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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
WERE BOUND TO PLAY POKER.
Newspaper Men Out of Cash Put Up Their
Brains For Stakes.

Poker has been played with every
thing from pea beans to hundred dol
lar bill, but perhaps the most curious
commodity that was ever passed about
over the green cloth occurred the other
night among party of newspaper men.
Somebody suggested the evening
hours would pass more quickly if all
hands INDUCED in the national game.
Every one was willing. but when an &C.
count of stock was taken it was discov-
cred that there was only about 81. so in
the crowd, and every one objected to
playing for wind" After little dis
cussion some one had an idea which he
put in these words: Lets appoint a
committee of two as judges; then for an
hour let US each sit down and write
short stuff for the Sunday paper. Every
thing that the committee agrees upon as
being good enough to be printed shall be
accepted as cash and can be paid in as
equivalent for a stack of chips.
This idea met with instant favor, and
FOR an hour or more nothing could be
heard in that room but silence. At the
end Of that time each one produced his
quota of alleged interesting stories, and
the committee to which it was submit
ted, reading it all with lenient eye,
passed nearly the whole lot
Then the game began and furnished
the curious spectacle of men opening
jackpots for quarter of column and
anteing with 'stick," with a fixed
limit of a column, including the head.
New York Herald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
REV. S. w. sTUBBS.1

The Bron wood Methodist Church Passes
Complimentary Resolutions.
The following has been furnished THE
News for publication:
Whereas, Rev. S. w. Stubs has had
charge of this, the Bronwood, church for
the past four years, and this being the
asst quarterly meeting of this work, we,
the quarterly conference, deem it proper
that we should express our opinion as to
his.efficiency and The result of his labor
among us.
We find from the records that during
the four years. labor he has received 230
members into the church and baptised 83,
while we see from the large congrega-
tons that attend his meetings, the close
and respectful attention of his cOngrega-
tons, the improved christian lives of the
members and the active labors of the
Sabbath school and other church enter
prised, great gain to christianity,
which is largely due to the jealous
labors of our brother; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in parting with Brother
Stubs we desire to testify in our Off
cial capacity, to the fact that he has
fully discharged while with us all his
duties both as preacher and pastor, and
as individuals we desire to express 10
him our heartfelt thanks for the many
kind words of comfort received from
him, and in parting give to him our
promises to ever remember him at
the throne of grace.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
The Mexican IDEA OF smallpox.

The ignorant class of Mexicans consider
an outbreak Of smallpox in their miserable
novels a visitation of divine wrath for
some sin they have committed. So set are
they in this belief that they will do moth
ing whatever to check the ravages Of the
disease except, when it attacks their in
fants, to take the victims in their arms,
press them closely to their breasts and
pray devoutly and continuously to God to
forgive them for their wickedness. OF
course the smallpox runs its course after
awhile though never before claiming sew
eral members of every family as victims,
but not until 1t does are the afflicted par
ents purged of their sins.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
Ball Lightning.

The occurrence of what is known as
ball lightning is so rare that every in
stance of it is of some interest. The
London Lancet describes narrow es-
cape from death by this form of light
ming, which was experienced by dis
tinguished surgeon of Louvain, who had
gone to visit patient in a neighboring
town. He was overtaken by thunder
storm, and what he described as ball
of fire descended upon and rendered him
for some time unconscious.
On coming to himself he found that
the cloth of the umbrella which he had
been holding was completely burned OFF
its steel framework, the metal being
twisted into every shape. He attributes
his safety to the circumstance that the
umbrella had wooden handle Had it
been of metal he must have been 1nstan-
taneously killed. Chambers Journal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

It is said that after the first incen-
diary articles of Tolstoi the car sent
for him and advised him to desist.
"Will your majesty, Tolstoi is report
ed to have said. "doff for an instant
your imperial mantle and judge my
works as a mere manT If single word
of my writings offend your majesty s
human sense, l will cut off my right
hand" Alexander III became very
thoughtful. did not reply and affably
dismissed the greatest living apostle OF
the social Christian idea New York
Journal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
Catsrrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medi-
cine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years
aud it is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed Of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, act,
ing directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for te 3timonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
Baptist Church Sunday,

