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TOE I>AILY TIMES.
Colu mbun, Oa..
SATURDAY MAY 15, 1875.
MiU It. lILAMOFOMD. LOUIM Y. < > AKUA Hi >,
HLANOPORD Ac OAKKAKU,
Attorneys und CHMllsn at Law.
Office No. AT Broad street, over Wit tick k Kinael'a
Jewelry Store.
Will pnudlce In the HUtu e:*d Federal Court*.
tebW
Ol tt AUBftTM.
*. fl. Black, of Opelika. Ala.,
Ie authorized to Mcetot for mibscrlptlonH
and advertlalui* for Dailv und Weekly
Times.
J. h. Ingram Is our general authorised
traveling aifent.
Jordan L. Howell is connected with
this office, and Is authorized to solicit and
receipt for advertisements and subscrip
tions to the paper.
E. N. Peterson is our loenl agent at
Union Hprlngs, Ala.
E. T. Lono Is authorized to solicit sub
scriptions and advertising for this paper
In Alabama, and to receipt for the same.
The nally and Weekly Time.
Can bo procured every day at tlio “Nar
row Gauge’’ Fruit and Cigar Store of Mr.
J. h. Troaduway, next to Rankin House,
Broad street.
Freah Arrival* Every May
Of Cabtyago, .Snap Beans, Peas, Squashes
and Cucumbers, and New Irish Potatoes.
AT.WAYS ON HAND,
Choice Butter, Eggs, Chickens, Bucks
and Turkeys.
Also, a full line of Groceries.
All goods delivered free of drayngo.
A. L. HAKEISON, Agent,
myl4 2t At Boohor's Corner.
For Hair Cheap.
A splendid Two-Horse Express Wagon,
good ns new, will be sold for less than half
cost. Apply to D.G. WESLEY,
opposite Columbus Iron Works,
myll 3t*
Want* to Nell Oat Drug*.
Br. John L. Jordan offers his stock of
Drugs and Chemicals for sale cheap for
cash. Wants to put every dollar he can
command In Jordan’s Joyous Julep for
Neuralgia. I find it will pay, and I have
not the means adequate to keep up a drug
store and advertise this preparation. If
you want a lot of the best and purest
medicines, call and soe them at 188 Brood
street. Bn. JNO. L. JORDAN,
my 9 Iw Apothecary.
Black Alpaca Frock Coats, extra long,
(it the Baltimore Clothing House, 88 Broad
stroot. myO
Muscogee Factory Plc-Nle To-Duy.
The operatives of the Muscogee Factory
hove their pie-nie to-day, at Mulberry
Grove, on tho North and South Railroad.
We trust they will have a pleasant time.
We return thanks for invitations.
Order of Hailnen.
The following order of business has
been adopted for the term of tho Superior
Court, which begins on Monday :
Ist, Appeal; 2d, Common Law; 3d,
Equity; 4th, Claim; sth, Illegality; Gth,
Motion.
The Court will meet on Monday morn
ing, and all jurors and parties Interested
will take notice.
French and Enyllnh Cloth* und Nulllagi
At Cost to close out stock. Those are
choice goods and are now sold at a great
bargain.
H. T. CRIGLER.
May 15,1875.
Qent* Furulfthlitu: MoU
AT
THE A I HOI \IA NTORK.
Lisle Thread, Gauze and Muslin Under
shirts ; Now York Shirts, tho boat in
mnrkot; Saeks, Cravats, Gloves, fc<>.
May 15, 1875.
Metlog of Commun* ( omiiilxlmier*.
The Commissioners of Commons met
yesterday afternoon at the office of Pea
body A Brannon.
Tiie President, Treasurer and Secretary
made their annual reports.
B. F. Coleman was elected President for
thoonsuing year. W. L. Salisbury wus
elected President pro turn., and H. H.
Epping Treasurer.
Account of Timhh for *l3 75ordered paid,
and appropriation of SIOO to clerk for bis
services.
Tho President was requested to send a
copy of hts report to Council for its infor
mation.
NOir, MO IT, NO IT!
Every day from 11 to 1 o’clock, under the
Nature Grape ArtKir of
OHAS. 11EYMAN A (X).
my 4 ly
Finest SUE Al|>noa and Silk Sergo Coats
at the Baltimore Clothing House, 88
Broad street. myO
Mr tulle Hurl Ml ('*>*,
Walnut, Rosewood and Common Wood
Coffins, Cases and Caskets, and Coffin
Trimmings and Mountings in great vari
ety, at the New Furniture Store.
mhO tf T. T. Edmunds.
Legitimate CrltlcUm.
We belong to that class of people who
believe when a man subscribes for a paper
it is as much his as his coat or his horse,
and as he owns It ho has the absolute and
undeniablo right to lend it to his friends,
tear it up, or glvo it away. To this we do
not object. Tho reader of a journal, wheth
er ho borrows it or steals it, has tho right
to oxpross himself about the matter that is
in it Newspapers are tho legitimate tar
get for criticism, and justly so, for it some
times keeps them in proper bounds.
