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ATHENS BANNER TUESDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 22, i m GRADY’S CANNON HOW IT TOLD THE STORY CLEVELAND'S ELECTION. OF A BEAUTIFUL STORY ToM by The Columbia Register- How the Lamented Grady Charged his Cannon in lSSSand Sealed it up to be Fired In 1892 An nouncing Cleveland's Election. #12,000. That Is the Amount Contributed by! President HarrUon. New York. Nov. 14.-The Democratic national committee has closed its labors. Only two of its members are in New BLACK VAIL. A Noted Criminals Last Scheme Brought to Light. Nrw York, Nov. 14.—A talented young swindler known as “Lord Charles York—Mr. Dickinson and Mr. Sheerin. ■ Somerset Beresford” and also as“Walter The employes have all received their Beresford,”' ‘Sidney Lasceles,” “Wal Columbia (S. C.) Register. A beautiful incident connected with the great Democratic victory occurred in Atlanta, Ga., and that has not as ytt been published. There is a little cannon in that city known as the •‘Constitution’s Cannon.” 1 is an enthusiastically patri tic Demo- t ratio gun, and was used to celebrate every victory of our party since the re demption of the South from reconstiuc- tion rule. After announcing the glad tidings in Atlanta, this little piece of ordnance makes a pilgrimage over the State, but it is held in as much rever ence as the old Liberty Bell, r.nd after tne demonstrations are over always finds its way safely back borne. Columns have been written about the gun, and it was Ueiiry Grady’s especial pet. In the Presidential contest of 18S8, i.rady placed a heavy charge in this cannon, with the expectation of touch ing it off with his own hands to cele brate Cleveland’s re-election. But the banner of our party went down before me onslaught of purchased Republican ballots, and of cour e e the little gun re mained dumb. Grady was sorely dis tressed over the result, but never for an instant did his faith waver in the even tual triumph of the piinciples of De mocracy. bohe carefully primed the c.tnuon, pasted a piece of paperover tbe toucn-bole, aud on this slip be wrote the words: “a charge to klei> I havk” The gun was tueu carefully laid away w itu a letter written by iieury Grady, in which it was stated that he hoped to I’ve lour years longer, when he intend ed to touch that same load oil' to cele brate the election of Grover ClevelaLd and the triumph of Democracy, But there was a postscript to the letter in which tne patriotic and gifted youi g Georgian asked if the hand of death was laid upon him before tb&t auspic ious day came, Le wanted some frieLu to take the guu in fiont of the Consti tution buiiuiug, auu let it announce for him lo the people of Atlanta, whom iie f oved so well, tne glad tidings. ! Everybody in that oity Knew the tory of the cannon that Grady loaded, .ml when the wires began to flash the «ws of the triumphant maich of L’e- i uocraoy, the little gun was brought • , rih from four years of silence and ..ado leady to signal the expected news. >ot for any consideration would that j sacred charge left by Grady be llred nn- i a victory was positively assured, ai.d i t was generally understood through- iih the city that when the “Con- j =titutiou Cannon” spoke it was i evidence that the result of. ! Cleveland’s election was no longer j m doubt. Tuesday night and Wednes day morning all ears were strained to ■ hear the familiar boom. The must iu- 1 tense aud breathless interest reigned ! supreme. It would have been consid- ! ered a sacriltge to giye any other ac- [ count of the news tLan the prophecy of 'the beloved and lamentedGiady,speak- ' ing through this metal tude. ) At thirty-live minutes past one o'clock Wednesday afternoon there came upon the wings of electricity to Captain Evau P. Rowell from Chair man lfarrity these words: “Cleveland is electee ! Let Grady’s gun speak!” Every man in the office rushed into tbe street. The paper placed by Gra dy's hand was torn off and the charge in the touch-hole was found to be dry ami sound. In an instant the fuse was lighted, and witn a thundering report, time almost shook the Piedmont escarp ment, the gun belched x'otth its glori ous and welcome announcement. T'ue scene that followed beggars de scription. To the people of Atlanta that report was as tbe voice of one speaking from tbe dead. £very hat at once went into the air, and yells and cheers burst from fifty thousand throats. The report of Grady’s charge was taken up and re-echoed by parks of artillery stationed on tbe neighboring heights. Every locomotive and steam whistle in the city took up the refrain, and never in the history of Georgia was there such demonstrative joy. The fact