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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-24

The undersigned intending to quit
farming and move to Minnesota, will
sell ON
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-24

The West Union Record wants to
know Why that city cannot get rid
OF the SLOT maehin, $ as Parkersbnrg
has done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Deaih of Mrs. Sears

Mrs, Carrie Sears, wife Of Mr.. d. w.
Sears, died at the home of her husband
In Dawson Sunday at 21o'clock D. M.
and was inferred in the city cemetery
Monday afternoon after an impressive
service at the family residence by
Rev. J. B. tombstone Mrs. Sears was
communicate of the Methodist
church, anu the end came peacefully.
Her death brings deep sadness not only
to the members of her family but e.
many who knew her Intimately, and
to whom she had endeared herself by
her bright and kindly disposition
and unfailing exercise of christian
virtues. A grIef-strlcken husband
two small step-sous and an infant one
day old are left to feel her loss, and &c
these the sympathies of the entire
community go out.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away bv
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural yigor
Try Electric BiUJers and be convinced
that they are miracle worker Every
bottle guaranteed Only SOC. bottle at
Sale-Dayis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Death of An Aged Lady.

Mrs Elizabeth R Crowell, mother Of
Mr.. George 5. Crowell of Dawson and
Mr.. G. r. CroWell and Mrs. w. b.
Lundy of Chickasawhatchee died at
her home in the latter place Monday
afternoon. Mrs. Crowell was In her
eighty first year, and died from the IN
lirmities of old age. She was mera.
Der of the Methodist church, and her
long life was useful and exemplary
Her sympathetic heart went out to all
in distress of any kind, and with I'M
assuming kindness brought comfort to
many a sorroWful one. The intermpnt
occurred in the Ghickasawhatchee
cemetery yesterday morning, Rev. j.
B. tombstone performing the last sad
rites. The sorroWing relatives have
the sympathy of large circle of
friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Miss SIade Re.elacfnd

Miss Leta Slade, one of Dawson's
accomplished and popular young la
dies, has been reelected TO the princi-
palshIp of the primary department of
Bethel college at Cuthbert. Miss Leta
deserves all that is said of her by the
Cuthbert Liberal in the following
"The friends and patrons of Bethel
will be delighted to know that
Miss IeJa Slade will again be in charge
of the primary department. Miss
9lade is splendid teacher and gave
the best of service at the college last
session. President Clark, the college
and patrons are to be congratulated
upon her return.'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
THE COMMISSION
MEETS TOMORROW.
WILL HEAR COMPLAINT OF
DAWSON MERCHANTS.
Members of the Interstate Commerce
Commission VIII Come Today. To
Inquire Into Discrimination
i'm Freight Rates.

The interstate commerce commission
will meet in Dawson. tomorrow for the
purpose of hearing the complaint of the
business men of Dawson i'm regard to
discrimination by the railroads in
freight rates against this city Com
petitiye points are given cheaper rates
than Dawson on long hauls, and the
commission will be asked 80 adjust the
rates so that the business men Of Daw-
son will be on common ground with
those ofrIyal cities
Dawson's side Of the case has been
well prepared and evidence that seems
ample to sustain the charge of .discrim-
ination has been secured.
The members Of the commission are
expected to arrive from Washington
this afternoon. The railroads will be
represented by their attorneys and
traffic agents, while Judge Griggs will
look after Dawson's interests as attor-
ney.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
BuckIen's Arnica Nalre.

The best Salve in the world for Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt RLeum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped aDds, Chill.
blain's, Corhs andaH Skin Erlptio4s
and positively cures piles or no pay
required It is.guduanteed TO give per
feet satisfaction or money refuued
Price . cents per box. For sale by
Sale Davis nruo Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
A Marriage Monday Afternoon.

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli Jenkins ON Orange street, Mon
day afternoon at five O'Clock. Miss
Ldzzie locke, niece Of Mrs. jenkins,
was nnitedin marriage TO Mr.. Henry
4. Newman OF Jacksonville, Fla. The
bride Is young lady Of many charms,
while he groom is prominent
young wholesale merchant Of Jackson.
vile. Many friends extend c0ngratu-
lati0ns and best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Foot Washing sunday.

