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THE ATHENS BANNER TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 22. 1800.
EIGHTH DISTRICT
POLITICS.
TALKS WITH LEA DIN C ALLIANCE-
MEN.
Why Mr. J. T. Olive Is Afraid -to Face
The White Voters of His County—A
Court House Ring Takes Charge of
The Alliance and PolltIcs--Some
Plain, Unvarnished Truths.
Being in company with a gentleman
wln> lives in this district, the political
situation was very naturally talked
over.
“Arc the Alliancemen taking an ac
tive part in the congressional racec?’’
we asked.
“Well, no. In some counties, El
bert for instance, the Alliance decided
to take no part as an organized body.
It was well enough in that county, they
have two good men running for the
lower house, and either would make a
good member. The people are willing
to support Witcher for the Senate, pro
vided he is not groomed by an Ogle
thorpe ring. There is, however, some
danger of this.”
“Is Witcher the choice of Oglethorpe
for the Senate?”
“Yes, if lie is nominated by a primary
election, but with no other endorse
meiit than a court house ring, there
may be opposition to him. The people
are tired of these little court rings,
where everything is cut and dried
beforehand. The endorsement of
such rings injures a good man
and sets a bad example. The
rank and llle of the Alliance
only anxious for good men; but the al
liance have rings in some counties
Nothing of the sort exists in the alli
ance in Elbert, Madison, Hart and
many other counties, but in Oglethorpe
it >ecuis there is a ring inside of the alii
ance.
The tank and file of the alliance
not consulted. A few men in the alii
ance get together and decide what shall
be done, and what shall not be done
and go to scheming to carry out their
ends. We had an example of this when
the alliance of Oglethorpe county was
said to have endorsed Olive for Con
gress.
Many of the sub-alliances were not
represented in that meeting. Some of
tlie sub-alliances refused to endorse Ol
ive. The bell-wethers, however, had
set of resolutions already drawn up
ami when the little crowd of kinuery
and old moss-hack office seekers got to
gether, these resolutions were rushed
through. In this meeting there were
many good alliancemen, but they were
generally silent, and took but little
part in the meeting. If it had been
necessary for the alliance to endorse
Olive, or anybody else, for Congress,
why did he not submit his endorsement
to each sub Alliance at least four weeks
liefore the meeting of each ? This was
not done. His endorsement was one of
the same old court-house ring proceed
ings. The lirst news many of the Alli
ancemen had of Olive’s endorsement
was when they read it in the papers.”
“Will the democratic party of Ogle-
tliopc county hold a primary election?”
‘it is thought that the friends of Ol
ive will endeavor to have him endorsed
by a mass meeting, and not go before a
primary. It is thought that if a prima
ry is held for congressional delegates in
Oglethorpe county, and the primary is
put off till about the last of August,
he will be defeated in his own county.
He is not strong. He only got to the
legislature the last time by the skin of
his teeth, and that by being plumped.
The negro vote was liis main support in
that race.
In Simston district, a negro, while
working the public road, without pro
vocation. raised his hoe and struck
down the overseer of the road aud kill
ed him simply for being told how to do
his work. This negro murderer was a
wand supporter of Olive. Tlie white
man whom he killed was an opponent
of Olive.
The gentleman killed was named Wal
ler. Mr. Waller was a elever, indus
trious, thrifty farmer—one of the very
best men in the country. His death
was very unfortunate. He was young
—happily married—had a bright future
before him—his life was full of promise.
Olive, of course, was not directly re
sponsible, but many persons thiuk he
was indirectly. His teachings to the ne
groes had greatly excited them. All
these things are being talked about, and
iauy more. All the people ask is a fair
showing at the ballot box. The people
stand no chance in these court house
meetings. Let primarie be held, and
let the day of holding be put off Ion
enough to give the people a chance.
The Alliance can’t be expected to be
come enthused over the election of law
yers, who, in their heart, wish the
downfall of the Alliance and Alliance
principles. If the Alliance had
tiimon-piirc fanner to vote for, they
would rally as one man; but, as the
matter stands, they prefer Colly, be
cause he is honest. He does not seek
to pull the wool over anybody’s eyes.
