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' " T TTT’ r; r'- : Vlv THE BANNER UaiL hem It plots AR On Iml Im «f Ktmm, W Bw lnnti Httn «»< H^ulip. W <M Imyirtwit Enats h th* Wart*. THE IMPOBTIMTtO ADVERTISERS. TKUUMO WEEKLY Ei-a.3>arKrDE3H Nm kt IvfMt MrwbtiM* of my n PaWMwOla Nwtlwasttatf Eaahn Bawita SKSStrkSMB? ISSSSS2tKS£l.». PilTT - - - - t^THENS. GA., SATURDAY MORNING. NO EMBER 7,1891. PRICE FIVE CENTS. THE FIRE LADDIES- THE FLEECY STAPLE THE ATHENS DEPARTMENT PINE TRIM IN HEADY TO FIGHT FIRE If They can only gat a Supply of W«- tar and Plenty of Pressure—Ath ens Should ba Proud of Thom. The fire laddies of Athens! As the? dash oat to the sound of the fire bell, bow each heart leaps wi'b ex citement in remembrance of the days of the old fire department. Those were glorious old days and the memory of that time will long remain to brighten the thoughts of our citizens. It was a goodly hand of citizens that used to man the reels and hook and ladder and tight ihr flames for the sake of Athens and her people. Thrii services will not he forgotten, but in the march of progress from a town lo * city. Athens b is seen flt to estah isb a paid tire department. And it is a good one too. CONTINUES TO ROLL INTO THE CLASSIC CITY. BETTER PRICES WILL COME Whan the Season Opens Mora Fully— Athens will Reach Ten Hundred Thousand Bales. The cotton season is not fairly opened a* yet, but Athens has nearly reached a total of receipts of 25.000 bales. And if she keeps up the lick at this rate the is sure to go over one hundred thousand bales when the season is closed. Foa the last week or two the scenes on the streets among the cotton factors has not been as lively as usual, slow movement caused by the nrop in price and the heavy port receipts. But the indications now are that prices will be better after a while, and that the streets of Athens will be fairly lined with wagons bringing the fleecv staple to the city. The warehousemen in Athens are bet ter equipped this year than ever b»fore **P I for carrying on their business,an l their Just let the fire bell and before the alarm is i f ac j|i t j e g f 0r handling cotton are better through ringing they are out and half than ever b _ fore way to the scenes of the conflagra tion. The other night when Mrs. Mell’s bouse burned, the departm-nt took Jmt ooven minutes to arrive there and lay their hose ready for puttiugout th< tir). But the water didn’t come and thei 1 efforts were of lettle avail in that di ruction. The department is as well equipped ax any in Georgia. To start with it hai good men Chief ' f iT>onna' is one of the best firemen ’ Athens or in any city, so far as the* . concerned and he has an able lot oi firemen under his supervision. Then they have go apparatus. The hook and ladder trick »re new an- of the finest work, tin n eh arc fur nishod with an ample aiipi-ty >>f In s , and the steamer is in spli id shape In addition to this the depniment has every convenience at • *«-ir engin houses, »V' n d -wn to sit- p..le» upot which they come flying own at nigi* from their warm cots i litch th. i- hor-es and get out in a i • ry. The engine horses are .• nt in splen did convention ; neat and comfortable; The Farmers’ Alliance Warehouse Is doing a splendid bHsiuess, while all of the older warehouse companiea have their han’s full. Capt J H. Rucker’s belt line is do- iug a great deal of good and is a great aid to all the cotton uieu, enabling them to easilv make the proper trans fers without so much dray age. The compresses are all doing splendid work, and are being run for all they are worth. The re v firms now represented in Athens are buying a considerable amount of cotton, and hid in making the Athens aiarkut the very best in the .State. The quality of cotton cominR to Ath ens this year is far above the average and the price.-, while low, are as high as are paid anywhere in Georgia. This year Athens is getting some cot- ion from along the line of the Georgia, Carolina & Northern and thus adding to her receipts. It is a disnov- h ' ’• ' ns is *h-very finest cott-c., .. e of Georgia. Her Wfirt hoii.