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ATHENS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH, 29, 1887. mpii.Ii nr pi'bicit. 'k« Hanony Ome Barn** Ban* alar Through Baak, Caaaljr. OF THE OPENING SALE C SUCCESS TO BE THE OF COMMERCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS! Doors Open 7:30 A. M. Monday Morning, And close every night during the sale at 9 p. m-, so that_all classes can visit the Store after working hours. ABLAZE WITH BARGAINS! BEWJLDERINGLY LOW PRICES! . .a.-. c _ DIVISION A. Every inch ol this department jam med with Novelties ! A solid phalanx of Bargains! 195 pieces white toe Check Muslin, as a great offering at the opening sale, 5c yd., .mill and large bars. 136 pieces large and medium white Ba Muslim, sheer beautiful goods, sold world-wide at 25 and 33c., price II 1-2C. yd lor the opening. S; pieces high novelty cro.s-har Mull Muslins, at about half for the opening "impM-s-ions.” Tie temptin' bargains we will ffer you in Ginghams, Crinkle and Ze hyr Cloths will be irresi-tib'c 160 pn cc- Seersucker Crinkles at 5*. >'•: fine imp..ited Ginghams a 7 and S . yd. worili tiuee times the mm e> . White L.iwns a great lead er f u ii' and a great hig bargain tor you 160 p cce- sheer while India Lawns for the «<ek ut 5c. vd, worth 15c. 1S0 |> eci-s shet-r Indie Lawns at 9c., worth 20c. 350 iioz Towels as a starter, at 2 i-2c. apiece in this division. (.0 dz" 35 Linen Towels, one yd long and one yd squ ire, price'20c. 84 d. z. knotted fringed Damask Towels at 15c., woith 40c. We have" three special values it white Spreads that will lay a claim to your attention. 190 regular $1.50 11-4 white honey comb Spreads ai 90c each. 134 regular $2 white Spreads, t< be sold at $1. 86 imported extra large Marseilles Quilts, cmho<sed designs, at I2.25. worth ai all times $4 We are in a position this time to offeryou Table Linens at such tempt ing piicesyou can hardly resis^buy ing one or-two Table Covers to put aside for luture use. 9pieces hand some white Table Linen, two yards wide, as a Special offering for this week 80c. yd, woith $1.50. JO pieces fine quality Turkey red Table Linens, rich red, colors war ranted, offered at aoc. yd. 13 pieces half bleached Table Linens at 25 yd. Thousands of Napkins offered at 25, 35, 50, 75 and $1.25, that will both astonish and please you. We are going to give vou some big “plums” in Lonsdale Cambrics, Pride of the West and Fiuit of the Loom bleached cottons. A goad nameless bleached Cotton will be sold at 5c. yd. - Ladies' Muslin Underwear. 20 b >xes Gowns at 50c. each, worth $1.25;' 32 boxes Gowns at 80c, worth s... * i r»i ; .a DIVISION B Dress Goods and Silks, resplen dent with the latest novelties of the season. Remember, we have no two dresses in our bouse' -alike; no two pieces of tgmming alike. )Ve guarantee to every purchaser of our imported costumes, that dress is 1 single representation of that combi nation that will be in Athens this season. 34 imported Suits with buttons and trimmings to match, at*914. 41 imported Suits with buttons and trimmings to match, at $12.50. 31 imported Suits with trimmings and buttons to match, at $9. To the trade that sends out of the city for their dresses, if you will inspect our magnificent lines, you will find they are up in point of style, and fully 25 per cent, under New York prices. In B'aclt and Colored Silks our inve tment b five times larger than 4ny past season, and they present an rray that carry the mind to an Alt- .nan’s and 1 Lord & Taylor’s. 29 Surah Silk Costumes, with Ey. dlewise lace for front, at $24 Nine- teen different colorings in this cos- uire. 81.75; 34 boxes Chemises at 25c., worth 45c; 19 boxes full width Skirts at 45c., worth 90; 13 boxes extra fine Skir-'satoac., worth 81.75. Come with *3 0^84 and buy four or five sets for ibis money, saving you both time and expense of makihg. They. f ere sold for the price of the goods n them. 11 pieces Black Surah Silk at 90c vd, will compare with New York 81.