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THE ATHENS BANNER. ATHENS. GA. TUESDAY MORNING DECEMBER 6. 1892.~Pages 17 to 20 THE STATE UNIVERSITY THE PRIDE OF THE GREAT COM MONWEALTH OF GEORGIA. A PROSPEROUS YEAR Is That Now Being Enjoyed by This Grand Old Institution—Illustrious in the Past. Active m tne Present,! Glorious in the Future. In telling of the many advantages of the city of Athens, the story would be incomplete without a notice of the Uni versity of Georgia, the pride of this great commonwealth. And at the same time it is unneces sary to go into any detail as to its his tory, for it is known of all men in Geor gia. At present the University of Georgia is enjoying a year of unusual prosper ity, having an attendance of about one hundred and eighty students, and boy- who are well prepared in their studies, too. Chancellor William E. Boggs and his able faculty have much to feel proud of, in the manner in which the University is forging so rapidly to the front. The raised curriculum, the improvement o' the military feature, the increased in terest in athletics, the many improve ments in the buildings, and the genera) results of close and well-applied worl go to make up a splendid record for tb< University. Without the aid of one cent of the State’s money by direct appropriation and relying solely on her income, smal aa it is, she ha?, nevertheless, been en abled to give to the Bons of Georgia op portunities for education afforded their by no other college south of Mason anc Dixon’s line. In the past year she has made three important strides toward the eonsum matiou of perfect educational facilitie in Georgia. These were the establish ment c? the Farmers’ Institutes, the feature of University extension lec tuies, and the establishment of tb* Summer School of Languages. But the most important step yet take' is the last and that is the proposed es tablishment of a WINTER SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. * In no better way could this article b closed than by publishing the follow ing circular-letter of President H C ■White, of the State College of Agricu - ture and Mechanic Arts: The Trustees of the University n< Georgia have authorized the establish ment in the State College, of a shor course to be given in threeimonths com prising instruction in English, Math* matics, History, Farm Engineering Butter and Cheese making, Agricultu ral Chemistry, and Practice* Agricul ture, with exercises in the field, barn dairy, etc. This course is arranged especially foi the benefit of farmers’ sons, many oi whom cannot afford the time and mone necessary for a full College course < study, and yet desire a better prepara tion for their life work, than can beh-» on the farm. It will be given in th winter when the work on the farm i least pressing and when the time cat best be spared. It is hoped that man? farmers and farmers’ sons will avai themselves of this opportunity to uti lize the comparative leieure of the wi ter to make themselves acquainted witl some of the fundamental principles ui denying the art which they practice fo a livelihood. This course isopen to all over 15 yean of age. No examination for admissioi is required, and a good common schor education will enable any one of aver age ability to take the coturso with prc- fit. There is no charge for tuition or oth er fees. Table board can be had for $11.00 to $12.00 per month, and rooms can h rented for from $2.00 to$4.00 per moptl. The entire expense for the course, ex ciuaive of traveling expenses netd not exceed $50.00. The coarse for 1893 will begin Wed nesday, January 4tb. In addition to this course the College offers a three years’course in Agrioul ture, and four years’ courses in Science and Engineering. Full information regarding anyol these courses and catalogues and gen eral information In reference to tb< College, can be had on application tr H. C. White, President State College, Athens, Ga The debate on the tariff last Monday at the Institute was a very original and unique affair. In the first place girls don’t usually debate at all, secondly, they less usually choose an economic subject as the tariff, and thirdly, they least usually succeed so well in dose logic and sustained argument. It was rather trying for the high tariff girls to stand the importations ot Republicanism that the tariff reformers were not slow in making. They stated, at first, however, their unswerv- ing loyalty to the Democratic party, and urged that the snbjeot be handled on purely economic grounds, in other words, principle not party. The tariff reformers refused to con aider a tree apart from its fruits, and made some of their most brilliant argu raents on the melancholy effects of pro active policy as carried out by the Re publican party. The high tariff girls pointed to Eng- and with its vast pauper elements, as a esult of free trade. They pointed to 