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■ars) vs W GA, SEPTEMBER .upon the space from which '-tenlly driven ' ‘ 3SSSSSSSS ATHENS GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 21, 1887. TEN YEARS AHEAD.®? IIS, THE BURGLAR. NOW TOTING WITH THE COTTON LOCKS. J Talk With the Harmony Grove Smhre Eternity In nn Ocean of Cotton Fields Fleet Bed Break and thaFIretof I .An Intelligent Fellow Suffering |FerWls First Crime. “1 would give one thousand dolUr* r • drink of that nrteiien water." »tpemker was In convict itripeeend l water which he craved guehtd from tin Logsnaport, Indiana, bia old i he had a few monthe ago left, a 11 fray and hopeful man. * - It did not require a second gtance to spot the party who had spoken- ilia suggestive garb and rough exterior did not suppress a certain triir less of fig ure and eue of manners v/hich lifted I him above the average of the gang. He was Ayers, the Harmony Grove burglar, and his sandy head and beard had grown considerably since his con vention a few weeks ago in Jefferson. I Ayers had just come in from the cotton | field, where he had picked 95 pounds of cotton. He had never seen a cott .n plant until he had been put int* the field with a sack over his neck; but in the last two weeks he had been in the rows . all the time. lie held alof fr m the other eonvic-a; is I well epoken, intelligent; writes a line I hand, and ii now suffering from his first E crime, be says. ■ “I was lend into this.” Ayers ssid bit terly, “and have never been in nny jsil or penitentiary before. E.ittle did 1 think when I left Indiana a few months ago. I that I would wind up in this way.” ■ • “But yon are only in for ti n yiais." > “Yes, but (his seems like an eternity." A, Ayers asked what progress the re for. r matory penitentiary bill was making in f the legislature? “Very little chance of its passing,” he « was told., I Ayers says he would nerer have been caught at Uarmonoy Grove hnd be not , been abot. The ball in his groin broke , him up, and sfter running fora time he ' collapsed and was overtaken. “My one-eyed friend wss never over taken, and I could havo escaped that '. crowd,” he grimly, remarked. Ayers is very blue; behaves well; hsg a not been whipped, hut is watched close- I ly, as it to feared with 7iis long term be- ’ fore him and his intelligence and inge- [ nuity, he will try to make a break. t THE ATHENS FAIR. log Getting In Ordnr for the Worth. | nnatGaovgln Exhibit This Year. P Mr. W. 8. Morris, tlie Secretary of the Fair Association, tells us that the outlook for the Northeast Georgia exhibition in Athens is very promising. Cheering re ports come in from every county in this section. Mr. J. C. McConnell, of Franklin county, write, us that owing to his sick ness he has n t been aide to go about and organise an exhibit; but that the I people around Carncsrille are talking | “fair,” and will come to Athens to the exhibition ill crowds. We have received the following spe cial from Gainesville: Gaixksvii.i.x, Ga., Sept. 20.—[Special to Bans in-Watcuuxs.J—I think Hall . ' county will be pretty well represented, * as also exhibits, visitors and interest at 'the fair. Hope it will be a success, and tlut all the counties surrounding will take an interest in iL Yours respect fully, H. T. Martin, Mayor. There are already a number of burses at the fair grounds, and this number is likely to be increased every day. The track has been put in good condition, and trajnera are actively at work with their animats. President W. J. Mortantuld us jester, day that reporta oyer Northeast Georgia were very encouraging, apd that the Vice presidents jn differept counties were wopklpg up splendid exhibits for the