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jeratd a*i- Hdr^iscr tip Newnan, Ga., Friday, April 22d, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,760. OFHCIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY JA8. E BROWN. EniTOB Tvould do Us Good to be There. We acknowledge tne courtesy of au invitation to be present at a grand hop and sociable, tendered by the citizens of McDonough in honor of the open ing of their handsome college build ing, recently completed. Tbe affair i- flxed for to-night, and nothing but an acute attack of lumbago, with which we have been wrestling in b»i» terous agony for a week, could possibly prevent our attendance. Some of the tenderest and bap pieat associations of oar life are clustered about tbe dear old town, and we could crave no greater boon than the sweet felicity of mingling again with tbe hosts of Iriends who by their kindly interest, in a thousand •manifestations of gracious esteem and fealty, nourished our youug maubood in tbe days agone, and aroused sentiment of reciprocal devotion that will be as enduring as life. E/ery committeeman’s name on tbe printed invitation seems a familiar face, aud in retrospective mood we imagine that each is invested with a living, pulsiut vitality—a personality so charmingly materialized, indeed, that for one (lelb cious moment we almost recognize ti.f genial tones, feel tbe lingering band- clasps and exchange glances w ub each kindly beaming eye as we mark ib rhythmic undulations of the merry- dancers and are lulled by the southing sound of accompany iug music. VS feel again tbe throbtiing bouyaucy • youth, tbe seutient sense of deligbi that communion with friends al me inspires, aud the assuring, confident joy of one returning to an old bouit and a warm welcome. Id tbe giddy round of gaveiies ill. most sumptuous saturnalia become, the wassail of an hour, and -uccee-iv. events soon lose even the flavor <• piquauey;—hut by a fortuity ui<» divine tbe memories <>l yuu-h are pre served in ail their pristine frestiues.-— and their fragrance is imperishable. They are the immortelles that bind u- to tbe happy past—and with Gnd-lik. grace they bloom perennially. Glorious, quainto.d town!—may th> future be as bright as my past ha been peaceful and happy. Thou art the Mecca of our waking thoughts, the Eden of ohr dreams. ~r~ HtTOI* Gen. A. R. Lawton to be Minister to Austria. On Friday last tne President up pointed Gen. A. R. Lawton, of Sa vannah, to he MiutsLer to Austria Hungary, aud he will assume tbe du ties of tbe position at once. Tbe fol lowing brief sketch of tbe distinguish ed Georgian’s life may not be unin teresting to our readers: Gen. Alexander R. Lawton gradua ted from West Point in his twentieth year, aud was coinmtssiuned as Sec ond Lieutenant of Ailillery in 1839. After serving two years he euiemi Harvard law school, from which h> graduated. He was admitted to the bar in South Carolina, aud soon after removed to Savannah and began the practice of his protessiou, in wuicii be has taken a high place in tbe front rank. In 1866 he was appointed coun sel by the Central Railroad, which position he still holds. In 1882 he was President of tbe American Bar Association,succeeding Hut. Edwaid J. Phelps, now Miutster to England, to that position. He has represented Chatham county in both lirauches of the Legislature and was a member oi the Constitutional Convention of 1877. He was an Eiectoi-al Large during the Tiiden campaign, and tie was a member of tbe National Democratic Conventions of 1S80aud 1884. In 1880 he was a candidate for Uuited Stales Senator, but was beaten by Gov. Brown. At the outbreak of the war between tbe Slates be w as commis sioned a Brigadier General. In the spring of 1862 be commanded a divis ion in Stonewall Jackson’s corps. Hr was severely wounded in tbe battle A. Sharpsburg in Srp ember, 1862, ami was unable to return t**'duty until the summer of 1863. He was then mailt Quartermaster General, and was a.- tached to the War U partmeut at Richmond, aud held that office until tbe close of the war. On March 3U, 1885, he was appointed Minister to Russia. Tbe question being raised as to whether hts disabilities had l>eeii removed, tbe appointment was with drawn on bis expressing a desire nul to embarrass the Pre.idrut. The salary of ibe Austrian mission is $12,000 a year. “Turn the Rascals Out." The bad blood that has existed for several weeks past between Uuited States Revenue Collector O-u-hau .and Revenue Ageut Chap nan cmp- - ped out again last Tuesday, and we take pleasure in recording the fact that Collector Crenshaw unproven the occasion by impressing uis>n Republican intermeddlers tbe f.itii. ily of trying to re n his department in violation of all authority or precedent. Chapman, it