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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
TT WAS HELD IN DAWSON LAST
THURSDAY,

And Hon j. Il. BusseY, of Randolph, Was
Tominated and Instructed for Bacon.
The democratic nominating conven-
+ion of the Eleventh Senatorial District,
composed of the counties of Clay, Ran
dolph and Terrell, was held in Dawson
last Thursday.
The delegates from Clay and Randolph
came in on the noon train, and were
taxen in charge by Hon. o. B. Stevens
and escorted to his handsome home on
Orange street, where an elegant dinner
was served, his charming daughter, Miss
Ola, acting as hostess.
AT half-past one o'clocksthe delegates
assembled at the court house ,,where the
convention was called to order by Hon.
]. r. Irwin, chairman of the democratic
executive committee of Clay county.
Upon call of the counties the names of
the following gentlemen were enrolled as
delegates:
Clay county,. r. Irwin, j. q. Quat-
tlebaum, w. D. Hathaway, w. G. Sutton,
W. P. Killingworth.
Randolph county-H- A. Crittenden,
R. F. Hancock, II. A. George, ". NJ.
Corum, T. A. Barfeld, W. C. Worrili, C.
Taylor, Bob Hancock, j. R. Sturlin, HI.
G. Gatlin, w. II. Knight.
Terrell county-Wm. Kaigler, B. G..
Adams, E. L. Rainey, r. j. Anthony, j.
A. NJ. Robinson, o. B. Steveni
The convention was permanently or
ganized by electing Hon. W. c. Worrill.
of Randolph, chairman and E. l.. Rainey,
ofFerrell, secretary.
Hon. VIM. Kaigler, of Terrell, present
ed the name of Hon. J. B. Bnssey, of
Randolph, to the convention, and he was
nominated by reclamation. Colonel Bus
sey was not present, and the chairman
appointed Jno. r. Irwin, Fl. A. Critten-
den and Hon. O. B. Stevens to notify
him of his nomination and request his
acceptance.
Colonel Irwin then introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas, the Georgia legislature, at its
next session, will be called upon to elect
aUnited States senator, and, whereas, the
people Of the state are entitled through
their representatives to an expression of
their choice, especially at time when
democracy needs leaders of intelligence,
integrity and approved political opin-
ions, therefore be it
Resolved, by this convention of dele
gates representing the people of the ! 18th
senatorial district that the Hon. A. O..
Bacon, who is candidate for that high
office, by reason of his long experience
in public affairs, by reason of his spotless
political record, by reason of his devotion
to the democratic cause, by reason OF
his we'll known political opinions which
are in strict accord with true democracy,
is eminently qualified for the high office.
And we hereby endorse his candidacy
and instruct our nominee, the Hon. j. B.
Bussey, to vote for him for United States
senator in the next Georgia Legislature
as long as his name is before the legisla-
ture, and to use all honorable means to
secure his election,
The unanimous adoption of the reso-
buttons we're followed by applause, after
which the convention adjourned after
being in session less than an hour.
The delegates were resolved by the
citizens of Dawson in their usual hospi
table manner, and they left for their
homes loud in their praises of our people
and town.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
BARN BURNED.
Some Mysterious Fires Near the City.

Some Mysterious Fires Near the City.
A few nights ago an old house on Mr.
z. NJ. Jennings, farm used for storing
corn and other produce, was burned at
O'clock.
The fire was of incendiary origin, and
Mr.. Jennings thinks the house was rob-
bed of the corn before the torch was APP
piled. He says S75 will cover his
loss.
In the same neighborhood, a few
nights before, in the dead hours of night,
a fence near the residence of Mr.. G.. w.
Kelly was set on fire in four different
places. The fires were extiuguished be-
fore much damage was done. The OBJ.
ject of the persons causing these fires
is unknown.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
ROBBED THE WESTON DEPOT.

A Bold Thief Gets in His Work and Then
Escapes.
News reached Dawson few days ago
of a depot robbery at Weston the night be-
fore. Some bold thief broke window
glass near where the express packages
had been deposited, and reaching in
helped himself to a valuable gold watch
and whateYer else suited his fancy. The
police here will keep an eye open for the
thief and watch.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
The August Heavens Filled with Beauty

The August Heavens Filled With Beauty.
The early riser in Dawson will observe
two very bright stars we'll up in the east
at daybreak, and close enough to form a
beautiful pair. The 10 Eer one IS Venus
and the upper one is Jupiter. Mars may
also be seen. 1t shines with ruddy
light, and is beautiful object to the
eye. Jupiter, the gigantic world, may
be seen near Venus shining with daz-
zling white light. 1t will repay one who
loves to see the beautiful in nature to
rise early and witness this enhancing
scence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
ACARD.

