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the weekly constitution: Tuesday, jlly 4. iss2.
THROUGH THE STATE.
the best jujiug road of the kind in the state;
SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR
CONSTITUTION.
Crime tn Maeon—A Cue of 8omnam'ull»m—Prayer fcr
Senator Hftl-Kllled by a Horso—Damajre<5_by
Hall—Black Bigamy-Died at Byron-Joll
Breaker*—Pirein Canton, Etc.. Eto.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Brooksville, Ala., June 24.—A few weeks
.since there appeared in The Constitution a
letter from Hanby’s mills, Blount county,
Alabama, descriptive of the Georgia colony
there, which is one of the results of the late
effusion from Paulding county, Georgia. We
wero delighted on seeing this, as we, too, are
lately from Paulding and Douglas counties,
and have been making inquiries as to the
whereabouts of this colony, many: of them
being our old friends and acquaintances in
the “northern country,'' while the arms of
the old citizens here are heartily extended to
receive us, and the warmest friendship exists
among us. There is, as seems to be. an. extra
attachment for those who wept as we wept,'
and rejoiced as we rejoiced, in the old
mother—the old empire state. We, too, are
here in one body forming what is generally
known as the Georgia colony, there being in
•all some 23 or 30 families of us, all from along
the line (or near it) of Douglas and Paulding
counties. Among us are B. M. Malone,
T. 8. McFarly, "Babe” Mozely, Will Free
man, Y. B. Rhodes, C. J. Stewart, W. H.
Pricket and J. W. Pricket and many others.
In more than one instance do we resemble a
real colony. Our lumber is sawed by our own
people; our cotton is ginned; our corn is
ground; our wheat and oats are threshed—
all by ourselves and by steam power. Our
schools, 75 percent of which are our own chil
dren, are taught by our Georgia teachers.
Some of our young men and ladies have mar
ried into the best families of this county.
By the way, tell our sister colony to pay us a
visit this summer, and let us have along chat
about men and things in our beloved but
somewhat distant Georgia, who is never men
tioned but witli reverence. Wheat is being
threshed, and is .pronounced better than
many years. Oats are good and corn small,
but growing fast and looking well. Cotton,
in consequence of the cold weather, is back-
wackwanl, neither is there over half a stand.
There is plenty of com in the country at $1
per bushel cash—$1 25on time. W. H. Pricket,
who has for some time been lying with fever,
is doing very well.
CRIME IN MATOS COUNTY.
Special Correspondence of Tho Constitution.
Oglethorpe, June 26.—Judge Simmons of
Macon, opened Macon superior court thi3
morning for Judge Crisp, who is still confined
to his room at his home in Americus. For
the second time in the history of our superior
court since the close of the.war there has pre.
sided a judge, 'other than the regular ap
pointec. Judge Barney Hill once presided
tor Judge Clark. The earnest and pointed
charge of Judge Simmons to the grand jury,
elicited the most hearty comments of praise
from those who never heard him before, par-
' ticularly that portion of it that referred to the
alluring of the young men (minors), of the
county, by the licensed traffickers in alcohol.
He particularly alluded .to n case that
come under his observation, of
youth, who led away when under age, by be
ing allowed to frequent the groceries that
catch the unwary at every comer, became
confirmed in Ills evil way, hud violated the
laws of ills state and was now a vagabond and
a fugitive front justice—a criminal, .who once
guve every assurance of some day attaining
to honor and distinction. Americus bar is
represented by Colonels W. A. Hawkins and
Guerrv. There are also in attendance Judge
Fisk and Captain Lloyd. Havgood and Colo
nel J. M. DuPree; Wallace, Edwards, Reese,
and Ozier, Wm. Felton, son of Colonel Fel
ton, of Marshallville, closing the list os rep
resentatives from Macon.
The case of The State vs. Joe Harvey for
'murder will come up this week. It is one of
interest and likely to send Joe to tho scaffold.
X CASE OF SOMNAMBULISM.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Homeii, June 24.—A man named Richard
Meeler, living near a little mill, in this conn
ty, known as Richey’s mill, states that during
the night he had a dream, in which he
thought there was a terrible storm rising, and
that, for his safety, it would bo necessary for
him to go down to the mill, some fifty yards
away, and hide himself under the mill. There
were a great many rocks, stumps and shafts
of mill machinery under the mill, and while
stumbling round under the mill and near the
water-wheel he was bitten by a moccasin
snnko in several places on the foot. He then
went into a lint-room, in the gin house
near by and tied two handkerchiefs which
lie lirnl in his pockets, round the
limb, one above the other, and started home.
He thinks that ho was awakened from his
dream about the time lie got back to the
house. He then told the family that he had
been bitten by a snake, but not to be alarmed.
Dr. V. D. Lockhart came to his assistance, and
he is now in a fair way to recover. From the
best information that can be obtained Meeler
a steady, honest, and withal a very intelli
gent man. His family say that he is in the
mbit of walking in bis sleep frequently
Mil i.kix;f.yiixk matters.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Mii.lkdgevillk, June 27.—Our city is alive
with preparations for the commencement of
M. G. M. and A. college which begins the 9th
instant. The party at Dr. Mark Johnston’s
last week was highly enjoyed by the numer
ous guests present. The dancing was kept
up till 3 a.ni., and the Dr. and Mrs. J. were
untiring in their exertions to add to the gai-
ties and pleasures of the occasion. Mr. and
Mrs. Booth,*of Louisville, who have been
spending six or more months here, left
for their Kentucky home. They
were highly pleased with our
people and climate, and it is not improbable
that they may become citizens here. Ander
son Fleming, a colored painter, attempted to
commit suicide last Sunday by taking “cold
pizen.” Cause, domestic infelicity. There
is but little excitement in political circles.
