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THE AMERICAS WEEKLY TIME»--KECOKDi^K: FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1802.
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tikes C!:::J BIHli Easy.
Shortens Labor,
Lessens Pain,
f-J* -*J t'Y the Leading Phywdaiu
Vj l „. *otkm"maUsd TMEE.
i iWOFIELD REGULATOR OO.
• ATLANTA. CA.
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POLK’S KISH AND FALL.
THE TRAGIC LIFE OF A BRILLIANT
GENTLEMAN
Brought Frr.ti In Mind lit I hr « u... lu.lun
nflh. lanuni, polk W 111 C»M—A Thrill-
lug Graphically Tul,l-M«r.l, fulk'.
Hatl Kml.
ONE WORD!
I corno to you with a small affuir
that yon may need. In England,
the Continent and many foreign
eonntries, myself and wares are
,ell known. Many American fam
ilies on their return from abroad
bring my articles with ‘them, for
theyknoA- them pretty well, but
you may not be one of these.
Confidence between man and
old is slow of growth, and when
bond, its rarely makes it jalnable.
I M k your confidence and make a
reference to this] Journal to in
dorse that confidence. I do not
thick it will be misplaced.
I make the best form of a core
-an absolute one—for biliousness
and headacho that can be found in
this year The cure is so small in
itself, and yet its comfort to you is
so swat—20 minutes being its
limit when relief comes—that it
has become the marveljof its time.
One and one-half grains of med
icine, coated with sugar, is my
remedy, in the shape of one small
pill, known to commerce os DR.
HAYDOCK'S NEW LIVER
PILL It is old in the markets of
Europe, but is new to North Amer-
Tiie price is as low as an
honest mediciue can be sold at, 25
cents. Send a postal card fora
sample vial, to try tbem before yon
purchase.
DR. HAYDOCK,
G3 Fulton St., N. Y.
:Oa« Pill It A Dole.
PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
TOR SALK BT ALL DRDGOISTS.
EVERY PILL IS HUOAB-COATED.
If your ilrucft«t <loe« not keep them we
will mail them tree to anrnddreMOO receipt
of £ re ota. Five vi*U lor one dollar.
ICY AT OSCE! DO JN'T DELAY.
HAYDOCK * CO.
aprVlAwlynrm
BABY CARRIAGES.
Jnst received the finest line ever
shown in the city, with all the latest
style*, and upholstered in all colon
of Silk and Plush, with the im
proved noiseless wire wheels.
ALSO A SIC* LtXK OP
Hall Racks, Trunks,
LOUNGES,
WIN DOW SHADES, &c.,
Which we’.will sell.'cheap for ’cash
or on installments.
G. M. DAVIS <fc CO.
H. SCARBOROUGH’S
COUGH DROPS
Vf>’ »:i pie.ii.nl Exprctoraut And
Cough Medicine.
Art, r thin. y.tr» te«t may be rellel on In
‘-‘'■Kii.i t.cicon., Colds, Caocf. A.th-
*• Rkom-iiitia, Incipient Con.nmptlon
N-rv.iu, Sick IlcAdnchc. No tnoiphlt
®rolberanodyu. uwd In the manufacture of
! ~For .ale at Dr. Eldldrce'e and
Drug Co.. Ameiicua, Ga.
II. XCARBOROITGU.
* •'* Ella vllie, Oa.
lombard Iron Works,
AUGUSTA, CA..
.. ”‘ k " r ' »»'l Dealemln AlLKInd. >•!
WG INES, BOILERS,
MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES
S * w ' OIL. CUANoTcbnON MILLS
fkCTOHES. M NADS, £I0J ZZ
r «-«ilopR „r Hh.ning, Pull.y.,1 BalUntt
*uj*c*or,. Pip, and; ffWln«*,l On 11 Ml
H, ,»»*"' K ' r ' c “‘ •*•»* itT -
>ie,100 Machlnra, Capacity 300 haada
The ileci.ion of ibe Tenne.fcee chan
cery court, declaring the will of n .
