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ATHENS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING JANUARY 15, 1890.
THEG., C. & N.
A SHORT TALK WITH GEN. HOKE
A BOUT THE ROAD.
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POLICE COURT.
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At twelve o’clock t'.Jay the stock-
bolder*of the O., C A X. will meet in
At »«-na .at their annual session.
The stockholder* have already ar
rive’i, many ut them, ami oilier* will
come in tiHlny. H will be a full meet
ing perhaps, though there la hut little
bil*iiirv* v> conic before tlie body. The
road i» in course of construction under
the management of efficient and coin-
’ IK'tent oilierra and there ia nothing for
. ^Alic •lock holders to do but to wish them
Well in tlielr work, and prraa them on
with their eucourngement. But little
bu-tinea* will come before the meeting
today, further than the eie- lion of a
new stockholder in the place of Mr. T.
K. McLure. of Cheater, a. C. t deeeaaed,
and t'uo hearing of the proposition of
the cemmitt'e from the Washington
am' Kl'x-rtnn company for a branch
road to tap : lus‘G., C. * N. from Wash-
I it pun at. Elberton.
Gen. Hoke, of North Carolina, the
president of the G., C. & N., baa been
in the city for several daya. lie van
called upon in bin room nt the Commer
cial howl yesterday by a reporter for
the 11 annon, and converted very freely
and with gladness and hope al>out the
progress of the construction forces on
the road.
QKN. HOKE TALKS.
In talking with the Banner reporter
Gen. lloke said:
“I don’t know what to tell yon more
limn we are building the road as faat as
human hand* and human judgement
will permit it to he built. The general
aspect of the road is promising in the.
extreme, and it is a foregone conclusion
in the railroad world of America that
no road has yet been built through as
fenil" a country or between more de-
siralde connections than the G., C. &
N. from Atlanta to the sea. There is
not it more important through line in
America today than the proposed route
of Hie G., O. &.X.
I know but little myself about the
work on Hie road, but my advices from
the officers in charge of the grading
force is that the road hell is steadily
creeping through the fertile Helds of
Hie Palmetto State lids way. Some of
the graders are bet ween Abbeville and
Greenwood and tlm work is being car
ried on with surprising rapidity. 1
can’t say of course when the graders
will reach Athens, but if they continue
at the present rate it can’t be very
long.”
Tin: machine snot s.
Gen. iloko was asked by the reporter
if tbc stockholders would take into
consideration the establishment of the
machine shops at today’s meeting. He
replied:
‘•1 think not. It is too early in the
day for us to consider that question,
though It will come up in due season,”
“What arc t.lu-. chances for Athens to
got those shops?” asked the reporter.
“Well, of course! can’t say. Ath
ens will bo-an important point on the
load, and will be benefit ted more than
any other point along the line, 1 be
lieve. There is no question that Atu-
ciis has received the greatest boon that
ti e Pates could have dealt iter in get
ting llu; G orgia, Carolina & North
ern railroad. Your cit.y will he vastly
more profited by the building of the
rOitd ttian Atlanta, and will as I have
jui-tsaid, become one of the most Im
portant points along the line of the
rood, but I can’t say just now what the
chances are for it to get the machine
shops of tlm new road. No one knows.
It is a matter time will doubtless come
up at the next meeting of the stock
holders—not now.”
TUB WASHINGTON * ELBERTON.
Get:. Hoke said that he had been in
formed that the citizens of Washington
would send up a delegation to make a
proposition, or at least would Be heard
from in some way today at the meeting
with regard to the building of their
proposed road from Washington to El-
berton.
‘‘I have received several letters from
them,” said lie, “and they seem to be
interested very much in the project.
From what I have been told, Washings
ton is a thriving little city, and a
branch road to that place would be an
excellent investment for the citizens of
Washington and Elberton. I don’t
think they have subscribed os liberally
as tlm proposed road would warrant,
but their proposition will be talked
about today, perhaps ”
“now DOES ATHENS STAND?”
“I would like to know,” said Gen.
Hoke, “how Athens stauds on the G.,
G. it N. Whether it is in high hope
or iudiifercnt as to the early cotuple
tion of the road, whether it will greet
it with all hail, or whether adverse fac
tions will arise as the road draws near.
1 live away off, of course, and don’t
know how Athens stands.”
If Gen. Hoke could see the intense
interest with whic.i Athenians read each
item of news from the working forces
on the G., C. & N., he could realize the
feeling of eager anticipation that
throbs in every loyal heart in Athens
for the ear ; y approach of the road, and
could fancy the dream of crowded de
pots, busy ent'-rprises and industries of
endless varieties, through which Ath
ens has slumbered for several years In
contemplation of her new road, he
would know that Athens stands united
for the G., C. & N., come what may.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
Mr. Herbert Fleming, of Athens is
on a visit to Augusta.
