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On Account of Um Observation of Thia holiday
Their Stores Will be Chwsd Monday But
Will be Re-Opened on Tuesday
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To the public: Monday j4ept. 27tb
being u holiday with our people, we
hereby notify our patron* and the pub
lic generally that on that day our places
of boldness will be closed, but that Tues
day morning they will be open a* usual.
Respectfully.
P. S. Murks, at store formerly run by
.Max Joseph.
Morris Bros.
Abe Joel.
Fnnkenstein & Buehwald.
Mendel Morris & Son.
S. Raphael.
Lee Flatan.
i.« H. Cohn.
M. Myers & Co.
. Funkensteiu & Stem.
V*. Child. Stem & Co.
2^P. Fnnkenstein.
Largest und cheapest lot of Sponges
ever brought to Athens, from one cent
up. Brumby Drag Co.
fS-—' 11 East Clayton Street.
WAIFS PROM THE WIRES.
Qivcn a Temporary Home for Banner
Reuders.
Biloxi, Miss., Sept. 28.—The fever
situation here today is less favorable.
The record shows one death and five
new cases.
Teachers ore Sleeping In the Hallways and
the Floors—Since This .School’* Estab-
llshmcnt It Has Reached Over
One Thousand Teachers'.
Louisville, Ky., Sept. 28—The second
eise of yellow fever to develop in Louis
ville wits today announced by Healt h
Officer White. The first case was that
of Frank DeRnmsey, who died at tin in-
flnunry in tliis city on August 16th.
Hamburg, Sept 23.—Torpedo No. 20
has capsized- aif /sunk near the first
lightjlhijj off C.. / Have •, eight of her
crow and the commander Duke Freder
ick William of Meckleuburg-Schwerin,
were drowned.
Thomastou, St>pt. 28.—The consoli
dated returns from the different country
precincts in this county show that in the
anti-barroom count yesterday the dry
side has a majority of 466. Every pre
cinct in the county voted “’dry.” The
negroes voted almost solidly against tho
sale of whisky.
Wilkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 28.—Sheriff
Martin and his deputies were today held
for trial after a number of witnesses had
been examined. The defendants were
released on bail in the sum of $6,000
'\aioh, $5,000 for the murder and $1,000
or feloniously wounding. A bond -was
ivided by Philadelphia trust com
pany
Columbia, S. C„ Sept. 23.—Governor
Ellerbe returned here today from Mt.
Airy, N. C., where he has spent two
weeks with Senator McLaurin. The
governor declined to talk about the pro
ceedings in Atlanta yesterday charging
him with collusion with Southern offi
cials. He will, he said, remove the
state constabulary on October 1st, ns he
indicated some time ago, and has come
back in time to close up any business be
may have with them.
Columbia, S. C., Sept. 22. The trial of
the wliitecappers of the Mormon elders
and converts began in Winusboro today.
Indictments against twenty-four men
some of them of the best class of far
mers, were given to the grand jury.
True bills against six of the supposed
ring leaders were returned. Forty wit
nesses are present, including ten women.
Ten of these are girls that held at bay a
mjob of 300 while Mormon elders escaped
from their house.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 28.—There
was a shake-up in the police force to
night. A police captain was dismissed, a
sergeant and a corporal reduced to the
- ranks and Chief Caster asked for his
resignation. Mayor Flower was respon
sible, many complaints coming in that
gambling was running wide open, and
he proved it by bis employees, who had
no trouble in gaining admission to
houses, though police were standing
around and reporting no gambling going
on.
Augusta, Ga., Sept. 23.—The Com
mercial Club had a serious fire Wednes
day evening, resulting from electric light
wires. The fire had got good headway
on the upper floor of the club before it
was discovered and the roof was burned
off before the flames were extinguished.
The carriage and hardware store of Day
Sc Tannahill is on the ground floor of
the club building and they sustained se
rious damage; also the (flub furniture
and carpetsjvere ruined by water, and
it is probable that the damage to the
building, the clntTand Day & Tannahill
will foot np $10,000. Both concerns are
fully covered by insurance.
