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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04

of THE NEWS are familiar with it, it is
not necessary to publish 1t again.
The defense introduced several negro
witnesses to prove an alibi, and Stevens,
in his statement, denied being on Wells
land the day of the tragedy and declared
his innocence.
Argument by counsel was begun Fri
day morning. Solicitor Sheffield opened
for the state and Colonel Hart spoke for
the defense. In the afternoon Colonel
Edwards spoke for the prisoner and
Judge Query closed for the state The
charge of Judge Griggs, which was re-
markedly clear and impartial, followed,
consuming 20 minutes.
The jury deliberated abo ut half an
hour before returning verdict Of gull
ty without recomm endation TO mercy.
MAJORS PUT ON TRIAL.
Jim Majors was next put on trial.
Colonies Edwards, Simmons, Christie,
Hart, Marlin and Shepperd were point
ed to defend him.
But little time was consumed in secur-
ing the following jury: III. j Horn, j.
w. Hitler, V. T. Finney, J. T. Williams,
B. w. Br6edlove, J. NJ. Brim, A. Helton,
w. B. Oxford, L. l. Arnold, @. Ii. Breed
love, T. X Cobb and Il. T. Mathis
Judge Query opened the case and
court adjourned until Saturday morning,
when the taking of evidence was bugun,
and lasted until noon. The defense intro
duced no testimony, simply letting the
prisoner make his statement. Majors
denied any knowledge of the crime and
said that neither he nor Stevens was on
Wells land the day of the murder. The
theory of the defense was that both shots
were fire by the same party and, there
fore, Majors could not be guilty. Colo
mel Marlin opened the argument for tile
defense and was followed by Judge Guer-
nv for the state. Judge Simmons for the
defense, who concluded the argument,
urged that there was much doubt about
Majors guilt and insisted that the testi-
mony would warrant the jury in recon-
mending him to mercy sho I'D they find
him guilty. Judge Griggs charged thejury
and they were out only short while be-
fore bringing in verdict of guilty with a
recon aendation TO mercy.
SENTENCE PASSED.
While the jury was celebrating upon
the fate of Majors, Harrison Stevens was
rdered to stand up and receive the SEN
tence of the court. Stevens, who is a
slim yellow. negro about 80 years of age,
was visibly affected, but when asked if
he had anything to say why the sentence
of death should not be passed upon him
braced up and replied: 81 believe
not" In sentencing Stevens to be hang
ed on the 10th day of November next
Judge Griggs remarks we're tender and
full of feeling and did credit to his big
heart.
Jim Majors, who is small black ne
gro, received his sentence with stoical
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04

Indifference. The court remarked to
him that a compromise verdict had been
rendered in his case and that he either
ought to be hung or turned loose.
THE PRISONERS INTERVIEWED
When a News representative called at
the Jail both of the prisoners seemed in a
very good humor and greeted the report
er with a hearty ''Good morning, Capt"
and did not look like men who had just
been convicted of the grave crime of
murder
When asked about his approach
ing execution Stevens said, 81 believe
it is to take place some time in NOvem-
ber' isn't it Jim?" addressing Majors,
who replied in the affirmative
Both stoutly deny any connection with
the murder, and Stevens says that he is
to be hung for q crime that he is as in
nocent of as a=babe; chat Henry Gran
ford was mad with him about cow and
took vengeance by lying on him to get
him hung. Stevens also said he and
Crawford both shot number twelve gun
on the day of the murder, and that Gran
fords wads was the same as his, as he
lent them to him.
Majors talked but little eaying he
had no connection withthe crime and
knows nothing about.
Both are high in their praise of the
kind treatment of Jailer Tedder.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Dire SO Goods

Our shelves and counters are just
leaning with beautiful dress goods and
cheap dress goods. We have the choicest
styles and patterns, and all the new and
beautiful weaves in all the latest color
ings with trimmings to match beautiful
", and at prices within the reach of all.
A lovely line of Worsteds, Cashmeres,
Henrettas, Hop oacking, Flannels,
BrCadclOths, Epinglines, Bengalines, Bril-
liantines, Serges, Satin Berburs, etc.,
etc. A beautiful wool worsted at SIC.
per yard. A beautiful Wool Cashmere,
double width, at 1z4c, per yard, and all
finer goods will be sold at same rate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Shoes

