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»nt>—. ■■». imi i r-« OkiMM(,M.lin. Ml { i CT* -- ■ HOW IT WAS DONE. TOE CAPTURE OK BILL JOHNSON IN QREEN V ILLS, S. C. THEY ARE BOOMING. —rj- iVfaREAT WC IT WAS GOOD.WORK. H!i Partner Cava Hlrr Away and Ha Was Quickly Nabbed— Ths Sto ry of the Crime and Its Motive. U wa* good work. That was wbat it was. When Bill Johnson, the negro who killed John Webb, waa captured in Greenville, S. C. “Murder will out” la a true aajring and it it almost as true that the murder er will be captured in this day of tele graphs and vigilant police. It was only a short time ago that the orime was committed, only two weeks, ia fact, and today the murderer Is by- hind the bars of the county jail of Clarke. , THE CRIME. -Two weeks ago Bill Johnson walked up to John Webb and shot him down in cold blood. The crime was commit ted because it was supposed that Webb bad a hundred dollars or more in his clothes,'hat this impression of the mur derer was erroneous has been proven,but that did not pi event the crime. TUET DISAPPEAR. Johnson bad three other ne crops as aociated with him in the work, two m and one woman, and in all proba hi iiy they will yet be captured. lie and his partner, im medially after the orime waa committed, went down tbe Georgia railroad. They appeared at a furm house and in an insolent manner, demanded food. The man of tbe house, becoming alarmed, went for the sheriff who, with a nos«e, surrounded the ne groes and a regular battle ensued. The result of the tight was that John son's partner was captured, and he, barilw'woundnd, escaped. While in jail in Oglethorpe „,.,unty Johnson’s partner gave whole mat ter away, and e»M <nat Johnson was on bis way *c Greenville, S. C. The Chief of Police, of Greenville was notified and one day when Johnson ap peared on tbe street he was quietly and quickly nabbed. Sheriff YVier was notified and went for his prisoner, and yesterday came to Athens with him. There is doubt that the others will soon be captured and every partici pant in the crime punished as be should Such is the way that criminals are caught up with. And such is the way that they will be treated ta tbe end of time. PROGRESS OP THEf GREAT WORK OP THE LAND COMPANY. WHAT HAS BEEN DONE. Tho Boulovard Ono Mil* and a Half In Length. Opanad to Traval Its En tire Length—Prince Avanua to tha Boulevard. It Is almost completed. Still tbe work on the Boulevard goes merrily on. The big fill at the Park, the most stu pendous piece of work, and the most striking evidenoe of enterprise ever at tempted iu Athens, ia within a lew days of completion. And a gala day it will be for Athens when this section has been opened up. * Many other Squads of workmen, un der the management of Mr. Jno. Booth, are now engaged in opening up cross streets through the property, and tbe drives thus afforded are by no meant lacking in beauty and attnotion. in but two days more, « :th tbe com pletion of Park Place from ifrince ave nue to tbe Boulevard, carriages will be able to make tbe grand circuit up Priuce avenue to Park Place, through Park Place, between Mr. Yosa’ residence and tbe Park, to tbe Boulevard, down the Boulevard to Barber street, to Prince avenue, thus making one of tbe most beautiful and most enjoyable drives af forded by any North Georgia city. BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCES. Mr. Baldwin’s elegant home on the boulevard is being framed and will soon be completed. As soon as the electric line.is finished ten or twelve other res idences .will be begun and pushed to completion at once. Arrangements for a big sale, about June 20th, ar<* now being made by the company, and that date a limited number <*; iots will be placed une- .tie m»-ict. In advertising ,’..c property the company wil* t-l.ertise Athens from one en.' me country to the other, and uy so doing will attract the attention of capitalists from every quarter vothe ex cellent advantages City offers. GRAND RESULTS ATHENS. GA., THURSDAY MORNING. MAY 7.1891. VOL. 69 NO. CLASSIC CITY CHAT. BRIGHT AND BREEZY NEWS- VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS. WHAT GOES ON DAT BV DAY. Ths Gossip and Now* of Athene for a Day Caught on tho Ply by tho Ban nor Roportoro—SMo- walk Echoes. At the Convention.—Editor Rem- ten Crawford spent yesterday in Atlan ta, Where be went as a delegate to the World’s Fair convention. A New Phone.