-c chaiges are. Small; her commiesionjrates are low; her rail road facilities are very ample; and her and the addition of a ne-» telephone a' . Pioneer Hall renders f e department P rice P fti(1 *' or cctton are h, K her lhau still more . ffleient. | «m>mi paid at any market in Georgia. Just keep your eye on her and watch her pass the one hundred thousand mark. Then the Gaiue-ville fire alarm system is a g >od on-, and i giving <re.»t sati-faeliii in every pa - lieu Ur. In time, when thecinumstai:- «es warrant it the city oil 1 add inoie alarm lioxes thn ughou t -e city. Athca-shout 1 be proud it her fir laddies for they are givi jj her goon service, and all she nee - ow is tha other necessary element with which to fight fire, viz , water. And -he is going to lr - V-at Deliciom Hams, Kingbam b?st and California Han-s uneanvassod at. Wi’son’sC&sh Store. ACROSS THE RIVER. Sweet Guiu and Mu great remedy for coug 1 c'U«uinption and all t troubles. i. i- Nature’ , elds, croup, •at and lull' IT WOU-ON' f RUN. The Water Pressure Very Low Thurs day Night The water certainly in have been very low in the tower T. i sday night For it absolutely would,’’t run from the pip, s in 'he third story of the Ban- nkk building. It was tried repeatedly a i d wouldn’t run Suppose a fire had broken out a*out that time in the buainess p->rtion of the citr. It would simply hayosweptaway an entire block. In vi- w of just such fac- * as these i is that the city is to atm d up on this question And it it to protect the property and heaUb of her citizens that Athous is The Death of Mr. Walton H. Booth •" Yesterday. Yesterday at tmo at his home in Watkinsville Mr. Walton H. Booth quietly passed away. Mr. Booth was six-v nine years of age, and for some time had been in fail ing health. His death wa> not .unexpected, and his sorrowing rel-i'iv-- were in a meas ure preiared for th- blow. Mr. Booth was the father of Mr* Gcoige Mason, of thi« city, and a nephew of You g L G Harris. The remain- • f Mr. Booth will be aid to rest in Watkinsvill**, his funer al occurring at his late residence ii that place today at 2 p. m. The sym pathies of a large circ e of friends &ud acquaintatu , s go out t-, the bereaved relatives. TUBUTE OF RESPECT TO COL STEVENS THOMAS. The Board of Directors of the South ern Mutual Insurance Company, feel deeply the loss sustained by the death of their honored colleague, Col Stevens Thomas, Secretary and General Agent of the company. Hi* uniform courtesy towards towards each member commanded their pro found respect and endeared him to each of those who are left behind to miss bis presence and advice at their council b >ard. Coi. Thomas had been connected with the Company for thirty seven years, during twenty-four of which he was its Secretary. Entering upon the duties of this office iu 1866, when the affairs of the Company were just begin* ning to rally from the direful ef fects of the war, he largely contributed by his wisdom, prudence and great administrative talents, to p : acing the Company in the eminent position it now occupies. His clear conception of whatever matter came before him, bis just and correct ideas of the rights of others, bis faithful adherence <o fundamental principles in all the business of his of fice, inspired confidence and made ev ery one, brought in contact with him, feel that their rights and interests were safe in his hands. H is colleagues of the Board will miss him not merely as a faithful officer, but also as a friend whom they loved and admired. Theenergyand truth ulnesa of liis character, bis sound and compre hensive judgment, the active and con stant devotion to duty which made him still attend to the details of his office even under the shadow of approaching death, his uncheering address, the truth honesty, wisdom and prudence which were the ruling principles of his actions will ever be remembered by those who, from frequent association with him, had learned to honor and esteem him as' a true gentleman. While we bow in humble submission to this afilicting dispensation ot Provi dence, it becomes us to express the deep sorrow that we feel at the loss of our lamented associate, it becomes us to testify our respect for his high charac ter, his distinguished talents, his emi nent services to the Southern Mutual Insurance Company, to his many vir tues and to the loving rememberance in which