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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26

Thos. A Edison is coming to At
lanta soon, and will spend the sum.
mer camping out in the mountains
Of Georgia. He comes at the in
stance of the Atlanta Constitution
to experiment with Georgia ores.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26
Does This Mean Anytb,ooS

Hon. Cecil Gabbett and several
of the Centrafs magnates were in
the city yesterday, and so was Mr..
s. F. PARROT, general manager of
the Columbus Southern. They
were hobnobbiug together almost
all day over the location of the
Columbus Southern freight yard,
and other matters. The Csntrals
Chief Engineer was in the parry.
AS usual they sawed wood and
said nothing, but the reporter
learned enough to know that the
Columbus Southern will be in the
union depot and the depot will be
begun at once. Albany Ne,cs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26

A daughter o. Brigham Young
has written book on Life in a
Mormon Family" 1t is stated
that the book will deter any young
man fram joining the Mormons if
he will read it. The fact, however,
that young man does not care to
grow hump-backed iry ngto support
whole Sunday school full of chil>
dreu will do more to Keep him out
of Utah that all the books that
can be written.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26

For lame back, side or chest
use Shiioh's Porous Plaster. Price
so cents. Sold by T. d, Sales.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26

No one could wish for more
rapid progress then Dawson is
making on her industries and i'm
protements already in hand, or
more rapid formation of new plans
for the city'A upbuilding,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26
Lha Crime at eronwao

We learn that it is feared that
the influenza, or lagrippe, has be-
come an epidemic among the CHI
dren iu Brentwood. Several are
down with it, and one, child of
Mr.. D. j. Ray, is now seriously ill
with the disease.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26

The importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overeStimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
AT this season nearly every one needs
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
PooI,I;o~ Sarsaparilla. Itstrengthens
TONuil1i and builds up the system,
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease. The peculiar
combination, proportion, and preparation
VI the vegetable remedies used give to
foods Sarsaparilla pecul- IT, E+oolf
lar curative powers. No ~ IISCH
other medicine has such record Of wonderful
cures. If you have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be induced to
take any other instead. 1t is a Peculiar
Medicine, and is worthy your confidence.
Hoods sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. l. Hood s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-03-26
GROVES TAsTELESS CHILL TONE

III Is as pleasant 10 the tasto %
syrup. nM
The smallest infant will take " ."
never know it is medicine. =. n
Children cry for it. Never BIS '
cure.
Chills once broken will not retui .ss
Cost you only half the price Oh WV
Chill Tonnes. aa
No guinins needed. No purSAa"
needed. Aa
Contains 70 poison. Cheaper ~
quinine. .,L
1t purifes the blood and remove
msisrial poison from the syS!sp',
It is a. large as any dollar tohi' =
nETklLs FOR so CENTS
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
CONGRESSIONAL CONVEN.
TON.

At meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee of the first
Congressional District held at
Washington, N. c., this day;-It
was ordered that the Democratic Con-
vention of the first Congressional
District to nominate a candidate FOR
Congress &c., should be held in the
town of Elizabeth City, N. c.. on
Tuesday, August II, 1890. 4:3o
2. M.
The attention of the county and
township committees of the several
counties of the district is called thereto,
to the end that there may be a full
representation at said convention.
District papers please copy
John 81. Small, Chairman Of the
Committee,
July 10, 1890.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
PARAGRAPHS.

