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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
The Cleveland Family Bible

The Bible on which the oath of office no.
administered TO President Cleveland. Yea.
terday, was one that has belonged 10 the
family of President Cleveland for mapy
years. 1t is a small Bible, Of plain binding
with gided edges, about three by fiys
inches in size, and of the class that wouId
sell in the stores for dollar or dollar ands
half. 1t was marked rs. G. Cleveland"
was welworn, and was given to the
President-elect by his mother, when
he left home as young man. There
was no intention of the Chief Jus.
tice TO open the book at any particular
place, and no desire of President Cleveland
that there should be anything prearrauged
about the ceremony in any way. The par.
ticuar place where he kissed, therefore, WIS
the result of accident entirely. AS the type
used in the Bible is small, the lips of The
President touched six verses Of ll2th
Psalms, from verse to verse 10, inclusive
They are AZ follows:
"a good man showeth favor and lendeth;
he will guide his affairs with discretion.
surely he shall not be moved forever:
the righteous shall be in everlasting remem,
brance.
He shall not he afraid of evil tiding- bis
heart is fixed trusting in the Lord.
His heart is established he shall not be
afraid, until he see his desire upon his cue.
mics.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the
poor his Righteousness endureth forever;
his horn shall he exalted with honor.
1.-THE wicked shall see it, and be grieved
he shall gnash his teeth and melt away the
desire OF the wicked shall perish"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

The MORNING republican paper OF Wash
ington, of course, doesn't like the Pres
dents inaugural address, but it does go SO
far az 10 say that Mr. Cleveland is the Pres
ident of the whole country. Well that is
more than could bave been said of any one
of his last three predecessors, and is con
cession tina, was hardly expected from ex-
Secretary W. E. Chandler, the owner of the
paper referred to, and the author Of the ia
nous fraudulent Hayes dispatch, "You have
one hundred and eiehty-fve votes, and are
elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

CONGRESSMAN REAGAN, of Texas, in re-
cent speech, said"he was tired Of seeing the
democratic side Of the U. 5. House Of Rep
resentatives apologize for doing what is
right" President Cleveland said yester'
day, "tha, in each succeeding year i i i more
clearly appears hat democratic principles
need no apoiogy.' 1t would seem therefore
that r.o mat ter how the President and MIR.
Reagan may differ OH the silver question,
of they are one accord on that of democratic
apologies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
Teleeraphic Breyities.

General Grants condition was said TO be
improved to-day.
Josiah Locke, editor of the Indianapolis
Journal, dropped dead in that city this
morning.
proclaimed in favor Of Russia in the latter's
strained relations with England.
A negro who had assaulted white wom-
an and who was being taken to Jail in
Lavale county Texas, yesterday, was taken
from the officers by mob and hanged.
The native Egyptian population of Alex
andria are growing tired of British rule, and
threats against the life ofGeneral Stephen
son, the English commander, are freely
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
THE FIRE WoRKs.-The fire works last

THE FIRE WoRKs.-The fire works last
night were in the space between the White
House and the National monument, and
were grand success as pyrotechnical dis
play. IL was estimated that over 100000
people witnessed them. The lawns were 80
torn up that many stood looking on up to
their boot tops in mud. Notwithstanding
this discomfort the masses seemed to enjoy
themselves and stood it well. The Presi-
dent, with party of friends, witnessed the
display from the windows on the south side
of the Executive Mansion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
Execute of a Prisoner.

