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■ . VOL VI -■£ lippp*) ^ TI ™, OEORGIA/FBIDAVyOMiyo, SE DEAD IN THE WOODS. sooiktyandpkhsosal. tub sensation wmcn is agita ting KNOXVILLE. «• Bead Body of Idftr Kalnu, a Com- martial TrartUr, Fouad U thsorovs, Ktar tha City—BoLbtry tha Caaia Mr. Palmer, ol Augusta, is in tbe city. Mr. Jim Price baajntt returned from North Carolina. He gave a ly carry bly tbs flaal ladlte. Knoxville, September t.—Thia afternoon the deaa body of Edgar Mainea was fonnd a mile aboye tbe city in a grove near tbe river. He bad been shot in the back of the head. The coroner’s inquest devel oped the fact that the murder wet . committed about daylight this .morning.' Mainea was seen just be fore that time in company with an other man named Lee Sellers and a woman named Lizzie Hickman. The woman was captured this af ternoon, and says she left Sellers and Mainea together, and shortly after heard a pistol shot. Metiers overtook the woman later, and gave hara pistol. To-night Sellers was arrested, and he and the wo man are now in jail. Mainea was murdered for the money he had in his possession. He was intheem- ploy of Cowan, McClung & Co., ana came home last night with over $1,000 io his possession, belonging to the firm, which he had collected in lower East Tennessee. Late last night he was with Lee Sellers, and they were drinking together in company with others. The two went off together, Maines having first displayed a large roll of money. This was long alter midnight. Maines has always borne a good reputation. He was engaged to be married in two waeks. He will be buried in his wedding suit at his home near Athens. Excitement ran high to-night and it was feared Sellers would be lynched. Mr. Edgar Maines, is a son of George Maine., who lived in Ath ens Ga., several years ago and helped to build the Dupree Opera House. Edgar visited Athens last fall and had a great many friends in our community. His remains will be interred in this city. 8IU0XY0X BK10GE. To Bo Built By Sul Fall By Clark* and Oco- injunction bad account of tbe crop prospect supreme court,. „ in the old north state. The atreeti were filled with iitxJ wag ens and countrymen yesterday, yZ O! The Bsnner-Watchman edii left tor New Holland springs yc. lerday, but will return to night. /. Mr. Skiff* is expected home next week, . ; i J. H. Disunite, formerly of Geor mpkin gia.but obb Lamp! have one ot the . prettiest little daughters in Athens. Mr.' L,on Elder, formerly of Ath ens, is very sick and not expected to live. Corporal Trim, after having been badly hurt by the train on thq North-Eastern, has been kicked by a horse very seriously. Mrs. High and Mrs. George left for home yesterday. They are ac companied by the best wishes of a host of friends in Athens. NAKED ACTON. There lire nineteen cities, towns and post offices in the United States named Athens. • •> TUB OCOBBK WONDER. Mr. W. B. Langford, an enter rising citizen of Oconee county, is 1 the city, as advance agent of the Oconae wonder. , The above named hridge has caus ed a great deal of trouble to Oconee Smd Clarke counties. It is owned by the two counties, and the com missioners have byen for some time trying to get together and have a good bridge built. The gran^ jury, in their presentments, recommend ed that it be put up nt once, but still it hung tire until Mr. Bob Moon, of Oconee, served a man damus on the Commissioners to show cause, at the next term of the court, why lecoinmendations were not acted on. We learn now that the specifications will be published and tbe contractor given until next fall to complete tlie bridge. It will be a gieat convenience to Oconee and Clarke counties. CORRECT JOURNALISM. Young Harry H. Phinizy, o* Athens, son of Ferdinand Phinizy and brother-in-law of Dr. a. W. Calhoun, tbe eminent oculist of Atlanta, has bought the Athens Chronicle and issued the first num ber under his management. It is a charming paper, full of i matter, edited with grace and and crammed with news, model weekly paper, and demfotrates that in Mr. Phinizy our fialtonity has a first-class addi tion to tnupurnalists of Georgia. We had, However, a different ob ject in alluding to the matter. While'we