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THE BANNER-WATCHMAN, ATHENS, GEORGIA, JUNE 11, 1889.
COMMENCEMENT
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4 Elocution Contsst.
Alter »n WTOMt p^er by n Dr 9l C w I the Alluuni to_da y*
Lm e of th> PrpahJf ^ r b y Dr * C. W. I 1 he Commencement exorcises have
hymn “Rock of A^la" wm^um’ J h * Jv" a dec, / Jed SU0CMS - E T er - v exhi ‘
which th*> Ko»><wU..#P, " a * aun 8> after bition displayed great taste in prepera-
EStAiait n Wa3 P ronounc ®d. tion, and reflects great credit upon the
The Chine. I'-''" " NIGHT * ladies who are in charge,
crowd on Simrwlw?^ jU3t ** large a Athcns « proud of the Lucy Cobb, its
nrafeo mwIa. Hw |liw> principal and splendid corps of
present at the | teachers. It is surpassed by no Insti-
. .. Cobb Commencement is
Th< ||P . u blast, and to-night
"’Trirl^utesoflSSawillenter
^JSrteS woininhood.
the verge o . r ;Crowdg were
■J *5j£» direction al the Seney J
to be in time to get good
Ch .i; Commencement sermon,
% E.Bo*l? 8pCh ^ een<>r 0f thC
jtersitf ^ Ge ® r ^ c 0 p ene d with a
+ from Batiste, and
0,aD “[bVatrio‘T Waited for the
VJ Hisses Ketner, Raine and
which was most/ charmingly
reJrJJy these three accomplished
then gave out hymn 101,
S—.”
JjJlfmi »“"S by the choir an.l con-
pt «l appropriate passages of scrip-
Ind the Doctor after-
“^rave out hymn 110, “Come Thou
'*,*# y V p r v blessing.”
- . “.ustas 1 Am,” by Miss
JJ£l. was rendered With pathos
Wl l melody. sermon.
The recent chill of the atmosphere
abated, and the day was pleasant.
, r the introductory exercises, th$
tor announced his subject, as the
Indent narrated in St. Mark, Chapter
• 2122. 'l'he exordium was short, and
■ect* iust emotional enough to *wak-
, sympathy and attention. The 6pen-
g thought appealing . to the fepling
Sural to such art occasion, viz: The
ow of a tender farewell, is pver us
y i> expanded in a few concise sen*
new, that opened the way to St.
ark’s graphic narrative, of the inter
ew between the young Jew and
esua Christ. This was done, in the
pint of the evangelist, that reminded
,ne of Mark’s rapid style of descrip-
as indicated by the Latin word
(deriler. The stress naturally and for-
ibly hid on the tenderness of this fare
well interview between the great
Teacher, and his enquiring friend—
the beloved young man. The scene
was described as one of the most pa
thetic in the gospel narratives—the
parting interview between the mer
eifnl Christ, and the young man who
eame to the Lord so eagerly, but went
away sail and grievously disappointed
-the reason of this revulsion being
that this young Jew “had great pos
sessions,” and mistook a transient feel
ing for a permanent interest in the
character, and offices of Jesus Christ,
son of man, but also son of God.
The next division of the subject, led
preacher to elaborate, with great effect
the qualities in the young Jew, that ex
cited the respect, and affection of the
Master, who could not be unapprecia
tive of one, who came to him running,
and who bowed to them, asking what
he should do to inherit eternal life.
Why callest thou me good! Thouknow-
est the commandments; specifying the
second table of the law. And the
young inquirer responded: “All these
have l observed from my youth.”
Christ did not question the truth of
that utterance, but probed his self-
righteousnsss to its depth, by saying:
“one thing thou laeke.st,” and the one
thing was his worldliness, which
-so blinded his heart, and the vision of
his mind, that he unduly loved his
great possession, and therefore, the
suppliant, who was the inquirer,
was led to see, in the light of the Sa
viour’s eyes, how he lacked the unre
served devotion of his heart to God, in
Christ. And this, so far as the account
s concerned, is the painful sequel, the
final farewell, in the memorable inter
view. This portion of the discourse
was most vividly presented. After the
manner of his people, the young man
was religious. But the discrimination
was implied between mere religionism,
and that deeper faith in God and conse
cration, which characterized Christian
ity. as love and jlevption to Christ as
the Redeemer. The impulses and emo
tions of the youthful worshipper were
defective, in the highest and truest
sense, and although a moralist, by the
standard of his age, and by membership
in the chureh of his nation, an honest
and earnest Jew, yet he lacked that
self-denial which is the taproot, out of
which springs the sap, the strength, the
fiow-er, an d the fruit of self-sacrifice, as
the beauty and the glory of Christian
godliness.