Of all things in the world we dislike, it
Is tho continual cry of somo journals
against borrowers and calling them
thieves. If a man is not able to take a pa
per, It is only neighborly to lend him one,
for it holps him to learn, and serves him o
good favor. Many au honest man is una
ble to take a paper, yet delights In his
leisure hours to raid,
A splendid lot of White and Red All-
Wool Flannels, Brown and Bleached Can
ton flannels. Opera Flannels, in all shades,
to be closed out cheap, at
febl4 diwtf J. J. Whittle's.
Save money and labor by buying chil
dren's ready made dresses for 75c. to 1.50
each at Jno. McGouon & Co's.
Extraordinary bargains in Dress Goods,
Ribbons, Notions, Jtc., at
Jno. McGough & Co’s.
If you want Ladies’ or Misses’ Hose, in
medium or extra length, very choap, go to
febl4 dswtf J. J. Whittle’s.
A large lot of Ladies’ Light Kids to be
sold cheap at
febl4 dswtf J. J. Whittle’s.
■■ 4
Clocks from $3 upwards, guaranteed
to giye satisfaction, can bo had at
Wittich A Kinsel’s Stoke.
mh26 dim
GRAND DAY IN OPELIKA.
COLI BBI'N, OPELIKA, At 111 ItN AND
LA (IBANAIE NHAKK HANIH.
fcewral Tlioumbiul People on ihf Pic
Nlf Ground*.
FINEST MILITARY DISPLAY SINCE THE
WAR IN THIS SECTION.
Oprllk.it Kxcrin In IfoNplliilUy.
Yesterday was the occasion of the larg
est pic-nic soon In this section for years,
and was characterized by many pleasant
occurrences and a most general enjoyment.
The City Light Guards of this city orig
inated tho plan of having a grand military
pic-nic sometime since, and by their un
tiring energy tho project was pushed
through to a line success.
Early yesterday morning the city was
alive and crowds could be seen going to
the train from all directions. At the Broad
street depot a very large number got on
board. Two long trains were held in
readiness for the accommodation of all
who might wish to attend, and before tho
hour of leaving they were both well filled.
Tho two trains left with their precious
burden about half-past seven o'clock.
Quite a party got on board at Mott's Mill
and at Salem, and by the time the excur
sionists reached Opelika the cars wore all
full and the platforms covered.
Tho growing city of East Alabama was
already in a stir when tho trains arrived.
The excursionists from LaGrango had just
arrived and many of them were around
tho depot. Everybody in Opelika seemed
to turn out, while many from the country
in the vicinity were in attendance. The
Columbus trains carrhHl their passengers
through the city and on to tho pic-nic
grounds, about half a mile beyond.
ALMOST A COLLISION.
Just as the last Columbus train was ap-1
preaching the grounds it came very near *
colliding with the LaGrango train, which •
was coming back Into the city. For some i
reason the engineers were ignorant of the j
proximity of their trains, and they came
within a very few feet of each other.
The engines were stopped as soon as
possible, but no little alarm was caused
among those who saw tho danger that
was so imminent. Many leaped from
both trains, and for a little while there
was considerable excitement.
After this was all quieted one of the Co
lumbus trains was carried on to Auburn,
returned in about an hour with the Cadets
from the Military institute, at that place,
and a largo party of their friends.
After tho arrival of this train the city
looked livller than ever. Many were out
at the picnic grounds and festivities had
already been begun there. Dancing was
made pleasant by a good string band and
a fine platform which the “Lee Light In
fantry," of Opelika, had kindly prepared
for the visiting companies.
About this time all the companies were
formed in front of tho hotels and proceeded
to tho grounds.
The battalion came in the following
order:
Music.
Columbus Guards.
City Light Guards.
LaGrango Light Guards.
Auburn Cadets.
This body of men looked well as they
moved along the streets and presented a
very creditable military display. The
Columbus Guards, in front, with their ele
gant uniforms were very generally ad
mired. They were commanded by Capt.
W.S. Shepherd and numbered about thirty
men.
Next came the City Light Guards under
command of Capt. W. A. Little. The uni
form of this company Is quite handsome.
It numbered about thirty-six men.
The LaGrango Light Guards came next j
iu order. Their uniforms consisted of
dark blue trimmed in red, which makes
quite a showy appearanw. This company
is composed of the young men of La-
Grange, and is a fine I<Hiking body of men.
The following is a list of the commis
sioned officers: Captain—W. C. Yanoey;
Ist Lieutenant—O. A. Bull; 2d Lieutenant
J. M. Barnard; 3d Lieutenant G. B.
Forbes. The company was reorganized
in July, 1873, and numbers 53 members; of
those 86 were present yesterday. Tho
Light Guards is one of tho best companies
in this section of the State and LaGrango
should be proud of it.
The Auburn Cadets eaine last. They
were divided into two companies of about
30 men each. Capt. W. M. Perry, of Co
lumbus, and Lieuts. Ratchford and Clem
ents, commanded Company A, while Com
pany B was commanded by Capt P. H.
Stow, Ist Lieut. F. Dillard, and 2d Lieut.
F. W. Peabody, another Columbus boy.
Most of the Cadets are young, but they
seem to throw their whole ardor into mil
itary tactics. They are uniformed in ca
det grey, which always makes a neat ap
pearance.
