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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
Married.

At the residence of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. z. T. Mathis, on Wednesday, the
18th inst, Mr.. =. T. Harris was married
to Miss Minute Mathis, Rev. NJ. B. L..
Binion officiating. All of this county.
THE News extends congratulations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
Preaching at the Baptist Church.

Rev. Fl. D. D. Stratton, D. D., an
able and prominent divine of Atlanta,
will fill the Baptist pulpit next Sunday
morning and evening. The public is
cordially invited to attend both services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
THANKSGIVING Services

DR.. Scruggs announced Sunday morn
ing that Thanksgiving services will he
held at the Methodist church at II
O. clock on the morning of the Goth inst.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

Two car loads, containing 1000 bush
els of genuine Texas Rust Proof SeeC
Oats, just !received. Ii you want bar
gain gave us d call.
T. o. WHITCHARD & Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
Hello, HerOd!

The euterprising village of Herod is
now in telephone communication
with Dawson. OF. course Charlie Har-
rs is glad,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria'
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria'
when she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

l am candidate for reelection to the
office of City Trearurer, and solicit the
votes of the people at the approach ing
election.
r. L. SAVILLE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
a Big Hog.

Mr.. A. J. Carver and Chief Savage
killed their big hog Friday. 1t weighed
635 pOunl Is net.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

am candidate for reelection to the
office of City Clerk, and earnestly ask
the support of the voters of the city.
Thanking them for past favors, [ am
RESPECTFULLY. j. w. PEDDY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
MUNICIPAL TICKET.

We are authorized to announce the
following ticket for re election as Mayor
and Aldermen at the approaching cleo
ton:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation,
biliousness, indigestion and headache.
One dose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
Crazy.

A crazy negro man, named Harry
Brown, was pat in Jail Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

We are selling P. N. W. quinine
now at soc. pc. ounce. Farrar "
Farrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
Seed Oats.

400 bushels of Bancroft Rust Proof
Oats for sale. A. j. CARVER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

l am candidate for City Clerk, and
would appreciate the support of the vo-
ters of the city at the election in Deem
Der. Respectfully,
e. j. WHITEHEAD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
HniidaY.

There will be no exercises at the pub
Ric schools on Thanksgiving day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

Don't fail to get prices at the Bee
Hive before buying elsewhere.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21

The only way to cure catarrh is to
purifysthe blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
purifiss the blood and tones up the
whole system.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-21
THROUGH THE CITY

Wea selling P. N. w. quinine
at SOC. per ounce. Farrar & Furrar.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
The State Should Get the Income.

At Niagara there are certain cola
panies taking water from the river
above the falls. IA. 400, 600 feet are TAX
en- every day, and the privilege of TAX
ing this amount of water, with it's O
derful power, wa given without a
cents worth of compensation to the
state.
The report of the subcommittee of
the committee on legislative powers
and duties Of the New York constitu-
tional convention, recommended MAX
ing these companies monopolies for
life. In connection with this report is
a recommendation to give no more
rights to any person or corporation to
take water from the river. as it would
diminish the amount of the waters
flow over the falls. Why should the
companies already taking 600, 900 cubic
feet of water per hour be granted this
privilege for nothing? What benefit
could the state derive by giving these
companies a monopoly for life? Who
owns the water of the river that has
been running over the falls? Does it
belong to the company, or the state?
If the company is to use it. or part of
it. why should not the state be COM
pensated? Why should not these COM
panies pay the state the annual value
of the privileges which they enjoy?-
Catholic Home Educator.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
COLD NJ FISHY.
1t Was During a Hailstorm the Fish
We're Hit.

1t Was During a Hailstorm the Fish
Were Hit.
Col. Harry Moore, of Rocky Ridge,
tells a story which, would make Anan-
las blush were it not for the fact that
Mrs. Moore corroborates it. "a few
Sundays ago." Harry says, 1--WE had a
very heavy hail storm. How it did
hail, though! The hailstones were
larger than peas, and they came down
with a clatter that was almost deafen-
ing. Well. it was soon over, like all
storms in these parts, and when the
sun came out 1 took a walk down to
the lake. WhensI got there / was
greatly surprised to find a large num-
Der of apparently dead fish floating
around on the surface-not little ones,
but good big ones, from eight to ten
inches long. When l recovered from
my surprise I gathered up a dozen or
two and took them to the house,
Yes" chimed in Mrs. Moore, land l
suit the1- open to see if they were good
to eat, and what do you think! they
were chuck full of hailstones. / think
that when the hailstones started to
splash on the water the trout thought
they were salmon eggs and jumped for
them, and when they had swallowed
enough they froze stif!:' "And," Har-
nv then went on, when the sun had
been shining on them for a short time
they thawed out and swan away again.
In half an hour there was not a fish
to be seen. An say" he concluded re-
flectively, don't you think you What
com fishermen had better start out
right after a hail Observation-Disclosures
Bay Express.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
LOST HIS PHILOSOPHY.
rhe Fat Man Threw It Aside to Chss
HIS Hat.

