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The National tribune., 1898-12-01

1t was in this fight that shrapneI shell
struck the road within 10 inches of the
foot of the British naval attache, Capt.
Paget, and lifted five Wisconsin volun-
teers off their feet and knocked them down.
For moment Paget was lost to view in a
cloud of dust and smoke, from which no
one expected to see him reappear alive.
but he strobe out.of it untouched, remark
ing ia a tone of extreme ANNOYANCE:
There was a shell in the Soudan once
did exactly that same thing to me- His
tone seemed to suggest that there was a
limit to any mans patience. few min
utes later solitary tree beneath which he
was sitting was struck by another shell
which killed two and wounded three men.
Paget, VINO had been in dozen campaigns.
took 1t all as matter of course, and as
sisted one OF the wounded men out Of the
range OF the bullets from the side oil a
steep and high hill.
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E. J. Evans, Hedrick, Ind, wants some
Goth Ind. man to send him the poem COM
posed about that regiment at Hatteras Inlet
in war time; also, the poem in which occurs
the phrase The glorious news arrived from
Grant made his heart swell with joy"
Emma Tiesa. Silver Wash, wants the COM
rades to send her some reading matter. She
is far from the place of her birth, and many
miles from a railroad.
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CHAPTER XXI.

Ny next adventure was in Breckin-
ridges lines at Dry Hollow, not far from
Bradyville. got inside of his lines and
was taken suddenly sick, and was pros
trate a couple of days before | could get
out. think, however, that hunger cured
me, if anything did, for when nearly fam
ished | was able TO travel. / was only
sent to see if he was still at his old place
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if my memory serves me. The historian
was Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Volunteers,
Assistant Acknowledgement, etc--CHARLES
b. MAXWELL, Corporal, ID Mass. Light
Horse Battery, Boston, Mass.
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ITO be confinued.)

EDITORIAL NoTE.-Pike's adventures in
Tennessee among the guerrillas, how he
saved loyal folk from Imprisonment. and
played Seces tonist to the satisfaction of
himself and the discontinue of the enemy.
are told in the next tnstallment
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

Young Pike. a printer, in 1859 leaves
Missouri for Texas. There Ind an depre-
dat ons beginning, he finds play for his
adventurous incliHations in the ranks OF
the Rangers Fierce fights with the saw
ages take place, about which the author
tells most interestingly The Secession
movement is inaugurated in Texas.
Pike enlists in the 4th Ohio Cav. and
does valuable special duty in Kentucky
for Col. John Kenneth.
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in force, or II he mad
skedaddled, and was
only making ii show
of holding the posi-
ton.
/ succeeded in get
ing the desired in
formation, and in the
darkest part OF the
night got out of his
camp again and made
for Gen. Hazen'S
camp, near Ready.
vile. On the way 1
stopped at a house
near the Readyville
and Woodbury. road
very much fatigueds
and also exceedingly
ill, and was waiting
till the people got me
some breakfast. While
lying before the fire
i heard a rapid firing
on the Woodbury. road,
and on going TO the
door | saw nine men
of the Sd Ind. Cav.
fighting with more
than 30 rebels. They
were only 300 yards
off, and ! had no
time to get closer, so
] stepped behind a tree
and commenced firing
with a Spencer rifle.
The Johnnies held
the Indianians very
close for two or three
minutes, and at one
time / thought they
would all be capt
ured, there appearing
no hope for them
against such odds.
/ was still unob-
served by either
party, and ] therefore
was enabled TO use
my life expeditiously
and accurately. The
Johnnies did not
discover where the
crossfire came from,
but when they found
bullets coming so
rapidly from another
quarter they wheeled
round and fed in a
hurry, several of them
being badly hurt, as
! discovered from the
way they rode.
When the rebels
left, the Indiana boys
put out for camp,
taking with them sew
eral articles | could
see them pick up, al
though L could not
ascertain what they
were from where Twas
located.
The fight being
over, | swallowed my
breakfast in a hurry
and took to the woods,
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A Wen Equipped Company.

