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The herald., 1897-10-31
FOUR DAYS IN A DENEHOLE
Terrible Experience of an Elderly
Englishman in Kent

An elderly inhabitant of the village Of
Crockenhill, Kent, named Richard Cas-
tleton, was on Thursday afternoon res
cued from denehole, of which there are
many in that part of Kent. after having
been incarcerated four days. He had
been missing since the previous Sunday
afternoon, when he entered wood in
search of nuts. His disappearance
caused considerable anxiety in the vii
lage, and on the fourth day it occurred
to a man named Chambers that Castle
ton might have fallen into denehole,
and a search party was instituted, dog
accompanying them. Upon arriving at
the mouth of the hole the dog became
very excited, and it jumped down. Ropes
were lowered, and the man was eventu-
ally brought to the surface, apparently
more dead than alive, having had only
a few nuts to eat all the four days Of
his Imprisonment.
He states that on being precipitated
into the hole, which is from forty to
fifty feet deep, he lay at the bottom for
some time in a semi-unconscious state,
having sustained slight conclusion dur
ing the fail. AS he lay on bed of mud,
and through the small opening at the top
sunlight and darkness succeeded each
other without any help coming in re-
sponse to his calls, he suffered, he states,
terrible mental anguish.-London Mail
The herald., 1897-10-31

no one knows exactly where. AS an
arm, the rifles surrendered were without
value except in a few commands where
they had secured modern guns. They
Were hurriedly and cheaply made, gem
orally by contract work. / can't state
now exactly how many thousand mus
kets there were but there were at least
so 900 recorded as having been surren-
dered. My own idea is that the most of
them were broken up as valueless,
though great quantity of them were
sold as junk and scrap iron. The can
non have also gone out of existence
most of them in the same way."-Wash-
ington Star.
The herald., 1897-10-31
THE HOUSES POOR JOYFUL CUSTOMS OBSERVED
full phenomena is expected on the morn
ing of Nov. Is, 1883.

full phenomena is expected on the morn
ing of Nov Is, 1889.
In the meanwhile, however, as the ag-
gregation of meteoroids is of immense
earth in 1898 and the other in 1900, maxi
ing, as Professor Lewis Smith, the dis
tinguished astronomer of Rochester,
n. Y, says, considerable showers in
those years also. Not only this, but it
is stated on the same authority that
many forerunners of the great shower
may be expected to come within the
earth's atmosphere on Nov. IA, 1897, be-
cause many of the meteoroids are al
ways considerably in advance of the
main cluster. Prof. Swift says 'the
thickness of the meteoroidal stream is
100000 miles and the duration of the
shower is equal to the time of the dag
onal passage of the earth through it,
usually from midnight to dawn" He
adds: "As there is light shower of
I-eonids every November we know that
there is vast ring formed by the COM
portion is the product of the exploded
comet itself, through which we pass once
every thirty-three years and a day."
The meteoroids are dark bodies, and
it is only when they pass into the
earth's atmosphere that they are ig-
p few seconds. The stream makes a
The herald., 1897-10-31

revolution around the sun in about
thirty-three and one-fourth years and
by consequence the earth passes
through it in a new place each year.
The length Of the swarm is so enormous
that although at perihelion it moves at
the rate Of nearly twenty-five miles a
second, yet it takes it two years to pass
the earth, so that when its hinder part
is still with us its advancing side will
have reached the orbits Of Jupiter and
Saturn. Notwithstanding this extent it
is but fraction of the entire orbit. Pro-
fessor Swift says: This great cluster
will reach the earths orbit about June 1,
1899, but the earth will not have arrived
there then, but will be due nearly six
months later, when our planet will
plunge into the swarming mass and for
at least five hours we shall experience
a literal rain Of fire. e."-Baltimore Sun.
The herald., 1897-10-31
STARS WILL SHOWER DOWN
Astronomers Expect Meteoric Down
pour in Two Years

The astronomers look for the next
great meteoric shower on the morning
of Nov. Is, 1899. They calculate that
the earth will then pass again through
the center of an immense swarm of
meteoroids, as they are called before
combustion. These great "Leonde star
showers" as they are called, occur at
intervals of every thirty-three years and
one day. The great shower of 1893 oc-
Cured on Nov. 10; that of 1888 on Nov.
13, that of 1866 on Nov. IA and conse-
quently repetition Of the next wonder
The herald., 1897-10-31
MoNsTROSITY
In the Form of a White Rat With
Boar's Tusks

