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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-08
Ills GlITTERlNG EYE.
Ihe Snake Certainly Usos It to Charm It's
 Prey,

Xno Snoko Certainly Uses It to Charm Its
 Prey.
 The bright, diabolical glitter of a snakes small, round optics does indeed possess a most lnexplicable power over living objects upon which it is concentrated with mis- chievous intent, but, writes Dollie Henry in the St. Louis Republic, I am inclined to the opinion that it is never exerted except on things that serve to gratify the snakes appetite, such as small birds, frogs and in- sects Birds are certainly vfctimized by this strange magnetism that seems to fill them with desire to flee from danger, while 1t draws them right into the venom ous jaws that terminate their little lives.
 Years ago, when my brother and were bare@oot children, we were pursuing mar row path through wheat field in our daily quest of pleasure and watermelons. The path lay quite near the fence, and under the shade ota large treo that stood just outside of the field we noticed a cat-bird in a per- feet agony of effort to rise and fly, but with It's utmost exertions 1t could only get foot or two up and fall back to the ground to flut- ter excitedly up again, and all the time it seemed to be irresistibly drawn to a spot that held deadly terror. We watched it a lew seconds, and the idea of assisting it seemed to spring simultaneously into our minds
 'Poor little bird, I'll give you toss up, and then you can fy," said I, darting for ward, for thought its trouble was caused by lack of strength.
 I'll free you, little bird, ," said my brother, as he 1erked me back with a force that tore my dress and nearly upset me, but he held me till was balanced again, and then he said the bird was charmed by snake, and he would break the charm by going between them, which he did, and then found the snake-a rattler-and killed it.
 One of nature's sweetest songsters, a mocking-bird, is frequenter of a little oak tree that stands out obliquely few yards from the corner of my room, but it's visits at this time of year are short, seldom more than half an hours duration. One after noon in the early part of June noticed he stayed an unusually long time, and that he Warbled in wild, excited manner. An un- broken stream of melody issued from his little throat, and sounded for all the world as if he were afraid to stop; but thought be Twas so delighted with his own music that he was carried away with it. Isoon discovered the charm proceeded from diff ferent source; for on gong out into the yard and turning the corner of the house I saw great black snake with its head reared fully ten inches and it's keen gaze riveted on the mocking-bird So intent was it in it's dlabolical design that it did not see me while hunted a murderous weal$n, and took de. liberate aim and missed it-then it made great haste to crawl away and the bird flew oil in twinkling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-08
BECOMING A JEWESS.

How Young English Bride Renounced
 tho Christian Faith.
 The west London Synagogue, in Upper Berkeley street, has been the scene of an unusual eveut-the marriage of a member of the Hebrew body with young lady who, until two or three months ago professing 2 Christian, is now protesting Jewess. Se- sessions from Professionalism to Roman Catholicism, says the London Standard, are sufficiently numerous to have lost most of the interest which attached to them pre- vlously to the great Tractarian or Puseyite movement, which is now, indeed, almost lost sight of in the history of modern ritual ism. But there is a decided novelty about conversion from Christianity to Judaism, and it will be interesting to explain how such an extraordinary change of faith is accomplished. Here is the modus operandi, taken from the lips of Hebrew gentleman "learned in the law," and well versed in the mysteries of Judaism.
 The lady qualities for admission into the oldest religion in the world by first of all learning Hebrew, coupled with the study of the ethics and creeds of the Jewish cult The "ethics" are very easily acquired, since they are practically those of the Protestant religion, minus the teachings of the New Testament. The ''creeds" are the teachings of the Old Testament, plus those of the Talmud. Having learned these and having acquired sufficient knowledge of Hebrew to be able to read Ca matter of very much greater ease than is generally sup posed), the postulant applies to the min isters of the particular synagogue whereof she desires to become member to ex- anime her in the articles of her new faith. The ministers having duly questioned hep on the points above indicated, give her 8 certificate to the effect that she is qualified for admission to Hebraism. Her next step is to write to the wardens of the synagogue, informing them of what she has done, and requesting to be admitted into the com munity. In her letter of application she in- closes the minister's certificate of her it- ness for membership, and, as matter of course, the warden's secretary at once replies in writing that she can be and is accordingly admitted into the con- munity. The transformation is complete, and she is one of Judah's fair daughters. The next step is to "engage seat'' at the synagogue, which, until the consent of the Iwardens has been obtained, would not be allotted to her. Henceforth she enjoys all the rights and privileges of Jewess to the fullest extent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-08

waists. stepped out and struck at each other suddenly and viciously, Then followed desperate struggle. out of which Little Bill called presently in g harsh shrill tone:
 :'He's cutten mo with knife! Jim. Joel H-yur! Quickr'
 In an instant thrco man sprang at the two-one of them leaping with such terrible vigor that ho actually bounded over tho heads of tho two combatants --tall mon though both of them were. Then arose hoarse agonized cry from the other mag. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-08
To be contlnue>. J. F. FLOOD,

