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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03
PHILADELPHIA Area ms.

Michael Connolly, so years old, was
run over and killed ON Thursday on the
Pennsylvania railroad, at Fifty-second
street.
Henry McCready, 40 years old, was
caught between the elevator and shaft
at Merchant & Co.'s tin-plate establish
ment Thursday and was killed.
Lizzie Wilson, 90 years old, poisoned
herself and her eight-months-old baby
Thursday and both died. Fred CAN'T,
the reputed father of the babe, was ar
rested and held to await the coroner's
action.
The coroner's jury found Thursday
that William Fitzpatrick, three years
old, died from cerebral meningitis, the
result of injuries received July 10th,
when the child was struck with brick
thrown by Harry Kurtz, lad, at an
other boy. Kurtz was discharged
A resolution was adopted by the board
of health Thursday, striking the name
of Frank Hodges from the registery of
master plumbers, directing him to sur
render his certificate, and the chief in
speetor Of plumbing 10 prosecute
Hodges under the act Of June Both, 1855.
The will of Mary F.Weaver, probated
Thursday, debarred her husband, James
Buchanan Weaver, from participating in
her estate, on the ground that, since
July, 1885, he had wilfully and mali
ciously deserted and neglected to sup
port her and two children, and also on
account of alleged infidelity.
Notices were issued by the director of
public safety Thursday TO nine electric
light companies, in accordance with a
resolution adopted by city councils on
June 18th, to remove forthwith all posts,
poles and wires erected to supply the
city with electric light under contracts
which have expired, and also all posts
poles and wires which are now being
used and are unauthorized by city coun.
ellis.
At Thus lays meeting of the board
of health il was reported that the
schooner Walter Miller, from Nova
Scotia, had eluded quarantine. II was
resolved TO order the schooner back te
the Lazaretto and 10 prosecute the
master under the act of January goth
1918. 1t was also resolved 10 prosecute
the master or consignee of the bark
Ivigtut, from Greenland, for similar
offence.
Charles Lawrence, who was assistant
cashier Of the Keystone National Bank
and who was sentenced to seven year!
in the Eastern penitentiary for com
plicity in wrecking the bank, has writ
ten a letter, dated August 9Th, to ex
Bank Examiner Drew, telling, in gen
eral way, of the methods used by tn,
bank to deceive the bank examiner
The individual ledgers, Lawrence says
were altered by him at least twice every
year since 1880, about the time the ex
aminer was expected. Sometimes wholt
pages were distracted and false balance
were made by altering the pencil figures
Large balances were decreased and over
drafts wiped out. False credits wer,
given to an overdrawn account an(
false checks were posted TO an accoun
having large balance, So as TO reduce
liabilities. On the teller's side memor
snda were carried as cash which repre-
sented the amount Mr.. Lucas owed tn,
cash drawer. This was replaced at tn,
time Of the examiners visit by real casl
temporarily borrowed. The bills dis
counted were swelled by the introduc
ton of fictitious naias,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03
A Curious title Decd.

A gentleman sent the following con.
tribution to an eastern journal: If you
never have read any of the old deeds,
conveying real estate a hundred and
fifty years ago, you have missed some
thing quaint. Here is a copy of one
conveying certain piece of land in Old
Plymouth, Mass:
All that certain piece or parcel of land,
beginning at the great oak tree off from
which Deacon Israel Parish shot bald
head eagle, thence running, north, SO
chains and four links, to leaning ash
tree, with big hornets nest on; thence
easterly, 40 chains. to ledge of rocks-a
great place for rattlesnakes thence south,
10 chains and 3 links, TO cobble-stone
wall that wants liking up the worst way;
thence west, across a level piece of grass
ground where the Indians used to shoot ut
a mark, "A chains, to the place of begin
ming, containing, &c, &c. CARE COB.
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoris
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

