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m THE WEEKLY INSTITUTION. ATLANTA. UA.. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 1884 TWELVE PAGES. GEORGIA GOSSIP. SHORT TALK WITH THE SCRIBES OF THE COUNTY PRESS* ft Tbt Pitre* MtmorUl In Washington-A Btoulon lints* ZUntfs-Bi<l Times In Coottvillt???Bsrto- ing tbt Jury Liata???Otbor items of Xnltrtft, Etc. Tbe Washington Gazette thus tella the ttorjr of the Pierce memorial eerie* held there hut Sunday; The church wan nicely draped in mourning and m largo congregation waa in attendance: the other Protestant churches having closed for tho purpose of uniting in tbc service*. |)r.8. O. Hlllycr, pas tor of the Baptist church, tpoko first. He aald he first knew George Pierce when they were both Iiojb about sixteen yean old, both being student* to the university of Georgia. That in 1*26 there was a great revival of religion in the city of Athens In which George Pierce waa converted, and he, the speaker, waa in the church the night the future great bishop experienced his conversion. The doctor drew a very beautiful leason flora the life of tho nan whoso memory the congregation had a*aem- bled at that time to honor, lie aald that all the C roat advantage* of Ilia aoclal position, with hi* dents and bfi education "he consecrated to hla Vaster. That he could havo risen to great dis tinction In any calling he might have chosen, but be turned his back on all greatness and chose the work in the Master's cause aa tho pearl above price. By request of the pastor, Gen eral Toombs rose In hla pew and said that ho had neither the heart nor the strength to say but that he would mention one or two tblm corning the life of hla deceased friend. Th Intimate friendship, which began In boyhood, be tween George Pierce and invself, had huted throughout life. That though they followed different pursuits, they were nover led apart from each other. That those tender ties aether. Alluding to hia beloved friend, be said I ??????He has bccu with us under various elrcumitan bf re the great heart of Robert Tooml Its grief, and the man who *has withstood the J lanta of Ills day, was weeping lkc??n child. And many were tho tears that were mingled with bla In bis sorrow. Again be said: "He heard tho call and answered, 'Lord here am I." 'Follow me/ and ho followed his of George Pierce." Tho sneaker aald that the bishop's heart went out to ail his iellow-c features, that while ho tinted tin lie loved all his sinners. General Tooml*???* remarks did not extend over ???lx or eight minutes. A good corn crop Is assurred In Harris county. A strange disease la killing the hogs In Bartow county. Tho county farm in Clarke will ylold fifty bales tills year. The Rome Bulletin aaya that parlios from Coosa- Ylllo report that It looks like way times In tlyit neighborhood, and that many of the people are carrying shotguns mid revolvers, always ready for action. Tho (nuso of all this is that there Is somo difficulty between some of the Johnsons, of Chat tooga county, and Pig Vann, of Coosavllle. Our Informant aaya that the partite exchanged a dozen ???hots on Saturday, but no blood was apilled, and that Vann and his friends are armed to the tooth and waiting only for a sight of the Johnsons. A reunion of tho brass bands of southwest floor- da will be held In Jcsupon tho 23d. Tho Jonesboro News says: "We are not positive, but will venture the assertion about tho last ser mon preached by Bishop Pierce waa in tho Metho dist church at this place." Ccdartown Advertiser: Rev. 0. W. Yarbrough left this week for Indian Territory, having been appointed previous to tlist great man's death by Bishop Pierre to tho Indian mission. Mr. Yar trough at the last session of tho North Georgia conference waa assigned to tha Polk mission, brnrlng Wesley chapel,. Fish Crook numerous friend* behind him in Georgia who will wish him God speed and pray that grace from bis Maker may li?? unsparingly granted him in hla noble work. Rev. Mr. Rogers has boeu asslguul to the Polk mission. There are more improvements on foot In Daw- ten now than there has bccu In flvt years. The reports from tho warehouses show that 803 baits of cotton havo been received iu the Dawson III Mil. t till* A great campmeeting la to be held at Morrison???s near Adalravillr. Charley Edward, at Smith's mills, aooordlng to the Jasper News, has found out that a amall circu lar saw will cut off fingers aa woll as wood. The News also says, that on last Tuesday night Charley Clayton (colored) discovered a huge owl perched on the top of Mr. Wellington's barn, wait ing a favorable opportunity to attack Mrs. W'a fine Plymouth Rocks. But his plans were soon de bated, fur ( barley soon appeared with shotgun, deliberately aimed, fired and brought him down. Me measured from tip to tip four feet eight inches, and weighed four and a half pounds. The Athens Banner reports that a citizen of Oglethorpe county waa choked to death by a piece of tarbecuo meat. Rome Bulletin: Borne time ago a revival meet ing waa In progress near Coosavllle. Ouo night .*ini11, HU m il-, win Iiu-ruiiy sirii the vines pulled up and itarMffiffiOTHHBPffil The next night, during services, tho reverend gen- deut e to convict tha parties who did It. And he further retuatked that be wished to atato that ho slhlu'l believe any negro did the act. "For," aat??? negro 1 ever saw.' <Uderation created quite a diversion. On last Monday, at Oladcsvlile, Jasper county, about half past three o'clock la tho afternoon, tho aawnilUnudmlllhouseand mill, gin and press, abo twenty bushels corn am! fifty bushels wheat, one liuudred bushels cats, and A??,000 feet of good ??? lumber were burued, the property of J. T. Go.hI- man. The fire originated front the cnglno. The loss Is estimated at 91.500; no Insurance. The snarhlnory U greatly damaged, but Mr. Goodman, we are Informed, will In a few days be able to ruu his aaw. A writer In the Walton News says that In one neighborhood In which ho stopped there are three families living within calling distance of carh ether, that two of tho fatuities havo fourtocn children each, aud the other thirteen???making a dot home he