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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
IA NILT OF TWO GIANTS
AND A SKELETON.

A family of freaks of the name of
Davis, from Wayne county, W. Va
stopped over here on their way to Gin
clnnati, and while journeying through
by land in an old covered wagon, give
little exhibition in an old tent each
evening. Three of Mr.. Davis child
rem are indeed freaks. Nancy is not
quite l6, and yet she tips the scales at
537 pounds, and is still gaining one
pound per week. Her belt. which
would hardly buckle around her, east
ly encircled three men standing to-
gether. She is good looking, and can
sing. Gertrude, her young sister, is 8
years old, and weighs POI pounds, and
gains pound per week. The young
est child, "a boy 4 years old, only weighs
IA pounds. The parents are of medi-
UNI size. The family have resided on a
farm.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
'''':si'"<MAzz<z<x ! ~

''Doctor,' said the patient, Il be-
lieve there's something wrong with
my stomach" "Not a Bit" replied
the doctor, promptly. "God made
your stomach and He knows how to
make them. There's something
wrong with the stuff you put in it,
maybe, and something wrong in the
way you stuff it in and stamp it down,
but your stomach is all right" And
Immediately the patient discharged
him.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-09-04
a. ID.
CHOM AS ID. YOUNG

Takes calling needing anything the Carriage
to his lagean dweas so O
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
In his report, Secretary Lamont

In his report, Secretary Lamont
makes it clear that within a year
from next January our seaA coast
cities will be SO we'll protected by
Notifications that we should feel
reasonably safe if threatened with
war by a foreign foe, and within
two years from next January, il
present plans are carried out, our
sea coast cities will be practically
impregnable. Since 1883 more than
s26, 100000 has been appropriate
ed for sea coast defenses and by
the act of 1896 100000 was ap-
propriated. By June LIST next it is
expected that 294 heavy guns and
mortars will be completed, and q
year later 389 more will be ready
Ifor service, if existing contracts are
complied with. That will leave on,
ly sixty-three more to be construct.
ed in order to carry out present
plans.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
TRY 1T AMI SEE.

Whatever may be said about the publi-
cations Of Rev. Fri Hicks by those who do
not fully understand the facts, there is no
denying the truth that his paper and AL
manac have come to stay. His splendid
Journal, Word and Works, is Pow entering
its tenth year, largely increased in circu>
lation and in every way improved, until it
deserves the national reputation il has at
tanned. His 1897 Almanac is now ready
and is by far the finest and most beautiful
he has yet issued 1t containes 108 pages,
including cover artistically printed in
colors, and is filled from back to back with
Just what is wanted in every shop, office
and home in America. One feature of
the Almanac for 1897 is a series of IL
original, beautifully engraved, star maps,
with explanatory chapters, which could
not be bought for less than Eve dollars in
any work on astronomy. AS Mr.. Hicks
has so correctly and faithfully warned the
public of coming droughts, foods, cold
waves, billiards, tornadoes and cyclones,
in the years passed, aside from the other
varied and splendid features OF his paper
and Almanac. these considerations alone
should prompt every family to subscribe
at once for 1897 The Almanac is only
25cts. copy. Word and Works is one
dollar o year, and copy of the fine al
manac goes as premium with every
subscription. Write to Word and Works
Publishing Co, St. Louis, Mo.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
Some Of the Bills Intro
duced.
FOOTBALL AND CIGARETTES BILLS
The Bits f0s New Charter and Sewers
for Marietta Being Considered by
the Committee.

