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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
Against Sheriff Dave Christie is Being
Quietly Talked OF.

THE News las heard it rumOred that
an independent candidate for sheriff
against Dave Christie is being groomed
for the election in January.
The News ventures the assertion that
there is not a better officer in the state
than Mr.. Christie. He is efficient, &C
commodating and vigilant, and here
can hardly be any doubt of his over
whelming election two weeks from
,oday. All good democrats, however,
should be on the alert and attend
the polls on election day, and thus
prevent any scheme that may be quietly
worked up in opposition to any OF the
nominees. Every democrat is in honor
bound to support the nominees They
have stood nobIyitogether this year, and a
very large majority them will not weary
in well doing until Dave -hristie and
the other nominees are safely elected ON
January 4th
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
Another Good Citizen.

From the Lumpkin Independent
Mr.. W. b. Dismuke has moved to
Terrell county, in which the people Of
Florence lose a good neighbor and a
good citizen. Watt has oeen a citizen
Of Florence for the past tenl years, and
by his genial nature and kindness OF
heart has made many friends. The fam
lily will leave vacancy in our circle
which will be hand TO fill. Especially
will Miss Lena leave a void, and perhaps
some heM Is are aching. Like a
bright star from the armament above
will her rosy face and cheerful voice
be greatly missed by her many loving
friends and associates in and around
Florence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
Royal Arcanun1.

At regular meeting of Terrell Coun-
ell, No. SOL, r. A., on Friday evening
last, the following officers were elected
for The ensuing year;
Chas. Deublef, Regent; E. S. Harris,
Vice-Reee nt; T. j. Black, Orator; /. X.
Hannah, Secretary,-J. W. Peddy, Collec-
tor; F. w. Clark, treasurer; B. F. Mel
ton, Chaplain; L. d. Hatcher, Guide; W.
II. Bishop, warden; 0. [. Chambers,
Sentry; q. S. Croweu, L. A. Hatcher
and j. NJ. Marlin, Trustees; w. 3. Cheat
ham, Representative to Grand Council;
Chas. Deubler, alternate.
The installation of the above officers
Il ct will take place at the next regular
meeting of the Council which will be on
Frdcy evening, Jan. 6, 1898. 1t is ear
nestly requested that every member be
present. Refreshments will be provided
for the evening and most pleasant time
may be expected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
TEKRELLs NEW COURT HOUSE.
The New Court House at Dawson Finished
A Magnificent Building.

| The New Court House at Dawson Finished.
A Magnificent Building.
| The new court house for Terrell coun-
ty was finished yesterday.
| Mr. G. NJ Barlow, of the firm of Bar
low Bros, brick and plaster contractors
of this city, came up from Dawson yes,
terday, where he has peen for the past
several months experimenting the con-
struction OF The new Terrell county court
house at that place.
This magnificent building has been fin
ished and is one of the finestin the state.
1t has all the modern cOnveniences and
| it's walls contain over twelve hundred
thousand best hard brick put together
with superior quality of red mortar.
| The trimmings, ETC., are OF Georgia gran
| lite, which has the universal reputation OF
being the best on earth.
The brick portion of the tower stands
one hundred and seventeen feet high and
the spire, which adds forty-eight feet,
makes a total height of one hundred and
sixty-dve feet, which is probably the
highest elvation in Southwest Georgia.
In the tower has been placed large
clock, one of the fastest improved III
both style and equipment, with dials Civ
! ing the time to tie four cardinal points
of the city. a bell twelve hundred
pounds in weight announces the hour,
while one Of eight hundred pounds an
nounces each quarter of an hour.
In short while the different offices
and rooms will be occupied and decorat-
ed with nice furniture, and Teri ell can
boast Of having zone of the finest.
The people Of Dawson are to be con-
graduated upon having such nice build
ing and also upon securing tae services
of SO reliable firm as the Bawlow Bros.
to build it.-Cclunb.a Lcueo n.
The Ledger Is lnisC,nen about the
building being competed. only the
| brick work has been finished. 1t will
take two OF three months yet to complete
the magnificent structure.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
MAYOR CHEATHAM SURRENDERS
THE REIGNS OF GOVERNMENT.
THE NEW MAYOR AND ALDERMEN TAKE
THE OATH OF OFFICER RESOLUTIONS
COMPLIMENTARY TO THE RETIR-
ING MAYOR PASSED