President Polk null And void, and that
Polk Place, which the ex-president at-
tempted to devise in truet to the state aa
a tomb for hlmaelf and aan residence for
the worthiest of the name of Potk, must
go to the beln. Invites special attention
to the law, that “rule of action'' which
governs our lives, liberties and property
and It emphasixea the uncertainty which
bang! over the acta and opinions of the
moat eminent lawyers who may be am-
ployed to put legal safeguards around
our moat important actions. Here was
a man who held the exalted position o’
chief magistrate of the American nation,
hlmaelf a lawyer of high standing,
whose solemn act to dispose of his prop,
erty In a fitting manner, is brought i<>
empty nothingness over forty year* after
bis death.
Now that this jerplexlug question is
settled by the highest legal authority,
the problem arises who would have been
the fortunate heir bad the will of the ex.
president been executed Recording to hit
unique detire? Tboee In the confidence
of Jxmee K. Polk, end knowing onea of
hi* family thought that this will was
made In the Interest of Marshall Polk, a
much loved nephew.
Young Polk was a moat promising
member of this distinguished family,
and it was generally conceded tliat in
him the fondest hopes of the ex-piesi
dent would be realised; and that the
young West Pointer would prove him'
salt “the wortieat of the name" and in'
herit the old homestead. The life of
Marshal! Polk was brilliant as it was
tragic. He graduated at the West Point
Military Academy with distinction In
1833, numbering among hia friends and
classmates Stoneman, Davidson, Sheri
dan, Cosby and many other men who
have filled high places in times of war
and peace. He was appointed lieu-
tenant In the First regiment dia-
goona, and served with that regiment In
New Mexico, Oregon and California.
He resigned the rank of captain in the
United States army In 1801, and joined
in the rebellion, catling hie lot with the
boys in Gray of his native Stale, and
was at once promoted to the rank of
colonel, for lie was popular In the Con
federate service »a he hid been in the
old army.
Col. Polk was a remarkably handsome
man; with the bearing of a cavalier, be
coupled the courage of a true southern
gentleman;boro to conquer, hi* sword
was of tempered steel, double-edged to
bis adversaries—a willow wand tipped,
with silver, to his comrades. He
the wit of after dinner circles. Good
cheer was the watch-word wherever this
magnetic man lingered. Genial, talented
and brave, “Marsh" Polk might hare
been “the worthiest of the name,” but
for the terrible misfortune which befell
him at the battle of Perryvllle. He
badly wounded la that engagement, and
taken a prisoner to a federal hospital In
Evansville, Indiana.
Col. Polk was ever the matter of in
vective, and courted fear rather than
love. On this occasion he paid bis re
spects to the federal guards in bit usual
keen and Incidve style, and for this want
Money to Loan!
A'taS 1 ” on ctoi “
J. J-HANESLEY,
it Loan Agent,
■ u Americas. Ga
of discretion the federal aurgaona swora
vengeance against him. While Lla
wound was serious. It was by no means
considered an Incurable one; but the leg
of an Insolent rebel eolonel of the blue
blooded south was too tempting a mor
sel to go untouched, so amputation was
declared positively necessary,
Col. Polk protested and pleaded for
time that bit division surgeon might be
consulted and his leg eared: but no time
nor quarter was allowed him. Finding
hlmaelf eolely at the mercy of the fed
eral suigeoua, with no bops of any mer
cy being extended, he procured a re-
volver through the aailatance of a Ten
nessee lady who at that time was a clt-
lieu of Evanivllle. The hour for the
desperate work arrived, ltaudagea were
in readiness and the •urgeons atood In
walling around the room. Aa they ap
proached his bedside he drew the re
volver from Its hiding place under hie
pillow and dared the enemy to carry out
“their butchery," swearing that he
would shoot the llrat man of them who
attempted to violate hie person. The
desperate bravery of the rebel made the
surgeons more determined. A full sup
ply of anaesthetics was brought into
service and administered by the means
of atomizers. The strong arm was soon
powerless and the loyal tongue speech
less. Then the diabolical work was car-
tied Into operation which came near
proving fatal to the unfortunate confed
erate.
