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THE ESTABLISHED 1 S?>1. ANNER. ATHENS, GA., WEDNESDAY MEJKNING, AUGUST 20, 1902. £5.00 A A’EAR. ATHENS DIRT IS VERY VALUABLE. Athens Real Estate Dealers Talk of the Present Con ditions and the Prospect for the Future in Athens Real Estate. All Agree that City Property Is enhancing in Value from Day to Day. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL® PENINC BRILLIANT OCCASION YESTERDAY. The opening of the Stale Norma the Athens dirt is worth something. In fact it appears that it is worth more at this timo than at any previous time in the history of thiB city, and the prions Will probably advance. There is nn boom on in Athens. Thia is not a boom town, bnt the town is growing overt day. and growing fast. New residents are coming to Athens every month, and real estate transfers are daily recorded The Banner, always trying to do something that will show that Athens is growing and that the city Is improving interviewed several real estate agents yesterday afternoon on the subject of Athens real estate and the prospects for the future. Mr. Robert Toombs DuRose said : "If I were asked what was the condi tion of Athens real estate, I would un hesitatingly say—"good." It is far bet ter than it was two years ago At the same time there is no tioorn. May we never have one. There is a good healthy tone to the market and an nun sual amount of interest for this season of the year. Occasional sales are beiug made at fair values. It does not now seem that desirable property will ever be lower. We have tin- best town in the state of its size, and growing better every day. The ways is being opened up for new interprises, to be operated at comparatively small cost. This alone Will add to the value of real estate and other business interest. Kents are low, in faot too low for a city of this size and Importance. “There is a strong demand for small houses close in, at the same time there is no snch demand as is talkod about on the street. Ail the real estate agents have had more applicantlons for booses than they coaid meet, yet there are va- cant houses in Athens and good houses, ranging in prices from $150 00 to $30 00 per montn. “Honses of the right size, properly lo cated are easily rented. 1 consider Ath ens real estate a good purchase." Ur. J. T. Anderson said : “The present prices for Athens real estate are good. Much property has been sold the past few months and eaoh piece bronght a good price. There is lit tle Improved property on the mar ket, whioh Is a good indication of the prosperity of the oity, and a great deal of unimproved property has been sold, whioh will be improved in a short while, and whioh will add mnoh to Athens. There are few vacant residences or stores In Athens, which is another good sign. “All of the real estate dealers of the oity havo many demands from timo to time for residences, from parties ont of the city. 1 have had several within the past few days, and am now in corres pondence with fonr parties who are de sirous of moving to Athens, The prob abilities are that 1 can handle three of these, and it may bo all of them. I do not thluk I ever knew the situation in real estate to be better than at present. The oity is grow ing and the price of real estate will grow with the oity." Ur. A, L. Brooks Bald : “I consider the real-estate situation in Athens very satisfactory while we oan not do anything like supply the de mand for homes for those wanting to oome here, we are doing onr best to lo cate them comfortably. The greatest demand la for nice small cottages oon Tenient to the business section that rent for $10 to $12.60 per month. “Oar rales department is as good as we oonld expect and we are preparing for good business this fall and next •pring, we are handling now a number of farms near Athens bnt the demand exoceds the supply. “Athens real-es tate is now the beat investment I know, wc made about forty sales last year of Athens real-estato and to day I can re sell any of them for 26"., advance, and I think the outlook for advance within the ni xt year).- much better than in the past." BEARING WILL OPEN SEPT. 1ST. Has Leased the old Mat thews Store. Mr F. H. Bearing has leased the store formerly occupied by It. E. Matthews, and will open there on Sept. 1st, a new line of g* ntlemou's clothing and furn ishings. The contract tor the building was completed yesterday and Mr. Dear- ing will now complete his arrangements for his new business at once. It is un- derstot d that he will carry a very choice line of stv’'sh clothing and furnishings, andj he will no doubt make a suocess of the new business. CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUES. Davison and Lowe This Week Offer all Sum mer Qoods at Great ly Reduced Prices. School yesterday was a brilliant occa