A remarkable curiosity-or perhaps
it should be called a monstrosity-the
like of which was never before heard OF
by Superintendent Stephan, was dis
covered at the Zoo yesterday. 1t seems
that white rats and white mice have
lately come into unprecedented favor
with the children and women of Gin
cinnati. Learning of this, Superintend-
ent Stephan about seven weeks ago
bought ten white rats. They seem to
be race unto themselves, having pink
eyes and dainty appetites-and set
them to multiplying. Almost beyond
belief, as it may seem yet in these seven
weeks those ten white rats have be-
come fifty. Being in a cage somewhat
removed from view, little attention has
been paid the record d-breaking family.
until yesterday, when the superintend-
ent took a good look at tn snowy white
rodents. The result was that he discov-
cred that one Of the little fellows was
The herald., 1897-10-31
OLD WELL DISCOVERED
Well Preserved Relic of Revolutionary
Days Unearthed

While making an excavation for an
electric light conduit in Independence
square lately the workmen uncovered
an old well, which proved to be in an
excellent state of preservation. An ex-
animation of it later demonstrated the
fact that it is 25 feet deep and 31h feet in
diameter. The walls are strongly con-
structed Of handmade brick, not one
of which is out of place, and the cement
used shows no signs of disintegration.
When the work on old Independence hall
was begun in 1922 four Of these wells
were sunk in the square, and at first
were equipped with the old-fashioned
chain and bucket operated on wind
lass, but later on they were walled up
and pumps put into them, and it was
from these, especially the one lately un-
covered, that the continental congress
took it's drinks between the acts.
The well is located about twelve feet in
front of the main entrance of 1ndepend-
ence hall into the square, and formerly
two watch towers stood on each side.
One of these is now in the possession of
c. J. Smith of Germantown, and there is
in the city, if not the pump used in this
well in colonial days, one of the same
pattern. The unearthing of this old well,
which has been arched over perhaps
seventy-fve years and forgotten, has
led the city authorities to the determine
ton to give it a new lease of life, as
closely resembling it's former state as
NAV be possible. 1t is true the Indians
will not be recalled to sit around it ana
smoke the pipe of peace as of yore, but
it will be cleaned and a marble slab will
be placed over it.
The old colonial pump will be rein
serted while it's ancient and long-sepa-
rated friend, the old watch tower, will be
placed to one side of it, looking as it did
when they parted company 100 years
ago On the other side will be erected d
watch tower, which art will do her best
to make resemble the genuine one OF
colonial days, which will complete the
picture with the exception of the In
dians.-Philadelphi Times.
The herald., 1897-10-31
.,... .::;;s,.,,,s,,s sauss..s..frt

gift of prophecy suddenly descends up
on some member of the gathering and
the fates, speaking through him or her,
declare what the future is to be.
Chestnuts have their part in Hallow-
cen and in a perfectly legitimate fash
ion. Two persons. always man and a
woman, select one chestnut each. These
two chestnuts are placed upon the Goals.
If they gently roast together that is
symbolical of the life that is before thos,.
who placed them there, but if they sput-
ter and fly apart, then the lines of the
lives of the two people are sure to lie
apart.
And so it goes. For ways that are odd
and tricks that are perhaps vain, All
Halloween, like the heather Chinee, is
peculiar. And the same we are free to
maintain.
The herald., 1897-10-31
The Minister and the Pork

A minister in this city who is as well
known for his writings as for his preach
ing returned from fishing trip to
lower Canada a. few weeks ago and, neg
lected to tell of the most interesting
experience in it. One of the reverend
doctors acquaintanceS heard of it acci-
dentally last week, and he has started
the story on it's rounds. The clergyman
was fishing in preserve and living with
q small party in q camp. About a mile
away was another camp occupied by
New York state men. One of the New
Workers returned to camp early one af-
ternoon and found that his stores had
been overhauled and large piece of
pork was missing. The New Yorker
hurried out to investigate the matter,
and then started over to warn the
neighboring camp that there We're
thieves around. He overlook the man
who had taken the pork. There was no
doubt as to the mans guilt He was
carrying the pork in his hand, and he
looked as if the task were unpleasant.
He was a middle-aged man of clerical
appearance and when the New Yorker
had inspected him he said with much
embarrassment:
rI-SOOU al lLeTIlOOIl was lOOhlIlS,
for a man who took some pork from our
camp today"
"Yes; suspected So" was the reply.
"Have you seen any other man carry
| ing pork?" asked the New Yorker.
mo, haven't but then haven't been
looking for such a man. This was youl
pork a short time ago"
"But-but-why, yes, I thought So
| but-but--"
Just so,'' said the clerical looking
man, II am the Rev. DR.. Blank of New
York"
Eyes, I thought I recognized you,'
said the New Yorker. "But-but-the
pork, you know"
'I took it," said the clergyman, "be.
cause it happened that we needed pork
intended to come over and make it al
right with you tomorrow, but you wer,
too quick for me. I'll tell you what II
do. I'll give you back half of it an,
keep the other half"
The New Yorker returned to cam,
with five pounds of pork and the story
! New York Sun.
The herald., 1897-10-31