saw a drove of wild turkeys, two old ouea aud about a dozen young ones. Clark mill* Advertiser: On Tuesday night last. hew, as It la laid that Harkins threw a rock that ???truc k him cm the back of hla head, Inflicting, aa their reasoning faculties. After wfine*dng the vast amount of crime originating directly or In-1 directly from whisky, we are truly aonry for the Basil who Is opposed to prohibition. Nvwnan Herald: The death of Rev. Win. W. Steagall last Friday morning at the residence of hb. urn-inlaw. Mr. fuM-ph K. Dent, was au event of marked tutored tu tuts community. h Burn June 25, tsu. probably in Jasper county. he re turned aud rod# this circuit for a number of ???to. In IK??3 he married Miss Ann Wood, of nty, and in KOS located and MUlcd In fil the county, since which time hi* heath failed and he nwd the active du lls ??? of the ministry. the war he moved to Newtian. where he remained until his clcatli. Ill* wife died In 1*76, and of hi* three daughters, Mrs. Mclson and Mrs. Henry t)i??, died years ago, and Mr*. J. E. pent U tha ouly ???unriving child, though there are numerous trend children. Father Steagall was .very useful ass pioneer Mtthodtet minister hi this section of the state, snd tbc prevent prou I petition of Meth- catisni here out> tuoch to lii* L*-u-nu< car# III the early days. He built the first church ever cres ted fw krsi sn. It was made out of pole*. A mail of Cod tey t mi by all. he leave* the savor of a good iianie as the richest heritage to posterity. Mr. Ab Tbotnat, son of General K<! Thomas, who graduated at Oxford a year or two ago, has lately gone to ludUu Territory aud has married an Indian girl, the daughter ot au Indian chief. She la worth our a hundred thou??aiid dollars. The Sparta Isbmaciite thus heartily Indorse* Mr. Blount's re nomination: Long may Mr. Blonnt continue ono of the trusted leader* of the democracy of the empire state of the ??outh-uubought by gain and unrolled by Upland corn has been badly Injured by the drouth in Dawson county. The turpentine distillery of Captain John Mor- riton in the upper portion of Bryan, was destroyed by fire last 11ntraday night. It U supposed to have been the work of an Incendiary. The following is a statement of the taxable prop erty of Liberty, with the number of polls and pro tections: Number of polls, white, 633; number of polls, colored, 1,101; total 1,734; lawyers, 4; doctors, 7; dentists. 2; total professions, 13. Numberscres of land owned by white citlxens, 437,344; colored citizens, 82,674; total number acres of land, 472,018; if gregate value of land, 1487,530; aggregate value of all property real and personal, 91,132,926; In crease of property over last year, 150,410. In Hancock county several of Mr. John A. Ray's neighbors took supper with him recently, and Immediately after supper tho entire party were taken sick with vomiting. The supposition to that the cook endeavored to administer poison through the food. An agricultural club of thirty members has been organized at Red Rock, in Cobb county. A Dalton bootblack has a deposit of 9175, collect ed by "shining 'em up." AtCbauncey, Dodge county, Mr. Peel killed fif teen rattlesnakes at one killing. The reptiles were oil driven from one nest. The mother of the fam ily bad ten rattles, and tho little rattlers sportod two rattles each. The Bible teaebea us that r 'prIdegocth before de struction and a haughty spirit before a fall." Then according to this we take occasion to remark that Senator Brown and wife are in no Imminent . _ Jagc ...... . .. a woorihatiler'ft seaton Levi???s dray aud appear ed ail the grander by so doing. At the request of tho family and friends of tho lute Bishop George F. Pierce, the proprietors of the Bparta Bulletin are preparing and will soon have ready for publication iu pamphlet form tho whole obituary proceeding*, including the elo quent funeral discourse of Ucv. Dr. liiiygood, tho "In Menorinm" by Colonel Clinch, and many in teresting incidents connected with the sad event. The Sparta Inhinaellto notes that the floral tri butes rent to the funeral of nishop Pierce were of the most beautiful and choico selections and ar tistically arranged; among which were a pillow with the word "rest" beautifully displayed in tho center, sent by the ladies of Augusta, and a bank of tube roses worked Into a monogram, "0. F. I'.," upon which sat a snow-white dove with out stretched pinions. This came from tho ladies of Trinity church of Atlanta. While shouting at the Walcsca campmeeting on last Sunday evening, Mrs. John Pitman, aged 70 years old, fell down and soon expired In accord ance with her wishes ofttimea expressed to her ueighlmrs. wave has dashed over Harnett and the surround! ling community this summer. Homo twenty-flvo have professed religion and Joined tho churches, among whom were Mrs. Betsy Gunu.agcd seventy- four. having been converted twenty-slx years, Joining the Baptist church, aud Air. and Mr*. Jo seph Crenshaw, both near seventy year* old, Join ing the Methorilst church. IV. D. Tesgue, of Union county, raised a 1*4 pound Irish potatoo this year. Near Harmony Grovo a tree has grown a second crop of | tear he*. There Is not a distillery or barroom in Union county. Thu Dnhloucga correspondence ot the Piedmont Press says: A woman in the upper edge of tho county, who is married to a half-blood darkey, was somewhat Milled sumo day* buck because a certain teacher refused to receive their offspring Into his school. I will state in Justification of tho people of tho comity that this marriage did not occur In It* limits, although it is a mystery why they are al low ??d to go at largo unmolested iu violation of the laws. Two curious incidents of artesian well-digging are recordod. Ono from tho Perry Journal aays: While a well was being dug outlie farm of Mr. Reuben Smith last, week, about nine ratios frqrn ivrry, in tho tentlldistrict of Houston county, a ~ ??? I' I"- -11 "I mil;, ml <*f - u * 1 ml. cd. At about sixty feet from the snrfaco a bed of chalk was cutered, and in this chalk the oro wo* discovered. The oro Increased in quantity until a depth of between seventy aud seventy-tiro feet GEORGIA BY WIRE. Flra In Sprlag FJsce-Tha Latest Developments la tke Augusta Murder???Tho Br sswsU Memorial In Morgan County??? Other State Matters. Etc. Athens, Oa., September 8.???