Thanking the good people of Dawson
and vicinity for their past liberal patron
age, l again tender them my profession
al services. can be found in the day
time at my rooms in the Baldwin block
or at the Sale-Davis drug store, and at
night at my residence on Orange street.
Prompt attention given to all calls. Of
fee practice solicited. Charges reason
able. Respectfully
w. G KENORICK, NJ. d.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
How to Keen Cool.

The heat in Dawson has been excessive,
and how to reduce the temperature of
the body without risk during this torrid
weather is question of no small import
ance. Here is direction which may
prove practical: "Nothing is better than
to hold pieces of ice in the palm OF each
hand, wrapped in ordinary brown paper.
The ice melts slowly and the blood in
the palms is close to the surface" Try it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
CARD.

take this method of rendering my SER
vices as physician to the people of
Dawson and vicinity. My Office is locat-
ed in Baldwin's Building, at DR.. Ken
bricks old stand, and at night may be
found at the residence of DR.. w. B.
Cheatham. Your patronage will be high
" appreciated, and all calls will receive
prompt attention. Respectfully,
G, r. BUCHANAN N. D.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
BALLOTS STOLEN.

Excitement il the Prohibition Contest in
Stewart. HN
1t has been developed THAT the bal
lots in the Stewart county prohibition
election, over which there is contest,
have been tempered with and part of
them stolen.
The news fell like thunder bolt and
excited everybody.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
THE NEGRO FORGER.
Ills Bond Was Assessed at $500.


John OVERLY, the negro who forged
Major Hoods name to so many orders,
was given preliminary hearing Wednes-
day.
The evidence was conclusive, and he
was returned to Jail IN default of $500
bond.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
Fine Corn.

Mr.. B. T. Dismuke, one of the good
farmers of Terrell county, has ten acres
of corn from which he expects to gather
400 bushels. A sample of this corn was
brought to THE NEWS Office a'few days
ago, and we had never before seen any
thing to equal it. Some of the ears were
fourteenI inches long. 1t is of the vel
low gourd seed variety.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
IN THE GANG.

A TerrelIj Citizen Serving Time on
Dougherty's Roads
News has reached here that Mr.. jim
Hard, the well know horse trader, is
serving a sentence in the Dougherty
changing. He was convicted of trading
a ''choke down. mule and fined $25 and
cost or s months in the gang. The fine
and costs amounted to S175 and he was
unable to pay out.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
For Sale.

A complete gin outfit, consisting of
10-horse Engine, detached; Loco
motive Boiler on skids, so saw Pratt
Gin, Skating and PulIeys. Nearly
new--used only 80 days. Will sell
cheap for cash or on installments.
GEO, V. PACE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
Closing Out spring Goods Below Cost.

We must have room for our fall stock,
which is now arriving from the mark
cts, and in order to have it we will close
out our spring goods below New York
cost. Come and see our goods before
buying elsewhere.
LowREY & SHIELDS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15
Brick Front.

The work of improving the old Eaton
building has been begun. A nice brick
front Will be put in.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15

Best p.rcales formerly Is now 9 cts.
at LoWrey & Shields.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-08-15

