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Y MORNING. MAY 19.1891. JOHN M- ROBINSON COMfffe DOWN OVER THE G-C.A N. RAILROAD. A TALK WITH THE VAGNACE The Rumor That he Is AftertheCov- Ington A Maoon is Flatly Csnlod- Hoke Talks—Othor Ral'road Haws. Ur. Jobo M. Robinson president of the Seaboard sod Roanoke railroad was In Athens yesterday. Hs was accompanied by Mr. L. T. Mycr, General superintendent of the system. Tbs presence of these gentlemen io Athens, men so prominent in tbs southern railroad world, is notable, for th- y are men wboeeeverr action in tbis dity of railroad progress attracts atten tion. President Rodlnson came to Athens oner the Georgia, Carolina and Nortben i ailroatl. He came to Inspect the road Eh*rods la his private car for the first time through North Carolina, Sooth Carolina and into Georgia over his own jNCTOad, the Georgia Carolina A Nor- Hs said that be was more then satis- fl«d at the condition of the Georgia Carolina and Northern railroad. AMONG THE BREAKERS. ITS PRESENTATION NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT. AND THE PU8HIMO. OTYOPAT IT WILL BE SPLENDID. An Interesting Play WsO carried out by tho Boat Amatsur Thaatrtcsd ThaBhowtn Talent—A Strong Characters." I tarns In Social World. of tho MOSS TRAM FLKASKD. “The ro«d” >sid be, i«s*’in s splendid condition, all or the grading, tracklay- being ej log and bridgework being excellent in s»erj particular. left our cars at Elbert* n and drove over tbe road in carriages from that point Jo Athens, finding the work of grading (Ming pusl ed on as rapidly ss human banns could push it. Yes, we are Very enthusiastic in our gratifl- > at the catiou at tbe progress of the U C. A N. A RUMOR DKNI' D. Soon after Mr. Robinson had left Athens it was rumored among railroad men that he bad come to look into the advisability of buying tbe Covington A Maoon as s Southern outlet, it being known that this road will be aold by the receiver on the 24th of tbis month. Tbis rumor carried with it a little sensation, but the eensstion is ex ploded. When General Hoke was seen last night by a Bamkkr reporter and asked If there was any truth in the rumor he denied It flatly, saying that Mr. Robin son had come lor no such purpose. "He came simply to look over the G. C. AN., and be hits done that and gone hunt . That ws. all he was after Tlie rumor ia u> j 1 t ly false ab u bl ooming to lock alter buying the Cov ington A Macon.” Mr Robins >n left last evening on tbe Noitheastern for Baltimore He expressed himself ns being very much p|ea«ed at tbe improvements that are going on in Athens, and Mid that his impression of the city was far more fa vorable than the last time he was ben "Among the Breakers." Tbe very name itself brings np pleas ant recollections in tbe minds of the people who attended its rendition several years ago. A nd they ere glad to know that It will be repented, and that as early as next Friday nigbt. Tbe play was certainly well rendered before, and several of the same actors are in tbe number of those who will prevent it Friday nigbt. It will be presented by tbe Athens Dramatic Association, the amateurs In the oity. Some of tbe finest amateur theatrical talent in tbe State is to be found among tbelr number, end it will never be more thoroughly interesting nod captivating than in tbe play to be presented Friday nigbt. ’1 bey will exercise every effort to plea re those who attend, and tbe chari table purpose for which the play ia given will lend additional incentive to aplendid production. The following will participate in the play and will aet the parts assigned them: Mother Cary, Miss Laura Speer; Miss Minnie Daze, Miss Psnlin; Biddy, Miss Bessie Conger; Miss Bess Starbrighr, Mrs. .1. W. Barnett; David Murray. Mr. T. R R Cobb; Bruce Hunter, Mr. Charles GriGVth; Clarence Hunter. Mr. Eugene Blac'.’P. ter Parsg aj h. Mr. N. Jackson; Larry Divine, Mr. J. M Hodgson; Scud. Mr. George T. Hodg son. The play is full of lively interest and ia well adaped to please and enter tain a cultured audience. Manager Voss will lend his efforts to aid the plav in every particular, aud will ruu his cars over the new line, using the horses av a motive power. Theiindictions are that the plav will be largely attended and that a large sum will be realized for tbe benefit of its charitable purpose. dt: Miss Douscbka Holcombe will be among the charming young ladies who will spend commencement season in Athens. Miss Meta Hsrdin, of Savannah, is visiting relatives in tbe Classic City. It is said that a number of young gentlemen in tbe