BY MIR. Motley, of Cobb, a bill to
authorize a vote on issuance of
bonds to construct sewers in the
city of Marietta.
By Mr.. Motley, of Cobb, a bill to
allow women to hold the office of
State Librarian.
By Mr.. Motley, of Cobb, bill to
amend the charter Of Marietta and
allow the tax rate to be increased
Tor public Improvement purposes.
The bill to establish public
schools in Roswell, passed.
Mr.. Durham, of Bartow--A bill
to amend section 2, article II, of
the constitution so that all county
officers be elected for four years in
stead OF two as now provided for.
Said amendment to be submitted to
the people for ratification at the
next regular election for members
of the legislature.
MIR. Sheffield of the 9tn-To re-
quire tax collectors of the state to
make weekly reports under oath, Of
all taxes collected and pay the same
into the state and county treasures,
or the designated state repositories
Passed.
Mr. Hall, OF Warren-To pre-.
vent arresting officers from settling
or 1ismissing any criminal warran
ID 4ig had, either before or aftel
his arrest.
MIR. Bartlett, of Paulding-Tt
amend section 815 of the code, vol.
ume 3, respecting the revision o.
the jury lists, 1t passed by substi
tute from the committee changing
the time of revision to the first
Monday in January or within thirty
days thereafter.
Mr.. Fielder, of Eulton-To allow
the recording of bond for titles and
the transfers of the same, and when
the bonds are rescinded the record
of the came may be cancelled.
Passed.
+ Mr.. Cole, of Carroll county, has
introduced two bills in the House,
one'to make it unlawful to play
football in Georgia, and the other
to prohibit the sale of cigarettes in
the State.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
JUDGE GOBER.

Undoubtedly one Of ablest and
strongest men before the recent
judicial convention was Judge Geo.
F. Gober, who came very near to
getting one of the prizes only to
lose it and see it secured by a man
who was scarcely esteemed a posi-
bility when the convention met.
Yet Judge Gober is by no means
eliminated from any future race by
the result, and will be stronger
than ever the next time he enters,
despite the outrageous attacks that
have been and are constantly being
made upon him. His friends are
attached more closely to him than
ever, and he will gain many more
when the people Of the State finally
find out how his very uprightness Of
character has caused his persecu-
ton, inducing men to SO to the last
convention as delegates simply be-
cause he had refused to grant them
unwarranted demands in his courts
such as they were accustomed to
see granted by judges more plant.
Griffin News.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

The mechanics in the Southern
railway shops in Knoxville, Tenn,
say they will celebrate the birthday
Of Mark Hanna when it comes
round. Only three days after tie
election the shop force was cut 20
per cent. and two weeks later the
hours were reduced from ten t.
eight, and the force again reduced
An order was placed in the shops
Friday stating that the men would
work only four and a half days &
week hereafter.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
ON COBB CIRCUIT .

The following is what preacher
in Dalton Argus has to say OF the
new preacher sent to the Cobb Cir
cult:
Rev. L. Wallace Rogers was born
near Gainesville, Ca, August 4,
1875, and is the youngest member
Of the North Georgia Conference.
He is now located at Birmingham,
Ga. His only education was OBJ
tanned at the Corbin High School
He taught school two terms, then
entered the Reinharit College, and
graduated with the class Of '96 His
talents showed themselves early,
and his graceful, easy delivery won
him many d compliment. When
but eighteen he made five addresses
at Sunday school celebrations, which
bore evidence of marked ability for
one so young. He was licensed to
preach in '95, and admitted on trial
the following fall. He is a graceful
forceful speaker and has but few
superiors as a preacher among those
Of his own age. The Conference
will hear from him in the cal
future.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
THE IDEAL PANACEA.

James Z. Francis, Alderman, Chicago
says: Il regard DR.. Kings New Discov ,
cry as an ideal paracea for coughs, colds
aud lung complaints having used it in
ny family for the last FIVE years. to the
exclusion of physicians prescriptions or
her preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa. writes
II have been a minister of the Methodist
Episcopal Church for so years or more
and have never found anything so bene'
fetal or that gave me such speedy rehe
as Dr. Kings New Discovery" Try THU
deal cough remedy now. Trial bottle
rec at James W. Legg's Drug Store.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
GEORGIA GLEANINGS.
Culled and Condensed from
= Our Exchanges.