After arriving at the grounds the Bat
talion went Uirough a few evolutions, and
as the dinner hour was approaching, the
men were dismissed to the enjoyment of
more solid pleasures. For about an hour
there was a scene of enjoyment on the
grounds. Baskets were opened and spread
out on every grassy spot, and everybody
seemed to enjoy a hearty dinner.
The ladies of the Episcopal Church had
a fine dinner prepared on the grounds,
and many patronized their tables.
After dinner dancing was resumed, and
preparations were made for tho
TARGET PRACTICE.
The following prizes had been offered:
Best individual shot in the Battalion-
Gold-headed cane.
Best company average—Silver goblet.
Second best company average—Frosted
silver cup.
Preparations wore made at once for the
shooting, and the following gentlemen
were chosen as judges: Gen. Alexander,
Judge W. W. Turner, Capt. R. M. Greene,
of Leo Light Infantry, Mr. J. J. Bradford
and Mr. C. H. Williams. It was deter
mined that fifteen men should be chosen
from each company to shoot. The two
Columbus companies and the LaGrango
Light Guards were tho contestants. The
Auburn Cadets declined to enter the con
test. The target was pjaeed against a
railroad embankment and the contestants
stood at tho distance of one hundred yards.
The shooting was very good. There were
some fine averages and some good single
shots.
The following were the contestants from
each company.
COLUMBUS GUARDS.
Lieut T. W. Grimes, Private Markham,
Corporal Arnold, Private Tobe Newman,
Sergeant W. L. Cash, Private Dudley Ca
rey, Private Barnett, Captain W. S. Shep
herd, Private F. M. Gunby, Lieutenant J.
J. Clapp, Private Spy res, Private Smith,
Ensign Wood, Private Ellis and Sergeant
J. T. Long.
CITY LIGHT GUARDS.
Sergeant R. S. Grier. Lieutenant F. L.
#
I Brooks, Sergeant W. C. Turner; Privates
—J. K. Harris, 11. F. Lwn tt, W. A. Para
more, J. D. Ridonhour, J. 8. Evans, A. C.
Bowles, Arnold, C. L. Ivey, C. J. Howell,
J. R. England and J. 8. Helms.
LAGRANGE LIGHT GUARDS.
Sergeants—W. J. McClure, J. H. Hledgo,
C. M. Burks and T. 11. Cardiff. Privates,
F. W.Brown, Fred Ball, W. A. Reid, 8. A.
Smith, A. E. Thornton, E. D. Williams,
W. E. White, T. T. Hill, Lieut., O. A. Bull,
J. M. Barnard and Corporal Dansley.
After the shooting the companies form
ed into a battalion and woro commanded
at a dress parade by Col. R. A. Hardaway,
of tho Auburn Military Institute. After
the dress parade Judge W. W, Trunor, of
LaGrange, read tho report of the commit
tee on tho target practice, which was as
follows:
Totals. Averages.
Columbus Guards, 405 5-1 G 27
City Light Guards, 490 4-10 32 7-10
LaGrange Light G’ds, 521 34 7-10
Best company average, Columbus
Guards, 27 inches.
Second best company average, City
Light Guards, 32 7-10.
W. L. Cash, of the Columbus Guards,
made tho best single shot and the best
average shot—3-16 single, %% average.
Sergeant W. C. Turner, of the City Light
Guards made the second best average in
the battalion, 4 inches.
After the dress parade everybody pre
pared to leave for home. The day had
been spent delightfully and there was
nothing to mar Its pleasure. No fights
occurred and not a single drunken man
could bo seen on tho grounds. An im
mense concourse of people had been to
gether, tho crowd being estimated at
2,500 people.
Soon the picnic grounds were desorb*!
and the crowd gathered at the trains.
Everybody was in tho best of humor and
seemed to feel happy after the passage of
so pleasant a day. The good people of
Opelika were all attention and kindness.
Their hospitality will long bo remember
ed. They prepared everything for tho
pleasure of their visitors and to their
kindness much of the pleasure of the day
is due.
The Lee Light Infantry has just boon
organized in that city. It numbers eighty
five men. Their uniforms have not yet
been received and they did not turn out
as a company.
Captain Winter, of the Montgomery
Grays, and a small number of his men,
arrived in the afternoon. The absence of
the whole company was regretted.
Tho Opelika brass band discoursed fine
music in the city and on the grounds.
The City Light Guards deserve credit
for the success thoy made of their pic-nic,
and we hope it proved profitable to them.
More than seven hundred people went;
from this city. Wo do not remember to
have seen a pic-nic pass off more pleasant
ly or more to general satisfaction.
The display of military companies was j
fine. The pleasures on the grounds were !
varied, and amusement was afforded to j
all. Many happy recollections will date ;
back to Opelika yesterday.
Tho excursionists from Auburn and La-;
Grange rolled homeward and soon the I
Columbus party did likewise. The return I
trip was pleasant and was elivened by fun
of various kinds. The trains arrived
about eight o'clock and brought back hun
dreds of people who owed the enjoyment
of a pleasant day to the hospitality of Ope
lika and to the successful enterprise of the
gallant City Lights.
