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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
AN INGENIOUS DEFENSE.
The Narrow Distinction Between a Special
Providence and Petit Larceny.

The Narrow Distinction Between Special
Providence and Petit Larceny.
Danny Lawton, an unfortunate belong
ing to the genus vagrant, was arraigned in
a Philadelphia court the other day charged
with stealing blanket When asked
what he had to say, Danny responded,
drawing his conspicuously lonesome cuff
from his wrist: Your honor. last night in
my cell prepared my defense. am, how
ever, a somewhat diffident speaker, and
not having any paper wrote it on my cuff. "
So saying, the dilapidated defendant
handed the astonished magistrate the cuff,
on which was written, according to The
Times, the following defense:
Your HoNoR-I am victim Of circum-
stances and of a belief in special providences.
From my youth circumstances have always
been stumbling blocks to me, and belief in
special providences was migrated on my child
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
AOuarter Century Test.

For quarter of century DR.. Kings
New Discovery has been tested, and the
millions who have received benefit from
its use testify to its wonderful curative
powers in all diseases OF throat, chest
and lungs. A remedy that has stood
the test so long and that has given so
universal satisfaction is no experiment
Each bottle is positively guaranteed to
give relief, or the money will be refund
ed. 1t is admitted to be the most relia-
bic for coughs and colds. Trial bottles
free at Sale-Davis Drug Co.'S. Large size
5)c. and SI.00.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24

Sir:-I am an old resident of Augusta,
and therefore take pleasure in saying to
you that your Fl. II. p has greatly bene-
fitted me. 1 have suffered from dis
pepsia for long while, and tried Va
rious remedies, among them, simmons
Liver Regulator but 1 find your Liver
medicine suits my case and gives me
more relief thar anything | have ever
taken Very respectfully,
MRS M. f. SKINNER.
Sold by ". g. Kendrick.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
Why?
From the ValdOsta Times.
100000

Why temporize?
Why tell lie with the lips and know
the truth in your heart?
Why wear mask when your neigh
Dor recognizes the scalp above and the
body and legs below?
Why deceive, when lie will find you
out?
Why put on 'airs' when everybody
knows your humble birth, and your
humble station?
Why ride in palace cars when the peo-
pie you owe walk, or have to stay at
home, because you do not pay them?
Why not be honest?
Why not be candid?
Why not shame the devil and be a
man?
Why, oh why
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
A Public snirited Woman.

Mrs. Matilda Gross MacConnell has
given the city Of Pittsburg five squares
of ground for public park. She is the
third woman in the city who has given
land for park purposes: thus helping to
remove from Pittsburg the stigma Of
being perhaps the only town in the
country dey old of open squares, plazas
or public lawns. Yet these public spL
tied women cannot vote. Pittsburg
Letter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
R4v. Pink PUNK on Resignation.

Always be prepared for de worst.
deah breddeIn, an den, if de best is
wot falls to yer lot YAH be able to en-
JOY it doubly. an chen if yer luck
changes va won't hab dat all gone feel
IN dat de man has who expecks cherry
ching an always finds hisself amongst
de great ahmy oh de left.-New York
Herald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
His Wife,s Name.

An old farmer, intent on making his
will, was asked by a lawyer the name
of his wife, when he grayely replied;
Well, indeed, really don't recollect
what it is. We've been married for up
ward of 40 years, and I've always called
her my old woman. The lawyer left
a blank to be filled up when his old
woman's name was ascertained. New
York Mail and Express.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
Like the Celestial CITY.

st. John S vision of the celestial city
will almost apply to our great munich
palities in one respect, now that tAe
electric globe is turning night into day
And the city had no need of the SUI,
neither of the moon, to shine in it. -
Boston Transcript.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24
1T RAINS.