ING MAYOR PASSED.
Mayor Cheatham presided over the
council of Da vson last Friday afternoon
for the last time before surrendering his
position to the new mayor, Mr.. A. j.
Baldwin. For three consecutive years
DR.. Cheatham has been at the head OF the
city government, and las made one of the
best and most popular chief executives
the city has ever had.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed.
The clerk and treasurer were nOtready
with their reports, and there being no
other business before the old body the
retiring MAYOR was about to announce
the council of 1892 adjourned sine die,
when he was interrupted by the clerk,
who read some resolutions compliments
ny to the retiring mayor that had been
handed him by Alderman Rainey.
Mayor Cheatham responded briefly but
feelingly. He thanked every member Of
the body for their uniform courtesy to
him. He said he had served In the city
council as mayor for six years, and dur
inc that time he had never seen body
more faithful and conscientious in the
discharge of every duty. Every member
had proven faithful to his trust, and the
CRY had grown and prospered under
their administration. Especially did he
wish to compliment Alderman Deubler,
chairman of the street committee, for his
good work i the city,
When Mayor Cheatham concluded he
raped his desk with the gavel and the
council of 1892 passed out OF existence.
NEW ALDERMEN INSTALLED.
The new aldermen-elect, Messrs. Han
nan. Deubler and Melton, were present
with Justice NJ. @. Statham, and at their
request he administered to them the oath
of office.
Alderman Rainey was elected mayor
protein until Mayol-elect Baldwin took
the oath of Office, which he aid Saturday
at noon, Judge j. NJ. Simmons admins
tering the oath in The council chamber.
Monday Nights Meeting.
Monday night the council held meet
inc with Mayor Baldwin preslding. All
We're present except Alderman Rainey
The neeting moved along smoothly
enough until the routine business had
| been transacted
Alderman Kaigler moved that the
council go into the election of officers.
Mayor Baldwin ruled that the motion
was out Of order. Alderman Kaigler
Appealed from the decision OF the N yor
and the appeal was sustained by a unani
NOUS vote, as thy had not been served
with the order restraining them from
the election of officers. At this junct-
Mayor Baldwin left the chair and Alder
man Deubler was unanimously elected
in his stead. Officers for 1858 were then
elected as follows:
Chief Hatcher, together with Police
men Roberts, Colson and Jennings, and
Street Overseer Kenney, were reelected
J. T. Bartlett was elected sexton in place
of J. W. Roberts, and Henry Butler sue
ceeded himself as lampiighter.
Captain j. A. Laing was also re-elect-
ed city attorney.
The aldermen then adjourned and the
officers were sworn in by Judge Statham.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21

Dawson's Sundays are days that are
looked f or with pleasure by almost the
whole of the community. We are a
church going people. A respe ctable
congregation assent led to hear Rev.
f. B. 1ichnor, an Episcopalian minister
who preached in the morning an
interesting and instructive dis
course. The music was exceptionally
fine, led by Mrs. j. A. Fouche as organ
list. After the sermon the holy commun-
ion was administered. Mr.. Tichenor
also preached at night He will again
til his regular appointment here on the
4th Sunday in next month.
At the Baptist chulch in the morning
the Rev. Dr.. Patterson preached upon
the subject Of Christ as the life OF
the world, and that through Him and in
dim was ife and salvation found. He
filed the pulpit again at night.
The men prayer meeting in the after
noon, conducted by Mr.. t. j, Black, was
a season of great religious enjoyment.
Capt. j. A. Laing will conduct the next
prayer meeting services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21

preservation of order in the court room,
his lucid charges on the laws of eac 1
case Def ore the traverse jurors, his
ready conception of the controlling lega'
points in the cases for trial as moved by
counsel, his rapid discharge of the bus
mess in the various dockets, his genial
and courteous bearing at all times in
and out of the court room, won for him
the esteem and admiration of the bar
and public generally. He was very
handsomely complimented by resolu-
tions from the grand jury, the local and
visiting bar and officers OF the court.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
FOR FARMERS BOYS.
A Three Months Course Established in the
state School--No Tuition or Fees.