Services at the First Baptist church
Sunday were unusually beautiful and
impressive and the occasion was a very
gracious one. DR.. W. N. Reeves, who
was for many years the faithful pastor
and ardent worker of the church, filled
the pulpit in the absence of the regular
pastor, DR.. j. G. Bow, who is now in
Kentucky. Dr.Reeves seemed to be in
spired with renewed energy and elo-
quence in his old and accustomed pulpit,
and delighted a.large and intelligent con-
gregation in a well conceived and master.
~ sermon from Mark vi: 47th and 48th
verses, the text chosen being "Jesus
watching from the shores" DR.. Reeves
fills warm place in the hearts of the
good people of all denominations in this
city as waseIvinced on Sundays occasion.
Mrs. T. j. Simmons assisted the already
excellent choir and also charmed the
audience with an exquisite solo during
the services Eufaula Times.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
A THANKSGIVING DINNER
Will be Served at the Guards ArmOry by
the Ladies of the II etbOdist Church.

Will be Served at the Guards ArmOry by
the Ladies of the n etbodist Church.
The Ladies Church Aid Society of the
Methodist church will give magnificent
Thanksgiving dinner and supper at the
Guards armoryon November Goth. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
Committee Of arrangements: Table
No. 1.-Nesdames J. n. Scruggs, o. B.
Stevens, ]. w. F. Lowrey, G. L. Mize, j.
B. Roberts, G. A. Wallace, Miss Georgia
Reeves; assisted by Misses Evelyn
Peddy, Rena Mize, Daisy Allen, Mrs. Rena
Colding.
Table No. 2.-Mesdames L. G. Boyl,
A. Pickett, W. A. McLain, D. A. Far.
carson, Laura Witchard, c. A. Cheatham
assisted Aby Misses Julia Bell, Alice
Loyless, Louise Martin, Jennie Timer
and Susie Barrow.
Table No. --Mesdames j. A. Laing,
B. 3. Perry, Olin Pace, Fl. o. Crouch,
j. D. Laing, S. R. Christe, T. j. Black;
assisted by Misses Annes Pilsbury,
Laura Timer, Beulah Farrar, Sallie Wall
and Orrie Jennings.
Table No. 4.--Mesdames j. G.. Parks,
j. r. Mercer, W. B. Cheatham, R. F.
Simmons, E. L. Rainey, Miss Fannie
Loyless; assisted by Misses Fannie
Cheatham, Lille Farrar, Mary Pilsbury,
Edna Symmes.
Table No. 5.-Mesdames W. r. Bal
dwin, J. G. Dean, j. Nv. Wooten, Lula
Savage, Mary Baldwin, lSallie james, J..
B. Perry; assisted by Misses Eva Sharp,
Pearl Finch, Ola Stevens, Willie McDon-
aid, Beulah Roberts and Matte Sims.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
WARNER ITEMS.

Judge Green had big court here the
other day. Among those in attendance
were Colonies Edwards, Hart and Shop
pard and Messrs. Brown and Smith, of
Dawson, and Messrs. Marshall, Shippy
and Statham, of Parrott.
Mr.. Joshua Williams, of Sumter
county, has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
w. j. r. Davis.
Several Of. our farmers are preparing
to sow oats. think they are going to
raise more grain and less cotton.
Mr.. j. p. Davis has sold his farm to his
brother. He speaks of going to Florida
in in few days.
Mr.. j. T. Davis is one of our success
full farmers. He mas gathered four les
of cotton from five acres.
Mr.. Ellis Lane and Miss Lizzie Fair
cloth were married recently.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
CONSOLIDATED RETURNS.
MR.. RUssELL'S MAJORITY IN THE
COUNTY is 90.
An Exceedingly Light Vote Was Polled at
,,An of the Precincts. The Vote by
Districts.

