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The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
A Civil Rigllts-LOving Preacher
Writes a Curious Letter.
Macon Telegraph.

writes d OuFlOltS LtlLcF.
Macon Telegraph.
Last Saturday night, man Civ
ing his name as Charles s. Sar-
geant. hailing from Macon, ap-
peared at the house of Mr.. w. r.
Davis in Calloden, and asked for
lodging. He was recognized as u
man whom II was said was travel
ing about in Crawford county
eating and sleeping with negroes,
and early Sunday morning Mr..
DAVIS ordered him to leave the
house. Sergeant left the house
and returned to Macon. He then
addressed a letter to Mr.. Homes,
of Culloden, complaining of the
treatment received at the hands of
Mr.. Davis. He concludes the let
ter in this manner:
81 wish to say that [ am en-
ployed by a large missionary as
sociation in the North to do gen
eral missionary work, and I have
the sympathy and support of some
of the very best citizens in the
country. I have not yet made the
matter public. / write to you
asking your advice and sympathy.
1 would willingly spare the good
name of your town from the re-
proach which such an outrage
would bring upon it. | am reg
ular correspondent of Boston
paper, but will not make it public
if the good citizens of Culloden
will come to my aid by way of
sympathy and friendly advice. l
shall expect to hear from you or
some of the citizens of Culloden
within a week. l shall wait that
length Of time before taking fur
ther steps. If [ do not hear any,
thing before that, [ shall proceed
as | think proper to get justice
tor such an outrage.
"CHAs. S. SARGEAYT,
"Box 663, Macon. Ga"
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
One Way to Rid the Country of Tram,
Ing Vagabonds.

Ing fagaDonQS.
Mr.. J. +. Martin, of our county,
has been troubled with white
tramp, who took up with the ne
groes on his place and lays around
their houses. He caused him to
be brought to town on Tuesday,
when he was recognized as the
fellow who tried to pass off here a
short time ago, first, as a detec-
tive, and afterwards as q watch
maker. He carried number of
small stone, a sponge with rice
in it, and other things, in the top
OF his hat, with which he worked
upon the credulity of the negroes.
Nothing could be done with him
here and he was turned loose.
We are informed by gentleman
who was returning to town late in
the evening that he met party
OF eight or ten men in the neigh
borhOod of Pachitla swamp with
the tramp, and from signs and
other indications he was sure that
the fellow would coon be the re-
clpient of a vigorous application
of buggy trace on his bare back.
The gentlemen who had him in
charge were strong in their de-
nunciation of the laxity of the
law in regard to such nuisances.
-Cuthbert Enterprise.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THE editor Of paper which
made a speciality of giving full
column weekly of the best cook
ing recipes and hints wrote hur-
riedly: "a gourment says the
way to broil beef-steak is to
hold it over red-hot Goals while
you count forty-four. Turn the
spit four times" He was much
chagrinned when it appeared in
the paper: GA granny says the
way to boil a beef soup is to hold
it over rancid cats which you can
not fortify. Turn and spit a few
times The compositor said af-
terwards that he thought it read
kinder queer, but tried to follow
copy"
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THE Macon Telegraph man,who
does up the inside of Atlanta, does
not always express himself in Ian
guage that indicates deep re-
spect for people or affairs. AL
luding to GEN Gordon's candi-
dacy, he says; 'sThe friends of
General Gordon are conducting
his candidacy, what there is of it,
as much under cover as possible
something like a gang of bur
glars reconnoitering o house at
midnight, trying to determine
whether 1t would be safe to make
an entry"
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
The Indians,

About seventy indians recently
captured in the southwest passed
through Qultman on Monday last,
Ell route to ST. Augustine. They
were a greasy looking set. These
poor wretches have had q hard
time and suffered many wrongs in
the West.-Quitman Free Press.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

LINCOLN county can boast Of q
youth who possesses some strange
powers, which clay in the shade"
the phenomenal power of Lula
Hurst. He is represented as a
simon pure fire eater. He can
with impunity swallow the blaze
from burning torch. Some.who
are intimately acquainted with
him, say that he is absolutely in
combustible, and gave as an in
stance that once when burning a
coal kiln, he fell IL and yelled
powerfully, but when he came out
complained of smothering and
not burning sensations. He is
the terror of every negro in five
miles who imsgines that it is the
work Of the devil.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

AN Alabama newspaper serious
ly tells it's readers that four-year-
old Dillie Welsh and small Jer-
sey calf are great friends. One
day Dillie went to an unused well
and peeped over the low curb.
The calf saw her and seized her
dress in it's mouth. The little girl
lost her balance and fell over the
otsrl', but the ealt hung on, and
for half an hour held her thus
suspended until the child was
rescued. Then the calf was very
happy.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

At Greensboro, among those
who worked for the cause of pro-
hibitiony were q number of Eegu-
lar drinkers. Some of them were
quite prominent in the contest,
and the whiskey men have formed
boycott against them. The liq-
uor men say that they cannot buy
any more whiskey Of them, and
when one presents himself at the
bar he will be told that the bar
keeper "does not consider it 10 the
dry mans interest to drink whis-
key" aud Ae will be refused.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
Commissioners Sale.

