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The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
Just as He Left 1t.

Mr.. Charlie Green tells us q GU
rious story. Some time ago he
went with a party down the river
and while near Bloody bluff he
and Ed Adams took a stroll out
through the woods, and while
wandering about came upon a
cabin that seemed to have been
built many years ago. Grass and
weeds had grown up over the
steps, as if no one ever visited it.
Peeping Iii, to their surprise, they
saw cooking utensils and a bed
tumbled, as though it had been
used the previous night. This
was a mystery they had tried ev-
cry means but failed to solve, un-
tilat last they found an old gen-
tleman who told them that about
two years ago, man with his
wife and three children, from, he
knew not where, came there, built
the house and started to work, but
soon after he came his wife took
sick and died. He came for us,
and we went and buried her one
afternoon, and the next day he
and his children were gone and
have never been heard of since.
He left the house that way and it
has never been molested. Fort
Gaines Advertiser.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
BELLIES FIGHT A DUEL.
They Measure Swords in the Roman.
tic Moonlight.

A New Milton, W. Va, special
dated April 22d says: A roman
tic scandal has leaked out within
the precincts of this stald old
town, and has set people by the
ears. The principals are two
prominent society bellies. An af-
fair Of honor, it appears, arose
betwen them and was settled with
swords in the bonafdo French
mode.
Miss Matte Demonterey is the
daughter of a rich stock raiser.
She is dashing brunette, educa-
ted abroad, and her velvety eyes
have pierced the soul of many a
male admirer. The only rival
she owns in the social field is
Miss Grace Dare, a blonde, equal
ly dashing and accomplished.
Two months ago announcement
was made of the engagement of
Miss Demonterey to Mr.. VIM. F.
Appleton, cashier of the New Mil
ton Bank. A month pas ed and
the engagement was mysteriously
broken, and ten days later the ri
val Of Miss Demonterey- Miss
Dare-was known to New Milton
as the fancee of the presumably
tickle Mr.. Appleton.
Att ball recently given here
the two beauties met. Just what
occurred is not definitely known,
except that the two left the ball
room hastily and surreptitiously,
with blazing eyes and without
their escorts. What followed is
alleged to have transpired about
two miles from town, in a cleared
space in the woods, and by the
romantic moonlight. Both were
fine horsewomen, and they gal
loped thither, with their seconds
and swords to settle their trouble
according to the code. The names
Of the seconds are not known, but
they are said to be gay girl friends
of the principals. The ground
was chosen, the swords measured,
and the two fair amazons removed
their protecting corsets. Fencing
being a Fashionable accomplish
ment, both handled the glittering
blades with murderous skill,
while the seconds stood apart and
shivered together,
The outcome of the duel is not
known, as the ladies have not
been visible since, and the great
est efforts have been made by
their respective families to hush
up the affair. 1t is not believed
either Of the duelists were hurt
beyond few scratches.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
Sagacious Dog.

A negro girl, some Is or 16
years old, on DIR. L. G. Bells
place, in this county, had her
clothing to take fire one day last
week. Her mother caught her to
put out the fire, but the girl broke
away, and ran into the yard, where
Law a young stout dog, about
grown. The dog sprang at the
girl, whose clothing was then in a
blaze, and tore away part of her
clothing The girl broke loose,
but the dog again sprang upon
her, tearing off her clothing and
continued his efforts until all her
clothing were torn away, and if
the girl lives, which is doubtful,
she owes her life to the sagacity
of that dog, which had his mouth
and fore feet badly burned in his
exertions to save her. -Waynes-
boro True Citizen.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
THE OLD ATTIC ROOM.
l remember the dear old dttic room

