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®ne ®eraitt ana ^asmtsci
ffewnait, fia., Friday, August-31, 1888.
LURAY CAVERN.
surnrture and carpets to^matcl i; elegant
Steiravay concert piano, and magnifi-
centsmirrors which repeat this loveli
ness. Few private residences in Amer
ica can boast of greater gems in oil
painting; bric-a-brae of every coneeiva-
ble device, and articles of vertu grace
the apartments. Tropical plants, grow
ing in.beautiful, quaint ware, ornament
tables and-ledges. The kmiense varies
in the parlors correspond! with the pre-
One especi-
Graphic Description of Vrrgini&E Great-
est W.onaer, by a Foraer Nev-
-nan Lady.
All aboard for the Natural bridge,
da the Itlehmond and Allegheny rail- va ilns^ tints of furniture,
road. The'track follows the royal; handsome vase was bordered with
.fames as if fond of his kingly company, j p a j e j powdered with- silver stars;
The tourist from the lower countries
imagines he is m a ininiatcre Switzer
land. Between Hie huge cliffs, "re
sembling the wreck of the Titan's con
diet, lie valleys,; beautifully green, dot
ted with -cattle. We are met at the
station by a -stylish turnesat with six
horses. Three large, handsome hotels
appear; the-drive-is -artistically border
ed with floral designs; thereisa pretty
lake, weeping willows and rustic-sea ts.
On a prominent height is arausie stand;
a band of ten pieces welcomes -you
with gems of the 'latest and best. A
quaint, rustic -cedar/fence encloses'the
premises; rustic bridges span brook-
lets, or merely -.unite heights; long
; slumberous lines of. mountains, broken
The ’“-Coral Springs” delighted us,
surrounded by- coral stalagmites, so
named from their lovely color. See the
“Indian Squaw - ” forever holding her
cunning pappoose upon her back. Here
we are 2C5 feet below 1 the surface. The
temperature is 54«deg., winter and sum
mer. Suddenly the:guide turns down
the light* near us aejd directs our atten
tion to the rising moon peering over
the cliffs. This is> effectively represen
ted by a brilliant -electric lamp, oeoe
mile distant.
From a ridge we looked down eighty
feet into “Pluto’s Cavern.” Throw
ing a sop tc Cerebus, we escaped
detention. A tail* white, awesome
but which have been visited by white
men less often than the mysterious
ruins of Palenque in Central America.
-‘One of the engineers attached to the
surveying expedition advances the the
ory that Gran Guivera was in existence
and abundantly supplied with water
at the time the terrific volcanic erup
tion took place.
A young lady of St. Louis, the daugh
ter of a prominent lawyer, has inherit
ed from her father a bountiful supply
of red hair. She intends to profit by
nature’s liberality, and some time in
August will entertain her friends in a
novel.manner. All the ladies and gen
tlemen of her acquaintance whose
between the borders was gen d arvuv
blue ground with an embossed silver
serpent, with Rhine-stone eyes. There
werp four els^ant chandeliers, arm i spectre guards -the “Cimmdriafi j .
throughout the apartments as much ; realms.” The “Ladies’ Whip” hangs ] heads can show' the desired tinge, will
homp-anade embroidery as any private j suspended airily—knob, handle and ! be,invited to assemble at her house,
narlor can boast. The entire establish- i Sash perfectly delineated by a white j Pages with auburn hair will attend.
1 “ n ^ ^ .Li----» i Table linen and service will be of the
popular color. Carriages drawn by
checked horde?, and graceful
ment was equally well furniened.
A ride of two miles brills you to
Luray Caverns, a point of well-deserv
ed interest, A.n. unprepossessing build
ing forme the entrance; from the base
ment a flight of i 150 steps briisgs you to
the first apartment. Here -.you find
stalactites and stalagmites of every
shape arid size; to the right, the latter
assume the form of a huge s&rpent—
hanging from the sides and top of which
are fish of every size; the prevailing
color is dark brown with -silver looking
scales. The representation- is so per-
even the eyes are perfect; the colors
by the sharp peaks of Otter, stand like ! are dark brown, tan and white -mixed;
sentinels arouoad Nature’s patiently ’ it feels cold and slimy, very snaise-like.
carved Bridge. The .’Bridge Is about; This apartment seemed to be A feet
’ ^ ne quarter of a mile from the hotel;j j,y 100 feet high, several halls leading
f the chasm is reached by a descent of j out from it. The next point of anter-
/2 0o feet, made by several stairways. | 6& t is the “Fish Market/” The stand
Thereisa walk along the' chasm, re- j ] s formed of dark brown stalagmites,
, veiling nothing especially interesting,
till -suddenly the grand arch appears
.above you—
Where the hoary Pea of Ages
Hath written in hidden lore.