give Mr. Pbinizey a cor dial welcome, and pay his paper ■ merited courtesy of an unusually cordial valuation, we desire to com mend the spirit of politeness he has extended to the Banner-Watchman, and to note the generous reciproci ty with which Mr. Gantt has met hisgood will- This is right There is no reason why city or town papers should have a bitter rivalry, and be on the warpath with each other. The Capitol started out with a firm resolution to culti vate pleasant relations with its city contemporaries, and avoid the acri monious relation* that have hither to been considered as tbe thing for rival journals. We are glad to see that the Ath ens papers have pursued the same We commend it naan ex rfmple foi universal following. Lot jonrnals tieat each other with uni form courtesy, stiff only compete in enterprise and a resolve to merit public esteem and anpport—Atlan ta Capitol. ■ BIUSAUL J T. C. Hampton sold 1,000 frying chickeas in one week, and'3700 watermelons in three weeks. This is considered a large sale of chick ens and melons, while, there was not A revival or big meeting going on. -.-W V } - I-x“^s j- . ' - - RAT KILLINQ EXTRAORDINARY. At a government distillery near Maxey’s, on the Athens "Branch railroad, 357 rats were killed, which weighed 93 pounds. A NEW INDUSTRY. Mr. McRee wilt soon open up at the old laundry building on Thomas street the business of cleaning leath-. ers and making mattresses. OUT AGAIN. We arc delighted to see Out es teemed friend, Dr. Hagan, again on the street, after a severe illness. The Doctor has a host of friends in Ath ens, and is one of the cleverest men and finest physicians in Georgia. He will soon be able to resume practice. FINE COAL. The Dorsey Bros, are advertising tlie famous Buddy Creek or Glen Mary coal for sale, and are now ready foi aiders. Tills coal is highly endorsed by prominent par ties in'Atlantn, and it is guaranteed a» the best mined. Their prices are as low as tbe lowest COL DOBBS' RETURN. Col. Dobbs has returned from an extensive trip up north and in the west. Col. D. had a pleasant trip and gained ten pounds m flesh. He made fine business connections in the western cities and will have a large stock in soon. ;• LATE OBOP REPORTS. Mr. E. G, Roane and T. J. How ard, of Oglethorpe, were in to see us yesterday, and report that while the dry weather has seriously cut oiT cotton, that county will make more than last year; that crops are much better, on an average, in Ogle thorpe thao in Elbert, Wilkes or Greene. ,ur merchants say they never knety the outlook for business- so bright. .butnow of Nashville, Tennes- ;e, ii one ot the leading colored Wyers oi that city. ■ The machinery in our oil mill is nearly all in place. Coal is cheaper in Athens than it sails for in Atlanta. McDowell & Son will have the handsomest store in the city. Tbit, is a gilt edged house, too. Our market reports will be care fully corrected daily. You can rely on them. Mr. E. E. Jones is moving into the cottsge next Capt. Wallace Biumby’s. » The Clayton iivcrchants are now all trading in Athens. We have several columns of new advertisements promised for Sun day. We have engaged another sprightly local reporter for this fall. New cotton continues to sell at an average of 9 cents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. fcd Moore will board with Mr. Edwards. Capt. John White says it will be next summer before the Simonton bridge is built. City Attorney Rucker thinks the supreme court will teverse'‘*Judge Estes’decision on that injunction case. v ' is now proposed to borrow$5,- 600 to put the streets in good con dition for the winter’s trdde. Ilirschfield & Biumenthal’s store was crowded witli Customers yes terday. They have a fine and cheap stock. The Augusta Chronicle is one of the most popular papers that comes to Athens. It is a model daily in every respect. The Athens Academy deserves a liberal patronage from our citizens, Capt W. B. Burnett has built up a splendid practice already. He will be. one of the leading lawyers f the south. Next week we will have agents af'buth Madison and Morgan courts. There has been a big crop of pota toes raised this year. There is only one lawyer in Ath ens