The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07


tion up to this time. Few dogs will track the
bear unless trained to it, and there being no
bear dogs about accounts for the delay of the
chase.
Mr.. Frank Williams, the miller with Mr..
John Wright, was bitten by a moccasin the
other day In the mill is trough in which
corn is kept. There is small opening in the
trough, and Mr.. Williams, while standing
near, saw rat run out of it. Thinking there
We're more rats in the trough he slapped his
hand to the opening. In a second mere he
fe!s o sharp prick in the center of his hand
and instantly imagined he had been bitten by
a snake. Camphor and other antidotes were
applied, and Mr.. Williams experienced no
iorther inconvenience from the bite. The
trough was moved and the corn taken out, and
q monster moccasin found in the bottom. Tho
snake was killed.
The Walton county News says that Noah
Thomas, an old colored man, who lives few
miles from Monroe. who is noted for his pecu-
liarltles, was on the street Thursday. Some OF
the boys suggested to him that he eat some
raw eggs; he told them he would be glad to
get some, but, he would mt start with less than
Two dozen. The eggs were procured, and the
old darby would break a small hole in each
one to see that it was fresh and sound, then he
would swallow it down. When no had dis
posed of the two dozen he called for more
he then ate about half dozen more, and told
the boys he would call again. Some time ago
he was IN town, and was given shad weigh
ing nearly two POUNDS, and to the surprise of
many lookers-on, he ate it raw whore he stood
An intelligent gentleman remarked Thurs.
day ~ read the editorial in THE CONSTITUTION
on Aluminium with great pleasure and interest If,
as stated, this substance is light chalk and
stronger than STEEL why can it not be utilized in
solving the problem of air ships The trouble
about building engines for air navigation has al
ways been that the known material for re-
sisting the power of steam in hni!ers is
far too heavy for TIC purpose I
would like to see TIC experiment triedofp lotingan
immense balloon through the air with an aluminium
engine attached to the bottom. Should such an
experiment succeed, it might lead to airshps pro-
PEELED by aluminium engines. very small steam
engine would overcome very great wind power.
Let us hear from the men of science and mechanics
on the subject
Mr.. VIM. Truett, a prosperous and success
full miner, who owns large interest in Colorado
and Utah Silver mines, was in Atlanta Thursday on
his return to Denver, after prospecting tour
through the mining district of north Georgia. In
answer to n question as to what he though about
the prospects OF that section, Mr.. Truett
replied: "There are several valuable properties
around Dahlonega, and think shall make an in
vestment in one of them. There is no doubt that
gold is there in paying quantities. but the work that
is being done there now will have to be improved
upon to get the best results / think that capital
and modern machinery will give gold mining
boom, and if can make the necessary arrange
ments will see whether or not am right in my
estimate of the wealth of that section"
-Valdosta has just passed through one of tho
most sensational events of the year, the event
being no less than The failing OF n man answer
ing the description of John Williams, the des-
perado and fugitive murderer. AS this has
occurred In numerous instances before, 1t has
created considerable excitement, and on every
corner of the street you can hear the oft re-
peated query:
as it John Williams?"
hn for nb,xy
ed was the murder of old man jim Allen night
Waterman at the depot in October, 1883
Watchman Allen attempted arrest mulatto
for disorderly conduct. The negro drew pis-
toll and shot the officer through the heart, The
10 o'clock train had just come up and before
any one knew what had happened the negro
boarded the train and was rapidly carried away
in the darkness. 1t subsequently developed
the murderer was ono John Williams, q negro
! who had only been in the neighborhood short
while and was but little known.
| Well, what of the one IN Jail? He has been
| positively identified as tho guilty man by
| witness named Folsom, and he fills the do
| scription even to particular scars. The negro
| who brought him here from Jacksonville says
| he has followed him four years and Is satisfied
| he is the man, but the people ask: els he
| John Williams2" If they knew he was they
| would hang him, but they don't know. Every
effort is being made to find the truth whatever
| it is.
The GAINESVILLE Register publishes the fol-
lowing strange story: Not long since Or. j. ID.
Ketchersid was driving along the public road
leading from GAINESVILLE to Toccoa near the
residence of Briant Eskew, when he saw wo-
man in the road coming meeting him. He OBJ
served that she was dressed in white, with
black body or waist, and black hat. AS she
drew near he noticed that she came straight
forward and did not turn aside to avoid his
team and buggy. He called out to his COL
ored driver to turn aside, which he did, and as
the woman reached the side of his buggy the
doctor spoEe to her and she Immediately van
ished into nothingness. Surprising himself TO
have been the victim of an optical illusion, he
asked the driver IL he saw woman, and upon
receiving an affirmative answer, he asked the
driver to describe her appearance and dress,
which he did most accurately. Now, II either
the doctor or driver alone, had seen tho wo-
man in white, tho mystery could have been
easily explained, as one of Tho optical illusions
of frequent occurrence with many persons, and
which may occur with anyone. But since it
was seen by both, and instantaneously vanish
ed from the sight of each, 1t may BIO set down
as spectre Of unusual interest and one that
our philosophy does not account for.