The republicans—there are not a half dozen
white ones in the county—are preparing for a
vigorous campaign—that is the leaders are.
The majority of our citizens, white and
colored, are too busy fighting grass, to do any
thing else. The opposition to Mr Stephens
hardiy deserves the name.
prayer For senator hill
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.'
LaGrange, June 26.—The people of our
town assembled on the green in our court
yard as the sun was about to bury iitself be
hind the western mountains an’d close an
other Sabbath day, believing
“If ever fondest prayer
For other's weal availed on high
Oms would not be lost in air.
But wail his name beyond tho sky.”
and lead by Rev. P. Heard, Harden and
McMurray implored the Omnipotent that it
might be consistent with Divine will to alle
viate the suffering of former townsman, Hon.
B. H. Hill, to comfort his grief-stricken fam-
ly and restore to strength that manly form
and silver tongue which so often, just’ where
we knelt, had been beard for human liberty,
good government and the right. We loved
him. We still claim him. He was foremost
among those who always, in every danger, in
every peril to our country,forgetting himself,
was true to that country! But a few short
weeks agoour citizens convened and sent tid
ings to him, then in the distant west, of our
sympathy and love for that lofty-hightoned
and noble man. God bless him.
“To Uvo iu hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.”
„ TUEIRON valley railroad.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
CAifnsrau, June 26.—The survey of the
Iron Valley railroad from this place to Duck-
town, Tenn., was begun this morning by a
corps of competent surveyors under the man
agement of Mr. E. H. \\ oodward, president
of the Fyrolusit Manganese company of New
i ork, and doing business in this city. The
survey is being conducted at present under
the immediate control of- Mayor Wofford. It
is designed to begin work ou the road as soon
j ithe survey is completed. The Iron Valley
s to be a narrow guage, and will doubtless he
Messrs. J*. 6. M. Montgomery and Campbell
. Smith are having the Clayton building on
THE I Main street torn down, and’ will soon begin
I the erection of on elegant brick building in
1 its place.
| A mass-meeting of the democrats of Bartow
county will be held at the court-house on
Tuesday, the"fourth day of July, to send dele
gates to the state and congressional conven
tions, and to nominate a candidate for state
senator. - —
SEVENTEEN CAR LOADS OF MELONS.
Special Correspondence ef The Constitution.
Leesburg, June 21.—Seventeen car loads of
watermelons passed through here last night
going northwatd.
The base aall club of this place has chal ■
lenged the one at Fort Valley for a match
game, which will take place at that place the
first Friday in July.
floTd facts.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Rome, June 27.—The Dalton base ball club
will play a matcli game with the Daisy club
of this city Thursday-- afternoon. A lively
time is anticipated. Major Sam Morgan, who
was severely nurt last Saturday evening, is
still in a critical condition. His many friends
wish for him a speedy recovery. Colonel
John R. Towers, assistant keeper of the peni
tentiary, who lias recently traveled over the
greater portion of the state, reports the crops
everywhere to be in splendid condition.
The Rainbow fire company gave a delightful
moonlight excursions down the Coosa last
night; A large Crowd enjoyed the pleasure
of the occasion. Judge Underwood leaves
for Washington Monday to be present at the
meeting ot the tariff commission on the Cth.
His resignation as judge of the Rome circuit
is in the hands of the governor. It takes
effect June 30th. Professor Bothwell Gra
ham’s prize declamation will take place at the
opera house Thursday evening. Rev. G. A,
Nunn all}' will deliver the prizes.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thgmaston, June 27.—Vesterday when
Sheriff Foster made bis usual visit to the jail,
Fed Boyd, one of th^ prisoners, managed to
throw a bucket of water in his face, so blind
ing him that Fed succeeded in making bis
escape. Mr. Foster fired two shots at him
and would have captured hint, but for having
other prisoners in liis charge. A crowd soon
proceeded to the thicket in rear of the jail,
in search of the prisoner and was not
long before one Bill White, who has
wanting for some time, was brought in. From
his yelling while being carried through the
streets, sonie thought him Fed. Bill was
placed in jail and Fed is no lougcr being
ted by the county. They were both Ethio
pians.
JONESBORO POLITICS.
Special Correspondence of Tne Constitution.
Jonesboro, June 27.—As the 4th ol July
draws near, the interest of our people in
creases in the political situation. As between
the present candidates for governor, I think
Mr. Stephens is decidedlv the preference of
our people. Judge John I. Hall is decidedly
the preference in ibis section for congressman
at large, and his unusual < mental vigor and
attainments deserve recognition at the hands
of the parly. Commencement exercises of
the Middle Georgia college begin next Sab
bath, and will draw a large crowd ot visitors.
D4,WSON to HAVE AN ARTESIAN WELL
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Dawson, June 26.—The tax payers of our
city have agreed to the levying of a tax by
tlie corporate authorities to raise funds with
which to have an artesian well bored in the
public square here. Our mayor, accompanied
by a delegation of the city council, has gone
to-day to Leary for the purpose of negotiat
ing with the party who is boring a well at
that place with a view of getting him to un
dertake the work here. Dr. W. W. Farnum,
a prominent citizen, is now quite sick, but we
iiope for his recovery soon.
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Conyers, June 26.—A mass meeting of the
various Sunday-schools of this place was held
at Hie Second Baptist church yesterday even
ing at 4 o’clock. Impromptu’ speeches were
made by each school. Singing by each and
the entire schools. The next meeting will be
held at the 1’resbyterian church. Dr. S. P.