CoR. LIBERTY AND MILL STREETS, Choice Liquors, Ales and Wines Fine Brands o
 Foreign and Domestic Cigars. Pool Table connected. ~ GTvEME \ CALL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-08
Wine Room

E. F. Kelly, Proprietor, 18O Bank Street, Waterbury. Conn. Recently refitted throughout, Fine Li0uors Wines and Ales. Choice brands of Cigars
 w Philip Best's Warranted Milwaukee Bear on draught specially, g ps
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Tax Notice.

will attend the following times
and places to receive the Tax Re-
turns of 1889:
Twelfth Court Ground-Nonday
April 9th; Monday, April 18Th;
Monday, April 29th.
Eleventh Court Ground-Tueso
lay, April 9th; Tuesday, April 16h;
Tuesday, April 30th.
Dover Wednesday, April 10th;
y ednesday, April 17thi Wedpes.
day, May 1st,
Sasser Thursday, April 18th;
= thursday, April 18th; Thursday,
May Ord.
Bronwood-Friday, April 10Th;
Friday, April 18th; Friday. May 3D.
Dawson - Saturday, April 18th;
Saturday, April goth; Saturday,
April 9th and court weeks. Of
flee in McLain Bros store.
Bridges Shop-Wednesday May
Sth.
Can be found at the store Of
Hass & Harris at Cross Roads
when not at the above place;
Books will close June 8th.
c. NJ. HARRIS,
Tax Receiver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Ene%ar icII9gJy.

Next Sabbath is Easter Sunday,
and will furnish themes for the
pulit orators in this city.
The pulpits will also be appro>
priately decorated. While speaks
ing OF Easter, it may be OF interest
to many Of the readers Of the News
to know why Easter Eggs are
boiled.
In Christian counties, from the
fourth century, the church pro,
hibited the use Of eggs during the
froty days If Lent; but as the
heretical hens did not cease to lay,
a large quantity Of eggs were found
to have accumulated at the end Of
the period Of abstinence. These
were usually given to the children,
and, in order to render them more
attractive, they were dyed with gay
colors or otherwise ornamented. 4
favor.te game was 70 knock two
eggs together, and Whenever broke
became the properly Of him who
had the other. OF course this
would not profit much ii the eggs
were 10 a fluid state, and thence
came the custom Of boiling them
hard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
A Growing City.

The rapidity with which the city
Of Dawson is growing is most re.
malkable, even to one who has
been observant Of the magic growth
~ the number other towns in
Georgia that scarcely existed eight
or ten years sgo.
Tits not too much to say that
there is not town in Georgia
where the evidences Of increase of
population are more apparent than
in Dawson. Portions of the city
which a few years ago were barren
lOcdiitics have suddenly been COW
c-ed with nice cottages. and streets
which were country roads are now
fashionable thoroughiares through
which stream OF poulation pulses
each dey.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
A Home for Veterans,

The movement TO hpild home
in Georgia for confederate veterans
is meeting with the most enthusias-
&c encouragement. Georgia
nsc''s just such a home ms is propo~
,sed. and if the state will take hold
of the the matter as it should,
the money for it can be raised in a
very little time. If all the PEG,
pie become interested in it only a
small donation will be required
f5om each one OF course there
are those who are able to make
very liberal donations, and they
will do-sc-
Gov. Gordon has written AN
eloquent letter advocating a home
and he proposes to use bis utmost
-eudeavors in its behaelf. In
His letter he outlines a plan for
It md ITS management, and fur
nishes the names of wealthy men
outside of the state who are ready
to make handsome contributions to
abound Cor it.
The governor is eloquent when
discussing .bject which interests
him. Speaking Of the home, he
says: LET us build, and build on
a scale commensurate with our
dEty:No man can afford to withhold
his help. Let MS place this home,
however. on basis broad enough
I, embrace not only the suf>
fering soldiers. but their wives and
childfen and the suffering widows
and orphans Of our dead brothers,
and let US adopt some plan that
will securea self-supporting insti~
tuition"
The responsea,to calls for contri-
buttons for the home seen to be
prompt aud liberal throughout the
state and over two-thirds of the
money required for its erection has
been already subscribed. There
.are no more deserving people in
Georgia than those confederate
veterans who are no longer able to
provide for themselves and lam
tiles the comforts of life. Let us
build home for them that the
state viii have reason to be proud of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17