*5 quality. 60 pieces Summer Silks at a bar gain. 9 pieces heavy black gros >rnin Silks at |t yd. 6 pieces Bonnet’s Black Silks at It 25 yd. The above two grades am . .henomenally cheap. Ob the Special Dress Goods Bar gain Counter, 120 pieces light grey and brown wool Serges, at 5c. yd; 80 pieces extra fine twilled Serges, at icc.,yd. The above two quali ties are worth regular 15 ar.d 25c. 26 pieces all-wool Dress Goods,, 40 inches wide, new spring shades, ■t :5c. yd, worth 60c. (5 pieces Zanzibar Cloth, 40 in. wide, at 40c. yd, worth 75c. Embroidered Robes and Zephyr Robes are on display. The offering surpasses anything this side of New York. 190 white box Robes, 4 1-2 yds narrow, 4 1-2 yds wide embroi dery, at 8125 per Robe; 85 Pongc Robes at 8150; 60 Batiste Robes at 82; 27 Silk Zephyr Robes at 83 50; 36 Etanime Robes with stripe com binations, at 82; two colors, tan and cream; would be a bargain at $4. Parasols in this division. 110 La dies’ Silk Umbrellas at |t, worth 83, rustic handles, 50 novelties in double tassels and liniogs. choice ol the lot 83.60; they art a job lot, some of them worth 86 end $7- If you want a big bargain in n Parasol, be sure to buy at tbe opening tale. 500 doz. Men’s Suspenders, well wprlh 50 and 75c., price 15c. 900 no*. Men’s unlaundrted Shirts at 40,60 and 75c. each; they repre sent 50, 75 and 81 Shirts. DIVISION White and colored Embroideries, we offer one counter lull, represent ing 485 pieces, at 5c. yd. One coun- ter full of wide flouncing* at 25c yd Our stocks of wide Mull and Swiss Embroideries represent 200 pieces. 20 pieces Swiss Embroidery, 46 in. wide, at 75c. yd, worth 81.50 and 8a 13 pieces Swiss and Mull Embroid ery, lovely designs, at 81.25, would be cheap at $£ and $4. . ' ‘ 1006 yds wide' red Embroidery at 5c. yd. Ten basket* Alien with remnants ol Linen Laces, everlast ing trimmings, for a cypher. 85 Lace bed sets. Our Birmingham buyer closed out tn entire stock in New York. You ran buy one at about half the regular price. Some of them are worth 87 and 88- You can buy them for just half. ' .’ Bl , ; Ur. Tote Hurray returned from Har mony Grovo Saturday night, when he 8)*d bees in pursuit iff the burglar. He hi u* that the dogs could not to do any good on account of tho ground being so dry, and the burglars having such a long start ahead of them. The dogs behaved' splendidly and if the (nick had not boon to- cold would have nhdoubtly bare caught him. Tht burs- lars want to Buah Walker's house' Fri day night, and asked for something to eat Walker knew that the poise S en after the fellow, and also anew at they wan then only throe miles from his house at Hr. Tillford’e, but was E the burglar would kill him if he out After leaving Walktr*a the ' went through Homer, crossed the [udson rives, end wu lean by e negro ning from church. The burglar was out, having tnvelled all day aad night Ha wus sitting by the side of the road and complained of hie feet being vary ion. A Urge party from Harmony Glove an still in punuit .The burglar that was shot and ttfred U in n fenrfnl condition. 1 terribly diseased, that the bullet wound »«iy aggravates. He Is said to be a most plttiable object end unless he receives medical attention cannot live long. Latss.—Hanuonv Grove, March 28,. —[Special.]