slon. Nearly fonr hundred Georgia men and women were gathered together at the opening session, and after filling every available room in the dormitories the members of the faculty were com pelled to appeal to the residents of that portion of the city to take oarc of sixty stndents until arrangements could be made for them. Three times the number of students that over attended the opening session on a former occasion were assembled yesterday. Nothing like this is on re cord in the history of the ©locational work of the great state of Georgia These men and women come from all sections of the sta'e, and an has been stated in The Banner before, many of them are registered for the full term of ten months. The opening exercises occurred yes terday afternoon, beginning at 3:30 o’clock. Mr. Branson made a short opening address in whioh he referred td number of students present in SUMMER SCHOOL FOR NEXT YEAR. He then called npon tlemen present who made fisos of welcome, as follows : Chancellor Hill, in behalf of tho Uni versityof Georgia; Rev. Troy Beatty, in behalfof the churches of the city ; Prof. RfCl. Barrow, in behalf of the SundajBchoois of the Methodist chnrch of the ; Prof. W. D. Hooper, in be half of the Presbyterian church, and Capt T.-H Dozier, in behalf of the countyBohoo) system of Clarke oonnty. Each'of the addresses were thorough ly appreciated by the students assem bled. VL President Brans n, wl o has brongh* the Nuftnal School prominently before the people, not only of the state of GeorgiS bnt of the entire conntry, stated va representative of The Ban ner yesterday afternoon, that the school conld have opened with an attendance of frodujlx to eight hundred if the fa cilities** the way of dormitories and class rooms had permitted. Several Hundred Dollars Raised by Committee for the Summer School Yesterday and all Parties Found to be Heartily in Favor of the Hove- ment Which Will Mean Much for Athens. STUDENTS OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL ADOPT RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS. OCONEE COUNCIL HAD BIC TIME. One Hundred Members of Order Present. We are receiving new Pall goods so cut prices on any and all summer goods prevail. MILL. END; We idler bargains in Lawn, Dimities, Madras, Skirtings, Ginghams and Per cales. CLOSING OUT. All short end In Table Linens, Re duced price. BARGAINS FOR YOU , We offer big lot Napkins and Doilies at reduced price. HOISEKY SALE; We havo on Center counter lot Miss es, Ladies. Gents Hose, wo offer ohoice of lot 10c. CORSET SALE; Wc offor big lot Ladies and Misses Corsets at 60c. and 75c. SHOE SALE: Ladies and Misses Shoes and Ties at bargain prices. FULL LINE TRUNKS; Weareshowidg full line Dress Suit Cases and Trunks. LAST MENTION : All summer goods and all goods oar ried over from last season are yonrs at reduced price. DAVISON & LOWE. The following resolutions were unan imously adopted by the student body of the recent summer school of methods, conducted by the faoulty of the State Normal School, in this city, at whioh more than two hundred Georgia teach ers were gathered: Whereas, The faculty of ;he State Normal School, without compensation and of their own free will, have insti tuted and carried on the Sommer School of Methods and have bent their entire eneigy to give fethe teachers of' Geor gia the best instruction possible to assist them in their work. Whereas, They have so lovingly and kindly inBtruoted ns and brought ns to soek a higher life and to heighten our purpose, and Whereas, They have caused onr hearts to bnrn so within nu as they talked with us, and helped ns to nobler thought* and aims. Be it Resolved, First, That we, the stu dent body of the State Normal School extend onr thanks to Prof. Brt-nson and his corps of able assistants for their institi abled |unselfish work i" onr behalf. That we thank Mrs. Reaves ane, onr efficient matron and er, for their assistance in this ad for the many comforts we yed, which wore possible for > to give. That we forget not onr lees j brothers and sisters who were )r,be with us during this most lion, and as a proof of onr ) our efforts to es- tr J thein ixrmttfp 1 'tion, The meeting of Oconee Council, No 138, Royal Aroannm, last night at the Masonic hall was an enthusiastic affair. Over one hundred of tho members were present to greet the grand Regent of Georgia, Mr. 1’. H. Saffoldof SwainG- boro. Mr. W. F. Dorsey presided over the meeting and Introduced the speakers of the city in a neat and appropriate man ner. Col. H. S. West responded eloquently to "The Social Featnre of the Order." Dr. S O. Bonuedict’B address on the "Post and Future of Royal Arcanum’ was full of instruction. Mr. T. W. Reed spoke of "The Benefits of the Council.” Mr. Saffold then delivered an address of rare eloquence and wisdom. It was