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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-29
For Neat FITTING Boot

Oysters in Every Style,
And coffee ut Mrs. LOvett's.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Our senior is in Atlanta this
week in attendance upon the ag-
ricuItural convention. He car
take in and digest" more in a
single day than ordinary men can
in whole week. The readers Of
the Journal will have the benefit.
in part, Of what he hears and sees.
Later in the season he will stake
it" the big show at Louisville.
In speaking of the great Kim
ball House fire, the Constitution
says:
Senator Parks was one of the
heroes Of the fire, 1t is said that
he carried ten thousand dollars
worth of silks and white goods out
of Kiser's store, working until he
was completely exhausted and then
standing guard over the pile of
goods that he had removed"
Charley Gunnells and his Young
friend, Mr.. Coleman, of Albany
came over Sunday and enlivened
some of the young people with
theirs pleasant company. Speak
ing for Charley, we would say
thet things are working rather
suspiciously in a certain locality
Of our town, and it is feared that
he will be the means of the removal
to Albany of one of Dawson's fair
daughters. Go in to win, Charley;
we admire your taste.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Capt. Il. L. Fulton.

mayor Fultonleaves this afternoon with
his family for Sour Lake, from which point
he goes direct to his old home in Georgia
Capt. Fulton SAYS it has been a standing
rule with him to be with his mother upon
each recurrence of her natal day, and his
trip now is to be with her in the celebration
of one of these anniversaries "-Galveston
News, Aug. 10th.
The Captain arrived in our city
last Monday afternoon, in the finest
of health and spirits; but so eager
was he to meet his mother and
other relatives that he scarcely
gave his friends, who happened to
be at the depot, an opportunity Of
shaking his hand, and rendering
him the hearty welcome we would
like to have given him. He came
only to esand dine with his moth
er ON her seven ty-seventh birthday,
which occurred on the 14th inst. f;
and having several very important
business matters requiring his
personal attention at home, he re-
manned with us only "a hours. =
He speaks in the highest terms Of
Iexas in general, and of Galveston
in PARTICULAR Heleft Tuesday af-
ternoon, without having taken a
look over our city, or honoring
our office with call. We hope,
on the Captains next annual visit,
he will not be Sc pressed for time,
and viii give us much desired in
formation in regard to the great
State of Texas, in which he has
resided quarter of a century.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
RESOLUTIONS !.
On the death Of Robert G. Martin,
adopted by the Board Of Com
missioners of Terrell Coun-
ty, at a regular session
held july 3rd. 1888.

Once more the grim monster Death has
been in the midst of the members of the
Board of Commissioners of Terrell county,
and in the clutches of his relentless grasp
long tried and faithful member OF the
Board has been borne away. No more are
the surviving members at their stated meet
ings enlivened by the genial humor, nor
moved to action by the wise counsels Of
Robert c. Martin, who for several years
wasa jealous and efficient member of the
Board of County Commissioners. On the
Goth of May, 1888, our friend and much
esteemed coaborer reached the close OF his
usefm life, and now sleeps where kind
friends and sorrowing relatives laid him
beneath the sod Pointing to his grave
truly may we exclainl, eThere lies an hon-
est man."
AS an expression of the profound regret
experienced by the surviving members of
the Board on account of the loss of mem.
Der so much esteemed, be it resolved:
That in the death of Robert G. Martin
the Board has lost a worthy and efficient
member who was ever ready to respond to
every call Of duty, even at the sacrifice Of
his own private interests.
That in his death, the county has lost
patriotic and enterprising citizen; human
ity staunch. and never failing friend in
the hour of need, and his wife and children
devoted husband and father.
That page in our minutes Of the Board
be inscribed tohis memory, and that a copy
hereof be furnished by the Secretary to the
family of our deceased friend, whose ex-
ample was SO well worthy of emulation.
That the Dawson JOURNAL be requested
to publish these resolutions.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Rusiness Gard.

Having purchased the entire
STOCK OF DRUGs belonging to Dir.
W. B. Cheatham, the undersigned
proposes to run a FIRST CLASS
DRUG STORE at the same stand
BY close attention to business he
hopes to merit a share of the pub
lie patronage. VIII keep nothing
but the purest drugs and medi-
cines. Prescriptions carefully
compounded at all hours of the
day or night. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
w. G. KENDRIcK, NJ. y.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Change of Business.