If YOU feel "out of Sorts" cross and
peevish-take DIR. j. II McLean's sar-
saparilla; cheerfuness viii return and
life will acquire lew zest- Sold by f.
A Bond.
Agents are wanted to represent this
paper in every part of Chowan coun-
ty-
at goes right 10 the spot said an
old man, who was rubbing DR.. j. II.
MeLean's Volcanic Oh Lin;ment to
relieve rheumatism. For sale at H.
A. Bonds.
$500 in Gold will be paid anyone
who will bring US IL yearly subscrib-
ers.
IF you are suffering with weak or
infamed eyes, or granulated eyelids
you can be cured by using DR. j. Fl.
McLeans Strengthening Eye Salve
Sold by FL. A. Bond.
The quality of blood depends much
upon good or bad digestion and assim
ilation. To make the blood rich in
life and strength giving constituents
use DR.. j. III. McLern's Sarsaparilla
It will nourish the properties of the
blood, from which the elements of
vitality are drawn. Sold by H. a.
Bond.
The circulation of the blood-quick-
ened and enriched-bears life and en-
ergy to every portion of the body:
appetite returns; the hour of rest
brings with 1t soud repose. This can
be secured by taking DR.. J. H. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla. Sold by H. A.
Bond.
Children who are troubled with
worms may be quickly relieved by
giving them DIR. J. H. Mclean s
Liquid Vermifuge. It kills and ex.
pels worms. For sale at H. A
Bonds.
For rheumatic and neuralgia pains
rub in DR. j. II. McLean's Volcanic
Oil Liniment, and take DR.. j. H, Me-
Leans Sarsaparilla. You will not
suffer long, but will be gratifed with
speedy and effective cure. Sold by
H. A. Bond.
If you are all run down-have no
strength. no energy, and feel very
tired all the time-take DR. j. II.
McLeans Sarsaparilla. It will inn
part strength and vitality to your
system For sale BY FL. A. Bond.
The blood must be pure for the body
to be in perfect condition. DR. j. IL.
McLean's Sarsaparil.a makes pure
! blood and imparts the blooms of health
and vigor to the whole body. For
sale at H. A. Bonds.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01

Bond:
RESOLVED, That so long as the name
of VIM. MI. Bond shall be before the
Judicial Convention for Solicitor the
vote of this county shall be cast solidly
for him.
Voted that these proceedings be sent
to the FISHERMAN AND FARMER for
publication; also that resolution per-
tanning to Hon. 2 B. Vance be sent to
Democratic papers in Raleigh and re-
quest publication.
J. r. B. HATHAWAY, Chr'm.
WOOD PRIvoTT, Secy.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
SOUTHERN r .ILROAD COM.
In PANY.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NAY 1, 1890
Mail Train leaves Norfolk 9:20 a. NJ,
daily except Sunday. and arrives at
Edenton 1875 o. M. Leaves Edenton l 700,
and arrives at Norfolk at 4:30 p. m.
AT Norfolk close connections with all
rail and steamer lines.
At Elizabeth City-with STEAMBOATS,
for all points on Pasquotank, North and
Alligator rivers.
At Edenton--with N. S. Railroad
company s steamboats,, Plymouth. and
Mary E. Roberts for all points on
Chowan, Scuppernong Little, Cashie and
Roanoke rivers. and gainesville & Wash
ington, and Albemarle & Raleigh Rail
Roads, also with Str. Haven Belle for
Mackey' Ferry and points on the A. &
P. r. r.
The steamer Plymouth, plying be-
tween Edenton and Williamson, will
go to Hamilton on Tuesday and Friday
OF each week, leaving that place at 2
0 clock a. M, on wednesday and
Saturday.
Norfolk passenger and freight station
at Norfolk and western Railroad Depot.
Freight received daily, except Sun
DAYS.
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked between Edenton and Elizabeth.
City and Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York by Bay Line and Old Domin-
ion steamers and N. Y. P. and n. r. R.
form Norfolk. and between Norfolk and
Washington. Plymouth, Williamson,
Windsor and GAINESVILLE.
NJ. <. KING. General Manager.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
LIST OF CATTLE AND MARKS.

