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The Jones County News
M. 0, G1EENE, Pub ishar.
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MR. GRESHAM’S
SUCCESSOR.
ATTORNEY GENERAL OLNEY IfE-
I'OIIKS SECRETARY OF STATE.
JUDGE JIUSON IIAIdlON BECOMES
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Judge lliiriiiou Is u Leading Lawyer
«f (lie West,
By Smitheru Associated Press.
this Washington, J une 7.—At 5 o’clock
afternoon the following appoint¬
ment* were announced', from the White
House:
-Uuusaokiusetts. Secretary of Slate, Richard Gluey, ot
Attorney General, .Unison Hannon, of
Ohio.
Mr. Harmon is a man alnnit 50 years
of age, possibly a lew years over now,
and a resident of Cincinnati. His name
had not been used in the gossip about
the succession to Mr. Olney, except
jxwsibly in private. For some years he
'was Pleas judge of the Court of Common
of Hamilton county and upon the
removal of ex-Governor Hoad’ley to New
York he became the head of the law
firm, with which the latter .bad been
connected. He is said to be oae of the
foremost, lawyers of the Central States.
Mr. \V. H. Pugh, of Ohio, who was
yesterday appointed Auditor of tlie
Treasury for the Navy Department,
qualified this morning and entered upon
his nan- duties. Collector Mauogue, of
the Georgetown district, called at the
Treasury Department this morning and
tendered his resignation, as requested by
the President.
Acting Secretary MciAdoo tod lay allot¬
ted among tlie State naval militia bat¬
talions the $25,000 appropriated by Con¬
gress for their aid, withholding $500 for
instruction books. North Carolina, with
255 sailor men, gets $2,318.18; South 52
Carolina, 1(15 men, $1,500; Georgia,
men, $472.73. Massachusetts figures
highest in the list, with 409 sailors and
$3,718.18, and New York second, with
387 men and $3.51,v 18. Georgia makes
the smallest showing.
Thunks From Chinn.
Mr. Yany Yu, the Chinese mi nisi or,
accompanied by two members of his
suite, was received by the Picsidcnt at
the White House tins afternoon in order
to present an official communication from
the Chinese Government formally thank¬
ing the President and! Government of
the United States for their friendly offi¬
ces in behalf of securing peace between
Cliina and Japan. The minister was .ac¬
companied by Mr. Uhl, the acting Sec¬
retary of State, and the interesting cere-
money took place in the Bine Room, the
official audience chamber of the White
House. The document containing China's
expression of gratitude was of yellow
silk and ornamented by ribbon® of tin.
sarnie color. It was about two feet wide
and seven feet, in length. The ceremony
was very brief and at the ("inclusion the
minister with his suite withdrew.
Judge Jnibnn Harmon.
Cincinnati, O., June 7.—Judge Judson
Harmon is the senior member of the firm
of Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Moad.
ley, who probably have the most lucrative
law practice in Cincinnati
He looks to be a “young man of thirty'
though 49 years of age. He is about six
feet 2 inches in height, athletic in appear¬
ance and welt preserved though his hair
is slightly tinged with gray, in any as¬
sembly he would attract attention. He is
regarded by the bench and bar of Ham¬
ilton county as an able, broad and learn¬
ed man whose appointment is taken by all
as a compliment to the State and bar as
well as a fit recognition of the worth of
one of the soundest lawyers in the State.
Personally Judge Harmon is a charm¬
ing man. Democratic to the core he has
never had the slightest patience with any¬
thing or anybody in the smallest degree
tainted with “fopp ry.”
Judge Harmon comes of old New York
slock and members of his branch still
live in and around Jefferson county in (hat
Kiate. Others more remote live in Suf-
lield, Conn. The fathir of the new attor¬
ney general, the Rev. W. B. Harmon, re¬
moved to Ohio in the early forties. Judson
was horn in this (Hamilton) county, Feb.
3, 1841). He attended the schools of this
county, Ihm went to Dennison University,
a Baptist school at Granville, Ohio.
In 1S66 he was graduated from there
and three years later was graduated from
the Cincinnati law school.
He then formed a partnership with R.
T. Purrell and practiced law till 1876,
whi n he was elected Judge of the com¬
mon pleas court. He served on the bench
for four months when he was unseated In
favor of Judge Cox by the Ohio Senate,
h fore which a contest was made. He re¬
turned to his practice, forming a partner¬
ship with Judge S. N. Maxwell. In 1878 he
was elected a Judge of the Superior Court
of Cincinnati and in 1883 was re-elected.