remember the dear old attic room
Where | slept when boy,
In the farm house over beside the hill.
"hen lie was a perfect joy.
| remember the chairs. so old and quaint.
And the bed whereon | slept,
And the chest of drawers beside the door,
Where the apples were always kept.
| remember we'll how the early sun
Through the window smalsswould stray,
And how the bird, in the tree outside,
Would marble his morning lay,
And how my mothers "Time to get up!''
On my needless ear would fall;
And the unpretentious print that hung
So crooked on the wall.
/ remember the ceiling, cracked and low,
Where the punches Of pepper hung,
An the green old curtain that wouldn't
roll up,
But in every wild breeze swung.
| remember the barrels with stovepipes
filled,
And various other things,
And the memory of this dear old room
Remembrance also brings.
OF the nights I had of innocent rest;
What wouldn't give, to be
Again in those rosy, boyhood dreams
A wanderer, happy and free,
And on its carpetless floor to romp,
A merry and boisterous hoy,
And see my little sister play
With her latest painted toy9
The room was not fair to look upon,
But to me twas jolly nest,
All, that now, as then, could lay me down
lis tired and willing guest,
And dream the dreams that dreamt,
In the nights so cool and still,
On the homely bed in that attic room
In the farmhouse by the hill.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded
by a sense of weight in the back,
loins and lower part of the abdo-
men, causing the patient to sup
pose he has some affection of the
kidneys or neighboring organs.
At times, symptoms of indiges4
ton are present, aatulency, unea-
siness Of the stomach, etc. A
moisture-like perspiration, pro-
ducing a very disagreeable Itch
ing, after getting warm, is COM
mon attendant. Blind, Bleeding
and Itching Piles yield at once to
to the application Of DIR, Bosan-
kos Pile Remedy, which acts di-
rectly upon the parts affected, alb
sorbing the Fumors, allaying the
intense itching, and effecting a
permanent cure. Price so cents.
Address the DIR. Bosanko Medi-
cine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold by w.
G. Kendrick, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
The Diving Soldiers cry.
In the year 1861, says the New

In the year 1861, says the New
nan Herald, when the troops were
volunteering for the war, a mar
ried man living in Carroll county,
having a wife and FIVE children,
enlisted in the army as privare
soldier. At the battle of Mission
ary Ridge, near Lookout noun
tam, in Tennessee, he received a
box of supplies and suit of
clothes, which his wife had sent
him. He put on the suit but re-
marked to his comrades that it
was the last suit he would ever
put on, as he would be killed to-
morrow. His companions who
heard this strange prediction, told
him if he felt SO he should not 60
into the fight, but remain back.
This he refused to do, stating that
an officer should lead his men
whenever duty called them. The
next morning, at the head of his
company, he entered the fight and
about noon bullet from the ene-
my hit him in the heart killing
him almost Instantly. In his last
moments while a fellow comrade
held his head in his lap, he cried
aloud, "My poor wife and five
children, what will become OF
them!' and expired. On that day
about noon his wife was startled
by the cry of, 'My poor wife and
five little children" The voice
seemed so familiar to her and SO
certain was she that it was her
husband, she rushed to the door
to meet him. Failing to find him,
she went around the house and
looked for him, and then went to
one Of her neighbors to inquire if
they had seen her husband. Just
five days after this she received
letter from the soldier who was
with her husband in his dying
ing moments, relating to her the
last words he uttered, which, as
she now claims, were the very
words she heard.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
APPLE TREES IN LOVE.
Marvellous Transformation in Prosaic
Orchards in the. Month of May.

Henry Ward Beeeher. .
Love is evermore father of po-
etry, and the month of May finds
the orchard no longer a plain, So
Der business affair, but the gayest
ana most radiant frolicker of the
year. We have seen human crea-
lures whose ordinary life was du-
tlful and prosaic, but when some
extraordinary excitement or grief,
or, more likely, Of deep love, had
thoroughly mastered them, they
broke forth into richness of
feeling, an inspiration of senti-
ment, that mounted up into the
very kingdom Of beauty, and for
the transient hour they glowed in
the elements of poetry. And SO
to us seems an apple tree. From
June to May it is a homely, duty
performing, sober, matter-of-fact
tree. But May seems to stir up
a love heat in its veins.
The old round-topped, crooked
trunked and ungainly-bowed fell
low drops all world-ways, and
takes to itself a new idea of life.
Those little stubbed spurs that all
the year had seemed like rheu-
matte fingers: or thumbs and fin
gers stiffened and stubbed by
work, now are transformed. Forth
put they a little head of buds,
which a few rains and days of en-
couraging warmth solicit to q
cluster of blossoms. At first rosy
and pink, then opening purely
white. And now where is your
old homely tree? All its crook
edness is hidden by the sheets of
blossoms. The whole top is
changed to a royal dome. The
liberal, fruit-bearing tree is trans
figured, md glows with raiment
winter and purer than any white
linen. 1t is a marvel and glory!
What if you have seen it before,
ten thousand times over? An ap-
pie tree in full bloom is like a
message, sent fresh from heaven
to earth, of purity and beauty
| We walk around it reverently and
admiringly. We are never tired
of looking at its profusion. Home
ly as it is, yet it speaks of the
munifcence of God better than
any other tree,
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
A Biz of Georgia History.
Atlanta journal .

