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daily enquirer - SUN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WEDNESDAY MORNING AUGUST IS, A TOUCHING PLEA. A Mnyrr’N Himiirknlile DefclINO of » Tlilnf.lu»t After the War. Louisville Times. A few years after the war Ed Collins, a shiftless fellow of Mercer county, was in- dieted for stealing cattle. The case came up before Judge J. C. Wickllffe, now United States attorney here, then circuit The trial was in the court house at , 188R. itarrodsburg. Phil Thompson, jr., prosecuting attorney, and Phil Thomr sr., and Col. Thos. C. Bell, now assli was 'hompson, .V assistant United States attorney here, appeared for the defense. Ed Butts was the circuit clerk Collins had beeu a soldier in the federal army, while every man on the Jury, the prosecuting attorney, circuit clerk mid the judge himself had fought for the con federacy. The witnesses were brought forward and a plain case of theft was made out against Collins. The only dependence of the de fease was the testimony of Collins’ daugh ter Hose, who was to prove an alibi. She was a beautiful woman, with well-rounded figure, deep black eyes, a complexion in which the hues of health sat beautifully enthroned, and black hair that swept uii- contlued almost to the floor in long waves. She was made to tell her story for all it was worth, and Col. Bell made a touch in" plea, appealing to the sympathies of the jury for a beautiful woman in distress with all the power of language he could sum mon. But the veterans of Donelson and Shiloh were unmoved. Then old Phil Thompson laid himself out to mystify them and raise a doubt of the prisoner’s guilt, and he, too, dually began to appeal to their gallantry, iii the midst of a glowing sentence, how ever, he found the jury yawning, looking out of the window and wholly inattentive. Breaking off his pathos, the old lawyer leaned back of! a table a moment, eyed the jury quizzically with a humorous twinkle in his eye and said: “Look here, gentlemen, this stealing was done during the war, any you can’t do anything with a man for that. You, Tom Mundy!” he continued, turning and point ing to the foreman of the jury, a strapping big Kentuckian, “don’t you remember that sheep you stole in Powell’s Valley? You can’t convict Ed. Collins.” There was a general waking up of the jury, and a smile went round. “And you, Dan Bend; you know that horse you stole from Lord Alexander in the spring of ’02? You can’t send a man to prison for stealing cattle.” The smile broke into an open guffaw in one or two places, and half a dozen men on the back seats stood up. As the old man took up the jury one by one and recalled his shortcomings the laughter became general and continuous. Finally he said: “And there’s my Phil. Wasn’t he one of Morgan’s worst horse- thieves? What can he say against Ed Collins? And you, Ed Butts; you remem ber the raid on that old yankee sympa thizer in east Tennessee? And can you raise your voice against him ? And his honor on the bench, if the truth were known—” But the rest of the sentence was drowned in a shout of laughter and uproar of applause that shook the build ing. The jury was out three minutes, and they brought in a verdict for acquittal. A NEW DOG CATCHER. The City Canines Will Have to be Kdurated Cp to tile Cable Cam. St Louis Republican. Passengers on the east-bound cable car last night received a slight shock to their nerves at Twelfth and Locust streets by seeing a dog spring under the headlight of a car coming in the opposite direction, look somewhat dazed for a moment, stop still, and then disappear under the rapidly moving car, its pitiful cries telling what became of it. It was all done in a moment, and before any one on the west-bound car knew what was up. Then the cars were stopped, and the bones and hide of the late Sir Rover were detached from the wheels and track, after which the car moved on. “There goes some more sausage,” was the suggestive remark of the east-bound conductor. “You don’t mean to say you do that very often, I hope?” he was asked. “On, yes; right along. We catch them every night. Only the other night my car caught a large Newfoundland up here on Wash street, and we ground him up, too. I tell you it made me feel bad. He was such a fine, large fellow. But there was no chance to save him. The gripman, you see, stands half-way back in the car, and if anything runs in right in front of the car he either fails to see it altogether or doesn’t see it in time to stop the car. The headlight casts a very brilliant ray right down the track, but that makes it all the darker along the sides in front of the car, so that we can’t see a black dog. Besides that, if we stopped every time we saw a -dog that looked like he might want to cross the track, we would have to stop every other square.” “How is it that you kill so many? Can’t they get out of the road?” | i,“No—yes, the light blinds ’em, don’t you see? They get in front of that light and they don’t know where they are. So they stop stock still—and then they get it every time. Then these old city dogs are used to horse-cars and they think they will have to get out of the way of the horses before there is any danger from the cars. Yes, sir, these clogs and cats will have to be ed ucated up to cable cars.” “Cats?’’ “Yes, cats too. We kill them frequently: My car ran over one the other night ana cut it square in two, and I’ll be hanged if one-half of that cat didn’t get up and go Wabbling off toward the sidewalk. You cant kill a cat.” This was getting too near the fish-line, and the reporter pulled out of hearing. A CURIOUS CHARACTER. Driven Wild by tin* (lush of a Brass Band—Stand ing on His Head and Going Through Gymnastic Gyrations. “You put me in mind of John Calver,” is a remark generally made hereabouts, says a Wooster, Ohio, dispatch, regarding anv undue display ol hilarity. The person al luded to is a character whose name is known not only in this county where he resides, but every traveling musician, es pecially a member of a band, who has passed through here, has seen this curi ous character. Calver is a man of about thirty or thirty-five, somewhat simple. He works on a farm about fourteen miles north of Wooster. The cause of his gain-i iug so much notoriety is his curious antics when he hears a band play. Band members of every circus that has exhibited here for a number of years past know him, and a show day in Wooster would be bereft of eonsideraljle attraction without John Calver. Early in the morning of the day a circus exhibits in this city Calver leaves his home, north of here, and starts on a dead run for Wooster, never slacking up on his pace. As soon as the procession starts he finds his way to the side of the first band wagon, and whenever the band plays he goes through the gyrations of a whirling dirvish, spinning round on his feet, standing on his head, turning som ersaults and running laround the band wagon. The music appears to set him wild, and his antics make him the center of attraction. # . It is a matter of much surprise that his exertions do not tire him out, but as long and as often as the band can stand it he appears to enjoy it. Sometimes the band get oat of gear by endeavoring to watch ookout for Calver a« soon an the parade A . fter j he P^ade he takes the north road and Roes home on n gallop. en bill-posters have learned to know Culver, and they make it a point to see Unit advertising matter is left at the place he works, and, rain or shine, he never fails to be on hand on the day of the show, coming in on a run and going homo in like nanner. Aside from this eccentricity, he is considered a good and trusty workman. Ely’s Cream Balm was recommended to me by my druggist ns a preventative t. niy lever. Have been using it as directed mec the 9th of August, and have found it 1 specific for that much dreaded and loath some disease. For ten years or more I have been a great sufferer each year, from August ilth till frost, and have tried mam dlegod remedies for its cure, but Ely’s Cream Balm is the only preventative I have ever found. Hay fever sufferers ought to know of its efficacy. F. B.‘ Ainsworth, Of F. B. Ainsworth & Ct*., publishers, In dianapolis, Ind. eod&w Wilt-Ill Only rut. A man can be cremated in France now forf3. It ought to take the conceit out. of a man to think he can he quoted at cash value, only |3, But. some men are not worth even that.— Boston Post. YOU I AS BUY FOB 10 UF.XTN A sample of Simmons Liver Regulator, for trial. Be sure you get the genuine. Jel5 tu&wlm . Detroit's I,railing llnliislry. Omaha man—From Detroit, eh ? How is business out that way? Detroit man—Booming, sir, booming. “Ah, glad to hear it; better than last year, I supposo ?” “You better believe it. The Detroit base ball club has railed in $30,000 above ex penses this season.”—Omaha World. Simmons’ Iron Cordial sends red blood to tile cheeks of the sickly one and, strength to the muscles, by giving an ap petite, aiding digestion and building up the system. All sickly women who need a never-failing Female Regulator will be delighted with its prompt action. eod&w Kn.inyimc IDs Knlttiiilc. Murat Halstead stands alone in his in famy of harshness in speaking of Tildon. The Cincinnati ghoul should be lashed by all decent men. Halstead has no place among decent, honest, or brave men.— Fort Worth Gazette. Once upon a midnight dreary, T was tossing weak and weary, For I had a fit of ague, And my bones were very sore. Suddenly I rend a label, Of a medicine on my table, But to reach it I scarce was able ; I was so infernal sore ! Took I just one dose, ’twas bile beans; Soundly slept I and did not snore. Had the ague nevermore! 