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ESTABLISHED 1879. SRICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1890, A BETTERMENTS BILL. WHICH WILL SETTLE JHE CLAIMS OF THE STATE ROAD LESSEES. am ittnctlou U» taiij M! Prices marked way down on SS iifsFnraislis. Novelty suits to be cleared out. Only a few of them left and the prices marked on [them are carrying it them away rapidly. Underwear for lent’s, Ladies and Children at popular jrices. Blankets and Com: portables in splendid assortment. Me; l Mley, to Thornton * Wheatley. * . Senator Zachary Introduoei It In the 8enate—The Bill In Bull-Appoint ment. by the Ooreraor. Special to Recordmi. Atlanta, Dec. 8.‘—Sen. Zachary took' the Betterments bill by the horffk this morning.. He b$tro- ducd .title neoInHou. It wag re ferred to the Flnaaoe committee Whereas, hli excellency the governor has called the attention ot the general assembly to the claim ot the lessees ot the W. & A R. R. Co., aggregating $550,000 for improvements of various kinds claimed to have been put upon that road and its appurtenances and taxes paid upon the property tn Tennessee during the term of the present lease. And whereas, said lessees olalm that the road and Its appurtenances are now in a condition superior to the condition of the property when received by them to the extent of more than the claim presented . And whereas, the lessees claim that the taxeB paid by them upon the property of the State In Ten nessee ought to be refunded. And whereas, the lessees elat m that they are not equally bound by the lease contract, or otherwise, to deliver the road and its appurten ances at the expiration of the lease in any better conditions than they were when delivered by the State to them at the beginning of the lease, and that therefore in or der to insure the delivery ot the property in its present condition, the State ought to pay for the im provement*. And whereas, it. is desirable to have all doubt removed (if there be any) aa to the right of the State and the lessees under the lease eoutraot. „ Now, therefore be it resolved, by the general assembly, that without conceding any part of the claim, and, with an explicit denial of the aforesaid olalm of the lesaeji In whole or In part, that the governor be, and Is hereby authorized and directed by aud with the approval ot the Senate, to appoint five citi zens of Georgia, recogn Ized as men eminent for their Integrity aud ability, who shall constitute a com mission with power and authority to hear, consider, and determine, according to the law, equity, and Justice thereof, the claims recited and set forth in the foregoing pre amble, and make a final adjust ment thereof between the lessees (the W. A A. R. R. Co.) and the BUte of Georgia, as the owner of the W. A A, R. R-, wbloh Judg ment, when rendered, to bn binding and conclusive upon the parties. Resolved, second, that the said committee shall meet In the city of AtlanU, Dee. 22,1890, and organ ize the commission, and thereafter the sessions of the commission shall be held at such times and places as will be moat expedient for a speedy despatch of iU busi ness and shall oonolode Its labors by June 1st, 1891. It shall have the power to engage experU, com pel the attendance of witnesses to administer oaths, compel the pro duction of book* and papers, and elicit all other information which may be deemed necessary and proper for the Investigation of the matter hereby submitted. Resolved, tbifd, that It is hereby made the duty of the Attorney General of the BUte to represent the Interest of the State before the commission upon all matters in volved In the disposition of this question: provided, always, that said commission shall not exercise any of the power* herein granted until the W. A A. R. R. binds it self In a written undertaking to be delivered to eald commission to stand to and abide lu decision of those questions, and to abandon all and svery other proceeding whatever, to enforce and assert its aforesaid olalm. Resolved, fourth, That eald At torney-General ehall submit all oounter-elatma In behair of the, State egalnst the said lessee* which may lawfully ‘and properly arise under tkj eontraot of the lease, whether tb* same be for property, received from the State and unac counted for by said lessees, or prop erty lost, or for any other proper 1 which said oaaf of said commission to fully near and datsrmtna tka sama andtaafisx such judgment In tbs premise* a* may be proper and just, which said Judgment shall be filed with the governor and by him communi cated to the next general assembly. Resolved, fifth, That