Having sold my Drug Business
to DIR. W G Kendrick | will devote
my entire attention to the practice
Of medicine, and ask the patronage
Of any who may need MY SER
vices and will appreciate them
enough to pay their bills. | thank
my old customers and all who have
patronized me in my business, and
respectfully ask all to continue
with DIR. Kendrick, feeling assur-
ed he will do everything to make
it to their interest to patronize
him. Very Respectfully,
". b. CHEATuA8y
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
OWEN. NELSON
IN STITUTE.
20:

THE UNDERSIGNED, ASSISTED
BY MISS o. E. PARKER, will on
Monday, the Goth day of August, proximo,
open this School for the reception Of pu-
pils.
We propose to give honest and efficient
labor; and while we do not claim Tat
our School is better than all others, we sc
guarantee that the interest of no nupil
shall suffer at our hands.
Al classes and all dcpartr snts Shall re.
ceiye careful attention. should the ext
gencies require it, qtley5 competent assis
tants viii, from tine to time be addcd.
Good board in me bes; families, can b,
bad at Ter Dcllars per month.
AS Tic capacity Of oar school-roon 4
lint ed, those desiring to avail tRemseIvs
Of the benoata Of ctr instruction. would d,
4 well TO enter thcirehildren at the.bcginning
For further particulars, address
j. W. =. LoWREY, Principal,
yug Is. 1855 in. Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

We know of but very little sick
ness IN our city. Really Dawson
can be put down as one Of the
healthiest towns in the state
There IS no gush or braging about
this item, but every word is true as
gospel.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Two negro boys living on DR..
l. D. Graves place, as we learn,
were playing with a shot gun on
last Sunday morning. They were
brothers, and the elder Of the two
ran, the younger ordering him to
Stop. On failing to stop, the
younger brother fired on the older,
the load taking effect in and near
the left eye. At last accounts the
wounded boy was living, but it is
thought that he VIII die. Fire
arms are dangerous play things.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Married,

At the residence of Mr.. F. NJ.
Green, by j. NJ. Simmons, Esq, on
Tuesday, Aug 14th, Mr.. James
}. Bragg and Miss Matte Green.
All Of this county.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

A. }. Baldwin & Co. have re-
G q another new supply of the
m ~, ST. JOINS sewing machine.
ms ms Is the third lot they have re-
G re, within the past two months.
lney have never failed to sell this
machine in a single instance where
partleS have looked at it. II you
want the best machine in the mar
ket buy the ROYAL st. JOINS at
A }. Baldwin & Co.'S.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Dock Melton wrote to his COM
mission merchants at Cincinnati a
few days ago to find out what had
become Of a certain car load of
melons he had been unable to hear
from. He closed his letter with
the request that if they could tell
him nothing of his melons that
they would at least send him a
lock of their hair by which he
could remember them. Whereup-
on they responded by saying that
they were sorry that their stock of
hair had been exhausted that
they had pulled it all out long ago
in despair-in utter despair Of
making any more returns. And this
was all the consolation Dock could
get.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

While we would not boast, we
invite our friends, everywhere, in
search Of a healthy location to come
and settle In Dawson. We have
very little sickness here.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Murder In Town.

Roberts Brothers have succeed
ed IN numbering all the merchants
IN town on the SHOE BUSINESS.
They command, now, nearly the
entire trade in this line.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
An Appeal.

