davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
HE PLAYED.
How a Disgruntled Actor Got Even with
the Great Hamlet

now Disgruntted Actor Got Even with
the Great Hamlet.
Edwin Booth despite his reputation
for being cold and unapproachahle has
humorous side and can tell a funny
story even when ITS on himself. with a
solemu1ty that Is refreshing
meinbeI OF tine tragedlans company
relates the following He once told me
about western experience of his in the
hfues Booth was then the star of =
certain stock company playing the Cali
torua t"wnS 1t was rough out there
then and the same company did every
thlng nom Hamlet To IA song and dance
AL at the same theater and often with.
III the same week
In TINS company there was young
man Of much hstliouic talent. who. pre-.
vlous TO the advent of Booth, played the
leading roles hut who was thrown into
the shade 10y tile new star jealousy and
hot words followed The manager and
the disappointed trasedian were contin-
ually at war over tine distri button OF
parts.
When the time for producing Ham
let arrived It was found that the cast
wona necessarily muster into act every
"ut ilOm the ticket seller to the lalnp
man The long suffering manager had
resolved 10 punish the recaicilrant actor
and he was given the part of Guilden
stern
There was some muttering, but all
went well enough until the opening
| night The house was filled The
scenery was crude and for that matter
so was the audience, but the applause
was generous Things reached climax
in the second scene of the third act,
where Rosencranz and Guildenstern are
sent by the king To spy ON the alleged
madness of Hamlet
"Ihe usual futile endeavors to get any
information out Of the melancholy Dane
We're gone through with and then, of
course, came Booths powerful scene in
which the musical instrument is intro
| duced the pipe ON this occasion being a
clumsy tin affair painted to suit the
aesthetic soul Of the property manL
THE audience listened in breathless
expectation, and the dialogue proceeded
as follows
Hamlet Will you play upon this
pipe?
enthusiastically lord. cannot.
H pray you
C Believe me, cannot.
And here the proud Dane lifted him.
self erect, preparatory to hurting al
Guildenstern that crescendo of mingled
rage aud scorn which begins with IT'S
as easy as lying, etc. But the crescendc
| never came
Hamlet do beseech you.
"Guildenstern-Then | don't mind if
| do.
And Selling the obstreperous horn, he
broke forth into weird, unearthly strain
of Yankee Doodle and what-not
81 stood there dazed, said Booth
for it seemed to Inc hours, trying to con.
meet the lines or collect my thoughts Sc
as to 20 on, but it was Of no use, for the
fieud with the horn kept right on with
his refined torture, until at last, in sheer
mercy, the curtain went down to rise nc
more that night.
"'Mr. - was promptly dismissed
but he had had his revenge. New
York Recorder
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
lead Us MOI Into TemgtatioD. .

"Well Ben, I've found you two good
places" said jim, a stable boy, to a
chum who was out Of employment.
They're both of EN- frst,cIass, I'D
advise you to take the last place.
You'll get twenty dollars Il month,
with board, and now and then a glass
.of wine. They amt stinsy 'bou'
such things"
"And the other?' asked Ben.
''@ ell, you'll only get twelve dollars
and board there, and nothing to
drink but tea and coffee. They're
mighty strong temperance folks and
never use wine. You'd better take
twenty dollars and tae wine.
Ben's face was a study as he
thought OF the twenty dollars
more than he had ever received
and the many comforts it would afford
his poor mother and sisters, who were
dependent upon his wages.
After a few moments the boy lifted
his face and said firmly,
VIII take the Twelve dollars, jim.
And nothing to drink but tea and
cofeel" exclaimed Jim, contemptu-
ouslv.
"That is why | choose the place, .
replied Ben. 81 do not want to be
tempted. How could ever say:
Lead us not into temptation, ii led
myself in? No, Jim, | had rather be
able TO say that prayer than to got
twenty dollars u month"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
$1,000 Reward.