Mr. Conway is putting in some new
wires along the telephone line.
Mr. Robinson is to be congratulated
on the success of the electric lights.
They are perfect in every feature.
Mr. Walter Lowe, of the Banner re-
portorial force has returned from a vis
it to Thomson and Augusta.
Mr. Victor L. Smith, after a visit to
Athens will return to his home in At
lanta today. His friends in the Clas
sic City are always glad to see him.
Hon. Pope Barrow, accompanied by
Miss E. C. Barrow, of Athens are
guests Of the Arlington hotel in Au
gusta.
The Polic* court convened yesterday
afternoon, and several case* were pie-
posed of with the usual number of
fines.
Dock Strickland charged with selling
liquor in Athens appealed for continu
ation of hia esse on account ol the ab-
-« »-•« of Jack Jones, * witness. The
latter was lined 910 for being absent.
The ease of the city vs. Batise Smith,
with the same charge was also posi
tioned on account of an absent witness.
The witness was likewiss fined ten dol
lars.
Laura Jones and Handy Stewart, two
witnesses in the case of the city vs
Jss. Smith were fined $10 each for being
absent.
James Brock, charged with selling
intoxicating beverages In Athens was
an Interesting vase. It seems that Brock
has been selling a certain tonic called
Excelsior tonic, and th »t the effects of
this tonic have proved intoxicating,
sample bottles of th* beverage have
been analysed by Prof. H. C. White
and found to contain five par coat of
alcohol. 'The ease was dismissed as
the charge stipulated Jackson street as
the locality of the sale, and Brock’s
establishment is op Wall street.
Ned Lester, charged with neing pro
fs ne language on the street, was fined
live dollars and costs.
The esse of the city vs. Cornelia Al
mond, disorderly conduct, was contin
ued.
The case of the city vs Alex Nabors,
charged with the sale of intoxicating
liquors was dismissed.
Jack Potts charged with cursing and
using insulting language on the streets
was dismissed.
J. T. Beard was fined five dollars for
not appearing
Alex Nabors was fined ten dollars and
costs for keeping a disorderly house.
Mayor Brown imposed fines amount
ing to more than fifty dollars and put
several hands on the streets. His courts
are characterized by the number of
fines imposed, and the number of cases
on docket. Not for a long time bas it
been so full of crimes as yesterday.
ATHENS’ HEAL ESTATE-
Tbs Meaning of the Late Organisation of
Building aaa Loan Association.
What does it mean?
The recent organisation of two or
three Building and Loan Associations
in Athens by alien capitalists means
much. 'i here were two established
here last week. There may be more to
rollow.
In conversation with Mr. Victor
Smith, of Atlanta lately, who estab
lished the latest Building and Loan
Association that ourcity claims,he said
to A Banner reporter. ”1 have sought
to establish this branch of my Company
in Athens deliberately, in the face of
the fact that another company bad just
established one the day before. 1 did
it with confidence in the future of Ath
ens. 1 believe there will be a real estate
bo* m here before the spring .is fairly
over. I be ieve that Athens’ raid estate
already offers a better field for invest
ment than that of any city in the South
ern states.”
This ia the
situation, no
plain that Athens has already caught
the Incipient fever of an enormous real
estate boom that will burst like a bomb
just before the arrival of the Georgia,
Carolina and Northern railroad on'tke
outskirts of our city. Now is the time
to buy teal estate in Athens, beyond a
doubt. It will never be cheaper and
will be much higher in value as the
summer draws nigh.
What is the meaning of this real es
tate disturbance in Athens? Ah! Be
yond it lie fields of abundant prosperi
ty, enterprise and progressive life for
Athens. It will bring new people, new
capital, new life to the city and initiate
a new era in the history of Athens. On
with the bait.
OVER THE CITY.
ECHOES FROM THE STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS.
Uttto Bay% Bnth-1 «aai
■venlng- The Vsinntlr Traasw
»h>»-Other IlMH *( lateral.
A Nxw Notart Public.—Mr. T. W.
Heed baa been made a Notary Public.
His commission will be sent him by
Judge Hutchins in a few days.
Pistoi. Stoi.xx —Some time since a
hammerless nickel-plated pistol was
stolen from Tan Bajixbr editorial room.
We will pay $10 reward for evidence to
convict the thief- The weapon can be
easily identified if found.
Nick Wrather.—This is better and
more seasonable weather than we have
had yet through tue winter. It is cold
er and the wind is bracing and invigor
ating. It is good enough what there is
of it.
Strawberries.—We learn that Mr.
Bancroft of this city has hid ripe straw
berries several daya for dinner very re
cently, which grew on his bed in the
open garden. So much for our delight
ful climate.
A Beautiful Street —It now trans
pires that ghosts are often seen at the
dead hours of the darkest night along
Barber street. With foot-pads, high
waymen, gullies and ghost, surely Bar
ber street is missionary ground for tbe
city council. Mora': Let there be
light on this street at once.