He is no Allianceman, and does not
profess to be. Lawson, a life long law
yer and Judge by some hook 01 crook,
just before the aiinouncmeutof his can
didacy, joined the Alliance.
Olive, after his bill had been defeated
by the legislature, and the Alliance hail
refused to endorse it, comes forward as
the friend of the Alliance. Dr. Felton
aays that the defeat of the Olive bill
saved to the State of Georgia, in the
leasing of the State road, at least ten
millions of dollars. Think of this! Such
law makers as Olive, is like “a bull in a
chinashop.”
‘‘Who are likely to be nominalfed for
legislature from Oglethorpe.
*'*2i is hard to say. Many good men
•bare been announced. George W.
jjmith and John W. Moody have been
announced. Both of these men arc Alli-
ancemon. Moody is being fought by a
ring, and so is Smith. They do not
suit the bosses. Moody was on the jury
in the ease of Johnson against the Lex-
ing Terminal railroad. Some men arc
fighting him on this account. Have
not learned why they oppose, Smith so
strong, but it may be lie lives in Lex
ington, and is supposed to sympathize
with the railroad in its recent suit.
Things are badly mixed. Will Ed
Faust is a good man, but he probably
does not suit tlie ring. So is Captain
Tiller.
An effort will likely be made to en
dorse Lawson as second choice. This
means Carlton, who is very much op
posed to the principles of the Alliance.
If Olive dot's not carry any county out
side of Oglethorpe, the vote of this
ounty wil) he lost, or traded when it
suits Olive best. Tlie honest second
lioice of Oglethorpe is Colley, if indeed
he is not the real first choice.”
Hart, Elbert and Franklin are all
likely to go the same way. These
counties are strong democratic conn
ties. Tlie farmers are the most inde
pendent of any of the district. They
Know a wolf in sheeps’ clothing when
ever and wherever they sec liiin.
Oconee county is one of the best
little counties in the state. Her farm
ers are true to the best interests of the
county. They can be relied upon to
vote for none hut the best meu.
Greene county is likely to go for
Lawson. He lias won the confidence
and respect of those people.”
THE JASPER
EXCURSION.
THE HILLMAN
SHAFT.
ARRIVE ON TIME.AND HUNDREDS
WERE IN THE PARTY.
The Day Spent at the Park—All Have
a Glorious Time—And Return Sound
ing the Praise of our City.
They were here!
By a arg m jori y!
The Jasper county folks took the city
by storm yesterday!
They all enjoyed tho day immensely,
uid went away delighted with the city,
ind charmed by the hospitality of her
AT HIGHLANDS.
A Number of Our Citizens There
This place is one of the coolest and
most attractive summer resorts any
where, and this fact is appreciated by
Athenians. Every year numbers leave
here for that place, and spend a part of
the hot season in partaking of the fresh
mountain air furnished. There are
several parties at that delightful retreat
now, and from the reports revived are
enjoying the outing immensely.
Among the many adventures falling
to our absent citizens, is one in wliicl
Mr. Hal Linton acted the part of hero
As it comes, to us he was attacked by
a huge ratth snake last Tuesday, and
after a well-fought battle succceeded
in slaying the poisonous reptile. How
large the snake was we do not care to
say, for the number of feet mentioned
by our informant is so great as to cause
us to fear lie has forgotten whether it
was feet or inches.
Among those who are there now
notice the following from this city:
Islington House: Mrs. A. M. Scud
‘tier, Mr. Charles Scudder, Mr. H. 11
Linton, Miss Lucy Linton, Mr. and
Mrs. C. D. Flanigen, Miss Flanigeu, of
Philadelphia.
Davis House: l’rof. William Ruth
i rford, Mrs. M. Rutherford, Mrs. It. I
Bloomfield, Miss Bloomfield, Miss Fan
nie Sledge, Miss Laura Kutlierford,Mis
Katie Kutlierford, Miss Blanche Lips
comb, Miss Lizzie Barrow, Miss Alio
Bowman, Miss Lizzie Alexander, of Au
gusta, Dr, Jas. C. Bloomfield, Mr
Walter Bishop and Mr. Itep Lipscomb
A DOG TACKLES A MAN.