—Subscribers will place ou their telephone list Messrs. Bailey A Murray, whose number is 113. K I. P.—Another monkey died at the park. He is supposed to have been poisoned as one of Mr. Vasa’dog died about the same time. Nothing Done.—Two prominent cit izens had a wordy discussion in tbe western portion of tbe city yesterday, no damage done however. Y. M. C. A.—Today at 12 m. to 12:30 a special service for business men will be led by Rev. Dr. Leftwich. The rooms should be packed by our fellow citizens for that half bou T The New Superintendent.—Prof G. G. Bond, the newly elected supeiin- tendent of the public schools of Athens, will notenter in upon the discharge of his duties until next fall. Out Pbacticino.—Tha fire depart ment was out in full foroe yesterday, training th* horses and veiling used to the streets. Athens will soon boast a most thorough and efficient department, able tr oopo with tbe most stubborn ires. Tbe effect cf the enterprise of the Athens Perk and Improvement Com pany for the upbuilding of Athens can scarcely be estimated. Every trade and profession will feel the benefit that soon to come, when tbe outside world awakens to the fact that Athens energy and capital has pushed to a success!ul completion. Such a magnificent under taking, as the opening of an unsettled section, and making it the most at tractive residence portion of the city. Good Looks. Good looks are more than skin deep, depending upon a healthy condition of all the vital organs. If the Liver be in active. you have a Billions Look, if I our stomach he disordered you have a Dyspeptic Look and if your Kidneys be affected you have a Pinched Look. Secure good health and you will have good looks. Electric Bitters is the ereat alterative and tonic and acts direct )y on these vital organs. Cures Pimples, I lotchea, Boils and gives a good cem- lexion. Sold at J. Crawford & Co’s Drugstore, 60c. per bottle. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Interest In the Special Meetings Is In creasing. The religious services at the First Methodist church continue with una bated interest. Yesterday morning at the church, Dr. Leftwich preached u splendid sermon on "Prayer aud Faith.” It waa pronounced by one ol the most 'prominent business men in tbe city as an able sermon calculated to carry con viction to the hearts of all hearers. There was quite a large number of la dies aud gentlemen present. Last night Dr.Leftwich again preach «d to a large congregation at the church and great interest was manifested in tbe services. It has been arranged for him to talk to the business men of Athens today at 12 o’clock at tbe rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association. The talk will be from 12 to 12:30 and all business men are cordially invited to attend. The regular annual examinations for positions in the corps of the city schools will occur Saturday, May 9 for the white schools, May 16th for the col ored schools. Subjects: Arithmetic, U. S. History, Geography, Grammar. E- C. Branson, Supt. Washington Street School, 9 a. m. THE JAIL BURNED. By the Recklessness of Two Young White Men. News cornea from Clarksville that the jail at that place waa burned a few nights since. 4 * . From wbat could be gathered it seems that two young white men were arrest ed for some offense,- and jailed in Clarkaville. They were sot ia tbe most saber state, and after they were incar cerated it is supposed they determined to set the jsil on fire. At least the jail was fired and for long time the flames defied tbe efforts of the people toquell them. They were finally smothered, and the entire destruction of the Jail prevented Several of the prisoners ware severely bhraed, among whom were the two young men who are supposed to have ant the fail on fire.. The prisoners were locked up again and quiet resigned after a few noun of inteuso excitement. An Old Tried Remedy, Dr. Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir has been upon tbe market five yean and has proven Itself a superior remedy for proven Itself a superior remedy for Dyspepsia and all diseases arising from a disorders.! condition of tbe Liver, Stomach, Bowels, And Kidbeys. It tones up and establishes a healthy con dition of nature’s - three greet organs inch the Classic Sunday School Picnic.