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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
FOR BAILIFF.

By the request of my friends, hereby
announce myself as candidate for bailiff,
in the election to be held first Saturday in
January 1889, to DE held in the town OF
Marietta, cobb county, Ca, and / pledge
myself to a faithful performance of all
the duties of my office, If elected.
N. w. WILSON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
ROBERT w. MOON.
FOR CORONER

To the many Voters of Cobb county I
take this method of announcing myself a
candidate for re election to the office OF
Coroner of our county. If reelected will
discharge the duties of my office to the
best of my ability. Thanking you fol
your past support and hoping that you
will give me your vote in the coming cleo
ton, am yours truly.
GEORGE w. GREEN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
FOR TAX RECEIVER

To the Voters of Cobb county: I hereby
announce myself a candidate for Tax Re
ceiver subject to the nomination. lost
my left arm and left leg in the Seven
Days fight around Richmond, defending
what | felt was the rights Of the South.
Since then have earned my living as
best could. | have been citizen OF
Cobb county for +. number of years and
feel perfectly competent to fill the office
and should you favor me with way to
earn bread for my wife and children, |
promise to faithfully discharge my whole
duty, and will feel very grateful indeed for
your kindness. Very Respectfully,
ID. S. BUCKNER
To the voters of Cobb county, hereby
announce myself candidate for Tax Re-
ceiver OF this county and ask your support.
l feel that | am competent to fill the
office, and have paid taxes for the county
for the last twenty-five years. Respect
fully, JOHN JACKSON.
Powder Springs district.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13

$3.50 will buy lot 75x100 feet on
Cemetery street, close to Court
House, certainty a bargain.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
FOR SALE-VACANT LOTS:

250xl45 feet on Cemetery street.
SOx540 feet on Lawrence street.
ll0x220 feet, on Trammell street.
3acre on Wright street.
20 acres adjoining city limits.
70 acres / mile from court house.
AZ acres mile from court house.
81 acres partly inside city limits.
Two vacant lots, Roswell street near
public square, lots so 1873 feet
We have desirable property tor sale in
Smyrna, Acworth, Big Shanty and Canton.
20 desirable lots containing 10, 900 square
feet each in Maxwell addition at from 2 to
3 cents square foot These lots are
centrally located and the surroundings are
unexceptional
100 lots in North Marietta opposite the
Marble Works on proposed Dummy Line.
80 foot streets, Ia foot alley. For the
next 80 days the above lots will be offered
at 3d. front foot.
We have Farms of any size either i'm
proved or unimproved for sale in Cobb.
Paulding, Barlow and Cherokee counties.
and Timber, Mineral and Wild Lands in
Northern Georgia and Western North Car
DINA
Cal on us whether you want to buy or
sell.
J. H. MOUNTAIN, Manager.
W. J. MANNING, Agent.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13

We have three beautiful lots,
77x2OO #, nice shade in front, all
three lots as level as a floor and nice
part of town. They are bargains.
$500 each.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
cor CLERK AND TREAsrRER

To the Voters of Cobb county-Being
very grateful indeed for the very kind and
liberal support given me in the past,
announce myself for reelection to the
Office of Clerk Of the Superior Court and
County Treasurer, and respectfully ask
your support, and if elected / will as in
the past endeavor to do my whole duty
Most Respectfully,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Voters of Cobb county: Being
very grateful for the kind and liberal sup
port given me in the past term. an
bounce myself for reelection to the Office
of Tax Collector and respectfully ask your
support and, if elected, | will, as in the
past, endeavor to do my whole duty to
she best of my ability. Yours Respects
fully. J. v. STANBACK.
To the Voters Of Cobb County---I an
nounce myself a candidate for the Office of
Tax Collector OF Cobb county I promise.
if elected, TO discharge the duties of II e
Office to the best of my ability Election
first Wednesday in January. Yours truly,
GEORGE w. YORK.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for County Surveyor and ask solicit
the votes of my fellow. citizens.
JOHN r. WARD.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
FOR BAILIFF.

l hereby announce myself candidate
Tor Bailitf OF S9Sth G. NJ, (Marietta Dis
trlcD and ask my fellow>citizens to give
me their votes, promising, if elected, to
give prompt attention to, the duties of
the Office. Election first Saturday in
January next.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13