Judge R. F. Watts, OF Lumpkin,
died Friday Of pneumonia.
Chas. r. Crisp has been nominat-
ed for congress to fill Out his Ia.
mented fathers unexpired term.
One hundred and sixty-six new
doctors were licensed in Georgia
during the past season.
Rome seems to b infested with a
band OF thieves, and murders and
robberies are quite frequent.
Richard Cherry, formerly of the
Albany Penny Press, committed sui
eide lsst week by using morphine.
Dissipation the cause.
An intelligent colored editor
says that there will be Jim. crow
cars as long as there are jim
crow niggers to ride in them.
A negro child was born IN Macon
county the other day which was sup
piled with three teeth before it
came into the world.
W. e. league, Of Union county,
decided to move to Arkansas. In
order to leave Georgia absolutely
i free, he went no Atlanta and plead
ed guilty OF illicit distilling. He
will serve thirty days in jail and
resume his trip to Arkansas.
In Cherokee county recently Capt.
J. M. McAtee, United States dupu-
ty collector for Georgia, destroyed
FIVE copper stills with a capacity o.
1856 gallons; 6f.y.six fermenters,
400 gallons OF beer, eighteen bush-
els corn malt, and all the tools of
the five different establishments.
Five men were put under arrest.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
MARIETTA, GA, THURSDAY MORNING, DEC 3 1885,
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH.

Editors Marietta Journal-We have
received several unsolicited contributions
from parties begging the privilege Of Civ
ing to our new church. tits with pleas
ure we grant this privilege We are not so
selfish as to want them all ourselves, but
are still willing to accept from those who
want to help us.
We have raised and paid opt in cash
over twelve thousand dollars, are out OF
debt. and have over eight hundred dollars
in bank. Have just completed the floor
in main auditorium, and let the contract
for the windows, which are to be put in
right away. Our policy in building this
house of worship, is to keep out of debt.
allow everybody to give that wants to, and
not worry those who don't want to con-
tribute. 1t will take about four thousand
dollars more to finish up the inside. As
soon as this amount is given, the church
will be completed. When it will be given
cannot say
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

Providence has aecreed that those
common acquisitions, money, gems,
plate, noble mansions, and domin-
ion, should be sometimes be bestow-
ed on the INDECENT and unworthy
but those things which constitute
our riches, and which are properly
our own, must be procured by our
own labor.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

A serious danger threatens the
people OF the northwest, where the
current cold wave has existed for
more than a week, with excessive
snow storms. The supply of coal
at Helena and other cities is aboui
exhausted, and coal and supply
trains are stalled in the drifts. A
famine would mean intense suffer.
ing, and probably many deaths.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

A tired stomach is very much like a
sprained ankle If you suffer from any OF
the symptoms of dyspepsia, your stomach
is tired. 1t needs crutch. We must re-
'lieve it of all work for time, or until it is
restored to it's natural strength. To do
this successfully, we must use food which
is already digested outside of the body,
and which will aid the digestion of other
foods that may be taken with it. Such a
product is the Shaker Digestive Cordial
The Shakers have utilized the digestive
principles present in plants for the manu-
facture of this article, and its success has
been truly phenomenal. You can Try il
for the nominal sum of ten cents, as
sample bottles are sold by all druggists al
this price.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

There is never any difficulty in
finding people to play first fiddle
but, oh, how hard it is to get the
rest of the orchestra
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

II a cheerful heart is continual
least, there must be large number
of people who do not get a sqdare
meal once a year.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

Ohio's electric chair which has
just been established will soon
claim its first victim in the person
of Wiley Haas, who cut the throat
of his employers wife.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03
Very Respectfully,
r. q. NoRTHcUTT,
G. r. G.. Marietta Rant;st Church

G. B. G. Marietta Baptist Church.
The above is very cred.table showing
Of energy, loyalty and lberaliiy. We
trust the praiseworthy efforts of our Bap>
fist friends will be encouraged by other OF
our citizens in giving contributions that
will help them finish their new church, one
OF the finest in this section.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