Downs filled the Presbyterian church yester
day, morning and night. The pastor, Dr.
jQuigg, is carrying on a protracted meeting at
Madison, assisted by the evangelist, Mr.
Buchanan.
an editor married.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Hartwell, June 26.—Hon. Jno. B. Denson
(oldB.) was married yesterday at the resi
dence of Dr. C. A. Webb, in Hartwell, by
the Rev. Mr. Seale, to Miss Martha Eth
ridge. No cards.
GRIFFIN FRUIT.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Giuffin, June-26.—Fruit shipment contin
ues heavy from this section. The business
is not now confined to two or three early
growers but is general and is of a superior
quality, and of course is bringing much more
satisfactory returns. Eighty-two crates of
peaches were shipped from here Saturday,
and these excellent peaches would average
from seven to eight ounces each. They were
grown by Mr. H. Padgett; Of course this
shipment is not all that was shipped ou that
day, os the daily aggregate number of crates
will amount to something like a car load.
CELEBRATING ST. JOHN'S DAY.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Canton, June 24.—The order of F. and A.
M. of the county, and several visiting breth
ren, to day celebrated the anniversary of St.
John’s day. Speeches were made by Rev.
David E. Butler, Colonel W. H. Simmons, of
Jasper, Colonel Burt Payne, and- Rev. W. N.
Edge, of this place. Music discoursed by the
Etowah cornet band was beautiful, cheering
and ax*propriate. Dinner was. spread in the
grove and everybody invited to partake,
which they did bountifully. The town was
crowded, and everything passed pleasantly
and profitably.
ELBERTON EVENTS.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Elberton, June 23.—The meeting at the
Baptist church in thisplace is still progressing,
and the interest in it seems to increase. Some
twelve or fifteen have joined the church. The
Elberton cornet band is to be revived, with
Professor D. M. Burns as teacher. The ex
amination exercises of the Elberton male
high school are in progress here now. Pro
fessor Dumas, the principal, has proved him
self fully competent to discharge the duties
required of him.
GAINESVILLE GOSSIP.
Special Correspondence ot The Constitution.
Gainesville, Ga., June 24.—Our street
railroad is now in perfect order
from the depot to Gowers spring. H.
T. Martin, one of our livery men, is now in
Kentucky buying fine stock for his summer
campaign. Every train going east brings us
at least a dozen visitors. New Holland
Springs are lilting up rapidly. Miss Emma
High, the belle of Madison, Georgia, is in the
city.
_ A CHALLENGE.
To the Editors of The Constitution.
Savannah, June 23.—From the present
outlook, there seems to be an epidemic of
base ball all over country, and as Savannah
has several clubs in the field, among whom
are the “Savannahs,” the “Stonewalls,” and
the “Oglethorpes,” who propose to contest for
the amateur championship of the south, your
players would do well to communicate with
some of the above in reference to a series of
games. Respectfully, B. B.
A NEW PROFESSORSHIP.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Covington, June 24.—The trustees of Emory
College to-day established a- chair of law and
our townsman, Captain J. M. Pace, was
chosen to fill.it. Professor Cohahn. of your
city, was elected to fill a chair of modem’lan
guages.
rouncs and prizes.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cuthbert, June 22.—Hon. F. G. DuBignon
delivered, to-day, the annual address at the
Southwest Georgia agricultural college. He
was introduced by J. G. Parks, of Dawson, in
a paceful and eloquent manner. After the
address James H. Guerry delivered the prizes
little hold on the attention of the people in
this county. As usual there is some difference
of opinion as to who shall be governor. Mr.
Stephens has some warm sympathizers in the
county.
MACON COUNTY POLITICS.
Special Correspondence of The Consutntlon.
linnse on the first Tuesday in Jnlv for the otliere hold it is kin to the qmnce. ! road. This originated.
Judge John I. Hall, ot Grinin, was in town j amount of blowing and
in a happy manner. Judge A.. Hood left to
day for Blakely, where he has gone to hold a
special term of Early superior court This
will close, as we are informed, the spring
courts of the Pataula circuit Politics hos but
bouse, on the first Tuesday in July, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the guberna
torial convention, which is to meet in Atlan
ta on the 13th of July. The delegates will
likely go uninstructed. But tittle inter
est has been manifested in the coming elec
tion ; bnt most of the leading men in the
county seem to think that Hon. A H. Ste
phens will be the choice of the people of
Georgia. The farmers have fine crops in this
section, and don’t care who is elected for
governor.
MR. HEAENBERGER’S DEATH. *
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thomaston. June 21.—This community was
shocked to-day when the sad news reached
here of the death of Mr. E. A Heansberger,
who was accidentally run over yesterday even
ing by the up freight at Forest station on
the Central railroad. Mr. Heamsberger .was
well known here, having lived in Thomaston
the most of bis life. He has fora number
of years been in the employ of the Central
railroad company, and was at one time con
nected with the Upson county branch; and at
the time of his death was running on the
main tine from Atlanta to Macon. He leaves
a mother, one sister and two brothers, with a
large circle of friends and relatives. The re
mains reached here at 12 a.m., and the funeral
services will take place at 9 a.m. to-morrow at
the Baptist church.
Mr. A. J. Cheney, who has been in Boston
for sftme months, returned last week.
Mrs. I. C. McCrary, a most estimable lady,
who has been quite sick for the past week, we
are sorry to learn, is reported as being no bet
ter to day.
