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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

The will of the late VIM. IL. Van
derbilt bequeathes to his wife his
dwelling house, lots, stables, etc,
and 100000 year; S10,O00,000 to
each of his eight children: nearly
81 100000 in stocks and bonds is Civ
en- to charitable institutions. The
rest of his fortune is divided equally
between Cornelius and VIM. X. Van
derbilt. lie directs that all of the
railroad stocks bequeathed to his
children shall be held in bulk and
administered for the best interests of
all, and that none of them shall be
disposed of without the consent of all
concerned. lie also provides annui
ties of from two to three thousand
dollars to a number of distant rela-
tons. Mr.. Chauncy NJ. Depew and
Mr.. Henry II. Anderson are consti-
tuted executors of his will.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
DEATH OF Mr.. RUFUS GABRIEL

Mr.. Rufus Gartrell, the son of Col. John
o, Gartrell, was born Oct 9th, 1859, and
died at his fathers residence Dec. 18th. 1885
He was for some time a student at Dahlone-
"a College completing his educat ion at that
institute and under Prot Burke at Marietta.
While in school and at college his teachers
all spoke highly both of his mental powers
and his moral qualities The ease with
which he mastered his studies and stood
among the first of his class gave unmistak
able evidence of very high mind. From
early boyhood he exhibited fondness for
listening to debates and speeches at the
court house
After leaving college he taught school in
Cobb County, giving great satisfaction to
his patrons who expressed desire to re.
tain him in that capacity but he preferred
entering another profession and carry ont
the long cherished wish of his boyhood He
was preparing to read law when he was
stricken down with typhoid fever, from
which he convalesced, but never fully re-
covered During his Sutierings as am inyal-
id, for three long Years he was always cheer.
ful This was true of him when SUFFERING
the most intense pain His constant desire
seemed to be to make those around him han
py. His unselfSh disposition had made for
him large circle Of true friends, both white
and black, who deeply mourned his death.
just before his demise his father was
standing near his bedside and urged him 10
put hi, trust in God when he remarked tbat
he was not afraid to die. About one
minute before his death his sister spoke
to him, when he told her he was IRE
pared 10 die and immediately breathed his |
last like one going to sleep, so easy was the
dissolution Of body and soul Thus in early
life died one who was the hope of his father
and the pride Of his friends. After life's
ftful fever he sleeps we'll "
ScHooLNArF
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Hard drinkers will be pleased to
know that their practice is consider
ed by some scientific writer's to be,
on the whole, benefit to the com
munity. In recent paper on THE
Economy of Vice and Crime. DR..
Brigham said: "The alcoholic road
to self-extermination is one of the
most speedy ways of destroying the
weak and inferior, apd although some
who select this road are brilliant
specimens of mental power, yet, as Il
whole, they are weak and unworthy
Of preservation. lntemperance,
though doing much harm, also does
great good. The certainty and celer-
ity with which intemperance destroys
the weak and wicked classes of socie-
ty fayorably recommends it over the
ordinary methods Of to-day in the adj
ministering ofJustice."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
Saved His Life.

Mr. D. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave Ky,
says he was, for many years badly afflicted
with Phthisic, also Diabetes; the pains were
almost uncomfortable and would sometimes al
most throw him into commissions. He tried
Electric Btters and got relief from first bottle
and after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says he positively believes be
would have died, had it not been tor the re-
lief afforded by Electric Bitters Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by Il. II. Northcutt
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

There are only two colored men in
the present Congress both from the
South, of course. The Republicans
never even nominated a negro or
Congress in a Northern State. One
of these, Smalls, of South Carolina,
is black. The. other, O'Hara, of
North Carolina, is so nearly white
that his African strain can hardly be
detected. He is a carpet-bagger from
Massachusetts. who came South be-
cause he knew he could never be
elected to Congress from his native
State.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

On the Atlanta and West Point
railroad, the train broke loose from
the engine and tender. The engi-
neer, in the darkness of the night,
started back after the missing cars
and the engine was telescoped, kill
ing engineer John Knott and severe
ly wounding fireman j. +. Morris.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
New Advertisements
Marietta Institute

FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG LADIES.
The Spring Term of this Institution CONS
mences on MONDAY, JAN II, 1886.
Pupils will be carefully Caught the
branches of an ordinary English education
as well as the higher branches Of regular
Cole. late course
Terms per scholastic month So to $500.
accidental fee per term 80.
Persons intending to send their children
to the Institute will confer favor by do.
ing so on the first day OF the term
" Il. MANGET Principal.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

\ reprobate has been arrested in
Philadelphia, who advertised to send,
for fifty cents, a book that every
sporting man should read; better
than any thing of the kind ever
printed; 800 pages and no trash. ?"
He carried out his agreement to the
letter by sending copy Of the New
Testament, which might have been
purchased elsewhere for half the
price.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
Dissolution.

MARIETTA, Ga, Dec Is. 1885.
The law firm of Phillips Il Session is this
day dissolved by mutual consent Bust.
ness heretofore entrusted to their care will
be attended to by the firm, either one of
whom is authorised to sign the firm name
in settling the business OF the late firm.
G. ID. PHILLIPS,
w. NJ. SESSIONS
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Dr. Woodrow and his evolution
doctrine, is still an apple of discord
in the Columbia IS. Co. Seminary,
and his refusal not to teach his doc
trine and his unwillinga sign,
it is thought will cause the closing of
of the Seminary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Ger Up CLrBs The Marietta journal
will be sent in clubs Of rt> for one dollar
each cash in advance As an induccment
we will give AN extra copy Of the papertu the
person getting up the club. Single copies
Of the paper positively not less than $3.50.
This places your county paper within The
reach OF all, and here can be no excuse Tor
not taking il
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Oscar Knox, East Tennessee Rail
road yard conductor, while on top of
train of cars, as they passed under
the Mcdaniel street bridge in At
lanta, was struck by the bridge and
instantly killed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

The City Council of Gadsden, on
Monday, raised the liquor license
from $500 to 1000, to go into effect
next March. On the same day, the
prohibiuonsts carried four out of the
five wards of Florence, Ala, the lines
beng drawn on the liquor question.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

While the down through freight was
passing through the bridge near Tun-
mel Hill Thursday morning, 7. G.
johnson, brakeman, not noticing
the bridge, was knocked off and in
stantly killed. His brains was scat
tered over the box-car on which he
was standing on when killed. His
remains were left with his family,
who live near the scene of the acct
dent.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

The dead body of Samuel Liggon,
colored, was found on one of the
streets of Cedartown Sunday morn
ing. He had fallen from a buggy
while drunk the preceding night, and
been dragged to death.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

There are church members as hard
TO be revived as China eggs are under
a setting hen. They will not warm,
and they discourage the preacher as
certainly as the China egg wears out
the hen that wastes her warmth.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

While Miss Maggie Elliot, daugh-
ter Of d. W. Elliot, living near the
Forsyth and Dawson line, was en-
gagged in feeding cotton gin, her
right arm was caught in the gin, and
so mangled that amputation became
necessary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

From the amount of money old man
Vanderbilt left his wife and eight
children, it is thought that they will
be able to get through this winter
without calling on any of their poor
kin to buy them a load of wood.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

?. W. Hoyle was robbed OF s14O0
in Atlanta last Sunday night by two
foot pads as he was on his way to the
East Tennessee depot to 90 to Ath-
ems. They thrust pistols in his face
and went through his pockets.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

The artesian we'll refused to spout
until prohibition carried, and now it
sends forth a gushing stream. Ma
ture can always be relied on to aid
the right.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
New Advertisements
NOTICE DEBTORS

NOTICE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All persons having claims against the
estate of John T, Smith, deceased, are here
by notified to present them to the under,
signed as the law directs, and all persons
indebted to said estate will make mmedi
ate payment to the undersigned. Thi.
Nov. 90, 1885.
w G. BLANKINSHIP, Admir-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
MARIETTA, GA
THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER II, iss5

Sam Jones will tackle Cincinnati
in January. He certainly will have
a Sin-Sin-nasty job.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Hon. B. Gratz Brown, who ran as
Vice President on the ticket with
Horace Greedy, died in St. Louis on
last Sunday.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Fines amounting to $4,000 were
recorded in Louisville, KY, Dec. 9th
against Is local gamblers who plead
ed guilty.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

