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THE WEEKLY TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JUNE 13,1884.
THE WALKING MATCH.
,„. C 0H BOVS TAKE FOUR OF THE
FIVE PRIZES.
I me Dutchman Sent to Oraee by n
l^'^ nracker-A Bis Half Day'e
. ■. „„,1 Knitare match, Macon won
l il 5 rcr ' ... was looked forward to with
the ' lrSt “ me
t wal ever pitted . R ain.t^M. r
Cheshire had a fondness for lilac and se
lected a light shade for his tights.
Wells wore navy blue knee pants and
buff tights.
Bruffey wore ashes of roses tights and
red trunk.
There was nothing peculiar in the walk
of tho Atlanta boys, except that Reel was
forever changing his gait. When the band
struck up he had a hon-aml.go-fetch-it
lick that was pretty, though it didn't count
much on the score board.
TUB CROWD.
About thirty car loads of people came
down from Atlanta on the Central road.
Capt. Jim Shaw engineered the excursion
and he had the trains to leave Atlanta on
time, the third section leaving at 7:27.
The East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
also brought several car loads, both roads
emptying the excursionists near the park
entrance.
The .other roads brought in a good many
and we noticed the counties hard by sent
representatives.
Macon went down after dinner. The
park is so extensive that four or five thou
sand people make only a poor show, and
yet there were nearly that many people in
attendance.
Chief Wiley had a full force of police
men on duty and they did their duty. To
handle such a crowd in a way
to keen things going smoothly requires a,
good deal of tact on the part of the chife
and patience and discretion on the part of
the police. This being exercised very lit
tle trouble was occasioned.
THE IIUGLECALL.
Precisely at 11:45, the bugler gave a
blast, the signal for the walkers toget into
position. The eyes of every spectator was
rivited on cacti walker as he made his
appearance on the track, and not a single
still retained a vast amount of his confi
dence. Hit reliance was unabated upon
the “moosik and drink water.”
Myers, who had been considered among
the first up to tills time, went off at 1:35,
and did not return. His record only showed
eight miles. This was a disappointment
to many. Guerry went off for a flvo min
utes rest at 1 :&5, returning at 1:40. Far
mer retired for a twenty minutes rest as
Guerrg returned. Seel returned promptly
The'
SCORE AT 2 O’CLOCK STOOD.
Miles, Laps.
10
Miles. La;
exciting moment. As the hand upon the
dial approached nearer the ominous hour,
the excitement grew in intensity, until it
was utmost boundless.
Perhaps there was just cause for it.
Each an every man. as lie stepped upon
the track, was the object of some special
interest, and the center of some important
attraction. Though large favoritism had
been manifested in the pools, and ttie
money accumulated for the most part
on a few favorites, still there
there was enough random or general bet
ting on the others to make them interest
ing to an unusual degree.
walkers lost no time hut took their
joints "a th clties C0U ],J ca i m . feature either in his Ret up or Reneral ap-
J f lerettie people o th(J procee( j ing9 . pearance was overlooked. Truly it was an
I?Jr e t°the host ol feeling prevailed and
Ityunutch passed ofTwiUrout anything of a
krSSW- the Gato City
Ijjstuc > on pjjday and offered
IhTvfuiUi wM Socl n S ainst t!l °
I SeeVs record oi iUty-cight miles in twelve
I"*, and his fancy walking gave him a
lttfpntation tliat caused Macon men to be
IcbUT in the pool
“MOOSICK AND DRINK-WATBB.
■ fcd was the grand favorite. He had been
Ithe recipient Of lavish ptaiso from the At-
l^iil^ers. and Ula expl°ita a, the “Fly-
I Dutchman” caused him to be regarded
In s Phenomenal walker. His only wants
the track were, as be expressed it,
l-ioosic ami drink-water,” meaning ice
I water and this was thought enough to
I inspire him with grit, strength and wind
I enough to wipe out anything in Georgia.
1 j|, e pool-sellers handled him as they
| would Rowell, and in tills way people were
harmed and frightened off from
I buying pools ngainst him, espe-
I tally When he was put up
| against the field. And then he was
I brought down to Macon the day before the
[raceaa tenderly as if lie was an infant in
| long clothes. He was attired faultlessly,
I wore gloves, and was otherwise rigged up
1,3 i prime choice. To add to all this, he
I was (O particular as to the minutest de-
| tails ot the match. Macon water was not
[good enough for him, and lie brought
I down a barrel ot the famous Ponce de teon
I water- and also a reclining easy chair
|on which to vest .his precious
1 less. One people were invited to believe
tint he would fairly fly over the track and
I our poor scrubs would be left for miles,
TBS TWO TEAMS.
It Is charged that Macon people did not
I hank heavily on the Macon team, and that
I the heavy betting was done between At-
I Uats men. The reston for this Is obvious.
I the entire six of the Atlanta team had
Is published record. They had tramped
■upon sawdust and Unbark for twelve long
I hours und it was known what
I they -could do In the way
< walking. As to the Macon team, not
Guerry... 11
Williams 11
Holmes.. 12
McKay... 12
Ford 12 -
Farmer.. 12 1
When this hour was reached Mitchell
came off for a short rest. He was followed
in a few minutes by Bruffey, who returned
in ten minntes. Holmes also retired for
the first time, and remained off the track
for an even hour. It was during the third
heat, so to speak, that the
HEAVY BAIN CAME VP.
The walking was continued with much
ditUculty. This was the fatal moment for
our gallant Arcadian, Holmes, who cool
ing oil'suddenly in the shower, became
cramped in both his knees and stomach
and was
COMPEU.ED TO BETIBK PEKMANESTLY.
This was a great disappointment both to
him and his friends, as there was every
reason to believe from his brilliant record
that, had lie remained, be would have
closely pushed the first prize. In every
other respect he was as fresh as a morninr
§ lory. McKay and Cheshire also tool
riel breathing spells during this hour.
THE SCOKE AT 3 O'CLOCK.
Miles. Laps.
, 13
Williams... 17
Holmes 14
McKay, 17
using. as iu iul .u ui, icaiu. 1.0,
ot them bud ever walked longer than
hoars, and these in the broiling hot
Utcon people hail only local pride
buck them. For this reason the ikh>I,
" only in faeor of Atlanta and Atlanta
, Macon being entirely Ignored. In
one of the pool-sellers stated that as
'Seel was good and Macon no good, they
mill bar Seel and aell the other five men
Atlanta. 1 '
PIEPABINO rou THE HUT.
At 10 o'.iock the directora and officer! of
■ i Macon library, with the Judges, etc.,
both teams met at the rooms of the li-
y, and at 11 o'clock formed In proccs-
10a and. headed by the Central City
IneV band, marched to the park.
Here Hie crowd had commenced to as-
ihie and people doited the park all over
i ipote.
in the Executive Cottage were the At
ata boys getting into their variegated
xiking suite. Tho trainers had provided
■ure. soarw, IlnlraenU and numberless
i things lor their men. Seel’s trainers
s ilmiicky and mysterious. They
med to have a machine ef moat delicate
complicated parts, which required
most jealous watching,
in the Editor*’ Home were the Macon
getting ready. Lying on his couch,
ihhlseyei turned to the ceiling, was
ord. Without averting his case, he asked
m reporter what he vronld give if He beat
L Our reporter replied that lie was
„ ferine from acute chronic Impecunioo-
|ty, but be would give all he had. ‘•twill
t.Sefl," laid Ford, and he kept his
TUB WALKENS.
All the Macon boys wore bine knee
jents, pink stocking and white knit shirts,
frith the number sewed on the breut and
Holmes was In good condition and was
■^nrilent of winning. He is a son of Mr.
'• w. Holmes, the contractor, and engi-
eer for the TrLKOEArw and Mtsssxoss.
foo much ice drink water spoilt his race,
pl it is conceded on ail sides that his
yut movements knocked the breath out
seel and caused thst inucli-praised
fung man te lean over the.track railing
i vomit, after the manner of a man
for F.'B. Garlrell. the
furniture dealer, and is the solid list-foot-
Wd, heel-snd toe walker of the Macon teem.
While Seel was skipping around with bis
Ntas, calling fog ' mooaick and drink
FSler and wanting somebody to "hold
nabaek,' lord was plodding along, look-
5 neither to the right nor the left, but
*?S forward with his telling skip, a trick
e teamed while watching Weston,
i Guerry is one of the youngest members
? . aajn hsr, and is a brother of Dti-
ponttiuerry.ot Amerlcus. lie has a pe-
Niar method of walking, first a run and
^ » walk, but after watching him spn
und the track for a few times yon oou d
PM to notice a “Get there Ell’, air
Knot him that invokes your admiration.
L*J”A*T Ij.a printer, and sort of Mr.
P-oWt McKay’ job printer at J. W.
purkeAio.’s. He la a (dump built boy.
P t Ji»ndwiry, and walks around ak U
rVJSj't-’ht it was more fan than wialk,
I WilliamsU the .bookko tptr for r. C.
bT bankers. Ho la
baUt of uMwt out
|Sr because of hU eedendary
places promptly. Surely, as they stood
LINED ACROSS THE TRACK,
the'sight was imposing and beautiful.
Their variegated costumes harmonized
showily, and made a contrast a that w s in
all respects pleasing. In assuming their
positions they followed the order of their
numbers, as had been previously deter
mined. First,on the inside stood Guerry,
rather pale but confident. Secl.tho Flying
Dutchman, occupied the second place, tall,
handsome and manly. Tho. third position
was held by Williams, ot Mu*on, whose
features indicated clearly the power and
resolution within him. dumber four was
filled by Myers, of Atlanta, who was regard
ed as a possible “dark horse.” Tliel
Arcadian youth. Holmes, of tliel
ITklkqrapii and Messenger office, stood
number five, and looked every inch cheer-L
ful and able. Cheshire, of the Atlanta
.Journal, stood sixth, and was the object of
much genuine interest. Number seven,
McKay, of Macon, who had many friends
and backers in the crowd. Bruffey, the
giant reporter of tho Constitution, stood
eighth, and was the happiest man on the
track. The ninth man was Ford, of Ma
con, who was justly regarded one of the
strongest of the Maco: team. Wells stood
tenth in the line, and was undoubtedly the
favorite of the Atlanta boys among the
Maconites. Last in the home list was
Farmer, who exhibited an air of pluck that
was unmistakable. On the outside was
Mitchell, whose beautiful costume, fine
physique and good rscord assisted in win
ning for him numerous admirers and
backers. And this was the list. Who can
say that it was not a fine one?
At 10 :55 the trainers were called up, anp
them and the- walkers
P- THE RULES WERE BEAD I
by 8am W. Small, of Atlanta. When he
hod finished, it lacked but a minute and a
half of the time appointed for the start,
and the intervening seconds were filled
with keenest anxiety and suspense,
naliy, Mr. Beckwith, of Atlanta, the chair
man of the judges, advanced to the front
of the stand, and In a clear, distinct voice
calledout,
'GENTLEMEN, are you READY ?■
I Back from a dozen throats came the re-
Bruffey went off again at 4 o’clock, and
was followed in Half an hour by Cheshire,
who did not return. There were evident
;ns of weariness displayed all around.
ie weakening was going on at a rapid
rate, and it was plainly noticeable that
even “Moosik and drink water” was fail
ing in its effect on the Dutchman. He
quit the prancing movement, and the lau
rel tliat was placed on his forehead by his
chief bicker failed to check the despond
ency that was fast settling on his hitherto
cheer f ul countenance. He began to see
that there was
BUI LITTLE HOPE
of regaining his lost ground. McKay.
Farmer and Miteheli, however, all stood
up bravely, and evinced an unusual degree
ot grit.
THE SCORE AT 4 O’CLOCK.
bounded simultaneously down the track.
TOR LEADERS AT THE START
were Williams, Guerry and Holmes, who
umped forward almost neck to neck,
ioltues quickly took the lead, followed by
Heel, Guerry ami Williams. Bruffey and
Cheshire stepped behind, and gaining the
inside, kept along at good, easy gaits. The
others followed closely, pursuing the course
; an even, moderate rate.
Only three minutes »nd a quar
__r had expired. when
the Flying Dutchman
CLEARED TUE TIRST LIT
amid astound cho«i», followed immedi
ately by tho arcadian youth Holmes. The
■» pants.
Pms wore black 1
' stockings.
Seel
Miles. Laps.
Seel -..21
Myers 8
Cheshire.. 19
Bruffey _.18 1
Miles. Laps.
Guerry-
Williams 21
Holmes 16 1
McKay 21 1
Ford 22 1
Wells 20
Mitchell 20
During this hour, the relative distances
were unchanged, and tho several who yet
remained on the track, put in some steady
licks. Seel still continued to weaken, and
at 4:30 started to leave the track. He was
order in which this lap was marie is indi
cated by the following figures, the walkers
being represented by their numbers: 2, f
7,10,11,12,4,3,1,0. 8, 9. The second la|
was made in the following order: 6, 2, II
11.7.12, 3,1, 8,9, 4. The fourth lap was
turned os follows: 4, 2,10,5,6, 8,11, 9,
4.8.12, 1.
After this interest in the order of ap
pearance became loet in the number of
tape that were being made by tbe several
contestants, and little or no attention was
paid to tlie manner in which each made
his appearance. The natural, easy gait
of cacti was .uui. ;d is, and t~c steady
licks soon began to tell in the number of
miles that were rolled up opposite each
pedestrian's name.
During the first hour Seelewas
I ■ CLIABLY THI VAVORITE,
being lustily cheered by his numerous
Atlanta friends, who composed the
larger part of the crowd in the earlier
part of the match. It was fire
clearly evident that heel felt unusually
confident in his powers. This was .illus
trated in the manner In which he loitered
around the course, allowing bis opponents
to gain on him two and three miles. This
wonderful confidence was heartily shared
by all the Allantese, who not only contin
ued to bet heavily on him, but apparently
rejoiced In the manner in which the Dutch
man caressed himself.
"MOOStK ASB trnlKK WATBB.’
Barely no one who behold tho Atlanta
champion could blame either him or his
friends for their faith in both. Seel re-
peatcdlv avowed that "with moosik and
arinle water” he could win the race, and
whenever the hand "struck up,” he glided
naturally, perhaps fatally, into the motion
of the waltz tune. He is tall, light, springy
and muscular—a regular athlete-god his
powers were apparently Infinite.
HOLMES, TUE ABCADIAKi
Holmes had not been on the track
an hour, before it became evident that
be was the man to down the Dutch
man. In fact, tho manner in which he
rolled up the miles on the first hour, con
vinced Seel that in him was a "loanvi
worthy his steel,” and that to defeat him
meant the hardest kind of work.
By this time interest began to converge
rapidly to the
CONCLUSION or THE FIRST HOV*.
It was regarded by many « a sort of key
HOOTED BY THE MACON CROWD,
who had grown steadily, both in numbers
and enthusiasm, which seemed to arouse
him, as he snatched immediately from his
trainers and went bounding around again.
When he finished the lap, However, he re
tired for rest.
THE SCORE AT 5 O’CLOCK.
Milo. Laps.] Miles. Laps.
Seel ...............25 1 Guerry.....tere.28
Myers 8 \ Williams .25
Cheshire. 22 1 | Holmes........ 16
Bruffey ..........22 1 MoKay.™..28
Wells ...25 1 Ford .27
Mitchell ...rere.21 1 J Farmer ...25
It was during this the final hour, that
the interest and excitement reached.its cli
max. The vast crowd swelled and sway
ed to and fro, in a perfect fever of expec
tation and eagerness. It was now clearly
established that
SEEL WAS OUT OF THE RACE,
as he utterly failed to retrieve his lost
ground, and continued to grow weary. The
climax was reached, when at 5:90 heel re
tired and did not return. The yelling of
the crowd could have been heard for many
miles and at the same time could have been
witnessed a remarkable absence of At
lanta enthusiasm. They saw they were
badly whipped, and began to leave in dis-
,ust. It was plain tliat they had not only
jeen downed by one Macon boy, but had
been thrown by almost the entire team.
It was now merely a contest between the
home boy*. Guerry was in the lead, and
was
THE GENERAL
favorite. He was hotly pursued by Ford,
McKty and Farmer, who seemed deter
mined to dispute the victory with him.
Deafening^cheers resounded through the
park, as each man scored a lap or tallied a
mile, and when, finally, Ford
DOFFED HIS SHOES
and began with renewed energy, the tide of
popularity seemed to waver mud turn.
Still they pursued tho course, and follow
ing on the heels of the other, and the yells
of the crowd mingling freely with the
voices of encouraging friends. Ford
BEGAN TO OAIK,
and soon got in whispering distance of
lluerry, whose will and endurance seemed
GOING HOME.
The depot and Brown's Hotel presented
a funny scene last night. The Atlanta
men. up to noon yesterday as jubilant as
possible, with smiling countenances
tutting to and fro offering bets on Seel and
Meyers and Mitchell and so on, now
looked haggard and careworn. There was
not a smile to be seen. They gathered
about in groups and condoled
with each other, and now and
them one of tbe walkers would lie brought
in limping. Inquiries as td the first train
hpme were made every five minutes.
It is estimated that fully five thousand
dollars changed ownership on the result,
and Macon will keep a good part of it.
Tbe odds offered by the Alanta fellows
were too tempting to let go by. The walk
ers were all exceedingly anxious to get
home, and seemed to have forgotten all
about their contract to walk
back home If defeated. Nothing more was
ever seen of the Hying Dutchman. It was
said he drank up‘the last drink of Ponce
de Leon drink water without mooslck and
flew back home.
OUB BOVS.
Ford came up town and took a Turkish
bath. He then came into our office as
fresh as a] new dollar and was able and
willing to walk six hours more.
Williams was not in the least fagged out.
He was tired, but far from being as hope
lessly limp and knocked out as the Atlanta
boys, of whom Bruffey was by long odds
the freshest.
Farmer walked up town and stirred
about lust the same as if nothing had oc
curred. .
Guerry started in the walk with blisters
on each heel as large as goose eggs, and
yet lie was as spry after the match -
usual.
McKay was not out of time, and thought
nothing Jof walking home, a .distance of
two mites.
8ALUTINO FORD.
Ford is one of No. 4’s band of swift run
ners, and that conmany brought out the
cannon, aided by No. 3, and fired several
rounds in honor of his victory. They then
set 'em up to him, and raised a regular
jollification hurrah over the hero. He is
a modest sort of a little fellow and took
things easily.
President Finch, of the Atlanta library,
said lost night that he wanted a
return match walked in Atlanta so that
Ford could have another tilt with Seel.
The Geoigia cracker will push the Flying
Dutchman even on his native heath.
NOTES.
The prizes were awarded by Mr. IV. II.
Felton, Jr.
Captain 8. 8. Dunlap gives ten dollars
toward a purse of one hundred dollars to
the Macon walkers.
As Guerry kept up the enthusiasm of the
Macon boys, and made a tine record, it
would be a graceful thing on the part of
the citizens to present him witli a purse.
The trainers ot tnc Macon boys deserve
much credit for the faithful manner in
which they attended to their men.
J. P. Stevens & Co. had two clocks on
the scorers’ stands, and they proved a
jreat convenience to the public. This
liousc is nothing if not enterprising.
The barrels of ice water distributed over
the grounds yesterday was a big thing on
the part of Mr. Herbst.
Holmes must have full credit for break
ing up 8eel. and unfitting him for his sub
sequent work. The way in which Holmes
ran around the track the first mile made
8cel dizzy and sealed his fate.
It was fun to see an Atlanta man who
had two thousand dollars bet on 8eel, fol
lowing him along the track whispering en
couragement to the fagging Flying
Dutchman.
surely the red hills of Georgia,
famous for their peaches, should ai
wavs be accredited with tbe;falreat women
in Christendom. Give me tho red clay
girl for beauty.
THE DINNER.
After a couple of hours intermission,
during which cooling lemonade and beer
circulated extensively, the! drnm sounded
A Dastardly Act.
BARVEsviLLE.June 7.—Ai the second
section of the excursion train from Macon
to Atlanta, passed the depot hero to-ulyht,
an unknown person in second car
threw a heavy piece of wood at the crowd
•tandingby, which struck and severely
injured young Robert Saffold.
SPARTA’S BIO DAY.
still undaunted.
Will Juhan.the scorer for the Macon boys,
began to chalk the number ofiuilcs in
large shaded figures, and the crowd de
voured them greedily and without delay.
the home srarreu
was now being neared rapidly. It wanted
hut a few mlnuteaof 0. Ford redoubled
his effort* and literally flew the track, run
ning almost every step of tbe last three or
four heats. Guerry bad been suffering
from a blistered heel, and could not keep
up with him. At last when the hour did
arrive it was found that
FORD WAS TOE VICTOB,
having passed Guerry only one lap.
And the great match was practically
ended. The fight hail been bravely fought,
and the victory honestly won, and there
remained hut the a want of the judges. As
they read out the following list, every
name was greeted with wild and continued
applause.^ m u eft first prize, 1150,
2. Guerry, 33 miles, second prize, $100.
_ Williams, 30^ miles,
7. Mitchell, 30 miles.
8. Beel. 27miles.
D. Bruffey, Tt\i miles.
10. Cheshire, 22*4 miles.
11. Holmes, 10) i miles.
12. Myers. 8 miles.
In the two hours go-as-you-please, from
two till four o'clock,between “Whalebone”
Dixon, of Macon, a lad of twelve years,
and Johnnie f^loan, of Atlanta, the first
P’Lte was wonhy the Utter, who made in.
the time 11 even miles. Dixon scored only
10U miles. There was a “foul” claimed
by Dixon’s trainer, hut it was not granted.
It will be seen that Macon carried away
the first four prizes. AtUnta capturing only
one, the fifth. Below we give a complete
table, showing the miles and number of
laps made at the end of every hour by
each of the walkers:
The Second Ceorgla Battalion's Parade,
Drill snd Dinner.
It was about fifteen minntes to G
o'clock yesterday morning when the Geor
gia train rolled ont of the union depot
with the Macon Volunteers, Capt. Carnes;
Floyd Rifles, Capt. Hardeman; Southern
Cadeta, Capt. Findlay; Col. C. M. Wiley,
Adjutant E. D. Hugnenin, {Sergeant
Major Cater Etheridge, several Udies and
a number of citizens, all bound for Sparta.
It was rather earlier than many of the
boyawere accustomed to rising, and for
that reason many who intended going
were left hehind.
Our Mr. Edwards was on the scene and
furnishes ua with the following report:
THE BATTALION.
The grand event of modern history, from
a Hancock standpoint, culminated to-day.
and consisted of the union and parade of
the famous Second Georgia battalion.
This battalion now consists ot six com
panies. the Macon Volunteers, of Macon:
Floyd Rifles, of Macon; Macon Cadets, of
Macon; Baldwin Blues, ot MlUedgeville;
Putnam Rifles, of Kutonton; Hancock
Van Guards, of Sparta.
To these on this occasion, by invitation
street leading down to the silent cotton
mill. On botli sides the street, now cov
ered with a rich Bermuda sward, ran the
tablej, beneath the branching elms, six
hundred feet, making an aggregate of
1,200 feet of table room. These tables
were arranged in a parallelogram,
on the inside of wbicti were lhe
waiters and committee, the guests ranged
along on the outside.
The arrangements were perfect. In a
few minutes the great military family were
served with specimens of everything edible
the country affords, and when all were sat
isfied the surrounding crowd was invited
within and likewise served. Even after
the terrible draft made upon the table-
after 2,000 people had been sumptuously
rovided for—there was left nearly enough
i»r as many more. It was a great day
Hancock.
FAREWELL.
But all pleasures must end, and
lis occasion, like all others since
ie world began, reached its
conclusion at last. The drums sounded
again and the troops fell in. After a brief
march tho dress parade was ordered and
carried out in tine style. Col. Wiley then
read the following general orders,to which
we call the attention of our legislators:
“llEADqURTKBS SECOND GEORGIA BAT
TALION, Sparta, Ga., June 5th, 1884.—As
commanding officer. I desire to return my
thanks to the Ilamock Van Guards anil
the good people of Sparta for the hospital
ity and kindness extended my command
on this occasion.
*‘8ucb reunions not only afford us recre
ation and pleasure, hut enable us to become
better acquainted with each other, and
more proficient in the maneuvers of the
battalion. And, more than this, it is
according to luw. By an act of the Legis
lature, it is incumbent on me to order a
battalion parade at least once a year. In
doing this as your commanding officer, I
can but express my regret that the act does
not provide some compensation for your
services—sufficient, at least, to defray the
actual expenses of transportation. It pre
scribes rules ail'd regulations even to the
style and texture of your uniforms, but
the question of payment seems to have
been left to your own ingenuity and re
sources. Even the guns you bear are not
given by the State, but are furnished by
the general government. Is it strange
t|u*n, that we deem it a hardship when we
i£ve to hear our own expenses in following
the requirements of an net of the Legisla
ture, to say nothing of the contingent ex
penses of keeping up the company organi
zations.
“I think a convention of the military in
the State should be culled to appoint dele
gates to fjo to Atlanta and appeal to thn
next Legislature for some recognition of
our services. There is not a State in tho
Union that does not do more for the vol
unteer soldiers than the great Empire
State of the South.
“Col. C. W. Anderson, of the First Regi
ment of Georgia Volunteers, of Savannah.
Ga., is the senior officer of the militia ot
the State, and I would ho particularly
gratified if he would iisue a call for such a
convention as I propose. Tbe colonel
commanding takes pleasure in saying that
he finds the discipline of tho command
such as to make him proud of tbe officers
and men composing the Second Georgia
Battalion. The Milledgeville and Sparta
Cadeta he particularly desires to compli
ment for their soldierly bearing, proficien
cy in drill and good conduct, and return!
thanks to them for participating w?*.h
the bat 4 ilion in the annual drill ol uJL'*
ARTILLERY. ■■■■■■
One of the most enlivening features of
the day was the artillery salute of the MH-
ledgevlile Cadets. These gentlemen
brought along a couple of guns, and at in
tervals during the d*y fired salutes, with a
precision very creditable. This sterling
organization seetna aa well drilled in in
fantry aa in artillery tactics. A serious
accident was averted by
mow umi smrcr® i
J AM manufacturer.’ agent for Crystal and Scoii li Granite, Vermont and ItaJUn
Marble and White Bronze Monnmenta. Agent for T..1. Bamnm'a Iron and Wire
Fencing, Vases and Fountains. Iam better prepared now than erer to fin o h O- u
class wprk at reasonable prices, and will take pleasure fn calling st tbe ho .nos ,,f par
ties wanting only first-class work. Now is the time to gire your orders for falllivery,
Call on or write to
O. P. Heath,
1518ccond street. Macon, Ga.
myl lwedsnn&w3m
T. B. ARTOPE,
178 Second Street, Macon, Georgia.
Marble, Granite and Limestone Works, Wrought Iron
Railings of every description. Best Force Pump in the muf
ket. Plans, prices and estimates given
uovl thnr Ann Awlx
Recognized so the Best
Our Coffee is absolutely
pure, not glazed or colored
and Is selected from our
large stock ot Green Coffee,
with special reference to
tti drinking qualities.
Glazing snd coloring
Routed Coffee adds to the
weight and hides tho im
perfections, which is en
tirely against your interest
as s consumer.
Atk your Grocer for Lev-
bring s Coffee, and take
no other.
_ E. LEVERING &CO. f
Established 1842] Baltimore.
Rend two 2-eent stamps for Levering s Cof;
fee Cup and Saucer Plaque; (a large, orig
and beautlfl design). apr22-2wAwl
OO
ritoam JtCiiKlncB
BOluERs
Saw Mills Crist Mills
and Sugar mills.
KETT L E*S
HORSE POWERS
Cottoa Prcssck,
PULLEYS,
SHAFTING,
GEARING
Uulldcr’s CnsvInfifK
Iron Fronts, too
co
tbe qnlckneu and
promptness of the Cadets' artillery squad.
In preparing for action, caissons to the
rear, 11 cadet, L. W. Tinsley, fell and tbe
iheasy wheel of the ponderous caisson went
directly on his head. Before tbe full
weight of tbe machine was felt, however,
his comrades, by a powerful effort, checked
the momentum and he escaped with
bruises inatead of a crushed skull. Cadet
Tinsley Is mentioned as one of the bright
est In the Middle Georgia College. Bis
escape was narrow.
In conclusion, the Second Georgia Bat
talion hoi never appeared, since the war,
to better advantage.
A large crowd Irom Milledgeville, Eaton-
ton, Macon, Devereaux, Warrenton, Cul-
vrrton and the surrounding country was
in attendance. I noticed many prominent
iiieu here whom I have not time to enu
merate.
L At 4 o'clock, after a hearty cheer for the
Hancock people, drawn by the strong
limbed coal burner, the militia disappear
ed around the bend, and Sparta's "big
day" was a thing of the past.
‘“.LIT. ; to*the situa'tfon. anif 3S5F suited to uni
g”* ?? thlt , u k** 1 * t,at lock the mighty secret us to the winner.
tojnU rCtbCT^fjSbn Farmer, tk bten
r :, o he moves* h?” elbows
> rk * way tlut gives him a Weston
.x ATLANTA ROYS.
P'Lon*i,Wahl® taste was expend*! In the
the AtUnta h.lyJ! Mitch,1
Kt.hhudi„ktiSr.Sr Khlo « ‘ how *
ijiMSSnFmmer.th
a . pwtty__ walk acorv in tha first hour.
AT 1 O’CLOCK THE Kt>RE STOOD:
“•Wi-merer—?- U r
* 'Williams..
Holme*—..
McKay—.,
I Foul «
| Farmer.._ 7
From tbe above It will be seen that all
this hour. At 1:3ft
helu up well dr ring this hour. At 1:3ft
sartarfc.gSS
as SsgprtfwwwK
m-UiSSaSaa
e-Wi-.v-.- JIN®- I ZS
BBSgss gggg-S-iygirl
~ -- .-rhjgiJ 2'5_
Se-«-l»JLgg- 1 *3
5MM§OllSlte:| Jj3
x.k . * 3 -
It
*u tuv-revvM* tiiia uttd-iuii. iii« Italian
were added the .Milledgeville Cadets and
bparta Cadets.
raZPABATIOXS.
For weeks active preparations have been
made for tha rc-nnlou of the battalion.
The entire county 1ms shown deep Interest
In the occasion, and nearly every family
baa contributed to make it one to be long
rcmemliered. To Capt. J. Clarence Sim
mons, ot the Van Guard, assisted by bis
brother officers and u general committee
ot the ladtea of the county, Is due the
credit of the complete success achieved.
Last night l walked over to the scene of
the barbecue, to witness the preparations
being mode to feed aud entertain the large
crowd expected. Three pits, each s hun
dred feet long, glowed at tlie toot of the
bill with the Uve coala which partly tilled
them, while great fires on all aides illumi-
udnated tbe scene and kept a supply of
coals ready for use. Upon tbe spite, sim
mering and sputtering aa they greed
ily absorbed tbe rich seasonings, lay
one hundred and twenty-five carcasses.
Herbert Garrett, a veteran barbecuer,
stood sentinel over the routing feut,
while about him (fitted a score of able as
sistants, each busy with his task. The
fires leaped up anil illuminated the ecenc
with a rich, ruddy glow and a tempting
aroma crept out ami gave assurance of the
feut of the warriors.
THEY COMB.
At S this morning tbe local companies,
under command of Captain tfiramons,
marched to the depot and drew up in fine
to await tlie approach ot the special guest-
bcanng train. The Van Guards looked
well m their rich attire, ns did
also the Cadets in their simple
soldierly uniform. Both companies
showed in their drill evidence of practice,
but. the latter,under Captain Baxter, prob
ably showed to advantage by reason of
careful preparations for an anticipated
contest witli the Milledgeville Cadets.
These young men, the Bparta Cadets, drill
with wonderful precision and accuracy.
Although many of the company are mere
lads, and arc armed with old-fashioned
heavy guns,they handle their weapons and
execute the evolutions in splendid stile.
At precisely * :37, Macon time, the special
train hove in sight, and with a "hurrah”
the visiting companies tumbled out. In
stantly oil was animation. Drums
roiled and Hashing uniformi (fit
ted about amongst the large crowd ot spec
tators gathered about the depot Soon tbe
companies were formed m line, and
mounted upon Col. Seaborn Beeee's pranc
ing three-year old Coi-C.M. Wiley, the
handsome commander of tlie battalion,
aided by bit able adjutant. K D. Hague-
uin, and Sergeant-Major Cater Ethridge,
took charge ol tbe array. To the music of
on extensive drum corps the command
moved off in handsome style and unahy
drew up in front ot fc'parta’s ban.Isoms
court bouse, where a rtet was orlered.
Following tie rest cam. a short drill to
which tire proficiency of Use vaiknu C5t%-
Horetoid'e add Phoephnte,
A VAI.UABI.B REMEDY FOR GRAVEL.
Dr. T. H. N’ewland. Jr.. 8t. Louis. Mo.
says: “1 have used it in the diseases of
uriuary organs, such as gravel, and psr-
icularly spermatorrhoea, with very good
results, and think it a very valuable reme
dy in those diseases."
Flower In the Northweet.
Omaha Herald.
Wisconsin is for Mr.Tilden, and for Mr.
Flower in rase Mr. TUden is not a candi
date and New York shall present his
name.
Merited Success.
and Headache, it does what it claims, vis:
relieves pain. Bold by all druggists.
THINK OF IT NOW I
Although much U Mid about tho Impor-
Unro of a blood-parifrlnf modSriuo, It may bo
poMible that the subject has norer seriously
claimed your attention. Think </tl now!
Almost every person has some form ot scrof
ulous poison latent In his reins. When thU
develops In Scrofulous Fores, Cicero, or
Eruptions, or in tho form of Rheumatism,
or Omanic Disease*, tho tufferin* that en
sues is terrible. Itenee the gratitude of tho—
who discover, aa thousands yearly do, that
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
Frill thoroughly eradicate this evil from tha
system.
As veil expect life without air as health
without pare blood. Cleanse tho blood with
AVer's SaasarAttiLLA.
PREPARED BY
Dp. J.C.Ayer&Co., Lowell, M**«.
Sold by all Druggists; ft, six bottles for $5»
MONEY _L0ANED
QN Improved Forma and City Property,
For terme apply to
R. F. LAWTON
HAMSKIl,
116 Second Btreet, : : : Macon, Gf
aprl-dAwlT
W. ri. MOOR & CO
Wholesale Fruit 1 Produce Coramissioo
MKHCn antis,
ATLANTA, M GEORGIA.
QPBCIAI TIE3—Watermelons and Snatlt.
, O ern Track. Quick aalcv. Prompt re.
turns. Reference: Merchant.’ Bonk. At-
Stencils furnished on application.
WINDOW WEIGHTS
PCMPS, PIPING,
INSPIRATORS,
GOVERNORS,
WATER
Jack Screws,
Brass Castings
KT-Our CAKE MILLS have
Wrought Journals.
MACOK • Go.
seott-wed&.At&wkly
Capital Prize. $150,000.
■\Ve do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangement* of all the Monthly and s-Vmi-
anuual Drawings ot tno Louisiana State t
tery Company, and in person manage and • /i-
trol the drawings themselves, anil that the
itame are conducted with honesty,falrncssi&nd
In good faith toward all parties, and we au
thorize the company to use thiscertiflcate.wiu*
fao similes of our signatures attached, in its
advertisements.”
Commissioners,
U NPRECEDENTED ATTRACTIONS.
Over Hali Million Distributed.
Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Leg
islature tor educational and Charitable pur
poses—with a capital jof $1.000.000—to which ct
reserve fund of over $556,100 has since bees
added.
By an overwhelmIng popular vote Its fran
chise was made a part of the present State con
stitution adopted December 2d, A. D., 1S79.
Its Grand Single Number Drawing* 1 *^
place monthly. Tt never scales or posti-onea.
Look at tho following distribution :
l$$fA Grand Slonthtu
AND THS
Jitraoriinary Semi-Annail Drawing
In the Academy of Music,
New Orlesas, Taesdaj, Jane 17, 1884.
Under the personal supervision anil manage
ment of
Gen. G.T. BEAUREGARD, of Louis
iana,and Gen. 1UBAL A. EARLY, of
Virginia.
Capital Prize. SI50.000.
y2TNotioo—'TickcU are ton dollar* only.
