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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-07-16

who had just returned from a long jour-
ney.
The mayor has fine horses, said the
nephew. L must have two of them tonight.
otherwise l ruined forever
1.-THE coachman refused to listen at first
but after awhile he consented. He told his
nephew that the stable boy slept in the
nanger.
II have companion i'll my travels
said his nephew, and tonight we will come
and take the horses away. My companion
has short hair and a heavy hand. Close
your eyes and cover your head with straw
if you hear any outcry.'
after awhile the coachman and his
rephew went out into the street again, and
then Tip-Top came forth from the stable
with the saddle on his head. The mayor
had just come in, and was standing at his
window. He saw the man in the yard with
the saddle on his head. and sent servant
to call him.
what is your name" asked the mayor.
Tip-Top, your honor
&" L didn't ask after your health; asked
for your NAME said the mayor.
" 1T is tip-top, your honor
" Your name your health?
Both, your honor
What are you doing here?'
" His honor, the mayor. sent for me.
your honor
What were you doing just now?
Waiting to be sent for, your honor
"'Where is your horse?' asked the mayor
p" 1 have no horse, your honor
Why do you carry your saddle?'
" Because no one will carry 1t for me-
your honor
"'Why do you not sell it and be rid of #
ninny?
Few are rich enough to buy it. your
honor
" How much money is it WORTH
" Two thousand pieces of gold, your
honor
Are you crazy? cried the mayor. why
is it SO valuable?
:" 1T is talking saddle, your honor
What does it say?'
" Everything, your honor. 1t warns, it
predicts and it gives advice
" Let it talk for me- said the mayor,
full Of curiosity.
" Your honor would fail to understand
it's language replied Tip-Top.
" Let it talk, and do you tell me what 1t
says
"Tip-Top placed his saddle on the carpet
and pressed his foot against it until the
leather made creaking noise
9" waiting said the mayor. What
does the saddle say?'
i" 1t says, your honor, that you must cali
the houSenaid.'
1.-THE mayor, to humor the joke, did so.
The housemaid came, grumbling. She
looked at the saddle, at Tip-Top and then
at the mayor.
CHOW what does the saddle say" asked
the mayor.
" 1t says, your honor, that this woman
has brnther, who has just returned from
a journey in strange lands. The saddle
says, your honor. that this woman's
brother has a companion who has long hair
and strong arm
is that all? asked the mayor.
No, your honor, it is not half
EFT is very strange said the housemaid
The saddle says, your honor, that if
you will sit in the closet by the chimney,
in the first room to the right, where there
is an iron box that is very heavy, you will
receive a visit tonight from this womans
brother and his companion
1.-The mayor was very much astonished,
but before he could open his lips the woman
fell on her knees and confessed all. The
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-07-16

without any trouble, but instead of hanging
the saddle on peg, he placed 1T on the
floor and sat on 1t.
after waiting patiently awhile, wonder
ing when the mayor would call him, Tip
Top heard voices on the other side of the
wall. He listened closely, and soon found
that the housemaid who had driven him
away from the mayors door was talking
to her brother, who had just returned from
a long journey.
1.-THE mayor has gold said the brother.
You must tell me where he keeps 1t. 1
have a companion in my travels, ana TO-
night we shall come and take the treas
ure.'
''For long time the housemaid refused
to tell where the mayor kept his gold, hut
the brother threatened and coaXed. ana
finally she told him where the treasure
lay.
1T is in a closet by the chimney in the
first room to the right at the head OF the
stairs. The gold is in an iron box and 1t is
very heavy
"'My companion has dong nair and a
strong ARM said the brother. He is cross
eyed and knockkneed. 1t wouldn't 90 LOT
YOU to meet him in the hallway Go to BED
early and lock your door, and if you hear
any outcry during the night cover your
head with a pillow and go to sleep again
."Then tie housemaid and her brother
went away.
"'Well,' said Tip-Top, this is no place for
me-
.He waited awhile and then went out OF
the cellar into the yard with his saddle on
his head. The cook, seeing him there, told
him to carry the saddle to the stable where
the horses were kept. Tip-Top went to the
stable, placed his saddle in an empty stall
and sat on 1T.
after awhile he heard two persons come
in, frc,, n a
near by and began to talk. One was the
coachman and the other was his nephew
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-07-16
YOUNG FOLKS CORRESPONDENCE
Letters of Exchanf Among The Consti-
tutiOn's ItttIeEOlks.

