The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-17
WHO IS HE?
A Stranger Who May Be a Lost
Atlantian.
Seen In Many Places Under Various Circum-
stances, With or Without a Mustache
Send in Your Predictions.

About the first of July Mr.. C. c. Nelson,
variously known as q bank president, note
shaver and collateral broker disappeared from
Atlanta under circumstances that threw
cloud of doubt upon his integrity.
This will be remembered with various de-
grees of interest by the readers of THE Con-
sTITUTIoN, several of whom had q business
acquaintance with Mr. Nelson that was I'M
profitable to them and caused Mr.. Nelson con-
siderable trouble when he packed up, just
previous to his exit.
But the most sensational feature of this case
is the facility with which Mr.. Nelson was
lost. Disappearing as completely as Charley
Ross, with only one or two positive recogni-
tons since leaving Atlanta it appears that
the case OF Mr.. Nelson should go down in
history as stranger than Stevenson's marvel
Gus DR.. Jekyl.
He will be found, of course. but when and
where?
Shall it be said that in this great and glori-
Gus country it is possible for an able-bodied
man, in the enjoyment of limp, the asthma
and large valiSe can board train in the
union depot at Atlanta and go out
into the cold world unwept, unhonored
and undiscovered? Does not the boasted
civilization of the United States receive a
serious set back if such things be and continue
for ten days?
In view of the wide diversity of opinion as
to Mr. Nelson S present residence, it will prob
ably interest those who knew him as the presi-
dent of the North Side savings bank and an
accommodating broker, to read the following
kilograms 1t is true they do not throw all
the light that could be desired upon the mat
ter, but it will show how often man can be
seen and how quickly he can change his post
office address. Here are q few of the choicest
gems, which may or may not refer to Mr.. Nell
son:
PORTLAND, Oregon, July GA man weighing
about 1872 pounds here today lie acted
strangely and bought ticket for San Francisco It
is thought he was absconding He talked few
moments with the ticket agent.
CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, July7.-A stran-
ger who has asthma arrived here today, He has
tald spot on his head and will weigh about $50
thought to be native of the United States.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, July Just before the Chicago,
Milwaukee and ST. Paul fast mail train left for the
and carrying cane and heavy valise, entered
the union depot. He had pass, and is thought to
commerce commission. He answers the descrp
ton of lost man from Atlanta, Ga, but did not
say anything about it to any of the reporters
NEW ORLEANS, July 8.--A man who Is evidently
not acquainted with the city. was seen TO buy
ticket for Nicksburg this morning. He limps a
lanta, Ga. The officials here did not recognize him
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July S.-Last evenings train
from tie north brought Il number Of passengers,
among them large man about 4S years OF age, who
appears to be troubled with asthma and talks but
little. He does not say where he comes from, but
ne nus tlle appearance OF u banker ana St0pS at
the Ponce de Leon palace.
PORTLAND, Maine, July S.-A gentleman who has
evidently something on his mind and is clean shay
en-, arrived here by the limited express last evening
He weighs 1913 pounds, and has dark complexion.
LtmpS slightly, carries cane, aud will leave for
Canada on the morning train. No one here seems
to know him.
OSHKOSH, Wis, July 9-Our city had quite q SEN
sation yesterday in the arrival of a very distin-
guishedrlooking stranger, who is evidently looking
for the shortest route TO Canada. lie has asthma
and the air in Oshkosh viii not agree with him. it
being filed with particles OF s6wdust from the
mills. His complexion is rather dark, and he car
res heavy cane.
AURORA H., July 10-Two strangers arrived by
the delayed train on the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy. Ono of them has II heavy valise and no
chin whiskers. The other has asthma and is lame
in one of his legs. 1t is not known where they
came from, They leave for Canada tonight.
Hot SPRINGS, Ark, July 10--A man who registers
as c. G. N. Elson arrived from the east last night
He is about six feet tall and has very little baggage
He is thought TO be from Canada. lie has slight
bald spot on his head over the and viii try the
virtues of the springs.
And now, with all this information, varied,
it is true, is it possible that he is lost? Does
not a careful perusal of these kilograms show
that some one is wandering over this country
who cannot be identified?
Under the circumstances, would it not be
well to investigate and settle the identity of
this wandering stranger?