RY virtue of an order from the Superior
~ Court of Terrell county, Georgia, we
will, on the first Tuesday in May next,
at the court house door, in Dawson, Geor-
gia within the legal hours of sale, sell to
the highest bidder, for cash, eighty acres
of land of lot number - and beng in
the twelfth district of said county of Ter
rell, and known as the Parker old mill
place on which are situated the mill and
gin house and store house, and adjoining
the land of DR. John T Lamar and Doc
Hiller fifty acres Of la nd of lot number 256,
in the twelfth district of said county; also,
twenty-five acres of land, number not
known, but known as the Cochran old mill
place and adjoining tie lands of John r
Marshall, mill rocks, cotton press, 5O-saw
cotton gin and belt, situated in the mill
house at the said Parker mil above de-
scribed Said property will be sold for
partition between w II d Dismuke and ]
w Pritchard
LC Howl,
l. JAMES,
II - ErIT
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
Application for Pub
lie Road.
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, J

Dawson, Ca, April 9th, 1886
Notice is hereby given Shat application
has been made 10 the Board to have Open
cd and established as a public road the
road now used from the James place, near
Dover,to the Crittenden place where it will
intersect the Dawson and Cuthbert road.
The route asked for is between four and
five miles in length, the report of the re-
viewers is favorable, and, if no sufficient
cause to the contrary is shown, said road
will be made public at the next regular
session of the County Board, to be held on
the first Tuesday in May, 1886.
By ozilcr Of the Board.
W. II. TURNER, ChFm'n.
II. s. BELL, Clerk. At
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THE finest editorial that can be
written on the gubernatorial stu
alton is to say that Bacon is the
"coming man."
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

SECRETARY LAMAR, Of Cleve-
lands cabinet, is on social visit
to Macon and other Georgia cities.
Mr.. Lamar is q native Georgian.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The Gordon boom has disap-
peared beneath the mighty flaps
of Joe Browns coat-tail.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The blind chaplain in the
House Of. Representatives in
Washington has been making
things lively in Congress with his
prayers recently. The other day
he prayed for ''the speedy close
of that greatest evil of modern So
ciety drunkenness" The chap
Iain's nsme is DIR. Milburn, 'the
ellnt man eloquent" He preaei-
ed vt the Methodist church in
Dawson Inst fall.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THB Waycross Headlight failed
to put in its appearance at this
Office last week. Wherefore this
thusness, Major freeman?
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

Col. HORTON CHRISTOPHER has
made great improvement in the
Beuna Vista paper.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The Georgia Press Convention
meets in Macon next Thursday
morning. Hope we'll go to At
Ianta to see jefferson Davis.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

CoNGRHssaEN Turner and Crisp
nre at home looking after their
booms.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

JACK POWELL is making the
Waco Enterprise spicy and Wig
orous sheet.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

HE anarchists of the entire
world have their rendezvous in
the United States. No wonder
we have labor disorders.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

COFFEE county has elected del.
egates for the gubernatorial con-
vention and instructed them for
Bacon. The campaign has GER
tainly opened.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The Atlanta Constitution is au-
thority for the assertion that
Judge Simmons will not resign,
but will make the race for gov
ernor on the bench. Shrewd Sim
mons.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

We would not be surprised If
the senatorial bee was not buzzing
IN the bonnet of certain editorial
brother in this district.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

A TERRIBLE cyclone swept over
Minnesota, starting at st. Cloud,
last Thursday, killing about 100
victims and destroying a vast
amount Of property.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THERE is something more than
money in running newspaper
there is lots of fun in it. To have
q man threaten to gobble you up,
as If you were grasshopper and
he q goose, is great sport.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The political pot is being filed
with candidates ard the fuel is
being piled beneath.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The Constitution, in Gaming
headlines, announces, "Bacon
Takes Coffee" Wonder how
many Of the candidates take whis-
key?
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

EvANGELIsTs Jones and Small
now have an organist added to
their spiritual museum. Their
services will hereafter include the
singing of Sans.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
Jotted Down From NeighbOring Ex-
changes.