[Special.]???A few weeks ago the republican party of Georgia served notice on Madison Davis, the colored postmaster at Athens, that he must get rid of hia democratic bondsmen that have control of the patronage of the office, and substitute for them securities from bis own party, or that be would be removed. The party demanded that the white assistants in the postflloce be removed, and their places supplied by negroes and republicans. Davis's friends, with out ony assistance from him, went to work and secured a bond signed by four wclfknown and wealthy negroes of Georgia, and he released his white securities, viz: Pope Barrow, R. L. Bloom field, James Af. Bmlth and R. L. Moss. The new bond has Iteen accepted by the government. Berate and Reynolds are the white democrat* now In the office, and it Is presumed that they will be shortly discharged and negro appointees substi tuted therefor. Davis has had one of his sons in the office for some time. Captain Beussohaicharge of the financial department of the office, and is n most capable and worthy officer. Clerks will have to be Imported to fill the vacancies, as there are no negroes in Athens competent. , Tlie Knd of Beventeen Year's Service Acworth, September 8.???[Special.]???At the Baptist conference held at the Acworth church Saturday, Dr. S. G. Ryals, the pastor, infosmod the church he could not serve the church any longer, and Judge Ham Tumlln was called for tho ensuing year. It is with many regrets Acworth g ves up Dr. Ryals, who has served tho church ithfully, ably and acceptably for seventeen years. Rape In Itonie. , Roux, Ca. f September 8.???[Special.]???Dick Mar shall, colored, about nineteen year* old, was to day arrested charged with committing ppo on a nine year old colored girl named Sarah Ellston. It is alleged that tho crimo was committed Iu a stable in this city on Saturday night. Afarshnll Waiters blc indignation and excitement among colored ixopie regarding the nffitjr. Hnptiftt Ordination. LaGrakoe, Ga., September 8.???[Special.]???At a conference of the Baptist church yesterday, It was resolved to Invite Drs. Tucker, Warren and Mc Donald to assist our local minister in the ordina tion of four deacons on the first Sabbath In Octo ber. The following are tho deacons elect: Messrs. J. P. Thornton, Henry Bank, Jr., J. K. Toole and T. J. Harwell. Murdered Hla Nt*p-I>niigliter, Savannah, Ga., September 8.???[Special.]??? Gcorgo Oliver, a mulatto, was arrested late last night charged with causing tho death of ??lla McCary, a i t year old girl, hla s.cp-daughter. Ho was in a habit of brutally beating her with a strap. Sunday morning she died aud tho coroner nan notified; he proceeded to tho house three miles from the city on the Augusta road. Ho found the entire left leg nud the back raw and swollen, presenting n horrible sight. At the In quest sufficient testimony was developed to con- yellow specks. ??? By somo who examined it tho ore tianta to be analyzed. The other,from the Albany News, says: Atr. Jackson has resumed work on Captain llobb'a artesian well, aud tho drill went down MX) feet. In the sediment that was brought up Dr. Ilnygood on Prohibition, Covington, Ga., September 8.???[Special,]???Salem campincetlng opened Friday night with a goodly number in attendance. On Sunday an unusually largo crowd was present. At 11 a.m. Dr. A. Q. Haygood preached a sermon on prolilbitln. The doctor discussed the question in all it* bearings??? as It effects business, politics,(morals, tho home In terests and religion. Ho clearly demonstrated that tho law could prohibit as wefl as re drain tho liquor traffic. Tnlbotton (Joes Dry, Talbotton, Ga., September 9.???[Special.]???Tho council to-night fixed the whisky license at 95,000 s year. The license of one of tho doalcn run* ont In a few days, another Iu October, and tho remain ing one Iu December. As none of the dealer* will be able to |??y the high license. It will bo prohibi tory in effect, and our town will l>e dry from the first of December???the expiration of tho last???until after the election of the uew council lu January, anyhow. and breaking two chairs to pieces. The burglai being the stronger of tho two, escaped through & window. He secured a fine watch before he was discovered. Death of Congressman Crisp's Daughter. AmcBicrs, Ga., September 11.???[Special.]???Little Mattie, the second daughter of Hon. C. F. Crisp, died yesterday. She was sick only a few days. She was a bright little girl eight yean old. The sympathy of the community go out to tho be reaved family. Death of Sir. A. W. Mnrrett* Cabtersville, September 11.???[Special.]???Sir. A, W. Barrett, superintendent of the Pryolusitc Man ganese company, died last night about 12 o???clock. Air. Barrett came south a little over a year ago, and bea made many friends here, who deeply sympa thize with bis family. Ho leave* a wife and two little girls. Arrest of a Desperado. Macon, September 12.???[Special.]???Since the es cape of tho desperado Harris, telegraphed last Wednesday night. Colonel Wiley, chief of police, lias been using every effort to have him captured. To-day he received a telegram from Mr. John Bur roughs, the marshafof Hawkinsville, announcing the fact that he bad captured him, and wanted to know what to do with him. An officer was sent down to-night, and to-morrow he will return with biro. He Is an Atlanta negro. Locke to Resign. Macon, Gs., September 12.???[Special.]???Colonel R. D. Iocke, United States marshal (or the south ern district of Georgia, said to-night In a conversa tion touchinghls resignation as marshal: "I will S eucies arise, and accept a position in the marino epartment of the Savannah customhouse. Aly reason Is this: I formerly practiced law and was h solicitor in Alabama, but resigned to go west. I visited Georgia and accepted a government posi tion. I have been an office holder for d number of yeura and am heartily tired of It. I will resign and it is stated that Department Collector Wade, of Savunnah will succeed me. I love tho law and its votaries, and shall east my fortune in the Killed With Honey. Sylvania, September 12???