers in Atlanta and
other paper markets.
Merit Wins,
We desire to say to our citizens, tha
for years we have been selling Dr. King’s
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr.
King’s New Life 1’ills, Bucklen’g Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have nev
er handled remedies that sell as well, or
that have given such universal satisfac
tion. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and ,ve stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great populari
ty purely on their merits. John Craw
ford & Co’s Druggists.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores,Ulcers, Salt Rheum,Fe
ver Sores, Tetter. Chapped Hands,Chil
blains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions-
antl positively cures Piles, or no pay re
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded- Price
25 cents per box.
For sale by John Crawford & Co.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist
On to Knoxville. * " "*
Judge W. B. Thomas, President of the
Blue Ridge & Atlantic Railroad, spent
yesterday in tbe city. The Judge re
ports his road doing nicely, and says that
he expects a number of capitalists fr-tn
the North, who are interested in the
the completion of his road, in a few
weeks, when they will go over the pro
posed route—on to Knoxville.
A Good Appetite
Is essential to good health; but at this
season it is often lost, owing to the
poverty or impurity of the blood,
derangement of the digestive organs,and
the weakening effect of the changing
season. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is a wond
erful medicine for creating an appetite,
toning the digestion snd giving strength
to the whole system. Now is the time
to take it Be sure to get Hood’s Sarsapa
rilla.
The Excellent Qualities
Of the delightful liquid truit remedy
Syrup of Figs, commend to all who suf
fer from Habitual Constipation, Indiges
tion, Files; etc. Bring in li quid form and
pleasing to the taste, harmless in its na-
ture, strengthening as well as cleansing
in its properties, it is easily tsken by old
and young,and is truly beneficial • t its ef
fects, and therefore, the favorite family
remedy, especially with the ladies and
children, who require a gentle, yet effec
tive laxative. For sale by Wade &
Sledge, Athens. Ga.
• Death of n Little Girt.
Yesterday Mr. Robert Chappie received
a dispatch from his son, Dr. J. A. Chappie
of LaGrange, announcing the death of
his little 11 year old daughter Lillie. She
spent several weeks with her grandfather
in June and her friends will regret to
hear of her sad death.
Has been the cause of much bronchia
troubles. Coming out into the open air a
slight cold, followed by a severe ctffigh is
contracted. Take in time Taylor's Chero
kee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein
The action of Carter’s Little Liver
Tillaia pleasant, mild and natural. They
gently stimulate the liver, and regjlate
the bowels, bnt do not purge. They are
sure to please. Try them*
founded the Persian museum in Paris,
jiaa formally handed it over to tbe presi-
dentot’ t!’ n renublic. Sho has definitely
adopted man’lldress, ucrordhig^ site
appeared with sluut hair, anu "•
in a masculine suit of block trousers and'
paletot, tbe latter buttoned up over tbe
waistcoat, and showing shirt front and
collar.” She was also furnished with the
inevitable chimney pot hat, which, all
the time she was giving explanations to
Mme. Carnot, tlio wife of the president,
she he’d in her hand with proper mascu
line politeness.
Tlio person who exercises by far the
greatest influence over the queen of
Servia at the present time is undoubtedly
her aunt, the Princess Constantin Mou-
rousy. Sho has been a veritable mother
to Iter niece, and has advised and con
soled her throughout the long course of
her conjugal misfortunes. The princess
is an elderly lady, in appearance about
05, short in figure, but none tho less dig
nified, with a kind, motherly face, lit up
by a pair of keen eyes, and shaded by
gray hair. She has been a widow for
many years, and invariably dresses in
simple black, with n cloee black cap and
long veiL Although her home is in Rus
sia a great part of every year is spent
with Queen Natalie, and there is proba
bly no one more thoroughly au fait with
ell that goes on in tho court of Belgrade
titan la princesse.
opening tho Dartc Continent.
D,uk continent ls boing rapidly
opened to civilization. Surveys of the
Congo railroad have been completed past
tho 233utiles of cataracts, and this, with
tlio river itself, will, within two or three
years, tuako it possible for travelers to
visit the interior of Africa without a cara
van. In tlio upper Congo region is an
elevated tableland with lino climate, free
from malaria that has proven so destruc
tive to visitors on the coast. When tbe
joumcv that was formerly made pain
fully through weeks can be made in n
day, the prophecy will indeed be fulfilled,
which declares that Ethiopia shall stretch
forth her hands unto God. The opening
of Africa to Christian civilization is likely
to ho the most important fact in the his
tory of tho next fifty years,—Boston
Budget.