In March, 1W he resigned when ex-Gov.
Hoadley and Judge r.dgar M. Johnson
went to New York and formed the firm of
Harmon, Colston, Goldsmith & Hoadley,
as successors to Hoadley, Johnson & Col¬
ston. In June, 1870, he was ^married to
Miss Olive Seobey, daughter of Dr. W. H.
Seobey, of Hamilton county. He has two
children.
SWINGING TO A TREE.
A Mysterious Death of a Gallant
Federal Soldier.
By Southern Associated Press.
St. Louis, June 7 —A special to the
Chronicle from La Grange, Mo., savs:
The body of Colonel Edward
Mi tore, of Canton, was found
swinging from a 'ree on his land, op¬
posite that city this tanning. lie was
a fugitive from justice. Two weeks ago
lie went home intoxicated, and with a
sword, tried to kill his wife and chib
dren. A warrant was issued but he
fled. Tlie body was in such an ad-
vanced state of decomposition that the
flesh had sloughed off the bones. A
farmer had noticed an odor for several
days and made an investigation. Col.
Moore was. '/i/f cy the w ar. a staff
officer, and at*. * * of Shiloh Gen.
Grant paid him a glowing tribute for
his bravery in dGivering a message. He
was a prominent member of the G. A.
R. and known nil over the country.
GRAY, JONES COUNTY, GA„ JUNE 13, 1895
nANGNIAN’S DAY.
Three Murderer* Meet Death Roldly
In San Franelsco.
By Southern Associated Tress.
San Francisco, June 7.—Amello Gar¬
cia was hanged at 9 o’clock this morn¬
ing, he met his death boldly, His
neck was broken by the fall.
Garcia committed murder for pur¬
pose of robbery. ascend
Azoff was the second to
the scaffold at 10 o'clock. As he step¬
ped on the trap he said in a loud
voice “Here goes a brave man.” His
neck was also broken by the fall.
Azoff was caught in the act of rob¬
bery and killed officer Harris, who at¬
tempted to arrest him. Among those
who witnessed the execution was a
son of Detective Harries, the victim
of the Russian's bullet. At this time
it was feared that Collins, the third
man to be hanged, would weaken on
the gallows as he had listened to
the drop fall when Gai 'a and Azoff
were executed. At 1:45 o’clock, how¬
ever. he came upon the scaffold, walk¬
ing with a firm step. The priest who
attended Collins announced that Col¬
lins wished him to state that he for¬
gave all his enemies and asked for
forgiveness in turn, Collins died
without a struggle, He was n
wife murderer.
A Rapist Hanged.
Morrill, Tenn., June 7.—Will Downs,
who assaulted Pauline Bridenbaugh,
was hanged this morning. The drop
fell at 7:00, but Downs neck was not
broken by the fall which was 8 1-2
feet, He was pronounced dead In 15
minutes. On the scaffold Downs de-
dared that he was guilty of part, but
not all he was charged with. He had
made peace with his Maker and want¬
ed to meet all in heaven.
Two Assassins Die.
Birmingham, Ala., June 7.—At 12:06
o’clock today in the Jefferson county
jail yard in this city, in the presence
of an immense crowd, Lee Harris and
Abe Mitcheell paid the penalty of the
horrible murder for which they had
been tried, convicted and sentenced.
They confessed to a number of mur¬
ders. Death resulted from stran¬
gulation.
FROM CHAIRMAN HARltlTY.
The Democrat* Will Not Convene
Soon to Consider Free Silver.
By Southern Associated Fress.
Philadelphia, Pa., June 7.—National
Chairman Wan. F. Harrity lias written
the following open letter in answer to
queries put to him regarding the pos¬
sibility of a Democratic national con-
venton in the near future to take action
on the subject of free silver.
Philadelphia, Pa., June G, 1895,
I do not expect or intend to call a
meeting of the Democratic National!
Committee until next winter, when it
will meet for the purpose of fixing the
time and place for holding the Demo¬
cratic National Convention of 189G un¬
til 1 shall be requested to do so by the
requsito number of members of the
Democratic National Committee, I do
not believe there is auy necessity for
a convention at this time. On the con¬
trary, I am of the opinion that to call
ono now would be harmful to the busi¬
ness interests of the country, and preju¬
dicial to the welfare of the Democratic
party.