Our American chemists are renown>
ed, not only Tor tEeir enterprise, but
for their vigilance. They are prompt
to expose frauds wherever they find
them. Thus far, however, they have
not earned the reward OF one thousand
(S1,000) dollars offered by the pro-
prietors OF Swift's Specific Is. S, S. J
ior the discovery, by analysis, Of "A
particle OF mercury, iodide Of potash
or any poisonous substance, in their
famous medicine. The reason the re-
ward has not been picked up is be-
cause there are no mineral or poison
Gus substances in Swilt's Specifc
Is, ). 81. 1t is a vegetable compound
which has been before the public for
half century, and its history is marks
ed by wonderful series OF success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
GEN. FITZHUGH LEE.

Lexington, Va, Jan, Is, 1890
Mr.. A. K. Hawkes-Dear Sir: When
| require the use of glasses l wear
your pantiseopic crystalized lenses. In
respect to brilliancy and clearness OF
vision, they are superior to any glass,
es have ever used. Respectfully,
FITzHUGH LEE,
Ex-Governor of Virginia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
COLUMBUS DAILY EN0UlR-
ER-SUN,

Recognized Leading Journal in
Southwest Georgia and East Ala
bama.
Full Associated Press Dispatches.
Special correspondents at all the
principal cities in the country.
Full corps OF special correspondents
at all important towns in Georgia and
Alabama.
All the latest local and ger eral
news,
Editorials on current topics.
The Enquirer Sun is thoroughly
Democratic and is a staunch advos
cate OF the agricultural interests OF
the country.
Issues Daily, Sunday and Weekly.
Having extended circulation in the
entire territory tributary 10 Colum>
bus, both sides the | hattahoochee
river, it is invaluable as an advertis =.
ing medium.
Weekly only 5; 90 year.
Send for sample copies and Premium
list.
Now is the time to subscribe.
Address all communication to-
r. & Il b..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

1t does not pay to ct mp shop with
poor machinery if You want good work
nor do you want to put bad worluuen in
charge Of your expensive tools You are
doing Things by halves, introducing a
bull into your china shop, and playing
with fire in "a manner that is certain 10
result in burned fingers. Good machines
will never do good work in the hands of
poor mechanics and although good
workman will often do wonders with
the poorest Of tools, the combination is
not economical, and is usually uusatis-
Factory 10 employer and employed. Good
tools operated by competent mechanics
last longest, do the best work, produce
IN every way the most satisfactory re.
suits, and are always cheapest in the
long run.-Safety Valve.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

We have just been shown a curious
plant by Mrs. Judge Chestnut 1t is
called the snake plant" and is an oddi-
ty The stem Of the plant is of succu-
lent nature and resembles the body of a
snake. 1t had large Easter lily shaped
flower Of dark purple color, with a single
purple stamen. Its odor was offensive
1t is a curiosity in this town, no one hay
ing ever seen flower likeit 1t was pre-
scented to Mrs Chestnut by her sister of
Frankfort, Ky.-Platte City (Mo.l Land
mark
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
INSURE YOUR LIVES.

1t is hardly worth while to try to
impress the public with the impor-
lance of Life Insurance, for it is only
a question of ability with the MAJORS
ty as to whether they will take it,
very few who are able refusing. The
next point is the selection of Com
pany. So far the Fidelity Mutual
Life Association has been the choice,
and will likely continue to be, having
now more Insurance in force in this
county than all other companies COM
bined. Its rates are within the reach
of those who>need Insurance most,
and in point of strength surpassed by
none and equalled by few. In fact,
it is combination of all the different
plans of insurance, with the weak
points of all eliminated-an improve.
nent over all. For terms and infor~
nation apply to
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

In refreshing contrast to the man who
lost days work because he bumped his
head while getting up in the morning
and thought he might have "a headache
If he didn't keep quiet, was man up in
Sprague's Mills,who fell as he was carry
ing piece of timber about noon, but
kept at work until time to go home al
night. when he made the discovery that
a bone in his leg was broken. Lewiston
Ipurpal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly Oh the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cIeanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispcls colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, GIL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK, M
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
Now NV HIS.

