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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Our Very Best PeonIe

Confirm our statement when we as
that DIR. Acker's English Remedy is
in every way superior to any anfally
other preparations toe the Throat and
Lungs. In Whooping Cough ard
Group, it is magic and relieves al
once. We offer you a sample bottle
free. Rember, this Remedy is sold Of
a positive guarantee by Dean & Davis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

For reasons satisfactory to ourselves,
we will, from this date on, sell our en-
tire line of White Goods, Embroideries,
Black, White and Colored Flouncings,
and, in fact, our entire liue of Summer
Dress Goods at prices never before
offered in Dawson. See our goods before
buying elseN here, and save money.
NOLAN BROS. d. Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Lawn Festival

The ladies of the Mite society will give
another of their delightful lawn festivals
at the court house park next Friday af.
ternoon. The ladies appointed by the
president of the society to serve cream
are Mesdames J. IL, Query, j. L. New
berry, II. O, Crouch, J. w. Wooton. w.
\. Lott, and Misses Belle Cheatham and
Fannie Loyless,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Excursion and Barhecne.

There will be big Masonic meeting
and barbecue. at Richland today, and an
excursion train will be run on the Column
bus Southern road,
Among the distinguished Nasops to be
present and make addresses are Grand
Master John $. Davidson and Grand Sen.
ior Warden Reuben Jones.
The barbecue will be free to all.
The round trip from Dawson will cost
S1.00, The train will leave here at 1926
thsi morning and return at G:33 in the
afternoon,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
4 Music Class.

Miss Annie Dozier, of Georgetown,
a most accomplished musician ,propos.
es to organize music class here. Miss
Dozier lore off all the medals offered
while in college at Cuthbert in music,
and has maintained her high standard
as a musician since.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
HuHUnl in ParY0.

Because a thing is small in size,
Think not twill pay to scorn it;
Some insects have larger waist,
But lift less than the hornet.
Some people may, perhaps, scorn,
on account of their diminutiveness.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. But a
trial of them convInccs the most
scornluI skeptic that they will cure
constipation, dyspepsia, sick and bill.
ious headache, quicker and surer
than their large wasted competitors,
the oId.stple pill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
SIOP . AND AND 3 C0NsIDER

Do not give your old sewing machine
away, h. w, HUTCHENS Il son, ex-
peIienced adjusters, will work up this
and adjoining counties. Sewing parts
Tor all machines furnished also will re-
pair stationary engines and gins reason.
ably, Satisfaction guaranteed.
X. w. HUTCHENS IL SON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Have Nnn CnmnIied2

! There isl law in Gdorgia requiring
I administrations and executors to file their
returns with the ordinary 10y the first of
July.
| Ordinary Roberts would like for par
ties in this county who are Interested to
| govern themselves accordingly,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
A Present for the caotpip

During the encampment pretty pre-
sentation took place at the Dawson
Guards headquarters. The company
gave Captain Query an elegant dinner
service. Lieutenant Laing presented ii
in behalf of the company and Captain
Query replied in beautiful little
speech thanking the men.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Is Life Worth Living!

Not if you 60 through the world a
dyspeptic DIR. Acker's Dyspepsia
TABLETS are a positive cure for the
worst forms OF Dyspepsia, Indigestion
FlatuleDcy and { onstipa1ion, Guar,
snteod and sold by Dean q Dav;s.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

We are agents for Butter
ick's Pattern, and will keep a
large and well selected stock
on hand at all times. ARTHUR,
CRITIENpEN & WHITEHEAD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Ladies, remember you need
no longer send away for pat
terms. We have a large stock of
Butterick's on hand, Arthur,
Crittenden & Whitehead.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

If you want to make home a thing OF
beauty, attractive and pleasant. then call
on Dean 4 Brannon, where you can buy
wall paper of every tint and color. A
thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Mr. A, W. Willis, father of Homer
Willis, has returned from Texas. and
will remain here until after his sons
trial next month,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Denih at Cnthhert.

MI John Bartlett was called to CutE-
bert last Friday by the death of his
brother, MT. f. A. Bartlett, who leaves a
wife and several children.
Mr.. Bartlett's Dawson friends sympa-
Lhize with him in his bereavement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

The News stated last week that Rev.
+. NJ. Whiting had been called to the
bedside of sick brother in Habersham
county,
Mr., Whiting has returned, and br ngs
with him the sad intelligence of his
br0ther's death.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Chickens Stnlnn.

