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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-30

The old mans eyes blazed as he
told the story.
There we We're" he said, with
the shells falling all around US. ="
Il didn't know you were in the
war;" broke in bystander.
Il wasn't, replied the old man
promptly. Il was at the circus, and
these were peanut shells"
1t was generally conceded that the
old man had scored the first point
Chicago Post.
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JOURNAL TOR 81.

Owing to the stringency of money mat
tiers, and with view to increase our sub
cription LIST, we will serd the Marietta
journal for cash one year fc- one dollar
six months for fifty cents, and three month,
CT 25cts in the county. All credit SUBJ
acripticns at the old rate, $3.50 Drop
into the Journal Office and leave your sub
scrirtion With the euitors.
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GEORG1A-COBB COUNTY

Notice is hereby given TO all concerned,
th1t l have filed with the clerk of the
Superior Court of said county, my peti.
top, addressed to said court, returnable
10 the next term thereof, to be held on the
third Monday in November next for the
removal of the disabilities imposed upon
me by my intermarriage with Rosa Rob-
ertson, which application will be heard at
the COURTHOUSE, in said County, at said
term. This September list, 1897.
JOE ROBERTSON.
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ington, DC, says:
1 was for a long
time under treat :
nent of two of
the best physi-
clans of this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
withstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-30
GEORGIA-COBB COUNTY.

Whereas, Mrs. Alice DobEs, Admins
tratrix OF VIM. P Dobhs, represents to the
fcourt in her petition, duly filed and enter
ed on reci"d, that she has fully admins
tered VIM p. Dobbs estate. This is
therefore to cite all persons concerned,
kindred ami creditors, to show cause, il
I any they can, why said Administrative
should not be discharged from her ADJ
ministration, and receive letters of dis
mission on the first Monday in December,
1897. j. NJ. STONE, Ordinary.
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0BB COUNTY.

1GEORG1A-COBB COUNTY, Z
Margaret J. Spraggins, Administratrix
OF Mrs Jennie Foster, has applied to me
for a discharge from her administration of
the estate OF Mrs. Jennie F oster, deceased
ibis is therefore to notify all persons
concerned to file their objections, if any
they have, on or before the first Monday
in December next, else she will be dis
charged from her administration as APP
piled tor. Sept. 7th. 1897.
j. NJ. STONE, Ordinary.
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JUDlCIoUs ADVERTISING

JUDICIoUs ADVERTISING
Creates many a new business,
Enlarges many an old business,
REEVES many dull business,
Rescues many lost business,
Saves many failing business,
Preserves many large business,
Secures success ia any business,
Therefore advertise in the Marietta JcUR
NAL your business.
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Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been ap.
propriate1y called the curse of mankind.
1t is the one disease that physicians can.
not cure; their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison in
the system, to surely break forth in a
more virulent form, resulting in total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Frank B. Martin, prominent
ieweler at o26 Pennsylvania Ave. Wash.
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ksQRB COUNTY,

4<WIEO OOO n I
w. G. Dunn, Administrator
NJ. Dunn, represents to the
Retition, duly filed and en-
MI that he has fully admins
Dunn's estate. This is
e ali persons concerned,
Editors, to show caIse, if
can why said Administrator
bt be discharged from his Ad-
Flor, saad receive letters OF dis
On the first Monday in October
July 6, 1897.
]. N. STONE, Ordinary
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filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, SO that for three
months 1 was unable to taste any solid
food. My hair was coming out rapidly.
and was in horrible fix. l had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when a friend recommended
SIS. After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when 1 had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and we'll, my skin was without
blemish, and have had no return of
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
of misery" SIS. guaranteed purely
0egeta6ke) will cure any case of blood
poison. Books on the disease
H. &; {: !: !: =: :: 8: 8! S S S
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CLUB RATEs--The Marietta Journal and
the Canton Advance for $l.55. The Ma.
rietta Journal and Atlarta Constitution
sl.85. The Marietta Journal ard tie
New York Thrice Week World So 90.
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TOT extra repairs on court house, 5Oc
on $1,000.
Making in the aggregate four and
44'lO0 dollars on each one thousand dol
OARS worth of property taxable.
Witness my official signature and seal
OF otfice-this It'll day of September, 1897.
j. M. STONE, Ordinary.
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n The II burt housd
AZ 81. the tir BIZ Tuesday
s;shin The gal hours Of
Il. ,c,ronert 10 wit: al.
Ian HE same hee
M no ~, 1st district
;nn al epb couety, Ga
M : IL aer6. more or less. be-
a ns1s 4, own l6t know2 as
- subdivision OF
bwn Its in the
comfy, Ga
il d. md twenty two
ef, thence dne hundred
feet south To side walk,
pundred and twenty>tw
mentioned corner, in
land improved part Of
Eonting on Atlanta street
ing lands of VIM. Whit
md north, and the Laurel
on the east, together
Eements thereon. Sold as
Elizabeth Sherard, late of
eceased. Terms cash. This
September 1897.
W. FREY, Administrator
Sherard, deceased.
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TAX ASSESSMENT FOR 1897.