Atlanta journal.
"Did you ever know that a Gov
ernor of Georgia was killed in a
duei?" asked an official in the ex-
ecutive Office this morning of o
Journal reporter. A negative re-
ply being given, he went on to
state that Button Gwinnett sue
ceeded Archibald Bullock, in
February, 1777. During his ad-
ministration delegation from
South Carolina called upon Gov
ernor Gwinnett and suggested the
expediency of having Georgia
place herself under the jurisdic-
ton of South Carolina. The sug-
gestion was treated with contempt.
Subsequently all unfortunate mis-
understanding occurred between
the Governor and Gen. Lachlan
Mcintosh, which resulted in
duel, fought on the 18th of May,
1777, near Savannah, in which
both gentlemen were seriously
wounded. General Mcintosh re-
covered, but Governor Gwinnett
died of his injuries twelve days
afterwards. These facts are re-
corded in Whites Historical Col
lections Of Georgia,
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
Most Excellent.

j. J. Atkins, Chief Of Police,
Knoxville, Tenn, writes; "My
family and | are benefciaries of
your most excellent medicine, DIR.
Kings New Discovery for. Con-
sumption; having found it to be
all that you claim for it, desire to
testify to its virtue. My friends
to whom | have recommended it,
praise it at every opportunity"
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Consumption is guaranteed to
cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Group and every affec-
ton of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Trial Bottles Free at Crouch
Bros. Drug Store. Large Size,
$1.00.
The closing sentence of r. w.
Patterson's Memorial day speech
at Griffin is reported to have been
cheered to the echo. Speaking of
Jefferson Davis he said: "In the
general amnesty of the govern
ment he only is prescribed, for
him alone are still kept burning
the sacrifcial fires of sectional
hate, and | swear by the sacred
bones of the Confederate dead
that by this same token Jefferson
Davis will at Montgomery be re-
inaugurated, not President of a
brief Republic, but eternal En-
peror Of the hearts of his people.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06

The leading negroes of Newport
held a meeting few nights since
to consider the subject of forming
a National Negro League, pat
termed after the Parncll idea, to
include in it's membership all the
negroes of the United States,
The object is political. The ne
gro viii take to this new scheme
il it is carried out properly. The
negroes growing up now will not
have that kindliness of disposition
OF the old-time negroes. They
will be bold, audacious, and will
be liable to be led to dangerous
lengths by unscrupulous men,
There is every reason why
the white people cannot allow di-
visions among themselves. The
Democratic party in Georgia can.
not afford to think Of an ephemer.
nj existence. It's unity is OF Inn
portance-import4nt for the fu
ture prosperity Of the people.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
The Blgg st LIE On Tee.


A dispatch from [ LaCrosse, Wis3
dated March 29th, SAYS: Peter
Appleby, a druggist of this city,
quarreled with his WIZ. In fit.
of passion he dlshed out Of the
house after hurting a glass at her
head He was seen running in
the direction Of the Lacrosse riv-
er, and nothing being heard OF
him for three weeks, Mrs. Apple
by publicly announced that her
husband had committed suicide
by drowning. She at once be-
came engaged to August Tiara, q
youth who assisted Appleby in
his drug store.
Willie Christman and Timothy
Joiner, two lads, we're playing on
the banks of the river this MORN
ing when they spied a big block
of ice footing Is or 20 feet from
tie shore. The ice was unusual
ly clear. The lads noticed a black
object inside it, Their curiosity
was aroused. Taking u boat they
rowed out to the ice and throwing
a rope around it, towed it to land!
Then they saw that the black OBJ
lect was the figure of q man. The
ice had formed about foot thick
all around him, from the top OF
his head to the scles of his feet.
The lads summoned assistance.
The ice was lifted out of the river
and taken to hotel where it was
placed by hot stove. 1t rapidly
melted away, exposing the body
of the man inside. One of the
walters recognized him as Drug
gist Applehy. After he had COM
pletely melted out of the ice. re-
storatives were applied. In a
short time he had recovered sufi-
GENTLY to ask questions. When
told the day of the month, ho said
he evidently must have been fro
zen up for three weeks, it being
just three weeks since the day he
left his wife ia anger. He says
that he rushed down TO the La
Crosse river to commit suicide.
He plunged into the water, but it
was so chilly he climbed back to
the bank. Then recollecting that
he had a phial of laudanum in his
pocket, he drank the contents, and
lay down by the river to sleep the
sleep of death. The river must
have overfowed him and receded
several times, thus causing the
ice to form around him. Finally
the block foated down the stream
with Appleby in it.
When his wife was told of the
occurrence, she consented to giyo
up the young clerk, forgave her
husband and took him back to her.
Eun,,orr.onn nf L,LuIo -,
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06

