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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION: ATLANTA, TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1884.—TWELVE PAGES.
WEEKLY CONSTITUTION.
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ATLANTA,
OHIO CALLS FOR TILDEN.
i appears that nothing can stifle the
and of the democratic masses for Tildcn
their leader in the coming campaign.
In spite of bis repeated putting away of
unsought and spontaneous honor of a unani
mous nomination, and in spite of the vigor
ous efforts of other candidates, the great
heart of the democracy has not been turned
away from Tildcn. Since his formal letter
announcing his public career forever ended
which was generally but reluctantly accepted
as a final disposition of the matter, two states
liave instructed their delegates to vote for
nomination. The vote of Ohio, which
record this morning, is significant, in our
opinion.
Governor Iloadiy stands near to Mr.Tildcn,
and visited him at (freystonc yesterday.
Bookwalter, of Ohio, a personal friend,
visited him, and confidently believes he will
withstand the unanimous voice of the party.
Mr. Converse, who offered tho resolution in
structing for Tildcn, is a devoted friend
ltandairs, who in turn is an Tilden's right
hand. The fact that the democrats of the
great state of Ohio, in convention assembled,
should, without a dissenting voice, send
delegates to vote as a unit for Tilden's nomi
nation, suggests, if it docs not imply, that
some one who has the right to speak advised
ly of Mr. Tildcn, gave assurances that he
might accept the nomination if it were
unanimously tendered.
Those who read Mr. Tilden's letter care
fully must have noted that nowhere in ft did
he say that ho would not accept the nomina
tion. lie declared thnt Ills strength was not
sufficient for the work of reform that four
years occupancy of tho presidential chair
would bring to an honest and patriotic man,
and he declared his public life foreyer ended.
Hut nowhere did he say, in so many words,
that lie would not necept the nomination
Suppose the nomination were unanimously
tendered hint? Would lie decline it?
These are iiuestions to which we can make
no answer. Tiik Constitution, the first
paper to demand Mr. Tilden’s nomination
accepted with the utmost reluctance his
formal letter as final. We felt that if there
was any appeal from that letter the eonven
tlon would rally to Mr. Tildcn overwhelm
Ingly. Tho unparalleled enthusiasm with
which his nnmo has been received, wherever
spoken, has shown how absurd and ltnptai-
nont were the claims of certain soreheads,
that tho Tildcn morement was a sham and of
tho surface. Sir. Tildcn has the democratic
heart to-day as no man ever had it before
him. Nineteen-twentieths of the democrats
of Georgia had rather aco him nominated
than any living man. If his nnmo had been
before tho late convention ho would have had
nine votes out of ten. If even now there ap
pears to be the slightest hope that he can be
induced to accept tin- nomination, lie will
get the practically unanimous vote of the
Georgia delegation, and with Iloadiy or Me
lXmald at hit back will sweep the country
like a Georgia cyclone!
THE UTAH BILL.
Every attempt to amend the Utah bill In
the senate in tho direction of modification
was a failure. It was supported by eight
democrats and all the republicans am) op
posed on constitutional grounds by fifteen
democrats. The hill provides that the lawful
husband or wife may be com|iellnl to tcsllfy
in prosecution for bigamy, |>olygumy or un
lawful cohabitation. An attachment may be
issued for a witness in such prosecutions
without a previous.sub|Hi-na, when the Judge
has reason to tielievo Hint such witness would
unlawfully foil to obey the summons, llail
may be accepted for such witnesses and in
any case the witness shall not be held more
than ten days. Prosecution may |>e begun
within five years after tho commission of
the offense.
The bill provides that every marriage cere
mony in any territory of the United States
shall be certified in writing, Hie writing to
state the full name of those taking part in it,
and shall be signed by them, and aliall tie
filed with and recorded in the probate court.
Such certificate shall be prirna facie evi
dence of the facta atuted in it. Violations of
Ibis provision are to be punished by u line of
not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for
not more tlian two years, or both. The cer
tificate and the record thereof are to be open
o the inspection of officers of justice of the
United States under the same penalty for
refusal to exhibit for inspection. Under the
bill women are not entitled to rote In Utah.
All measures of the territorial legislature for
numbering and identifying the votes of
electors are to he annulled, but this provis
ion of the bill la not to preclude tho lawful
legistratlon of votes.
Under the bill the probatecourt is deprived
of all jurisdiction except as to estates of de
ceased persons and the guardianship of the
person and property of infanta and lunatics.
All laws of the toritory of Utah conferring
the rights of Inheritance on illegitimate
children are annulled. The territorial laws
providing that prosecution for adultery can
only be commenced on complaint of the
husband nr wife are annulled, and ail such
prosecutions may hereafter be instituted in
the same way that prosecutions for other
crimes are. The territorial laws incorpora
ting, continuing, or providing for the corpore
ation known as the "Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Haims," and the ordinance of
the so-called general aaaemblyWsf the state of
I'escr-t incorporating such church, are an
nulled so far as they may preclude the ap
pointment of trustees by the United States.