this afforded the Doctor, an easy ,
Natural application, to the young wom
anhood, about to leave the preparatory
training of alma mater, whose portals
were opening before them. Worldli-
ijess of pleasure, not coarse, but world-
mess which appealed to refined and
cultured women: this would he their
einptntion, and a danger so fascinating,
at it could only be resisted by the
grace of God.
The power of this admirable sermon
‘ere reached its fine climax, beautiful
nd effective, and most happily in har-
- wy with the sacred day: “So cool,
calm, so bright. Tite bridal of the
earth and sky.”
This sermon had every element of
Mural force, clear, logical, impas-
oned: but entirely exempt from sen-
and genuinely strong,
hile simple, in the classical sense of
•mplieity, the crowning charm of all
oquence, sacred or secular. There
'as not a commonplace thought, nor a
a Pse m the manner during the hour of
s .very • go that, the prayers, the
usic, and the audience were all, in
exquisite keeping with the day, worth y
of George Herbert’s line.
in the morn-
tution in Georgia, and is excelled by
few.
The attendance npyn the Commence
ment exercises from people abroad, has
been large, and all the visitors are
enthusiastic over the school, and its
brilliant future.
The closing exercises were held yes-
report of
praise service as were
Commencement sermon
ing. lw
Promptly at 8 o’clock, the services
were-v. opened with a voluntary.
—Ayc Maria,” a beautiful selection
from Bach-Gounod, was sung by Mias
Katie Harris, of Savannah.
Bey. W. D. Anderson, of the First
Methodist church, then offered prayer. I terday and last night, a full
■ 'ti 0 ”. lne ’ of Atlanta > next which will he found helo
sung there is a Green mil.” The Jridian Society will give a grand
Mr. Anderson then gaye out the reception to-night at the Institute. It
hym ?’, f, Weet *? our of P ra yer,” and re- will surpass anything ever given at the
quested the entire congregation to join Lucy Cobb before.
“I , r , PROGRAMME YESTERDAY.
Rev. Mr. Davis of the Episcopal
church was providentially hindered
from being present, and making an ad
dress as was expected.
The selection “Angels chorus,” was
next beautifully rendered by a quartette
composed of Misses Burras, D. Smith,
E. Ketner and Clifford Grey.
Prayer wdi then offered by Rev. C.
D. Campbell of the Frst Baptist church.
Dr. C. W. Lane, of the Presbyterian
church came forward and made a short
The programme for the elocution con
test was opened with prayer by Rev.
Mr. Anderson of the Methodist
church.'
“Mendelsshon’s” famous wedding
march was admirably rendered on the
organ by Miss Lillie Barnett.
“Marco’s Death” was then patheti
cally given by Miss Ha-tie Morris.
■“Calls” was then recited by Miss
Katie Hariris of Savannah.
A humorous dialogue was given here
and appropriate address to thei young by Mis8<i8 Jos j e and Mary Barry> en _
ladies who, to-morrow leave the halls | titled “My Boy Fritz ”
3Iiss Bessie Carswell recited, in a
happy manner, “A Thanksgiving
Elopement/
A beautiful piano duet “Valse. Bril
liant,” a choice selection from Kont-
ski was next given by Miss Mattie Hun-
nicutt and Miss Mary Turner.
Miss Clifford Gray, of Waynesboro,
next entertained the audience with
Artemus Ward’s Moimon Lecture,”
and called forth rounds of applause.
Miss Phoebe Ellis, of Atlanta, ren
dered in her charming manner, “The
Church and the World.”
‘‘The New -Ginevra” was a most
beautiful selection, admirably ren
dered by Miss Carrie Burras of Co
lumbus.
