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The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21
Suicide in Albany.

contained lengthy account of the
suicide of Mr.. James A. Beall,
which occurred in that city Fri
day at 1915 O'CLOCK.
The deceased was known by
many of the JOURNALS readers.
He was a son of the late jeremiah
Beall, Of Milledgeville, and, to-
gether with his brother Joseph,
inherited the large estate Ct his
father, which included two very
fine plantations in Dougherty
county,
His overseers, John 81. Coker,
from Hickory Level Place, and
James Barbre, from Beech Grove,
went to Albany Friday morning
to settle up the past years bust
ness, as neither the heads Of the
plaI tations or the hands had been
paid off. They called at his suite
of rooms il the Beall building
about IL o'clock and found him
still in bed. He requested them
to come back at II O'Clock, but be-
fore they reached his rooms they
heard of his seIf-destruction. He
talked freely the night before with
a friend upon the future state of
the soul and remarked that, like
his father, he was not afraid to
die. The conversation ran into
the early morning, ending at 8
o'clock, and was the last indulged
in. He sent his servant at IL
clock to the drug store of His
man & DeGraffen reid and pro-
cured dose Of morphine-this he
took Immediately before the shoot
ing, which occ0rred about five
minutes past twelve.
The pistol used was a large
horseman's of Saith & Wesson's
make. The ball went directly
through the heart, producing in
stant death, and passed through
the body,lodging itself in the low
er part Of the under mattress on
the bed. The deceased was high
tone. and honorable gentleman,
who, until very recently, knew
only the uxuries of life. He has
many friends here and elsewhere
III the State who will be saddened
by this announcementof of bis death.
The only memorandum fou3d is
the following, which tells its own
sad story, and will bring the tears
to many an eye:
"AEM0RANDUM.
''To a man Of ilth, education
and refinement, three things are
essential to happiness health,
wealth and domestic relations.
Any of these lacking, life is not
worth living.
"To my true friend Lashe,'
imeaning Hon. A. G. Westbrook)
| trust that he will see me laid to
rest in Milledgeville, at the feet
of my father and mother, and that
no funeral service Of any kind be
held over my body. Let my head
be to the north.
Il owe no personal debts, except
board at the restaurant, which he
will please pay,
"My brother Joe will attend to
the paying of the labor on the
! plantatsons.
81 partic .larly request that no
mourning be worn for me by any
member OF my family.
"To my boys, ,Jerre and Charlie,
[ say, emulate my virtues, which
are few, and shun my vices, which
are many. Be frugal but not par
slmonlous, generous but not ex-
travagant, and always remember
that your pocketbook is your best
friend, and when that is empty
friendship is but a name.
j. A. BEALL."
Mr.. Beall was forty-six years
old and leaves a wife and two
children, who are now in New
York at their home. His remains
| uroYa noyYia1 4o No,, Vo,,!- e., =;
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

THz Vallosta Tlm3s AMI the
Qaitman Free Press both agrea
that it is the Young negroes, who
have grown up since the war, sub
ieet to no control, AMI taught no
respect for Gol or man, that ar
committing all the ctimo3. 1t is
rare thing that ons of tAe Old
negroes got5 into trouble. And
the worst Of it is there is no REM
ely. The spelling book seems on
" to sharpen the young negro's
wits for rascality. Fear is the
only p 'inciple winch controls
ler':e.5 and the young darkey
grows up without fear. The
problem Is dark one.-Albany
J, ews.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

BRApFIELD's FEMALE REGULA-
TOR will give adjoining color, an
elastic step and cheerful spirit
to the woman of sallow complex.
ion, heavy dragging motion and
melancholy disposition
Send for our IRE ,tise on"Health
an@t-tIapplness of Woman" mail
cd free,
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At.Aa.a, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

AT Ripon, Wis, the old post
master kicked the new one out of
the door when he presented him
self with Mr.. Cleveland's commits
sion. The ''rascals" are trying to
turn the tables by kicking honest
men before they get in.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

THE Calhoun Courier and Bluff
ton Springs want Col. G. B. Woot-
en- to ba Governor. Everybody
Of Southwest Georgia would be
glad for Col. Woeten to occupy
some high official position.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

Purely Vegetable, Containing no
Potash or Mercury.
It is an Infallible Cure for III
Blood and Skin Diseases.
There is nothing like 1t. TtCures
Where all Others Fail.
Not cure-all, but an excellent tonic,
appetizer and blood purifier, and in the
treatment Of
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

