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THE BANNER, ATHENS, GEORGIA July as, i?»». A BB- thotO^e Birth to Lulu ^St.tejhaM* IM r«.”"' , anotl«r ln.lv j ( >o2i* h! l" / ..lpftricity or something Li^ sf,,U °lithe Wonderful Lula •\vlio used to without much who giivc »i pri- ,y |: like if aS ' Vil ' pro i the K" of the > :inu s,ate ’ men »ro«-nd ,Sle.. ?’!"* w flight tit Ford’s, to » rxh''" 11 " L -\|' r s. Annie Abbott i'^^'j- ot onl >' ' j, a blonde of 23 years j,,.r -uinearance. When sev- iof l’ 1( T, z;l,.u\ UP to her father’s . , ..stonished him by •hiv He TOM WOOLfOliK. i The Young Georgian to Be Hanged at Per ry, August 15, For the Murder of Nine People. .Thomas G. Wool fork, who has been convicted of murder in Macon Ga slaughtered nine people. The blood was shed on the morning of August 0 ]S between midnight and daylight, it the residence of the murderer’s father R F. Wood folk/ on the Culloden road twelve miles from Macon. Those who were killed were R. F. Woolfolk. Mrs. Mattie Woolfolk, stepmother of the ac cused: Emma, Richard, Susan, Annie Charles and Mattie Woolfork.his broth ers and sisters, and Mrs. Temperance West, a visitor. Xot a particle of calomel,nor any oth er deleterious substance, enters into the composition of Ayvr's Pills. On the contrary,this medicine is carefully com pounded from the curative properties of purely vegetable substanc is. Try it. There will be several new residences and storehouses built in Shellman this fall. If you wish to restore tiicbloom to your wasted eheek.und so improve your health that plumpness and strength will succeed emaciation and debility, purify your blood with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. This rwnodv will "benefit von more surely and speedily than any other. How the Grand Golden Drawing Occurre Everyone wants to hear the result of the Grand Extradinary Golden ^^"f'l^.e'eoui.llift him up. He 1 childish remark, hut she b"f hr,1 , :,t the chair and it came Fnm. that day it «P fron *. llt that she had more than ^^Hnver. She showed her pe- in her own state at charit- ^'I rni.nneiits, hut never thought in public until last Febru- |tfsl , | lt '' ’’ - -linh 1,-it-ll lior ter was committed stands about a quar ter of a mile from the road, on a slight elevation. It is-a one-story house of four rooms, with a hall in the center. The ac cused slept in , one of, the front rooms with Richard aged'twenty, and Charles, • i .■*... 1 d.i 1. , i « .... ^•""I'li lier health, when thenuvn- fcasban* ,„ tr0 pi t . a i exposition at ■.l/pf? k ?1 1 lint* f A du was traveling with her her to ,3 Vill <% prevailed upon ■ • .lie could do. Since that appeared several times in ,1,111V WO and South Carolina, r" iU ,|„ s0 ' again to-morrow even- J "’ tin- remaining evenings of the ‘ ford’s. Last night were half on the match at in an ovdin- iuf »'■' Lioa-iier so pretry strong men 1 •««»» than a -rafe. ysny or all. A man Ijair, leaned hack on its rear legs, d - ■ Mrs. Abbott simply put her r liis ears, the chair aed about, three inches jljivliell Hiflilii'is male man Jump«‘'l uj . la, im'ii were* then piled upon the ir _ r j„. heaviest 216 pounds and all i i nvor Kid—and when she laid )„ ( r li:iu«l'°r« tin* l)i{? man’s ears the rhairjnii>i"*'l "p again. She stood on fmi; ,mil let. a billiard cue rest bj her hand.- without grasping it, and one, nvo. ur tliri'• men could not push her ’'iliV combined weight of the three exerting all their muscular power, ,,ver 100 pounds. She pushed them n |i about ill" stage. Heavy men >ut in a nn'lbii- chair, and with her linger* jn,t um.-liing the hack they could not rm .|c. The 216-ponndcr anil ethers put ilitir liamis under her elbows and tried with misfit and main to lift the 08 piiinib. hut in vain. In none of th triaLcn'.ilil the men do anything with lie!'