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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
Hens Justiflable Bewilderment.

a most wonderful phenomenon has
recently occurred at Boston, Lincoln
shire. A poultry keeper placed a
hen on Is double-yoked eggs, and
twenty nine chickens were the result.
1t is said that the hens bewilderment
at this extraordinary brood from such
an ordinary number of eggs was very
pronounced. The chickens, which
are black .Ninorcas, are now about
three weeks old. healthy and peckish,
and have been viewed by scores of in
credible curiosity hunters London
Telegraph.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
W THE SHADOW.

Oh. she will have the :ecp. dark heart, for
all her face Is fair
As deep and dark as though beneath the shadow
Of her hair.
For IN her hair a spirit dwells that no white
spirit Is,
And he'll Is in the hopeless heaven OF that lost
spirits kiss
She has tvr>, men within the palm, the h03ts1
of her hand
She takes their souls and blows them forth a.
idle, drifted sand.
And one falls back upon her breast that Is his
quiet home,
And one goes out into tho night and Is a. wind
blown foam.
And 81 there any home for him whose portion
is the nShtf
And IL there any peace for him whose doom 10
endless flight
o wild. sad bird. o wind spent bird. o bird
upon the wave,
There Is home for thee, wild bird. but in
tho cold l-ca gravel
Tho Hill OF Dreams" by Fiana Macleod
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

used IN scnooiroom until it had got
too rickety for service and was then dis
pensed with. At any rate, it couldn't
have been more than 10 years old. This
report was communicated to the visit
or. who thereupon took to raving like
q mailman and became so violent that
he and his treasure had to be moved
along by the police.
Royal relics are much in favor with
amateur collectors, and, though some Of
the curiosities submitted to the museum
recently have been thought worthy Of u
place on the tables, the majority have
proved to bs hopeless rubbish.
Tit Bits
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

HEREBY offer :or sale a valuable prop
erty, situated in Fcrmanagh township, y
miles rorth-east of Mifiiintown, containing
Is Acres, more or less. acres of wood
land. The balance cleared and in good
state of cultivation. Buildings ordinary,
but in good repair. A good spring Of never
fa!ing gravel water nearDy. This property
also contains $50 peach trees and 1000 ber-
~ plants; 80 apple trees, besides other
fruit. Tho above property is situated near
White hall school house in said township.
For further information address.
CHARLES CoRKIKs,
6-29-'96. Mit!l:ntown, Pa.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
ATTEST:
WV. NJ. ALLISON, p. A.

Some party stole aboui 25 bushels
of wheat from the barn of j. D.
Mertz in Walker township, during
the rain storm last Monday night.
At the Musical College, Freeburg,
Snyder county, Pa, none but the
best methods are used, so that to day
it is recognized as one of the FORE
most schools of music in the country
$33 will pay for term Of Six weeks,
instruction end board. Fall term will
begin Aug. 30.
For catalogues address,
HENRY B. MoYER,
If. Director.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The nndersinei hIvlug been restored to
health by simpce means, after suffering sew
eral years witha severe lung affection, and
that dread disease consSnp pfion, is anxious
means Of cure. To those who desire it, he
will checrfnlIy send (fr,e If chargs) copy
OF the prescription used. which they will
-lnd q, sure cure for Consxmption,- zstkmS
CafarSk, BToacfltis and all throat and lung
MaiGdies. He h0pss all sufferers will try
his remedy. as il is invaluable. Those de.
string the presc iption, which win cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing, will
please address,
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Brooklyn,
New York. Sep. ., '96.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
The Best after Dinner Pill.