Perambulating: Ice Water Tank*
The Moderation society of New York
lias a perambulating tank of ice water,
which is driven about the city all day and
mokes frequent stop* that the thirsty
may take advantage of tho water. The
tank holds 200 gallons, and on hot days
is filled three times and uses up S, 100
{totinds of ice. This is the second bp*sort
of this mode of assisting temperate-#
Now Orleans Times-ri -^^rat.
The Hov. Walter L. Huffman, of Peru,
Ind.. has married over 1,200 couples and
preached 1,300 funeral services. Ilia
surpasses the record of any clergyman In
tho state.
The Great Land Enterprise.
Energetic measures arc being adopted
by the Mexican Land and Development
Co., for the carrying out of the great
enterprise to wbicn we alluded in a
recent issue in connection with the
Grunt of land it has acquired in the state
of Tamaulipaa, Mexico. The hardest of
the surveying is already done, and it is
estimated that in a year 4,800,000 acres
can be surveyed, of which the Company
will take 1,009,000 acres
The land had navigable rivers, snd
harbors, and coal, and dense forests of
finn timber, and petroleum, and precious
metals snd other minerals; but suppose
it had nothing at all except the bare
land, and suppose that it does not bring
more tbtn the $1,25 per acre, yon might
figure what the profit will be on some
million acres.
We know what land is. We can see
it. It is always where we can examine
it The most successful companies for
st ate years have been organized on land.
Tl e whole world knows what a boom
tlu're was in Southern California last
year, and the many fortunes that were
trr.de. None of these begin to compare
with this enterprise in magnitude, nor in
its possibilities. It comprises not alone
mi lions of acres of land but the opening
for many industries.
See the Company’s advertisement else
where.
Oun ConsEsroNDENTs.—Our spicy la
dy correspondent from High Shoals
sends us an interesting bit of news. Her
notes, as well as those of all of our cor
respondents in the towns around, are
highly entertaining. The Bankee-
Watciimam appreciates their efforts to
furnish us the news from their homes.
BY TELEGRAPH.
DEATH OF MAJ. JONES.
Atlanta, Sept,; 5.—Maj. John F.
Jones, who has, for ton years or more,
been holding the position of assistant
secretary of state of Georgia, died at his
residence, No. 61 Hood street, list eve
ning at 6 o’clock. The immediate cause
ot his death was cramp colic, which
would not, however, have proven fatal,
had he not have been very weak from
consumption.
Advleo to Hotter*.
Mss. Winslow’s Soothing Strut
should always be used for children teeth
ing. It soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cores wind colic
utd is the best remedy for diarrhoes.
twenty-five cents s bottle.
Brilliant!
Durable!
Economical I
Diamond Dyes excel all othen in Strength# Pinky, and Fastness. None other are
just as good. Beware of mutations# because they are made of dieap and initrior mntenais
and give poor, weak, aockycolcn. To be sure of sneoeaa use only the Diamond Dyes
for coloring Dresses, Stockings, Yam, Carpets, Feathers, Ribbons, ate-, Sc. We warrant
them to rotor more goods, package lor package^ than any other dyes ever nniir, snd to giro
mere brilliant and dcrab'e colors. Ask for the DIAMOND, snd take no other.
Sand postal for Dye Book, Sample Can), directions lor ootertac Pholoa,, waMa® th* finest lak «e Bata® -
(to cents a quart), etc. Sold by Drugstets. Addict*
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO.. Burlington, Vt._
DIAMOND PAINTS Sjft*
THURMAN TO THUNDER IN NEW YORK.
Pittsbubo, Aug. 5.—The Atlantic ex
press, with Judge Thurman aboard, ar- j
rived here at 3 a. m. today en route to
New York. Judge Thurman's Rpeci: 1
car was darkened'and he was sound as
leep. Fifteen minutes liter the car was
coupled to tho Eastern train and whirled
away. The early hour of J t-dge Thur
man’s passage thtough this city prevent
ed the making of any demonstration.