Stella Lavender, GAINESVILLE, Ga.-Pease, may
come i'll for a little summer CAB? | would think
Ii very merry. am school girl and glory In at
tending. but will glory more when / am ready to
sing no! for vacation joys.
Gordon institute graces the bOnny city of
Barne.ville, which by the way nestles among the
red old hills of middle Georgia and is first class
school in all respects. Has an attendance of over
two hundred and fifty boys ami firty boys and
girls, with faculty of twelve One splendid fea-
ture that it posses Is miIt ary department, which
Is one of the largest cadet bataOns in the south.
l. like most of You, love all things Literary, books
of history and poetry beng NY favorte reading.
love to scrihble, too and just mean some day to
be the most unconsplcuous bit OF a writer.
| join the chorus OF ''why don't the boys write
more" How they could interest us about their
farms, schools and sports. go
Would any one like to correspond with
GAINESVILLE lasso?
Ida MAY Klarff. Lumber Bridge, C.-Delays
are dangerous so have always heard, and this
lovely afternoon decided would no longer de-
Law bu. come at once and join this happy circle
despite the yellow flies and warm weather which
is showerng upon us in this part OF the Old North
State.
Girls, think we can get ahead Of the bows If we
The morning call., 1894-07-26

francisco, was the next witness. He said
that be had met Henry Martin in 1888 at
the club. His relations were al first purely
social. but afterward of a business char
aeter.
Did Henry Martin speak to you of his
private affairs, and if so under what cir
cumstances 90
1T was about the time that l was think
iDg OF purchasing a country place and
presenting il to nv wife. l took Martin
advice and he told me a good deal about
his private affairs. He once said he had
made his will in his wlfe's favor and asked
me If had not done the same.
did Henry Martin ever speak to you OF
Mrs. John Martin? If SO. when?"
Yes; ii was after Johns death that he
spoke Of her. Henry said: That woman's
no good and her child is not Johns.
when was the last time you saw Henry
Martin ?'
death. | met him to talk over business
matters. and l casually inquired how his
wife was He sa d that she was very seri-
ously i'll and that he despaired of her. lsug-
gested that be, too, God in need OF medI-
cal advice. Martin answered: On,
I'm like uineEnot aud used 10 hardships
Of all kinds.
did be make use Of any expression
while speaking of his wife ?"
Yes l remem Der he said that it seemed
as though his cup of happiness was about
10 be dashed from his lips"
10 crGss-examination Mr.. Dimond ad-
mitted that be was the Identical party OF
that name who had formerly resided in
San Jose. He took lunches and meals
with Henry Martin at the Cosmos Club
after Henry's marriage. The last time he
The morning call., 1894-07-26

two before the marriage OF the witness
youngest daughter.
when was that?
The witness could not remember the
day. nor the month, nor the year of his
daughters marriage. He could remember
nathing at all save that Henry Martin had
spoken i'll of Mrs. John. The witness ad-
mitted that he had never been subpoena ed
but mad gone to Arthur Rodgers and vol.
unteered his testimony.
Its wonderful what peculiar memories
these witnesses have" growled Grove l..
johnson, when the court had adjourned.
They seem to recolect nothing that
/ want, but when it comes TO abusing Mrs.
| John Martin they're all glib enough"
The afternoon performance was prefaced
with the unusual incident OF the eager
! mob forcing a way into the courtroom in
/ defiance of all established rules OF law ana
1 order. In vain Judge Coffey glowered
1 upon the crowd, il still broke in. 1t was
| some time before a reinforcement OF
! Deputy SherifTs came upon the scene and
restored peace ana quiet sufficiently to
allow the trial to proceed.
Arthur Rodgers called to the stand DR..
/ Morris HerZs4ein, the special physician
/ detailed to attend Mrs. Henry Martin dur
! ing her dangerous illness. DR.. HsrZstein
said he attended the widowed lady from
! February until July, 1898. Henry Mar
/ tin was in constant attendance, and caused
/ the doctor to call FIVE or six times day 10
! see his wife. At Hepry Martins request
/ the witness remained at Mrs. Martins
bedside for thirty nights.
Henry Martin was also sick. He COM
planned of violent internal pains and the
/ witness advised him to go to bed. The
! next day after Henry Martin took his
The morning call., 1894-07-26
A NARROW ESCAPE
Attempt on the Life of
GustaVe Straus.
An Infatuated Chinese Woman Nearly
Succeeds in Cutting the At
tOrney in Two.