The Primitive Baptists had their an
nual footwashing at Chickasawhatohee
church, near the city, Sunday. a large
congregation was present, and the SER
vices were interesting and impressive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
In Elegant entertainments.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Locke was the scene of q delightful en-
tertainment Tuesday evening, compli-
meutary 20 Miss juddie Locke of Eu-
faula. The parlors We're beautifully
decorated and elegan, refreshments were
served, and Tie large gathering, inelud-
ing nearly all the young society people
Of Dawson, were never more delightfully."-
entertained.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

Ordinary Roberts has been informed
by the commissioner OF internal revenue
that there is no tax on marriage licenses.
This information will be received with
JOY by large mum Der of young men who
contemplate matrimony next fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Revising the Jnry Lists.

The jury commissioners met Monday
and begun the biennial revision of the
jury lists of the county. The commits
sioners are w, b. Cheatbam, j. w. Sears,
j. w. Wooten, W. b. Oxford, W. G.
Paschal and j. j. Hill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
win Move to Alabama.

Nh. j. H. Solomon, one Of Dawson S
clever Hebrew merchants, viii move,
with his .aaily and stock Of goods, to
Ozark, Ala, within the next few DAYS.
Mr. SOlomou's many Dawson friends
will wish him success in his new home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

You will not know how much good
Hood's Sarsaparilla will do you unit
you try it. Buy bottle today and be.
gin to take it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Reegs, German SaIYe

is an invaluable remedy for cuts, burns,
bruises, scalds, chapped hands, sore
nipples, sore lips, eczema, ulcers, chron-
ic sores, skin eruptions, fever sores, and
all skin diseases. SALE-DAvIs DRUG
Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
NEW LAW FIRM.

Judge } - Laing and Col. ". Q. Worren
Form a Copartnership
Judge J A. Laing of Dawson ard
Colonel W.. O. Worrlll of Cuthbert have
formed copagtnership for the practice
II law, and viii have an Office in each Of
these cities. These gentlemen are sue
eessrfl practitioners with established
regulations, and will make orc of the
strongest law firms in southwes Georgia.
Colonel Worril win divide his time
between Cuthberta and Dawson. He was
ia Dawson Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
VIII Ilarrest Much Cav.

The grass crop in Terrell was never
better, and Thousands Of dollars worth
of hay will be harvested. The hay crop
is getting to be an important one in Ter
rell, and is bringing in money to many
carmArS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
A BABY HIS VICTIM
Negro Rape Fiend Promptly Lynched by
Mob at Griffin.

~ IVIE'f
Mob at Griffin.
GRIFFIN, GA, Aug. 8.-John Mead
ows, a mulatto negro, was lynched inthis
city about O'Clock this afternoon by a
mob of over 500 citizens of Meriwether,
Pike and Spalding counties.
The crime for which the fiend was
hanged was attempted rape and his vic
tim was Nora Camp, the 7-year-old
daughter Of Captain Benson Camp, one
of the most highly respected citizens of
Meri wether county, who lives about five
miles from Senoia.
The little one was friehtfuIy bruised
and left in a critical condition
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Secret Marriage

A well-known widower of one of the
country districts and one of the county's
popular young ladies were secretly mar
ried Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Helm Wanfed

when your hair is falling out or Turning
gray. Beggs' Hair Remover has for 81
years been famed as a preventive for
falling hair. Take no substitute. Ask
for Beggs'. Sold by SALE-DAvIs DRUG
NJ
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
DAWSON'S FIRST BALE.
1t Was Brought in By MIR. Ed. Glass Of Nsor
BrOnwood.

Brentwood.
Dawson's first bale of cotton of the
pew crop was brought in by Mr.. Ed
Glass OF near Bronwood Thursday af-
ternoon, was ginned by Baldwin & CO.
4 Geise Friday morning and stored At
the warehouse of Thornton & Mas.
worthy. 1t weighed $50 pounds, was
classed Liverpool middling and was
bought byMr. A. J Carver at 6I5 cents,
Mr.. Carver shipped the cottonsto w. G,
Bradley q Co.of Columbus, who dis
posed of it at 6 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

We have the following second
hand engines for sale cheap, viz;
One 30 Horse Cleveland u Hard-
wick, size of cylinder 12x18.
One 40 Horse Magic, size Of cylin~
der 12x16.
One % Horse FIndley, size Of cyl,
inder 10x30.
Two 40 Horse Houston, Sanwood
u Gamb size Of cylinder 1876
One 40 Horse Farquhar, size Of
cylinder, 14x24
One 8 Horse Mounted WatertCwn,
size of cylinder $40.
One 5 Horse Prick, size Of cylinder
5x7,
One / Horse Engine.
We also have for sale 3 second
hand Pratt Gins, Feeders and Cone
den-ers.
We will sell the above machinery
cheap for cash or On time with secur-
ity. Call and see us before buying;
we can save yon money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
WILL TEACH AT WRIGHrsyILLE