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 5.-Dr. Albert @
F. Goerson was hanged at the county pris-
on at 1923 a. III. to day. The crime for
which Dr.. Goersen paid the death penalty
was the poisoning of his wife nearly five
years ago. DR.. Goersen was native of this
city and was student Of the Hahnemann
Medical College of Philadelphia, but never
graduated. On April &c. 1879, he married
Elizabeth E. Souder, who was living with
her widowed mother Goersen taught mu-
sic III addition to practicing medicine. In
March, 1880, his father died and the son
succeeded to his practice, which was pay
ing Que. Before this time Goersen drank
heavily. He was little better than sot,
and it is even said that he bordered on de-
lirium lremens The Goersens and Mrs.
Souder. the mother in-law, lived together.
Mrs Sulldcr had for months suffered with
drOpsy and Bright'a disease Of the kidneys.
and OH March %, died. A certificate wa.
given by an alloiuihic physician who had at
tended her, that death was due to Bright 8
disease. Mrs. Souder had, however, been
mainly treated by Goersen. Five days af-
ter The death of her mother Mrs. Goersen
was also taken violently sick. She suffered
from severe pains in the stomach. On April
,, she made her will giving all her property
to Goersen aud Oh April she died. Sus-
picion having been aroused, the Coroner
was notified and the stomach Of the dead
woman WAS removed for analysis. On the
following Friday Professor Lehman, the
chemist, reported that in the stomach he
had found i've grains of arsenic enough TO
kill two persons. Goersen was arrested on
suspicion aud committed to prison. The
resu; Of The analysis astonished the Coroner
and he had the remains of Mrs Souder ex-
humcd. The examination in this case also
proved death by arsenic. One grain OF the
poisonous metal was found in the body.
Gocrsen was put on trial in November,
1880, and being convicted he was SEN
fenced TO death. A writ Of error was
taken to the Supreme Court in January,
1851. In March, 1882, Chief Justice Mercur
rendering an opinion reversing the judg-
ment of the court below and ordering u
new trial on the ground that the Judge, in
his charge to the jury, had ignored the
prisoners defense. The second trial took
place in November, 1888. Goerson was
again convicted. Once more his counsel
took the case to the Supreme Court, but in
March, 1884, the judgment of the court
below was affirmed. This settled the legal
side of the case, and executive clemency
was next invoked. The State Board Of
Parlons, however, declined TO recommend
a communication of The sentence, although
the case was twice before il. The friends
of Goersen a few days ago requested Gov.
P,,ttison to POSTPONE his executive q few
weeks in order TO allow him to finish
on which he was at work but
q telegram was received on Tuesday from
the Governor refusing to interfere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
Poor Invalid Picked Up.

81 was poor invalid" writes Mr.. 5. 7.
Thornton, of Oxford, N. c., 81 used Browns
Iron Bitters. and think il is fine tonic. II
has had such q wonderful effect on me tina!
am now able to walk about with the great
est ease" This was case of dreadful de-
blity. Other people who are troubled rs
MIR. Thornton was, are reminded that any
druggist will sell them Brown $ Iron Bitters
at a dollar bottle, and they might as we'll
recover their health and strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
A Million Americans, alone, use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Other Nations in proportion

@-A CARD OF THANas-It becomes our
pleasant duty to extend to the managers, Con
ductor Hamilton, Engineer Lynch aud other
train men of the Virginia Midland Railway, our
sincere thanks for marked cOurtesies recent!
shown US. Owing to accidents on other roads. We,
missing connection ut Lynchburg, were kindly
furnished an extra special train by this excellent
company, taking us TO Washington in due tine
for the inauguration for which We place our
selves under lasting obligations.
J. E. Mann, Roanoke, Ala; DIR. J. ID. Fields. Aa:'
tin, Tex; A. s. Seals, Greensboro, Ga W J.
Bell, Atlanta, Ga; J. d. Hsndley New YORK
Maj s. w. Berger, Gadsden, Ala; Chas. N.e''
Fort Scott, Kan; L. FoIz. Union City, Mo,
G. B. Brumby, Delhi, La; Alex. Beaudry anu
wife, Boston, Mass Gilbert Smith. Gad.deD'
Ala. A. L. Woodlf Gsdsden, Ala G. F. Pow
ers, Jacksonvi.4e, Pa; John Crsner, DeLshH
Fla: F. {. H Es'm.i bii4delphis, Pa Mf'
Heatman. Philadelphia, Pa J. W. Hu2hcs
Atlanta, Ga; ". Conner, Yrcka, Cal Nathan
Whalley, Portsmouth, N. H.; y. Kerr, kDs'
noke Va, and Rev. Mr. Forsyth, Manassas vs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

THE BALTIMORE american, ultra repnb
lican, says Of the inaugural: I'm style, the
address is elevated and manly. Ithas none
of the arts of the rhetorician, but it has a
dignity and sincerity that are of greater
value It will he read with interest in ali
parts of the country, and cannot fail to
make favorable Impression"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

THE PRESIDENTS avowed support Of the
policy of Monroe, Jefferson and Washing.
ton-"Peace, commerce and honest friend
ship with all nations, entangling alliances
with none," stamps with deserved censure
his unworthy predecessors course in resi- ert
of The Congo Conference, and bodies no good
10 the schemes Of The Nicaraguan ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

The only pain we can safely make light
of, is the window pane, but the pain that
racks our frame and tears our lungs is a
matter of serious consequence. To alievi-
ale the latter and effect permanent cure,
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is relied on by all
sensible people,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
Challenge.