that Hen ry Grady’s own band had loaded thai cannon, and four years before had prophesied the result, acted as elec tricity upon the people. The charge that the dead and beloved journalist' philanthropist and statesman had given his gun to keep was then delivered. It was worth a trip of a thousand miles to be in Atlanta at that hour. pay, and when the place is closed no man can say that the committee owes him a penny. As each hour has gone over the heads of Republicans since the eventful Tues day, many things have leaked out. It was announced a week ago that Presi dent Harrison and his cabinet had con tributed to the campaign fund £12,000. There is no harm now in announcing that President Harrison contributed #40,000. Of the $42,000 every republican in this country will be amazed to learn that the members of his cabinet con tributed only $2,000. All of the cabinet officers used the federal patronage at their command to bring about the pres ident’s renomination. It is known now that the exact amount of the campaign funds raised by the friends of the repul>- lican national committee was $3,600,000, and yet the Hon. Thomas Henry Carter, chairman of the committee, must shut his shop anil return to Montana, leaving $50,000 in debts behind him. The Re publican newspapers are heating about to find a reason for the collapse of the grand old party. HOW MONTANA STANDS. Fraud Charged In Illinois. Quincy, Nov. 15.—An inmate of the Soldiers' Home, one of the judges of the recent election, has made affidavit be fore the county clerk that crooked worn "'as done at the recent election. In his affidavit lie states that in o»e precinct the electors were instrncted by the elec tion officials how they should vote. In the other district one” of the judges car ried off all the ballots, returns, etc., to Ids room and was seen manipulating them early next morning. It is under stood the affidavit has been forwarded to Judge Allen of the Federal court, at Springfield. The election is without contest. ««• Loser Kills Himself. West Chester, Pa., Nov. 15.—-Will lam Williams, a Sugartown farmer, bet 1366 on Harrison and of course lost it. He had borrowed the cash, and his inar bihty to pay it so preyed upon his mind that he ahot himself. The General Assembly Will Have One Majority on a Joint liallut. Helena, Nov. 14.—The unofficial fig ures of the legislature show—senate, 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 in doubt; house, 25 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 4 People’s party, and 1 in doubt. One of the People’s party was indorsed by the Democrats, and is pledged to vote for a Democratic United States senator. Tho vote in the doubtful dis tricts is so close that it will take the offi cial count to decide. Giving the Repub licans all four, the Democrats will still have a majority of one on joint ballot. This insures the election of a Demo crat to succeed Sanders, Republican in the United States senate. Enough returns are in to show a Re publican majority on the presidenti.il ticket, congressmen and all the state ticket except attorney-general and Blake for chief justice of the supreme court, who was beat by Pemberton, Democr.it and People’s party. Haskell, Republican, Day, Democrat, and Ella Knowles, People s party, for attorney-general, are close together. The woman being 300 in the lead so far. California's Close Counting. San Francisco, Nov. 14.—Final com putations have been made npon the.ro- turns from California on the preside i- tial election. The official count next week will determine the result defi nitely. The last returns are from nil but 283 precincts in this city and the state at large. They give Harrison, 109,715; Cleve land, 105,529; Weaver, 22,816; Harri son's plurality, 3,186. The latest retur:is indicate that the Democrats will hare 62 members in the next legislature, giv ing them a majority of two on joint bal lot ter Eaton,” and “William Pond, who is now serving a term of six years in the Georgia state prison, has been detected, it is said in a plot to blackmail two prominent New York society ladies. IT WON-HIM A WIFE. A Novel Election Bet Settled in Ohio by a Marriage.. Cikcinxati, Nov. H.—Henry Ru dolph, residing at Evanston, in this has b on assistant secretary of the Peo- state, has for several yean unsuccess- ! pie’s party, declares that the recently fully sought the band of Miss Law- j reported scheme to assassinate Jerry An Agreement Between Him and the Re publican Chairman. Toi"ska, Nov. 15.