The arch is of gray rock, 2*5 -feet high,
; jOfeet-.vvide and 100 feet long.' Tk ere can
ibe:tracoii in the rock a goat, a Ison, an among-tire crags; the stalactites form
.oagle, and a witch’s head. Cedar creek mose upcei the mountain chdSet.
flows noted y among tire -crags, as if Beneath the “Market” is -“Skeleton
babbling,of its Herculean work areemd. Gorge,” where the bones of an Indian
Traveling tiiie pike you may' cross the child were found. It is curious that in
Bridge without knowing it, it is so the midst of so many petrifactions it
thickly bordered with cedars. Pulpit has preserved its original formation.
Bock is a curiosity closely resembling & Climbing a flight of steps you gaze upon
modern pulpit; there are the auditorium a pure white waterfall of stalagmites,
and the stairway leading to the pulpit, the foam even being faithfully delinea-
Niiture here liolde forth eternally from ted. The guide calls attention to the
the lofty text, “What hath God Siamese Twins,stainless white and four
wrought.” Going©p the chasm ferns feet tall; Punch and Judy amuse you
of every variety carpet the brook-side, witfy the grotesque demonstrations of
the gray cliffs and ©arrow gorges; humor and love;, upon a suowy bed
Magnificent sycamores, spruce pine, lies the motionless form of a sleeping
and mammoth arbor-vita; remind child to whom the ages have sung
one of the quotation, “Praise the “Rock-a-by-baby.” To the left, a crowd
Lord, all ye cedars.” Hemlock Island of about twenty people seemed hurry-
delights the tourist. Saltpetre Cave ing down an inclined plane, a woman
gives an appreciated rest after the with a baby, a man leading two child-
labor of walking. The next curiosity re n, etc., and every one is impressed
is Lost- River; walking upon a pathway with the Christ-like cast of each coun-
dug oat of the cliff, you peer as into a tenance. We neglected to mention
cavern{ a bold stream of water rushes the Caverns are brilliantly lighted
aloijg for about ten feet and suddenly throughout by electricity, the white
disappears, The water is deliciously light casting a silvery glamour over
cool, but yop are wrapped in amaze- everything.
ment at this aqueous'stranger whose Now flashes upon us the Saracen’s
whence and whither »o man knows. Tent, tire handsomest stalactite in the
Soon, from broken, craggy heights, Caverns. It is formed of drapery 50
Lacewater Pall spreads its liquid love- feet high, or long rather, in heavy fir-
liness like clouds of oi-iental lace. Led tistic folds of lilac, pink, brown, and
<ju by the instinct of Irish ancestry we purple—a royal tent. Contrary to the
found the remains of a still, and to our nature of stalactites these folds curve
dry dismay it was fearfully still; no in one place and form an entrance;
“mountain dew” spread its lingering hanging from the centre, representing
odor around. They have had hundreds the lamp, a huge stalactite, in form of
of visitors at the Bridge this season; tulip of pure white, suspends itself
its united attractions could not fail to over the couch where Silence lias si uni-
draw both the grave and the gay. The bered for ages. Back of the Tent lies
ball-room is 800 feet long; the walls are a column which scientists say is thous-
frame-work filled in with glass—a very ands of years old, judging from the
crystal palace; eight large chandeliers; stalagmitic formations over it.
di\-fins and recesses; double-glass doors Next comes “Bird’s Column” with a
lead to ladies’ and gents’ dressing snowy dove hovering over its stately
rooms; a twenty-foot colonnade for crest; within three feet of this rises a
promenaders. From Mars Hill you have column of dark, brown metallic looking
a fine view of the surrounding nioun- stone with an urn upon it, the whole
tains, Purgatory Peak, Hunchback, or appearing like richest bronze. Strong
Camel’s Peak, and a range of seemingly contrasts in colors prevail pleasingly
square mountains. From this elevated throughout the Caverns,
position we watched the cloud-shadows Next is a hollow column, explored by
climb the. mountain side, sweep over means of a small artificial opening,
the valleys and noiselessly skim the Next, mammoth snowy sheets are sus-
waters. pended from the ceiling, 100 feet long,
. Off fOfL'uray! j 5 feet broad, and only half an inch in
^ The eye can imagine no greater treat thickness—so delicately, so indescriba-
tlaan greets it while skimming along the j b!y beautiful as if manufactured for the
beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Able j “Snow Queen” herself. A tempting
pens have failed to truly portray the j piece of “breakfast bacon” hangs in
elegant homes, the broad, verdant, j reach; a light being placed behind re-
teeming valleys stretching to the foot j veals the “streak of lean and iat.
of the dark blue range of mountains; i Now comes a perfect representation
the exhilarating air, fragrant with the j of a camel’s head, neck and hump. By
; stalactite. Just above this hangs * ‘Hel
en’s Shawl,” pure White, with a crim
son
enough for the fair shoulders of the
faithless, beautiful Greeian herself.