Honsas and Mulks.—Holman’s sta
bles w re visited by large numbers yes
terday. They were in search of good
animals and knew just wheie tocet
them. Mr. Holman does not make any
great fuss about his horses a»d mules,
but yru wid always find him stocked
with the best, just the same. He is a
thorough judge or horse flesh, and know
wbeu aud what to buy.
Thb Telephone Service.—Mr. Con
way, the efficient and obliging mana
ger of our telephone service, is having
the line of wires all over the city thor
oughly renovated and put in excellent
repair. He has lately put a long line
of new wires in place of the old, and is
having a number of new posts erected
all along tbe line. Mr. Conway is
giving us au excellent telephone ser
vice, and deserves commendation.
A Home Enterprise.—The Clarke
County Budding, Loan and Improve
ment Company, organized in Athens
several montbs ago is a homeenterpri.su
that deserves to be patronized. JTlie
company has l,4o0 shares running and
is doing an immense business. The men
who have charge of it are true and en
ergetic, and are making a g-ieat success
of it The company has a great many
more applications than they can sup
ply and the stock is as gilt edge as a
gold dollar.
Much Improved.—It will be gratify
ing in the extreme to the many friends
, . , log in the extreme to the many friends
right visvy to take of Ute oflir. Will Grady to know that be wag
doubt, and the fact Is much improved yesterday,- and that his
physician was hopeful of a speedy re
covery. Mr. Blantoii,the sick pastor of
Boggs chapel, who has been very dan-
S erously ill, waR also recovering yester-
ay and is steadily improving in health.
News from bis daughter in Tennessee,
who has also been quite sick, is to the
effect that she is much better.
spent 8tinday in the city.
>f Mr. and I irs. Leonard
ower Broad. They left
Florida, accom-
I Phinizy and
and Barrett
NEW STREET CABS-
Two Beautiful Mew Car* Futon the Street
Railway.
Mr. Voss of the Street Railway was
the toast of the towu yesterday. The
appearance of two handsome new street
care which sailed forth quite suddenly
created no little interest on Broad street
as they were hauled up from the Geor
gia railroad depot, and placed on the
track at the corner of Thomas street.
They are beautiful care, all* hand
somely built and finished off in Canary
bird color which for richness and ele
gance can vie with the varnish of an
old Stradlvarius violin. One of the
cars is named W. S. Holman for our
fellow townsman, and baa the name
painted in pretty letters on tbe sides.
The other is named “Moselle” for the
beautiful daughter of Mr. R. G. Harris,
President of the Street Railway Com
pany. The care are quite as handsome
ly furnished on the inside aa the out
side and are as comfortable aa little pal
aces on wheels. They were bought for
the Rock college extension, but ms this
seems to have fallen through from a
lack of subscriptions from the citizens
on that proposed line, Manager Voss
will put them on the main track.
There is not a more enterprising citi
zen of Athens than Mr. Voss, nor one
more willing to upbuild the town.
It is gratifying to learn that the
street railway is paying handsomely,
and that the efforts of Mr. Voss are en
couraged by the citizens of Athens in
a becoming manner.
Success to the Street Railway Com
pany.
A Competitive Drill.—One of the
probable features of the coming Clarke
Rifles’ fair will be a competitive drill
between a squad from the Clarke Rifles
and one from the University battalion.
These squads will each consist of four
privates and a commissioned officer, and
the excitement incident upon a compe
tition for the individual prize to be of
fered, will be one of the moat attractive
features of the fair. It will moreover
give the University boys a greater in
terest in the fair, and make them pa
tronize it freely. Let aome public spir
ited citizen offer a prize sufficient to en
list tbe enthusiasm of all parties con
cerned, and we will have one of the very
best drills ever known in our city.
An Old Pen.—Prof. A. J Cobb of the
University has in his possession the
Billups, Phinizy, of« gold pen with which bis father, Gener
al Howell Cobb signed the Constitution
of the Confederate States. It Is made
of heavy gold with the antique work
manship characteristic of the ante-bell
urn period. It ia greatly prized by
Prof, Cobb, and surely it should be for
ft tin pen wjtyfihlitory,
ly
son of Mr Bob Smith, of Philadelphia,
arrived in this city yesterday, and was
carried to the family burying grbund
for interment. The little fellow died a
day or so ago in Philadelphia, and his
death falls with peculiar weight upon
his fond parents. Mr. Bob Smith is an
old citizen of Athens, and a brother of
Mr. Ed. Smith. He was warmly wel
comed by a large number of old friends
here, when he passed through our city
yesterday on his sad mission.