State SchOOl--NO Tuition or Fees.
The trustees of the University of Geor-
gia have authorized the establishm emit,
in the State College, Of short course to
be given in three months, conpr sing
instruction in English, Mathematics, His
tory, Farming, Engineering, Butter and
Cheese making Agricultural Chemistry,
and Practical Agriculture, with exeI-
cises in the field, barn, dairy etc.
This course is open to all over Is years
of age. No examination for admission
is required, and good common school
education will enable any one Of average
ability to take the course withprofit.
There is no charge for tuition or.#other
fees. The course for 1893 Will begin
Wednesday, January 4th.
In addition to this course tie college
offers a three years course in agricul-
ture, and four years courses in Science
and Engineering
Full information regarding any or
these courses and catalogues and general
information in reference to the college
can be had on appl cation to il. G..
White, President State College, Athens,
Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
I,nnortant Notice to Planters.

We call the attention of our friends to
the Hieh Grade Fertilizers sold by he
Farmers Supply Co., Macon, Ga. They sell
Bone. Blood, and Cotton Seed Meal Fer
tilizers. also Acid Phosphates, German
Kainit. etc. They claim that their pillow
boys Brand" guano has no equal, while
''Black Rock Dissolved Bone" leads all
acid phosphates on the market. Ihey
have ready for shipment several thous-
and tons of Cotton Seed Meal Fertilizers,
besides large quantities OF all other
kinds. Our popular townsman, Mr.. ,.
r. Christie, represents this firm again at
This point We advise our friends 20
confer with him before making any con-
tracts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
Chase and His Cools Fight.

The Hetue Bernard Chase Co. was in
Americus last week before coming to
Dawson. Manager Chase and one of the
head men were detained there on war
rants sworn out by the head cook of the
outfit, charging them with assault and
battery. The Chase aggregation travel
in private car, and for some cause un-
known a row was started between the
boss and the cook with the above stated
results. Judge Matthews reviewed the
evidepce in the case, and Mr. Chase and
she belligerent employe who helped to
do the firing act were fined SIS each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
A "Blind Tiger'' Proprietor Arrested.

Saturday Jailel Teddep arrested a ne
gro by the name Of Jim Walker vino is
wanted in Webster county fol operating
'blind tiger" Walker is also wanted
in Randolph county for the same Of
tense. Terrell coun y also has an ac-
count to settle with this festive darkey,
as it is said he will be prosecuted for
using the name of Rev. j. w. Walker to
vote in the municipal election. He swore
that it was his name Gu the registration
books instead OF the preachers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
A GAY TIME AT SHELLMAN.
A Grand Banquet at the Arthur HOuse--An
Occasion Long to Be Remembered.

Occasion Long to Be Remembered.
SHELLMAN, GA, Dec. 16.-Among the
many societies and clubs that have been
recently organized in our little city, the
Big Four" or "Forsaken Four" a re-
cent organization composed of four of
our leading young men, won for them
selves last evening the popular vote OF
those that were even told of their grand
success, saying nothing of those that
were present and participated in the fes-
tivities. To describe the elaborate deco
rations of the entire house wOLli9t up
more room til; n you would bewllling to
allow in your valuable columns. | will
mention briefly, how ever, the large hall
that was so artist a ly arranged with but
a portion of the many beautiful. pictures
which were supplied and draped in moss
by the charming and accomplished
daughter of the clever host. This de-
partment was arranged for those who en-
gagged in tripping the light fantastic toe.
The orchestra, which was seated ON a
rostrum provided for the occasion, furn-
nished delightful music. For those who
did not engage in the diversion, however,
other amusements were provided. The
time passed rapidly and pleasantly until
the hour of eleven, when the doors OF the
beautifully decorated dining room were
thrown open, and the guests were invited
to seats at the beautiful tables, which
were laden with everything that heart
could wish. Ihe orchestra furnished
music during the discussion Of the good
things.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
CompIimentary to the Judge.

A Lexington correspondent writes as
follows to the Macon Telegraph;
The October adjourned term of Ogle-
thorpe superior court was held last
week.
Judge James 81. Query, of Dawson,
the presiding judge of the Pataula cir
cult, held the court. Judge Query cap
tivatei the people by his charge to the
grand jury on Monday morning, and his
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
FOR MAYOR :


After the election the defeated candi-
oates for aldermen and their friends
talked strongly of contest. They en-
Ployed lawyers the next day. Saturday
}Suey decided not to contest the election.
Dut to make an effort to have it declared
illegal by the courts, on account of the
!uiIhg by the managers in regard to reg
iSsna'lon, and new one ordered. Judge
UueI1y has set the case for hearing on
ne next Saturday. lie says he will make an
Gucrt to have another judge here on that
uay' probably Judge Fish. The defeat
T To Candidates are represented by Col j.
W. Walters and Hoyl Il Parks, while the
successful ones hav. Hon. c. L. Bartlett,
I'll III Macon, and Grig1s IL Laing employed.
Inc matter will doubtless go to the
supreme court before it is settled.
viii lie Contest?
Mayor Chatham friends are urging
nll1 to contest Alr. Baldwin's election,
"Hu some of those who are in position
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
Saved hYa Bible.