formed and fashioned almost exactly
like wild boar. Most prominent of all
the marks were two long tusks grow
ing out of the sides of the mouth, and
curving upward to fully twice the length
of the head. These tusks are hard,
bony growth and shine like well-kept
finger nails. They are about as thick as
the lead in pencil and sharp as needles.
On making the discovery, the superin-
tendent Immediately placed the little
wonder in a case by itself, and intends
raising it with the greatest care. When
molested the little thing grunts like a
pig, instead of making the noise COM
mon to it's kind. Its mouth aHd nose
also resembles those of a hog.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The herald., 1897-10-31
DISAPPEARED
Have the Cannon and Muskets Used in
the Civil War

Though the confederate army, when
General Lee surrendered, surrendered
many thousand muskets," said an ordi-
nance officer of the army, "I have great
doubts if 100 OF them are still in the pos
session of the government. In the arm
cries of the government in Illinois, Mas
sachusetts and California few have
been kept, but there are but few. The
war department has few, but the
wagon loads of them have disappeared
The herald., 1897-10-31
Keeping Warm in the Klondike

Everything finds its use at last. Witness
the case of the Klondiker whose only pro-
vision against the cold of the north was
n copy of Ella Wheeler Wicox's Poems
of Passion. Francisco Bulletin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
THEY COME AND 60,
A Review of the Movements of Peonle
You Know.

A Review of the Movements of PeopIe
You Know.
| The DELLA News Las this concerning a
we'll known young man of Dawson:
1.-THE News has been very fortunate in
securing the services of Mr. w, n. Ken
ny of Dawson, who fills the position
which Mr.. Hanlon held. Mr.. Kenny is
not only a tirst-class printer, bat is also
a nice, polished young gentleman who
Will be an addition to society as we'll as
business circles. He has already endear-
ed himself TO the News force byhis strict
attention to business and polite man
ners.'
Messrs. Breedlove and Geise, of Terrell
cO0nty, were the guests of Mr.. Gill Will
lis Sunday night last. They left for Da-
mascus Monday. They were looking for
timber. One of them told US that there
was plenty of timber, but that it was like
gold dollars-valuable- could not be
had for the asking Blakely News.
Messrs. Duncan F. McLan and K. S.
Worthy went up to Sumter City Wednes-
day to attend the marriage of their cous-
in, Miss Market, to MIR. Morton of
Lumpkin.
Misses Maude Bell, Annie Roberts,
Addie Jennings and Lille Rauch have
returned home from Athens, where they
attended the State Normal College.
Mr.. S. Alesker was up from Eufaula
Sunday and Monday. This clever gen
kindly by the Eufaulaians.
Miss Susie Lee Ray, who has been the
charming guest Of Miss Rushabelle Geise
for several weeks, has returned to her
home in Atlanta.
Mr.. T. G. Spearman, of Cuthbert, was
here Saturday putting up a handsome
monument over the grave of the late Cap
tain w. G. Dillon.
Judges j. II. Query and J. A. Laing
went down to Morgan Monday to look
after the interests of clients in Calhoun
superior court.
Rev. E. NJ. Craig came up from Cuth-
bert Saturday and filled his regular
appointment at the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
Colonel Allen Perry, a prominent law
yer of Oglethorpe, was the guest Of Pro-
fessor Jason Scarboro Saturday and Sun
day.
Colonel NJ. j. Ye)mans has been hob
nobbing with the Legislators aud other
big bugs in Atlanta for the past week.
Mayor Cheatham went up to Atlanta
Thursday and remained until Saturday.
Mr.. F. Nasworthy is looking after his
business interests in Louisville.
Mrs r. r. Shippey is visiting her pa-
rents in Smithville.
Mr.. F. B. Arthur went down to She'll
man Sunday.
Mr.. R. E. McNulty visited in Smithville
S undays
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
SOCIETY EVENT OF THE SEASON
Ae'eh" viii BE Greeted With Lara An
dience Next Wednesday Evon,u