The State Normal School can receive
no more students this session.
There an- a few who have telcgraped
that they are coming and places have
been reserved for them. But no more
applications can be considered.
The enrollment has now passed beyond
five hundred, and the total enrollment
for the session reaches five hundred and
ten.
Of tliat number about two hundred
have returned to tlieir schools and are
now teaching. The greater number of
these will return to the Normal School
again. ^
Over three hundred are now in actual
attendance, and of that number two
handled and sixty are at the dormito
ries.
The dormitories arc so crowded that
several young ladies in the girl's dormi
tory have to sleep in the hallways, and
several men ill the men’s dormitory have
to sleep on the floor.
President Bradwell will, if possible,
secure rooms in neighboring residences
in order to secure accommodations for
idl the teachers.
The increase in the enrollment at the
Normal School over last yearisouehun
dred and sixty.
During ils existence there have at
tended at the Normal School over one
thousand teachers, and as each teacher
lias on an average thirty scholars, it
safe to presume that thirty thousand
school children have received the bene
fits of the Normal School.
It will be absolutely necessary to have
more dormitory and recitation rooms,
and a good system of sewerage.
The legislature will no doubt be called
upon to provide these necessities.
This Coarse WUI be Thorough and Effective In
Every Particular—The Low Class Now
Numbers Forty Members and
More Will Came.
BUCKLEN’S ARNICA SALVE.
The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
ver Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chil--
bloius, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. * Price,
25 cents per box.
Tlie “Bicyclist’s Best Friend” is a fa
miliar name for DeWitt’s Witch Hazcq
Save, always ready for emergencies
While a specific for piles, it also instant
ly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt
rheum, eczema and all affections of the
skin. It never fails. Palmer &
brew and Dillard Drug Co. \
SENTENCE MUST - STAND.
The University law School is flour
ishing as never before in its history.
It now has forty members, a larger
number than last year at this time.
More are coming in and the roll will
be increased to not less than sixty-five
during the session.
Prof. Sylvan us Morris said yesterday
that the law faculty had decided to in
troduce a new feature in the work of the
Law School.
This new feature will bo the establish
ing of a po6t-graduate course in law,
and will at once commend itself to
the young lawyers.
In this course will be included instruc
tion in a number of the higher branches
of the law, not taught in the regular
course. It will take up the work where
the regular course leaves off, and carry
it on.
Already six yonug lawyers, who have
graduated previously, have signified
their intention of taking this post-grad
tiate course.
In all probability the Law School will
have this course in readiness’ by next
week and the work of instruction in
that department will begin.
WHAT IT MEANS.
When we advertise that we will guar
antee Dr. King’s New Discovery. Elec
tric Bitters, Bueklen’s Arnica Salve, or
Dr. King's New Life Pills, it means that
we are authorized by the proprietors to
sell these, remedies on a positive guaran
tee, that if purchase r is not satisfied with
results, we will refund the purchase
price. These medicines have been sold
on this guarantee for many years and
there could be no more conclusive evi
dence of their great merit. Ask about
them and give them a trial. Sold at
Smith & Bros’ and Dillard &, Smith’s
drag stores.
Running sores, indolent ulcers and
similar troubles, even though of many
year's standing, may be cur- d by using
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes,
strengthens and heals. It is the great
pile cure. Palmer & Kinnebrew and
Dillard Drug Co.
MERCER BEGINS NEW TERM
WIH be Held at Ctead’a Creek Cbnrch. Ogle
thorpe County—In 1899 It WUI Assemble
at 5boat Creek Church Where
It Was Founded.
The Sarepta Baptist Association ad
journed yesterday after a session of
several days at Harmony Grove.
The session was attended by over one
hundred and fifty delegates, and was
harmonious in every respect.
Quite a number of distinguished di
vines were present, and a number of
eloquent and instructive sermons were
delivered.
Missions and Sunday Schools were
the chief topics discussed. Both these
branches of church work were reported
to be giving good results now.
