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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
CHEEK PERsoNIFIED.

The Wonderful Nerve of a Macon Tough,
The Macon correspondent of the At
lanta Constitution relates an instance OF
cheek that certainly removes the dilapi-
dated linen from the shrubbery.
Frank Mcdonald, white man, the
correspondent says, has been in jail sew
eral months charged with robbery The
grand jury, which adjourned yesterday,
failed to find a true bill against McDon-
aid on account Of the absence of a wit
ness. who could not be found. This
morning Judge Bartlett had Mcdonald
brought from Jail and told him that in
asmuch as the jury had failed to find a
true bill against him because Of the alb
sence of witness, the court would al
low him to go free until the next term
on his own recognzance. McDonaln, who
is an exceedingly tough looking individ-
nal and was % ,orly dressed, thanked the
indoe for re easing him from Jail, "but, y
said Mcdonald, looking Bartlett square
in the face, 'can't you give or loan me
little money with which to buy suit Of
clothes; you know how shabby I look,
and have not a cent" Judge B rtlett
looked at the man, and laughed at his
nerve and said: "The state pays me such
small salary that can hardly live my
self, but Twill give you something That
cheek of yours demands a reward.
Whereupon the Judge took 10 cents
out of his pocket and gave it TO Melon
aid. 1t was not enough for Mcdonald to
be given his freedom by Judge Bartlett,
but he had to strike the court for
loan.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
CONGRESS WILL MEET.

An Extra Session The First Week in Au-
gust--The Presidemt's Proclamation.
Washington, June 30.-The president
this evening issued the following pro-
clarlation:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington,
June so, 1893 Whereas the dis
trust and apprehension concerning the
financial Situation which pervade all bus
in ass circles have already caused great
loss and damage to our people, and
threaten to cripple our merchants, sop
the wheels of manufacture, bring dis
tress and priyation to our farmers and
withhold from our workingmen the
wages of labor and,
Whereas, The present position is
largely the result of financial policy
which the executive branch of the Gov
ernment finds embodied in unwise laws
With must be executed until the repeal
Of the same by Congress,
Now, therefore |, Grove, Cleveland,
President Of the United States, in per
Torrance Of a constitutional duty, do by
this proclamation, declare that an extra
ordinary occasion requires the cenven-
ing of both houses of the congress Of tue
United States at the capitol, in the city
of Washington, the 75h day of August
next, at II O'clock noon, to that end
that the people may be relieved through
legislation from the present and impend.
ing danger and distress. All those entitl-
ed to act as members of the Fifty Third
Congress are acquired to take notice of
this proclamation and attend at the time
and place above stated.
Given undermy hand and seal of the
Uni ed States at the city of Washington,
on the 305h day of June, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand, eight hundred
and ninety three, and of the independ-
ence of the United States the one hun
ured and seventeenth
TSignedl "GRoyER CLEVELAND"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
PARROTT'S PRIDE.
Commencement Exercises of Her school
Other Items

1850
Other Items.
The commencement began Sunday.
Rev, Nj. Crumbly preached a very inter
| esting and instructive sermon. Monday
the examination began, and We're finished
Tuesday morning. 1t was very inter-
esting to see how we'll the pupils did.
AT II O'clock we had the pleasure OF lis
tening to good speech delivered ~ W.
s. Short. That night we were enter
tanned with a musical concert There
were three medals awarded in the music
| class for the most Improvement. The
ones receiving the medals were Mss Ma
mic Bats, Miss Susie Grubbs and Miss
Paula Williford. The many citizens of
this community expressed their appreci-
alton of a good concert by going out,
There was am admission fee of % cents
charged that night. They realized $40.
! On Wednesday Rev. j. A. Harmon de
ligered the literary address, and the ex,
erciseS closed that night with grand eX.
hihtiOn. A la ge audience gathered to
hear the speeches and see the plays.
Every one present enjoyed the ocoasio
The exhibition was good and the
speeches produced much applause. The
past term was a grand success in
every way. Prof GrubbS is being cOn-
graduated by all who know him for the
management OF this school. This will
reflect credit on him and the school.
Mrs. Mershon left Monday to spend the
vacation at her home in Americus.
She has been elected for another year
as music teacher. The people should be
proud of procuring so worthy teacher.
The work on the new warehouse is
progressing finely. twill soon be ready
for the fleecy staple.
Mr.. w. F. Christian is on the sick list
this week. We hope him a speedy re-
CO very.
P. H. Askew made a short trip to
Preston Friday.
MI w. NJ. Dunn is up at Molena spend
ing few days with his parents.
Prof w. S. Short, of Buena Vista, has
been here several days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
DROPPED DEAD.
p4-MNEY DIES SUDDENLY
Mr. a. q, rHE RAILROAD TRACK,