—L. D. Harvey, who renoc, of the same place. Just after the Chicago convention Lawrence bet Rudolph that Cleveland 1 Simp: un in the seventh district, was hatch- d in Topeka weeks ago. He says it ori dated between Chairman Breiu- would not win, the stake being her! dentL 4, of the People’s party.committee, 1 alul iiupson himself. A NEW NAVY LAW. hand. Tuesday night Rudolph was the AlthoUgh'he is behind'the^bars he I m08t anx,oua mln in ®°wn. Yesterday j laid a i'd beaten for the purpose of creat tnreatens to publish in some newspapers in New York, Chicago and other places, scandalous stories reflecting upon these ladies, unless they pay him $2,500 as hush money. He first made this attempt last Sep tember, and was met by a certain law yer of this city, who with the assistance of some central office detectives, cap tured Beresford at Albany. He was afterwards sent hack to Geor gia, where he was was wanted for swindling operations in Rome Ga. He was sentenced to six years imprisonment, but this has not prevented him from Th plan was to have Simpson way- rid and beaten for tbe purpose of creat- moruing he returned to Evanstown and i »us s. -apathy for Simpson and charging brought Miss Liwience to thia city and *5,*® Harry also says . tnat t haimmn Breinflentlial wanted him marnea ner. to hi-e a man to throw eggs at General Weaver, when he was here, to offset outmres. which has been visited upon Weaver in the south, since Harrison's Statement became public it is said he has keen warned not to return to Topeka. THE REFORM CLUB’S JUBILEE. A Bill to Bo Presented In Congress to Provide for Certain Releases. New York, Nov. 15.—Colonel George W. Heywood, commandant of the ma rine corps, has drafted a bill which will be submitted to congress next month, providing for the discharge by purchase and request of marines who have served three years continuously. There is some talk of endeavoring to secure the right seeking to injure the New York women j °? disc |? ar K e b F pnrehaaefor the seamen ,,. , “ ' also. In connection with the orders of ntioned, whom he now threatens the navy department to commission by with exposure. Feb. 28 next six new vesstfls of the navy, It is said by the attorney who repre- tbe Question is asked how will the ma- sents these victims of Beresford that the ? ne . cor Ps 1 “ " v, ~ *"* “ " * story which he is trying to sell to the newspapers are scandalous lies. DON’T LIKE BUTLER. Tlic People's Party Champion was Burned lit Kfllt y in North Carolina. Raleigh, Nov. 14.—There never was a quieter election ih this state than the one just held. The relations between Democrats and Republicans have been and are very amicable, but tbe Demo crats loathe the People's party. This feeling resulted in two remarkable dem onstrations. One was at Wilmington, where,in the presence of several thousand people. Marion Butler, the People's party state chairman, was burned in effigy.' First, the effigy, in a regnlarcoffin, was placed in a hearse and carried through the city, with pallbearers in attendance. Then was hoisted to the top of a high pole and bnmed, while a salute of 100 guns was fired. -fl® The other demonstration was at Clin ton, Butler's home. The people gathered in great numliers. .4 mock fuuera' service was held and. after the process!. >v had marched thrice around the couri house, escorting the remains, the latte: was burned in a deep grave in front oi the courthouse door, the third party leaders say they are thoroughly crashed. be able to make sufficient drafts to fill np the guard details for the various ships? The last congress passed a hill mak ing available a sufficient sum of money for the enlistment and training of men for temporary service connected with the review. It is thought that the ma rine corps will be amply covered by the provision. In this event there will be possible a temporary enlistment of ma rines as well as blue jackets. DISTURBANCES ABROAD. RAILAOAD LEGISLATION. Some Important Measures Introduced In the Georgia Legislature. Atlanta, Nov. 14.—Major A. O. Ea- con of Bibb county, is the author of three important bills which are to be considered by the present legislature. Mr. Bacon’s first bill is “to make the wrecking of a railroad company, or ar attempt or a conspiracy to wreck a rail road company, a felony; to define the same, and to prescribe penalties there for.” The bill fixes the penalty fur wrecking or conspiring to wreck a rail road, at confinement in the penitentiary for not less than three nor more th in twenty years; or by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $25,000. His second hill limits the issuance of stocks and bonds and the erection of floating indebtedness by railroad com panies, and prescribes tho manner in which the same may be authorized and issued beyond certain limits by author ity of the stockholders, under tho ap proval of the railroad commission