CHICAGO, Mar. 5.-Paddy Ryan has de-
posted a forfeit of 500, with c. C. Corbett,
in support of an open challenge to any man
in the world to spar to finish with medium
weight or small gloves for stakes Of 50, 500
or - 600 side
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

THE PRESIDENT says, ''our system of rev.
enue should be 80 adjusted as to relieve the
people from unnecessary taxation" That's
the doctrine of the revenue reformers. The
present tariff Expresses the people with
unnecessary taxation, one fifth Of which
only reaches the Treasury, the remainder
going into the pockets of the few protected
owners of mines and manufactures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Salvation Oil delights everybody 1t can
he had of all druggists and dealers in medl-
cines. 1t eradicates pain by quickly remoy-
ing the cause. 1t is specific for neuralgia,
rheumatism, and pain in the side, back, and
limbs. Price 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05
ARrHnR,s FAREWELL the

ARTHUR's FAREWELL DINNER.-Aiterthe
parade yesterday ex-President Arthur en-
tertained President Cleveland at dinner in
the State dining room. There were present
members of the retiring Cabinet, President
Cleveland's Cabinet, as announced, the
members of Mr.. Cleveland's family, tx
President Arthur's family, Senator Ed
munds, Speaker Carlisle, General Sheridan
and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Ell MAHDI.-The Warrenton JIirginian
says: sit is said that Ell Mahdi, the false
prophet, as hoy lived at Marshall then
Salem and on account of his fierce DISPOSE
ton was called He'll Mad Eye. He ran off
and went to sea about 1854, and after the
lapse of years is receiving the attention of
almost the whole world"
1T might have been known he came from Fan
unier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Now, Johnnie" said the teacher, az your
father borrows S1GO and promises to pay Sl0s
week, how much will he owe in seven weeks
"One hundred dollars" said Johnnie. I'm
afraid you don't know your lesson very we'll
remarked the teacher. 81 may not know my les
son very we'll" 10 nnie frankly acknowledged ,
but know my father"-Ner York Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Buy B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops for your children; they are
harmless, pleasing to the taste and will
cure their colds. D. 5. and Trade Mark on
eyerv droD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

CARVEN WHEELS, AT VERY REDUCE
Just received sample lot of Sarven Whces OIL
Eastern manufacture, at much less prices than
ever before offered in this city. Also "oohDV.n
& Lancaster Sarven Wheels az Low prices W
ask an examination.
oct1O IT. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

THE PRESIDENT says, ''if we cheerfully
and honesll, abandon all sectional prejudice
and dis,rus,, and determine, with manly
confidence in one another, to work out har-
moniously the achievements of our national
destiny, we shall deserve to realize all the
benefits our form ofgoverument can bestow."
That's he right way for a President to talk.
But how different is it from the utterances OF
MANY of the newspaper organs of the repub'
lican party from the utterances OF Mr.
Blaine in the latter part of his campaign,
and from the recent ones of Mr.. Eyarts, who
is already candidate for the nomination OF
the next national republican convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

"True as STEEL" and as unerring as the
Mariners Compass is DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price IS cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

The PRESIDENT says he will be guided
BY "a Just and unstrained construction OF
the Constitution, and by careful obserV-
ance Of the distinction between the powers
granted 10 the federal government and
those reserved to the States" with fres
ideut 80 guided there need be no fear OF an
taqouisrn between State and national gov
eminent, no restriction of the rightful pow
or Of the former and no dangerous assump-
ton of increased power by the latter, but
both will quietly pursue the even tenor OF
their way with steadfast reliance upon
each other, and the country will realize the
fruition of the political idea, that though
"distinct as the billiows it is one az the sea. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Salvation Oil is the best liniment in the
market for both man and beast Price
twenty five cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

We know whereof we speak when We
say Salvation Oil destroys pain every Time
Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

Beware of counterfeits. Salvation Oil is
what you want to cure your aches and pain..
"a cpnts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-05

led among our national remedies For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
The Atlanta Consti.
ton.