Then hen roost artist is doing thirty
ing business in Dawson. Mr.. f. Il.
kenney lost twenty-five frying size
chickens the other night.
A few nights ago thief also visited
Col. j. L. James and stole a sack of
bran.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
The WaferWOrk.

Work on Dawson's system of water
works is progressing rapidly. Pipe has
been laid on Main, Stonewall, Orange.
Lee, Fourth Avenue and Boundary
streets,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Brick.

Will deliver Brick in Dawson cheap,
er than any other Brick Manufacturer
in the state.
Z. G. STRATToN Il Co..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Will Remove II.

The council will probably remove the
wooden covering over the artesian well
and enclose that public watering place
with iron railing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Black lace of every kind narrow,
medium and wide, at.
IowREY & ORR's
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Hillmans Cholera Cordial is sold by
FaIrar e Farrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
LOTS FOR SALE!

will sell eighteen residence the railroad
the city respectable white people who intend build
dences and occupy them as follows:
lots fronting Vine
lots fronting o Fulton street.
lots fronting Columbus
lots fronting Autauga
Average size lots TOMAS Price 300 1926 each Terms
$40 per month"; Titles perfect nnning
Now the time to buy lots before they advance double their
price Now the time to build before the price d building material M
still Every should own heeoae
permanent this town ana cuuntY Ill ae
State. afAkTHK FERf TNke
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
GUARANTEED SHOES IN DAWSON.

and to close out few styles Wen beg brothers doing seemingly CUT
But n
we are DE- RE to rid
@5' S2 lgoa Button Ladies
235 Mems Cali
All OF the be
early and 800 o" oo"iS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

We have now on hand a fine quality
OF black lace. Be sure to call if you
are in need,
T,oWpIv z, Opp
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

AS the Summer is here" 90 to
Lowrey d Orr's and buy some of those
beautiful sash curtains.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Carpenter end RniLder.

see w. b. Cheatham's stock of tools anC
builders hardware before buying.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
LoWREY & ORR.

Use =. Z. G., sure cure for pill es
burns, old sores, cuts, bruises, sore eyes
etc. For sale by Dean q Brannon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

new line of Embroideries, Nainsooks
and Muslins, Black and White Lawns and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
What Does

Hoods sarsaparilla
!. Purifies the blood,
2. Creates an appetite,
3. Strengthens the nerves,
4. Makes the weak strong,
3. Overcomes that tired feeling
g. Cures scrotula, salt rheum, etc.
9. Inyigorates the kidneys and liver.
s. Relieves headache, Indigestion,
dyspepsia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Black Lace, Black Lace, Black
Lace, OF every variety and quality.
LoWREY IL ORR,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
N.B.BARNES,
THE
JEMELER,
MAIN STREET,
DAWSON, GA.
AN ENJOyBLE OCCASION.

ENTERPRISE AND PLEASANT HILL SUN.
DAY SCHOOLS UNITE IN A CELEBRA-
TON
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Competition will like the
SO suits Tor $50 $40 suits for
HATS are going the STRAWS for
cost and YRS We tassotm of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

A good mule for sale by A. p. Hatcher.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

A nice assortment of curtain Poles at
A. j. Baldin & Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Kettles for cooking fruits,
at Baldwin's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24

Refrigerators at Baldwin's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-06-24
Bis.

= II H9glIf
w. c. MARSHALL, Sec'ty.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05
August
Flower

How does he feel Pile feels
cranky, and is constantly expert
menting, dieting himself, adopting
strange notions, and changing the
cooking, the dishes, the hours, and
manner of his eating-August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel Pie feels at
times a gnawing, voracious, insati-
able appetite, wholly unaccountable,
unnatural and unhealthy .-August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel Pile feels no
desire to go to the table and a
grumbling, fault-fnding, over-nice-
ty about what is set before him when
he is there-August Flower the
Remedy.
How does he feel Pile feels
after spell of this abnormal appe-
tite an utter adherence, loathing,
and detestation of food as if a
mouthful would kill him-August
Flower the Remedy.
How does he el?-He has ir-
regular bowels and peculiar stools
August Flower the Remedy. o
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05

But we will cure you II you will pay u.s. Our
message is to the weak, nervous and debilita-
ted, who. by early evil habits. or later indiscre-
lions, have trihed away their vigor of body,
mind and manhood. and who suffer all those
effects which lead to premature decay, con
sumption or insanity II this means you send
for and read our Book OF LIFE, written by the
greatest Specialist of the day. and sent tseaed)
for 8 cents in stamps Address DR.. Parker $
Medical and Surgical Institute, l5l North
spruce ST., Nashville, Tenn.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05
s s.o55 70
APPoRTIoNED FROM COMMON SCHOOL FUND TO
| DISTRICT FUNDS:

BILLS ALLOWED AND UNPAID ON FUNDS AS
FOLLOWS:
On General Fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SO Is
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05
MRS. CRAEAM'S
Cucumber
Elder Flower
Cream
MRS. CRAHAM'S

Is not cosmetic in the sense in which that
term is popularity used, but permanently beau
titles. II creates soft, smooth. clear, velvety
skin, and by daily use gradually makes the
complexion several shades whittier. 1t is con
slant protection from the effects of sun and
wind and prevents sun burn and freckles, and
blackheads will never come while you use it
II cleanses the face far better than soap and
water, nourishes and builds up the skin tissues
and thus prevents the formation of wrinkles.
1t gives the freshness, clearness and smooth
ness of skin that you had when little girl
Every lady, young or old, ought to use it, as it
gives more youthful appearance to any lady,
and that permanently 1t contains no acid,
powder or alkali and is as harmless as dew
and is as nourishing to the skin as dew is to a
flower Price ST.. at all druggists and hair
dressers, or at Mrs. Gervaise Graham's estab
lishment, 1903 Post Street, San Francisco, where
she treats ladies for all blemisheS of the face
or figure. Ladies at distance treated by let
ter. Send stamp for her little book. "How to be
Beautiful"
Sample Bottle mailed free to any lady
on receipt of 10 cents in stamps to pay for pos
tag and packing. Lady Agents wanted
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05

Frank Jules, man 20 years old,
who is supposed to have been beat
ing his way east on a brake beam,
was found ON the G. P. track mile
and half west of Toano, Monday
morning, badly mangled and dead
1t is supposed that he fell off. He
was a discharged soldier.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-12-05
QUARTERLY REPORT
OF THE
Auditor and Treasurer.

Following is the Auditors and Treasurer's
Joint Quarterly Report for the quarter ending
Sept. 30th. 1891:
BALANCES IN SEVERAL FUNDS JULY l, 1897
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-08
EFFORTS FOR HARMoNY.
Discussing the Alleged Terms Of the Bou
logne Settlement.

Discussing the Alleged Terms Of the Bos-
logne Settlement.
Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LONDON, Jan. s.-The mysterious meeting be-
tween Meesrs Parnell and o'Brien at Bouloene
does no: seem to be taken very seriously by the
English liberal press. The Daily Nesrs sug-
gests that Mr.. 0'Brien might be better en-
ployed in cooperating with home rulers on
this side Of the channel rather than
in wasting his time and energy in
fruitless and scarcely ineligible conferences
to have struck Mr.. 0Brien 10 ask how any
compromise he may come 10 is 60 be enforced
After saying that the American delegate has
not the slightest authority TO propose or accept
the resignation OF Mr. Mccarthy the kesns adds:
.'Mr. 0'Brien's appeal TO the press for reti-
cence is touching, but he cannot complain Of
US for saying that we are glad that these par
leys have ceased"
rARSELL GOING TO IRELAND.
DUBLIN, Jan. s.-According to a statement In
United Ireland Mr.. Parnell is now on his way
here and viii make his first public appearance
at the Limerick meeting on Sunday next Ii
adds: He will make an important statement.
Until then we ask our people to pos
sess their souls In patience whatever
this all feel assured. that if there be any way
out Of the present difficulty which can save the
honor of the country and restore the unity Of
the Irish party, it will be discovered by these
two men whose first and only thought d what
is best for Ireland"
PUBLISHED STATEMENTS DENIED.
The Freeman's journal in its today's issue
announces that il is authorized by Mr.. Parnell
to say that there Is not the slightest foundation
in the published statements purporting 10 give
the terms of an understanding said 20 have
been arrived at by Mr.. o Brien and himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

