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TOM WOOLFOLK, Preparations for Mia Trials at Parry la Jano-Woolfolk Still Protests His In- noeoneo and Believes that • He Will Come Clear Detective Shackleford, of Macon, had Tom Woolfolk sit for his picture. Woolfolk’s trial will occur at Perry, in June. Jt will begin on June 3d, ami the prisoner is said to be confident of an acquittal. .7* The order postponing the trial has not been of much Dili V'^.to the defense. Col. Rutherford is K^en down and has not been in conditlojv to take ad* vantage of the time gained. The report t that additional counsel has be retained for the defense, proba bly grows out of the employment by Colonel Rutherford of u gentleman of legal attainments to assist him in cer tain details. That the defense will fry to fasten the murders on the negro Green Loek- -ett seems to be accepted as the line of the. defense. Green will be remem bered a* an important witness in the case. The manner in which the de fense is alleged to be endeavoring to fix the crime upon him 1ms been told. The people of Perry evidently antic! pate reaping a harvest during the pro gress of the trial. The boarding houses are making arrangements to accommo date crowds, and private residenc will 1m* iu position to accommodate guests, at the nsual rates. It is expected that thousands fiock to the place to hear the trial. It is not now anticipated that any great trouble will 1m? experienced iu ob taining ajury. Nine newspaper enrrespodents have made arrangements for board at THE FIGHT A BIT WARM Botweon Messrs. Arnold and Froeman at Washlngton-Tho Final Judgment In the Trezevant Case. Geor gia Wins. Washington, May 7.—There are no new developments in the matter of Geor gia appointments. The fight between Arnold and Freeman is getting to 1m* bit warm, but beyond this there is very perceptible sag. in the United States court of claims o yesterday a final judgment was rendei til in favor of the State of Georgia v» the United States, in the celebrated Trezevant case. Tlu* amount involved is above $35,000. It will be remembered that congress appropriated the money to settle thfc claim* several years ago, but the then first comptroller of the treasury seized It amf % carried It to the * credit of the State on the aceqnnt for the direct tax levied at the beginning of the war. 'llie decision I” an important one. The cop rt held that the set off by one comptroller wdk au Improper one, am) that thq State was entitled to the mon- ey because it did nod assume volutarlly to pay the tax. The suit was brought by Mr. J. O. Zachary, former# of At* lanta, now a resident and attorney of tliia city.—E.’P. S. In Atlanta Journal. KILLEDjLTHit WINDO W. Watxzsboho, Ga-, May 6.—The peo- ftb near the Jefferson line in Burke courtty are stirred tip over the jbrttal assassination ot an industrious colored man there the latter part of the week, news of which ha* just reached Wny- • nesboro. . Tffii; victim was Calvin Alexander, a Bcgro^mrich liked in the mfeYghbor- *■» hood. He w*|i called to hlr Window, and aa he appeared there was shot ‘dead* * HU body vu filled with buckshot, and he Iived*b1it a few moments after * the gun was fired. Whites and blanks are alike indlg- nant. A' white man named Cain has been arrestedon ausplelon of haring done the killing. Ho cause has been ... assigned for the 'bloody deed. kopspir. This Is what yon vKht to, have, in ftet, yoti’must have HuUnfBlly enjoy life. Thousands are a^pbing for it dally, nil tfournlng because they find it not. ^boqaaada upon-thousands' of dollars are spent itnnually.Jfj one peo- pl« iii the hope that they may attain this 1ms.ii. A ml Vet it mfjf had by all. We guanintee that Electric Hitters, if ll*ed according l» direvtlous and the “*■ ' rou Good Dyspep- . vr- fr* recommend Klscjrie- Bitten tOr fys- ye|M.ia ami ii 1 diseaseso(JJrarAtomaeh and Kidneys. Sold at SOe. anil $1.00 per V bottle by Johu-Crawford A Co. or L. D.BWgitA Co. Druggists. A *“ Collected From Dlfforont Sources Over the Telephone. JIlss Effie Du Rose, a charming de butant, of a distant city, is visiting friends on Mllledge avenue. She was tendered a reception a few evenings ago, and cuoemled in winuing the hearts of everyone present. • # • Mr*.Jefferies, of Augusta, will visit M». F.. Phlnizy, the latter part of the week. V ’ *#* Miss Anna Coates,of Baltimore, Is ex pectcd Is the city very soon. She will visit her aunt, Mrs. II. C. White, Mllledge avei; -ie. * # * Mrs. T. It. R. Cobb, 3Irs. Hoke Smith and Dr. Gerdine will leave in a short time for St. Simon Island spend a few days. Mrs. Andrew Lipscomb, of Alabama, is visiting tier father-in-law, Dr. A. A Lipscomb, on South Millege avenue. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Billups Phlnizy, ac companied by Miss Annie B. Phlnizy left on the fast train yesterday, for Au gusta, where they will spend some time. Mr. Thomas Burke has returned to Macon, alter paying a flying visit to his Atheiu friends. Thieving on a small scale, is becom ing too popular iu this section. The spring chicken is Wing carried off, just us soon as he is able to walk good. Two of Athens’ most brilliant daugh ters will visit New York very soon. Mrs. IV. W. Thomas left yesterday morning, for Augusyi, where she spend some time with relatives. * * # Mrs. Van Kpps, of Augusta, is visit ing her motlu*r, Mrs. S. Thomas, on Pulaski street. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. lfunnicutt, left yesterday afternoon, for Augusta, where they will spend several day* 1’rino Potentates, plain people, everybody needs Samaritan Nervine. $1 50. Our child had Fits. The doctor said death w as certain. Samaritan Xer- cured her. Henry Keene, Ver- villa, Tenn. At Druggists. Not Much. The Mayor’s court was so small yes terday. that Mayor Pro Tern McDowell would not go up atalr* to the Station House to heir them, but disposed of all In tbeClark’rt office. If this thing happens again,the newspaper reporter will make war on the Municipal authorities for not f jrnJablagan item, 'fhc i>olice depended on to assist us iti. getting up Items, and to have as small a court they had yesterday is trying on the news gatherer.* * A Jurap of Papor Save* her Life. It was Just an ordinary scrap of wrap- p<*g pajHT, but it saved her life. She was In the hut stages of consumption, told by physicians that she was incur- >le and could live only a short - time; e Weighed less than seventy pounds, On a piece of w rapping paper she read of Dr. King’s New Discovery, and got a. sample bottle :lt helped her, she fought a large bottle,It helped her more,bought another And grew Tetter fast, continued fts use and Inflow strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 140 pound«. For /oi ler particulars- send stamp to 3V,.-II. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial Bot tle of this wonderful Discovery Frey at John Crawford A Co.'s or L. D. Sledgi A Co.’s drugstores. Sensational Assassination at Lawrenee- vlllo Sunday Night—'The Supposed Murderers Arrested and Lodged In Jail. Lawiucxckvillk, May 7.—A special to the Atlanta Journal says: Late night before last, Mr. James H. Peaice, a well known and much esteemed citizen of Harbens' district, was called to his door and shot to death. There was but one report of a gun, and Mr. Pearce, with the exclamation ‘God hiyyu mercy on my soul," fell to the floor of the porch. Death was in stantaneous. Yesterday tlu coroner's jury rendered a verdict that Krunk Griffin fired the shot. He Is a nephew of Mr. Frank Rioe, and It is alleged that the killing was In revenge for Mr. Pearce’s having re ported Mr. Rice for illicit distilling. Mrs. Kwing, who was In Pearce' house when the killing was done, swore that the voice of the assassin was that of Griffin. The justice’s court, however, discharged Griffin, after ex amination. The following parties have been ar rested on warrants sworn out Mrs. Pearce, and Jailed foi the murder: Frank Rice, Will Benuet, Buck Adams, James II. Whitworth, and Burrell Locklin, col. The commitment trial will be held here Thursday, the 9th inst. That Is tha Way the Banner-Watehman’s Dress Is this Morning. The Bavnxr-Watciuun greets its renders this morning' in a brand new dress. We have taken the greatest palds in selecting the new outfit for our paper, and we think it presents quite