Cuthbert has put into position
a new fire alarm bell, and the
town has been laid off into wards.
The Americus Recorder under
stands that the petition asking for
the calling Of an election on the
prohibi;lon question has obtained
a sufficient number of signatures
and will be presented to the ordi-
nary SO as to have the election in
July.
Our neighbor, the Ft. Gaines
Tribune, has donned a new dress
and is greatly improved in ap-
pearance. BY the way, Col. Allen
is making the Tribune one of the
best papers in this section.
Mr.. J. S. Davis has bought Mr..
A. W. Miller's interests in the
Albany News. Mr.. II. NJ.
Mcintosh still remains at the head
of the bright and vigorous sheet.
Americu5 is trying to secure the
shops Of the Dublin and Western
road. Better secure the road first,
neighbor.
Sam Gamble never does any,
thing by halves. He has planted
q acres in cucumbers,11 in beans
and q in cantaloupes. There
will be good times at Sans house
later on.-Cuthbert Enterprise. |
And more than enough collie to
offset the good times.
The Americus Recorder says
a brakeman on the A., P. & l..
road was discharged last week for
carrying n bottle of whiskey over
to Lumpkin, contrary to the rules
of the company.
The Governor has appointed
Hon. l.. G. Cartlege Judge of the
County Court of Calhoun over
Col. d. B. Jay. The latter was
recommended for the position By
the last grand jury of THAT county.
The Recorder says the Ameri-
Gus ice factory building is pro-
crossing rapidly. The machinery
has arrived and is being placed in
position.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

AfR. j. w. HANLoN will soon
begin the publication OF the Bugle
at Alapaha. Mr.. Hanlon is one
OF the best newspaper men in
Georgia, and the blasts of the
Bugle will be heard far and wide.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

The House has voted against
free coinage of silver. It lacked
only 30 of a majority. Norwood,
Blount and Turner were the ONLY
Georgia members who voted
against the measure.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

We wsnt more days of labor
and fewer knights Of the same,
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

A MISS PARLoA IS giving Sc
ries OF lessons on cooking in Sa-
vannah. The News, in noticing
her programme for q recent day,
says:
"To-morrow's lesson will be ON
mock bisque, roast chicken with
glblet sauce, oysters q La poulette,
and baked ice cream"
Just pass us that roast chicken,
please.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
No Cure! No Pav!!

Dickey's Painless Eye-water cures weak
and inflamed eyes in few hours The
best Eye-water in the world. Price only
25 cents. Ask for it. Have no other.
Sold by all Druggists.
q mos
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

E. L. RATNEY, : Editor.
8. I. JORDAN, : Publisher.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

PARTIES wishing to see the edi-
tor will generally find him in the
office. But in case he should be
absent, challenges to fight duels
and invitations to dine out can be
easily slipped under the door, and
will receive prompt attention.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
A Sensations.

Do not be surprised, gentle
reader, if you find nothing very
unusual or sensational in the lines
that fol low. We nave headed it
"a SeEsatlon" simply because we
desireeyour attention, 9gd if we
had written under the true head
ing you would probably have pass
ed it by with an expression Of dis
gust. Spring,in all her glory,is up
on us. Blooming flowers, radiant
girls, moonlight ricnics, golden
hued butterflies, the patient red
bug, the enterprising flea, are all
here. So are we, but that is nei-
ther here nur there. Suffice it to
say Spring time has come, gen.
tie Annie" While we fear that
we are infringing on some "for-
lorn and shipwrecked brothers"
patent in quoting as above, we do
so fearlessly and defy law, libel,
infringement suits and everything
else in our determination to an
nounce Springs arrival. We re-
peat it, sirs! Spring has come,
gentle Annie" She is still with
us, and will probably remain for
several months. She is welcome,
yea, more than welcome. Would
that we had
a thousand tongues
And throats of brass inspired with iron
lungs"
so that our sweet words of well
come could be heard from the ice
bergs of the Northern regions to
where the sunlight dances through
the "halls of the montezuma.
Sweet Spring, gentle Spring,
pardon us if we have been slow to
bid you welcome or uncouth in
our expressions of hospitality.
We desire to repeat that "Spriug
time has come, gentle Annie"
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

THURSDAY April 22d, 1856.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

GEORGTA.

GEORGIA. 7 Ordinary's Office,
TERkBLL County. March 8lst, 1856.
Whereas j. r. Martin having in proper
form applied for letters of guardianship of
the person aud property of Walter Martin,
a minor son of r. G. Martin deceased; all
persons interested are hereby notified to
show cause, if any they can, why letters
of. guardianship for said minor should not
be granted said applicant at the rext May
tern, 1886, Of Terrell Court of Ordinary.
H. S. BELL.
Il Ordinary.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22
Application for Letters of
DismiSSion.