y.pr Central nep ss,-ss H hnq Dsath s'
~" Bumney, the tailor who Kept
me- vest of the Central depot, dropped
,s sD,, very suddenly last Saturday morn
nc about o'clock
ny :, Pnmaey, who was about 7e years
49, had been out on Grubb street on
~ ;..ss easily that morning, and as he
D y, rs,nrning home some little boys near
s'' ,r,nross saw him suddenly drop to
,rond and he expired before anyone
could reach him
rbsr found he was sitting between
..oss NOS With his elbows resting on
.oiIs Of the ira tx and holding his
s,-inc cane in his hand, death having
.o,sa to him in that position.
NJ Rumpey's wife was in COi&mbus
ne time. out reached here in time 20
.rend the burial Sunday morning
\ Mr. Rumney was of quiet nature,
nd his unobtrusiveaess won for him
mang friends,
Before the war he lived in Athens,
!, where he carried on large clothing
Establishment, and at that time he was a
man Of considerable means. He was
reterau of the Indian and civil wars, and
pn % the time of his death suffered frem
wound received from the explosion ct
she'll at Manassas.
POUND DEAD IN BED.
Mr. Allen Gay, an old resident Of this
oppty. was found dead in bed last Sat
rdav morning. at his home near Graves
ktation. AT the time of his death he was
years Of age. He leaves a dar ghter,
ghowaS with him at the tire OF his
eath, and two sors, one of whom is in
arayaS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
AFTER SCALpS.
Congressman Russell on the War Pat IL
In washington

Congressman Russell on the War Pat IL
In Washington.
The Washington correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution telegraphs the fol
loving:
Representative Ben Russell, of the
S cond district, is here to stay any
whore from two weeks to a month.
Long enough, said he today, to turn
every republican postmaster out in my
district.
"He is certainly on the war path. He
started in to-day against B. F. Brimber-
~, at Albany. He flied charges weigh
ty with offenses committed by Brim-
berry. Postmaster General BisseIl, more
over, promised 10 take them up at once
and appoint a successor. Mr. Russell
has recommended Capt. Rust. Re Will
call tomorrow and prefer charges
against the postmaster at Thomasville,
Cuthbert and Dawson, the only other
Presidential off ,es in his district After
that he will take whack at the fourth
class men in his territory.
Representative Russell has three con
stituents who want 10 60 abroad. They
are: Judge Underwood, of Camilla; c. NJ
Bragg, of Pelham, and j. c. Lyons, of
Thomasvile. Mr.. Lyons wanted Harve,
but that office has been filled. Mr. Russell
hos an engagement to argue their cause
with Mr. Quincy tomorrow"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
what Pluck Did,

= Gov. McGra, of the st Ute of Washing
ton, event west eight or ten years ago,
a irving at San Francisco with SAP in his
% lcket. He sent home $40 to his wife,
a I'd began his westeI life as horse car
driver. He made his way to Seattle,
where he become SHE if, hotel keeper
and lawyer, and finally became one OF
the most prosperous and popular men
in the new state. He is now about forty
year old
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05