The “Spanish Dance,” by
Misses Mattie llunnicutt, 3Iary Tur
ner, 3Iaxie Oliff, and Ellen Pope, was
one of the most enjoyable musical fea
tures of the programme.
3Iiss May Hull favored the audience
with “Lenora,” from the German of
Gottfried August Burger, and pre
sented the favorite recitation with
grace and ease of manner.
3Iiss Minnie Calianiss recited the
“Bootblack,” which was followed by
great applause.
“Karl, the 3fartvr,” as rendered by
Miss Pearl Broyles of Atlanta, was one
of the favorite selections of the morn
ing-
Miss Alice Bearden recited splendid
ly. “Prince Eric’s Christ Maid.”
3Iiss 3Iay Bernard sustained well her
enviable reputation as an eloentionist,
in her splendid rendition of “3Irs. 31c-
Williams and the Lightning.”
Miss Dora Raine achieved a great
success, in “The Knight’s False
Vow.”.
Miss Genie West gave the “Drum
mer’s Boy,” to perfection.
“The Advance of Science,” by Miss
Susie Wadley, was one of the humorous
“hits” of the occasion, and the audi
ence was in an uproar of laughter the
entire time.
Miss Eula Ketner, of Atlanta, who
wears the elocution medal of last
of the Institute forever. His remarks
were beautiful and touching, and closed
with a blessing upon the members of
the school.
The solo “O Salutaris,” by Miss
Clifford Grey preceded thedoxology,
which closed the services.
On Sunday morning and evening,
the organ was presided over by 3Iiss
Tyler, the accomplished music teacher,
whose perfect execution and graceful
touch has already won for her the
reputation as being one of the finest
musicians In the South.
yesterday’s exercises.
Yesterday morning another crowd
gathered at the Chapel. to witness the
elocution contest between the younger
members of the school. The programme
was opened with a paino duet in C.
(eight hand), by Misses Leila Cook,
Leila Parr, Lucy Durham and Powell.
Miss Mamie McKie then favored the
audience with an interesting recitation
entitled, “The Good Time Coming,
This was followed by Miss Katie Bain’s
rendition of “Biddie’s Trouble,” which
was very laughable. Miss Livy
Carlton recited splendidly “Van Bid
der’s Rock,” which was loudly ap
plauded. Misses Leila Parr and
Leila Cook displayed great musical tal
ent in rendering the song “The May
Bells and the Flowers,”
Miss May Burnett, who have made
quite a reputation as an elocutionist,
recited with splendid effect, “The Pho
tographs
Miss Louise Lumpkin was loudly
applauded as she came forward on the
stage. Miss Louise is remembered as
one of the close participants for the elo
cution medal last Commencment, and
her effort yesterday morning will have
great weight with the judges who are to
award the medal. Her recitation in the
contest yesterday was “The Miser
Fitly Punished,’
Miss Helen Carlton told most inter
estingly, the account of “Dot’s Christ
mas.
Miss Leila Cook, who wears a medal
for elocution, recited next, “Diamonds
2. “Laureame, or the Marble 1 r-am,”
Emma Durminy Bonk*, Miss Eula Ketner,
Recitation.
TART 2.
1. Piano—“Polish Dance,” (four
hands) Mropovtki, 3Iisses Charilla
Hannan and 3Iamie Lovell.
2. Es-ay,—“Robert Elsmere,” Mrs.
E. Barr.
3. “Judgment Day,V Recitation, 3£iss
ClydePatinan,(ex«used.) . ’ r ,
4. “The Wreck of the Rivermouth,”
Recitation, Miss Genie West.
5. 'I’rio—“Charming Little Valley,”
GinUoRoberts, 3Iisse§ Pauline Harris,'
Edify Taylor and Annie A. Smith.
6. -The First Day after the Fall in
the Garden of Eden’.” 3Iias May Ber
nard.
7. “The Uncle,” as arranged for Hen
ry Irving, Recitation, Miss Clifford
Gray.
8. “Country Sleighing,” Musical
Recitation, Miss Alice Bearden.
9. Piano—“Spring Song,” Mendels-
xhon,' Misses Genie West and Charilla
Hannan.
10. “3Iusic on the Rappahaniiock,”
C. C. Sontmemlle, Miss Carrie Burras,
M usical Recitation.