we hold to many graceful qualities which parted colleague and friend, we, therefore Resolve, That these expressions of our deep regret be entered upon our our minutes; that a copy of the same he sent to the family of Col. Thomas, and that publication of them be made in the city papers. M. H. CuAKBONIEB. Rufus K. Rbavks, Jno A. Hunnicutt, Yoon® L G. Bahris, Committee. Athens, Ga , November 6ch, 1891. Electric Bitters. This remedy is liee nit »o well known and popular as to need no special mi ntion. Ali who have used Elecir.c Bitters sing the same souk ol praise. A purer medicine does not exist ami l< <s guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Ele uric Bitters will cure all diseases ol the Liver and Kidneys, will r<- move Pirapn.-. Aids, Salt Rheum and otb- .ir afltctiions caused by impu: Mood.— Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malaria fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters—Entire sat isfaction guarantee,!, or money refunded. —Price 50c. and $1 00 per bottle at John Crawford & Co, Wholesale and Retail Druggie is A Wonder Worker, Mr. Frank Huffman, a young man of Burlington, Ohio, states that be had been under me care of two prominent physicians, and used their treatment until he was not able to get around. They pronounced his case to be Com --vii vi>t>vuii vi> _. sumption and incurable. He was taking steps to benefit her-elf along the ^""'^/conLmptfonf ’ccughs and line. When it comes to a poii • where there is not enough pressure t > raise the wa ter over the seenud aturv if a building m the busine-s p irtion of tne city, then it is high time (ora change of sonn- aort. IMPORTED JAMS, PINK APPLE PEACH AND APPLE TrtESERVES.| Kingbam Breakfast Bacon, Fancy Bananas. MOORE A BERNARD. covery _ Colds and ai that time was not »blo to walk across the street without resting. He found, befert be had used half of i dollar bottle, that lie was much better he eontiuued to use it and is to-day njoying good health, if you have any Throat, Lung or Chest Trouble try it. W e guarantee satisfaction. 10c. trial bottle, at J. Crawford A 0o’« , THE NEvT SCHOOLS THREE BIG CALVES. Will Probably Open on New Year. It is universally conceded 'hat coun, cil did a wise thing in establishing two schools in the first ward And now that biv'y ha< 'urned its attention to the question of erecting Raised py Mr, D- B. Melton, of Ogle thorpe County. . Mr. D. E. Mellon, a farmer of Ogle-1 an ,' , e< i u ‘P pi _ 0 ^”* M * Cl '° o1 * at “ thorpe county, living near Maxcy’s killed three calves the o- -r day that certainly approach the record as to size. He killed one that was eighteen manths old, and it netted four hundred and twenty pounds. Another was killed that was only seventeen months old and it netted four hundred add sixteen The third one was eleven months old and weighed two hundred and eighty (our pounds • he Talmadge •t.. be .■■i.idiUf, by CLASSIC CITY CHAT. BRIGHT AND BRBBZY NEWS- VIEWS A N D.1 NTER VIEWS. WHAT GOES ON DAY BY DAY. The Gossip and News of Athena for a Day Caught on the Ry by the Banner Reporters—Side walk Echoes. JAMES M. SMiTH SPEAKS TO HIS FELLOW CITIZENS. THE ALLIANCE FARMER Pays Him A Nice Complement—A Well Received Address Fraught With Sound Advice And Admonition. Drputy Sh ickifk Knox —Deputy Sheriff John Knox, of Oglethorpe, was in the city yesterday. Removed Their Store.—Mess Lati mer A Johnson are now at their new place of busibess on the corner of Han cock avenue and Hull street, Up in the Supreme Court.—Ttia Hischfield and Blumentbal case will go ue to the supreme court. The papers are made ont and it will seek a higher tribunal for settlement. Jug Breaking.—The “Willing Hearts” of the Presbyterian Sunday School will have a jug breaking this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the manse. All children invited. " Admission ten cents. Still Selling the Stock —Mr. C W. Baldwin, as receiver, is still selling the stock of Messrs. Julius Cohen & Company. There yet remains much to be sold of splendid quality and various assortment. A Handsome Stoke.—Messrs. Ca- rithers & Betts have moved into their new place on Clayton street, and filled it with a superb line of carriages, bug gies, etc. It presents quite a hand ome appearance. To BE HEARD ON THE llTH.