—The pease that left hen early Saturday morning to hunt down the eecaped burglar with Jim Smith's blood-hnunds, have not yet nturned. When tut heard from they wen on the burglar's track, which waa leading them in the direction of Carneiville. It is to be hdped that they may yet oeptun their man and nturn in trlmph to the Gnve. The newi haa just reached hen theta ■San answering to the description of the fugitive burglar stopped at Bush Walk er* late Friday evening and asked for his •upper. He inquired of Hr. Walker if it .wke dsngenus to tnrel in that part of ike country after night, and ha also told Hr. Walker that it seemed like every body was mad at him anyhow. Hr. Walker informed him that ft might not ba safe to tnvel after dark as a negro had judt been killed near Homer • lew Aye ego, and that ha had also just heard that two burglan had bnked intoC. W. Hood A Son’s store in Harmony Grove tie night befon, end that one of them hid been shot end a Urge posse of men wen in hot pursuit of the other with a pack of blood hounds, end in ell probsbl- ity capture him soon. Thereupon the burglar informed Hr. Bush that he did not believe that he wanted any sapper after alL and left immedwtoly in gnat , No naws has been heard from 50 pair Ladies’ Black Silk Hose, good weight, at 94c. pair, worth re gular 8a. In Ladies* colored Ho siery we will be able to place before you elegant goods, that neither of us ccn secure again for the money. 38 doz. black Lisle 1 hread Hose at 20c. pair, white feet, worth 50c. 64 doz. Navy, Garnet end Brown at 15c. pair, regular 35c. goods. 23 doz. bilk plated Lisle Thread Hose at 45c. pair, a regular 75c. stocking. We secured 43 doz- childrens’ Hose They are tied in bundle*, all sizes and kinds. Many of them are worth ;o and 60c. a pair. Choice of the lot 15c. pair 150 doz. Mens’ pure white Linen Handkerchiets, hung on wires mid. dle'of the store, at toe. each, worth 35c. 90 boxes Ladies’ colored bor der and plain white Handkerchiefs, in lots ai 5 and 10c* beautiful pat terns. 190 pairs Boys’ short Pants, all wool, price 90c pair. 260 Boys’ Suits, coats and pants, all wool css- simeres. from 4 to 11 years, at 81.75 - suit, worth 83.50. A special bargain in 50 pea fea- >ther and cotton Ticking.; also, 35 pet extra line yard wide Sea Island: Our* Lace Curtain department re present* 60 distinct stylet and pat tern* in Laces and Screens. The imitation stained glass is the latest navelty, at 20c. yd. 10 pcs Curtain Lace, “Rudhuj(h»m,” as a {leader, 20c yd, worth 30c. 40 pcs cream Scrim Lace, at 7c yd. A king day cut in our Lace flouncing depart ment. They are all 46 inches wide, white and cream points, DeMedin, black, chantillie, white and cream, oriental and eydlewise. Colored Lawn Counter with 300 different pat'erns; the price for these choice Muslins a t-ac yd. 195 pcs fine quelity Lawns at 5c. On this counter, 300 pcs choice styles Prints at 3 and jc. They are regular 8c Calico. Tbe Lawns and Cidicoe* will be cut in any length for you. t to doz Corsets stacked in the middle of the store end sold ate price. •M assist their ladlet ib making selections The advertised p attention to all whether purchaser or visitor. [zeds Were fratfly urday afternoon by the discovery that the doors of almost every store iq our little town had been marked by some one, juet where the catch it fastened on to tho face of the door. Theeo marks cor respond with the identical point whom the opening wee made into G. W. Hood & Son’s door by which an entrance into their store was effected. There ie now no doubt that thee* burglars had planned e wholesale robberry of nil the etoree in the Grove, and would no doubt have been successful had it not been for tho brave and efficient Mar shall Haynie of Gainoavlllo. HIND BEADING, Tan Blood Houxne.—Mr, Tobe Mur jajr telle a B.-W. reporter that Mr. Jacks is.mistaken atxiut harrowed of Col. Smith only trailing rabbits; mat they wars set on the trafck of a negro, and trailed him for five miles is nicely as he ever saw doge ran. The earth was too dry to track the burglar, bnt that the dogs would start off afresh as soon as thsy struck anoint where tbe ground waethe least damp. Mr. Murray s*vnhe baa no doubt but that thr burglar will be caught, an he irabout broken down, nod the men and doga are still in hot pursuit of him. One night the men and the bur glar slept only two miles apart. Tele grams have been pent all over tbe coun- a deiorib’ng the follow, so he cannot e attain without being recognised and captured. He avoide the highways, end 10 f '■ goes through the woods and fields. Tan Meanest lanvnnv.