'he prosperous condition of the working people here as compared with Europe, to the wealth of a manufacturing town a comparison with an agricultural, to be necessity of keeping all money at lome, to the look of patriotism in buy- ng abroad, to the state of dependenc< son-manufacturers are in, as reasons for the maintenance of a protective policy The tariff reformers met these by as- erting that protection led to monoply. class legislation and starvation. T! e ,»oor were taxed to death and had to go lalf clothed and half fed. This is an igricultnral, not a manufacturing coun ry. On the whole, each argument wa>- veil put and met, and the debate was a lecided success. Mrs. Geo. Mell presided and render •d her decision, after an able sui up, in favor of the tariff reformers. THE HOTEL TOOMER. THE PLACE FOR TUB VISITOR TO ATHENS TO B1NU ELEGANT LODGIN And the Best Bating In the Classic City—Delightful Apartments. Splen did Attention, and Erery Comfort to be Desired is Found at the Hotel Toomer. For many days Athens was not the most famous city in the worfd as regarded hotel accommodations. But of late her hotels have taken on new life, and now the visitor or str anger can find splendid hotel accommodations in the Classic City. Athens has three hotels, but none o l them surpass the Hotel Toomer. This elegant hotel is situated on the corner of Clayton and Jackson streets, Is in the business portion of the city, ‘ and is in easy reach of all the railroad depots. It is admirably located on a high point in the city, and no healthier spot is to be tound in Athens. Some time since, Mr. J. B. Toomer bought the house that stood on thislo* and opered a hotel. The increasing demand upon his busi ness foiced him to build an addition to the hotel, and he at once set to work to fit up a l.o:el of which Athens should be proud money he spends at this hotel. A sample room for the use of drummers is also kept in connection with the hotel. Wuen yon come to Athenft and desire a nice place at which to stop daring your stgjr in the city call on the Hotel Toomer under the management of Mr. J. B. Geiger, and yon will be made to have a pleasant time. ILumbago cared by two applications. r. H. C. Rigby, Baltimore, Md., Spec ial Agent of the Mutual Life Insurauoe Co, of New York, says: “I take pleas ure in stating that two applications of Salvation Oil cured me of a severe at tack of lumbago. SWEET SINGER TO-NIGHT i PEHTIKENT PBOBLEH THE INDUSTRIAL HOME Geo. C. Staley, the German dialect comedian and singer, is to appear at tli* Opera House this evening in bis oomedy- drama, "A Royal Pass.” The play is highly spoken of. It tells a strong and touching story, enlivened by a -great deal Ha erected a handsome four-story briefc I of comedy and the introduction of many building alongside the old building, re-1 very pleasing songs. A stirring feature of That Gives a Valuable Remainder to ] the Solver. The more you figure the more con- vinced you’ll be that clothes made to I order by custom tailors are unnecessa rily expensive—we would hardly ex-; peot you to renounce your tailor merely because we suggest it—but you really owe it to yourself to look closely into j the matter. You’ll find quite a differ ence between the clothing we offer and that of others—this difference is not easy to tell of—and yet its so easi. seen. *** Overcoat weather now, sorely, and comfort-seekers have only to “look in on us” to insure being suited—prices start at $10 and go up by easy steps, $12, $15, $18, $20, to $25. No need to rely on your judgment as to the worth of any of these Coats—if you’re dissat isfied after buying—your money is at- readily at your command as though you had it in bank. *** While’about it, why not look at the useful-Holiday Gifts that abound in our stock: House Coats, Smoking Jack ets, Gloves, Hosiery, Neckwear, Um brellas. Whether your wants be for Clothes, Hats or Furnishings for man, boy or child, you may depend on find ing with us the very Best. " -the very Best. the very Best. CHARLES MORRIS, “Popular Price,” Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher. ONE OP THE NOBLEST INSTITU TIONS OF THE CLASSIC CITY. ITS GREAT WORK The girls who wrote to the legislature in regard to the Normal School have received charming letters in reply, if :.he representatives stand by their promises we are certain of success. Oar girls were out in opera dress in honor of Misses Moore, Tyler and Bar ett. Their recital at the Seney Stoval Chapel Friday last, will be an evening tong to he remembered. “Like apples »old in pictures of silver.” It will he pleasant news for the Athe nans to lear that Dr. Morrison, former- -y of Atlanta, will preach the Com mencement sermon at Lacy Cobh in Jane ’93. Dr. Morrison is not only >. most eloquent and powerful minister bat one of the most graceful speakers in the ministry. A letter from Capt. Eve of Augusta o Miss Rutherford, brings his accept ance to deliver the memorial addreB> next April, on Decoration Day. Th«- tory of onr fallen heroes is an old on* it is true, but in the hands of Capt hive we are sure will be presented with newer thoughts and tenderer sympa- hies.” Athens always greets with cordis! hospitality the graduates of Lucy Cobb Just now quite a number have honored onr little city. We note with pleasurr he arrival of Misses Cornelia Jackson, Susan Wadley, Amelia Hutchins and Imogene Griggs. Miss Hattie Mai Mitchell is very hap py this week by reason of a visit fron her mother. Mrs. Mitchell is accom panied by her oharming niece, Mis.