ST. Louis, Aug. ga dispatch from
Gainesville, Tex, says; Captain Lotlore
Of Muskegee, chief Of the Indian police,
Is in the city and reports that he has
Just made raid on the beer saloons
IL Chickasaw country. The captain
closed mp y of them as follows: Ard
more, IA; Purcell, s; Paul's Valley, 8;
Wynnewood, 2; Berwind, 1. All the
beer was seized and placed in the Gus
tody Of the United States officers, while
the proprietors were arrested and will
have hearing at Muskegee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03
BAD ECZEMA ON LIMB.
From Knee to Font Mass of RunnIna
sores. Cured by Cuticura Rene.
dies. Toini Co.t SI.75,

have been afflicted with sore limb, which
the doctors cullei eczema. My limb from The
Kneo 10 tie loot was one mass Of running
sores. The doctors bandagod II every day for
week, and every timo the bnndnce was ro.
moved a large scah would come OIL and the
cuhA kEsOLvESr. one box CuTIcuRA. nnd ono
cake uuTIcuRA SOAR and they cured mo. i
told lady who was similarly affiicted TO use IL,
ana y cured her also. gratefully acknowiedge
that u was CuTirURA that cured me,
Mis-. KATE BEARD, Orange Valley, N, j..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

Inc new Blood and Skin Purifier and purest and
best Of Humor Remedies, internally, ito cleanse
The blood Of all Impurities and poisonous ele-
ments, ana thus remove tho cause), and
CuTIcuRA, the grent Skin Cure, and CuTIouRA
SOAP, an exquisite Skin Beautiiier, ex.ernally,
uociear the skin and scalp,aid restore the mir,
speedily, permanently and economically cure
and blood, with loss of hair, whether itchine'
burning scaly, pimply scroiulous or heredi-
tary, when all other remedies fail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or nor pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give. perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded, For sale by Beaton
Smith, corner Seventh and Pine streets.
Goods delivered free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03
Run Down a Beer Wagon.

New YORK, Aug. 2s.-By collision
between a beer wagon and car on the
Bath Beach 81 Brooklyn railway this
morning Gavin Roe of Brooklyn, was
fatally injured and three persons were
slightly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

ROME, Aug. 27.-The pope Is prepar-
ing an encyclical on the different forms
of government, his object being to show
how much the nations are indebted to
the church for the conciliatory settle
rrsnt Of differences.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

400 Doses ono Dollar means slmnlv that
Hoode snrsaparilla Ia the most economical
medicine to buy, because 1t gives more FOR tho
money than any othor preparation. Each bot
tie contains 40 doses and will average to last
month, while other repafatIons. talen ac-
cord ny 10 directions, are gone in a week
Therefore, be sure 70 got Hoods sarsaparilla.
the best blood purifier
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03
BRUIN'S BLOODY BENDER.
While on a Fierce Hunt for Whisky He
Killed Hotel Man and Three Chill

dren.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. PA tame
bear belonging in village of Vienna,
having been trained by the servants of
its wealthy owners to drink whisky,
entered tavern yesterday and STAYED
in key Of the intoxicating liquor. The
owner tried to prevent the bear from
getting at the whisky, and the bear set
upon him and killed him and three chill
dren.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-03

UyMfLES, ack-hoads, red, rough, chapped
] hm and oily skin cured by CuTIcuRA Soar
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
Little Locals.

The neon was in total eclipse Sunday
for the time since since 1874.
s'Giye the devil his dues" but don't
give him any extra change.
A very good recommendations used
Old Saurs Catarrh Cure for influenza and
was cured.
A great many Dawsonites are burning
coal. There are two or three coal deal
ers in the city.
Prof. j. r. Hawkins went down to the
Cross Roads Sunday and preached to the
Baptist congregation.
1t is whispered on all sides that negro
farm tenants and their "backers'' are in
a bad row for stumps.
The bald mau's motto: 'There is room
at the top" This top may be supplied
with good crop of fine hair by using
Halls Hair Remover.
Despite the cries of short crops and
hard times, Dawson has received up to
date more cotton than was handled here
during an equal time last year.
Since the rain the weather has been
all that could be desired. These Indian
summer days Me delightful, ald the
nights are exquisitely beautiful.
Mr.. F. NJ. Bozeman and daughter
have been very low for some time with
typhoid fever, but the last report
from them is shat they are improving and
may get well.
To enjoy good health, aim to always
have abundant sleep; this can generally
be secured by management, unless you
have a crying baby in which case DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup will greatly assist.
Will oxford has removed his barber
shop to the basement at the corner of
Baldwin's block, where he is prepared
to do all worn in his line. Bragg Well
horn, one of the best BARRIERS in the
state is with him. st.
Mrs. Laura Hart, Beaufort. S. c.,
writes: "a loathsome form of blood
poison was killing me. My appetite was
lost, my bones ached, and parts of my
flesh seemed as if it would come off my
bones A friend brought me bottle of
B. b. The sores began healing at
once, and when had taken two bottles
l surprised my friends atm yrapid re-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
Dress CoodsT