We have secured some great bargains
in Shoes, and we propose to sell them
accordingly. We will inaugurate line
of prices that cannot fail to attract the
attention of every bargain seeker. We
will not be undersold; we mean exactly
that, no m ore and no less. We buy these
goods from the best manufacturers, pay
spot cash, and we can give our custom
ers the inside. We Will sell you Ladies'
Grain But. Shoes, to 7, at zoe. La
dies Glove Grain But. Shoes to Z, at
S5c. High Grade Grain But. Shoes at
$1.00. Mems nice Sunday shoes 1926
and SO on for all grades. Don't fail to
see these goods and get our prices before
you buy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Clothing.

$4,000 worth new obby
suits and they are for you. We are
bound to sell them, prices talk, we mean
business, we have bought too many, but
we can and will make prices that will
move them and move them quick. Every
lhan, boy and child who comes in our
store that wants suit shall be supplied
if quality, style and price can do it. We
have made this one of the most import
ant features of our business. We have all
the new styles and cuts, and will give
you perfect fit. Our selection as to styles
and price is unequaled. We viii sell you
a No. boys suit to IA years old, at So
cents, well worth $1.75 or $500. We
have them at $1,00, SIPS, $1.50 and up
to 5000 suit, and every one bargain
or no sale. We will sell you mems suits
from $3.50 to uu as high as you want
them. We will save you 25 per cent.
Just get our prices is all we ask.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
silks and Tr immi ngs

We have never been able to show just
sncb an endless array of beautiful things.
Thew are a perfe ct feast to the eye, and
INST be seen to be appreciated. All the
beautiful weaves such as Surrah, Faile
Armure China, Gross Grain, Ottoman,
Persian Effects, Rainbow Effects, ON
brey Effects. Don't fail to inspect them.
From 25c. per yard up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
OF Applicants for Cadetship appointment
to Military Academy.

to Military Academy
The following announcement is made
by authority Of Hon. Ben. E. Russ ell,
Representative of the Second Cong res
slonal district in Congress,sa pa pers
throughout the district are requisite d to
copy:
The Representative of this dis trict
now has Tue appointment of a cad ct to
the United States Military Academ at
West Point, and desires TO make the APP
pointment one of merit.
Notice IS therefore given that a com
petitive examination of applicants will
bb held at Albany on Saturday, Oct ober
It'll.
The nature of the examination and
the rules under which it will be cond uct-
ed will be made known by the Examin-
ing Board on the day of the examina-
tiDn.
The following named gentlemen have
beed selected to constitute the Exa
ing Board, and have agreed to serve:
Prof. Hanson w. Jones, of the Al bany
High School
Prof. Thos. F. Jones, of Bethel Male
College, Cuthbert.
Prot w. 81. Fitzpatrick, of the BlakeIy
| Institute.
Prof S. A. Rodenbury, of the Thorn
awhile High School.
Mr.. J. S. Davis, County School Com
missioner of Dougherty County.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Dress Broadcloths

These goods bid fair to be very popu-
lar this season, and why not? They are
all the best features that go to make a
perfect and desirable costume. They are
unequaled for durability, service and
style. We have all the qualities and col
ors. Be sure to see them. We will show
you grand line, and best value for the
money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Shirts

Our stock is unequaledin this line and
simply unap proachable in quality and
price. We control the celebrated Joseph
Fowler brand, and they stand ahead ;
will sell you mems good unlaundried
shirts from 40c. up; good laundried
shirts from SOC. up-wlll save you money
here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Calicoes and Ginghams

10000 yards best and prettlest styles
lust from the mills, all new and fresh,
and the latest patterns. We will sell
Calicoes from Al to 6c4., Ginghams from
81 to SIC. Don't fail to come and look
at these goods and prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Hats

We have big stock and they must be
best bargains in this line; our buyer
struck it rich in this lire. We will sell
you hats cheaper than you ever dreamed
Of just think of Mans Fine Fur Hat
for Is cents. All shapes and all colOrs.
They would be cheap at $3.50. You
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
DR. e SIS TT INN i ngs /.