- Mary Bridge. X Y. BOBBED A PREACHER. \ Low Down Thief Captures a Set of Harness. We can well understand how a thief oan steal a Thanksgiving turkey from * preacher, bat when it oomes to steal- ng a preacher’s harness out of hip bug gy while the preacher is stopping with me of the brethren, it is beyond endu rance, and hanging is too good forthe chief. Rev. H. S. Weaver, of Lexington, had preached a sermon at Moore’s Grovt ohurch on Saturday and went home with Mr. B.. B. Williams to stay all night. The buggy and harness was left out in front of the house, and in the night the thief came and stole the har ness. One of Rev. Weaver's friends says that if the thief is caught that he will have to buy another trace, as he will wear out one of the traces on him. paired the old building, and when he bad finished the work, opened np the Hotel Toomer to the public.^ A few months since the hotel was leased io Mr. J. B. Geiger, who at present runs i. in the most approved style, giving eminent satisfaction to his patrons. The building can easily accommodati one hundred and fifty inmates, and every one will have comfortable lodging, too. The rooms are large and are well ventila ted- They are furnished elegantly, and contain all the necessary appurtenances to to phase the tastes of those who occupy them. They are well lighted, and from aearly all ol! them a splendid view of the city of Athens ean be bad. Of course when a person goes to a hotel ue wishes to be served with the very best atablee to be found in the market. If he doesn’t -get something good to eat, you nay rest assured be will go out among his friends and straightway will begin to crili Jze the hotel and the fare It gives its pat- m Mr. Geiger has been especially fortunate with his hotel in this respect. To start with he is a man of superior Judgment when it comes to the question of how t* un a hotel. A man of long experience in his line of business, he naturally knows jow to suit the tastes of all kinds of peo ple- He knows what to buy, and does not hesitate to buy it,'let it cost what it may If the Athens market doesn’t afford the at tide, he doesn’t hesitate to send off for it. His prime ides Is to give his gnests good eating, and he certainly does it to per fee Cion. In the next place when the artides are purchased they must be cooked and cooked properly. Mr. Geiger has in his employ some of the best cooks in the State, who have made the culinary art a specialty in their lives, and who know how to cook different articles in a way in which to please the most fastidious taste. And then everything is kept so neat and dean around the tables, and the meals are s< rved so promptly and well. - And the dining hall is one of the pretti est halls in the Classic City. While building the house, Mr. Toomer expended the play is when Andreas, impersonated by Mr. Staley, in assisting bis friends to escape from Siberian exile, secures a spe cial engine, puts his friends aboard and starts them for the German frontier. We’ll follow them on another engine!’’ cries Sidorski, the villain, as he and Jarra- witz are following the fugitive. “The swiftest engine at command, in the name of the Czar!” shouts Jarrawitz to the guards, who rush to do his bidding. In a few moments they are in pursuit, with Andreas diDging for life to the tender of the engine. On, they rush, faster and faster, until they reach and pass the engine of the fu gitives. Then they stop and place a largt log across the track to wreck the coming engine. But Andreas slips from the ten der unobserved, and just as the swaying rushing monster reaches the spot when- destruction lurks, Andreas, with on* mighty effort throws the log from tht track and the engine sweeps safely on. With a shout of rage the baffled villianv rush for their engine, bat Andreas is too quick for them. With one bound he reaches the engine, knocks Jarrawitz down, shoot3 Sidorski, and, pulling the throttle wide, speeds away, leaving the discomfited villains by the roadside. There are two locomotives used, regu larly bojlt, with boilers capable of carry ing 125 pounds of steam, with whistles bells and all other appliances. The doab le tracks are laid directly across the stage, where the ponderous engines are set up ready for their fierce