of Georgia, and fixes the liability of direc tors for unauthorized issues. The third of Mr. Bacon’s series of bills is to fix the lien in certain cases of the lia bility of railroad companies for wap'i due its employes, and for personal in juries to passengers and employes in the running of its engines and cars, and to prescribe the manner in which the 6ame shall be paid. FIRE IN WINSTON. Tbe Main Square of tbe City n»* Ben De»troyed—Help Wanted. Salisbury, N. C., Nov. 14—Three ■idea of the main square of Winston have been destroyed by fire and the fourth now in flames and beyond con trol Greensboro and Danville have been asked for help. The Dequiny hotel and "Western Union office are threatened. * rpjj e a bc-ve is the substance of a tele gram over the railroad Wire at six o’clock this morning from Allen wholesale hard ware bouse, Winston, to Dr. McAdoo, PARNELL’S WRITING. Chilians liaise Objections to Their Cabinet Ofliccrs—The Kio Janeiro Rerolt. New York, Nov. 15.—Thu Herald’s Valparaiso despatch says the president is hard at work trying to reconcile oppo sition to the present cabinet, so that it may be retained in office. The opposi tion is mainly to Barros Luco, prime minister, but other members of the cabi net will not retain office if Senor Luco goes. Tne questions at issue are purel' political. Telegrams from Rio Janeiro show that the revolt there was frustrated by the vigilance of the government troop® In the fight between the police and the conspirators two sons of General Tavare : were killed, and Taveres with several Dthers were wounded. The wife of General Tavares has became insane. TRAIN ROBBERS FOILED. A Selection of His Private Political Paper* Will Bo Printed. New York, Nov. 14.—It is likelyth.it some of the writings of tho late Charles Stewart Parnell will he published in book form. A dispatch from London says: The executors of the late Charles Stewart Parnell have decided to publish a selection of his private political docu ments and correspondence. Mr. Parnell kept every communica tion received by him that was of the least importance, often jotting down his opinion on the subject matter of the letters, even when lie did not reply to them. No biography will accompany the publication which will be issued lie- fore pjirliament reassembles. Messrs. Harrington and Kiuny are to have a conference with Messrs. Davitt and Dillion as to the Paris fund. Colonel Dodd* Promoted. Paris, Nov. 14.—The news from Da homey is hailed with general satisfac tion in military quarters. The promo tion of Colonel Dodds to be general is highly approved. General Dodds is of Euglish, French and African extraction. He lias telegraphed the details of the fighting that preceded the capture of Cana. The Dahomeyans fought des perately. They were commanded by the king in person, and any show of cowardice w;is punished by instant death. The French lost six killed and forty-five wounded. On Noveralier 3d the French bivouacked under the walls of Cana. On the 6th, while preparing to assault the town, they found it had been evacuated and they took possession. The Duke of Marlborough'* Funeral. London, Nov. 14.—The late Duke of Marlborough was buried at Bleinhem. Lord Randolph Churchill, Duke of Atore- com, was present. His divorced wife was not there. The Duchess Mar- borough was in deep mourning and tn tirely overcome. The vicar of Wood- stock performed the services of the church of England. There was a large attendance. Boiler Explosion in Pennsylvania. Reading, Nov. 14.—A frightful boiler explosion occurred on the Reading, near Schuylkill river, at midnight. Five men were killed and several injured. The killed were: Engineer Conwey, Fireman Meyer, Conductor Kendrick and an unknown man. The engine hud just been coupled up to the train when the explosion followed. There were men injured a hundred yards away. The Southern Railroad Men’* Meeting, New York, Nov. 14.—The conference of southern railroad presidents which was to have been held today has been postponed, owing to the illness of W. A. Clyde, the chief worker in the move ment to advance rates on all southern roads. He is especially interested in the Richmond Terminal. Cholera In Canada. Montreal, Nov. 14*—It is reported that there are five cb'>ra cases aboard ——■ ... t- ^ u Allen steamship Ciraassa now off the president Merchant and Farmers hank pgjnt an ff that orders have been Charlotte. Wht Basks wail Fic* tt.