II will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if You bave a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
throat, chest or Lungs. DIR. KINGS
New Discovery tor Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid
pack. Sufferer from La Grippe
found il just the thing, and under It's
use had a speedy and perfect recov-
cry. Try a sample bottle at our ex-
pense, ard learn for yourself just how
good thing il is. Trial bottles free
at !. y. Sales drug store. Larg,
size SOC. and s1.00.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
CRkER UPf
WHY suOULD STOCK sPEC ULAToEs
MAKE HARD TIMES FOR THE
REST OF US?


WHY suoUID STOCK sPEcULAroEs
MAKE HARD TIMES Foa THE
REST OF Us?
The Boston Herald takes this SEN
sible view of the financial situation
"WaIl street is sill ID the dumps,
and this ,eeiing S reflected j" State
7'Iee'. ne s'2cN eNo'ah-'S ar5 ne ne
,bey are nor earnir., tbeir Iolt Nv.
erywtere business is good, however.
and everybody is looking for "A brisk
ana Prohtahie ran trade IN all lines oi
,re boninn;,,,, =, 80 a,,a t5o,.o e'" n
soon be activity all along the line.
eauwhile, because those who bay
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

The recently elected United States
Senator OF Georgia, General John B.
Gordon, says:
Mr.. A. K. Hawkes-near Sir:
Inc pantiscopic glasses you furnished
me some time since give excellent
satisfaction. | have tested them by
use, and must say they are unequal
ed III clearness and brilllancv by any
that t have ever wore.
Respectfully, JOHN B. GORDON,
Ex-Governor of Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

The inquiry among French authors as
10 the relative value of the real and
ideal in fiction called forth the following
from lady; In order to charm and at.
tract me a novel should be sentimental
impassioned, graceful. elegant. full of il
lusions and not the simple photograph
Of my ordinary existence, which weigh
me down On account of its vulgarity an,
commonplace, which follows me every
.uv LatI hiss siJwn sslas2a .ses1all 1liv
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

In the lot of sheep shipped by Davis
Minor was a curiosity About one-third
of the way back from the shoulders of a
eve horn grew out of its back The
horn was just the same as any other
sheep horn and was about three inches
in length. -Doniphan (Mo.) Prospect
News
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
FROM THE Elk GOVERNOR OF
FLORIDA.

Tallahassee, Fla. March 5, 1888.
Mr.. A. k. Hawkes., Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sir: have thoroughly tested
the glasses you fitted to my eyes
,ome time since, and have found them
to possess softness of vision which
surpasses anything Of the kind l have
ever used. Respectfully,
w. ID. BLoXHAM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

A copper steam kettle has been made
at st. Louis for a firm of brewers. In
its construction between 1000 and 5000
pounds of copper was used.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
COMPS

We have a fine line OF
Combs of every description
and you should look over them
and get our prices before buy
ing elsewhere. You will he
pleased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

have fine, beautiful and cheap line
of Crockery, Glassware and Lamps. Am
satisfied with very small profits. Come
and see me. w. b. CHEATHAM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
3 BRGnnOn,
DRUGGTS
Pure Drugs.

Chemicals, and Toilet Arti-
cles, such as Perfumery, Co
logne, Extracts, Pomades,
Hair Oils, Toilet Creams and
Powders and a full line of
Tooth rushes, Nail Brushes
and Clothes Brushes, all Of
which are of the very best
quality and as cheap as dirt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

Much injury is done by the use of IL
ritating, gripping compounds taken as
purgatives. In Ayer's Pills, the patient
has a mild but effective cathartic, that
can be confidently recommended, alike
for the most delicate patients-as well as
the most robust
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

these glasses are in daily use by
thousands of the best citizens of this
country, who find no praise too high
for their opinion OF them,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
Lamp Goods.

An elegant assortment just
received, such as Library
Lamps, Students Lamps, Hall
Lamps, Piano Lamps, Stand
Lamps, Electric Lamps, Brass
Lamps, small Hand Lamps ed
a great many others too nnn
erous to mention.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

SITE OF GEoRGT, Terrell unity:
|, j. r. Mercer do solemnly swear that
the above statement Is correct to the best
of my knowledge and belief. This June
30, 1891. j. r. MERCER,
asher First State Bank
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this June 3Oth, 1891.
G. NJ. ROBERTS, n. p.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

Buy your turnip seed from Dean ~
Brannon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

II you wantto make home thing of
beauty, attractive and pleasant, then cali
on Dean 4 Brannon, where yoa can buy
wal paner e ex s,e tint sYa aates
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
PAINTS.