II SandersyiIle, on Tuesday
night Of last week, Nancy Bland,
c}iored, committed suicide by
sileotihg herself through the head
With apistoL No cause is as
signed for the act The iacreas-
ing number of suicides among the
cotored people shows that thew
are making rapid strides towards
the boasted civilization Of the
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

Has just received splendid
stock Of
FALL AND WINTER MILL
merry,
embracing Straw, Wool, Fell,
French Felt and Velvet Hats and
Bonnets for Ladies, Hoods for
Children in Mole-skin Plush, also
Straw and Felt Hats. A nice line
of Old Ladies Bonnets; Plumes,
Tips, Feathers, Birds and Novelty
Trimmings. The latest styles in
Neckwear, Notions, etc.
oct. l5,- '85-3m.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

SENATOR CoLqgIrr, says the ST.
Loais Christian Advocate is re-
ported to have declared bis inten-
ton to introduce into the United
States Senate bill to allow the
peopleof the District Of Columbia
to vote on the liquor question.
He thinks the federal capital
should set an exqmple.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

The shooting gallery girls, who
created excitement among the boys
OF Rome, have pulled up their
stakes AMI left. They did good
businesa, the gallery being always
crowded. The tallow-faced youths
of Cartersville will p2w Airt
and sloot with tie girls.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

I ITUEsDAY, JANUARY 21st, 1856.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

Mr.. Beall was forty-six years
old and leaves a wife and two
children, who are now in New
York at their home. His remains
were carried to New York for in
tcrment.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

BEFORE prosperity again dawns
upon the agricultural interests of
the country white men must re-
lhsin On their farms aud cultivate
themselves, or superintend and
direct the work On them; aud mer-
Grants aa1 warehousemen must
hot make advances indiscrininate-
ly to irresponsible and worthy
renters.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21


y. 4. JORDAN, Business Mang'r
.--------------- -----------------
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st, 1856.
Taz Pre- sident has ptrdoaed SO
M brm 1ns who were convicted un-
der the Edmunds law.
FdE State Agricultural Colven-
tin will IN set in Columbus on tie
9th of February next.
CICERO GooDwYN, Of Pulaski
comfy, is Il years old, 4 feet high
all weighs 19l pounds. Stand
from underl
ALBANY is doubtless preparing
for prohibition: "Twenty-eight
barooms ia Albany dispense the
ardent
CONGRESS- has passed the Hoar
bill deyolving the presidential sue
cessiou upon tha members Of the
Cabinet in their order.
----------------
THE cold weather hes not re-
tarded the prohibition cause in
Georgia. Several counties have
recently voted whi5key oat.
TIE Ordinary Of our neigh%or-
ing colnty, Sumter, has been petit
toned to order an election on the
prohibition question.
The recent cold wave struck
down in Florida, and froze up the
bright yellow oranges on all sides.
Move the frost line down a few
feet further.
REVEREND SAM SMALL has paid
twelve hundred dollars Of his old
debts since his conversion. This
j. very practical sort Of religion
to carry shout.
Ar Ripon, Wis, the old post
master kicked the new one out of
the door when he presented him
self with Mr.. Cleveland's commits
sion. The "rascals" are trying to
turn the tables by kicking honest
men before they get in.
The shooting gallery girls, who
created excit ament among the boys
OF Rome, have pulled up their
stakes AMI left. They did a good
business, the gallery being always
crowded. The tallow-faced youths
of Cartersviile will n2w Airt
aud suoot with tie girls.
IT is reporteI that cyclone
swooped down on H. y. Watts
place, few miles from Americas,
few nights ago,carrying destruc-
ton to fences, trees and out-build-
ings. A barn was partially de-
stroyed, coo pounds of fodder
blown away, anl other damage
done.
The senate committe on post
Offices hasreportel favorably a bill
to exclude from the mail newspa-
pers which print lottery advertise
ments. The report states that
Louisiana stands alone among the
States in tolerating lotteries, and
goes on II argue the constitution
atty Of the proposed measures.
RALsroE HALL, fog many years
Macon's only theatre, was burned
on Wednesday, morning of last
week at 2:i5 O'Clock. The fire
caught from W. B. Ch22uan'3
bar AMI restaurant Seven stores
together with num5 II o: Office
rooms, were also burned. The
hremen were delayed because the
fire plugs were frozen.
BEFORE prosperity again dawns
upon the agricultural interests of
the country white men must re-
lh9ln On their farms aud cultivate
Themselves, or superintend and
direct the work On them; aud mer-
Grants aal wareh1usemen must
not make advances indiscriminate.
ly to irresponsible and unworthy
renters.
SENATOR CoLQgrrr, says the ST
Loais Christian Advocate is re-
ported to have declared his inten-
ton to introduce into the United
States Senate bill to allow the
peopleof the District Of Columbia
to vote on the liquor question.
He thinks the federal capital
should SET an evomnln
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21
Paw SOnJOurnal.