The News regrets to ann ounce
the death OF Mr.. j w. Eaton,
which occurred in this city on last
Friday afternoon after an illness OF
several moths. Mr.. Eaton was
well known throughout the county
and was a man OF decided views.
lie YVES not governed by the opin>
ions Of others, did what he con4id4
cred to be right and never employ
ed the deception and contrivamces
of the world to gain friends. His
remains were inferred 1.-THE family
burial ground in this county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
he Kefioa a csatp.r EN-.

49, N-6Sff q SSffE-T ~.
just one week from reytF1iday,
the 30th. the nation will be one
hundred years old, President Har-
risen has formerally proclaimed the
setting apart of that day us day OF
thanksgiving and prayer as a fitting
celebration OF the-natiJp's centen>
NAL.
A hundred years fg9 George
Washington swore to administer the
laws OF the newly org4l lied ration
according to the constitution which
had been adopted after moaths Of
objection and struggle. Though
an infant then the nation was
strong and healthful. She gave
earnest o. a noble future, but not
the earnest Of what the first nun
dred years have brought about.
Few Of these who were around
the stand when Gen. Washington
took the oath anticipated that in
1889 the forest fastnesses OF tie
unslrveyed west would be the
home Of teeminE mi lions.
! Then she was weak and exhausted
/ by eight years OF war and bioodshed,
then she was in debt, then she was
torn in a measure by internal diff
fgrences then her territory was vitr.
uaIIy confined to the seabourd.
The metamoiphosis which has
been wrought in just one hundred
years is today the Object Of uni-
versal admiration. We have had
wise men in our counsels-we
have had good men to keep US in
check-we have had pttriotic men
to sacrifice, but all that would
have been unequal to the task;
nothing but smiling Providence
could have ccomphshed so won
derful 4 work. President Harrison
says that there should he deep
thankfulucss in the mirds of the
people for so kind Providence.
Let us all repair to the places Of
worship on the glad of the ma
|, tons centennial and thank God
, that from a toddiing infant, with
= weakened members, the nation has
grown on to womanhood, and
+ to~day our country and our nome is
q in all the grace Of excellent wo-
E manhood, a Quen indeed, Mil,
y lions OF voices will send up the
p prayer on April 30,h Millions of
!, hearts will grow marin with giad>
ness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Alfalfa IN Terrell.

Mr.. Charlie Winkler carried the
Bronwood Clipper a sample Of this
wonderful f)rlgo plant, which he
has been experimenting with on a
farm near Bronwood. Mr. Winkler
has about I Of an acre planted
which is Is inches high and only in
its second year. When he plan.
ted it he was skeptical OF It's PROV
ing a su cess in this climate and
soil and did not properly iertilize
the land, but he is now fully con,
ymced that It ear be successfully
and proftahly raised here, ard he
will not cut his crop this Spling in
order 20 save seed for a more ex-
tsnsiv crop next year.
The Clipper says Mr. Wiakler's
stood the drought splendidly last
summer. He thinks it will surpass
any forage plant over introduced
here.
The seed can be planted any
time from Sept. to March and the
land should be thoroughly prepar>
ed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
ns Young Men of DnwScn.

Among the young men of Daw-
son there is a remarkable degree Of
warmhoaIted, cordial friendship
and unity. But above al! is the
spirit of attachment to the city.
Just now are they especially en-
Unused over her future and are
ready to stand shoulder to shoulder
and sacrifice If need he for her
welfare. Only the other day one
was heard to remark thai, although
he did not feel absolutely confident
that a certain Investment would
pay, yet if it was for the good of
the city he was willing to take the
risk. That is the spirit of them
all. The older and Weather citi.
zens are not alone in their enthu,
siasm tor the good cause. The
young men are with them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Citation.

GEORGIA Terrell County:
Ordinary's Office, April /, 80
Whereas, it appearing to the
Court, that the estate of Moses D.
Billiard, late of said county, de-
ceased, is without legal representa-
ton, and that there is necessity for
administration thereon, ali per-
ons interested are hereby notified
20 show cause, if any they have,
why the administration OF said es-
tate should not be vested in the
clerk Of the Superior Court, or
some other competent person, at
the next May term, 1889, of TER
rell Court OF Ordinary.
j. w. RoBERTs,
ap 3-4t. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
4 RERE com.
a Hind hearted 0difsr--hIHtntfcs to Atb-
eHs--G1fas 10 81. Sino5s-- Business
at tie Post Office Other News.

