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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-06-28

Years ago, when albums in which
friends and acquaintances, and some
times even strangers, were asked to
write a few lines" were scattered
abroad through the land many amusing
specimens of impromptu versifcation
found their way into print.
A clever writer who was paying
short visit at a farmhouse was handed
by the daughter of the house a superan-
nuated account book, ruled for pounds,
shillings and pence, which had been
converted into an album, and in which
she requested him to write something
funny.
He complied with her request by pen
ming the following verse, which, after
some bewilderment, she managed to
read:
4 8. d.
This worlds a scene as dark as Styx,
Where hope Is scarce worth
Our joys are borne so feeting hence,
That they are dear at is
And yet TO stay here many are willing,
they may not have II
-YOuth's Communion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
COMPLIMENTARY to Terrell Bellies.

The following interesting item is from
the Shellman correspondence of the
Cuthbert Liberal Enterprise:
The moonlight picnic at the residence
OF Mr.. B. F. Crittenden. given in honor
Of two visiting young ladies, Misses Eula
DiSmuke and Maude Davidson, of
Graves, was a success in every particu-
lar. Mr.. Crittenden's home is situated
on the summit of a hill from which there
perspective view of the surrounding
country. The yard in front of the house
rs divided into beautiful walks and beds
OF flowers. From the trees hung Japan
eSe lanterns and artificial lights, which
beautifully Illuminated the entire scenes.
The first part of the evening was spent
IN various games played by the guests.
al a II o'clock the dining room doors were
'nr9wn open and all were invited to
paFtake Of sumptuous supper. All
expressed themselves as haYing highly
enjoyed the evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
TOWN TOPICS.

Prof. Z. j. Cheek is at Fort Gaines
conducting the Chattahoochee Normal
Musical Institute. The Fort Gaines
Sentinel speaks in glowing terms of
Professor Cheek and the institute.
Professor Cheek will organize a branch
Q. the institute at Bluffton.
We are sorry to learn of the critical
sickness of Mrs. James Miller and
Mrs. w. II. Mccormick. Both of these
ladies have the sympathy of all our
people
A sturgeon weighing 142 pounds was
exhibited on the streets Saturday, and
was readily sold at 10icents per pou nd.
1t was caught in Flint river.
Mr., w. G. Moody has sent to this
Office fine specimen of this years
sweet potato crop. 1t was something
larger than a goose egg.
"A number of our citizens will 60 up
to Columbus today to attend the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Co.
lumbuS Southern railway.
1t is announced that Rev. P. S. Twit-
W Cuthbert, will fill the appointments
of Rev. j. A. Harmon, during the latter
absence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
WHERE Is DeSOTO?
Ma Has Another Mans Horse and Buggy
and Can't Be Found.

IA Has Another Mans Horse and Buggy
and Can't Be Found.
Mr.. W. G. Morris. farmer who lives in
Randolph county, near the Terrell line,
ras in Dawson Friday trying to learn
something of the whereabouts of VIM.
DeSofo. who will be remember as the
1rishman who was in jail here some
months ago charged with carrying con-
ceaed weapons.
After securing his liberty DeSoto can
vassed the rural districts and sold soap
ar polish which he called "woman's
friend" He decided, it seems, to en- :
large his territory and go in better style,
and for that purpose desired team.
Morris says he hired DeSoto horse AMI
buggy for one month on the first day of
last March, the soap vender prom
ising to keep him posted as to his
movements. Four months have elaps-
ed. and Morris has neither seen nor heard
Of. the Irishman or the turnout. He
has about given up hopes of recovering
his horse and buggy but is anxious to
get DeSoto, and says he has notified
officers in this and other states to keep a
lookout for him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Wants Damages.

Mr.. j. R. Mercer has retained counsel
to bring $4,000 suit against nursery
firm. A few years ago, when planting
his orchard Mr.. Mercer bought 5000
peach trees which were presented to be
an.early variety that would ripen by the
middle of May. This is now July, after
the markets have been supplied with
early fruit at fancy prices, and Mr.. Mer-
Ger finds himself with very promising
crop of green peaches on hand and the
market gradually declining as the sup
ply increases.
The suit will be brought in the United
States court in Tennessee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
For Dis1niSSiOn.