L. F. Gould, Hayward's, Cal, writes:
" In my company we had Greenwood, but
we did not call on him when we could find
dry wood Cook, but he did not do the
cooking; Turner, to turn things out right;
Baker, but not to bake bread; Campbell,
that was never rung; Colburn, who burnt
rails; Fenstemaker, who tore down more
fences than he made; Gamble, who never
played chuck-a-luck; one Lucky who got his
nose skinned at Chickamauga; Lyon, not
of the wild kind: Mills, Miller, Castle,
two Fishers, Hall, four Joys Lyon. Sweet,
H:ndman. Taylor, Ingiish. Land Grebe, who
grabbed roots, and others with names
peculiar"
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Memories OF Belm ont,

j. w. Kooner. Co. E, 22d Ill, and Captain,
Co. II, AID III, Costello, Kan, recalls the
battle of Belmont, Mo-, and would like to
see something from those who participated.
:" But" he says, don't all claim to be first
On the field and the last off; for you know, if
you were there, every mothers son Of US had
to run that was able to run. 1 think l
should have captured a rebel flag had it not
been guarded by about 500 grizzly old
Arkansas Johnnies. In fact, Z would have
taken Belmont myself and captured all the
flags, but the Johnnes there were OH a
jam boree, and did not rum"
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PICKET SHOTS.
From Alert Comrades Along the
Whole Line.
For Love of Country.

j. E. Holt, Long Glade, Va, writes: al was
born and reared in tie Shenandoah Valley,
near old Winchester town, the son of stanch
Union man, trained from childhood to love
the Union. When / was old enough to
enter the service l rode away one day with
fathers consent and blessing. and volunteered
N the Sd w. Va. Cav. At Hagerstown, Md,
on July q, 1864, 1 signed an enlistment
paper, donned the blue, and went into ranks.
was not mustered in, but two days later /
was under fire, and continued in active
service to the close of the war. The officers
did not seem to know how to regard me,
whether as a soldier or citizen, and at times
when the duties were very severe they would
say they would not blame me if / went home,
as / never drew any pay; but / continued to
do my duty to the close. / was in about
20 engagements, and finally was mustered
in and out of the service the same day and
hour. Uncle Sam put my name on the roll,
paid me every dollar he owed me, and gave
me an honorable discharge. l have his
paper yet with the big eagle on it, and would
not take 81 600 for it :"
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Crossing Bear Creek.

William Aul, Co B. 7th H., CodelI, Kan,
writes: - saw i'll recent issues communca-
tons from C. A. Ramsdill, Co. A, 9Th Ill.,,
Comrade Prentice, 57th H.. and High
Private, Co. /, s1st Ohio, about crossing
Bear Creek. Comrade Ramslill is off in
his dates and on the outgoing trip lie is off,
and if the Slst man had not signed High
Private l should say he was off; for
water that will swim horses would take
High Privates to wade. Now, as to the
return trip, Comrade Ramsdill is partly right,
for while we were out there were hard rams,
aud Bear Creek was high, and Gen. Dodge
and Col. Rowett called on the It'll and it re-
sponaed to a man; and the rope was not taken
across on mule, bat by man named Felix
Gill, Mexican, Co. H, 9TH H."
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w. J. Ware, Co. F, 10Th Ohio, Rochester,
Pa. can give to the owner or his friends In
formation as to the finding of the sword of
II. NJ. Townsend in northern Virginia.
Patrick Donagher, San Benito, Cal, says
1t is certainly hard that every veteran cannot
get what is justly due him by law without
begging FOR it for decade or more. Too often
death comes before the pension. He says he
was Sergeant in the Marine Corps, and
served Oh the Frolic, monitor Roanoke, and
others vessels. He wishes to see something
from his old shipmateA
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
A SUCCESSFUL WEEK.
The Uhautsuqusns Are Resting From the
Weeks Events.

The Chautsuquans Are Resting From the
Weeks Events.
The opening week of the Chautauqua
has proved an unqualified success. The
program OF the week has shown a range
of talent unequalled in the West. The
special classes, the musical drills have
been enthusiastically enjoyed by all the
Chautauquans and today they are resting
from their mental exertions. About I5o
of them have taken advantage of the
excursions that left this morning and the
rest are strolling quietly around the
beautiful spots near the grounds, or rest
ing quietly in their tents. Secretary
Hlrsh6eld is apparently as fresh as ever
apdis busily engaged in preparing every.
thing in readiness for the crowds tomor-
row.
Among the new arrivals of today are
noted Miss Alma Fitzgerald and Miss
Annie Mckenzie of Gainesville, Texas,
Mr.. and Mrs. N A. Barclay of Temple,
Texas. and party from Terrell, Texas
consisting OF Mrs. B. A. Nicholson
Misses Ellen Reive, Ethel Cowles, Anna
Bass and Blanche Allen.
There vas dance in the gymnasium
of the university last evening for which
Behr's fine orchestra furnished the music
There will be band concert as usual
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
HORRIBLE DEED D
DRANK cARBoLIc ACID.
Benjamin NathansOn Found Dead In the
BOwen Hotel.