An assortment more beautiful than
a poets dream. Who is not deeply
interested in an adorned, beautiful
woman? What is it earthly that will
claim more atten ion than lovely
dress Not necessarily costly to be
lovely. Let it be of nice material,
properly selected for the wearer, made
stylishly, and it will be appreciated
by the owner and admired by all who
see it. We have the proper goods
for the rich or the poor Our prices
range from 90 cents to $4,000 per
dress. Anything in the way of dress
goods can he found in our store.
Bedford Cords in black, tan. gray
and brown, With Camel Hair and
Alligator Meltasse spots. Princetta
Cloths, Broad Cloths, Chvviots, Hens
riettas, Cashimeres. Cuttings, Faille,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
EMPLOYED MORE COUNSEL.

THE PRINCIPAL WITNESS IN THE MURDER
CASE AGAINST wHiDDEN AND OSBORN
NOW IN THE ASYLUM.
John Whldden and George Osborn,
now confined in Terrell county Jail for
safe keeping, will be carried to Fort
Gaines in few days, the former to be
put on rial for his life and the latter to
be present at a hearing of motion for
new trial in his case, he now being under
sentence of life imprisonment. Judge
Query win convene special term of
Clay superior court on December LIST for
the purpose of trying Whidden and
hearing this motion. Whidden and Os-
born are both accused of completely in
the murder of Joe Holmes, and they
have employed additional counsel and
will make a strenuous effort for their
liberty.
Thornton & McNichael and Sam c.
Crane, of Columbus, have been added to
their array of COUNSEL and will be in Fort
Gaines when the special term of court
convenes in December.
1t is alleged in the motion for new
that he principal witness in the case,
and the only one who caused Osborn's
conviction, was insane and is now in
the lunatic asylum at Milledgeville.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
VIII Ynn nnIf2

Use the Averil Paint, and paint BUT
ONCE, in long period, or use something
said to be as good, and repaint every year
or two? Averil Paint is the best. 1t
is the handsomest; mo other has so brill
liant gloss, 1t is cheaper than any
other at any price, because it out wears
all others 1t lasted 20 years on the house
of E. A. Forbes, Winchester, n. H., u
years on houses of w. L. Reynolds,
Croton Lake, N, Y, IA years on houses
of Mrs. E, Cole, Mt. Vernon N. Y. Averil
Paint has been in use 25 years and is
guaranteed. If you are urged to buy
other paints demand proof of their dura-
bility. Tie question is not "What is
the first eost?n but "How long will it
last?' Beautiful sample card of fashion
able tints free.
DAWSON VARIETY MF'G Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
HOW is IHlSq
TIE GUARDS MAY VISIT THE WORLDS
FAIR AT CHICAGn.

THE GUARDS MAY VISIT THE WORLDS
FAIR AT CHICAGO.
The Dawson Guards may encamp at
the Worlds Fair in 1898.
General Miles, Of the United States
army, has suggested that all volunteer
troops under state government, but
subject to federal authority, be given an
encampment during the fair, and that
Congress make an appropriation for this
purpose.
Col Wight, of the Fourth Georgia
Regiment, was seen by an Albany News
and Advertiser reporter the other day
and said:
According TO the suggestion made by
Gen. Miles, of the United States army,
congress viii be asked to make an APP
propiation for this purpose. If this is
done the Georgia troops will go into
camps during the fair
GLOW long would they be there?"
Il suppose they would be there a week
or ten days"
"Aow will this trip be governed if
Congress makes this appropriations
Il suppose that the volunteer troops
wall be stationed there by States. This
is my understanding of it now"
''Nhat do you think is the prospect
of the accomplishment of THIS scheme.
''Of course | can't say anything about
that. IT all depends upon what Con
gress will do Gen. Niles has recon-
mended it, and look for favorable ac-
ton by Congress when the matter comes
uD
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
Blankets!