Il. l.. R4I\EY, Editor.
y. r. JORDAN, Business Mang'r
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21
The Largest Finest and Iait starlets
sgas Eages il America

A fact, if we do say 1t ourselves. Visit
New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago .
ST. Louis, New Orleans, Or any City on
this continent, and you will not find its
equal in size, Imposing Appearance, Taste
full Arrangement, Elegant Fitting or Stock
Carried
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

IT is reported that a cyclone
swooped down on H. d. Watts
place, few miles from Americas,
few nights ago,carying destruc-
tlon to fences, trees and out build
ings. A barn was partially de-
stroyed, COO pounds of fodder
blown away, and other damage
done.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

4 Magnificent Double Store. -Four Stories
and Base,nant so Feet Front. 100 Feet
Deep. Iron and Platc Glass Front.
Steam Heated. Electric Lighted.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

The senate committe on post
Offices has reported favorably bill
to exclude from the mail newspa-
pers which print lottery advertise
ments. The report states that
Louisiana stands alone among the
States in tolerating lotteries, and
goes on u argue the constitution
atty Of the proposed measures.
The Dawson journal., 1886-01-21

RALsroS HALL, fog many years
Macon's only theatre, was burned
on Wednesday, morning of last
week at 2:i5 O'Clock. The fire
causht from W. B. Chapmon' /,
bar AMI restaurant Seven stores
together with nan5ar o, Office
rooms, were also burned. The
fremen were delayed because the
fire plugs were frozen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25

Hrpe,'s N1ga@ine for April is a, novel
and fresh a. the sprin--time. Three new and
important serial stories are begun. one Of
the>r, Their Pilgrimage" which opens the
number. j. story Of American life and char
artrr as seen at our summer resorts, written by
Charles Dudley Warner and brilliantly Illus
trated by Charles ;. Renhart This first part
is in Mr. Warmers best style. and has for
lis background Fortress Monroe. Cape Nay,
and Atlantic City. "SprnghHcn" i the title
of a new novel by X. d. Blackmore II j. a
picture OF rural English life ii the days Of Adj
miral Nelson. aud the stirring events of those
DAYS are certain, in Blackmore's narrative. to
develop inttrestin. characters and to reaw AIKEN
in the authors countrymcn the old English
spirit manifested at Trafalgar Mr..
Blackmore'> novel i illustrated by Fred
crick Barnard and Alfred Parsons one Of
Mr. Parsons drawings, The fair Vale Of
Springhaycn," is the fronti,piece to the num-
Der, There is also the beginning of new
novel by Mrs. Craik the author of John Hall
fax. Gentleman" 1t is entitled king Arthur.
Not a Love Story" Its interest is based upon
maternal instinct and il will reach every
mothers heart in America and England This
novel will be published in three parts. The
first part occupies twenty-seven pages of the
Magazine.
Miss Woolson', novel, East Angels, i, con-
tinued, and " Ill be concluded in the MAY num-
Der.
Act. IN. of "She Stoops to Conquer i.
concluded, with eight illustrations bv f.. A.
Abbey.
+. >atterthwate contributes an article en-
titled "Plebeian and Ari.tocratic Pigeons"
beautifully illustrated by William Hamilton
Gibson.
"Gong down to the Sea in Ships" by Phil
Robinson. is an interesting retrospect of
navigation, effectively illustrated by a. X.
Waud.
Mary f. Nandyne contributes a brief article
entitled "Neapolitan Sketches accompanied
by some very picturesque illustrations.
There is strong, short story by the late
Helen Hunt jackson, entitled Little Bers
Supplement.
f. P. Roe continues his instructive series
The Home Acre" Mr.. Frank Wilkeson con-
tributes valuable and suggestive article con-
cerning "Cattle-raising on the Plains by no
means rose-colored view of the subject; and
there is contribution from the postmaster Of
one of our large cities, giving his experience of
the operation of Civil Service Reform.
Mr.. George William Curtis, in the Easy
Chair, discusses the yeXed question of court
dress for our ministers abroad; the stage some
trials Of authors; and Mr.. Gilbert's recent
letter to the Harpers.
Mr.. W. d. Howells, in the Editors Study,
notices Count Tolstoi's recent work MY Re-
ligiOn," and some recent examples of Russian
and American fiction, illustrating the princi-
pie of ''literary truth"
The Drawer, conducted by Charles Dudley
quality.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25
County News.