ITO acres within II miles of Ma
rietta on one of the main roads
leading into town with frontage of
over I mile on public road, two
thirds in cultivation, balance in
woods, 3 room house and plenty of
nice fruit, can be bought for $500.
We keep a good horse and buggy
apiece and are always glad to show
our friends and customers what we
have for sale. So come and see sus.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13

We have nice home on Kenne-
saw Avenue, six room house almost
perfectly new, large garden and in
the heart of one of the best neigh
borhoods in town, for $4,000.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13

We have a large list of Farms and
among them some rare and special
bargains.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
Northcutt & Dobbs,
Estate
AGENTS,
MARIETTA, GEORGIA,

We have for sale bargain in a
piece Of suburban property, consist
ing OF 30 acres of land just out of
city limits, it fronts on public road
about 1900 feet and the part next to
road is a lovely oak grove and con-
tains the handsolnest building sites
around Marietta can be bought for
$500 cash.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-12-13
w. r. MONTGOMERY.
FOR ORDINARY.

To the Voters of Cobb County: / hereby
announce myself candidate for Ordinary
of Cobb county at the coming election,
FIRST Wednesday in January next Ifelec-
ted, pledge myself to discharge the du.
ties of the Office to the best of my, ability
j. NJ. STONE.
To the Voters of Cobb county:-I here
by announce myself as candidate for
Sheriff Of Cobb county subject to the
Democratic nomination if one is held,
otherwise l am in the field until the race
is ended If elected / promise to the
best of my ability to discharge the duties
of the Office faithfully and vigilantly. Re-
specially, P. O. NOLAN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

A lady riding in an elevated train re-
Gently was attracted by the singular
beauty of hand bag carried by the lady
sitting by her side. Curiosity overcame
reserve before long, and she remarked
upon the beauty of the bag.
1T was made from the skin of rat
tlesnake," said the owner calmly.
How wonderfully pretty it isl" ex-
claimed the admirer, leaning forward to
examine 1t moro carefully. The owner
looked pleased and surprised.
You are the very first person." she
said. Ito whom have told what it is that
has not shrunk from it, saying. i don't
see how you can carry itp This was one
of Barnum's big rattlesnakes. A friend
of mine is employed In the circus men,
agerie. and when this reptile died he gave
me the skin. have small rug made of
it, besides this bag, and it is bordered
with the skin of O leopard that also be-
longed to Barnum. l have the skins of
several of Barnum's dead animals and
they make beautiful articles. That of a
giraffe made into robe bordered with
tiger fur is greatly admired. / am long
ing for an elephant to die now. for have
a chair that will DO fine when 1t is up.
holstered with the mouse colored hide. It
n great advantage to have such unique
decorations that no one could initiate
them. New York Cor. Chicago Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

Might sessions for debate only" G&e
the greatest curiosities Of a congressional
session. No vote can be taken at them
and no call for quorum made. and as a
consequence very few members attend ex
cept those who are to speak. The gal
leries are always empty except for the
regular crowd of hearers who huddle in
the mems seats near the clock. and even
the pages and doorkeepers talk politics in
the lobby to keep themselves awake until
the lights go out. There have been in
stances where the member who was
speaking had no audience at all. and on
one occasion after a debater had got
through and left the hall the sleepy chair.
man had to send q page afer him to bring
him back and adjourn the committee.
There had been no one else in the house
while he was speaking, and when he left
he took the committee with him. The
chairman could not get it adjourn d be-
cause there was no one to make the mo-
ton. and rather than stay up all night he
brought the member back. 1t is needless
to say that there was no objection to the
adjournment, and that the motion was
carried unanimously New York Press
Every Day Talk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

La Sldatos, one of the Grecian isles,
there has been no case of diphtheria for
over thirty years until the summer Of
1884. when O child died of the disease.
and In the course of Eve months there
were over 100 cases, with thirty six
deaths. in a community Of about 1000.
Careful investigations Of the origin of the
epidemic resulted in tracing it to a flock
Of infected turkeys received from Salon
lea. and which on examination showed
unmistakable evidence Of the diphtheria
process. DR.. Paulinis, the reporter (Bul-
letin medically, concluded from this ex-
perience that the diphthcria of the ord.
mary barn yard fowls was similar in its
course and symptoms TO the disease oc-
curing in man. and that it could be car
ried from the one to the other. sometimes
through the medium of the air.-Chicago
News
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
PRICE ONE CENT