In long article relating TO the b. BIB,
Of that city, says
The Blood Balm Company startod one
year ago with Sl69. 90, but to-day the bus
mess canrJt be bought for $50, 600!
The demand and the satisfaction given is
said to be without parallel, as lis action
10 pronounced wonderful
We are gladto announce that our DRUG
sists have ALREADY secured g supply and wc
hope or Readers viii supply themselves a {
once.
Its, 1t is said sI to be the only SPEEDY and per
giving entire satisfaction ia all cases. before
che bottle has 6een used. For Blood Dis.
eases, Kidney Troubles, Sctofula, Catsrrb
Old Ulcers, and Skin Diseases try one bot.
&c OF b. B, i.
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, will mail
free Of cost, book filed with information
about the blood, the Kidneys, Scrofula,
etc, etc. "'''
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
Stills Nnndnh

A beautiful Indiana schoolgirl,
thirteen years old and six feet and
one inch high, is causing a gener-
al ruptUre among the suspenders
of the short boys who try to kiss
her.-North Georgian.
Why don't the gumps climb up,
or make stills or get her to stoop
or bend or lean forward, like She
divinities of Homer, or take a
seat or hand down her lips? The
tariff on suspenders is too high to
admit of such wasteful extrava-
gance,
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
The Message


The Governors message is de-
voted almost exclusively to q
statement of the facts connected
with the recentissue of bonds, and
although the people of this State
are familiar with these facts we
publish the message because it
presents briefly and clearly the
history Of the bonds from the
time they were authorized by the
Legislature until they were sold
at a price that was exceedingly
gratifying to every Georgian.
There is one part of the mes
sage to which we desire to direct
particular attention. It is that
part which predicts that there will
be no difficulty in placing bonds
to meet that part of the debt
which falls due in 1889 and 1890
on even more favorable terms than
the late issue was placed, provid-
ed the 100000 sinking fund re-
quirement is complied with, and
provision is made for paying the
floating debt Of the State.
There are only two ways to meet
the floating debt and the demands
OF the sinking fund, and these the
Governor points out One is an
Increased rate of taxation, and the
other is system of assessments
that will place the burden Of tax
alton equally on all taxable prop
erty.
1t is pretty evident that any at
tempt to increase the rate of taxa
ton will be determinedly resisted,
and it ought to be resisted as long
as the present ubiquitous system
OF assessments is in force. Tax
payers who deal honestly with the
State will hardly submit to the in
crease Of their burdens while
property to the value of many
millions of dollars either pays no
tax at all or pays on very small
portion Of its actual cash value.
1t is a source Of some satisfac-
ton that the Governor has
brought this matter of assess
ment before the Legislature, and
the people of the State, in the
shape that he has. 1t must be
seen that something will have to
be done to meet the financial re-
quirements Of the State, and it
will also be seen that the only
thing that can be done, that has
any chance Of giving satisfaction,
IS to enact an assessment law that
will reach all property that is sub
ject to taxation, and will force the
dishonest taxpayer to bear equally
with the honest taxpayer the bur
dens which the necessities of the
State place upon them .-Savan-
nah News.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
Chiel 2saWhatehee News.
By J. II. HAMMOND.