[Special.]???The Rev. Thomas Bnzctnore, an old Methodist divine of this county, died this morning. He was Just conva lescing from a bad case of diphtheria, and cat somo lione^r for breakfast this morning, which killed him f i very short time. The Drouth In Lincoln. Lincolkton, Ga., September 12.???[Special.]??? Crops have been Injured considerably within tho last twp weeks by tho severe drouth that is now upon us. Cotton will not make more than sixty * er cent of an average crop. Mr. J. L. Dunaway brought the first bale of new Hton to town yesterday. It was sold to T. r * C. S. Uolleushead at 10 7-10. - Tho Long Drouth. In Monticello. Jasper, Go., September 12.???[Special.]???Wo have bed no rain in five weeks, laitc com and cotton Is ent short, potatoes, cabbage and turnips nearly ipined. Cropf are much better in tho western por tion of the county, than eastern, as they have hsu a rain or two, that we did not. Alany of the farm ers are loosing their bogs from cholera. Tho fu ture is by no means flattering for the farmers in this locality. The Stock Law. Decatur, Go., September 12.???[Special.]???An election was held In Brownings district yesterday the question of fence or stock law. Tho re turns wero made to tho ordinary to-day, showing the following result: "Fence," 77; "for fence,??? 1: stock law, 58. Tho law requires all persons voting to write on their ballot* "For fence??? or "Stock ..." and It is said the citizens in the district who favor stock law will contest tbc election and have thrown out all ballots not having on them for fence or stock law. If this Is done it will stand: For fence, 1: stock law. 07, when, in fact, tho fence men have a major) tr of 22. Itotic with flesh on It was brought down towii laud examined with a mlrrowope, but no ono could tell what kind of animal It camo from. All isarriHl, however, that It was live or green flesh HM'III, II NW mu U| RIWII HHU and bone, aud it had an aquatic or fl??hy odor Slid iHTiif. mm n Dnu mi mjrimic or iiviijr WTTTT about it. Now, the question Is, what was It7 It levldcutlycaiue from some livimmm^MfcggferiMto under emend, and it would know what klud of animals Inhabit the oarth that far below tho surface. Fcreoual precept is tho beat example. 8o think ing, the Covington Enterprtoo furnishes this state ment for use In the pcud!ng prohibition cam paign: The Enterprise is odited to-day by a sober man. Five yearn ago it was not. Cau you see any differ- In the appearance and goucral make up of the paper? The grand Jury of Coweta county finds??? Prohibiting the sale of Intoxlcatlug liquor* In this county has already proved a great blessing to the people In decreasing drunkenness auddtmin- telling ( rime. We urge that the law regulating the sale of ardent spirit* lie strictly enforced, and all Iv reported to tho court* for jirosocu- vlolatto Hon, We this comity to lift their hearts lit gralil i> to Almighty God for 1H* signal blessing* to tend profoundly thankful for tho great re- religion among us, and take this occasion dufatc our fellow citizens on the bright jcrospccts Indore us. We pralso the Lore! (or all The grand Jury of Taliaferro county find* tho roads tu bad condition, the books neatly kept, and 9V22.C8 In the treasury*- Of Judge Bottle, the Jury says: In taking leave of hla houor, Judge Pottle, we desire to express our admiration of him, for the faithful and Impartial manner in which the bust- urea of the court and county has been conducted, and that bis election to the superior court Hudge- ???htp, would, tn our opinion, meet the approbation ot our people, and we recommend him to our next legislature for re-electtmAto fill the North- m circuit. Mi Irwin???s new courthouse has been completed and accepted by the commltttce appointed by the grand Jurors. Oeucrai George W. Summers, one of the oldest citizens of Augusta, died Saturday evening at hU residence on the Band Hill, and was burlc-l in tho hill cemetery. General Hummers was 83 year* of age. and lived his whole life in Augusta. Before he became enfeebled with age, he was oue of An- grata* most active and prominent citizens, lie was at one time roahter of the old Mechanics bank, snd filled other stations of trust and prominence. He was the cotempomry of Hon. John I*. Kin*, and lived a neighbor to htm for halt a century, both of these worthy citlxens baiug about the same age. The Americas Recorder, having met Jwith such ???uccesa and cnconragement, ha* concluded to come out as a dally. Glcwmer knows how to make iucccss of tt. Among the presentments ol the Forsyth grand Jury ????? the following paragraph: Wc, aa a body, feel proud to my that wo hare bad \rry tittle trouble with the whtsky question praise The nomination of Hon. James 1L Blount by the zkmorretic parly of the sixth <*>ngsc*ionat district . shtgh and Well with umutUnouacuihUkU' merited ton piiini nt to that gentleman. Ill* rec* ??? rvsMaeo for many years sp earnest, faithful and suereasful atvocacy of ??? sason of tbte nomt- i placed under lost- this term, aud we are certain that the traffic lu this ktiurtive element te growing beautifully less, d we now hop* and believe that prohibit ton to l Iu this connection we thank and ii.dtUK' our tificicut ordinary In refusing to grant any lievuse to parties to sell wliteky tuour couuty. The pro rata of the school fund from the state for Forsyth county. lor this year, to 92.1*10?. On the morning ol the Mh Inst, a milk cow oi Mr*. F. H. Nichol*, in Forvyth, fell tn an old well twenty-five feet deep, on the southwestern cor ner of the square to town. It was not long before a crowd had collected around tho well and after seme delay pultoya were fixed above the well and a negro hired to go down aud fasten ropes around the cow's bead and body. The ropes were run over the pulleys, a number of meu pulkd with all their might, and out earns the cow head foremost she waa alive and fa a few minutes walked off home. GreenYiij.e, Go., September 10.???[8poclal.]