a handsome appearance. In fact, we have just remodelled our entire office, newspaper and Job department. It Is In better condition than ever befire by big odds. TO .ORGANIZE THIS AFTERNOON. Jn the spring, hundreds of persons suffer from boils, carbuncles, ami other ruptive diseases. These are evidences that the system is trying to purge itself of impurities,and that it needs the j»ow- ■rful aid which is afforded by the use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Over one hundred thousand Ameri cans have booked their berths to Eu rope this slimmer. Their destinations Loudon uric! Paris. Among number nre several from Ath- 2£ —*- - v BOriMO. I. Till, old ami reliable Fire Company held a meeting la*t night at their hall .imd appointed a good commit!! care of Hon orator, dress of welcome. Our visitors need not be afraid but that they will have a grand time If they fall Into the hand* of No. 1. H To-night a joint meeting will lie held .'kT - K - *•> 'Wegram, March 20. and all arrangement* perfected. *3 ^ ' _' * a meeting ia*t night at tneir nail ppointed a good committee to take A the guest* of Hope Company, in. H. C. Tuck, the Silver tnngucd or, wia .elected to deliver,, the adt i of welcome. Our vbitiire need Joint Fireman*. Ha.ting. Thhre will he a Joint meeting of Ei- oneer Ho. {.and Ho. 1, at their hall to-night,' at 8 o'clock .harp. • All cua of weak or tame back,- ha ache, rbenpiatiini, will (Iml relief wearing onr of Carter 1 . Smart Wi and Belladonna Jr » com*. Try Jnfferton turns. Jefpkrson.Ga. May 7.—The Constitu tion, of yesterday contained the news of the change in the B.-W.; and while we all regret to lose Mr. Pope, we are glad to have the old reliable Lary Gantt at the helm of the Athens press, and the subscription list will soon grow touch larger here than It has ever been be fore. They all say “w ont Gantt boom It now?” * • las Lena Johnson and Miss Kittle V returned last night, from At- Unfa. ‘ • ~ '* A low condition of Health is common with many' who allow themselves to worry. Mental anguish causes bodily sufferings. Anxiety and care has brok en down many constitutions. A train of disorders usually follow* mental dis tress. Heart affections, nervousness,' leepletutness,dyspepsia,liver complaint, kidneys troubles, etc., are among the list. A sure remedy for relieving all mental and physical distress is Brown’s Iron Bitters. It at? once strengthens every part of the hotly, making work a -^“-ure'snd care unknow n. How Mr. Frsd A. Toon? Won $11,000.' He Is treasurer of the Union Eyelet CotfOf this city, and purchased for $1 tie twentieth part of ticket No. 2,887 fn the Louisians State Lottery at the recent drawing which took the $300,- 000 prize. This morning the Telegram learned that the money had been coD lected for Mr. Young through the Bank, of America of Providence.’R.I.—Provl- qgPMAX’S TOJfjp pogficx the CHAPMAN'S TOXIC purifie* the CIIU‘XAX’8 TO-N'IC purifie* the blood. CHAPMAN’S TONIC poriflea eh? by-I Wood. S' fOKv^« eed CH1PMAXS TONIC purifies the Sold by John Crawford A Co. The New Bottle Seal. We call attention to the ndvertisc- lent of the Robert Portner Brewing 'oinpany in this issue and especially to their New Bottle Seal, which combine all the good qualities of Corks an# Patent Stoppers, and has none of their had ones. Wherever used it takes the Trade, and meets the instant favor of both Dealer and Customer, and w \l you why : Carbonated or Fermented Drinks in Seal Bottles never get flat, localise the Seal retains every » particle of gas, (whichCorks ami Patent Stoppers «lo not.) Tight, Clean Stop)>erMmean good drinks, and good drinks mean good torn. ; * The Ease and Lightning Rapidity of 91K*ning Seal Bottles is simply astonish ing. No other patent stoppers in ex istence can excel it. With a Bar Opener, the bottle is opened with one hand, ami as quick os a flash. With a pair of them you run open two bottles at once, and serve twice as ninny cus tomers in the same time us with other stoppers. In a rush, this is a big gain; corks are too slow, and life is too -short to use them, w hen you can get the Quick and Handy Seal. Every proprietor of u saloon, every dispenser