Hoods Pills aid digestion, pre-
vent that feeling of fullness or dis
tress aud gently, yet effectively, as
slst in the assimilation and digestion
of food They do not gripe or pain,
ana they do not weaken the body.
On tie contrary, they have strength
ening and stimulating effect. They
rouse the liver, prevent sickness and
cure sick headache. Hoods Pills are
purely vegetable, perfectly harmless
and may be used safely by delicate
women and children.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
DEGlsTER'S NOTICE.

l.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named persons have filed their accounts in
the Registers Office of Juniata county and
the same will be presented for confirmation
and allowance at an Orphans Court to be
held at MifIlintows, Pa, on Tuesday, the
2lst day of September, A. D. 1897, at 9
O'Clock, A. N.
Tho nrst and final account of John T.
Turbett, administrator of VIM. Fl. Ruther
ford, late of Port Royal, Pa, deceased.
Atkinson 4 Pennell, Atty.
2.-The first and hRal account of James
Mclaughlin, administrator Of Henry Arbo-
gast, late of Turbett township, Jupiata Co.,
deceased. Atkinson 4 Pennsll, Atty.
3.-The first and fnal account of P. H.
Shaded, administrator cf Barnhart Fogle,
late of Monroe township, deceased.
Keller, Atty.
4.-The first and final account of A. G..
Hernbergsr, acting executor of the last will
and testament of s imon Miller, late of Sus-
qusAanna township, deceased.
Keller, Atty.
5.-The second and final account of John
A. Kshler, Wm. c. Jacobs and John F. ia
cobs, administrators of Benjamin J.cobs,
late Of Turbett township, deceased.
Keller, Atty.
6.-The first and final account of Samuel
r. Weimer, late of Turbett township, Jun
iata county, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Nicely, Atty.
THE first and 6asl account of E. Mil
ton Guss, administrator Of Elizabeth Guss,
late Of Milford township, deceased.
Keller, Atty.
8.-The first and 1nal account Of II. H.
Ferguson, admiuis'rator Of John h. Fergu-
son, late of Greenwood township, Juniata
county, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Neely, Atty.
x.x;H,a.1 x.si:ss.': o%e'' +: l.x.o.n VIZ,
August %, A. D., 1897. Register
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HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill q bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty four
hours; sediment or settling indi-
Gates an unhealthy condition Of tho
kidneys. When urine stains linen it
is evidence of kidney trouble. Too
frequent desire to urinate or pain in
the back is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out of
orIor
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

DR. DIN CRAWFORD, DR. DARWIN A.chAWSoAo
DR. DIN. CRAWFORD & SON,
have formed partnership for tho practice
of Medicine and their collateral branches.
Office at old stand, corner of Third and Or.
anee streets. Miffiintown, Pa. Ono or both
Of them will be found at their Office at al!
times, unless otherwise professionally en-
gagged.
April lst. 1885.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
VETERAN ENCAMP-
MENT

HEADQUARTERS WILSON Posi- 134, De.
PARTMENr OF PENNSYLVANIA G. A. r.
Miffiintown, Pa, Aug. 20, 1897.
GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 3.
Comrades deslrous of participating
in the 3rd Annual Encampment OF
the Juniata Veteran Association, to
be held at Mcclure, Snyder county,
Pa. from the 9th to the 10th of Sep
tember, will assemble in full uniform
at these head quarters, on Monday,
September 6, 1897 at IL o'clock A NJ.
The Post will leave on the 12:1S
train at Miflin Station. Excursion
rates to Mcclure have been promised.
By order of the Post.
WILLIAM LUCK. p. c..
ATTEST:
wv NJ ALLISON p A.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
EIFFLINr OWN MARKKTS,
MIyrLIxrowN, Aug. 25, 1897.
NIFrLINTOwN GRAIN MARKl

PH1LAAELPH1A MARKETS, August "a,
1S97.-Wheat $l.O4 to 81 OF; corn
IS to 36c; oats 26 to 27s; live hens
Sc; old roosters 7c; spring chickens
lie; butter 10 to 22c; eggs IA to 15c;
sugars 81 to sic; apples 75c to ~ so
a barrel; cantelopes Is to zoe; pears
30 to 4Oc; plums 6 quart basket Is
to Csc; grapes 75c; to $l.0O case;
potatoes IS to 4Oc basket; sweet
potatoes 20 to Soc a basket; Pennsyl-
vania tobacco filters 10 to lac; Ha-
vana running lots IL to l5c; mixed
hay at $6 to $50; timothy hay SILL
so to $13; East Liberty cattle market
for cattle to Sc; hogs p to 4sc;
sheep 24 to 4c; veal calves SC 50.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
NELLINER n.