A Kn6-hearte5 @oiisr--i5UtGtcs to Atb-
eHs-Gotas TO 81. Sino5s--5gsiness
at tie Post 0Ece-- Other News.
MARRIED.
On last Thursday afternoon. "
Rev. B. ". Davis, Mr.. Arsy
Reynolds and Miss NOISE Bishop.
at the residence Of the brides broth>
cr, fir. ". A. Bishop. The NEWS
wishes them we'll.
GOING TO ST. sIMoNs.
Tho Dawson Guards will, in all
probability attend the S,a.e En-,
campmeut at st. Simous Island in
June. No action has been taken
yet, but with few exceptions the
entire company expresses a desire
and willingness to attend.
WILL BE OBSERVED IN DAWSON.
Friday, the goth of April, has
been set apart by President Harri,
son as day Of prayer and thanks
giving. On that day the govern,
meut will be ore hundr5t years
old. The pastors in the City tell
the News that services vii! be he'd
Ut tie dihere churches.
A RARE cox.
Mr.. L. A. Lowrey showed to TIE
NEWS man, a few days ago, an old
English shilling bearing the date Of
1886. This coin was owned by
Mrs. Lowrey's father, and when
shown to the reporter was wrapped
in a rag that was tied around il
thirty years ago.
CHANGE OF FIRM.
BY reference to the advertising
columns of the NEWS it will be
seen that Mcssrs. IIillman & Wade
have bought the interest Of their
partner, w. j. Stevens, in the
drug business. HilIman & Wade
are thorouglgoing gentleman,
do a big business, ard keep an cx,
cellent stock of drugs. Mr.. Ste
yens will 90 TO school.
INVITATION TO ATHENS.
Mr.. J IL. Dorsey, of At! ems,
WIS in Dawson on last Thurs lay
night and ATTENDED the fremeu's
meeting and presented an invita-,
ten to sttend the Athens tourna>
ment on May 10Th. The compa-
ny postponed action until to~night.
when the matter will be decided
The fare from Macon and return
will be SO IA and the Central road
Will doubtless make a reduction
over the . uthwestern.
TIE KIND HEARTED JAILER.
After the removal of Boss Kit,
chens, the Terrell county negro
who Tas shot Lear Albany several
weeks ago 10y jai'er Riley while at,
tempting to elude arrest, to Daw.
son LIST Sunday, he was given the
best Of attention. Jailer Riley
kept him in his own room and 10th
he and his family gave him every
att, ntion possible. THE unfortu.
nate prisoner died Thursday after,
noon and was buried by the
county.
BUSINESS AT THE POST OFFICE.
Postmaster Baldwin has kin Nv
furnished the News with a states
ment of the business OF the Dew>
son post office for the last two quar-,
tiers, ending March 31st. During
the two quarters he sold st mps to
the rmount of S1.165. 60, and in
the SAL length Of time cancelled
stamps to the amount OF $3.50, The
mOneN order business, which is no
included in this statement, amounts
to about $500 week.
! The report shows a steady in
crease in the business Of the Office.
besides showing that the business
Of the city is rapidly increasing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Citation.
GEORGIA-Terrell County:

GEORGIA-Terrell County:
Ordinary's Office April /, 80.
Whereas 1T appearing to the
Court that the estate of Mrs. Z. Y.
Butler, late of said county. deceased,
IS without legal representation, and
that there is necessity for admins
ration thereon, all persons in
terested are hereby notified, to
Fhow cause, if any they have, why
he administration of said estate
hould not be vested in the Clerk
f the Superior Court or some oth>
er competent person at the next
May term 1889 OF Terrell Court of
Ordinary. j. y ROBERTS.
ap.3 At, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17

PLAxTERs of Sumter, Stewart,
Webster, Randolph, Calhoun, Lee
and Dougherty counties, prepare
To bring your next cotton crop to
Dawson. We intend to have your
trade and ale going to bid high for
your cotton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17

WHI1E other counties are boasting
of BIZ booms, old gourds, dishes,
bibles, lynn books and new church
&c and school houses, Terrell sets
back on her launches and boasts Of
the Oldest and most dilapidated
court house in the State, and a few
people seem to pride themselves in
the 9oast..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
An EDtereris,aq Nan.
MARRIED.

