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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
From the Albany Herald.
The Best Kingdom.

A pretty story OF the old Kaiser WI
helm, at the age of So, is told in Ger
many, Seen Without Spectacles." Du
ring his stay at Elms, where he had gOn
to drink the waters, he paid q visit t.
large orphan asylum and schools thai
were under government patronage. .
course the presence of so distinguished .
parsonage created sensation in the es
Enlistment.
Alter listening with much interest to
the recitations of several Of the classes
his majesty called to him bright, fax
en-haired little girl of five or six year
and lifting her into his lap, said to
her:
ssNow. my little fraulein. let me see
how well you have been taught. To
what kingdom does this belong?" am
taking out of his pocket an orange, he
held it up to her.
The little girl hesitated moment, and
looking timidly into the emperor's face,
replied: "To the vegetable kingdom,
sir"
Every good, my little fraulein; and
now to what kingdom Dies this belong"'
and he drew out of his pocket colo
piece and placed it on the orange.
Again the little girl hesitated, but
soon replied: ITO the mineral king
DOM"
Better and BETTER" said the emperor.
''Now look at me and say to what king
dom 1 belong"
At this question there was an ominous
silence among the teachers and visitors,
who were listening with much interest
to the royal catechism; the little girl
hesitated long as if perplexed as to what
answer she should give. Was the en-
peror an animal?
Her eyes sought those of her teacher
and sshoolmates. Then she looked up
into the eyes of the aged emperor, and
will a half startled, frightened look, a.
if she was evadlng the question, re
piled:
"To the kingdom of heaven"
eyes, yes, my little fraulein," said he,
~ think it was time was there, do you
not? And the day is not far distant
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
TERRIBLE STATE OF AFF> AIRS.

Growing Ont of the Killing of Whlte
Boy in Early.
There is terrible state of things on the
line of Early, Baker and Miller counties
Over a month ago negro boy killed d
white boy with hoe. The negro was
caught and hung by unknown parties. 1t
seems that some of the older negroes
have been making some remarks about
it. saving. so the story goes, that GER
tain white man, meaning Ballitf Free,
had to be hung; that he purposely gave
up the negro to the mob. Mr.. Free has
had guards to watch for him. One OF
the guards saw two lnen coming up to
the house with guns, but before they
could be apprehended they became
frightened and left. So Saturday night
a number of men went TO the home OF
ALT Simmons and took him and his son
out of the house, but not before knock
ing his wife down, who was trying to
protect her husband, They carried che
negro man and his son out into the road
and gave them terrible fogging. They
left word that there were three others
in the neighborhood, Allen White, Bur
rell Brown and George Kimball, who
would in due time receive their portion.
The three named are among our most
respected colored men, and it will be
very much regretted by their white
friends if they receive the same treat
ment as did Allen and his son.-Early
County News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
The State Tax Rate.

Although the digests of the tax re-
turns from 1876 of the 1877 counties of the
state show the tax values of property
nave decreased $8,364, 900 since last year,
the tax rate will not be increased, as
has been stated in number of publica-
tons
The announcement is made from the
comptroller generals office.
The officials the state capitol have
be N very much disturbed over the con-
st ,nt decrease in value of taxable prop
err as shown by the digests receiv-
ID
When the first returns were received
" the comptroller-general it was esti-
mated that the decrease would not be
ess than S15, 100000, and might posi-
bly, be s2O,OO0,OO0.
Later returns showed that the decrease
would not be over $4,000, 600, and it was
upon this estimated decrease that the
statement that the tax rate will not be
Increased is now based.
The appropriations for this year
amount to 81, GA, 492. The estimated re
,eipts from taxes, on ID basis of 1858, 000,-
100 of property returned at 400 mills and
| S7O5. $40 which the state receives from
other sources, will amount to 2,64S, O87,
or 1896 more than the appropriations.
To the estimated receipts can be adj
led $4,000. taxes due by railroads since
last year.
The railroads which owe the state are
in the hands of receivers and it was nee
essary to obtain an order of court before
the taxes could be collected.
These orders have been obtained and
the money will be available for this
years appropriations
In 1892 the tax rate was 4.85 mills and
he appropriations amounted to $685.
$50, while the receipts were $2,792,-
442.
AS the reports of the gradual decrease
in the value of property were received ii
was ated that to obtain the money nee
essary, the tax rate, AGO mills, as made
by the last legislature, would have to be
increased. AS nearly all of the digests
have b. en- received it has become ap-
parent tn at the rate win not be raised.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If la grippe
has left YOU weak and weary, use Elec-
Eric Bitters. This remedy acts directly
IN the liver, stomach and kidneys, gent
ly aiding those organs to perform their
functions. If you are afflicted with sick
headache, q viii find speedy and per-
manent relief by taking Electric Bitters.
One trial viii Convince you that this is
the remedy you need. Large bottles
only SOC at sale-Davis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
R.e-Enact This Law.
Madison Madisonian.