— Banks county bas always been looked upon as one of tbe strongest Democrat ic counties in tbe state, and when it was announce* that Banks county bad giv en a majority of five for Pickett, it made the friends of this noble little oounty feel bad. The reason has been given why it went, and it will not affect tbe the standing of the county in the out side world. Fifteen mountain apple wagons were in Homes on the day of foot. the election, and they voted foi Pickett. Sweet Gum and Mullein is a sure cure for coughs,colds, croup, consumption, and all other throat and long troubles. given to stop here at quarantine. Crap Shooters.—Crap shooting is new game only started in Athens a few months sgo, but it bas readied to »1 parts of the oity. The police were’no tified that tbe old field near Linton’s pond on the Northeastern Railroad was being used by tbe or*p shooters, and Sunday three police made a raid on the old field, but could not catch any of the orop shooters, as they were two fleet of ’fhey Tackled a Western and Atlantic Crew Who were Not of the Tenderfoot Variety. Atlanta, Nov. 14.—Friday night as the Western and Atlantic passenger train passed Adairsvillo going up, it was boarded by three masked robbers aud an attempt was made to reb the express oar. The conductor and his crew showed fight, and a regular battle ensued in which the robbers were routed and ran off, carrying one of the gang badly wounded. J. A. Alston, a train band, who stood by the side of his conductor fighting to the last, was shot in the leg and slightly- wounded. A posse was at once formed "irnd left in hot pursuit of the gang. Total Visible Cotton Supply* New York, Nov. 14.—The total vis ible supply of cotton for the world is 8,641,728, of which 8,263,828 is Amen can, against 3,668,283, respectively, las’ year, and 3,253,783 the year previous. Receipts at all interior towns, 165,524, Receipts at plantations, 270,603. Croi in sight, 2,553,558. Coming* ny Way of Mexico. New Orleans, Nov. 14.—A Times- Democrat, San Antonio speoial says: It is claimed by federal authorities along the Rio Grande border that large num bers of Chinamen are crossing the river from Mexico into the United States each week, -and that the customs offi cials are unable to prevent it, owing to tbe lack of river guards. Stoned to Death. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 14.—A band of des; eradoes set upon two Swedes at the foot of Talcot mountain, stoned one of them to death and shot the other so that he will probably die. Robbery was the motive for the crime. Death of a Veteran Actor. New York, Nov. 14.—Lystander, the veteran actor, who has been confined in the insane pavillion at Belleville hospi tal since the 4th instant, is dead. Washington Penult*. Tacoma, Nov. 14.—Nearly complete returns from all the counties in the inco- nien,s peculiar to tho female sex,fturh as efcron ic ■womb and ovarian ' dis eases. If taken in t ime It regulates and promotes healthy action or ali func tions of the generative organs. Young ladies at the ago of pubertv, and __ _ _, older ones at tko menu- pause, vrfllflndin ita healing, soothing tonic. ihe highest recommendations from promi- hent physicians and those who have tried it. Write for book “To Women,” mailed free. Sold by all druggists. Brapheld Regulator Co- proprietors, Atlanta, Ga. CREAM’S CRIMES President Fleet Cleveland Will be the Guest of Honor December 3d. New York, Nov. 15.—President-elect Cleveland is to be.tbe guest of honor at the banquet given by the Reformed club at Madison square garden assembly rooms on the evening of December 3d. The club members and their friends propose to have a grand jollification over the triumph achieved on Tuesday last. Though the speakers have not all been decided upon, it is expected that besides the president-elect and vice pres ident. Governor Russell, of Massachu setts: Governor Campbell, of Ohio; Speaker Crisp, of the house of represen tatives, Senator Carlisle, Senator Hill, Senator Gorman, and others will be asked to make speeches. (Vhec iby ,-ar, sick, we gave her Casteria. When be wv, u Child, she cried for Cos tori*. 3 hen she became Miss, sbe clung to Castoria When shebad - ddldneo,*oe gave them Caatoita MAdGARET MATHER’S MARRIAGE. Her croud Venture Is with tho Son ol a Wealthy Brewer. S.* ; Francisco, Nov. 15.—Miss Mar- g:\re Mather, the actress, was married on t'i occasion of her last visit to Chi cago j Gustav Pabst, son of the mill- iom a brewer of Milwaukee. The man <age* li:i3 been publicly acknowl edge in San Francisco. No one here knew anything about the matt r, as the license had not been inad public, but when a message was sent •■> Milwaukee about the reported mart age, the reply was returned that youf c Pa bit’s father had confirmed the rnuu It was on tho 3d of July last that Mis-- Mother received her decree of di- voi j- from Ernest Haberkorn, the lead er r - the orchestra at the Duqnesne ihtai r, in Pittsburg, aud the marriage unis' have taken placo shortly after- war> . AT’s Mather called Chicago her placo of ru idence, as her mother and brother live ore. She was married to Haber- kon in October, 1887, but this marriage doer i ->t seem to have been a particu larly happy one. Miss Mather charged nor 1 jsbuud with not couducting her affa s properly, alleging that he was not good business man. The couple had ot lived together for some time pre\ ous to the Chicago divorce. Young Pah: • is about 25 years of age and sec- reta / of she great Pabst Browing com pany SOUTH CAROLINA’S FAIR. Till, 1* Fair V.’oi k In Columbia—A Fair Il'istcsn She I*. A' t.anta, Nov. 15.