From a. tall precipice one looks down
upon a magnificent, church organ, upon
which the guide plays a varied pro
gramme, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,”
•‘'Dixie,” and other soul-stirring melo
dies. To the left of this organ are the
“CliE2E.es.” Dark brawn -stalactites
hangaa points; four are of almost uni
form shape and size. Striking these
with a rod, perfect chimes arise, resem
bling cathedral bells.
“Santa Claus” next greets you. His
body is a-dark brown stalagmite: hair
and beard pure white; cap, dark.; huge
pack, full of toys. The “Wet Blanket,”
contrary to usual experience, excites
our admiration. It hangs corner-wise
feet that one lady declared she eve-© from the ceiling. It is white, with a
smelled the fish. Above the market j border, crimson and brown striped. It
there isa quaint “Swiss root” nestled is torn at one end, the frazzles even
showing plainly. A pair of hands,
'folded palm to palm, hang pendant
from the walls; the color is light tan.
A pair of boxing gloves ai'e convenient
ly near. A cunning bird’s nest, with
three well-formed eggs, is nestled on
the wall. The whole route includes
21 miles. Plank walks and stairways
render it much more agreeable, and
exhibit the carvings to better advan
tage.
You pass out of this wonderland un
der an arched roof, unsupported, and
covering seven acres—said to be the
largest unsupported roof in the world.
It is fitly styled “Elfin’s Glen.”
As a natural curiosity, Luray Cav
erns deserve to be the Mecca of our
traveling public, and nowhere can the
lover of the wonderful be more thor
oughly gratified. P. L. W.
white hoc£es will be
the guests.
at the service of
A -Woman’s Discovery.
"‘Another wonderful discovery has
been made, and that, too, by a lady in
this county 7 . Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven yeai*s
she withstood 5ts severest-tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed incessantly and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all
night aud with one bottle has been
miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz.” Thus write IV. C. Ham
rick & Co., of Shelby, N. C.—Get a free
trial bottle at Lyndon’s Drug Store.
For sale, also, by J. L. Askew, Pal
metto; G. W. Clower, Grantville.
A city young man who, while sum
mering a week in the country, fell in
love with a pretty dairymaid, proposed
and was rejected, told iris friends when
he returned home that he only got one
“milkshake” w'liile he was away.
Mrs. Dart’s Triplets. .
She writes: “Last August the little ones became very sick, and as I get n imme _
that would agree with them, I commenced the use of Lactated Food. J?v ctae tothesSod
diately, and they were soon as well as ever, and I consider it . »£« It keeps
that they are now so well.” Lactated Food is the best Food lor hottle-ted babie--
them well, and is better than medicine when they are sick. Three sizesLvjrLVntMsveat
At druggists. Cabinet photo, of these triplets sent free to the mother of any baby bom inis y
Address WELLS, RICHARDSON St CO., Burlington, Vt.
THOMPSON BROS.
NEW NAN, GA.
FINE AND CHEAP FURNITURE
-AT PRICES—
THAT CANNOT BE BEAT IN THE STATE.
odor of new-mown hay; orchards heav
ily fruited; bold, clear streams; blood
ed cattle, grazing or lazily standing in
the limpid pools; fields of grain and
thrifty market gardens. An enthusi
ast near me exclaimed, “This is, in
deed, God’s land!” Look! Approach
ing Luray Station, one reads on a green
bank in living letters of crimson coleus,
“Luray Station, Page county, Va.”
Situated on a high hill to the left of
the Station is Luray Inn, the handsom
est hotel in the South, Ponce de Leon,
FWrida, excepted. You approach it by
a drive, bordered by water oaks. Flow
er beds, charming both by variety of
geometrical designs and profusion of
blooms, render this one of the most
delightful drives; one almost believes
he is approaching some nobleman’s
palace in the time of the good Queen
Anne, for this is the style of the archs
itecture. The first and second stories
are built of blue mountain granite; the
its side stands “Jumbo,” in his imper
turbable dignity—a tooth even having
fallen from his mouth and lodged on a
ledge.