from the Manson MadlSOnlan.
The tax returns of almost every coun-
ty in the state show decrease in values
from those of last year, altogether, to
nearly fifteen millions of dollars. Ac-
cording to these fgurese Georgia is fif-
teen millions of dollars poorer than size
was last year. 1t is said that, at the
present rate of taxation, enough money
cannot be raised to pay the running ex-
penses of the state, and that an extra tax
will have to be levied to make up the
balance.
In these hard times, when dollar
looks as big as cart wheel, the people
will very properly ask why they are to
go down into their pockets the second
time in year, and they will want to
know the cause of the shortage, in order
that they may make provision in the fu-
ture for another such emergency.
The history Of the case is as follows
the general ASSEMBLY of 1901 passed a
bill establishing board of equalization
for every county in the state. 1t was
the duty of these boards to equalIze the
value of taxable property in their county
and to see that each man paid according
to what he had. Under the old law it
was impossib BILE for man owning hun
dred thousand dollars worth of real es-
tate to give it in at one half it's value,
while his poor neighbor, running but
one plow, paid taxeI on his ten acres
and his mule and plowstock. Unfortu-
nately, the last legislature saw fit to do
away with the tax equalizers and allow
ed each man to make his own return,
and the result is, the state is in the nine
hole.
There is a certain class of people in
Georgia who want to own the earth and
think it great thing to have under
their control thousands of acres of land
1t makes no difference to these men
whether they cultivate their holdings
and help build up The state or whether
they allow their land to lie idle, for they
like to be esteemed big men in their
bailiwicks. The people should see to it
that they pay for the privilege, and a
good stiff tax is the best way to keep
down landed aristocracy.
The board of equalization law was an
effective one and it should be speedily
re-enacted. OF course we do not expect
some people to like it, but those who
are willing to pay just part of the tax
es and demand that others do likewise
have found it grea: protection, and
those who clamored lOudest for its re-
peal were constitutionally opposed to
paying anything, their personal Obliga-
tons not excepted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
Electric Bitters.

This recmedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not en-
list and is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the liver and kidneys, will
remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood
viii drive malaria from the system
and prevent constipation and indiges-
ton. Try Electric biJters. Entire salts
faction guaranteed. or money refunded.
Price soc and S1.OO per Bottle al sale
Davis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

For anne back or for pain in the
side or chest, try saturatlng a piece of
flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and binding it onto the affected parts.
This treatment will cure any ordinary
case in one or two days. Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism. so cent bottles for
sale by Farrar & Farrar, Druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Mr.. BRYAN, of Nebraska, has spoken
his little piece in the interest of the sill
yer bullion owners of his state, and he is
now being patted on the back and per-
suaded by them that he is agreat orator.
.he young man has plenty of wind, but
he uses it for selfish purpose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
No Cotton Grows There.

There is one county in Georgia that
never produced bale of cotton.
That seems incredible, but it's true.
That statement is made upon the au-
thority Of Hon. Buck Gambler.
The county in question is Union, with
an area Of 80 square miles.
Another peculiar claim to distinction
had bv the Same county is that not sin
gle shipment of manufactured fertilizer
was ever made TO one of it's citizens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
Queer Conduct of a Democrat
From the Atlanta Herald.

From the Atlanta Herald.
Editor My1ick says:
Not content with trying to strangle
the nation financially, the president de-
sires to deprive it even of the privilege
of grOaning while it is being fayed
alive.
Is not that rather a tough thing for
a democratic editor 20 say about dem
ocratic president?
Is it not queer thing to come from
man who was recently asking Mr.. Cleve-
land for an office?
If Mr.. Myrick thinks Mr.. Cleveland
is mistaken why does he not treat the
president with common courtesy? What
sort of a democrat is that, having been
refused an office, resumes his abuse of
the great party leader?
The charge that Grover Cleveland is
trying to strangle the country financially
is one to come from republicans and
third party oranks, and not demo-
cras.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Judge Jim Griggs is trying his prent-
ice hand on the juries and bar of north
Georgia. When he first casts his judi
cial eye around court room in the Pa
taula circuit he will probably have the
air of an old stager. Judge Griggs will
get there.-Columbu Enquirer-Sun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Having employed tirst-class work
man am prep red to make all kinds OF
fine shoes on snort notice IN the neatest
style. Repairing neatly and promptly
done All TX ruaranteed Shop over
Sale Davis gung CompanY's store on
Lee street. ,. E. GRUBBs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Governor Waite, of Colorado, is being
cordially invited by the Chicago news
papers to visit the stockyards, where he
can wade in blood up to his whiskers.
Governor Waite is right at home in the
ssWindy City, with his cyclone whiskers
and his blind-bridle spectacles.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