city contemplate giv ing a german on Tuesday night of ommencement week. Tbe Central railroad doesn’t propose to allow the Maoon and Atlantic and Macou, Dublin and Savannah railroads to have all th« short lines to Maoon. It (H.nicmplati s building a tew line to tlmt city which will shorten tbe distance thirty seven miles. A corps of survey ors are now out laying off the route, and work will probably be commenced as so<-n as tbe estimates of tbe cost are all in. The new route will be over the Eden ex'etisinn by way of Meldrim and Kllab d.and twenty-five miles of it hav« already been finished beyond the latter point It will be directly through W rigbtsville, and be the shortest and beat route to the Cenrtal City. General Manager Gabbett was asked yesterday about the matter. He admit ted that the reason for shortening the route wav on account of the new roads. "The Central,” said he, "doesn’t pro pose to all ourit«elf to be parolled with out taking steps to protect itself.” Tbe old roadbed by Tcnnille will not be taken up, but will remain a local freight line. La Grippe again. During the epidemic of La Grippe last season l>r. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, I iroved to be tbe best remedy. Repo-ts rom the many who used it confirm this statement, Tbey were not only quick ly relieved, but the disease left no bad after results. We ask you to give this remedy a trialandVEsguarantee that you will be satisfied with results, or the purchase price will, be refunded. It has not qua) iy La Grippe, .or any Throat, Chest or Lung Trouble Trial bottles ten cent at Jno Crawford A Co’s Drug Store. Large bottles, 60c. and $1.00. The Georgia Carolina and Northern railroad runs near old Appalachee church, in Ben Smith’s district, in Gwinnett county. In front it take* part of the land set apart for church purposes. In order to arrive at tbe damage sustain assessors were appoint ed in the usual way. Tbe Lawrence- vill Herald says that after investigation the assessors allowed tbe land and "$300 for spiritual damage," Good Cooking. Is one of the ehiqf blessings of every home. To always 1 nsure good custards, puddings, sauces, etc., use Gail Borden “Eagle” Brand Condensed Milk. ~* ■ections Di rections on label. Sold by your grocer and druggists. SUNDAY AT Y. M. C. A. Dr. C. W, Lane’s Impressive Addrnse. Long before five o’clock numbers of young men congregated in tbe parlors of the Y. M. C. A, the occasion being Dr. Lane’s address. The services began promptly at five, and after tbe usual opening exercises tbe leader began a "character study" of Solomon. As the aged speaker grew deeper into the life of the wisest man the world has ever known, the interest of the audienoe was more manifest* The Doctor led those present through the palatial halls of King Solomon’s home, thence through the temple of Solomon, baiting here and there, and »SFi ■on fully explaining. the -“why and wherefore” of eaeh object; thence through the _ dozen favorite haunts of annual income was over half a million dollars. In tbe end tbe speaker re peated the verdict uttered from the very SBhiNilMH “ pa of Soloman himself: “All is van! ty and vexation of spirit.", As the speaker was about to conclude bis wonderful.conversational talk, and pictured Solomon as an old man and repeated with faltering voice the say ings of Solomon verbatim, one oould hardly believe themselves in tbe pres ence of a people of today listening to the words spoken by a man of today, hut rather that Solomon himself was th« speaker and that this was SolomonV day. Much to the regret of those pres ent the speak, r com luiled his remarks after speaking 30 minutes, and was fol lowed by brief remarks by several ac tive members present .after which the service closed. Mr. A. L. Hull con ducts this service next Sunday, topic— "The Destruction Of Jerusalem. A Good Opening. Tbe county of Clarke. And the prosperous, thriving, busy tv of Athena. It is always gratifying to tbe people of both county and city to know that they are prosperous. And a glance at tbe Tax Receiver’s books, sod those of tbecltv treasurer is enough to oonvioce one of the fact that progress and advancement is in tbe midst of the people. An increas- in tbe taxable returns of county is a pretty sure sign of an in- nease in prosperity. If * county grow* richer ana more powerful, them itspeo- pie must be growing richer and more powerful. Tax Receiver Sims sod City Treasurer Gilleland are busy with their work just now taking in the returns of the people of all the taxable property in the coun ty and city. Tbey