An obscure Latin author narrates the
story OF centurion, Cardicus, who. Ia 4
battle between Rome and Carthage, saw
that Ii q certain defence was carried by
assault BY a few men the day would DO
won. The men who attempted Ii were
cut to pieces. Turning TO his soldiers he
cried: 1T is necessary for the safety of
the army that we reach that point. 1t Is
not necessary that We return's
The defence was taken but the men
were lost.
Much courage in the world is of an IN
dramatic. quiet kind The majority OF
men, however weak and commonplace,
meet disaster and death with dec0rum
and dignity. In railroad accident there is
usually little cutlery. and physicians testi
~ that not one patient in thousand
shows terror while dying. But the num-
Der of men who, in the face Of death and
eternity, can so control their faculties as
TO make telling witty remark, have
been extremely rare.
Every schoolbcy remembers Sir Thos.
More's joke, upon the scaffold, when he
asked the executioner not 10 cut II his
beard. las 1t had committed no treason,
and the apology Of Charles the Second
for being so unconscionable time in
dying.
A niece of Franklin, who hadbeennot.
ed for hrr with courtesty died few years
ago in Philadelphia. at the age Of ninety
eight La the very moment of her death,
friend felt her body. which was cold TO
to the heart
"Ah," murmurcd the witty old lady IT
was dying so beautifully and you brought
me back But never mind. my dear,
shall try ii again.
A finer instance was that Of Span
lard, friend Of Cardenas. who. though
blind of an eye, was skilled tennis play
err One day ball struck him on the re-
naming eye. with such force as To crush
Il. knowing that be was blind for life
be turned to his companions.
Good night, gentlemen, he said with
a bow, and left the field.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

Were war to embody itself in humau
shape. 1t could find no better incarnation
than the fierce. tiger like beauty of the
Circassian In his battle array, with his
shining helmet and ringing mail. his saber
clanking at his side. and his long noun
tain rife on his shoulder But even in
his more peaceful dress of embroidered
white tunic and sheepskin cap. loose black
velvet trousers. and sash Of crimson silk.
there is something barbaric and warlike
about his whole appearance which harmon
izes only too well with the fash of his
eagle eye and the stern compression Of
his mustached lips. You can see at
glance that war and peril and bloodshed
are this man = natural element. and that,
when tanned and civilized. he win lose not
only his native picturesqueness. but even
the very handspring Of his existence.
David Ker In The Cosmopolitan
Gasoline Stores save fuel, time aud labor
and dispenses with heat ia the house dur
Ing the summer months. Call at Clayton
and examine bis stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
GoOn.

Arago, the French astronomer, tells IN
his autobiography how in youth he
ono day became puzzled and discouraged
over his mathematics. and almost resolv.
ed to give up the study. lie had his pa
per bound text book In his hard. Impell-
I'd by an inacfinable curiosity, he damp
ed the cover of the book and carefully
unrolled the leaf to see what was ON the
other side. II turned out u be q brief
letter from DAlembert to young man
Ii c himself. disheartcncd by the diff
Gu ties of mathematical study. who had
written 10 him for counsel This was the
lctter-"Go on sir, 30 on. The difficult
lies you meet dissolve themselves as you
advance. Proceed, and light will dawn
and shine with increasing clearness upon
your path. Arago followed the simple
suggestion, go on sir. go on" and re.
came the first astronomical mathemali.
ciasn OF his age.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
=ANNAPoLIs. Md. THURSDAY EVENING. JUNE Z. 1sss.