a brief review of the work of the order and was vigorously applandded by all present. At the conclusion of the program de licious refreshments were seived. , so that they may be en- be trained for thoir life work. Fourth, That we pray for the sne- oess and ask God’s blessing on this in stitution and all who are working to baild it. Fifth, That these resolutions be pub lished in The Athens Daily Banner. Committee; JOHN F. CARSWELL, MATTIE B. BATES, EMILY CALLAWAY. For the students of tho Summer School of Methods at the Georgia State Normal School. HURRIED VOYAGE OF BRITISH CRUISER Is Sent to Protect Interests of Great Britain. BUENA VENTURA DESTINATION. Serious International Complications May Arise There On Account of Cer tain Action of Colombian Govern ment Authorities, SPLENDID SCHEDULE FOR THE POSTOFFICE, DEFIANGEAT POSSE Murderers of Watkins New man Surrounded. DESPERATE FIGHT COMMENCED addori. lias, siii-ro vlio foiltra signori, paid the Pacific Navigation company over $2p,p*)0 in nuhaldies in . consideration of which tho company | _ ^ was to transport Colombian civil and l surrounded the two men on the sum military employes. prisoners. mail3 Men Who Bound Watkins Newman tc Bedpost and Then Fired House, Crc mating Him, Have Been Run Earth by Heavily Armed Posse. Cincinnati, Aug. 19.—A Times-Stai special from Knoxville, Tenn., says: A telephone message to this cit, early this morning relates that th aeavily armed posse chasing murderers of Watkins Newman, the prominent and wealthy young bar elor of Jefferson county, who \v rned to death Sunday morning, ha* Beginning today all the local mail will be made np in the Athens postoftice for the early morning trains ont of Athens, whioh will he a great improvement on the past system of distribution. Be ginning last night there will he a clerk in the postoffioe each night nntil 11:30 o’clock, insuring the prompt dispatch of all mail matter originating in Athens and mailed at the postoffice before that honr. Postmaster Fleming has mode a num ber of improvements in the postal ser vice here in the past several months, all of which have been highly appreciated by the people of the city, bnt none of whioh will he appreciated more than the present change. Panama, Colombia, Aug. 10.—The British cruiser Phaeton as cabled the Associated Press yesterday, left here hurriedly, and it Is believed that she sailed for Buena Ventura. Inquiries made by the correspondent of the As sociated Press regarding the warship* sailing show that serious international complications may arise at D Jena Ven tura, where the Colombian authorities have been endeavoring to compel th' agents of the British steamer Ecuador, owned by the Pacific Steam Naviga tion company of Liverpool, to trans port troops to the Isthmus. It was at the request of the Pacific Naviga tion company that the Phaeton left Panama for Buena Ventura. The agents of the line refused to embark the troops and appealed to the company’s representatives here, who in turn placed the matter before the British consul, with the result that the Phaeton was sent to Buena Ventura to protect British Interests. The action of the Pacific Stc-am Navi gation company in refusing to trans port the troops has caused indignation in Colombian government circles. A high official who was v interviewed on that arrangements. and soldiers at special rates. There is no clause In the contract, It was further asserted, providing that dur ing an outbreak the obligation of th** company to transport the troops ceas ed to be effective. In conclusion, the high official of the Colombian government referred to, said that tho present refusal of the Pacific Steam Navigation company to transport Colombian troops here may be sustained by the pretence of a Brit ish waiship at Buena Ventura, but nevertheless it is a clear violation of the contract between the Colombian government and the steamship com pany made in good faith by the gov ernment which has faithfully adhered to its agreements. In government circles it is claimed that the non-arrival of the reinforce ments of troops from Buena Ventura will prolong the revolution on the itsh- mus and cause unnecessary bloodshed, and that, consequently, the govern ment officials of Colombia havo ground to claim damages from the Pacific Steam Navigation company. There is no doubt that the government will bring suit against the company. An eminent lawyer has already left Pan ama for Bogota, the capital, to pre- sent and sustain the government’s claim which, according to the terms of the contract, must be decided by the Colombian courts. :nit of Bay mountain and will tak# r.hem before night, burning the house :f necessary. Both the sheriffs hamblln and Jefferson are on th« scene with determined men. Firing has already begun, the two men deft antly shouting that