The limb was amputated far above
the knee joint. When conaclouaueae re
turned the prisoner wee n raving mad
man for days, weeks and months hia
life hung by a thread, and strong arm*
won necessary to keep him from doing
hlmaelf personal violence. He refused
all nourishment, and la bis rational mo
menta bs would pray to dle-pltlfolly
declaring that he would rather be deed
than to live with hie body so mediated.
But death does not always come to tboee
who moon. The naturally strong body
suffered and Anally yielded to treatment
hut the brilliant mind of Marshall Polk
was do more.
After msny mouths of dreary hospital
life, through the influence of a comrade
of the tegular army, then a prominent
federal general, Col. Polk was exchanged
and sent through the federal Hues to the
headquarters of hia relative, Gen. Leon-
Mat l'olk, iu Nhelbyville, Tennessee.
<•euer.il l'olk bad his private quarters at
the liaudsomo home of Mr. William
Goellug. Col. “Marsh" Polk was re
ceived in this pleasant abode, and sur
rounded with every comfort The en
tire household devoted to the maimed
soldier the kindest attention. Hia re
covery, however, was very slow; there
was ever a disposition to shun society
only intimate personal friends were re-
celved. The former genial man had
been changed Into a moroee misanthrope
and the only person who could happily
Intereet bis wandering mind, and cause
a smile to radiate from the marble coun
tenauce was young Harry Lee Gosling,
the blight and Intelligent fourteen-year-
old ton of the happy bouaehold.
i <>L Polk was specially food of the
boy, and never teemed quite contented
unless hi* young companion was near
aim. The attachment was imutual and
young Gosling faithfully served his tin
fortune to friend until the lovely wife
end daughter came through the lines to
minister to their loved one. The
Confederate army advanced and Col.
Polk and family were compelled to
leave Shtlhyville for a place of safety
within the Confederate lines.
Amidst the terrible clash of arms, the
roar of cannon, and the many tad scenes
of death and suffering, persons and
events wtre soon forgotten; but some
how I could never cease to remember
this unfortunate man; hit great dreamy
eyes and far away, troubisd Icok did so
sadly impress me.
The war ended, Colonel Polk and
family returned to their West Tennessee
home where it la hoped some rays of
sunshine brightened again hia life. Yes,
it la said he was happy there. One
cherry afternoon he and hie beautiful
baby boy were enjoying a frolic on the
front veranda of hit pretty home; the
child was playing hiding bis father’s
crutches. Some diversion happened and
the crutches were not returned to their
usual place by the colonel'* side, who
was quietly retting In hit easy chair,
enjoying a good cigar, when without a
moment's warning be saw bis idolized
boy crawling to tb* edge of the high
veranda. He reached for hie crutchi
alas! they were out of plaoe, and without
them he was os helpless os the Infant.
The little Inuoceut heeded uot the plead'
lug of the agonized father, but In the
twinkling of an eye bis little form disap
peared over the wall, one faint cry and
nil waa over. Tb* golden-haired darling
bad atruck the (ton* pavement fifteen
feet below—that night the little soul
waa in Paradis*.
The agony of the father can never be
written; hie .ravings were heart-rend
ing—the loea of bit leg had lost him a
son. la It wonder that a man would be
crazed under such circumstances?
Tim* came and weot. Tb* friends of
Marshall Polk mad* him treasurer of the
great state of Tennessee, and the last
tad tragedy In this unfortunate man's
Uf* Isjttlll (rath In tb* minds of the
public. A born eoldler, he knew noth
ing of the methods of transacting civil
business. Willing and unscrupulous
friends engineered the affairs of the state
for him, borrowing large sum* of money
which were lost In speculation. Tb* re-
sult'waa a large shortage In the treas
urer's accounts.
Whtn told of this tad truth by hi*
chief clerk tb* man became dteperate.