PLEASANT MEMORIES.
Soon after we arrived in Opelika it was
ascertained that the Companies would re
main in the city until the train went to
Auburn and brought back the Auburn Ca
dets and the people from that place. The
Companies wero dismissed, and each one
sought his own pleasure. We made many
pleasant acquaintances, and met many
agreeable people. We were especially en- !
j tertained by Col. W. H. Denson and his
charming wife (nee Miss Cowan.) Many
of our readers will recollect her, and her
patriotic services in tho Jeff Davis Con
cert, given while Our President was in j
irons. She, indeed, has one of tho finest
voices wo have ever hoard, and her rendi
tion of that old ballad, “Coming through
tho rye,” will linger in our memory as one
of tho special enjoyments of the pic-nic.
Col. Denson is a rising lawyer of La Fay
ette, where they reside.
We were fortunate in meeting Mrs. Alex
ander, the wife of Gen. Alexander, the
popular gentleman who has charge of the
Savannah & Memphis Railroad, and Miss
Mason from Virginia, These ladies pre
sided over the most elegant miniature
coflee house it has been our pleasure to
see. They, with Mrs. Toomer, Mrs. Hull
and other ladies were hard at work in tho
interest of their church (Episcopal.) We
trust their efforts were rewarded, for they
certainly deserved to be.
We were right glad to shake by the hand
our old friend, Tom Whitaker, of La-
GJange. He was on hand with ills com
pany, the LaGrange Guards. Judge Tur
ner, the youthful and talented Judge of
the Troup County Court, we were glad to
know. Ho is high private and ranks high
as a lawyer. Judge Chilton, Col. Kirkpat
rick and other friends were as clever as
could lie in their efforts to add to our
comfort.
Our confrere, Reiser, of the Opelika
Time*, was just as hospitable and clever
as could be.
The recollection of the many kindnesses
wo received at the hands of the many
kind friends we met in Opelika will not
soon be forgotten, and we only wait and
hope to return it by seeing them all in Co
lumbus on tho 28th inst., on which occa
sion an excursion is proposed to this city.
Ilurguln Counter.
Groat Nacrlflee la Dre** tioods.
2,000 yards Summer Dress Goods placed
on my Bargain Counter to-day at the
uniform price of 15 cents, in most cases
worth three timea that sum. Come early
and take your choice at 15 cents!
VIRGINIA STORE.
May 15, 1875,
Received Tu-Day at the Ylrgluln Hi ore
New stock elegant Parasols, new stock
Kid Gloves 75 cents and upwards.
Also, Neck Ties, Fans, Ac.
Victoria Lawns, and other White Goods j
cheap.
May 15,1875.
The Cheapest Ribbons in the State can
be had at the
VIRGINIA STORK.
May 15, 1875. cod
For the Faraier*:
A large lot of Cottonades. If you want
a bargain in Spring and Summer Pants
Goods, visit
feb27 J. J. Whittle’s.
Call at J. J. Whittle's and get some of
the Eureka Spool Silk. It is the smooth
est, strongest and cheapest silk in use.
api
Jewelry repaired and made to order.
Engraving and Watch Repairing done at
Wjttich & Kinsel’s.
SCRAP*.
Tho berry crop is fine this year, and ev
erybody is getting plenty of them.
The supply of fish is kept up by aevoral
scores of anglers, who sit in the sun and
patiently wait for a bite.
A brass band breaks out every afternoon
about sunset and fills the air with its stir
ring music.
A Columbus youth takes moonlight
walks to the cemetery, and says he sees a
world of quiet beauty in the scene.
Pino Knot Springs will be visited by a
party of young men this summer. They
are going to camp out in old-fashioned
style.
Of the 221,042 teachers in this country
127,813 are women. It is scarcely necessary
to state that these statistics were pre
pared by ourselves.
The advance mosquito guard has ar
rived, and we are forcibly warned of the
midnight torments which are to succeed.
If there is anything that gladdens a
man’s heart and makes him fool that there
is something worth living for in this
dreary world, it is to be the recipient of a
box of lovely flowers which have come
forty long miles.
Spring chickens have attained a degree
of maturity which commands for them
universal attention and respoct.
Philosophers say the sun is getting
brighter, and they attribute inis increase
of light to the increase of magnesia in the
body of the great luminary. The present
light is strong enough for us.
Snakes arc out in force and can be seen
on every log in the river.
There must be something remarkable
In the atmosphere about Danbury, Conn.
The place supports two funny papers.
The average pleasure seeker is now
looking over railroad maps and hotel cir
culars in the endeavor to decide what
springs he shall visit this summer.
A little rain just now would be most ac
ceptable to all who have to walk in tho
five inches of dust in and around the city.
Tiie Hamilton Vi nit or thus ejaculates :
“A small pig was run over by a train on
tho North and South Road the other day i
and had his tail and nose severely mash
ed. By the aid of spoon victuals his pig
ship has almost recovered." Yes, and if
we were boss of that road wo would im
mediately cancel Bro. Boully’s free pass
for his impudence.
The man who pronounces “Don Quixote" ;
‘'Donkey hote” shows a disposition to in
trude his own name that is not commend
able.