-On the 28th July, 1864, at tho battlo of Bun Shiue, near Macon, Ga., I picked up on tho battlc-llold near tho body of a dead union soldier, a plato with the following Inscription: "8. L. Dickaaon, co. G., 25th Wisconsin Regiment.??? Tho body of tho dead soldier was left on tho battlo-flcld un- Oak Ridge, Mertwethor county, Ga. Tho Bnvannnli Republicans- Savannah, September 10.???[Special.]???The re publican congressional convention met today. There were several contesting delegations. Floyd Snelson, of Libertv waa chosen chairman. There The North Georgia College. DAHLONkoA, Ga., September 12.???Tho following order has been received from tho war department: "War Department, Washington City, Septem ber 6th, 1884.???By dlrcotion of tho president, and in aconnlauco with section 1225 Revised Statute.*. Second Lieutenant William C. Rafferty, First Ar tillery, Is detailed as professor of military science and tactics at tho North Gcorela Agricultural col Boaurr "Secretary of War." The North Georgia Agricultural college opened Its fall session September 1st with better prospecta than it has had for six years past. Tha Three Dead Sisters, Athens, Ga., September 13.--[8pecial.]-MI*i Lucy Vers died of typhoid fever last night. Thh makes three young sisters In the same house who have died within the last three weeks, leaving only a mother and brother. Is considerable wrangling and no action bad been arrived at up to a late hour Kppiug nas been thrown overboard, and there is a strong fight Two Well-Known Cttlzena Get Into a Fatal Quarrel* Columbus, Ga., September 10.???[Speelal.]???Tues day afternoon, about half-past four o'clock, a ter rible tragedy took place InChipley, Harris county, Ga., In which J. O. Christian, a merchant of that ai inis point oi inc rmummu ana nome railroad, and also express agent and telegraph operator. It seems there was some misuuderstandlug between the two parties about some freight, and the matter whs left to a third party to settle, and Mr. Christian was not satisfied with his decision and MnzHMHPMI I retreating to hts office, Christian ^Myato ???. I seeing also that Hr. Intoxicated or drink- went menced to abuse htm, swearing he would have ratisfaction, aud threw hi* hand behind htm as tf to draw a weapon. As he did so Mr. Dixon reached for his ptetol on a shelf near by and fired the fatal shot. remained in hto office until the officers cam*, and cave him self up. The tragic occurrence threw the whole community Into a fever of excitement, a* both partlm stood high In the town, and had many frtemte. Mr. Dixon to ??? brother-fn-law of Mtu T. K. Blanchard, Amory Dexter and Richard Nor man. of Columbus, Ga. Ills son having been a conductor on the Central railroad. Dr. Blanchard, of Columbus, went up Wednesday to attend Mr. Dixon, who la reported critically ill and not ex pected to live. Mr. Dixon being down with nerv- ??? prostration. The Hon. John Peabody was re- Mr*si friends. Blanchard and wetl' known The Morin In Savannah. Savannah. 8*| lumber 10.-[SpeciaL]???Savannah had today the heaviest rainfall tn years, and in dications point to bad weather along the coast. There was a sirenr fcuterly, wind and the tide waa tn a few Inches of that great storm In IMl. Rice planter* are very uncoiy and apprehend dis aster. Connection* with Tybee interrupted. The Fence Law tn DeKalb. Decatur, September U.???[Special.]???.At an elec tion held In Phillips district, on the fence question, the vote stood fence ??*>, stock law 61. The Line to Centre. Rome. Ga.. September lL-[??peciaL]???The Coo-m river telepboue line to-day reached Centre, Ala., and mewase* were at once transmitted. The line will now be continued to Gadsden. Prestdcut John J. gtny *a?? the recipient of many congratu latory messages today. A Tussle With u Durglar. Marietta. September 11.???[Special.]???Laat night a burglar entered the residence of Mr. W. G. Hug- gord. who Uvea about two mile* from here. Mr. Haggard waa awakened by a notoa li^hls room, and got up and struck a match and lit a lamp, President Jackson Denies the Rumors of Assignment, Augusta, Go., September 13.???[Special.]???Presi dent George T. Jackson strongly denies the truth of tho rumors which were generally circulated in Augusta Thursday and published In The Consti tution Friday. Such rumors he regards as injuri ous to the Enterprise factory and put thecompany in a dubious light. He reaffirmed that the mill will not assign and that the directors will make all mccisary financial arrangement* to run tho ... * * * to-day that meet mill again soon. It is reportodjn fact to-day arrangements have been already made to : any difficulties aud the mill will bo mnnlni right In a few days. IM one hundred aud fifty thousand dollars In new bonds will meet a defi ciency in cost of mill over stock aud present Issue of bonds. A REUNION OF IIRAVE3. A Sleeting of the Survivors of the ThIrty- KIglith Regiment. Decatur, Gs., September 10.???[Special.]???Tho survivor* of the asth Georgia regiment held their reunion at this place to-day. They formed a pro- cession at the depot at nine o???clock and marched to the children's Sunday school tabernacle. The exercises of the day were opened with prayer by Rev. Donald Fraser, pastor of Decatur Presbyterian church. General John B. Gordoh then appeared on the stand and stated in a short, but very touch ing and cloqucut speech, that he would be depriv ed of the great pleasure of being with them on ac count of the serioua illucss ol hi* son, John U. Gordon, Jr. Mayor K. M. Word delivered the address of wel- v tfuuu Miiiruir, ui .\uauiu, uei address, as did also Rev. Douald Fraser. I The barbecue. Riven by the citizens, was a grind success, and in connection with the basket dinner, made one of the finest and most bouutitul din- The following to the organ) Georgia regiment, which was perfected: John W. McCreedy, president; vice president*. A. L. Hoi- Newsom, company B; TTF. company E. A. P. Robbins, Joe Thompson's ar tillery, vice president. Captain MUIedge???s com- Mn* nf *rtin.>rv nt Vultnn'* ,4Irl.lnn w.