If President Cleveland will ap-
point no more Dad men to office,
the people will forgive hirl the
negative hahn he has done by al
lowing the bad appointees of his
predecessor to hold over. Will
Col. Walsh make note of this ?
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
Why She Were Her Dress Low.

What radically different notions
of good conduct are held by girls
living in separated classes Of the
same city. To 60 to theatre
with lover and no chaperone,
even in bright light, would scan
dalize q Fifth avenue belle; but
she would quite innocently expose
herself in bodice so scant that
all Eighth avenue maiden's self
respect would die of chill if SO
barred. But l am not going into
discussion of a social topic already
worn out. L simply desire to tell
of fair and fashionable creature
who sat next to her male cousin
at a dinner party. Her corsage
was stylishly low. The relative
had last seen her at the opera, in
bevy of decollete companions,
with herself covered to the neck,
and on that occasion she had de-
clared to him that she did not re-
gard their garb as modest.
"Why, how's this Maria?" he
exclaimed at the dinner. [ thought
you didn't approve of this sort Of
costume, and had resolved never
to wear it"
$50 I did," was the reply.
"This is the first time in my life
that L LSver appeared in low
waist. / don't like it now, but /
had to put it on in self-defense.
A story got going around that the
reason for my invariably high
neckel dresses was that / had
brown patch as big as q plate on
nay shoulder. OF course | had
to refute such a calumny."
"And you have certainly made
the evidence very broad and COM
prehensive," remarked the cruel
cousln.--New York Letter.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06

Expressions of gratitude on
the part of the public are always
impressive and solemn. 1t is
pleasant to know that the people
are justly praising DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, safe remedy for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, Group
and sore throat.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06

Never feed cornstalks uncut.
Even for manure making cutting
is far better.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06
An Old Citizen Speaks.

Mr.. J. NJ. Norris, an old resi-
dent of Rome, Ga, says that he
had been badly troubled with
Kidney Complaint for a great
many years and with Eczema for
three years; at times could scarce
ly walk and had tried many RENE
dies without benefit, until ho be-
gan taking Electric Bitters and
amounting bis hands and feet with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. This
treatment afforded him great re-
lief and he strongly recommends
Electric Bitters to all who suffer
with Kidney complaint, or need a
blood purifier. Sold by Crouch
Brothers.
The Dawson journal., 1886-05-06

Parched and swollen lips indi-
cate worms. Shriner's Indian
Vermlfuge will destroy and eject
these detestable creatures flom the
intestines, thus restoring the
child to health and beauty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-03

the laws. What the League is doing is for tho
good of the city, and If they do not succeed in
putting stop to the foolishness soon the CITY.
will sustain a great loss. and be set back in q
business point of view. got
word from the brewers. to day, that
they were going to begin running on
half time next week if this closing movement is
Kept up. This will throw several hundred men
out of employment in midwinter, with nothing
to do. The closing at IL o'clock and on SUNDAY
has also caused the throwing out of employment
OF rot less than 400 men who have been living
of the saloons. and they can find nothing to do
at TINS time OF enc year But we are of the
opinion that they will not remain out of employ
ment long, for the people are going TO get tired
of this business sooD, and long before the saloon
keepers do Next Sunday the League has ar
rangements to get every man in the city who
follows his daily vocation, or violates the law
in any way. and you can depend on it that next
week we will make things lively for all classes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-03