fair. Thu outlook is U)qst encouraging. A SUPERB QROP, I A Ft«l» J» this Hue Weather InIheOottew FlebU-No lisln Wanted, Wo learn from a gentleman who haa mads a tour through the place of Hon. , James M. Smith, of Oglathorpe, that bia p cotton crop wilt be a magnificent one. He wilt make two thousand baits of cot ton, and it ia said that about fourth- fifth* of it is open. Farmers in Oglethorpe, as well u else- where, an working like heaven to pick through their crop which ia now open, •ad is hinging loose in locks. A storm would ruin this cotton and farrnen would lose thousand of dollan by a sweeping equinoctial gale this year. This weath er is a picnic for plant and picker. Wa learn that corn ia not to well filled out; the ear ia lhrivellod even when not damaged by the Hood at the roots. Va«» Vamtabml—Mn. General T. 1L R. Cobb, of Atlanta, b*s the original draft of tbe Confederate constitution, qs it came from tha committee appointed to draft iL The paper ia a very valuable Useid *tbit the^'ion^'tituUon Covington Railroad, between Athena and A CARNIVAL OF STOVES. What Hr. Mom Uaddrey Has Fat on Exhi bition la Hla Broad Strxet Store-A Big Drive la tbe Uaa of Heating Stoves—Su perb Use of Hardware. Yesterday * morning the Banmb- Watciiiian, with a snuff of winterin the equinoctial gale, went down to look the fine array of heating atovea at Mr. M M. Maddroy's. Mr. Maddrev had already notified the publio through our columns, that bis stock and bit prices wen without rival and beyond competition, so we wen pnptred for something unusual in tbe way of frost tighten. , ' At the door we wen confronted by the heed of the etove column. Fnm front to rear they stntcbed, over forty different patterns and makes, no two ex actly alike—over one hundred feet of heating stoves. Then were stoves for hard and stoves for soft coal; atoves for wood; hall atovea, parlor stoves, office and bed room stoves, tittle end big, fancy and substantial, or namented and plain; fantastic and unique. And at the head of this column, with oyes aflame like bituminous coals; lips over-lsppinglike ssh pans, sat tbe cham pion firv-isting, ferocious but composed bull pup. with his natural temper soft ened by a bronze collar and hoavy steel chain. This guardian of the beating atoves answers to the name of “Tige,” and is not a menace to customers, but is a warning lo anything like competition at home i.r'abroad, we presume. “These stoves I am offering absolute ly at cost,” said Mr. Mtddrey. “I am not doing this as an advertising dodge, but 1 want you to understand whit 1 say. These go absolutely and entirely for cost, xnd no mistake. There is no exception and no deception. There is not sogo.nl a line-of heating stores eith er, in A tic usta or Atlanta.” The liAXXKit- Watchman followed Mr. Maddrev nil through his big establish ment. His store stretches 140 feet, full of stoves mid granite iron ware, tin uten- •ils, col I vases and house furnishing goods lower than ever sold before “■Down stairs, running the full length of the house, is a cellar filled up aim with pots snd stores, roofing machines and plumbing ntensils. Mr. Alex Sarrs, his plumber, is one of the best workmen in the country, he tells us, Here also are his line cooking stoves of tbe best makes. Stepping from the up stairs story, over s suspension bridge, which spans the street like s miniature Bast River struc ture, we find ourselves in Mr. Maddrsy's repair simp where eight or ten hands are at work in manufacturing and repairing articles of household ware. Mr. Mad- drey employs none but the beat work men. A min who looks in has no idea what as establishment opens up, with its long vistas of iron_*nd tin, its battalion of stoves, snd