HAPPY MONROE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Monroe, June 22.—Our wheat and oat crop
will be the largest ever harvested in this
county. Mr. E. A. Smith thieshed ninety
bushels of oats from three-fourths of an acre.
Com prospects very fine. Cotton backward
and late. Our farmers are discouraged try
ing to get rich by growing cotton, anil are
convinced that it is their duty as well as in
terest to raise plenty of grain, live better at
home, and educate their children. Politics
quiet, with Mr. Stephens in the lead for gov
ernor. The railroad from Jug Tavern to
Monroe is assured, by getting up ten thou
sand dollars, which our citizens will sub
scribe promptly. Professor A. J. Burruss,
principal of the Johnston institute, has been
very sick with the fever for four months, but
is now slowly improving. During the time,
two of liis children died. Their death is still
unknown to him. His anxiety to live was
was for the benefit of bis family, and sad to
tbinkwbile he is slowly recovering his health,
they are in their newly made graves.
t KILLED BY A HORSE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Brooks Station, June 2L—Yesterday after
noon Rev. James Clemons, who resides a few
miles south of this place, went to the field, as
usual, to plow, and towards evening was found
stiff in death, with bruises on his neck, arm
and leg. It is thought he got hung in the
harness in some way and his horse killed
him. The horse was in five feet of him, lying
on the ground, struggling to extricate himself
from the harness, in which he was tangled
when found. Mr. Clemons will be buried at
County Line church to-day. L. M. Cobb is a
candidate for legislative honors. Judge
Mitcham says there are nine candidates for
the legislature—three gentlemen, three ne
groes and three vagabonds. Mr. Stephens is
the choice of the people for governor and
Hon. J. S. Boynton for the state senate.
While it is Fayette’s time to furnish a sena
tor, the people would acquiesce in sending
back Mr. Boynton. We think Mr. Thomas
Ballard a good man for the legislature.
$30,000 DAMAGES.’ '
Special Corrcsixmdence of The Constitution.
Conyers. Ga.,June 22.—Mr. Uel M. Harper,
an old citizen of this place, died this morn
ing of heart disease. Mr. Harper had been
sick for several days but got up this morning.
His son Frank was with him and saw his
father was worse. He went after Dr. Stewart
and when he got back his father was dead,
Mr. Harper was a good citizen. He leaves
host of relatives and friends to mourn his
loss. He leaves a wife and two children
Reports come in to-day from various parts
of the county that the damage from vester
day’s rain and wind will foot up heavy.
Among the following are the heaviest losers:
Mr. E. D. Harris, $3,000; J. H. Alniand, $500
W. L. Peek, $500. Bridges, mill dams, etc.,
nearly all gone. The loss to the growing crop
of this county is variously estimated • from
$20,000 to $30,600, including the damage to
the land. etc.
AN ENGINE BURNED.
.Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Washington, June 22.—During a thunder
storm last night at twelve o’clock, the light
ning struck the engine house in this place
and burned it up. The “Oglethorpe,” one of
the best engines on the Georgia railroad, was
burned up—all that could burn. The dam
age will amount to six or eight thousand dol-
ars.
Mr. Ware, of Athens, the republi
can postmaster, who has • displaced
Major Andrews, our former postmaster here,
is in town, and will take charge of the office
about the 1st of July.
Seasons are good, and the indications are
that Wilkes county will make a corn and cot
ton crop that will only be surpassed by her
tremendous grain crop, which is now being
threshed out, and gladdening the hearts of
her farmers.
HARTWELL’S DEAD.
Special Correspondence ot The Constitution
Hartwell, June 21.—Two of the oldest as
well as the most prominent citizens of this
county departed this life during the past week.
Mr. Jedediali Ayres, of Reed Creek district,
died last Sunday. He had been in feeble
health for some time, and his death was not
unexpected. He was well known over the
county, having been a justice of the peace for
many years, and was respected by all who
knew him. Uncle George McCurley, of Smith's
district, died yesterday very suddenly of heart
disease at the residence of his son-in-law. He
was in apparent good health, and had that
day driven to his son-in-law’s (Hymer Skel
ton), a distance of some twelve miles from his
home. He had just finished a hehrty supper,
when on rising from the table he fell down
and-breatlied his last in a few minutes. He
was one of the first settlers of Hart county,
and his loss is mourned by all our people.
CUTHBERT CROPS. .
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cuthbert. June 21.—The crop pros
pects were never better. One more
rain in opportune time will make the
corn crop, and if we get that no com will be
shipped here next year, bnt on the contrary
we can supply or assist in supplying the wes
tern market. Cotton is looking well and is
generally in a good condition.
A IJY1LT GAME.
Special Correspondence of The.Coristitutlon.
Fort Valley, June 2&—A match game
of base ball was, played here to-day, be
tween the Star Nine, of Perry, and the Ath
letics, of Fort Valley, resulting in the follow
ing score:
Star Nine—Gilbert 3. Branson 0, Holtzclaw
2, Tillen 2, Brown 1, Rountree 0, Ansiline 1
Mann 0, Taylor 3—total 12.
Athletics—O. L. Green 2. Holt 1, Jones 2,
R. P. Green 0, Troutman 1, Gray 3, Rountree
2, Forrester 2. Scovllle 1—total il.
The Athletics wore a uniform of red and
white, and the Stars of white and blue.
An extra train was run from Perry, bring
ing many citizens. The game was very excit
ing and the playing was exceedingly fine.
The brass band discoursed stirring music on
the grounds and everything went off pleasant
ly. This game makes the best two oat of
three for the Athletics this season in games
played with the Star Nine.