Ii rains
And the leaves fall thick and fast,
AS the boughs are bent in the autumn blast;
The sparrows hover meath sheitering caves,
And the voice of the wind is like one who
grieves
1t rains.
1t rains.
And the team goes not afeld
To seed the earth for another yield;
The farmer sits by the kitchen fire
And smokes his pipe to soothe his ire.
1t rains.
1t rains.
And the fire burns cheerful and bright,
And the heart of the mother is happy tonight,
And she smiles as the lamplight shimmers DER
Her babes at play with their toys on the floor.
1t rains.
1t rains.
And with voice with emotion choked,
A mother, in garments tattered and soaked,
Drags her weary feet with trembling tread
To beg for her darlings morsel Of bread.
1t rains.
It rains.
And the sailors wife is sad,
AS the wind shrieks by like demon mad,
And q prayer ascends to the great white throne,
"Oh, Father, leave me not alone!''
1t rains.
1t rains.
And the tall trees sadly wave
Their drenched boughs DER a new made grave,
And the grief stricken hearts burst forth again,
AS they think of the loved one out in the rain.
1t rains.
A. Willis Lightbourn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1894-01-24

Keep in good spirits. Don'tllet de-
spondency of any kind ever settle about
your plans. Hopefulness is the half bat
tie. Encouragement is nine-tenths de-
feat Hope and merry heart are more
invigorating thln the apothecarys
tonic.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
Memphis Spring Meeting.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 12.-The weather
was fair and pleasant on the fourth day of
the Memphis meeting and the track good.
The decision of the judges giving Chimes first
place over favorite, Hawthorne, was criticised
TO some extent. but persons on a line with the
wire coincide with the judges.
FIRST RACE-Six furlonrs. Gen. Ross, 12i
Shield, IL to l, won: j. F. B.. 10 Perkins), TO l.
second; Ducat, 12l (Martin), . to5 third. Time
1:l7s4.
SECOND RACE-Four furlongs. Kitty Scott ITO
&C. Weber,, 5 to ?, won; CGprv, 110 (Alartin), s to
8, second; Cottage Girl, 10 (Noble), to /, third
Time-0:j034
THIRD RACE-Amateur Athletic Club handicap
Purse 500 One and one-siXteenth miles.
Chimes, 100 (GoOdale), II to /, won; Hawthorne.
1l6 (Martin), even second; Linda, 102 u. Fisher,
TO !. third. Iime-1:50
FOURTH HRACE-Seven-eighths of n mile. Fer
rier, 12l (Martin), = to l, won; Bollinger, l05
Ueighl 3 to /, second; Simrock, 12i (Noble), 3 to
!, third Time-1:3l%
FIFTH RACE-One mile Wauhatchie, 1O5 Per
kinsl, 3 TO /, won; Valera, 109 (Thorpe), to l.,
second; May Hardy, 1l2 d. Matthews), 10 to l,
third Time-1:I5.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
Events at East St. Louis.

ST, Louis, Mo-, April 1a.-FIRsT RACE-Five-
eighths of mile Herndon, 105 &C. Hueston), G
to l, won; The Deacon, 105 NNallace), 15 to /,
second; Champion. 105 QBurrelD, to 5, third.
Floyd, Dan Kurtz, Avondale, Traymore, W. L.
Ellis and kratkene also ran.
SECOND RACE-Nine-siXteenths of a mile
Defy, JOB Conrad, 10 to /, won; Deceit, l07 &C.
Hueston), even, second; Velox, los u. Smith), s
to /, third. Time-0:59.
THIRD RACE-Three-eighths of a mile Miss
Reynolds, 1Oo tCombs) to 5, won: Juliet, 105 %.
Daly), to l, second: Dr. Work, los (Johnson), 10
to /, third. Time-0:311s
FOURTH RAcE.-Six furlongs Jack Richeleu,
JOG (Wallace), 10 /, won; Bette Badger, IS q.
Daly), Is to /, second Ballardine IS (E Cochran),
10 to /, third. Time-1:1916
FIFTH RACE.-Seven-eiehths of a mile Long
Bridge, 80 [3urrelD, 50 TO /, won; Vida, 90 Ham,
TO /, second: Hasty, 102 81. Smith) to /, third
Time-1:33lS.
SIXTH HRAcE.-Nine-sixteenths of a mile Fagin,
Jos (kuchenl, to5, won; Elmstone, 1l2 {Gorman) S
TO = second; King Star, 109 JSmith), to /, third
Time-0:5S
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
MISS GERTRUDE VANDERBILT
Americas Richest Prospective Heircss Is
to Make Her Debut Next Scasnn