—During the the-old man, after working hard all tbo afternoon, managed to get them to the lot on which he Uved by nightfall. Go ing into hie room he retted for in hour, and upon going to his chip pile to get some fuel for hie fire ho found that near ly all of his chip* had mysteriously dis appeared. Some vagrant bad watched him in hia werk, and while tbe old men men wu resting from hie, stole them. • —— LoseorFutin axd Sticxoth—With poor appetite, and pbrhaps slight cough in morning; or on first lying down at night; should bo looked to in lime. Persona afflicted with consumption are proverbially unconscious of their real state. Holt cases commence with die- ordered liver, leading to bad digestion and Imperfect sieimilation of Tood— hence the emaciation, or wasting of the flesh. It it a form of sorofulous disease, and ie curable by the use of that greatest ofall blood-cleansing; anti-bilinus end invigorating compounds, known as Dr. Pierce’s “Golden Medical Discovery.” Walks Wyntoe's Fostdnk.—'Ycster- DaarsaATXtT III.—Hon. John. A. 8 ephens, of Washington, Oa., is criti cally ill. and his friends and physicians f... bo will notrecor-r. He has been prostrated several-wevV» with homor- rliagic fever, and his iilness has brought on mcntnl depression, which operates against him. I.art Saturday I>r. H. II. Steiner, of Augusta, was called to hia bedside. Mr. Stephens was a nephew of the late lion. A. H. Stephens, and waa Adjutant General of the State under the put two administrations. He is a man offine sense, strict integrity and haa many friends in Middle Georgia. Gbzat Auction Sale—Of gold and sil ver watches and jewelry, consisting of watch chains, necklaces, rings, scarf pins, sleeve and collar buttons, opera chains, bracelets, studs, lace pins, ear drops, with Rhine stones,. Ac., will bo sold every night, commencing this evening st 7!£ o’clock, next door to H. L. Cranford's store on Broad street, anil continue every evening until the entire stock is so'd out. hobbit along a wagon load of chips, and Also, s largo assortment of silverware, »*• the coniistin “ * consisting of knives, forks, spoons, A c. All goods sold as represented; no limit; must be sold. ^ A Coleman, Auctioneer. Back from Decatur.—Mr. <V H. Ar nold, of Lexington, bss returned from s trip to Decatur, Alt. Wo loam that he was delighted with the outlook, and bought some valuable property there. Mr. Arnold Is a level-headed business man, and don’t go off wild after booms unless ha js satisfied that thero is some thing in it. Siiaip axd Sudden.—'The cold Ware which swooned down upon us yester day was sudden and severe. The wind blew and the temperature veered from gentle spring to bleak winter, A more decided ware has not been felt this year and farmers trembled for fruit and gar- dent lut night March is going out like a lion. Benefited by the Well.—Mr. Royal Stokoly, of Crawford, wont down to the electric well lut Wednesday for rbeu- day Geo. C. Miles was in the Chronicle [ malism in his arm. He remained four ice. end after business, In talking, he ; days end has not felt the pain since tbon. ntioned the inToetmente made by Mr . Amason, the tax collector of Ogle- tlea Wynton last jreer. Wanton in thorpe, ie arranging to go down. Wo day I office menti Wale* 1 _ _ vested about $4,200 of his end hie moth- 1 i„ rl Tthst Mr,. Stoic-ly may take s trip eris money In misstate. Mr. Miles , 0 the shaft for neuralgia. man* tbs trades ind bays that bo could I now sell the property £ $16,000. | The j Runaway.