The presldeat of tho United States with the
advice of the senate, shall appoint fourteen
trustees of the said corporation, who shall
have the powers of trustees and assistant
trustees provided for In the act creating that
corporation; shall hold office two years and
shall each give bond in an amount to be fixed
by the secretary of the interior.
The general assembly of Utah shall not
have the power to change the laws respecting
the corporation without the approval of con
gress. In all iprocccdings for tho enforce
ment against corporations or associations
holding proiierty in any territory In excess of
the amount limited by law, tbe courts shall
liave the jiower to summarily comjiel the
production of ail books and accounts In-long
ing to any trustee or manager of the prop
erty in which such corporation may have any
right, title or interest.
All laws of Utah relating to the Perpetual
Emigrating I-'und company,are annulled
and it is rendered unlawful for the legisla
ture of the territory to create or recognise any
lorporation or association having for its ob
ject the bringing of persons into tho territory
for any purjiose whatever. The attorney-
general is directed to institute In the supreme
court of the territory proceedings to dissolve
tiic company named, and dispose of its prop
erty and assets according to law. Such prop
erty and assets in excess of debts and lawful
claims established by the court shall escheat
to the United (States, and shall he used by the
secretary of the interior, under direction
tlio president, for the benefit of the common
schools of the territory.
All existing election districts in the torri
tory are abolished, and it Is made the duty
the governor, the territorial secretary, and
the United (States judges of the territory
redlstrict the territory so as to secure equal
representation of thcpcopie. No persons bnt
properly qualified citizens of the United
States are entitled to vote in the territory.
Tlio hill declares vacant the office of terri
torial superintendent of district schools and
vests the power of appointment of such
official in the supreme court. It provides the
penalty for the crime of adultery to be itn
prisonment in the penitentiary not to exceed
timeyears. The right of dower to widows
Is secured by aprovision similar to tho dower
law of the state of New York.
The bill now goes to tho house, where its
pussage, owing to constitutional objec
tions, Is a mutter of doubt. It is a very
sweeping measure, but whether, even if it
becomes a law, it will be effective in rooting
out Mormonism is questionable.
ENGLISH AT THE UNIVERSITY.
We print elsewhere an interesting letter
from Professor Charles Morris, of tlio State
university. This letter, ns wo understand it,
was drawn out by an editorial articlo that re
cently ap|icared in these columns on the study
of Knglish. There seems to be a vuguo inti
iimtlon in Professor Morris's tetter that the
article in Tux Constitution is likely to be
construed in some quarters as an attack on
tlio university. For several reasons, ;wo
should be sorry to know or to feci this; but,
even if it were otherwise, It is not too soon
for those who are connected with tho univer
sity officially or in tlio bonds of friendliness
appreciate tho fact that it Is
Institution firmly grounded in the affections
and good will of tlio people, and not a rick of
straw to be overblown or uprooted by n whiff
of wind—un institution strong enough to In
vito criticism mid broad enough to appre
ciate the intentions of its friends even
though they sometimes fail into carping.
Tiik Constitution is not only friendly to
the Stale university, hut intimately so
not only interested in the growth and jicrfce
tlon of the institution, but pledged to for-
urtllng its development In every direction
until it shall come to be recognised as the
leader in the movement for educa
tional reform tlmt is now In pro
cess of organisation in Georgia,
as well as in other sections of tho country
So far from attacking the university, or be
littling Its ;ir.lliiem-o, or crippling its useful
ness, Tax Constitution hopes to nid in
building it up, nud to be instrumental, in an
tmniVm way, In adding to Us prestige and
magnifying Its importance.
The report of tlio board o{ visitors was
wised upon ns nn excuse for saying what
ought to lmve been said yean ago without
any excuse, numcly, tlmt all our institutions
of learning have wofuliy neglected tlmt most
Important element of n liberal
education—the study of tho Knglish
language and literature. Our prido ill and
our affection for tho State university are such
tlmt we should be glnil to sec tlmt institution
conforming itself to tbe demand, which Is
becoming strenuous, and which will presently
iiimc tiicslmpeof nnJrreaistible movement,
in behalf of thestudyof Knglish. Wcshoiild
be glad to see the university take the lead In
this matter, not only because it would udd to
its strength, Its usefulness and its |H>pularity,
but because it is fitting tlmt an Institution
fostered by a community in which the
dialects of Chaucer and fihaksjware are
still to be heard in highway and byway-
should give its best efforts to perfecting Die
rising generations in a knowledge of tho
noblest language and literature tlmt tbe
genius of man luis conceived.