Good news for you. Hats for 5,
10. Is, II, 10 and 25c. Some better
grades also, Trimmed Hats for 35,
40. 50, 75c., S1O0, S1.25, 81 so.
All goods reduced at
At. II. A. DIEHL's
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$500 GIVEN AWAY

To persons who make the greatest
number of words of the phrase,
Patent Attorney Wedderburn-
For PARTICULARS address the National
Washington, D. G
Oct,I 81
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The One Thing Lacking.

why does tho young wife Of old Mr..
Crosus always look SO unhappy! He
gives her everything she wants, doesu't {
her.
Everything except widowhood. -
Chicago Post.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

The undersigned persons have formed an
Association for the protection Of their re.
spective properties. All pers ons are here
by notified not to trespass on the lands of
the undersigned for the purpose of hunting
gathering nuts, chipping timber or throwing
down fences or firing timber in any way
whatever. Any violation OF the above no.
tice will be dealt with according to law.
John Michel,
William Pufenberger,
Gideon Sieber,
BeashOr & ZOok,
Mary A. Hrubaker,
Joseph Ro.hrock,
John Byler,
Samuel Bell.
September 1895.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

Trains Nos. and connect at Port Royal
with Way Passenger and Seashore Express
on P. R. r., and Nos. 8 and with Mail east
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
III. P. DERR.

II P. DERR.
PRACTICAL DENTIST.
'aduate of the Philadelphia Dental
G.. ee. Office at old established To-
cation, Bridge Street, opposite Court
House, JMiflinsown, Pa.
10 Crown and Bridge work;
Painless Extraction.
All work guaranteed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25
TRAGEDIES OF THE MINES.

CURIOUS Accddents That Havo Happened -
Dslvess Afser Hidden Treasure.
"In this line Of work we come acsoas
some curious accidents and narrow
escapes" said Deputy Mine Inspector
Frank Hunter the other night. ''One
thing struck me long ago, and that Il
how much II takes to kill q man some
times and how easily the thread Of lie
IL often snapped.
Down in Colorado I knew . fellow
who plunged down 800 feet in . single
compartment shaft He went to the
boteor, krt did mt hxAAk q b,ne OF
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

The Sales of Hoods Sarsaparil,a
are the largest in the world because
the cures by Hoods Sarsapsrilla are
wonderful, perfect, permanent.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. 25c.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

Trains Nos. 2 and connect with STAGE
Line at Blair's Mills for Concord, Doyles-
burg and Dry Run.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

A SHIP provisioned for two years
and having crew of l / men, started
from Belgium on the 18th of August
to ind the South Pole.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

English horticulturists have como to
the conclusion that 1t is a mistake to
wait till November TO plant the bulbs Of
tulips andshyscinths and crocu.es and
that when the summer display is over
(September) the sooner bulbs are got In
the better
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

oERFECT and permanent are the
cures by Hoods Ssrsaparilla, be-
cause it makes pure, rich, healthy,
life and health-giving BLOOD.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

Get good paper by subscribing for the
SEufyuEL AND REPUDEsoAH.
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CAUTION.

TRESSPASS NOTICE.
The undersigned persons have associated
themselves together for the protection of
Willow Run Trout stream in Lack town.
ship, suniata Co., Pa. All persons are
strickly forbidden not to trespass npon the
land or stream of the said parties to fish
as the stream has been stocked with front
Persons violating this notice, will be pros
ecnted according to law.
X. II. Patterson,
T. Fl. Caruthers, J. p.
ROb't A. Woodside,
W. D. Walls,
Frank Vawn,
Dyson Vawn.
April %, 1895.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

d. GRING, President aud Manager
G. K. MILLER, General Agent.
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Tuscarora Valley Railroad.
,CHEDULE IN EFFECT MONDAY, MAY 10,
1896.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-25