a Aoung Man of Dawson Elected Principal
of Mamie Lou warthen Institute.
Mr.. 7. c. Hoyl was elected principal
OF the Mamie Lou Warthen Institute
at Wrightsville at a late meeting of the
trustees # that school, and will leave
Tor that place in a few days to arrange
Tor the opening Of the fall session. Prof.
Hoy is model young man and teach
or of ability and experiences. and ii is
safe to say that under his management
Mamie Lou Warthen Institnte win
continue to rank with the best schools
in The state
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Planters
Warehouse

Is better prepared than ever
to handle the farmers cot
ton, and solicits a share of
their patronage, All cotton
stored with us will have our
personal attention, and every
effort will be made to secure
the highest market price for
onr customers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
Services Next SUNDAY.

Rev. J. Howard Carpenter after va
cation OF several weeks, will occupy the
pulp, Of the Baptist church next sun
day morning and evening. The public
is cordially invited to attend these
services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 25c,
If C. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-08-10
MR.. A. j. lei

will be with us this season, and
will be glad to see and serve
his friends.
We have good accomodat-
ions for your stock in our
Wareyard.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14

Among those who went to
Tampa today and will go tonight
to See the soldiers are. Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. ;. Woodrow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert BIrdsey, Mr.. and
Mrs A. q. Gates. G. l.. Van
EchOp, +. G.. AlWorth. Prof j.
j. Earle, Sidney and Miss Mona
Hitler. Ernest Crook, Mss Lave
lette Martin, General j. j. Dick
ison, I. I. Grill. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. W. CIyatt. r B. Bullock, f..
P. Thagard, S. T. SiStrunk, F. E.
\HarriS, and many others whose
nameS we did not learn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
The Committee Net

MrSsrs. Campbell, Green, ALL
red and Martin Of the committee
appointed at the home guards
meeting last night. met at ten
o'clock today in Mr.. AIlred'S law
office, and after appointing May
or Campbell chairman and Mr..
Alfred secretary. decided to have
the secretary draw up a Suita bic
communication which the mem
berS would sign and send to the
governor, asking how to proceed
with the Or@d MIA tiOn and what
steps must be taken to secure
said organization and arms with
which to equip the men. The
ma iOrlty would object to enhStin@
in the regular state troops. They
want a strictly home or Marion
county guard, but they may have
to resort to recruiting the Ocala
Rifles from the few left, taking
them as a nucleus and allow those
not willing to enlist to come in as
honorary or auxiliary members.
Such an Orga nizatlon NAV be
needed in case Of yellow fevet or
invasion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
F. {. Il p. Special Rates

Manatee-On account of the
Florida Baptist Sunday School
Convention, one and one-fourth
fare round "Trip, on May /, and
Is, limited to May p, 1898.
Tampa-Dne fare round trip on
regular train May II, good re-
turning on any train to May l6,
inclusive
" II. HOPKINS. ". ". CONDON.
Travelling Pass. ct. Ticket Agent.
JOHN DOXIER. Agent
Ocala. Florida.
40. MACDOEEIL. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Jacksonville. Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
= Found a new store kew. \

Found new store key. APP
ply at this office.
New sailors for the ladies.
also a big Job in men 5 straw
hats at the Bazar store.
Justin +. Ogle and wife have
returned to their home at Pal
mettO.
The Racket has Just received
large crate of MeakIn'S Under
glaze decorated dishes from
England. Will be sold at very
low prices. Don't fail TO call at
once. Not liable to have any
more until the war is over.
Velvet bean seed. fresh, sold
in amy quantity at TydingS &
Co
/ ii YOU want to win at tennis
! buy YOUR lawn neckwear Of }. j.
Fuller
New arrival of the celebrated
patent Sand Doderr Shoes. Sole
agency at The Racket. Going
at SID.
-SarSaparilla preparation put
MP especially for spring trade, to
take away that tired feeling. at
Tydings < Co.
We had rather see our hose
ON your feet than on our hands.
Good brown and black hose AT
, lu and l24 cents at j J. FulIer'S
Fine meats Of ali kinds, NUT
ton, pork, beef. etc, At J. w.
( Davis
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
Plant System Special Rates