Ii we try to please everybody we
shall soon have the respect of no.
body.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

A dollar never buys much for q
stingy man.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

LAxoL is the hest medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-12-03

Misfortune and imprudence are
often twins.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29
vermont silver Mems view of Mckinley

From the Middlebury Register.
In number of the Western and
Southern states the supporters OF
Mr.. Mckinley have passed the himet,
allie resolutions, in several OF them
advocating the free coinage of silver
at IL to /, independently, by the
United States. In not a single state
have the bimetalists supported any
Republican candidate but Mr.. McKin-
ley. 1t is fair, then, TO say that he is
their candidate in the Republican par
ty, and il is equally manifest that he
has wan, hands down.
We know that the gold standard pa
pers prefer TO account for the desire
of the people for Mr.. Mckinley by
saying that it is desire for protec-
tion ; the fact being that any candi-
date in the Republican party would
represent protection, The popular up
rising for Mr.. Mckinley comes from
desire for relief from the bard times.
Undoubtedly many of the Republican
voters have been led to believe that
such relief or some relief would come
from increased protection, but their at
tention has also been directed TO the
money question, and it is perfectly ey.
ident that they shy at the gold stand
ard for all they're worth. In Mr.. Nor
ton and Mr.. Reed they recognized the
devotees of this standard. On the 9TH
er hand, Mr.. McKinley's record is
against it and large numbers
of them unquestionably believe that he
is in sympathy with the people, ard in
favor of currency that is best adapt |
ed TO tn cir wants. They are, in other |
words, confident that Mr.. Mckinley is
1ne and sympathizes with them
selves. We believe in this instance
hat the people are right, that Mr.. Me
iinley will prove a true man and stay
With them that there will be no gold
tandard platform passed by any con
ention that dominates him but that,
instead, there will be platform in
avor of bimetalism and advocating a
urn to it, as Senator Foraker of Ohio
uggested, by any safe method which
will not debase the currency.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29
Told Army Secrets.

During the war Father Sherman va
camp follower going in when about
We airs old and remaining with his IA
Their, General William T. Sherman unit
the close of the struggle, AT BlackRl'
err, on the march from Atlanta 10 u
sea, Confederate was sent under
flag of truce to Sherman's beadquai
tiers. Arriving, he found the genera
absent, but young Thomas was theT
and inclined to be communicate
when taken upon the knee Of the Co1
federate.
Drawn into conversation, n
bluntly remarked, why. father a
whip you fellows every time. - "
being Intercepted as to how and WI
he could whip them, the boy procett.1
ed to give detailed information "a
ther has 30, 600 men and SO many car,
non, Just SO many horse soldiers ~
has just exactly SO many men, foot any
horse. and SO many cannon al anotle Il
place. - The boy did not neglect Il
state that the northern troops wen
well off for provisions and how an9
where they could get them when ihrl
wanted them.
General Sherman after the ConiedI
crates departure learned of the CONVEX
sation. why" said he, you yonh
traitor! There is nothing for IT on
that you must be court martiaIed' sn1
you will probably be shot. " The b91
was not shot, but he was told oi W
rules and usages of armed forces "nfI
at war. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29