NEWPORT AND SHERMAN'S VAL
ley Railroad Company. Time table
of passenger trains, in effect on Monday,
May 18th, 1896.
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DOT

Il the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared emily by G. l. Hood S Co.. Lowell, Mass.
-, ,. the best family cathartic
HOODS Pills and liver stimulant. sc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12

~~~~~-~~~-~-----~~
GRIFFIN.-The friends and relatives of
Mrs. M ". Griffin are requested TO attend
her funeral from Central railroad depot at
s45 this morning. city time. Interment
at Laurel Grove cemetery.
MHENRY,- friends and acquaint-
ances Of Mrs. A. I. McHenry Mr.. and Mrs.
James F., Edward H. and Bascom T. Nc
Henry and Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Howard,
are respectfully invited TO attend the fu-
neral of the former from the residence of
her son, James r., at 107 York street. west,
to-day at o'clock p m.
FYsoN.-The friends and acquaintance
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Tyson, are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
of their infant son, Arthur Thomas, from
st. Paul's Episcopal church, at 4 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
SAFETY APPLIANCES.

Notice is hereby given that the Savan-
nah. Florida and Western Rail
road Company has applied to the
interstate commerce commission for
an extension of time beyond Jan.
l, 1898, within which they are requir-
ed TO equip their freight cars with auto
matte couplers and power or train brakes,
under sections 2 and of an act approved
March 2, 1893, relating to the equipment of
cars used in interstate commerce with
such safety appliances, and that a hearing
upon said application will be had at the
office of the commission in Washington.
D. c., on Dec. /, 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
At that hearing all persons interested
for or against the granting of the relief
prayed for win be heard either in person
or by attorney. and they may file with the
commission affidavits, statements or ar
guments for or in opposition to said petit
ton on or before such date
BY order of the commission.
EDW. A. MOSELEY, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
TO THE PUBIAC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south of the
extended limits of the city of Savannah.
known as the rsnch tract, containing
one hundred and seven acres, more or
less, bounded on the north by Estill ave
nue., east by Waters road, south by lands
of Barstow, and. west by lands of Gen. A. r.
Lawton, as l have made contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend to apply to
the courts for a specific performance of
the contract. j. II. ESTIIL
Savannah, Aug. 80, 1885.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company is now prepared to fur
nish a new system of party. lines, which
assures privacy. Rates for residences $3.50
to 50 per month; for business $3.50 to 81
per month. Equipment first-class in ev-
cry particular Inquiries to the manager
will be promptly answered.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
r. H. POLK,
Manager Savannah Exchange.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
POLICE DEFIED WITH A PISTOL.
Lively FusiIade with "A Drunken Ne
gro at Macon.

Macon. Ca, Nov. 11.-About o'clock
this morning a mob of drunken negroes
opened fire on hackman near the Yves
leyan College. Policemen FASTENED TO the
place and arrested two Of the negroes.
but Willis Gordon, with pistol in hand
defied arrest and a fusilade between he
and the officers ensued. After emptying
mis- pistol, Gordon ran and was later cap
tured, having become exhausted from loss
Of blood. The neighborhood in which the
shooting. occurred was greatly excited. as
the negroes were yelling and cursing in a
most defiant manner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
HOSPITALITY AT QUITMAN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turner Give a
ReceptiOn-Better Mail Service.

Quitman, Ga. Nov. 11.-Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Turner gave a delightful at home
last evening. The occasion was peculiar
ly enjoyable and notable for its ele-
gance in every feature. Mr.. ana Mrs.
Turner are charming entertainers and
their select circle of friends are always
glad Of an opportunity to spend an even
ing with them at their hospitable home.
The South Georgia railroad has secured
a local and through mail contract from
Heartpine TO Quitman, and the Atlanta
and Macon mail now reaches here on the
same day it is mailed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12