Why not apply the vast piles of sill
yer in the United States vaults to the
paying off of the non taxable bonds? ?
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17

am tlerina for sale m, far.. ~ tr
acres OF and. mites ~ MARIETTA. d,
ell read 60 aCr well tinhered. 40 49,.
in cultivation with large frame hpus. a
necessary out hnldiu :, cd we'll. and
ever ia linz spring in 80 ards 9th .aa..
vtr, desirable l"r dairy purposes. F.,
81 " "ult N eHuudanc. Ear
'.'a esll ? + .tda. Marietta. .t
Hrts 'aed, who viii tax Measure Il.
H#'H. aTn.
1925
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MARIETTA Dec. 7th. 1885

=
eases Of Blankenship and Askew VS. the
City OF Marietta
j NJ Walker was relieved of street taxes
in consideration of services rendered the
city.
At a call meeting 9th inst, the street boss
was instructed TO put up lamp on Hender-
son street and an account of X H Northcutt
for S36 IL was passed. Petition of W. p
Stephens TO erect frame dwelling on his
lot near the coored Methodist Church was
granted Sexton reports interments for No
vember, whites H. colored g. Marshal re-
ports 1 arrests for the month ending Dec.
It'll, and fines collected $40, and new bust
ness tax } d DeJournette $40 and VIM.
Brown s.. Total $25 and holds Treasurer S
receipt tor the same
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
slO,O97 50 $4O.O97 50

$4,000 50 S4O.O97 50
I. l.. Hunt,
NJ G. WHITLoCG, Com. Finance.
W r. POWER,
Council adjourned sine die.
W. NJ Sessions, Mayor,
r. BABER Clerk.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
$345 81 $345 81

$345 81 $345 81
The Clerk has also collected and paid to
Treasurer from new business and
license $50 80
The Marshal has collected and paid to
Treasurer from fines $50 90
From new business Is 90
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-12-17
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
PUT THREE BALLS INTO HIM.
DEADLY sHoTs IN HALIFAX.
joshua Rsdseway Killed By Leslie Thaeksr-
Case or seifDereuce-Aceidon Gsins TO

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A Case or Self Derence-Aceidous 6sins TO
Prebysery.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
South BosToN, Va, May 49,
About one year ago Leslie Thacker and
Joshua Ridgeway Doth white had a
fight, in which Ridgeway was whipped.
He threatened 10 kill Thacker. Last
Saturday the two men met at Collins's
store, in this county. Ridgeway knock
ed Thacker down with an axe-helve.
Thacker soon recovered and ran. Ridge
way pursued, when Thscker turned
and shot him three times with thirty
eight-calibre Smith 4 Wesson revolver.
Ridgewsy died in five minutes.
Thacker was arrested, and upon exami-
nation by justices was discharged.
Last Friday, while on their way TO
the Roanoke Presbytery, in this coun-
ty, Rev. j. II. Davis and Mr.. Thomas
4. Barksdale, county superintendent OF
schools, were thrown from the vehicle
by the breaking Of o seat. Mr.. Banks
dale was rendered unconscious but not
seriously injured. Mr.. Dayis's collar
bone was broken lie intended to leave
to-day for the General Assembly Of
the Presbyterian Church, which meets
this week in Houston, Tex.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
The Theatre Last Nishf.

Pinafore was given at the Theatre
last evening to quite a good audience by
a company styled the New York Stand
ard Opera Company. Although it
seemed to be their first appearance to-
gether, and the company is small. they
did quite well. There are no remarka-
bic voices or particular stars, vet they
are all earnest and painstaking, and
give performance that is smooth and
not wanting in refinement.
The Little Buttercup" of Miss
Grace Atherton is excellent. She
dresses, acts, and sings the role re-
markably well. She seems lost in the
identity o. the part she assumes, and
never plays to the audience. Mr..
Childs, and Mr.. Dobson have both good
voices, and rendered their respective
roles Of 1.-THE Captain " and [" Ralph"
very acceptably. Mr.. Martins "Sir
Joseph " was altogether pleasing, while
Miss Escalona as " Josephine " found
favor with her audience.
Miss Emma Steiner is director, and it
is refreshing TO see the earnestness with
which she enters into her task Of keep
ing orchestra and company together.
The feature of the evening was the cor
net-plsying of Miss Alice Raymond.
This young lady is a remarkable per-
former upon that instrument. Her tone
is sweet and true, and she possesses
great power and ease in execution. She
was encOred time and time again.
Pinafore will be repeated tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
General Grants CondItIen.