About 1000 people have left Bruins
wick and there is little materialleft for
the yelloH fever to feed upon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

The Albany Herald moves that Nancy
Hanks be hitched to the good times
that are coming"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Southern congressman came near tax
ing all the best chairmanships. The
right men got them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Senator Sherman--he of silver law
fame-says that he believes the money
stringency is being relieved and that the
panic is about over.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

There is man in Missouri who is
drawing a pension because he is bald
headed. Secretary smith is after him
and it will not be great while before
the bogus pensioner will be headless as
we'll as hairless.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Senator VOORHEES, is on the right line
He is bimetalllst, but thinks that the
Sherman law should be promptly repeal
ed. without encumbrances.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

The man who blames the democratic
administration with the present crisis in
money matters is fool with big 81"
There is no sense in such rawlings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

The idea which some people seem to
have of ''free silver is that the big
white dollars will be piled up in conven-
lent places and that every fellow will be
allowed to walk off with as much of the
coin as he wants free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Alas, poor Myrick! Ever since he
collided with the ice wagon the tall tim
her of the Muckalee has resounded with
his dolorous cries of treason, strategems
and spoils.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

The southern papers that are opposing
the repeal of the Sherman law are hurt
ing the cotton planters no little. If they
prevent the repeal they will knock big
hole in the price of this years cotton
crop.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

The death of DR.. Branham, Of the ma
rine hospital service, at Brunswick of
yellow er, was deplorable event
He was Georgian and he died at his
post of duty. He could have no nobler
epitaph.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Remember, when in need of paints,
Oils and painting materials, that Sale
Davis Drug Co. are headquarters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Fine lot Of Fresh Turpip seed at Ken
bricks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

General Fitzhugh Lee seems to have
been somewhat previous in NOV
ing a resolution of congratulations
in the Virginia state convention to Mr..
and Mrs. Cleveland on the birth of a
son.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30
THE NEW JUDGE AND SOLICITOR.
Their Appointment Meets With Favor
throughout the Country.

Their Appointment Meets With Favor
Throughout the Country.
The judicial ermine which Judge j.
HI. Query has so ably and creditably
worn for many years past, has recently
fallen upon the shoulders of Col. }. M.
Griggs, the former solicitor-general OF
that 1.-THE Pataula) circuit, Judge Query
having resigned to accept an attorney
ship for the Central RAILROAD.
The vacancy thus made in the office OF
solicitor has been filled by the appoint
ment of Col. H. C. Sheffield, of Airing
ton
While Judge Query was on the bench
he won the confidence and high esteem
of those who had business in his courts
and has hosts of friends and admirers
who regret his retirement.
Judge Griggs is well known to not on
" the people of this circuit but through
out this whole section, as one of the
braniest young lawyers in the state. His
thorough knowledge of the law, together
with his natural talent and ability, emf
nently qualify him to the high position
to which he has been appointed.
Col Sheffield is so well known all over
this country as a lawyer of eminent abil
ity that anything we might say would
add nothing to that reputation. His
well known ability as criminal lawyer
makes this an instance of 'the right man
IN the right place." That the states
cause will be diligently looked after and
ably espoused there is no doubt. His
appointment is highly gratifying to the
people of this section, and especially SO
to those of his home town and cOun'
ty.--Arlington Courier.
Our New Solicitor.
From the Albany Herald.
Col. H. G. Sheffield, of Blakely, has
been appointed Solicitor-Geheral of the
Pataula circuit. He succeeds Hon. Jas
M. Griggs, of Dawson, who was appoint
ed to the Judgeship to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge
Query.
Col. Sheffield is one of the brainies
lawyers IN his circuit to-day. In ap
pearance he is distingue, and in practic.
redoubtable; and the Herald believes
that it does not miss the cOncensus of ex
preston of the people of that circuit
when il says that his appointment will
meet with general approval
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Ripans Tab lies cure biIionsness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