That Attorney CASTOR Straus Is still In the
land of the living is due TO the prompt vigil
lance Of Deputy Sheriff who stayed the hand
of a would-be female assassin just in time TO
save her intended victim from an untimely
death.
AS result Of his escape MI. Straus has
learned a lesson which may hereafter serve
him to great advantage n dealing with Chinese
women or opposing their Celestial husbands in
matters wherein commercial interests are in
VOWED. At all events his head has been
spared from being split in half by a butcher
cleaver, and his knowledge of the willy ways of
humanity has been increased at the expense OF
a mere fright
The affair took place yesterday afternoon In
the Chi nese cigar factory of Lul Lin, 633 Clay
street.
Mr.. Straus,- in company with couple OF
deputy SberiffS, was engaged In executing a
Judgment on forfeited bond on which Lin had
qualified as surety o the amount of S11O0
The Chinaman had been previously notified
that unless he settled at the appointed time.
his factory would be sold al public auction. but
coOly-like, be refused 10 take advantage of the
opportunity, aud his place was accordingly
advertised for sale yesterday.
When MIR. Straus and his party arrived and
announced their intentions, Lin LOUDLY pro-
tested but as bis threats were not needed, he
called in lot of highbinders Lin's wife was
even stronger In her denunclatlon OF the au-
thorties than was her irritable better half, and
at times became almost hysIerical.
The sale was proceeded with, however, and
just as the bidding was at its height Mr..
StrauS, who had been closely watching the
movements OF the crowd, noticed the enraged
woman pushing her way through the thTong
toward him, holding a handkerchief above her
head in mysterious manner. When the figure
approached closer be noticed that the hand IN
which .He handkerchief was held had disap-
peared from view b. hind her back. On reach
ing the front ranks the woman remained
quiet for d moment or two until the az
torneys attention was attracted TO the
other end OF the room, when suddenly size
uttered a shrek, sprang forward. and raising
her hand, in which was ciutched butchers
cleayer the infuriated woman was just about
tO strike when her arm was grasped and The
blow, which would have struck Straus IN the
center Of the skull, was warded off and the
implement fell TO the floor, striking upright on
the boards.
a, this moment the excited bighbnders were
preparing to take a hand in tn affair, out
fortunately The officers succeeded in maintain
Ing order, ana the sale proceeded without
further interruption.
As a result OF the pleadings on the part of
friends of he woman and her husband Mr..
SIraus decided not TO arrest his assaiant pro-
viding she would reform her evil ways. as
these terms were gratefully accepted, Mrs. Lul
Lin was given another chance.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
BIG CROWDS WAIT TO BID.
The Story of Goggin's Second
Marriage.
| TOUCH OF ROMANCE TO 1T.
How Shortly After the Death of a
Much-Loved Wife He Took
Another.

The house of Goggin, at 1913 Van Ness
avenue. was yesterday open to and in
vaded by the public.
The aristoeratic bay-window was draped
with a great white muslin placard. over
which big letters of red and black invited
people to come in and examine the house.
hold goods.
A red flag hung from the front doorway.
and the strident tones Of an auctioneer in
quiring, How much for this bronze
clock ?" and will people of taste stand
by and see this silver service sacrificed in
this fashion ?" could be heard on the side
walk
The crowd filled every room in the house.
from kitchen to the bedrooms. from 10
o'clock in the morning until the auction
eer quit in the evening. coming and going,
The morning call., 1894-07-26
IS 1.-THE KING" SICK?
Whether or Not Bench Warrants
Are Issued for His Arrest.

Frank McManus has again shown his con.
tempt for the Police courts. On Monday, when
he appeared In Judge Conlan's court To answer
TO the charges of malicious mischief disturbing
the peace and threats to Kill Rev. Father Gray
of ST. Patrick's Church, he was granted a con-
tinuance till yesterday. his bondSmen being
James Gilleran ana Frank Lester
When the cases were called yesterday morn
ing McManus was conspicuous by his alb
sence. His attorney, ex-Judge LawlOr, offered
an explanation 10 The efteci thai his client was
In Ga land sick ID body ana mind but as he
was seen on Market street on Tuesday accom-
panied by TWO greyhounds tile explanation was
taken for what it was worth.
On motion OF The Prosecuting Attorney bench
warrants for McManus' arrest were issued, and
an order made that mis- bOndsmen be summoned
TO show cause why the bonds should not be for
faifAd
The morning call., 1894-07-26
THE CRUEL STEPFATHER.
A Jury Holds Him Responsible for
Louise Dietrich's Death,