The Fat Man threw It Aside to Chss"
HIS Hat.
Up Broadway he wandered IN the
:fterHeon hour when the rialto IS tuli
Of the passing shsvv; clad in a light
+ suit, pickadilly shoes AID ais she
rorgeousness of shirt front and neck
wear that the generous latitude OF
summer fashions allows. On his head'
Gaping his six feet and more OF slen-
der height, reposed one of those straw
hats with buzz saw brim.
Nodding cheerfully to many ac-
aua%intances. emphasizing recognltlon
to more Serious friendships with a
~praeFfpl gesture Of his cane. he trav-
ersed the lehhth Of the parade until at
! last Herald stuarb Was reached.
Just as he turned to fetrace his steps
a perky breeze heeled off his hat Il
started it on a long leg to port across
the wide esplanade.
Never did cutter or centerboarder
show more weatherly qualities, nor
could the most skillful of pilots who
ever held tiller in an international
yacht race have steered past danger
marks and foreign craft more cleverly.
On it's very edge of brim That hat
SKINNED over the rough paving stones,
jumping the appraised car tracks with
ease, turning. twisting and lacking
with a marvellous quickness in stays,
now living almost flat, then suddenly
rising with all surface spread to catch
the breeze.
Its owner Just raised his hand atrihl
toward his head as the breeze carney
away the hat and then let the han7
drop languidly at his side. No changl
of expression passed over his face, no
surprise married the placidity OF his
features, nothing in fact seemed to
have occurred that should disturb his
~dress-review eotnposufe:
Leisurely he followed the Sidewalks
line, contenting himself with keeping
a watchful eye upon his erratic head
gear. soon the hat. as though tired OF
it's apins antics. settled softly On its
most hat side. and there detied the
wind to do it's worst. The man about
town calmly walked to it, lifted the
thing. busted it with his handkerchief,
ana reDldceu IL VA Ills ACou'
he moved and was lost to the crowd.
But d crowd of grinning gazers had
watched with ill-eoncealed grief this
little episode, and one OF that crowd,
whose votund girth betokened ii knowl-
edge of the good things of life, said
aloud in his admiration:
That fellows a dude, but he's got
sense. Most men would have chased
that hat. but he did the proper thing.
His heads level
And at this very moment the same
perky breeze caught the speakers hat
and had it sailing away in no time.
And the fat man chased it.
He came within reach of it only to be
bafied. Dodging trucks, twisting be-
tween passing horse cars, frightening
old women and soaring timid men, this
erstwhile philosopher pursued the elu-
sive chase until finally he reached the
prize OF his mud-stained hat, lying held
fast in the mouth of the sewer, within
four feet of where he had lost it.
Perspiring, painting. he looked at the
crowd and the crowd laughed aloud.
He stopped. grabbed his straw" clap
ped it on his bald head with vicious
strength and walked away.
What a fool ] am, to be sure" he
muttsred as his philosophy returned to
Hmm. Y. Herald:
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
LABOR WANTS A SINGLE TAX.