A Delightful Occasion.—Last eve
ning Miss Ellen Mell entertained a
number of friends at tea at her home
on Hill street. The occasion was com
plimentary to her charming guest. Miss
Emmie Lu Tichcnor, of Atlanta, whose
presence in this city has made her tbe
recipient of many marked social atten
tions. The Athens Glee Club attended
the entertainment, and by their sweet
music contributed in no small degree
to the pleasures of what was really one
of the moat delightful private entertain
ments given in our city this season.
pas
few nights, the elegant new building
of Messrs. Michael Bros., on Bros
street, has been lighted from pit ta
dome, and the appearance it has pre
sented, bathed in light throughout all
three stories, has been beautiful in the
extreme, and has been generally re
marked by many of our citizens.
Messrs. Michael Bros, make up one of
the livest firms in our city, and when
they get settled in their new quarters,
they will make things hum in the dry
goods line. The public will hear from
them through the coIuiuds of the BaN'
NEB.
A HANDSOME BRIDGE-
Judge Herringto:
Judge S. H. Herrington the worthy
ordinal? went out to the paper mills
yesterday to look after the building of
a long bridge across Barber and Mc
Nutt Creeks which fork at that place.
Tbe County court has ordered a new
bridge to be built at this place and it
waa at first intended by Judge Her
ring ton to have an iron bridge to span
tbe two eieeks. Bids for such a bridge
were advertised for, and a number of
them poured in from Chattanooga,
Knoxville and Cincinnati. Upon in
vestigation, however, yesterday Judge
Herrington refused to accept any o
the bids for the iron bridge and has de
cided to have a lattice bridge construc
ted.
The length of the bridge will be one
hundred and ninety feet spanning both
of tbe creeks, and will be higher than
the ordinary bridge. Bids will be ad
vertised for at once and the bridge will
be built before April 1st.
Tbe great difference in the costs of
an iron and a lattice bridge caused
Judge Herrington to decide in favor of
the bitter.
— Refuses th* Bids for
ulldlna It.
Mr. Hoke Smith arrived in this city
last night from Atlanta to attend tbe
meeting of tbe G. C- 6 N. directors to-
<Ujr.
BOYS.
THE COLLEGE
AFewStsay Kotos as tsffhsttksBslTW-
Mr ST
Mr. Charles R. Russell, a popular ju
nior of the University, is quite sick at
his apartments on tbe campus.
Mr. Joseph Fried, of Mason,returned
yesterday to tbe University law class
Mr. tV. J. Harris will probab y re
turn to the University from Cedartown
about the 30th.
Mr. R. L. Maynard, of the Universi
ty law school, still Begem at his home
in Forsyth. Be is expect'd back in a
few days.
Mr. E. A. Cohen will^eturn to the
University from Macon % the course of
the next fortnight. ;
Quite a large number ’of University
law students will writ* 'oompetitive es
say* for tbe prize offered by a Northern
i on a legal
ia avalua-
; Casas,” a
as to mil
Tbe law
» —e writers.
I to be decided
firm for the best prod
subject. The prize off<
ble set of “Smith’s
law work of great
members of the profi
class hearts of some ^
and the contest, which
by tbe University Faculty, will he un
usually exciting.
Dr. J. P. Campbell is 'sparing noth
ing to make to the biolog$eal course at
tbe University one of practical bene
fit and each day adds new festu.es to
this splendid department of the college.
The senior class have heeently been
busy dissecting fish anefterrapins, and
yesterday a chicken waa* dissected by
each member of tbe class in order to ob
tain an insight into its organism. We
doubt if there is a college in the South
that has as well equipped and managed
a biological laboratory *s that presided
over by Dr. Campbell. ■
The leadership of the tJnlvereity law
class is shared by Messrs. John D.Littl*
of Columbus and JosepB Fried, of Ma
con. Quite a number ate but a fraction
below therein average and there is no
telling at present whoyrill be the lea
der.
Tlie election for aditor-in-chief of the
University Reporter Jor the second
term comes off in the Demosthenian
Society in the near future. The two
candidates are Messrs. Alfred S. Har
per, of Rome, aud W. J, Harris, of Ce
dartown. Mr. Harper has had consid
erable experience in journalism, having
been editor of the Reporter,' and ais*
done literary work on the Tribune of
Rome. Air. Harris is a popular gentle
man of considerable literary attain
ments. The rate promises to be an ex
citing one.
The Sunday afternoon services by
Chancellor W. E. Boggs are increasing
each week in interest. : .The services on
Sunday afternoon were particularly im
pressive aud nuinv w*re the sober
thoughts begotten the earnest
words of the beloved Chancellor. His
efforts are -accomplishing a world of
good.
The college Y. M. C. A. will have a
visit in the near future from Mr. C. K.
Ober, the General College Secretary of
the college Y. M. C. A. Ha will make
a public address while here and the oc
casion will be a rare treat, aa he is re
cognized os being sue of the most ear
nest and able Christian, workers on the
continent. ^ y
TO CONFER WITH GEN- HOKE.