(Signed.)
WILLIAM F. HARRITY,
Chairman National Dein. Committe.
When called upon today Mr. Harrity
said he had no views to express at this
time on the money question, and had
nothing whatever to say further (than
is contained in the above letter.
NORWAY AND SWEDEN.
Ait Effort lo Reconcile Differences
of the Two Countries.
By Southern Associated Press.
Chirstiania, June 7.—The Storthein to¬
day by a vote of 90 to 24 adopted a res¬
olution declaring that tlie existing polit¬
ical situation calls for the removal of
tlie discords in the union and affirming
Norway’s right to equality under the
term of tlie union with Sweden, includ¬
ing a separate consular service and a
separate foreign minister. The resolution
proposes that negotiations be entered
upon to clear up the dispute between
tlie two countries.
The Extreme Radicals opposed the
resolution as going too far in order to
bring about a reconciliation with Swe¬
den Tlie Conservatives and Moderates
supported it on the ground that a policy
of compromise was best for both na¬
tions. The largeness of the majority
astounded the Radicals. A compromise
minister is now expected.
THE COLIMA DISASTER.
Tlie Official Investigation Wns He-
Kiin YeslerJay Afternoon.
By Southern Associated Press.
Sun Francisco, June 7.—The official
investigation into the Colima disaster
was begun this afternoon by the United
States inspectors of hulls and boilers;
from the testimony of Storekeeper A.
K. Richardson, and third Mate Hansen
it is probable that cargo shifted below.
They admitted licit tlie vessel careened
over to starboard nnd righted, and that
next time she went over she would not
right. It is thought the cargo below
shifted on the first roll and that the
weight prevented her from righting.
Killing Near Rome, Ga.
Atlanta, Ga., June 7.—J. W. Win¬
ning ham emptied a load of shot from
a double-barrelled gun into the face
of his borther-ln-law, Tom Beard,
near Rome today The men took up
a quarrel which their wives started.
I card will probably die.
THE CUBANS
ARE ACTIVE.
UNUSUAL EXCITEMENT AMONG
THEM AT KEY WEST.
W ELL EQUIPPED PI I.LI III STEKING
PARTIES LEAVING FOB CUBA.
Spaniards Arc Using Great Diligence
t» Intercept tlie Fillltnsterers.
By Southern Associated l’rees.
Jacksonville, Fla., June 7.—A cable-
grain to The Ttmos-Union from Key
West, Fla., says; Unusual excitement
has been noticed among the Cuban popn
latiou for the past day or two, and it
in now positively known that an expedi¬
tion of 200 or 300 well equipped men,
city Cubans and Americans, have left Mer¬ this
since Wednesday, commanded' by
lin Sbiuctheu. It is reinirted that a large
schooner, painted black, supposed to be
the Nassau schoouier Mary Jane, was
seen hovering near the east end of the
island! late Wednesday afternoon. Short¬
ly after she was sighted several bands
of men were seen going in the same
direction, each armed with a brace of
pistols, Winchester rifles and packs on
their shoulders. It is rumored that Ihe
expedition will sail from one of the
Bahama Islands. Generals Ifoloff and
Rodriguez with fifty or sixty men left
on Wednesday night on the steamship
Mascntt. Many familiar faces are miss
lug from the streets tod->y. It is rumored
tonight that another band will attempt
to leave the city during the night.
The customs officials are exerting
every effort to prevent infractions of tbs
neutrality laris. A prominent shoe deal
er of this city states that he ordered
200 pairs of heavy cavalry bools for
Roloff, which were delivered last week.
Several tailors have been working day
and night Hie past three or four weeks
making clothing for the expedition.
A prominent Cuban says this expedi¬
tion is the best equipped of any that has
left the States, and if successful in land¬
ing will put a different face on Cuban
matters.
The revenue cutter Morrell left the
harbor this afternoon under orders from
the collector of customs, who is exert¬
ing every effort to prevent expeditions
leaving this district. gulf and
The Morrell will patrol the
search every vessel that has a suspicious
look. Ever}- available man on the cus¬
toms force has been called into service
and all are doing patrol duty.
Fear Filibustering Parties.