LowREY & SHIELDS.
The morning call., 1894-08-14

have been addressed to the jury upon
questions of fact
Thornton said that the other side had
never denied that the John B. Martin Jr.
mentioned in the second will was the fair
haired child in court. No such allegation
was contained in the respondents answer
to the petition. Consequently 1t was late
IN the day to claim that now.
As to the disputed question to be put 10
Mrs. John Martin, Thornton claimed that
The question of the competency of the wit
ness always preceded the com petencv of
the evidence. II the one is not competent
the evidence of thai person, however rele-
want and material to the issue, was mad
MISSILE. The rule of exclusion Is rule
not Of the evidence but OF the party,
urged Thornton. In support of his con-
ienti0n the attorney quoted several au-
thort es, and he still wanted another half
hour to close his argument when court adj
jOurned for the day.
Before adjourning Mr.. Delmas present ted
a written statement of what he expected
to prove as facts. These were as follows
~ John B. Martin Jr the child proponent
OF this second will, was not born In wedock of
John Martin and Mrs. Isabella j. Martin, and
Mrs Isabella j. Martin is not the mother OF the
child.
% Henry Martin was not the father of John
B. Martin Jr.
~ Henry Martin was never at any time
guilty OF improper conduct with Mrs. Isabella
y
a. The letter dated February "a, 1898, is
forgery ana was not written by Henry Martin.
Grove johnson said that he, too, had a
written statement of what he expected to
prove on his side, but that it was too
lengthy for publication. Before retiring
the Sacramento lawyer said he wished to
apologize for the unintentional wrong he
had done to Clerk Murphy. He had been
inclined 10 believe that no one else but
Murrhy could have divulged the secret of
the Crawford letters. but he had since
been informed that he was wreng and he
wished all TO know that he saw the error
of his ways. II have had no opportunity
TO do so before this" said johnson, al
though | said as much to MIR. Murphy
hours before Mr. De!mas made those re-
marks of his"
Delmas looked surprised, and expressed
it. Then ne said that if he had so under
stood he would never have spoken as he
did. Thereupon Mr.. Demas smiled at
Mr. johnson, and Mr.. Johnson beamed
upon Mr.. Delmas, while Nicely Murphy
grlnned a them both. Then he thought
for a moment, and, rising from his seat.
crossed over to where Mr.. Delmas sat.
and wrung he eminent lawyers hand,
saying that he had never had so inexpen-
sive a send-off in the whole course of his
life.
The trouble will begin half an hour
earlier than usual this morning-at half
past 10 prompt.
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of ia child could only be proved
by the husband or wife or their de-
scendants. Al any rate. ii was urged tnat
the point at issue was the validity OF thls
second will, and with a final war-Wnoop
for the principles OF eternal justice the
Sacramento LAWYER resumed his seat.
Mr.. Delmas rose to reply and commenced
with a regretful alluslon to the sudden
sickness OF Arthur Rodgers, who was 10
have argued in his place. Under the cir
cumstances, Mr.. Delmas announced thas
he would do his best, and at once started
off to speak a piece. His object, OF course,
was to show that Grove Johnson viewed
the facts of the case through distorted
glasses and that every point raised by tnat
eminent counsel in his argument was TAI
lacy itself.
tion." said Mr. Delmas. rs this Will,
bearing date February %. 1898, and filed
far nrnbate June 80, 1898, written. dated
and signed by henry Martin? This cues
ton alone is what the jury Will nave 10
decide"
Mr.. Delmas impugned the sincerity OF
his opponepts 10 some of their statements.
Hs maintained that the sole effect OF their
introducing certain letters and testimony
was 10 prove that Illicit relations had ex-
jsted between Mrs. John Martin and the
deceased miner, Henry Martin, her
brother-in-law. 1t was claimed that the
child John B. Martin was the result OF
these relations.
They offered this evidence for that Dur
pose" said Mr.. Delmas, "and this it is not
in the wit or ingenuity of counsel to deny.
If these documents are 10 be believed then
Henry Martin and his sister-in-law must
have been mutually guilty"
Then the counsel proceeded to quote
from letters alleged to be genuine and iu-
troduced by counsel on the other side, ito
prove that something was going on be-
tween these parties which neither law nor
morals would permit to be brought to
light" In support of his argument on
this point Mr.. Delmas instaneed the testi-
mony of Mrs. Jennie Tibbets, the land
lady of the house at 504 Geary street. and
also of "a man named Turner" whom the
The morning call., 1894-08-14
ONLY ONE PALM.
1t Is Already the Great Attraction
or Market Street.

1t Is Already the Great Attraction
on Market Street.
No more appropriate name could have
been given to first-class restaurant than
that of the Palm" Certainly the new
place bearing shat familiar name which has
just bean opened at 943 Market street. by
the well-known caterers Boeckman 6
Graner, will demand place in the march
of artistic improvements similar TO the
position the beautiful palm occupies among
the famous trees of the earth. 1t is COM
mon report ali over the country that San
Francisco has restaurants whereof she has
reason to be proud, not only for the quality
of the cuisine and the reasonable charges,
but for the taste that Is shown in the in
terror decorations of these palaces. In this
respect the Palm will decline 10 take Sec
Ond place TO any in the city.
Messrs. BoeakmaD q GraDer have not
been unmindful of the story of the
"platter" and while the restaurant itself
is q perfect mansion they have not OYER
looked the kitchen. which is arranged aud
equipped In manner Which well repays
visit to 1t. At the south end of the kitchen
Is situated one of the latest styles of steel
ranges. while elsewhere are gas ranges for
hurried dishes. The splendid ventilation
and entire absence of any odor from the
cooking is at once noticeable One of the
best chefs in the country is in charge, and
the patrons are delighted with the apidity
of the servingof meals and The polleness
of the walters.
With its beautiful beveled aud reflected
mirrors which adorn the walls. the fres-
coed ceilings, and a splendid light day and
night, it is reasonable tn suppose that not
only will the palm take the palm" but
the custom also&
The morning call., 1894-08-14
NO ACTION TAKEN.
Commercial Bodies on the
Funding Bill.
NO RAILROAD OWNERSHIP.
So Says President Watkins of
the Board of Trade.
OTHER BODIES REMAIN INERT.
Mayor EIIert Declares Himself I'M
alterabIy Opposed to the Reilly
Measure.
OTHER BODIES REMAIN INERT.