The average darkey of six years on the
plantations is happy. The weather is
warm enough for his favorite attire- the
Roman toga called by another name.
When a hog roots into a snow bank its
nose knows snows.
Temperance men have hope yet. They
look forward to the day when “Old Rye”
and "Whiskey Cocktails" will be the
senseless jabbering of a dead language.
Wo wish we could live until then.
Other things being equal, that Sunday
School which lias most pic nice, festivals
and pretty banners is sure to be the most
popular with the young hopefuls.
Parasols and fans for the million, at
Jno. McGough & Co’s.
*1 111 They Comt*!
A beautiful lot of Spring Prints just in at
apl J. J. WHITTLE’S.
A large assortment of Linen Collars anti
Cuffs of the latest styles just roceivodat
apl J. J. WHITTLE’H.
tli’i’M l>nud Below Cu*t.
Wo have placed on our Bargain Counter
a large line of Summer Fancy Dress
Goods, regardless of cost.
apl6 tf JDOATRITE <fc CLAPP. .
You can buy beautiful colored Grena
dines at 10c. and upward, at
Jno. McGough A Co’s.
fu*t 111.
A large lot of Crewel and Zephyr, in all
colors and shade#, at
apls dwtf J. J. Whittle’s.
The Soap Man.
The enterprising and liberal agent of
the Colgate Company known as F. 1).
Hatfield, the Soap Man lias left at our
office an armful of soap. He lias doubt
less heard that most of our printers, two
editors, and one Mephistophiles, have gone
to tiie Good water (?) pic-nic, at Opelika,
and will need something to wash out their
sins of omission. At any rate, we appre
ciate the favor all the more, since there
are fewer to divide the bars among. If
Hatfield does as much for his company as
he has done for us, he will do. We’d buy
his soap, certain, if he had not given us
enough to last a year.
Lowell Wurehonic.
“Tiie Lowell Warehouse, we understand,
has been taken charge of by Messrs. Slade
(late book-keeper of the ‘Fontaine’) and
Etheridge—Messrs. G. Y. Banks A Cos.
having retired."
The Enquirer-Sun of yesterday contained
the abovoerroneous announcement. Mr. G.
Y. Banks requests us to state that he has
not retired from the Lowell Warehouse.
New Saloon.
Having removed from Broad street to
the corner of Oglethorpe and Franklin sts.,
I have not only selected a more conve
nient place for my former patrons, but
have greatly increased my facilities for
keeping a number one saloon, where I will
iw please*! to S‘‘rve all with g(Hxl liquors
and everything else to be found in such
an establishment.
my 9 lin J. J. BLA K ELY.
An entire new stock of fine Jewelry has
been received at
WrmcH A Kinsel’s
Jewelry Store.
<'Hh I*uid
For Old Gold and Silver at
W ittjch A Kinsel’s
mv4 (Uw Jowelry Store.
At the Virginia
Dress Goods of all kinds, in new styles
and very cheap. ap22
Good Corsets at tho Virginia Store only
50 cents. Great bargains also in finer
grades. ap22
A beautiful line of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertlngs, at prices to suit the pur
chaser, at
febi4 d&wtf J. J. Whittle’s.
A fresh lot of Block and Colored Kid
Gloves, just in and to be sold cheap, at
apl J. J. WHITTLE’S.
Bridal Presents of Solid Silver and
Silver-Plated Ware. Anew assortment
just received at
V’ittich A Kissel’s.
l u*t Arrived.
A fresh lot of Bleached Homespun, yard
wide, at 10,12% and 15e per yard—the best
goods in the market at the price, at
febl4 d&wtf J. J. Whittle’s.
lu*t Arrived!
13,000 yards Calico. If you want a
pretty Spring Dress, go to J. J. Whittle’s.
He receives fresh lots weekly. feb27
PRELIMINARY TRIAL OF THOMA*
R V KM*.
HYNOrSIK OF THE EVIDENCE BEFORE U.
' LEWIS, AS JUSTICE OF THE FEACE, ON
MAY 13, 1875.
Maj. J. F. Waddell, Solicitor, represented
the State, and Cols. Martin and McDonald
the defendant.
W. N. Matthews, witness for tho State,
testified that he saw’ Barney Johnson (col
ored) dead at Perkins’ Mill, In Russell
county, on Monday, 10th inst. Thomas
Burch came to where witness was at work;
asked if witness knew where Barney was;
witness told Burch Barney was at work
there;Burch said he had let Barney have
some tobacco and rations; Barney was
under contract with him for the year; lie
wanted him to go back and go to work;
witness told Burch where Barney was; in
a few minutes witness heard a pistol shoot;
looked up, saw smoke; Barney was turn
ing from Burch; they were six or eight
feet apart; Burch was mounting his horse;
witness started to them; met Burch 30 or
40 yards from the place; Burch spoke and
said, “Mr. Matthews, I had to do it in self
defense—he come after mo with a spade;"
Burch asked witness to see whero lie was
hit, if hit at all, and said he would go and
give himself up for trial, that he wanted to
do what was right; Robertson, West and
Humphry heard part of this conversation.