The following is list of the mark
of Cattle slaughtered and sold at
Edenton market, from July 18th
to July 26th
July 23rd, T. L. White. l beef.
own property. Mark-undersauare
in each ear.
July 23rd Lawrence Bembry l beef
bought of Atlas Blount. Mark
crop, owe: and underbit right, staple
fork Left.
July 24th 7. L. White, | beef
bought of Isaac Taylor. Mark
slit right, crop and underslit left.
July "a W. II. Harrell, beef
bought of John Johnson. No mark.
July oath James Sutton. I beef
bought of Sam Kirby. Mark-crop
and 2 underblts right. 2 underb: Us
left.
July 25th T. L. White, 1 beef
bought Of Daniel E. Robinson.
Mark-Crop, slit right. swallow fork
left.
July 25th Lawrence Bembry, 1 beef
bought of D. d. Tarkinton. Mark
crop, under and overbit right,
swallow fork and underbit left.
July 26th w. Fl. Harrell, l beef
bought of w. III. COftieid. Mark
crop, hole and underbit in each
ear
July 26th Lawrence Bembry. beef
bought of w. II. Hunter. Mark K
swallow fork and underbit in each
ear.
July Goth james Sutton, beef
bought of Walter Harris. Mark
Crop and swallow fork and underbit
right, no mark on left.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
AUTOMATIC SEWING MACHINE!

Prices reduced. Every family no,o can
have the best Automatic Sewing Ma
chine in the market at reduced price.
For particulars send for our new Illus
trated Circular with samples of stitch
ing. Our Illustrated Circular shows
every part of the Machine perfectly, and
is worth sending for even if you hare a
Machine. Kruse & Murphy Mfg. Co.,
455 and 457 West Goth St., n. 7. City,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention OF Chow
an county met promptly at 2 p. M, July
Goth, at the Court House in EdentoE.
for the purpose of electing delegates to
State. Congressional, Senatorial and
Judicial Conventions. The Chairman
J. r. B. Hathaway called the meeting
to order, requesting Wood Privott to
act as secretary, pro tenn. Upon motion
the following committee on credentials
was appointed by the chair: G. S. Vann,
w. B. FELTON,, J. M Forehand, NJ. II.
Hughes. The said committee retired
and soon returned, submitting reports
from the several Townships which were
read and adopted. Upon motion the
temporary organization was voted to be
made permanent. Voted that the Town.
ship delegates retire and make selection
of delegates to different conventions t.
be elected at this meeting. The report
of the list Township selected the follow
ing, who were elected:
STATE CONVENTION
Delegates-Frank Wood, w. B Shep.
ard. Alternates-M. III. Dixon, w. NJ.
Bond.
CONGRESSIONAL
Delegates-J. r. B. Hathaway. w. II.
Coffield. J. W. Branning, w. D. Pru-
den, j. L. Rogerson. Alternates-J. E.
Bonner, G. S. Vann, WI. Leary, Julian
Wood. J. G.. " God.
SENATORIAL
Delegates--Julian Wood, J. E. Bon.
ner, FL. H. Page, w. Y. Warren, w. NJ
Bond. Alternaten-R. N. Hines, j. r
B. Hathaway, G. s. Vann, T. D. War
rem, j. I'll. Simpson.
JUDICIAL
Delegates-W. D. Pruden, G. S.Vann.
w. j. Leary, J. III. Jones; Julien Wood
Alternates-T. G. Badham, w. D. Hol
mes, J. G. Wood, J. W. Mason, &. NJ
Murden.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
FAST FREIGHT LINE.

Regular line of steamers between
Atlantic & North Carolina r. R., New
Berne, Washington and Elizabeth city.
Daily all rail service between Edenton.
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Norfolk
Through cars, as low rates and quicker
time than by any other route.
Direct all goods to be shipped by East
ern Carolina Dispatch, as follows: From
Norfolk by y. S. r. R.: Baltimore by P.
w. B. b. R.; President st. Station,
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania r. R.
DOCK st. Station; New York by Penn
'sylvania R. R., Pier 81 North River.
E. WOOD, Agent, Edenton. y. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
Delegates from End Township:

Delegates from end Township:
Delegate-Dr. r. H.Winborne. Alter
nate-J. NJ. Forehand.
CONGRESSIONAL
Delegates-J NJ. Forehand. I. Lavden
w. B. FELTON,. E. Pearce, w. H. Leary.
Alternates-W. P. Jones, L. w. Parker,
E. E. Everett, Jno. A Byrum, w. A.
Cotfield.
SENATORIAL
Delegates A. Bunch. E. E Ev.
erett, r. Bunch, Geo. N. Goodwin. j.
III. Privott.. Alternates-L. w. Parker.
w. I. Forehand, Jerry Jones, E. Pearce,
Jno. A. Byrum.
Delegates-Dr. R. II. Winborne, w.
p. Jones, Jerry Jones, B. L. Evans, w.
+. Bovce. Alternates-P. p. Winborne,
w. A. Cotfield, z. w. Evans w. II.
Learyss w. T. Forehand.
Delegates from Bird Township:
STATE
Delegate-W. T. Woodley.
CONGRESSIONAL
Delegates-w. J. Forehand, w. II.
Elliott. J. 7. Hollowell. Alternates-
Al. d. Ward. john Hollowell, r. B.
Hollowell.
Delegates-M. w. Elliott, W. j. Hollo-
we'll. NJ. D Ward. Alternates-w. J.
Forehand, Q. T. Hollowell. E. Hollowell
JUDICIAL
Delegates--W. FL. Elliott, w. J. Fore
han M. W. Elliott Alternates-W. J
HoIlowell, A. A Parrish, A. F. Parrish
Delegates from 4th Township:
STATE
Delegated. NJ. Barnes. Alternate
r. S. Hedrick
CONGRESSIONAL
Delegates--M. II. Hughes, J G. Thomp.
son. Alternates--E A Creepy, S
Goodwin
SENATORIAL
Delegates-W 0 Winslow. is Good
win. Aiternates-John Skinner. w, E.
Hassell
JUDICIAL
Delegates--J N Bass, w. J Webb. AL
ternates-w E Jordan, R N Bass.
The selection was adopted by the
house as whole Speeches we're IN
order and w. y. Pruden, w. NJ.
Bond and W. I. Woodley being called
upon made short and interesting talks
The following resolutions were read
and adopted:
LIST. in reference to Hon. z. B.
Van presented by DR.. R. II. Win
borne:
RESOLVED, That the Democrats of
Choaan county have watched with
pleasure and pride the course of Hon.
L. h. Vance in the senate of the u S. |
that they have the fullest confidence in
his ability, his courage and his fidelity
TO the best interests of the people
that his persistent, consistent and able !
fight against monopoly. trusts and all
other powers, which would Cypress the
people, inspires them with confidence
and marks him out as fit above all
others of our citizens to fill the high |
Office he now occupies
End in reference to Hon. T. @. Skin
ner:
RESOLVED, That in Hop. T. G.
Skinner we have public servant tried.
true, anG faithful TO his people, whose
course in Congress We heartily endorse
Bird. in reference to Hon. VIM. Nj.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
Picking time is Come

l have just received 1 bhl yrs. old
Vinegar; Cloves, mace, cinimon bark
Gray's ointment, DR.. Thompson 8
eve water, 5 doz. Parsons pills,
Browns jam. Ginger Best blues
for Laundry. paragoric, lan,la-
mum. Ess., peppermint. Godl'rev's
cordial, qninine in bottles at l21c
and 25c, India cholaeoue. Turkish
bath soap at SC cake, For sale /!
Call at Ell. A. Bonds.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01

The FISHERMAN s. FARMER wants
a good, trustworthy and reliable agent
in all the surrounding localities. Lib
eral commission will be given right
parties. Apply at once, by letter or
at the Office.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
Of Interest to and Around Edenton

VI 4HCeEeSC 60 anu AEuuNH Eu5HCUH.
w. l. Leary. the popular druggist
of Edenton, has succeeded in obtaining
the agency of BA1LEYs CHoLRA CURE,
prepared by Jas. Baily & Son, Chem.
lists of Baltimore, Nd, This popular
remedy will positively cure the worse
cases of Cholera Dysenterry, Diar-
rhea, cramps and all Summer troubles.
Call at once for bottle. only Zoe.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1890-08-01
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum
never Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
ChilbIains, Germs, aud ali Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed 20 gave
perfect satisfaction, or money reft nded'
Price 25c per box. For sale by DI. W.
j. LearY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-18
BIG FIRE AT WAYCROSS.
THE GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL AND
FIVE STORES BURNED.