lHE NE WO
DAWSON, GA.
------------------------
The Albany Herald moves that Nancy
Hanks be hitched to the good times
that are coming"
Southern congressman came near TAX
ing all the best chairmanships. The
right men got them.
About 1900 people have left Bruins
wick and there is little material left for
the yellow fever to feed upon.
Senator Sherman-he of silver law
fame-says that he believes the money
stringency is being relieved and that the
panic is about over.
Senator VOORHEES, is on the right line.
He is bimetalhst, but thinks that the
Sherman law should be promptly repeal
ed. without encumbrances.
The man who blames the democratic
administration with the present crisis in
money matters is a fool with big "F."
There is no sense in such rawlings.
Alas, poor Myrick! Ever since he
collided with the ice wagon the tall tim
Der of the Muckalee has resounded with
his dolorous clies of treason, strategems
and spoils.
General Fitzhugh Lee seems to have
been somewhat previous in NOV
ing a resolution of congratulations
in the Virginia state convention to Mr.
and Mrs. Cleveland on the birth of
son.
The death of DR.. Branham, Of the ma
rine hospital service, at Brunswick of
yellow : er, was a deplorable event
He was Georgian, and he died at his
post of duty. He could have no nobler
epitaph.
The southern papers that are opposing
the repeal of the Sherman law are hurt
ing the cotton planters no little. If they
prevent the repeal they will knock big
hole in the price of this years cotton
crop.
The idea which some people seem to
have of ''free silver is that the big
white dollars will be piled up in conven-
lent places and that every fellow will be
allowed to walk off with as much of the
coin as he wants free.
There is man in Missouri who is
drawing pension because he is bald
headed. Secretary smith is after him
and it will not be great while before
the bogus pensioner will be headless as
we'll as hairless.
Governor Waite, of Colorado, is being
cordially invited by the Chicago news
papers to visit the stockyards, where he
can wade in blood up to his whskers.
Governor Waite is right at home in the
"Windy City, with his cyclone whiskers
and his blind-bridle spectacles.
Judge Jim Griggs is trying his prent-
ice hand on the iuries and bar of north
Georgia. When he first casts his judi
cial eve around a court room in the Pa
taula circuit he will probably have the
air of an old stager Judge Griggs will
get there.-Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Mr.. BRYAN, of Nebraska, has spoken
his little piece in the interest of the sill
yer bullion owners of his state, and he is
now being patted on the back and per-
suaded by them that he is great orator.
:he young man has plenty of wind, but
he uses it for selfish purpose.
Queer Conduct of Democrat
From the Atlanta Herald.
Ed tor My1ick says:
Not content with trying to strangle
the nation financially, the president de-
sires to depriye it even of the privilege
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-08-30

Sale-Davis Drug C oUod;reth's frsi
dealers who handle Lan'''
nip seeds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1893-11-24

The Cincinnati Enquirer Of last
Thursday says: "whiIe thisis the
usual season when a great crop Of
brides is gathered, there was an un.
usual number ut the Palace Hotel
last night. Within half an hour
no less Than SIX newly welded pairs
made their appearance NJ the office
and asked for rooms. They were
from various parts Of the country,
but Kentucky had somewhat the
best OF 1t. The happy pairs regis.
tered rs follows:
r.. G. Champe and wife, Charios-
ton, w. Va. James A. Agnew and
wife, BENJAMIN Marshall and wife,
Maysville, Ky; l.. j. Frazier and
wife, catlettsburg, XVI w. T. Fer
guson and wife, Louisa, KY; = l..
Uenkle and wife, jackson, Ohio.
They are a nlce.looklng lot Of
young people, and last night the
Palace contained moro blissfulncss
than is TO be expected at one time.H
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1893-11-24
The Canning Factory

What has become OF the project
to start n canning factory Mt this
place? lit Is TO be accomplished
next season Il Is time some steps
were being taken toward II, asst is
necessary that the farmers shall
know II In time TO govern their
crops accordingly. Tomatoes could
be more profitably handled than
any other crop, but there are not
now moro than enough raised in
this section TO supply the demand
for local consumption, and It would
be necessary for n canning factory
to make arrangements with the far
mors for large crops. While the
price paid for tomatoes By Gamer
les would seem small to our people
yet II is a very profitable crop !
cultivated extensively. A report
from a kentucky county not fal
from Lawrence shows that farmer,
last year made about four times a.
much from their crops of tomatoes
us from theeame sized crops Of corn
The same result can be obtained
here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1893-11-24

Correction Of a Mlsstatement
The Leader last week stated that
the contract for the printing of the
town ordinances aud charter was
lei to the NEWS at a higher price
than was asked by the Leader. 1t
stated that its bid was twenty-five
per cent. lower than ours. In jus.
tice to the City Council We take the
trouble to stale the facts. The
NEWS made a bid exactly In ac.
cordance with the specifications OF
the Council. We understand that
the Leader did not. The type we
are using In the job is ten per cent.
smaller than that which the Lead
or proposed to use, and us the con-
tract waslet outat 50 much per page
this difference amounts TO Just ten
per cent. saving. The pages We
arc making are larger; and anoth.
err important feature IN lowering
the price is the use Of marginal
references instead Of suh-headings
These references are not allowed "a
detract from the width Of the type
matter ON the page, either. An
other important point to the Coun-
ell was TO have the work done at
once SO that the ordinances might
go into force as soon as possible
The NEWS was the only bidder
who made a satisfactory offer in
this regard. Counting these things,
an estimate shows our bid to be
the lower.
II the Council were individually
doing all they can TO starve the
Leader out as it stated, why was
the paper ever given a chance 10
bid Oh the work.