PEACHES AND POLITICS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thomaston, June 24.—The peach crop in
this county is as good as it lias been for years.
Mr. A. J. 'Williams, who is the largest: John White. Both brethren were listened to
fruit grower in this section, is ahead on , and their speeches were good and to the
peaches, having put on this market some of . point.
rije earliest and finest of the season. There I tuomasyille topics.
has been one-very peculier variety on the ! special Correspondence of The Constitution,
market. It is soft, sweet, juicy and rosy when | Thomaston, June 26.—There is a rumor
first bitten, but near the seed it is hard and j afloat that from this time on' there will be
four trains a day on _the Upson County rail-
however, from the
snorting done at the
yesterday. He is a candidate for congress
from the state at large, and as Upson gave
him a large majority when he represented
her in the legislature, she is ready to roll it
up again.
DAMAGED BY HAIL
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Fort Valley, June 22—We are having
abundant rains in our county this month.
On the' place of Mr. Sol Dasher, in the east
ern part of the county, the bail did consider
able damage. The baccaleaurate address was
delivered here last night to the graduating
class of the Fort Valley Female seminary by
Judge W. D. Nottingham, of Perry, Ga. The
commencement exercises of the seminary
closed last evening. We have a fine seminary
here and are justly proud of it.
DIED AT BYRON. j
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Byron, June 22.—Mr. Benjamin Vinson, a
highly respectable and beloved citizen of
Houston county, died this morning at his
residence, five miles of Byron, in the 81st
year of his age. He was for many years a
consistent member of the M. E. church.' His
funeral will take place to-morrow at Wesley
Chapel church, in Crawford county. He
leaves several children, all grown, and a host
of friends, to mourn his death and remember
bis-honored life. Too much rain; however,
crops are doing well; never better.
CUMMING NOTES.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cumming, June 21.—The weather is quite
warm, the thermometer standing at 90 degrees
in the shade. Wheat is being threshed; the
yield is fair—quite equal to our expectations.
The oat crop, fall sown, is fine; spring sown,
affected with rust. Com crops look promis
ing. The cotton crop until recently, has
promised but little. Since the warm weather
began the prospect is favorable—don’t think
the yield per acre will be equal to last year.
There is an increased acreage planted. The
health of the county is not so good—some
fever, principally a billious type; no fatal
cases recently. We had fine growing showers
last week, and this in most of the county.
Our people are getting in earnest about build
ing tlie Roswell, Alpharetta and Cumming
narrow gauge railroad. A meeting will be
held at Alpharetta Monday, 26th instant. The
survey has been completed. I think our
people will improve the opportunity offered
them now—to build this much needed road.
Our merchants are having a fair trade.
The people are buying less on
time than they bought last year.
The Clarion says that there is one Stephens
man in this county (it, you know, is inde
pendent). We say that if Mr. Stephens is
nominated that there will be as many Ste
phens men next October as there was Julian
men two years ago—that was enough to elect
and some over. There might be men in
Georgia preferred before Mr. Stephens for
governor, but there is no doubt that the demo
cratic nominee will get a majority in this
county, be that Mr. Stephens or another.
Hon. D. N. Speer has many warm friends and
admirers in this county who wish to see him
retained in his present position. The sena
torial race in the 39th seems at present to be
between Mr. R. A. Eakes, J. T. Brown and A.
B. Nuckols. While neither of these gentle
men have announced themselves their can
didacy is expected by their respective friends.
^Should they run they will make it interest-
r imr.
[ COMMENCEMENT AT EMORY COLLEGE,
special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Oxford, June 23.—Last evening the spa
cious chapel at Oxford was well filled to wit
ness the exercises of the sub-freshman class.
The entertainment was opened by Mr. George
Freeman, of Eufaula, Indian Territory,
" Vrno delivered quite an amusing salutatory as it
was in his own language, and then ten others
of the class contended for a prize in oratory.
Mr. L. D. Pace, of Covington, was the fortu
nate contestant. Mr. W. A. Harris, of Oxford,
was awarded the palm as tlie best reader,
though Mr. Pace was just at his heels. Mr.
J. A. Griffin, of Oxford, was awarded by the
faculty tlie free scholarship—free tuition for
the coming year in the college—for the high
est grade of excellence, a high honor, os he
had over a hundred competitors. There were
contestants from four states and a territory.
The attendance of visitors is very large at this
date, and is being increased by the arrival of
every train. The board of trustees met to
day. Bishop Pierce, Governor Colquitt endoth-
ers of the Honored and good men of the state
were present
Sir. J. A. H. Harper and bride, who were
married in Charleston, 8. C., on Thursday
last, arrived safely on yesterday afternoon. A
few hours later a telegram was received that a
younger sister of the bride, a miss of 15, had
just died. She was able the day before to wit
ness the marriage, which she wished to live to
see.' She died of pulinonory affliction
FIRE IN CANTON.
Special Correspondence, of The Constitution, •
Canton, June 26.—Saturday night last at
about 12 hi., the startling cry of fire and ring
ing ol bells told our citizens'that help was
needed, Mid in a few minutes many were on
fho Street* rushing to and fro in search of the
building on fire; it was soon known that the
flame* were bursting from the “Mountain
City flooring mills,” owned by J. M. McAfee
and J. P. McConnell. The mill is located at
the depot about four hundred yards from the
courthouse, and before enough assistance
could be rendered the fire had spread too
rapidly to save the mill; the wheat, flour,
bran, and tight movable articles were all that
were saved. ’Tis thought the fire originated
in the engine room and the flames were car
ried to the upper story by means of the eleva
tors. No insurance whatever. The loss is
heavy not only to its enterprising owners,
who were just now building up a wide repu
tation for making good flour, but to the whole
county, indeed it is a work inestimable. The
machinery was all new and of the latest
patents. The brick walls were good and ail
yet standing; have not learned whether the
owners intend rebuilding or not. This is the
first fire since the war and it falls heavily
upon Canton.