Penob-eot
One Of the saddest events tha, ever oc-
cured in thi, town happened las, Monday
evening, While party Of Young folks
from the Cove were crossing the Ba, on
their return home from social gathering,
one Of the teams containing VIM. Wardue,l.
Belle and Eta Wight. suddenl, ran into
sno~ drift, which' caused tho sleigh to tip
forward, throwing Belle out, and Eta for
ward into the front part of the sleigh. The
horse jumped and Eta fell out The onl,
words she Was heard tC utter were What
ha. happened ?" She was taken up uncon-
scious and carried to her home, DIR. Sprague
was Immediately called and applied festora-
,Ives with slight effect and every assistance
possible va. rendered by nelghbor, Dr.
Bunker vas sent for in great haste, but be
fore be arrived life had become extinct.
No injuries were found upon her person, vx-
ccptlns slight hruIse on the left side Of
her head not sufficient, in the opinion Of the
doctors, TO occasion death. ami the, could
N...
ty. beloved by all. She had ,augh, several
schools With excellent success, and had re-
Gently attended the Normal School a, Ca..
tine with view 10 a Thorough nre,,ration
for her chosen work. The funeral took
place Thursday at the home Of the deceased
and was largely attended By people from
this and surrounding towns The floral trib-
u,es by her Young ASSOCIATES we're most
beautiful and appropriate The family have
the profound sympathy Of the community in
thl. sudden and severe atfiic,ion.
R.r H. s,x 49,, - E..,,o,, t..,
week on hn.,,..s n.,t.i,;,, 70 NJ. cb,rcb
...I., p,c
>o'''"ri"''e eN'''enen' "a' "'''''eo o'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25
Plthy Suggestions for Ministers.

Ihe Christian t"ion CONVEYS some pitly
and practical Suggestions to minister, in a
series Of Pulpit Dont's:" from winch wr
select the following
Don't preach more than thirty MN
utes.
Don, preach Your own doubts or tie
doubts ot others Your people have d5nh',
enough Of their own and can always p.ek
up more.
Don't preach science not even the >cirrre
Of theology. Your pulpit Is not
lecture platform, nor your church ala,,
rocm
Don't Try TO be funny IN the pa pit Nry-
er say funny thing on purpose Humor
tina, says itself will do no harm.
Don't use the long PRAYER to tel your
congregation the new, Of the week.
or the Lord the latest discoveries .n
theology
Don't gesture with malice atore,houghf
Don't try to save the truth the truth can
take care of itself save men.
Don't turn your pulpit into stump. II
you want 70 help your party lind stump
outside
Don't ask the centre pews what YOU ma,
preach ask the New Testament
Don't forget that It always takes two to
perpetuate a scandal Que to listen as wei,
one to speak.
Don't forget that It AWAY, takes two To
make quarrel and
Don't be one of The two.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25

ly Of women, Who seem to be more willing
than the s,erner sex to make amends for in
dulgence in gayeiy.
The tendencies Of social life in Washing
ton have long been of character to make
the Judeious, not to say pious, grisve, and
suggest such antetypes as Baby Ion and Paris.
No one who has spent a season at the Capt.
tai can have an adequate idea of the reck-
iessness and extravaganza that prevades Of
fetal and social life. 1t was not thus in the
earlier, simpler days of the Republic.
Wealth has brought display. and the pre-
valence of an easy morality has made the
National Capital winter resort for species
of pleasure seekers who bring in their wake a
horde of adventurers and resolutes, who, if
they do not compose, at least color what is
called society. Moral worth and character
are not essential 10 social advancement, nor
minor virtues. Almost any one who has
wealth sufficient for the maintenance of out
ward appearances, can enter society, and
those who can give entertainments can be-
come leaders.
The secular pres, throughout the country
has here correspondents by the hundred. who
keep before the public rose -hued pictures of
the insidious, graceful dissipatlons Of the
seat Of government. Since the beginning
of the present Congressional session the
Presidential and cabinet receptions have been
dwelt upon with ecsta,ic rapture by the av-
erage writer of society gossip, and have pre-
sented bewildering glamour Of diamonds,
lace, flowers, fashion, female beauty and
feeble statesmen.
One pernicious result Of this feature or
Journalism is TO give lmpressibe youth false
ideals in person and aim. A sure anti
dote to this effect would be to spend
season in Washington and learn that those
whom efusye correspondents have repre-
sented demi- gods and goddesses are com
monplace mortals who, without the acci.
dental dlslinctiCn Of official position would
not b. first even in their native VII
lagos.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25
FROM our Regular Correspondent
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1856.