A Meeting at Which a Solution of the
Great Problem Was Sought and an ADJ
dress Agreed Upon.
Thomas J.. Bowling, state commits.
sioner Of labor statistics, will be the
recipient of a most unusual recommens
daticn from the carpenters and joiners
Of Kings county. 1t vas adopted at a
late hour Friday night, at the regular
half-yearly meeting Of the Kings coun-
ty district of the united brotherhood of
carpenters and ~joiners.
1t may be mentioned there are a few
delegates to the district who are firm
believers in the efficacy of ''single lax"
to remedy every evil in the land, from
a big railroad strike to an unsettled
tariff jangle.
To the usual inquiries into the state
Of trade which are sent yearly from the
state bureau Of labor statistics to the
various unions throughout the COM
monwealth Commissioner Bowling
tackled on a request asking for opin-
ions as to what ought to be done in the
best interests of labor. This is the
recommendation the district decided to
send him IN response:
1--WE submit that all legislation tend
ing toward the relief Of the laboring
masses is practically nulli1ed so long
as the monopoly of land exists, since
all improvements made by government
tend to'increase the value of land and
make it harder of access. Therefore, to
right this wrong we recommend to
your department to use all its influence
to have abolished all the burdens and
taxes now existing and which tend to
prevent the employment of labor and
capital and the substitution therefor
of a single "a upon the value of land
alone"
At the same meeting the delegates to
the district elected officers to guide the
fortunes of the 1000 union carpenters
and j%oiners of Brooklyn.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
TAX REFORM STUDIES
EDITED BY BOLTON uALi.
An Open Field.

II any one has an impression that
communications to these Studies
will not be published unless they echo
its ideas, he is mistaken.
Articles on any side of the question
will always be welcome, so they are
decent, we'll written, within reasonable
limits and to the point, except that we
do not discuss the tariff.
We will take our chances in the open
field, and reconsider any proposition
we can not fairly defend.
Land owners especially should be
interested, as the principal benefit Of
any improvement or social advance
goes to them in the increase of value
given to land. Write your opinions
briefly. Address this Office, or P. O.
Box ss, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
me vastly exceeding all that was col.

nue., vastly exceeding ell that was col
lected under the old plan of a general
tax Of one or two per cent. with no ex-
emptions. Should we make 1t impossi-
BILE for New York ever to adopt this
method; although it isthe only method
under which securities for debt ever
have been or ever can be successfully
taxed.
In many states, including even con-
servative old Massachusetts,, domestic
manufactures have been encouraged
by exempting new mills and factories
from taxation for a period of ten years,
long enough to enable them to over
come the difficulties Of early enter
prise. In others; railroads have been
exempted during the process of con-
struction, when profits are impossible.
If no such exemptiorp were allowed, it
is probable that few railroads would
have been built. AS a matter of fact,
such exemption has been universally
allowed. by the common sense of as
SCISSORS even where statutes made TO
provisions for it or constitutions for
babe it. Is it not far better to regu-
late such exemptions openly, by stat
ute, than to drive assessors into a vio-
lation Of law. under the double press
ure Of their own sense Of justice and
the imperative demands of their local
electors? Does not common sense die
tate that such investments should re-
main untaxed SO long as, in their
very nature. profits are impossiblee
What sense is there in pro-
tecting our home manufactures by a
tariff while %strangling them by local
taxation in their infancy? Yet the
proposed amendment has just this eff
feet. After the adoption Of such ar
amendment, neither a general or a
special law of this kind could be pass
ed.
Universal experience has proved
that state and municipal bonds can be
issued at much lower rates of interest,
if exempt from taxation, than is other
wise possible. The gain to the public
by such exemption is certain. the in
come from any tax upon them is en-
tirely uncertain. If they are taxable.
no one will buy them. who is likely to
be reached by the tax-gatherer. Trus-
tees and others. who desire such in.
vestments. but who reside in a city
where assessors are ~vigilant. are care
full never to buy the bonds of that city
from the city itself, because they
would be Immediately taxed upon
them. Thus the city is deprived of its
very best and most natural customers.
1t can sell only to strangers, in whose
hands 1t can not tax bonds, and who of
course pay a lower. price than local in
vestors would w Hing pay. 1t gets a
lower price; and it collects no tax, be-
cause the bonds are carried out Of
reach. Our legislature has, after long
delay. perceived this simple truth, and
has grudginglv acted upon it, to a linz
tied extent, by special and local laws.
We should not prevent the legislature
from ever extending the same privilege
to new issues of bonds or to any num-
cipaiities not already provided for.
New York city 3 per cent. bonds must
be taxed 9 per cent, and Brooklyn 1
per cent. bonds 3 per cent. 1t would
depreciate the market price of new
municipal bonds. by at least 10 per
cent, without adding one-tenth of that
amount to the public revenue from
IA VOC
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
Would Tighten Real and Personal Taxes

"The stronghold of corruption in
Philadelphia to-day is that alliance,
which we are forced to believe exists,
between machine leaders and a major
ity of the city councils on the one side
and corporate wealth unscrupulously
used on the other, 1t has been estimated
by a careful and conservative student
Of the relations existing between street
a railways and the city-Mr. Charles
Richardson-that had the profits of
these companies been limited to eight
per cent. per mum during the last
twenty years, and the surplus paid into
the city treasury, Philadelphia, by
proper management. would have been
between S75, 0OO,0 900 and 500, 600. 900
richer than she is to-day.-Herbert
Welsh.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
The Tax is Added to the interest.