the gover nor be and is hereby authorized if deemed necessary to employ an attorney to aid the Attorney-Gen eral In conducting the investi gation upon the part of the State. Resolved, slfth, That the com pensation to the commission and all other expenses Incident to the in vestigation and disposition of this matter (attorney’s fees excepted) ehall be borne jointly and equally by the W. A A. R. R. 4 Resolved, seventh, That the gov ernor be and is hereby autnorized and directed to fill any vacancies in tbe commission whleh may be caused by death, disability, resig nation, refusal to act, or from Any other cause. Resolved, eighth, That before en tering upon the discharge of his du ties each member ot tbe commis sion shall take an oath to be admin istered by|one of the judges of the Supreme court to discharge the du ties assigned to him under the com mission with faithfulness and im partially. ELECTION FOR JUDGES. At eleven o'clock this morning the joint session was convened for the election of judges and solicit ors. The first was for the Chattahoo chee judgeship. Col. J. M. Mc Neill was nominated by Price Gil bert, of Muscogee; J. H. Martin was nominated by Montgomery, of Taylor; Judge Mark Blanford was nominated by W. A. Huff, of Bibb; W. B. Butt was nominated by W Y. Atkinson, of Coweta. The first ballot resulted: Martin 87; McNeill 50; Butt 42; Blanford 19; total 198 The second ballot: Martin 117; McNeill 47; Butt 30; Blanford 3; electing J. H. Martin, of Talbot county. Then the Tallapoosa circuit. There were put In nomination Solloltor C. G. Janes, of the old Rome circuit; Gen. Pike {Hill, of Paulding, and A. L. Bartlett, of Paulding. The ballot resulted: Janes 113; Bartlett65; Hill 17; electing Mr. Janes. Mr. A. Richardson, of Polk, had no opposition for the Bollcltorsblp ot the new circuit, and was elected unanimously. MORE APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were made to-day by the governor: Dr. H. V. M. Miller and Dr. W, H. Felton, trustees ot tbe State University. J. P. Rose, Judge of thjelty eourt of Macon. W. T. Turnbull, Judge of the olty eourt ot Rome. W. T. Jones, Judge of the olty court of Albany. There were none of them af firmed, all going over until to morrow 1 . LAID TO REST. THE SAD RITES PERFORMED YES TERDAY. And the Mortal Roma ins of Major Y. M. Furlow Now Sleep Beneath the Sod In Oak Oro7e Comotory—Touohlng Trib ute. To the Suffering. Over one hundred columns of voluntary certificates have been printed in the Atlanta Journal from such people as Rev. J. B. Haw thorne, Rev. Sam P. Jones, Hon. H. W. Grady, Maj. Chas. W. Hub- ner, late of the "Chrlatlan Index,” Gen. James Longatreet, Col. W. Avery, late editor Atlanta “Const!- tlon," and hundreds of prominent divines, editors, dootors, specialists and others, certifying to remskable cures performed by Dr. King’s Roy al Germatoer, after eminent physl- elans and all known remedies bad failed. Send two-cent stamp to King’s Royal Germatuer Co., At lanta, Ga., for book ot particulars. It Is truly a great remedy, and urely cures when all else falls THE VETERAN’S HOME. The Legtilature Visits it la a Body—The Btsts Will Assume Charge of it. Special tc.RECOBDxa. Atlanta, Dee. 8.—After the close ot the session to-day nearly two hundred members ot .the legis lature went on a visit to the Con federate Veterans Home. There they were shown through hand some new buQdlngs, and then eat down to luncheon prepared tot hem. President Calhoun made a short talk and waa followed by Speaker Howell, Messrs, rlemlng, Ryals, Huff, Raid, Cults and others. Mr. Fleming’s reference* to Henry Grady and his great work for the Home were particular feature* of th* occasion. The propos^p the State to accept, have an It op, meets i When tbe news of the death of Major Furlow In Atlanta wjts re ceived here Tuesday afternoon every one who heard the sad news mourned, but not until ye-terday did the full expression of the great grief our people felt at the loss of such a man. Not until yesterday when the casket bearing the re mains was seen, and the words of sorrow aud of consolation, of love and reverence, of admiration aud appreciation of noble services ren dered, only tbeu did the people fully realize the magnitude of their loss. The remains were brought to tbe city on tbe 1 o'clock train, which was met by a large number of citi zens. The street car also met the train, and were draped In erepe, the garb ot mourning. T-ie funeral ceremonies took place ot 3 o'clock, from the Meth odist church, of whleh Major Fur- low was a member. Before the ap pointed time was reached the crowd began to gather, and a few minutes after three, when the rela tives of tbe deceased, aud a long line of Masons, walked up the aisle, the bulldlDg was filled, many having to stand during tbe servlc- of the city papers and that they be spread on tbe minutes of the grand jury. Done in Grand Jury room, this Dee. 3rd, 1890. Jno. Ed. Thomas, Foreman; Jno, W. Oliver, J.