QUITMAN SCHOOLS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Quitman, June 24.—The exercises of the
Quitman academy were closed with two high
ly interesting entertainments by its pupils at
the court house this week. Professor S.. G.
Brinkley took charge of this school about a
year ago when it was completely down. By
his energy, tact and skill he has continued to
improve its condition and increase the attend
ance until lie has established a large flourish
ing school numbering about 120 scholars, and
demonstrated his ability as an instructor. We
have had several visitors this week, among
whom we notice Misses Converse, Jones and
Baker of Valdosta; Miss Tom Young, of Bul
lock county, and Miss Kingsberry, of Atlanta.
Professor Brinkley and his accomplished
sister Miss Alice, leave to-night for the vaca
tion. They will spend sometime at Saratoga.
Miss MoUie Creech, who graduated with the
highest honors at Young Female college, has
returned home. Hon. A. T. McIntyre, of
Thomasville, has a “boom” for congress from
the state at large. He is the man for the
place.
MASONS LN A GROVE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
East Point, June 24.—June the 24th the
celebration of the anniversary of St. John,
the Baptist, took place at East Point. The
lodge was called to order by the W. M.,Broth
er Dodson, and marched to the beautiful grove
where we met an assemblage of 300 persons.
We listened to the opening prayer, and the
orator, Brother J. D. Steward, delivered an
impressive oration on the merits of the Saint
ana the origin of Freemasonry, which was
listened to and highly appreciated. The next
speaker was called, and the W. M. of Fulton
lodge, Brother J. A. Gray, who kept the
andience attentive for a half an hour.
After an boar of refreshment W. M. Dodson
introduced Brothers E. D. Weybum and
depot Saturday by two extra engines—one
S uiting a dirt and the other a lumber train.
fiss Palmer Walker, who has been visiting
•Jie family of Mr. R. G. Matthews, left for her
home in Barnesville Saturday. Mr. J. C.
Zorn, one of the largest planters in this sec
tion, was here Saturday accompanied by Mrs.
Kuttingham, of Macon, who left same day
>n the down train. The deputy sheriffof this
tounty, Mr. H. B. Smith, has
been quite sick for several days. Mrs. J. C.
McCrovy, of whom notice heretofore has been
given as being so low, is much better to-day.
NOTES FROM STONE MOUNTAIN.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Stone Mountain, June 26.—Jody Camp,
the little boy whose leg was cut 6ff by the
train here a few days ago, is doing well and
will recover. A few days ago Mr. Jim Shep
ard was out fox hunting, when his'dogs struck
a trail. The dogs went off in opposite direc
tions; one of them after going a short dis
tance, came upon a fox and a fight ensued,
the dog on one side and the fox on the other
The fox came off victor and the dog beat,
a hasty retreat until reinforced by the other
dog, when the two again struck the trail, and
after a short run, overtook and dispatched
the fox. This is the first time a fighting fox
has ever been found in these parts. Tlie rail
road track is lined here with stone for the
Alabama street povament in Atlanta.
BLACK BIGAMY*.
Special Correspondence ot the Constitution.
Dalton, June 28.—Considerable stealing is
going on ill this neighborhood. Hardly a day
passes that our efficient city or county officers
do not scoop in some law-breaker. Some six
or eight prisoners in our county jail awaiting
trial at the next term of the superior court,
charged with stealing. Adam Harlan, colored,
was jailed Saturday, charged with bigamy.
Some four years ago a warrant was issued for
his arrest oil the above charge, but lie eluded
tlie officers until last week, when he was ar
rested and had a preliminary trial, could not
give bond,was remanded to jail to await trial
at term superior court.
Colonel William C. Glenn, of this place, an
able young lawyer and an eloquent speaker, is
spoken of very highly as congressman at-
large. He would make a capital one.
Monday evening last the parlors and spaci
ous balls of tlie National hotel was ablaze
with youth and beauty of tlie city who en
joyed the evening very much as a social
given to the visiting young ladies. Misses
Florence’ Parrott, Ella Harland, Jessie
Wooftilig, tlie latter, who has been in Elber
ton, Ga., for sometime, has returned to this
city on a visit for several weeks.
CANTON GOOD TEMPLARS.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Canton, Sune 27.—Rev. Mr. Reeves, of At
lanta, organized a lodge of Good Templars at
this place last night. Tlie following offi
cers were elected and installed for the en
suing quarter: Sam’l Tate, W. C. T.; Miss
Mildred Galt, W. V. T.; B. H. Turner, W.
Chap.; Ben F. Perry, W. Se3.; Miss Maggie
McMillan, W. A. S.; J. J. Coggins, W. F. S.;
Miss Agues Teasley, W. Treas.; Clias. T.
Standard, W. M.; Miss Ellen King, \V. D. M.;
Miss Lena Latham, W. I. G.; Jabez Galt, W.
O. G.; Miss Annie Coggins, W. R. H. S.; Miss
Satina Grogan, W. L. H. S.; Wm. Galt, P. W.
C. T., and Rev. T. J. Chat.tin recommended
for lodge deputy. The organization starts out
under the name of Canton Lodge, I. O. G. T.,
and we trust it may grow into as fine a mem
bership as any lodge in the state.