Cross-eJtaminieL —When Burch eaiue
there inquiring for Barney ho was in a
mild humor, and continued so both before
and after the difficulty, did not speak
angrily of Barney. Robertson had sent
Barney to throw dirt on embankment of
mill race; Burch approached Barney
from opposite side from where Barney’s
work was; judging from excavations
Barney was working on east sido of ditch,
Burch approached on west, when witness
first saw them Burch was on west side
and Barney about middle way of ditch on
a plank placed across tho ditch for cross
ing on; Barney shoveled dirt three or
four feet from side of flitch, may have
been live feet., from where he was shoveling
dirt to where ho was on plank was about
four feet, there was blood on the plank
near tho end towards Burch; Barney had
been working with a ditching spade, han
dle two and u half or three feet long. The
ditch was about three feet wide, plank
was about twelve inches above bottom of
ditch; the ground where Burch was, is a
little higher than the plank, from where
Burch was to where Barney dug dirt was
ten or twelve feet.
John A. Robertson, as witness fur the
State, testified that lie was about one
hundred yards from when* the difficulty
occurred. Burch came to Matthew’s’, and
witness heard him say, “Barney had got
ten some rations and tobacco from him,
and he wanted him to go back and work it
out.” Two or three minutes after Burch
left them, witness heard the report of a
pistol; looked and saw Burch and Barney
standing near each other, some six or eight
feet apart. Barney was not still he was
turning from Burch left side to Burch
turned his back to Burch and walked off
from him. Burch went to his horse*. Wit
ness went to whore the difficulty occurred;
heard Burch say to Matthews, “I had to
do it in self-defence -he was making at me
with a spade." Barney asked Matthews
U> examine him and sec* whero he was
hurt . Matthews opened his shirt and wit
ness saw tin* wound. Witness asked Bar
ney why Burch shot him, and Barney
would not tell him why.
Dr. T. L. Appleby, as witness for the
State, testified that he is a physician;
made examination ot Barney Johnson;
was wounded by pistol shot, causing
death; shot took effect in tho left side, an
inch and a half back and below left nipple,
between 3d and 4th rib, passed into the
chest and through both lungs.
Cross-examined. —Traced the ball; it de
flected upward; cut ball out of right sido
about an inch higher than where it entered
on a straight line; the ball was conical;
very little indentation on tho ball; fracture
on rib was very slight.
Tho defendant offered no evidence.
The justice com mended the coroner for
issuing tiie warrant. Judicial investiga
tions of all homicides were proper. The
defendant should desire it. Under the
! proof, it was a clear case of self-defence.
There might be other evidence. He could
only consider that adduced. From t hat he
j could discover no probable cause to be
lieve prisoner guilty, therefore discharged
I him.
MOHILC LIFE INSURANCE CO.
; This company lias been organized with
| a guarantee capital of $300,000, for the
■ purpose of affording to the people the
benefits of a first class Home Institution.
The rates of premiums have been care
fully calculated upon the most approved
basis, and are consistent with safety and
undoubted security. They are not higher
than those charged by the best Northern
life insurance companies, many of which
exact an extra premium for residence in
the South. The surplus will be accurately
ascertained and distributed equitably
among the policy holders. In this way
life insurance will bo offered at its actual
cost.
Besides the ordinary forms of insurance
granted by other companies, the Mobile
Life Insurance Company call attention to
their special feature called the Life
Endowment Plan, which combines most
attractive features, with safety and the
promise of a large surplus. Assets over
$500,000. W. L. Baker, President. H. M.
Friend, Secretary.
T. S. SPEAR, Special Agent,
ap2l ly Columbus, Ga.
Best Middlesex Blue Flannel Suits, Skel
eton and Double-Breasted Sack and Frock
Goats, at the Baltimore Clothing House,
88 Broad street my 6
If you want figured Linens at half price,
go to Jno. McGough Cos.
Anew arrival of Hamburg Edgings at
apl J. .J. WHITTLE’S.
New Prints,
New Muslins,
New Pereules,
New Grenadines.
iny3 d&wtf Boatrite A Clapp.
Mudnm DrnomO Pattern*
For ladies and children, for sale by
BOATRITE A CLAPP.
Send for a patterii book free, apß tf
New Good*.
Just received, new Prints, new Hamburg
Embroideries, new Silk Ties and Ruffs.
Prices to suit tho times, at
John McGough A Co.’s
Now Opening,
Full lines of new Spring Goods.
apß tf BOATRITE A CLAPP.
Magnificent lot of Cloths and Cassi
meres to close out at one-half their value,
at Jno. McGough A Co’s.
Those wishing a bargain in Table Dam
ask, Napkins, Towels, Ac., will do well to
call at
febl4 d&wtf J. J. Whittle’s.
E. E. YONGE,
UKALEU IN
Hats, Gaps, Gents' Furnishing Goods, &c„ k
No. Ol Broad Htreot, Colambua, a n
feb!7 tjyl
No Excuh* for Hr In £ Mick.