11. Class Prophecy, Miss Minnie
Cabaniss.
12. Valedictory, Miss Clyde Patman.
13. Chorus—“Au Revoir,” Scfyonac-
ker, Senior Class.
Delivery of Elocution and French
Medals. Hon. n. H. Carlton
Deliyery of Chemistry Medal, Prof.
H. C.White.
Delivery of Diplomas, Major Lamar
Cobb.
At the close of the exercises, Hon. H.
II. Carlton delivered the elocution
medals in a fitting little speech.
The following are the winners: Elo
cution medal, Miss Eula Ketner.
Elocution medal, humorous recita
tion, 3Iiss Clifford Grey.
Elocution medal, (primary depart
ment,) Miss Susie Lumpkin.
Dr. White’s Chemistry medal, Miss
Minnie Cabaniss.
French medal, Miss Pearl Broyles.
French medal, (primary department)
Miss Leila Cook.
cut Diamond.” She is a little lady of I Commencement recited Jhe “Gipsy
unusual talent with the necessary
amount of grace to make a fine elocu
tionist.
Miss Mabel Hodgson the youngest
member of the music class played a
popular selection with the greatest ease
She was loudly applauded, and the au
dience was disappoiuted that she would
not respond to the encore.'
Miss Leila Parr, who also wears an
elocution medal, sustained .well her
reputation yesterday, in rendering
“The Winter Wren.”
Miss Sarah Rucker completely capti
vated the audience with the beautiful
recitation, “I Dream.”
Miss Susie Lumkin made quite a hit
in reciting and dancing the “Minuet.”
She is a little Miss of grace and ease ot
manners.
Miss Mary Lou Hinton told in a most
interesting and attractive manner,
the account of “Flossie Lane’s Marri
age.” This closed the contest.'
Hon. H.H. Carlton then came forward
and stated that Miss Rutherford had
changed the method of deciding upon
the best elocutionalists. Instead of
leaving it to a committee of judges, she
proposed making every lady in the
house a judge, and request them to
write the name of their preference on a
card, and give them to the ushers; they
would then be counted by Rev. Mr.
Anderson and Mr. Ketner, ef Atlanta;
and the young lady receiving the larg
est number of votes would have the
medal awarded her to-night when the
honors were conferred.
The doll play then closed,* the exer
cises which were very funny, and en
tertaining, after which the dell drill
was given. The programme was well
arranged, and proved most enjoyable in
every particular.
THCR ANNUAL CONTEST.
The annual concert was a grand suc
cess#
It is considered by many one of the
finest ever given in our city. We are
sorry the lateness of the hour, pre
vents a more detailed account.
From Wednesday’s Daily
Commencement is over.
The exercises at the chapel were
finished last night.
Nineteen young ladies from every
part of Georgia have graduated from
the Lucy Cobb, and those who were
Seniors yesterday, have their names
Girl,” to its very best advantage. Miss
Ketner has a fine voiee, of decided
grace, together with marked talent for
elocution.
Miss Ella Pope, of Albany^ rendered
the luaghable Selection, “JohnHabber-
ton,” which was most entertaining.
Miss 3Iaude Hardeman was prevented
froni taking part in the contest.
The programme closed with a class
chorus, “Hark to the Rolling Drum,”
with drum accompaniment, by Sir, F.
Sam Morton.
The entire contest was most interest
ing from beginning to end, and the
judges, we dare say, find it a hard mat
ter to arrive at the best participant
Every pupil displayed talent and fine
training, and the contest was most
creditable in every respect.
THE CLOSING EXERCISES.
The chapel was packed last night
The slight rain during" the evening
had a tendency to cool the atmosphere
just enough to make it pleasant in
crowd, for n.crowd it was.
Long before the doors were open, peo
ple were seen going up to the chapel to
get good seats, to witness the gradua
ting exercises, and when the doors were
finally opened all the desirable seats
(except those reserved,) were soon oc
cupied.
The programme was something en
tirely new,. It opened with a play en
titled, “Ladies’ of Athens,’’and written
expressly for the Senior Class of 1889,
by Mrs. Mary Ann Lipscomb, the as
sistant principal of the Lucy Cobb In
stitute
The play was a Greek Scene, in which
each young lady impersonated some
Grecian character. The following was
the cast:
Xanthippe, wife of Socrates, Miss
Phoebe Ellis.