—Oconee Street Sunday Shool will give its annus) picuic next Saturday. The young folks will be in their glory then. The school will picnic near the city in some of tbe adjacent woodlands. Fbost in Clarkesville.—Mr. E. J. Christy, Editor of the Clarkesville Ad vertiser, ii in the city. He says that quite a heavy frost was J 'present in Clarkesville yesterday morning. It ii not known whether it damaged fruit or not. Strong Men. Women love strong men. A weak man may excite Aheir sympathy and a woman’s careful tenderness soothe and soften the anguish of a weak man’s soul, but the laughing, jovoua, warm, exuberant love of women dear, belongs to the men that are strong and noble and kind. Then why will a man con tinue weak, and mean anti peevibh? An old gentdeman writes: *‘B. B. B. gives me new life and strength. If there is anything that will make an old man young, it is B. B. B.” Some men say, and women too, they never feel week and mean except in the spriug. Why then feel weak aud mean and nervous and prostrated in the spring time when life and spirit awakens with thrilling buoyancy even tbe vegetable world ? Must you allow sluggish blood, inactive organic func tions, rusty joints and general weakness to make your life miserable simply be cause tbe long wiuter has restrained your natnral activity ? It need not be. If only you will use that pleasant and incomparable tonic blood purifier known as B. B. B. or Botanic Blood Balm your health in spring time will be all that you can wish. Try it this spring. Try it now. P. A. Shepherd, Norfolk, Va., August 10, J888, writes: "J. depend on B. B. B for the preservation of my health. I have had it in my family now nearly two years, and in all that time have not had to have a doctor.” A Bbotheb Journalist.—Mr. Ed Durant, of the Atlanta Constitution was with his friends in the Classic City yesterday. He came over with the Scott .Thornton troupe. He is a gifted young young journalist and wields an able and facile pen: His writings for the Constitution have made for him quite a reputation. SEe is Improving.—Mrs. S. E. Pope, mother of Dr. J. E. Pope, and mother- in-law ot Rev. J. S. Bryan, who was stricken with paralysis of right side of face, and tongue on Sundav last, is im- roving, though t.till unable to speak. Irs. Pope is a most estimable Christian lady, and manY friends will be rejoiced at her restoration of health. A Remarkable Amount op Building. —Tue amount ot building now going on in Athens Is simply remarkable. The streets nre being beautified oil through tho city with bouses,and the saw and hammer ia mukintr lively music all through Athens. Last year the buildings completed num bered one hundred and ninety-one This year that number will by parsed. Mr, Bloomfield s store on Clayton street, Mr, Moss’s store on Clayton street, Mr. Gantt’s oew hotel, the new Saving Bank building, the oew buildings of Mr. George Booth, Mr. Bd.-ps Phinizy’s handsome residence, and a hundred other nice bouses now b-- tng erected all point towards the growing and prosperous condition of the city. A SWEET MISSION. far eliminating disease from the system The skin, kidneys and bowels, besides it contains a fine nerye Nerve Tonic. It Is through, these -ebannds alone that any disease is cuyed. It never fails to At the Bedside of n Dying Christian Woman. When men ia their most misanthropic moods conclude that nothing is good under the sun, let them read this little incident, of which kind many are hap pening every day, and be convinced that the sweet charity and love of wo man has never yet been called upon in vain. The young ladies of the First Meth odist church have banded themrelves together into an Aid Society, and. regu larly meet together and in their own gentle way relieve the suffering, visit tbe sick and comfort the d ring. There is in this city an aged lady, whose mortal race la nearly run. Into her eyes bests tbe sunlight of a bright er world, and in the faith of the Chris tian, she is waiting patiently for the summons home. A few days since three young ladies, members of this society, attended upon her bedside. Her eyes were dimmed and she could not read, and one of tbe young ladies opening tbe bible read softly and ten derly of tbe life beyond the grave. The chapter read, the three engaged in singing several of the sweetest hymns, ana the old lady enjoying it very much requested them to sing