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The JL THE ATHENS BANNER ATHENS, GEORGIA, JANUARY 7. 1890 oner i*ubllid«d Dally, Weekly and Si aday, by TIIK ATHKNB FCBLISlinO CO. T.L. OAKXX.. C. P. FLANKS**,• ■dtter-ta-t.'Mff. ......llusiue*. Manage . Tint ATiim Daily Uaajcu Is delivered by ranters ta the tUM! iu »uy iii'imi«t following rates: **. « p )ear7**-<M»i ala nnmi" ,«M»W1>HSSWI» H4i Weekly t*<h«u*«lay MAY* *u* /w per year. f«ro;.l»tore nwuth* Invariably taso Ui ao- liauslrnt '-Avert aments will be Inserted at theraiootiu.o p r square lor tee Drat luxr iuu, ad Ilor «suwt>~<|ue«it tea nkn, ex cept cun rack mm*V«*saent», on wnleo special "ISaunotteet will be charged at the rate ui U cenU per Use enou Insertion, except wl.etitou- iractedfc* extended periods, wu uapeetal ates wi l (a* icMMle- , aoulbauces way be made by express, penial note, nssiey order oi r.g»Ur»u letter. Au linnlniue eunininnlratluns should be ad dressed to Uw Business Manager. A DAY IN LEXINGTON. On last Sunday we paid our first visit to Lexington since the new Railroad to that town was built, and were surprised and delighted to see the progress and improvement made in thi3 historic old place. Gen. Toombs remarked long ago, while in one of his satirical humors, that Lexington was the only finished tosrn in the United States, for there had not been a nail driven there in twenty years, but could the ghost of this old statesman to day revisit the site of this prophecy, he would open his eyes wilh wonder—for if Lexington was erer a dead town it lias certainly been resurrected and new life and blood infused into the inanimate corpus. Within the last few months Lex ington has gone to work nnd built one of the best little railroads in the South. It is three miles in leDgth, is equipped with new Bteel rails and has a perfect little gem of a passen ger coach. It makes the run in less than ten minutes, and the train glides along as if on iee. Conductor Tom Arnold is in charge of the train —one of the cleverest fellows in the world. lie is a natural wit, and has a name for every stepping place on the line. He has christened Mr. L, M. Johnson’s “Damages,” from the faut that this gentleman demands <13,000 lor a right of way in front of his house. The Lexington Terminal is the only road in the country that has a church of its own, having bought the old Baptist temple of worship in Crawfovd. It impresses us that it will take more than one church to save the President of that road. The peo pie of Lexington arc justly proud of their railway, and well they have cause to be, for it was certainly a great piece of enterprise. The citi zcr.s turn out en masse to receive every train and welcome the passen gers to their hospitable town. In fact, when the census enumerator comes around, all he will have to do is to get the engineer to give a few toots on his whistle, and he can take a list of the inhabitants from the depot platform. Mr. Hamilton McWhorter, Presi dent of this road, tells ns that its business is beyond their most san guine expectations. Christmas week tlio passenger fares amounted to $150, and that sum was returned loo, without making conductor Ar nold turn his pockets wrong side out every night. It is estimated that the receipts of the road from this source alone, the first year, will ag gregate $2,500. The freight busi ness is also very large. Lexington is now the shipping point for not only that flue country to the south nnd east, but Centreville and other places in Wilkes county have their goods sent there. In fact, merchants within ten miles of EIbcrton, this side of the river, haul their freight from Lexington. This road costs only $6 per day to operate, will pay all expenses, and return a dividend to the stockholders. We asked Pres ident McWhorter what the road cost, and he replied $25,000. We waited