appears, visited Crenshaws office for the alleged purpose of obtaining certain information from an underling in the department. In seeaing this infor mation he completely ignored the chief of the department, aud for hie insolence was promptly aud sarnnii rily rebuked. Collector Crenshaw seized the recalcitrant emissary by his flowing besrd and coudncted him to the ante-room, where be adminis tered such a lambasting as cannot fail to raise tbe chief of the department in tbe estimation of all true Democrats. In addition to sundry disfigurations in the vicinity of Agent Chapman's luminous optios, Brother Crenshaw bore oft as a trophy of tbe conflict a luxuriant patch of bair, which he will preserve as a souvenier of the event ful occasion. It is evident that Collector Cren shaw ia not In sympathy with the mogwUmpian policy of the Adminis tration, and after this stirring episode it can no longer be doobted that he is in favor of “turning tbe reseats oat”— peaceably . If possible; by fores, ft nee- eesary. shvb OnitYmeday d'iring •lOO.OOO W hm jes^e-tgie is f»v«.ri»*i and - xrit-d. a d, .as.-pi a few fictitious trsnssC i nn among land c-nnpa<iiea aud real -state ag-n s, but little property 1- lu ng sold or even in demand. - H- says the people are greatly excited, for they realise the fact that the predicted col lapse i* now tb'O! »n them, and it will ruin thousands. This i- the fi-st -eri.'Us financial disaster that has conic upon Birmingham, and it will doubtleaa be quickly followed by others that will prick the bubble of fictitious values, and bring property In the place down to ita legitimate price. This gentleman further says that tbe ore found around Birmingham ia only lit for amoves and p-ping, and can never be made into aieel. Tbi ■f course, r tidere it. unprofitable for rails aud gr-a'ly contracts its sale. The droulb in Texaa is assuming a most serious aspect. In one section of the State no rain has fallen ‘n over a year, and of course all vegetation is parched up aud the streams gone dry But Ibis area is exteDdiiig, and it Is stated that tbe grazing lands in th Western portion of ibis immense State in a direct line of 800 miles is sufler- iug all tbe terrible effects of a p rot ree led drouth, aud in tbe middle of the State, which embraces thirty of the beat farmingcouu'ies, all agricultural work is al a standstill: that every- »here strings of cattle almost too poor to stand up ran he seen wandering b"Ut in the vain search for water, • nd on the public highways the <lus extends from three to four inches. A large number of these suffering Tex- itm were formerly residents of Geor aia and left their homes in search of » oetter country. M ny of ih* m a>- ioul'1'ss now sighing after i! e re. Id hills of Georgia. Editor Floyd -«y- “«moni theguil- iest looking proj le in ibis world is a ■ nan accused of a crime of which he • Inina-, n, at d a newly n arrie.1 .-onptc lryi g to pr.s- f..t veterans It the characters indicated call exceed in strained giiildlrsmiesH. ihe Country dilor who Iries t>> palm off a half -heel on Ids un-uspe.-tiog readers a- . c-'.-plete edition, there i- n‘> 'aw tiat ought to shield them from sii-td .•>. n. The last ls.-ue of the Sentinel • as printed only on one side. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Smuts. Mr, Editor:— Last Friday night ‘i.a >y of Lyons” was prtsented O I lie punlu- t.y tiie S now Amateur Diani- •dlc Ciob al Seuoia High School Academy. Al 8 o’clock ihe large hall was filled almost to overfl .wing with eager faces aud anxious eyes, » aitiug tor tbe performance to begin. Tbe curtaiu was 8<Miu drawn and alter a pin f explanation oflhep.ay by Prof. P F. Brown the peiformance b geo, • bleb iast-d about three hours. Per ect oroer was maintained (luring the rendition of tbe play, to tbe delight i-o.h ot audience and performers, li was pmunuuced by all present a per feci success. It baa been stated more than once that we ban giveu up all hope of gel ling tbe Anaida aud Hawkinsviile Railroad; but Ibis is not true. \Ye s ill believe that at uo very,distant day tbe wbislle of tbe A. A H. will be neard iu our town. Scaled bids are now b« ing received at tbe company’s office tor tbe cmisiniclinu of tiie road roni a point 33 miles from Atlanta —which point is beuoia, aud has al ready neen let. Messrs Hartiioti Bmi'hand S erilng Elder, while huidn.g a few days ago, Uad the misfortune to come iu con tact with poison oak and were badly poisoued. Mrs. F. M. Aruali, of your city, is i-iting iu <>ur towu tliis week, tbe guest of Mr. W. T. A mail's family. Mr. Hugh Brown is here visiting bis parents this week. We are very much in need of rain in this section. We bave bad very little rain iu five weeks, and the farmers are uneasy about Ibeir crops. Pic-uic talk is beginning to inter est our young people. There is to be a pic-uic at Ml. Pilgrin, five inihs from here, on the Ural (Saturday in May. Pr< f. L- T. F. Aruali, of Br.s.ks Station, was up to see “Tbe Laoy ot Lvous” Friday night. Mr. Albert Raw is, of Eureka Mills, returned home a few days ago fiom the Southern Business College at Lex ngtun, Ky ., Wnere be lias been taking I course oi business traiu'ng. He is a ,oung man • f slipeii r business quail fiealions atm deserves -luce—. Ow mg to tne accidem at CliaitalnH, ties river bii.ige we bad no mail on Monday. A. April 20ih. Grantvillu. 