lBy telegrnpn 10 the Dlspaucn.I
NEW YORK, Nay 18.-General
Grant last night rested well, and re-
gained his usual complement of sleep.
He did not experience great pain last
night, nor does he to-day. He aroused
between 8 and Q o'clock this morning
and was feeling comparatively bright
and strong. A mass Of revised proof
and new manuscript for the forthcom-
ing book was taken by Colonel Grant
to the publishers this morning.
To-day areaction for the better took
place in the condition Of the General,
Tnis applies solely to his general condi-
ton bodily, not to his local condition as
affected by the cancer. He passed
the day quietly, simply reviewing
some of the work of his book,
and expects tomorrow to re-
sumo debating if he feels as well
as he did to-day. This was one of
his good days" said Colonel Fred.
Grant; "but the General did not feel
like going out. lie may go out to-
morrow, possibly, if the weather per-
mits. His throat still continues very
sore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19

tie boy IS father in Irby Is farm. Suspicion
was aroused that everything was not as
il should be, and on Saturday the body
was exhumed. II was found doubled
up in box q feet in length; the fore
head bore evidence Of blows . fracture
of the skull was also found. The body,
though il had been thirty-six hours in
the grave. was not yet stiff, and the
hands and fingers were lacerated as If
by frcnzied effort 10 burst open the
coffin, leading to the horrible conclu-
sion that the poor wretch had been bu-
ried alive. The blow which his MUIR
derers no doubt believed had killed him
had merely produced Inconsistencies.
Both the supposed culprits are under
arrest, and there is a most reyengeful
feeling among the negroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19

trail car-shops and the Detroit Car
Wheel Works have all received threat
ening notices during the past two weeks
from Socialists, telling them they must
quit work.
Professor Henri Erni, formerly Con-
sui Of the United States ut Bssle, Swift
xcrland, was found dead inhis bed yester-
day afternoon at his Residences Wash
ington, ID. @. Hearttrouble issupposed
TO have been the cause Of his death.
John b. Russell, of Cuthbert, Ca,
who Sunday shot his two sons. aged
Eve and seven, and then himself on &C
count Of financial troubles, is still alive,
but will die. Only one of the boys
was killed, not both as at first reported,
but the other cannot live.
The Rome La Tribune says No de-
cision has been reached in regard to the
Italian occupation Of Suakim. The Pre-
mier consulted with General Brin, Min
lister Of Marine, and General Ricotti,
Minister Of War, who declared their
readiness to occupy Suakim. King
Ilumbert's decision is expected shortly.
On Sunday another anti-Roman
Catholic demonstration occurred at Bay
Roberts. The house Of William Daley,
. leading Roman Catholic trader, was
almost demolished by stones. Some of
Captain Hennebury's property was
flung over the wharf into the sea. Sew
eral Roman Catholic boys and men were
assaulted on their way to church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
In Parliament.

