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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27
A FEW FIGURES.

1
Until a few years ago there was not
much inclination manifested on the
part Of the negroes to enjoy the free
school fund as their privileges allow
ed, but it is quite different now.
by the census of 1888 there were
$50, 2Sl school schiIdren in Georgia,
296,388 OF which were whites and
263, 8S3 of which were colored. The
proportion was nearly even then, and
is nearer now, though Commissioner
Bradwell says the white schools will
still show up in the lead.
The percentage is about AZ colored
to 53 white school children in Geor-
gia.
"The whites are more prompt in
their attendance said Commissioner
Bradwell. "and the whites are, as a
rule, getting more benefit from the
school fund than the negroes il spite
OF the proportion OF the children
There were last year 209, 259 white
children to enter the common schools
at the beginning OF the term, aHd
only 1874, 49l colored children. The
whites are, as a rule, more REGULAR in
attendance, too. aud as we pay by the
number OF days Of actual attendance,
the whites get more OF the money.
1.-The common school system is all
right if the whites can continue to
control it in this way, but 1 am free
to confess that there is much in it to
condemn, have, for reasons like
these, sought TO get every bit OF the
statistics can this year about the re-
lative progress of the white schools
and lack schools. This has not been
required heretofore. I will have the
report out soon, giving all the details.
ABOUT THE TAXES.
In proportion to The anout OF tax
money paid in by them the negroes
are drawing out much more than they
ought for common schools.
The negroes did not pay 10 last
year but e72, lI9 ~ general tax tor
all purposes,
The whites paid in 50, 1888, 48058.
The total paid in was 81 .26O,6O0,
out Of which $4,000 went to the
Common schools. In other words
Georgia gave her school children
1923, 600 more than the negroes OF
the state paid into the treasury in toto
Tor general purposes.
Since the per cent is about 80 white
and 30 colored, it is seen that the ne
groes would get about half the $500, ,
OCO or s250,CO0, aud yet they only
pay into the treasury for general
purposes $4,000. This means that
they get back just s178, 600 more
than they pay the state OF Georgia
annually.
These figures are alarming, and
they mean much.
Commissioner Bradwell SAYS there
is one safe check on the negro
schools, however, and that is the
power OF the county boards. They,
of course, know that the expenses OF
running a negro school are Ii, liter
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

AN Augusta turnitu' dealer, in a
recent advertisement, Hered a hand-
some bed room suit to the first couple
THAI wuuid marry in his display win
dow. Col. a. NJ. Carpenter, the
thrifty editor the LiacoInton
News, wrote that if the dealer
would furnish the bride and pay his
expenses to Augusta, he would buy
license and pay the preacher. The
dealer accepted the offer, and the
lady is said to he young, handsome
and finely educated. Carpenter is
little dazed by his good luck, but he
he will be on Land.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

New Year has come and gone and the
next thingis somethia else There is a
right and proper time for everything.
and the time for feastin and tiddlin and
dancin md frolickin is now about over
till Christmas comes again. The past is
past, and you can't churn butter out of
split milk. My doctrine is that people
ought to take things as they come, live
all they can while they are at it, but out
inthe country it will soon be a good time
to hang up the fiddle and the bow, aud
trot out the shovel and the hoe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

Mr.. Ruskin thinks there is q great fu-
ture for American mt-Uut he hardly
realizes the enormous demand over
here for Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27
NOW to Cure All Skin Diseases.

Simply apply ''owAYNE's OINTMENT. :"
No internal medicine equired. Cures
cancer, eczema, itch, all erupions on the
face, hands, nose, etc, leaving the skin
clear white and healthy. Its great
ealing and curative powers are possess
I'd by no other remedy. Ask your drug
gist for SwAYNE's OINTMENT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