Jacksonville, Fla., .Tune 7.—A
to The Timos-Union from Fernandina,
Fla., says Captain Woodruff, of the
schooner Green leaf Johnson, which ar¬
rived in port this evening, reports a
man-of-war, which he lielieves to be a
Spaniard, lying off Cumberland Sound,
about nix miles from hero. There is no
doubt Spain is jealously Matching Flori¬
da ports for filibustering expeditions, tile
fear being occasioned by the presence
of Quosada, Cespedes, the Collazo
brothers and other Cuban leaders in
the Slate. Quesada and the Collazo
brothers have been hero in consultation
with N. B. Borden. Who engineered the
Lagonila-Baraeoa filibustering affair, and
it is supposed their presence had to do
with some important movement. The
Cubans left here today ostensibly for
Jacksonville, but it is suspected that
they are still on Amelia Island. Bord|en
left late this evening on his yacht,
Minim, and it is believed he vifill pick up
the Cubans at some point agreed upon.
Just what sort of a movement is con¬
templated is hard to tell.
Several Flsrhls.
Havana, Juno 7 —A dispatch from
Manzanillo says it is reported there that
the government troops have had several
fights with the insurgents within the
last few days. On June 4th a band of
insurgents made an atmet upon a small
detachment of troops in the vicinity of
the estate of Tranquiiidad, killed but were
repulsed with a loss of four and
several wounded.
Will Help the Government.
Madrid, June 7.—The leaders of the
opposition in Hie Senate have intimated
(hiit; they will not oppose the vote of
credit asked! by the Government for the
expense of the expedition to Cuba.
Receiver Asked For.
By Southern Associated Press.
New Orleans, La., June 7.—The Uni¬
ted States Electric securities company,
of Portland Maine, tiled application
today in the United States Court for
the appointment of a receiver for the
Louisiana Electric LightF Company.
This company is a huge corporation,
and has practically a monopoly of elec¬
tric light and power business in this
city.
A Swindler Arrested.
By Southern Associated Press.
Savannah, Ga., June 7.—Chief of Police
McDirmort today received a telegram
from Sheriff Frank D. Bagley, of Dtil-g-
lass county, Blinols, stating that ihe had
secured the arrest of J. W. Masters, for¬
mer agent for the International Migration
Society at this place, who defrauded
about a dozen negroeB out of their proper¬
ty by inducing them to give him power of
attorney to dispose of it.
New Tobacco Company.
By Southern Associated Press.
Richmond, Va., June 7.—In the City
Circuit Court here today a charier was
granted to the United States Tobacco
Company which will carry on a manu¬
facturing and shipping business in To¬
bacco, cigars, snuff arid cigarettes. The
capital stock is to be not less than
$109,090 nor more than $2,000,000, di¬
vided in shares of $100.
Floods In France.
Paris, June 7. —The Dax and Pau
districts of France are flooded by heavy
rain storms and overflowing streams,
Lnrge tracts of territory are submerged,
factories etopjs'd and railway traffic is
almost entirely suspended. No loss of
life is reported.
A LAWYERS’ RATTLE.
II AY I nils In By the Me Being Given
nnd Threats Made.
By Southern Associated Press.
New York. June 7.—'Hie libel suit
brought by George W. Oornish against
W. E. D. Stokes to recover $20,000
damages, nearly ended in a tight be¬
tween Jehu S. Wise and Lawyer A.
U. Board man, tikis afternoon. As it
is the lie passed between them. Wise,
who is a son. of ex-Governor Henry A.
Wise, of Virginia, nnd has served in
Congress, from the Richmond district,
called Bourdimnn n liar, cur and black¬
guard nnd threatened to slap his face.
A light was only prevented by friends
of each lawyer interfering. ’I'he case
bad been in progress for two days be¬
fore Justice Daily in the Court of
Common Pleas.
Retorts were exchanged between Mr.
Boardman, representing Mr. Stokes and
Mr. Wise, who appeared for Cornish.
During some testimony concerning the
litigation between WJ TO. D. Stokee
and Edward S. Stokes, Mr. Boardimau
remarked, “That is not true.” “You
are n liar and a blackguard,” retorted
Mr. Wise. “You lie,” exclaimed Mr.
Boardman. Mr. Wise made a move
toward IMr. Boalrdman with uplifted
arms, when Judgo Daily vigorously
rapped his gavel. There was a minutes
silence and the lawyers glared at each
other. Mr. Boardinan, nddireasing the
Court, said "I apologize, I apologize for
anything I have said.” Mr. Wise
bowed to the Court, but said nothing,
and concluded his argument. Subse¬
quently Judge Dailey charged the jury,
which retired, with orders to bring in a
sealed verdict.