IksnsiA, wife of Pericles, 3Iiss Susie
Pitta rd
Sappho, the violet crowned poetess,
Miss Pauline Harris.
Damophila, wife of Damophilus, (a
writer of verses, who is very jealous of
Sappho,) Miss Pearl Broyles
Nicostrata, wife of Sophocles, Miss
Mattie Hunnicutt.
Philksla, wife ofZenophon, Miss
Mary Wesley Turner
Phythias, wife of Aristotle,3Iiss Susie
Edwards. «
Cleobule, sister of Demosthenes, 3Iiss
Annie A. Smith.
From Thursday’s Daily.
The honor graduates of the Lucy
Cobb Institute were announced in the
Banner-Watchman several days ago,
but at that time we were unable to give
the marks of each younglady.
It is a rule at the Lucy Cobb, that
when any number of young ladies make
an average within one half of each
other, when their marks take an honor
It is equally shared between them.
Miss Clide Patman, of Athens, re
ceived first honor. In the Latin and
English course her yearly average was
98:9. Miss Carrie Burrus, of Colum
bus, Gn.,shares the same honor with
98:5.
Miss MaryTurner, of Turin, has sec
ond honor. Her average for the entire
year was 98. This honor is also shared
by 3liss 31innie Cabaniss, of Atlanta
97:8. ,
Miss 3Iattie Hunnicutt, of Athens,
comes next in the class with 97:7, and
if it had not been for sickness, 3Iiss
Hunnicutt would certainly have shared
one of the high honors.
In the English course. The first
honor is shared between Miss Eula
Ketner, of Atlanta, 99:3, and Miss
Pittard, 98:9.
The second honor is taken between
Miss Clifford Grey, of WayneBboro,98:6,
Miss Alice Bearden, of Madison, 98:4; 1
and Miqs Mamie Lovell, of Savannah,
98:4.
The Latin course in the Junior class
was lead by Miss Bessie Carswell.
Yearly average 99, and the English
course by Miss Sallie Cohen, 96:5.
Miss 3fary Hull lead the Latin course
in the Sophomore class. Mark, 99, and
the English course by Miss Jessie Mor
ton, 97 :4.
The Latin course in the Fresh class.
Miss Annie -Brumby leads with 98 ;8.
Miss Annie Blitch came first in the
English course, 97 ;3.
Sub-Freshman class. Latin course,
Miss Leila Cook, 98:1, English course,
31iss 31ary Hodgson, 96:7.
Mis Sarah Rucker lead the Academic
class. Average 98, and Miss Mamie
Crawford the Primary, 94:1.
music department.
In the Music Department Miss Clif
ford Grey takes first honor, in Miss
Tyler’s vocal class.
In 3Iiss Debowski’s instrumental class
first honor was awarded Miss May
Reaves.
This completed the honors,except the
honorable mention which was given to
young ladies for marked proficiency in
their different studies.
As will be seen from the above, high-
marks have been made by the young
ladies in their studies.
tistieally decorated with Florida moss
and garlands of evergreen.
The reception room, on the left of the
hallway, was one of the handsomely de
corated parlors in the building. It was
dressed by the members of the H. S. D.
Society, in mosses and flowers of all de-
scriptiops. In front of the mantel was
placed a large tloral offering, represent
ing an Indian badge, made of flowers,
suspended from a beautiful tripod.
Over the center door, leading to the
rear hall, was a large Chinese umbrella,
and a number of evergreen decorations.
In the back hall, the wall was deco
rated with palm loaves, and in the cen
ter fais placed a large rock well, from
which lemonade was served during the
entire reception.
In the school room, in the extreme
southern part 6f fie building, a large,
pyramid of flowers was placed in the
center, and numerous decorations on
the walls.
The library and parlor, which are
handsomely furnished, were ornament
ed hors and there by choice flowe r i.
IN THE SUPPER ROOM.
Along the path from the Institute
building to the Seney-Stovall chapel
railings were placed on each side, cov
ered with evergreen, and from the bot
tom was Suspended a Chinese lantern;
and from the wipdow in the chapel, an
other engine head-light lit up the walk.