by cdDle 10 the DBphtchsl
LONDON, May 1S.-In the House of
Lords this evening Baron Wemyss vigo-
rously denounced the Government for
their policy in the Soudan. He said
that every man slain in the Soudan wasas
much slain by the Government through
their vascillation, Inconsistency, and
uncertainty as if done to death by their
own hands. The only memorial Eng
land would leave in the Soudan would be
an abandoned railway and bleaching
skeletons.
Earl Granville replied that the policy
of withdrawal was justified. He could
agree with Baron Wemyss only on one
point-namely, the splendid conduct of
the British troops.
The House of Commons this evening
entered into q Committee Of Supply on
account of the vote of credit. Lord
Randolph Churchill moved a reduction
Off, 200, 900 for the purpose ofcalling at
tention to Saturdays Blue-Book on the
Penjdeh incident. lie said the indignation
aroused by the perusal of the dis
patches was not confined to the Tory
party, but was shared by the country
at large, and even by the Liberal news
papers. Lord Randolph maintained that
NJ. Giers had said nothing to justify Mr..
Gladstone's statement in Parliament
that it had been the agreement that
no further advance should be made
on either side. He declared that Glad
stones statement Of March 18th was
fiction and phantom, without the small
est justification. After some further
discussion Lofd Randolph asked leave
to withdraw the motion. Mr.. Biggar
insisted upon division on the motion,
which was rejected by a vote of "A to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS. are hereby invited until the
sTH DAY OF JUNE. 1885, at ~ O'Clock -.
for the ERECTION OF A LUNATlC A8f-
LUM FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.
AT MARION. sMYTH COUNTY. VA.
Plans and specifications may he seen ~
Marion or ct the once Of Mcdonald Bro
theirs. architects, Fifth and Market streetas
Louisville, ny.
PROPOSALS viii be received for the en-
tire work-for the entire work except the
subdivision OF the second and third stories
OF the kitchen building, and for the entire
work except the south wing.
PROPOSALS will also be received for the
EXCAVATION and MASONRY up to the
first floor. and also. for MAKING Tim
BRICKS for the work.
The right Is reserved TO accept the whole
or part Of . proposal or TO reject all pro
posals.
A certified check. payable 10 the Building
Committee South western Lunatic Asylum.
for $500, win accompany each proposal -
evidence that the bidder will enter into cou-
tract and give satisfactory bond for lis per-
formance. All checks accompanying re-
jected proposals will be returned to the
owners.
Address communications and proposals to
Captain ID. u. HULL, Treasurer, Marion, Va.
III. BLACK, Chairman,
lilacksburg. Va.
JopS s. ApPERsoS. Secretary. Town
House. Va. my iS-ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
TcIegraphie Breyities.

The announcement is made of the
gratifying abatement Of the epidemic al
Plymouth, Pa.
John Bright has printed public let
ter approving the parliamentary grant
of $50, 900 year to Princess Beatrice
as a dover.
A strike has been begun by the labor
ers in the ck-yards at Spring Wells.
Michigan, which may result in con-
siderable trouble.
The Government has not yet con-
sidered the case of Riel. The best
lawyers Of Ottawa say he will be tried
for treason-felony under the treason
felony act Of 1869.
All the schools in Kingston, Mass,
were closed yesterday on account of
diphtheria prevalent among the pupils.
There were four deaths Sunday, and
many more expected.
Private Geographic advices received
at San Francisco state that Senior Zaidi-
var has resigned the presidency of San
Salvador and that General Figaroa has
been elected in his stead.
IT is authoritaiively stated that Rus
sia demands Maruchak and Zuliikar
Pass. the possession Of which points
the Amer considers vital 10 the intes-
rity Of the Afghan frontier.
A specisl from Bridgeport. ILL.,, says:
The se,enteen-year loeusis seem to
have made their first appearance here.
They have been iound in large numbers
close TO the surface Of the ground, aud
are moving upward.
The employees Of the Michigan Gen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-19
The Indiana Express Hobber.

A special from Bloomington, Ind,
says: "Evidence to-day accumulated
so as to leave little doubt Of the guilt of
Chesley Chambers Of the express rob-
berry. A search-warrant was taken out
and in q trunk was found sl40 per-
forated by an express-needle; torn
monoy-eIpress envelopes were also
found. Enough evidence Of different
members Of the family has been taken
to disprove the abb which he said he
could prove. The belief is almost
unanimous that he is guilty. This af-
ternoon Chambers was again placed in
jail, his bondsmen fearing that he was
about to flee. He was found attentive
ly engaged in Sunday school at South
Union, near where he lived. 1t was
discovered that the effort to establish
an abb would fail, which caused his
bondsmen to desert him. The prelimi-
nary examination is set for Wednesday,
but it is understood the defence will
make an effort to secure postpone
ment.n