—The mandamus case of the city against the Macon & Northern road in regard to the bridge over Cemetery street has been set for a hearing on the 1 Ith inst. However, theie may be a settlement of the matter by the parties before the time for hearing the case arrives. In his new office—Congressman Henry II. Carlton is now located on Jackson street in the Borrow building He has fitted up a handsome office and will make this bis bead quarters in the future. He is not a citizen of Wash ington, D C. as many think, but prefers to stick by old Athens and claim her as bis home. Fine Jersey Heifer will be sold at Coleman’s 11 o’clock Saturday. AN ENJOYABLE TIME. Spent by the Good Templars Last Night. The Good Templar’ s supper last night at the hail of Williams Lodge 1. O. O F. was a grand success. Over two hundred ladies, gentlemen and children were present when the gravel of Chief Templar C. W. Parr called the house to order. Capt. D. C. Cliver wa< master cere monies, Quite a nice programme of music was rendered. Miss Leila Parr was roundly applauded for her excellent recitation and Judge G. C. T nomas brought down the house with one of his inimitable ad dresses. After this, a most elegant feast was spread, and those present enjoyed it. After the feast games were indulged in br the younger members and the el der ones conversed until the hour came to disperse. It was a most enjoyable vffair. Working on the Third Story.—The workmen are now busily engaged oil the third story of the Savings Bank building, and are pushing their work rapidly to completion. It is certainly a beautiful piece of work. The Athens Gas and Eleotric Light Company will occupy the second floor, while the third floor has not been rented as yet. Out With the Steamer— ince it has developed that the Water Works Company baa utterly failed to give a decent supply of water or put any pressure upon it, the steamei has been brought into use by the_ fire depart ment as a safeguard against possible conflagrations The men are out every day now with the steamer,-^and will soon he in fine shape to control a fire by the use of cisterns. An Interesting Mktting.—The Col lege Young Men’s Christian Associa tion is prospering wonderiully. Last night a very interesting meeting was held by the association at its rooms on the campus. Under its directions quite handsome reading roem is being fixed iu the old Richardson building. The association is productive of great good among the boys. As to Its Profits —The Athens dis pensary sold $7,097 the first month with a net profit of $1,557. At that rate the taxes of that city and county will be reduced at the rate of $1,560 per year by the sale of liquor.—Craw ford Herald. Our citizens are not raising the ques tion of profits just now, but are satis fled that the dispensary is working well in the way of subserving the pub lic peace and quiet. a date as possible. It is hi’ped fii house on Oc >• - put iu a si”i.! January 1st, so ih^t ;!h- Oconee -treet school may he abolished anu removed to the new place. Then again the Baxter street school will be t»rued into a school for whites ji-st as soon os the schools for negroes are finished. Then the cour cil having accepted the Mixed paints, all colors, linseed oil varnishes, paint brushes, etc., at Pal mer A Kiunebrew’s, 105 Clayton street opposite post office. lot donated bo Mr. Bloomfield, will WhT^d that Georgia farmers | “reel a commodioq. school gilding for 1 whites in East Athens at an early d it*. And thus the Athens school system progresses. - couldn’t raise good meat if they saw fit to do oof This calf killing illustrates the fact thati} oanbedone. Fine Bananas at Gallowoy, IHWW whs weeK. ■ T , \ DAVISON Ajbovk, J Lambert w* 0* Here’s voorcbanoel Ladies* and fft Cloaka at Coat this week. House keepers there’s another lot ol Snow Flake and other crackers right from the ovens at Wilson’s Cash Store Will Rebuild Her Home —Mrs. P, H. Meli will rebuild her home on Mill- edge avenue at an early date. It was a very handsome residence and it was hard to stand by and see it burn down from an absolute lack of water, _ but it will rise again and be as beautiful as ever. The most valuable things lost during the fire was