It it worthy of notice that most, if not ail
of those mentioned by Professor Morris as
engaged in the movement to give Knglish its
proper place in our institutions of learning
are southern men. The lamented Sidney
lauicr was one of tho most accomplished
Knglish scholars of his time. To the list may
be added the names of Glldcnleeve and
Thorn. These men are not grammarians.
They do not belong to that chaw.
They are Knglish scholar*, and there
fore men of the widest and dee|ie*t
culture. They have not depended upon a
smattering of latin and Greek to give them
adequate knowledge of their own lan
guage, they have goue to the fountain-heads,
and they are engaged in working a reform
which, however insignificant the results may
seem to be now, will resolve itself Into the
must important educational movement the
world lias ever known.
We would not have our young men cast
into the world of grammarians, but we
would give them an intimate and a critical
knowledge of their own language and litera
ture—a language that has hitherto eluded
the understanding of those who made gram
mar*. Tbe grammar of the Knglish language
yet to be written, and be who writes it
must himself he able to write a sentence of weather, it will not be apt to sweep the con-
pure idiomatic Knglish—a feat that has never tinent until another year.
been performed by the professional gram
martin*.
We are glad to have been the means of
calling out Professor Morris's letter. It is
worth reading. It shows that tbe faculty of
the university are keenly alive to the de
mands of the time. The probability is that
in a few years, instead of the present literary
societies at the State university, we shall
hear of folklore and dialect societies engaged
In storing up for use the treasures of English
thnt exist in tho oral literature of the people
of Georgia.
CLEVELAND AND THE TAMMANY VOTE.
A correspondent sends us the following
note, which we print with pleasure:
Atcanta, Go., June 29th.—Editors Constitution.
I have riSul carefully all that has appeared In Mr.
Kelly s paper (or the hut week, « n <f I have seen
nowhere flic statement that Tammany will not
support Cleveland If he is nominated. On the
contrary, the Star statai distinctly that It will sup-
JsndT ,D ht ' irt J '' " hy thcn no * nomtmjtccievi
Our correspondent is correct. Tammany is
not in revolt against Cleveland. Many of its
strongest braves favor Ids nomination. Mr.
Kelly opposes his nomination, but says dis
tinctly that he will support him if he is nom
inated.
If the great democratic party is going to let
the simple preference$f Mr. John Kelly make
it put aside its strongest and best men, then
the democratic party deserve* defeat. In
1880 It permitted the bluster of this one man
to strike down Samuel J. Tiiden, and it
thereby lost the opportunity of a glorious
victory. If- it permits Mr. Kelly to now
strike down Cleveland, in whom democratic
hope centers nnd nbout whom tho democratic
sentiment of the country is crystaliztng, it
had better disband and cease to become the
tool of an unscrupulous politician.
There is not the slightest room for doubt
that Governor Cleveland is the strongest can
didate the democrats can name and that he
will he much the strongest candidate before
tlio convention—provided always that Mr.
Tiiden is an impossibility. Mr. Bayard is the
only otiier candidate under general discussion
or advisement, is abler perhaps than Gov
ernor Cleveland anil of as lino character.
The trouble is that Mr. Bayard lias not im
pressed the country as the proper man for the
times. Outside of a few southern senators
and a few Such men as August Belmont and
Wm. It. Travers, in New York city, his can
didacy is not pressed as an available one.
the democratic^,nrty could elect a president
hy tho mere giving of tlio nomination, Mr.
Bayard would be elected without doubt. But
in selecting a candidate there are many rea
sons why Governor Cleveland is stronger just
now than Mr. Bayard,
Therefore, wo say that lie should ho noml
nated, without regard to wliot Mr.KcIlysay
A threat of Mr.Kclly's turned the democratic
|«irty aside from victory In 1880. I-et not his
mere opinion do the same tiling again. New
York will vote solidly for Governor Cleve
land ut Chicago. He will be nominated after
an cosy struggle, Mr. Kelly, realizing tlmt
lie will carry tiio state with or without the
help of Tammany, will whirl in and do ids
level'best to put Tammany in tho front line
again. And one of tiio best results of Cleve
land's nomination will he tlmt It will show
Mr. John Kelly tlmt lie does not control tho
democratic party, and that his opfnYon Is'not'
Us law.
It is a disease that is fostered and promoted
by heat and filth. It is not a tropical disease
like yellow fever. Actual contact with the
germs of the disease will produce it alike In
Chicago and New Orleans. Atlanta will be
no more exempt from its ravages, if it
genuine Asiatic cholera, than Memphis.