—A Columbia, S. C., pccial to The Constitution dated the ’ 4th says; Tiie capital city is hostess for the s ate this week, and a fair hostess she is, swept and garnished and robed in festt attire. This is the opening day of t.' ste fair week, and tho masses of the people are coming Columbia wards as fasi aa the cars can bring them. Ti e schedule for the week includes sco: a of amusements, and the visitors will iie well entertained. The fair rep- resents not only a gathering together of the • leoplc, but one of its chief purposes is to -xnioit the products of labor, and of brain. The large and copious build ings are filled with exhibits from all ports of South Carolina, and from man; other states. The poultry exhibition i great. The raoa will soon begin and will continue through the week. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. rhiir ?lay, the itt» lout., Wilt Ho Obsorv- —Noriliou'fl Proclamation. At .Asi a. 1Toy. 15.—Governor North- sn h ' •* issued, a proclamation calling npo the people of Georgia to lay aside i ; .l ’■ >s:ness and observe Thursday, the 24th nst., as a day of thanksgiving and pray .-to Almighty God for the many upon state give Harrison a plurality of 4,031. ! merries and blessings bestowed McGrow, Republican governor, has a : the country during the past year, plurality of 3,950, These figures may! be increased slightly. Wilson and Doo- Th© rpjiort From Winston* WfNSTON, N. C. f Nov. 15.—Late Son- little, both Republicans, are elected to Jay night a fire destroyed the principal congress by 2,600 plurality. Tho entire ' busi block of the place, insurance $250,000. Republican state ticket is elected. Tho • DOO Republicans control both branches of bar- *d twelvo hours, and consumed uuairi tanemi and the building of the First National ban. , the largest block in the city. Ti!' 5 firms burned ont include Cald well & Rapp, Vaughan & Pepper, Ro- 3enb clier Bros., and a number of oth- legislaturo, forty on joint ballot. i General MteTen*on‘* Fortner. Bloomington, III., Nov. 14.—James 8. Ewing, the law partner of General e f®* Thefire started in Brown’s . , , _ store. Aid was asked from Salem ana Btevenson, is a eondidate for a seat on (j reen3 boro, aud was promptly raspond- the supreme bench of the United States, ed to. Owen Scott, who redeemed this congress ional district in 1890, will ask to be ap- representatives. tobacco factory. ■Iso burned. Loss $350,- The fire Et .• cr-ijhouI.il eP. P/P.; nearly ever ncc , w , xxl medicine to puri. vitalize, tatu .nrich the blood. P. F. P., Have Been Expiated on a Callows In London. London, Nov. 15.—Thomas Neil, otherwise known as Cream, the mur derer of Matilda Clover and several other girls, paid the penalty of his crimes at 9 a. in. Notwithstanding the fact that orders were issued directing that the execution should be strictly private, a representa tive of the Associated Press was accorded permission to enter Newgate prison, where Neil had been confined since his conviction. The authority to hang Neil was hand ed over by the high sheriff of tho county of London to Hangman Billington, in accordance with the legal form. At three minutes to 9 o’clock Billington, accompanied by an assistant, who car ried the pinioning material, entered the cell of the condemned man, where ha found the prison chaplain ministering to Neil. Without a moment’s delay, the hangman, while courteously asking tho permission of the condemned man, deftly and rapidly pinioned him, pass ing a broad belt around his waist and securing his elbows with two straps tightly drawn back and fastened to a belt behind. The straps were placed around the wrists and connected with the body belt in front. This rendered Neil absolutely incapable of moving his arms or bands. The condemned man did not utter a word during the pro cess, which lasted barely a minute. The procession to the gallows was next formed. It was headed by the chief warder who was followed by the chap lain, who, as he walked read the burial service of the church of England. Neil came next, guarded on each