The next session of tlfe Sarepta Asso
ciation will be held at Cloud Creek
church, Oglethorpe county, one year
hence.
It is intended to make the session of
1899 a memorable one. t The association
will meet that year- at Shoal Creek
Church, Franklin county, where it was
founded in 1799, and the Baptists of this
sectiou of Georgia will make this occa
sion one to be long-remembered.
Judge Henry Decides that Ex-School Commis
sioner Must Suffer.
Rome, Ga., Sept. 23.—Tho motion for
a new trial, made in the case of of the
State vs. W. M. Bridges, who was tried,
convicted and sentenced to serve five
years in the State penitentiary fcr. the
embezzlement of county funds while
acting in the capacity of county corn
inissioner, was'argued here before Judge
W. M. Henry this afternoon. At eight
o’clock tonight the arguments were con
cluded and Judge Henry announced
that he did not think sufficient grounds
had been given for a new trial, and that
the present verdict of guilty would
stand.
Bridges’ counsel will carry the case to
the supreme court, where they have
hopes of getting this decision reversed.
In the meantime Bridges, under heavy
bond, is given his freedom..
A CURE FOR BILIOUS COLIC.
Resource, Screven Co., Ga.—I have
been subject to attacks of bilious colic
for several years. Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. It acts like a charm.
One dose of it gives relief when all other
remedies fail.—G. D. Sharp. For sale
by Palmer & Kinnebrew.
Handrnp’s Shoe Shop has been moved
to 210 Washington street, Holman’
building.
ANOTHER CANDIDATE-
•V-
Mrs. Tapper Asks for the Position of State Li
brarian.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept: 23.—Mrs. Tnllins
C. Tapper, of Atlanta, is among the wo
men candidates aspiring for the office of
assistant State Librarian. She has an
nounced her candidacy and has a num
ber of the most influential people of
Georgia deeply interested in her pros
pects: Mrs. Tapper is the wife of Rev.
Dr. T. C. Tapper and is a woman well
known for her intellect and literary
ability- She. has visited the foremost
libraries of the country and has recently
made a careful study of the new methods
and general conduct of the modem li
brary.
Outlook Brighter Than Ever In History of
College.
Macon; Ga., Sept. 23.—Mercer Uni
versity opened its doors today for the
collegiate year of 1897-98. The opening
was most satisfactorily in every respect
and the outlook for the University seems
brighter this year than ever.-
It was the largest opening in the his
tory erf the college. The men came from
all sections of the South, and a finer look
ing body of students never entered Mer
cer’s doors.
The opening this morning ■was some
what informal, the formal exercises be
ing booked for next Friday. On Sun
day the boys will get down to business.
All of the resident members of the
board of trustees were present this
morning, together with a number of lo
cal Baptist preachers. Considerable
speechmaking was indulged in. Presi
dent Pollock delivered a speech of wel
come and- made the students fed at
home. He was followed by other mem
bers of-the faculty.
These speeches were responded to by-
speakers selected from the freshman,
sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
DR. KING’S NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION.
This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle is guar
anteed. It will cure and not disappoint.
It has no equal for Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Bron
chitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head and
for Consumption. It- is safe for all ages,
pleasant to take, and, above all, a sure
cure. It is always well to take Dr.
King’s New Life Fills in connection
with Dr. King’s New Discovery, as they
regulate aud tone the stomach and bow
els. We guarantee perfect satisfaction
or return money. Free trial bottles at
Smith & Bros’ and Dillard & Smith’s
drug stores. Regular size 50 cents and
$1.00.
The “Bicyclist’s Best Friend” is a fa
miliar name for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel
Salve, always ready for emergencies.
While a specific far piles, it also instantly
relieves und cures cuts, bruises, salt
rheum, eczema and all affections of the
skin- It never fails. Palmer & Kinne
brew and Dillard Drug Co.
Hear Gov. Boy Taylor’s famous lec
ture “The Fiddle and the Bow,” at the
opera house tonight.
GOOD TEMPLARSOFFICERS.