As stated in last weeks NEWS, Con-
gresham Ben E. Russell carried Terrell
county by a small Majority.
Only 1858 votes, little more than a
third of the voting strength of the coun-
ty, were polled. The democrats, for
reason which are not necessary to state,
remained away from the polls.
When the conditions are such as Ito
inspire confidence and enlist the interest
and sympathy of the people they will
respond with their old-time enthusiasm
and roll up the normal democratic ma
jority of near y 1000 in the county.
Of the 1858 votes cast Mr.. Russell re-
ceived 480 and Mr.. Smith 38S. Below is
the vote by districts:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
Drawing 1t Fine.

Owner of Race Horse docking closely
at scales)-Jiffkins, you are trifie over
weight. Can't you tighten yourself a
little?
Jiffkins (the jockey)-Got on my
ightest suit, sir. Amt EFT a bite today
and ave just trimmed my finger nails.
Owner=W We'll. 90 and get shaved. -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

For pain in the side or chest there is
nothing so good as a piece of flannel
uampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
ana bound on over the seat of pain. 1t
affords prompt and permanent relief and
II used in time will often prevent a cold
from resulting in pneumonia. This
same treatment is sure cure for lame
Oack. For sale by Farrar G. Farrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
CLOTHING.

We are showing this season the
largest and most complete line of
Clothing ever in Dawson. Our new
building on Lee street will be devot-
ed exclusively to this line. First-clase
mems suits at S., worth So. A
wool suits, extra oodqualitv ell
worth $1,000. Give us RAJ and we
will sell you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes a roaring, buzz
zing sound, are caused by catarrh, that
exceedingly disagreeable and very COM
mon disease. Loss of smell or hearing
also result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the great blood purifier, is a
peculiarly successful remedy for this
disease, which it cures by purifying the
blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

Ladies Calf, button or lace, 9oc;
regu' ar price $3.50.
Ladies Gondola, button or lace,
ooc; regular price $3.50.
Gents Lace or Congress $I.1o; reg
ular price S1.75.
These shoes are all guaranteed
solid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

Goodness in warmth, warmth in cool
ness, dark with light and in everything,
and, above all, contrast-that is the
ideal To be cool, man needs to be cool.
To be cool, a woman needs only to look
cool
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

Trees from which coffin wood is taken
in Tonquin are mined instead of being
taken from the living forest. They are
found buried under a sandy soil.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

The best and cheapest on the market.
Now is the time to lay in a supply OF
coal for winter. A car load of fresh lime
just received. w. w. FARNUA.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

There was no life about the polling
places, and the vote in the city and
county was slow and slovenish through
out the day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
GROCERIES,.

Best Patent Flour, Granona, Allis-
ia and other brands, So .25 per barrel
Thunderbolt tobacco 40 cents per
pound.
IS pounds of best GRADUATED SUI
gar for 81.
6 pounds good Coffee for ST.
5 pounds very best Coffee for 81.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

In Mongolia, Asia, there are no ko-
tells. Monasteries, however, are numeT-
gus, and they always accommodate tray
slers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pills, assist digestion, prevent constipa-
tion.s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
DRY GOODS.

1900 yds good checks at ? SAC. yd
5000 yds. good I'd wide sheeting at
8 SAC.
10000 yds good prints 3 I-2 cents.
10000 yds best prints SC.
5000 yds good worsted, all colors,
at 8 I-2c.
5000 yds. dress ginghams, pretty, SC.
Fruit of the Loom Bleaching SC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14
PUT UP

old-fashioned pills. What you
want when you're call out of
sorts grumpy, thick-headed
and take a gloomy view of life,
is these Pellets to clear up your
system and start your liver
into healthful action. Sick
Headache, Bilious Headache,
Constipation, Indigestion, Bill
ious Attacks, and all derange-
ments of the liver, stomach
and bowels, are prevented, re-
lieved, and cured. They're tie
cheapest pill you can buy, for
they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is
returned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-11-14