Americas Richest Prospective Heiress Is
to Make Her Debut Next Season.
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt. the richest pros
pective heiress in America. is still girl in
skirts to her shoetops. She is Cornelius
Vanderbit's only daughter. Her fathers
fabulous wealth is estimated at $50. .0OO. 900,
and as he has but three children, two sons
and daughter. her portion of his estate will
hardly be less than S20,000,000
Next season will witness memorable So
cial event New York's fashionable circles,
says the New York World. The great VAN
derbilt mansion, at Fifty-seventh street and
Fifth avenue, which resembles more the pal
ace OF a European monarch than the resi-
dence of private American citizen. will be
thrown open to the social world. The great
corridors and long sweep of beautiful rooms
will be crowded with the richest and most
exclusive of New York's ultra-fashionable So
cietv. And all to do honor to shy girl OF
eighteen. who, unless her disposition changes
III one short year, would rather be alone with
her books
Almost nothing is known OF her in the
society in which the name of Vanderbilt has
become a great social factor. So zealously
has she been kent from the public eye that as
the age OF seventeen very few outside of the
immediate family beyond knowing the fact
that Cornelius Vanderbilt has daughter has
ever seen her.
She is a tall. slender girl. greatly resem-
bling her mother. with dark, intelligent eyes
and beautiful, luXuriant brown hair AL
though not beautiful girl, she is very
high-bred looking one, with an extremely
graceful carriage. while her manner of speech
and general deportment are exceedingly at
tractive and refined.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
ORDERS AGAINST THE LOTTERY
The Port Collector at Tampa Given Positive
Instructions by the Treasury.


Assistant Secretary Hamlin has written a
letter to the collector of customs at Tampa,
Fla, calling his attention to certain reported
irregular proceedings which have taken place
at that port regarding the importation of mer-
chandise connected with certain lottery en-
terprise supposed to be conducted by the old
Louisiana Lottery Company.
1t appears that the lottery apparatus has
been admitted free as of American origin
without the production of the evidence re-
qured in the regulations. and that a certain
vessel, equipped with printing presses and
other effects connected with the lottery
makes trips between Honduras and Tampa
without discharging her cargo. but passes the
same through the custom house on entry for
immediate expectation. 1t is stated that by
this means the lottery company, which does
all OF its printing and makes its drawings on
board of the vessel, has thus far been able TO
evude our laws.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin in his letter in
forms the collector that while no law, in
terms, prohibits the importation through the
customs OF lottery matter. the statutes for
bid the transmission OF such matter through
the mails rs preiudicial to the public welfare.
The collector is directed to refuse free entry
to all such matter unless the most complete
and satisfactory evidence shall be produced
of American origin and of no advance in
value during expectation. Hereafter the
vessel will be required to discharge her cargo
in order that clearance may be obtained and
the strictest observance with the law will be
insisted upon.
Lottery tickets are dutiable as printed mat
ter. and the department has fixed the dutiable
value of such tickets at the price of the ticket
as declared on its face. The collector is in
structed to collect if possible, the unpaid
duties which were due on previous importa-
tions
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
Old Items from All About