And the Latter Is Now Mad.
Night before last at a late hour, a gen
tleiuan of our city was wending hi
way homeward in a rather unsettled
portion of the town, lie was walkin„
along rather hastily and with no thought
in his mind save that of getting home
as quickly as possible. Suddenlv a dog
came running rapidly up the street and
the man at once thought of the manv
reports of mud dogs in the place. lie
walked quietly on home hoping to es
cape the notice of the animal, but all at
once the dog turned and made stiaiglit
at him. To his horror the animal had
his mouth open, with tonguo lolling
out and to all appearance was mad. N<
wonder then that all the horrors of by
drophobia arose in his mind, aud losinj
ill control of himself, lie quickly shiun
cd uj) the nearest tree. From a safe el
ovation he watched the animal, which
i an up to the base of the tree and plae
inghis fore-feet on the trunk gave vent
to the most blood-curdling growls. The
gentleman shuddered anil thanked bis
lucky star that lie had gotteu out of the
way. The dog seemed persistent, and
remained under the tree. He was
quested to leave several times by the
man-up-the-tree, but no heed was given
his polite demands. Thus they remain
ed for hours and day-break found them
in the same positions. So soon as tlie
light was sufficient to enable one to see
clearly, the gentleman noticed some
thing familiar about the dog and finally
decided that it was his own. He
called him by name, and was assured
by a joyous bark of recognition. Slowly
and stiffly the man began to descend
and the truth was rapidly dawning i
his uiiud. The “blood-curdlinggrowls
were transformed into such lrom joy
ous barks by his imagination.
He leached homo after sunrise and
kept very quiet about where he spent
the night, but the truth leaked out, and
and he was joked a great deal yester-
terday.
He is a prominent gentleman, and we
do not give his name through fear that
this might assist in getting him mad.
SHOT THEM* BOTH DEAD.
Bloody Affray In Effingham County
SpbcUl by News Telegram Association.
Savannah, July 18.—Effingham eoun
ty is greatly excited over the double
tragedy enacted there yesterday morn
ing. At the farmers’ picnic, 01
Wednesday, William and John Bird
brothers, and nephews of Colonel
Bird, one of the most prominent men
that section, traded mules with Hubert
G. Norton, Jr., son of Dr. Norton,
this city. The Birds became dissatL
lied with their bargain yesterday morn
ing. They drove to Norton’s farm and
demanded that he trade back. Norton
refused. The Birds unharnessed their
mule and turned it loose.
William then ordered John to break
down the barn door and take the mule
tiiey had traded to Norton. Drawing
his pistol he threatened to kill Norton
if he interfered. When John began
work on the door Norton, who had a
double barrel shotgun, fired at William.
SOMETHING OF ITS WONDERFUL
PROPERTIES.
A Number of Guests There Now-
Some Marvelous Cures—The Hotel
at the Place—The Electricity and
Mineral Water.
THE SHOOTING
OF DAVIS-
EARLY YESTERDAY MORNING BY
NEAL UPSON.
He Will Probably Dle-It Takes Place
In a Gambling Den—Upson Skipped
—And has Not Yet Been Found,
itizens.
Yesterday morning about ten o’elock
the special train from Monticello ar-
ived in the city. It was met at tho
lepot by a number of citizens, and were
carried out to our park at once Tlie
train was fairly packed with the excur
sionists, and while a number were kept
away by tlie threatening clouds which
overhung the vicinity ot Monticello in
the morning, still several hundred found
:ourage enough to brave the elements
ind board tlie special, so desirous were
they of reeing our beautiful Classic
lity.
Tho street cars were kept full all the
morning, and it was a hard matter to
accomodate the crowd even by putting
on extra cars
After tlie park was reached, the crowd
cattered and each, either singly or
n party sometimes of several, but more
often consisting of two, meandered over
tlie grounds. Some of the couple;
ouglit one of the many lov< ly grottoes,
cattered in such delightful profusion
linong the shady walks which interlace
the enclosure. Others repaired at once
o the pavilion and here availed tlieui-
elves of the gorgeous view afforded
them. And truly they enjoyed it, but
to an observer of the observers the
ccnc was even more interesting aud
nchanting. Gathered in the pavilion
were about a hundred people, some old
ind others young, but a majority
were of the fairer sex and of that
bewitching age when “maidens
ire both angel and mortal.” At least
o it seemed to the reporter, as with en-
hanted gaze lie watched tlie scene.