We knew a case in the west of a mar
paying S160 a year interest on a mort
gage. He failed to pay and was fore,
closed. He then rented the same for
800 a year. He who pays interest on
a land mortgage pays rent. We have
too often heard money lenders and
their agents say they would rather
have a mortgage than a deed to the
land. Why? Because their victim, de-
luded by the name Of ownership, would
struggle acre %zealously to pay the in
terest than he who realized himself a
tenant, and felt no hopes of ulti-
mate ownership, would to pay rent
Courier.
Then should the mortgage be taxed?
Ed
Assuming that mortgages and other
personal property should be taxed, it
is clear that such taxation can never be
made efectual by strictly uniform
rules, and that they can only be
reached by some method of peculiar as
sessment, coupled with exemption from
taxation in any other amer
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
Is Probably a Tax Assessor

ID. T.: / don't need any catechism
in my business. My religion and poll
tics won't mix, nor do / believe in
mixing it.
eve think that must be a poor kind
of religion or a queer kind of business.
Ed
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

RoBB1E-"I'm going to be a pirate, like
Capt. Kidd, when l grow up" Charlie
"I1n going TO be a train robber like Jesse
james, Johnnie-"Well, l amt. I'm go
ing to keep a summer hotel, like Uncle
.Lake.i'-truth,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

A MATTER of Doubt.-"Maria," he said
thoughtfully, 81 want to ask you some.
thing" What is it," "Do you think tina.
you'll ever nave a vote?" 81 do, assuredly:"
'.If you get one, and I run for office, viii
YOU cast it for niesh She was thoughtful for
some time; tlien she said! "Hlram, can!
passed on the question whether a tNoman's
FIRST duty is to her ireside or to her couh'
txr ,-Nashingtnu S,tat.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
When Naturs

Needs assistance it may be best to render II
promptly, but one should remember to use
wen the most perfect remedies only when
reeded. The best and most simple and gen
tie remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu1ac-
tured bv the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
The Inevitabl,

The Inevitable.
A prairie. A prairie about one mile
wide.
Likewise about one mile long.
This is square.
At the northeast corner, speeding to-
ward the northwest corner. appeared a
woman in a buggy. To,the buggy was
attached a horse.
AT the southwest corner speeding
toward the southeast corner, appeared
a woman on a, bicycle.
The watching angels shuddered at
the thought of the coming collision.
But it was inevitable. for the prairie
vas but a mile wide.-Indianapolis
Sentinel.
The Boss Baking Powder.
But l don't want to buy your bak-
ing powder insisted the lady of the
house to the man at the door.
why. madam" he said. you are
losing the opportunity Of your life in
the matter of economy alone: this bak-
ing powder of mine will make your
bread Sc light you won't have to use
any gas in your dining room.'-De
troit Free Press.
Charlotte, n. C.. is a reminder OF
the Princess Charlotte, Of Mecklen.
burg
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
The Hour and the Men.

To turn the rascals ont
Is very well. no doubt:
The real task racks lis
TO find good men to spend the taxes
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

Knowledge unfolds itself accord.
ing to the planes OF existence to which
the being has been raised--Lady Bow
ycr. In Womankind.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
Reward for Telling Falsehoods.

A tall, oficial-looking man called
upon Smith and observed: II believe,
Mr.. Smith, you possess a-ah, yes-a
black retriever dog with a white patch
on his breast?" Visions of unpaid
dog taxes burst upon poor Smith, and
he replied: Nothing of the kind. He
followed me home, but he does not be-
long to me. Indeed, l told the servant
to take him to the police station 80,
indeed" said the stranger, that's all
right, then. My friend, Mr.. Robinson,
accidentally shot the dog this morn
ing, and / came to compromise the mat
ter by offering you twenty-five dol
lars; but, of course, it is not your dog,
SO good morning."-Boston Globe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

-Thomas Moore was the young
Catullus, Melodious Bard and the Pan
der Of Venus, trom the character 1T his
works
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

AT $50 a. m.-Mrs. Greeh-tA woman
has to marry a man to find him out Nj.
Citizen she finds him out a good deal,
doesn't shel'-Detroit Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
FOR SALE.