despite the sa-sgery of “Ti ge,” a peep inside is apt to bo followed by a prolonged stay. Mr. Maddrey has spanned a street; it ma<' not be long be- fore ho spreads over a whole square. MR. T.J."BERNARD- Ills rruiiiwtlon ax General Traveling Agent of the i!lg System. Mr.T. J. Bernard, formerly of Athens, snd one of the cleverest railroad men in the country, haa been promoted, and this tint i he is way up the ladder, snd his territory extends over a big batch of states in this glorious Union, says the Augusta News. An official notice from the freight do partment of promotion, hss juat reached us signed by T. 8. Davant, General Freight Agent, snd approved by Sol Hass, Trafio Manager, in which among other names tost of Mr. Bernard appears as General Freight Agent, with general office a' St, Louis. He has six as.iis (ants in iiis territory, and our friend is put in charge of the States of Missouri, Kansas. Nebraska. Iowa, Minnesota, Il linois (egeept Ohicigo) Wisconsin, Mid- din Tennessee,Western Kentucky, Geor gia, Bvansvilte Ind , North Carolina and South Caroling. This i< a splendid sweep of country to be eovergd by our genial friend, but we know of no ono who can do it more completely. His new work will make hji headquarters in faraway 8L Louis, and this wo regret, but we will have in occasional glimpso of our friend, W* trust, as Georgia is etili one of hia out lying provinces. In the meantime we wish all suooeas and extend our hearty congratulations to clever Tim Berntrd. CAMp-gggTiNo in Banks. — Last Thnraduy evening one of the largest campmeetingi of the year was held at Hswkin’s camp ground, in Banka coun ty, near Bellten, The meeting lasted until Tuesday morning and wu attended by fully six thoussnd people. Services wero hell by S*v. Mr. Peti.io, of Elber berton, Quillian, of White Plains, Kra bry, of Harmony Grove, Prexer, of Toc- coa, and others, The meeting was large and satisfactory: Capt. D. Cran Oli ver, of Athens, attended, with hia moth er and daughter, and reports a most in teresting time throughout The meet ing nover flagged, and there were sever- *1 conversions end addition* to the church, Movgn Tuna HtiMnWalean that Messrs. Hampton A Bradeen nave moved thoir hands from work on the Meson it which.wa* adopted by the Confederate congress is the property of Barony, tbs celebrated photographer of New York. A Bad 8gw*a.—Mr. John Booth has nncorersd and repaired the sewer which leads to Jackson steeet, running bosk of tbs banks. It was a man of pntreseence and assart to hava been clogged for yaara. The rock* were dyed sad ia some planes dissolved by tha contents of the sewer. Mr. Booth is do- tag a good work in repairing it Tbeer was typhoid fever is every joint of It Madison. They have placed them below Meeon, on the Macon A Florida Railroad, upon wbieh Mr. Jeff Lane is a contrac tor. It ia said Mr. James M. Smith will scan more his hands also. Crrr Cooav.—In the city court yes terday only on* case was disposed of— the cate of the State against Thomas Durham, a person of color, charged with the offense of larceny from the house. Verdict not guilty. On* other trivial east was begun, but eras not fibncluded before adjournment. LUCY COBB INSTITUTE. WHO ARE SOJOURNING IN ITS BEAUTI- FUL HALLS- Full List of Troelixrs and Fuplla-A Splen did Roll—The Faculty and Patronage at the School-Improvements In the Build- log—A Capital Showing. At the requeit of the Bakneb-Watch man, Miss Rutherford and Mn. Lips comb bare foroithed us with the follow ing list of assistant! and boarders now at tbe Institute: Mist E J Watt, Boston, Mass; Miss Cora Powell, Cincinnati; Mias Anna J Paulin, Wythville, Va; Mils Liiiie Rob ertson, High Shoals; lfiaa