All the way to the Institute entrance,
tagging was laid along the entire
length of the path.
The Tennysonian hall, where the
supper was spread, was one of the
most elaborately dressed rooms ever
seen in the city. The walls were liter
ally covered with palm leaves, which
were ordered from Florida especially
for the occasion; while evergreen and
gray moss ornamented the chandeliers
and the large pillars near the center of
the room. A pyramid of hot house
plants in full bloom, were greatly ad
mired in the eastern part of the hall,
and the sweet fragrance from the choice
geraniums, added to the beautiful, fairy
like scenic representation.
The center table was fully twelve feet
in diameter. In the center was
large representation of a lake, decorated
with water lilliea and many beautiful
and rare exotics. A pyramid, rising
out of the lake,.was made of moss and
all the choice fruits of the season. On
the table were any number of large
handsome cakes, with the design of the
Society’s badge iced on the top. The
table was literally filled with all the
delicacies of an elegant repast. Around
the room were placed thirty little tete-a
tete tables, on which were arranged
tempting suppers, composed of meats of
every description, breads, sandwiches,
fruits, and ices of all kinds.
The hall was never too crowded, that
a conple could not get seats at the table,
and the entire reception was most sys
tematically arranged.
The following were the committee to
receive the guests on entering the In
stitute.
Miss Paulin Col. Snellings
Miss Clifford Gray Mr. A. S. Harper,
Miss Eula Ketner Mr. Y. L. Smith,
Miss. Pearl Broyles Mr. J. C. Mell,
Miss Phoebe Ellis Mr. E. C. Kontz,
Cel. Bill Brittain Pleks up the Best Dog-
Stery of Augusta’s Big Flood, and
Gives it te the Evening
News.
A DOG’S GRATITUDE.
A WONDERFUL STORY OF INTELLIGENCE
ON THE PART OP A SCOTCH COLLEY.
Miss3IaryLouHintonMr. P. S. Black,
The invitations were very general,
and the number of guests was indeed
large. Promenading and pleasant con
versation were the order of the evening,
and at 12:30 o’clock the guests made
their departure.
The following were the members of
the committee on decorations.
Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb, Chairman,
’Misses Ketner. Grey, Lovell, Hull, A.
Brumby, Ellis, Hinton. Wadley, Smith,
Linton, Paulin, aud Tyler.
THE IRIDIAN RECEPTION.
The Iridian reception on last evening
was one of the grandest social events
ever given in Athens. The decorations
were the nuost elaborate ever seen by
Athens, and the entertainment was
most elegant in every respect.
“This is the last reception to be given
by either of the secret Societies, as next
year, the chapter will not exist.
The Iridian^re certainly to be con
gratulated upon the success of their en-
tertaiunqent, for it will be looked back
upon, by all present, as a social event,
which it will be impossibly to surpass.
THE DECORATIONS.
The decorations were perfect.
As one neared the Lucy Cobb, the
scene which met his eyes was, indeed,
grand. The large front yard of the In
stitute was illuminated as bright as day
with Chinese lanterns, and from the
limbs of trees, and along the top of the
building, these beautiful white balls of
fire were suspended. On top of the
piaza was placed a large engine head
light, Avhich made the entire front walk
as bright as day.
On entering the* hall of the Institute,
the chandeliers and stairway were ar-
Salt Rheum.
With its intense itching,dry hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and
the little watery pimples, often causes
indescribable suffering. Hood’s Sarsa
parilla has wonderful power over this
disease. It purifies the blood and expels
the humor, and the skin heals with out
a scar. Send for hook containing many
statements of cures, to C. I. Hood &
Co., Apothecaries, Lowell, 3lass.
Clarke’s Extract of Flax Cough Cure.
It is a sure cure for Whooping Cough.
It stops the whoop, and permits the
child to catch its breath. It is entirely
harmless. Good for any cough of child
hood or old age. It heals the bronchi
and lungs, and stops the cough. For
Winter or Bronchial Cough this syrup
is the best ever discovered. Only one
size, large bottle. Price $1.00, at all
Drug Stores.
Clarke’s Flax Soap makes the Skii\
smooth, soft and white. Price 25 cents.