xS,HEALIH DEPARTMENT.. DIsrEICr OF
~ Columbia, Washin< <ton. January >. 1Sy1.-
To whom IL may concern: Notice ~ hereby Riven
that from and after this date the provisions the
Of Congress. approved December ~. 1ssp, and enti-
tied. An ac to prevent the spread OF scsrlet fever
and diphtheria in the District Of Columbia Will be
carried into force and effect and the penalties imposed
will he rigdy enforced against all offenders. The
f-st section fthis act provides as follows; That
from and after the of this act il shall be the
duty OF every reeiser-d practcng phyician other
person rbing for the sick in the District of Col
umbia to make report 70 the health officer, forms
be furnished by that officer. immediately alter such
practitioner of the of any
Of scarlet fever or diphthera in his charge and
such person shall fail to so report within twenty
hours he shall be subject TO penalty OF not less than
hye nor more than nifty dollars AMI In Of Second
onense the penalty shall lie less than
than one hundred dollars. In physician snail
lie in charge OF such patient the householder where
such case occuTred. or charge thereof. the
parent guardian. nurse other person in attendance
upon the sick person knovn he character Of the dis
shall make the report above mentioned, and in
Of faine to report shall sufYer the penal
ties AS provided for Physicians in this act Copies Of
the law in full together with proper forms for use,
have been mailed to all physicians and will be fur
nished to others Interested upon application. by
order Of the Commissioners OF the District OF Col
umbia. SMITH TOWNSHEND, NJ. D., Health
Officer ll1-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-08

PERsoNAL.-W. Il. H. Bowen of Covington,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Scott of Elizabeth, Otto
Davidson of Mainz, Germany R. g. Taylor of
Fort Wayne and Frank c. Rice of Springfield,
Mass, are at the Ebbitt.-H II. Weis of
Reading, B. B. Burns Of Harrisburg, Arthur
B. Jones Of Orange Court House, Va, Amos
Stevens OF Richmond. Va, JAS F. Smith of
delphia and R. D. Chandler of New York are at
the Hotel Johnson.-Mr. G. c. Bonney of the
Worlds Columbian exposition arrived in the
city this afternoon and is at the Ebbitt-
Jas; Doolittle. Sam Doolittle and P. J. Flynn
Bourke Of Detroit and Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
at at willard s.-Mr. Q. B. oi.o' IS DoT' cse
formerly form Ensp private vat. secretary to sscre-
is ytns relatives no" ln this OF ctS Nex sor York s
days.-Charles Fargo Of the Wells-Fargo Ex-
press Company, accompanied by II. H. Oodd Of
Wisconsin, Is ut the Ebbitt-Ralph Gold
berg Of Salt Lake City, 8. W. N. Peters of
Berkeley Springs, Wa, J. W. Hoyer Of Phila-
at the Randall.-W. F. Cogswell of Rochester,
Amherst, Mass, A. A. Leroy Of Mohawk Lake,
NY, and r. ]. Cough Of Lexington, Ky, are
At the Riggs-Wilmarth b. Thurston Of
Mass, and % q. 2. p Wiiiis%soD William Oen"ei q
New York and G. NJ. Lasher of Chicago are
at the Shoreham.--Maj. N. P. Handy has re-
turned from Chicago and is at Chamber
in's.--John 7. Lynch and daughter, Miss
Lulu II. Lynch, Miss Florence B. Hamline Of
New York, G. G. Ruthrauff Of Cleveland and ID.
H. Bates, ex-president Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Telegraph Company, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Young Of Boston are at the Norman
die.-Hon. N. 8 Brewer OF Michigan and
Hon. Charles A. Russell Of Connections have
returned to the city and are st the Hamilton
House.--Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Brewster Of
New York. ex-Gov. II. n. Plaisted and family
of Maine, who are en- route to Ashe-
vile, N. c., and Col Levi R. Greene
of Boston are ct the Hsmilton.-
Mr. and Mrs. H. ]. Standi6 Of Niddletovu.
Conn.,, are at the Langham.--R. Marks and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Bump Of Binghamton, N.
T., Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Wycko6 Of Belvi-
dere and A. J. Horn Of Saratoga are at the Ere
donia--Hon. Joseph 81. Choate Of New York,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Payne Of Cleveland, Francis
Ashton and wife, Boston, are ct Hotel Arno.--
]. Z. Nevcomb, . graduate Of Washington
High School and nov Junior ct Williams Col
leee, ts ct home for the holiday vacation.-
Jas. Keene Of Boston, v. p. Armstrong Of d.
las, Tex, Mr.. and Nrs. 8. 4. Barlow Of Trenton,
Ed. T. PAine Of Atlanta, Mrs @. h. Haywood
and daughter Of Hoayoks, Mass., and !. B.
Thompson of Jaoksonvflls are = tke B. James.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-08
RAILWAY PRESIDENTS MEET.
The Advisory Board of the western La.<
Assemblies I'm New York.