No person can uso Boschee’s German
Syrup without getting Immediate relief
and euro. We have tho first case of
Coughs, Golds or Consumption, or any
disease of tho Throat and Lungs, yet to
hear from that has not been cured. We
have distributed every year, for three
years, over 250,000 Sample Bottles by
Druggists in all parts of the United
States. No other manufacturer of medi
cines ever gave their preparation such a
test as this. Go to your druggist, F. L.
Brooks, 150 Broad street, and get a bottle
for 75 cents and try t. Two doses wil
relieve you. Sample bottles 10 cents each
mh2s d&wly
He Your Own Phyalclan.
There ip no case of Dyspepsia that
Green’s August Flower will not cure.
Come to the Drug Store of F. L. Brooks,
150 Broad street, and inquire about it. If
you suffer from Costiveness, Sick Head
ache, Sour Stomach, Indigestion, Liver
Complaint, or derangement of tho sys
tem, try it. Two or three doses will re
lieve you.
Ague Conqueber is the only remedy in
the United States that contains no quinine
or arsenic or other poisons injurious to
the system, that will cure Fever and Ague*
Intermittent or Bilious Fevers, Ac., and
the Chills not return during the season.
It permanently cures Fever and Ague of
long standing. mh26 d&wly
Tiie largest and prettiest selection of
Transfer Flowers in the city, is at
febl4 d&wtf J. J. Whittle’s.
READ ! READ ! !
< o\*l ni’TlOY (X RED !
Office or O. Sacxett. Drugs k Medicines,
New Albany, Ind.. April 10, 1874.
hr. J. S. Pemberton, Atlanta, Georgia : Dear Sir
--I have received your circulars, and in conse
quence ol the distribution, I have Hold about six
dozen Globe Flower Syrup in the last two week*.
The Globe Flower Syrup iH gaining great celebri
ty. I recommended it in two eases of consump
tion. One case was bed-fast; had not laid ou but
one side foi two years; hemorrhages almost ev
eryday; much emaciated, and expected to die.
He lias taken si;: bottles of Globe Flower Syrup;
his troubles are ail gone, except prostration,
which is rapidly improving. He will certainly
get well. The other case is similar with same
good results. I can send you many testimonials
if you want them.
Yours truly, etc., O. SACKETT.
Important Notice to <<mtunpt ie.
The long looked-for specific for the cure of all
pulmonary diseases is found at last. GLOBE
FLOWER SYRUP has proved the most extraor
dinary medical preparation ever discovered for
curing Consumption. Globe Flower Syrup not
only cures Consumption, but relieves, immedi
ately, the incipient stages, such as Colds, Pains
in the Chest. General Debility, etc. It breaks up
the most distressing Colds and Coughs in an in
credible short time. Globe Flower Syrup con
tains no opium, nothing nauseous or poisonous
—perfectly harmless and delicious to take; pos
sesses all tho valuable properties of the Syrup
Hypophosphites, the nutritive value of Cod Liver
Oil, the invaluable Tonic, Expectorant, Alterative
and Sedative virtue of the Globe Flower, or
■Ophalanthus Occidental!*.' 50,000 cases cured;
not a failure known. Thousands of testimonials
of wonderful cures will be sent on application to
any who doubt. Try the Globe Flower Syrup.
It may save your life. For sale by Druggists.
Manufactured by
DR. J. 8. PEMBERTON AGO .
Chemists, Atlanta, Ga.
M. D. HOOD k CO..
Wholesale Agents, Columbus, Ga.
fell 10
Wby Will You Fine A way f
WITHOUT A PARALLEL.
The demand for I)r. J. Brad field’s Fe
male Regulator is beyond precedent in
the annals of popular remedies-. Orders
come in ho thick and fast that the Propri
etor has, heretofore been unable to till
them all. He is happy to state that ar
rangements are now complete by which
ho is prepared to manufacture 'Female
Regulator on a scale equal to the emer
gency, and the public may feel assured
that their wants may now be supplied.
Physicians of high repute are using this
great remedy, in daily practice, all over
Georgia. Hereafter no woman need Buf
fer from suppressed, suspended or irreg
ular menstruation. This valuable medi
cine is prepared by L. H. Bradtield, Drug
gist, Atlanta, Ga., and sold at $1.50 per
bottle by druggists throughout America.
HEARTY, BLOOMING WIDOW.
Marietta, Ga., March 9, 1870.
Messrs. Brad fie Id A tb.:
Gentlemen—You will please ship us an
other supply of your invaluable Female
Regulator, and forward bill by mail. We
are happy to stab; that this remedy gives
better satisfaction than any article we
sell. We have been selling it since 1868,
and witnessed many ren. n liable cures by
it. Among others, there was a lady
friend of ours who was sallow and sickly
until she was twenty-six years old, when
she was married. Her husband lived two
years and died. She continued in bad
health; in fact, she has never been what
a woman ought to be. A few months
after the death of her husband she saw
your advertisement, and came to our
store and U>ught a bottle of your Regula
tor from us, and took it according to di
rections. It has cured her sound and
well, brought her regular monthly peri
ods on, and to-day she is a hearty, bloom
ing widow—with the use of but two bot
tles of your Regulator, costing her only
three dollars, when she had tried several
physicians and spent a great deal of
money without any benefit. Wishing you
groat success with your valuable reme
dies, we are, respectfully yours, etc.,
W. Root A Sons.
ap2B 3m
W. 11. Smith, Natural Artl*t.
In addition to his ordinary business of
painting, will Renovate Umbrellas, Para
sols, etc., and make them as good as new
at very low charges. mhl? tf
W. 11. SMITH. Natural Art I ft.
I am now prepared to do any kind of
Painting—House, Sign or Ornamental.