again. As the pathetic strains of “Jesus, l iver of my soul” faded away, the old lady thanked them heartily and bade them come again. They may go again to repeat their aweet mission, and again they may never greet the good old lady mot the land of tbe living. But in the great book of life the re cording angel has, ere this, written tbe acknowledgment of their services, and another star baa been added to their diadems. ' There is more good in this world than one might think. Buoklen-e Arnica waive. The best salve in tbe world for outs cruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, oorns, and all skin eruptions, and pos itively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect safe- faction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box. _ . . _ For sale by John Crawford s Qo. Wholesale sod retail druggists. THE IMMORTAL SCOTT yed last night to an en- THUSLASTIC HOUSE. PLA 1 fttSAT OVATION G.VKN. ^ ^ JJ^ Exhibit There. ■ever Was Sash f Applsns* Heard hi the Opera Hons* Befere-The Students Tosh a Band la the Fun— ASpeech. Sooth Thornton. Tbe - Immortal, tbe inimitable, the overwhelming Scott. Played Richelieu to the most enthu siastic audienoe of the season last night. Tbit the performance was enjoyed goes without saying, for Scott Thorn ton played the leading role and his sup port wa* . Words cannot do justice to that sup port. It was unique aud original, as was the whole performance. By tbe time the curtain rose the parquet was comfort ably filled by an audience which was oomposed largely of student* and one which, at a glance, could be seen had come to enjoy itself. During the progress ot the play the applause was deafening, it was uproarous, r.u a fit ting tribute to the actors. Everyone went wild wdb joy and the floral offerings were varied as they were prolific. Sc enthused were those present that they eould not wait for the ushers to do their part, their offerings were cast upon the stage iu all their Oeauty. Owing to the rush of enter tainments lately flowers were scarce but tbe whole city waa scoured for offerings —cabbage, Winer wurst, pepper, books, verything, in fact, that could be se cured was used, and rained down upon the star. It was a sportoneoqs offering which might have made tbe heart of a Booth swell and quiver with excite ment. There has never been any tning like it in Athens, so deeply was the star affected that his feelings got the better of him and he was unable to carry the performance to a close. His position was appreciated, however, by the crowd and it laised no objection when he left tbe stage. When his sup port disappeared, however, it was dis appointed, it would have liked for that support to stay on the stage, their acting was being enjoped hugely and was with feelings‘of genuine regret that it was discovered they had gone through the side door of the theatre, before a testimonial could be given them. Of Soott Thornton too much can not be said. He ti tbe only Scott, and is origin'll and striking in his methods of acting. His portrayal of the character of Richelieu was his own and even the most tireless theatre goer had to ac knowledge that no other actor has ever done work ao entirely different from all that could be thought of. He is the most original actor who treads the boards today. That much can be safely satd. AFTER THE SHOW. After the show the audience went en masse to the hotel where Mr. Thornton was stopping and called for him repeat edly. He was so tired after his effort though, that he was unable to appear, and the crowd called on several promi nent citizens for speeches, were given them. After repeatedly calling for Mr. Thorntou and failing to get him they finally dispersed to their different houses. Tp worn m an YESTERDAY’S CONVENTION. Ir. Andrew J. Cobb’s Opinion Vis Accepted There. CLARKE COUNTY SHOWED UF. flat Was Done and How Georgia wiii Stand at Cbicffl--A Stable Gatb- ) trini ia Atlanta. In advanced age the declining powers ‘ He are wonderfully refreshed by It Sarsaparilla weak stiong ; really does ood’s make the A Good Opening. A liv^anvasser wanted, Apply at Banner office. Guaranteed Cure for La Grlppq. We authorize oqr advertised druggist to sell you Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this condition. If you are afflict ed with La Grippe and will use this remedy according to directions, giving it a fair