. Several years ago she was at llot Springs, in Arkansas, when she was iiiaiflieil agatiift John L. Sullivan, but thelirnte -lugger eould do nothing with her. iVbea she has her hands on eliair or on any other wooden substance die wait- about a minute and suddenly the power comes, but the muscles do not become rigid. She. says the feats never tire her, but just before a trial •lie feels nervous and weary. She sleeps well after throwing strong people about She must stand on wood and operate villi wooden chairs and sticks. When in contact with iron and carpets she •an ill thing. Recently, when ex bibiting in the south, somebody con iitvtvil a wire with her body and gromnM it and immediately she was )K*\verles<. When one pushes against livr the impression is that of the re- ‘is tanee of a wall. She looks quite del irate. She is a quiet lady and .very «iOtle>t. Mi>. Abbott is known to many eiti o ils of Athens, and we learn that her husband once lived in this city. Those af mir people who have seen her per WtnatU'cs says the Baltimore Sun’ reports of her powers are not -exagger- t both old and young people, slept in the other rooms of the house. When the bodies were discovered six were in one room and three in another, R. F. Wool- folk, his wife and four children being together, and three girls in a separate room. All were found with their skulls Joven . From the position of Susan and Annie’s hodies.it was evident that they had both been struck down while trying to escape. Thomas G. Woolfolk-, the accused,ap peared before the Coroner’s jury with bloody shirt sleeves. He was stripped, mil blood was found on his legs. After word a bloody undershirt and a pair of drawers were found covered with blood They tveve drawn from the well, and were the clothes of the accused. His tory was that lie was aroused by the groans of his father, and that he jumped out of a window and ran for help, and on his return got smeared wite blood in insisting his mother to Led. It was clam- 4 by tiii* .prosecution that he desired to secure his father's property. A ssid feature of the affair is.that the murder er had been married but two months before JACK THE RIPPER.” Freedon Slielman, of Garret county, West Virgina, expects to make his for tune some day by extracting gold from The house where this wholesal slaugb- I the teeth of dead bodies. He says their are millions of waste. dollars thus going to W. C.'Carter, who lives in the upper portion of Oconee county, says he nas .a peaeli tree that alternated—one year clear stone and next cling. lie says he ged five, botli his brothers. The others', I has *n sppl ft tree that lias a large fork four feet from the ground,one fork bear ing streaked apples and the other yel lowish green. John Fitzgeraid, referee in the Sul- livan-Kilrain light,yesterday gave him self up to the authorities at Jackson, Miss., and was released on $1,000 bond. His ease will come up Thursday at Parvis, Marion County. _ The sheriff of Hancock county, Missis sippi, refused to take steps to prevent tlio Sullivan-Kilraiu fight from taking place in that State, because be was afraid he would be defeated for re-election) the 229th Monthly) drawing, |wliieh took place at New Orleans,La., of the Louis iana StatejLottery on Tuetdav, June 18tli, 1889. Here is a record of some of Fortune’s.vagaries, aud any further in formation can be had on application to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La. Ticket No. 61,605 drew the First Capi tal Prize of $600,000.It was sold in frac tional parts of fortieths at $1.00 each sent to M. A. Dauphin. New' Orleans, La.: one |lto Airs. Catharine Cal lahan, 331 Federal St., Boston, Mass.; one to East Saginaw Nat’l Bank, East Saginaw, Midi.;one to Wyman, Lynn, Mass.; one to Leonard M. Hersoy. Bos ton, Mass,; one to Lavelison & Gerson, Sacramento,Cal. :oae to E. H. LajTour, Buffalo, N. Y T .: one to C, F. Nestor. Buffalo, N. Y.: one to C. T\ Nestor, Lancaster, Ohio; one to Miss" Annie Da wee, Strawn, Tex.; one to Canton Exchange Bank, Canton, Miss.; onejjto State National Bank, Memphis, Tenn.: one to J. F. Ed wards, ^ Atlanta, Via., etc. etc., No. 62.311 drew the 'Second Cap ital Prize of $21*0,000, also sold iu frac tional fortieths at $1.00 each rone to Mad J. P.Deoomier, 52 X.T3fch St., Philad elphia, Pa.; one to I Kleiber, 1842 N. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa.; one to R. G. Greene, Portland, Ale.; one to H. Rosenberg,Galveston, Tex.;one to John Harneon, 174 Eliot Et., Boston, Mass.: one to E. Amsden. 187 Eighth St., New York City :one to D. Hillman, Redding, Ala.; one to K. Wegner, Chicago, 111. i one toM. S. Murphy, Merit, Tex.; |pji£ l r : ■■■; ‘ ■ ‘ 5 „„^ T v? 6 ?,by theMnltoa States Government. Endorsed by the heads of tho Great TTnlversItleo end Pabhc Pood Analysts, as the Stronsest, Purest and most Healthful. Dr. Price's Cream BaMn^Powder doesnotcentam Ammonia, Limoor Alnm. Dc. Price's DeliclonsFlavoring: Ex tracts, V amlla, Lemon, Orange, Almond, Bose, etc., donbt contain. Poisonous Oils or Chemicals. PRICE BAKIKG POWDER CO., New York. Chicago. St. Louis. A Reward of $500. is offered by tlie manufacturers of Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy, for a case of catarrh which they cannot cure. The mild, soothing, cleansing and healing properties of this remedy are irresist- able. 50 cents, by druggists. Tom Condor,who was murdered Jack Riley near Troy, Obion county, Tenn..in September last, was hanged Monday. ■ A Common Scold. Special to Tlie Banner. # JKirsv City. N. J., July 17.—Mrs. Alary Brady Was yesterday convicted of being a common scold. This is the first conviction lor, this offense.in this-coun ty. Sentence postponed. There, are times when a feeling of las situde will overcome the mofet Yobust, when the system craves for pure oiuod, to furnish the elements of health and strength. The best rente.ly for purify ing the blood is Dr. J. H. McLean’s Sarsaparilla. 9-15. There is no authority for the reports circulated in Washington last, week that Mr.CAKJ.iSLK would not be a eandi- one to John L. Riem, Jr., Lawrence P. O., La., etc.', etc.Tieket No. 44,624 drew the Third Capital Prize of $100,000,also sold in fractional fortieths_at $1.00 each; one to S. J. Khutber, Newark N. J.; one to F.ank E. Lieree, 59 Clinton St., Boston, Mass.; one "to G. II. Step henson, Sacramento, Cal.; one to F. E. Luttry, New York City; one to Cas- sague A Vien, 3,East Third St., New York City t one to AV. H. Brown, Alin- neapolis, Alinn.; one to L. Fauatia, Shaw, Kas.; onetoAV. C. Fisher,. 358 Halsey St., Newark, N. J., etc. The nextjtha 231st grand monthiy drawing, will take place Tuesday (always Tues- day) August 13th’, 1889.uDa not let the date be forgotten. McGinty &Honnicutt Contractors and Buiders. — Manufacturers of and Dealers in— STANDARD GUANOS,' Brick, Laths, Shingles,White Lead, Mixed Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Builders’ Hardware, Lime, Plaster Paris, and Cement. Scroll Work a Specialty. -ALSO* SASH, DOOR AND BLINDS. date for re-election, to tlie House CARRIED THROUGH A SEWER. of Representatives. Sick headache,biliousness.nausea,eos- tiveness, are promptly and agreeably | t anished by Dr. J. II McLean’s Liver and Kidney Pillets (little pills.) 9-15 Two Pittsburg Laborers Meet with Horrible Death-Three Others Injured. PittsbrUG,Pa.,ffuly 17.—At 6 o’clock this morning the mud bank over the well of the Soho street sewer gave way, and 1 five workmen, who were trying to loosen a mass of debris from *below, were caught in the rush of mini and Water and carried hundreds of feet, through the main sewer into the valley below. William Daily was found dead near the mouth of the sewer with two coils of fire hose about his neck. Andrew N. McGregor died at 8 o’clock this morning. Robert Alunn, foreman, was seriously injured. Willian AIcClayand Joseph McCarthy were terrible bruised. The bodies of the victims were terri bly mutillnted by being dashed from sidc'to' side of the sewer and the nar row gully down which they were hurl ed bv the rush of water. Congress limits appointments of the Washington police to discharged sol diers, and efficient men can be had only by procuring discharges from the army, o which General Scliotlel l objects. , _ If health dnd life are worth anything, and von are feeling out of sorts and tired* out, tone up your system by tak ing Dr. J. II. McLean’s Sarsaparilla ” 9-15. One of the most pleasant and social (?) picnics of the season was the one given on Tuesday hi3t at Helican Springs. Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, dis tress after eating, ia i be cured and prevented by taking Dr. J. II. AIcLean’s Liver and kidney Pillets (little pills.) 9-15. WAT MR. HOWARD SAYS. The Alarquis of Salisbury keeps about seventy indoor servants. The house steward receives $1,000 a year. The butler is paid $750 a year; tlie French cooks $500 a year each. There are eight footmen who receive on an average of of $200 a year each. There are tight kitchenniaids whose pay ranges lrom Derangement of the liver, with con stipation, injures tho complexion, in duce pimples, sallow skin. Remove the cause by using Carter’s Little Liver Pills. One a dose. Try them. G. C. AVt (an ex-South Carolinian)re calls the fae; that in Charleston ( where carrion crows are protected as scaveng ers) it was once a common remark that while it costs $5 to kill a buzzard, and $2.50 to kill an Irishman, a newsappor man may be slain with imunity.” Isn’t this still true of Charlestonp? Proprietors Athens Steam Planing Mills at Northeastern depot. All orders promptly filled and estimates made. Office South street, near Jackson. HARNESS DOWN Knowing that times are dull with the Farmers have determined to put down the price of ARN ESS, There are mapy forms of nervous de bility in men tlia't yield to the use of Carter’s Iron Pill. Those who are troubled with nervous weakness, night sweats, etc., should try them. A conference of delegates from the countries engaged,in the production of th best sugar was held iu Brussels Alonday. The conference founded a syndicate bank, wnicb will establish branches and agencies in all the principal cities of the world. Their gentle action and good effect on the system really make them ii perfect little pill. They please those who use them. Carter’s Little Liver Pills may well be termed “Perfection.” The Manner of the Butchery of His Last Supposed Victim. s |t'i'!.il in Tlie llanner. l.oxnox, July 17.—The victim killed ,u b ustle alley, White Chapel, last J'giif, wag, like the rest of “Jack the l**j*l»er's'* subjects, an abandoned wo- msn - ^'e was middle aged. Her throat ) r :i*nit through to the spine, her clotli- '••g thrown back, exposing the abdor ™ en * an d several horrible gashes had *‘ en ma de across tlie stomach. TSti&l Stines, however, were not exposed, an « :io portion of the body was missing M " : ' s usually the case with other murders of this description.; Blood stili flowing from the body, and die blood was Warm when found, An officer who, with a watchman, w ;is employed to watch a large ware-: near by, must have been within f, ‘ w yards of the murderer when he 'truck his victim. He did not hear any n °ise whatever of a suspicion:- nature. several arrests have been made of ^PU’ious persons, but the prisoners ave !, fi Been discharged. , dug Tavern Jottings. 1*011 to The Banner. j tu Tavern, Ga., July 17.—Deputy, olleetoa John Ware wa- here yester- a -' t*-* meet those who desired to regis- ter theirstills for making brandy. T'iuti: ' Ver ^ about half-dozen who registered rt>ln tbe surrounding districts and more !° ' l(-ar from. .The smell ofpeach, and mi ' e .v will take the place Of soar mash ‘ 0ru tldg summer. The Echo Editor Interviews Him About $125 to $175 a year,and eight housemaids Congressional Matters. receiving about the same. Air. Shackleford, of the Echo, was in Even the “^vigorous.and kearty ... r„ , . . ,, , people have at times a feeling ot w eari- our ottiee, 1 uesday, and tells us that he J ie3 s and lassitude. To dispel this feel- asked Air. AV. M, Howard about the re port that he would oppose Capt. Carl ton for congress next time. Air. Howard said that lie supposed some of his friends started the report, but he had never given ground for such a rumor. In fact, Air. Howard stated that so far from announcing his inten tion to enter the congressional arena, he lias never evdn given the matter any consideration, as he had several years v(Tt to serve as Solicitor General, and thought there was more profit in that office thiiil in politics. Air. Howard, however, did not state that he would not enter the race if he thought it the wish of the people. The friends of Rev. J. G. Gibson say ing take Dr. J. H. AIcLean’s. Sarsapar ilia; it will impart vigor and vitality. 