The ashes had hardly got cold before the
enterprising owners of the flour mill burned
last Sunday morning, McAfee & McConnell,
had contracted for its immediate building.
They intend to be again at work by August
1st.
ATHENS F ( IRE COMPANIES.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Athens, June 27.—Miss Dora Long,
daughter of tlie late Crawford Long, died at
her mother’s residence yesterday morning,
after a short illness, with meningitis. Mr.
John Hughes lias returned from a visit to the
west. Extensive preparations are being made
among the colored firemen for their tourna
ment in July. Over one hundred and fifty
dollar’s worth of prizes are offered. Eight
visiting companies are expected. Quite a
sum has been appropriated by the city coun
cil for them, and a nig day is in store for the
colored firemen of the state. The companies
here are much respected by the white people,
who are giving mem their encouragement
and aid.
A CRAWFORDVILLE ELECTION.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Crawfordville, June 28.—The election
yesterday for councilman to fill the vacancy
caused by tlie resignation of one the former
members, passed off quietly. The race was a
political issue between the democrat and re
publican parties of the town. Joseph T. Har
rison was the candidate of the democrats. Mr.
M. T. Gorham, our present postmaster, was
put in nomination by the republicans. Mr.
Harrison w:is elected by a handsome majority
after a spirited contest.
ELBERTON IMMERSIONS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Elberton, June 26.—Sixteen persons were
immersed by the Rev. Charles A. Stakely,
pastor of the Baptist church in this place,
yesterday evening. At 2 o’clock to-day J udge
Alfred Oliver, an old and highly esteemed
citizen of this county, (lied suddenly at his
dinner table. An inquest was held, and after
an qutopsy -the jury returned a verdict that
he came to bis deatu from the effect of blows
inflicted last December by S. \V. Almond.
DAWSON dots.
Special Correspondence of TheConstitntiou.
Dawson, June 27.—Judge J. B. Finsbury, of
Americus, is here visiting his mother and
family. There is a series of revival meetings
in progress at the Methodist church in our
town. J. G. Bard is absent this week at Fort
Gaines, holding an auditor’s court. We are
beginning to need rain very badly in this im
mediate vicinity.
cedartown masons.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cedartown, June 28.—The lodge of F. A.
Masons celebrated St. John’s day on yester
day. Past Master A. C. Ladd, of Atlanta,was
the orator of the occasion and acquitted him
self gracefully. Refreshments were plentiful
and in every variety, and every one present
•went away uighly pleased.
home fashion.
Atlanta as a Centre of Fashion—Tho Host Pressed
CUt tn the South.
“The cartwheel hat,” said Mr. G. K. Wood- .
ward yesterday, “will not be in vogue among
ladies of refinement the coming season. The
hat has had its day.”
“What will be the leading styles and
colors?”
“Gay colors will be much worn, in fact to a
greatei extent than for several years past.
There will be no rigidity of style. The world
no longer takes its fashions from Paris, and a
dozen places are aspiring to the distinction of
showing ladies wliat to wear. The conse
quence is that ip the multiplicity of designs
sent out by these rival pattern-makers, ladies
are allowed a wide range of selection.”
‘What is the effect of this’ medley?”
Strange to say, it is very satisfactory. Where-'
the styles are as fixed as law, many incon
gruities appear. For instance, the fashiona
ble dross may he just the tiling for ladies of a
certain build, yet all will wear it, regardless
of its fitness. As it now is a lady may select
that style of dress most becoming to her, and
she will always be in the fashion. Stripe and
plaid may now bq . worn by those to whom
they are suited. , '
“How does Atlanta stand as a fashion cen
ter?”
‘•To take the ladies as a whole, though
there is richer dressing jn Memphis and per
haps in Augusta, they arc better dressed than
any city in the south. Atlanta work is now
sold in a territory reaching as far as Wash
ington on the Air Line, taking In Richmond,
Charleston,Savannah aud Fernandina, along
the coast and to the south, then from'New
Orleans to Selma, Huntsville, Nashville and
Lynchburg. So you can see we are occupy
ing a large field, and more thoroughly cover
ing it every year.” \
“What is the extent of the work done in
this city?”
“There are four establishments, in each of
which over 30 women are regularly employed;.
20 in which 10 each are employed; £0 in
which 5 each are employed. These establish;,
ments,taken with the private houses, at which
more or lessemplovinent is given out, number
over two hundred. In these two hundred,
places there are employed fully 700 women.
Those working by the week make in the
neighborhood of $3.50 per week. Those who
work by the piece make from $5 to $7 per
week. We may safely calculate the entires
number as making an average of $4 a week.
This makes for 706 employes $2,800 a ^v’eek,
and for the year the sum of $145,600.
"Is there any difficulty, in securing suita
ble work?”
None whatever. The ladies of Atlanta
are anxious to work, and accept it eagerly
when it is offered them. Ifyou willgo’around
to the different dressmaking establishments
you will find on the pay-roll the names of the
daughters of many ot our best citizens. There
is not a day passes but some mother is seek’
ing the opportunity for her daughter to learn
not for present necessity, but as a provision
for the future. They realize that it is well
fora woman to have considerate relatives
and generous friends, but how much better,
when these are lacking, to have the skill
which fits them to hold their own in the bat
tle of life. The women of Atlanta do excel
lent work. They are intelligent, tasty, quick
to perceive, and in every way give satisfac
tion.”