Here, were the merry, bright-faced
rirls, whose healthy air was combined
with a grace which made them doubly
fair; there, a group of happy children
enjoying themselves in playing all sorts
of games; over yonder, a group of stur-
ly men. representing the yeomanry of
our country, were watching the gam
bols of their children with proud air;
there, was tlie lake, its silvery waters
parted by tlie strokes of rlie swimmers,
and the little island in tlie centre was
dotted with those resting from a plunge:
ill the surroundings were of great beau
ty, tlie walks, the massive trees and
green grass, tlie distant mountains, the
>vely flowers, Ac., Ac., and nil com
bined in making as interesting a sight
as was ever seen. And.on top of nil this,
the beautiful voices of the fair maidens
were often heard, whose effect was to
heighten the powers of appreciation
all.
McGill’s silver cornet band was out
tlieieail day, and discoursed sweet imi-
.-ic at short intervals.
A number of the party under charge
of Dr. E. 1). Newton, went over the
campus and inspected the buildings. In
the Moore building they were especially
pleased. They were shown through
it by Prof. Srrahan, who explained to
them tlie various apperrati used there.
They then returned to the Park in time
to partake of the great dinner given
tittle after noon. Besides the b .skets
brought along by the party,
barbecue was given by the citizens and
added greatly to the much enjoyed
meal.
Everything was done for the pleasure
of the i nests in the power of the com
mittee in charge, and the visitors were
not put to any expense at all after
reaching the city. Everything was
Iree, street car rides, lemonade, barbe
cue and. all else.
An address of welcome was delivered
by Col. T. L. Gantr, which was re
sponded to by Major Key.
This excursion was gotten np by
Major Key alone, and certainly shows
bis enterprise, it was composed of
Sunday schools from Round Oak, Jones
county; Monticello, Shady Grove and
Maclien.
To say that they enjoyed the day and
appreciated the efforts of our citizens
would be too mild a way of expressing
their feelings, judging from the way
they expressed themselves. Major Key
said every one was delighted with tlie
trip and were in love with our city.
He recently got up an excursion to Ma
con, and those who went there and
Every one in Athens remembers the
great excitement created by the discov
ery of the wonderful effect produced
upon those entering the shaft on th i
property of Mr. Hillman, but recently
little has been said of the place ami
with the exception of those seeking its
benefits, few in our city know any
thing of its present condition.
It was discovered accidentally by Mr.
Hillman. He was having a shaft dug
for the purpose of finding an alumii
spring which he thought he could tap
at this place. The old man doing the
work was a great sufferer from rheuma
tism, and was so stiff aud drawn up by
that painful disease that he could
hardly walk.
After digging for some days, and
getting deeper into the ground the old
man began to get better, and within a
week was as lively as a boy. Mr. Hill
man noticed this and began experi
mealing, and finally the conclusion
was drawn that the whole place was
charged with electiicity. Experiment
followed experiment, and proof lollow
ed proof until this conclusion was made
indisputable.
The mysterious workings of electric,
ity are of great number, but this over
tops them all. Many people have an
idea that the whole thing was a sensa
tional affair and have never had any
confidence in it as a cure for any tiling,
but they can not hold their opinion in
the face of the hundreds of testimonials
of reliable parties.
About two years ago a Mrs. Clot-
wortliy, of Knoxville, who was suffer
ing aceutely from rheumatism aud
could scarcely walk, heard of the won
derful powers of the shaft and wrote to
a lady friend who had been there. The
reply she received was very enthusias
tic, the lady having been carried there
as a last hope, aud all were expecting
her death daily. She had liceu there
only a few days, however, before sin
began to improve and within a few
weeks tripped as gaily up and down
tairs as if she had never seen a day of
sickness. The result of this letter caused
Mrs. Clotworcy to try it, and her bus
hand was most agreeably surprised to
receive a letter from her in two or
three days saying she was as well as she
had ever been in her life.