T WILL sell for cash or on easy terms the fol
i lowing described property, viz:
l.. A plantation in Bellevue containing about
sixty-six arpents, all thoroughly fenced and
drained, with tenant house and outbuildings,
known as the Narcisse Richard place.
2. A plantation situated on the Courtableau,
containing fonr hundred and forty-two and
~. 100 arpents, about sixty arpents under pieux
and wire fence and in cultivation, with two good
tenant houses and outbuildings. The rear OF
this tract consists OF cypress swamp.
3. Several tracts of wood land on the bayou
Teche. situated between Coulon'S bridge and
Barry's Landing.
The first aud second tracts are rented advan-
tageously for the year 1894. and If sold 1 will
transfer rent notes to purchasers.
w. Z. PERRAULT.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
eiahe flint al Business.

Almost important b.anch Of business ih
the human mechanism is that transacted BY
the kidneys. If your kidneys have gone out
Of business, look out! socn they will be:
come diseased, unless they resume the pay.
tnent Of their debt to nature, Use ostetter's
Stomach Bitters at the start and all will be
well. Employ it, too, for malarial and dys;
peptic troubles, constipation, hvercomplalns
AUD faahfeness.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17

EpW NJ ffM-se4Mfei-Why don't ycti
usHHale's Honey of Horehound and Tar!
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
IL.

I3. BLOOMFIELD,
Commissioned u. S. Circuit Court for the West
ern District of Louisiana.
Commissioner U. S. Court of Claims throughout
the United States.
Notary Public in and for the Parish of st. Lam
dry. Office with Hon. John n. Ogden.
Particular attention given to Land Cases and
to Final Proofs. Collections in the Parishes of
81. Landry and Acadia promptly attended to.
Marks. ETC., procured without delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
UnfoldIpg the Mysteries.

Hudson-At the next meeting Of the
lodge you will be let into smother i'm
portant secret Of the order.
Judson-Yes?
Hudscn-Yes; they will explain how
they got you home Tuesday night
Puck.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
Halls Catarrh Cure

APPLIcANT-"Do you need a cook" Mis-
tress-"Yes. If I did not l wouldn't keep
one."-Truth.
EHE- "What can q woman do for arnuse-
ment wnen she has no money!" He-"G5
shopping."-Brooklyn Life.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-11-17
IA Pointed Renlr.

Reginald-What pet name do you call
your father, Miss Laura.
Laura-Pop.
Reginald (tenderlyl-And what pet
name would you call me II ! should
ask you to marry me2
neutrality-suspicious..
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-06
CONCURSO DE Ell FENIX
FABRICA DE PAsTAs DE CAsALs Y BEsosA
PONCE PUERTO-RICO

Relsci6n de los trabsjos presentados para g
C.rtamen propnesto por los duehos ds est
fabrca.
Julio LA DEMooRAcIA, Ponce. LA mu
jsr y las ndnstrias."
II IL--M Diario Popular, Maysgii4z. -
" Propaganda" y"
II. 81 Ell Cytterio Hamacao -" Las in
duateias sn progre-o," Jose Balsamo.
II. Is Ei Eco del Comercio pto Rico -
" l., iniust"la Il tusr4 del pas"
II. 2j-La Correspondence, Pto Rico. 900
" ri capital oarsto." Incognito
II. rs Ell Noticiero, Ponce. -'E pals cor
el pals Fausto
ia. 26 La Correspondence Pto. Rico -
" Las psqu'has ndustras: impoFtar nenos y
exportar mas, "**
II 30 Las Noticias Pto. Rico. -"Certa
men del Fnx Rangaa.
H. 81 -Es Buscapi<. Pto Roo Concur.
so del Fsu,x
Il III La Iqtegridad Pto Rico"
misnto ,n1uetrial ds Ptn CO."
Agto LA DEMooRAClA, Ponce - Las
nduatias rsgiousieA.' Kerien.
H. 2 La htcgrdad. 'Pto. Rico - " Las
indnstrin-," Xxx.
II. 9 Eco del Sur, Ponce para ell Con-
curAo del Fe1x.' NJ
. Ia 3 La Correspondence, Pto REQ
Il, pocas pslab-a4" ABC Diar0