Filth in streets, alleys and tenements, imper
fect drainage, poor light, ventilation and
plumbing—these things in hot weather
prepare the way for cholera. What we need,
is, first, a city thoroughly cleansed and disin
fected, and kept so. Beyond that a calm
mind in a cleanly body, soys one authority,
will prove a very sure protection against
disease that shnns sanitation and cleanliness
and orderly living. It is a disease of an ex
tremely volatile character, hurrying from
place to place, and disappearing sometimes
rapidly and unexpectedly as it came. But it
is instructive while it stays. Atlanta can be
rendered almost proof against it, but Atlanta
is not in that condition to-day.
CROPS IN THE SOUTH.
As the season advances the prospect of
great crops of corn, cotton, fruits and vege
tables in the south, increases. The corn crop
will soon be out of barm's way, and the cot
ton is daily overcoming the bffects of a late
season and wet weather. The acreage is well
up to last year's. On this point we present
a table summarising Bradstrect's reports,
Which bear the average dote of June 9:
North Carolina.
Noutli Carolina
Georgia
Florida... ..........
Alabama
Mississippi.
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Others
Total...
CHOLERA EPIDEMICS.
The Asiatic scourge has never overrun
Europe without crossing the ocean to Amer
ica. Beyond all reasonable doubt the disease
prevailing nt Toulon is the dread diseaso that
is popularly called Asiatic cholera—a diseaso
that for centuries arose in India os regularly
ns tlio twelve-yearly Juggeniant festivals
were held. Tills diseaso has arisen in tlio
cast from almost before historical times, but
it did not spread to Europe until 1817. Wc
need not follow Its history down to 18(1'),
when It invaded Europe from the Mediterra
nean ports, after destroying over 00,000 lives
in Egypt. It was brought to this country In
November, 1865, but It did not become epl
derate until- the following summer. 10,805
deaths were reported In the various cities of
the country, Savannah losing 231 nnd New
Orleans 130. The disease killed more in St.
lAiuis than in any other city. In 1873 another
isltation of the scourge took place, when
Memphis and Nashville and tlio lessor towns
in the limestone belt of Tennessee, Georgia
and Alabama were severely affiicted. The
deaths in Nashville alone numbered nearly
one thousand. In that year some cases of
the scourge were brought to this city, but it
was in no instance communicated to others.
In accordance with the twelve-yearly theory
the scourge will be brought to this country
next year. The present wave arose In the
fareasL In 1892 it ravaged tho Fhillipincs
and the roasts of China and Japan, and some
portions of India. In 1883 it prevailed in
other portions of India and along the Itcd
sea and halted in Egypt, where over 50,000
people became its victims, lq its accustomed
westward march it has Dow reached Toulon,
France. Thus far it has closely folhnvcd the
track of the plague of 1805. Toulon isa town
of about 70,000 people, situated at the head
of a bay. It is a military, naval
and commercial port. The ground
u|>on which it is located prises
gradually back to mountains. The new part
of the town, on the higher grounds, is well-
built and well-drained, and no cases have oc
curred there; but the olil town is very filthy
and very poorly equip|>ed to fight so virulent
plague. This part of the town is crowded
with poor people and with a Boating popula
tion of sailors. It is built on pile*, and the
sewage is emptied into stream* and U not
swept away at this season of the year by the
tidelesi Mediterranean. There is perhaps no
filthier town in Europe, aud the disease will
with difficulty be suppressed under such con
ditions. It will beyond question devastate
this unwholesome French port
Whether the scourge can be shut up in
Toulon is of course on open question. Mar
ines is near at hand, aud Paris and London
not far away. The officials are doing
that officials can in every portion
Europe. London itself is in a semi-panic
state, and the feeling in Paris, clean
it is, is one of doubt and trembling. Peo
ple are preparing to fly by thousands. If the
scourge is carried to Marseille* or other Euro-
pean ports, it may be assumed that it will be'
brought to some of our Atlantic jorta. It
will not probably be brought to this country
before fall, and as it is a disease of warm
The condition of the stands appear on the
whole, says Bradstrect's “from fair to good,
In conclusion it says: “At this early stage
of the season it is, of course, impossible to
generalise with any satisfaction regarding tbe
ultimate yield of tho crop. The most that
can be said to-day is that, notwithstanding
the forbidding weather during May in the
southwest, a big cotton crop in 1884 is still
possibility.” It is not only a possibility, but
cacli succeeding day makes it more and more
a probability; and if present prospects are
realised, the south will be so independent
that she can hear of failures elsewhere with
out trepidation or gloomy forebodings,
If tlio outturn of alt our crops
is favorable there is no reason why
the process of development in the south
should not ho resumed; and there arc many
who think it will bo, no matter how affairs
look in other sections of the country. The
Manufacturers’ Record, published in Haiti
more, is confident that, witli good crops,
“1884-'85 will witness a development of
southern resources that will he simply
amazing, even when .compared with the
rapid progress of late years.”
tated colas worth, such as
THE CHATTAHOOCHEE TRADE.