Cobb Cc.lrt of Ordinqry, September
Tern. lo97.-lt is ordered by the court
that lie Tax collector of Cobb comfy
assess ard levy tax for the year 1897
at the rate of four and 44.100 dollars
(S444) on every one thousand ($1,000)
dollars worth OF taxable property returned
and assessed against each tax payer and
upon the value Of all property in the
county subject to taxation al valorem
a. ~ f-yJ
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and its treat
rnent. mailed
free by Swift
Specific Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
VIII Filed.

The will of the late William H. Forrest,
dated January t. 1885, and filed yesterday
afternoon, appoints Walter B. Williams as
executor. Premises No. 8 K street north
east are given to Clarence A. Forrest for
life, with remainder to his children, and
premises 800 Sd street southeast are given
10 Julia V. Matthews, a daughter. under
the same conditions. S. w. Forrest, a
brother, is given premises 81 Sd street
southeast, with remainder to his sisters,
Harriet Groom and Virginia Forrest. The
sum of 5000 is given to the executor with
which to purchase a house for VIM H.
Forrest, jr., son. The residue of the es-
tate is to be divided among the sisters and
brothers of the testator and his daughter
Mrs. Matthews.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
District Lodge. I. o. G. r.


The annual session Of District Lodge. no.
]. !. o. g. T., was held Tuesday evening In
McCauley's Hall. Capitol Hill. The degree
was conferred on twelve candidates. The
report of D. c. T. Shaw showed bright
prospects ahead for Good Templars. The
report Of d. Secretary w. 7. Raley was an
exhaustive document, and gave an epitome
OF the work of the year. together with rec
concentrations for the future. The numer-
ical standing of the District was reported
as encouraging, as well as the state of the
finances. Recommendations Of visitations,
the adVisability of a reading room in the
southeast under Good Templar manage
ment and frequent public meetings were
presented i'm the report
The following officers for the ensuing
year were installed by ID. G. c. T. John R.
selor, E. NJ. RUSSELL D. V. t. Mrs l.. E.
Allen; d. secretary. J. w. Bailey: d. treas
urer, NJ. S. McCathran: ID. chap, Mrs. NJ
r. Mahoney; ID. mar. j. Walter Jett.
announced:
Credentials-John w. Bailey, ID. Sec
IchatrmanD, Misses Josie Benjamin and
Katie Jett.
Miss Ida Phillips and Hugh C. Hazard.
State of order-M. F. Martin (chairman)
Misses Agnes Catterton and LAME Lowe
Program-Miss Alice A. Parker (chair-
mann, Miss Hattie Grimes and Mrs. NJ. r.
Mahoney.
Press-Mrs. l. j. Baker (chairman), c.
F. Riecks and Miss Nettie V. Anderson.
Ways and means-E. NJ Russell (chair-
mani. j. w. lett and Mrs. 1. j. Baker
Literature-Mrs. l.. E. Allen (chairman)
Mrs. E. Miller, NJ. s. McCathran g. Rus
sell Bowen and Miss Eugenie NJ Howe.
Public meeting-Geo. F. Shaw (chairman)
r.. NJ. Russell, c. B. Cameron and w. NJ
Hodges.
The District lodge took a recess. to meet
within three weeks, to complete the work
of the session.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Not Entitled to the Money.

short time ago the Potomac Electric
Power Company filed with the Commission
ers a bill for $500 for lighting service rem
dered lexington and West lexington dur
Ing the past fiscal year. and ask that the
same be paid. In the deficiency bill ap-
proved June g. 1895. the following para
graph appears:
For electric lighting namely: For amount
required to light lexington and West Eek
irgton. being for the service of the fiscal
year 1895. $500
1t was upon this paragraph that the Po-
tomac company based its claim. In the
auditors report upon the claim it is held
that the appropriation was for work actual
ly performed during the whole year. The
Potomac company rendered no service ex-
cept from June % to June 3O the auditor
says, and would be entitled to pay for that
time only.
In an opinion rendered the attorney for
the District holds that the Potomac COM
pany is not entitled to $780, but only 70
such portion OF it as Is represented by the
service rendered between June % and June
30.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
First FsattaIion Notes.