trial, and experience no bene fit, you may return the bottle and have your money refunded. We make this offer, because of tbe wonderful success of Dr. King’s New Discovery during last season’s epidemic. Have beard of no case in which it failed. Try it. 10c. Trial bottles at John Crawford & Co’s. ACROSS THE HOME PLATE. The College and City Pitchers WIU Toss the Ball. “Ball to the bat.” So will the umpire call out this afters noon at four and a half o’clock, and tbe college campus will be enlivened by, as good a game of ball as has been seen in many a day in the Classic City. Tbe college nine and the city team will be the contestants, and as each is oomposed of excellent material, the spectators will be furnished with rare pleasure in witnessing the national game. Each.team will play for all it is wor h and a close game will be the result. The city has never famished a team, so it is said, that downed a college nine, and this afternoon the city boys will do their best to change tbe record. And as they have a splendid lot of play ers, it may be dunged. The college will present tbe follow ing team: Wadley, catcher; F. Herty, pitcher: r . R. Jones, 1st base; A. Halsey, 2nd W base; L. Sibley, short stop; Gramling 3rd base; E. Halsey, left fields C. Her ty, center field; And Nalley, right field. A. Halsey and Nalley, constitute a re serve battery for the college. Against this foil team the city will offer the following: C. Beusse, catcher: Carithera, pitch Bod Beusse, 1st base; C. I. Mell 2nd base; J. C. Mell, shortstop; Mead ow, 3rd base; Davis, left field; Henry Beusse, center field; and Talmadge, right field. Tfag next question is, who will win? It will be announced later. People Who Travel. Change ot climate or water very often affect the bowels seriously.. If on the first symptoms of any disturbance yon would take Dr. Birgers’ Huckleberry Cordial much suffering might be saved, A meeting of the Wdding fund com mittee of the.Industrial Home Society will be held at the residence of Mrs. G. A. Mell. on Friday morning. May 8th at 11 o’clock. Mrs. C. D. Flanigen, Sect’/, THE Y. M. C. A. BUILDING. WIU be. Opened for Services In ■ short while. The people of Athens have been wait ing patiently for a loug while for tbe opening of tbe Youog Men’s Christian Association Building. They justly feel a great deal of pride ia tbe Association and want to see its good work go on beneath the roof or its own temple of worship. Slight delays have occurred which ren dered it impossible for the Association to :upy the building on Apiil 15th as they occupy dei-irtd. It is now s question of only s few days before the building wilt be opened. The rooms are being f unished up ele gantly and will be a great institution. In a few day the building will be accupied if nothing else happens, and the first services will be largely attended no doubt. It is to be hoped that the people will con tinue then attendance. When the large auditorium ia Snit-hed, there wil be bela regular ordicstion c re monies, and several celebrated pulpit ora tors will be Invited to to be present and deliver addresses. The Young Men’s Christian Association bhilding would be an ornament to a city five times as large as Athena, and the body nt workers in tha organization cannot be surpoasaed. go to paying ths State’s public debt. FOF* BARLOW'S LETTER. At this stags of the convention mat ter* turned once Store upon Mr. Goth’s opinion and who could refute it? Dr. Edwin D. Newton, one of ClaiM'R representatives, read a letter from Hon. Pope Barrow, ot^Atheoa, who was s member ol the State conven tion of 1877. He expressed tbe opinion that the spirit of tbe constitution would not be evaded in appropriating money from the rental of the Western and At lantic railroad to the holding of an ex hibit. The letter was loudly ap plauded. Hon. Pryor L. Mynatt, also a mem ber of the ’77 convention, was called upon to deliver an opinion. He made a strong speech reiterating Mr. Barrow’s sentiments. Programme Foi the ministers’ and deaeons’ meet- ting Serepta Association, to be held with tbe church at the Glade, Ogle- wita me uuuruu m mid vei«*vsc, v^il- tborpe county, commencing Friday be fore tbe fifth Lord’s Day in May, 1891: sermons. Introductory M. S. Weaver Saturday, 11 a. m..,... .G. M. Campbell. Sunday, 11 a. W. F. btariL SUBJECTS. 1st. Church Developmen. How best promoted.