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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Yanderbiit's Millions.

Mr. Vanderbilt was worth 100000
600. II this sum were standard silver
dollars it would present such features as
this:
Put lensthwise, dollar after dollar it
would stretch distance of Asp miles.
making a silver streak from New York
across the ocean to Liverpool.
Piled up, dollar on dollar, it would
reach height of 355 miles.
Laid flat on the ground the dollars
would cover a space of nearly sixty
acres
The weight of this mass of silver would
be I, 100 tons.
To transport it would require 35s cars,
carrying twenty tons each, (this is the
capacity OF the strongest freight ears
and making train just about two and
one-half miles long.
In dollar bills this 5000. 900 900 fortune
would assume such shapes as this.
The bills stretched lengthwise would
extend 23,G7I miles, OF nearly the circum-
ference of the earth at the equator
Piled up on one another, close as leaves
in a new book, they wonld reach "A height
of twclyes miles.
Spead outon the ground they would COW
en- 74G acres or nearly the whole surface
OF Central Park in New York City, in
Guiding ponds and reservoirs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis & DOZier.
SOME THINGS LOVE me-.

All within and all without me
Feel a melancholy thrill;
And the darkness hangs about me.
Oh, how still:
To my feet the river glideth
Through the shadow, sullen, dark:
On the stream the white moon rideth,
Like barque-
And the linden leans above me,
Till think some things there be,
In this dreary world that love me-
Even mel
Gentle buds are blooming near me.
Shedding sweetest breath around:
Countless voices rise, to cheer me,
From the ground;
And the lone bird comes l hear it
In the tall and windy pine
Pour the sadness of its spirit
Into mine;
There it swings and sings above me,
Till think some things there be
In this dreary word that love me,
Even mel
Now the moon hath hoated to me,
On the stream | see it sway,
Swinging boat-like, asst would WOO me
Far away
And the stars bend from the azure,
| could reach them where lie,
And they whisper all the pleasure
OF the sky.
There they hang and smile above me.
Till think some things there be,
In the very heavens that love me,
Even me!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
WHO STRUCK The BLOW?
THE MEMORY OF WHICH SADDEN.
ED BILLY PATTERSON.
The True TnwardneSS Of an Oft-TOId
Tale Exposed 10 the Light of Day
at Last

at Last.
GAINESVILLE. Ga, March 22.-The
public mind has been in doubt as to
who struck Billy Patterson ever since
that wonderful document, his will, was
made and put upon the record, in which
he offered 81 900 for the man who com
mitted the assault.
The facts, in brief, are as follows
Many years ago, when this country was
fresh and there was less law and order
than now, there was a large crowd of
people in town, and a row was raised in
which a number of parties took hand,
and number of free fights followed in
which blood flowed freely. After the
fuss was somewhat settled, Billy Patter-
son. the rich Baltimore millerman, was
in the edge of the large crowd, and was
at peace with all mankind, and had no
ili-will toward anyone. Very unexpect-
eddy to lin and everyone else, some one
dealt him fearful blow, from which he
was felled to the ground, and lay for some
time in a stupOr. He rallied and got mp,
and his FIRST inquiry was for the man who
struck him, but no one answered the in
4 quiry. Hethcn offered 81 600 for the man
who would own to striking him, or any
one who would give the name of the
party who struck the blow, The reward
was untaken, and it remained 50 until
after his death.
Mr.. Patterson returned to his home
/ in Baltimore, but was never satisfied
/ about the uncalled for assault upon him,
and ever afterward, when visiting this
section, made every effort in his power
to find out who struck him. A number
of years afterward he died in Baltimore.
and after his death his wi | was probated
in which the item off ering 81 600 for the
man "who struck Billy Patterson" is
/ found.
This will is a remarkable document,
and contains much sound advice. There
has been, perhaps, 100 claims for the
money made here to the ordinary and
clerk of the superior court, but none of
the claims have be been accompanied by
the necessary proof to obtain the re-
ward, and it is still waiting the proper
showing to get it.
The parties have been found, it is safe
to say, who can give the name of the
assailant, and get the booty. The par
ties who saw the assault, and knew who
struck the blow, were three small school
boys, who are always on hand, as school
boys are, when there is any fighting GO
ing on,
The reason assigned for no one ever
telling who the party was before is that
he was a very large and stout man, and
was of undoubted courage, and it would
have been death to the informant to
have told on him, and, as Mr.. Patterson
was his equal, and, perhaps, his superior
in the point of manhood and courage, he
never admitted hitting the lick, and it
has remained a secret until a short
while ago, when it was noised around
that one of the Oldest citizens Of the
town was one of the kids who was pres
eDt at the time and saw the blow struck /;
and that prominent citizen of Toccoa
was with HIM, and that they could give
some light on this muchly talked Of mys-
terry,
ProfessorA, j. Morris. Of Bowman,
who was raised here, and was visiting
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
The Kind That Paw,