about three hours and repeated the conundrum, and was answered $30,- 000. Just as the train was leaving we shot the same question iuto him again, and the reply came $35,000. One great drawback to the growth of Lexington has been that a large part of the town is fcji’t on leased land, willed the academy by Mr. Meson. A fee simple title could not be had, and people were naturally loth to improve property on which they had only a limited claim. Bub it has been discovered that by con sent of the court this .’and can be sold and a foe simple title given. The matter is now in court, and so soon as the decision is rendered, these school lands will be cut up in to- lots and improved. Lexington 11 then take on a big boom. Al ready several new houses are under contract. Dr. Faust will build a handsome residence, as also Col Win. 11. flownid and others. Mr. Geo. W. Brooks will erect another siuie on the public square, and a stock company build a modern hotel. An oil mill and gnano factory are otemplates!, besides numerous olh enterprises. The railroad will make Lexington fine of the best business towns in Georgia. There are not a cleverer or more enterprising people in the South than abide bet, but they have always lalio'cd under the disadvan tage of being otf from the line of railroad. Already there has been a wonderful improvement in the busi ness of the placo, and the present year the merchants errpeci to double or thribble their sales. Already, far mers are trading there who never before did business in Lexington. Another drawback to the business of the town was the almost impassa ble highways leading into it. But the enterprising citizens have gone to work and arc having new roads surveyed and located on beltei ground. The Elberton road—one of the most broken in the county— has been thus improved so that a locomotive can travel it; and all the other arteries of trade will be put id similar condition. This will greatly improve the business of the place. Lexington is one of the oldest towns in this -ectiofc of the State, and is rich in historical iutercs*, Georgia has three enpitois now standing,nnd so has Oglethorpe three court-houses. The first stands in the country, not far from Salem church ; the second is used as a store by the Brooks Brothers, and the magnificent new court house, that has recently been erected at a cost of $30,000, is the third. Before the days of railroads, Lex ington was the most important tra ding point in this section of the State, and the people of Athens would go there to purchase line goods. The largest stores and best stocks were in Lexington, while our own city was an insignificant little county town. But the building of the Athens brancli railway sounded the death knell to the progress of the place. In those days, as well as now, there were a genus homo desig nated “old fogies,” and this class ruled Lexington. Tkoy contended that a railway would bring into the town small pox, cholera, and all the ills that flesh is heir to, besides put ting on them an undesirable class of citizens, thus destroying the refine ment of the place. These croakers succeeded in carrying the railroad around their town, and also in effec tually killing it, until the present generation came to its rescue by building the Lexington Terminal. A few years ago properly could be bought for a mere song in Lexington, and we have seen nice houses and large lots sell for trom $300 to $000 But a great change lias now taken place in values, and the railroad has several times paid for itself in in creasing the price of town property. Last year Mr. Sims tried to get $800 for the residence now occupied by Col. Taylor. The other day he re fused $1,000 for it, and it is not thought twice that enm will buy the property. To Mr. Hamilton McWhorter does not only ^exington, but Oglethorpe county, in & large measure owe their present prosperity. He is one of the most enterprising men we ever knew, and makes a success of what ever he undertakes. He gave his people the stock law, was responsible for the new court house, aud to his efforts more than anything elscj do they owe their new railroad. What Henry Grady ha9 been to Atlanta has Hamilton McWhorter been to Lexington and his county. The people appreciate the services of this gentleman, too, and there is not a more universally popular man in the State. It is reported that Mr. Mc Whorter will be a candidate for Judge of the Northern circuit at the expiration of Judge Lumpkin’s term, who will not offer for re elec tion, ; it is said. He will certainly grace the bench, and reflect credit and honor both upon his State and himself! 1 : We believe that if this gentleman.consents to make the race that there will be no opposition. He is one of the ablest and most suc cessful lawyers in the State, and al though a young man, ranks at the head of the bar. There is some political talk in Oglethorpe county but nothing has been as yet definitely settled on. For the Legislature the names of Mr G. W. Smith, Col. A. F. Pope, Mr. Geo. B. Lumpkin and Mr. John Moody are mentioned, but none of these gentlemen have as yet announced their candidacy. It will be Ogle thorpe’s time this year to name the State Senator, and it is recoiled that Hon. C. A. Witcher and Hon. J. T- Olive will be in the arena. The democrats ot Oglethorpe are determined on hereafter holding pri mary elections for the nomination of all candidates, and let the white voters decide the tickets among themselves. This is certainly a wire end timely stop, and we hofie it will be adapted. Oar day among our old Lexir gton friends was one of the most delight ful we ever spent, and hope soon to repeal the visit. THE NATIONAL DEMOCRAT- There is not a better daily paper that comes to our ollirc from the | national Capital than the National j Democrat. It is an out »|>okcn elein- j ocratic sheet, and is a strong cham pion of democracy indeed. Those who desire to keep well informed on tlic outlook of the party at Washing ton. cannot find a more valuable pa per than the National Democrat. If you wish to bny a nice home attend the sale at eoart ho.ise on next Tuesday. A good house with four room*, well finish'.1, with hail running through, baek and front veranda, good well, one acre laud, fronts on Baxter street, cor ner of extension of Harris street, ouly a few steps from struct ear line, house comparatively new. sold to highest bid der. If you wish to see the place any of tlie Parr Brothers will show it to you. IS acres laud will also be sold at same time and place. Laud joins Bob bin mills and Mr. 15. K. Lumpkin’s land. Only two miles from court house. Jnu2-5t Fine fish and select oysters all times at Booth Bros. TgoodIiome. . Or a good investment for some one by attending the administrator's sale at Court House on next Tuesday. Have to lie sold to highest bidder. Terms cash. 18 acres ntnd joining Bobbin Mill lauds and Mr. 15. K, Lumjgtou’s land, will be sold at same lime aWr place. Any of the Farr Brothers will show you the place if you wish to to see it. Jan 2-5t. Noiica of o .oakholdera' Meeting. An adjornned meeting of the stock holders of the' Georgia Carolina & Northern Railway Company will be held in Athens, Ga. Wednesday, Jan uary IMh 1890 at 12 M. td .A. L. II t’i.1., Secretary. Don't say you cannot find you a lot to build on when six beautiful lots will be oold at the court house on next Tuesday to highest bidder. The lots front on Baxter street 100 ft, running back 2ut) feet. Only a few steps from street car line. Come and buy one. Titles perfect. jan2-5t CREAM tQtfDCl! lUfactorf, Manufactory, Baltimore, Md., 213 W. German Street. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., Now York. Chicago. St. Louis. I'ONE-L Clothiers, Tailors. Hatters, Furnishers. All goods marked in PLAFN FIGURES. Prompt attention given to mail orders. Measure blank furnished upon application. , Eiseman Bros., 17 and 19 Whitehall Set, Atlanta. Ga PARE BROS., Mouse am! Sign Painters _ decorators and dealers in Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes. No. 17 North Jackson Street. Next Door to Banner Office. Athens Colton Exchange.. Athkns, Ga. January 0.—Tone of the Market, Firm. Good Middling 9 7-8 Strict Middling Si 9-16 to 0 5-3 Middling 9li-lfl lo 9 C-8 Strict Low Middling 9 71(1 Low-Middling 93-10 Strict good ordinary 9 1-S Tinges 9 1-4 to 9 3-8 Stains 9 to 9 1-8 Tono: M.dd.ing uploads, , Sides 12,000. 5-S; Middling Orleans: Tone Futures. January-February !’■ binary -March M arcli-April April-May May-June : Jn ie-Ju y July-August Aueust-Scpicmber .. .. Sep>e>nbcr-Oc:ober. Oefober-Noveuiher NovemPer-Deee liber. Decvuiher.J an nary M. MYERS & CO. have received their Holiday Goods, and invite you to call and see The Prettiest Line Of Goods suitable for sale in Athens. M. the HOLIDAYS ever put on Respectfully, MYERS .& OO THE MOST COMPLETE -LINE OF » * IjSL .A-THElINfS, IS ’AT THE ONE PRICE SHOE STORE, 5 3S ;* si) 5 -11 5 42 5 44 5 15 40 5 40 5 -U 5 4:i 0 44 5 40 5 47 5 48 Opening Tune: Sternly. Closing Tone tjuiet. Tons: Quiet , Futures. January February Manii April: May Juno July August. September...... Oc toiler November December...... .New York Market. Middling 10 1-4 10 09 10 10 25 •0 33 19 40 10 4> 10 52 10 58 10 14 10 21 10 29 10 .26 ID 42 10 48 JO 55 11 (51 Opening Tone stoidy. .» Closing Tono Steady. Receipts of AU U. S. Ports. . 1 Saturday MiniGAy. Tnc»a*y >VednA»(lay Thursday Fridiv.; Same Wt 3 I.T t y<> i.*. >/» ^ -l.vluj ’ *‘47 U1.W2 !.: C ■»«:! 2 ..yn 'lOLsl 2 U.l , ITT Tlii< Wee 1887 20,582 22,125 2L,:74 Total l*ort Receipts Sept. 1 to Dec. 220..... Stock at all U.s.Forts. 1888 f 1887 S* : 144*638 *0, OSGi 1,023,761 J. T. ANDERSON. in BROAD STREET, ATHENS, GA. Offers the following bargains iu real tlHfin Vor * desirable building lot on Mil- fl> IU UU lodge avenue containing one acre. (hunn Will liny the prettiest buildings' lot $11UU onMilledge avenue containg 1 acre. (tOCA Will bny a' one acre lotand a good one <I>Lv/U room house nnd room enough on the lot t build two other hauso.- on Bridge street. , Houses will rent well in that locality. ffiKnfl Will bay a one acre lot and a 4 room yVwo house on llodg-on street. House oc cupied by a good tenant mqnn For a good 2 room bouse »nd 2 acre lot S'ddu in East Athens occupied by goed ten ant. «ann Will buy 6 acres of land with 2 good vpOUU ho.iscs on it. Oec-plcd by good ten in Ea-t Athens- £1 Ann Willhny a compa:*tive!y new 4 room ^UVUU !io:i*c :m i%acre lot on Baxter el rect occupied by tenant iu per month, J* ca-h, bal ance on long time. <61 tyfin'Vor a aix-room dwelling, two-room yloUo fcrv.int.hnn-cand 2 acre lot more or less on Pulaski street, close in. 1 onn Will buy a xplcndid 6-room house and AeUv nice lot on Jackteu street. Terms easy. I will sen 617*4 acres of as flue land In Ogle tborpe comity, 4 mil-s from Maxoya dvpot ant. 1 miles of Barnett's Sluub, where is now being built one ol the linest faetoriesjn tue -tate. for 2 dollars per acre and a good 4-rnoai dwelling ami all the barn and stable nccssaty, and about an acres of laud iu cultivation. », J. T. AxDrusas, R. E. Ag’t * GENTS wanted at once for Life and remt- Hniaoe-ces of .leil'erson Davis. Edited bv Jus tice l-.tu.ir, U. 8. Supreme Court. Pert ti pro- coeds git cn io ereu*. a monument to Air. Davis. Completemrtflt *!. Address U. h: WOODWARD A CO., Baltimore. Md. ISL-Atew general agents wanted. d-Jan3 -OF- I BS^Sal.i-.