are kept busy, too, in tbe strict aenae of tbe word. Tbey have all tbey ean eacily do to keep up with the re turns. Mr. Si ms’was at bis desk making out some returns, when a Banner reporter struck up a conversation with him. "Yes," said he, “Clarke county i- going to show up a large increase in the return of taxable property for the present year. Of oourse, I cannot tell whs' the lull returns win b-. o that ean only be ascertained after the closing of the books in July.” "Are the people making their returns steadily?” "Yes, tbey are coming in prett\ briskly, and will oontinue to do so for some time.” Wbat do you estimate tbe total val uation of taxable property for tbis year In Clarke county ?" Well, that ia a pretty hard question to answer, but I am satisfied that the total tax returns f »r Clarke county will reach upward of seven million dollars, and that will be an increase of over six hundred thousand dollars over last year. 1 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. Charlie Mell is recovering from bis recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barrett will visit friends in Athens next week. Mr. Will Cobb is recovering from a sprained ankle. Mr. Yoss is pushing the work on his electric line. Revetend Mr. Culpepper of Atlanta will come to Athens within a few days. Miss Fannie Holcombe will remain in Athens during the summer after the Uuiversity Commencement. Mrs.-A. E. Crawford will visit rela lives in the west this summer after the closing of her school Professor Charlie Herty will have the University team in good training before the next game with Oxford is played. Miss Mary Bones Dougherty, aftei visit . to Miss Louise Morris, * leave in 'a few days for her home in Augusta. A nue The happy couple will have a bridal ■ Calift ’ l marriage on South Milledge ave i will take place in the near future tour through fornia. How are the Folks? 'Ob, they’ie all sell except mother, sbe is ubmt tbe same. Poor mother worn out by household cares, exposure and over- wi >rk. No wonder sbe gives up at laat and takes to her bed. But old how much brighter the family fireside would be if mother’s chair was not vacant. The doc tors don’t seem to be doing her any good She says their medicine doo’t seem to go to the epoL She feels so weak aud longs for sirenglb. “Oh, give me strength, ’ she murmurs. Why not give her tne remedy her system craves? Her impoverished blond and shattered nerves are curving for just such ingredients as are contained in B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm.) Then try a bottle or tbis excellent remedy. It is truly woman’s b st Iriend. It quickly re lieves pain and restores health, strength and functional regularity. James W Lancaster, Hawkinsville. Ga writes: “My wlie was io bad health for eight years. Five doctois and as many more different p itent medicines had done her no good. 8«x bottles of B. B. B. baa cured her.” homer happennings. News Notes of Interest from the Mountain City. Homer, May 18.—A very important •lanugo suit will be tried in Washing ton district today, it being damage for opening new road. Oscar Brown, E-q ; , CLARKE COUNTY. THRIVING l be placed is not A Prooporowa County And City. ‘Saggar- - known just now. Bach church to tin city appointed committees on Sunday to meet and arrange for the meetings. The joint committee was largely at tended yesterday morning at nine o'clock at the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association. ^ Col. Dubbrlwas made chairman and tbe work org.rrangeasent aas appor- tionedont to »ub-ooaunittees. Tbe question of a aitr upon which to cate the lent area the moat trouble some one. The tent is a very large one, and will aocomodate four thousand people. Hence it will take a pretty targe open space upon which to place it. Several place, wens suggested, but no definite action was Ukea. It will be determined in a few days where it will be plaeea. Those who have heard Mr. Culpepper preach pronounce him a very earnest and able divine, and his teat meetings to be held here will doubtless bo largely attended by people from all over the country. ring up the nerves, purifying the blood and curing tick headache a ' curing tick headache and lyspepsta, there is nothing equal to Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The University Boys Reeount Tho Scenes of Saturday* Ye-terday tbe University boys wen- busy recounting tbs scenes of the great xsme at Oxford. Tbe high and bound- ng enthusiasm hadn’t died out by any means, and each player came in for hl- full share of the