An inquest was held at the Morgue yesterday
over the BODY of Louise Dietrich, the young girl
who committed suicide at her mothers resi-.
dence, 12171a Mission street, Monday morning
sister of The dead girl look the stand and
stated she and Louise had been harshly treated
by their stepfather He was always cruel to
u.s." she said, land sometimes when he was
drunk ne would beat my poor sister and N.Y.
self. Many times be effected US from the
house. One day my sister wanted 10 commit
suicide. and last Sunday she said she felt Ike
nutting bulleI through our stepfather's brain.
Then she shot herself"
The witness was unable TO proceed. She BE-
gan 10 SOB Historically and was taken from the
room. There was no other testimony OF i'm
portance and the jury found the following
verdict:
That Louise Dietrich came to her death by a
gunshot wound Inflicted by hand under
TEN porary alteration of mind caused by the ex-
treme fear of her stepfather.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
No One Mourns the I.oss

OF the treacherous, long abiding, deceptive symp-
toms of kidney complaint. But the return OF reg
ularity is hailed when with the aid OF Hosterters
stomach Bitrers. the wise disciple OF common
sense who uses it perceives return of regularity
Use the Bitters in nalaral, kidney or dyspepsia
trouble, disorder OF the bowels. nervousness or
debility.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Sherman VIII Go Free

A decision was rendered by the supreme
Court yesterday in The appeai-d case of j. d.
Sherman. who was sent TO the State prison for
six years for the killing of G. w. Parker in
Men doeno on June so, 1893. The higher
court finds I'D IL the Killing OF Parker was don.
in elf-defense and sherman should mol nave
been convicted of manslaughter. The iudr
ment ana sentence Is therefore reversed and
Sherman Will 90 free W."
The morning call., 1894-07-26
IT'S BELLIES TURN
Mrs. John Martin Will
Have the Floor.
THE WIDOWS CASE CLOSED.
Grove L. Johnson Preparing to
Surprise the Jury.
WILL MAKE A FULL STATEMENT
Mrs. Henry Martin Presents a
Graceful Figure on the Stand.
Estee's Testimony.
WILL MAKE A FULL STATEMENT

1t is Bellies turn now. Within one short
quarter of an hour after proceedings in
the Martin will contest reopen this morn
ing Mrs. John Martin will have an oppor-
tunitY TO offer testimony in support of
her claim that her infant SOD. John B..
The morning call., 1894-07-26

Court on appeal had decided that all persons
found guilty OF violating the order cannot be
fined less than 500 in accordance with the
Act of 1872, granting 10 the Board Of Super
visors the power of issuing licenses.
In view OF that decision Judge Low held that
the minimum fine could not De less Than 500.
Sentence was, however, deferred till Saturday
next. as the attorney for the defendants is out
OF the city.
The morning call., 1894-07-26

his love for his children. and so it became
very unpleasant for US and we left. /
have not been in the house since, and l
know nothing of my fathers affairs.
Whether they will return to this city or
not do not even know"
The morning call., 1894-07-26
In FAVOR of Sutro.

City Attorney CresweIl yesterday filed an
opinion TO the effect that the Superior Court
has no jurisdiction 10 try the suit brought
against the BOARD OF Supervisors by the Suffer-
street Railroad Company IN secure permanent
Injunction against the building of road along
Bush and Market streets TO the Cliff House BIZ
AdOlnn SuIrn.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
A TEST LIQUOR CASE.
An Important Decision by Judge Low
Yesterday.

GeSLerQay.
Judge Low gave judgment yesterday morn
ing in test case submitted TO him regarding
the Interpretation TO be put upon the penalty
clauses for infractions of Order 1889 of the
Board of Supervisors imposing municipal
licenses. The point raised was as to the mini
mum fine.
Seven liquor dealers. Ed Hart, Thomas Con.
roy, Frank Kaiser, William Sears, II. S. Kress-
Ter. B. Bartells, and Ed NJ. Foster were ar
rested some time ago for selling liquor without
a license. 1t was commended by their attorney
that the Judge could impose a fine as low as
$50 which was done by Judge Rix several
years ago in the case of one Bernert. The
prosecution. however, showed that the Supreme
The morning call., 1894-07-26
FurnaEd Taken to Folsom.