2Si The Beginning of the End. An Athens gentleman returned last week from a visit to Birmingham, Ala., and in an interview wBh *Ban ncr-IF«fcA»ian repthrter jg gave a somewhat diseouregit’S account' 1 f the MasasresWli-i***"** » Mr.Editor:—Springtime has smiled up n US w nh ell Its seductive gl'-ry, ti.d ihe average young ma> is rustling around iu quest oi a new spring over coat. Marbles liave displaced the festive top and the game is raging in all its fascination Misses H ingerford and Hh-rc, who are in aitenoance at i fie A' :a laCath • die Cmiveul, have r. turn, d to their -tudi- s a:ler sp-iiduig a pleasant lent en season with relatives aud friends her.-. Mr. E. D. Clower. the popula-New- nau photographer, was down Sunday aud Monday on a visit to tbe fann y ot his fa>her, Judge Glower. Thieves have been getting in some lively and systematic work on tbe ••onteuts of Mr. John Arnold's bam h-re of late. Tbe viliaiu that would unlawfully appropriate the pr.merty of clever Jilfau Arnold ougl.i to b- de capitated. M>s. Karel. Moreland ia having her residence remodeled and renovated a itb elegant taste, and is also having her flower garden trimmed up and 1*1.’ oft in a style entirely in kee itig with its picturesque surroundings. Toe usual quiet nmuotony of our town was iufriuged upon last week by tbe appearance on our streets of s geiT uine street minstrel layout. Tl»y got off some real good hits in our pro tessional brethren—particularly tbe legal fraternity—amt might have scor ed tbe “bull’s »ye’’ in other Directions had they not curia.led their pro gramme.’ A Si. Louis mining company have for some time been negotiating for the Wilks gold mine near here, and we understand that a transfer may lake place at an early day: If tbe trade u consummated, tbe purchasers intend bringing down a sufficient force of skilled miners sad arreting ade quate machinery to work the mine for all it te worth. This mine is being Bow worked by Mr. Shuttle*, (a son- in-law of Mejor Wilke,) with a profit able output. Mr. Bam Hill bae-one of the finest songsters in the way of a mocking bird that ww aver saw or besrd. A re markable characteristic of thta talent ed warbler of enchanting melodies is that it possesses tbe rare faculty of talking at well as singing. The bird has s parrot for a neighbor, which i- kept iu durance vile near by, a: d it is reufly i ntertaiuing as well as amusing to u ill less the »I cal Contests l-el w.-en the bird and Ua draU add tuure stupid Maude T-'inpkins, who lia-un- oH-taft-ly b— n si .ending—-,-h'sil in H-wnan, has entered the LaGmnge M*th-slisr College, where she will f oiduah* during ihe coming summer. l>«ee who are acquainted wiili Miss Maud, ai^ij are c-nvennuit with the advanced |Od<i"ti she has held in her classes lieroiofo.e. feel certain th t she will acquit herselfwi‘h credit anddia- tl" cion on the oqpaaiou referred t». April 18th. Axon. the horse and driver were both ajight- ly Hurt. We are glad to state that Mr. Henry Martin, Sr., is convalescent. Dr Ed Camp has one of Xewnao’s young meu (Mr. Alonzo Norris) in his store uow, and our trading people are deligired with the acquisition. At rtl 19ih. A. P.8. Over the State. Luthersville. • Mr. Editor:—Tne fi st quarterof the ‘ present M-Unn| term cliwed last bight with a public enieriainiueul at the academy. Tbe programme was so versatile and varied that we can hard ly give awynopsis. The children had their exercises in tbe afternoon, com mencing with a song, “Mary’s Lamb,' out of which they maoe sweet music. Theu the children f -Rowed each olb er in rapid succession, entertaining for about two hours the large audience wi-icnassembled to bear>h*-tii. There are us> many tor us to u.eiiiiou all, so we retrain ifom Wakingsp-cial men tiou of any; but we wnl say for the children that they ail did well, aud showed the training oi an able and ener getic instrpetress. Tbe audieuce waa delighted with their exercises. At 7:30 the evening exercises began with a chorus, sung by tbe school; then followed recitations,, dialogues, charades, etc. We make special men lion of v. few pi. Os. Master Ira Teagle delivered an ex tract fmm Teuntsou’s “In Metuon am,” In good »IJ le for a boy. Tbe baud suug was sung abd acted by tbe Rule lo.ks with fine effect. They twirled auu clapped their bands ib perfect concert; lion mloed ibtm on iheir breasi for sweet rep<we. Mastei While abd Jimu.ie Albrigb ren.iered Ibeir pitCes well. •* i’he Addition Card.” i y Ttaos. Al . iigh , was a lavoilit p tCc with th auu-ence. “A-ameiita Jenkins,” a dinl.'gue by lour girls, was tbe luui.y pnce of tb, eVeliiug Tne most inltresiing and instruct ive part ■ f ibe programme was a de ..aie on “ttiiui n» Rignis,” by ibt ■■ 1- >a mg i*'Ullg t o i s- A fflrmative—M-.