The Bashkirs are renowned for their
skill in making koumiss. or ferNehted
mares milk, which is now extensively
consumed by patients suffering from dys-
peptic and wasting diseases. and so easy is
Il of digestion that invalids drink ten,
fifteen. and occasionally even twenty
champagne bottles a day. while Bashkir
Is able TO overcome couple of gallons at
q sitting. and in hour or two to be ready
for more. To insure good koumiss 1t is
essential that the mares be of the steppe
breed, and fed on steppe pasture They
are milked from four to eight times day,
the foal being kept apart from the mother,
and allowed to suck only in the night
time The mare win not give her milk,
however. unless at the time of milking
her foal is brought to her side, when such
is the Joy of reunion that after sundry
acts of loving and smelling and kissing,
the maternal feeling shows itself by her
sometimes giving milk from both nipples
at once.
Milking is done by the Bashlxir women
who. taking position close TO the hind
legs of the mare, rest on one knee. and on
the other support pail directly under the
udder. pulling at each nipple in turn, and
receiving from three to four pints each
time of milking. To make koumiss the
milk is beaten up in churn Out not sufli-
GENTLY to produce butter), and by fermen-
tation is converted after twenty-four
hours into weak koumiss, from which con-
dition after twelve hours more it passes
into medium degree of strength. whilst
strong koumiss Is produced by assiduous
agitation of the milk for two or three days,
and it is then said to be slightly intoxica-
ting. Henry Lansdell, DID,, in Harpers
Magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

Those timid beings who are haunted by
apprchensions of being buried alive. and
who make documentary provisions against
such contingency, may now take cour-
age for science has supplied an infallibIe
means OF determining whether or not the
vital spark has quilted the mortal frame
Electricity enables US tn distinguish with
absolute certainty between life and
cath; for two or three hours after the
stoppage Of the heart, the whole Of the
muscles Of the body have completely lost
their electric excitability. When stimu.
lated by electricity they no longer con
tract. If then. when Faradism Is applied
to themuscles of the limbs and trunk, say
five or six hours after supposed death there
can be no contractilc response, 1t may be
certified with certainty that death has
occurred. for no faint, nor trance, nor
coma, however deep can prevent the
manifestation of electric musculay con-
iractility. Here there is no possibility
mistake. rs there certainly was when the
old tets were employed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

There is one woman in The department
OF the interior who cannot be dispensed
with. Administrations may come and
90. but she goes on forever. She was
left over from the last Republican adj
ministration, and somebody wanted her
place. Her salary was 500 year. Shc
worked only five days 10 the week, as she
was Hebrew. Assistant Secretary Mul-
dron said I'VE cannot get along with
out Der. She can write letter that can
be understood. She knows just where TO
put her capitals. She can punctuate with
exactBess. Her sentences are models Of
brevity." So she not only staid, but her
salary is raised to 81, 100 year, and she
is worth it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
Assole Agentfor John wanamaker


Of Philadelphia. am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and ft guaranteed or no salc In
the ready made clothing department /
nave full line Of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement. Can
DIT all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by his oDn
guarantee you get al the benefit Of por
sonal visit to the house Of Wanamaker
itself. Clerical suits made to order, and
sOciety uniforms furnished on short no
tee ct low prices. r. o. Write, Agt
N No. 4 Francis St.. Annapolis, Md
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

Does the most perfect work of any Laundry in
the country No potash or chemicals used in
cleansing and bleaching clothing. The finest
fabrics done up without a blemish Gentle
mems and Ladies' linena speciality. Sa.isfac-
on Mondays and Tuesdays and returned the
end of the week. For information apply to
j. II. WELLS. A0t..
AT L. III. Rchn's. corner Market Space and
Main street. f3ff
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
"A FARM ROIR AALE.

A GRAIN and TRUCK FARM in German
town. suberb OF An apolis is offered for
sale on favorable terms. Apply to JOSEPH
HAkGARTN ER, on tho promises, 523Im
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
MALE HELP WANTED.

NANTED-FIv TRAVELLING SALES
w MEN-Salary and Expenses; no exper-
ience necessary. Address with stamp Palmer
and o., BIZ EFF. ST., Burlington. La, 5xQlm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

An BARRING. design or a Gold Bird, with a
diamond pendant. Lost some where between
Church Circle and theNaval Academy grounds
a. iibe'al reward IL left at Mrs. lglehart's,
Church Circle as
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

We win insert In this column mdverfis4.
ments Of Wants. For Rent. For Sale, Lost.
sound. &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK. ar less. for 60 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
WANT D.