Clara Oglesby, Middletown, Ohio; Mies Lei Is Hill, Grovctown, Ga; Miss Josie Walton, Au gusta, Ga; Miss Annie. W Smith, Albany, Ga; Mis* Imogens Griggs, West Point, Ga; Mica Haloes Routsahn, Waynesboro, Ga; Miss Clifford Gray, Waynesboro, Ga; Miss Pearl Smith, Wadiey, ■ ''iss Minnie Cody, Wsrrenton, Gs; V n- nie Comer, Savannah; Miss Mai ti ler, Savannah; Miss Blanche 7 if, Thomaaville; Min Frexil Caldwe • r- nan, Ga; Mias Alitffe Drake, Grid a; Miss Patti Price, Athena, Ga; Mix \ Symmes, Greenville, SC; as Lucy Stribling, Seneca 8 C; Misses Genie West, Don Raine, Minnie Cabaniss, Nellie lumen, Cornelia Jack- son, Effle Howell, Maud Barker,, ;Euta Kilner, Salllo Markham, Bailie Meador, Nora Neel, Annie Dodd. Nellie Dodd, Lena Venable, Berta Abbott, Annie Hunnewell, Ida Appier, Atlanta; Mines Mamie Harris, Mattie Lou Howard, Su sie Boggs, Annto Harris, Jrnie Timber- lake, Lou T Hook, gAugusta; Misses Carilla Harman and Annie A Smith, Tenniile, Gs; Miss Ospitol* Patrick, Port Smith, Ark; Miss. Oma Williams, Gibson, Gs; Miss Kdith Taylor, Savan nah; Miss Annie Blitch, Blitch, Ga; Miss Lydia Cravens, "Ringgold, Ga; Miss Susie Wauloy, Bolingbroke, Gs; Miss Marie Wlieless, Birmingham, Ala; Misses Mollie Carter and Sallie Carter, Walnut Grove; Miss Minnie Lovell, Savannah; Miss Ida Brand, Logansville, Ga. The vacant places are reservod for Misses Mamie Moore, Mobile, Ala; Kath leen Jones, Atlanta; Annie Lynch, Sa vannah, Lena Latham, Shiloh, Ga; Bes sie Hopkins, Thomaaville; Effie Thomp son, Senses, S C.; Mary Lou Fleming, Augusta; Lora Castleberry, Dawsonville The boardiitg tiapirtn^nt was limited to sixty pupils, but owing to ihe neces sity of giving up another room to two new teachers, tbe number is reduced to -finytalgHr-AI vacancies occur notice will be given so that those who h*ve‘ to‘ be refined can reapply if they so desire The Lucy Cnbb hss been greatly brightened and freshened up during the past year. A covered passage-way has been put up, leading from the school room to the chapel, and water privileges have been placed til through the house. T'his is understood tn have cost over one thousand dollars, snd wss tho gift of a prominent Atlanta gentleman and patron of tbe school. PERSONAL . MINOR ITEMS. , of Athens, is in SPECIFIC 3WIMUUU U.-i, xTiil'Wiu r-rf-etlr Ri.iimt .mi TrJ1 THE B-W. x Good Word Mr. T. L. Gantt, in the Athens Ban- nbu-Watchhan, announces the sale of hia interest in that progressive paper, nnd retires from journalism. His health demanded that be should lty down the Faber. Mr. Gantt hss long wielded a pungent pen in Georgia journalism, and the strength of his writings and the hon- eaty of his purposes aro well known and applauded Xthe State over. The good wishes of the newspaper fraternity at tend him. * * • • * Our talented and accomplished friend, Mr. P. A. Stovall, editor of the Bannkr. Watchman, spent a few days in Au gusta last week.' Tbe {feople of Athena should generously support him in bis efforts (O give them a paper worthy of the great educational centre of the State. No enterprise can do so much for the in. tcrests of a city as a goad newspaper in the hands of gentiomen like Meeers. Sto vall and Pope, FEARFUL ACCIDENT. A Man Falls |ata a Pot or Hot Dye and I* nnngaronsljr Burned. Yesterday morning Willis Bone, at work in the lower mill of the Athens Factory, fell into a pot of boiling dye, and was painfully burned from head to foot He was discovered and pulled from the pot by a colored man, who says be went under, head end ears. Dr. Benedict attended him and wrap, ped him in clothes steeped in oil. Al though he is badly blistered, he is suffer ing but little pain. Tux Streets.