-ef C.rda Wortham ..1.1. Ada Tragic. A cyative—Misses Eula Norris aud Jessie Aibl Iglil. Tne essays read i-y i be>e young la dies were of a Very high older ot cum- position, aud it was ibe opinion of the .- miuiiier that they were worthy of p.. licalloll iu any periiHl.Cal. If y.-u cau givt me si a> e i will giv . sbori sy nopslaoi arguments bmugbl forward. The affirinaijve held that .lieu, as a i la--, a>e more corrupt ibai a omen; i.a. w- man, by her iuiuiiiv f.ru tles C.u d. Oe u a n a i’s tru. i-ii.nacier, anil if aiiowtd to volcwouui fill • ur offices si.h c-n.peient, him esl aud temperate men. L she could vote, the saie of liquor would be lor ever ' slopptd. Her presence at ilie polls wnuiu remove tbe evils so com mou tllele. By her i. fluence slle w -iild | Urily toe tislioi-isix. Sb. pays .axes and yel is not represen e. t iiis isc-.uiraiy i.. ibe spirit of out go eminent. Il i fc n oaol i.eamescau vote inielligeut women should bave tbt same right. Tbe negative gave Ibe bll.le quota tious which bear on tbe subject. They, held ibat woman wou.d ho degradm by going io tbe poll-; her voting would distuib ibe peace of lamilies; >f -be voted she must asssume all the re -p-iisibniiies oi ibe tranebise; sboul oer her musket and go to tbe flout, if necessary. The debate was listened to with great iuleresl. Tiie decision was iu favor of 'be uegative. The exercises weie interspersed with sweet niu*ic, under ihe efficicn. management of Miss Redoing, who is a liinsi excellent teacher. The audieuce was tiie largest, ever n-u at tbe academy on a similar oo fusion, aud al! weui away feeling that tin y bad spent a pleasant aud prof!i- ahle evening. TUe universal verdict oi tbe pat robs aud ei tizeus was that I be entertainment was the best ever given ny a seliiHil at ibe close of the first quar ter. Prot. Qiiiiliau is ably assisted by Miss Ida Silence aud Mrs. Qnillian Among tUe visitors presi m we uie iiced Misses Taylor aud Hoduett, ot Haralson; Mis- Anna Wlls-.n,of La- Grange; Miss Eanna HiusmaU, of Puckett’s, aud Misses Pbill pe, ol Roanoke. Messrs. Jas. P. Camp, Lou Norris and Jim. Hmsman, oi Puck ett’s: Wall, and Pomp Barnett, of New'ntb. Mr. Howatd Williams will leave in few days for L >well. Ma»s„ where he goes to take a course in tecbuolo- gy. Col. St ozier and lady, of Green vilie, are iu tbe village, che gue»ts i f Capt. Williams. SPECTATOR. April 16th Puckett Station. Mr. Editor:—“Uncle A.” was glad to see a communication from Puckett’s iu your last issue, and lie liopes tbe same writer will lie heard from again Our farmers are finishing up their planting Ibis week. Some of them nave coiton up, almost to a stand. Tlmy are wel. up with iheir work and can hardly fiml employment tor their bands. The cotton acreage iu this section is laigei than usual, and fartnersHre hi-|«-ml heller prices, The small gram Cr- p-> are too n.siug. The fruit cri p, as a whole, w ill be a ’spurs, tml our nursery men will bave -t.cworries r ->dv fm tiie market iu H f*w days. There will la- several acres plained iu cauteloupes here ibis -pring. M . Culpepper, *>f Bkmii gb-tm, was here this week. He up ris Birn ing- haui as very Qliiel, and says few int e tn.enis are b- lng made. M.-se- G enu. Berta and L 'uC'.imii, ••f L'Grai ge Female College, S|a*nt several days of last week at borne with • heir parents. Misses Redding of Lulhersvill-, and Summers of S-n.-i-. spent Sunday here with friends. Mr Sanders, of Cedai Creek, s|«in a part >1 tbe same day in our neighborhood. It ia said thai his visits mean something. It has be-n whispered that one of our moat attractive young ladies will marry before Ibe leaves fall ags'n. Mr. Hill Bi> ghain can be found be hind tbe Counter at Mr. Branuon’s i hi- week. M'. Bingham ia helping Mr. Braun n uuii- Jas. B. recovers Do o muiiitw s Dr. A. Q. Y-'Uiig has moved to Puckeit’a and has opened a drug store at Culpepper & M.htb’h old aland. Mr. Vollenwe-der's criti was burned down last night, supposed to have be-n fired by au ideeudiaiy. April I9tb. Uncle A, Mr. Editor:—Many hearts were made glad by the little shower last Monday morning and our farmers weut to work with more cheerfulness than usual. Mr