Benjamin NathansOn Found Dead In the
Bowen Hotel.
The badly decomposed body OF a man
was found this morning IN bed room in
the Bowen hotel. A bottle near by
labelled carbolic acid told the tale. The
man was perfect stranger in Boulder
and first appeared at the Bowen on
Thursday night after the arrival of the
evening train from Denver. He register.
ed as BENJAMIN Nathanson, and letters
found on his person bear the same name.
He slept in his room the first night and
was seen about the. hotel yesterday by
Mr.. Bowen. The bed was not made up
until yesterday afternoon and 1t is sup.
posed that he went in shortly after and
committed the deed. Mr.. Bowen went
to Longmont last night and on his return
this morning was notified that terrible
smell had been noticed in the hall in the
vicinity of the mans room. Mr.. Bowen
went out on the veranda and through the
window discovered the mans body.
Coroner Trezise was summoned and
took charge of the remains. The body
was in such state of decomposition that
the features are unacceptable.
Letters and papers found on the man
clothing indicate that he has been re.
Gently in Manitou, Colorado Springs and
Denver. but gave no clue as to his occu,
patton. The bottle containing the car
bolic acid was labellel by F. Steinhauer.
a Denver druggist. A number of postal
calds. notices from express companies
and a registered letter notice, advertis-
ing letter from c. A. Weldenfeller of
New York. were also among his effects.
A black summer overcoat in addition to
the suit he wore was in the room.
Mr.. Trezise is telegraphing to the dit.
ferent addresses contained in the letters,
trying to discover friends of the dead
man.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
CELEBRATED THE FOURTH,

Rlocksding FLEET Took spanish Block
Houses fer Targst Practice.
Key West, July o-Wsrd has been re.
eeived from the bloekading squadron
that the American vessels at Pelayo
Camarcho celebrated theF Fourth by firing
the national salute. taking two Spanish
block houses recently erected as their
targets. The Spanish garrison were
forced 10 fee. The standards were cap
tured BY landiag patty.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
ANOTHER DELAY STARTS TUESDAY,
eoMeARoMENT DELAYED.
Gs.. shaiter Onlelally Notified wa-hlsgton
ofth Fact.

Gsa. shaiter OfFicIally Notified Wa-hiHgton
Of tho Fact.
Washington. July o-At few minutes
past II. Secretary Alger's secretary an
nounced that the bombardment Of SAM
tiago had begun, thereby giving An i'm
preston that official word had been re-
ceived.
Later when asked when the official de.
spatch would be made public. the war
department stated that no dispatches
had been received, although there was
no doubt but that the bombardment had
begun.
Still later, 1t was announced that Gen.
Shafter had received word from Gen.
Linares offering 10 surrender under Ger.
tain conditions. Mr.. Mckinley cabled
Shafter to accept nothing bu' an uncon.
ditIonal surrender.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
st.am mn. r Delaware nur ell

New York, July 9-The Big steamer
Delaware on the Clyde line, caught fire
and burned off Cedar Creek, New Jersey,
this morning. Fifty passengers and the
crew of twenty were rescued by life saw
ing crews. Itleft Charleston, S. C.. yes
terday and was discovered on fire this
morning. The fire was due to spontan-
eous combustion. The ship was a total
loss.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
MINISTRY DIVIDED,

Oampos Wants Gain Not able Land Vic.
tory.
Madrid. July o-The ministry is divid.
ed on the question of continuing or end.
ing the war. The war party. headed by
Campos. want the army to gain not
able victory to Offset the defeats in the
navy before peace negotiations are be-
gun. The peace party advocates 'mme-
diate peace negotiations.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
aoNNEr's BAD BREAK.

Denver Physiolsn Gets Too Gay With
Ais Tongue.
Denver, July o-Citizens are wildly in.
dignant at DR.. Bonnet, a French physi.
clan here, who expressed a hope that
every American soldier in Cuba be
killed. He has received three personal
challenges this afternoon.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
wEYLER DEAD in 1T.

The Cuban Butcher has Been Too Free
with Crlticism.
Madrid. July o-Gen. Weyler will
probably be arrested today or tomorrow
and made to explain his scathlng criti.
cisms of the army in Cuba and the stu
alton in the Philippines. He will be Wig.
orously prosecuted by the government,
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
WASHINGTON is GLAD.