." large a u
"'eHoe Next Wednesday Evening.
= Ihe Zelana Comic Opera Cannon
ehirty strong, will present their Sna 10y
.ul comic opera at the Sale-l,avis nnor,
mouse honday night, Decemher OOH POI nnS a
a., lawson So, society will turn out to greer
fnen he music of the opera is chilled
rom aI the most popular operas. and Tho
pIoC is simple and interesting tn
InoruS members are many and GOOD
a fH'nong them are the knitting. DRINKING
III '"C'on, Kissing, tramp and drumne,
ooyS' me costumes are elegant and
costly. 1nterspersed in the 0nara ora
numerous dances and the latest NJ
DIX speclaltles. A novelty will he the
CONTINUOUS performance-no tirnsomo
waits between acts. Miss Annie nnII
barnett takes the title role and on ~
c S mas the following to say of her
performance as Zelena: SIN the tia
roie MISS Annie Dell Barnett was all that
Is lovely. In excellent voice. in thorongb
sympathy with her part, beautifully a.
lred. and tender and fetchinU thronGb-
out, her Zelena was a conouest in Pho
amateur opera field of which She NAV ho
pro"d' Mr.. Edwin Leroy Wilson Of
chattanooga takes the part of Paths
the peasant lover. He has mapnificen,
baritone voice, and is heard to great ad.
vantage in solos and duets with Miss
Barnett. Mr.. j. A. Beall, the anthor
takes the role of Captain Dupont and
shows a thorough conception of this Iif.
fcult part. The principal comedy Role
is IN the hands of Mr.. Tom P. Jackson,
comedian of rare merit"
One Of the most beautiful spec,alties
introduced will be the "YeIow Astor
Dance" The Albany Herald has the
following to say of this lovely dance
1--WE will not attemptto describe the flo.
ures of the dance; they were graceful
and beautiful. Those who saw these
lovely dancers go through the intricate
steps of the Yellow Astor Dance felt
that there, truly, was the poetry of mo,
ton. Hundreds declared that they had
never seen anything half so beautiful .
Indications so far ahead point to a
crowded house next Monday night. Re-
served seats are on sale at Sale-Davis
Drag Co.'S. Main street store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
Water Ground Meal.

l am now in charge of the Brown Grist
Mil, formerly operated by j. \. Bolton.
will thoroughly remodel the property
and put It in good repair and will be
prepared to give the best service posi-
BILE. Those desiring pure and wholesome
underground meal will find it to their
advantage to paUouize me. l ask for a
share of the patronage Of the public, and
promise in return prompt and polite at
tention and satisfactory service.
D. E. ASKEW, Parrott, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
Notice 10 Stockholders.

There will be a meeting of stockhold.
ers at the office of the Dawson National
Bank for election of Directors for ensu-
ing year on Tuesday, January II, 1898,
at 10 o'clock a. m
NJ. NJ. LOWREY, Cashier.
Dec. Z, 1897.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
This Is worth Reading.

To advertise our College we will give
a thorough course of instruction in
double and single entry Bookkeeping ard
Commercial Arithmetic by mail free of
charge to limi led number of persons.
This course will be completed in forty
lessons. No charge for diplomas. Fext
books furnished at less than one-half the
usual price. Glass will be organized in
a few days. Full particulars free. Ad-
dress the American Business College,
Omaha, Neb.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the I'M
dersigned until December 10th, 1897. 10
O'Clock, a. M, for managers of dispensa-
ries at Dawson, Brentwood, Parrot and
Sasser. Right reserved to reject any and
all bids. BY order Board of Commits
sioners. This December It'll, 1897.
J. W. ROBERTS, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
1894

is the number that drew the Gun. The
person holuing that number will please
call at our store and claim the Gun. If
not called for in thirty days will draw
again. All parties holding tickets are
requested TO hold them until gua has
been claimed. Respectfully,
A. j. BALDWIN & co.
Dec. 7.h, 1897.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
$50 in Cold /!
VIII be Paid to any Man or Womar.

1t remains H. the celebrated firm Of physicians
and specialists, DIR. Hathaway & Co., Irregular
Graduates Registered, to place genuine bust.
ness proposition before the public, which has
never been made before
We agree to treat any person afflicted with any
chronic disease and cure them, furnishing medi-
cines and everything necessary for their case, or
fully follows treatment and directions. and the
case is a durable one
This offer is plain, and there is no catch to it;
and furthermore, the offer is good and the money
perfectly safe because we are financially resnon-
sible. F
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
Seasoned Lumber.