flight, The boilers are fired np at the beginning of the per formance, requiring some lilrle time to gen erate the required pressure of Bteam Then, when all is ready, the scene opens on two fast-racing engines, the drivers whirling swiftly around, blowing of whis tles, bells ringing and all the noise pecu liar to the locomotive. During the course of the play a num ber of pleasing songs are appropriately in troduced. Mr. Staley being especially happy in bis rendition of “Watching the Ohildjen Play,” “Bye-Bye ta Baby,” and others. Great praise is bestowed upon the sup porting company. Undoubtedly Staley Which Has Been Crowned With 8uc- cess—The Work of a Band of Chris tian Women That Tells Its own Story tn Its Results. SUNDAY NOTES. In the absence of Dr. Kendall at Con ference, the pnlpit of the M. E. Church Sunday morning was filled by Dr. J. B Hunnicutt, who gave a very strong ad dress. There were no services in the evening. Dr. L. R. Gwaltcey attracted a large crowd at the Young Men’s Christian Asso ciation at the Gospel meeting, and for a half hoar held their undivided attention. He spoke npon the subject: “Where withal shall a young man cleanse his way.” Psalms 119:9. The address by Dr. C. W. Lane, Sunday night on missions was unusually interest ing. , £4 ;*■ Forty-six boys attended the meeting of the Junior department at the Y. M. C. A at 2:45. The meeting was led by Ed Weir on the subject “whose side are you on,” and was participated in by a number of < he boys. The attendance and interest is increasing. The Athens Industrial Home is an institution dear to the hearts of her people. It was founded in January 1889 by a limited number of noble Athens wom en, and since that day its history has been one of unbounded success. The first president of the Industrial Home was Mrs. George A. Mell, who held that position for two years. The present president is Mrs. H. C. White, and she is surrounded by a number of officers who do their full duty towards the Home. The Industrial Home started on a small scale to relieve the wants of the suffering and needy of Athens. Its beneficial influence was at once felt and the pepple of Athens rallied to its sup- ' port. It has prospered with the passing months, and grown and increased in strength and power until today it owns a splendid lot upon Broad street, in the very centre of the city, and has upward of four thousand dollars with whioh ta start upon the erection of a fifteen thou* sand dollar building. It is the intention of those having the affairs of the Industrial Home in charge to make this one of the best equipped charitable institutions qf the State. The amount of good done by the In dustrial Home in the past and what is being done now is beyond the power of pen to describe. It has been and is now the friend of the poor, the needy, the afflicted; always ready to minister to their wants and necessities. The people of Athens all feel a lively interest in the Industrial Home and its future prosperity. It is an institution of whioh they are justly proud, and to which they are ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Its membership, which is a large and enthusiastic one, deserves congratula tions on the magnificent success of theltf institution. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Hereafter our art store At 6:30, before the night service, oc- j Open every day Wlttl curred the first meeting of the newly or- clerks in attendance, and vanized Young Peoples Btciety-of Chris. -ii t tian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian WG 8 . 0W lIie ™ 08C church under the leadership of Mr. J. J Complete line Ot Holiday McNally, the subject: “Everyday mer- Goods ever Seen here/ COn- cies” was discussed, and every member of I ... . . . . the society took part. The muBic was SIStlDg in part 01 very inspiring. This society, one of the Bisque, Bronzes, Toilet and •23,000 e oc ie .i» now iD oxi s teD«wi.hBl Tete . a . tete Sets, Bas ket s ot total membership of 1,400,000,: was organ ized last week at the manse. The follow ing are its officers: President, C. A. Row land; Vice-President, Gilbert H. Boggs; Recording Secretary. Miss Mary Brumby; especial energy and effort to make this, the most attractive room in the house and i n “ A *** Pa83 wU1 P rove an all kinds, Writing Desks* Screens, Ink and Smoking sets, Japanese Goods of ail Corresponding Secretary, Miss May Hall; I kinds, in fact QJLV and eV- STJSSXIX « St er y«™6 to please the most the basement of the church. All young I fastidious taste. As W© people in the city aie invited to be present- canno j- keep this Store blit Dr. e. w. Speer filled the pulpit of the 130 days longer we make Oconee Street M. E. Church In the morn- j this Special Offer: ing, and delighted all with his eloquence. I _ *. • , - In the evening Rev. E. D. Stone poached T ° cl ° Se entire StOCk an excellent sermon at which there 'vas to 20 per Cent, reduction will much interest manifested that a short af- | be ma( J e on be succeeded well. It is certainly a beau ty.