Every lady should see this line. We
have every new novelty that is to be had
in endless variety. We have the cuttings
of the maIket-all the new things in
BraidS, Gimps, Bands, TinseIs, Moss
Effects, Silks. Velvets, Velvete5ns, Plaid
Novelties, etc., etc. In fact everything
that the mind could suggest or the heart
could wish for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Wraps .

We can beat the world in this line We
have secured some rare bargains in
Wraps and Jackets, and they are for our
customers. We have all the news styles,
shapes and colors. We can sell you a
nice all wool jacket for 1925, worth
- 80 We will sell a beautiful cloth
cape for 50 so, worth 5000. Don't fail
to see this line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Underwear.

In this departn ent we excel all former
efforts-an immense stock-prices ex-
tremely low. We will save you % per
cent; try us and see. ave are in it,"
If you don't think so come and see.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Dress Flanne1s .

We are showing a grand array from 20
to 60c. per yard-every piece bargain.
The qualities and price beyond compari-
son.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Umbrellas .

We have an elegant line of al The new
and nobby goods, and prces lower thaR
the loves. The Worlds Fair Souvenir
Umbrellas are the newest and nobbiest
things of the season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Ne ckWear

We have enlarged our line and can
show you all the latest shapes aud new
designs-we give you styles that are cor
rect and prices that can't be matched
see them, they are very rich and varied.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Quilts

We are showing this season by far the
handsomest line of Marsailles Quilts ever
in Dawson and values that can't be
matched. Do not neglect your interest
by failing to see this line From624c. up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
STEVENS WILL bang
AND MAJORS WILL SPEND HIS LIFE
IN THE COAL MINES.

Thursday, the 10th Day of November, Fix
ed for the ExecutiOn--TriaI of, j. G.
Wells Murderers--The Condemn
ed interviewed.
The last execution for murder in Ter
rell county took place about twelve
wears ago, when Frank Hudson was hung
for killing DR.. and Mrs. John R. Lee.
Thursday, the 10th. day of November,
has been fixed as the date of the next
one, when Hrrrison Stevens life will be
claimed by the law for the murder of j.
G. Wells ON the 10th. day of September
Jim Majors, the accomplice of stew
ems. was more fortunate and will spend
the remainder of his life in the peniten-
tiary.
TRIAL OF THE IS0NERs.
On last Thursday morning, at half
past 8 o'clock, Judge Griggs convened a
special term of the superior court to try
the two negroes accused of the murder.
People came to the ely from all parts
of the county that day, and intense in
terest was manifested throughout the
trial.
When court convened the grand jury
organized and received the charge of
Judge Griggs. The charge was brief,
| his honor merely calling attention to the
murder of Mr.. Wells and directing that
! il be Investigated. The court also stat
ed that the grand jury could investigate
! such other criminal matters as might be
| brought to its attention.
The grand jury, after lapse of more
J than an hour, returned an Indictment
| charging Harrison Stevens and Jim Ma
; Tors with the murder of j. g. Wells.
Harrison Stevens was put on trial first
and Judge r. F. Simmons and Colonies
| NJ. G. Edwards and E. J. Hart appoint
/ ed to defend him, while Solicitor-Gener-
al Sheffield, Judge J. I'll. Query and
Captain J. A. Laing managed the prose
cution.
: It took but a few minutes to secure a
iury. and when the taking of testimony
was begun the following jurors were in
hox 10 pass upon the issue between the
state and the accused: Charles Deubier,
John Andrews, A. g. Scott, g. E. Grant,
Up. Green, j. A Fulton, /. NJ. Cannon,
G. B. Fillingame, Edgar Todd, w. III. K.
Davis. w. ii. Cook and A. j !. McLendon.
The testimony for the prosecution was
the same as that brought out at the cor
oner's investigation, and, as the readers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
DOnneStiCS.

onr line was never more complete, and
III domestics are cheap. Checks, Sheet
i an Shirting, Ticking, Sea Island, Pillow
l r9s,ng, Bleaching, 1914 Sheeting, Canton
TIanpel etc., we will offer lower than
orer sold before in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
COrSets

We carry the best makes-Thompson's
Glove Fitting, Kabo, C. b., Warmers,
etc., etc. You are sure to find just what
You want in our immense stock. 35c. up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Gloves .