THERE is no use giving yourself up
tor lost simply because you happen to
be struck by Il locomotive. This was
more or less stri.ingiy illustrated the
other day when a man was knocked
fifty feet in the air by rain running
as many miles an hour, and sustained
no injury; but since one Mr.. Harvey
Duncan, o. Sdmmityiil", Iud., extri>
eating himself from the ruins Of his
carriage, walked rom the COW catcher
to the cab and paid his respects to the
engineer, leaving his horses ,uscrdtck-
ed ~ the roadside, it Begins to look
as II the locomotive we've not uecessu,
rlly 50 very much more deadly than
unlodded pistol after all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

ng could keep him down if he wanted
to climb up. But it was like singing
songs to dead mule to talk that way to
Asbury Pickens.
II have seen the day when could 90
and come as many times as the next
man, but the game is up with me now.
! cant see any daylight ahead of me, and
it amt no use trying. l am down fiat of
my back, and nothing can pull me up and
give me a new start in the world. NV
niggers are free and my mules all gone,
and not rations enough on the place to
run us through till fall No, my time is
nearly out and my race will soon be run
to a finish. My luck has changed an d
the game runs from me like a shot. The
war found Asbury Pickens in the prime
of lite and flush with land and niggers
and mules. 1t has left me poor and
helpless old man. Let him play his hand
out now swift and easy, and then pass in
his chips and jump the game"
So the neighbors had to give it up and
let the old man have his own way. He
stuck to his corner close and steady and
never was known to leave his house any
more till they carried him out feet fore
most iu the mild and mellow autumn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

IT is hard to keep up with the nu-
merous sure remedies and sure pre-
ventives for the grip so constantly
being suggested of late by people VINO
know exactly what the people need
to be saved. The latest to catch
our eye comes from Samuel X. Roy
al, an ex-sleeping ear conductor, who
atfirms that a light gauze undershirt,
soaked in quart of water wherein
a half pint Of salt has been dissolved,
then dried and worn under the ordi-
nary winter vest. will secure to the
wearer absolute immunity from colds,
grip or consumption. Incredulous
people will prefer taking the salt with
the statement, but Mr.. Royal insists
that it should 20 with the undershirt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

The beautiful glossy sheen, SO much
admired in hair, can be secured by ohe
use of Ayers Hair Nigor. There is
nothing better tnan this preparation for
strengthening the scalp and keeping it
free from dandrult and itching erup-
tions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27

the people, and if you will call, will
convince sou that MaDn's is the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-01-27
THE COMMON SCHOOLS,
row THE ScR00L FUNJ WILL GO 10
WHITES AND BLACKS.

A Very Serious View of the Systematic
Negroes Get SI7S,OOO More from Geor-
gia Than They Pay Into the General
Treasury Fund,
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II vas the intention Of the Russian govern
nent TO utilize this post as q trading station
and TO establish farms to supply the northern
posts with agricultural products, which they 30
much needed. There seems TO have been no
idea of . farther conquest OF new territory
The Aleuts In their boats Of sealskin-called
'bidarkAs'-hunted the seals and sea otter.
which frequeuted the waters about TomaIes
and brakes bays and the Farallone Islands and
the food OF the poorer classes consisted prin-
eipally OF sea lions, gulls, fish and game.
There was fairly well-equipped ship yard at
Fort Ross, and the first ship launched in north
ern Pacific waters was constructed by these
Russians and named Phoenix They had tan
merry. blacksmith shop. two mills-one water
and the other wind power-but despite all the
advantages
FORTUNE rRowNKD HEAVILY uPoN THEN,
the Spanish Americans were always jealous o
them. and il was not often that the Russians
could exchange their manufactured articles and
furs for the fruits. vegetables and domestic
animals they so much needed. Half the time
intercourse was entirely prohibited Indis-
criminate killing Of seals and otter exhausted
the supplies IN that direction Their ships
we're inferior and seldom lasted seaworthy
longer than dx yearh Their farms yielded
but poorly, aud had IL not been for the trade
With China the Russians at Fort Ross would
have died of scarvy or starved to death In the
1rst foriorn yeara
THxrR TRADE vrrH MExIco.
~ lest Mexico conceived the ides that dos
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with mortar and pestis ring which the jewell