E. F. Drake, whose farm te located about two miles front here, set fire to bis “new ground” af ter the rein, n«>t expecung such a flurry as succeeded the shower, and considered it out of danger when be went to dinner. Tbe fire broke out, however, and dee! my ed over $20 worth' of cord wood, all nicely cur, split and dried, before it could ue extinguished. A select party, composed of our young people aud visit-re, ei Joyed themselves at a pic nio al Cureton Springs last Saturday. Rev. F. M. T. Brannon ia visiting bis aona here this week. Another addition to oar Rttle town ia a drug store, with Dr. Quigg Young **Wh3eretarningfrom tbe burial of the Infant eon of Mr. John Cotton Igat Wednesday, Mr. Reuben Webb and Mis* Lula Y--u»g bad a -narrow escape from a serious accident: In going do»n a steep bill the hsme-e bmk- and Ihe t uegy was precipitat-d ita h >.» p ditch. Tbe U Jy Powelriile. Mr Editor:—"Wheu, O when will it raiu ?" is ibe auxtous questhm asked by ourfarniera for thejast week. They are atom ttirougli planting cotton ami are only waiting f.>r the rains that they may go to working corn. Wheat is looking well, though I am sorry to say that tbe people in this part of the county bave failed to sow as much aa they should bave sown. In company with Mrs. George Poweil, y->ur correspondent left last Friday morning for a visit to his fain et’s, near Ben Hill, Futiuu county, and while mere he bad the pleasur." of alleuuiug tbe second quarterly Hireling of the East Point Cucun, which convenr-d al Mt. Gileaul Church. Rev. W. W. Wadsworth, tbe presiding elder, prvacued ou Saturday aud Sun day, delivering two tine aeriuoua. I am a Methodist aud have been attend ing quarterly meetings all my life,and must say that I never saw as many people at a quarterly meeting heturr. After preaching at 11 o’clock Saturday rbeebureb members spread au auip.e dinner aud the entire audieuce re maiued, enjoying uue of the best din uers that 1 have ever bad Ibe pleasure of feasting upon. The table literally gn.aUrd b, neath its weight of guou -hiugs, ami wbeu all bad finished aud could eat no more, there was enough ief for as marry mure. O, how I wish “Ripples” could bave beeu preseot to ei.j >y tbe dinner aud write up the oc caMou—tbe dibber especially. After air.her tire cmilereuce met aud the -ie« arris ot the church reported $220 raised during tbe quarter tor tbe sup port of the pastor, which was a re markably fine show iug. Mt. Gilead is •me of Ihe best couutry churches iu ■ ire N. rib Georgia Conference. ’ihe sick, wnom I mentioned last -eek, are all improving, except Mr. Matt Crocket t. We regret exceed . mly to ciir.-uicie his death, which look place ou Saturday, 16th Juki. Mr. Crockett waa a good neighbor, au es>imatile citizen aud a Christian ueu- tiemau. He leaves a wife and a iarg- fainily to mourn bis loss, who have ibe sympathies of the community in iheir affliction. • Mrs. Mary HuOruaster, tbe wife of Mr. John Hutto.aster, died on the lUtii iust. and wa- buried tbe day f l lowing. De.-ea-.ed leaves seven chil dren—one of liieut a bat* only a few weeks old—aud a broken hearted hus band. I beard a responsible man say tbe other day that he beard a Methodist church member say that he (ihe church member) split 17,000 rails in ■me day. It any other denomination can i*at this, please report throng!. I he Herald and Advertiser. I w-.uld hale mightily for that mau to g-1 loose in my Woods. Miss C >ra Hearn returned last Mon day from a visit to Atlanta. We were all glad to have her at borne again, for she is ibe life of our little place. April 20. Asa. The State Medical C -nvention con vened ia Atlanta last Wednesday. At Tallapoosa the chicken and egg trade is assuming large proportions. D -er aells in Hinesville, in Liberty county, at 7c. per pouud for hindquar ters. Tbs grand jury of Etrly county foui-d i weuty-aix true bills at ita recent session. Eatonton will give the Third Geor gia veterans a routing welcome next. Augcst. Rev. Joseph T. Turner died at his home in Sumter county on Wednes day night. From fifty to sixty telegraph mes- ■agesare received al tbe Brunswick tel egraph office daily. Ti.a fine residence of Judge W. H. Mc'fVhoner, of Gresbamville, in Greene couo'y, was destroyed by fire last Saturday night. Peter Culp, of Athens, has a re ceipt for poll tax that he paid iu Greene county before tbe war. Tbe riabt of suflerage at that time was valued at 23 ceuta per poll. At Brunswick efforts are going on looking to tbe raising of the required money for tbe c.