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. jy24 eod&wlm IMuiikIIiIh Surprise. Miss Braddon is writing a tale entitled, “Engaged in Haste.” It Is probably a satire on the messenger boys.—Life. A MONT LIBERAL OFFER. The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich., offer to send their celebrated Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on thirty days’ trial to any man afflicted with Nerv ous Debility, Loss of Vitality, ..lanhood, &c. Illustrated pamphlet in sealed en velope with full particulars, mailed free. Write them at once. l&wtf Tolerably Certain. One thing about women you can be pretty sure of—that is men.—Somerville Journal. BLOOD AND MONEY. The blood of man has much to do in shaping Lis actions during: his pilgrimage through this troublesome world, regardless of the amount of •resent or expectant money in pocket or stored wvay in bank. It is a conceded fact that we up* •ear as our blood makes us, and the purer the •lood, the happier, healthier, prettier and wiser vo are: hence the oft-repeated interrogatory. tow is yot.r blood ?” With pure streams oflife- sivinfc fluid coursing through our veins, bounding oiough our hearts, and ploughing through our physical frames, our morals become better, our •institution stronger, our intellectual faculties ore accute and grander, and men, women and hildren happier, healthier and more lovely. The unprecedented demand, the unparalleled curative powers, and the unmistakable proof from those of unimpeachable character and integrity, point with an unerring finger to II. 13.13. Botanic Blood Balm as far the best, the cheapest, the quickest, and the grandest and most powerful blood remedy ever before known to mortal man, in the relief and positive cure of Scrofula, Rheu matism, Skin Diseases, all taints of blood poison, Ividney complaints, old ulcers and sores, cancers, catarrh, etc, B. B. 13. is only about three years old a baby in age, a giant in power but no remedy in America can make or ever has made such a wonderful showing in its Tragical powers in curing and en tirely eradicating the above complaints, and gigantic sales in the face of frenzied opposition and would-be money monopolists. Letters from all points where introduced are pouring in upon us, speaking in the loudest praise. Home say they receive more benefit from one bot tle of 13.13. 13. than they have from twenty, thirty and fifty, and even one hundred bottles of a boasted decoction of inert and non-medicinal roots, and branches of common forest trees. We hold the proof in black and white, and we also- hold the fort. Policniian's Vtoww. Mrs. M. M. Prince, living at 38 West Fair street. Atlanta, Ga„ has been troubled for several months with an ugly form of catarrh, attended with a copious and offensive discharge from both nostrils. Her system became so affected and reduced that she was confined to bed at my house for some time, and received the attention of three physicians, and used a dozen bottles of an exten sively advertised blood remedy, all without the least benefit. She finally commenced the use of 13. B. B., with a decided improvement at once, and when ten bottles had been used, she was entirely cured of all symptoms of catarrh. It gave her an appetite, and increased her strength rapidly, and I cheerfully recommend it as a quick and clieup tonic and Blood Purifier. J. W. Gloer, Atlanta, January 10,1886. Policeman. A Book of WontlerM, Freo. All who desire full information about the cause and cure of Blood Poisons,Scroftila and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh, etc., can secure by mail, free, a copy of our 32-page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filled with the most wonderful and startling proof ever before known. Address BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga. d2taw se&w top col n r m Good Betui Its in Every Cam*. D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of Chattanooga, Term., writes that he was seriously afflicted with a severe cold that settled on his lungs; had tried many rem edies without benefit. Being induced to try Dr. King’s New Discovery for Con sumption, did so and was entirely cured by use of a few bottles. Since which time he has used it in his family for all Coughs and Colds with beet results. This is the ex- E erience of thousands whose lives have een saved by this Wonderftil Discovery. Trial Bottles free at Brannon & Carson’s Drug Store. eod&w Xo Pay, No Joke. Mark Twain is said to be the richest humorist that ever lived. He has acquired his wealth by making everybody pay for his jokes in advance. No pay, no joke, is his watchword.—Bos ton Record. Simmons’ Iron Cordial invigorates and recuperates the muscles and limbs. eod&w Mugwump Butter. “Mugwump butter” is the new name for oleomargarine. This was probably sug gested by the fact that oleomargarine isn’t as good as it pretends to be.