President John Robertson, of the Seaboard
and Roanoake R. B., In ths City.
Col. John Robertson, the able and
popular president of the Seaboard Jk
Roanoake Railroad, arrived in our city
yesterday in his private car, which is
now side-tracked at the North Eastern
depot. President Robertson came for
the purpose of conferring with General
Hoke, president of the Georgia, Caro
lina & Northern R. R., at tbe annual
meeting to-morrow, 'ne Seaboard &
Roanoake is one of the.prominent trunk
lines of the East and is to form the con
necting liuk between the terminus of
the G.,C. & N. and the cities of.the
North. It can readily be understood
then that the conference between these
two presidents is a matter of no little
moment as affecting the two roads.
Rnnior had it to the effect that yester
day President Robertson bad invited
General Hoke down to hia private car
in order to have a conference with him.
A Banned reporter called last night on
President Robertson in order to ascer
tain any results from this interview that
it might be pioper to give to the public.
He found Mr Robertson in his elegant
private car and in response to inquiries
learned that the meeting yesterday bad
been of a social rather than a business
nature, Mr. Robertson entertaining
Gen. Hoke and several other friends
very elegantly at dinner. The pres
ence of these two magnates in onr city
is an event of more than ordinary im
portance. _
THE FURNITURE FACTORY.
Mr. Stephen
Com]
[•petal 1
pie tion.
K. Stephen, the gentleman
* the
Mr. A
who hasj lately come to Athena from
Atlanta for the purpose of building a
furniture factory is quietly at work on
his plans and will doubtless have them
fully matured in a few days.
He saw a reporter yesterday and stat
ed that about half the necessary sub
scriptions have been- received and that
negotiations are now being made with
two partners, one of Athens and the
other in some other city to take the re
maining stock. He saya that he will
hear from them in a few days and will
know whether or not thefaetory will
be built.
It will require twenty thousand dol
lars to build and equip the factory, and
a ten thousand dollar surplus is neces
sary with which to ran tha enterprise
after it is finished, thus making a
capital stock of $30,000 necessary for
securing the factory. Twelve thou
sand has been raised already, and the
balance will be heard fr»m in the near
future.
In ail probability Athens will get the
furniture factory at in early day. It is
ell might be
an opportunity that.
seized.
Hotel Arrivals.
Clayton Housa:
J H Cunningham, Cincinnati; C E
Crouse, Williamsport, Pa: Jack Os-
burn, Oconee county; J V Sparks, St.
Louis.
Commercial Hotel:
RMFreeman, Savannah; WAShands,
Clinton, SC; Gilbert Smith, Chicago;
WS Morgan, Ft Smith. Ark; P G
Longby, Charleston; W N Grist, Bos
ton; A G HalloweU, Cincinnati; R D
Billhead, N Y; R H Smith, NYjRH
Temple, Richmond; C A-C Waller,
Greenwood, SC; IWPerrin, Abbe
ville, 8 c7 -
TELEGRAPHIC.
AT THE CAPITOL.
THE VERY LATEST FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITOL—AN IN
TERESTING LOT OF NEWS.
Locke and Johnson Gat There ia
Macon and Savannah,Respectively.
Washington, Jan. 14.—[Special]—
The president surprised the Georgia
republicans yesterday by sending in
Col. Dau Locke’* nomination to the
senate. They did not expect it to go in
before to-day or to-uioriow. It waa
the last name of a long list of appoint
ments ami seems to nave beeu added
after tbe list waa made up.
Colonel Locke was at his desk this
morning smiling and happy. He does
not expect his confirmation before the
end of the week, when he will make
ready at once and leave for his post.
Locke is very popular with his division
and numerous regrets were expressed.
DR. CARLTON AT WORK.
The sign* are that Mr. Grimes’ bill
for holding terms of tbe United States
court at Columbus will receive a favor
able report in the committee *n the ju
diciary. l>r. Carlton has a similar bill
before that committee for Athens.
These two members were very active
i tha fioor during yesterday's session,
i quiet any possible objection ou tbe
part of the Georgia members whose
towns may lose business by the creation
of two new court towns.
Representative Stewart is going for
tha committee of ways and meaus,
with a petition signed by as many
members as he can get in behalf of free
jute. Last night he unrolled his list
and exhibited quite an array of signa
tures of Southern members.
A SWOUD RETURNED.
E. P. Nowell, of Monroe, Ga., tbc
son of a confederate soldier, lias re
turned to J. H Spincer, of th* 20tb
Massachusetts regiment, a sword cap
tured from Captain Spencer by Nowell’s
fattier in 1864. It goes to Los Angeles,
Cal.,Captain Spencer’s present home.
Mrs. Beatrice Hill Pope, formerly of
Washington, Ga., but for several years
a clerk in the office of the first auditor,
treasury department, has beeu request
ed to resign. She is a widow and a
niece of ex-Seuator Joshua Hill, of
Madison.