The earth's lowest body of water is the
Caspian sea, which has been sinking for
centuries.
The Goldfish is the most prolific fish of the
sea, yielding $4,000, 600 eggs each season.
As many as 100000, 1900. 900, and even
s,50O,00O eggs have been found in roe of a
single cod.
Mt. Hercules, island OF Papua. is the high
est in the world its altitude being so, 1856 feet.
Mt. Everest. India, was until recently put
down as the largest, but it is only 29,OO2
feet high.
Most persons will be surprised to learn that
a needle in the course Of its manufacture and
before placed on the market for sale passes
through the hands of from 80 to 100 people.
Eleven complete processes, each involving
several minor operations. are necessary before
a sewing needle is fit for sale.
There is church in London, near Charing
Gross, from the steeple of which every day at
noon bushel Of wheat is thrown out as a
donation to the pigeons. The wheat is pro-
vided by funds left over 200 years ago by an
elderly maiden lady. The pigeons understand
the custom perfectly, and when .he noon
bells begin to ring may be seen flying by
thousands from every direction toward the
church.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
A Matrimonial Infelicity.

Now that Miss Lillian Russell, an adorable
woman. whether regarded as wife, as mother,
or as artist. says a writer in the New York
Press. has signed contract with Mr. Abbey.
guaranteeing her $40. 600 certainty for next
season. and that Perugini is not mentioned in
the arrangement. the question OF the incom-
patibiiity of theatrical life with domestic
felicity suggests itself. It's almost enough to
make husband who loves his wife commit
suicide to be separated from her for whole
season. and when that wife is Lillian Rus
sell-my, my. my, but words fail to do tho
subject justice There is no doubt that
beautiful soprano is a better drawing card
than any tenor. however beautiful. and when
the tenor sings fiat. as he sang in the duet
on Saturday night. he still more lessons his
availability. l always have believed IN PRO
fessonal unions because the idea of one
heart, one life, one purpose in two people who
marry is so beautiful to contemplate. But
theatrical conditions seem to forbid.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13

Jack Bolan, the pugilist, is the game
aimed at by certain local parties. who are
willing to match an unknown against him to
fight at 12S or 100 pounds. Bolan SAYS he is
ready TO make a match at 126 pounds. and the
difference of two pounds may cause hitch.
Bolan is in fine shape. and may be induced to
come to terms before long.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
STORAGE.
STORAGE,
MISCELLANEOUS.

I,oR SALE-TwO ELECTRIC BATTERY Mo-
II tor fans; batteries, fans, etc, all completes;
cheap for cash. Call or address D. IL c., 7ls r
i ave. NV Is
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
THE MARKET WAS WEAKER.
American Tobacco Continues to MAXI
Pyrotechnical Advances and Declines.

American Tobacco Continues to Make
PyrotechnicaI Advances and Declines.
NEW YoRK. April 12.-The share speculation
was dull again to-day, the TRANSACTIONS being
about the volume of yesterdays dealings, but
the tone of the market was weaker, and in a
! majority Of cases prices show decline on the
days trading. The opening quotations were
fraction lower and during the first hour of
business the market moved irregularly. The
feature of the speculation was American To-
bacco, which rose 90 per cent on small pur-
chases then, without any great pressure to
sell, but, as result Of manipulation, broke
AZ, rallied 2, reacted 21s, recovered 211s, fell
back l, and closed at a rally OF l per cent,
being Il below yesterdays final sale.
During the hours before noon the general
market was strong Lake Erie and Western
preferred sold up2, with subsequent reacting
OF q per cent. The active list made frac-
tional advance, but before noon a period of
depression set in which continued with but
slight interruption during the entire after
noon, and the market closed generally heavy
at decline on the day ranging from Is TO /
per cent, the latter for Minneapolis and st,
Louis preferred and Rubber.
Some few shares recorded advances, notably
Toledo and Ohio Central and Laclede Gas
preferred, IL; Manhattan, tx, and Lake
Chicago Gas, after a loss of Il per cent. at the
opening, rose per cent, reacted q, closing
at recovery of Is, which represents its gain
on the day. The early advance was due to
purchases induced by report that the qou
warranto case would be decided in favor OF
the company. The decision had not been
announced up to the close OF business, but it
is said the attorney general Of Illinois has ar
rived at a conclusion and will shortly make it
known When he does, the shares are likely
to move sharply in either direction, as the
result may be favorable or unfavorable to the
gas company.
Sugar was second In point Of activity
After decline of Il at the opening it rose q,
and then took downward turn, declining
II making a net loss Of q per cent The
Grangers were heavy, st. Paul, Rock Island.
and Northwest recording decline OF q. and
Burlington and Quincy OF Il.
The last hours trading continued dull and
without noteworthy feature. Closing figures
were fractionally below the opening.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
ROhy Summaries