Dry Pine Lum Der for sale cheaper than
by any one else. All orders will be filled
promptly. BRIM BROS, Herod, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24

You will do your pocket book an in
Justice if you buy your Christmas goods
before seeing T. S. Martin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
A Bargain in Fitzgerald,

two-story business house which l
will sell far $500 cash. This building is
now paying $500 year in rents.
J. A. HORSLEY, Dawson. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24

Silverware for Christmas presents.
MCLAIN DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24

,u'ch' with smothering feelings.
es were terribly debilltated. l
tG'lng from what is called nervous
aou My stomach felt bloated,
70 constantly weak and trem-
Aato consulted several physicians,
l rogu me without doing any good.
En- o 8 given up in despair when /
H. a 5,e-ru-na. 1t was about six
,ual | first took Pe-ru-na. l
seab bp Immediate relief to all my
Ia ~ symptoms. It is the only
'n i3V has ever been of any use
bicb "LS' Lucie Waldie, Otsego
an yF, BOX 81, writes: "For three
f. D v with catarrhal dyspepsia.
IaEe y you, for advice and you told
nr6 MIN your medicines. 1t has been
hes o. since began to take your
Ion, " n, am perfectly well. l
medicines deserving of much
4 ro T, Dr. Hartman's latest book on
Imb p,"r n Address your letter
L f fo, Druggist ioaag for free Pe-ru-na
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24

Sterling silver novelties, a nobby line
Of jewelry, standard silver ware--knives.
forks, spoons, ETC., at Sale Davis Drug
Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24
PULLING FOR The PLUMS.
ANXIOUS Is THE HEAD THAT
HOLDS DOWN AN OFFICE.
ApplicantS Galore for Positions at the
Disposal of the City Council.
Result of the Election.

Since the municipal election last
Wednesday the average city official
is very much in the position of the
Christmas turkey-in danger of the
axe.
The official axe, however, seems to
be an unknown quantity, and it is only
nredctiOn as to the heads that will fail
As a result of the election.
The most exciting contest is that for
city clerk. There are no less than sew
en- or eight candidates for this posi-
ton. Among the applicants are c. J..
Whitehead, the present incumbent. ex-
Clerk j. w. Peddy, w. 0. Thornton, T..
f. Gurr, 7. E. Jennings, Geo. CroWell
and J. NJ. Bell. What the outcome
will be no one can tell, though it seems
q that Mr.. Whitehead has the call. It
q takes four votes to elect, and he and
q his friends claim that he has enough
pledges to, put him through. There
are others, however, who do not con-
cede this, and only the vote of the cOua-
cil will settle the contest.
Chief of Police Seay has no OppOsi
tion. but Deputy Marshall Arnett does
hot fare so well. He has as opponents
ex-Policeman j. B. Roberts and Mr..
k. G. Brown. Who will be the win
her is merely conjecture. Night Po-
lceman Smith seems to have no OppO-
kition, and superintendent of Lights
Collins and Street OVerseer Roberts
appear to be secure in their positions.
For street scaVenger the present in
eumbent, j. L. Lee, is opposed by w.
N Smith.
The council will meet tonight (Tues-
BAY. when the new members Will he
lnducted into office and the officials
Tor another year elected.
Wednesdays Election.
The city election Wednesday, while
narked by earnest work and close COM
pettion, was very quiet. Successors to
Mayor Cheatham and Aldermen Mel
on, Lowrey and Rainey were to be
@ected, and all of these gentlemen
Except Alderman Rainey were candi-
Rtes for reelection. Mayor Cheatham
Rd no opposition, but there were four
candidates for the aldermanic positions.
Messrs. r, l.. Melton, j. s. LoWrey,
NJ. McNulty and G. Deubler.
There was good deal Of suppressed
kcJement during the day, put the
ecJion was one Of the quietest ever
en in the city. A notable feature of
/ day was the absence of the usual
pwd about the polls, and it is a no.
aoe lact that not negro was seen
The grounds except when he went
East his ballot. There were three
Ridred and fifty registered voters, of
POM one-hundred and one were ne
pes Nearly the full registered white
was polled, while not more than
OF the negroes who were qualified
ote went to the voting place.
aayor Cheatham led the ticket, re-
lng all but seven of the votes cast.
loving is the vote of each candi-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-11-24

POO acres of land in the Third dis
trct, known as the Laing & Collier
place, at a bargain on easy terms.
J. A. HORSLEY.