Representative Barnes has been
ranted au indefinite leave of absence,
e has hal a severe case of influenza,
and ventured out before he was fully
convalescent.
JOHNSON APPOINTED.
Tom Johnson’s name has been scut
to tbe senate as collector at Savannah.
ATLANTA ATOMS.
What la Going on in,tbe Gate City—
Sentence Commuted.
Atlanta, Jan. 14.—[Special.]—Lew
is Phillips, the Wayne county murder
er, will not hang.
Gov. Gordon this morning commuted
bis sentence-to life imprisonment.
Phillips was sentenced to hang on
December 13th, lost.' The Governor
granted him a reprieve on the day be
fore that fixed for the execution, so as
to have time to investigate tlie case*
The commutation was the result of
tbe investigation.
Officers Lawshe, Broderick and Al
dridge have been dropped from the
police force for violating the rules of
the department.
The Woodward murder case was con
tinued to-day. Tlie defense, old man
Bone, claims that the shooting was
done to protect the chastity of his
daughter Jessie.
The evidence brought out in the trial,
shows up the girl in question as a pretty
tough character for her sex.
got free without swbauiko.
Hem? Adams, the moonshiner from
Lumpkin county, who preferred re-
maiaing in jail to swearing or affirming,
has been set at liberty.'
He was brought before Judge New
man this morning and questioned as to
his means. He stated that he had noth
ing in the world but a wife and four
children, a bedstead and a looking glass,
a table and a few plates, cups and sau
cers, a stool and a few plain chairs, the
whole worth about twenty dollars.
He wa3 asked to sign a paper affirm
ing that what be stated was true, but
refused as he has always done hereto
fore.
Dr. H. Bak was gent for and exam
ined the prisoner rery critically in the
presence of several officers as to his age
and his condition in life-
Finally the desk in tha ram was
moved back and Adama was placed on
one side of the room while Dr. Bak took
the opposite side.
“Now, shut your eyes and come to
ward me,” said Dr. Bak.
‘I’m not going to do anything of the
kind,” replied Adams,
“Why?”
“Because I don’t propose to make a
spectacle of myself for the amusement
of this crowd,” and Adams turned away
with a tir< d look on his face.
After some further examination Dr.
Bak gave it as his opinion that Adams
was a monomaniac on the subject of re
ligion, and thereupon Judge Newman
ordered him set at liberty.
Cotton Fire in Macon.
Macon, Jan 14.—[Special]—Fire
broke out this afternoon in the large
warehouse of Willis Price, but by
prompt action of the fire department is
now under control.
About one thousand bales of cotton
were in danger and nearly all the en
tire stock was damaged.
It is impossible to give the insurance
and loss at this hour.
Everything, it is understood, is cov
ered.
Brice Klee ted Senator.
Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 14—[Special]
—The alleged bolters of the democratic
nomination for United States senator
did not materialize in the legislature
this morning.
Calvin S. Brice was elected to the
elevated position at noon on the first
ballot, amid liberal applause.
TELEGRAPHIC SPARES.
keeper
hinuelf because ha was loosing
at his businaas.
William Pettit, a Long Island farm
er shot hia wife mistaking her for a
thief.
Eight men in New York enticed a
young girl into a bar room and assaul
ted her.
A commission ia now inspecting the
Panama canal.
There are now 30,000 idle coal miners
around Potuvilie, Pa.
The .legislature of W. Va. will con
vene a session to-day to hear the report
ou the committee who investigated tlie
recent contested election for Governor.
Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
will address the Senate this week on
his bill providing pecuniary aid to col
ored people who will emigrate to Afri
ca. Mr. Ingall* will, it is said, an
swer the South Carolinian, and insist
that the man and brother shall remain
in the land of cotton, where he can do
most toward firing the Northern
heart
It is expected that Montana’s four
contesting Senators—two Democrats
aifd two Republicans—will present
their claims for seats in the Senate this
week. That body proposed to “inves-
tigtte” political affairs in the new State,
and this will be followed, it is safe to
predict, by the denial of the rights of
Democrats, who hold credentials from
the Governor and tlie admission of the
men elected by the rump Legislature
composed of bolting Republicans.
Six Kansas fanners, all alleged to be
members of tlie “Leaguers,” have been
arrested at Juio, on tlie charge of kill
ing an objectionable citizen.
Portugal has backed down from a war
with England.
An old Ohio soldier was robbed of his
pension when the burglars yielded to
his sisters tears and refunded half their
booty.
Senator Onway is sick and will start
for Florida in a few days.
Kate Mills, a beautiful girl of Phila-
deiephi* has been made insane by reli
gion. Her case is hopeless.
Diphtheria is carrying off whole fami
lies iu Pennsylvania.