-ltuu compress. There is money in it, it ia stated, aud a bin l*r neat, loo, as evidenced by the great demand there is for it. There are now five artesian wells in Savannah ami iwo more are about b> be sunk. By May 1st these wells will be completed ana me entire City will get an abundant supply of flue artes ian water. Tbe wives of John T. and R. J. Mann, of Taliaferro County, are aboul to come into p. sw-sslou of handsome fortunes t.y the death of a relative io New York. 1c is said that $150,000 will be divided between three heirs. Panther Cre-k. Mr Editor:—1 had hoped that some A Mix-hell couthy fanner took to Albany Saturday a w»goU load of fin* turkey-, for which he received $1 50 for gobolers and $1 for bm*. That beats any other of his la.nt product- iu proportion to cost of raising and marketing. A sick lady in Ellaviile, last Satur day evening, bad just expressed a wish that some of in hunters would bring her a bird, when betore any ot her friends had replied, a partridge came flutiering down the chimney. The bird was caught aud dressed for rbe and she enjoyed it. At T. H Thompson A Co.’acampon the Columbus a.d Western extension, on last Sunday, a negro named Sam Johusou drank a tumbler of tincture ••f aconite, thinking that it was whis ky, and died in a short time. Anoth er negro died on the same day at. these camps from delirium, caused by fe ver. Primus Jonee, of Albany, the ‘ first bale man,” on last Saturday stated that his cotton crop waa more ad vanced than usual. That he bad 150 acres, planted in February, now six inches high, and that his stand waa almost perfect. He thinks he will bave a bale on the market earlier this year than*he has ever had one. ' Judge Asa M. Jackson, ef Athens, saya he was 40 years old before be ever smoked, and waa then recommended to do so that he might be cured of a serious throat affection with which be bad suffered for years. He did so and ihe trouble was at ouce relieved, but so soon as he discontinues smok ing his throat again hurts him. Jiih Motes (colored) or the Glades, Hall county, waa arrested last week on a warrant charging him with kid napping Laura Wilmot, a colored damsel , weighing some 200 pounds, more orless, from her fond aud lov. ing mother in Banks county without ber mother’s consent. Jim bad a preliminary beariugou Sat urday last aud was released by pay ing all cost. v Jjm weighs about 110 pounds. R . EM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, NEWNAN, GA. Crawfordyille Democrat: In refer, ence to how long laud will last we can give the following reliable state, ment about some Taliaferro laud Mr. A. J. Chanmhn is this year cul tivating a spot of 'ground that bis grandfather rented oyer eighty-five years ago. And tbe gfandsire C*ta, mau said be rented it wfcien be firs: came to this country, aud be sai that his neighbors told him tbei that it had already been rented for enough money to cover it over witl silver dollars. Tbe .same piece laud has been cultivated regular ly ever since, and it has been ma cured but once in all these years yet it now bears good crops of corn or anything else that may be planted thereon. Twelve Congressmen have served more than ten consecutive year?. They are: W. D. Kelley, 26; S. J. Randall 24; Charles O’Neill, 22; W. S. Hoi inau,22;R. P.Bland, 14;R. Q.Mills, 14 J. H. Blount, 14; J. G. Cannoa, 14 W. M. Springer, 11; C. B. Culberson 12; W. H. Forney, 12; Thomas J Henderson, 12. If 8. S. Cox had nor passed a year's service by going to Turkey as United States Minister, he would have been in Congress the same uumberof consecutive years that Kel ley has to bis credit. The latter’s long service gives him tbe title of “Father of the House.” de-lec-ta-lave. Good teeth promote the general health, enables us to thoroughly mas ticate our food, insure a pure breath and wholesome saliva, produce an agreeable effect upon others by tbe ex< bibitionof a clean and healthy innutb but to bave good teeth, we must keep them clean and correct any acidity of the secretions of tbe mouth by using Deiectalave. For sale by all druggists. D. H. DOUGHERTY & CO., ATLANTA, GA. fared in Atlanta before for less than Joe. •ne else would assume tbe respniisi ble dui ies or reporter from this n« igh- ..orliiHHi, bin as uo one appears will ing to undertake, tbe task, I will en deavor to furnish you with an occa sion: I communication. Some doD’t like my style of writing; they think I don’t stick as close to my religion as I ought in my writings. I hope no one has ever ialleu from grace from r< ad.tug my letters. I don’t believe in religious discussions being carried ou u a new-paper. Let “Old Fogy,” •R A. T.” and the two women take be stump or rostrum aod tongue il o<j<—i.ut for goodne-s sake let us bave no more new-p.iper controversies. Our hems ot news this week are sad ones. Mr. J. M. Crockett, n-ar Pnw- elville, p »sed quietly away last Sat urday, after mucb Buttering from con sumption. Uncle Richmond Sewell is lying speechless aud is not expected to live. Uncle” Rias, an