The win of the Late J. W. Ceffins Was Also
Probated—Mrs. J. H. Hail to Executrix at
Her Mother's WIU-Mrs. J. W. Camas to
Executrix al the Other WUI.
the Meeting at the Y
WIU Soon be Named.
Slayers el M.C. Hunt Will be Executed at J
ferson—Reynelds Makes Hit Last Con
fession-Says He Atone Killed
Hunt-Brooks Planned It.
Ordinary Herrington admitted to pro
bate yesterday two wills of citizens of
Clarke county, lately deceased.
The will of Mrs. Rosa E. Delouey was
probated. Mrs. John Hope Hull was
named in the will as executrix. -
Mrs. Delouey left an estate of about
thirty thousand dollars, equally divided
between her two children, Mrs. John H.
Hull and Mr. T. C. Delouey. The home
place on Hill street was bequeathed to
Mrs. Hull.
This will was drawn by Mrs. Delouey
herself and is an admirable piece of
work. It is drawn os neatly and cor
rectly as-an attorney could have drawn
it.
The last will and testament of the
late J. W. Collins was probated. Mr.
Collins left an estate consisting of farms
in this county. His widow is named in
the will as executrix and the property is
not to be divided until her youngest
child becomes of age.
‘My boy came home from school one
day with his hand badly' lacerated and
bleeding, and suffering great pain,’
says Mr. E. J. Sc hall, with Meyer Bros.’
Drug Co., St. Louis, Mo. “I dressed the
wound, and applied Chamberlain’s Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased, and in a
remarkably short time it healed without
leaving a scar. For wounds, sprains,
swellings and rheumatism I know of no
medicine or prescription equal to it. I
consider it a household necessity.” The
25 and 60 cent sizes for sale by Palmer
&■ Kinnebrew.
The board of directors of the Young
Men’s Christian Association have now
under consideration the selection of a
successor to Secretary W. S. Stallings.
Secretary Stallings will leave for Au
gusta in a few weeks to take charge of
the Y. M. C. A. there, and it hence be
comes necessary to name his successor
hero within as short a time as possible.
Several names are under consideration
and the directors will strive to make a
selection that will prove satisfactory in
every way.
The directors have invited Mr. C. P.
Younts, assistant secretary of the Atlan-
Young Men’s Christian Association,
lead the meeting at the Association
rooms in this city Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Yonnts is a young man of rare at
tainments and he will be greeted by a
large and-attentive audience Sunday.
The directors will survey the whole
field and will choose a mad whom they
are satisfied will do the most effective
work for the Association.
IT SAVES THE CROUPY CHILDREN.
Sea view, Va.—We have a splendid
sale on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy,
and our customers coining from for and
near, speak of it in the highest terms.
Many have said that their children
would have died of croup if Chamber
lain’s Cough Remedy had not been
given.—Kellem & Ourren. The 25 and
50 cent sizes for sale by Palmer & Kin
nebrew.
Small precautions often prevent gru.t
mischiefs. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
are very small pills in size, but are most
effective in preventing the most serious
forms of liver and stomach troubles.
They cure constipation and headache
and regulate the bowels. Palmer &
Kinnebrew and Dillard Drug Co.
Hear Gov. Bob Taylor’s famous lec
ture, “The Fiddle and the Bow,” at the
opera house tonight.
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
Leaders Chosen by that Order for the Ensuing
Year.
The grand lodge of Good Templars,
after an enthusiastic session in Atlanta,
have adjourned. They will meet next
year in Augusta.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected:'
Grand chief templar, J. G. Thrower;
grand counsellor, DeWitt Ingle; grand
vice templar, Mrs. F. P. Wright; grand
secretary, H. L. Cook; grand assistant
secretary, Mary M. Jessop; grand treas
urer, G. W. Kruger; grand chaplain, B.
F. McDuffie;G. SI J. T., J. J. Keith;
grand guard, Mrs.'T. M. Roberts; grand
sentinel, R. E. Harrison ; grand messen
ger, J. E. Lamb.
NOTICE.