In the meantime a handsome hotel
has been erected, containing forty-four
rooms and fixed up with all the modern
conveniences, such as electric bells
water, etc. Last December Mr. B. G
Clotworthy, the husband of the lady
mentioned above, having such indispu
table proof of the merits of the place
leased it for five years and is now i
charge.
This gentlemen was in the eity ye;
terday and gave a most interesting ae
count of the place. The original shaft,
consisted of a little hole in tlie ground
about eight feet square. Now, this lias
been enlarged to a size of fifty by rtf
teen, divided into three rooms. Over
tlie top is a large sky-light and tlie in
terior of the rooms arc nicely fixed up
Here the guests gather about ten in the
morning aud remain for the greater
part of the day. The ladies do their
sewing, play games, and are just as com
fortable as if in their own rooms. Ther
Ate uow| about twenty-five guests at> the
hotel', and all are improving rapidly
Mr. Clotworthy is a most interesting
talker and has a most interesting sub
ject, and a volume might be written of
the wonders of the place.
As to the cures it lias effected he
said: “There cannot be the slightest
doubt about its curative properties
There is some difference, though, in the
way it works on different people. Some
come aud are permanently cured iu
few <lays. Others are not benetitted in
weeks, and in one ease a gentleman
mained three months before getting bet-
Earlv yesterday morning a well
known negro of Athens received a very
dangerous wound. Sam Davis is the
editor of a negro paper published here,
and has always been a quiet citizen,
lie was iii bad company, though,
e-;terday morning and now regrets it
deeply.
it seems that quite a crowd of his
color were gathered together in the
ambling den known as tho negro club,
hey all had money ami played till quite
late hour in the night.
About four o’clock Davis was about
one hundred dollars in and was ready
to quit. The others wanted him to give
p some of the money, but he couldn’t
see it that way and swung on to it. Not
being able to get it by appealing to his
generosity, the crowd tried threats, and
one, Neai Upson by name, was es
pecially dictatorial. Davis would not
give in and a light was brought on, in
which this money of Davis’ was the
bone of contention. Upson wanted it
badly, aud to enforce this idea drew
fortli a pistol.
The fight grew warmer and Upson
finally shot, striking Davis in the ab
domen, The latter immediately left
the place at a lively rate, pursued by
Upson who wished to finish the work.
Davis succeeded in reaching the home
of his sister pear by, and rushed in.
A number of people attracted by the
noise attempted to catch Upson, but he
was too fleet-foooted, and left for parts
unknown. Davis was removed to his home
out by the Kock College, and is doing
as well as could-be expected.
Upson is a tough character, and well
known to the police, lie lias been
trouble iu Atlanta, as well as getting
into several scrapes here.
He is now at large, hut our vigilant
policemen will no doubt nab him iu
short time.
This affair is the result of allowing
such dens as the place, where it took
place to exist in our city. Complaint
lias often come in from citizens in that
neighborhood, and it is well known
that while it goes under the name of a
club, that it is nothing hut a rendez
vous for the gamblers of the colored
persuasion.
Such is its reputation, and the shoot
ing of Davis with the case, show it to be
deserved.
This house, and others of like charac
ter, said to exist in Athens, should be
cleared out at oneo and prevent the rep
etition of such a crime as this.
Doctors Benedict and Steedly wared
on Davis yesterday, and say that lie
will not recover. At the present wri
ting lie is still alive.
came with the party yesterday ex
pressed themselves as being infinitely
more pleased with our city.
The whole day passed oft'quietly, and
a more gentlemanly and ladylike
throng never visited Athens. They
were escorted to the train by a number
of Athenians, and left at 5 o’clock.
May their visits to us be more fre
quent is tlie wish of all.
CONCERNING THE CROPS.
What Our Farmers Say of the Pros
pects.
A good many prominent farmers
were in the city yesterday, from vari
ous section of the surrounding country.
All report the crops spleudid, and tlie
prospects exceedingly bright for a
bountiful harvest. However, there are
several localities needing rain badly,
and others which would be improved
by a good shower, although not espec-
cially in need of it. By far the greater
part of the county and the neighboring
counties is in good condition, rain hav
ing been frequent enought to keep every
thing fresh.