-B. Lamar, 8. A. Wal ters, T. J. Wicker, A. J. Williams, Jas. H. Dupree, H. H. Glover, J. G. Shockley, Jease Aycook, W. H. Glover, J. S. Smith, N. P. Bart, Joab Roaeb, A. T. Johnson, A. T. Oliver, C. O. Jernlgan, W. D, Haynes, Joseph Mnlliolland, Thos. H. Smith, R. M. Dozier, S. G. Pryor. . THE COLORED UNIVERSITY. A Movement To Hera the Branch Es tablished Here. Tbs leading coloted Atlzens met met last night to discuss 'ways and means of showing the desirability of this place foi* the establishment of the oolored branoh ot the Uni versity. It was well attended, tbe matter sensibly discussed, and a strenuous effort will be made to have Amer- icuiveleeted as tbe location. A committee was appointed to wait upon the city council and ask their assistance In the matter. mr ^ rm i—T m i... m M'FT’i ‘J '.Y'j _ THE FORGE BILL ~ * ft A WAS -TAKEN UP IN IHfr • j.-k YESTERDAY, (iw-.* )§aitr\v * A Magnificent .Opposition Senator Tuple—'Th* ' In Copyright Btntjrudge < ing Candidate' for Bp ; Item* from theCapltql., ‘ The exercises were opened by the choir singing that sweet hymn “God be with you till wo meet again.” After this Dr. Campbell read a chapter from the Bible, and Dr. Adams offered up a touching prayer. Another hymn was sung, and then Dr. McFerrln arose to make* the last remarks over the body of his departed friend. He mado a simple, stralght-for ward talk, showing both by word and gesture that it came from his heart-, He spoke of the noble life, reviewing practical Incidents of Il lustration. His words of consola tion reached the hearts of tbe af flicted ones, and bis admonition and advice can not fall to be pro ductive of muob good. The congre gation as a unit was visibly affeoted, and as the sweet tones ot that grand old hymn "Sweet bye and bye" were heard at the conclusion' of hi* remarks, there was scarcely a dry eye‘in tbe house. The body was then consigned to the Masons and earled out to tbe oemetery, accompanied by a large orowd. Here the last sad rites were performed, and all mortal ot one of nature’s noblemen and God’s own flook was consigned to the dust from wheDce it oame. He Is no more with us, but kls soul now mingles with the angels above, where be awaits his loved ones be low. A great and good man Is gone, one whose place cannot be filled, and It Is not strange that tbe whole olty and section and State mourn his death. Nearly all the stores were closed yesterday afternoon out of respeot to the dead, and employers, clerks and all repaired to tbe church to witness the last ceremonies. Court adjourned also, and the grand jury adopted the following resolutions: To His Honor, Judge Fort: Whereas, News of the sad death of Hon. T, M. Furlow has been re ceived by the Grand Jnry now In session. Therefore be it resolved, That we bow In humble submission to the will of Divine Providence and invoke lor the bereaved family ot Maj. T. M. Furlow the comfort and blessing wbloh can only come from tbe giver of all good. Resolved, That In the death of Major Furlow Sumter county has lost a ottlsen that was worthy of all honor, and a public officer that waa ever faithful and fearless la the discharge of all the obligations of the publte trusts that have from time to time been in hie keeping. Resolved that Hit Honor, Judge Fort be, and lie is-hereby request ed, to adjourn oourt for the balance of the day. so that our whole peo ple may have an opportunity to join hearts and hend»M,Q£ man In attandlng the funeral and pay log the last aad tribute to tbe mem ory ot this fallen father In Israel, Maj. Timothy Matthew Furlow Resolved, That a oopy of “ resolution* be furnished, also to val. clerk of the Superior eourt, to saeh Are Now Beady. Having secured tbe services of several of the finest cigar makers In the country, we are now pre pared to fill all orders, on abort no tice, and guarantee perfect satis faction. Give us a trial. Americcb Cigar M’f’o. Co-■ C. 8. Warnook, Mauager, A Grand Festival* For the benefit of the Baptist Church at Leesburg, will be given In LeeBburg, on Friday night, the 12th lust. Come one, come all, and bring your best girl, or brlDg your family. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Nettie Odom Chm’n. “ Mollie Forrester, “ Nina Grun| r “ Mary Bdnkley, * . ' Etnl Advice to Mother*. Mbs. Winslow’s Soothing Syr up should always be used for ohll dren teething. It soothe* the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind oollo. and is the best refttedy foi diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents per bottle. Dyspepsia troubled me foes num ber of years and 1 was nervous and weak. A fried got me to use Dr. Bull’sRarsaparllla, and everything I now eat agrees with me. My stomach now gives me no pain and I enjoy my food.—H. T. Randolph, Des Moines. HON. JOHN B. FELDER Announced aa a Candidate tot Mayor, As will be seer. In another’ool- umn the name of Hon. John B. Felder Is announced as a candidate for Mayor, subject to the primary to be held by th* Demooratlo party. Mayor Felder needs no com mendation, as everybody In Amer icas knows ’him, and knows his record. Connty Executive Committee. There will ‘be a meeting of the county executive committee Fri day, Den., 19 to trantact business ot Importance. Every member is earnestly Urged to be present. J. A. Anslby, Chairman. ’ W. L. Mabdre, Secretary. For Bant. The right party can rent an ele gan't room, furnished or unfur nished, by applying at this office. Two minutes walkof square. Sup plied with 'gas, water and bath room. ■, de4-2t You make no mistake It you oc casionally give your children Dr. Bull’* Worm Destroyers. It Is * nice candy and while It never doe* barm it sometimes does a world of good. Special to Rxcoanax. Washington, Deo. 8.—Tbe bouse * passed the International copyright bill to-day by. A .vote At .188 to 95—. Mr. Blount, of the. Georgia dalega- tlon, was arUobg the opposition speaking. The vote was non parti san. " 1 ■_ ’ ; «•»*** In the Senate, after some prelim inary business, the fproe bill show? ed up as unfinished bu*lhew,.wnii. Hoar In charge. Disclaiming hls‘" Intentions to speak, time was yield-j ed to tbje Democrats, and; Judge.; Turple, of Indiana, opened the ills- ' oussalon in opposition.' His Speech v is regarded aa one of the Molt log ical arguments delivered in the Senate fb'r •bide year*.' ' The general Impression' seem* ( be that the Jacobins wili 1 p: bill to a vote. - The Democrats will flight the ’’ measure of source but If Isnot their policy to obstruct It now.' , Tlioy will get to the battle ground 'by' an<l by. Senator Gorman I* ’lead ing them in this fight. . - Senator Colijdltt obtained a ^shr’ ® With Mr. Davies yesterday, and 1 " left for Georgia on Important bail-, ness to be abMnU'Wefett." ^'" ‘ J,L Three of the Georgia' representa tives are still Absent, Bfewart, £ Grimes and Carlton. They are'ex pected this week. 1 ® , a * Judge Crisp continue*' the favor-' its Southern candidate for '''Th* ■ Speakership, and nothing short of a miracle can beat him If aHontberh man Is ohosen. press the Washington Dessau, k : Macon lawyer Is registered herd. ° LEESBURG LOCALS. >>/ 1iuoqe Miss Gilmer*'* De»th-A Ohureh Fettl-j, val—Melon Men GjSUlnc Beady For .. -Itia . ! . ' A .Ml Work. Leesburg, Dec. 2,—The .“deaitf 1 of Miss Mollie Gilmore, whleh **A event took place here, on ' night lasl, cast a melancholy ( on our town. The deceased wss wetland favorably known,In this. oounty,nnd kadahostof relativ and other sympathizing frleh and other sympathizing here and In other localities she has been engaged as A... teacher. She was burled In' Presbyterian oemetery ,*t ‘ $1 place. The funeral servloe* wi conducted by Rev. G. S. Johnson of Albany . ThankiglvlDR passed very pleas antly with ds/ Hunting and fish ing were the chief pursuits of - the day. Some were with their beit girl, and some With their belt boy, ; while otherA lounged N# »tKHM' 1 around all day, looking WMf knewnotwhat. -'*•» ’ !-•>•*’« >n*. - On Friday night, tbd 12th, ladies ofthtf Baptist church her* -1 proposes to give; a grand festival in v tbs Interest of said church. Prep* , orations, plans and siteblfiekHonr' are now being freely and fully die* susSkd, and a good time Is In store for all participants. i! r Mr*. Natt Birdsong is in ear city visiting the family of Mr. N. H. War*- . ' ''• ‘ “Judge J. F. Watson ‘psssM through the olty Satnrday en route * to Red Bone, on business. The business men of oartownar* mere hopeful than they were n few days ego, as business seem# td b# booming Op a little, and of obdnfc will continue on tho Increase. - ■’* The most of onr leading melon men have their farms now located^ 1 and will begin work on them eebiti A Mr. S. ft. Bevls, agent for musical Interests ot bur oily. ** J '»° MwnwassUslsaM^L % Highest of sU In Leavening 1 it ml *.iiir J! -V. S. GeYtJUport;,Ani; i >a-• <i>.e goeSmi uiei