T-. H. BARRETT is now ready to
take all orders for rough or dressed
lumber, shingles, moulding or dry pine
wood. Telephone 203 or send to Mc-
Ginty’s old shops.
Mr. E. I. Smith Defines His Position as t
Primary.
To the Citizens of Athens:—As there
has been placed upon my announcement
for mayor a wrong construction, I take
this means of stating my position clearly
to the public. I have not bound myself
to abide the’Tesult of a democratic pri
mary.
As a democrat I hold that the white
voters of Athens are the proper persons
to pass upon the mayoralty question
without regard to the parties to which
they belong. They are citizens and tax
payers and have the right to vote when
comes to choosing municpal officers,
am willing to abide a primary at
which all white voters without regard
to party are allowed to vote.
My position in this matter has been
vindicated-by the -democratic executive
committee of Fulton county, the largest
and wealthiest county in the State, who
have called a white primary .at which
all white voters may vote. My position
in brief is, that I am willing to abide
any decision arrived at by all the white
voters of the city of Athens.
Respectfully,
E.L.SMITH.
Owing to over-crowding and bad veil
alation, the air of the schoolroom is
often dose and impure, and teachers and
pupils frequently suffer from lung and
throat troubles. To all such we. would
say, try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
For coughs, colds, weak lungs aud bron
chial troubles no other remedy can com
pare with it. Says A. C. Freed, Super-
■ intendeut of Schools, Prairie Depot,
Ohio: “Having some knowledge of the
efficacy of Chamberlain’s Cough Reme
dy, I have no hesitation in recommend
ing it to all who suffer from conghs,
lung troubles, etc.” For sale by Pal
mer & Kinnebrew.
Pearls in Georgia Rivers.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 28.—Jeweler M.
Greer, of Atlanta, has just returned
from Calhonn and upper Georgia, where
he went to investigate the reports of
finds of beautiful and valuable sped
mens of pearls.
He brings back with him several spec
imens of mussel shells aud in several of
them are pearls attached 'to the shell.
His visit to the. scene of the finds has
proved beyond - a doubt that there are
pearls of value to be found in greater or
less quantities near Calhonn and Rome.
Have your Matresses renovated.by the
Athens Matress Works, 225 Prince »v
PUT IN THE FIRST CLASS
WJ S. Holman. v
of the firm of Holman & Scott, is now in
Kentucky purchasing stock. Those who
wish first-dass horses or mules would do
well to await his return before purchas
ing. '
Atlanta and West Point Rallroad^Uoes Up a
Notch.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 23.—The railroad
commission has decided to place the At
lanta and West Point railroad in the
first class, which has heretofore included
the Western and Atlantic and the Geor
gia railroads.
The Southern railway earning $3,650
per mile, and the Central earning $3,650
per mile, are in the fourth mass. The
Plant system, earning $3,380 to $4,200
per mile, is in the third class, and the
Atlanta and West Point, earning $6,400
per mile, has heretofore been in the sec
ond. __ _ .
The first class ha* np to this time in
eluded the Western - and Atlantic rail
road, earning $li;000 per mile, and the
Georgia. The latter, on its main stem
earns about $7,000 per mile, but include
ing its branches earns $4,800.
WE SFGG AND GUARANTEE RICE’!
GOOSE GREASE.
If it does not cure we pay your money
buck. .
Goose Grease cures all aches and pains,
croup and colds. No cure no pay.
PALMER & KINNEBREW.
Mias Jennie Smith has resumed her
classes in drawing and painting, at 129
Washington
Economy and strength are combined
in Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Every bottle
ceutoins 100 doses and will average to
last a month.
Heai- Gov. Boy Taylor’s famous lec
ture “The Fiddle and the Bow,” at’ the
opera house tonight.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
THE FEVER SITUATION.
New Cues Continue to be Reported, But no
Rapid Advance.
New Orleans, Sept. 23.—The tempera
ture this morning was lower than for
any day this week, and last night was
extremely cool.
The municipal council will hold
special session this afternoon *- consider
the arrangements made yesterday by
which the city’s financial agents are to
advance $25,000 to the board of health to
assist it in carrying on its fight against
yellow fever.