—Commissioner Moss now has his force et work macadamising the street leading to the Northeastern depot, He ia now in tho right place, and fa doing tho work welL He will fill np the holes in the sidewalk on College avenne, near where he la at work, and receive the thanksofagratefol populace. Mr. Moss, since he has taken charge, has vastly improved several streets—doing ing the work wtlL Is It Tapi?—It is rumored that the Richmond A Danville system haa told the Northeastern Railroad to strong par ties upon guarantee of oompletion to Knoxville, Toon. If true, this means a rest deal for Georgia, aaya tha Colum- ms Sun, Bound to Mist Than.—Raphael Sc Co an determined to meet and overthrow competition—com* from wbet quarter it may. Raphael baa 'on* of the beat filled tailoring stores in Georgia and to ’ing a large custom. Dr. Pierce* “Pellet*’’-—the >1 “Utils User Fills" (sugzr- )—cure sick and bilious headache, sour stomach, and bilious alLickx. By Seed barley .And rye at O’F Hodgson’s. f baskets of every do .Nicholson’s, one of the leading host genial' citizens, of i city. i of baskets of every de Nicholson's. I and genuine Neptune i Bros, solo agents for Miss Lillian Atlanta. Seed barley and rye at O’Farrell & Hodgson’s. ' 3w The Pioneer Hook A Ladder trucks ware out yesterday. 8eed barley and rye at O’Farrell A Hodgson’s. 3w Mr. George D. Thomas nas been to Au gusta on railroadbusiness. Fain 11 A 3w Mr. E. L. Pound, a bright yonng ji naliit of the Maun News, died of ft on Monday, A beautiful scription, it ‘ Hon.’RGt merchants Elberton, is A beautifi seription, at The old oi floor atTalml Athens. There is considerable inquiry about the Banner-Watchman’s bicycle pre mium. If you wouldjnako homo happy, buy a barrel of genmne Neptune flour from Talmadge Bros. TgomerA Raselton’s new fur’nituro store is the talk of Clayton street These gentlemen say.they mein business. A' long-felt need supplied by Talmadge Bros, securing the agency for. tho genu ine Neptune Mir. The hotels'll Tallulah Fails It ii said, will be open during the Piedmont Fair, and ejkfursion^rains will bo ran to the W -'V ,• 4 1 ■ -hers know tho merits ir without any comments Bros, sole agents, r business on the Geor- ttsssirv. ipraont and a solid truck. S brands on the conti- Kidder’s Best for gale >ou, sole agents, rising that vour business ’eople don’t know you are ou don’t advertise in the ilghbor down below can't ciato.good Ttfetwc nontjNoptui by Slmadj; It is hot si isnohsjter, in business. B.-W. You. fill orders. Justices Filler snd Erins gavs Frank Suddetn, charged with burglary, a pre liminary beating yesterday. The defen- dsat-W*a*Eslii to answer the charge, of simple l|Hpsny, Wo lelriK that Messrs. Edge, Dorsey A Co. have ordered out a car load of sew ing machines, and will make a specialty of this important branch of business this year. Thera seems to be good profit in a popular machine. The friends of Mr. Sylvanua Morris are glad to see himlooking'so well after his sojourn in Virginia. Mr. Morris is now busity engaged with the city court, but finds time to put in some good work for the Northeast Georgia Fair. The many friends of Dr. D. W. Wag goner, of Winterville, sympathize very much with him in the lose of his father. We learn that Mr. Waggoner was taken ■ick while serving as a member of the Madison county grand jury, last month I)r. H. A. Lowrsnce has returned from a meeting of the American Dental Con gress at Old Point Comfort. The Doctor was elected Treasurer of the Aisociation. He is one of tbe moat popular and ac complished membors of his profession. It was a matter of great pleasure, though not a bit of a surprise to her Ath ens friends, to hear that Mias Fannie Gordon was, next to Mrs. Cleveland, the