-Sunday, Jug Tavern and the vicinity
was visited by a most refreshing rain
and both corn and cotton are looking
well.
Monday, the farms in the neighbor-
hooe of the old Billups plantation about
seven miles from the eity, received a
good shower. Other parts of the coun
try have not been so fortunate, but
their time will come soon.
Glad Tidings.—Capt. W. D. O’Far
rell, yesterday, received a telegam
from Mr. J. M. Orr, who is iu New
York, saying that Mr. Alonzo O’Far-
Tbe load struck him iu the head, killing *«1I had left for Abbeville, S. C., about
him instantly. well. This is happy news for Mr.
John rushed toward his brother to se- O’Farrell’s host of friends in Athens
cure his pistol and met with a like fate, and throughout Georgia,
falling near where his brother lay. Th-
only witnesses to the tragedy were No
ton’s wife and a colored boy. Norton
drove drove off with the boy but said he
would show up at the inquest today.
Opinion U favorable to Nor on, al
though there are fears of violence from
the friends of the Bird*.
Mis. Fannie *veir ana Miss Lot e
Weir are oat at Gum Spring where
TiikG. C. & N.—Gen. llokc is very
justly proAOked over the high prices
asked him tor a right of way through ....
the city, an 1 says if he is not sold prep- stamp to pay postage, br A. H.Dixon
erty at a fair valuation that he will oe & Son, 337 and 339 West King Street
ter, but at the end of four, was entirely
well. This fact has operated somewhat
against the reputation of the pla-e, for
some come who have heard of those In
ing cured witlnn a few days, and it
ihey are not benelittcd in that time
leave, when most probably if they
would remain a little they would be
cured.
“As to the cause of the benefit, it
ascribed to electricity. Some can feel
it a few moments after entering, though
l have never felt it. My wife is imme
diately affected on entering,and says she
feels the shock very perceptibly.
“The water, too, is very beneficial
containing sulphur, iron and alumii
quite a rare combination. The merits
• f the place are not near so greatly ap
preciated by those of this section as
I he should lie, but I am satisfied if they
will only try it they will be amazed at
the benefit they will receive.Mr.and M
Dozier, os tills place, have been with
me, and those who wish to know more
of its power with regard to rheumatism
nervous affections, etc., should sec
them.”
A representave of the Banner will
visit tiie place soon, and will give ot.r
readers the experience he receives
Col. Smith's New Railroad.—Hon.
James M. Smith has decided to postpone
the building of his new railroad to
Sandy Cross for a time, as the people
interested do not seem disposed to give
proper assistance. This summer, how
ever, he will grade his road to the G.,
C & N., and tap it about a mile east of
Five Forks.
noons
fUWSS
EXTRACTS
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LIVINGSTON’S DAY.
The Asylum Full.—Judge Herring
ton received a communication from
Millcdgeville yesterday stating that no
more patients could be received in the
lunatic asylum until some provision
was made for the new comers, as the
department is now completely’ filled
up-
CATARRH.
Catarral Deafness—-Hay Fever—-A
New Home T reatment.
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagous, or that
they are due to tho presece of living
parasites in the lining membrane of tlie
nose_ and eiistachian # tubes. Micro
scopic research, however, has proved
thi-to be a fact, and the result of this
discovery is that a simple remedy has
been formulated whereby catarrh, ca
tarrhal deafness and hay fever are per
manently cured in from one to three
simple applications made at home by
the patient once in two weeks.
N. B—This treatment is not a snufl
or an ointment; both have been discar
ded by reputatble physicians as injuri
ous. A pamphlet explaining this new
treatment is sent free on receipt of
obliged to skirt Athens. Our citizens
are in danger of the goose that laid the
golden egg. This road is what brought
to Athens thea« vanee in tl e price of
Toronto,
vocate.
King Street,
Canada.—Christian Advo-
. . Sufferers from Catarrhal i- troubles
they> will spend some time with the ieal estate, and Gen. Hoke should be should carefully read the above.
Old folks at home. given cverv encouragement. eod & w.
Grand Ovation to the Allianceman.
Special by News Telegram Association.