—J. F. Cheney. 2d. Obligations of Christians to the unconverted in their midst, and best discharged.—B. F." Elliott. . Is the poll tax system in oonneo- '* e ad valorem system asprao- church scriptural?—W. 8. will lead you to Wil- Atlanta, Ga., May 6—[Special.]— The great convention has met And done its work well. Work which will be of the great*"” benefit to the whole State. In that convention Athens and Clarke county showed up tail And she opinion of Mr. Andrew J. Cobb, as to the manner ofwi-i"- z—.iey sor a State exhibit, was unanimously adopted. It was an Athens man who suggested the way to rrise the money, and Clarke county which responded first to the call for g representative gathering of busi ness men to discuss the matter. And yesterday Clarke county people were prominent in the convention. Georgia will have a big exhioit at the World’s Fair and fairly uphold her title to tbe “Empire State of the South.” THE MORNING’S SESSION. Promptly at 9 o’clock the Hall of Representatives was crowded with del egates to the conveution from every section of the State. Long before the hour of calling to or der tbe aisles were filled with men of all professions, classes and ages, who had grouped themselves there in advance to talk over the affairs before the con vention, to discuss the necessity of the State’s having a display and to swap ides as to the action most important for the convention to take. At ten o’clock Governor Northen took the speaker’s chair and rapped loudly with the gavel for order. The buzzing roar of the congregated delegates was soou hushed and an air Qf business settled over the convention hall. Governor Northeu then stated the ob ject of the meeting in a clear and appro priate address. He showed how vital the issue was that confronted the State and said the convention had met with a stern and commanding duty be fore it. He was applauded loudly when he spoke of the proud feeling that seems to prompt all Georgians in up holding the name “Empire State of the South” by having an exhibit at the World’s Fair that will eclipse that of any other State in the Southern sister hood of States. Governor Northen than said that the whole convention must look to Hon Andrew J. Cobb, of Athens for the so lution of this question, as he bad alone advanced the one proposition upon which the State could hope to get an ap propriation to have the exhibit. mb.cobb’s opinion. When tbe governor ' introduced Mr, Cobb to the convention, and the loud applause that greeted him bad died away, tbe distinguished legal adviser of the convention, from Clarke,took the ■peaker’a stand. , “He’s a mighty yonng looking fel low !” was a common remark uttered in a low voice around the convention hall. Mr. Cobb was tbe oentre of interest for a half hour. He read his opinion clearly, and his clinching arguments were loudly ap* plauded one after the other. He show ed that the rental of the Western and Atlantic railroad could be used for de fraying the expenses ot the exhibit. Hit opinion was a strong and able en largsmentof his interview published in the Banner several weeks ago. captain harry jacebon. Captain Harry Jackson took the floor after Mr. Cobb and said: “While I do not attack the argument of Mr. Cobb, I want to make things cer tain by urging the following msolu tion: “Resolved that the legislature be urg ed to appropriate the $60,000 receive* from the sale of tbe Okeefenokee swamt for the purpose ot holdiLg an exhibit at the world’s fair.” Mr. Hoke Smith, of Atlanta, squelch ed the resolution by reading tbe const! tutional clause stating that the monet from all sales of State property should A COMMITTEE APPOINTED. On motion of Carter Tate, of Pickens, a committee was appointed to take tbe whole matter of Mr. Cobb’s opinion into consideration. The committee consisted of one delegate from each con gressional district and was instructed to meet and report to the convention in the afternoon session. The committee consisted of the fol lowing delegates: 1st district—A. T. Brightwell, of Chatham. 2nd district—A. Q. Moody, of Thomas. 3rd uistnul -W. L. Clessner, of Sumter. 4th district—G Thomas, Muscogee. oth district—II Smith, of Fulton. 6th district—M. H. Sandwich, of Upson. 7th district—Seaborn Wright, of Floyd. 8th district—Andrew J. Cobb, of 9th district -H. P. Bell, of Forsyth. 