the library and rel ics that belonged to the late Chancel lor Mell. Of course money cannot re place these. If you want a new or second hand type-writers call on or telephone me at No 36. R L. Hale. Board and lodging can be had at No 713, Prince avenue. CARNESVILLB CULL’NGS. A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Mr. A. S. Williford Wedded to Mias Ada Chandler. Yesterday in Oglethorpe county at the ievidence of the b' id’s parents neat Watson’s mil), Mr. A. S. Williford, ol this city was joined in tne holy bond* of wedlock to Miss Ada Chandler, Rev. John F. Chebey officiating. Both par ties are well knon and appreciated. Mr. and Mrs Williford will moke Athens their future home. Children’s Hats, Caps and Bonnets at Coat this week. k DAVlS0N & LOWE. Latest Nows Frcnr Old Franklin County- Cahnesvii.le, Nov. 6 —(Special )— Judge T. G. Lawson arrived here thi? morning and spent the day among his constituency. The Judge has made many friend* among our people by his pleasant manners and gentlemanly de portment, and no doubt will make r congressman acceptable to his constuu- enov. Rev. J. T. Camp, of Gillsvill, will give a musical concert at the Bapti church to-night. .... Several tracts of land were sold today at Administrators sale. The generally brough* sma,l prices, as the land was inferior quality. The Farmers sub-Alhance at this place ha* missed meeting for the last hree appointments. The lack of inter est is suppoed to be the cause for, the failures. FOR SALE—o room hou«e on Pu laski street. Apply at Banner office. Our entire line of Ladies’ and Child ren’s Cioaks, Children’s Hats, Caps and Bonnets will be sold at New York cost ibis week. PaVJSONALOWB. The Southern Alliance Farmer has some nice things to say of Col. James . Smith, of Oglethorpe. It says: Oglethorpe county has a citizen of whom she can justly be proud. He is Col. James M. Smith, widely Known as the largest planter in state, and also distinguished for operationg several Other branches of business to most ad vantageous results, notably :cotton seed oil mills, guano making, s'tock rai-ing and local railroading. In addition to this great capacity of financiering and executive ability he post-esses a b eadth * intellect, a fund of information and the capacity to impart it to such an ex tent that his fellow citizens regard as a rare treat the privilege of hearing him in anything akiu to a public speech. Upon every occasion possi ble he is pressed into servise in that capacity. An an informal gathering some we k ago, where the subject of the improv - ment of public roads was discussed, he was_requested to make a talk one day during the present court week upon a subj-ct of immediate interest to the people of Oglethon-e county. He com plied with that request iu the court house here last Tuesday. He was sandwiched in at noon between the morning and afternoon sessions of the court, hence the available time at his disposal was too short to satisfy his hearers. In an address of three quarters of an hour he instructed bis large audience a manuer superbly interesting. We have never before heard so much told a few minutes’s talk won the unbounded confidence of his hearers in his extreme loyalty to our country and his sincere interest in 'he welfare of all 'he people. He was I rank to say that, should he keep his health and knowled, he bad do fears that he would continue to make a good living; still he expressed great cornern for the the mass of the people of the pepleoi the peop'e of the country, and showed plainly that their past a .d pres ent courpe of conduct had tc-dered to and would result in disastrous results He is thoroughly conversant with the history of our country during the past century. He dwelt upon the fact that the fitst settlers found spread all ov r this then rich soil a most ex<e’lent c> v- •g of the finest va i * of timber; that ai mase splendid crops without any fer tilizing; that this they did for forty years, during which time the people be gan to move away in search of fresh land; that at that time Oglethorpe ounty Lad a population of 25,000 peo pie, when a large portion of (lie weal thiest planters forsook tt eir old homes wnere they had made their fortunes, carrying with them their money, ne