The Return of CanAra's Fleet Msaps Its
Certain Destruction.
Washington, July o-The news that
Camara's squadron is on the way back
to Spain is regarded with satisfaction BY
the administration who feel certain that
Watson will be able to meet the feet
and demolish it.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
PAnDo At MAnzANiLo.

The Spanish General Has Over $4,000
Regulars with Him.
Siboney, July o-Information of a GER
tain character has been received to the
effect that Pando has not arrived at Sln.
tiago, but is now at Manzanilo with 2S.-
900 regulars and large number Of vol
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
ARMiSTicE EXTENDED.

shsfter and Linares Agree Upon Further
Delay.
Washington, July o-At 3:45 telegram
was received from Shaf,er stating that
the armistice had been ex ended til noon
Sunday to allow him tim. reach an
agreement with Linares on the terms of
surrender,
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
Denying Peace Stories.

London. July o-Madrid dispatches
deny that peace negotiations are pend
Ing. Espana. Madrid paper. is alarm.
ed over the reported coming of the
American feet.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
Homsward Bound.

London. July o-Despatches from Port
Said to Lloyd's states that Camara has
reached there on his return trip to Spain.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
Collier. Lave Monday.

Washington, Juis o-Six colliers Tor
Watson's feet win leave Norfolk on
Monday.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
No Peace Proc. ed ings B. Kup.

Washington. July 9Secretary Day
declares positively that nothing is offici-
ally known concerning Spain's peae e
overtures Nothing has been learned
from any accredited agents indicating
that Spain will begin peace negotiations
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
Died From rr,ehtnosis.

Binghamp.on. N. H.. July 9-Six mem
bers of the Won Zastrow family are dead
from eating raw pork. Their deaths are
said to have been caused by trichinosis
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
WIN Occupy Hawaii.

Washington. July 9-It is stated that
the next Philippine expedition will stop
at Hawaii and Gen. Otis will command
the troops.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
THE EASTERN FLEET.
Commodors watson win Gail Three Times
and 0at.

Washington, July gThe navy depart.
ment states that Commodore Watson
with the eastern squadron will sail on
Tuesday. The Aeet will proceed first to
the Canary islands. stopping at the Cape
Verde islands en- route, and then pass
through the Strait Of Gibraltar into the
Mediterranean. 1t is hoped that he can
meet the Cadiz feet and sco,e three
even,
Daily camera., 1898-07-09
Three craisers May Be Saw. i.

Three CEaisPrS May BP SaVa1.
Washington, July o--OAicial reports
from Sampson states that three of the
sunken Spanish cruisers can be saved it
powerful wrecking apparatus be sent
to the spot at once.
Daily camera., 1898-07-09

Continued on ad page,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and lung
affections are made daily by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes: My brother
was attacked by a bad cough and cold,
and It was thought he had consump-
ton. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to cur great surprise it made
him well and hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than this
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is
sold everywhere for Is cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
GRAVES GLEANINGS.
Mrs. j. II. Lewis Elected Principal of the
school. Personal and News Notes.

Mrs. j. II. Lewis Elected Principal of the
school Personal and News Notes.
GRAVES, February 1.-THE board OF
trustees of the school at Graves has elect
ed Mrs. j. Il. Lewis to fill the unexpired
term of Professor J. D. McLendon. A
full attendance is earnestly desired. 1t
is trite but true saying that 'f rtune
hath WINGS" how necessary is it then
that we give our children an education
which will be to them 10y forever
All too soon, it seems, the cares and re,
sponsibilities of the work-a.daY world
come. How necessary it is then that
those entrusted to our care should be
well prepared to meet them.
Since our last communication Prof R.
Fl. Shell, of Dickey, has been in our
midst on a tender mission.
1t is rumored that gin may be erected
here for the convenience of surrounding
community. II so, we wish it success.
Mrs. Stembridge and babe of Macon
have been visiting the family OF Mr.. f.
K. Breedlove.
Messr7. W. D. Davidson and Jim
Grimes have been visiting the fair sex in
Stewart county.
Miss Artie Bridges has returned from
a visit to relatives Ia Oglethorpe.
s lbs, No. Z Rio or Star coffee for
$1.00 at Tom MCGHL's.
Phone Z.
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DEATH OF MR&. G0SS.
on.. .ghousand sspIartY.- survive Hsr--Sons
Live Ia DaT~ou-