By J. II. HAMMOND.
Rev. j. S. Lewis is conducting
a protraeted meeting at the Meth.
odist church at this place this
week.
We continue to have beautiful
refreshing rains in this section
and the crop prospects were never
better.
We are under obligations tc
Master Lowrey Query for very
nice melon given us the other day
Mr.. J. H. Brim's little boy, who
had his thigh broken last week
ID very rapidly improving.
Mr.. W. O. Johnston cut his foot
very badly the other day while al
work on some ginhouse tinbers
The wound has been giving him
considerable pain, and he is also
suffering from fever.
Mr.. W. S. Bowen's little babe
died on last Thursday from the
effects Of typhoid fever and
whooping cough.
Mr.. w. A. Hopue is repairine
his gin and machinery preparato
~ to ginning a portion Of the cot
ton crop of this section.
Mr. j. H. Golfers condition i.
not at all favorable at this time
Mr.. Collier is a very honorable
high-minded gentleman who de.
serves, and really has, the sympa
thies of the entire community il
his affection.
Mrs. Julia Turner, of Dawson
is in the village this week attend
ing the meeting.
There has been quite an amour
Of sickness in this section during
the past week.
Miss Table McKella is away
from home at this time, visiting
friends and relatives in Schley
and Macon counties.
We attended a very delightful
singing at Mr.. J. A Grier's OF
last Sunday evening.
Mr.. G. ?. Hart and lady, 0.
Randolph county, were in the vii
lago Saturday and Sunday last.
We, in company with our friend
Mr.. W. L. Brim, attended thc
+Sumter county barbecue at Amer
icus, on the 4th inst. The barbe.
cue was a grand success, and, as ;
matter of course, we enjoyed The
day immensely. We are. under
special obligations to many of oul
old Sumter friends for courtesies
shown us.
Since our last communication tc
the JOURNAL we have been peram
bulating around over three OF foul
of the adjoining counties, and We
do not hesitate to say the croI
prospects in Terrell are far supe
rior to any we have seen.
A few days ago we had some
business in the eastern part of The
county, and was asked for a seal
by our official young friend, Ber
Allen. Pretty soon after starting
we learned that Ben was armed
with warrant for the arrest Of a
black, sharp-nosed dog about fouI
years old. During the day the
dog was duly arrested, tied by the
neck with a rope and the end OF
the rope securely fastened to the
buggy, and then the real fun COM
menced. The dog willfully re-
fused to lead and was pulled along
by force for a mile. Ben gets
mad, dog gets loose, then Chase
through the woods, Ben saying
all the time, fHere pup! Here
Masterl Good dog, come here"
Curtain falls.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
A Kiss by Moonlight

From time immomorial, no one will pre-
tend to deny the fact that kisses have been
held in high rcpute by both sexcs-wheth
er active or passive. 1t has been decided
that legal kiss implies action on both par
ties; but when a lady simply consents to
be kissed without action Of her lips, it en-
stitutes only Il passive kiss-a sweet de-
prived Of its nectar.
Snugly ensconscd within moss-ernbow-
cred and yine-cIad verandah, and almost
hid from view amid sweet-scented honey
suckles, was seated fair atlanta nvmpi,
whose beautiful dark eyes, slabaster com
ple~i0n ard vOuptous contour, seenYed 10
daze theyoung gent by her side, who ever
ana anon while accommodating her slen-
der waist, gave her a buss and then a re-
buss to the auaazenlcnt Of pedestrian who
happened to be passing that beautiful
moonlight night. At that moment the low
er was heard to ask, my dear darling
Sarah Jane, YOU are becoming more bean.
titul every day your eyes sparkle with
more brilllancy, your once pale cheeks
have been painted by the roseaie hue of
nature and YOU seem to have entirely re-
gained your health. Willyou tell the
cause Of tie change"
II have simply used that wonderfully
effective blcOtl remedy known Us b. b. Ii.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16
4 Sensible Young Lady.

So-callAd Enlightened society"
IN Cincinnati is greatly agitated
because of the elopement of mil
llonaire heiress of that city with a
respectable farmer from the inte-
rior Of the State. There is no oc-
casion for this. The sentiment Of
society should be such that an
heiress could openly marry any
respectable farmer without re-
preach, and should be regarded to
her credit rather than otherwise
if she chose to do SO. If more
young heiresses and so-ealled
fashionable young ladies of city
society would marry respectable
young farmers or industrious me-
chanies it would be better for all
concerned.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16

The liquor question is the one
that promises to furnish the most
interesting and exciting element
of Ohio politics this year. Both
PARTIES appear to he cautious
about foohug with that particular
kind Of bazz-saw.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16

TRUTHFULLY said by the Albany
News: Rev. Sam Jones inj1res
his usefulness by ooarseness and
selni-profanity. The truth is none
tue less mighty for being dressed
ii decent language, Men can be
moved without being "cpssed at
from the pulpit.
The Dawson journal., 1885-07-16

LAST Thursday Parsoa Feltota
made an exhaustive speech in tie
Legislature ia favor of his bill fog'
a house Of correction for juveRile
criminals. He denounced oul
present penitentsary system as
barharious. There is considerable
doR29t of his bill passing.