Shortly after 10 o’clock two deaths
from yellow fever were reported to the
board of health. They were Mary Du
bois, a cliild living on St. Charles street,
between Cherokee and Miliary, who was
taken sick on the 16th, and C. Secreto,
of 8118 Birch street.
Edwards, Miss., Sept. 28.—The new
cases of yellow fever reported since 8 p.
m. last night are as follows:
Mrs. Dr. Pool, Dr. W. A. Ratliff, Miss
Martin, W. G. Redfield, George Waib-
linger, Mrs. Scott Noblin, C. H. Noblin
Frank White and Josephine Saunders
(colored).
Louisville, Ky., Sept- 23.—John Me
Dougal died at the detention camp this
morning from yellow fever. He came
from Mobile, September 9, to be married.
He was taken ill at the Hotel Broadway
last Wednesday and was removed to
the detention camp yesterday.
No man or woman can enjoy life or
accomplish much in this world while
suffering from a torpid liver. DeWitt
Little Early Risers, the pills that cleanse
that organ, quickly. Palmer & Kinne
brew and Dillard-Drug Co.
BANCROFT CANNOT COME
Registered at Commercial, W. M.
Robinson, Augusta, Ga.
Hausell Thomas, Macon, Ga.
E. T. Jervey, Atlanta, Ga.
Miles Hudson, Atlanta, Ga.
Martin Dooley, Atlanta, Ga.
A. W. McEllen, Atlanta, Ga.
H. C. Bidgood, Atlanta, Ga:
J. C. Otis, Atlanta, Ga.
W. D. Savage, Atlanta, Ga.
J. T. Carter, Chatanooga, “Ga.”
T. A. Hall, Albany, Ga.
R. H. McAther, Nashville, Tenn.
Win H. Taylor, Norfolk, VA.
H. C. Mickel, Elberton, Ga.
Geo. A. Rivere, Mobile, Ala.
Ed Londsburg, Atlanta, Ga.
J. P. Tuggle, Atlanta, Ga.
J. M. Lanflace, Atlanta, Ga.
L. C. Seaton, Louisville, Ky.
Geo. M. Napier, Monroe, Ga.
If you want any glasses put in, re
member that John L. Arnold has them.
Telephone 115.
On Account of Yellow Fever.
The special; excursion train rates
over the Centeral of Georgia Railroad to
Savannah, on the 27th, has been discon
tinued for the present, but will likely
be resumed after the fever scare is over.
The Famous Magician will Appear in Athens
Later.
Manager Rowe received yesterday
telegram from Edward L. Bloom, an
nouncing that Bancroft, the magician
would be unable to fill his engagement
at the opera house in this city tomorrow
night.
Mr. Bancroft is ill in Savannah, but
hopes to be well again soon.
Manager Rowe will announce a later
date upon which Bancroft, the magician
will appear in Athens.
Call and see us, we can show you
something new in our line every-day.
Bnuuby Drug Co.
Phone 123.
Jefferson, Ga., Sept. 23.—Before the
sun sets today Grady Reynolds and Bud
Brooks will have paid- the penalty for
the murder of M. C. Hunt.
The gallows has been erected on a
high hill near the jail. A strong fenoe
sixteen feet high surrounds the scaffold.
A large crowd 'will be on hand, bat
Sheriff Braselton has provided a strong
guard to prevent anything like an effort
tear down the inclosure that sur
rounds the scaffold.
Reynolds is apparently indifferent to
his fate and takes things coolly. Brooks
downcast and starts at every sound.
He is nervous and shows piteous fear at
all times os the hour of his doom ap
proaches.
An effort was made to secure a con
tinuation for Brooks, but has thus for
failed. It is not believed that Governor
Atkinson will interfere.