Tampa, Fla. Nov. IA little after dark
THIS evening bold attempt was made to
hoid up ex-Gov. Mitchell on a dark cor
her on the principal street Of the city by
white trusty from the police station. The
rusty snatched at the venerable ex-gover-
nors gold watch and chain. but in spite Of
ms years, the latter held his own and the
youthful pusty was soon. behind the bars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
COTTAGES on EASY PAYMENTS.

COTTAGES 800 CASH COTTAGES AT
$3.50 TO $1S MONTHLY
The CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY win erect
cottages on Anderson and on Price streets
south of Anderson, on the following
terms Cash $780, balance, from $3.50 to
SIS per month according to cost of cot
tages) for period Of ten years.
1t is the company's purpose to meet
the needs of a frugal class of our people,
whose means will not permit them to build
more expensive homes. The site selected
for the erection of these is most ron
veniently situated, well drained, and has
all modern conveniences. Apply to
NJ, J. SOLoMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer,
No. II East Bryan street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
MAcoN's GAS LIGHT PLANT.

The Receiver Authorized to Issue
100000 of Certificates.
Macon, Ga, Nov. u.-Objection having
been Withdrawn, the receiver of the Ma
con Gas Light and Water Company has
beep authorized by Judge Speer to issue
SOOOO of certificates 10 enlarge and i'm
prove the water and gas plants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
Hanson and LoyIess Indicted.

Macon, Ga, Nov. 11.-Manager II. @.
Hanson of the Telegraph and Editor Loy-
less of the Evening News were indicted
to-day by the grand jury for carrying con-
cealed weapons. 1t seems that Mr.. 10y
less exhibited "a weapon after his difficulty
with Mr.. Hanson, while the latter drew
a pistol when the, former struck him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
STATE AND COUNTY TAxEs, 1897.

@A'D SOcNA lanes, 1877.
Office Collector State and County Taxes,
Chatham County, Georgia, Savannah,
Oct. /. 1Ss7.-The digest is now open for
the collection. of the above taxes on all
property, real and personal; the specific
tax on professions; also the POLL TAX
for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES on all
MALE RESIDENTS of the city and coun-
ty between the ages of q and 60 years.
Office at the court house. Hours, a. m.
to p. m. JAMES j. MCGOWAN,
Tax Collector C. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
BELLEAIR BICYCLE MEET.
The Crack Riders From Jacksonville
to Take Part.

10 Iake Fnrt.
Tampa, Fla. Nov. 1.-THE bicycle
cracks who have been competing for
prizes offered during JacksonvilIe's gala
week, passed through Tampa this morn
Belleair, where the national circuit bicy-
Gle meet viii be opened tomorrow, con-
tinuing through Saturday. The party
which wa thirty strong and under the
management OF ]. and G. S. McLeish.
comprised such notable riders as Bald
Nat Butler, Jay Eaton and DR.. Brown.
Most elaborate preparations have been
made for the meet at Belleair. and 1t is
expected that the Colosseum fun seating
capacity Of 900 will be required to ac-
commodate the throng in attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
wAYCROSs' JAIL FIRE.
The Negro Who Started 1t May Re-
cover From His Injuries.

E'H3N TIE
Waycross, Ca, Nov. 1.-THE negro con-
Wet, who came near being burned to death
after firing the Jail last night, is still
alive. He planned his escape soon after
he was jailed by City Marshal Miller He
dom, and had not assistance been prompt,
he would have been burned to ashes. The
negro escaped several weeks ago from the
chain-gang al Genoa, Fla, and a reward
was offered for his apprehension. He ap-
pears 10 be about % years old and is sup
posed to be a notorious criminal Though
he is seriously burned, there is chance
for his recovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-12
HOME FOR AGED NEGROES.
Andrew Montgomery TO Solicit Sub
scriptions at Washington.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. u.-'Uncle Andrew
Montgomery" an ex-slave, whose age is
said TO be l03 years, left here tonight for
Washington in the interest of a movement
to raise a fund to build home for aged
negroes in this city. He will make a call
on President Mckinley, Gen. Long treet,
and other prominent people at the national
capitol, in search of subscriptions. The
old man is a brother TO Ransom Montgom-
cry, the negro slave who was bought by
the state because he saved the state road
bridge over the Chattahoochee from fire,
and who was a unique figure in the history
OF the state road.