with mortar and psstle ring which the jewell
ers said was worth 5000 franco.
The Bsosraphie des Contempores saws:
"Ihere was hardly fine lady in Paris Who
would not sup with the shade Of Lucretius in
the apartments of Cagliostro. There was not Q
military officer who would NOT discuss the art
Of war with Cesar. nor . counsellor who would
not argue point Of law with Cicero"
-. sPIRIrUALIsM IN coSeAEss.
Six years after the commencement OF the
PUBIC furore over the Fox rappings the atten-
sion OF Congress was called to spiritualism. In
April, 1854, Senator Shields presented in the
senate q petition signed by 1900 spiritualists
OF the United States asking Congress to appoint
apeciai commission to investigate the subject
OF spiritualism.
In presenting the petition Senator Shields
remarked that in his opinion the prevalence OF
the deiusion OF spiritualism at this age of the
.otio among any considerable portion Of the
citizens must indicate . defective system of
educaaon or partial arrangement Of mental
iacuities. The Senator poked little fun at
the petition and then Senator Weller suggested
its rsference to the committee on foreign re-
iations- Senator Shields thought it should go
70 post offices and post roads, the question
on essaoiishing spiritual telegraph might
Y was finally ordered to lie on the table. Il
il still there.
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q. rs

turned back to the SHOWS of bleak Siberia dis
gusted with a country which for thirty years
had only enabled them to keep body and soul
together. There may be living In Russia today
Q Romsnof, Baranof. Pribylof or some other
or who waiting hungrily for American flour
and flap jacks can call TO mind those other years
of hunger and hardship when intercourse with
Spsnish-Mexiean people being forbidden they
we're forced to look to China and Russia for the
meager supplies which at long intervals came
TO help exc out a scanty subsistence with what
they could serspe from the soil and claim from
the sea This TOO. when Russia held peaceable
possessions of a well-fortifed fort close to one
OF the finest harbors in the United States.
RUSSIANS IN CALIFORNIA.
1t was in March Of the year 1912 that that
part Of the United States called New Albion or
by the more distinctive title of Upper Cali
fornis" was invaded by the Russians Since
the discoveries of Boring in 1141 Russia had
been greatly interested in the northwest coun-
try. and had established, after fearful priva-
ton and suffering, a chain of fur-t trading posts
along the Russian American coast and Aleutian
Islands. The Indictment climate and sterile soil
OF their possessions disheartened the colonists.
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OLD LANDING PLACE.

and when at last scuryy and kindred diseases
began to decimste the ranks Kuskof. who was
then governor of Sitka. started out to explore
the country to the south He was delighted
with the climate and the country and finding
the territory north of san Francisco unocca-
pied by whites. though mildly claimed BY
Mexico. decided to establish a trading post in
that vicinity. No one disputed his right so
to do AT that time. The Indians were peacea-
bly, inclined. and as they claimed the land
kuskof bought of them what is now the western
half of SOnoma county. California. paving
therefor ''three pairs Of blankets, three pairs
of breeches. two axes. three hoes and a lot Of
glass beads."
The RUSSIAN COLONY.
The objective point was Bodega-then called
Runiantzof-bay, a small but comparatively
SAFE harbor. kutskof came from Sitka in the
ship Chirikof and brought with him everything
necessary for the founding of the fort He had
with him ninety-five Russians. twenty-five of
them mechanics. and about 100 Aleuts. the ma
tive Indians of Russian America. whom they
had reduced to a condition of serfdom. Then
and there came into existence fort which was
finally dedicated on August 80, 1912, the name
day Of the Emperor Alexander. The name
given il was Ross, from the root Russia. which
10 said to be derived from a Hebrew word (rosh)
meaning .,chiaf"
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WHY PHYSICIANS ARE POOR PENMEN.
Doctors Whose Prescriptions Can Hardly BE
Deciphered by Druggists.