9-15 Reports from nearly all sections of Georgia and Alabama are to tlie effect, that the corn crop is the finest for years., ugly Dr. C. C. Alason, Grand Commander of.tlie Knights Templar of California, died Monday, after a long illness. Extraordinary Bone Scratching. Herbert Sperry, Tremont, III., bad Erysipelas in both legs. Confined to the bouse six weeks. He says: “When I was able to get on my legs, I had an itching sensation that nearly run me crazy. 1 scratched them raw to the bones. Tried everything without re lief. I was tormented in this way for two years. I then found Clarke’s Ex tract of Flax (Papillon) Skin Cure at the Drug Store, used it, and it has cur ed me sound and well.” Clarke’s Flax Soap has-no equal for Bath and Toilet. Skin Cure $1.00. Soap Pimples^ blotches, scaly skin _ spots, sores and ulcers, abscesses and tumors, unhealthy discharges, such as catarrh, eczema, ringworm, and other forms of skin diseases, are symptoms of blood impurity. Take Dr. J. H. Ale- Lean’s Sarsaparilla. 9-15 The number of dependents caused by the strike among the Indiana coal miners -is 3,839. Faults of digestion cause disorders of quit the pulpit to accept an office. Hallway Construction in China. l*fclal to Tlie Banner. s HAXQHAl r July 17.—It is understood at'Kiese-Tseng has gained a victory :i,| d the Emperor has decided to issue •*h edict for the construction of the lung Chow inuJwav. Tseng has been a l‘l*ointedGeneral Director of all the 1 1'inese railways. It is considered al- t'lost certain that constriction upon :i lar Re scale will be tbe poliev of the gov- “'nment. Catarrh Can’t Be Cured. with Local Application, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you have to take in ternal remedies. Hall’s Catqrrli Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on tlie blood and mucus surface. Hall’s Catarrh 'Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best phy sicians in this country for years, and L a regular prescription. It is composed of tlie best tonics known,combined with tlie best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucus surface. The perfect com bination of the two ingredients is what parilla perfects the process of digestion and assimilation and thus makes pare blood. ’ 9-15 The big salt trust will he capitalized at $20,000,000, of which $5,000,000 will be held by English capitalists. 25 cents. Nor sale at all Drugstores. Knights of Labor Executive board will meet Tuesday in Chicago. v Clarke’s Extract of Flax Cough Cure. It is a sure cure for AVhooping Cough. It stops the whoop, and permits the child to catch its breath. It is entire ly harmless. Good for any cough of childhood or old age. It heals the bronchi and lungs,and stops the cough. For AVinter or Bronchisnl Cough this syrup is the best ever discovered. Only one size, large bottle. Price $1.00, at all Drug Stores. Clarke’s Flax Soap makes the Skin smooth, soft and white. Price 25 eents. P r so that all the Farmers can get \yha , This cut in prices is done for the benefit of the Farmers who are in ne.2' such articles as I have on hand. Call at once if you need anything HARNESS LINE a bd you will be surprised at the great reduction top T. 6. HADAWAY, Athens -AAD — — Foundry V ATHENS, MACHINE WORKS, viHORQA- ■ • Manufacturers of Iron and Brass Castings, Mill and Machinery Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers and Baxes, Cotton Presses, Cane Mills and Evaporators, Cotton Seed Crushers and Circular Saw Mills. fl^pTWe sell the Atlas Steam Engine, Injector^ Jet Pumps Va’ves, Piping and Steam Packings, Water Wheels , and Belting Cloth. YVe have competent mill-rights and will send them out and erect mills anyAvhere in the country- can furnish estimates. Write to us or call and see us for anything you may need about your Grist Mill or Gin. Address ATHENS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, Athene. Oeorgia . y. . . Chickens are very scarce in Shellman and bring very fancy prices. No need to take those big cathartic pills; one of Dr. J. II. AIcLean’s Liver and Kidney Pillets is quite sufficient and more agreeable. 