“Are many of our women yet doing their
home work?” '
There are over 400 of the wealthiest ladies
in Atlanta who have learned to do their own
cutting. This shows how the spirit of econo
my and thrift is spreading, and it is safe to-
say that it is being copied by persons of more
limited means.. The fact, as I have said be
fore, that the average woman of Atlanta is-
better dressed than any of her sex in our sis
ter cities, shows that a great deal of it must
be done at home, else the luxury could not
be enjoyed.”
“Are there no drawbacks to the business?”
“None in the business, hut some in the peo
ple. There are many who have acquired the
habit of sending abroad both for material and
work, when it can actually be duplicated here
for less money. Then again there are many
who give out their work to poor retainers.
These persons understand nothing of the
economies of fitting and cutting, hence they
will take goods costing anywhere from $1 to
$3 a yard,ami mutilate and hack itup in order
to gel out a piece for a necessary cut. To put
it so that you will better understand it, take
18 yards of goods at $2 a yard—$36 worth of
material. In the hands of a skillful worker
it will be sufficient, and she will charge you
say $10 for making it. But you want to save
money—there is some one who does occasion
al sewing who will do the work for $5. But
when she comes to mangle the goods she use3
25 yards of material instead of 18—$14 lost in
goods and $5 saved in making. The point is
that our people should patronize home skilled
labor, by doing which they will save money
and build up the city.”
“What are the possibilities of the future?”
“That Atlanta will become the great center
from which over 1,500 square miles ofr territo
ry will have to be supplied in ladies’ wear, as-
it is in every other branch of business.
Where we now have houses employing 30-
hands, the house of but a few years hence
will have to carry from 200 to 300 upon its
rolls. There is much need here of a factory
for woman’s ready-made dresses, children’s-
clothing, wraps, and like articles. I mean
such an establishment as would have the
capital as well as the capacity to take the
field and keep it.”
“Mr. Woodward, let us get back to our first
subject—what will be the prevailing color of
ladies’ hair?”
“Bleaching is out of favor. The brunette
is now in the front. With Sarah Bernhardt
the fragile style of ereation has passed away,
and the fashion now is to be substantial and.
brunette.”
“Steam Kyar Cornin’.”
From the Cumming, Ga., Clarion.
' Mr. W. C. Garner began a survey of a second
tine for the extension of the Roswell branch
railroad from Alpharetta to Cumming on
Thursday, the first instant, and reached the
latter place on Saturday following. He finds
this a good Hoe and is 200 feet shorter than
the tine first run. ' It leaves Alpharetta in an
easterly direction, crossing Camp creek about
one-fourth of a mile above its confluence w:th
Big creek, the bottom is 300 fept wide where
it is crossed, about half a mile further on the
Big creek crossing is made at Shirley’s bridge.
At this point the bottom is "BdO feet wide,
thus making it and Camp creek just the same
width of the upper crossing on Big creek.
There is but little difference in the two lines
in point of cost of construction. The people
along the last line surveyed are enthusiastic
for the road, and will doubtless aid in its con
struction to the full extent of their ability.
The thanks of the entire corps are due and are
hereby tendered to the people along the tine
for courtesies, hospitalities and the universal
good care received at their hands. The writer
of this article is under especial obligations for
the exceeding kindness bestowed for the re
lief of his sufferings. Mr. Garner will shortly
have his tine of levels run, and his maps, esti
mates and profiles will be fully ready by the
2Ctb day of Jane, inst., at which time a report
will be made by the committee for the survey
GEORGIA BEETS.
From the Amerfous, Ga., Recorder.
Mr. W. F. Collinsworth has left with us two mam
moth beets as an evidence of his skill as a gardener.
As soon as we can borrow a cross cut saw we are •
going to slice them up.
From the Savannah, Gr, Recorder.
Thanks to Mrs. Fort, of Doctortown, for the finest
beet of the season. We forgot to take the circum
ference of it, but of all beets that beet beat all beets
we ever saw for this season of the year.
From the Dawson, Ga, Journal.
Mr. O. C. Cleveland can beat the world on beets
He produced one from his garden a few days ago
that weighed exactly ten pounds—and yet, there
are others behind, which he is holding back with
which to beet Brother Sawtell, that are said to be
much larger than the one already exhibited.
From the Thomasville Weekly Enterprise.
Onrhachelor friend. G. W. J., has thebrag garden
of the town. He has beets that meaure 8 inches
through and onions in proportion, and gathers
from one to two busheD of squashes every morning
His beans run so high that they have to be gathered
with a ladder. His tomato crop is also very fine.
From the Covington, Ga, Star.
A Covington young man declares that he saw'a
beet eleven inches in diameter, while out in the
country one day last week, but admits he never
would have believed that beets would grow so large
in this country if he had not seen it in view of the
fact that ibis is a Christian land, and Covington a
true type of American civilization, we are inclined'
to think, after all. that the young man is right, and
hence, we would like to see that beet
From the Jackson, Ga., News.
Whoopee! said we. as Max Land stepped into the
office with a basket of nice vegetables; those are the
"gollywlioppingist” beets we ever saw, and beans
and onions to correspond. But we need not have
been nirprised when it was known that they were
rai-ed by a south Georgia gentleman, who, if there
is anything he doe« understand It is how to raise
fine vegetables. We would advise unsuccessful
gardeners to Interview Mr. and Mrs. Henry Land
on the subject of conducting a truck farm. Accept
our 'hanks.
To the Surviving Members of the Macon Light
Artillery.
If the surviving members will send mo their ad
dress I will inform them how they can procure a
complete history of the company from Us organiza
tion io the surrender, embracing a period of four
Jno. C. Judson, Atlanta, Ga.
july4—wky If 2dp