The fact that few of the local CONNER
cial organizations have thus far refused 10
take action favorable to the movement in
stituted against the proposed passage of
the funding bill has given rise to no end
of criticism among the mercantile dis
tricts, and general condemnation of their
stand i. heard on all sides.
In response to the appeal of Mayor FL
lert the directors Of the Board of Trade
assembled, and after a few moments ses
sion decided unanimously to postpone &C
ton on the matter until future date.
The Produce Exchange and Chamber of
Commerce have taken similar steps. al
though. from the statements of their
The morning call., 1894-08-14
HANDS AND FEET.
Second Week of the Big
Tug-of-W War.
Scotch and Slovenian Teams Proved
Too Short of Men-Admission
Fee Reduced.

The first evening of the second week of
the tug-of-war tournament drew large
crowd to Central Park. In fact there were
as many people present as had been at any
of the past nights of the tournament
In addition to the many pretty faces
seen at the great contest. Manager Mcneil
thought out scheme which bids fair to
catch on. II is the gathering of small
army of native California girls who are
stationed immedia ely inside the entrance
to the tent. where they have charge OF
ballot-boxes into which all those VIII o
desire to cast vote for favorite team
can place coupon or purchase voting
tickets II they choose for small sum. The
young ladies are seemingly doing good
business.
The Scotch team, which lost heart
after having suffered two defeats. seems
anxious, judging from its peculiar actions
and high kicking tactics, to put damper
on the tournament.
When The teams turn to pull had arrived
last evening, four of the contestants were
bsent and the ones who were on hand
were as sullen as tigers and didn't seem TO
care how things went.
The teams that did contest signiied their
pleasure at seeing the Scotchmen with
draw from the tournament. as by their
withdrawal the centesting teams could
better understand their position.
The first event was bout between the
English and German teams, which was
won by the Germans in minutes. The
English boys pulled we'll until their hands
suffered. when they let go the rope. and
Germany had an easy finish. II gloves
were allowed to be worn the result might
have been different. A new anchorman
might improve the team.
The Scotch and American teams were
next on the athletic bill Of fair, but, as
previously stated. the Scotchmen were
minus pulling material aud the Ger
man team volunteered to pull bye with
the Americans. thus leaving the highland
ers completely out in the cold.
The contest was fairly we'll fought, the
American team winning in 8 minutes &c
seconds.
After considerable delay the Italian and
Slovenian teams got in line. The Italians
The morning call., 1894-08-14
THREE LUCKY STARS.
Policemen Charged With Drunken-
ness-Liquor Licenses Refused.

The lucky stars Of three policemen were In
the ascendent last night. They were before
the Police Commissioners, each on the charge
of being intoxicated while ON duty. Their
names are Thomas kiordan. John j. Coffey and
James GILL; Riordan has been about three
years on the force Dut Cotfey and GIL were
two OF the extra twenty-five appointed a few
weeks ago. They got off with fine of SO
each. The case OF Charles O'Neill, charged
with incompetency, caused by drink, was con-
tinued for d week.
The application Of ex- Policeman Dodge for
pension on the ground of being disabled by an
accident while IN the execution OF his duty was
refused. Ex.Judge Sullivan. appeared for
Dodge.
Attorney George A. Knight appeared Oh be-
half of FRANK n. CartaD, lquor-dealer, who
applied for g liquor license for the notorious
CremOrne, I'll Market street. but the Commits
siOners declined TO grant ii. John +. Brendel.
bO0kkeeper for the National Brewery. applied
for liquor license for the Bella Union on
Kearny street, but 1t was also refused. AttOr.
ney H. L. Gear and Michael Flood, represent.
ing the Anti-Vice Society, opposed the grant
ing of the licenses.
The morning call., 1894-08-14