-FOR--
People wUo Trahvel
Change of climate or water very often
affect the bowels seriously. If on tbe
first symptoms of any disturbance you
would take Dr. Digger’s Huckleberry
Cordial much suffering might bo saved
SPECIAL
EXCITED ELECTRICIANS.
Chicago, Sept,5.—The telegraph ope
rators slong the line of tho Lake Shore
snd Michigan Southern railroad are in a
state of great anxiety over a recent order
from the company to sever their connec
tion with the order of railway telegraph
ers, or vacate their positions.
Why don’t you try Carter’s Little
Liver Tills? They are a positive cure
for sick headache, and all the ills prod
uced by disordered liver. Only one pill
a dose.
BANK IN MEXICO.
City of Mexico, Aug. 5— A new bank
is to be established here shortly, which
will be of special service to all American
interests in Mexico. Estimates show
that more than $150,000,000 of American
capital are invested in this country.
Syrup at Sign
Is Nature’s own true laxative. It is
the most easily taken and most effec
tive remedy known to Cleanse the
System when Bilious or Costive; to
dispel Headaches, Colds, aud Fevers,
to Cure Habitual Constipation, Indi
gestion, Piles, etc. Manufactured only
by the CalifomiaFig Syrup Company;
San Francisco, Cal.
For sale by Wade & Sledge,
Wholesale and lie tail Druggists,
Athens, Ga.
SIGNING THE TREATY.
Cbow Creek, Dak., Sep. 5.—Chief
Dogback bas signed the agreement of the
government commissioners, and the
chances are brighter for the ratification
of tho treaty ceding their lands.
'*> >om.^ ,wr '**• : -
Outdar** Expulsion from Rom*
Senor Castolar gives a dramatic picture
of his expulsion from Rome, in tha days
before Victor Emanuel entered that capi
tal. The landlord of his hotel, having
received a domiciliary visit from tho
police, went to his guest and asked him
in a terrified manner, “Why did you
conceal your rank from me?’ “My
rank? I havo none to conceal." "Your
Importance?” “I am not of any conso-
ijucnce. ” “You are a distinguished per
son.” “I distinguished?" said Senor
Castelar; “baht you aro mocking me.”
“I havo kept tha police from coining to
your chambers by eaying tliat I would
communicate to you their orders.”
“What orders?” “The orders to leave
Rome immediately.” Senor Castelar
had written books that were on the “In
dex Expurgntorius,’’ and besides he was
told tliat lie was a friend of Garibaldi
and Mtizzini. a democrat and revolution
ist, and that if he did not leave Rome by
tho first train in the morning fio would
bo imprisoned, and might e-'n be
hanged. It was then 9:30; the next
.train left at 10, and F-milio Cnsti-.trleft
in it—New York Tribune
A Prediction Concerning Gladstone.
Tho golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Gladstone, which was celebrated recently,
recalls a reminiscence of the day, now
more than half a century distant, when
Mrs. Gladstone first saw her future hus
band. It was at a dinner party in Lon
don, where the younger Miss Glynne’s
attention was directed by an eminent
statesman who was by her eide to a tall,
handsome young member of parliament
who sat opposite. "Do you see that
young man?" said he, "rat* him well
and mark my words. If h(s life is spared
he will one day be prime minister.” Mhs
Glynno naturally took keen rate of Mr.
Gladstone, but they did not speak, nor
was it until sometime afterward that
she made hia acquaintance in Italy. The
prediction, however, has been thrice ful
filled, and Mrs. Gladstone will probablv
have the gratification of seeing it fulfilled
the fourth thus before long.—Home
Journal.
Oran* Britain** Latest Addition.
The latest addition to the British ^em
pire is a small island in tbe Pacific ocean,
lying south of the Sandwich Islands and
about two degrees north of tho equator.
It is a small aud almost barren island,
and received its name of Christmas Island
because Capt. Cook spent Christmas ou it
110 voais ago last winter.—Gnco a Week.