-.ruetiwn cnarantoptl with every nnir. Haselton & Dozier's Music House. PIANOS and ORGANS. The Best Instruments at Lowest Prices. See a partial list of our customers for reference on any of them iPI-AJNTOS. Miss Lucy Bishop, Athens. Capt. J J. C. McMahan, “ Billups I’hinizy, “ Col. E. T. Brown, “ VV. B. Jackson, “ Mrs. Raphael, “ M. B. MeGinty, “ ML D. Griffoth, “ * Mrs. E. A. Crawford, “ Capt. W. W. Thomas, “ Miss Ellen Meli, “ J. 'J'. Tolbert, Daniolsvillc. P. F. Crawford, Lnvonia. \V. II. Morton, Crawford. \V. H.Chi noy, Bairdstown. ORGAJSrS. L. M. Cain, Athens. Williams Lodge O. F. “ II. T. Huggins, “ 1st Baptist Cliureh “ 2nd Baptist Church, " Mrs. E. A. Phelps, “ tVinterville JBaptist Ohilfch IV. II. Wright. Hunkavills. Mrs. Dr. Thurmond, Jewclvillc. IV. W. Brightwell, Maxeys. Methodist Church, tyintcrville. O. A. Waddell, MUtedgeville. J. P. Wilson, Greenesttoro. Miss Maggie Thurmond,Lynchburg,Va W. L. Adams, Monroe, Ga. ill Northeastern * Coal * Yards 0RR & HUNTER, Proprietors. ‘lied Ash Anthracite” The Best evei^Sold in this ATaxiket. “Grlen Marv” “C oiil C jro o Is “Splint” Coal. Blacksmith Coal and Coke Give us your order now and get the benef of summer rates. 6-13^, m . . u OF NEW YORK, LARGEST, SAFEST OLDEST MOST RELIABLE $126,022,153 7,940,063 103,2 J 4,261 482,125,184 14,727,550 7,275,301 1,645,622 54,496,251 7S T O RESTRICTIONS. Ef you pay your Premium, tho Company will pay your Claim. GrllATSTT & WILLCOX Agts.: 213. EAST CLAYTON STREET. c. l. sorrel. wh. uaines SORREL & HAINES. Ilare just opened up ■ CARRIAGK ANI> WAGON SUOI*, Corner Jackson and Washington streets. They are prepared to do all kinds ot IILACkHMlTHINO, HORSE SHOEING, eta , will also build wagons..carriages sod olber vehicles to order. All kinds of re pairing dune promptly and ut rcssonsbie prices. Mr. Hsines hss had twenty years experience in the business, eight of which were spent at the old Hodgson shops. Giro' uV s trial, and wa will giro you satisfaction. REPAIRING AND HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY l S9dly Respectfully, SORREL dr IIAINES Assets Surplus, New Insurance, Insurance in Force, Paid Policy Holders in 1888, Increase in Assets, Increase in Surplus, Increase in Insurance written, DAVIS & GAREBOLD HAVE MOVED THEIR BOOKSTORE TO lli Broad St., Formerly Long’s Drugstore WHERE YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND ON HAND A T THE lowest prices. —A FULL LINE OF— Books, Stationery Musical Merchandise, And Base-Ball Goods. 11 BROAD ST. ATHENS.GA ELECTBICrffiiMlimMCE tt r.TXTTrV' DU MONT, Rally, Vice, Ignorance, Jircoecs af the KUnm.ua noiomss^s Ucrvous DebUity, VUsl Kxhsustton, snd M. 33. OUNC. MIDDLE- Icraory, BafnluicoMy all diseases dependent upon THE ERRORSofYPUTHandMANHOOD, S1C2, Boston, Mass. Frefxtol •This is the 0 - ■ndperfocw ton, Maes. Prefatory Lccturo with numcrons ~ ThisT. roo- sources, free to &11. pubDahcd, and li absolutely complete y roots and vitals of i~ nnsBh ¥V>roU Diseases of HexbT Du Most, M. THE ELIXIR OF ^NCE or “I HEARD A VOlCEl IT SAID. ‘IQQMB AND SEE. Augusta, Ga Special high quality Bottled Beer for family use. Prompt attention to orders. 6. a. HELL, HjH. UhTOK* MELL & LINTON, Represent the BEST COMPANIES and Insure Desirable Property in ens arid vicinity on most favorable terms. Capital a-u -ua-. list Home of Xew York Phoenix of Hartford Germania of New York.... Hartford of Connecticut 1,250,MO Georgia Home — • 300.C " Atlanta Homo...... — 1 Savannah Fire and Marine «... New York.Llfe Insurance Company OFFICE febndtf mo. s. in 0.8. *8,961,65 WWl,'rt 6.063A1 281,83 232,66 93,480,18 AT BANK OF THE UNIVERSITY. W itherspoon Ac is. H am.il ton, S, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in White Lead, Oil, Vanishes, Turpentine, Brashes c lore and Painters supplies. Don’t foiet the place, 122 CLAYTON STREET ATHENS. GEORGIA. 1W We wffijdOiyoar Paitting promptly and give satisfaction every particular. Witherspoon & Hamilt