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THE MORNING CALL. Vol. X. No. 171 MODES BOUND OVER- IS CHARGED WITH MURDERING BUD DICKINSON The Commitment Trial Occupied the Court All Day, and Was Not With out an Excitine Incident- Jerry Rhodes, the young man who was arrested last week and charged with the murder of Bud Dickinson, colored, had his preliminary trial yes terday before Justices Sorrel and Car hart, and was bound over to await trial ai the August term of Spalding supe rior court. The case was tried in the court house, and a large crowd was present to hear the evidence. The slate was represented by Col. Thos. W.Thurman, while Co). Lloyd Cleveland represented the defendant. An exciting incident happened while Col. Cleveland was addressing the court, and but for the interference of friends might have terminated in a personal encounter between two of our most popular attorneys. Col Cleveland while reviewing the evidence brought out in the trial, made references to Mose Ager, the ne gro Rhodes accused of killing Dickin son. Col J J. Flynt, the attorney for A ger,protested against Col. Cleveland’s trying to place the crime upon bis client, who was not on trial, and sever al times inte-rupted the speaker. Mr. Cleveland became exasperated and stated that if Mr. Fijiit was more familar with the ethics of the profes sion he would know be hud no right to the courts attention when he was not employed in the case. Mr. Flynt retorted by saying that if Mr. Cleveland had any regard for a sacred pledge he would not attempt to ii.juie bis (Flynt’#) client after prom ising he would not do so Mr. Cleveland denied having made such a promise, and then words flow so fast it was impossible to tell who spoke it, but the lie was passed and both gentlemen rushed at each other with clinched fists and flashing eyes. They were some distance apart and before they came together friends in terposed and the court commanded ‘.he sheriff to restore order. This was soon done and Col. Cleveland contin ued his argument, THE EVIDENCE INTRODUCED. When court opened ai 10 o’clock yesterday morning Justice Sorrel call ed the case cf the S’ate vs. Jerry Rhodes, and both sides announced ready for trial. H. A. Moulder, the first witness for the state, said he knew Bud Dickinson and saw him the night the inquest was held over bis dead body. Dickin son was lying on ths floor with a wound iu his head, made by a pistol ball. The room was 16 feet wide, and a stream of blood ran from the dead man to the door. Dickinson had been dead three or four houis when lie saw him. He had known Jerry Rhodes, who had talked with him about the killing. Jerry said he “was a witness in the case of Percy Campbell, who was charged with the murder of Dick inson, and was sorry he knew as much about the case as he did. The negro arrested had nothing to da with if. A white man did the killing and Mose Ager knew about it. The difficulty began over the small sum of 15 cents.” On cross examination Mr. Moulder said he lived 1 j miles from the Collins’ place, where Dickinson was killed. The first be knew of the killing was when Rhodes came and asked him to serve on the coroner’s jury. The talk he bad with Rhodes was before the trial of Campbell. Rhodes said he was not present when Dickin son was killed tut lie knew who did Discovered By a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its clutches upon her, and for seven years she Withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discover ■ 1 away to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Dis covery for Consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night ; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz ” Thus writes W C. Hamnick & Co., Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at Harris & Son’s and Carlisle <fc Ward's Drug Store. Regular size 50 c. and SI.OO. Lvery bottle guaranteed. P ; and it was a while man. B Z Akins, the next witness said: "Did m>t know Dickinson and never * saw him until he went to attend the coroner’s inqutst Knew Jerry Rhodes and had two talks with him about the ! killing. Rhodes told him he hated to swear against Campbell as he knew be I was not the right party. He did not want to go to the gang, but they would send him there or hang him for telling the truth. Rhodes said l.e did the killing, but if arrested he would lay it on Mose Ager and Bob William son. If any mao gave him away he would kill him ” On cross examination Akins said Rhodes told him he was near by when the killing was done, and knew who did it. A ger was responsible for the difficulty but a white man did the killing Akins said he was not inti mate with Rhodes, but knew him. When Rhodes made the confession they were sitting in the court room waiting for the case of Percy Camp bell to be called. Rhodes spoke in whispers and not loud enough to be heard by others, Rhodes was talking seriously and he “took him at what be said.” Did not remember whether Rhodes taid be was at the killing or not. Charlie Hay, colored, swoie Jerry Rhodes came to him the day before the killing and asked him to go in