We are permitted to publish the
following urgent appeal, which is
given verb0tim
Dawson ga Terrell County
August the II 1883
Mr. Jones
Dear sir if you will come
to the Jail And take me out of
here I will work for you tell Court
and | won't put you To Eny trou-
bic what Ever and my Work shall
not coust you eny Thing but some
to bac co and my Mother and father
will secure you for the bound and
| can Do Moste Eny Kind of work
you wont dun and pleas sir Come
and take me out and [ will Stay
with you and Don't you be afread
of me going Away for / will not
go no WHARF from you And [ will
Do you good work and don't fail to
come and get me out of Jale and
this is george Williams in Jail and
my father name is Leir williams
and Diyid Williams Mr. Jones
Mr.. H. Tamm, Savannah Ga.
says; Il have been greatly benefited
by using Browns Iron Bitters Tor
kidney disease -
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Mr.. Calvin Watson has sold his
farm of 100 acres to Mr.. William
p. Prince for the sum of $3.50
Mr.. Watson, we learn, will 90
West
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Charley Brown, of Florida, has
been in the city a few days. Char
ley is looking to be in fine health,
and he reports times prosperous in
his section.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Inc JOURNAL office begs to re-
.qr n thanks to Mr.. H. f. McNeal,
oi TINS county, for a basket of very
nice peaches, the best we have seen
IhlS > season. Such kind treatment
On The part Of our good friends is
certainly appreciated by the
printers, Mr.. Judd Lennard also
sent US a lot of fine peaches last
S week for which he has our thanks
and best wishes
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

The practice by the little white
and colored boys of flying kites on
the public streets is dangerous
one and should be prohibited
one of these days some mans
horse will run away and smash a
buggy topieces and, perhaps, be
inc cause of some good persons
death Il Boys, don't fly your kits
on the public streets
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

The men who are now most sue
cessful in business pursuits are
those who were taught to work in
childhood and in boyhood.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Call at Paschal & Kaigler's and
see those handsome Fichues and
Lace Collars Just received.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Ii local news items are scarce in
tins paper it is because everything
IS quiet and moving along smooth
~ In our midst.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Be not afraid to teach your
children to work. Matters little
how much money you may have it
IS best for the children now grow
ing up to learn how to work.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

No very important event has
occurred in our midst since the
last issue of the JOURNAL.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

There he will be no preaching at
the ,, Methodist church on next Sab
bath, as the pastor will be absent
from the city.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

times are hard" SO said, but
we hear of an occasional marriage
in the county.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Wheat ground at Baldwin &
Go. & Geise's mill only on We'd
nesdays Of each week.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Thus far the month of August
has been one of the most pleasant
that we ever experienced.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Roberts Bros. are Just receiving
= new lot of handsome shoes.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Marshal Trammell reports bust
ness dull in his line.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Several bales of the new crop Of
cotton has been brought in since
our last issue.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Nm.We will sell Paints for the
CASH cheaper than anybody.
JAMES Sons;
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

The Cheapest Lot of Lamps at
James Drug Store ever brought to
Dawson.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Figs and scuppernongs are ri
pening. The crop is said to be
very good one.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Prepare your land and SOW plen-
ty Of turnips.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
Tired All Over,
What Rested and Refreshed a
weary man in Memphis.


weary man in Memphis.
''No, it never amounted to acute pain,
but continued to be dull weary ache in
the small of my back" writes Mr.. James
Thomas, Of No 50 Madison street, Mem
phis, Tenn This was an old experiences,
and life became dull music. | was tired all
over, with pain in the lower limbs, and a
habit of lying awake of nights. Recently
tried one of BENSON'S. ('APCINE PO-
ROUS PLASTERS and was decidedly re-
leved within twenty-four hours. 1t may
have been Providence that did the work
by agents, and among them Benson's plas-
tiers ranks first as an external remedy. 1t
acts quickly in relief and healing, and rem
ders life better worth living. Price % cts.
Look in the middle of the plaster for the
word CAPCfNE. Ask your physician
about it. Seabury 6 Johnson, Chemists,
New York. aug 49, 4 W.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Read the advertisement of Capt.
John A. Fulton, in this paper. He
has on hand a large assortment of
goods, and will satisfy all who will
favor him with their patronage.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Mrs. M. Singleton, Savannah, Ga,
says; Il became very bilious from
malaria. Browns Iron Bitters re-
lived me completely"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Capt. j. A. Fulton has just receiv-
ed his beautiful new scales from
the Chicago Scale Co., and is
ready, willing and waiting to
weigh your cotton.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