A respectable colored WOMAN for house,
Leeper. Apply at once to No. % Nd. Avenue.
CHAS. B0LDf. 05w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

] have Five Monuments ready for let lg
ranging in height from TO feet Wi. eli
cheap. Also number OF sets suitscls for
children. Work o. every Dissertation maze to
order on short notice. Marble and worA guar
anteed first class. w. b. FENTON, II Md
avenue. al
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
FOR = ALE

Two fine Attorney cows Prolific mixers.
Apply TO DR.. Il. p. DUVALL, State Librar-
ian. 5-30w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
ga FOR RENT.

A neat Ave room COTTAGE and kitchen. at
Eastpurt; large garden with choice fruits;
nenry and outDuildings: pun or pure water
in the yard; beautifully situated near rhe wa
ter, hin fun view OF tho Naval Academy;
abundance OF fish, oysters and crabs in season
ent low 10 good tenant, apply 10
53l JOHN CUNNING, Passport.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

= oES 5<ALI Oh TRADE
Az II P. Electric MOTOR; will trade for
any style OF good type writer. Address or call
Annapolis. Nd Now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07

An experienced teacher OF Baltimore will
form class in annapolis for Instructions in
Elocution, Conversation and rarlor Etiquette.
Address MRS. MARY L. GADDESS, Ell Ar
hngton Avenue. Lafayette Square, Balti-
more, Nd. Ar
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
WANTED
NOTTCE-

Several BOYS willing to work. at the Anna.
polls Glass Works. Civ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
WANTED.

YOUNG LADIES to sew on ladi s under
wear. Those who are inexp rienced will be
laugh with pleasure. Apply at HOLMAN
MFG CO., Opera House Buildil e. I'd floor Md
Avenue and Prince George street. 5ll
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
al RO.ENTHAL,S
POULTRY and cATTLE p0W0ERS.
SUPERINTENDENT

For sale at the Cigar Store, rs Maryland
Avenue. Sc ALEX. HAkT. Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-07
WANTED.

One first class NAN TO sell our warranted
Nursery stock. Good pay to reliable man
and steady work Experience is not necessary.
Jas. e. WHITNEY, Nurserymau, Rochester,
New York. 5 IL low
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-10
Useful Holiday Presents

There Is probably nothing that will make
a more acceptable and useful present than
one Of the comfortable Lubure Adjustable
Easy Chairs with lis FIFTY changes NJ
position
This wonderful chair which sells from
SEVEN DoLLAgs and upwards l. manu-.
featured By the l.nhurg Manufacturing
90, i4i North Eig,h Street. Philadelphia,
Pa, who are the largest manufacturers OF
Adjustable Reclining Chairs for family
and library and invalid use. or Invalid
Wheel Chairs for street use also. makers
II the fines, and most complete line OF
Baby Coaches In the United States
They have discontinued wholesaling
their goods and have cut prices so LOW
that other houses cannot compete with
them. Catalogues viii BE- mailed on
application by enclosing stamp and stat.
ing kind Of goods desired
They hsye special and reduced rates by
all transportation lines. and guarantee all
goods TO 10 delivered safely 20 any point
in the United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-11-10
Sheriff'S Sale
or VALUABLE
Estate!

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT Of fieri facies
issued out Of Circuit Court for Worcester
County. ! have levied upon, seized and
taken in execution oil the right. title
claim, interest and estate, Of Eliza Q.
corbin in and to the, following property,
to wit: "
All tina. TRACT AZ NnfRCEL OF
LAND situated In the -, Election
District of Worcester County, ..-.--.,.,'.nd.
called Addition Enlarged" or by what:
ever name or names, the same may DC
known or called which was conveyed to
said Eliza q. Corbin by Walter r.
Snow, Trustee, by deed dated the twenty.
fifth day Of April A. d. 1860, recorded
among the land records Of said Worcester
County in Libcr w. T.. r.. No. Q, folio
i57. being the same land upon which the
said Eliza Q. Corbin has resided during
the present year. and adjoins the lands Of
which certain John r. Corbin died pos.
scssed.
And I hereby give notice that on