The Whole Eastern Part of the Town
Threatened-The Total Loss Esti-
mated at Nearly sloo.ooo-The In
surance Comparatively SmaIl-A
High Wind Blowing at the Time.
WAYcRoss, GA, Dec. H.-At $50 o'clock
tonight an alarm Of fire was sounded from
the yard of the Grand Central hotel, a three
story brick structure located about 100
yards from tho Savannah, Florida and
Western passenger depot. The fire was dis
covered in the kitchen. which was con.
structed of wood. andlwas.very iuhammabls
In less time than it takes to tell
IL the flame had enveloped rha kitchen
and communicated to the main building.
Adjoining the hotel was row of five brick
stores, all occupied. Above them we're two
prettily furnished rooms aud complete bath
rooms, occupied by the Young Mems
Christian Association, and also offices Of
physicians. The flames communicated to
the stores, and soon roaring mountain of
flames enveloped the entire block.
BRISK WIND BLowING.
The wind was blowing briskly, and car
riod showers Of sparks to the eastward over
the thiokly settled portion of the city, and
toward the passenger depot and restaurant
buildings of the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway. The restaurant building
began TO smoke, but the efforts of employees
and citizens saved it. For time the east
era part of the town was threatened. The,
wires in the telegraph offices were discons
nected, AMI the electric clock and instru-
rnents removed to place OF safety.
THE LOSSES.
The losses cannot be stated tonight with
accuracy.
Mcintosh 81 Remington of the Grand
Central lose heavily, with partial insurance
on their furniture.
Herbert Murphy loses on the building
about $4,000. It is partly insured
The Young Mons Christian Associations
furniture and fixtures are total loss.
II 9. Owen, dealer in clothing, loses
$4,000. He is partially insured.
A. B. McWhorter 81 Co.. druggists, lose
about $1,000. with light insurance.
Grace & McNeill, grocers lose $4,000.
Their insurance is 81, 200.
J. T. Newton, proprietor of barber
shop, loses about SIS. His furniture was
saved.
d. b. English, agent for c. b. Rouse,
loses SIS, 900 with no insurance.
Lanier Il Youmans, jewellers, had stock
valued at $4,000. Their insurance is
5000. Thoy saved portion Of their stock.
The amount of their loss cannot be esti-
mated until the safes are opened.
A. X. Bennett loses a small amount by
damage TO his building.
The Mitchell house was damaged slightly
by the heat
DIR. McMasters, who was sleeping in the
hotel, Jumped from the second story, fract-
uring his left leg
At midnight the flames are under control.
BRUNSWICK ASKED FOR HELP.
BRUNSWICK, GA, Dec. 1Z.-Late tonight
Wnycross called on the fire department
here for help.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-18
IMMIGRATION TO DIXIE.
The Convention at Asheville Begins
its Session.


AsHEvILLE, N. c., Dec. IA binding
snowstorm prevailed here all last night and
this morning. Three hundred and fifty
delegates, representing every section of the
south, were present at the opening of the
southern interstate immigration conven-
tion. The body was called to order by N.
j. 7. johnson.
Hon. R. B. Vance of Asheville was chosen
temporary chairman, and welcomed the
convention to Western North Carolina.
Capt. Nat Atkinson delivered an address
or welcome on behalf Of the city of Ashe-
Vile
Gov. Fowle welcomed the convention on
behalf of the state of North Ca rolina.
James Lyons OF Virginia delivered a re-
spouse on behalf of the conventie u.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion made the following report for perma-
nient officers of the convention: Hon.
Bryant of tennessee, permanent president
ID. ID. Elliott Of Florida. permanent secre.
-tary; ID. e t1erlington Of South Carolina
and Mr.. Wilcox of Georgia, assistant secre-
taries; F. N. Waddell of Asheyille, ,Esergea Mt
at-arms; vice presidents to be elected by
each state In the convention.
The convention adjourned at 6 o'clock
until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The storm, which is still raging. renders
the tranmission Of news almost impossible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-18
a BATTLE on THE PLAINS.
Fifty Cavalrymen and Two Ofacers
Killed.