The English government is stirred
up by the attempt on the British lega
tion made by the students at Lisbon.
Mrs. James Brown Potter says there
is more wickedness iu N. Y. society
than ou the sta^e.
Idaho and Wyoming are petitioning
to be admitted to the Slates.
La Grippe has made an increase in
the death roll of New York.
Earnest Snyder of New York hang
ed himself to a bed post.
Benj. Harnett at Scranton, Penn,
died wliilj witnessing his brother’s fu
neral.
A poor mother was found in the
streets of New York with her dead
child in her arms.
An epidemic of disease from polluted
drinking water threatens tbe people of
Chicago.
The strawberry patches in Delaware
are in bloom.
A. A. Lincoln of N Y. who was sick
in a hospital in New York fomented to
a transfusion of his blood to a strange
girl at the risk of his own life.
A strange lunatic was found in Pros
pect Park N. Y. lie was destitute of
clothing and when captured stabbed
himself four times.
The Brooklyn Anarchists prefer to
commit suicide rather than to submit to
arrest.
The friends of Mrs. Maybrick who
was convicted of poisoning her hus
band in England are making an at
tempt to secure a full pardon.
HE WAS LUCKY.
SPREADS HERSELF.
THE FOUNTAIN CITY IN TH*
HEIGHT OF HER GLORY.
Image Crowd* Prerent in Augusta at
th* Great Trade’s Display and
Carnival.
AtausTA, Jan. 14.—[Special]—It ia ‘
as perfect a day aa any ono couid wish.
Broad streatUs bung with flags,bunting
and unique decorations from one end to
tlie other. Tbe trains are all heavily
T,sllor *' but the K«ttt rush
Ki °* C0K ° n “* k **
hit entree at 4 p. m. to-day. The keys
of eity will be given him by tha mayor.
THB TKADka DISPLAY.
To-night, the night of the trades die- 1
play, the procession wiU be formed at
“*,**■? & ulle y> Frealdaut Austin.
Mristed fir p. j. Roulette and
twenty
will have charge of this '
east boundary and thence back up tlie
north 3ide to the starting point, where
the procession will be dianuared.
th* mystic rnocxsatoN.
Tomorrow night, the mystic carnival
procession will take place under the dl-
rection of Marshal John W. Clark and
aides, and this procession will fol ow
tno same line of march aa the trades’
display.
iYi U £. har * d *? afternoon, the cavalry
will give a tilting match on Broad >
* n vr " K-b * large number of riders ,
will be entered, and Mr. T. C. Thomas
announce* that all who wish to partici
pate these sports, can apply to him
and get costumes for the occasion.
The bicycle boys will also do some
gwid work for the Carnival Association
with bieyole and foot races, and a bal
loon ascension will also be given if the
necessary arrangements cau be made
with Mr. Wnn Hannor, who has re
cently given exhibitions in Atlanta.
THE BIG BALL. ,
Tlie grand carnival bail will take
place on Thursday night, iu Masonic
temple.
Everything is propitious for a grand
time. The Atlanta Post baud is capti
vating the town today with sweet mu-
sic. A big delegation is coming down
from Atlanta.
FARMERS Uf SESSION.
A Convention of the members of the
Farmers' Alliance in the teiritory 1
contiguous to Augusta is iu session
here to-day, seventy delogates being
resent. Dr. Hall, of Warreu comily,
i presiding.
The object of the gathering is for the
purpose of conference with cotton fac
tors, particularly in this market, with
the view of obtaining better terms from
them than now exist.
After two hours of consideration a
committee of ten on the part the Alli-
ancemen was appoiuted to meet the fac
tors. This committee will report at 4
o’clock this afternoon.
REAPPOINTED A TRUSTEE.
What a Former Atlantlan Made by a
Lucky Hit.
Atlanta, Jan. 14.—[Special]—Mr.
John U. Jones, a former Atlantian, now
living in Orlando, F.orida, has struck
it rich.
He is a son of Rev. John Jones, D.D.,
the venerable chaplain of the state sen
ate, and haa recently made twenty-five
thousand dollars by a lucky find.
He was out hunting in Manatee
county, in South Florida, and found a
few specimens of what he took to be
phosphate rock in a dense swamp.
He carried the specimens back home
and had them analyzed. They proved
to be very valuable phosphate rocks, at
which Mr. Jones returned to the swamp
and made an extensive examination of
tbe property.
He was convinced that there was an
inexhaustible supply of the rock, so
with a friend he negotiated for and pur
chased several thousand acres of the
land for two dollars an acre.
He has just sold it to a northern com-
pa»y for dfty thousand dollars, one-
half of which i* his.
Mr. Jones is a lawyer and practiced
his profession for several years in At
to Flonc
lent* before going I
ids.
JEFFERSON JOTTLINGS.
Happenings In Our Neighbor City.