A gentleman OF this city, who walks
it's streets from day to day, is under OBJ
legations to his pocket Bible for having
e9Ted his life at the battle of Chicka-
manoa The book was in his ide peck
ct o, er his heart where it was struck by
baV the force of which slightly paralyzed
the upper part of his body, with no Sc
rious results.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21

Mr.. Henry Haines, of Webb City, No ),
writes: Il am firmly convinced that
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup IS the best rem
edy in the world. My grand daughter
was seriously attacked with Group, but
a few doses of the syrup entirely cured
her," 1t never falls.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
Good show.

The Chicago Comedy Company, which
gave performances in Dawson last Fri
day and Saturday nights, is a combine
ton that can be safely and truthfuily
commended in every feature of their en-
tertainments. The company is beyond
question the best that has visited Daw-
son this season. They are emnently
deserving of good support wherever
they 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21

As a remedy for accidents common to
every day life, such as cuts, bru ises,
sprains, burns, scalds, frost-bites and
bites OF poisonous insects, SalvatiO n Oil
has no equal in the market. 1t kills pain
going to the seat of the trouble, and
causing an effectual cure. Price 25cts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
The New Methodist Church Finished.

The CONTRACTORS have finished tue new
Metho list church, and it now await s
the pews and Their Furniture. The car
pet has been ordered and will be here in
few days. TIE church cost 81, 900,
and is one of the handsomest buildings
in the whole state. 1t will be several
weeks before it is occupied.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-21
to know say that he will probably begin
proceedings in few days.
Restraint Granted.

Saturday Judge Query granted an or
der restraining the mayor and aldermen
elect from discharging any of the duties
of their positions, except that of keeping
the peace, until this matter is decided.
The order will have the effect of stop
ping the election of officers or the trans
action of any other new business, as the
aldermen who hold over for another year
-MessTs. Kendrick, Kaigler and Rainey-
Go not make a quorum of the council, and
can do nothing until their number is in
creased.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1892-09-09

When Mcdowell was in Bolivar
a few days ago, he claimed that
republicans in the Tenth Congress
ional District would fuse with third
Dartyites. Now read what two
prominent repu bllcans of Memphis
have to say in regard to the matter:
"You can just say that the re-
publicans OF West Tennessee will
not fuse" remarked Marshal Brown
yesterday. "No, we will not fuse
with anything; we are out for the
straight ticket. Mr.. Winstead will
not fuse either.'
"That's right added Assistant
Postmaster Dycr. at shall make
my canvass as q candidate for con-
gress on the straight republican
ticket, fused with nothing. A man
ia fool that thinks he 10 going TO
be elected when no party is behind
him. Suppose this building was
on fire. A crowd might stand on
the bluff and yell until they were
voiceless, but without some definite
and concentrated action they would
not save the building. Again, If a
bowling mob were to assail a Jail,
their assault would be of no avail
without a leader who would say
come on; A. man who expects
to be elected by a mob without q
leader will be left. If a man gets
his party's vote he has a basis. II
l get the vote of the republicans OF
my district it is all I expect.
I'm these days a man must either
be a free trader or a protectionist;
there is no fusion of these princl-
pies, and when a man makes up his
mind which way he believes then
he should vote that way"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1892-09-09
Col. Manson Exposes Hornsby's
Ignorance,