—Left my farm, in Ogle- friends of Hr. Wynton will be glad to thorpe county, a negro man named As- know that his foresight has rasdo his bur - Johnson, aged about 24-yoars of mother eomfortablo Birmingham , ge . Ho isundcr centred to mo for tho [ironicle. [present year, and I will pay a suitable _ . —~ . .. "reward for information as to hia wlmre- Pettv Larceny.—Sneak thieves con- about ,. N . D. Abnold, Crawford, Ga. tutus to latest Athens, and ererv night. __ - we hearef chlakan* nr sotesftlng ate*.] ,Ht*atni. iie.Stoi.kx—o n the night of etAMdi&frf fcaiag stolen from the yoM* SFfftir clti • ’ G,, aSthTriaL f rom premises of the sons. It is getting to bean unbearable unsigned, one Iron-gray horso mulo, nuisance. A number of guns loaded heavy set end fat, medium size, sbput five wtth buckshot ere awaiting n vtelt from y^old. mane and tail neatly trimmed. Bavaral Lalln in atUsea Paatas• the Wanderful Oiff. A gentlemen from the town of Htdi- aon, in speaking of J. Randall Brown, the mind reader, tells ns that there are several ladle* in hie place who poetess that gift, and on* of them to the extent almost •quel to Hr. Brown. The lady 1* the wife or a prominent eitisen, and she does not wish her name given publicity, bat the does not object to giving private txhibi- tione of her powere, and frequently does to at gathering in that little city. She herself does not know the secret of the wonderful gift, but lays that ak* believes it to bt th* awards* of a more powerful mind ovar bar's, and *hs unconsciously follows Its guidance. The lady is vary proficient in the hiding teat, and can at one* walk to th* spot where any article is secreted, provided (he be permitted t* grasp the hand of th* person that con cealed it. Her actions are similar to those of Prof Brown, and in fact the seems to bo oontrolled by the same mys terious power. This lady it a very high ly nervous temperament, end her only objection to is that she ' some time BBS. vrm. A. TAt.BADGE. Death a* 1 Set* Lady Well-Known in Athens, HnSay Nlght- . Snaday night at 9:90 o’clock, Hr*. Wil liam A. Talmadgt, who waaatriekon with .aralysis a week before, breathed her ait, at her home in this dty. A devoted mother, a kind neighbor, an aarnaat and incUcal Christian, with an ear ever open o th* cry of want, iho lived many yearn e consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, end died in the fall asearence of 1. Bl 10 giving display* of her power [s completely prostrated for afterwards. The Store will tie open nntll nine ■ . . • lections sue advertised prices are guaranteed for the six deys, _ Polite and courteous ; so that the heads of families can vlait the slore servant!” MULLANE BIRMINGHAM, ALA. faith. Bh* bore many bodily infirmities with cheerful patience; till sne heard the Master'! voice saying, “friend, come np higher.” Then, without a tear ah* tell uImd In Jesoi. > The funeral services from the Presby terian church this morning at ten o’clock. Mrs. Talmadgt leaves four ohildnn to mourn her loss. They are among the best known and most highly esteemed members of our community. She was In the fiSth year of her age. qlVell done, thou good and faithful mat!” Matos’s Court.—Three parties were fined $2 each by the Mayor yesterday for firing pistols in town. Two citisent were thee* light-fingered gentry, aad we pre diet that a tew doeaa of leaden pill* will learn that* negroes a lesson. There an a largo number of nogroe* in Athena who ehouldbo arrested as vagrants. Tax Macon A A thins—The good aewa retches us that dirt i* being moved right along on the new railroad below Madison, and th* contractors are largely •welling their squads of hands. The pay ing aff of oblintionehy the railroad has infused new hops ana new life into ere ryone. In about six weeks it is Mil- mated that the graders will ba prepared to more this tide of Madison, when the road will bapnshad to completion as feat m possible, Haw to Bam Monet,—And w* might also say—tim* and pain