10th district—Pat Walsh, of Rich mond. Hon. Harry Jackson, of Atlanta, and C„... Ciemcut A. Evans, of Atlanta, were appointed upon the committee A COLD WAVE- BLUSTERING WEATHER, AND SNOW IN MAY. freezing in the north. Fruit motions are Bll»hmd-Onpr»«s- denied Weather from Boat to Wsst- Bsportafroa Different Farts of th* CsustrF. Albany, N. Y., May 6.—Farmer* who are at the market report heavy trusts in the country about here. ; Fruit blossoms are blighted, follaga withered, and Ice half an inch formed. It snowed in this city, and tha weather is blustering. Much the conditions prevail over the entire north ern portion of the state from cart to west At Fort Wayne, Ind., a very heavy frost occurred. The damage to fruit trees and garden track wall be enormous. Ice half an inch thick farmed at F»i«- inazoo, Mich. Opinions differ as to 9*8 amount of damage done in the fruit belt The ground was covered with snow at North Troy, Vt. A light fall of sotiw is reported at Richford. The thermometer at Shrewsbury, Msks., was three degrees below freezing. Ice formed in pails after sunrise, dug*. ties and plants are in bloom. At Winstcd, Conn., ice formed in pools nil over Litchfield connty. Cherry trees are all in blossom, and ft is feared the crop has suffered by the frost. Apple and pear trees have not yet bloomed,and these crops are not injured. Atlanta, May. 6.—The weather has been unusually cool for this season ot the year in this section oi country for several hours, and it is probable that den change has been general. man. The committee adjourned until bo aiiernoou session at 2:30. THE EVENING SESSION. The committee organized by selecting the lipn. H. P. Bell, of Forsyth, as chairman, and tbe Hon. Seaborn Wright secretary. Tbe various propositions submitted to tbe convention were placed before the committee. Tbe Hon. Patrick Walsh moved that the general assembly be asked to appro priate $100,000 for an ’exhibit, at the world’s fair. Mr Thomas advocated his resolution to ask tbe legislature to appropriate $200,000 and refer tbe matter to the peo ple lor indorsement. air. Hoke Smith favored “taking the bull by the bores” and asking the leg islature for $100,000. He badu’c tbe least doubt oi tbe constitutionality of the appropriation and he believed nine out of ten lawyers iu the State would hold tbe same. Where there is doubt, whether a power had beeu taken away from the people, the principle was to resolve the doubt against the removal ot the power from tbe people. If it was thought best to raise any money out side, Fulton would do her share. He ofiered the following; Resolved, That the legislature of this State be requested to appropriate not less than $10o,000 from the rental of the Western & Atlantic railroad, or from any other funds out cf which it can be legally appropriated, for the pur pose of enabling tbe State of Georgia to make an exhibition of her resources at tbe World’s Columbian Exhibition to be held in the city of Chicago in 1893.” The words “not less than’ ’ were af terwards stricken from Mr. Smith’s res olution, and it was further amended by prefacing it with Mr. Tbomas’ pream ble. Mr. Smith’s resolution was then adop ted unanimously in the following form and ordered reported to the convention. THE COMMITTEE’S RESOLUTION. Whereas, This conveution fully rec ognizes the importance of Georgia be ing properly represented at the World’s Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 18S)3, and being here assembled in re sponse to the call of our Governor in this regard; therefore be it “Resolved, That the legislature of this State be requested to appropriate the sum $100,00(1 for the purpose of en abling the State of Georgia to make an exhibition of her resources at the World’s Columbian Exposition for 1893.” This resolution was reported to the convention when it reassembled in the afternoon. The convention promptly adopted the resolution and concluded its work. The committee also decided to rec ommend the appointment of a startling committee to take charge of World’s Fair matters. Two Kx-Hank OffleliUa Accused afMaklnc False Entries. Philadelphia, May 6.