RoBY, Ind, April 12.-Summaries Of to-
days races;
FIRST RAcE-One-half of a mile. Pity Sing, :
to ., won; Red Jim, to /, second; Sleepy Cap, q
to /, third. Time-l0l.
SECOND RACE-One-han of mile. Love Knot
to =, won; Keno, TO !, second; Col Cooper,
to /, third Time-1O03
THIRD Observation-Disclosures of mile. West
Park, to 8, won; Borderor, 20 to !, second; La
Cartia TO /, third. Time-l:071S
FoUTH RACE-One and one-sixteenth of mile
Osric, } to =, won; Nance, to l, second; Harry
NJ, 80 TO l, third. Time-1:26
FIFTH RACE-Three quarters of mile.
Eli Kindig, to 5, won; Ulster, to l, second;
Gen. Gordon, to /, third. Time-l:3I.
Entries for Roby are as follows:
FIRST RACE-Five-eighths of a mile ShenRn-
doah Maid, Wandering Nun, 90 each; Mont
Clair, 80; Amboy, Gloster, McGinty, Plcca-
dilly, 103 each; Abandon, Weaverman, Lord
Lonsdale, 10i each; St Adams, l07; Rookery, los.
SECOND RACE-One-half mile Delusion, CAM
Basil Duke, Woodstone, W B., St Croix, North
western, Key West Green, 105 each
THIRD RACE-Nine-sixteenths of mile. Bob
Lyttle, Gaylord, Lucinda, Maggie Beck, The Dis
tiller, Bennett Young, 40 each: Rialto Nativity,
Major Thornton, CRsar, Monterey, i15 each.
FOURTH RACE-Six furlongs. Nat Goodwin, 15:
Alice D., Mockan, SO each; Harry NJ, Bonnie
True, 81 each; Harry Smith, "a; Tarquin, 100;
Willie L., l03: May Bird, 100.
FIFTH RACE-Seven-eighths of n mile. Red Jim,
90 Jewel, Pat Malloy, % each; George W, Mike
Conroy, Questor 100 each; Clay, Sewanee, King
Crab, 105 each; Fakir, ll0.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
William II. Manogue Gets the Georgetown
COllcctorship Plum.