compliments. Aqd th> Emory boys were not left out when it me down to the question of compli ments. The bovs were highly pleased with their victory, although it washy a close score, and the colors Of tbe University were laid away for future use, Tbe next game between the college and Emory will be played about June ~ ,li. The boys will have tbe grounds put in in fine share,and every arrange ment will be made to have a great game. Six hundred thousand dollars in crease in one year! That is a pretty good showing for old Clarke, and one of which her citizens will feel prond. THE CITY’S VALUE. City Treasurer Gilleland was seen in regard to the tax returns of the city The assessor’s books show a valuation of the real estate in tbe city at over three and a half millions of dollars. Mr. Gilleland states that while there was some complaint as to the a-sesame at- being too high, as a rule tbe people were highly satisfied wi.h tbe work of tbe tax assessors of tbe city. "Judging from all indications,” said Mr. Gilleland, “I would place tbe to tal tax returns of th* city of Athens for the present year at something over six millians of dollars. This would make it an increase of half,a million ” Thus the people will see that Athens not standing i-till by any means. Sbe is moving forward very rapidly? With all her increased wealth, her new enterprises, and additional burdens, her tax remains at the low figure of one per cent. Tbe showing made by tbe receiver's books when they close will be one of which every cjtizen of the county will feel proud. of Slighted by tho Populace Athens The Mayor's matings was not well at tended yesterday morning. The theatre going people did’t turn out tothe show this time. The conge quence was that after tbe first act, tbe curtain went down. Mayor Brown was on hand as usual and called tbe court to oidcr. The cases were then called aud disposed '. And they amounted to this. Four cases for violation of the sanitary laws. Three dismissed, and one, a negro named tEovall, fined one dollar and rdsts. A small fine placed on Grant Howard negro man, for disorderly conduct, and the court adjourned. The smallness of a Mayor’s court a good evidence of a peaceful and and quiet town. And Athens can proudly lay claim to that title. The Old Grandmother insistfon tbe mother giving the littl one Dr. Biggers Huckleb rry Cordial She knows it will cure both young and old of all bowel troubles, and not con s.ipate as maay preparations do with injurious effect. MINOR ITEMS. Strawberries are plentiful. The rain is always welcomed. New York will be very near Athens hen the G., C. A N. is completed. All of the factories of Athens are pros perous and booming. All of the mails came in on time yes terday. Milledge Avenue is enjoying a perfect building ' Col. Larry Gantt left yesterday for bis home in Atlanta. The boys are still hoarse after having cheered at Oxford, 1 team so vociferously over Work on the paik is still making that Mtrtof the suburban regions of Athens doom like the rose. The election tor “Wet" or “Dry 1 will occur in midsummer. It will bo hot. The East wind is blessed out by the proverbial oldest citizen, but it is the wind that brings us rain every time. Barnett Shoals is a piece of property tbat will some day make somebody rich. opening new road. Oscar Brown, L-q., r presenting Mrs. A. H. Crump, peti tioner, and Hon. A. A. Wofford, the OQMSty* J''. : '• , Miss Adecie Stephens, one of Homer s sweetest girls, has returned from Spar- tenburg, S. C. The young ladies at LucyCobb Inst; into are practicing day and nigbt for commencement. Will Mercer play tbe University ame of ball? That is a pertinent qu iotr just now. Tbe committee from tbe Athenaeum is still looking after a site for the new club house. They are desirous of get- ting as nice a lot as possible. Mr. Kenney, the efficient Clerk of the Court, is making a record in that ca pacity that is for above the average. He is a perfectly courteous and dutiful of ficer. It is truthfully observed by the citi zens of Athens, that the' University this year can boast of the most moral set of young men of any otber college in the country. When it is remembered tbat Athens tbe educational centre in tbis part of the South, it is interesting to know that she is also becoming tbe manufacturing centre of tbis part of tbe Sonth. GOOD HARD BRICK. Delivered In Athens, F. O. v;.V. V WANTED, . By a lady of experience, n situation $7.00 pjr M. Prompt delivery. AFTER THE GAME. THE MAYOR'S MATINEE. REV. R. TOOMBS DUBOSE. Preached A Fine Sermon at Oconee Street Church Sunday