with him and rent the house in which Dickinson was living Rhodes said Dickinson would be there only a few days longer, and Hay could keep Mandy Taylor and Viola Brown, two negro women, in the house for him self and Rhodes. Hay refused to enter into the arrangement, claiming he was married. Rhodes never said any thing to him about killing Dickinson. A. J. Cohran was the next witness introduced for the state. He said he was the jai'er and had Rhodes under his care. The day after his arrest Rhodes became very violent and but ted his head against the side of his ceil. He (Cohran) asked him what was the matter, Rhodes replied that he was sorry be killed ths negro. Cohran a«ked him if he did it, and Rhodes said they accused him of it. It was about two hours before tie prisoner became quiet. Thia was the last witness for the state, and the defendant placed S A. Horton on the stand. He said he lived in Pike county and came to Griffin on the day Dickinson was killed. He passed Dickinson’s home about 10 o’clock in the morning and saw a ne gro come out of the house and close the door behind him. The negro walked along the public road and be (Horton) recognized him as Percy Campbell. Mrs Matilda Rhodes, the mother of the prisoner, was then introduced. She testified that Jerry, his father and two brothers left home about 8 o’clock in the morning and went into the woods about one mile from the house to cut some fire wood. It was about 12-30 before they returned and dinner was served at once II began raining very bard and the men could not re turn to their labors, but spent the as ternoon in the house. Jerry did not leave the house, but spent the time in reading papers and ginging, while bis sister played his ac» companiments on an organ, It was about 3 :30 p. m , before they heard of the killing of Dickinson, and the news was brought to them by three negro boys. Jerry was thrown from a mule about two years ago, since which time be has “had spells.” She thought his mind was unsound. The father, brothers and sisters of the accused were sworn and substan tiated the statements of Mrs. Rhodes, without bringing out any additional evidence. Coroner Williams stated that it was at bis request that Jerry Rhodes as sisted in getting up a jury to investi gate the death of Bud Dickinson. Several other witnesses were intro duced by the defense, but moat of them were to prove the young man was mentally unbalanced and their testimony was unimportant. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of For Asthma use CHENEY'S I EXPECTORANT. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 25, 1899, ‘‘GO SOUTH YOUNG MAN ” Leslie's Weekly Gives That Advice to its Mary Readers I Leslie’s Weekly is giving its readers ( some good advice. “Go South young man,” it says. “More money has been made in the Southern state* in the last . twenty years than will be made in the I next fifty years in Cuba, Porto Rico, i or the Philippines, and the chances for money making in the South have only , commenced.” The truth of the Weekly’s assertion is recognized by such long-headed business meh as John H. Searles who is now devoting his energies and hie capital to the development of South ern resources. Mr. Searles' case, how ever, is only one instance among many. New mills and factories are going up all the while in the South, There were 3,000 and more new indue tries launched in the South last year. It is claimed that the iron market for the world is now made in Alabama. The Southern ports are steadily win ning foreign trade from their North ern neighbors. New York is seriously concerned respecting her decline in foreign commerce, while the foreign commerce of the nation is increasing. The fact is that the business is com ing South. New England is perturbed because of the conpetition of Southern textile mills with her mills. Th# Sautb is now selling cotton fabrics to Europe and Asia and South America in competition with the long-estab lished manufacturing industries t.f beta Old and New England. Every Southern state increased its railroad mileage during the year just past; and at the present time there is a movement towards the consolidation of independent roads into great syss terns which will result in improved service and better transportation facil ities. Railway investors see their most promising field in the South. Manufacturing establishments for (he utilization of the products of the cot ton plant continue to increase in num ber. There are still hundreds of fine water powers in the section which await development. Gold mining in Georgia is looking up. A large smel ter is to be established in this alate at once. The agricultural possibilities of th# section are almost unlimited. Mr, Wilson, the Secretary of Agriculture, has recently had something to say of the resources of the farms of the South. The climate and the soil are favorable for the production of almost every agricultural product known to the temperate zone. All that is need ed is in.elligent diversified farming; and our agriculturist are learning to diversify their crops. And there are still hundreds