side by tho warders. He walked firmly. A deadly jailor overspread his features, but his lace showed no other trace of emotion. Close behind the prisoner walked tho hangman. As the procession passed through the corridor, towards the scaf fold, the tolling of the passing bell of St. Sepulchre, which has marked the last moments of so many criminals, re sounded through the prison. On arriving at the scaffold, the white cap, which had been previously placed upon the head of the condemned man, as pulled down over his eyes. Billington then guided him on to the trap doors beneath the cross beam, from which the rope, with the noose end, was daugling. The wljite cap was drawn down so that it covered the chin, ren dering it impossibles for Neil to see the final preparation for death. This took hut a few minutes. His legs were pinioned with a strap that was fastened below the knees, the noose dropped over his head and was adjustod around his neck. The ring of this noose was fixed behind the left ear. In an other second the executioner stepped a pace to the rear, pressed the lever and the trap fell. Neil’s body dropped five feet into the pit. Billington aud the other persons who saw the execution, concur in the opinion that death was instantaneous. There were convulsive twitchings of the mus cles of the back and limbs, which lasted a few seconds, and then the bodv hung motionless. Just prior to the cap being drawn over his face, Neil thanked the prison officials for their kindness. An honest Swede tells his story it: plain but unmistakable large age for ibe benefit of tbe public. “One of m? children took a severe cold and got the croup I gave her a teaspoonful of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and five minutes later 1 gave her one more. By tbis time she bad to cough up the gathering in h°r throat. Then she went to sleep and slept good for fifteen min utes. Then she got up and vomited: then she went baok to bed and slept good for tbe remainder of tbe night. She got the croup tbe second night and I gave her the same remedy with the xame good results. I write this because I thought there might be some one in tbe same need and not know the true merits of this wonderful medicine.” Charles A.Th 'Mpsekn, Des Moines, Iowa, 25 and 50 cent bottles for saie by John Crawford & Co. Poke Root and Potassium is the greatest blood purifier of the age. It cures all Blood aud Skin Diseases, Primary, Sec ondary, and Tertiary Syphilis where all other remedies fail. P. P. P, Prickly Ash - y POKE RDDT and Potassium will cure Syphilis, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilitic Rheu matism,Malaria,Old Sores, BloodPoison and Dyspepsia. If your head aches and you are out of spirits take P. P. P., Prickly Ash, Poke Root, and PDTA55IUM For a Tired Feeling, Impure Blood, Dis tress after Eating, Dyspepsia, Pains in the Back, Headaches and Nervous Pros tration and Debility and Weakness all yield readily to P. P. P. For Sleepless ness, Exhaustion and Malaria use P.P.P. Catarrh and a Shattered Constitution, both male and female, nothing better than P. P. P. ladies whose systems are poisoned and whose blood is in an impure condition, due to Menstrual Irregularities, are peculiarly benefited by the wonderful conic and blood-cleansing properties of P. P. P., Prickly Ash, Poke Root, and Potassium, the greatest cure known for all diseases of the UPPMAN BROS., Proprietors, SAVANNAH. - - ' - . GCOBOIA : Bt’.K-vffie, ] “When I b.*g*n your — • ** treatment 3 tnos. a?o I was «o / w mw •zhautfed by ailments th.it! could not! Before’. After. Lon*' •*'* *”ork. The accompanying fif>:Weight 245 lbt 195 lbs 50 Ifca > the remit of 3 months' treat- Bust..... 48 in. 37 in. 11 in. low fed like a n-w being. Ill* Waist... 40 ic. 2* in. 11 to. and pains sre all gone. My friends are] Hips.... 5? In. 48 In. Din. surprise *. Will cheerfully reply to inquiries with stamp Inclosed.* 9 PARENTS TREATED BY MAIL. CONFIDENTIAL. Harmless* No Starring. Send 6 cents in stamps Cor particulars to SB. 0. W. r. SHYDES. M'VISXEB’S THEATER. CHICAGO. ILL CURE YOUBSELFf Gf troubled with GonorrhceaL F Gleet, Whites, Spermatorrhoea! tor any uunatural dischargeaik" 'your drugelst lor * bottle of wg G. It cures in a few days | without the aid or publicity of a } doctor. Non-poi*onous and i guaranteed not to rtrictur*. \Th* Universal American Cure. Manufactured by k The Evans Chemical Go. I CINCINNATI, O. and Whlabe? Hal* It* cured at homo wlV: ont pain. Book of pari uculars scat FREE. Telephones! F OR ELECTRIC TEEEPHOIlEFSJforiprlTAte line purposes, write to the ScntaBeUTeMone and Telerob Co. JOHNfiDCEASTERLIN, District Sspt,, Dm. Atlanta* Ga New Store ! Dr.ring the progress of