Morning. Rev. R. Toombs Du Bose, the talent ed young miuister, admitted into the North Georgia Conference, at its ses sion last December, has been In Athens, some days visiting relatives and friends. On Sunday morning Mr. Du Bose preached at Oconee street church from the text: "ye would not." He gave a most logical discourse on tbe power of tbe human will, and for force of logic clearness of statement and beauty of language, it w .8 bard to excel. Mr. Du Bose is one of the rising young ministers of Georgia, and should his life be spared, will no doubt in a few years rank with the leading men of his denomination. CLASSIC CITY CHAT. and bmbszy news- views AND INTERVIEWS. WHAT GOES ON DAT BV DAT. The Go—to and Now of Athene for ■ Day Caught on tho Ply by tho walk Bohooa Returned to Athens :—Mrs. S. X. Rocker, who has been visiting in Sa vannah since Feburary, returned home yesterday after a very pleasant trip. Lucv Cobb Commencement:—It is said tbat there will be more visitors at Lucy Cobb Institute Commencement tbis year, than ever before. The exer cises will certainly be very interesting Out In The Western Suburbs :— Tbe touch of prosperity is very plainly a out in tbe western aubarbs of Athens. Tbis part of the Classic City is oertainly one the boom. Correction In Tan Scone:—In tbe published score of tbe game between the University and Oxford, a mistake was made in tbe number of base hits credited to Oxford. It shold have read 14 base hits instead of 4. Moving Rsrjbly Tbe work pn the street railway on Broad street was car ried ou with a rush yesterday. Man ager Voss will do his best to get the line ready to accommodate the commence ment crowds. The Rain That Raineth.—Another rain has come to hasten the growth of the crops, to make the gardens grow faster, to make the flowers bloom pret tier and settle tbe dust of tbe city. We are having pleasant and profitable sea sons. A Bold Robbery:—Y.sterday a ne gro woman walked Into Mr. Mark Dan- n-l’s house, and in broad daylight stole several articles from the dining room. She was pursued, caught, and now rests ill ' behind the bars of Clarke county jail. Good Templars Progressing :— Evans Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, held a most enthusias tic meeting last nigbt at their hall. Several new initials were brought in, and the lodge is rapidly increasing in strength. Final Examinations:—The final ex aminations of tbe University boys begin the week. The Senior finals commence on Wednesday, and tan until the first of Jane. Th other classes will finish their finals About the fifth of June. The boys are already gutting down to hard studying, and the old cemetery is a fav orite reudevouz. A chsbmsno Lecture :—The lecture to be delivered by ilou. John Temple Graves at Lucy Cobb Commencement will be a charming one. It will be on the siihj.-et, "Dora or Agnes," and co pies of David Capperlled are in demand There will be a general reading up in the two characters before tbe lecture. Selling the lots.—The Land Com pany is going to sell a large number of lots shortly. This is a beautiful section of tbe city, and tbe improvements made in t’i&t direction are causing many of the citizens to erect handsome resi dences. Along tbe western suburbs many handsome residences are going up. The Boulevard is going to be one of th? _ost beautiful streets In the city when it is finished up and put in fine trim. AN AGED HORSE. That First Saw the Light A way Back In the Fifties. Watkinsville is mourning tbe depart ure of an aged horse of that place. Sheriff Overby tells of the long )ife of the animal and the services he ren dered bis owner. The horse was owned by Mr. Jona than Montgomery, of Oconee county. When Mr. Montgomery returned from the war in 1865, he found the horse plowing on his farm. He was then in splendid condition and doing good ser vice. The old horse died a few days since, and at the date of bis death was old, having been He had evidently measure of years allotted to horses on this earth. RICHARD MALCOLM JOHNSON. Win Lecture On Thursday Evening. The lecture of Bichard Malcolm John son, tbat had been arranged for Friday evening, has been changed to Thurs day evening. He is a lecturer of rare powers, and is profound and deep in his thoughts. The lecture will be attended by a large and cultured audience, and some thing of interest and instruction may be expected. Commercial Advices Received at|Mar- sUree—Volcano at the Summit f Mount Nimrod—tfany Pomona Kilted—Measures tor Relief. Paris, May 18.