Pieces of cotton batting dipped in hot
water and kept applied to old sores, new
cuts, bruises and sprains, is a treatment
now adopted in
The Oft Told Story
Ol the peculiar medicinal merits of Hood’i
Sarsaparilla Is (ally confirmed by the vohm
tuy testimony of thousand! who have'tried
U. Peculiar In the coaabtaatica, proportion,
and preparation of Us ingredient*, pecuUai
In the extreme care with which it I* pal
■P. Hood’s Sarsaparilla accomplishes caret
where other preparations entirely fail. Feeu
liar In the unequalled good aamo it haamadt
at home, which I* s “tower ot strength
abroad,” peetd 2r in tbe phenomenal sales
Itr ‘ '
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
is tbe moat popular and successful medielnr
before tbe public today for purifying the
blood, giving strength, creating an appetite.
“f suffered from wakefulness and low
spirits, and also bad eczema on the back M
my head and neck, which wu very annoying.
I took cos bottle ot Hood's Sarsaparilla, sod
I have received so much benefit that I am
very grateful, sadism always glad to speak
a good word far this medicine.” Has. J. &
Sntdeb, Pottsvllle, Penn.
Purifies the Blood
Henry Biggs, Campbell Street, Kansas City,
had serefnlons sores all over Us body te
fifteen years. Hood's Sarsaparilla comptitelj
cured mm*
Wallace Buck, of North Bloomfield, N. T.
■offered eleven years with a terrible varioosc
ulcer on his leg. so bad that he had to give
up business Ho was eared ot tbe ulcer, and
also of catarrh, by
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Bold by all drugglata. Jl;ilxfor55. rrfwtxpdonlj
by C. L IIOOD A CO., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mui, L
_ 100 Doses One Ppllar J.tebwu,
-in-
DRY GOODS,
AND
MILLINERIES
GO TO
MAX
JOSEPH
Gilt Edge Palace
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The
Store.
snd 223 E. Broad Street,
ATHENS,-"’”
The Mexican Land and Development Company,
CapitoI*Stock0$l,000,000. Shares $5.00,Each.
Full Paid and Non-Assessable.
FORTY THOUSAND SHARES
with a bonus of FIVE ACRES of land to each share are offered to inune-
diate subscribers at par of five dollars per share, for the benefit of the
Treasury.
This Company have acquired an exclusive grant of several million acres land from the
Government of Mexico in the state of Tamaullpaii, bordered by the state ot Tex-ts and the Gulf of
Mexico It comprises rich agricultural, grazing and mineral lands. Immense forests of valuable
timber, and opportunities for vast nubile enterprises In the deveh pment and settlement of a ter
ritory almost a* large as the state of Pennsylvania, with a rood population, a healthy moderate
climate and ample rain fall. The land offered with the Moch and foYwbic b negotiable certificates
will be issued, will prove a choice Investment of itself while each share participates In the whole
enterprise, llased on the lowest price of Government land in the United States the shares
have a value many times greater than the price at which these forty thousand are offered to
carry out the objects of the Company. Subscriptions will be accepted as follows : 25 per cent,
cash, balance in equal payments at Thirty, Sixty and Ninety days. Kemlt by Draft, ~ ““
press orHegisterod Letter, direct f“ *"— L ‘ u " “ - J
matiou ou application.
t or through any banker or broker. Prospectus and full !
F. EL MORELAND, Financial Agent,
No. 37 Broadway, New York.
an&lCd&wlm
C. W. BALDWIN & CO.
SUCCESSORS,™ BALD WIN & FLEMING.
DEALERS IN
BOOTSandSHOES,
Athens, Georgia
A. E. Griffith.
G. A. Mill.
GRIFFITH & MELL,
IN SURANCE’AGENT!
Represent best Companies and In..‘L'.II wSrablp Pm
>erty in Athens and vicinity on i.07c:<§$®
1.8S7.175 >
5.239.981
109.000
I4,li
, Urt OF COMFAMttS. £
Come of New York X.'lsa'JS t
hcenlx of Hartford, I
; lv ® r P?<>! and London and Globe '.‘‘.'as
4orth British and Mercantile,.. jl e.3'| S -
■isurance Co. of North America .. . ri. £% £■<.3 ?c.L .
rermanla of New York,.. _.. .“.......JL: . S « -£ 11 * <o"*a«i'©
■ arlford of Conn ® “ It SHS,
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»ew York Life Insurance Company.
OFFICE AT BANK OF THE UnIvl
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