Any one in need of Paints
and oils will find it to their ad
vantage to call on us. We
have all inls at very 10 W
prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

A. J. Baldwin & Co. have
received over 800 Window
Shades of the very latest
tyles which they are offer
sing at low figures. Call
and see them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
DE. & II. b .McLAIN
Public Sale!

The house over the artesian vel
will be sold to the highest bidder, OF
the 18th inst, at public cutlery
Terms cash.
BY order City Council.
W. B. CHEArHAM, Mayor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
RECOMMEND it as superior to any prescription
known to me" II. \. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
Ill So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, NY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12
DAWSON, GA

T CLOSE OF BUSINESS, JUNE 30, 1891.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts s IS, 13S. OF
Furniture and fixtures 1863. II
Overdrafts 1850. 50
Due by ban $ 1915. 80
Cash in vault 1921 II
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-12

J. 8. PERRY, PRES. J. R. MERCER, cAsH'e.
, 1891-09-15

The present widespread agitation against
foreigners in China is said to be directly
traceable to the Ko-lao-Hui, a secret soci.
ETY. which exercises a perfect terrorism
over its members. Recently one of tho
rioters at Wusueh was put to torture that
pain might wiring from him the names OF
the ringleaders. but he would tell nothing.
my life" he declared, els forfeit in any
case. II / give up the names the Kolaos
will kill me and the whole of my family,
and wipe my name off the face of the
earth. If l remain firm you will kill me,
but the Kolaos will take care of my fam
lily" This terrible organization recruits
members in very INSCRIPTIONS fashion. A
man will go around the various kitchens
selling choppers, and telling each cook
that he need not pay till he has proved the
~wates-perhaps not for a year. Only he
must sign the peddler's book. Next day
the peddler arrives and shows the I'M
lucky cook that he has signed the roll of
the Kolao-Hui, and henceforward must
obey their behests.
, 1891-09-15
Sing Sing. Army of Criminals.

The statistics recently issued by the war
den of Sing Sing prison are Of interest to
those who make a study Of crime and
criminals. The prisoners number 1885
and represent over twenty n~ationalities,
but only 875 are foreign born. Sixty-ive
men are offers" but the average term Of
punishment is 81 years. The ages vary
from fifteen to seventy with an average
of twenty-eight. Among the c~onvicts are
1903 negroes, 9 Indians and Q Cinnamon.
Over 1000 are in prison for the first time,
and 100 attended Sunday school in their
youth. The occupations of some Of the
criminals before getting In the clutches Of
the law are as follows:
Bakers, %; b~artenders, %; ~blacksmiths.
IA; bookkeepers, "a; bricklayers, 10; butch
ers, 20; carpenters, "a; cigarmakers, IA;
clerks, a.; cooks, 81; drivers, 113; farmers.
10; hostlers, IL; laborers, 222; machinists.
IA; peddlers, 35; plumbers. 10; policemen.
10; printers, 81; sailors, %; statesmen, IA;
shoemakers, 10; s~tonecutters, IS; tailors
"a; tinsmiths, 1s; walters, "a; ~clergymen,
g; Sunday school superintendent, 8. Ten
men give 10 occupation, Z register as
thieves, and there are 8 lawyers and 8 ply
sicians also. The following professions
lave but one each; Railroad president,
reporter, editor, hotelkeeper, sexton and
alderman,
, 1891-09-15

THE Salt Lake Tribune coDspicuously
displays this announcement: The
7ribune'S circulation in Nevada, Idaho
and Wyoming is larger than that of any
paper published in the states named"
The Salt Lake Tribune scarcely circu-
lates a dozen paid copies east of Rock
Springs in this state. There are six daily
papers printed in Wyoming, three in
Cheyenne, w in Laramie and one in
Rawlins. We undertake to say that the
poorest circulated of the half dozen sells
from three to six times as many papers in
a single town as the Tribune sells through.
out the entire state. We hope the Salt
Lake paper usually gets nearer the truth
than it did in this statement; otherwise
old Auanias himself will lose his place II
history.
, 1891-09-15
E.kImo MOURNING Customs.