1t is small manufacturing plants that
pay, says the Macon News.
They are less effected by hard times.
With quite list of them the shutting
down of a few temporarily would not
materially injure the business prospect
of our city.
decomposition with large concerns the
same amount af capitol invested in small
plants furnishes employment to more
than twice the number of men.
The number of such enterprises that a
city could secure are practically unIimit-
ed
Any man of energy and good common
sense with few thousand dollars could
invest in business of this kind with
profit to himself and benefit to others.
There are hundreds of such chances.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
An Invitation !

You are cordially invited to
call and inspect our new spring
stock.
We have never been able to
show just such an endless va
riety-the cuttings from the
best markets in the world.
Extreme novelties in every
line. A perfect feast to the
eye--here dazzling novelty;
there a brilliant bargain; else
where a network of economies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Umbrellas.

Ielatives here last week, and your cor
respondent sifted the matter to the lot,
tom, and found that Professor Morgan
II. Looney, now of this place, and, per-
haps, Major John H. Freeman, of Toccoa.
and b. F. King, deceased, then of this
place, were the school boys who were
present, and saw the lick struck and Mr..
Patterson fall. 1t was surmised then
that James NJ. Stovall struck the blow,
and from the best infol nation we can
gather, he was the party. Mr.. Stovall
died several years ago near this place and
was known to many of our older citi-
zens. He was brother to Mr.. Alb. Sto-
vail, of Dores Creek, Ga, and Mr.. job
Stovall, of Elberton.. This will perhaps
give two of our prominent and worthy
citizens $500 each, as it looks as if the
matter is clear, and the proof ample as
to ''who struck Billy Patterson"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
FOR SALE.

One city lot containing over
8 acres with 6 room dewlling
close to the business part Of
town on grid Avenue. Price
S2,5oo.oo
House and lot on Stone
wall street at bargain.
House and lot on Lee street,
cheap. House and lot on
Orange street S1,35o, cheap.
We will sell the lots of the
Dawson Investment Company.
Beautifully situated. Low
Price from SG25.oo to S $4,000
per lot. Terms one fifth cash,
thebalance in a annual INSTALL
ments. These lots are selling
rapidly, come quick and Get
the best selection
We keep a horse and buggy
ready to take you to see the
property and will take pleas
ure in showing it to you.
LANG & DAVIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Henriettas

bid iair to he liked more than ever.
Why not? They have all all the
graces OF weave in them. Delicate
grays, exquisite pearls, dainty fawns,
rich, golden browns, handsome tans.
The dark shades, too. Green, navy,
plum and bronze are catching. We
show you grand line from % cents
to SI.25.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
What Shall the Roryest Beg

Why! What it can it be. but suffering
and sorrow, disease and death, if you
neglect the symptoms of disordered
liver? Take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. 1t out sells all other rem
edies. Sold under condition that it must
either benefit or cure the patient, or the
money paid for it viii be promptly re-
turned. 1t cures all diseases arising from
deranged liver, or from impure blood,
blliousness. 81 liver complaints" all skin
and scalp diseases, salt rheum, letter,
scrofulous sores and swelings, fever
sores, hiy-joint disease and kindred all
ments.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
FlOun cings.