He saw bisdlsgrao* written oath* wall—
Polk would be proven a defaulter; in
the eye* of the world be had been un
faithful to bis trust, bad dishonored hit
family, and could no longer hope to be
counted “tb* worthiest of the name.”
Hasty preparations were made, and with
bis cousin, Vaaleer Polk, and n servant,
be left Nashville a fugitive.
A* soon as It was known that Treat
urer Polk bad tied, all Tennessee was
aroused, telegrams were sent every po
lice head-quarter In the United States,
and large rewards offered for bis capture.
Col. Polk weot direct to New Orleans
disguised as a United States officer. He
bad many friends lo tbs Crescent City,
who assisted him aud his party to reach
the Me'xlcan border. The reward of
fered for the treasurer'* arrest was a
very tempting one, and every crossing
on the Kio Grande was heavily guarded.
At tlie close of one sad day just at night
fall, the way was thought to be clear.
Col. Folk and party rode to a secluded
spot, aud in a few moments would have
been safe in Mexico,
The United States Marshal and his
|H>ss* had been watching all day, and
seeing the party, dashed out from their
hiding place demanding a halt. Colonel
l'olk In a measure resisted and gave an
assumed name. After a few moments
of sad reflection, the officer in command
dismounted. Walking within speaking
distance of the three men he said: “Col.
Marshall Polk, it becomes my painful
duty as United State* marshall of the
western district of Texas, to arrest you.
I am non* other than Harry Lee Gosling,
tb* boy who once knew and loved you
la Sbelbyville, Tennessee. I know you
now, and believe, though I most dis
charge this, my painful duty, I am ctlU
your friend.” Colonel Folk disamuat-
ed, the otocer aad tb* Colonel clasped
PIANOS.
was liberated and passed into the spirit
world.
In the presence of death the rancor of
life it forgotten. There the brilliancy of
Polk's intellect will bo remembered and
all who knew him will pay him rever
ence.
The death and burial of Colonel Polk
was vouched for by hundreds of true
Christian people of Tennessee, yet the
wild rumor went forth that an empty
coffin bad been interred aud that the ex-
treasurer was luxuriating among tb* all-
ver fields or Mexico.
Mattie Lot-tsK Mvrick.
ORGANS.
The return was quickly made to Ten
nessee, Marshall Gosling showing (very
courtesy eo route to bis unfortunate
prisoner. The ex-treasurer was now a
broken hearted old man, looking twenty
years older than when he lied the state.
He was never seen to smile sgalu;
refusing to talk, he brought
ckaiges, neither attempted
any defense, but lay iu hia
prison pale aud haggard, taking no
thought of the morrow. Friends and
relatives were busy preparing a strong
defense, but “man proposes and God
disposes."
Marshall Polk waa pronounced by hie
physicians to be a dying man. He was
moved to bis borne and though safely
guarded, his family was allowed to
tend him, and long before tb* trial cam*
up which was to doom a man by the
honored name of Polk to a felon'e cell,
the noble spirit of brave “M.r.h ' Poi* pianos from Forty to Seventy-five Dollars.
Organs from Fifteen to Thirty Dollars.
We have a few second-hand Pianos and
Organs which we will sell v9-v cheap on the
installment plan. Payments may be made
weekly or monthly.
PRICES.
Old Hsb's Birthday.
Today is an eventful one for Captain
AU Bell.
It's the birthday of that handsome
piece of horse flesh know throughout
all this county as “Old Bob.” It lan'
recorded that Bob's ancestors were ate'
bled and fed aud patted aud petted and
loved by some brown-tklaned Arab—in
fact little it known of bis pedigree, but
nevertheless he has been cared fur with
almost as much affection and tenderness
as if fate had east his lot In the short
list of those blooded animals takltg
their names from the stars amt wor
shipped in the palace stall* of some
chieftain of the Eastern orescent
Bob Bell It an historical object
Everybody in this section It familiar
with the dashing bay and hia peculiar
gait He isn’t so young as be used to be
—uot by a good deal, but bo arrives at
bit destination just the same.