Mr. Boardman them walked out of
court nnd was talking in the corridor
with some friends When Mr. Wise rush¬
ed up (o him. Mr. Boardman said to
him liefore he could speak, “You did not
mean what you said, when you culled
me a liar and blackguard’:” “Yes,” 1
did.” said Mr. Wise, “and I repeat Mffiat
I said; 1 mm not afraid of you.” “You
are excited,” said Boardman, with great
coolness. “You are a coward, a cur and
a blackguard,” fairly screamed' Wise
not once, but several times. “Shut up,”
said Mr. Boardman. “1 wont, you sneak¬
ing coward,” was the answer of Mr.
Wise. “I will slap your mouth.” “No
you won’t,” said Boardman,” drawing
himself up to his Pull height of six feet
two. and looked down upon Wise, who
is not over five feet five, and about ns
broad as he is tall.
T T p to this time Boardman had con¬
trolled himself far better than Wise and
had evidently tried to avoid entertaining
.the large crowd present, who doubtless
<x,v cted n prize fight. Finally Board-
man said. “If you want to slap my “Yes, face I
come oOtside.” Wise replied.
vtill ship your face, you lying coward.”
“Come outside,” said Boardman, walk¬
ing down stairs. Wise did not follow.
After iBoardmaut was half way down
Hie stairs ho said, “Aren’t you com¬
ing?” Wise made no answer, but con
tinned his invectives and Mr. Boardman
was soon out of sight. As he left the
building Wise shouted, “This is not the
last of this, you will hear from me later,
sir. Holt,
Cornish, who is 1 Srokkeeper in the
man House, complained that W. TO. D.
Stolipis had libeled him b.v asserting in a
letter that lie was falsifying the books
of the Hoffman House.
THE ARMENIAN DIFFICULTY.
H Is No Nearer a Seftlemenl Than
Ever.
By Southern Associated Press.
Constantinople, June 7.—The Arme¬
nian difficulty is no nearer settlement
than ever. The Porte has declined to
entertain the guartmteers of reform
Which were dmanded by the powers and
muttons looking to a solution of the di!ffl
cully are at a standstill. ’I’he annual
fete in celebration of the granting of
the Armenian constitution, which has
been forbidden for several years, will
be permitted this year and will be held
on June 9th.
The Porle Threatened.
London, une 7.—A Constantinople dis¬
patch to the Daily News says that, n
joint note will probably be presented to
the Porte by Great Britain, Russia and
France, formally reviewing the lomands
for reftims in tin; administration of
Armenian affairs, and Intimating that
grave consequences will result from a
failure to grant the demands.
ATTEMPTED HUfCIDK.
The Act Recall* a Sensation Whleh
wan (he Talk of the Country.
By Southern Associated Press.
Nash vile, Tenn., June 7.—A dis¬
patch from Bolivar, where the West
Tennessee hospital for the Insane Is
located, states that Alice Mitchell,
who Is confined there attempted sui¬
cide today. She has the freedom of
the building and grounds. A note
was found on her table by one of the
asylum physicians stating that hci
body would be found in the reservoir on
the roof of the building. The physl-
can immediately reported the matter
and calling to Alice she came out from
the tank dripping wet. Alice Mitchell
will be remembered as the Memphis
belle who cut the throat of her girl
sweetheart, Frefla Ward, on the streets
of that city two years ago and got oft
on a plea of insanity.
Storms In llnngnry.
By Southern Associated Press.
Loudon, June 7.—A dispatch to the
Daily News says that a storm yester¬
day caused a flood in the Koberndorf
valley, near Cedanburg, Western Hun¬
gary. All the houses in the valley were
swept away like leaves in the torrent,
T hundred of the inhabitants are miss-
ing. Eighteen bodies hove been reoov-
ered. The town of Roherndorf wns suh-
merged The dispatch adds that hail
storms in the valley of the Leitha have
destroyed all hopes of a harvest,
ILLINOIS AT
THE EXPOSITION.
A HII.I, HAM IIEKN PAS SKID APPRO¬
PRIATING $15,000.
THU HILL CHAMPIONED IIY AN OLD
SOLDIER.
Anil Illderly Opposed liy n Negro
Representative.
By Southern Associated Press.