Tampa-On May IA with re-
turn limit to Nav Is, tickets will
he sold 1T the rate OF 4 40 for
the round trip.
f. j. HUBER.
Ticket Agent. Ocala, Fla.
w. Y. LIFSEY,
Div. Pass. A%t., Tampa. Fla.
r. w. WRENN,
Pass. Traffic Mgr, Savannah. Ga
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14

CIENFUEGOS PUNISHED

Key West, May A. The gun
boat Window arrived this morn
ing from Cienfuegos and reports
the forts raznd and the city
ablaze The Spanish loss is esti-
mated at 400 Two Americans
were killed while cutting the ca
ble. Commander WaShbnn and
Lieutenant Maynard of the Nash
vile were slightly injured. One
KILLED and SIX wounded on the
Marblehead
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14

were found in the batteries.
Three hundred Spaniards per
iShed in the flames.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14

Because that tired feeling is not
the result Of exartlOn. 1t is due
to the unhealthy condition Of your
blood. This vital fiuid should
give nourIShment to every organ,
nerve and muscle. But it cannot
do this unless it is rich and pure.
That is what you want to cure
that tired feelIng-pure, rich
blood. Hoods SarsapariiIa will
help YOU get rested II will
enrich and purify Your blood,
give You vigor and vitality and
brace you up SO that you may
feel we'll all through the coming
summer. you have never tried
Hood 5 Sarsa parilla, 40 SO now,
and see how 1t energies and vi
taltZeS your whole system.
: The OCala Bar met yesterday
and passed resolutions Of respect
! on the death of one of their mum
ber. VI. j. Turner. Thr-Fese!u-
! tOus-wtll be Published next week.
Nv heel in Your head Sure
cure for headache, ten cents, at
the Ant-MOnopoly drug store.
w. H Roberts, mana ger of the
Melon Growers Union, went to
Lake Weir this afternoon on
business. He will return Mon
day. He is doing some rapid
work. completing the organlza-
tiOn.
Eastman's perfumes, none
better, all kinds and sizes.
Fresh supply at the Bazaar store.
LoIO Frink, son Of Samuel r
Frink, who had the back of his
right hand severely cut IN saw
mill at Gainesville, several
weeks ago, is slowly improving.
Mr.. Espey. in the hospital, is
4 getting along nicely. is able to
sit up and has passed the danger
line. DR.. Newsom has performed
a wonderful piece OF surgery IN
this case.
~-Genuine Hawkes. 81 N spec
tacles for Sl.50 a pair. Hawkes.
II 30 spectacies for 81, at Fred
! G.-B. Wplhe's.
Y Squire J. a. Grover of HigIey.
4 we'll known III Ocala. has vOlun.
Xteered with the Leesburg Riti"S
Time Perfumpd Nursery Toilet
| Soap. two cakes for fifteen cents
! at the Anti-Nonopoly drug store,
Mrs. DR.. Newsom and children
went to Brooksville today tc
visit friends.
Cool shirts for warm people
new stock has arrived. David
! son q NanEchOp.
Newer mind the hard times
but go to the Home Restaurant
for a good meal.
Look at the best map ot
Cuba. can't be beat. Tn" Racket
Salt and fresh water fish
daily from Crystal River at l.. )
| BlaGkS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
Prices Reduced

To close out stocks Of field peas
ana peanuts as | shall leave home
soon to spend the summer.
Prices on application.
j. r. SUTTON. SeedSman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
THE FIG HI AT CIENFUEGOS

The fight was caused by ma
riHes from our ships trying to
cut the cable to Spain. The
\ ankees We're packed IN four
small boats when masked batter
les opened fire. The invaders
were powerless to reply. The
Marblehead, Nashville and
Window shelled the bushes, but
the Spaniards were unlocata bic,
owing to their using smokelesS
powder. The Americans searched
for the cable under frightful
fire and finally succeeded in cut
ting it. The Spaniards used ma
chine guns. One American, shot
three times in the chest and head.
is still alive. Lieutenant Wins
low of the Nashville, lost three
fingers. A shot struck Captain
Mayes after passing through the
shoulder of an ensign. The
Spanish forts were annihiiated by
the bOmbardment.
The following is a list of the
killed and wounded on the Mar
blehead: John Reagan and two
others; wounded, John Davis Of
New York, John j. Doran of Fall
River, Robert PeItz of North
Carolina, Ernest SuntzAanickle,
Herman w. Hermieter, Harry
Hendrickson. Beltz and Hen
erickson were dying when the
WindOm left.
THE FATE OF CARDENAs 7
Key West, May IA dis
patch boat has just arri ed and
reports a second bOmbardment, OF
Cardenas Yankee shells burned
the town and destroyed the forts
and masked batteries. One hur-
dred and thirteen dead SpaniardS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-14
RECRUITS WANTED