W AsHINGIUS. March 10, lNSD-
There is no abatement OF inteies, in The
debate upon the controversy between the
President and Senate. The Senate galleries
are crowded every day and many members
Of the lower house leave their end Of the
tered IN the north wing. Since Mr.. Ed
munds mastsrly attack upon the admins
trstion. Mr.. Wilson, the Senator from Iowa.
has also thrown his lance at the ''roval"
prefogsu,es. and Senators Pugh of Ala
bama, and kenna, OF West Virginia, have
made Democratic contribution To the dis
cussion. To-day again Senator Cullom Of
Illinois, will speak from the Republican
standpoint.
Senator Wilson drew comparisons be-
tween Darwin's protopiasm and the Demo
cratic doctrine Of reform, and asserted that
to deny information was to accuse public
character. He quoted the Presidents
promise tha, this Administration was to ''act
behind glass doors, and was to have no
secrets" This, Mr.. Wilson said. was cour-
ageous and the country applauded 1t; but IT
had not lasted long. The administration
proved to be loaded down with secrets and
the glass doors had been abandoned.
This debate will afford the country fair
opportunity to judge Of the intellectual
strength of the two parties in the Senate.
The Republicans have advantage in numbers
and in speakers.
On Saturday the debate gave way for an
impressive funeral in the Senate chamber.
The Executive. Legislative, and Judicial
branches of the government; and the repre-
sentatives Of foreign nations. united in pay
ing tribute to the late Senator Miller of
California. 1t was just twelve years ago on
that day tha, Congress and other public
functionaries assembled in the Senate cham
Der to participate IN the funeral rites
of the distinguished Senator, Charles Sum
ner
As on that day, the chamber was draped
in black, in honor Of Mr.. Miller, and the
ceremonies were strikingly and appropriate
" simple. No eulogies were attempted, and
the solemn service for the dead of the Epis-
copal church was finished in less than half
an hour Then the Marine band, playing
funeral dirge, headed procession of Sena-
tors to the depot, where Pullman hotel car
and palace sleeping car awaited the family
and Congressional Committee. 1t is esti-
mated that the expense of transporting the
late Senator's remains to California on
special train and sending with it commit
tee which will return in the same way, will
be $4,000.
Washington society has just concluded
another fashionable season, and the transition
from gay to pensive, in the pas, week, has
been absolute. 1t has become the fashion
to observe, or appear to observe Lent in this
city, and on last Wednesday morning many
bellies of the ball room, their hopeful mammas
and watchful chaperones, were seen in de-
mure costume vending their way to church.
The places of worship are daily well filled,
though the congregations are made up large
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-03-25
A Writer Of Speeches.
ONE OF wAsHINGToN's REMARKABLE CHAR
ACTERS.
A MAN WHO MAKES A LIVING BY WRITING
oRArIoNs FOR CoNGREssMEN.

There goes one of the most brilliant
men of this generation" said gentleman,
himself distinguished as a writer and schol-
ar. to New York Telegram correspondent
in Washington. A tall, STOPPING figure was
passing at a shufflng gait. The face was
strong, but furrowed by years and dissipa-
tion. An old slouch hat, which at one time
might have been presentable, covered the
massive mead, but only partially concealed
tangled mass of gray hair, which streamed
out hither and thither in obedience to the
command of the tickle wind
THAT man." continued my informant, sis
a remarkable character. If it were not for
his unfortunate habit of intoxicatioD, he
would have long ago been noted as one Of
the great men of his time. Now look at
him as he shambles down the avenue You
would not suppose for moment that he was
a man of intellect, and yet it is fact that
he has contributed more pages to the Con
gressiondl Record than any living person.
OF course much that he writes is pure and
unadulterated trash. because the member for
whom the speech was written wants Just
that kind OF material but on the other
hand. happen to know that he is the auth
or Of many brilliant speeches which were
bought and paid for and delivered By an
other person. His name is Carter. and he
is character. have heard that at one
time he was n member of congress from
Virginia. but on that point will not be GER
tain. For years and years, however he has
been in Washington session after session,
making his living by writing speeches for
congressman. 1t has come TO be a matter OF
business with him. OF course he is obliged