A curious grass grows in Ceylcn, the
popularity about which is that when it
has attained certain length it takes
fire by spontaneous combustion.
Few negroes but who believe that the
left hind foot of a grave yard rabbit is a
token Of good luck, and the superstition
is spreading among the white race. A
firm in Moth Carolina, which makes a
specially ofrabbit skins has received an
order for one hundred thousand of such
feet.
Colonel Jan Davis, farmer living
near Denison, Tex, is ninty years old,
reads without glasses and works in his
garden every day The proudest event IF
his life is that the first coat that he ever
wore was cut and made for him by Pres
ident Andy johnson. His wife is eighty
years old. She gets up with the sun and
performs the household work.
Some newspaper men started the re-
port that Brooktield, N. j., girl kneads
bread with her gloves on. An exchange
answers: "We also need bread with our
shoes on, with our pants on and with our
clothes on. We need it badly, too, and if
our delinquents don't soon pay up we
will need it without any pants on at all. ;"
A New Jerey woman wants a divorce
because her husband insists on doing
the cooking. The hard struggle that
man must have gone through with
cooking to bring him to his present safe
of mind is fearful to contemplate.
1t is sad that there is horse in Florida
that becomes wildly excited and unmaD-
ageable whenever any one approaches
him with breath that smells of whis-
key. That horse has more than ordinary
horse sense.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
TIE PRJTRAClBD MEETING
THE METHoDIsTs HAVING A BIG RE.
VIVAL.
Evangelist Morrill, Left Monday, But 9th
er Preachers Take His PIace--Twenty
Rve AccessionS

Evangelist Morrill, Left Monday. But oth-5
er Preachers Take His PIace--Twenty
five Accessions.
The protra9ted meeting which has
been in progress at the Methodist church
for the past ywo weeks and a half con
tinues with undated intere st.
A great many of the stores close dur
ing the services, and large Gro Tds al
tend.
Rev. ]. L. Morrill, and Mr.. Gilreath,
the singer, left Monday to fill an en-
gagement at Oglethorpe. and Presiding
ing Elder McGehee and Rev. harman OF
Richland are now here Assisting in the
meeting.
Mr.. Morrill, preached some very able
and effective sermons while here, aud
the church regrets that he could not
stay longer. He is wonderful preacher,
and criticism that at first raised its bead.
against his methods almost disappeare&
before he left, AS Presiding Elder Niece
hee said, "He breaches the gospel in its
purity" He is very practical preacher,
and his work in Dawson has been very
effective, about twenty-five persons hav-
ing joined The church, large majority
of them on profession of faith.
Children Baptized.
On Friday afternoon the beautiful
rite OF Baptism was administered i'll
the church to seven children whose ages
ranged from the infant in its mothers
arm 10 the child of eight years,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
MAN AND WOMAN FIGHT.
Two Cotton Choppers Use Thir Hoes on
Each Other.

Two Cotton Choppers Use ThiT Hoes on
Each Other.
Two cotton choppers on the Dixon
place in Webster county fell out last
week and use1 tt cir hoes on each other
The man, ii is said, struck the woman a
terrible blow on the head with his hoe,
the force of the lick breaking the handle.
The lick was sufficient to have felled an
OK and the frightened onlookers thought
the woman was killed, but the blow, ter
rlble though it was, did not even cause her
to vince. With eyes ahame with passion,
ne sseized her own hoe and made for her
assailant. ,5ummc min al Ter strength she
dealt the man GLOW squarely upon the
top of the head, the sharp blade cut
ting through the skull and penetrating
the brain. The brain oozed out upon the
wet ground The wound, however, was
not fatal, and it is understood that the at
tending physician says that the man
will recover. The negro was arrested and
given a trial, but the evidence being ell
together in her favor, the act being clear
" one of self defence, she was released
from custody.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
The Turks Antics.

The Turks at the Chicargo world S
fair celebrated the birth of their prophet
last Sunday with service more strange
and exciting, if not more interesting,
than heir exhibit Their religion is IA
naticisn of the worst type and in their ser
vices they tortured themselves until msny
of them had to be taken t. the hospital
for treatment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
Shot at a Thief.