At the meeting held Thursday evening
by Company B. In compliance with orders
from BRIG. .de Headquarters. Quartermaster
Sergeant 8. Porter House was unanimously
elected seco0d lieutenant, - nh the vacancy
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Seats ON Lafayette So. Grand Stand
Now on sale at 1920 F street.-Advt.
burned to Death.

Carrie Dornhoff, the eight-year-old daueh-
ter of Charles Dornhofr. 1906 Kirby street.
was burned to death last evening at her
home While she was attempting to light
a hanging lamp her clothing in some way
caught fire. and was so badly burned
that she died several hours later. The ac-
cident occurred about q o'clock, when the
child was alone In the house. It ia not
known just how 1t occurred and the first
seen Of the child was when she ran out into
the street crying out In agony. Mr.. Percy
Woodward was passing at the time. He
tinguished the flames, but she was then 80
badly burned that when she was taken to
the Homeopathic Hospital the physicians
saw that there was little chance of saving
her life. She was afterward removed to her
home. and soon became unconscious. SO
that she was spared. the awful suffering
she must otherwise thave undergone. The
poor little thing aiietitabout midnight, with
out recovering consciousness.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
"The Jewclcr Who Wants to Come
Into Your Wind FIrat.-

Mr.. G. H. Dawson. the well-known r
street jeweler. is now with The James r.
Armiger Co." Baltimore. Md, where he
VIII be pleased to see his friends and pa
irons. The fine quality OF goods carried
by this house, comprising gems exquisitely
set in pendants. rings, necklaces watches
Of the finest foreign and American makes
a complete line of 14-karat gold jewelry.
sterling silver dinner and tea SETS toilet
at prices that will surprise the Washington
public. Mr.. Dawson. upon request, will
call personally with stock to submit for
your approval Correspondence solicited
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-02-13
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsENENTs TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music-"Sidewalks Of New
York"
Bijou Theater.-"The Brand of Cain"
Columbia Theater.-Lecture by Mr.. John
j.. Stoddard On The Yellowstone Park"
Grand Opera House.-"Siberia."
Ice Palace. 5th and L streets northwest
Real ice skating.
Kernon's Lyeeum Theater.-Robie's Bo-
lie mian BurlesGuers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Henry
E DiXey in Thoroughbred.
New National Theater.-Nat c. Goodwin
IN The Rivals
Willard Hall. ll.-Exhibition of the biograph.
For AmuGements see page "a.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
AN EPWokrH POUND PARTY.
Meeting Called In the Interest q
the Poor.

n MScun& Called In the Interest of
the Poor.
The Washington District Epworth League.
recognizing the needs of the poor in the
city have decided to hold a mass meeting
urder the auspices of the Mercy and
Help department Mrs. NJ. NJ Mitchell.
chairman, The meeting will be held at
Hamline NJ. E. Church, corner 9th and p
streets northwest Friday, February 10. at
I:3o p. An interesting program has been
arranged for the OCCASION Mr.. VIM. ].
Palmer will conduct the singing. Miss
HlaE che A. Tomhnsonr of McKendree Chan
ter will read the Scripture lesson and Mrs
cara Roach of Hamine Chapter will make
the opening pray er; address of welcome by
Rev. w. r. Stricken Mrs Sam'l HazIetI
general secretary OF the Young Peop;e's
Home Missionary Society. will deliver the
address OF the evening. Miss Minor of the
Deaconess Home will speak of their Local
work An autoharp SOLO will be rendered
Dy MISS " ellis, also of the Dea aconess Home.
The chapter delegations are expectel to
meet at their respective churches and
march in body to the meeting. Eaca nor
son attending is expected 10 bring 81 offer
ing of provisions. clothing, etc, whlcn will
ne turned over to the dcaconess for dislri-
button. The church will be opened durinp
the afternoon for those who wish to send
their donations at that time
Evening star., 1897-02-13
THE WONDER OF THE AGE.