Alderman and Sheriff eject King, it is ex-
pected, will be called upon to show cause why he
should hold two lucrative Offices at the same
time. The Constitution prohibits this but as
the aldermanic position brings him but nom
inal salary, he may claim that the lucrativeness
of official cares pertains only to the sheriff's
Office. lie expresses no wish to resign as Alder
man, asst would be dangerous to the Democrats
in that body. His position is absolutely neces
sary to prevent the Republicans from getting a
majority Major Mitchell, of the prosecuting
attorneys Office, also falls under this constitu.
tional prohibition, as he is one of the trustees of
the State University.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
ENeL1sH's-"THE pR1MA DONNA. y

ENGLISH S-"THE PRIMA DONNA.
Miss Maud Granger, supported by a good
company, opened three nights engagement at
Engish's Opera house last night with the new
comedy DRAMA "The Prima Donna The piece
is greatly improved revision of j. K. rillot-
sons play which season or two ago achieved
some degree of popularity under the name of
"Queena," and is well suited to the capabilities
of the star Miss Granger has certainly never
appeared to an Indianapolis audience to better
advantage than she did last evening, and re-
called to the memory of her old-time admirers
the days of Almost a Life" Diplomacy"
and other sterling dramas in which
she scored individual successes. Although
she may have. in some measure lost caste, pro-
fessionally, by reason Of having responded to
the popular demand for a cheaper class of
amusements and playing to cheap prices, Miss
Changers impersonation of the character of
Queena Montrose entities her to recognition as
an actress of ability. The play affords ample
opportunity for excellent acting, of which she
takes advantage, richly meritine the double call
before the curtain which she received at the end
of the third act Miss Merl Osborne
did excellenty in the somewhat diff
cult part of Florence Nightingale Fletcher,
and Mr. David Murray, the leading support did
well as Lord Walter Huntington. Mr. William
Friend, as John Henry Wilkins failed to avail
himself of the opportunities offered by an excel
lent comedy part. Otherwise the company is
equal to the requirements of the piece and the
performance is smooth and even, the interest be-
ing we'll sustained throughout. Tonight and
tomorrow night "Lynwood" will be presented,
and at the matinee tomorrow THE Prima Don
ma" will be repeated. popular prices prevailing.
NOTES.
The two hundred persons who are to take part
in the Paper Fautasma Carnival" at Tomlin-
son Hail. Dec. 10 and II. will begin rehearsing
on next Monday. A number of new and inter
esting features will be presented.
The Leonzo Brothers, at the Museum this afts
ernoon tonight aud at both performances to-
morrow, will appear in their new play Mays
Devotion Next week comes Barney McAuIey's
great success, "A Messenger rom Jarvis Sec
ton. with strong company.
Wilson & Rankin's famous minstrels will give
performance at the Grand tonight Offering
new bill of specialties and original features
Among the company, which is large and talent
ed, are such well-known burnt-,or artists as
George Wilson. Carl Rankin. Barney Fagln.
James NJ. Doyle, the Pavenelas the wonderful
European musicians, and others The company
is especially strong in comedians aud vocalists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-03
Companies Incorporates yesterday.

The Attica Creamery Company was incorpo
rated, yesterday, with capital stock of SIC, 600
The directors are WIN. Young Benz Foster, II.
J. Grant. ]. R. Cromwell and Samuel White
The Howard County Natural Gas and Coal oil
Com pany fled articles of incorporation with the
Secretary of State, yesterday. The capital
stock of the company is $4,000. and the gentle
men who will manage its affairs are j. w. Oar
nell, J. W. Scudder, T. Indy, j. E. Dolman
and j. II. Rock
fhe Plymouth Building and Loan Association,
No 2. of Plymouth. has been incorporated, with
capital stock of $500 900. It's affairs will be
managed by board Of ten directors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-03

Contestins Representative Mackey's Election.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VIEcENNEs. Ind, Dec. 2.-The contest case of
Henry Englehart VS.. Robert L. Mackey, joint
Representatve-elect for the counties of Knox,
Gibson and Vanderburg, came up before 'Squires
Jackson and McCrisaken. this afternoon. Mack.
eys seat is contested on the ground that ne has
not been a resident of the State two years In
his testimony to day. Mackey admitted that he
went to Tennessee in September, 1889, voted
there in November, 1884 and did not return to
Indiana until May, 1885, The case will be con
tinued tomorrow.