Walter Guy Furnald. who figured prominently
in The jacobson diamond robbery. was taken
10 Folsom p,sou yesterday 10 serve his seu-
teEce OF four years for receiving stolen goods.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
Mexican
Mustang
Linin1ent
myI5 TuThSs 1y
GERMAN PORTLAND Cement

AoRKS' WELL KNOWN BRAND, WANT
W agents or buyers Please address sub q. 55uS
to HEINZ EISLER. frankfurt a-Main GERMANY
ly26 ThSu st
The morning call., 1894-07-26
READY TO PLAY BALL.
Teams of the New League TO Begin
Work Sunday.

TIE members of the California Baseball
League are practcing for the opening game
which VIII take place in this city next Sunday.
Charles GaPus VIII acl as umpire.
Sacramento ana Stockton have applied for
admission 10 the league and Will probably put
in teams. bus making a lout-club league. X.
Bliss. Secretary OF he league says he has re-
celved forty applications for PLACES on the
leans.
The morning call., 1894-07-26
You need

4 reliable liniment in the house and
stable. For cuts, burns. scalds,
bruises, stifjoints, etc. there's moth
ing so healing and soothing as
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-08

Directly in our front came. toward us Gen.
Fitzpatrick, commander of our Brigade, fol-
lowed by the 2nu, and 10th, New York and
two regiments of our brigade in complete
route closely followed by the enemy. When
Fitzpatrick saw our regiment he gave the
order for the 1st, Maine to charge, to check
the enemy, so that the other regime nnts
might reform. The First went in at tIot.
gallop, charge, meeting and driving the
confederates. out and over them. straight
for the guns on the hill, thence and be-
yond for quarter of a mile, and all the
force which the enemy could concentrate.
which seemed to be ten times our number,
could not check US. At this time received
BLOW ON THE HEAD FROM A SABRE,
which dsmounted. me and rendered me par
TALLY unconcious for few moments. l re-
mounted and rejoined the squadron when
they made the return charge. The eneiny
had in the meantime rallied and were ap-
parently on all sides of us, and the guns on
the hill had been re-manned, and were
pointed directly al us SO that we felt that ,
there was no possible show for US. but by
charging directly for the guns and making
quick movement to the right, we were
tdhtu Our VI Fdukes az Jubt bio IlBAb AuO-
ment to escape serious damage. We re-
gained our lines and were joined by other
portions of the regiment that had separated
at the house. Strange to say we were not
followed by any reserve or support thereby
permitting the enemy to re-man the guns.
But little more fig hting was done after this
glorious chargeof the 1st, Maine, which all
engaged conceded to have been the turn
ing point of the battle and fairly won by
the LIST, Maine. The results of this great
cavalry 1ght was first, that we had
NET THE FAMED GEN. STEWART
in command of his whole cavalry, on a field
well adapted to cavalry movements. and
had fairly whipped him, SO tina ever after
he felt thai We were equal to his.best efforts
and the Union cavalry, especially our
brigade and regiment, and no fear of them
if greatly outnumbered, as the engagements
at Aldie. Middleburg and Upperville. and
our completesvictory there will testify al
though at the great sacrifice of our officers
and men,
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-08
A CARD.

MIR. EDITOR:
| would like to inform the public of the great
good have received from being relieved of a
trouble that wos very painful and caused me
to lose four months work, Last winter had
an abscess which left me with a FistuIG. |
tried to get relief but obtained none until l
called DR.. Chase. After being treated by him
(using no medicine) a short time l wen to my
business, being an engineer on the Maine Cen
trail and have worked every day since.
would certainly advise anyone having any
trouble to try this method as it has certainly
been very successful with me.
Yours respectfully,
Knightyille, Me-, Nov, %, '94. nov26dtf
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-08

A Detroit young man, with fancy for
horsedesh and knowledge of the same
not commensurate Herewith, some time
ago went horse hunting on his own re-
sponsibility and picked up what he thought
was cracker jack. He was a Blue Grass
hoss and was as Avely as a cricket, so live
Iy, in fact, that the young man was suro
he had 3-yesr-old. Several days after the
purchase, and he had been showing the
horse around and Growing over him, he
met the colored man who had had charge
of him.
by the way, Sam," he said. 'what's S
the horses name?"
''Loxin ton, sab. -
"Does ne know it?"
AZ spec he do, sab, said Sam innocent
"; ''he's had it fer 1s yeahs, sab. DE
troit Free Press.