as wall, in onr advice to good housekeepers and ladies generally. The gnat necessity existing always, to have a perfectly safe remedy convenient for the relief and prompt cure of the ailments peculiar to woman—func tional irregularity, constant pain* and all th* symptoms attendant upon uterina disorder*—induces at to recommend strongly end nnqoalifidely Dr. Pierce’* “Favorite Prescription”—woman’s best friend. It will savt money. Goino U r—Tht ootton market still con Untie* to go higher. Middling will bring ten cents per pound to-day. Hot many of th* Athans merchants hay* mad* ataeh out of iha rise. Hr. H. E. Nicholson has seven hundred bales on hand. This will give him a profit of nearly three thousand dollars. Orr & Hunter uso have a good profit in some ootton that they hay* on hand. Bunn Tigers,—Information reaches ns that the blind tiger has again left bis lair in Athens, ana is prowling around seeking whom he nuy devour. And if current reports be trae,one of these var ments is a well-known business man, who itanda well in ths dty. He selects his easterners, bnt is selling a great deal of tht orphan-makar without the pale of tho law. Watcbmo fox Bueolars.—Tha po lio* arh watching every man that cornea into Athens with a 'suspicions' eye. Saturday night a young fellow came to Athens and enquired fora cheap hoarding house, and was arrested as a suspicious character. Drummer* end strangers bed better bring their credentials orthey be pulled. hey will Hicx and Fbesh Goods.—Major Hen don, who occupies Laflerty’e store, it to day advertising seme bargains in the line of family groceries. Everything in his stock is fresh' and first-class. Major Hendon also heaps on hind fresh Jersey batter and nil manner ef country dace. Give” W. M. Putts, Nicholson, G*. Hitapa Heii.—It will be remembered that Nevada Ned remained for eevcrtl weeks lately in Athens with hia show. He left Atlanta lut Saturday for Nash ville, hut my* he will return to Georgia some time next sammer. He now haa a whole tribe of wild Indians with him. Crrr Paufers.—Mayor Hodgson eaya he has not paid out exceeding $25 thus ter for medical attendance on the poor, as there are very-few real paupers in the city. He e*y* there are two or three chronie mendicant* that should be sent to tbe poor house. Red Jacket.—Mr Hemhletonian stal- \ lion, Red Jacket, will be at J. H. Reaves’ J stable on tbe 20th of Heron, end on the ninth day thereafter. Parties desiring to breed, or to nee the hone, can do so by cslling st J. R. Reaves' stable. J. D. Pitas. "Revenue Cantu e**.—Yesterday morn ing Deputy Marshal Carter brought in Willis Arnold, of Madison oounty, who in charged with working in an unregis tered distillery. He waived examination and wu committed to JsiL—Constitution. Tpn Hind Reader.—Mr. H. L. Cran ford hai mad* arrangements with J. Randall Brown, the great mind reader, to give an exhibition st tho opera house. H* will bo here soma tim* next week. The Eltton Land Co.—In 1879, stock la tho Elyten Land Co* of Birmingham, .■oldfor$17 per share. To-day it quoted st $3,400. It will pay 600 per cant forth* next five years. Fisticuff,—A merchant and dark on Thomas street had a .street encounter late Friday evening—not much damage. The FissT.—Mr. Kd. Bancroft has pro duced the first strawberry of the season. Ht found onojipe on Sunday. Great bargains at tho auction sale to- night, and every night this week. Gold and silver watches; also, a fine selection of silver knives, forks, table and tea spoons. A. Coleman, Auctioneer. If you wish to get the very best mast the market affords be certain to call and examine my meat before you buy else where. You will not only be likely to get better meat but will also save money by doing bo. Alex Nabors. Tht mulls es will be crowded daring the week. Their counters are with beautiful novelties. The are in full tanked on them. It