The Morning Nows and its correspondents
are calling attention to the fact that the
trade of tlio Chattahoochee country, which
the late President Wadlcy made so successful
an effort to control, is gradually slipping
away from Savannah. This is not the first
time attention lias been called to the matter,
from which It would appear that, in certain
contingencies, tho enterprise of railroad
managers cun bear little fruit unless itissup
plcmentcd in a practical way by the commu
nity which the enterprise fa intended to
benefit.
A correspondent of the NeWs, writing from
Columbus, says that even now the competi
tion on the Chattahoochee river and in the
Chattahoochee valley is growing sharp, and
will be still sharper as the next season comes
on. Tho correspondent says the Central rail
road has a large issue ut stake, but surely the
interests of Savannah kself are as large nnd
as Important as those of the Central. The
trade of the Chattahoochee and of south
eastern Alabama is very important, and the
merchants of Savannah should settle upon
some plan to secure tlmt which they have
lost, and to retain that which they still com
trol.
THE MELON TO^HE FRONT.
The movement of the Georgia melon has
fairly begun. To the west by train loads; to
the east by ships' cargoes; iu the markets
of tho continent every where,by the millions.
It is estimated that the home and western
markets will (ay to the south Georgia grow
ers a full half million dollars for melons.
This will bo handsomely supplimentedby
the sales in tbe east. It is hardly too much
to expect that from all sources the melon
crops of tills season will be worth a million
dollars to Georgia. With other truck that
lias already gone forward and been marketed
this handsome total may be looked for.
The inflow of that amount of money into
the state at this particular juncture will be
specially beneficial. The wliat crop is reviv
ing busiuess and circulating money in north
and middle Georgia. As soon os the melons
can be heard from business will pick up in
southern Georgia and instead of the stagna
tion and depression that has been to much
dreaded, there is no reason why we should
not lmve ordinary activity in trade circles
[luring the summer, anil indeed until the
winter crop* are ready for market.
ACROSS tAb WATER.
Asiatic cholera has appeared at Toulon and
Marseille*. Score* of deaths liave reaulted,
aud a panic haa spread all over Europe.
l’arnell has been threatened with asaassina-
tion unless the dynamiters cease their out
ran..
Tho members of the Park club, of London,
have been fined $2,500 apiece for gambling.
Heavy Hoods are reported from eastern Eu
rope.
The leading English newspaper* are against
Blaine.
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
The Mexican pension bill was passed, but
jo amended as to revolutionise it make ita
(ate doubtfill when it goes back to the house.
V resolution was adopted to tbe effect that no
iceehea should be published in tbe Congrea-
s onal Record unless actually delivered.
In the house the civil appropriation bill waa
amended to provide for the aale of the arsenal
st Augusta. Georgia. The house electoral count
bill was adopted as a substitute for the senate
bill. General Chalmers, of Mississippi, was
seated. onrnent tor life.
ECHOES FROM THE PEOPLE.
F. 8.. Maxeys, Ga.-At wbst publishing house
can I get the "History of Georgia," by C. C. Jones.
Any Atlanta book store will sell you the work.
Citizen, Temple, Ga.: A subscriber wants to
know where the Florida people got the milk for
the calves that Bill Arp says they raised by the bot
tle?
and address
Old coin dealers advertise In many literary pa
pers and In the New York dallies. We know noth
ing about their reliability.
J. 8., Aew-orth. Ga.: You mentioned the old
lady in Virginia who considers her long life due
to the use ol strong coft'ee. If you publish
side you should publish both. It would take all
the papers you can print tn forty years to enumer
ate the list injured by the use of coffee, ten, tobac
co, liquor, etc., to say nothing of late hours. There
are many who owe their longevity to abstinence
from coffee.
J. S. Is only half way right about coffee.
With many people it agrees perfectly, and It pos
sesses valuable medicinal properties. On the oth
er hand there are people who cannot safely drink
it.
ROSE RELEASED.
THE CORONER’S JURY ARRIVE AT
A CONCLUSION.
Tbe Zvldenee All Weighed and the Charge Against
Hose Pound Wanting Tbe Young Han Re
ceive* tbe Tiding* Without Any Mani
festation* of Pleasure - The Story.
Charlie Rose Is a free wan again.
.Saturday evening about half past seven o'clock
the Jury of inquest rendered a verdict, and iu five
minutes Rose was on li!f way to his once happy
but now desolate home.
The Jury convened Saturday morning at 8:3a
o'clock, but waa compelled to adjourn until half
past two in the afternoon, on account of thcab-
sence ol McFarron, the witness whose testimony
was presumed to be so material. However be
fore the jury did adjourn Captain Bagby
was Instructed to produce McFarron at all hazards.
At the Richmond and Danville railroad office the
captain ascertained that McFarron
HAD LETT THE CITY EARLY IN
How many counties in Georgia have prohibition the morning on the passenger train. Instantly the
and how many will vote on the question during
the year?
