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AT THE CAPITAL. vBA t THE FIFTY-FIRST COM GRESS IS DOING. APPOINTMENTS by PRESIDENT HARRISON—* MEASURES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE AND items OF GENERAL INTEREST. The deficiencies sub-committee of the appropriations committee began to work Kriilav by preparing dificiency un urgent of about deficiency $ If,0,000 l,ill to meet a in the government printing printing office, and of |350,0()0 for the ueidcd by the census office. The Pan-American conference, ou Fri day, completed the work of formulating rules and appointing January committees, 2. Meantime and ad journed until the delegates will visit New York and other points. It is said that several or tha com mittees expect to report upon the subjects assigned to them at the re-assembling of the conference January 2. The house committee on elections held its first meeting and effected organization Friday morning. A sub committee on rules was selected, consist ing of the chairman, Messrs. Honk, Coop er” Chrisp and O’Fcrrall. charged This sub committee will be with the ar rangement of the seventeen contested election cases now will awaiting settlement. The committee meet again subject to call, when the sub-committee is ready to report. The annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue shows that the num ber of saloon-keepers in the country is much less than it was three years ago. More than that, it shows that exports of liquor are also reduced fully twenty per cent as compared with five or six years ago. The number of persons dealing in malt liquors exclusively has also fallen off within the past two or three years, the reduction of these being fully forty per cent. The reduction in tlie number of dealers in liquors has been especially marked in the south. In every one of the southern states excepting Maryland, there has been a decrease. In Georgia there lias been a reduction of nearly forty per cent, and in Tennessee about twenty-five per cent. The number of liquor dealers m the United States, wholesale and retail, is about 180,000. ’Three years ago they numbered about 205,000. PLAN OF RELIEF. THE CIRCULAR TO BE SENT TO THE GOV ERNORS OF SOUTHERN STATES. lated The following plan has been formu for the relief of Mrs. Jefferson Davis and family: “Honorable Governor of the State oi -: Dear Sir:—At the request •'of Governor Gordon, of Georgia, c >m reaader of the United Confederate Vet erans’association, Governor F. T. Nich ols, of Louisiana, has appointed the un dersigned in us a committee to raise funds Louisiana, and to receive such funds as may be raised elsewhere for the pur pose of appropriate relief to the family of Jefferson Davis. Our desire is to unify and direct into a common channel the spontaneous movements in this direction, which have started iu different sections of the country. It would be an act of su preme delicacy on the pait of the south- ern would avoid scruples, 'which to our knowledge are not less strong in the mind of Mrs. Davis, than they were in that of her distinguished husband, if these contributions instead of assuming he the form of a donation, should of 5,<110 appropriated to the purchase of a body acres of valuable land iu Arkai I- 8as carrying belonging to his estate. This would be promulgated out a before project which had been the death of Mr. Baris, and had received his sanction. A corporation had been organized by prominent citizens of Mississippi entitled the “Davi9 Land Company,” having no purpose than to raise funds by •'inscription dodar to the stock, and to pay every so raised without the reduction *u a dollar for any purpose whatever, to ■Mr. Davis at the price of this land. The capital is fixed at $100,000, in shares 0 $10 each, but if the subscriptions ex Ce «d that amount, the capital may bo enlarged to the extent necessary. The people of the south will honor them |® nation v esand for testify the invincible their respect and of ad- in ependence which spirit characterized their eparted hero nnd his noble spouse, if 'F shall unite in giving this gracious nil delicate form to their beauty. We J °| TUe e fflent, a B interested und to co-operate the in this of ®. p southern request governor 'uceto take such state other to appoint a com necessary steps as may ms people to receive subscriptions the to appropriate them in “uner proposed.” After future efflogis c remarks and words of condolence, f namca of tha c.ommitte is aDuendod. pr 1,R Minister of National Defense of a , ' yy distance, i 1 ] to be impeached like upon trivial what, , ^ seems u U11< When the Emperor visited " ll,:r recently to inspect the cavalry ,. '■'fi'cnvies, the Austrian imperial colors 0 ,a: ‘ed upon the building which „ 1 j, ? a headquarters. The display ex , ; great deal of unfa voi able corn re 1 ; an J during the night some un M\n person tore the Hag down and v ;u v a n B "f. into v and a ditch. demanded The Emperor that the v as tlmv , i afi re the “shameful tmtrage” should Hip i everel y punished. Unfortunately, a 8 was removed so quietly that no a8 e n found who could be made rren, « onsiblo, -i aud the of Deft 0 30 made Minis'er nse the scapegoat. forrif?* m * novv studying such a large number that the of I),.,.’ ' Government, at established Berlin l«,. n has an in Turk? .! at ,‘ 0 military "' There academy for great their many ae and also are a • several Chinese officers. SCHLEY COUNTY NEWS. A liaby’s Reflections. I’m a very little baby, Bittle face and bands and feet And my mother says she never Saw a baby half so sweet. It’s nice to hear them talking In that way, bid I can see, Oh, a lot of little babies Who all look and laugh like me. ^ ^ ien I look out of the window There's a baby in the glass. And he waves his hand as I do 1 o the p 'ople as they pass; When 1 put. out hands to touch him And pat him on the cheek. He will look an 1 act as 1 do, But he'll never, never speak. There’s a baby in the mirror, There’s a baby in the spoon. And there's one in front of mother When we plav a little tune. These are very funny babies, \Y here I go they always come, But I never hear them talking, So I guess they’re deaf and dumb. —London Figaro. ___ HUMOROUS. There s nothing like leather—espec ially in a pair of $1 shoes. The occupation of a wheelwright is in one respect a tire-some one. IV hy poach your eggs when you can honestly buy them at a fair price? Asking a man to go on your bond is likely to have a bail-ful influence in your future relations. “I have been in a country,” said a Nebraska preachfer, “where the hand of God never set a foot. » ) First Arizonian—So Pete is dead. Did he die a nalurnal death? Second Arizonian—Yei—hung first and then shot full of buek and ball. Dock: “Bess, I have three millions " on j T. , ,, Jjl'S-s. .. "No \cyou. mistake about the three millions, is there? ’ . ,v ou saw my , han Js , dirty as yours, ” said a mother to her little girl. “No, but ' <rran dma did,” was there , 1* Foodlcbhov—“Not at home! Why, 1 tod her Id call this af.arnoon.’’ Footman—‘ 'YeN. sir; so she "'told me when she gave me the message. ” Disgusted Tramp: What! hard boiled eggs, madam? Old Lady: Ain't they Desh? Tramp: Bless yer, mam; don’t yer sec ycr’ve forgotten the salad! “Now, really, what was the most as tonishing tfelug you saw in Paris, Mr. Spicer?'’ asked Miss Gusher, and with out a moment’s hesitation, .Seth au swered, “My hotel bill.” Old Gentleman—Litt’e boy, if you don’t want to lose your dog you’d bet ter collar him. Little Bay—No nea 1 of that. Pa said the police would collar him, and 1 guess ITl wait. There is a man traveling through the East delivering lectures to newsboys. H.s avowed purpose is to prevent tramps in the future. If he succeeds he will cause a big aching void in Amer ican humor. Grocer—“I’ve got a lot of Limbur ger cheese that I’m going to sell at cost. I wan t to stick up some taking notice of the sale. Can’t you give me something ?” Riddiwit— ‘ ‘How would ‘unapproachable bargain’ suit you?” Fond Mamma—Ob, uncle, you should sec our darling baby when I play the piano! He just listens by the hour, ani when I ( cease playing the nurse has to take him away, he cries so awfully. Cynical Uncle—Perhaps—iw—my dear, he—aw—weeps for—aw—joy ? Short Names. Tv.e family in France which has nc other surname than the letter B, lias ’ since the publication of the accouut of a registry official's perplexity* over the name, developed several rivals. In Belgium there is a family of some distinction whoso name is O. One branch of this family is said to bo descended from a French Mirquis of O, who was a court official in the reign of Henry III. In addition to the French village named Y, there is a river Y; and in Sue len there is a village callc l A. It is said (hat there is in China a vil iage named V; but as the Chinese have no equivalent for our alphabet, the bestowing of this name upon it on the maps must have been the result of the ingenuity of the geographer, who had no room to get in “Vca on his chart. — Youth ’« Companion. Too Tough for Him. Mrs. Pancake (to tramp): Well, what do you want? Tramp: Here, mum, is dcr pie I stold off yer window yesterday. There may be two or three teeth stiekin' in it, but oiherwise ’t ain’t hurt any! SCHLKY COUNTY. Sohley CouDt7 ia composed «f icrttory out from Sumter, Marlon and Mat on counties. It was organised In 185C, and nanu d f .r sue of the old Colonial Governors of Gt vrg r, Gov ernor Bohley. Its location is Southwest-Central. Area 180 square miles. General features, hilly, inter spersed with level plateax. The soil is very fertile all over the couDty, but varies in color, some plaoes being red clay, some dark brown, icry sticky in wet weather, some pebbly and some sandy, under-laid with clay subsoil, Cotton, corn, sugar-cane, oats, peas, pota toes, pumijins, melons, rice, wheat, rye, bar ly. peanuts and chufas; peaches, pears,prunes, pomegranates, plums, apples, apricots, quin ces, cherries, grapes, mulberries, strawberries, raspberries, goose berries, beets, cabbage, cu cumbers, squashes, tomatoes, turnips and oth er field, orchard and garden products, grow here to perfection. The fence corners, waste places in old field and forest, abound in all kinds of wild fruit. such as blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries whortleberries, May haws, black haws, plums, eherries, crab apples,persimmons, fox grapes, Winter grapes, muscadines, chinquepins, hickory nuts and chestnuts. Besides the native crab, crowfoot and other grasses, many of the best varieties of import ed grasses do well here, especially Barmuda, herds, blue and orchard grass. The no fence law prevails in the county, yet stock raising is rapidly becoming one of tha leading industries of the county some of the finest horses in the South are raised here, and the rich golden butter and sweet country hams that are daily brought to market by the far mers of Schley, could not be beaten anywhere. Cotton is the mowey crop of the county, but