9-15 produces such wonderful results in cur ing catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Clieney & Co., Prop,Toledo, O. Sold hv Druggists, price 75c. growth durim t By th partroen average rati cade>. the p< was 1,526,081, and today it i babiy about 1,1:000,000. 1 1th De- istunate of the H made in accordance with the past de- ation Xt York in pro- A fanner while cutting oats near Greenesboro made a misliek and the sharp blade took off liis right ear. He coolly-picked up the detached member, wrapped it in liis handkerchief ahd car ried it hoine. His wife sewed it back into position, and it has knitted nicely and is doing business at tbe old stand. The most delicate constitution can *afely use Dr. J.H. McLean’sTar Wine Lung Balm. It is a sure remedy coughs, loss of voice, aud lung troubles. • Sin. Hoke Smith, please answer this Would you vote for the for throat and Health and Beauty. She is a form of life and light, That, seen, becomes a part of sight; Health on her cheek, an<i beauty in her eye, Her form all grace and queen-like majesty. The secret of her splendid health and beauty is simply this: she averts and avoids the many ills peculiar to her sex by the use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. This is the only remedy for woman’s peculiar weaknesses and ailments, sold by'all druggists, under a positive guarantee from the manufact urers that it will give satisfaction in every ease, or money will be refuuded. See guarantee on bottle-wrapper. THEO. MARKWALTER’S STEAM Marble and Granite -Works. BROAD STREET, Near Lower Market. AUGUSTA, GA. Marble Work, Domestic and Imported, at Low Prices Georgia & South Carolina Granite Monuments made a Specialty. A. large selection of Marble and Granite Work always on hand, ready ter lettering and deliver Parlies Desiring Monuments or Work Apply to ANDRW ROSS A7 Athens Cemetery. NO MORE EYE-GLASSES NO MORE J. AV. Bynum and AA r , S. Arrington j have purchased new maehiney and will at once put up a large saw about three miles from Shellman. pies are fast taking hold of the people question Olive bill were* legislature? von a nieuii hearts, and with good rulers and .workers at home the land will y like the. proverbial rosi It will be a vear of land. rood MITCHELL’S Eye-Salve A Certain, Site, and Effective Bemedy for SORE, WEAK, & INFLAMED EYES, Producing Long-Sightedness, & Rest or* ing the Sight of the Old. ^ Cures Tear Drops, Granulations, Stye Tumors, Red Eyes, Matted Eye Lashes, I Piso’s Rxitcdt ron Catarrh give* Immediate relieC. Catarrhal virus is soon expelled from the sys tem, and the diseased action of the mucous membrane is replaced by healthy secretions. The dose Is small. One package contains a sufficient quantity for a Jong treatment. I CATARRH A Cold In the Head Is relieved hy an application of Ptso’s remedy for Catarrh. The comfort to be got from it In this way Is worth many times Its cost. Easy and pleasant to use. Price, 50 cents. Sold bvdruesdsta • sent bv mail. ' ** or sent by moil. E T. Ha7.kt.tws Warren, Pa. WORMS. ChiT AID rRODlCIJG (jlTCK BELIEF AXD FER.HASEST CLUE. •ed In other •ver Sore*. m. Piles, or TCU.HL.UQ may l>9 useu 10 an vantage. spasms and incurable sickness’ seize it “but” get Sold by *11 Druggists at ‘^5 Cent*. S\ this reliable remedy at once; it never failfc . Iren suffering from these destructab.^ sytes can t be relieved by so-called worm loaen- gers which only tickle the palate. The tiine-trir.i tested ere is b. A. Fahnestock’s Vermifuge. As you >alue the life of your child, don’t wait untit