Wc have about ninety-five counties with either
total or partial prohibition. The number of coun
ties to vote on the question this year cannot easily
be ascertained.
New Subscriber, Augusta, Ga.: What has become
of the bankrupt bill before congress, and will it
pass 7
It is still pending, but is not likely to become a
law during the present session.
Subscriber, Fort Valley. Ga.: Under the rotation
system is it tho right of the county entitled to the
senator to nominate a man from that county, or
ha* tho whole district the right to nominate him?
Jt Is a matter regulated by looal custom. It Is
usual to respect the time-honored precedents of
the party in the district where tho nomination is
made.
S. J. L., James, Ala.—1. Please give me the ad
dress of General Gordon, of Georgia. 2. IIow
much has been accomplished in the movement
for the maimed soldiers' homo at Richmond? 8.
Will soldiers admitted to the home be permitted
to take their families with them?
1. New York. 2. Some money has been raised,
aud the prospect Is favorable. 3. No.
Ignoseo, Newnnn, Ga.: Why is the "white
house" ut Washington so called?
Because it Is white.
L/. 8 - A*' ®°^ Spring, : What do you think
of the Allen method of short hand In which the
vowels ore omitted?
It hot its merits, but tho weight of opinion is in
favor of other systems contaiuiug the vowels.
C., Gainesville, Ga.: What Js the address of
Geo. I. Sency?
New York. •
E. M. II., Anniston, Ala.: What Is the best reme
dy for a snake bite?
It Is difficult to name the best. The following
have been used with success: Whisky, sweet oil,
tobacco, salt and the yolk of an egg.
J-T., West Point, Ga.: How can freckles be re
moved without injury to the face?
A wash made of the juice Of horseradish and
vinegar is highly recommended.
G. L. A., Elborton, Ga.: What is the origin nnd
meaning of "Boycotting?"
A landowner named Captain Boycott, In Ireland,
made himself obnoxious on account of his opposi
tlon to the nationalist*. The Irish people refused
to work for him, or sell to him, or speak to lihn,
and anyone doing any of these things was ostra
cised. The same course was afterwards pursued
towards other obnoxious landlords, ami became
known as "Boycotting." Captain Boycott came
*>vcr to this country, and on his return changed
his politics nnd became a very popular man.
Ejected, Atlanta, Ga.—1. Ho* a policeman a
right to ejecta spectator from a walking match
for hissing? 2. Should he not first warn him?
1. Not unless the circumstances warraut the po
liceman In believing thut the hissing is likely to
provoke a breach of the peace. 2. Yes, unless a
general warning had previously been given.
Coweta. Newnan. Ga: The expression. "Get
there Eli," originated in this manner: Eli Perkins
took a special train from Mason City, Iowa,
through Iowa to meet a lecture engagemeut. The
train went cizhljr mite* an hour Everywhere
E3i! , ' ?, SGcttoreffiir PlU “’ UUte<t - " GC ‘ thCrC
Our correspondent makes tho above statement
upon the authority of Eli Perkins, but thcro are
many people who will not believe Perklu*. One
of our correspondents claims thnt the expression
originated in Walker county, Ga.
J. T. 8., Birmingham, Ala.: Please give me the
celebrated cure for drunkenness used by Captain
John Vine Hall.
This is the recipe: 8ulphatc of iron, 20 grains
magnesia, 40 grains; peppermint, -M drachms;
spirits of nutmeg, 1 drachms; dose, one table-
poonful twice a day.
C.jf. W.. Anniston, Ala.; Did John Wesley ever
publish a dictionary?
in 1753 ho published anonymously a "com
plete English dictionary, explaining most of the
hard words which are found In the best English
writers by a lover of good English and common
sense." The author assure* the reader that he
thinks this fs the best English dictionary In the
world." Among his definitions arc the following:
A Methodist, one that lives according to the
method laid down in the Bible; Calvinists, they
that hold absolute, unconditional predestination:
Puri tun, an old, strict, Churchof-England man."
8. J. P., Greenville, 8. C.: Is Blaiuc a prohibi
tionist?
Yes, in Maine, but in Washington he likes an oc
casional gloss of wine.
Subscriber, Griffin, Ga.; Please give me the
greatest number of miles made in one hour by any
"uc in Atlauta during the present seuson.
Seven miles and thirteen laps by Prater in tbe
last match here between Atlanta and Macon.
How
conductor of that train was directed
by wire to scud McFarron
back. The conductor obeyed his instructions
and when the noon train reached Atlanta McFar-
ran was taken in charge by Captain Bagby.