DENVER, Col, Dec ia news courier
from the camp near Daly's ranch has the
following from Rapid City: "A rancher
has just arrived in great haste t. our com
manding officer and reports that command
OF cavalry was attacked and two officers
and fifty men killed, but the Indians we're
repulsed with heavy losses. The number of
Indians killed is not known. The indians
were put to rout. This report is probably
reliable. 1t is not known which command
II was, but probably IL was that of Mai.
Iupper Of the Sixth cavalry and his three
troops, l4O men. Our command marches to
their assistance at once"
HUNDREDS BENT ON WAR.
WASHINGTON. Dec 17.-Gen. Schofeld
TINS morning received q telegram from Gen.
Miles, dated Long Pine, Nsb., Dec. l6. as
follows; zen. Brooke reports that Two
strike aud i4O lodges, about 800 Indians,
are now camped at Pine Ridge agency, and
these. with the other Indians at the Pine
Ridge agency and Rosebud, are all that can
be drawn out of the GiSaffected camp. The
others are defiant and hostile, aud are de-
termlned TO go 10 war. He has no hope
tnat any other effort at pacifcation will be
successful he estimates the number of
men IN the hostile campin the Bad Lands
at $50. Gen. Ruger's estimate repre-
sents 200 men on the CHEYENNE
river, and 800 on the Standing
Rock reservation. who would have been
liable to leave before the death of Sitting
Bull, making In all $50 men. Every pos
slole means has been exhau ted, and the
friendly Indians now on the reservations.
and 1900 Sioux who have been restrained
and professed loyalty, should have positive
assurance with the least possible DELAY that
the nnr1fr will f,.1e
treaty obligations"
No information has been received at, the
war department. in regard to the fight re-
ported from Denver, in which two officers
and fifty men are said to have been killed.
The report is discredited at the department,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-18
COURT IN A BOARDING HOUSE.
Burch Makes a Statement in the Con.
spiracy Case.

Burch Makes a Statement in the Con-
spiracy Case.
MACON, GA, Dec. 17.--Upon the opening
Of the federal court this morning, on the
ninth day Of the conspiracy case, District
Attorney Erwin announced that Lem
Burch, one Of the conspirators, was in a
dying condition, or very seriously i'll. He.
moved that the court adjourn 10 the bed
room Of the prisoner, in Hogan's boarding
house. where he had been moved from the
Jail. IL was SO ordered, and half an
hour later found the judge, jury, seven
prisoners, the counsel for the defense, court
attendants and a representative Of the TeLe-
graph In q small room in the boarding
house Burch was on q lounge propped up
with pillows. He looked very Ill aud was
splitting blood when he coughed. A physi-
clan had testified that he was suffering with
pneumonia and pleurisy aud was in very
serious condition. Burch's testimony almost
exhausted HIM, and it was only by means of
restoratives that be was able to hold out.
ACCUSED ALL THE PRISONERS.
He fully implicated Luther A. Hall, Wright
Lancaster, Louis Knight and himself as
conspirators, and Charles Clements and
Rich Lowry as the two hired assassins.
Hall paid him 800 Wright Lancaster re-
fused to pay anything. The details of the
conspiracy, as revealed by this dying mans
statement, are horrible in the extreme.
showing q cold-blooded determination to
rid the country Of the Dodges and their
agents. The defense deny the whole state
meut made by Burch, aud say that it was
concocted throughout.