of drinks,*who means to keep abre^it of the time and to get the West the world has to give, wants Goods in Seal Bottles. Always avoid harsh 'purgative pills. They first make you flick ami then leuve you constipated. Carter’s Little Lifer Pills regulate the l*owels and make you well. Dose, one pill. Atbtnt Will Have a Military Company To-day. This afternoon at 4 o'clock, Athens Will have a military company. All the young men of the city who have given their names to Mr. Frauk Hughes, with the intention of joining^ military company,are earnestl^reques- ted to meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the council chamber, when the com pany will be organized and olficers elected, Ac. There ia on Mr.Mr.Hughes' list about forty names, all of whom are enthused on the subject, and are anxious that a company should organize immediately. Many of them are old privates in the Athens Guards, and are men who have been well drilled In the manual of arms. Mr. Hughes lias also another list of names, who have not made up their ritinds to join a company, hut will de cide by this afternoon. Everybody is invited to bu present at the meeting, hs subjects of great importance will he brought up for discussion. It will he decided whether or not the new* compa ny will he called the Athens Guards, or a new name given altogether. A captain will be elected, and proba bly three lieutenants. A day will be appointed to commence drilling, and different squads assigned to the officers for practicing. As there may be soma trouble in gettiug guns at presenr, everyone who lias any of the rifles be longing to the Athens Guards, are re quested to leave the same at Talmadgo ros.’ store. Let all the young men especial#, he out this afternoon proniply ■ at 4 lock. . Two Sob Francisco Winners. Butehcrtown, South San Francisco, is likely to become very popular. Qne of the hnpp!?st men In this thriving suburb is Hans M. C. Mangels, who keeps a grocery store on the corner of Railroad avenue and Manitoba Street. He had bought Louisiana State Lottery tickets, and n few slays l»efor« the March drawing he resolved to try once more. He held a coupon of ticket 2,887, and so won $15,000. He was paid last Thursday In full. William Griffin, also a San Franciscan, w as the other lucky man in last week’s draw ing. He is a printer by occupation and has for some time past worked ou the Guide at 521 Clay street. Appearances are very deceptive, however, as the result proved, for the little number 2,887 the means of eprh-hing me to the ex tent of $16,000.—San Francisco (Cal.) Chronicle. March” 17.” MORE COMING. A Profitable Investment. A branch of the Southern Building and Loan As«ociatlou of Knoxville Tenu., was organized In Athens yester day, and the following officers were elected; to-wft: Thomas Bailey, Presldelit.' A. L. Mitchell, Attorney. Geo. A. Mell, Treasurer. W. D. Griffeth, Secretary. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Messrs. Thomas Bailey, 0. A. Mell, J. 8. Williford, J.'II;Mealor,Wm. Mc Kinnon, J. S. King and C. D. Flanlgen. The General Agents of thia-Aafloeiatloif W. G. Paschall and M. V. Hammock, are at th«» Clayton House fora few days only. Parties wdshlng stock will please call on them, or upon Mr. W. D. Grif feth at his office. This is the most per fect plan of a Building aqd Loan Association ever Invented. Under It investors about double iheir money in seven years. The funds of tbfi Associ ation are loaned to iu menfhers at only 0% interest. r * Ruby’s Letter A letter from 3Ir. J. W.Ruby, Union City, Ind., says: I have used your Clarke’s Extract of Flax (Paplllon) Cough Cura and find it a complete cure for deep seated cold. It has done mope than two of our most skillful physicians! My children had the Whooping Cough and with the aid of your Cough Cure, they had It very light compared with neighbor’ children who did not tike it. A large bottle only $1.00. Clarke's flax Soap for the Skin. - It lelds them all. Price 23 cents. Cough Cure and Spap for sale hygll DruggfaU. Attention PioneerH. hi.,No. I. The members of Pkmee* Ho Ladder Company No. 1, are I quested to meet at their tail t , 8 O ClOck. nesday) evening at '"Seel.'