—Gideon W. Marsh, who was president of the Key stone National bank at the time of ite suspension in March last, and Charlea Lawrence, ex-cashier of the hank, have been arrested, charged by Bank Exaifi- iner Drew with conspiring together to make false reports of the condition of the bank to Comptroller of the Currency Lacy, by means of false entriee in the bank’s books. The two ex-officials were held in $20,000 bail each for a further hearing. In his testimony before the United States commissioner. Bank Bxandnrt Drew testified that the estate of John C. Lucas, deceased, former president of the bank, was credited on the books with an indebtedness of $750,000 to the bank; whereas the full indebtedness of the es tate of Mr. Lucas had been about $900,- 000, of which amount about $700,000 M been returned. Why suffer with Dyspepsia when Dr. Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir will cure you? ebyallV For sale by all druggists. STRINGING THE WIRES. Under Which the Electric Care Will Spin Along. Tbe wires are being strung, and will be but a few days until the electric line will be ready for operation. The posts are being planted all along the line, and che track is nearly fin ished. The trolley wires will be put up as soon as tbe posts are in position, and then everything will be in readiness for the cars to glide along the track It is an event the people of Athens wilf hail with delight, for the dusty season of the year is almost upon them They will soon know what it is to be hot again. The completion of tbe line will be bailed with joy, and the great street car procession will be in order. It is to be wondered how many will take the first car around the track, and dso who it will be. There is something of a superstition banging over the first trip, and a great many wanttc see the curious thing test ed before they try it. There is one class that will be on band, and that is tbe newspaper report ers. Tbe Banner will be there and write it up, Dr. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial is a sure cure for all Bowel tioubles. For sale bv all dealers. BIG MEN ARRE8TED. WAS NOT ADMITTED. A Wuycros* Negro Fulled to Osin Ad mittance to tbe Bar. Brunswick, Ga., May 6.—A. a Tuck er, a negro of Way cross, has appeared before Judge Atkinson, of the superior court, for admittance to the bar. Tho negro failed to produce the proper cer tificate, so the judge refused to have an examination, and Tucker was not ad mitted. She Had Nerve. Griffin, O., May 6.—The residence of Frank Mutchier, on River street, was entered by two thieves while Wn, Mutchier was alone. Supposing it was her husband returned, she walked boldly into tbe room where they were. 1 One of the men seized her by the throat and en deavored to strike her with a club. Lbs screamed for her husband, when the in truders started to run. As they passed ont of the door the plncky woman smashed a chair over the head of one ot them, injuring him so badly that he was tracked tor a square by the blood marks. Ex-Gorernor Crittenden Dying. Kansas City, May 6.—Ex-Governor Thomas Crittenden was stricken with a fatal illness. He was taken suddenly Ill after returning home from his office. Physicians were immediately sum moned. An exszciu&ticoL clawed him to be suffering from a raptured blood ves sel at the base of the brain, and also from uraemic poisoning. The attending physicians say his recovery is impossi ble. Governor Crittenden served m the Union army during the civil war as lieu tenant colonel, was elected to congress in 1872 and again in 1876, and elected governor in 1380. The Florida Sonatonhlp. Tallahassee, May 6.—The election contest is still undecided, and tbe result is questionable. Thr .c ballots were taken with the fol lowing result: Call, 50; Mays, 43; Speer,' 1; Bloxham, 1; Long, 1, ana two bunk. Prominent Physician Dead. Louisville, Ky., May 8.—Dr. W. H. Bolling, one of the most prominent physicians in the south and dean of the university of Louisville, is dead. He was 51 years of age. War on the Waters. Halifax, May 6.—The report is cur rent here that the British war ship Peli can, now in Newfoundland waters, bus been fired upon by Newfoundland bait- in Forti catchers in Fortune bay. Wolfi Periodical Comet. Mt. Hamilton, Cal., May 6.—Wolfs periodical comet has been discovered by Mr. Barnard, at Lick observatory. It is extremely faint and; small, and is follow ing closely the path predicted for it. For sale by Orr & Hunter, tine farm and dray mules. Apr.25 d20t. If you want a good hor e and a new buvgy. an elegant turnout every way. Call upon Bailey & Murray, telephone No. 113. 4. SM