* m.ulv. party of artillery, of Nelson's division, wa* receivJ ed Into the organization. F. L. Gu*s and I. N. Nath elected secretaries of the ornnixation. J. M. Brittain ws?? elected chaplain. They meet in De- linttam wa* elected chaplain. They meet In l>o- entur on the second Wednesday in September next. All the regiments of Goniou???a brigade are invited to be present Death of Richard Jones. Columbia, S. C., September D.-LSpecUl.]???Mr. Richard Jones, for many years the popular and capable treasurer and clerk of the city of Colum bia, died In this city yesterday and wa* buried to day. He had been suffering with a cancer for manv months, and his death wa* not unexpected. His funeral was largely attended. Mr. R. M. An-* dvnon will be bte successor. Over an Embankment* Chattanooga. September 9.-{SpeciaL]-The regular passenger train on the Mcajph * and Cbarlcvton road, leaving here at 9 o'clock this morning, ran over a cow eight miles of Corinth, Mis*., at 6:20 p. m., and was completely derailed. The train was composed of a mail, hxggaze, smok ing and passenger car*, everyone of which left the track. The engine ran down an embankment ???cveral feet, but did not upset The eugineer did t ot leave hto post The fireman jurap-d and was Injured. Th# Colored brakeamm was potting through the train and was found b twen the track* mock injured. The pmungvis were all more or ]???>* binteed and seriously hurt Trains were de Isycd while tha trarkwa* being cleared, and all laztcsgin carried Into Memphis. GEORGIA POLITICS. Blatters of Political Interest Which are Tak ing Place Through the State. In the letter of Hon. J. C. Clements, of the seventh district, which was published a few day* ago, a typographical error occurred that marred it We print the letter in full as written: Lafayette, Ga., September 5, 1881.???Messrs. Trammell Starr, T. W. Glover, C. N. Featherston- Gentlemen: Your favor, Informing me oi the ac tion of the democratic congressional convention lately assembled ct Rome, has been received. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude l of the in the past awakens a profound appreciation e grave duties and responsibilities of this estly endeavor a faithful discharge of the same. In accepting the position assigned me, it is proper to re-avow my adherence to the great dem ocratic principles as embodied in our national platform, and under the application of which in spite the unfortunateJlJflerence of the post With the highest esteem for each of yon, and those you represent, I am very truly yours, J. C. Clements. "The crop of independents in Georgia this fall," says the Dooly Vindicator, "promises to be small aud of very inferior quality." Mr. J. C. Harkins is a candidate for the clerk ship of the superior court in Gordon county. Jack son News: We learn that numerous friends are importuning Judge Stewart to allow the use of bis name before the legislature as a candidate for one of the Justices of the supremo court While the people of Flint circuit would regret to lose the service of Judge Stewart on the bench, yet wc arc convinced that no better selection could be made for a position on the supremo bench. Judge Stewart is well qualified, and would give entire satle/action to the people of Georgia. In accepting thu unanimous reuoinmatlon to congress from the eighth congressional district, Hon. Seaborn Reese writes: It Is always pleasant to receive the approval of your fellows in every department of life, but It Is reserved for a public servant who has beencharee*! with important trusts and who has cndcavoreu to ABXACON APIARY. An Interesting Sight iu the Heart ol thfi City. Macon, September lO.-fSpccial correspondence.] ???Few persons who would by chance observe a busy little bee flitting about from flower to flower in the front yard* of Macon imagine that proba bly,that same little worker when he secures enough honey will return to a home that will eventually prove a big enterprise for the city. Mr. Charles Dreyfus, tho news agent of tho Lite nier bouse, was readings Constitution the other day when bis eye caught a special from Athens, Ga., in which an allusion wasfmade to Mr. Turner Moon losing a fine queen bee, and ho laughed and said: "I would be in a bad fix If my queens would get away." "What do you know about bees," was asked him. "Come, go with me, and I will show you some.* He lives on Pine street, between 4th and 5th As we approached the residence a neat little cottage half hidden by mo* darla vines and evergreens, presented itself* The moment bis presence became known there was a rustling of wings aud a flock of snow whlto /ery want seme pet* that I think a a a hundred nnd fifty, and they are very valuable both for food and pets." As the birds would fly around his head he would play and knock them about in the most familiar manner. They did not seem to mind it at all. Walking through the clean little front yard, bis chickens caught sight of him. All came running in every direction, Jumping on his shoulder* and rubbing against his legs. ??????I am raising the Plymouth rock." said he, "and those I am going to enter nt ??? he spoke he jMdutcd to six magnificent fowls that looked as if they would furuteh enough meat for a whole regiment. "I flud them a very hardy chicken, and think I am going to be very successful with them." Mrs. Dreyfus came out holding iu her hands a bird cage containing a canary, that paying no attciitiou to the surround- I had some birds nnd they began to brood, tho mother died, and this ono 1 raised with ray hands, It is with the profoundest gratitude and with re newed realization of the grand rcsponslbilitlesnt- ???ached to the high trust, that 1 ac< ??? tation so cheerfully tendered me. y with which it was bestowed ini , |>rccfatlon of the honor conferred. I have always preservation ot the'rights and *- ^-ttlhavo never been so . ... 