Headache Dadi Get Dr.. Milea' Pain Pills.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08


tention at this season OF the year. There
never has been such diversity Of styles
Or variety in materials employed to make
up this useful article Of dress. Every
woman must have from three to dozen
Of these waists, OF her summer wardrobe
Is not complete. The silk blouse makes
. pretty afternoon toilet IL worn under q
fancy zouave Jacket One shown in the
sketch is of pale pink silk. with whita
spots, and is worn under q Jet embroid.
cred black velvet zouave. and the other.
for warmer weather, is of fine French
cambria. and the jacket Is made Of white
cotton corduroy and trimmed with EN-.
broidery.
A pretty idea for dainty, cool look
ing waist is one made Of delicate figured
silk, with lace front. wide cape effect
of silk over the shoulders and two puffs
IN the sleeves. Still another Is of any
desirable shade Of surah, has q surplice
iraped front. and the capes are finished
with o narrow Jet edge. For outing
gowns the linen and muslin blouse has
no equal. as each washing freshens its
beauty.
A very ''smart" looking woman who
attracted many approving glances wac
gowned entirely in black satin. tho short,
full cape and two skirted dress having
the look Of three equal divisions. This
gave a very stylish effect. The only
trimming was a tiny insertion Of white
guipure at the top Of each hem. edged
with narrow jet. Old pinkish brocade
formed the yoke Of the cape and also the
lining. and large black leghorn hat
with feathers completed this very .chicr
costume, which accorded wonderfully
well with the tall. stately figure Of the
wearer
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08
Ar. wan ma, End. Wan.

MIRA Foster was from New England and
regarded life very seriously, never sinking
or turning back from the path Of duty
which lay before her, but she never real
lied that French was at all necessary until
abe visited Paris. Then she had to rely on
phrasebook, which relieved her mind Of
all care, but greatly exercised the mental
powers Of the natives with whom she came
in contact. Her nephew. who was study
ing art in the French capital, secured for
her an invitation to reception given BY .
famous French artist.
Mrs. Foster went, accompanied by her
nephew land the phrasebookl She thought
she knew Just where to open Il and read
Der lines. She was introduced In French
10 the artist. He spoke In French, her
nephew replied In French, until the dear
old lady got bewildered. But she felt that
she must say something, 90 she opened
the inevitable book and read of the hrst
sentence which met her eye. giving IL the
true New Hampshire twang. The artist
smiled sweetly, her nephew also smiled
sweetly. but as Mrs Foster saw the trans
lation In italics after the sentence she near
ly tainted.
As her nephew led her away. however. he
congratulated her upon her introduction
and her knowledge Of the language
"But, Henry" cried his Mortified aunt,
did you hear what I saidt asked him
how soon could we get something to eat
that's what asked HMM French"
Her nephew smiled-he would have liked
tolaugh. "Oh," he replied, did your Well.
auntie, IL doesn't matter. for he asked me
what In thunder you said. and told him
didn't know. "-Harper's Magazine.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08

Take a peck Of peaches. ripe. but
perfectly firm; reel and throw into cold
water to prevent their turning black.
For this quantity Of fruit take quart
If best cider vinegar and pounds
Of sugar. When this Is boiling, take out
as many peaches as will boil without
crowding; let them stand on a linen
towel for few moments for the water
to run of. Stick cloves in each
peach. let them boil FIVE minutes. take
them out and put them in your glass
jars Put more peaches in the vinegar
and continue this until all have been
cooked in this way; then pour the strip
over the fruit in the jars. screw on the
tops and let them stand q week: then
pour of the strip and scald and skim
it and return to the jars boiling hot
Screw the tops on tightly and keep in a
lark. cool place. II there should not be
strip enough to cover all the peaches
add some more sugar and vinegar boil
ing hot
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08
Elsetions In 1854.