There is a constant and growing
demand for store-houses and resi-
dences in Dawson. A few weeks
since it was made known that the
junior of this paper had two dwell
iings to rent. Since that time the
houses have been disposed OF, and
no less than twenty gent!emen ana
ladies have called at this Office for
the purpose of securing Fomes for
another year. Rents have adj
vanced considerably, and, we are
sorry to say, that those who de-
sire to come to ON town can not
be accommodated. Twenty resi-
dences could be easily rented tins
fall, and at least a. half dozen
store-rooms. Will not some OF
our monied men take this matter
in hand and erect few houses fol
renting purposes?
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

One and all go to Roberts Bros to
get your Shoes,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Dawson is still quite dull, but
soon' now, the town will put on
her usual busine ss-like appear
ance.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Mr.. W. R. Baldwin displayed
superior taste in the painting of
his residence. 1t is a beauty.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

1t Is generally conceded that the
COTTON crop IN this county will be
cut short at least one-haif.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

The exercises of the Owen Mel
son Institute will begin next Mon
day morning, Goth inst. Parents
are requested to enter their children
on the first day, so that the classes
may at once be fully organized.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
"A valuable Farm for Sale

L will sell from two to eight
hundred nun u acres Of land, at prices to
9ulC The times. Each lot has GOOD
my IMPROVEMENTS, and a splendid
S SH7 farm open on it. Stu
"Ve1 SIX miles from Dawson, on the
!oau to Brooksville. Those want
Ing desirable farm, and pleas
amt nome, will do well to call at
f fihce; or address me at Dawson,
M. l.. HARP.
We had a private letter. last
Ef "r,hs,,.i from m Mr.. R. G. Peoples,
calhoun i Ga, in which he stated
mat his aged parents were eniov-
ing hng.1 moderately good health@his
t;iother, however, had almost en-
;lrei{ lost her eye-sight since leav-
P ing Dawson. Uncle and aunt
lei 9ie5pIes, as they were commonly
o oi here, are good old people
ana l.,' we give this item because
: VIII interest their many friend,
m this section. many iri9i'''
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
NJ. c. MINIS & co.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTYg
NJ eirtllrary's Office, Aug /, 1888.
Whereas, ii appearing that the estate Of
NJ. II. Bush. decd, is without permanent
representation, and shat there IS a nee SSH
" for permanent administration thereon.
all persons interested are hereby notified 10
appear and show cause, il any they have,
Why the Administrations said estate sho,s 4
not be vested In the CLERK 81 the 81 b4rioF
Court. orsolne other competent per q j. AZ
the next September term, 1888, Of Terrell
Court Of Ordinary.
Az IL $. BELL, Ordinary.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

/, It is said that there are several
dudes IN Dawson.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16
BREVITIES.

Sow your turnip patch.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Mr.. J. n, Childs, Of Brentwood.
IS now ready to do ginning for the
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

A remarkable curiosity in the
way of corn has been on exhibition
at James drug store for the past
several days six well defined ears
growing out from the same shoot.
It was grown by Mr.. A. j. Carver.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

The proTacted meetlng at Ille
Baptist church closed on last Fri
day night with two additions.
The meeting, however, Was one of
great interest to the church and
therefore a success. Rev. W. IL.
Cooper dld the preaching for sew
eral days with great satisfaction to
his congregations. He is an able
and. talented minister and has a
bright future before him.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

Mr.. George NJ. Roberts will
leave us tomorrow to engage in
business with the well known COM
mission house Of II. Frazer Grant
& Co., Savannah. Mr.. Roberts is
a thorough business gentleman,
and the above named firm have
done well in securing his services.
We regret to lose him from our
midst, but while it is Dawson's
! loss it is Savallnah's gain. We
wish for Mr.. Roberts all the good
luck that can possibly be the lot
Of any one man.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-08-16

We are requested to announce
that the ladies of the Mite Society
will give an Ice Cream and Lem
onade Festival at the court house
on tomorrow friday evening,
for the purpose of raising funds
with which to repair their
church. A good time is in store
for all who will attend.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25
Soldiers Under Fire.