The jury reassembled ut 2:30, and ns McFarron
took the witness stand the eyes of every Juror were
upon him. He wss first asked what cause
he had to assign for so persistently refusing to
come before the Jim' but his reply was confused
and wholly unsatisfactory. He was next asked
why he had left the city that morninffnnd created
quite a sensation by saying that ho had reported
at police headquarters Friday night soon after he
reached the city nnd waa told by some officer
THAT HE WAS NOT NEEDED.
He then exhibited his subpoena which called forhfrr
presence on the 27th Inst, and was told by the same
officer thnt <isthe day mentioned in the subpoena
was ended he would not bo wanted nud that his
testimony was not considered valuable. He could
not tell tnc officer's name as he was riot acquaint
ed with him. and this he said was tho reason ho
had gone away from the city.
In his statement Rose admitted that on the night
of the murder he was nt Faith’s barroom, but
denied being further east on that street. Two
K liccmen swore that he was seen near McDonald’s
rroom. This was. a contradiction nnd as
McFarron was represented to have seen
and talked with Rose nearer bis home-
than Faith's on the night of the killing, his evi
dence was wanted. McFarron opened his story by
saying that on the Uth of June he drew his pay
and ou that night,
ABOUT TEN O’CLOCK, MET ROSE
near McDonald's, and talked with him. Ife
detailed the meeting, but could
not recall the conversation ftlrat occurred. He
was certain, however, that it was ten o'clock—or
about—on the night of the killing. As to this he
had no doubt.
Rose was brought in again and asked if he had
gone further east on Decatur street that night
than Faith’s. He answered negatively, ami when
a member of the Jury asked him to refresh his
memory* and say whether or not he had talked
with McFarron on thntj night near McDonald ho
replied:
*‘No. on that night I never went below Faith's.
The night before—which was the 10th—I was at
McDonald’s nnd bought some whisky, and then I
saw aud talked with McFerron.”
m'pakron brought rack.
Rose then left the room, nnd when McFerron
was recalled he swore thut he had met Rose there
on the night of the 10th, uud not the night of the
killing. He was then confronted with his former
positive statement thnt it was the 11th nud not the
10th. This confuted the witness, nnd when ho
left the stand he really did not appeur to know
whether he had ever scon Rose.
A shoemaker, named Jones, was introduced.
He swore that he had polished a pair of shoes for
McFerron on tho night of tho murder, mud that
was ono point I L ' * — ——— • • - -
change the time <
the 11th to the 10th.
THE JURY’S DELIBERATIONS.
With Jones's evidence the coroner withdrew nnd
left the case with the iury. The Jury began dis
cussing the evidence, but before they had gone
far they asked that everybody bo ejected from tho
• For
had
discussed' tin
took a ballot
and where can such coins he disposed of/
Mutilated or plugged coins arc worth just li irnt
they will bring os old silver. In all cities aud
towns there ore Jewelers who purchase silver in
any shape.
K, F. W., Calhoun, Ga.: Is It a violation of law
. > fill the holes in mutilated coins with genuine
.llvtr, uud then pass them a* sound money? „„ OT ,-„ „ u „ y „
It is against the law. two be will resume bis work. His fellow laborers
Je—eyltc, White Plains, Ga.: As I understand It nor hi„ employer* have never thought him ruUty.
Mr. Eno, of New York, paid all th* debt* ol ht»l Three week, have now elapred .lure the Moody
i A k« <■ v„ n wifi ...... •>,«*. murder, and although the coroner s fnrv ha*
tint- ...
conversion of the three who were for com-
ig Rose. After the twclvo men arrived at
one mfnd they made up the following verdict:
THE VERDICT.
Atlanta, Juno 28.—8tato of Georgia, Fulton
County—Wc, tho coronet’s Jury empanelled and
sworn to investigate the cause of the death of Mrs
Jennie Rose, on the night of the 11th of June, 18AJ„
in said county and state, find thnt she came to her
death by a gunshot wound in the right temple-
through the brain, and after a long nnd diligent
investigation, while having evidence to create
upon our minds some suspicion, we have not suffi
cient to fi# the guilt upon any one. This the 28tb.
day of June, 1884. J. G. Oqlebby, Foreman,
Emanuel Steinhejmeb,
J. H. Logan,
G. Lawrence,
J. C. Daniel.
Phil Loveman,
J. D. Dameron,
W. J. Sims,
W. 8. HAUL,
T. J. Treadwell,
W. C. Tolbert,
C. K. Robinson.
F. A. Hildurn,
Coroner Fulton County.
J. M. Boring, M. D.,
County Physician.
When the Jury completed the verdict Charley
Rose was In the office below. HIh father-in-law,,
brother-in-law and;brothcr and n half dozen friends
were with him. When the Jury entered with
Coroner Hilburu and he was told that the Investi
gation was over, hee looked tbe coroner straight
in the eye nnd without moving a muscle or show-
lug the least trepidation awaited the intelligence.