These are the states which hold cleo
tions In 1894: Arkansas. which elects q
governor; California, which elects gov
ernor Colorado, which elects governor
Connecticut, which elects a governor
Delaware, which elects q governor; Ida.
no, which elects governor; Iowa, which
elects state officers; Kansas. which elects
q governor; Kentucky, which elects q
governor; Maine, which elects a COVER
nor; Massachusetts. which elects q gov
ernor; Michigan. which elects a COVER
nor; Minnesota, which elects governor
Nebraska, which elects governor; New
Hampt hire, which elects a governor
New York, which elects a governor and
lieutenant governor; North Dakota, which
elects a governor; Ohio, which elects
mionor state officers; Oregon, which
elects governor; Pennsylvania, which
elects governor and lieutenant COVER.
nor; Rhode Island, which elects q gov
ernor; South Dakota, which elects gov
ernor; Tennessee, which elects COVER
nor; Texas, which elects governor /;
Wyoming, which elects q governor; and
Wisconsin, which elects a governor 10
place Of q. W. Peck, who is now serving
his second term.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08

Syrup"

Here is something from Mr.. Frank
A. Hale, proprietor of the De Witt
House, Lewiston, and the Tontine
Hotel, Brunswick. Me. Hotel men
meet the world as it comes and goes,
and are not slow in sizing people
and things up for what they are
worth. He says that he has lost
father and several brothers and sis
tiers from Pulmonary Consumption,
and is himself frequently troubled
with colds, and he
Hereditary often coughs enough
to make him sick at
Consumptionhis stomach. When.
ever he has taken a
cold of this kind he uses Boschee's
German Syrup, and it cures him
every time. Here is a man who
knows the full danger of lung trou-
bles, and would therefore be most
particular as to the medicine he used.
What is his opinion Listen 81
use nothing but Boschee's German
Syrup. and have advised. / presume,
more than hundred different per-
sons to take it. They agree with
me that it is the best cough syrup
IN the market" o
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08


When the north pole is discovered, as Of course
it's sure to be.
BY some alert explorer of the Icy arctic sea,
What do men hope to do with In Is 1t to DO
cut down
And put on exhibition In some enterprising
town.
Or cut Up into smaller poles, like those the
BARRIERS use,
Enriched with green and reddish tints. and
yellow stripes and blues2
Or will they run n cable thence down to the
southern pole
And have trolley around the earth to please
the faded soul7
Or do they think to leave 1t on its presen. ice
bound site
And run an elevator TO its very topmost height,
To COAX the shopping tourist from his happy
southern home
Unto the land where polar bears and ava
lanehes roaba7
When Mr.. Reely's motor has been really sos
TO mote,
What win Its noting come te' VIII 1t run q
train or boat7
And how can folks determine that Its noting.
sure TO be
Perpetuai-to run straight on through al
eternity
And when they solve the mystery about th.
man who hit
D. Patterson upon the cheek pray what VII
come of II?
And when they settle Bacon's claim gains
Shakespeare past all doubt
What viii the controversalists then controver,
about
The tariff and the dollar may be questions rich
and rare.
As also may that other one about what w
shall wear,
But as look around me at the problems mon
now moot
The ones I've mentioned seem 10 me the hard.
est % solute.
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08

The tourist and the saunterer were speak
ing OF funny papers, when the tourist re-
marked that he never saw but one half re-
spectacle joke in an English paper, and be
related the fol owing:
A good, genuine son Of Erin had left the
"ould koontry" for visit to London. He
took the train Mt Liverpool and seemed
very much interested In his new expert.
ences. particularly the scenery. which
pleased him SO much that he quite forgot.
for the moment. where he was.
After awhile the train slowed up at a
station, and the brakeman, thrusting his
head In the door, called out In good, solid
English. BURY st. Edmundsr'
Pat jumped from his seat. "Hould on q
biti" he shouted. "Hould oni Bedad
Well have a wake on him furrstr'-Bos,
ton Budget
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-03-08
Come to Washington.

There Is no better time for the people
in the east who are thinking about search
ing for new location, to make up the.l
minds to come to Washington. Get on,
of your misery. and, if you please, into
Gods country" before II is too late aud
you are old, withered and weakened FROM
hard labor and worry over the mortgage
and 10 per cent. interest note. Come
to the salubrious climate of Washington,
where want and famine skulk into their
hiding places; where no foul breath
poisons the atmosphere; where signs and
sorrows have fled; where mirth holds
high carnival, and where the soil is a
better gold mine than South Africa can
boast of.--Skagit News.