1 am now that it is the Imperative duty of all the good people of this country who desire wise government, honest methods and a faithful discharge of all public obligation*, to unite In the restoration of the government to tlie control of the democratic party, whose history is a pledge of the maintenance o] constitutional govirnment and the perpetuation of the rights guaranteed thereunder, and the reform of cxlstlug abuses, and to place the seal of their con- , , people of this country for more than twenty years. A party whoso leaders are to-day parading tho immense surplus In t*~ * as the highest evidence wisdom of its administration of tbo government shamefully disregarding tho fact that this enor mous nnd unnecessary accumulation consist* of taxes unjustly and wrongfully extracted from tho pockets of the people, already writhing under tho agonies and distresses of poverty. A party which, lu Its recent platform, declares its purpose with ty which has but two controlling plunder and tho humiliation and degradi the whlto people jjof the south, by tbo appoint ment to all federal offices of incompetent, Igao- ant, unworthy and corrupt men. FORWARD TOUR NAMES. The chairman of the county democratic execu tive committees throughout tno state are earnestly at Atlanta, wl oi the congressional And senatorial committees.] j] By order state committee, John 8. Candler, Secretary. Democratic payers in the stato please copy. Blurrny ns an Independent. Americus, Ga., September 11.???[Special.]???Hon W. D. Murray, of Schley county.publishcd uflcttcr in to-day's Recorder announcing himself as ati in' dependent candidate for senator against Hon. J. N. Hudson the regular nominee of the democratic N. Hudson the regular nominee of tb convention. He'll be badly beaten. Colonel Fnlllgnnt Carries the Connty for Senator. Savannah, Ga., September 11.???[Special.]???Tho mass meeting of tho democracy of Chatham county to-night, at tho theater, was tho largest over held in years. Every portion of tho building was pocked, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The meeting was called to order by Chairman R. E. Lester. RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED. Major Schwarz took tho floor, nnd amidst tbo greatest confusion presented a scries of resolutions, accompanied with some vigorous remarks. Tho resolutions provido for tho publication in full of all local bills Instead of by caption; to require all lawyers, dcnt.sto, photographers and physi cians In tho state to " * vide for a proper am clans In tho state to pay specific license; to pro vido for a proper and tqultablo assessment or iho real estate of the cltjr^; to reduce the salary of tho *????????? tu vuij??n??uuuuimjr nuuu, ic?? ruiisuiiuaiu vac city and superior courts and make Chatham ono circuit. Tho representatives and senator to be elected, ore urgently requested tu have these pro- vteions carried out. The resolutions were uc * mously adopted. . FALUOANT???a WINNINO SPEECH. The hard light was on the senatorial delegation. The candidates brought forward were Captain ty the enemies of Fulligant that two yean ago he had related an anecdote traducing the virtue of Irish women. Falligant took the stage, and tu an earnest, eloquent, forcible speech, with great feel ing, indignantly denied the charge, and chalengod his secret accusers to dare face htm and repeat these slanders. He carried the house and completely vindicated himself. Previous to his speech, a res olution was offered naming Wm. Garrard, John fchwurz, J. M. Marrow, Herman Meyers, E. J. Kennedy and A. A. Winn aa delegates to the sens- orial convention. These were understood to j avor Wilson. A substitute was offered byK. M. byan, naming as delegates Johu Flannery, D. C. Baccn, ( harlcs Kalshorn. M. W. Dixon. II. M. Comer and Luke Canon, who were kqown to favor Falligant. ... ??? ,T ,IE triumph or falligant. After Falligant ??? speech, the question was called _ o the substitute, aud the liveliest coniuslou arose. A dozen were on the floor, trying to speak. Wll- ion ??friends saw his chances waning and endeav- ored to stop the current. The vote was taken, and the chair declared that the ayes had 1L A division was called for, the confusion continuing, and the substitute was declared carried. The announce ment was received with thundering applause. It is now almost Mured ihat Falligaut will be sena tor from this districL . _ THE REPRESENTATIVES. Samuel B. Adams introduced a resolution asm- ii g as h prcsentaslves from Chatham, Captain W. Guidon, Colonel Peter Reilly and Gazaway resolutions in reference to prohibition and other matters, but the immense crowd which, notwith standing the excitetneut, maintained its good humor, having flutehed the butines* for which It was celled, wanted no other, snd with great hi larity, adjourned. Hoyl fur the Senate. Dawion, Ga., September 12.-[8pecIaL]-non. L. C. Hoyl, of this place, was nomlcstcd for state senator by the convention which met iu Cuthbert on yesterday. It was an unexpected and unsolic ited compliment, but is h*?h!y doerved, and the A Prohibition Candidate. Roms, Go., September 13.???[SpocUI.]???John W. Gilliam to*day announces himself an Independent candidate for the legislature on the prohibition platform. The Fence Law in Donglas. Docglasville, Ga., September 13.-[Special.]- Last week there was an election in Connor's dis trict on the "stock law." The vote stood, fence 76 snd stock law 67. The stock law men thought that enough illegal votes could be thrown out to livestock law a majority. Through their attor neys, R. A. Massey and W. A. James, they con tested the election. The case waa tried to-day be fore the ordinary, J. 8. James and B. G. Griggs representing the fence men. The ordinary sus tained the election and ilismhned the context. ??? 