old colored man of the vicini y, died last Saturday. Others are sick, but not dangerous ly so. Miss Dellah “Ripples” has -he typhoid toothache. Your correspondent and another negro did some good mauling on tough wood the other day. The col ored citizen did the mauling and I did tbe grunting. I want to ask a question in beoalf of tiie go ld people residing in tiie vicin ity of Sewell’s mill: Would tbe city authorities of Newnan permit a wag • •ad or two of couutry people to go through tbe town, (and especially past private houses,) hollering, wav ing hats and hankerchiefs, shooting into yards with Alabama slings, hol lering “Howdy” to strangers whom they chanced to iqeet, making sport anu acting ridiculously generally? I hope you will auswer the above ques tion. Our grandbabies from Atlanta came* lo see ibeir grandmother “Ripples" the other dav. To tell the truth, there are lots of (teaches Ief'- ou the trees along the #1.50 AND $2.50 ledgemws yet; but the orchards bure Mars ’h*si 111118 been pret'y thoroughly thinned oi^ The all-day singing at Macedonia, appointed for thejiftl. Sabbath in May, baa been called in, «n account of tbe B. F- Will-ou memorial singing at ihe same time near Carrollton Singing -xerci-es are conducted reg ular^ at Macedonia every Sunday af- leruoou, at 2 o'clock. Last Sunday night was stormy. When we lisve any crops to write about will let you know. On Monday la-t Georgians Strozier, colored, gave birth to twins. Tbe children are living and doing well, but the mother survived their birth _nly a few hours. Yours, with a good appetite, April 10i b. BlFFLES. Well, as we were going to say, tills will be a Grand Bargain Week With Us. LISTEN! 5 U»10c.—At these prices we sha>! sell an inmense shipment of beautiful Satin Ribbons in all of the most choice shades. They are from medium to wide and are worth double what we shall Kell them for. We are confident that these Goods have never, nor will ever again be offered within fifty per cent, of these prices. There is no imperfection about them. NEXT 2%c. a dozen. At this price we shall place before you a lot of White Pearl Press Button", and when yoo seethe quantity you *ill say that it is stock sufficient for any three houses in Atlanta, but we will sell them all the same. This Is what enables us to pell them so cheap: the quantity that we bought. Think of the price! 2; je. a dozen for a beauti ul white pearl dress button in any size. 25 CENTS. NOVELTIES. - - - - - _ ~ _ igns, shown In this country. Also novelties in Velvets, Moira Silks, Buttons, Bend and Braid Trimming io mutch all tbe new dress goods. We have recently added to our stock a complete line of Builder’ Hardware, congl#tln |fl LOCKS, HINGES, SCREWS, NAILS. BLIND HINGES. WIRE NAILS, SASH CORD, ETC. We also have a large stock, and can fnrnlsh promptly— FRAMING LUMBER, FLOORING. CEILING, WEATHERBOARDING. PLASTERING HAIR, LATHS, LIME, CEMENT SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS. (Our Fatcnt Tiro-Shrinker.' Wc have the following second-hand Machinery for sale cheap— TWO 6 HORSE ENGINES, ON SKIDS. •ONE 6-HORSE ENGINE, ON WHEELS. ONE 10-HORSE ENGINE, ON SKIDS. SAW-MILLS, EXCISES, CORN MILLS and BOILERS. We8.,Holt HujiuriBon oi prices. feb4-ly NOW LOOK OUT! OR YOU WILL MISS A BARGAIN. I. P. BRADLEY Has the goods and they must be sold, for he wants the money. A splendid line oi DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS > AND HEAVY GROCERIES, Cash or credit, on which the very lowest figures are marked. Too many goods for the season. They must be sold at some price. A BIG LOT OF FRESH SPRING WHITE AND STRAW GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. A SPECIAL LINE OF Mi 0RIA )ILKS Ik The Choice New S hades WHITE GOODS. We care not where, nor how low, we simply propose to lead in style and prices. Magnifi cent lines of two-tontd Mull Embroideries, tiny little Torchon Edgings, beautiful Laces, and CLOTHING, Guaranteeing Fit and Quality, on which I can Save You Mo»ey. see me and you will be sure to buy. Mr. D. P: Woodroof is with me and will welcome his friends. I. P. BRADLEY. WHAT SHALL WE DO TO BE SAVED? i. per doz^n for a beautiful bordered Handkerchief. Just think of six good bandker- At these two prices we simply claim to lead the State in 75c. Si AND $1-50 for a eboebet quilt, formerly sold at much more money. In this advertisement w* only mention such goods as we know to be under the market. We are fairly arousing this country on low prices and handsome styles. Look tbe market over and then examine our prices, and your business we are sure to get. AT 5 CENTS, 63* CENTS, 8 CENTS AND 10 CENTS Crinkle Seersuckers, beautiful styles. At the above prices we have no opposition in styles or prices. Don’t buy these goods before you see ours and then sorrow over your misfortunes. A Pastoral Visit. Mr. Editor:—By the undeserved kiuduexH of the Author of all go id I have tu> f»r recovered from nay rheu m-tic and kindred maladies as to yield to tbe in-ny pressing solicitations of brethren and friends io tbe Fourth and Hurricane Districts to visit their churches, which was a source of much plea-ure to the visitor and, we hope, to th.