Genuine Australian Wool
Blankets at sass, worth $500,
for this week only.
Fine Lambs Wool Blank
cts, the smoothest and softest,
worth $500, going this week
for $500.
We have numerous other
styles from 75c per pair up.
See these before buying, as
well as our line of Comforts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
HOSIERYl

This is a matter of no little
Importance to every one.
There is a great swindle in
hosiery, and it would be well
to guard your own inter
ests. A great many blacks
are sold for 'fast," and not a
few with seams are sold as
Seamless" We represent the
leading hosiery factory in En-.
gland, and are prepared to fur.
nish our customers with strict
ly pure and genuine articles in
this line-any kind-ladies'
gentlemen's, misses, boys or
infants. Prices defy competi-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
Underwear!

In this department we can't
be excelled. A perfect fitting,
full regular Ladies, Cotton
Vest for 25c. each, Has been
a bargain at soc.
Ladies all Lambs Wool
non-shrinking, perfect-ftting,
ribbed vest in any size at 81.
$3.50 asked for them all over
Dawson.
Pants of each kind at the
same prices.
Mems under shirts the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
DEATHS HARVEST.
A NUMBER OF LOVED ONES SUMMONED
To THEIR FINAL HOME.

TOwns.-Mrs. Louella Towns (nee
Bragan), wife of Editor A. Don Towns.
died at Murphy, n. c., few DAYS ago.
Mrs. Towns, who was native of Daw-
son, had been in bad health for a long
time, and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs, Towns leaves a husband and
a little babe, and her death will cause a
feeling of sadness among her friends in
this city. Their earnest consolation is
extended to Mr.. Towns in this sore be-
reavement.
Blizzard. Mrs. Sarah Blizzard, moth
err of Mr.. Henry Blizzard. died of heart
disease last Friday morning at the home
of Mr.. c.. w. WInn, about three miles
from the city. Mrs Blizzard was sixty
seven years old, and had been a consist
ent member of the Primitive Baptist
church for forty years. She was below
ed and highly esteemed by all her friends
and acquaintance. and will be sadly
missed. The sympathy of all 90 out to
the bereaved ones on the death of this
good woman.
Griffith, Mrs Edna Griffith. sister of
Judge j. b. Perry died in McDuffie coun-
ty last Wednesday evening in the seven
ty-fifth year of age. Her death has
caused much sorrow among her host of
relatives and friends. Green be the turf
that grows Ger her grave, and soft the
winds that whisper her requiem.
G0rhin.-Mr. Wynt Corbin died at Mr..
F. NJ. Bozeman's Monday afternoon after
several weeks illness with typhoid
fever. Mr. Corbin's relatives and friends
have the sympathy of the entire commu-
nifty.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18

gam, there a novelty. Each
novelty is a bargain, Zach bar
gain a novelty. ish you
could juse see them. They
are too numerous, entirely. to
mention, 50 come and see for
yourself. Prices are parallel
with those of other goods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
BURGLARS ABROAD.
four STORES usnF0 MONDAY mcsr.

FOUR STORES VISITED MONDAY MIGHT
ONE STORE ENTERED. THREE UN-
SUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS.
Burglars were abroad Monday
night, and burglarized one store and
made unsuccessful attempts to en-.
ter three others.
They entered M. G. Minis store
by breaking the lock on the rear
door They rifed the money draw r
of about two dollars in change, which
was lett there that night when the
store was closed. Mr.. Minis miss ed
no goods.
They attempted to enter Arthur,
Critteuden q Nhitehead's store
through a window at the rear of the
building. They broke he glass, hut
could not break the iron rods that
were on the window, and we're foiled
in their undertaking. Near the win"
dow was counter containing a lot
pants which could be reached from
outside through the broken glass.
These were badly tumbled about, and
the proprietors of the store are unable
to tell whether any of them were stol.
en-,
The store of A. j. Baldwin Il Co.
was also visited and an attempt made
to enter through the rear uoor. They
used an ax and coupling pole, and the
door was badly cut and battered. This
attempt was also unsuccessful.
Another Unsuccessful attempt was
made to burglarfze the store of T. j.
McGill. Here, as at the Others, The
rear door was the place Of operation.
Tuesday morning Mr. McGiil found
the door badly out OF shape and some
OF the tsstenings broke.
he tracks found at the different
stores visited show that the burglars
are grown men.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18