The public are cordially invited to call
AMI see the king of all collar and cuff
ironers now in operation.
This machine cost $1,000, is the finest in
the city. and excelled by none in the coun-
try.
With it We obtain the much desired DO
mestic" or Dead finish, and at the same
time il is a noted fact that 1t is much
easier on the goods.
| also wish tc call your attention to
little machine, invented and patented by
me. which prevents turn-down collars from
breaking while being shaped.
Respectfully.
F. V KILIIAN
Franklin Steam Laundry.
ssl 18th st. II. w.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at . pm.
TraIIs leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly, from am.
TO pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at ! am.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Seats ON Lafayette So. Grand Stand
Now on sale at 1920 F street.-Advt
Funeral of Mr.. VIM. snks.


The funeral of the late Mr.. William Saks
took place yesterday afternoon from the
residence Of his son, Mr.. /. Saks, IT'S Mas
sachusetts avenue with whom the deceased
had made his home for number of years
past. There was large attendance Of the
friends and relatives Of the family, and the
foral tributes were unusually lavish and
beautiful. The services were conducted by
Rabbi Stern Of the Washington Hebrew
congregation. who paid a glowing tribute
TO the character and upright life of the
dead man. who lived for more than rinety
years with the friendship and respect of
all with whom he came in contact either
III business or social life. His closing days
were spent in quiet and peace amid those he
loved and by whom he was loved. At the
close OF the services at the house the re-
mains were taken to the cemetery OF the
Hebrew congregation, where the interment
was made. The pailbearers were Messrs
8. Heller Charles Baum, H. Kronheimer.
l. l.. Blout, l. Cans and NJ. Newmeyer
Evening star., 1897-02-13

A meeting waG'held yesterday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst to COM
plete arrangemasits for the mothers con-
gress. which is 70 be theld next week at the
Arlington. Mrs.SC Cleveland will tender the
delegates a receptions at the White House
at 11:30 o'clockslWednesday morning, and
only those holding cards will be admitted.
1t was decided that request be made that
the ladies remove their hats during the sss-
sion Of congress-. Mrs. Elizabeth Lange-
Aus Of Christiania, Norway, arrived on
Thursday. and came all the way to this
country to act as delegate. Mrs. Lange-
ton Of Women" while the congress is in
session. number of young ladies' have
been chosen to act as ushers during the
congress-
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Funeral of John W, Sims.

The funeral of Mr. John W Sims, who
died yesterday morning of typhoid pneumo-
MIA, will be held next Monday morning at
10 o'clock a; st. Joseph's Church. The IN
terment will be at Mount Oivet cemetery
Mr.. Sims was one of the best known MEM
bers of the Columbia Athletic Club, and
had been for several years a clerk IN the
Sank Of Washington.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Moshabxhab Bros. & F.Ieihan,

(F Formerly I'LL Chestnut ST.. PHILADELPHIA
The above firm having decided TO dissolve
partnership, have placed their entire stock
N the hands of g. @. Sloan & Co. auction
GERS, OF this city, To be sold at public auc-
ton The stock Will be view at Sloan's.
llOI q street. Monday and Tuesday, and
Viii De sold by catalogue Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. This will he tbe
first sale of the kind ever held In this city
and Will no doubt attract much attention.
The stock embraces fire embroiderfes and
uraperies, old arms and armor, curios fur
niture, and a fine collie ton Of ~>urkish
rugs and carpets.-AdyI.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
The Goode Memori., ue.,,,.

memorial meeting under the auspices of
the Joint commission of the scientific So
cieties of Washington, to commemorate
the lie and services Of George Brown
Goode. LID, assistant secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution. in charge of the
United States National Museum, will be
held In the lecture room of the National
Museum this evening at O'Clock. The
program Will consist of Introductory re-
marks by the president of the Joint com
mission. Gardiner G. Hubbard, an address
by the secretary of the Smithsonian Jnsti.
tuition. DR.. s. p: Langley. and addresses
oh e Goode as historian and Citizen" by
the Postmaster General William +, vii
son; "Goode as Naturalist" Prof. Henry
F. Osborn of Columbia University. New
York city; Goodies Activities in Relation
70 70, american Science" Prof. William H.
Evening star., 1897-02-13


There was lively hearing before the ex-
else board yesterday afternoon in the case
of Philip Barry. who keeps a bar room at
1912 11th street southeast. The application
was at ore time agreed to- but subsequent
ly held up for further consideration upon
the representation of certain protestants.
The charges against Barry were that he
kept open after hours: that he sold to mi
nors. and that he had an alley entrance to
his place. Officer Mason. who made the
arrests In the cases. was on hand to testify
ard the defense put the prosecuting officer
of the District on the stand to prove that
the officer was overzealous in trying to
have Barry convicted.
Prosecutor Pugh testified that while he
did not believe Mason would falsify a rec
ord, he thought he had been overzealous in
his efforts to have Barry convicted.
The officer testified that 1t was true that
he had tried to have Barry convicted and
had paid out some 80 Of his own money to
substantiate a record In the case.
The board took the case under advise
ment.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Things Worth Knowing.