., * .. :,hteK i ,lU.,rHair Be- er is hecpmffet a universal favorite for restoring gray hair to iu original color, and making hair grew thick and strong. JM Columbus Postponed Their Tournament, and Will Send Throe Companies. Mr. J. n. Dorsey, the agent of the Macon and Covington road, has just been traveling in all parts of Southern Georgia in the interest of the Athens Tournament. He wrote that.Columbits had post|>oncd their tournament until the 28th of May, and will send three companies to the Athens tournament, if Athens will send one to theirs. As sistant-Chief W. F. Dorsey, telegraphed at once that Athens would send her winning team to Columbus,and capture their largest prize. This looks like they are all coming to Athens to con test for the prizes. Let them come, and they will receive a good wel come. Sick headache Is readily cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which tones and regulates the digestion, and creates an appetite. 0ns Way of GoUfog a Dress. - A stylish-looking woman ordered A centennials ball dress, to cost $126, from Miss Emma Walsh, a New York drnssmaker. According to Instruc06ns it Was sent to a hotel, with $73, so as to make change for' $200, She got both dresa and money, and handed the messenger an envelope, which' was Afterward found to contain nothing but note paper, a ^ i. 3Iany ladles admire gray halo-on some other person—but few’ care to try its effects on their owil charms. They need not, sinc<* Ayer’s Hair Vlgon re stores 8T.jh.lr to Its original color. Sold by druggists and perfumers. It Pali Ja%Gould Will - Some idea of the crowd to New York the past wask may be had from the business done on the !UnhatUn eleva ted railway. Durin^fhe three days of dbe centennial^, 316,CQ0 fares wtm (non • , This is an average of 782,000 .a day, and, spec Really, Monday, '763,000; Tuesday, 623,000; Wednesday, 750,- 000. Of the Alumni of the University Gsorgia. We reproduce the following circular letters Issued by the committee appoin arrange the centenary reunion to the coming comraencemerit. Your commif‘*s), appointed at the last annual meeting to perfect arrange ments for a centennial reunion of the joclety at the coming commencement, have found much difficulty to procuring the names . ml addresses of many of the members. In order to reach every one who may not have received our circular letter, we hsve deemed It proper to Issue the Invitation through the press. Your committee, therefore, ask that each alumnus will consider the letter published below aa being addressed personally to being him self. THE LETTER IN FULL Athens, Ga, April 24,1889. To the Alumni of the University of Georgii Dear Sir; the Alumni society, desiring properly to celebrate the centennial an- iversary of the university, at their last meeting, appointed the undersigned a committee to formulate plans, and caf- ry out thejr wishes. The committee proposes a reunion and banquet, to lie held at Athens, Ga., June 18th, 1889, during the commence ment exercises. You are cordially In vited to he present. To defray the expenses of the ban quet you are urged to send a contribu tion of five dollars to A. L. Hull, cash ier of the bank of the university, Ath ens, Ga., who will keep a careful ac count of all receipts. In the event a sufficient sum is not realized in time to ~arry out these plans, your contribution will he return ed. An immediate reply Is absolutely necessary to the successful cele^.ation of this event. The committee earnestly request you to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and state w hether or not you will be present. All railroad companies, over whose lines the alumni will travel In reaching Athens, have kindly consented to give reduced rates and round trip tickets to the alumni attending this celebration, and such tickets will ,be placed on sale in tjml* at all stations^. • *We are going to celebrate the one hundredth birthday of our almamhtcr. Let Vi. her child ren come and unite in .this loving testimonial to her great work for Georgia In tlio pant, and under her thne-honored and familiar roof-tree rcnew t thelr youthful vow* of devotion. \Ve ure her eona.lct ua