Doctors Whose Prescriptions Can Hardly BE
Deciphered by Druggists.
From the Chicago Herald.
why do physicians write their prescriptions
so fllegibly?" downtown druggist was asked
the other day.
T. ''Give it up" he answered. "Affectation, 1
guess. Think Of a man writing such thing as
prescription carelessly! Why. human lives
depend on it. and yet-come back here; I'll
show you some samples"
Prescriptions written by q number of popu-
lar physicians we're shown. An INEXPERIENCED
eye could unravel nothing ineligible from
the documents, and the druggists auestioner,
himself no mean decipherer Of bad writing
wondered how the storekeeper had been en-
abled to translate things.
There Is no reas on for such writing" con-
tinued the druggist. ''Nine-tenths of it 10 care
lessness or affeciation. We have to watch these
prescriptions constantly as to quantity Of GER
tain inf Rodents IN order to see if we have de-
ciphered the prescription properly, or if the
doctor has made a mistake. l have detected
several errors on the part Of physicians. OF
course, didn't send the prescription back and
thus lose the doctors trade. simply used NV
own judgment, based on experience, in regu-
iating the quantity. Any Of the clerks in this
store knows more about drugs and chemicals
than good many Of these doctors.
TO those in this business it is a wonder how
few serious mistakes are made. Why, do you
know, rather than take any risk we refused to
put up, the prescriptions of q largely patron
ized physician, and all because his handwrit-
ing was so iltegibie. 1t was abomiuable. The
only part we could read was the letter head.
"A certain West Side druggist, who is now
dead. had q brother. who is yet practicing az q
'medic,' with an Office over the store The
brother was considered an excellent physician
and had an extensive practice that took him to
all parts OF the city. His prescriptions were
presented at many drug stores but not one Of
them could be deciphered. There was only
one place in town where they could be trans
iated-at the brothers drug store-and they
always landed there. 1t was a great scheme.
Since the druggist death the ply sician's hand
writing has greatly improved.
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THE PLAN.

THE PLAN
The plan Of the association is in brief 10 pro-
vide an organization Of the alumni OF the
Washington High School by which the individ-
ual graduates may cooperate with each other
In acting on any matters of interest TO the pub
lie schools, the High School and the alumni
themselves.
Touching the first object mentioned. that OF
cooperating with the school trustees and Off
Gals In promoting the interests of the school
system, II Is believed that body of educated,
Intelligent citizens, properly organized and
thoroughly interested aud enthusiasts. can do
much toward keeping the public schools well
abreast of the times.
The association proposes, as one means of en-
couraging deserving students. to establish in
the years to come scholarships in the various
colleges which shall be awarded to High School
pupils who successfully compete for them.
so much for the association from its educs-
tional standpoint.
lsln addition to the above mentioned object the
association will provide an organization of
alumni similar in character and scope to those
OF the colleges throughout the country. IL is
provided by the constitution that a meeting
shall be held once year, which shall be of
much the same character as the usual alumni
oanquets or receptions of college organizations,
This will serve in a great measure TO cement
the ties OF student days and will furnish de.
ilghtfnl reminder Of the good old times in the
High School"
1t will be the duty Of the secretary to secure
list as complete as possible of High School
alumni. together with their addresses, occups.
tons and other items of interest
THE MEMBERSHIP.
According to the constitution the member.
ship is to be Of three classes active, associate
and honorary. Active membership is limited
! to graduates Of the High School or to those who
have been or are active members of any class
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pite her peaceful demeanor Russia was trying
to fasten herself on Spanish soil. In 1918
Gov. Sofa Of Alta California issued an edict OF
Punishment of the Russians from Mexican SOIL
The Russians said they didn't understand
Spanish and the Mexicans refused to issue
state documents in Russian. The governor
made a trip OF state to Fort Ross. He then
concluded that il would take too much money,
time and life to dislodee the intruders. and as
he was satisfied that they were not there to
acquire territorial wealth the matter was
dropped. Finally an international marriage
brought about a truce and Drawing imperial
displeasure on both sides the Russians and
MeIicans established trade relations.
WHEN AMERICANS WERE EXCLUDED.
In view of the fact that California is now so
active in trying to exclude the Chinese from
her territory it is a little amusing to note that
a little more than half century ago Americans
were denied entrance into the golden territory.
In 1881 Gov. Manuel Victoria of Mexico con-
eluded that the Russians and Americans we're
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The treasurer. Mr.,

Ihe treasurer, Mr..
Harry b Ramey. who
was the originator Of
the project an its pres-
ent form, Is a native of
Pennsylvania. He has
resided in Washington
since an early age. and
attended the city schools
from the sixth grade
through the High
school. While in the
High School he took a
pro minent part in
school matters, and in
his senior year was cap
tain OF company A in
the battalion. lie is at
present employed in the
eastern division of the
pension Office and Is
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Pittypat and Tippytoe.