Mr.. B. F. Melton has been missing
melons from his field, and last Friday
night got his gun and hid in a corner
of the fence prepared to give the thief
warm reception. Mr.. Melton had but a
few minutes 10 wait before he saw ne
negro man climbing over the fence near
where he was in hiding. As he raised
ND the negro spied him and began m 'king
off at a rate that would rival Nancy
Hanks. A shot from the gun accelerated
his speed, and as he disappeared in the
edge of a cornfield Mr.. Melton gave MIN
a parting salute. Mr.. Melton is OF the
opinion that some of the shot took effect
as he noticed that some of them hit the
corn stalks about waist high about the
Deoro's tracks. He did not kno" the
thief.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
A GOOD MAN DEAD.

hr, T. r. Hannah Passed Away Sunday
Evening.
A deep gloom overspread the city
/ hen it was announced Sunday evening,
/ Ogtly after seven o'clock, that Mr..
(bomas r Hannah had just died.
Nh Hannah had been sick for the past
H. months and his death was not uneX-
|ected lie was carried to north Geor,
ia with the hope that tie change OF
innate would benefit him, but he
Ras brought back about four weeks ago,
sd has since then steadily declired
sltil death claimed him Sunday evening.
Mr. Hannah, who was about forty
eas Of age, was an exceptional man in
sany respects. AS business man he
~ but few equals, and as one of the
RopierorS Of the Dawson Manufacture
& Company he managed that large en-
RrpriSe with MAJ kcd ability, and, it
8ay be said, his devotion to his work
st him his life.
MAS citizen ne stood in the front rank,
#ymg his people With marked fidelity.
The time of his death he was an alder
PINOT the city, having held that posi-
Il Tor several consecu lie terms.
MAS a friend he was true to all and
lmed for himself the admiration and
een of everybody. Perhaps the
P' tribute that can be paid 10 his
Emory is the love and esteem in which
was held by his employees. Those
y worked under him felt the touch of
Olameess life, and he claimed no
''VI fIlends than the large number Of
VINO worked for him.
u the family circle he was a most af-
"Onlte father and husband, and his
l' He was respondent in its beauty.
'ue 10 his business relations, true to
is'y and true in his devotion to the
n'ly circle, Mr.. Hannah has left an
pVIiSnabIe example for good that will
survive his short stay upon earch.
'S remains We're inferred in the city
very yesterday morning at ten
''A IN the presence of large CON
" u people with Masonic honors.
'e@Ves wife and twelve-year old
oI'eI who are sincerely sympathized
u Vhelr irreparable loss.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
Omcers ELECTED.

Last Wednesday afternoon the semi
a nual election of officers of the Ath-
e aeum occurred j. G. Parks was
elected president, j. q. Dean first vice
president, R. r Marlin second vice pres
lent, NJ G. Edwards secretary and I.
Il. Thurmond treasurer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
Mrs. b. w. Davis Deed.

many friends here of Mrs. B. W.
'Nc wife of the former beloved Bap-
pastor, We're made sad Thursday
n oy telegram. announcing heI
at her home in Cordele.
y Jaws was a woman of many no,
uu lovely traits of character, a true
~ ."iouS christian, and is now sweet
sung in that eternal mansion pre-.
'Or the sainted after living out
atiul fever.
'"laihS were buried at Americas.
n people here deeply sympathize
&c gnef-stricken husband and the
VINO are bereft of a mothers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05

A Joplin mo girl waved her hand at
a stranger and in three days they were
married. Two days later the young Wife
waved a fiat-irUn at her husband, ana t y.
dav following be waved papers IN a d.
yoTce suit &C his bride.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
veterans Barbecue.

The veterans of Randolph county will
indulge in barbecue at Shellman onShe
18th inst.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
FOR SALE

Two nice city lots. Apply
at this Office. Terms easy.
R & G. Corsets lead the
world. A large shipment nov
on the road.
- ARTHUR & Whitehead.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-07-05
CITY Election.