I can mend your Umbrellas, and make
them as good as new.
Give me a trial. I can be found oppo
site; the Market House.
mhl4 tf W. D. SMITH.
The Great Family Medicine.
Dr. Wilhoft’s Anti-Periodic or Fever and
Ague Tonic. No case of incurable Chills
has yet presented itself, where this scien
tific and safe medicine has been employed
No case has been found so obstinate as to
resist its prompt and masterly action.
No man has been so reduced by malarial
influences, but with its use lias come up
perfectly reconstructed. No pills or pur
gative required with this medicine.
Wheelock, Finlay A Cos., Proprietors,
New Orleans, For sale by all druggists.
d&w
Elegant black Grenadines from 40c. to
1.00 at Jno. McGough A Co’s.
■■■ ■■■■'■ ■ ■— -re
Ploughing.
and all persons who want their Gardena
or Yards Plowed or Planted, can be served cheap
by applying at Frederick’s corner to
.1,58 t HETTRY KIMBTfOrdH.
Columbus. Ot., Aj-riUy’ 1
BETWEEN I
Columbus and Fort Mitchell.. |
Nuckolls I ■
IVrktns
Seale
Hatcher hubl*—.
Rlackiuou. .
HurtviUe....
Gucrryton
Suspension
ChunnemiKgeeV.*.*.'''
Union spring*... * l ■
Thomas
Liu wood -i H
Troy
mileaoe tickets.
3,000 mi1...331;. 1 ; 2.000 milt, -1; ,
IVs 500 niilp.. 4c. ’ •' ■ r O*>m. ■
pl fO,m D. E.WIU.UMs.o Tl I
WESTERN RAILROAD OF ALABAM; I
Columbus, Ga., February 28th, ■
DALLY TRAINS ft
Leave Columbus
! Arrive Montgomery
Mobile I
j " New Orleans 1
i “ B<lm4 I)*, |
j “ Vicksburg j„j
i “ Louisville
Leave Columbus
Arrive Atlanta
" New York 61!*. I
TRAINS ARRIVE AT COLnißrs
From Montgomery ihvn I
| From Atlanta
CHAB. P. BALL. Geunlihpt I
1 H. M. ABBETT, Agent. I
Notice.
OFFICE MOBILE A GIRARD RAILED.*k.
January Jl. 1615. i I
(\N and after this date Trains on this ]iod I
J run as follows:
| PASSENGER TRAIN, with FREIGHT ATTa HU I
'Daily, (Sundays excepted) making clog.* crinnc' I
tion with M. k E. It. It. for Luikub
; Leave Columbus 5.00 v. v. fl
| Arrive at Troy IQ-.35 t* I
I Arrive at Columbus 10:1*0 . 1
Freight trains, going only to Union Spru..’- 1
! leave Columbus Mondays, Wednesday* and F; ]
days. L ave Union Springs Tuesdays, Thar* ]
days and Saturdays.
ieb9 tf W. L. CLARK. Sup t
PASSENGERS
Going North or East.
IFIIL avoid night changes and er :r
W moat comfortable and short. t route t
buying ticket*
Via the Virginia Mai
THIS ROUTE 18 ONF. HUNDRED MUD j
SHORTER THAN ANY OTHER to the
Nprings ot* Virginia.
H. J. FOKEAt Rt- j
General Manager, Alexandra, Vi I
W. 11. (HIPLEY,
General Southern Agent, Atlanta. (i 1
l>3 tf
T. COOK.
Stalls 15 & 17, Market Hous: |
HEPS constantly on hand and f.r
BEST MEATS that can be obtained
mh2s dly
GILBERTS
PRINTING OKI'K t
AND
Book Bindery.
Ol}po*lt4 > A>. I'K.rottln BulW.it*.
COLUMBUS. G A "
rdwell scpti.iei) with mattrial
1 Riporlaneta Workmen emploJM •
partment. .
Orders for work of suy description 6!
dispatch, and at most reasonable rates-
Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of every description on hand, or print
der at short notice.
Receipt
FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOAT'
Always in stock; also printed to order
sired. , .
n- Priors ami Specimens of Work n ■■
on application. x „oS. GILBERT.
pm\ tr rnlumtm-'-"
THE
Opelika Weekly Times.
BENJ. H. EEISEE, Prop'*
TTASJfOW A WIDE ASID EXTEFSITt
hL la tion in Leo, in lt
counties—the largent of any
Eastern portion of the State.
Merchants of Columbus. '.‘‘SjSriW
TIMF.H. would be certain to reajjj
the people of East Alabama i ‘” J “ride" '**
interest to inform its numerous resu
qualities of their goods. ,
Postoßee receipts proves is, rt
fact*. Term® moderate.
Address THE oml**
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