Covington, July 10.—As the train
bearing Livingston and Stewart came
into Covington it was greeted with
vociferous cheers, and an enormous
crowd, seemingly, had assembled at the
depot. But it consisted of one hundred
and sixty Alliancemen, who had come
up to greet their chieftain, and they did
so with the aii of “Hail to the Chief,
who in triumph Advances.” Hurrahs
for Livingston split the air and now
and then a solitary shout was heard If or
Stewart. It was clearly a Livingston
crowd. As soon as the President ap
peared on the platform the shouting in
creased. The farmers formed in line
and placing him at the head of the col
umn marched to the eourt house. Cov
ington swarms with Alliancemen.
Thete were a thousand persons in tlie
court house, which is too small to con
tain them, and the speaking had to be
done in the academy.
S. M. Sullivan was chosen as chair
man of the immense crowd. Probably
two thousand people had assembled in
front of tlie academy by half past ten
o’clock. At that hour Mr. Sullivan
called the meeting to order and stated
that Livingston would speak for one
hour and three quarters, and Stewart
would follow with a speech of fifteen
liiiiiuu-s.
Col. Emmett Womack introduced
Col. Livingston. He made, as he al
ways does, a felicitous and effective
speech. It caught the crowd and
started tlie interest. All great move
ments had sprung from necessity.
When oppression reached its worst
limits our fathers rose and gained their
liberty. The cause that inaugurated
the French revolution and other great
movements were protests made by the
poor against tlie rich and powerful.
Republican legislation has made it pos
sible for all interests to be controlled
by concentrated capital and tlie poor
agricultural people are oppressed.
There is to-day a grand protest against
this oppression. (Cheers.) The farm
ers’ Alliance is the remedy'. 1 have
studied it and my sonl is in unison with
the movement. (Hurrah for Womack.)
The charge that the Alliance is a move
ment against any class is not true. It
is a lie. (Loud cheers.) Col. Living
ston was one of the originators of the
movement. He has been prominent
among those that have made tlie move
ment successful. If you want to choose
a man to run an engine, would you take
the man that bad made it and knew
how to pull the throttle, or the mail
that fell in love with the train and
jumped on as it passed by him. (Laugh
ter and cries of the man who made it,)
why bovs, there aint no use in Living
ston speaking to you. Its all fixed.
(Cheers.)
Livingston was greeted with tremen-
doua cheers and made a splendid speech.
Tanner Outdone.
Galena, Ill., July 17.—John Roth,
who outdid Tanner in his celebrated
fast, died yesterday at the asylum, hav
ing passed his sixtieth day of total ab
stinence from food of any kind, or
nourishment, except a slight quantity
of water which was forct d into his
stomach mechanically every 24 hours.
For such an absolute fast his record is
no doubt the longest ever made. Re
cently Roth worked at Scales mound,
near this city, until attacked by pro
gressive paralysis a few months, which
in capacitated him for work and soon
made it impossible for him to eat.
After a week of fasting he was brought
to the County Asylum on the 23rd of
May, an I there l.e remained for 53 days
without food.
Aiking Towdcr does not contain Ammonia, Limeor Alum. Dr. Price’s Delicious Flavoring p?
tacts, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Almond, Rose, etc.,do uotcontain Poisonous Oils or Chemicals’
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.. Mow York. Chicago. St. Louis.
Tub Crops.—Gloomy reports from
various sections of the county reach us
about the crops. While there arestrea -s
that have had abundant rains, about
two-thirds of the fauns are s fiering
badly. Col. Smith sa>s a great deal of
liis upland corn is ru.n>d, while la o
cotton is b ally tlamag. d. Mr. W. H.
Dean was in the city yesterda , and ‘
s tys he never had a pi on r crop pros- j
4 >ect. The bright outkok of a few da s
since is blighted. ' >
Klein & Marlin,
THB CAIOLIaIub
—AND—
W ;i i»on
—ALSO,—
HOUSE SI10E1IS (IE Alliffi, 111,
W K wish to sav to tho public tlmt we Ufn
Oil hand a lull line <il dill, relit sty 1 ,. Jf
CAl’UI itlKS, SlJliUlES, ItlltJClK.s ami
WAGONS at all times. We make a sjitciultyo
First-Class Work,
but hare several different grades.
l\ nmm ami \mm
any kind of u vehicle and jdmuin^ horsos, we
challenge any one to equal uk m N. K. Ueoi^ia.