"Well, Mr. RoNe,"bAid Mr. Hilburn,"the Jury has
finished and you are a free man."
‘ Well, I knew it. I wasn’t afraid of the invest!-
Ion, and now I am glad that It has been had.
.... 1 want now Is to fiud the man who committed
tho murder."
"Well, you ran go." said Mr. Hilburn. This
declaration brought a smile to Rose's;
face, and his brother quickly caught
him by the hand and In sixty second*
the man who yesterday was Mispectcd of killing
hi* wife
disappeared around the corner,
and to all atqtcaranoc* a happy man. The sad smile
part ol his face since the begin-
—,-p -- le tragedy, had faded away, and
with glad tiding! for those who love him best in
this world, he walked proudly down Decatur
street to tbe home of his fatber-iu-law. Rose's
place has been retained for him, nnd in a day or-
son, John C. Kno. Will you explain why they
hold him under nrrc«t?
All the indebtedness was not settled.
E., Indian Springs. Ga.: Who is the best lawyer,
r which is the best law firm in Atlanta?
This question cannot very well be answered.
Atlauta has eminent criminal and civil lawyers,
and some of them make specialties ol certain
branches.
Subscriber, Talking Rock, Ga.: Ia that "Long
time four per cent loan company" of which R.
West, Cincinnati, Ohio, is secretary, Tellable and
responsible?
The commercial agencies will doubtless furnish
you with the information you desire.
W. 8. W., Franklin, Ga.—Is the building of the
new state capital let out yet?
No, but the contracts will soon be closed.
I. J. Ib. I*aoli, Ga.: What act of congress refers
the pensions offered to soldiers of the war be
tween Mexico and tbe United States?
The bill granting pensions to vetetaus of the
Mexican war baa just passed both houses, and will
probably receive the president’s signature, When
bill becomes a law a synopsis of its provisions
will appear in Tue Coxsthitiox.
Newnan, Ga., June 28.—Editors Constitution:
four editorial o( Friday, on "Tammany Nui
sance," strikes a chord in my democratic soul
with such force as to constrain me to thank yon
heartily. Would to God every democratic paper
could feel as you do, and dare to express inch
feelings.
Tbe question is, must the democratic party in
convention at Chicago, ponder to Kelly, or to the
best interests of the patriotic masses?
If Kelly has any pronounced politics, tbe people
:> not‘know it. , ,
Continue to sound the alarm, and down with
Kelly. ^ M. B. Pinson.
Cincinnati Criminals Sentenced.
Cincinnati, June 28.—Joseph Palmer, tbe ac
complice of William Berner in the murder of Wil
liam H. Kirk, was to-day sentenced to be hanged
October 10th. 18*4. Emil Prampeter, for the mur*
dcr of Anthony Delano, was sentenced to impri*-
murder, and although the coroner's jury has
worked as faithfully and diligently os ever a Jury
worked, the murderer is still unknown. The
jurors have given time to the investi
gation, sacrificing their business and everything
else. Thus the tragedy closes, but the detectives
are yet at work and some day may unearth tbe-
A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN.
Who Dies a Victim to Her Betrayer's Crime—
The Child Sent to an Orphan Asylum.
Chattanooga, June 28.—[Special.]—A startling
sensation developed to-day, and the atory of a.
beautiful woman’s fall was unearthed. Several
months ago one of the county buildings near the
outskirts of the city was rented to a lady named
Harris, from Kentucky. About six weeks since a
beautiful young woman applied for lodging. She
ws* attired in clothes of exquisite texture,
and her refined features, rare arcomplismmita
and cultured conversation indicated that she waa
from a wealthy and elegant home, she said that
she had fled from family and friends to hide her
disgrace, that at an unguarded moment she bad
been betrayed. She said she came from Kentucky,
but refused to reveal anything further, and asked
to be called Mattie Phillip*. About four weeks
ago she fell ill and a babe was born. The mother -
S ew worse, lingered and died. In her dying
roes she was Implored to reveal her Identity,
or the name of her betrayer, but firmly refuMa
and her last dying gasp was that the child
be token to the orphans’ home in this efty. This
has been done, bat every effort is being made to
discover the woman's Identity. It is believed the
is from a prominent Kentucky family.
State Politic*.
democratic executive committee or th* Jim
SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
The democratic executive committee of the Stth
senatorial district will meet in the courthouse at
McDonough. Ga., on Thursday, July 3d. 1884. The
committee is composed as follows: Henry—A. W.
Crookshonks. chairman. E. G. Harris, G. G. Weems.
DeKalb—E. M. Word. J. W. McCurdy. Gwinnett—
J. D. Spence, W. D. Jone*.
The members are earnestly requested to attend,
as there will be matters of Importance for their
consideration. A. W. CtooK«WAKxa.
Chalnsuuj.