In quick succession we visit “Diana’s
Bathroom,” a perfect apartment of
stalagmites, enclosing seven feet of
crystal-clear, ice-cold water. Then
“Titania’s Veil,” a waterfall of 25 feet,
seems almost to wave in its delicately-
traced tteeciness, as if just carelessly
thrown down by the “Queen of the
Fairies.” Next, the “Tower of Babel,”
00 feet high, 20 feet in circumference.
The “Leaning Tower of Pisa,” pure
white and artistically relieved by dark
brown and tan columns.
In a little chamber was suspend
ed a bass drum—a hollow tan-col
ored rock which, when struck with a
wand, sounded like bass notes.
Passing under “Tall Man’s Misery,”
four feet high, we enter an elegant ball-
Mrs. Langtry’s Wealth.
New York Star.
There is no truth in the rumor just
floated that Mrs. Langtry is desirous
of securing from T. Henry French the
lease of the Grand Opera House in this
city, and Mr. French could not let her
have it if he wanted to. Mrs. Langtry
will, in. all probability, retire to private
life after the fulfillment of the con
tracts already made for her coming sea
son. She went upon the stage to make
money and has made it. From reliable
sofivees it is learned that her wealth is
not fay from $1,000,000. Her commis
sion to her late manager, George
Keogh, who is now in Europe, to look
tip and buy for her a new play, is
significant, it is said, only in so far as
it is an investment. It is no longer a
secret that Mrs. Langtry and Mr. Geb-
hardt are to be married in a few weeks,
nor is it a secret that the lady’s sea
son will not begin in over four months.
When she does begin her work it is
probable that she will follow her usual,
custom of buying property in every
town where she appears that she be
lieves to be a thriving place. This is
the secret of her accummulatiou of
wealth, Her real estate to-day is val
ued at $800,000, and she has acquired it
by her own shrewdness. In New York
she holds sixty or more first mortgages,
and.she also has considerable landed
interests in Brooklyn, while in Califor-
ancl numerous Western towns her name
appears on the list of tax-payers and
freeholders. In 1887 she bought ten
acres of land in Salt Lake City for
$5,000. Last season she refused $S,00Q
for the property, Her purchase of
realty in California, last year, was 45,-
000 for which she paid $S0,000. Lately
she refused $200,000 for the same.
These facts, added to those of her ap
proaching marriage, the death of her
father and her desire for quiet and rest,
are cited in support of her statement,
that having amassed a fortune, Mrs.
Langtry is only waiting for a chance to
retire from the stage and enjoy it.
The Verdict Unanimous.
W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind.,
testifies: “I can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years’
standing.” Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville, Ohio, affirms: “The best
selling medicine I have ever handled in
my 20 years’ experience, is Electric Bit
ters.” Thousands of others have add
ed their testimony, so that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bittters do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle
at Lyndon’s Drug Store.
For sale, also, by J. L. Askew, Pal
metto; G. W. Clower. Grantville.
Philosophers have noticed that when
a man makes up his mind that he has
got to practice economy he generally
tries to begin with his wife’s expenses.
Big stock-of Chambei suits in Walnut, Antique Oak, and
Cherry, and Imitation suites.
French Dresser Suites (ten pieces), from $22.60 to $125.00,
Plush Parlor Suits, $35.00 and upward.
Bed Lounges, $9.00 and upward.
Silk Plush Parlor Suits, $50.00.
Good Cane-seat Chairs at $4.50 per set.
Extension Tables, 75 cents per foot.
Hat Racks from 25 cents to $25.00.
Brass trimmed Curtain Poles at 50 cents.
Dado Window Shades, on spring fixtures, very low.
Picture Frames on hand and made to order.
SPLENDID PARLOR ORGANS
Low, for cash or on the installment plan.
Metallic and Wooden Coffins ready at all times, night 01
day.
THOMPSON BROS.,
NEWNAN, GA.
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve.
The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
ver Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. Eor sale
by A. J. Lyndon.
For sale, also, by J. L. Askew, Pal
metto; G. W. Clower, Grantville.
Something uncanny—Over ripe fruit.
REWARD.
O neThousan<J($ i ,000) Dollars.
We, the undersigned, offer one thous
and dollars; cash, if we cannot send you
a picture of the next President of the
United States. If you desire to enter
this contest buy a box of the genuine
De. C. McLane’s Celebrated Liver
Pills from your druggist (price 25c.)
and mail us the outside wrapper and 4
cents in stamps with your address plain
ly written; we will then mail the pic
ture and an elegant package of cards.
Address,
Fleming Bros., Pittsburgh, Pa.
FURNITURE!
room. The floor is cemented by Na-
upper stories are colored a dark, rich ■ ture and railed in by brown stalag-
<>arnet. Upon the left of the building I mites. The lofty ceiling glitters with
rises-a tower eight-stories high, from dazzling pendants, lighted up glorious-
A Ruined City in Texas.
The surveys at present being made
for the Kansas City, El Paso and Mex
ican railroad, at a point north latitude
33 degrees and west longitude 100 de
grees, have passed along the lava flow
which by the local population is called
the Molpais. It consists of a sea of
molten b-lack glass, agitated at the mo
ment of cooling in ragged waves of fan
NEWNAN WAGON
COMPANY.
At folds’ old stand,
DEPOT ST., NEWNAN, GA.
We are now prepared to do
any kind of Wagon work, and
in the best and most workman
like manner. Nothing but se
lect material is used in the con
struction of our wagons, and
every vehicle of our manufac
ture is sold upon an absolute
I buy and sell more FURNITURE than all the dealers in
Atlanta combined. I operate fifteen large establishments. I
buy the entire output of factories; therefore I can sell you
cheaper than small dealers. Read some of my prices :
A Nice Plush Parlor Suit, $35.00.
A Strong Hotel Suit, $15.00.
A Good Bed Lounge, $10.00.
A Good Single Lounge, $5.00.
A Good Cotton-Top Mattress, $2.00.
A Good Strong Bedstead, $1.50.
A Nice Rattan Rocker, $2.50.
A Nice Leather Rocker, $5.00.
A Strong Walnut Hat Rack, $7.00.
A Nice Wardrobe, $10.00.
A Fine Glass Door Wardrobe, $30.00.
A Fine Book Case, $20.00.
A Good Office Desk, $10.00.
A Fine Silk Plush Parlor Suit, $50.00.
A Fine Walnut 10-Piece Suit, $50.00.
A Nice French Dresser Suit, $25.00.
I respectfully invite everybody to examine my stock and get
my prices before buying your Furniture. I have the finest as
well as the cheapest Furniture in Atlanta. Write for prices.
A. G. RHODES,
85 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.
MICKELBERRY & McCLENDON,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
NO. 15 SOUTH BROAD ST., ATLANTA, GA.
Hay, Oats, Corn, Meal, Bran, Stock Feed,
Onions, Feathers, Cabbage, Irish Potatoes.
Dressed and Live Poultry, Meat, Flour,
Lard, N. O. Syrup, Dried Beef, Cheese,
guarantee.
All kinds of WAGONS,!
(double or single,) DRAYS,!
CARTS, etc., made to order, j
with patent iron hub and axle! fruits and all kinds of provisions and country produce.
or otherwise, as purchaser may j Consignments solicited. Quick sales and prompt remittances. Good, dry, rat-proof stor*
j • I age. Excellent facilities lor the care of perishable goods.
desire. j Judge Tolleson Kirby, Traveling Salesman.
References: Gate City National Bank, and merchants and bankers of Atlanta
Special attention given
lv by the electric lamps. In the charm
ing dressing-room, visible from the ball
room, we saw “Cinderella” leaving in
haste, her perfect form draped in
snowy folds. Year the entrance to the
dressing-room stands the “Russian Wo- j n-nd arid,
tastie shapes. The lava waves or ridges j buggy, wagon and plantation j generally,
are from ten to twelve feet high, with ! WO rk. Buggies Over-! —
15 hauled and repainted. Horse- j Insure
southwest, and from one to ten miles; shoeing a specialty,
wide. For miles ou all sides the coun- All WOfk done by skilled
try is the most desolate that can be im- w0 fkmen, under the super vis- ;
your houses against
Tornadoes and Cyclones,
with
which a most comprehensive view can
be obtained. The hotel is finished in
maple and oak: the parlors, which em
brace four large apartments, connect-
«d bv arches: are furnished in gen
•Vanns blue and cream, with plush dressing-room stands the “Russian Y o- j anti ai ’ u! > V ie purveyors have com.- : f aC tion.
hangings at every arch of j man,;’ bonneted and furred to suit her j D. J. FOLDS, Supt
with broad pink and cream borders, j glorious dune. lairaudj to cl. e-iij *-pam. exi ioiei ,,
agined. It has been literally burned j . f PV nPiUnrprl cimerin-;
up. It consists of fine white asfoes to; 10 *‘ c - i 1 _ t ‘ FI. C. FISHER & CO., Ag’tS.,
any depth which, so far, has been dug 1 teodent, tllld WARRANTED.
down. To the north of the lava flow,! Get our prices and give us Newnan, Ga.
and lying in a country equally desolate an order ; we guarantee satis-
The safest Companies
lowest rates.
and
L Ga.;