Jbffkbsox, Ga., Jan. 13.—[Special.]
—Our Baptist friends worsb ped in their
new church yesterday and Mr. Coile
preached one of his best sermons. I
know that Messrs. Coile and A. H.
Brock will excuse me if I mention their
efforts in behalf of ti>e new church. The
church on one occason voted Mr.
Coile fit y dollars and he at once gave it
to the church, and Mr. Brock bas com
pleted the church at h : s own risk. Afti-r
looking at tbe church, we say, “How
eould be do so well.'*
Col. Duke Ross of the Banner is with
his friends this week.
President S. P, Urr, of the Martin In
stitute, rang th - old familiar hell at»
o’clock on y- sterday and tbe following
faculty met at the Institute: Toby
Hudson, A. B., 1st cssistant: Miss Liz
zie Chapman, 2n i assistant: Miss Ada
McElhanon. 3rd assistant; Miss Furlow
Anderson, muse; Miss Annie Howard,
ait. The school opened wi<h flattering
prosp'cts this te>m. Clarke, Oconee,
Franklin, Banks, Hall. Chattooga and
a number of other counties are repre-
s- nted at the school.
* Elected, of Course.
Annapolis, Jan. 14.—[Special]^Sen-
atc and house met in joint session to
day and re-elected Ephraim Wilson,
democrat. United States Senator lor the
term of six years, beginning March 4,
1890.
Several of tbe South Carolina direc
tors of the G. C. & N. arrived by tbe
Northeastern train last night,
Three Feet Deep.
Ashland, Wis., Jan. 14.—[Special.]
—A blinding snow storm prevailed
ing over three feet of snow in the
woods. The ihermom ter registered
eleven below zero at ten o’cl >ck yester
day morning. All trains are from two
to eight hours late.
Dr. Felton Will Still be a Trustee of
the University—Mr. Grady’s
Successor Named.
Atlanta, Jan. 14.—{Special]—There
are, or were, two vacancies iu the boSra
of trustees of the State University. One
was caused by the death of Mr. Grady,
the other by the failure of the senate to
confirm Dr. Felton’s appoiutinent.
The governor yet appointed
a trustee in Mr. Grady’s place, aud he
has reappointed Dr. Fellon, who will
bold the position underspccial appoint
ment until the meeting of tlie legisla
ture, when the senate will make tlie
conflrmatian.
When the doctor was appointed laRt
year, the senate failed te confirm him,
because there seemed to be some emolu
ment in the position of trustee from tlie
State at large, as fixed by the original
provide for Dr. Felton’s confirmation,
although he was a member of the leg
islature. But in the hurrv at the close
of the session, this bill,' though passed
by the house, was left unacted upon by
the senate
Until the legislature meets, Dr. Felton
will hold his position uuderspecial ap
pointment.
DB. MILLER SUCCEEDS MR. GRADT.
Dr. H. V. M. Miller, the well-known
physician of this city, and one of the
old trustees of Athens University, has
been appointed bv Gov. Gordon to fill
the vacancy in the board caused by the
death of Mr. H. W. Grady.
A better appointment could not have
been made. Dr. Miller is one of the
most earnest patrons of education. He
is zealously interested in the welfare of
the State Univeisitr, and he i« thor
oughly informed as to its needs.
He will greatly strengthen the board
of trustees, and will be a credit to his
city and State in that important posi
tion.
IS HE INSANE?
The Czar of Russia Appears to be a
Good Deal “OIL”
London, Jan. 14.—[Special.] — Re
peated assertions of the insanity of the
czar are duly denied. But it is true
that officials nearest his person find it
difficult to gain access to him, even for
tbe purpose of obtaining signature
to documents or r conferring wltn him
upon most important subjects. It is
well known that some months
ago, io consequence of im
portunities of the czarina, he had de
termined to pursue a more liberal policy
for the future: that among the meas
ures concluded upon were the pardon
ing of a greater number of political
ofiendere, greater freedom for the press,
aud gradual remoJeling of colleges and
schools, including the abolishment of
the censorship over text lioolcs in them. .
While these conciliatory projects
were under consideration came the dis
covery of the latest plot, involving offi
cers personally dear to him, and in
whom he had the most undoubtingjtrust.
Tbe history of Russia under the. re
mainder of his reign will be that of an
unceasing struggle between the cuu-
ning of unscrupulous tyranny and the
craftiness of desperate anarchy.
The deposition of Dorn Pedro has
still further confirmed the Russian
monarch against the advisability of al
lowing the people too much liberty,
and the unusually long period of
mourning appointed iu memory of tlie
empress of Brazil is the inauguration
of a defiant attitude toward the new re
public, that will be permanently main
tained.
It is impossible to affirm or deny the
report as to the Czar’s health, but the
reticence held concerning it is deemed
supioious, aud the effect is felt upoq,
every houre* In Europe.
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