IT'S patterns. The most wonderful
and artistic array of these goods ever
shown in Dawson. The opportunity
Is now yours to make an early selec-
ton. Black ground with figures OF
lac, Turquoise, pink, blue, gray,
white and black patterns from 40cts.
to the most costly and dainty nee
die work with narrow embroidery to
match
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Stock of Whitby's

stripe and plaid 36-inch suiting, some,
thing beautiful, something new and
something stylish. We offer them to
you, one dress To customer, at 32@c.
% pieces Beige worstcds in stripes,
plaids and borders at 81, truly a 129c.
quality.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
w atches and JeWelry

We have just opened a large lot Of
Watches and Jeweny that we will
sell al 338 per cent, less than any Jew
rler, and guarantee every piere We
sell. We n give you al excellent
Double>case Silveriue watch at 5 90
A heauti al Douhle-casc Gets GolA
Watch, warranted tor fHeen years
at %. All jewelers. ask 1000 .or The
same goods. Newest and preriicsl
styles III Lace Pins, Scarf Pms,
Brooches, Rings, Cun Buttons, etc.,,
which we will sell on same margins as
dry goods.
Davis & DOZier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Tired feeling, duh headache, pain in
various parts OF the body, sinking at the
PIT OF the stomach, loss ofappodte, fever
Istness, pimplos or sores are positive
evidence OF poisoned blood. No matter
no" = becomes poisoned, it must be pu-
rhed 10 avoid death, Dr. Acter's In
glish Blood Elixir has never failed to
remove scrotula on syphiiitic poison
sold undera positive gu r3ntee by Dean
e BIannon
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Since 1890 the two races in Georgia
have increased at the same rate-19 per
cent. The white population, according
to the census of last year, is 973,l52, and
the negro population $685. The rate
of increase of the negro race in Georgia
has been larger than in any other State
except Florida. just why this is so,
does not appear but it is probable that
the negro in Georgia has taken better
care OF himself than he has in any other
State.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Cur Very Resf pnnnle

Confirm oar statement when we say
that Dr. Agkers English L medy IS
IN every way superior to any and ali
other preparations tor the Throat and
Lungs la WHoopihg Couch ard
Group, 1t is magic aud relieves at
once. We oiics ynu a sample bottle
t.ee. Render, his Remedy issold Of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Shirts and Underwear

Large line of ladies' ribbed cotton,
gauze and silk vests at 10 25, 40, so
ard 75c.
1900 mems dress shirts. The most
fastidious can get pleased here-45c.
TO 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Stripe and Plaid.

Novelties in Beige Suiting in all the
newest designs.
10 pieces Melange plaids and stripes,
80 inches wide the very thing. One
dress TO customer at 333.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Black Henriettas.

In this department, as usual, we
have everything our own way. Stock
most complete, prices always the low
est. ID pieces Priestley's Black Hem
lietta at Ace. to 81 .25.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Persian MuIls,

Figures and Stripes. Blacks and
Colors. We show you Is different
patterns from 123 10 % cents per
yard, which are rich in effect and
take we'll.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis & Dozjer. Davis & DpZior.
Novelty Stripes.

% pieces new Imported Novelty
Stripes. SO inches wide. Soft fin,
ish, at 80 cents. A big hit this sea
son and truly so cents value.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Brilliantines.

A new lot of those pretty Brillian>
tines and Mohair lustres. Newest
shades at 30 cents. Identical goods
shown by our neighbors at IS cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Black Grenadines

Are truly the correct thing for the
seasons fashionable wear. We have
them in best values from 60 cents to
$3.50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Embroidered Dress
Patterns

in all the newest designs. One
Dress to customer at $40, worth
$500. At $50, worth 500. At
$50, worth 1000. 1000, worth
1900. At 1900, worth 2O.OO. At
1000 worth $500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
white and Black

wash Scotch novelties. Yon know
our reputation in white goods, and
embroidery - beyond competition.
This year we push the mark higher
still. Two words tell it. Unequaled
anywhere. The quantities. The
qualities. But above ana beyond all,
the patterns are a revelation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
.S"ttineS.