1 ??? ?????? question next cage." Such plcssunt sights us these is what a per- tou is thrown with who visit* tills cosjCUttle nest. TIIE APIARY. Tho moment you reach tho back portion of tho lot. a sight still more pleasing presents itself. Tho lot Is about three-quarters of an acre, in tho heart of the city, almost. It is divided off into portions to accommodate tho owner's animals, and his bees. When you step out of tho back door, the first thins you see is the a|r full of bees, flying to and fro. Iu a portion iu the center of tbo lot Is bis fpairy. hives arranged double stories and look like miniature houses. In those little residences dwell forty colonics of Italian bees that work day after day with the syx- tem of human beings, yielding pound upon pound of the richest honey. "\ The apiary Is just four years old. At tho last ato fair bokl here. Mr. K. A. Paschal, of Gen< stato fair bokl here. Mr. R. A. Paschal, of Geneva, Ga., exhibited a colony of Italian bees which re ceived the premium. A number of gentlemen became interested,among ny and let It remain In the park a year beforo transferring It to hla residence. In that time it had increased to three colonics, increasing year after year until now forty Is to bo seen. It Is a sur prising feature In bee culture to soo how little tho expense of raising them amounts to. The only expense to tho purchase of hives nnd implements, which Is comparatively a small cost, inasmuch ns the honey yield of a year will more than settle it. Mr. Dreyfus uses mostly double story hives. Ills hive* are the Simplicity, the patent of Mr. I. A. Root, of Ohio. He ha* them manufactured nt tho old rock mills by Messrs. Tray wlek & Withers, vetting them at the somo price tbat he does in Ohio, saving freight and ex penses. lie owes much of bis success to information received from Mr. F, N. Wilder, the great bee man, of Forsyth. Tho queens can bo purchased at from 91 to 95, according to the quali ty. You can take any colouy of tho common black bees nnd Italianize them by tho purchaso of a queen. You can buy a hive complotc for about 91, and the other fixtures being equally as cheap In proportion, all you have to do Is select you a 111 I'HIJIUIUUII, Ull )UU I1BVU IU UU U MilllXh )UU place where the little workers will not be disturb ed, and the colony will begin to Increase at once, and in the season the honey yield will bo nearly a hundred pounds. The climate in till* section of thestato is co mild tbat the bee can be left out in open air all t tho latter portion bread anfi tho work Is resumes The swarming time Is very early; his first swarm was April 31, and they lasted until about May 16, alter which the trouble i* over and tho honey i?? rapidly filled lu. Honey to on article of food that ??? IS NEVER TOUCHED BY HUMAN HANDS. The process of taking it from tho hives and placing It on tbc market is a most interesting one. Tako the early flight of tho bee, and with an established path he flics away, going probably two or threo , ??? vay, t - , # - v miles for honey; he secures his supply and with ??? *??? -- *??? i tno ??? minutes, and off he Is sgain. This goes on from hives iu' tho frames on which tbo couib to made; L laced m an extractor, a few whirls is made, tho oney runs out of the comb* Into a receptacle be low, is strained through little bag* and run into little bottles, of a pound each, these are carefully set aside for the air to get out thoroughly and then are corked labeled aud are ready for tho ta ble, the process being as clean as nature will al low and it has not been touched by hnman hand. Then when it is wanted in the comb little cells a . c bees cover them, when filled they are put lup in cases and shipped in that manntr. These results sell the bottles at 15 cents per pound ex tracted, put up In eases of twelve bottle*, and sell uu iu mflti ui in viVv uuuicii mi<i wu nr92.ro. The little boxes ate readily sold for 20 rents to 25 cents a pound. The demand for honey from the north ha* increased very much with a minaturc bellows pulniug smoke. This was to make the bees keep their distance and prevent them from stinging.. One of the hives wasap- procched, and puffing tho smoke la, a great buzz was heard. She then lifted the top oil' carefully and a singular sight was seen. In the beginning of the season on the frames of a hive are placed wax sheets, tho formation of a comb. To this the bee build* until tbc right size is made, then he begins to fill it with honey. It was oue of these frames tbat presented IVhcu the bco to smoked he plunges into story of found, suit mu jguug uuiuuici foim.{ While above the honoy is made in tho frames. The yield is great in reason of rain. When the flowers and buds are fresh a frame Js some times filled in twenty-four hours. This, with the little expense attached, causes it an industry of prevents stinging. In the lower hive tho queen is young colonies . resting little creature to watch. In their hives they arc not to be molested. The moment a strange bee goes into one, it to bis last earthly visitor for the sentinels pounce down on him aud ???ting him to death. Each one has hts oath to and from the hive, and when It to obstructed a bum of warning to begun, and If you don't move quick more profitable investment . In healtn aud old age, than to build himself an apiary. Mrs. B. H. Lowe, a very estimable lady of llawkinsvJl!*, has been most successful in the bee culture. Bhe makes queens a ipecinlty, and they hare paid her well. Tho ite fair authorities are going to make thu -- special feature of the approaching fair, and it is eqpccted will have good result*. Mr. Dreyfus is going to make this a Macon enterprise ???nd will Increase his apiary from year to year un til It will become the largest In the southern state#. He regards it as an industry of much profit??? speaking from bis own experience. Wynton. Train-Wrecker* Arrested. Mansfield, La., September 9.???Three negroes have been arrested, charged with attempting to wreck trains on the New Orleans and Pacific rail road. This is the fourth attempt. Three attempts were directed against trains on the Mansfield railroad. An investigation to to be held In a few days. H the evidence is conclusive the accused will probably be lynched. The Greenback People. Columria; September 9.???[SpccioL]???J. Hen drix MeLane, the greenbacker who was master of ceremonies at the recent force, called an indepen dent conference, which occurred here, has re turned to Charleston to resume hto duties os edi tor of tbe Independent. He professes his ability to start a peaceful political revolution fn South Carolina which shall sweep both the democratic . and republican parties from the face of tbe earth* Rhode Island Veterans In Virginia. Richmond,Vo., September 9.???About fifty Rhode Island war veterans arrived here last night* on a visit to the battlefields In Virginia. Tbe excur sion is under the suspfees of the Fourth regtonent Pu