the conflagra tion an inceudiary fire broke out near . , , r i the Richmond and Danville passenger pointed first assistant postmaster general, ^gxit, which.ponsumed Abbot & Jones’ public printer, or clerk of the house of tobacco warehouse and Shepard’s leaf Eleven horses were OH, WHAT A COUGH. Tt is not what its proprietors say but wbat Hood’s Sarsaparilla do a* that tell? tbe story of its merit. Hood’s Sarsap arilla CURBS. jjortb Carolina’* Chief Jmtlee Dead. RXLK1GH, Nov. lA-Chief Justice A. ; w (U yoa hoed the warning. Tbeslg- S. Merriman died this morning of <Ha- j RS ; piwhspa r>t the rare approsoh of betes. aired 62 years. f f 1 tbs more t. rrible d fee are'Consumption. nvuPEPST a ivn nvvp mv *-*' yourselves if you can afford for the DYSIEPblA AND LIVER COM- of ssving 50o., to run the risk and PLAINT. do nothing for it. We know from ex- Is it not worth the small price of 75c.' P* r '" I: ® e t £ at ^hilob’a Cure will cure to free yourself of every symptom of your cough. It never fails. these dis’ressirg complaints, if you plains why more than a Million Bottles think so call at our store and get a hot- were sold the past year. Even a Poet Has Rights. “I have here,” said the long haired poet, entering a newspaper office, “an ode which will make about one column in your paper. I wish” “Don’t want any poetry,” growled the editor, who was feeling savage and dyspep tic. Get out of here.” “I was about to add,” continued the vis itor, “that the poem has reference to a new kind of patent soap that my employer has invented, and I was going to ask you to publish it as an advertisement at twenty cents a line.” And he disappeared in the direction of the rival newspaper office before anything could be done toward intercepting him or making overtures of peace.—New York Herald. A Chip of the Old Block. Father—Why, I am told that you are in love with Signora Fontabla de Politema. Son (excitedly)—Just so, father, and if you have anything to say against this estimable lady be good enough to wait un til I am out of hearing. Father—Oh, 1 merely wished to tell you that I courted the signora myself when 1 was yonr age.—Mercury. The Age of Appearance*. “That man must be very rich.” “He is. How could you tell?” “He’d have to be, or he couldn’t afford to wear that shabby silk, hat.”—Washing ton Star. No Use There Now. Mrs. Kingley—Has Mrs. Witters* sud den deafness affected her materially? Mrs. Bingo—She has been obliged to re sign from the church sewing circle.— Truth. A Sliding Scale. Bootblack—Shi ne ? Gentleman—What’s the price? Bootblack—Five cents w’en yon ask an ten cents w’en ye don’t.—Good News. WE ABE NOW SELLING HOME-MADE SHOES Of all descriptions for men, women and school boys and girls at prices that defy competition. AUo have on hand a good stock of LEATHER, Hemlock, White Oak, Harness, Upper, Calf and Kip Skins, We also have a full lute of HA.R1STESS, Saddles and Collars. Are ready to 4c RE- PA'RiNG OF HARNESS at short notice. Give us a call and examine our goods and you will be satistled tbat yon have made no mtstal e. We will also carry a full line of Shoe Findings. H. Beusse <fc Co., Corner Thomas and Clayton Streets, ATHENS, GA. We Buy Hides, Tallow and Beeswax. EXECUTOR’S SALE. camber next, between the lawful hoars of sals at the court house door of said county, ihe fol lowing property, to-wit: Th* Alien R. Johnson old home place on the Athens and Jefferson road, three miles from Athens in said state and county, and containing one hundred and ser- threeanda fracno ’" “ enty i acres Bald ■ n OTO£> i „ — i ract v.-H sie divided into different lots which will befuily exp]alned and _*hown^ by maji^cn It relieves at once.— For lame cording* and"if it does you no good it will coBt you nothing. Sold by tbe City S la l te A' b y 4,16 City Drug Store, Drug Store. B. C. Orr, Manager. Orr, Manager. tie’of Shiloh’s vitalizer, every bottle croup and whovpirg cough at has a printed guarantee on it, hm ao-: do n0 .J *?•. cordingiy and if it does you no good it do or chest use Shiloh t For Over Fifty Years. It being tbe place whereon esidedatr I day of sale. ■ J| B. Johnson resided*! the time ot his death, and t hounded by lands of M. B. McOlnty. Mrs. Mbs Wnntwnre Soothtso Bvaur has keen Hutcherson, Jackson a Vincent, the late 'W. A. used for children teething, tt sooths the child GiUett-d, and others. Sold as the property of softens the gams, allays all pain, cures wind said Allen R. Johnson, deceased, for the bene- ooUo and Is the heat remedy for Diarrheas, fit of thh creditors of salddeceased. lerm* Twenty-five casts a bottle. Bold bv all drug- cash. This November 1st, 1S9S. cUtt UorouKkott UrnwertdY auarag { JKRKIIIAH JOHNSON,Execut