Mr.. VIM. Hubbard, president IF
the Eigin Telephone Company
and who has been in our city sever
al weeks experimenting the ex-
change here, is perhaps one of the
m~so en- erprising men we ever met.
The amount Of bu ness he trans
acts in : day, and the ease with
which he has overcome the numer.
Gus obstacles that have annoyed
him in the work he has been doing
in our city, has surprised and inter,
estod every one. He has succeeded
III giving Dawson a comp etc telc-
phone system, Notwithstanding the
fact that he met with but little
encouragement at the heglniug Il
bis work. Dawson needs Mr..
Hubbard as a citizen, he aud has
expressed to n News reporter bic
Intention Of locating among US ii
be finds suitable opening for
business.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
A Administrators Sale

BY virtue Gf an order from the
Court Of Ordinary of Terrell coun-
ty, Georgia, viii be sold before the
Court House door In Dawsoa, Ga.
on the first Tuesday in May next,
within the legal hours of sale, the
following papers to-wit: A Fl ia
Upon A. B. Hawkes. and other in
solvent papers belonging to the es-
tate of Nj. II. Bush, deceased, for
cash. j. G. f. CLARK,
Admir-. NJ. H. Bush, decd.
April 4, 1889.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Tnn editor has. received tror

! The editor has. received from
Col. ]. II. l3stiIls Chairman ofthe
Invitation Comhrsttee, -san inyita%
tisn 10 the convention Of the
Southern TravelleF,s .AssoS;stbart
that 1leeis in Savanasbton .Alay
9th, continuing through May10th.
There will he tournaments, dane
iDg, boat. rowing, etc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
WI HATE TO DO TT
BUT BUSINESS IS BUSINESS,


We have competitors keep of the w
but little heed and they
Life short know and notice that down
they dead line That "deal line fair and honorable
passes Sampson with tbe &
Phsne like will fan upon an bo
eck will hip and thigh word the Sufficient
Butthiis neither here there Time flies
have
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Notice j!

On account Of using, ia the tn,
ture, different kinds of fl isks and
bottles we cannot buy any more
second hand ones. +. BETHUNE,
Prop'r. Excelsior Saloon
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
S ? z I n G r A 7 NJ E N

seanie tire to
hlvet eargst mas
and
se and 2OandS
n
few tneedu
a onmakea rc1
indanih3J
crane this flies
If Prince Albert suit prefer Prince Arthur
a (wtbI
with either We have also fine
for evening wear,at and e. p are
You will be
hin ownev
DAVIS 81 LOCKE
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
cgreS Of Asthma.

i certify that ID. T, p. Park S
asthma remedy has proven a radi-
cal cure in my case OF 'feur years
standing.
j. B. SrEADHAN, Edison, Ca.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17

Be not deceived. The Philis>
tine jawbone need not be dreaded;
and when You want clothing come
to Horsley & Killen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
Application for Years Support.

- ppilOdtiVH tUi tdIS support.
Ordinary>s Office, March 23d, 80.
Notice is hereby given that Sarah
A. Billiard, widow of Moses d.
Billiard deceased, has applied for a
years support Tor herself and CD
seven minor children. The Com
missioners have assessed as said
support the sum Of three hundred
and seventy~three dollars and all
the household and kitchen furni,
ture, and | will pass on her appli.
cation on the first Monday in Nav
next at 10 o'clock, a. m.
j. w ROBERTS,
At. Ordinary,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
DAWSON, GA.
Selling at Cost.
49,. )O(-.

Desiring to change nv business
somewhat, and to abandon the
Hardware part of it Except stoves
| am now offering many articles in
that line at greatly reduced prices,
in fact below cost. Fer instance
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17
EeM oilers N pnwsnn

There are fewer idIers in Daw-
son now than at any former period
in her history. This is a tact ap>
parent even to the causal observer,
and has been noticed by the po-
lice.
The reason that there are so few
oilers in Dawson is that there is
plenty of work here for all. Thi,
is a healthy indication. 1t
shows that Dawson is not standing
still. She is moving forward at
no slow pace.
{ ---A -. -------a -
Strictly-pure Collier white Lead
for sale-by DR.. VIC. KenAriek..s
One car load OF Corn and Oats
just received and TO be sold at low
est figures. Il l., G. Durham.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1889-04-17

saws, Hammers, Hatchets,
Drawing knives, Locks, Butts,
Hinges, Table and Pocket Cutlery,
&c, &c AT COST.
All other Goods at TEN
per cent. above cost,
Furniture and Stove, Shoes,
Hats, Crockery, Tin and Glass
ware CHEAPER THAN EVER.
John A. Tuition.
DAWSON, GEORGIA