—The Dix-Neuvtt&ie Sivcle states that commercial advice* re ceived at Marseille s from Trebison-I are that a new volcano has appeared in Ar menia at the summit of Mount Nimrod, in the district of Van, vomiting forth flames and lava. The villages at the base of the mount ain have been destroyed, and many per sons are said to have been killed or in jured. The fugitive* are camping out side the range of destruction. They are almost entirely destitute, and the great est misery prevails among them. Tho Turkish government has measures to aid the sufferers. ___ mBk ;—? v _ Muskegon, Mich., May 18.—Never the history of Muslwgoo, not the severe conflagration of there l wen such a calamitous of the fire fiend as that which has swoop- HE SLIPPED OUT And Got Away, Although the Rope W'fia Around HU Neck. Clarksburg,W. Va., May 18. —Henry Teter was drugged aud robbed by Perry Thompson in a groggery at Montrose. Tucker county the other night. When Teter recovered from the effects of th< drug he collected his friends, proceeded to the den and seizing Thompson they attempted to lynch him. Tho crowd pat a rope around his neck, ond were about hanging him win nt’.uy gut in a wrangle, and during the exeitemout Thompson slipped out of the noose .and escaped. He was ..’it recaptured, nor lias he again appeared at home. Back to tho Dominion. Boston, May 18.—A Herald Ottawa (Ont.) dispatch says: "The Dominion is abont to make a determined effort to induce all, or a portion of the Canadians notv residing in the United States to re turn. For that purpose parliament will be asked this sessiou to make a substan tial appropriation. The Dominion au thorities have now a large nnmlier of agents working quietly among the Can- lulian colonists across ’ the border, who report that the free expenditure of money alone can start the desired tide of emigration from the United States toward the Dominion. Two l>i»ath« on tho Can. Newark, May 18.—Two deaths oc curred on a German emigrant train ou the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Before arriving at the dopbt a child died, and after the train stopped, an old woman, 79 yean of age, died suddenly. The child was left here by the parents and was buried, -while the body of the old woman will be carried to Iowa, being placed in a casket at Chicago Junction. A Man Become* Suddenly HUnd. Danville, Ind., May 18.—John W. Crews, of Pecksburg, this county, aged 72 years, came in from the field where he had been plowing and stated that his eyesight was rapidly failing. In less than ten minutes afterward he became totally blind. Archbishop Dennison’s Favorite Toast. “Here’s bealt.li to all that we love, Here’s lu-.U'i to all tbat love us. Here's h»lih to all those tbat love them That love those that Iovj them That love us.” Do you notice what a large circle this wish for health includes? and will you no. tice the reference is not to the wine-cop, but to a standard medicine, the “Golden Medical Discovery,” that can bring health to the Urge number of friends we each love. True, it is not a “beverage,” an t does not inebriate, but it is a health-giving medicine, a blood purifier, liver invigora- tor and gener .1 tonic—a remedy for bill- iousness. Indigestion, and Stomach trou bles. It cures Consumption, in its early stages, Scrofula, Bronchitis and tbroai An Old Tried Remedy. Dr. Holt’s Dvspeptic Elixir, has been upon the market five years and has proven itself a superior remedy for Dyspep-ia and all diseases arising from a disordered condition of the Liver, Stomach, Bowels, and Kidneys. It tones up and establishes a healthy con dition of nature's three great organs for eliminating disease from the system. The skin, kidneys and bowels, besides it contains a fine nerve Nerve Tonic. It is through, these channels alone that any disease is cured. It never fails to cure Dyspepsia in any of its forms. Try one bottle and you will be convinced of its curative properties. Manufactured j Dr. Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir Co., ontezuma, Ga. Bottles double former size. Price $1.00. ed down on this city. The fire broke ont at 2:30 o'clock, in Langwell's livery bam. The old frame structure was soon in flames, and flying sparks and bominMT^ shingles, carried by a strong north wind, almost at once set fire to the roods of a store of old tinder boxes in tbe Imme diate vicinity. Soon all tbe distance be tween Pine and Spring Streets wZB tra versed, and then the fire led down to a southerly coarse, and continued between Spring and Pine streets to eat everything that lay in its path. Tho flames con tinued to work their way in a southerly direction, but did not dross over Spring street. They leaped to the west side of Pine street, devonrved the Kent block and three adjoining stores, then the resi dence of Fred Drexillins, at the owner of Pine street and Muskegon avenue, and back of tbat destroyed the Matthew Wilson house, but was checked on that side of tho street, and people breathed easier, for they saw that the solid busi ness part of the city was out of danger. The fire, however, continued its way up Pine and Spring streets, licking np many stores and dwellings with a terri ble roaring that nearly drove the people frantic. Af ?r leaving Mort Watson’s house, the fire jumped to Pine street, burned G. F. Ontowaite’s fine residence and continued its coarse to the west side of Pine street, destroying every store on that side ot the street, and also three houses on Walton street. Here the fire was again checked from spreading west erly. The court house was seen to be on fire. Tbe Rheriff immediately took possession of the prisoners, twelve in number, and conveyed them to the city hall lockup. There was a general stampede, and the papers were quickly hustled into the large fire-proof vaults. All tho papers are supposed to be safe. Judge Dickerson lost about hnlf bis fine library, and others also lost a good deal in a personal way. All that remains of the large court noose is the bare walls. The fire again jumped across Myrtle street and took more stores and dwell ings on the west side of Pine street, And also one or two blocks around back to •Terrace street. A large number of smaller dwellings and buildings were burned, and then the fire struck Holland church, the parsonage and brick school house belonging to the same denomtnan tion. In the meantime the fire continued to bum everything between Pine and Spring streets, and was only checked at Isabela street, a distance or ten blocks. On Terrace street the buildings burned covered a space of five blocks, and the whole number of blocks over twenty.' The total number of dwellings burned is j r jbably 860. By 9 o’clock the fire hail reached the southern district of the city, where there was more space be- tween the houses, and the firemen suc ceeded in considerably reducing the further progress of the flames. The total loss will not fall much below $500,- 000 and an insurance man estimated that the insurance will come npto carnesvillb CULLINGS. Personal Gossip And Other News Notes From Franklin County. Cbnksvillx, May, 17—A. N. Payne, King spent to- Bammm office. Pain Proved to be comparative. The Nineteenth Ceutnry has an article in a recent number from tbe pen of W. Collier, dealing with tbe relative sen sitiveness to pain ot the animal king dom. He shows that as we descend the scale the sensations become more blun ted. Active brain workers are most susceptible to pain. With* pain ask re sultant, there of course exists causes, and there are mainly dyspepsia, general debility, loss of uppetit*-, .insomnia, chronic malaria, toxaemia, blood poison ing, disordered liver and kidney com plaint. Nature has provided a remedy which is embodied in a formula tbat is tbe wooder of tbe medical world for its complete routing of these combined or separate ailments. It is Dr. Westmore land’s Calisapa Tonic. Physicians pre scribe it daily for their patients. In malarial districts it is unrivalled. For Bn e by L. D. Sledge A Co., and B. C. Orr. Manager. J. C. Finch and A day in Lavonia. Misses Blanch and Theo Chandler, two charming young ladies of Grove Level, Banks county,are visiting rela tives and friends in Lavonia. J. M. Carson has sold bis stock of goods to C. D. McEntire and will move to Harmony Grove. Prof. Denington of Tocooa, and Miss Emma Barton were married Thurs day. J. P. Parker, a highly respectable far mer, who lives in this county, near Fort Lamar, is very low with consumption and can’t live bnt a short while. Messrs J. F. PaySe. W, A.Tobonsnd Dr. A. L. Payne, of Fort Lamar, are in town today, on business. Dock Carr, of Maysville, came in to day on business, ana social visit. Mrs. L. J. Legrand and family, of Anniston, Air.., are dn a visit to tbis place, bis former home, among relatives and friends. Farmers are very busy since the fine season, crops are growing nicely. W. ▲. Little, T. B. Parks and A. N, King are in attendance at Justice court in Gum Log today. There is a May Day Sunday school celebration today at Allen’s Camp Ground, a large crowd will be in at tendance and a pleasant day is antici pated, several parties from this place will attend. Mrs. Daniel J. Manly, an aged lady lady living three miles from town, is very sick ami it is thought will not re cover. She is the mother of Messrs. Manly Bros, of tbis place. tShocked By A Dead Snake. New York, May 17.