EDITORS BULLETIN-On Saturday,
Sept. Sd, Hon. ] A. Manson met w. 8.
Hornsby in joint debate. 1t was agreed
that Hornsby make the opening speech.
When the hour for speaking arrived. Mr..
Charles Cox introduced Mr.. Hornsby.
The speaker proceeded to read the plat
form of the third party, and said it was
not obje ctionable in any part, in SO much
as there was no pension plank in it.
After placing the planks irregula-ly in
his platform, ne undertook to nail them
down by an extensive reading from a
little cart load of the National Economist
which he brought with him as authority,
and to use as sledge hammer to drive
the planks hard and fast in the platform
SO that not single one would slip. Then
with wonderful display of ignorance he
assailed the democratic party and its
record in the last congress, by which he
said that the wool producers Of this
country had sustained loss of about
$lS,OO0,00O by the passage of the free
wool bill, thinking that it had actually
become a law. He also stated, like Nc
Dowell and other republicans. that there
was nothing in the tariff, and that it
would be unwlse and bad policy to re-
duce the tariff from its present standard,
because it did not at the present rate
meet the expenses of the government.
After Mr.. Hornsby had been given
sufficient time to convince the people of
his ignorance on public questions, he
closed, reading from the National Econ
omist.
Then Hon. J. A. Manson, the staunch
democrat oe Hardeman, was introduced
by Mr.. John II. Reaves. Mr.. Manson
succeeded in a very short time in knock
ing the props from under tile platform
read and ad vocsted by his opponent, and
the planks began to slip, one by one. un-
ill finally there were but very few left,
and they were democratic planks that
had been stolen from the democratic
party. Alter the speaker had demolish-
ed the platform of the third party, except
that part which was democratic, then he
read from the Toiler the pension plank
in the platform Of the third party, which
Hornsby tried TO deny, but, alas tor poor
Willis-it was too plain-his party was
committed 90 il. Then Col. Manson i'm a
calm and quiet manner exposed the as
sertion of Mr.. Hornsby that the wool
producers Of this country had sustained
loss of 100000 by the passage of the
free wool bill by the last congress, which
he (Hornsby) thought had become a law.
When he began to realize that his igno-
rance was being exposed, he was very
ready to say that Congressman Kyle of
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1892-09-09

Mississippi, was his author "Where ig-
norance Is bliss, 'tis folly 10 be wise" Mr..
Editor, it is useless for me to attempt to
mention all the errors and plumbers made
By Mr.. Hornsby, but suffice it to say he
must get better posted before he under
takes to discuss public issues with man
like Col. Manson.
Mr.. Hornsby had fifteen miuntes re-
jninder, winch he used "a harangue or
political TRADE, and attended with a few
yells from few third partyites present.
When Col. Manson arose to reply
Hornsby and his little gang ran and
scattered like scared rabbits.
The old saying that an empty wagon
will make more noise than one that is
loaded, is very applicable to the third
party and its leaders, because they make
more noise than all the rest of the par
ties combined. When you strike an
empty vessel, it produces more noise than
when you strike one that is filed; 80 when
the true democracy strikes down on the
third party and its leaders it produces a
noise. To sum up the meeting at Mid
dleton in few words is about as follows:
Hornsby read for some time the National
Economist. Then Col. Manson spoke oil
true democratic doctrine and principles.
Then Hornsby foamed about fifteen min
utes. Then Col. Manson replied, and
Hornsby and his little gang ran off and
were not seen or heard of again. G.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1892-09-09

long as the law 10 In force which
places a prohibitive tax upon the
issue of state banks. He is in per-
feet accord with the republican
party IN voting the peoples money
as subsidies to American steamship
lines. in order 10 enable them 10
compete with European vessels.
He asserts that England protects
the steamship lines Of that govern
meut i'm a like manner. which
statement ID utterly false. The only
revenue received by European lines
from that government 10 the amount
paid for carrying the mails. The
president is an enthusiastic advocate
of the reciprocal policy advanced
by Blaine. and is also q firm be.
lever in and endorser of the pro-
tective policy. I'm other words he
places himself in the ridiculous POI
sltion of being both O free trader
and prOtectionist. He alludes 10
the Mckinley tariff bill, and states
that since its passage there has
been an increase in the importation
of farm products. There has been
an increase in the importation OF
wheat and flour, but this is attrib-
utable to The Russian famine and
not to the operation of the McKin-
ley bill. That the law is great
disadvantage to the interests of
American citizens is apparent from
the fact that it has increased their
expenses and decreased the gov
ernment's revenue, thus proving
that the American manufacturers
are the sole bene6ciarIes OF the
law. Harlison's letter shows him
10 be n narrow-minded deceiv er,
devoid of the elements essential to
craftsmanship.