Mckinley replied: "This is CASE
of greatemergency, General, / order you
ny command of General Crook, to
position on the right of the army"
General Duval obeyed and moved on
the route indicated by the aide de-
camp. In short time he had his di-
vision on the right, and gallantly
charged the enemy in their fortified
position, on their left flank, and drove
them in confusion from their works
and by movement which was made
on the judgment and, to him, perilous
discretion of Captain McKinlev, who
took the responsibility OF giving the
command Had he been mistaken. and
the movement resulted disastrously,
McKinley's career would probably
have been cut short at 20 years Of age.
Another incident that illustrates his
inspiring leadership occurred in the
retreat from Winchester. A battery
Of artillery, consisting of four guns
with their caissons, had been aban-
doned by the enemy. But, owing to
the exhausted condition OF the men il
did not seem practicable to carry them
away. Mckinley went to General
Hayes and. insisted that these guns
should not be. allowed to fall again in
TO the hands OF the enemy. He added
that his regiment would aid in their
transfer. The genrcal smiled and told
him to ask them. He did so, going
first to his old company. In response
to h lis call for volunteers every man
stepped forward. The infe ton spi cad
throughout the whole regiment and
the guns and casissons were hauled
off in triumphant procession.
General Sheridan, in his memoirs, al
ludes to the fact that he met McKin-
ley on the day of his famous ride from
Winchester "At Newton, he says,
~ was obliged to make circuit to
the left to get around the village.
could not pass through it, the streets
were so crowded, but meeting on this
detour Mckinley, Of Crooks staff. he
spread the news Of my return through
the motley throng there.
His association with Sheridan Is
one of the ajor's most delightful rem
iniscences. He has frequently declared
that Sheridan never looked more like
a soldier than he did on that day at
when he rode down the
line amid the huzZas Of the troops.
Their last engagement Of National
Importance, which practically complet
I'd the active history of the 23d Ohio,
" as the battle OF Cedar Creek.
Al the age of 90 Mckinley found
himself again in civil life, the war
having ended and his services DO
onger required.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29
VERMONT PEOPLE.

The town of SALISBURY was char
tered by Gov. Benping Wentworth
August 20, 176l. From that time IN
ii now there have been.only four towr
clerks. The first, Thomas Mattison,
held the position until 1854. Jacob
Galusha served. until 1925, II years.
Myron Barton, who succeeded him,
served until October 10, 80 years,
when he was succeeded by his son Hi
ram, who has held the Office since.
Prof C. G.. Bonett of st. Johns
b ury, has engaged TO make eight bal
loon ascensions at Lakewood and Lin
coin parks, Worcester, Mass. Two of
them will be night ascersions with a
dispay of fireworks. He will also make
ascensions at the Eastern Maine fair,
at Bangor.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29
Pope and scott.

A writer in the Philadelphia Tin
in describing the modest and una
Stunning manner Of Colonel Thomas
Scott, formerly president of the Penl
sylvania railroad who was General 5
mon Cameron's assistant secretary
war in the Lincoln administration :
lates an occurrence which marked
visit Of Colonel Scott made to hes
quarters at New Madrid, Mo. Gener
Pope was greatly addicted to profani
and violence of manner. Colonel SEQ
entert the headquarters with the n
mark ''should like to see Gener
Pope on business. " "See my adj
tant" roared Pope. my business
with General Pope in person. "Blal
blank your business see my adiutat
/ tell YOU My name is Scott
II don't care whether your name
Scott, or Jones, or Smith. OF Brow
See nv adjutant blank. blank you.
As | was about to say my name
Scott and wish to see you on goyerd
ment business. l have the honor to
assistant secretary of war" Pope's u
meanor underwent revolution, as 4
said in the blandest manner; a" | bd
your pardon, colonel. | had no intel
ton TO be rude, but there are |
many loafers in camp and they annd
me SO much that | am sometimes pi
out of temper. Be good enough TO tai l
a seat, and have the kindness TO d
form me OF your wishes. Colond
Scott entered at once upon the busl
ness IN hand making no referend
whatever to Pope's outrageous behad
Tor. and acting as though the occuj
renee had not taken place.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-05-29

We would call the attention of oui
readers to the advertisement of the
celebrated p. d. Q. Insect Powder,
m anufactured by the Worcester Con
pound Co. Worcester, Mass. This enter
prising firm sometime since conceived
the idea Of preparing a genuine article
for the determination and destruction
Of all vermin wherever they exist, and
at the same time produce an article
not poisonous to human beings or an
finals, and not intiammable or eNplo-
sive, as most il not all other vermin
destroyers are. They are running
night and day and putting in new ma.
chinery to enable them to fill their
or ders promptly AS there is already a
great demand for their goods.