—[Special.]— George B. Guerin, a frail lad of ten yeaas, died of heart disease last Friday at bis borne, No. 118q Broad street. Newark. He has always been trouble-1 with valvular disease of the bear:, n ’ the greatest precautions had to be taken to protect him from any excitement. About four weeks ago, while he was playing with other boys, tbe carcass of a -mall snake was suddenly thrown be fore him. Tbis startled him and made him sick. He kept his bed until bis death occurred on Friday. Hia parents think hia laat illness was directly traceable to tbe snake incident, though they sfsc that his condition was such as to make bis death possible at any time by the least excitement. FOR RENT.—A 6 room house on Dougherty street between Lumi and College avenue. Apply to A. M Scudder. tf. JEFFERSON JCTT1NGS. What the Banner’s Correspondent Picks up In the Streets. Jefferson May 18.—[Special].—Mr [Special] H. P. Bell, ot Gainesville, has returned borne after a few days visit to relatives apd friends. Mr. Parse Sheppard, of Harmony Grove, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. W. Q. Burns, of Athens, has re turned home after a two weeks visit to relatives. A pleasant party assembled at tbi Howard House Saturday afternoon, the occasion was a strawberry party given by Miss Nettie Mcthvin compli mentary to her young gentlemen and lady friends, those present were Misses Pearl Rivers, Lollie Bull, Mattie Math ews, Ada McElhannon, and Agilee Cooper, Messrs. W. H. Smith, J. P. Kelley, R. B. Maxwell, Nat Harrison. J. C. Bennet, E. T. Ross and J. C Turner. Mr. Elliot,w Baptist miuister from Athens, filled the pulpit at the first Baptist church here Sunday. e npto$300,- 1100. A sad incident connected with the fire was the death of Harry Stevens, as sistant postmaster and a son bf Post master Stevens. He was very ill with pneumonia, and the flames made it necessary to remove him to a place of safety. He died amid the cranh of fall ing houses while being removed. Two unknown children are reported at the police department as having per ished in the flames. , MYSTERIOUS MRS. LANE. The Contested Vi Lief »•• lit mtu- bnrg to Do the Right Thing. 1 Pittsburg. May 18.—Mrs. Margaret LaneTwho confessed to having stolen a watch in Cleveland years ago, for which John B. Gassaway, now a representa tive Allegheny druggist, served two years in the penitentiary, is in Pitts- ! burg. Since her confession she has re mained secreted, aud prefers to remain bo, evidently. Mr. Gassaway found a letter under the door of his drug store from the con science-stricken woman, saying that she had sent §100 to be applied te the pay ment of the watch, and that Mr. Gassa way would be dealt with through her confessor. Soon after a telegram waa received stating the money had been re ceived. The mysterious Mrs. Lane, now in this city, is is an oject of great interest, and will probably soon be found. CLOSED ITS SESSION. The Ohio Woman’. Suffrage Convention at Warren. Warren, O., May 18.—The Ohio Wo man’s Suffrage convention has closed its session. The officers elected are: President, Mis. McCullough Ever- hard of Masqfllon; vice president at large, Mrs. Ewell of Willoughby; re cording secretary, Mrs. Oaypool of Ak ron; corresponding secretary, Miss Fol- ger of Massillon; treasurer, Mrs. Coit of Columbus; auditor, Mrs. Roosa of Cleveland; for member of the national executive committee of Ohio, Mrs. Har riet Taylor Upton. ^ Mrs. Scnthworth, Mrs. Rosa L. Segur and Mrs. Upton were made honorary vice presidents of the State Suffrage BOOMING ENTERPRISE. No new theory or system is so absurd that it does not have followers. If some one of prominence should pro pose to tunnel the Oconee river there are some tbat would take stock in it and say it was a booming enterprise: But a pair or Skiff’s, the Jeweler, Diamond Spectacles would fail to see it. Every thing selling cheap for cash only at Skiff’s, the Jeweler. Susan B. Anthony organized a Suf frage association in Warren, with t ty-eight members, including promi citizens. A Most Remarkable Article. If you desire a transparent, clear, fresh plexlon, free fiom blotch, blemish, roughn coarseness, freckles lor pimples, use • Liu belle oil.” Me anti S'.oO at Druggists, l;u size prepaid ’ . by expr-ss for Sl.oo. E. S. Wells, Jersey City, S ' '*■* ’ Pricu tptak fer thinuehus at Wilton's .tore- Gaacaiss. v. jTffiFSiih gggg^