Nessrs. J. 7. SlcGiI and J. w. Goss
have received a telegram from Laurel
Hill, Miss, Announcing the sudden
death OF their mother, Mrs. S. A.
j. Goss, at that place. Mrs. Goss was
a sister of Mrs 2. !. Mchendon Of
near Parrott. She was making ar
rangements to VISIT her sons in Daw-
son, and when the news Of her death
was received here they were look
ing with glad expectation to the time
when she would be with them. A re-
markable fact in connection with the
deceased was that she had about 1000
living relatives in the states of Geor-
gia, South Carolina, Alabama and Mis-
siss1ppi. She was so years of age at the
time of her death, and had long been
a communicate of the Baptist church.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy
of many friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
GDGGH ENJOYS

Both the method and results v,bo,,
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant aT4
and refreshing to the taste, nd Acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys 80
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys'
tenn effectually, dispels colds. be55.
aches and fevers and cures habitnal
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and Az.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend #
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading druo.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FLO SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, N.Y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
INSULTS POUR FROM LONE.
Attacks Mckinley and Hanna and Expects
Big Reward.


Big Reward.
Senior de LONE has heaped more insults
on the administration. Talking to a
friend, he said:
Il am very sorry to leave the United
States without having resolved one thing.
For long time past I have not clearly
understood whether l was accredited to
the govern nent Of the United States or
the state of Ohio. There is the famous
Mark Hanna, Mckinley, Secretary Sher-
man and the Honorable Mr.. Day all from
Ohio Some of you that | leave behind
ought to investigate and determine
whether Ohio runs the United States or
has merely annexed it as an outlying
province. Possibly that is the reason
of the s ir for the annexation of Cuba. "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
A Gambler Club.

There is talk among some of bis adj.
mirers Of organizing Gambler Club in
Dawson. Colonel Gambler has many
strong and enthusiastic SUPP rters for
governor in Dawson and Terrell county,
and will receive a very tlattering vote
when the primary occurs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16

J. Fl, Newbern, NJ. D., of Whitfield,
one OF the foremost doctors in Indian
Territory, writes: II have recommended
and sold Begg's Blood Purifier for the
past Eve ears and am pleased to say it
has n equal in any blood medicine hat
l have ever tried.'
SALE-DAVIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
Q lbs. Pavonla roasted coffee
for $t.oo I. S, MARTIN,
Religions Notice

Elder j. G. Williams will preach at
Macedonia Primitive Baptist church
next Monday morning, at Chlckasaw-
hatchee church, near Dawson, on next
Tuesday morning, and at Beulah
"Wednesday morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
WASHINGTON WATCHING.
Georgia Congressman Believe Gambler
Made a Mistake.

Made a Mistake.
WAsHINGroN, Feb. 12.-Tbe arrival of
the Georgia papers containing the Can
dler letter with its criticisms of the men
who were active in the nomination of
Atkinson created a sensation among the
members of the Georgia delegation.
While the members of congress refuse
to be quoted concerning the letter they
y regard it as certain to bring active OPP
position to Colonel Gambler. While most
of the members of congress supported
Governor Atkinson in his first race they
are none of them on close terms with
him now, and it is taken for certa n
that most, if not all, will give Their
assistance to Colonel Gambler.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16

lbs, No. T Rio or Star coffee for
$100 az Tom MCGILL's.
phone Z.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
.D.nIt Tobaoco splt and Smoko Toor Liio Away.

Dent Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Lille Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. bemade well, strong II: ghetto,
full Of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the Wonder-Worker, that makes weak men
srong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
over 1000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac OF your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, soc or
500. Booklet ard sample mailed free All.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New YORK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-02-16
DIED AT BREAKFAST TABLE.
Mr., ". 7. Moore Expires While Partaking
of the Morning Meal

Mr.. w. T. Moore, an upright and
hard working farmer, died suddenly at
his home in the northern part Of the
county Saturday morning. He arose
early in apparent good health, went
out to the barn and fed his stock
and returned to the house and
went to breakfast. When about half
through the meal he suddenly threw
his hand to his heart, spoke to his wife
and fell over dead. The interment oc-
Cured at Sardis church Sunday, Rev.
NJ. B. L. Binion performing the iast
sad rites. Mr.. Moore was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him. A wife
and three grown children survive him,
Ask your grocer for SpOtless Flour and
take nothing else. All tirst-class bakers
and hotels use Spotless Flrur. No neal
in it.