To volunteer in the great army of
those who are i'll need of ''ncNt to You" gar
ment>. No restriction as to size. Recruit
ing office at
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CHARLESTON Is Used To IT
Washington, May 1.-THE lm-
preston is spreading in Official
circles that the Spanish admira
hopes to evade Sampson and
Schlev and bonn bard Charleston.
FLYING SQUADRON MOVING
Washington, May IA Com
modore Schley will report at
Charleston for orders.
SPANISH SHIPS SIGHTED
ST. Pierre, Martinique, May II.
The Spanish tiotilIa of war-
ships and seven torpedo boats
passed, heading northwest.
THE SHOES on THE OTHER FOOT
Paris, May IA Spanish
protest against the American
cruiser Havard repairing at Mar
Unique was answered by France
uphoIding American rights.
WE'LL BET ON BRITAIN
London, May II. A member
of he cabinet this afternoon pro-
phe>ieC war between England
and France within a month.
Precautionary insurances are be
ing ISSUED against war for six
months.
TROUBLE AT MANILA
Hong Kong, May l4.-Rioting
at Manila is daily growing worse.
Cnless Americans start soon,
British troops Will go.
ACkNOWLEDGE THEIR Loss
Madrid, May IA Manila
dispatch says 300 Spaniards were
killed and 600 wounded in the
fight with Drwey's squadron.
IGNORANCE IS BLISS
Madrid, May l4.-lIvervbOiy
is celebrating over the report Of
;1amps0n'S reDulSiOn at San Juan
and subsequent defeat by the
Spanish fleet.
NEW YORK TO THE FRONT
New York. MAY l4.-Ad jutant
General TilIinghast said this
morning that two more New
\ ork regiments would go to the
| front today. The Seventy + lrSt
left by the Pennsylvania railroad
| for ChiCkamauga.
GERMANS TO CUBA
Berlin, May 1.-THE German
cruiser Gelrgri is going to Santi-
ago and Havana. She left this
afternoon.
kATAHDIE LAID Up
Proviacetnwn, Mass, MAY ! A.
The ram katahdin has gone to
Bost on to repair a disa bled en-
CINE.
CNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT
Key West, May IA negro
| boy chasing stray mule was
mOrtallV shot by a sentry last
night under the impression that
he was a Spa nish spy.
HAYTI IS UNFRIENDLY
Port-au-Prince, May IA
Avguste, the Haytien president's s
chief adviser, declared this mOrl
inc it was impossible for Hayti
to cede territory to America
Popular iealously of foreigners i
overpowerine the public senti!
ment, which is friendly to Amer
lea.
+ THREE SCORE THOUSAND
Washington, May II Sixty
thousand volunteers have beer
mustered to date.
x DISTINGUISHED CUBAN
Key West, Nav IA -Majol
Alfredo Lima of the Cuban army
ARRIVED this morning and will &c
to New York to confer with the
Junta.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-11
SUICIDE on THE NORFOLK BOAT.
A Disappointed PIaceseeker Ends


A Disappointed placeseeker Ends
His Life With Strychnine.
B. NJ. Daily, about thrty-two years
old. with a home at Harper's Ferry. COM
mitted suicide Wednesday night on Nor
folk and Washington steamship. Daily
went to Norfolk TO secure employment in
the Norfolk Navy Yard. lie failed TO
pass the necessary examination, and
started back to Washington. This morn
ing when the boat arrived in Washington
Daily was found dead in his stateroom.
and the drawn face and distorted features
showed that he had died in great agony.
The body was sent 10 the morgue and an
autopsy performed, which showed his
death was due TO poison. a small vial
of strychnine mixture was found IN one
Of his pockets. The coroner gave 4 GER
tificate OF death by suicide.
Letters in the possession Of Daily show
ed that he had received letters from
sister enclosing SO to defray his expenses
to Norfolk. 1t was evident that the man
had spent all his money in trying to Sc
cure HIS situation, and in despair took his
life. One penny was all the money In his
pocket.
A communication was found in one of
Daily's pockets which showed that he IN
tended to enlist at Norfolk as a machinist
There was also letter from S. J. Miles
addressed TO Harper's Ferry. Miles is en-
ployed at Berens's bakery, and had writ
ten TO Daily, telling him about the boats
from Washington to Norfolk.