The Advtnory Board of the western Lspu
Assemblies I'm New York.
New YoRK. Jan. s.-The representative Of
the various western railroads, who were ap-
pointed upon the Recommendation Of the pres
idents Of those roads who met in conference
some weeks ago at Mr.. Pierrepont Morganis
house, assembled this morning at the Windsor
Hotel The gentlemen present viii hereafter b
known ss the sdvisory board. They have.
however, 10 act in any and all matters thai
may be brought before the advisory board ana
they represent the following roada: Northwest
ern, President Hughitt, Director Keep; Aschi-
son, President Marvel, Director Magoun: Rock
Island, President Cable. Director Brewsser:
wabssh, President Ashley, Director Hayes;
Illinois Central, Director 6. v. Coneer; Iowa
Central, President Sage. Director Eakert: Bur-
hngton, President Perkins, Director PAYNE;
Missouri Pacific, President Jay Gould. Director
George Gould; Rio Grande and Western Presi-
dent Palmer, Director Dodge; Denver and Rio
Grande, President Mont Director Coppell;
Union Pacific, President Dillon; Southern Pa
cihc. President Huntington, Director stubbs;
st. Psui President Miller, Director Spencer;
Northern Pacific, President Oakes director
Wegg: Missouri, Kanns and Texas, Prsadsns
President Millsr Of 81. Paul called tAe nssS-
ing 70 order 1T l0sx5 O'Clock In one Of the hotd
pariouL 1he doom were clossd nd the board
proceeded 20 organise BY he Adoption a by-
laws and rules % govern their future sctzo1A
1he genera1 expreusion previOns 20 the Deee1ng
vns 0hat ~ proceedings would be horDDiouD
anA vsald sceo0paiaA vhas h - snzlsd ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-08
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS,
Hearings by House Committees Upon Railway
aud Other Measures.

Hearings by House Committees Upon Railway
aud Other Measures.
The House District committee today received
from the Commissioners a report on the bill
extending the charter Of the Rock Greek Rail-
way Company. The report does not specifically
approve or disapprove the bill
The Commissioners are Of opinion that the
following route is preferable to that named in
the bill, so far as public interest is concerned.
and recommend substitution therefor. viz:
Beginning at 14th and U streets northwest.
thence south on 14th street to New York ave-
nue., thence to 18th street west also beginning
at 14th and streets, thence east along U
street TO Florida avenue, thence along Florida
avenue to New Jersey avenue and thence along
New Jersey avenue TO the north line of street
north.
The report also recommends that the COM
pany shall pay per cent Of the gross earnings
and that where double tracks are laid there
shall be a distance of four feet eight inches be-
tween the inner rails; also that any damage TO
its tracks or conduits is TO be repaired BY the
road and that the speed Of cars is not to exceed
eight miles per hour.
With the report the Commissioners trans
mitted a big bundle Of papers and petitions in
relation to the bill.
LAND TITLES IN THE pnrRIcT.
Tho Judiciary subcommittee have been Civ
ing hearing, Col. Dudley, Mr.. Michner and
Mr.. Dean appearing in advocacy Of the bill
relating to land titles in the District of
Columbia. Messrs Grout, Burton and Hemp
hill listened carefully to the explanations Of the
committee.
The committee explained that sections and
Of the bill abolished the arbitrary and technical
rules in vogue here which provide that in
q deed or viii conveying ground il the word
''heir'' is omitted only life estate passes, and
that grant or devise to two or more persons
creates a joint estate with . right Of survivor
ship unless . contrary intent h expressed The
other sections amend the present laws in re-
gard to chancery and orphans court records.
In regard 70 tbs acquisition Of title BY adverse
possession, &c.
AoAusr c1oAnxrrKs
Prof. Henry c. Spencer and Mis sara A.
Spencer, principal and vice principal Of the
spencerisn Business College, having been re-
quested TO give their views on the pending
cigarette bill have addressed q memorial 10
Congress urging the psssage Of the ball. They
say;
the chief sources of disqualification among the
youth Of the District Of Columbia In our
thirty years experience in teaching more than
Of this narcotic to be precocious Development
Of evil passions, premature age, shattered
nerves, mental weakness, stunted growth and
general physical and moral degensracy and
therefore now decline TO receive into our insSi-
tuition any who use this noxious weed. We b.
Geve the mental and moral welfare Of ths vounr
people Of this community require lsgal protsc-
tion nom The svsr-vigilsat s1inaE3D a -
form a vioe."