*^ Hence with all these things in its favor, tLe eating department of the Hotel Toom er passes without criticism from its gnests, and adds another evidence of the attrac tions of this splendid hotel. Meals are. served at regular hours, and in addition to the regular guests of the hotel there are always several business men who drop in now and then to get a good meal, wuen the press of business keeps thim trom going to their homes. tion. FURNITURE! FURNITURE! Our Stock taiNow Complete—Call and See ft. We have all kinds of furniture at prices that defy competition. We have Chamber Suits in Walnut and Oak at all prices. Parlor Suits in all the latest styles with lovely coverings, such as Silk, Ta pestry, Brocatelle. and Silk Plush. Prices from $26, to $250, per suit. Our line of China and Silver Cases, Boards, Hall Racks, Rocking „ .Side Another recommendation tht. betel U. | Oh^h^.^p^ ^thio* the leaders in style and prices in the THE WAR IS OVER And everybody ought to be “calm and serene” if they are not. A new era of life has dawned upon ns and wt all feel better. Now can’t we do better than pay high pnoes for groceries on credit. Everybody should “put his is the splendid corps of Bern nts employed. A sufficient number of servants, are em ployed to render prompt service to all guests, and none but those who are polite and attentive are allowed to stay arourd the Hotel Toomer. Mr. Geiger has dettr mined above all things to prohot l.is oity. will Call and examine our stock;.it pay you. Dorset & Stern, Broad street. Gambling Jim.—Gambling Jim, from I Banka county, is still in the city and The White Horse.—The white horse | has got in bad odor. Since he has been I ^sls f rom insolence on the part of set-1 ^ o}n _ gYively * business down at the. connected with the red-headed girl yams. And tn carrying out this determ;- loWtr bridge. The “boys” say he is a | other people have got down on him, nal j® n he has scoured servants who ate pc- 8 b arp er, and will play any game thi and the worst is that white horses are u te> prompt, and attentive. man wan t 8> from 10 cents up to 10 do | barred in going to a wedding or haul- | gmcejMr. Geiger has take* charge of tl e j |r8 _ The police have an eye on hin?T best foot forward” and bo very sure he I ing any of the bridal party home from Hotel Toomer,|he has;done a grest deal of turns that foot in the direction of Wil son’s Cash Store for groceries—by so doing you will always sleep well, live well and love your neighbor as your< self. ’ J. P. Wilson, Agent, the church. j business. The hotel has been well pat- | New sucker Sets,"Vase Lamps and ™nized and iu patronage is increasing ev- Libiary Lamps at “Huggins China j cry day. Its rates are moderate and^a j Hons*” I person gets value received for all the 1 £flQ While you are in the oity getting your Christmas presents don’t forget V. W. Skiff, the jeweler, where every thing in the way of jewelry is kept. Call and while in tht ie city. ter-sermon was held in which several took j their stand for a higher life. for cash from now on until Christmas. Take advan- we think we can please yon in both price and goods. M. MYERS &CKX PRICES TO PLEASE ALL. i , - , ., From now on I will handle the .thiee | “RgC Of this Opportunity, RS following brands of coal. CORONA. DEER CREEK, LITTLE WARRIOR.* The first took the premium at the New Orleans exposition, as the finest coal in the South, and with the excep tion of Montevallo has no equal The seoond, is giving the entirest sat isfaction in a hundred homes in Athens today. The-third is a splendid coal but in smaller lamps than the other two. For prices apply .at my office or use tele- otaone 117. F B. Lucas over Lampkin Bros. A SUNDAY MARRIAGEf Mr. J. W. Wiggins Weds Mr*. Matt** Grimes* Sunday afternoon about five o'clock a buggy stopped at the residence of Rev* E. D. Stone on Lumpkin street, and a gentleman and a lady alighted. Race for Justice of Peace.—This I It was the old, old story, oft repeated, is considered one of the heat paying [ an< ^ in a minutes the wedding oer- offices in the city, and it is a wonder that some of the young lawyers who have a limited practioe would not he afterThere are already three candi. dates spoken of, consisting of W. H. tiller, the present incumbent, Mr. J. F. Foster and Mark A. Daniel. All ol these candidates will make a lively canvass. Dinner Sets, Tea Sets and Chamber Sets at cut prices at “Huggins China Huose,” [ emony was oyer and they were man, and wife. The groom was Mr. J. W. Wiggins and the bride was Mrs. Mattie Grimes* * mgratulations of many friends gq the happy couple. DOLLS. 3000 Dolls just received for the Ho’i- day trade speoial prices will he made to clubs for Christmas trees wholesale prices to merchants. DAVISON & LOWE*