Whenever you can find soldier VINO,
under fire, aims low and shoots to MAKE
every bullet wound or kill, you will ma
fifty who are nervously throwing away
ammunition, nm seeming to reason that tho
renorts Of their muskets will check or
drive the enemy. And yet this nervous
ness need not be wondered at, for they
are PLAYING game OF life and death.
At Malvern Hill, seventeen soldiers
belonging to an Ohio regiment took
cover in a dry ditch, which answered
admirably for. q rihe-pit. A George
regiment charged this little band three
times, and were three times driven bnck
The fire was low and rapid, and the los
in front Of their guns was more than lO
killed in ten minutes. Regiments hav
been engaged for an hour without losin
over half that number. The fire
these seventeen was SO continuous the
Mcclellan forwarded q brigade to tlei
support, believing that an entire reg
msnt had bsea cut of, -r-----''
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25

WHEN the now electric lights in the
Big Mountain colliery, near Shenandoah,
were first put in operation q few days
ago, seven dazed and dazzled mules.
which for five years had seen no brighter
luminary than lanterns, turned tail and
fled into the depths Of the nina. The
workmen tell interesting stories about
the habits of colliery mules, their tough.
ness, their contentment, and their total
depravity. Several months ago the
lower levels in the largest colliery at st.
Clair were flooded, work was stopped,
and all the mules were hoisted to the
surface. More than n dozen of them
had passed eleven continuous years in
the mine, and had apparently forgotten
that there was a world of grass and sun.
shine, for when they we're turned out to
pasture they huddled together in evident
alarm, and fora whole day did nothing
but gaze on earth and sky. The prob
ability is, that they were at first blinded
by the glare-a common experience with
their kindred under similar circum'
stances. just rs they were beginning
TO enjoy their new life work was resumed
in the mines, and they went back to
their old home in the darkness.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25
THE 1Az1IaoHDEM

If .....a.lt n siHl' Itl.El
Through every happy line I sing ....t h..
j feel the tonic of tho spring.
The day is like an old-tIme face
That CLEANS across some grassy place-
An old-tlme facc-an old-tlme chum.
VINO rises from tho grave 10 come ""
And lure me back along the ways
or Times all-golden yesterdays. y. li
Sweet Dayl to thus remind mic OF
Ihetruaptboy lusedto leseiS CID % =
no set, onoe pors, IDS fb,ser tips ctS Nul
Against the Blossom Of his lips,
And pipe for me the signal known f...
by none but he and | alonei 'i' H''
q, H.pa .4ll llIta 0fa .Hm. r..
scn, across the euhoolroom floor
me shadow of the open, door, .-. i.. .s.
And dancing dust md suDshinciblont, ly,
slahtihg tho way tho morning went, ...
And beckoning my thoughts afarI 4 "a
Where reeds and running waters are:
Where. .amber-colored bayons glass
Tho halfdrowned weeds and wisps OF grass
Where sprawllng frogs, In loyelcss key,
Sing on and on necessarily. ii1l -'' ''...
Against The dim woods green expanso
Tho cat-tall Tits lis tufted lance,
While on its tip-one might declare 300
Tho whlto "snakc-feeder'' blossomed there!
! catch my breath, as children do .
In woodland swings, whom life Is new,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25
lie Laughs Best Who Laughs Hast.

The train had started of, A young
man rushed hreathlcssly in. "Goi lai,
did you?" "Well, amt [ hWe?" ho
responded. Then one said he cothd 90
across the bridge and catch ii, aud an-
other told him when the next ttniuwould
go, and made various suggestions. Tho
chap looked at the disappearing train n
few seconds, when somebody asked.
"Where were you gopg?" Then the
wicked fellow slid, "Oh. | wasn't goint,
in it. but there was n fellow in the train
To whom nromisel 10 pay n hill." LII
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25

DIR. E. r. SHowwALrER, of Mobile,
Ala, has presented to the University of
Alabama his collection of fossils and
marine fresh-water shells, embracing
more than one hundred thousand speci-
mems, together with q fine library of
scientific works. 1t is said to be one OF
the best collections in the United States.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-04-25

Miss MARY A. IL. GAY, who was prom.
inently instrumental in establishing the
Confederate Soldiers Cemetery at Frank
lin, Tenn, has now undertaken the task
Of raising money Tor monument to the
late Senator Hill, Of Georgia.