sold favorite at S. to SO, but before the
game started the teams sold at even money.
1t was the best betting event of the even
ing.
The Italians surprised the referee when
the latter noun ted the platform with gun
in hand by informing him that the Slavoo-
ians had three new men in their ranks.
two of whom were members of the heavy
weight team. The Slavonians did not
deny the accusation but excused them
selves by stating that the missing men
were unable to contest owing to sickness.
This excuse the referee refused to accept
and quickly awarded the contest to the
| alans and declared all bets on the
match off. Before the SlavoDians left the
platform the referee Informed their cap
tain that he should have stated his griev-
ance to him before the men put in an ap-
pearance on the cleats.
The evenings athletic entertainment
terminated with a contest between the
Irish and Canadian teams The betting
was $50 to So 80. with the Irish on the
short end. This alone satisfied almost all
present that there was something wrong
in Denmark, and the question, HAS Ire
land SOLD out?" was frequently asked.
At 10:15 o'clock the start was given and
heavy strain was kept on the rope. Ire
land was the first to gain slight advan-
tage which was soon won back by the
Canucks. The latter made a great bid for
first place and very quickly got away with
the natives of old Ireland. The time oc-
cupied in tho accomplishment OF the trick
was minutes and 90 SECONDS.
The anchor man of the Irish team did
not appear 10 be over anxious to exert him.
self. At any rate he did not lose much per-
SEPARATION in the struggle. Summary of the
awnings contests:
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MUST SHE TELL?
Those Awkward Questions
Discussed.
ARGUMENTS TAKE ALL DAY.
Mr.. Delmas Anxious to Have Mrs.
John Martins Evidence.
WHO AND WHAT is THIS CHILD?
What the Contestants Expect to
Proye-NeeIy Murphy Rushes
Into Inexpensive Glory.
TAKE ALL DAY.
WHO AND WHAT IS THIS CHILD?

The first day of the sixth week of the
Martin will contest opened I'D far more
tamely than has been usual after the well
come Sabbath rest. Nothing but legal
argument was on the days Drogra NINE,
and the jury had the melancholy pleasure
of kicking its. heels about in the corridor
just outside Judge Cofey's courtroom.
Its presence was not required. but, I'M
fortunately. it was not Informed OF that
fact until late in the afternoon.
"Mrs. Martin. who is the father OF the
child. John B. Martini was the subject
OF the days wrangle. Thls is question
which Attorneys Rodgers and Delmas,
who represent Henry Martins wido W, are
The morning call., 1894-08-14

trouble. A full investigation should be
held and the whole truth got at. Then il
it 1t found, as we say, that this child IS
neither the son of John B. Martin nor of
Isabella j. Martin, let the jury know the
truth and let the child be restored to tn ose
who are his natural parents, and let him
not be used and paraded here in what we
only too surely fear is nothing but a
fraud"
Mr.. Delmas claimed that testimony of
this kind was most certainly rebuttal.
Was Grove johnson afraid that his wit
ness, hostile witness as the speaker
we'll know, would not speak the truth?
Why should she not? II She did there
need be no fear of an impeachment.
For my part" said Delmas. II feel as
sured that Mrs. Martin will speak the
truth, and if she does, we shall know the
truth at last.
Grove Johnson's attack upon Clerk
Nicely MURRAY the counsel referred to as
cruel and unjustnable. He referred to
Murphy as clerk VINO did his work con-
scientiously and we'll. and waxed warm
concerning JOhnSon's bitter words directed
against man who dare not hit back.
Then, after quoting long list of autbori-
ties in support OF the points he had TO
offer concerning the testimony be pro-
posed to introduce, Mr.. Delmas concluded
by appealing TO the courts discretion. He
said that the main object was to get at the
whole truth, that the rules of procedure
were framed to facilitate that object. and
that if the trial Judge decided these ques-
tons at issue upon that basis he need
stand in no fear of reversal from the
Supreme Court. So saying. Delmas sat
down.
Thornton made the closing argument
against the introduction of the testimony
to be extracted from Mrs. John Martin.
In some respects ThorntOn's speech was
the best OF the lot, as he did not stray so
far from the point as his predecessors had
done. He quoted law. and law only, in
support of his objections to the questions
concerning the paternity of his youthful
client. He started off with Quiet slap at
Delmas, when he said that $50 per cent OF
That aminant laWyar,s arpumant mic hi