Klein & Martin.
P. S — We are also prepared hi tie !irM class
Harness Repairing.
May 3—1v
A. R. ROBERTSON,
MARBLE and GRANITE WORKS
Monuments and Tomb-Stones, (.'radio I ombs, Stain ary,
A LAKGK STOCK OF FINISHED GRANITE AND MAUBbK MONUMKN18
..n hand ready for lettering. Also,;-. Urge aim* <d Beautiful Ltih..gr:q.l.it: .1.signs to
• lect fro
Correspondence Soli cited.
A. K. UOMKKTSON A I! kNS, C A .
.'an. 28--ly
Wood’s Mowing Machine,
Wood’s Hay Hakes,
Iron j&ge Cultivators,
Grain Cradles,
Rubber and L cather Belting.
—FOR SALK BY—
Talmage & Brightwell,
13 Idsis^t Clayton Street,
ATHENS, - - - - CKOlUifA.
We also carry a full line HARDWARE. Prices Eu: somt-
able. Got it Is warranted.
Sentence Commuted.
Special by News Telegram Association.
Dks Moines, la., July 18.—Governor
Boies yesterday commuted the sentence
of Fred Munchsrath from imprison
ment in the penitentiary for four years
to three-months.
Munchsrath was con vie tod of conspir
ing to murder Rev. George T. Haddock
at Sioux Gitv.
Richmond & Danville R. R Co
ATLANTA & CHARLOTTE DIVISION
Time table I" effect September awth
| East Mail' Exj r '' s '
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Charlottesville
Washington
Baltimore,
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
GERMETUER
NATURE’S REMEDY ft
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result ol Dr. King's untiring labors and “
I researches following after Gaffrey, De- &
! geer, BrandUctt, Pastoer, 'Koch, Miqucl J
f) and other illustrious compeers, whose la- jl
I bors substantiate, as held by the French [
1 Academy of Science, that “ disease germs !•
J may be not only attenuated until nearly L
harmless, but may be revivified by degrees r
| and given the most virulent character.” i
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such as Rheumatism, Indigestion, heart P
I troubles. Headache, Liver, Bladder, aud k
Kidney diseases. Chills and Fever, Ca- "
£ tarrh. Paralysis, Asthma, Bronchitis, jl
o Coughs, Incipient Consumption, all Blood
1 and Skin diseases. Female troubles, etc. p
j It cures by purifying and correcting a dls- l
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I from the first dose, the patient quickly .
feeling its Invigorating aud health-giving "
I influence. It increases tho appetite, aids b
digestion, clears the complexion, purifies f
| the blood, regulates the Uver, kidneys, I
etc., and speedily brings bloom to the [
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ter, certificates, etc. It Is a boon to the |l
suffering and the wonder of the century.
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Company, Atlanta, Ga„ and by druggists. !
Price $1.50 per concentrated bottle, which r
makes one gallon-of medicine as per di- L
rections accompanying each bottle. Can
be sent by express C. O. D. If your drug
gist can not supply you. r
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1 Norfolk
Spartanburg
Hendersonville
■ Ashvillc
■ II <t Springs
Greensboro
I'livinim
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| Gold-boro
12 50 pn
ATHENS TO ATLANTA,
—VIA—
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STATIONS.
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Trains fioni Washington and the sat
from Atlanta and tor West, ar> Ive at A'
12:20 p. in. and 10:25 p. in., . a-tei n D• ..^n (
No. 53connects at <_.orue ia lor TaUulai
daily.
No. 51 connects Wednesday and Suturin'.'
Pullman Sleeping Car Service.
No. CO has Pullman sleeper, New York to
la Sa'52, Pullman Sleeper, Washington to N>‘ w
Orleans and Washington » W™ 1 } York-
o. 51 rul man Sic Per, Atlant.;. to New vash .
No. 53 Pullman slee,,or New QffSSfffhington.
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Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria.