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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- If. BAKER & «, I*