The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-03-20

from good authority this morning that after
beng carried back to the scene OF the bur
glaiy he has pointed out box of tobacco hid
den i'll the woods and that some of the goods
have been found in his house. This negro
whose name is Joe Hodnett, and who lives
near Brooks Station, SAYS that the
white man refused to give him
his name, hut that the neSro's name was Red
dinS, ana that there is u negro and Il white
man III fayette county connected with them
Inc two who escaped are supposed to be
Wounded as the negro from whom they took
tie wagon sass the negro was bloody about
the face and neck, and the white man could
not use one arm. The negro is yellow medi-
UNI size, and the white man is spare made
medium height, and wore a cap and blue
clothes. The captured negro says they told
him that they were concerned in the Brooks
station and other robberes last fan
~ telegram just received from Newman saws
they nave arrested parties answering the de-
scription of the burglars 1t is further learned
that blacksmith at Brooks Station has left
for parts unknown.
After the death of j. W. Cooper, a sum
amounting TO several hundred dollars which
he had been known to have been possessed of
before his demise could not be found nor any
trace of 1t. He had received check for 1854
from the government for back pensions. OF
this sum S40O remaining III cash had disap-
pearcd. The heirs could find no clue to il so
i've days after party repaired to the cemctc-
ry and eXhumed his body, hoping to find some
trace of the missing cash. The coffin was DING
up and opened and the pockets of the suit in
which the corpse was shrouded were searched
for the receipts or other papers showing how
the money had been disposed of. This goulsh
proceeding was without avail as no papers
could Ge found. The deceased had died ycfv
sudden. 1t was thought that the pockets of
the salt might not have been examined before
shrouding him. Mr.. Cooper led strange and
eventful life Even in death his body did not
rest undisturbed
He left far,l near Albany and some
city property, so that he left his widow COM
fortably provided for, Notwithstanding the
missing money, which still remains mystery
The following circular, which has Just been
issued, explains ITSELF
OFFICE or EXECUTIVE CCMuTTEE DALTON Boys
REUNION, July 1883. Dalton, Ga, March 10, lSSS-
Dear sir: You are cordially invited to the reunion
Of !he "palon Ioys" to take place, in this city,
our committee to make il n gladsome and enjoyable
occas on, giving to each of the five days some
special feature Of social interest hereby the "iays
Of old' may be reyivifcd in pleasant memory.
During this period there will also be reunions Of
Philips Legion and the 39lh Georgia regiment c.
). Y, rms Invitation is intended to apply without
nVldlous distinction, to all ladies included who
have III the past, been citizens of Dalton or Whit
neId H., anu Murray counties Please acknowledge
receipt, and your purpose to be with us. Very re-
speettully, SAM W. FARNSwoRTH Secretary.
II. A. WRENCH, Chairman Invitation Com.
Georgia is certainly the richest country in
the world,
That remark was made by gentleman who
accompanied Mr. j. d. Caldon to the Office of
The CONSTITUTION Thursday afternoon and
the cause of the remark was diamond.
Then Professor Caldon told the story of
diamond. 1t was found by Georgia farmer,
l., NJ. Parkes, who lives about eight miles
southwest of Atlanta. The farmer was plow-
ing in field when he saw what he took to be
little piece of glass After examining it more
closely he came TO the conclusion that it was
something more than glass, so he brought
it with him 10 Atlanta. Here he sold
it to Mr.. Palmer for fifty
cents. Mr.. Palmer took it to
Mr. Caldon. the mining engineer, who pro-
nounced it a genuine diamond. 1t is what is
known as frosty, otf-colored diamond and
weighs four and a quarter carats. Mr.. Caldon
gave MI Palmer $50 for the stone.
''The stone will cut down to three and half
carats, said Mr.. Caldon. "In 1873 it would
have brought about four pounds in South
Africa, but it is worth more here. This is but
another indication of what l have always
maintained-that there is no end to the wealth
of Georgia"
A gentleman who saw the stone says it is
worth about $125 as it is.