Halves, $5. Fifths, $2. Tenths, $1.
LIST OF PRIZES.
1 CAPITAL PRIZE OP §150,000 $150,000
AYER’S
Ague Cure
contains an antidote for all malarial dis
orders which, so far as known, is used In no
other remedy. It contains no Quinine, nor
any mineral uorjleleteriou* substance what
ever, and cousequoutly produces no injurious
effect upon the constitution, but leaves the
system as healthy as it was before tbe attack.
WE WABRAHT AYER'S AGUE CURE
to cure every ease of Fever and Ague, Intel*
mutant or Chill Fever, Remittent Fever,
Dumb Ague, Bilious Fever, and Liver Com
plaint caused by malaria. In case of failure,
after dae trial, dealer* are authorized, by our
circular dated July 1st, 1662, to refund the
money.
Dr. J.C.Ayer&Co., Lowell, Macs,
Sold by all Druggists.
10.000...... YO.OOO
.S.Of.O ‘JO.OOO
1,000...... 20.000
500 25,000
800 00.000
200 40,000
100__ 80,000
w .re 60,000
Armoxncation prizes.
100 Approximation Prizes of $200. $ 20,008
100 10,000
75 7,500
2,279 Prise, amounting to $522,Mt
Application for rates to clubs should he made
only^to the office of tho company In New Or-
For farther Information write clearly, (curing
f " : ". M.iWc J*. < >. Money Older* paya
ble and addresa Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK*
New Orleane. Lai
P03TAL NOTE* and ordinary letters by
mall or Express (all sumi of $5 and upward
express at our expense! to
M. A. DAUPHIN,
. New Orleane. Uu
WE NS HIP
&c
CALLAWAY
Will keep up their stock of
Summer Clothing and Hats
throughout the season. Or
ders from the surrounding
country promptly attended to.
A full line of the best make
ol shirts at the lowest prices.
Suits and shirts made to
measure.
126 Second Street, Macon.
A REMARKABLE GUREt,
IN WUICU
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DECIDED
TO USE THE KNIFE.
Hy wife and daughter suff.-rM f r year* with
R affection of thethroat, which wm gradually
t eurcljr undermining their health, and W0N% ifl
•ourceofanxictytnallot us. Twoof tho t>«»*
I
dochtoA that there wu no chaao. ot a reressig .
lore th«7 woatd content to nuditso » rew»
operation. Wcvrercinnchopiwl tot' kiJ»
betas treed, until ail other rate ire had betel —S
hatutrd. N>, we Utren to nee dl7- riot tl.nret
remedies eoU at dnucstam. We HasIlT cotta
Brewer’s Lenr Re |. rer. snd tbe cr. eta »«r«
trolr wonderjSl; f .'l .rt.T ■ lew I • tti.re lud
been take, thrr were entln lf relieved of tli.
I wimld, II neccMirr, trawl around tbo re. .rid
la order to (et thU remedy. ^Vcgteerg'H ru iij.
CDlliGL
MACO*2, OA.
■ A First-class
lOMMERCIAl BusinessJSctiool.
Eq— lie say North c#fse<
EDWARD P. HALSTEAD,
Quhliftod Veterinary Surgeon,
(Late at Hereford, Holland.)
MM tot
lends to open a vetei
i for tbo treatment
llorvcs end Mnlca. Horaaa careraiiy azamu
Ifamsroi refereoeea Bom fWNKNNl
Korth Carolina and G4 r n : a.
.%! * vsF.O. PoxN>. Caabouaenp^r-on
ally atTlaherlake’iouUo. aprJJAwly
Macon, Ga„ Att?u<t 15th.
With great pica-tire 1 certify to the efficacy
of that truly eju^llcnt prepurath n-Browur'a
Lung Itmtorer. It has Indeed proven to be m
sovereign rvmody In my family. F» r many
month* my wife has suffered from weakmanfe .
and has experienced great dtficotty NlMflJM
In*, so much so that she could not »U.:»at m1 I at
night; she also lost her appetite, and, iu r*t t»
her condition waa truly alarming. Tho Lung
Restorer haring been recommended byjavcral
friends. I resolved to get It and test Itivtoiiw,
wonderful. Mu> now esrettaacre no dtOrediv
ssaaasShBSl
core. I would, there f..re, chrerfullTtwommeed
it to all who have wrakionr*. os It eeanoi ML
to boo* great benefit to sliwho nsf gire It a
trah Year, trolr. 0Ka w . BIVK. '
The above testimonial was given
what tbe same gentleman says after aa Internal
• l four years:
“I have had no onus* to chanpo my opinion
elattve to the efficacy of Brewer** Lung IUk
• tt rw tn case* of diseased town. Tho benefit
derived by my wife from Its uso ha* l >«n
manent. My faith tn Its virtue# is such tha t I
oh-. rfully recommend it to all who are affi
with pulmonary disease. f
LAMAR, RAhKIN. & LAMAIL
MACON. OJQ „■
SOIS MEDAL, MU", n/%
BAKERS
•< '' t j*«rO
, from which tbs of
beenremeved. Itl —
he Hr. .„ Aof CV‘^
ureh, Mromnatur Hi-.-**,
here (st hr non eeoBwaii.
I U 4cB i >U* wmrhhtaMr
b«tofc«reil-t‘J. “*
. r-oas la }^Ub.
Kolf by frroevr* f i-oe-
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