Springfield, tils., June 7.—A bill ap¬
propriating $50,000 to enable the State
of Illinois to participate In the Atlanta
Exposition passed the House today by
a vote of 79 ayes and 108 nays. The
bill was Introduced in the Senate by
Henry Evans, a Republican of Kane
county, li Passed the body some
some time ago, but when it went to
the House the appropriation commit¬
tee made an unfavorable report on It.
Col. Johnathan Merriam, of Tazewell
county, a distinguished Federal sol¬
dier, took It up again and It was
read a third time and placed on Its
passage.
The debate which followed was a stlr-
ing one. John C. Buckner, a negro
representative from Chicago, took the
floor against the measure and made
an attack on the bill. He said the
members of his race could not attend
the exposition and he treated ns a citi¬
zen of a great State. With bitterness
he spoke of the lynching of colored
men in I he South and declared his
hostility to any measure that would
benellt the South until colored men
were allowed their rights in the South¬
ern States. He declared that at some
of the buildings erected at the World's
Fair by Southern States, the blackest
Hotteritot was welcome while the
colored citizen were denied admit¬
tance.
Cpl. Merriam, In defending the bill
said, "I am informed that 25,000 old
soldiers have already signified their
purpose to visit the Atlanta Exposi¬
tion. They are survivors of the le.
gions who bore the flag through storms
of shot and shell as they fought their
bloody way under the leadership of
Sherman and Logan across the valleys
of Itesaea and the heights of Kene-
saw until victorious banners waived
above Atlanta and thence took their
way to the sea. Now after 30 years
of peace with fraternal feeling estab.
llshed, they want to meet again under
that flag as It floats over the historlo
city and greet with friendly clasp the
brave men who fought with equal
devotion for the Lost Cause, and thus
demonstrate anew that peace hath hei
victories no less renowned than war.
Col. Bryan, of Dupage, called Buck¬
ner’s attention to the fact that the
colored people hail been recognized In
the Atlanta Exposition and a Republi¬
can deplored the attempt made to ex¬
cite any feeling against the Houth.
Other sifbeches In the same vein wers
made.
Gov. AItgeld favors the appropria¬
tion and will Immediately appoint the
commission which will let the con¬
tract for the building which Is to be
used as an Illinois headquaters on the
exposition grounds. There will be a
lady on the board of commissioners.
MORE HORSES FOR CROKER.
Prince George xml Armltiige Sent to
England on the Ccvle.
New York, June 7.—Richard Crock¬
er’s horses. Prince George and Armi-
tage, left for England yesterday on
the White Star Line steamer Cevlc,
in charge of Jack Lock, who attends
to the shipping of most of Tattersall’s
horses.
Prince George is a bay colt, four
years old, by Sensation—Louisette, and
was purchased by Mr. Crocker for $12,-
000 from W. C. Daly. Klnco he baa
run under the Yale blue jacket he has
been returned a winner twenty-one
times. In his three-year-old form he
won the Carlton Stakes, defeating
Comanche and Young Arion. Prince
George has proved a profitable Invest¬
ment for Mr. Croker.
Armitage was purchased when a
two-year-old at the Follansbee sale,
at Sheepshead Bay. He was a likely
youngster, and in all of his races he
showed gameness and staying quall-
ties. He has won sixteen races for
the Croker stable, Armitage first
came in prominence by winning the
Carteret Handicap, defeating Ston-
nelle, John Cooper and other good
horses.
Failed.
By Southern Associated Press.
New York, June 7.—C. L. Wood-
bridge & Company, importers of dress
trimming.", buttons, etc., failed today
with liabilities of from $200,000 to $250,-
000. The assignment was sudden and
caused considerable surprise to the
tiade. Mr. Woodbrldge said today
that the failure was largely due to
carrying too large a stock. Banks
which had heretofore accorded them
accommodation, pressed them, fearing
that there might be a depreciation of
30 per cent In the stock of goods on
hand at any time. He said he could
not give any definite Information as
to the assets and liabilities, but
thought the liabilities would exceed
$200,000. The assets consist of stock
and outstanding accounts.
Refuses the Nomination
Des Moines, Iowa., June 7 Ex-Con¬
gressman Fred E. White, of Keouk
county, the man whom the sllvet
Democrats and Populists Intend to
nominate for governor, has written a
letter refusing to take the nomina¬
tion on any terms.
VOL. 1. NO. 24.
Middle Gtirgia & Atlantic Billrcad
TIME TABLE.
Dcc«otI>«r 23, o’clock, a.in.
Rbad Down, Kba.d ur
r. M.
