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THE MORNING CALL. Vol. X. No. 164. RHODES HAS CONFESSED. told a friend that he killed BUD DICKINSON Said he Would Feign Insanity if he Was Arrested and Other Plans Failed to Save Him The officers are now positive that in Jerry Rhodes they have the murderer of Bud Dickinson, and each day forges tighter the chain of circumstan tial evidence against him, which will De hard indeed to break. Rhodes will have hie commitment trial before Justice Sorrel this after noon at 3 o'clock, when some damag ing evidence will be brought out. Rhodes confessed to a friend several days ago that he killed Dickinson, and a Call reporter secured the conftgdon with permission to puhlidi it without giving names. The information is thoroughly reliable and will be intro duced al the trial this afternoon. Rhodes was sitting in the court house waiting for the case of Perry Campbell to ba called. Campbell was charged with the murder of Dickinson and Rhodes was the most important witness for the slate, when he remark ed to a friend by hie side: “I hate to swear in this case, for I know Campbell had nothing to do with the murder of Dickinson.” “Why don’t you tell that to the jury ?” ask the friend. “Because,” be replied, “if I tell I might go to the chaingang for life or have my necK broken.” “Why?” With an oath Rhodes said : “I killed him myself, and the man who gives me away I will kill as eure as hell. If I am ever arrested I will lay it on Mose Ager and Bob Williamson. If that don’t do I will go as crazy as a bod bug.” True to his word, after being ar rested Rhodes made a statement to the officers in which he tried to lay the crime on Mose Ager, a negro, and Mr. R 11. Williamson. After hearing the statement Sheriff Morris and his deputies went to Rover and arrested the negro, who is now in jail. No credence whatever was placed in the charge against Mr. Williamson, as he is one of the most prominent men of this section, and a son of Hon, 11. E. Williamson, who has represented our county in the legislature for more than one term. A Call reporter visited Rhodes in hie cell yerterday but the prisoner did : not wish to talk. He said be was un well and wanted to be left alone, ' When informed that the confession he 1 made to his friend was known to the officers, Rhodes became very much excited and denied having ever con fessed to killing Dickinson. He said he would not cenfrss to committing a deed of which he was innocent, and i all he asked was a fair trial He could prove by his father, three brothers and a Mr. Kilgore that he was not guilty of the murder. Mose Arger was asked for a state ment and replied : “Bud Dickinson came to my house the morning of his murder (January 9:h) to borrow a skillet from my wife. I was just leav ing home to go to the store for soms provisions and Dickinson asked me to get him some tobacco I told him that, I would do so, but he must come to my house for it, which he agreed to. When I returned home I was accoms panied by three other negroes and as it began tc rain they remained until late in the aUernoon. About three o’clock I decided to carry the tobacco to Dickinson, who lived only a short distance, and as I opened his door I found him lying on the floor. I hur ried back home and told my friends that Dickinson was dead. They asked me hew I knew, and I said he was ly ’.ng on the floor with a stream of blood flowing from where he lay to the hearth We all then went to Dickinson’s and found him cold and stiff, and covered with soot which the rain hud beaten down the chim ney. I was away from home only a few minutes and Dickinson had been dead long enough to become co ! d be fore I found him That alone is sufli cent proof of my innocence.” At the trial this afternoon other evidence will be introduced, wbich the officers say will show up Jerry Rhodes in a very bad light, and result in his betng bound over to the superior court to answer to the charge of mur* der. z . For Croup use CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT WHO FIRED THE SHOT? ( Griffimtes Did Not Shoot Brakeman George Agee. A letter was received in this city yesterday which not only disproves the assertion of Lieutenant Colonel Withrow that the Griffin Rifles fired on the train of negro soldiers Wednes day of last week and wounded Brake man George Agee, but states that the man was shot by one of the negroes The letter was from W E Minter, deputy sheriff of Taz swell county, Va., and is as follow : “Pocahontas, Va , March 14,1899 “To the Chief of Police, Griffin, Ga, —Dear Sir: I have been told that one of the soldiers of the tenth im mune regiment (col.) killed a flagman on their train as they passed through Griffin, Ga. Kindly let me know if there is any reward offered for him ; if so, I can get him, as I know exactly his wheteabouls. Awaiting an early reply, I am Yours truly, “W. E Minter, “Deputy Sheriff of Tazewell Co., Va.” Spreads Like Wildfire. You can't keep a good thing down. News of it travels fast. When things are “the best” they become “the best selling ” Abraham Hare, a leading druggist, of Belleville, ()., writes: “Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters I have ever handled in rn> 20 years experience.” You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of the stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves, hence cures multitudes of maladies It builds up the entire sys tem. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, rur-lown man or woa man. Only 50 cents Sold by J. N Harris & Son, and Carlirle & Ward Druggists. livery bottle guaranteed. MILNER MUSINGS. Milker, March 15.—Mr. (. P. Fergu son and Little daughter, Anna Lee, spent Saturday and Sunday in Atlanta with re latives. Mr. Swint one of Milner’s most pro gressive merchants spent Sunday in Or chard Hill with relatives. Miss Annie Thomas, the operator here, spent Sunday in Barnesville. Mr. Jim Hunt, of Stockbridge, is the guest of relatives here, and his friends are always glad to welcome him. Mr. John Middlebrooks, of Barnesville, was here Sunday. Mr. E. M, King, of Orchard Hill, spent Saturday night with his friend, Mr. W. R. Robinson. Mrs. Leila Wilder spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Harden. Mrs. J. A. Fincher is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Reynolds, of Macon. Col. Hale and wife, who have been visit ing friends and relatives near Jackson for several days, returned home this after noon. Mrs. Charlie Crawley, of Barnesville, was heie today the guest of her parents. Miss Jessie Leek, of Forsyth, is spend ing a while with friends in the city. Rev. Adieus Sanders and M. F. Swint, of Orchard Hill, was in our city yesterday. Rev. Rolfe Hunt filled his regular ap pointment here Sunday. Miss Ada Kitchens, of near Barnesville, was in the city Sunday afternoon. Guy Head returned home Friday after noon. Alec LeSueur spent part of last week with home folks. Jim Farley and Walter Welden, of Liberty Hill, were here Sunday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Segraves, one of Orchard Hill’s most charming young ladies, is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jim Camp. H. Buikwitz, Jr., of Lexington, Ky., was here Friday. He is the able repre sentative of the Atlanta Portrait Co. Frank Sears, the night operator at Barnesville, spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Haygood, of Gog gansville, spent Sunday afternoon with their sister, Mrs. J. W. Woodall. Miss Ida Mae Woodall returned Sunday afternoon from Talbotton, where she at tended the Kendrick-Haygood wedding. Prof. Bolton, ot Friendship, was here Sunday afternoon. Mae Berry. Best of All To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the Spring time comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all druggists, at 50 cents per bottle. For Asthma'use CHENEY’S EXPECTORANT, Eggs! Eggs'! Eggs!!! From thoroughbred Barred Plym outh Rock and Silver Laced Wyan dotte, SI.OO per 13 If you want to raise prize winners try a sitting of these eggs- Lewis D. Clark, 20 Hill St. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA. FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 17, 1899. A HORRIBLE AFFAIR i Four Negroes Killed and Three Are Wounded by a Mob at Palmetto Palmetto, Ga., March IC—A mob of more than 100 desperate men armed with Winchesters and shotgun? and pistols and wearing masks, rode into Palmetto at 1 o’clock this morn, ing and shot to death (out negro pris oners, desperately wounded another and with delibera'e aim fired at. four others, wounding two, believing the entire nine had been killed. The negroes were arrested last night for burning two business blocks here last February, and were placed in a warehouse under guard, and would have been tried today, There were nine of the negroes and when the mob broke in the bouse they ordered the guards to hold up their bands and move to ore side of the building The negroes were then or dered to stand up, and at an order from the leader the mob fired a volley from pistole, shotguns and rifles into the crowd of frightened and helpless negroes. To make sure of their work, the mob placed pistols in the djing men’s faces and emptied the chambers. Citizens who were aroused by the •hooting and ran out t>> investigate the cause were driven to their homes at the point of guns and pistols and then the mob mounted their horses and dashed out of town, hick into the woods and home again. None es the mob was recogtuz-fd, as their faces were completely concealed by masks. The negro population of Palmetto has fled from town and it is thought they wiil try and avenge the death of the members of their race Governor Candler was appealed to for military protection and sent a squad of 55 men under the commau d of Col. Jtio. 8 Candler The presence of the militia quieted the fears of the ' people to icme extent, but business ; has been suspended all day anil noth- : ing it thought of but the terrible deed which was committed this morning. The best people of our little village deeply deplore the terrible affair. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the pub ! lie to know of one concern in the land I who are not afread to be generous to t the needy and suffering. The pro- ; prietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have giver, away over tea million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless , cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse ness and all diseases of the Throat Chest and Lungs are surelv cured by it. Call on J. N Harris & Son, and Carlisle & Ward Druggist, and get a free trial bottle Regular size 50c, and SI,OO. Every b >ttle guaranteed, or price refunded. €2 -A. s T OXI X . Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bough* Masonic Address Au apportunity to hear Grand Mas ter Davis of the grand lodge of Geor gia is given the Masons of Georgia, as will be seen by the following letter, handed us by the Worshipful Master Joshua Hammond, of Ringgold Lodge No. 90; “Dear Sir and Brother: At the regular communication of Gate City- Lodge No. 2 of Atlanta, Ga , to be held on Tuesday 28d> inst., an address will be delivered to the Mas ms of At lanta and vicinity, by the Must Wor shipful Grand Master of Georgia Wn . A Davis of Macon We extend to you and the brethren of your lodge s cordial invitation to meet with us al that time, feeling assured it will be a most enjoyable occasion, and an even ing well spent. Kindly ext. nd th s invitation to the brethren. Fraternally yours, Jno D Simmons, W. M Bucklen’s Arnica Salve THE BEST SALVE in the world fi r Cats, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Karris & Son and Carlisle & Ward. For LaGrippe and Influ enza use CHENEY’S EX PECTORANT. Baking Powder - J. Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest menacen to health of the present day. I ROYAL BAKIM ROWMR CO., Hfw YORK. State Ofllclnln Void In Delta. Probably few people today know that the original name of the state of Ten nessee was Franklin, or that in 1788 the salaries of the officers of this com monwealth were paid in pelts, but the following is a correct copy of the law: Be it enacted by the general assembly of the state of Franklin, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the Baine, that from and after the first day of January, 1788, the salaries ot this commonwealth be aa follows—to wit. His excellency the governor, per annum, 100 deerskins. Bis honor, the chief justice, 500 deerskins. The secretary to his excellency the govern or, 500 raccoon skins. County clerk, 800 beaver kin-. Clerk of the house of commons, 200 raccoon skins. Members of the assembly, per diem, 8 rac coon skins. Justice's fee. for serving a warrant, 1 mink skin. —Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Independent Banner. w Difference Between Them. “After all, ” said the bachelor, “the difference between love and dyspepsia is purely relative. It is a matter of time only. One is future and the other past. ” “How do you mean?” asked the be wildered maid. “The lover doesn’t want to eat, and the dyspeptic wishes he hadn’t,"an swered the bachelor, thereby thinking he had scored one on the sex that was continually disturbing his peace of mind.—Chicago Post. x.gjg* rVVT V~, - « I T-S firn Excellent Combination. The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full name of thet’ompany printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N Y For sale by all Druggists.— Price 50c. per bottle. GRIIPHDPHDNE NOWON EXHIBITION AT THE NEW BOOK AND MUSIC STORE. DON’T FAIL TO HEARTIIE BAT TLE OF MANILA AND OTHER POPULAR PIECES J. H. HUFF. 24 HILL STREET. Attention, Griffin R fl s Special Orders No. 6. Thecommanding officer of Company F will cause an election for captain and first lieutenant of said company to Imj held in its armory, Griffin, Ga., March 17tb, 189 9 between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 p. ni. By order of Col. Candler. T. J. Ripley, Capt.and Adjt. The above orders will be respected and obeyed accordingly. M. J. Daniel, Jp. , 2d Lieut. Co. F, Sth In. G. V., Comdg. Co. Butt er Oxford, Ist Sergt. R.F. Strickland X Go. OPENING OF MEN'S FINE FOOTWEAR. ) _ Shoes That Are Perfect in Style, Fit and Quality. THE NEW TOEB ARK DEWEY, HENLEY. CORNELL, BERLIN AND RONDO, MADE OF BLACK OR TAN VICI WITH PLAIN OR -ILK VESTING TOPS. ALL SIZES AND WIDTHS IN STOCK. PRICE $3.50 AND $4 00. Our Dry Goods Store, WILL OFFER BARGAINS THIS WEEK IN WHITE GOODS, PIQUES, PRINT CLOTHS, DUCK SITTINGS, TABLE DAMASK, EMBROIDERIES AND TORCHON LACES. READ WHAT THE LADIES HOME JOURNAL HAS TO SAY AI,H I' R. A G. CORSET NO. 397. AVE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE NEW 3f»7 CORSET IN ALL SIZES. SEND I S YOI B ORDER AND GET THE LATEST STYLE PRICE fI.OO. R. F. STRICKLAND & CO. ' ■ 111 Jj EASTERN GROWN SEED Potatoes. Fresh Garden Seed, Cheap for Cash. N, B. DREWRY & SON. FuroitDreßejairSlioD 0 o John T. Boyden has opened an Upholster Shop, and will do all other General Furniture Repair” ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction on work and prices. Please call and see me. JOHN T. BOYDEN. 