groes, all other kinds ot property and their valuable experience, to the im poverisbment of the country. He insis ted and showed how uch better it would have been uot only for those men, bu- for the county, had they remained and iut tyeir money in factorias of various cinds here in the county. He dwelt upon the great necessity at present for these diversified industries, and thus check the suicidal policy oi devoting all our labor and capital to making the one crop of cotton. Hedc plored the present prevalent inclination of the people of the county to leave their homes and go the towns and cit ies. He said the cities were s tppiug the life out of the country and it was our duty to check it by remaining at home in old Oglethorpe and improve our homes and surroundings that we may uot be secood to ai.y community in the land. He pointed out the disadvan tages that Oglethorpe county is ex periencing by not naviog any city or town of any size, while surrounded by the counties containing thriving little cities of Athens and Eiberton and Washington; that Oglethorpe county was once the third largest in the State as to wealth, being only exceeded by Chatham and Richmond, while now our taxable property was fast decreas iug from its already small aggregate and our population would soon show us entitled to only one representative in the legislature. Col. Smith was elaboate in bis ap plause of the great men Oglethorpe county had furnished the State and na tion, and said that because we could boast of such illustrious ancestry, who founded and brought our country into such standing, we should deplore the present state of diminished wealth and population He implored the people to a united tf fort to better their condition in their great country; that it was in their pow er to yet turn the tide of affairs to plen ty and prosperity. His address was telling one. The|audie r ce wanted to hear him two hours more, for thev re cognized in him a living example typi fyingthe precepts which he bad so well proclaimed. We, with many oth ers, hope we may soon hear him again when he will have more time in which to encourage his fellow citizens. BETTER HIGHWAYS. Prof. C. M. Strahan Engaged In a Laudable Work. The Southern s lliauce Farmer in speaking of the work of the Road Con gress that assembled in Atlanta recent' ly has some very laudatory words to say concerning one of Athens’ most es teemed citizens. It says: Prof. C. M Strahan, of the State University, has taken the lead in aveiy much m ed d v ork—the 1 ettrrrnent of our country roads. The l’.olessor was the leading figure in the road congiesa last week and suggested a plan worthy of careful consideration .There is nothing more important than good public road>. and we trust that tbe movement inaug urated in Atlanta last week will be taken up throughout the state. Good roads means a saving to farmers in ma ny different ways. They mean fewer stock and fatter stock ; a great saving in vehicles; a lo?s supply of corn and fodder to run them, and the moving of your market towusseveral miles nearer. If Prof. Strahan succeeds in this ,move- uent, and there is no earthly reason why he should not, the farmers of Geor gia will owe him a lasting debt of grati tude. WOULD YOU BE ATTRACTIVE? You mu t be healthy Would you be he.lchy, alwa.-s ke p within reach. rei>dy for any emeigency, Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets the perfection or physic! Head ;Che, biliousne.-s, con st! pation,a coated tongue, always indi cates torpid liver. These magical Pel lets act directly upon the liver—the fountain-head of many il s—correotiug disorders, driving out all impurities, stimulating healthy action. The best Liver Pill- ;mildly giving all the benefit anil none of the discomfort of other pills. Fine Jersey Heifer will be sold at Coleman’s 11 o’clock S ilurday. tf "LOVE FINDS A WAY-’’ Katie Putnam Entertains a Good House at the Grand. The Grand was very comfortably fill ed last night with a discerning and ap- |jr.ciative audience to witness Katie 'utnam in the very clever production of "Love Finds a Way.” The play is a very bright little come dy drama with much laughter provok- ng lightness and w tth very much ot pathos iu it. Through it all Katie