After fasting and prayer for several
days, Grady Reynolds made a full con
fession last night, and now admits that
he alone and unaided murdered Mer
chant Hunt. Brooks confesses that he
planned the murder, but says Reynolds
did the bloody work alone. After in
ducing Merchant Hunt to go with him
to widow Butler’s farm bird hunting,
Reynolds says that Hunt became sus
picious that something was wrong, and
soon after leaving the house turned
around and said to him: ,
Look here, Grady, this is a suspi- ''
cions looking place to carry a man bird
hunting and I don’t like.it.”
Reynolds says he then picked up a
large rock and struck Hunt on the head
and stunned him. Before Hunt recov
ered Reynolds seized his gun, jerked it
out of his hand, and struck him three
heavy blows on the head with the bntt
of the gun.
This knocked Hunt down, and Rey
nolds then robbed |him of all the money
he could find, which he hid under a
rock close by. Reynolds then went
down on the river, where Brooks was
cutting crossties, and told Brooks he
had about killed Hunt and asked Brooks
to go back and help .finish the job.
Brooks refused to do so, but went back
with Reynolds the place where Hunt’s
body was lying, weltering in his life’s
blood. By the time they got back Hunt
had drawn his last breath.
They then picked np the body and
carried it to the river, .where Reynolds
undressed, waded out and cut Hunt’s
body open and sank it in the river. He
then loaded it down with heavy stones.
This is Grady Reynolds’ last confes
sion, and he says he makes it with his
doom staring him in the face and that
every word in it is true. This free and
full confession of Reynolds has greatly
rejoiced Brooks, as it places the execu
cation of this terrible crime entirely on
Reynolds. Brooks admits that he plan
ned the crime, assisted 4 in concealing
the body and shared the money and is
equally as guilty as Reynolds, except
that he did not strike the blows.
Excursion to Atlanta. September *7tb., Via.
Seaboard Air Line.
The undersigned begs to announce
that he will run a high grade personally
conducted Excursion from Abbeville to
Atlanta on September 27th, remaining
over in Atlanta Until 5 p.m. 28th, giv
ing everybody time to take in the entire
city and see its many attractions. This
train will leave Abbeville 8 a. m., stop
ping at all local stations down as for as
LawrenceviUe. Rates from Abbeville,
Watts, Calhonn Falls and Heardmont
$1.50 for rand trip. Middleton, Elber
ton, Oglesby, Carlton, Cpiner, Five
Forks and Hull $1.25, -Athens and Win
der $1.00, LawrenceviUe 60 cents round
trip.
A weU supplied refreshment car wiU
be placed in the middle of the train, and
polite waiters wUl pass through the train
at frequent intervals to supply the wants
of alL Separate coaches wiU be provi-
•did for white and colored people, and
perfect order is assured.
W. C. Thomas, Manager.
LAST GRAND EXCURSION. DENT NOT A CANDIDATE.
Will Leave Athena for Atlanta on Monday
norning.
The last grand excursion to Atlanta
will leave Athens Monday morning,
Sept. 27th, from the Northeastern depot.
1 provisioh^as been made for the
accommodation of aU white people who
wish to go on this excursion. The
coaches assigned exclusively to them
wiU be in charge of Mr. R. W. Sizer.
Good order will be preserved and a fine
time is guaranteed.
Moments are useless if trifled away;
and they are dangerously wasted if con
sumed by delay in cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring im
mediate relief. Palmer & Kinnebrew
and Dillard Drag Go.
A fine line of fresh Candy at Brumby
Drag Co., 11 East Clayton Street.
Rome Negroe Has Ho Wish to Antagonize
White PeopL. as Postmaster.
Rome, Ga., Sept. 23.—The report is
denied emphatically by T. M. Dent, ■
colored, that he is an applicant for post
master at Rome.
Dent writes a card to the morning pa
pers here branding the rumor as false.
He claims that he would not accept the
nfflr-A when the best element oppose him.
From other sources it is known that
Dent is not an applicant.
Certainly you don’t want to suffer
with dyspepsia,- constipation, sick head
ache, sallow skin and loss of appetite.
You have never tried DeWitt’s
Early Risers far these <
would have been cured. They are small
piiin but great regulators. Palmer 8s
Kinnebrew and Dillard Drag Co.