Inc President yesterday sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
TREAsURY-Willam II. Manogue, of the Dis
trict of Columbia, 10 be collector of customs for
the district of Geo getOwn, District of Columbia;
OrmoDd Hammond, of Maryland, to be Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at Baltimore,
Md; Barnes Compton, of Maryland TO be naval
officer of customs in the district of Baltimore,
Nd: Frank I. Shaw, of Maryland to be collector
of customs for the district of Baltimore, Md; C.
Ridgey Goodwin, OF Maryland, TO be surveyor Of
customs i'll the district of Baltimore. Md: Will
liam Ii. Harries, of Minnesota, to be collector of
internal revenue for the district OF Minnesota tn;
VI. y. Frawley, OF lowa,to be surveyor of customs
for the port OF burlington, Iowa
JUsTICE-William l.. Marbury, of Maryland. to
be attorney of the United States for the district
of Maryland John E. Lynch of Missouri, to be
marshal of the United States for the eastern
district of Missouri
NAvY-Commodore Francis NJ Ramsay to be
rear admiral: Capt Thomas o. Selfridge TO be
n commodore, and Commander Philip IL Cooper
to be a captain.
To be supervising inspectors of steam vessels
james ONeal, of Illinois, for the fourth dis
trict, and Z. p Chancellor, of West Virginia. for
the seventh district.
PosTMAsTERs-Edward Finn, West Winsted,
Conn; William L. Burch, Hawkinsville, Ca;
Matthew J. McEniry, Moline, Ill: John H. Meyer,
Hiawatha, Kans.; Henry C. Maxwell, Harper,
kans.: Charles H. Osbun, Fort Scott, kans.; II. ii.
Campbell, Pratt, kans.; A. II. Jacob, Larned,
kans.; s. Davies, Warlield. Baltimore, Md. Al
yah Raymond, South Weymouth, Mass; Gardner
w. Pearson, Lowell, Mass; Joseph c. Smile,
Wesson, Miss; Homer Reed, Kansas City, Mo-;
c. n. Van Pelt, Tarkio, Mo-; Albert S. Story. Paw
nee City, Neb.; j. \. Hamm, Ponca, Neb: Gilman
C. Shartuck, Nashua, n. H.: Edgar j. Knowlton,
Manchester, n. H.; Gilman b. Hoyt, Exeter. n
H.: James Ryan, jr, Dover, n. H.; Albert G. Ahle-
field, Kenton Ohio f. H. Ulrich, Watertown. S
D.: T. W. Tauhman, Plankinton, s. d.: Joseph
Stowasser, Neadah, Wis.
INTERIoR-Aloysius Lynch, of Colorado, to be
receiver of public moneys at Leadville, Colo; :;
James f. Moore, of Oregon, to be register of the
land office at The Dalles, Oregon.
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
Death of B. Frank Brown.

The many patrons of the Washington Steam
beat Company will regret to hear of the death.
at his home in Westmorel.nd county. Va, on
Sunday last. of B. Frank Brown. one Of the
most popular young employees of the COM
pany. Mr.. Brown was. until about week
before his death. when he was stricken down
with typhoid pneumonia, one OF the officers
of the steamer Wakefield, and no steamboat
ally, along the river. the number of his friends
being limited only by the number of his
acquaintance. Mr.. Brown was a son of the
late DIR. B. F. Brown. of Westmoreland
county, and was. in every sense OF the word,
the true Virginia gentleman
The Washington times., 1894-04-13
Friday,s procramme at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 12.-FRsT RAcE-Six fur
longs Patria, 93 Elizabeth s. Miss Clark, 95 each:
Gratis Hanley, SO; Freddie L. T., 90; Lucas. 90;
Frank Gay, 1OO Meddler, 10l; Mrs. Morgan, 103;
Schuylkill, Boreaiis, 107 each; Freedom, l0S; Tea
Set, Promenade, 100 each.
SECOND RACE-Four furlongs. Irksome, 116;
Mobile, May Lou, Ellen r., Dora Wood, 100 each;
Halle b., 10l; Thanks, 102; Jane, 10s; Lillian c.,
Helen, Miss Alice, l0i each; Fertile, LOG; Biz
zarre, 10S
THIRD RACE-One mile Orinda, Zoulika, Flor
ence p, Elizabeth s., 109 each; L. o. s., Satellite,
ll2 each Phlopena, Ellen La Belle, III each
FOURTH RACE-Seven 1urlongs. Miss Perkins
90 Kate Bender, 81; Virden, 80; Tom Kelly G
Cass, 80; Sam, 102; McLight, l0a; Joe Murphy, lO9
Rocquefort, los; Oliver. ITO; Wightman, ITO; Sal
yation 1l3
FIFTH RACE-One mile Verdure, 90; Rhett
Goode, 101; Jim Lee, log, Lazzarone, log.
SIXTH RACE. Extra.-Six furlongs. Grey Jacket,
50: Carrie H., Jennie s., Emma s., Florry
Meyers, 95 each; Harry L., 49, Willie b., Matte
Howard, Lengthy Dickerson, l0l each; Grey
Goose, 103; Empera, 1Oi; Parthian, 105; Tee Mike,
Maggie Murphy, l07 each; Radcliffe, ll3