19 1-2 Hill St. Guardian’s Sale. QTATE OF GEORGIA, O Spalding County. By virtue of an order granted by the ordinary of Spalding county, Georgia, at the March term of said court, 1»99, I will sell to the highest bidder, before the court house door in Griffin, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tues day in April, 18S)9, the following proper ty: Two-thirds (|) interest in twenty three acres of land, more or less, bounded as follows: North by lands of J. T. , Beasley, east by lands of E. T. Kendall,' south by lands of Mrs. Sarah Beasley and ; B. C. Head and west by lands of W. J. Bridges. Sold for the purpose of encroach ing on corpus of ward’s estate fortheir maintenance and education. Terms cash. W. T. Bkasi.ky, Guardian of his minor children. March 6th, * anything yoa invent or improve; also get e * CAVEAT.TRAOE-MARK. COPYRIGHTor DESIGN $ / PROTECTION. Bend model, skeUh, or photo. S > for free examination and advice. A ' BOOK ON PATENTS fee before patent. $ I V C.A.SNOW&CO. \ * Patent Lawyers. WASHINGTON, D.C. J R. H. TAYLOR, M. D. J. F. STEWART, M. D. DRS. TAYLOR AND STEWART, Physicians and Surgeons. Office hours from Ba.m.toß p. m, A physician will always Ire in our office during that time. T«j (nre Consti|mti<n» TabeCaJscareta Can*.!v Cathartic. \V or 25c. M C C C. fuii to curt, dru* cibUs r« fund ikArfiew Ten Cents per Weei fa ft 0 Inonlcr to advrrtUe mar pa wJf | j < r, suMt rlber* injy clip a 1:: ■ - H Boon, this » w/ v * Bai 60c. (stamps taken)to Ute 5 lILUSTRATtO YOUTH AHO AGE NABMV/LLI, T£Hft., and H will be sent one year as 'trial s ibfcM.ripti<»» ; M nr will send it the brat 6 >»os« 'or 3OC. Regular price >i p<r y»nr. it is an H i tr -.A. -t, \ i.ii montlily pair tut I, <4 |6 tn .p I’ IClitiX, I‘ok.TRY, AIrVFNTI KLSBYSitA ANDI.AND, WirAXDHI MOB. IhbTOKY, BkhJM AFH V,TI» AVM % YChAci., Gbm-rai. Infobmation. Woman’s Dh, MPNr, and (rov. TaYI •)!<■-. I’ Caylor'a Bxtve letters to the Public are of ape •it i «)t< r<t. Sample copy free. Agents Wanted. FRFF t ROl CATION.etc. To any subscriber I • who will S‘tnre enough new subscrlb- ■rs at our regular rates to eaual the regular price f the article selected, we will give free: bicycle, job! watch, diamond ring, ora schoiarshin In either »f l>raughon*N HusinessColleges, Nashville,Tenn., ralvrelofu or'l cwkuia, Tex.• or one in almost any business College or Literary School. Write us. t Mention Griffin (Ga ) Morsing Call , KkAAAdA/ so YEARS’ EX P E RIE NC B Trade Marrs Designs ' r vWn Copyrights Ac. Anronp sending a sketch and description ma/ qnb-kly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention i« probably patentable, tjonmiunica tlons strictly confMentfal. Handbook on Patents NiTit free, indent agency fur securing patent m. P.itents taken through Munn A Co- receive alt: .tie, f w it bout enwrge, in the A »** ... J A handsomely illustrated weekly. I arrest etr rulation of any scientific journal. Terms, |3 a year four months, fl. Sold by all newsdealers MUNN & Co. 3f;,B '°* New York Brunch Office. G 26 F St., WashtDtfton, D.C. PARSNIP COMPLEXION. It does not require an expert to detect the sufferer from kidney trouble. The ; hollow cheeks, the sunken eyes, the dark, ' puffy circles under the eyes, the sallow, parsnip-colored complexion indicates it. A physician would ask if you had rhea ! matism, a dull pain or ache in the back or ' over the hips, stomach trouble, desire to urinate often, or a burning or scalding in passing it; if after passing there is an un satisfied feeling as if it must be at once re peated, or if the urine has a brick dust de posit or strong odor. When these symptoms are present, no time should be lost in removing the cause. Delay may lead to grave), catarrh of the bladder, inflammation, causing stoppage, and sometimes requiring the drawing of the urine with instruments, or may run into Bright’s Disease, the most dangerous stage of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Boot, the great di.-covery <>f the eminent kidney and blad ' der specialist, is a positive remedy for : such diseases. Its reputation is world wide and it is so easy to get at any drug store that no one need suffer any length of time for want of it. However, If you prefer to first test its wonderful merits, mention The Middle Georgia Farmer, and write to Dr- Kil mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.. f.r sample bottle and book telling al! about it, both sent absolutely free by mail. 1 ronsumplion AND ITS To the Editor ;—I have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am I of its power tint I consider it my duty to icW la-o Milfs fret to those of your readers who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or Lung Trouble, if they will write me their express and postoffice address. Sincerely, I. A. SLOCUM. M. C., 183 Pearl St., New York. Thw Editorial and BorinMa <4 th in Paper Uuardkutev thie PrvpofliUcxw U I ■ ' . : r- ... .< f eri>