—Indianapolis Journal. An End to Bone Scraping. Edward Sheplierd ; of Harrisburg, 111., says: “Having received so much benefit from Electric Bitters, I feel it mv duty to let suffering humanity know it. Have had a running sore on my leg for eight years; my doctors told me I would have to have the bone scraped or leg amputated. 1 used, instead, three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and well.” Electric Bitters are sold at 50 cents a bottle, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve at 25c per box, by Brannon & Carson. eod&w Gone Crazy. An Arkansas man has gone crazy from incessantly talking politics He was a re publican, and constantly dwelt upon tl e necessity of forming a new party, which by itself should have been taken as evi dence of pretty sound mind.—Chicago Times. Many mothers are unable to nurse their children. In such eases tin: hest substitute to be found is Melliu’s Food, prepared after Liebig’s formula, which has proved to correspond physiologically with moth ers’ milk. auglO tu tliisat lm H,. fins Bern Then-. anil is Willing to Knjoj a lh-». A few democratic organs are taking up Thurman as a candidate, but the old man lias had a taste of-the treachery of his par ty, and will wave his red bandanna at home I to keep off the flies.—St. Paul Pioneer- | Press. Advice to Mothers.—Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It re lieves the little sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as “bright as a button.” It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu lates the bowels and is the best known remedy for diarrhioa, whether arising from teething or other causes. Twenty- flve cents a bottle. jel7 d&wly Just us Alisuni. Chicago Tribune. If it could be so adjusted that the taxes for a war would fall only on the state now pining for gore, the Mexican question would assume a somewhat different phase. But it would be just as absurd. LA GRANGE, GA. A THOROUGH, non-scctarian School of Lit erature, Art, Vocal and Instrumental Music and normal methods. Ample, well ventilated buildings, situated on College Hill. Not one dollar expended for sickness last year. Full corps of expenenced teachers in every de partment. All expenses for board and literature, per annum $205 Above with music and use of instrument 265 Art, literature and board 255 Term begins September ;i5th. For catalogue address RUFUS W. SMITH, Pres’t. Refers to G. Gunby Jordan, Dr. Seth N. Jordan, Philip Bowers, and other pupils throughout the south. aug8 se tu th tf IMZ^OOItT, G-JL. THE FALL TERM of this institution will open on the last Wednesday (29th) of September next. The chairs of Latin and Greek have been con solidated into the chair of Ancient Languages, to which Prof. Wm. G. Manly, a distinguished graduate of the University of Virginia, has beeu elected. The Theological department, presided over by Rev. James G. Ryals, D. D., and the Law depart ment, with Hon. Clifford Anderson as the chair man of its faculty, offer special inducements to students in these departments. Of the Preparatory department, designed to prepare ooys for the University classes, Mr. Emerson H. George, an alumnus of the Univer sity, has been elected as principal, to succeed Prof. T. E. Ryals. Post graduate courses of study for the degrees ol A. M. and Ph. D„ open to the graduates of all male colleges, have been established by the authority of the board of trustees. For catalogues an other information, address JNO. J. BRANTLY. jy!3 2tawtd Secretary of Faculty. pnBiggers dysentery X. CHILDREN TEETHINQ ^IyVd«ts 50 ♦PER BOTTLE THE BOSS PRESS Is Without a Rival. THE LIDDELL VARIABLE FEED SAW MILL Is the very best Saw Mill in the market. It look the only medal of the first class at the New Orleans Exposition. For the above, and for nil other machinery, address, FORBES LIDDELL&CO., Montgomery, Ala. N. B.—Our stock of Wrought Iron, Pipe, Fittings and Machinery is the largest in this part of the country. B. F. COLEMAN, Jr., UNDERTAKER AND DEALER IN Patent Metalic Caskets, Wood Cases & Caskets, Children’s Gloss While Cases and Caskets, Children’s Gloss White Metalic Caskets. Burial Robes, all prices from $1,50 up. Personal attention given all orders. Twelfth Street, four doors west of Thos. Gilbert's Printing Office. ocl81y Rollins Institute, Wesleyan Female Institute •vnE^a-insn^. young ladies, is finely equipped. Language Literature. Science, Music, Art, are taught under high siandanls by gentlemen and ladi< - of broad culture and elevated character. It employs over twenty-live officers and te he. -, and command- the further advantage of salubrious niountaii STg^XTHSTTOIST, V_A_. 1 . . ■; ayM-JgU. »• OKI’. «'•;*. > till Ii<*«!f<»r<l Co., Vn. i opens September 15th, :>r special information . ABBOTT, Principal. ’IHJF. 21st An nil J 1886. 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