they will not lx taken until dead. Additional evidence in the affair had shown that when Newman was first assaulted he resisted, but in the stru gle was mortally wounded. Then hi two assailants who were actuated b revenge seized him and bound him the post of his bed. then firing tie! house. They fled before aid arrived, but were trailed by several and wer< located thia morning. If they are taken alive they probably be lynched, as scores hurrying to the scene. GREAT DESTRUCTION BY FIRE, Shatters All Record*. Twice in hospital, F. A. Gulledge, Ver bena, Ala., paid a vast sum to doctors to cure a severe case of piles, causing 24 tumors. When all failed, Bucklen’s the subject said 1 Arnica Salve soon cured him Subdues weie made by the government in Ioijh with tie Pacific Navigation company Sflamation. conquers aohi*. kiUs pains by which the government granted Best salve In tho world. 26o at W. J. many liberal concessions to the com-. Smith & Bro., and H. R. Palmer & pany. J Sons’drug store The Colombian government. Jt was Many Buildings Burned and Miles Timber Destroyed. Ymir, B. C , Aug. 19.—Ono of th most disastrous fires which has ev occurred in West Kootenay is raging about Ymir. Many square miles ol timber have boon burned anti a num her of mine buildings wip*»d out. Wag on roads and bridges have boon d r troyfd. From flic wo.-: of the Ymir company to ih<* F»> bo min* a distance building has boei: The cyanide plan herculean ollrris of e holes In which tln-y lestrc mile •ycd. It begins to look as if the movement establish a summer school in Athena will be a remarkable success. A can- vobb of the oity yesterday revealed the fact that the business men of the oity aro heartily in favor of the plan, and they signified their willingness to pat np the money for the Institution. A committee of three went oat for an honr yesterday morning for the pur pose of feellDg the public pulse for the purpose of ascertainiug whether or not the business men were willing to sub scribe a sufficient sum to insure the suo- oess of the movement. As previously set out by The Banner, only $3,000 in needed at home to Insure a similar amount from another source, and this combined Bum will warrant one of the largest and most suooessful summer Bchools ever held in the South. It ia proposed to nold the session here next July and Avgust, the very dullest sea son of the entire year, when a thousand strangers iu Athens will mean much to the city. It cannot be said that the committee solicited subscriptions, yet the neat snm of $425, wos raised within a very short while. It was explained to each person seen that the committee was trying to get the sense of the people as to whethor the under taking ahonld be entered into or not. Without exception, every man seen Mid by all means, we should have the summer school, and eaoh agreed to do nis part. Mr. A. H. Hodgson said : "You oan count me In. I will give as liberally as could be expected, and will always do my part when a movement of this kind is up to the people of Athens. We should have tho summer school by all means." Mr. J. N. Webb said; “This firm will contribute as much as auy other firm in the oity in our line of business. The semmer school would be a great thing for Athens." Judge J. J. Strickland said; "It would help Athens wonderfully. I will contribute $10.00 and more if necessary to the success of the movement." Mr. W. P, Vonderan said : “Put me down for $20.00 and let me know if more is needed. The summer school will be of great value to the city, and our people should have it." And so did every person approaohed talk about the'snbject. The following contributions were received without the •lightest trouble; The Athens Banner $50.00 E. C. Branson 50.00 D. W. McGregor 25.00 H. R. Palmer & Sons . ....25.00 J. J. O. MoMahan 25 00 Urr Drug Go 26 00 O. T. Hussey 25 00 E. I Smith 25 00 J. H. T, McPherson 26 00 W. P. Vonderan 20 00 Head & McMahan 20.00 Dr. O. B. Petrie 15.00 Louis Oamak • ..•••• 10 00 J. J. Stnokland 10.00 Athens Steam Laundry 10 00 J. VanStratten 10-00 Geo. Williamson. 10.00 J. A. Darwin 10-00 R. C Orr I 000 D. P. Haselton 10 00 F M. Harper 10 00 T- B. Wooten 6.00 tl., selves in water they handled the In , The huiUdr;. , ' ;!.c Y." 11 - flock mine* were o'-llli .at, ■'ormei mine th" inn f. ilie tunnels into whh li tie the flames which Glided i With a meager supply o; led in tin cups, the rr.cn I from spieading until , passed. nicue.t th" i ins l.s v.-lii! I s’.-Oft K'.iit- le llml.e ,at, r ha. Total $425.00 acts Immediately. Colds are sometimes more troublesome in summer than in winter, it’s so hard to keep from adding to them while cool- off after exercise. One Minute Gough Cure ouree at onoe. Absolutely sate. Acts Immediately. Sure cure for coughs, colds, croup, throat and lung troubles. The Orr Drug Go.