GEORGIA, } Ordinary's Office.
TERRELL CouNrr,l January 81, 1886
Whereas, J. W. Commander, admins
traitor on estate Of J. w. Commander, Sr..
deceased, having in proper form applied
for letters of dsmission, all and singular
the creditors and next of kin of said deceas-
ed are hereby notified to show cause, if any
they have, why letters of dismission, as
prayed for should not be granted said
at the next May Term, 1886,
of Terrell Court Of Ordinary.
II s. BELL,
Ut Ordinary.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-22

-
DaWsOnJO Journal.
1asi.l Organ Of Both Town and County,
E. L. RATNEY, : Editor.
s. T. JORDAN, : Publisher.
THURSDAY April 22d, 1886.
------ ---------------.- - -----------
CoNaREssaEN Turner and Crisp
nre at home looking after their
booms.
JACK POWELL is making the
Waco Enterprise a spicy and Wig
orous sheet.
THE political pot is being filed
with candidates ard the fuel is
being piled beneath.
Col. HORTON CHRISTOPHER has
made great improvement in the
Beuna Vista paper.
The Gordon boom has disap-
peared beneath the mighty flaps
OF Joe Browns coat-tail.
THE finest editorial that can be
written on the gubernatorial stu
alton is to say that Bacon is the
"eoming man."
The anarchists of the entire
world have their rendezvous in
the United States. No wonder
we have labor disorders.
We would not be surprised if
the senatorial bee was not buzzing
IN the bonnet Of a certain editorial
brother in this district.
THE Georgia Press Convention
meets in Macon next Thursday
morning. Hope we'll go to At
lanta to see Jefferson Davis.
THE Waycross Headlight failed
to put in its appearance at this
Office last week. Wherefore this
thusness, Major freeman?
SECRETARY LAMAR, of Cleve-
lands cabinet, is on q social visit
to Macon and other Georgia cities.
Mr.. Lamar is a native Georgian.
The Constitution, in Gaming
headlines, announces, "Bacon
Takes Coffee" Wonder how
many Of the candidates take whis-
key?
EvANGELIsTs Jones and Small
now have an organist added to
their spiritual museum. Their
services will hereafter include the
singing of Sans.
COFFEE county has elected del
egates for the gubernatoriaI con-
vention and instructed them for
Bacon. The campaign has GER
tainly opened.
A TERRIBLE cyclone swept over
Minnesota, starting at st. Cloud,
last Thursday, killing about 100
victims and destroying vast
amount of property.
The Atlanta Constitution is au-
thority for the assertion that
Judge Simmons will not resign,
but will make the race for gov
ernor on the bench. Shrewd Sim
mons.
THERE is something more than
money in running newspaper
there is lots of fun in it. Tohaye
man threaten to gobble you up,
as If you were grasshopper and
he a goose, is great sport.
Dir. J. W. HANLoS will soon
begin the publication OF the Bugle
at Alapaha. Mr.. Hanlon is one
OF the best newspaper men in
Georgia, and the blasts of the
Bugle will be heard far and wide.
The House has voted against
free coinage of silver. 1t lacked
only 80 of a majority. Norwood,
Blount and Turner were the only
Georgia members who voted
against the measure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-06
THE FIRE RECORD.
The Leading Merchants OF whitewriTht
Burned Out.

The Leading Merchants OF whitewright
Burned out.
Special to the Gazette.
NHTEwRGnT, TEX, Oct. b--This
morning At about 1 O'Clock occurred the
most damaging fire that has ever visited
this thriving town. 1t broke out in the
large store Of Messrs Batscll & Reeves,
dealers 10 general merchandise. Ii
spread west on Main street and DESTROYED
all Of the store buildings on the south
side, except the two owned by the
Masonic fraternity and Messrs. Patterson
& Meadows.
Batsell & Reeves lost building valued
at $4,000 and stock ESQ 600.
Postotllce building 5000. The mall
was saved.
Leon Bros, grocers, lost on building
$500, on stock 5000; insurance on stock
5000.
Patton & Slmmon. druggist, loss on
stock $3.50; no insurance.
Mrs. ID. Z. Hail, lost building occupied
by Messrs. Potter & Slmmon, $500; no
Insurance.
ID. b. May, loss on building $3.50; not
occupieedi no insurance.
j. NJ. Galter, barber, building, $500;
insured In Pelican company, New Or.
leans, La, for $3.50.
DR.. Ray, ofllcei loss, $500; insurance,
$3.50 In Dallas Mutual,
A. l.. McCampbell, publisher Plow and
Hammer; loss on building, $500; loss on
type, etc, Sl00; no Insurance.
It's Impossible TO get Batsell & Reeves
insurance, as sthelr safe has not cooled
and they don't know how many OF their
policies have expired, II any. THIS flre Is
great calamity for this place, as
Messrs. Batseli & Reeves were the main
merchants and cotton buyers. The origin
OF the fire Is supposed to be incendiary,
and was probably set beneath the build
lug and burned up between the weather
boarding and inside ceiling.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-06
NO idle ALIENS.
All Foreigners without Means Of Live
lIhood Must Leave the
Bulgarian Capital.
Areh'Dcacon Cavanagh az ireland
Killed at the Altar while
Celebrating Mass.
an Active Volcano on one OF the Friendly
tsiands-A steamer Gone To
sho Rescue.
IDIR roRKIaNnns MUST 1eAyr,