25pieces pretty Sattines at s 70 129
cents just opened. Also in elegant
lot, choice designs, of French Sat,
tines from % t. 40 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Domestic Shirts

400 Shirts just opened. Bought at
jobbers prices. Must be sold. We
will sell them until further notice at
the low price of 25c.-4 for 100, 8
for 200, or if you take the lot we
will let them go at 25c. each.
A new shipment of Manhattan
Dress Shirts just arrived. See them.
The best on earth,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Texas has a Hogg for governor, Pig
for judge, Lamb for senator, Durham
for representative, and Buffalo for
sheriff. 1t would seem as II the Lone
Star State proposes to run her political
machinery on regular stock" combine
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Exquisite line of scrim and curtain
draper es at &c. to 25c. per yard.
30 pairs lace curtains at ST, worth
$3.50, at $500, worth $500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
WAN TED,

every man, woman and child
who visits awson to come
and inspect our stock before
purchasing. A free show, and
you will not be urged to buy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Black, white and figured in lace
stripe, checks and plaids, the cream
of cotton come in rich profusion; al
most filmy as gauze of silk. We
show them from 10c. to soc. per yard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
BARGAINSI

We viii give bargains for
breakfast, bargains for dinner,
bargains for supper, and If
there is any other place to get
a bargain in, why just put US
down for another.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Blazer Cloths.

Beautiful effects in French Flan~
mel Sackings and Blazer Cloths,
which are very stylish this season.
Rich in design and elegant in make
and finish.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
.COrsets.

We carry the celebrated Thompson
and Kabo corsets and covers. You
are sure to find just hat you want in
our mammoth corset department.
All styles. Prices lower than any
body.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

The latest and nohbjast STYLES in
every imaginable co'or and shape.
Can Ht and please the smallest youth
to the oldest man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01


The courthouse officials in Savannah
are considerably wrought up over the
thre atening letter received by Solicitor
General Fraser and signed "Mafa." The
letter is in red ink, and has a skull and
crossbones at the head The letter is as
follows
"You prosecut Italia man, try to senda
HIM to chain gang for sella de cigaret to
gamin boy. | prigionieri gemono 1.-THE
prisoners groan), but you givea no mercy.
Malta man Diego no ditch and no live on
hominy for Savannah. Ma del nostri
nemici avrem vittoria lover our enemies
we shall have victory. Malta, all armi
(To arms). Leave Malta be on pane OF
vengeance.
Sollcitor-General Fraser Is inclined to
take the letter as hoax. No italian
has been charged with selling cigarettes
to boys A Greek was tried last week.
but the Greeks have no connection with
the Sicillian society. SO far, no other
courthouse official has received a similar
communication.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Is Disease Punishment for Sin!

The following advertisement, pub
llshed by a prominent western patent
medicine house, would indicated that
they regard disease as a punishment foI
sin.
do You wish to know the quickest
way to cure a severe cold? We will tell
you. To cure cold quickly, it must be
treated before the cold has become set
tied in the system. This can always be
done if you choose to, as nature in her
Kindness to man gives timely warning
and plainly tells you in natures way,
that as punishment for some indiscre-
ton, you are to be afflicted with cold
unless you choose to ward it off by
prompt action. The first symptoms of
a cod, in most cases, is a dry, loud cough
and sneezing. The cough is soon fol
lowed by profuse watery expeotora ton
and the sneezing by a profuse watery
discharge from the nose, In severe cases
there is white, thin coating on the
tongue? What to do9 1t is only neces-
sary to take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in double doses every hour, That
will greatly lessen the severity of the
cold and In most cases viii affectually
counterfeit It, and cure what would have
been a severe cold within one or two
days time Try it and be convinced. "
30 cent bottles for sale by Farrar d
FGrrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

1t is stated that Mrs. Lille Sphinx, Of
Pueblo, Col, wants to come to Georgia
to practice law. There is really no reas
son why Lille shouldn't come right
along. Georgia is great State, and
there il room even for female lawyer
bearing the euphoniaus name Of Sphinx,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
''Stuck"

on 500 Gentlemen's and Ladies' Silk
Handkerchiefs. We over bought in
this line, and are badly stuck on a
large part ct them. But this won't
last long, for we can and will make a
price that will carry them 9fl. For
323c. we will show you handkerchief
worth 50c.; tor soc. we will show
Won one worth Toe, and for 75c. we
will give you the prettiest thing you
ever saw.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Challies.