-se visited. On Saturday we found ourself at Macedonia Church, and the nnexpect- ed absence of their pastor indicated that our visit was providential. We administered the Word of the Lord to the best of our ability, and met with great kindnese at the hands of the brethren, who, it appears, are just emerging from a cloud of gloom which haa to acme extent impeded tbe pro gress of the glor ous oause of tbe Mas ter. o, that they may he able to sing— “The winter ia over; tbe singiug of b'ids have come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in tbe land.” The following are among the fami lies visited: Brethren Wm. Copeland, Joseph Copeland, J. J. Rainwater, ”imeph Boon, Kincben Bonn. J. N-w- man, Elias Summer), Sr., Charles Summers, Rev. Charles Carter and Sitter Dial. Preached four sermons to large and appreciative congrega tions. Faimere are op with their work and tbe outlook is encouraging, though rain is needed. It would be a great pleasure to speak of the light, life, energy, chcr- foiness, purity, charily, of the people of thia neighborhood, tbe wiiwome- ne«s »f the young men and ladies, the little h»ys and girls, hut we bave not space. JL W- HlltOT. IN PARASOLS AND FANS We are especially handsome, cheap, and cool in these departments for a fact, and don’t you forget it. e\ CENTS For beautiful Dress Plaid Gingham; the same styles were sold by us last season for 10c. We are no crank*, and practice no dec* ption. Neither do we put on red tape or tcalloD*. We consider one person’s moneyas good as another’s, und your child can buy of us as cheap as yourself. SHOES! SHOES! I Shoe at ft, Pebblt- Goat Shoes $1, Pebble Goat, worked holes, at fl-25. The best fl ..50 shoe in the city. A magnificent K*d Shoe at 12 without an equal for the price asked. Men’s shoes In button, congress, and bals for f 1.50. A bargain in cur congress and bals for |2. Nobody touches us in shoes. D. H. DOUGHERTY & CO., ATLANTA, GA. SPRING MILLINERY FOR THE MILLION! The Handsomest Display of Spring Millinery ever Seen in Newnan! The Prettiest Bonnets, the Shapeliest Hats, the Tastiest Trimmings, the Handsomest Assortment of Ladies* Notions, and Everything Else in the n ay of Ladies' Head and Neckwear! T am now receiving dal 5 the ve»y latest novel! Ies ‘ the season. I respectful y i eanzmt be undersold, vnd *m bound t*> plraae. Thank ing my fri-i.d* f«*r ’heir i ous patronage in the past, I respectfully ask a contin- nsnatasffmsr“ r ~ * is pairuuage in me past, i respectfully asa a eontin- HOW CAN WE SAVE MONEY? The latter I can regulate; the former I oan asMst vou in. I have on hand a large and well selected stock of SPRING GOODS, »Bd they must sold. My stock of SPRING CLOTHING Ib complete and will please the most fastidious Como and see them. Boys’ suit* from IS t« Men s-Suits from f7 50 to*2U. All I want is a chance to show them;—the goods will sell themselves. My line of DRV GOODS consists of Ginghams. Lawns. Muslins. Dress Linens, Table Dam ask, Checks, Edeachlnn. Sheeting, Shlrting-in fact, everything and anything in the way of staple Dry Goods and Notions. A big line or Me>.’s and Boys’ Straw Hats; can’t be beat In town for style or price. Also, a handsome lot of Men’s soft and stiff Hats. r I sell tbe best hand-made Shoo in town for the money—both for Gents and Ladles' My stock was se'ected with care and comprises all the late novelties and styles. A large lot of medium grade Shoes always on hand. * GROCERIES. -My stock of Groceries consists or Corn, Meat, Flour, Meal, Syrup. Sugar, Coffee, and ev erything needed to refresh and sustain the Inner man. This department Is replenished every week and all goods sold are guaranteed to be fresh and sound, or money refunded. Will sell low for Cash, or 0>-Time for approved paper. Get my prices before buying elsewhere; I can make it to your advantage to do so. Oreeoville Street. J R. HERRING. MY SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK IS COMPLETE. SUITS FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN IN ENDLESS VARIETY. PRICES GUARANTEED LOW AS THE LOWEST. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. GEORGE MUSE, 38 WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA. GA. B. F. KING. CONTRACTOR, BUILDER AND REPAIRER, NEWNAN. GEORGIA. WILL TAKE CONTR CTB OR SUPERINTEND BUILDINGS IN TOWN OR COUNTY AT REASONABLE fhMMW IMttk next* ova