All the best and popular makes and
new shades; we can please the most fas-
tidious. The prices are right-the style
and fit is perfect.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
Hop Sa cking.

This fabric is truly the thing for fash
ionabe wear Comes in all the beautiful
shades and colorings, it makes a very
stylish suit. 1t is a beautiful weave,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04

soft and Grapes exquisitely. We have
all the desirable shades.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-10-04
DAVIS & DOZIER
Dry Goods, Clothing Dress Goods, Wraps,
NOTIONS, SHOES, HATS, ETC,

NOTIONS, SHOES, HATS ETC.,
in
choicest
before in Daw
requet-Dont fail price goods before buy
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-29

The very best grades Of paints
and oils, cheaper than the cheapest,
at Harmon's drug store.
Bargains in dry goods at the Chi
cago Mercantile Company, Michalis-
ky's old stand, south of Bissell House.
Shirts from 35 to Go cents; goods
usually sold at 50 cents to $1,OO, at
the cheap cash store Of James Woods
The George-Allen Marble Go.
Works at Smith Centre, Mankato and
Norton, Kan. Main Office at Smith
Center Kap
Rev. Sheffield Of the Baptist mis-
sionary society preached a very able
and interesting sermon at the Baptist
church Sunday evening,
--Gentlemen's fine shoes in calf
and kangaroo in balls and congress;
also the new and latest in tan bluch.
ers at the Kahn Shoe and Clothing
Company.
Ignorance of the merits of De.
Wits Little Early Rlsers is a mis-.
fortune. These little pills regulate
the liver cure headache, dyspepsia,
bad breath, constipation ard bilious.
ness. Fisher & Co.
Mr., Van Cleve takes charge Of
the post office, Saturday. j. L. Nc,
Cormlck, who has been deputy post
master for the past three years will
be retained. Mr.. Horns has made
an excellent postmaster, and about
all the patrons Of the Office can ask,
is that his successor will prove al
efficient.
Mrs. Laura M. Johns, chairman
of suffrage amendment campaign
committee, will lecture at the cour
house tonight at $50 o'clock. AID
mission rs and Is cents. Mrs. john
is said to be one Of the most eloquen
speakers in Kansas, and will talk O
woman Suffrage" If she can con
vert the women Of the state to he
way Of thinking the amendment sh
favors can be added to the state con
stitution. The men are all right Blu
many women are opposed to the move
ment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-29
Electric RItters,

This remedy is becoming so we
known and so popular as to need no
specialmenti on. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song Of
praise-A purer medicine does not
exist and II is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove pimples, boils, salt rheunl
and other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive malaria from the
system and preyent as we'll IS cnre all
malarial fey4rs. For cure OF headache
constipation and indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. Price 30 cts
and 81 per bottle at s. S. Fishers drug
store. D
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-29
-Wyandotte eggs at Maxson's.