Getyou appreciation ready FOR an
exquisite lot of wool Cballics. " e
are showing Ace. value for 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis ( D0TiG2.
Trunks and aIises

We can please the most fastidious
in this line. Show them from SOC. to
as hi4h as you want them.
See those splendid rubber coats for
500. Best value known to the trade;
and too, those Newport Gossamers
tor ladies and misses are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Ruching.

Our Ruching is the work of art.
New departures and artistic styles.
They will attract and engross every
woman of TASTE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
SuSpendcrs.

We have exclusive control OF Har-
RS Patent Wire Buckle Suspenders.
Every pair warranted by the factory
for two years. The best suspenders
on earth. Black and colors. Try
them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Linens.

We sell more linen than any other
house in the city. Prices talk boldly,
Beautiful turkey.red damask at 50.
40, 80, go and Use. Bleached dam,
ask, so, 70, s., md S100.
Towels and doylies in abundance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
%T=indOW Shades.

Big lot of linen window shades at
70, 100 and l.25.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01


Indiana is getting the unenyiable rep
utaHon OF wife swapping state. An
exchange says
swapping wives has come to be such
fashionable craze in the ''rooral dis
tliets' OF Indiana that two men recently
managed to trade by due legal process.
BY agreemntof all four persons con
&C ned they all deserted one another and
then got divorces by consent Within
an hour after the DEGREES were granted
they had all exchanged partners and
were married That's rather radically
progressive matrmony"
In the majority Of trades it is far Ia
assume that both parties afe cheated
EThe Italian government, after driving
the leaders Of the Malta out Of Italy, now
wants to identify itself with them. The
Italian government seems to BE- 4 Yer,
able concern, but it may as well leav,
New Orleans to deal with Malta assassi,
nation in its own wav
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
500 Nobby Straw
Hats.

1t is most too cool to say anything
about Straw Hats yet, but when we
look at the line we have, it just
runs off our pen before we can stop it
Hats for the boys, Hats for the
youths, Hats for the middle.aged
men. Hats for the old men, and Hats
for the children. Don't forget that
we will make it to your interest to see
our line before you buy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

ga stitch in time saves ninc,n and if
you take Hoods sarsaparila, now, it
may save months Of future possible sick
ness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

think ofity says the Chicago Globe.
''rhe Republican party was founded in
1874. In 1890 it has less members-elect
OF Congress than any time since then.
The Democracy has just secured the
largest majority Of any parity in the his
tory of this country. just think of
it,"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

$50 pieces new ribon Just orened
A choice selection.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

25 pieces new CASHIERS from Is
cents to 1.5U.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Our Center Counters

are weighted down with pretty new
styles Ginghams. Cbambreys, Prints,
Zephyr Cloths, Challies. Zephyrines,
Wsverly Novelties. SicilIian Cloths,
Kyber Cloths, Striped and Plaid
MausOlenes. etc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Baby Caps.

AL the newest and daintlast de-
signs ana loveliest shapes. 10 cents
to LIS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Gloves.

This is one of the most popular de-
partments in our house. We carry
the best makes, and can please and
suit you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
ONE ENJOYS

ONH ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
ana refreshing to the tast1., LnG acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver aud Bowels, cleanses the sys-
ten efectualiy, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
Oily remedy of its kind ever pro-
iuced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
IT, sctl and truly beneficial In its
s2ectt. prepared only from the most
'Nalthy and agreeable substances, its
1'any excellent qualities commend it
b Ill and have made it the most
rpular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles BY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
nay not have it on hand will pro-
cue it promptly for any one who
WISHES to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. HEW YORK, Nv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis ( D0TiiCP
CaShnlereS.

20 pieces new shades, double width
Cashmere at 123 cents. A bargain.
We offer the prettiest line OF Cash
meres at 25 cents ever displayed here
See them. Wonders wrought in
wool. See our 50cts. quality Cash.
mere.