most popular lady at the reception held in the Philadelphia Academy of Muaie last Friday night S. Raphael A Co. have put up two handaoms signs at their model tailoring establishment The signs are hand somely ent into brass plates snd shine like inielda. Like tbe firm which they represent, the tablets are ityiish, polish ed and unmistakable. We note the death of Major Edward W. Hull with sincere regret He was well known in this city snd State, of which ho was s gallant son. In war and in peace he performed hia duty with courtesy, integrity and courage. He was buried in Augusta on Monday. Prof. Branson has returned to Ath ens. The Augusta Chronicle says of Prof. Branson’s work at the Augusta Normal School: “Daring the past week Hr. E. C. Branson, of Athens, has ’ deliv ered tn exhaustive coarse of lectnres on numbers, that has won the admiration of every listener. He is a gentleman of great culture and a normal lecturer of rare power.” Lt. Oscar J. Brown, formerly of New- nan, bat now of tho First D. S. Cavalry, ii visiting hie sister, Mrs. Dr. Lyndon, in Athena. He is a fin* specimen of soldier and gentleman^nd for four yearsjhxs been instructor of tactica at West Point Lt. Brown is one of tho most accomplished offioers in the Army and leaves in a short time for Fort Custer, in Wyoming. ttTh ATHENS, GEORGIA. Tie Old Hickory Wagons / Y* THELEAD there to stay. For durability and none equal it. We also carry in, tick the most complete line of Guns iiijMiddle Georgia,xnd prices down to suit half crop year. Come and see us for anything in the Hardware line and we will try and save you money. T. FLEMING A SONS, Athens, tin. GRIFFITH & MELL, INSURANCE AGENTS Represent best Companies and Insure Desirable Pro perty in Athens and vicinity on most iavorable terms. Atlanta, Sept, 19—To-day tho pro per law offloer decided that then were uo legal difficulties in the way of hold ings prohibith,n election November 28, so that now the contest will be certain to some off that date. Thousands of women bless tbe day on which Dr. Plerco’a “Favorite Pies ription" was made known to them. In all those derangements censing back ache, dragging-down sensations, ner vous and general debility, it Is a sow. ereign remedy. Its sootbingand healing properties render It of tbe utmost value lo ladies suffering Icom “internal fever,” congsetion, inflammation, or ulceration. jp’ ■— LIST or COMPANIES. Home of New York Phcenlx of Hartford,.. Liverpool and London and Globe, North.Rritiah and Mercantile, Insnrauce Co. of North Amorica, New York Underwriters Germania of New York,.... Hartford nf Conn Georgia Home tlzntaHome (Pay* Dividends to Pulley holders) OFFICE AT BANK OF THE UNIVERSITY,' and at W. D. GRIFFETH’S Real Estate OIBoe on College Avenue, feb17dtf. CAPITAL. ASSETS. $3,000,000 $7.802 711 2.000.000 4.703 028 £2.000.000 in U S. 0.039 780 £2000.000 in U.S. 3.378.754 3.000.000 8 474.852 1.300 000 3.689.306 1.000.000 2.600.774 1.250.000 5.056.740 300 000 733.605 200.000 230.661 BUISTS ONION SETS! Juet received a large lot of Buittt Choice Onion Sets. JOHN CRAWFORE & CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists and Seedsmen ATHENS, GEORGIA SHEEHAN & DOYLE. AUGUSTA, t GEORGIA. Wholesale Agexte hr the Original BUDWEISER AND FAMOUS AURORA BEERS, In Keg and Bottles, and Manufacturers and Bottlers of Pure Soda Water,Ginger Ale, Pear Cider,& Sarsaparilla Also, Dealers in all kinds of Syrups, Corps, Faucets, &c. Always prompt attention to orders. •m J; f I STEAM INSPIRATORS. VALVES. ENGINE WORK. GAS INCANDESCENT LIGHTS, ALL KINDS OF FIXTURES, WATER PUMPS, WIND MILLS HYDRAULIC RAMS, FITTINGS, IRON AND BRASS. HULL & HIPKIN CLAYTON STREET • ... ATHENS 4e*iM**Ui. iiMmaBa■'*'■■