U *0 7 13 A «u. m. h. Lv August* 11 13
9II0AM " Lv Macon Ar (5a 2 45
1 II. r. x r. m
01 l.v Mlllailgavllla Ar S 30 1 05
10 Lv Batonton Juno Ar H IB 13 BO
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W. B THOMAS, Gan. Mgr
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
JONES COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Judgo Superior Court—J. O. Hart.
Solicitor General -H. O. Le-wla.
Senator—lion. W. II. Harriaon.
ltepreaantative—Han. .1. F. Anderaon.
Ordinary—R. T. Row.
Clerk Superior Court—W. W. Barron.
Sheriff It. N. Bthldge.
County Treasurer—F. M. Stewart.
Tax Receiver—J. A. Chile*.
County Surveyor—R. H. Bonner.
Coroner It. B. Trapp.
Judge County Court—J. O. Barron.
JIJRT OOMS.—W. A. Card. J. M. Mid-
dlehrooke. .1. Jf. Barron, John Greali-
atn, K. I’. Bforton.
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION—
J. D. Anchor*. Joe W. Barron, J. It.
Van Bn rati, S. A. Hodge, J. W.
Anderaon.
COUNTY SCHOOL COM. A. H S..
McKay, P. O. Plentltuda.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
MIFJTHIODIST.
CLINTON 0TROUIT—iR. A. Beak,
paalor; Clinton—First Sunday at 11 a.
m., and at night: ,Sunday school at 8
p. m., IV. H. Holaenbock, Snpt.
ST. IjTJKH Flrat Sunday, at 8 p. in.
ROUND OAK—Second Sunday and
Raturdav ’before. at 11 a. in.. Sunday
aohool at 10 a. m., TO. F. Hunt, Supt.
JAMES STATION /..trd Sunday, at
11 a m., Sunday school at 8 p. in.; B.
II. Kingman, Hupt.
HADDOCK STATION .Saturday lie-
lore fourth Sunday, and fourth Sunday
night., Sunday school at 8 pin.: W. M
Farrer, Supt.
FOllTVILLTO -Fourth Sunday, at 11
a. in., Sunday achool at 10 a. ui; R. H,
Bonner, Supt.
BAPTIST.
UNION HILL Forth Saaday and Sat
tirday before 11 a. m,, T. H. Oreer,
paator; Sunday achool at 10 a. in., R.
E. ITutchina, Supt.
NEW RAT,KM - Ft rat Sunday and
Saturday before at 11 a. m., TO. W.
Bammona, paator; Sunday achool at 10
a m., J. H. C. EMJhrldge, Supt.
BIDTJNTSVIiIjUTO—T hird Sunday and
Saturday before at 11 a. m., TO. W.
Hammona, paator; Sunday ariliool at 8
p. hi. ; R. T. Smith, Supt.
TOUTOM Fourth Sunday and Saturday
before at. 11 a. m., E. W. Sasronwna.
paalor.
c. c. A .ur,i<v
■b'liraiinliiiiUiiii CommlOec Call Upon
Them to Deposl I Their Stork,
By Southern Aasociatcd Press.
Now York, Juno 7. It Is announced
that Huch holders of stock of the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail¬
road and Greenville Railroad and
Western North Carolina Railroad as
have riot already deposited the stock
with J. P. Morgan & Company foi
cor.vision pursuant to the arrange¬
ment mad" v/lth fh" Richmond Ter¬
minal reorganisation committee, are
requested ,to do so before .Tune 10,
after which date no such stock will
ho converted. The stock of \Wrftern
North Carolina must pay $4 assess¬
ment.
l'lfl y Persona Killed.
By Southern Associated Bretts.
Stuttgh'rt, June 7. Telegrams receiv
e>! this an,ruing from the Black Forest
district of U’lirlembiirg, which was de¬
luged |,y a i lomlbiiTKt mud inundated by
the eoiiseuent overflowing of the jtiver
Ryach Wednesday night, state that fifty
liersons vk-re killed In the Balingen dis¬
trict, ami all of the bridges spanning
the river were carried away.
Trim Codon Pest.
By Southern Assoeiu.ted Press.
Mobile, Ala., June 7.—The Texas cot¬
ton pest reported as at work in Bald¬
win county, Ala., last Sunday is now
reported from several farms In Clarke
county. It Is the most destructive
enemy that has yet appeared and the
farmers are greatly alarmed.