SoFiA, Oct .b.--M Badajan has been
arrested, Cavalry patrol the streets
nightly to Illustrate any possible plots
with a view to avoiding conspiraclos. The
government has decided to expei ali for.
eigners without the means OF livelihood.
kII.LHp AT TnK ALTAR,
DUhLIN, Oct. Arch Deacon Cav
anaugh, parish priest OF Kildare, county
KILDARE, and formerly priest OF st. Pat
rlcHs college at Carlow, was Instantly
KILLED thie morning while celebrating
mass at his own altar, by portions OF il
falling on him.
A VOLCANIC ERUPTION.
MELBOURNE, Oct "a volcanic erup.
tlon has occurred on tho island Of HalpS,
one OF the Taga group OF Friendly islands
The whole island Is now covered with
volcanic dust. lIaipa has a population Of
1000. steamer has been despatched to
ascertain her present condition.
NO CONFERENCE WANTED.
VIENNA, Oct, o. Russia and Germany
untayorably received Austria's suggestion
Tor conference 20 settle the Bulgarian
question
THR DISPATCHES LOST.
LONDON, Oct IA package of govern.
saA'hN Ni0FHhNANN iOI NAOUs UulItl
III Ireland have been lost. Much alarm ia
felt IN consequence.
RuMoRa or REVOLUTION.
BUCHAREST, Oct. Bit Is reported
here that revolution has broken out IN
Sofia and Tlreriona.
PUBLIC OPINION AGAINST RUSSIA.
PnILIproroIIs, Oct, 5.--The Russian
consul here Is trying to cl culate Gen.
kaulbars' demands. Public opinion sup.
ports the governments attitude
ASK FOR PARDON.
Madrid, Oct. 5.--rhe cabinet was ia
session five hours discussing the sen.
fences OF death imposed by the court.
martial GA the leaders OF the recent revolt,
and finally decided to advise the queen 10
commute the sentences. A petition for
pardon OF the rebels, signed by COCO mer-
chants and tradesmeu was published.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-06
A BURGLAR TRAP.
Montana Miner Fixes Dynamite Trap
that Kills tho Would Be Thief.

A Montana Miner Fixes Dynamite Trap
that Kills tho Would Be Thief.
FoRr KEoGH, M. T., Oct "a Butte
miner named w, z. Emory built up a burg
lar trap in his cabin Saturday, and then
went of prospecting. He securely locked
his cabin, but so arranged the interior
that an entrance would disturb the com
binatiou, setting on a haayy charge OF
dynamite. When ne returned from the
mountains he found that 3 terrible explo-
sion had taken place. A burglar had en-
tered through the window The floor was
torn up ana splintered and the cabin gem
orally was badly wrecked. The interior
was spattered with blood, There wos
blood on the door and blood on the
walls. A lot OF stone In one corner
was covered with blood aud the window
sill was stained red. Just inside the room,
some three feet from the window, was u
pool as II quart or more OF blood had
oozed from the wound OF some person
who had fallen there. A search was made
and the would-be burglar was found near
by He was In friehlful condition. His
skull was badly fractured, the top OF his
headabeing nearly blown of. He was
barely Conscious and gave the name OF
Harris, He cannot survive.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-06

the river commission. The bids were
considered to-day and that OF P,J TAeze-
want was accepted, This was done, the
state engineer declares, on the ground
that Trezevant who is Interested In the
penitentiary lease, controls large num-
Der Of couvicts, and will consequently be
able TO put large force at work on the
levee at once. The Mississippi river
commission has hitherto refused 10 allow
any work OF river improvements TO be
done by convict labor, that being prohib-
tied by the act itself Hence, IL Mr.. Treze.
want uses convicts In this work, as pro-
posed, split between the state and com.
mission Is probable.