of thousand of acres of magnificent farming land in the South lying idle and unproductive, awaiting the coming of the industrious and frugal immigrant, who will come and “tickle the earth and make it laugh forth golden grain.” There are, indeed, a thousand and one opportunities for intelligent in dustry in the South to win indepen dence and ease if not luxury. “The colonies” offer no such inducements to young Americans as are to be found “right at home,” among their own people, and where respect for law and order is the rule—Savannah News. - Glorious News Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of Whashita, I, T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her bead and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent.” This shows what thousands have proven—that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It’s the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidney# and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion, builds up th# strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by Harris A Son and Carlisle A Ward, Druggists. Guaranteed. For LaGrippe and Influ enza use CHENEY’S EX PECTORANT. City Tax Notice. Tax fi fas for city tax for the year 1893 have been turned over to me for collection. Call and settle the I same at once or levy and sale will be made. F- I. ISON, Chief of Police. Rova < Baking Powder e Made from pure , cream of tartar. r > Safeguards the food 3 against alum j 3 Alum baking powders are the greatest g menacers to health of the present day. rovai bakinij rowoes 00., ww yosk. The Central s New Schedule- As has been announced in thci# * columns before the Central railroad will have a new schedule to go into effect between Griffin and Atlanta, beginning Sunday morning. The Goober will leave Griffin at 7 .20 a. tn., and arrive in Atlanta at 9 a. m. ’ Returning, leave Atlanta at 6 :45 p, m., arrive at Griffin 8 :20 This train will make all local stops. Trains due here at 6 :08 and 9:55 a. m., and 6 :13 p. m., going North do not etop between Griffin and Atlanta. This gives Griffin four daily train# to Atlanta. N-.v ■ > 1 . W& I Excellent Combination. | ' The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, Syrup of Flos, 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 the Company 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 I : J. 11. HUFF’S I ' BOOK AND MUSIC STORE is the place 1 for you to buy your Books, Stationery, Window Shades, and Fancy Goods. PIANOS and ORGANS. All at Bar gain Prices. 1 ;J. H. HUFF, • 24 HILL STREET. i 5,' ' _ —__—_ euh for a Rlncle stamp like I cut! Wp pay #6 to for many jX’RtaKc atampatuu d between IM7 and WTO. Lock up your old letters and tho*e or your neightoni; you may find atamps worth thousand* Os Send to-day for FREE illustrated UsUu WbARI> STaWPt <>., M. Look. Summer Homes’ Folder, 1899- Mr. W. A. Turk, General Passenger Agent of the Southern Railway, is coliat . ing information for Summer Homes’ Folder for the ensuing Summer, giving the names of proprietors, post office ad dresses, at or near what station, convey ance used, number of guests, terms per day, week and month. This information will lie printed in an attractive form and a large edition published and distributed by the various agents of this immense system throughout all sections of the 1 countiy. Persons contemplating taking ■ r h-r- for the ensuing summer are re quested to apply to the nearest railroad e agent for blank to be filled out giving the e above information, and forward at once to tV. A. Turk. General Passenger Agent Washington, D. C., so that it may reach him not later than April Ist. OLYMPIC THEATRE TUESDAY, MARCH 28th. ) EVENT OF THE SEASON Dobson and King present America’s Fore- ....most Comedian.... MR. SAMUEL W. GLENN AND A SUPERB COMPANY, In a Stupendous Scenic Production of Wash ington Irving’s Quaint Legend RIP VAN WINKLE Prices: 75, 50, 35 and 25 cents. Seats on sale at Reeves Pharmacy Co. R.F. Go. <O> GRAND DISPLAY Os spring and summer styles of men’s and women’s fine Shoes and Oxfords. See our windows for new shapes, new toes, new combinations. DRY GOODS department. rnryer-rcTj .Monday we will show another CORSETS W"' shipment of black Crepcns for skirts. \ Al- s 0 new line of white and col / \ <or, i Dimities, India Z y ) Linens and Lawns. ■ J / / f New all over Embroideries and Insertions deMuned c^p«e ? a!lv for \i shirt waist fionts. A very stylish * 0t ’ l' r * ces •’1 10 ) ar 'i- The most complete Corset Jdepart ment in the city. R. F. STRICKLAND 8c CO. EASTERN CROWN SEED Potatoes. | Fresh Garden Seed, Cheap for Cash. N. B, DREWRY & SON. Fnrniture RsjairSW o o ? John T. Boyden has opened an r Upholster Shop, and will do all other General Furniture Repair, e ing, and Guarantees Satisfaction e ? on work and prices. Please call and see me. e : JOHN T. BOYDEN, IS 1-2 Hill St. Ten Cents per Week I anything yon invent or improve ; also get f CAVEAT.TRAOEMARK. COPYRIGHT or DESIGN * e PROTECTION. Hemi mole!, sketch, or photo. S P tor free examination an<! advice. 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