Franchise SILT (5hck and colored).
gros grains, Sarah Bhadames (Ed-
fopean ~ ke) etc, form part OF the
array We have to sell this season.
Gee our line if you want stylish, ser.
viceabIe and .ow priced goods. Our
stl les have no competition in Dawson,
but the prices are Just rs low. Trim
mings tsanatch everything.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
A Romance in a Nutshell.

She went to ball; wore too thin
clothing; caught cold; was very i'll for
many days devoted admirep brought
a remedy, when her life seemed to hang
bya thread; she took it; recovered; and
finally married the man who had saved
her life. And the remedy he brought
her was DR.. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery, which is certain cure for
all throat and lung diseases and scrofu.
lous complaints, of which consumption
is one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18

am now receiving my Eall Mill
linery and Notions which | am offer
ing at reduced prices. Come and see
my goods before buying. Mrs. &. l.
Mize, up stairs over Arthur, Critten-
den 81 Whitehead's new store.
Look to your interest aud save mon-
ey by buying your Hats and Bonnets
from Mrs. G.. L. Mize.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
FALL MILLIN cry!

Never before have prices and goods
been so favorable to buyers as they
are this season, comment is hardly
necessary,a glInce at my prices shows
that Everything is Cheap. Every
body invited to call. Mrs. G. l. Mize,
the upstairs milliner, over Arthur,
Crittenden " w hiteheads store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
Personal.

Mrs. J. A. Fouche, of McDonough, is
visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. b. II.
Brown.
Mr.. w. B. Brannon made visit to
the homefolks at Georgetown Sunday
Messrs II. 0. Thornton and E. j. Hart
went to Eufaula Sunday,
Mr.. W II. Gunnels, of Albany, was in
the city Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
CLOTHING!

We can show you, by far, the larg-
est, finest, and most complete stock
OF lotning in Dawson. Suits from
81 90 to $4,000, Perfect fitting.
Everything made up with silk thread
add guaranteed MT to rip or tear.
an fit Sims or stouts. Prices abso-
lutely % per cent. lower than any
other house will offer you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
p,Jesi PIesi itching faesi

SYMPToMs-Molsture; intense itching
and singing most at night worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tu-
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming vcly sore. SwAYNE's
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors, Atdrugglsts or by
mail for so cents. DIR, Swayne & Son,
Philadelphia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18

"She who ne'er answers till her husband
cools,
Or, ifshe rules him, never shows she
rules
is a type of wife happily becoming com
mon in these days when women may have
good health, cheerful dispositions, strong
nerves and clear minds, simply through
the use of Dr. Pierce's FavoTite Prescript-
ion. Before the reputation and use of
this remedy became world wide, irritable,
cross. nervous, deblitated women, suf-
fering with displacements, hysteria, and
every female disease, We're the rule
rather than the exception. The Favor.
lite Prescription has proven to be the key
to long and happy life-the key which
effectually locks out that old array of
uterine disorders, periodical pains, weak
back, prolapsus, inflammation, liberation
nervous exhaustion and general debility.
See printed guarantee on wrapper. Money
refunded if it doesn't give satisfaction
in every case.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-11-18
c. G.. WATTS.
FOR SALE.
Valuable City Property

l offer for sale, at bargain, my resi-
dence, with six acres of good land, on
Lee street. The residence, which is en-
tirely new and well finished, has seven
rooms. There are on the premises ser
wants room, two storage rooms and
good barn There is also a good orchard
on the place that will bear next year.
This is one of the most desirable places
in the city, and can be had cheap, or
will trade it for place in the country.
j. f. NE BERRY.
Oct Goth, 1891