Insurance Losses.
Philadelphia, Pa., June 4.—The re
presentative of the Mutual Life Insur
ance company, of New York, stated to
day that the company would lose $420,000
by deaths in Conemaugh valley. A large
number of policies were held by the
employes of the Cambria Tron Works.
The Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insur
ance company,of this city,it is said, will
lose $100,000 in the city of Johnstown
alone.
It remains for Col. Bill Brittain to
come to Augusta and pick up the best
dog story of the day. He found it in
tho“flotsam,” as it were, of what some
people call Augusta’s great flood,and it
is really one of the best things of the
kind afloat. It is just like Col. Brit
tain,to run up on this item, for he is tl &
greatest dog fancier in the country* and
in his New York lodgings and his hunt-
ing lodge near Athens has some of the
finest blooded dogs in the world. Col.
Bill himself Is a high flyer and one of
the cleverest men to be found between
New York and Texas. And you can
most always at any time, find hfm
wherever you stop over on the South
ern circuit.
But to the dog story: Col. Brittain
happened in at Landrum & Butler’s on
Saturday, and he noticed a fine Collie
rush in the store, and, passing all the
clerks unnoticed, made for Mr. ; Lan-
dram hack in the office, whom he salut
ed with a regular dog smile and a bow
as unmistakable as “Denver’s” best
salute on mule parade. The delight of
the dog was-evident,,and polite atten
tion attrached Col. Brittain’s acute eye
for anything special in dog manners.
“Hello, is that your dog?” he asked
of Mr. Landram.
“No, but he claims me,” replied the
senior member of the popular dry goods
firm. Mr. Landram then told the
story which Col. Brittain gave to the
Evening News. It appears that the
dog in question, a handsome and intel
ligent Collie, belongs to Mr. John
Bones Moore, and makes his home with
him for the most part. During the
September freshet the dog was caught
by the high tide in Broad street, and
though a good swimmer, he could not
.make headway against the swift current
surging down Broadway. He caught
in some brush or timbers near Landram
& Butler’s store, and while there in
durance, and in considerable peril, ho
was rescued by Mr. Landram, taken to
the second floor, and fed for two or
three days until the water subsided.
Colley then went on his way rejoicing.
So far the honors are in favor of Mr.
Landram, and now eomes the story of
a dog’s apprec iation and rare intelli
gence. Every day since the flood that
dog has trotted around from Greene
street, in fact, twice each day; and,
rushing past clerks and customs, he
calls on Mr. Landram and salutes him
with grinning teeth, and bowing head
and a wagging tail. He then curls up
at his feet, goes to sleep and after his
gap, bows again and returns home.
The interchange of civilities between
man and dog is always interesting.
And the interesting story does not
stop here. Last fall Mr. Landfam went
North to purchase his regular stock of
dry goods,and,as soon as the dog noticed
his absence from the store, he sought
some other way of showing his gratitude.
And here is the strangest part of the
wonderful story. Although the dog has
never been known before to stop at Mr.
Landram’s house, he took up his station
that night on the back piazza of the
residence and there he remained till the
cook came in the morning to open the
house. Colly then left, satisfied that all
wAs right’;and this nightly visit and
guard he maintained until bis daily
visists to the store told him that Mr.
Landram was back home to protect his
own house at night. Now,if anybody has
a story which better proves the posses
sion of intelligence and gratitude in the
dog world, let him bring it on!
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foundation by making the blood rich
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it. \
Ex-U. S. Senator Barrow, who has
been confined to his room by sicknes i
for the past ten days, was able to he out
yesterday, and will soon be entirely
recovered.
State of Ohio, City ofTolk do.
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FRANK J. CHENEY.
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( A. W. GLEASON.
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SZEASSABLS CASS. „
For two rears I had
rheumatism m bad that
It disabled me for work
and confined me to my
bed for a whole year,
daring which time 1
could notev-en raise my
hands to my head, and.
for 3 months coaid not
move myself in bed,was
reduced in flesh from
192to8C lbs. Was treat
ed by beet physicians,
only to grow worse.
Finally I* * ^ *
Improve. .
past fire months I
from the effects of Swift’s Specific.
Joan Rat,
Jan. 8.1889. Ft. Wayne, Ind.
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