Put nam is the central attraction, with her petite, graceful figure and clever im personation of au impetuous young ornau iu love. She lias a voice of no reat compass, but *ne that is very weet, and her several songs, (specially that of "Love Ftuds a Way,” were thusiastically received. A hand some boquet thrown to the footlights marked the appreciarion of at least one admirer iu the audieacs. Her support is good. There is not a tick in it Edwiu Gardner as Samuel Smirks is an excellent comedian, with a ao.ce and expression eminently adapted a topical s mg—w ith which ne scored hit. Altogether, it demonstrated that K me Putuam has 1. s' none of her pr;s iger in her established reputation of be g able to please an audience.—Ban .iiitonio Express. Buokterra Arnica saive. The best salve in the world lor outs. jruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, levei sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skia eruptions, and pos- tively cures piles, or no pay required. is guaranteed to give perfect satis faction or rnouey refunded. Price 25 enta per box. For sate oy John Crawford A Co. ho)oaa‘« a-iit r«tai> rimotgiit*. SURPRISING TESTIMO N Y. Many physicians who have examined into the merits of B. B. B (Botanic Blood Balm), have been confronted with testimony which they deemed sur prising, and thus being convinced of its wonderful efficacy, have not failed to prescribe.it in their practice as occa sion required. H. L. Cassidy, Kennesaw, Ga writes: “For two years iny wife was great sufferer. Skillful physiciaus did her no good. Her mouth was one solid ulcer, her body was broken out in sores and she lost a beautiful head of hair Three bottles B. B. B. cured her com nletely, incredible as it mav sound, and she is now the mother of a hpalthy three-month- old baby clear from any scrofulous taint ” A. H. Morris, Pine Bluff, Ark. writes: “Hot Sptings and several doc tors failed to cure me of several run ning ulcers on my leg, B. B. B. effected a wonderfully quick cure after every thing else bad failed-’? DISAPPOINTED- REPUBLICANS ARB NOW FIGHTINQ FOR 1892. BLAINE AND MCKINLEY. Democrats Can See That Victory le In Their Grasp. While Republicans Are Overcome With Gloom —Tariff Reform Bound to be the Democratic Watchword. Washington, Nov. f. —Tha general feeling here is that the alectiona this week and their results have smoothed the way for a Democratic viotory In 1898. The president, Mr. Blaine and other members of the admiuistratian eee this and they do not contemplate the figures of the last election with anything like eatlsfaction. They have seen the free coinage and Farmers’ Alliance souiee falling out of sight and tariff reform standing ont boldly as the issue with the certainty that a proper man will be the nominee of the Democratic,party on a sound platform. The members of the administration make but a feeble attempt to disguise the fact that the losses their party have sustained are serious if not fatal. The thing Mr. Harrison was concerned about above all else was the election of Mr. Fassett. His vocabulary does not supply a term strong enough for his disappointment. Democrats are inconsolable because Mr. Campbell has been compelled to take, hut there is acknowledged uiach In that result in the way of profit if the Democracy will not close their eyes to it. It holds the Republicans to the rub ber tariff as an issue for which they must contend, ami it promises to elimi nate the free coinage of silver idea from the fight in ’92. Thus sunlight can he seen through the only Democratic re verse. While the administration finds no solace anywhere, the New York Sun in an editorial leader prophesies that Blaine and McKinley will be the Re publican ticket iu ’98. It is thought here that the large Republican major ity in the Ohio legislature will invite a bitter flglrt between Sherman and For- aker for the senate. THROUGH THE HEAD. A Farmer look n Little Girl for a Woodchuck and Killed Her. Parkersburg, W. Va., Nov. 6.