All Eskimos are superstitious about
death, and, although they hold festivals
in memory of departed friends, they will
usually carry a dying person to some
abandoned hut, there to drag out his re-
manning days without food, medicine,
ate or attendance. After the death Of
a husband or a wife the survivor cuts
the front hair short and fasts for twenty
Eve days-St. Louis Republic.
, 1891-09-15
RAIsMAKEn MrLBoUaNE Quilted Salt

RAINMAKER MELBOURNE quilted Salt
Lake without giving any public test OF his
powers For several weeks before the
Mormon contingent began negotiations
with Melbourne the town was as dry as
finder and the dust was knee deep, but
their agent had scarcely reached here to
personally interview the rainmaker when
the heavens began to drip moisture and
they have scarcely done anything since.
Melbourne was disguised with the outlook
when he reached Salt Lake. and there
fore accepted an invitation to exhibit at
-Nampa, Idaho.
, 1891-09-15

The senior proprietor of this paper has
been subject to frequent colds Tor some
years, which were sure to lay him up it
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is reliable.
1t opens the secretions, relieves the lungs
and restores the system to a healthy con,
dltion. II freely used as soon as the cold
has been contracted. and before it has be-
lessons the attack and often cures in o
single day what would otherwise have
been a severe cold. -North,oestern HoteI
Reporter, Des Moines. la. Fifty cent
bottles for sale by druggist.
, 1891-09-15

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & Histo1
, 1891-09-15

Mr.. Thomas Phillips. OF Boulder, Clin-
ton county, Ills, propose that the world
shall know for several years to come the
reason Of his wife's demise. he went to
Centralia the other day and arranged with
a marble dealer to make for him a tomb
stone shaped and inscribed as follows:
, 1891-09-15

Is one OF the chief blessings Of every
home. To always insure good custards,
puddiugs, sauces, cts use Gail Borden
Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Di
r~ections on the label. Sold by your gro
Ger and druggist.
, 1891-09-15

DEATH FROM KIDNEY DISEASE
Is the unfortunate and untlmely ending
of thousands of the American people
annually. Oregon Kidney Tea %. X. IT,
is guaranteed 10 cure all forms OF kidney
troubles. Take it in time.
, 1891-09-15
SUCCESSFULLY
TREATED WITH

Ayers S~arsaparilla. and after three months
of this treatment she was completely cured.
1t was a most extraordinary case, as any
druggist here can testify Mrs. d. W.
Barnes, VALPARAISO. Neb.
, 1891-09-15

Mr.. Phillips is a tall, thin man, with
clear cut features and a positive express
sion which kept the stonecutter from ask
ing questions. 1t will be observed from
the inscription that he doesn't intend to
marry again.
, 1891-09-15

Go to Germania Hall if you want a
good. pure and undulterated 5.year-old
Stonewall whiskey, 81 Loo per quart.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-01-02
EIwell,

EdttOr RecOTd:-
Mary Earton and Nina Gran have
just returned from Ohio after IA visit
of nearly four months.
Mrs. Ida Glassb,un is visiting friends
at Elwell and contemplates moving to
Elwell soon.
The Christmas tree al Elwell was
well attended on Christmas Eve. and
the church was filled to its utmost
capacity. Two large trees were loaded
dowu with presents for the little folks
and for great many big folks
Wilson Shever of Longley Ohio, was
the guest of NJ. G. Elarton on Christ.
mas,
The Nj. L. Sabbath school has at last
received their organ which has been so
long contemplated.
b. Il. Koons is the guest of Alta
Elarton.
Rev. Samuel Copy presiding elder Of
the Evangelical church, delivered Il
most eloquent address on Christmas
uight, subjective White horse aud hi,
Rider All were delighted with the
address.
L. L Lay and w. Shower have taken
a contract of 400 cords of wood to be
chopped at once.