w tth NAOtbO NS6p u" AAb~AoSh -
Another shower Tuesday evening
gives corn boost.
Mrs. Albaugh and son Frank are
in Chicago, for a Worlds Fair visit.
A big bargain in oyeralls at JAS
Woods. A heavy blue overall at IS
cents.
Sewing machines cleaned and re-
pared by Church, the painter, Mar
win, Kas,
1 am not Offering any drives, but
always sell at the lowest price. Call
on Bickford.
"A few Of our farmers are engaged
IN cutting grain. The yield does not
promise to be very heavy.
IF you want anything in the fresh
or cured meat line call at the City
Meat Market, west side of the square.
Prof. f. e. Sherman and wife, of
Stockton, spent Sunday in our city,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Err Dan
iels.
Teter & Davis will dispose OF
their whole stock of millinery goods
at cost Go and see them for a No.
l bargain.
20. w. Blckford and r, T. Shn-
son returned from Chicago, Saturday.
They say that the fair is the biggest
show on earth.
The amusement field this week
is pretty well occupied. Monday
night concert, Tuesday two lectures,
Wednesday and Thursday lectures
We could not improve the quality
if paid double the price. DeWitt'i
Witch Hazel Salve is the best salvt
that experience can produce, or thai
money can buy. Fisher g. 90.
George w. Spaulding, attorney
from Phlllipsburg, was in the city
Wednesday attending court. He il
prominently mentioned as republi,
can candidate for Judge, = Oberlsl
Herald.
Mr.. George Z. Woodward 0
Dana, and Miss Daisy Miller of BIZ
Greek, were united in marriage at tn
home of the BRIDES parents on Tues
day of this week, Rev. Crawford of
fclating.
Samuel Plotner and wife an,
Mrs. William Neal returned fror
their visit to southern California Sal
, urday noon. Mr. Plotner is yer
! highly pleased with his visit and
enthusiastic over the section of cour
i try about Santa Anna.
Q The Chlldren's day exercises {
e the M. E. Sunday School were bel
last Sunday evening at the Methodi
l. church. The exercises were GOO
s and show great interest taken in IL
g children by the authorities Of ii
9 Sunday School, which cannot he.
+ resulting IN good.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-29
weaver at phiIlIpabura.

General James b. Weaver, late
candidate Of the peoples party FOR
The presidency, addressed a large and
appreciative audience in the court
yard at this place last Saturday. Not
withstandlng the stormy appearance
of the weather in the morning the
audience numbered more than 1000
At 2 o'clock the general appeared or
the platform and was greeted with
the greatest enthusiasm. His speech
was argumentative, logical, and at
times eloquent Every position ta'
ken was seconded by such a mastery
array Of facts as to render 1t abso,
lutely unanswerable. The finance
question, including silver legislation
the national banking system and the
contraction Of the currency, and the
question of transportation, were
among the themes fully discussed
The populist position is "Fraternal.
ism" instead of "paternalism, as
charged by the opposition. The PEG.
pie should own and control all enter.
prises which concern the whole pub.
lie, No attempt to review his speech
can, in the limited space we have, dc
him anything like justice. For more
than two hours he kept the undivided
attention Of the large audience, who
in spite of the wind and heat Of the
sun. followed him through each argu
ment, aud each discussion an Interest
that showed the people to be thinking
on these economic questions for them
selves. The address from first to las
was absolutely free from any unius
statements against the opposition, ant
contained not the slightest approach
toward abuse. His political enemie
were treated with perfect fairness an,
courtesy, all of which showed in hir
the honorable gentleman, the patrl
otto soldier, as well as the well in
formed statesman.
At the close of the address Genera
Weaver invited questions from tn
audience. Ia response number G
questions were propounded by reput
licans, democrats and populists, all {
which were candidly answered to th
complete satisfaction Of the inquire
Thus several strong and lnterestin
points were brought out which wei
not touched in the regular speed
Altogether 1t was one Of the most o
fective speeches ever delivered ]
Phillipsburg, and many men al
thinking on new lines as result {
lit,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-29
Program.

Following is the program for the
Demorest medal contest at Hillside,
July l, 1898, at 8 o'clock p. m:
March.
No. 1.-THE Good Time Coming"
Song.
No. 2" How to Curtail the Liquor
Traffic"
Song-"The Chlld's Appeal"
No. 3-"Moral Suasion or Prohi-
bltlon"
Song.
No. 4-"The Sparrow must so;
What of the Liquor Vulturep
Instrumental music.
No. ga Germans Reasoning"
Song.
No. 6-"Prohlbition Battle Call"
Music.
Address by Rev. Strong.
! Introduction of contestants and
awarding of medal.