—The following report of a terrible affair has been received here: A man named Wil son, a farmer near Wolf Summit, who had been annoyed by the depredations of ground hogs iu his fields, went into the woods near by where the woodchuck* concealed themselves and set snares for the animals. While he was setting the snari s a little girl named Bailey, .10 or 11 years old, and who lived nearby, was attracted by Wilson’s actions, and slipped behind a stump to watch him. Wlnh- she was glancing over the top of- the stump the man happened to look up, and seeime nothing but the top of her head, tv c he oelieved to bo a woodchuck, picI up his gun and fired, shooting Ii• r 11 ’itlf Her 1-- • ■ •ii rh Head and kill- THE Fat MEN’S CLUB, The Production of This Popular Fares La9t Night. Mr. J. C. Stewart’s production of this popular comedy last evening was & trial to delight the most authetic taste as well as an appeal to the funny side ot human nature. Stewart himself was great. He al ways has been. His laughable presen tations were scarcely smatller than him self, and he kept up the happy and ex uberant spirits of the audience through out the entire play. Tbe gymnastic feats of the Garnella brothers, and the special song and dance features introduced by Misses Lillie Aibyne and Georgia Lingard were worthy of commendation. It is highly probable that, the acrobatic feats of the Al bion brothers would have been of a very high order, had not the gas lights gone out in the midst of the fourth act much to the sorrow of the audience and to the consternation of the actors. But the lights weutout, and until tbe end of the play, which was finished under difficulties, darkness reigned supreme. Everyone was in a good humor, how- ver, this being tbe effect of the play and everyone seemed to regard the darkness as a practical joke. 500 cords of Oak and pine wood, Dry seasoned Lumber in any quantity. Orders promptly tilled, 0. J. O Farrell, College ave. and Clayton (Street. TOR S iLE- A fine pit c«* of fanning land contain ing about 150 acres seven miles from Athens on the G.C. AN. It extends from the G C. & N towi-houta Hun dred yards of dowdy P. O. Wood enough on the place to pay for it. Finely watered. Ii’s a bargain. Ap ply at Banner office. A TRAGIC DEATH A MURDERER HUNG. Tom W ebb Hanged Yesterday After noon. Sandkrbville, Ga., Nov. 6.—[Spe eiai.]—Tom Webb, the negro rape fiend was hung here at three o’clock to day. He di Died being guilty oi the crirai which le v as cl arged,to the last. He S lowed no signs of fear, and refused to make a statement at the gallows. WANTED—To borrow $400.00 or $500.00 for 6 or 12 months. City real estate given •• security. Address Bus iness, care Banner office. Room needed! As we are badly ir. need of room, we will commence thh week and close out our entire lineoi Ladies’and Children’s Cloaks, Hate Cape and Bonnets at New York coat. ^ J VISON A LOWE. Met by a Truck Peddler in Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 5 - [Special.] — Daniel Ledbetter, a truck peddler living at 73 Gartrell street, met with a fatal accident here this morning. He was in the wholesale store of J. M. B. Carlton, and went back near the eleva tor to take a drink, when he fell over and struck his side against the top beam of the elevator. •• Just how he happened to fall no one knows and that be had met with an accident no one would have suspected except for his complaint that bia side hurt. After remaining in thehouse a few minutes ledbetter suddenly became faint, and in asbort time was dead. He was 60 years old. The coroners jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. NOTICE! ‘” All tresspassing upon Opera House property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. And took the Cash With Him. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 6;h.—[Special.] —John Jones is'tbe name of a citizen who is wanted in Atlanta. Jones came here several months ago from Chattanooga to get admitted to the Confederate home. But when that institution failed to open itsdoors sym pathy was arousea for Jones, who is >ld and feeble, and he was secured a position as clerk in the Cental kept by Mr. Meeks, Last ight Mr. T. C Davenport of Sparten- ovrg, S. C. put up at the Central. Be fore going to bed he deposited $2.50 with Jones in tbe office.' This morn ing Jones and the money were-missing ind now the police are on the. lookout ■or him in various parts of tbe coun- iTy " ; Fine Western Meats for Everybody at J, N. Booth k Co’s ■