all gather around onr venerable mother once morp mid revive the deep iinpulKca of Affection and gratitude which thrilled our hear), when we pa**ed out of hergatea, epuip- |H*d by her for the battle, of life. 1’ojk' Harrow,ehalrman: E. It. l.odg eon, T. W. Kueker, Andrew J, ,'obb, Georgia I). Tboniaa E. I, .Smith, It. G Taylor, M. C. l’ope, John D. Mell, Sylvauu* Morel*, * Henry C. Tuck, George E. Heard, E. K. Lumpkin, A, II. llodgxon, K. U. RumcII, EfArln D, Kewtoti. I, languid feeling and dull i« very disagreeable. Take two of Carter's Littlo I.lver 1'illa before retiring, ajul you will find relief. They ftvty fall to do good. Net Cm. gate* 'fhc firemen are complaining that the Georgia Railroad 1* not giving the vis itor* to the tournament, aa good rate. t* they abould. The Macon and Cove Button ia doing ita beat, and Will bring the crowd. Athena and Her School!. On all aide* are pouring in lettera of appreciation from pur recent vliitora to tho Georgia Teacher*’ Ataoclatlon. We quote a paragraph from one of tlieac letter*, It* writer a man of prom* !*e and ability, lie any*: “Wo were deeply grateful for the many evidence* of tlioiightfulne** and kindueaa, which marked .our visit to Athen*. There wa> nothing to mar the joy of that delightful occailon. The City School building* and tliclrfurnlali' lug* impresaed u* with the entliualaam of the Superintendent and the appre- lation and prqgreulvc spirit of tha Board of Education. The teacher* In these school* are all obaerving,thought ful, growing, 'They ulk senalbly and well on every fubjeet connected with th.lr work,and have thoroughly caught the spirit of their leader, who ia build ing for himself a monument more last ing than brass.” We are constrained to believe that the many expressions of kindly apprecia tion of the hospitality of Athens, given by the visiting teachers, were not mere ly formal utterances of courtesy, but were genuine and slnoere. Those con nected with the Luey Cobh Institute, with the University, and with other schools of the town, beside, others who bad no professional Interest In the as sociation, exerted themselves to add to the pleasure of the occasion. Every session of the association was at tended by the cltirens In considerable numbers, and ita deliberations UsteMd to with attention and interest. . What dees all this maan $ Pint, for Uk teachers tha—sire., whew U- must of necessary, be monotonous a weary,a few daya of refreshing Change, a grateful sente of being regarded and cared for, for their lorw work’s sake. For them alao ajrAurn to their school rooms with quickened hopes, with re newed aeal; making themselves (eit, pegehsnee, not in schoolrooms alone, hot elsewhere^ as factors In the' great educational movement that seems to have made its beginning In Georgia. bit not alao t« the credit of Atlu that her citizen, tecl an Interest In ihe educational forces of our'8tatet a appreciation of the labors of this noble of workers, these teachers whoso a appeal not to tho noby demon, stratious of the multitude, nor atk their reward of fame, bnt who must ever, bo recognised by the wise and the good as among the true conservators of the prelfare of our people. > ' l iw ■.are or Visiters. The hoard of -vfaitora appointed by the Governor $o inspect the Univer sity. primarily the fieidor exaailnp. tion papers, megt In the Library build ing this morning a( 10 o’clock. FINE RUBBER HOSE, PLAIN AND, WIRE WOUND REELS. Sfrwgkt, Gut aid Tim Gotta Pipt, Gan Fxxnpiwsp. ■ - . Bath Subs, WaahstauiK 'Etc. ENGINE WORK. Planbiag, Stein k Gas Fitting. J. Opt 36 AMD 38 CLAYTON STREET ATHENS GEORGIA. CURE iMhesnd fsHmaU Um front SICK rattan tl rorrvetftl AchotfcofwoaUniosIaMstyrtoalflMtoflMMwfct sugar fromttl«dJatnceiagsoaptelnt; tmtfortn* a»Ulr lAqlrgooda—dn—not—dhoevumd Uio* ukUooAM try ttem *111 tnd Omm little pUUfhlu- •Us la m nuy w*r» ihat tk*r will no* hs wiW 1 — b«I niter mletekUea IeU»twM<*MBMiirUra thntlMNlsn^Mtt w« iMk* onr gml boasts* OwpUlssnnltwaUt ntfi—isnoC 1 Carter’! Lttttn lira POM—f mbsS am* raj aas? to tote, OnaartvnfttlaBalnadoaa. Ttu-f ar«atrtetlFro**tnblnanotto not grip* o* kr-lssatlssssuijs>iiasssttv»sSt MMCM VCL, las bga • . ---