Every time person is confronted with
some puzzling question the need of such
book as The Evening Star Almanac for
1897 is felt Answers to all sorts of queries
and thousands of facts not printed else
where are found within its covers. 1t can
oe obtained from all newsdealers and at the
counting room Of The Evening Star. 25
cents a CODY.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Out of Danger.

Mrs. William Lemming OF Trenton tho
wife Of the man who attempted suicide at
the Raleigh last Wednesday. arrived In
Washington and went Mt once to her has-
band, who is still al the Emergency Hos
pital She found him out of danger and as
soon as he Is sufficiently recovered she will
have him removed to his home,
Evening star., 1897-02-13
MANY HAVE LEARNED

to tkeir sorrow that cheap ~ cyclopaedias
are poor satisfaction. Especially in the
case of Johnson's Cyclopaedia the best is
the ches pest" 1t gives not only reliable
information, but double the quantity If
useful matter that any of its rivals offer.
Sold on easiest of -erms, but not at So
called Introductory terms nor ina aginary
reduced prices. d. APPLETON & CO, 437
Tth st
Evening star., 1897-02-13
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned. A F. RORNOT, 11U3 G. ST.

An open meeting of the Continental
Chapter, ID. A. r.. Will be held Monday
evening al the Els;nere Hotel An address
on Connecticut in the Revolution Will be
given by Prof. E. NJ. Gallaudet; Miss Edna
Dean will recite and an entertaining musi-
cal program will be rendered.
Evening star., 1897-02-13

The Business Mems Club will give the
second smoker OF the season at the club
house of the organization, I19 9th street
northwest. Thursday evening next at s
o'clock. Some excellent talent has been Sc
cured 20 entertain those who attend. and
program will be made up for the occasion
that will be enjoyable in every detail.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
NEEDLE CASES FREE AT JOHNSON
RROQ' 1an6 ST

Call for one of these handsome souvenir
needle cases. containing 10 assorted darn
Ing and other large needles and 20 assorted
gold-eyed sewing needles. "'9I calendar
and an inch measure. Given away, Quail
ity' ar weight considered, you cannot
beat our prices for coal. johnson Bros,
main office. 1905 F ct.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Through Sleeping Car. to Toledo.

Commencing February u, the b. and O.
r. r.. in connection with the b. and o. s.
W. and c. H v and T., will establish a
daily line OF Pullman sleeping cars between
Baltimore. Washington, Columbus and To-
iedo. via Parkersturg and Athens The
west-bound train will leave Baltimore 1O:fb
p m, Washington IL - pm, and arrive at
Columbus 2:55 and Toledo 6:35 next after
room. This is the best service ever offered
between Washington, central Ohio and
Michigan, and will doubtless prove to be
popular with the public.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-02-13

Wheeler & Wilson's Latest No. D.
High arm. rotary motion. Only chine
with ball bearings. At the beginning OF
this session it was selected for exclusive
use In the sewing department of all of the
public schools of the District. Once, AT
9th St NV. btw. d and E. no2l-s tn IN II
RoynlGlueMuciIages sticks everything. 10c.
mh5-t.f fstf
Evening star., 1897-02-13
L. < Marxb,I.. s,I.

The large stock OF clothing and mems
furnishings at the store, 1880 7th street
northwest, will be sold at auction by the
United States marshal on Monday morn
ing next, beginning at 10 o'clock. Dealers
and private buyers should attend.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Being Given Awnx.

Johnson Bros, 1906 F St, are giving away
Souvenir needle cases, containing 30 diff
ferent kinds and sizes of needles
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Al NeerhOn's Galleries

next Monday will be opened the third an
nual exhibition of water colors by Charles
Morris Young of Philadelphia. This will
well repay visit, as previous exhibitions
have shown the artistic merit of his work
The water colors will be on view one week
only. so IL will be we'll to come early and
see the full exhibition.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-02-13

The celebrity of kneipp Malt Coffee has
extended TO every civilized country of the
globe. and its efficiency in prom oting health
Is becoming daily more observed and ac-
knowledged. Try a pound package of IL
Sold by all grocers. Price. i5c 1T