All day long they come aud go
Pittypat anu Tippytoe;
Footprints up and down the hall,
PlaythiRgs scattered On the floor.
Fingerplarks along the wall
Teli-tale streaks upon the door
By these presents you shall know
Pittypat and IippytOe.
How they riot at their playl
And, q dozen times day,
IN they troop, demanding bread
Only buttered bread will do,
And that butter must be spread
Inches thick, with sugar, tool
Never yet have said: mo,
Pittypat and Tippyt Oe!"
Sometimes there are griefs to soothe-
sometimes ruined brows to smooth;
Foil much regret to say
ftppytoe and Pittypat
sometimes interrupt their play
With an internecine spat;
Fte! oh, fie! to quarrel 30,
Pittypat and 1fppytOe!
Oh, the thousand worrying thinRs
Every day recurrent bringsl
Hands to scrub and hair to brush,
Search for playthings gone amiss,
Many q murlnurfng to hush,
Many little bump to kiss;
LIES indeed . fieetfng show,
Pittypat and TippytOeI
And, when day Ia at an end,
r There are little buds to mend:
,a Little frocks are strangely torn,
y Little shoes great holes reveal
80 Little hose, but one day worn,
{, -. Rpdely yawn at toe or heell
Who but you could work such WOO.
ftfypat and TippytOe!
But when comes this thought to me:
Some there are that childle1s be-"
Stealing to their little beds,
With Y love l cannot speak.
Tenderly stroke their heads,
Fondly kiss each velvet cheek.
God help hose who do not know
A Fttypat or TippytoeI
On the floor, along the hSll,
Rudely traced upon the wall,
There are proofs In every kind
OF the havoc they have wrought,
And upon my heart you'd md -
just such trademarks, II you SOUGHT
Oh. how glad ] am It's 90,
Pittypat and Tippytoel
co0o Nesra -EU0xNB FIELD
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Of the city from the
ffth grade on and was
a member of the second
regular High School
class; graduating in the
year 1880. He was
the successful competi-
tor FOR the Dickinson
College scholarship. but
did not attend that in
stitution. pursuing in
stead Q course OF study
at Columbian. After
leaving there he taught
in the public schools
for several years. Re-
signing from his posi-
ton - u teacher, he
was, IN 1891, appointed
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Mr.. Willard A. Pol
lard, the secretary, ID .
native Of Washington
and attended the public
schoola graduating
from the High School
In 1885. He has aince
then been engaged in
the wood and coal busi-
ness, first with his father
and later a. the senior
member Of the firm Of
Pollard 4 Bro. Mr.. Pol
lard was president Of
his class for several suc-
cessive terms and has
shown himself to be .
most successfpl o@cer.
His duties ~ secretary
Of the association st IL
organization, whom %
} donss viii Be nost im-
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T MAY RAIN OR 1T
may snow, and it may
be biting cold, but
spring is spring and the
weather that is bad to-
day is pretty certain to
be good tomorrow. 1t
was q reflection such as
this that probably
prompted one of the
visitors who has now
decided to make WASH
ington his home to send
- ~
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Daisy Hopkins Loses Her Cas..

Daisy Hopkins was cross-examinsd To-
day In her suit for one thousand pounds
damages against the Rev. Mr.. Wallis,
pro-protsctor Of Trinity Hal, Cambridge, for her
arrest aud imprisonment In tina spinning house.
Altar areuneps BY the counsel, the Jury de-
hvsr6d ) verdict for The defendant, Tie: Rev.
Frederick WalliA
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rhs Emancipation ceIebrssio,.

r The committee of arrangements for the
emancipation celebration met last evening.
President James W. Poe appointed the follow
ing COMMITTEES TO wait on the Secretary OF War:
Capt p. b Meredith, chairman; r H. Key and
Ralph wcrmley. The following additions were
made 70 the military committee: Capt James
Perry, Capt Abraham Acworth, Capt @. II.
Proctor, Capt Arthur Brooks and Maj Charles
K Douglaas- The chief marshal made the fol-
David Beckett George W. Phiilips, Silas Chat
man, g. W. Nunroe, James Marshall, George
Hamilton. Philip Stewart Samuel smith and
Arthur Pannsn
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Written for The rvenng Star.
me AT LAST MAKES

all things even. A
second ship goes loaded
to the guards with sup
plies for starving Rus
SLAMS. Half a century
ago the fact that her
subjects were starving
in this country induced
Russia to loosen her
hold on one of the fair
est spots in all this
broad land and her dis
heartened colonists