1t is ordered that an election be
held in the city Of Daweon on We'd
nesday, August Ord, 1898, for the
election of mayor and three alder
men in pursuance to decree OF court
on June 9th, 1898. This June 9th,
1893. w. b. CBEATHAM.
Mayor.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
Haynes Times.

water still rising. The outlook very discouraging for bottom farmers.
 $. D. Johnson of Marianna was in town tuesday looking after insurance business.
 J. l.. Rowland, T. G. Phillips and J. J Hughes attended court at Marianna last week.
 W. 5. Hughes is on the sick list this week. We are glad to say he is not seri- ousIy ill.
 Mrs. W. W. Mcdaniel was ill the past week, but we are glad to note she is able to be up again.
 Miss Emma Phillips was chosen as or ganist at the Methodist church. We must say that the obligation could not have been bestowed upon more worthy young lady.
 w. N. Smith of Helena has moved to Haynes to engage in the sawmill business with his father, Mir Nat Smith They intend moving the mill soon to near the bottom.
 The personal attack made by the editor (?l Of the Maranna Index upon Mir Greene we thlnk IS a matter of personal interest to them only, and the public might assure MT. Clark that it does not concern them III the least. So do not publish any more. and then no one will know you are un- wise, Mir Clark.
 The gentleman who lost his socks sue ceeded in finding them again. One was suspended from the branch of high oak and the other still survived, though his strength was nearly subdued, was able to hold his graceful form up above the grass and remark in loathsome tones "Ye ran somed feet, disturb me not"
 The Ladies Aid society gave straw berry and ice cream supper at w $. Hughes's hall last Friday night which was not such success as anticipated owing to the inclemency of the weather Let us congratulate these kind ladies foI their untirng efforts to make the Metho- dist church the first in Haynes. May their efforts be rewarded tenfold by al and the mighty Creator, is our onl, wish.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
EpWOrth League.

The Epworth League met at the resi- dence of Mir. F. Laughinghouse Friday night, May 6 The programme was carried out completely. Several inter esting recitations were delivered ny Misses Evans, May and Moseley; mu- sic was also rendered by Misses Prew- cit. Taylor and Laughinghouse Af- ter the completion of the programme the second annual election was held. The president who had served the leagNe so faithfully for the past year was re elected. Miss NJ. B Moseley was elected secretary, and Miss FL drid9e treasurer.
 A motion was then placed before the league to send one member as delegate to the general conference. which meets at Little Rock. June p. The motion was carried and Miss Nj. l.. Moseley was selected.
 On motion the league adjourned to meet Tuesday night, May 9, at the Methodist church.
 s. H. Mann. President.
 Ben Davis, Reporter.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or constitutional disease. and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu- c0us surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
 r. ]. CHENEY X CO.,. Props, Toledo, O.
 Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
shiioh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue. cessfuI Cough edcine we have ever sold. a few doses i variably cure the worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while it's wonderful success in the cure of Consumption is without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since it's first dis covery it has been sold on a guarantee. a test which no other medicine can stand If you have cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10c., soc. and Sl.00. If your lungs are sore, chest. or back lame, use Shi!oh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Winthrop tS Co.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
Blackfish Lake Times.

The lake is rising slowly.
 We were blessed with two heavy rains last week.
 People are driving their stock to the high ground and otherwise preparing Tor an overflow.
 John Mallory, jr., has suspended stave- making and, with his crew. IS cuttihg float roads from his slaves to the lake
 Messrs. A. S J. White are having their boats loaded with slaves. They are also making "crates," which will be loaded with slaves and fiOated to the mouth ot Blackfish bayou, and there be transferred to barges (which will carry 5000 pipe staves) and taken to New Orleans by the aid of a tug boat.
 We are authorized to announce Lee Cui- bertson as candidate for matrimony, and if any of the fair ones will cast their votes in his behalf it would be highly apprecia- ted and amply rewarded. NoTE-Lee says he is very fond of lemon pie and Will cheerfuly give the following receipt to inc lucky voter: Line pie plate with putf paste (see page 9999), put in your lemons. build lattice work over the top and bake three years in a cool oven.l
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-12
Now Try This

It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have a Cough. Cold, or any trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump- ton, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give relief, or money will be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the thing and under its use had speedy and perfect recovery. Try a sample bot tie at our expense and learn for yourself just how good a thing it is. Trial bottles free at R. E. Hinton's drugstore. Large size soc. and $l.00.