happily the day has past and forevevr gone when the people of Schley depended on other sections for their meat and bread. Nearly ev ery farmer in the county makes plenty of corn and bacou for home consumptions and many of them make a surplus to sell. No particular attention is given to poultry raising, yet the people have all they want for home use and one man with ahorse and wagon keeps busy the year round hauling chickens and eggsfrom Schley county to Americus. Thehealthof the county is excellent, the av erage elevation being near two thousand feet above sea level and drainage is generally good an epidemic of any diseases, was never known here. The farming people of Schley are inteligent cultivated and refined as any agricultural peo pic In the world. The county is dotted with school houses and churches, and a half grown person who cannot read and write is seldom, if ever met with, and of the negro race most of them since freedom can read and write. CENTRAL-:-- HOTEL. Under New Management. The Central Hotel, at Columbus Ga., is fast becoming a great resort for the traveling public. This hotel has been thoroughly renovated inside and out and put in first-class order, and the fare, as well as the accommodations, is all that could be desired. This hotel is centrally located, large rooms, well ventilated and fur nished in modern style. Polite and attentive servants. The table supplied with all the del icaciesof the season, making- it a most popu lar resort lor drummers and the traveling public generally. GEORGE W. DAVIS BARBER Shop east side court honse square. Hair cut 20 cents. Shave 10 cents. Shampoo 25 eeuts.Sat isfaction guaranteed. “W"ILL Up ARRIS n i r Li Li Repairing done with neatness and dis patch. Prompt attention given to all orders. Shop Southeast corner of public square. Ellaville Ga. GENTS W ANTED TO SELL AN EN TIRELY NEW BOOK The most wonderful collection ot practica real value ar.d every-day use for the people ev er publUbe:. on the glodc. A marvel of money saving and money earning for every one owing it, Thousands of beautiful, helpful engravings showing just how to do everything. No com po tition; nothing like it in the universe. When you select that which is of true value sales are sure. All sincerely desiring paying employment and looking for something thoroughly flrst-rlnst atanextriordinarylow price, should wr.-te for description and terms on the most remarkable achievement in book making since the world began. SCAMMELL – CO., Box 5003, ST. LOUIS or PHILADEPHIA. * L . PATENTS Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained, and all Pat ent business conducted for Moderate Fees. Oor Office is Opposite .U. 8. Patent Office and we can secure patent m less time than those remote Send from model, Washington. drawing photo., with descrip or tion. We advise, if patentable or not, free of charge. Our fee not due till patent is secured. A Pamphlet, “How to Obtain Patents,” with names of actual clients in your State, county, or town, sent free. Address, C. A.SNOW – CO. opp. Patent Orricr, Washington, D. C, Reading Jftvsmrss Hjonsca oft I It is a good rule to patronize t hose who solicit your patronage throngh your local paper. 9k is reasonable to presume that they will deal more liberally with you thin a business, luxa*** that does nof consider your patronage worth soliciting. H.F. EVERETT The Stove Man. S\4» > , W: i HH HroaiTSr; ' UB.Y ..f tTr T?. (7EOHGTA. I am now offering to the people of Schley County the largest Stock of Storey Tin-ware, –c., ever brought to Columbus. I am sole agent for the celebrated IRON WITCH STOVE I sell the best Baker in the world: the Othello Stove, 160,000 now in use. Agent for the Southern Cane Mills and Copper Evaporators. H. F. Everett, 1111 Broad st. Columbus, Ga. H, A. Gibson BON MODE FURNITURE STORE. 1145 Broad Street COLUMBUS, GA. Buys his PURNITUEE by the i..... j iii i load and mautactures bis Mattresses and Springs Right at home in Columbus; consequently be can and will sell the be3t quality of goods on easier terms, to suit the buyer, or cheaper for cash than any Fuvnitur House in the city The people of Schley and adjoining counties are invited to cal 11 at the threw sto ry building next to the Bee Hive and examine his stock and prices before purchase ing. SCHLEY COUNTY PEOPLE, Attention!! When you visit Columbus, drop in to see me, just like every body else, its n®* tural and easy. I sell the best grades of Flour, Tobacco, Fish, and all plantation supplies I sell the purest and mellowest grades of liquors in the world. Drop in, shak* gnd get acquainted.—Your bills will be tilled at Bottom Prices. Ginners will find it largely to their interest, to see my cotton cleaner; Takes all the dirt, sand, and nearly all the trash from the cotton, after it is irinned. addins from 1 to 2 cents ner pound to the value of the cottton. Guaranteed to please* and pay. ROLIN JEFFERSON 6jan. 1 90. 1041 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. 8. A. CARTER. W. c. BRABLKK. CARTER – BRADLEY. AND WHOLESALE GROCERS. Fontaine TVabehouse, Columbus, Gerogia. Mr. Clms. H. Allen, will again represent us on the streets as buyer, and nil. sustain bis old reputation for X. m ill. ersa GO TON f A Specialty as we propose to aid the Farmers in their fight fagainst “Trusts and Combines.” Special attention given to the Storage and Sale] of cotton, and Liberal ad vances made on all consignments. A Share of your business solicited. Faithfully Yours, Carter – Bradley,