The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-06-06


home when he was handed warrant, sc mt
him by Constable Morris, of Marietta to
arrest JEFF Bates, colored, charged with a
cutting ARRAY in Cobb county one year
ago. He was let off at Bellwood, where he
was told Bates lived. After tramping all
over Bellwood, he learned that the JEFF
Bates he wanted was at work at Stoner' s
store in Atlanta. He walked back to At
lanta and accosted policeman for infor>
nation. The policeman was about ready
to 60 off duty and he told Mr.. Bishop that
the policeman in the next beat would give
him the desired information. After he
had gone on some distance the policeman
called to biz. to wait, that he was going
that way. On overtaking him, he asked to
look at the warrant. He pocketed it. Mr..
Bishop went on ahead. engaged Bates in
conversation, found out that he was the
one wanted and arrested him. The po>
liceman came up and told Sheriff Bishop
that city law required all arrests made in
the city should be registered. The Sheriff
said he thought he had right to make an
arrest anywhere, but he didn't care to vioA
late any city law, and he went to the sta
ton house with the policeman. While
standing there to have the negro's name
taken down, the policeman locked the
prisoner in CELL, The clerk insisted that
he must have 1926, SC much for the ar
rest, so much for registering and so much
for locking up the prisoner. Deputy
Sheriff Bishop said, II made the arrest N.Y.
self. l didn't want the prisoner locked up
and | won't pay you cent" He went off
to consult lawyer, N. A. Morris, who said
there was no such law. go back and de>
mand your prisoner" He went back and
called for Chief Connelly. The officers
then said, mo use to see the Chief; come
and get your prisoner no charg e." They
were very anxious then that he take his
man. He took him and brought him to
Marietta and lodged him in Jail. Such
methods resorted to by the police Of Ats
lanta to make few dollars is disreputa~
BILE.
Set your CRATES with fire proof brick
and clay. Dobbs keeps them.
We have added to our stock OF goods, a
nice line of Cassimers and suit patterns
suitable for all class of trade. Also com
plete stock of Jeans. To all parties who
buy Cassimers and Jeans OF US we furnish
free, pattern for either suit or pants, cut
by our tailor, K. N. Clinkscales. Call
and see Our stock Of Cassimers and Jeans,
fresh all wool with tariff off
READ & WIGGINs.
DIR. J. W. Blcsser commenced his tent
meetings here last week and has had large
congregations. 1t was estimated that there
were 1000 people present Sunday night
He is an earnest, consecrated preacher
believing in the persuasive power OF. love
and kindness. A good deal of interest,"
manifested The music under the leader,
ship of Mr.. Clarence Blossser, a skillfu
cornetist, is very fine and highly enjoy
able. Services held every morning a
$3.50 and at night at 7:45. Next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock he will preach Il
men and boys only. We trust he viii
do great good in our community.
On Thursday Marshal Noon and Specia
Bailif Fleming visited the house where
jim McAfee, colored, resides They
caught McAfee measuring out pint o
| whisky to colored man, 1hie on the bee
was about S. in silver. The purchaser o
the whisky fled, aud the officers proceeded
TO search the house and found jug parti
ally full of whisky and also empty bottles
&c. While the officers were searching the
house, McAfee made dash for the dool
and escaped. The officers went back lat'
in the afternoon end carried off the jug o
whisky. McAfee seemed to be doing .
good business. His wife was subsequently
arrested, as was Charley Thomas, colored
charged with criminal conduct.
We have added to our stock of goods.
nice line of Cassimers and suit pattern
suitable for all class of trade. Also com
plete stock of Jeans. To all parties whc
buy Cassimers and Jeans of US we furnish
free, pattern for either suit or pants, Gu
by our tailor, R. NJ. Clinkscales. Call anc
see our stock of Cassimers and Jeans, fresl
all wool with tariff off
READ &'WIGGIHS.
Dir. Will Moore while on his wagon las
Thursday got his left foot between tn,
spokes OF the wheel, resulting in the break
ing of his leg above the ankle. DR.. No
Ian, assisted by Dr.. Malone, set the frac
tured limb.
Mrs. Emma Culpepper and child, Of At
lanta, are visiting her sister, Mrs. johnson
Garwood.
Ice CREAM Parlor at the Candy Kitchen
is in neat shape and the best cream is be,
ing served to the public. Order your ic'
cream from Mo3her for dinings, picnic
and entertainments.
Awarded