He has been old enough to vote for a
year, and today marks the 32nd year of
hie existence. Captain Bell bat owned
him all this time, and say* he's on* of
the family. He it given a holiday every
birthday, and a dinner is set before him
In the latest equine style. He get'i
anything he want* and a* much of it as
he will eat
fll I PRDlf Guaranteed to cur* Itch
DLL UCIUUio 30 minutes. For ta
by all druggists. marSOd&w-lyr
Buskin's profits from the recent re-
Issue of the “Modern Painters” were
$30,000.
If you want perfection la fit, with
freedom from corn* and all dlsooafort
; rou will never wear anything except tb*
' Jurt A Packard “Korrtet Sa
for men, for sale at Wlltlfoi
under the Windsor*
CbamberlalB% Era and BUa
A certain cot toe Cbronlo Sore tysei,
Tetter. Salt Bheum, Scald Head. Old
Itch, Ctairia Scratches, Bon Nipple*
and Piles. It to cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases hava bean cured by
it after all other treatment bad tolled
Uis pet ny la MandM neat hots*.
Parrott High School
Parrott, Ga.
School for both sex**. Full corps of teach
ert. Pupils prepared forihuslnsts or the
higher pottage classes. Tuition free. Musts
IS.00 per month. Board HM per month. In
cidental fee IS.00 par term. Spring session
begins January 4, ISM. Patronage solicited.
A, J. CLARK, Principal.
decSSwkfty.
300 Bushels Vine Peas
FOR SALE!
Consisting of Clay and Black |*a. Good
bearers, and make large vines.
Address
\Y. P. JOWERSJ
aprSwkis2mo Preston, Go
Polk was Gosling’s pclsower.
J. W. TYNAN,
Engineer and Machinist
SA t'AXXAH, GA.
MACHINE, BOILER AND SMITH GHOP,
Wes. Broad, Indian and River Streets.
Marine Work • Specialty
AU Rinds of Machinery. Boilers, etc. ante
aad repaired. Steam Pamps, Oovsnwrata-
jeetorssnd Scsam Wstsf$n£ags of ail kla*s
°“ klUj wkly-e-U-tf
TERMS
One Dollar per week, Jor
Five Dollars per month.
BARGAINS.
The above are bargains.
Call early and secure one.
JAMES FRICKER & BRO.
Lee Allen & Co.
Huts just opened to-day the handsomest line of
NECKWEAR
of all kinds from a plain Lawn Bow to the finest Fonr-in-
Hand. Call and see oar “Bedford Cord” Fonr-in-Hand
and White Lawn Puffs aud Modistes. We also opened
a complete line of
Summer Underwear and Hosiery.
Don't forget to oall on ns when yon want the latest in a
Suit or a Sommer Coat and Vest.
Another lot of fancy Double Breasted Vests
just received.
CALL, AND SEE US.
LEE ALL BIST & OO!
423 Jackson Street.
iU tost*
Giro waliikneaiafe, pr.ro aad full porticulara.
Amu Wanted. Addraro
marMaat A wRly. !yr.
DB. O. B. JUDD, Detroit, Mteh.
MRS. M. T. ELAM
has;*iaoe:urge sales.
She respectfully request* those owing her to
call and settle. Her ;blllt nr* due and muet be
paid.
W. H. K. SCHROEDER.
J. T. MAHONEY
UTEW FIR~Lg,
SCHROEDER & MAHONEY,
Plumbers, Steam and Gas Fitters.
519 JACKSON BT., AMERICUS. CA.
I have ateoclated Mr. J. T. Mahoney, late of Atlanta with me; aad w* will be
prepared to give the publ 1 - *h# tine.talus at work aad at tb* lowest prtees
W. H.JR. SCHROEDER
DISSO LITIOK.
The Srmer math A Mayo be* this day
ten dlmotved by mat ant eqaM.nl, Mr. J. %.
BBjBBBemflSpeforaromte!
“SSS«®?
nuyffd 0«w4w
M. Callaway
REAL ESTATE,
FIRE INSURANCE,
Office: Oliver Bros. Book Store