who cares to let the people know where he is located by adver- rising. Coi. Dobbs wilt be out in a three hundred pound advertisement in a few days. Ilirschfield & Blumenthal were shipping out large lots ol goods yes terday. Baldwin & Fleming shipped ou; quite a number of shoes to country merchants yesterday. McDowell’s iron front, on CtL lege avenue, will be the handsom est store on that street. PRBTAR1XQ FOB THE FAIR. Several parties in Athens will S t fast trotters to contest for the ie-for-atl trotting race at the com ing fair. Beaumont, now owned by Mr. Al Bronk, of Atlanta, will probably be on band. PIONEER ELECTION. The Pioneers held their annual meeting on Wednesday night and elected the following officers for the next yeart E. R. Hodgson. Presi dent; C. G. Talmadge, Captain; J. A, Grant, ist Foreman; J. H, Hull, ad Foreman; J. Y. Carithers 3rd Foieouu; C. D FLnigeit, 4th Fore man; G. W. Rush, Secretary; W. A. Atb, Treasurer. The : Pioneers have elected a fine set of officers, and will make a 'good record for tbe ensuing year. If there is any prizes offered next spring for hook and ladder companies, the Pioneers will be on hand and capture the first. TIB WRONO KAN. A dispatch from Washington to the Atlanta Constitution says that Crawford, the slayer of Gordon, near High Shoals) has' been cap tured in that place. We are inform ed that Crawford hss been teen near his home in Morgan county, with two idstote buckled around him and a shot gun on his shoul der, and informed tha..party who saw nevlr been fly* miles from- bornev^iijce the Mr. John Eberhsrt yesterday re ined to the police that tome one bii de- r- matter, who. found 35 dead fowls ’in the yard, all evidently' killed by dogs, being bitten through the back. What became'of the other mystery. ~ fef m A NEW WAT TO PAT LAWYERS. Crawford, charged with murder, near High Shoals, will, st the prr- per time, so we learo, permit niis- sclf to be captured by some frienl, who will thus secure the rewaid offered for his apprehension, which will be donated to paying a lawytr for deftnding him. Hon. Fred Foster baa been employed by Crawford, and he feels confident of clearing him. OAININO IN WEIGHT. Every merchant who has visited New York comes home looking in a flourishing condition. Capt. Ikl- madjfu gained six ouuudt while in the great north; Col. Dobbs raises the beam ten pounds more than he did when he left; Mr. Mullant, of the Muilane Co’., gained only: two ounces, and Homer Njcholson one and a half ounce*. MADISON SPRINGS, This suiamor resort, befoi unpleasantness, was the where the hign-toned citizei Athens went toplay brag and their money. Tne hotel and' cot tages were kept in the best style, and the waters were considered the best in the land, provided it was mixed with equal parts of whisky. Since tbe war, other places more accessible have taken the place of these old time watering places, and now only those who want to get rid of the toils and troubles ot the outside world visit them. Athens sends a delegation to Madison Springs eveiy year. They bunt, Bah and enjoy themselves to the fullest extent oy being away from Uia busy, moving world, where drummers come not, and a bill U never presented. The Madison Springs are bound to be, in a few years, ihc place where those who seek retirement will go for a tew months to enjoy solitude. We are authorized to extend* general invitation to the citizens of Athens to attend the big tent meet ing now in session in Greensboro, A lumber ot our citizens will go down next Sunday, and can return on 1 the 8 o'clock train—spending eight hours in the town. removing" shop. Tlie Psrr Bros, have moved' their shop to Clsyton street, near the uost+ffice, and fitted up a beauri ful office in their front room. This is a splendid firm, and we note with pleasygpthis fresh evidence of their success. NEW 4RT ROOKS. Mr. Hsgan, the artist, has moved his studio from the Franklin build ing to the, room over Muilane Co’a •tore, where it will be more conve nient for the ladies. He invites the ptople to call and examine works ol art now on exhibition. Remem b«r Mr. Hagan does better work for less money than any artist in the south-, EDUCATE THE GIRLS. .Editor Banner-Watchman: ■ Per mit me to call tbe attention of our state legislature, through the col umns ol your paper, to a matter which seems to be working un justly, to-wit: Men having one or 'more (laughters and no sons, are compelled to pay taxes to free edu cation in the State University, for tlie boys of the state, and then have lo pay the tuition for their daughters without help. Is this right! A boy left alone without educa tion can take care of himself much better than a girL Why make this difference? Many yourg ladies do not marry and have to mcke a liv ing for themselves. If wail edu cated they can-teach; be telegraph operators, bookkeepers and fill many othet like positions; whereas, if without education, they have to become dress makers, washers Dr housekeepers. Can our legislators not be induced to propeily consider this matter? . Pathr Familias. ELOPING WITH A GYPSY PRINCESS, Excitement la a Camp-Dstectlvii Mat After tha Runaway*. New Haven, Conn, Sept. 1.— Great excitement exists in the gyp sy camp near Yalesville, just north of Wallingford, in consequence of tbe elopement of the i6.year-old daughter ot “Prince” Williams with a New Haven young man of 35, who had fallen desperately in love with tbe gypsy princess. She did not return to the camp last night at the usual hour, and . consequently there was a great uproar. The young man liau paid frequent visits to tbe camp and her palm •• fire quently crossed with silver, because she predicted lor him great fortune. Still his actions had not excited the suspicions ofthe other gypsies. The young woman is beautiful, has black eyes and long, dark b air, and is one of the sixteen children that call Prince William* '‘father.” The latter, who is a veritable prince among the gypsies, was born in England fifty years ago. Ills head quarters are in Boston, where he owns a well stocked lively stable, which be looks after in tne winter, but in thejiummer his sons attend to it while he roams at the head of his band through New England. He is reported to be very wealthy, and owns, besides, farms in East Hartford, Massachusetts and in Canada. Hit wife is tbe purchas ing agent and treasurer of the band and drive* many a sharp bargains with those with whom she deal*. The priuce and princess have* magnificent wagon, in which glass and gilt predominate as ornaments, •nd is said to have cost over $1,000. No trace has been fonnd ot the runaways, and detectives have been put to work on the cose, with instructions to spare neither pains no expense to accomplish their capture. The vengeance of the camp will- be visited on her, as mar riage outside the camp ia regarded with hoi ror by these strange peo ple- . | If tbe Salvation Army leaders in England are serious'.y considering the proposition to ship the drags of London’s populace to America, and thus get rid of them, it is a waste of time and brain tissue. The drejs will he sent back to London with all possible speed; and we may alao send over a few wild Indians In the cargo. BALDWIN <?' FLEMING, Deupree Block, Athens, Ga. ...vva ■ v'M LAFFERTY Always carries a Complete Stock of the Newest, I he Cheapest, the Best OF ALL KM OF OBOCEH, CANNED GOODS, SPICES, CANDIES, CRACKERS, CHEESE, .TOBACCO, CIG Snuffs, Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Kerosene Oil, Grocers’ Drugs, Shoes, Hats, Crockery and Glassware, COUNTRY PRODUCE;? Fruits and Vegetables in their season. A bettor class of goods for less money than you can • find anywhere else. Come see for yourself or telephone Ho.* 48.. L AFFERTY'S. PRINCE AVENUE,COBB and HARRIS STREETS. iept-yu JUST RECEIVED ! TWO CAR LOADS Pure, New Crop Cuba Molasses. Send u in your orders for a few barrels before it is allout. TALMADGE BROS 8 On account of the extra lage cotton crop Bagging and Tics arc ndvanc- i ng. We have now enroute and at the factories Ten Carloads of thl Best and heaviest ARROW TIES. Twenty car loads of genuine All Jute BAGGING, all weights. Send in your orders at once and get ad vantage of goods'bonght before the advance. We will not be undersold. S HODGSpN BROfe R. A. PATTERSON & CO’S. CELEBRATED . V The most "popular brand of Chewing Tobacc South. * 3; - n 1 ' TALMADGE BROTI > aug7d3in aTUNTV —- _ —''