GEORGIA-Terrell County.
Ordinary's Office, July s, 1895. -
w. H. r. Lewis, administrator OF Mrs.
Martha A. Lewis deceased, represents
that he has fully discharged the Gu
ties of his said trust and prays for
letters of dismission. This is, there
fore, to notify all persons concerned
to show cause, if any they have, on
or before the first Monday in October
next, why said administrator should
not be discharged from the SAID trust.
J. W. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

Baling hay, straw, shucks and oats for
your neighbors with a Chickamauga Hay
Press. Others are doing it. Hay ishigh
this year. The Chickamauga is the best
and cheapest press made. Write for in
formation and prices. Active agents
wanted.
CHICKAMAUGA HAY PRESS Co.,
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Iron Hall Dividends.

here is good news for number of
Interested Dawsonians 90 Superior court
Judge McMaster, of indianapolis, Ind,
I 4aS declared an additional five per cent.
ron Hall dividend. This will mean a
GTlSln0ntion of about $780, 900 among the
iron Halliholders and will, with the 80
r. cent dividend now being paid, bring
1 p1 lunds in the hands of Receiver
galley down to about SIS, 900"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Hauling Many Melons.

49, Inc Colum bus Southern is taxed to it's
if naLlt capacity these days to move the
;;nnI ,eSe amount of melons routed over
w. Ane. Two or three extra melon
tb ia,uS pass Dawson every day, some OF
,'eHl CARRYING twenty-five cars.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
In Camp.

Lieut.. q. A. Bell and Sergeant l.. c..
Hoyl, of the Dawson Guards, are now in
ranks with the Albany Guards taking in
the encampment of the 4th regiment on
st. Simon Island. Major Query and
Adjutant Thornton are also at St.
SimOnS,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Rare NaIues.

7. ladies' Shirt Waists and al! Summer
e g,eSS Goods are going at cost at our
s s,U1e' We are closing out these goods
c saH @fe offering rare values to the bar
viii seeker. MCLAIN BROS. * Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Union Sunday school.

A. successful icnion Sunday school is
in operation at.Cypress Pond. The school
numbers Is pupils, with Mr.. c. c. John
son as superintendent. A call is made
for more helpers; and they are badly
needed. Who will respond?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Revival SerYices.

We are requested to announce that on
the fourth Sunday in this month revival
services will begin the at Methodist
church at Graves. The pastor Rev. c. T..
Clark, will conduct the meeting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
A New Drug Store.

DR.. Claude Hather and Mr.. r. B. Nc
Lain will enter the drug business This
fall. They will occupy one of the store
rooms now being erected on Lee street.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

fnoro WEAK woman will find in DR.. West
ston noiaad S Calisaya Tonic the corner
by FL VI d strong constitution. For sale
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
TERRELL's THRIFTY FARMERS

Are Bringing Produce to Town by the
Wagon Load.
1t is fact worthy of notice that for
the past several months more country
produce has been offered for sale in
Dawson than ever before. Every day
farmers are seen Offering fruits of all
kinds, chickens, eggs, butter, and honey
fol sale, and frequently wagon loads of
corn, oats, country hams and country
bacon are brought in and find ready sale.
Terrelrs farmers have learned the les.
son of living at home and living well,
with surplus for sale besides.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

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, 1895-07-10
Bird Dogs for Sale.

fron nG AZ choice lot English Setter pups
sbn ui pest stock in state. Beauties, and
1Vud make fine bird dogs.
D. +. GRAHAM, Fort Gaines, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Before Moving.

Before moving we will close out the
greater part of our stock at cost. Call
early. T. 0. WHITCHARD Il Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

We will pay the highest market price
for hides and beeswax.
A. j. BALDWIN & Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

ny woman needs DR.. Miles Pain pills.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

Iron-Quine for Chills.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Forty Years the Standard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10

Last June Dick Crawford brought his
twelve-months-ol child, suffering from
infantile diarrhoea, to me. It had been
weaned at four months old and bad
always been sickly. L gave it the usual
treatment lin such cases but without
benefit. The child kept growing thinner
until it weighed little more than when
born, or perhaps ten pounds. then
started the father to giving Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Before one bottle of the %
cent size had been used marked inn.
provement was seen and its continued
use cured the child. Its weakness and
puny constitution disappeared and its
father and myself believe the child's life
was saved by this remedy. J. I. MAR
Low. NJ. D., Tamaroa, Ill. For sale by
Farrar & Farrar, and Fl. A. Wall OF
Brentwood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-07-10
Financial Report of the City
of Dawson.

C. J. Whitehead in account with the
City Council from June 3rd, 1895, to
July 1st, 1895:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22

Two Meetings Held nj Thnt Place 4.
Other News Notes,

Kempner. Tex, Aug. q tgpecial)--
a heavy rain reached here at u
o'clock yesterday, continuing about
thirty minutes. settling the dust. re-
duuing the temperature OF the atmos-
phcre and doing good 10 vegetables
and animal llfo In this locality.
For the past week the days were
sufficiently warm and the dust almost
stiflng,
Much rain IL needed in this imme-
diate vicinity. Farmers say cotton has
suffered muoh for neod Of u, ana With
out plenty Of rain very coon. ana late
frosts, the top crop " cotton cannot
mature. and at best there Will be a
noticeable shortage, compared with
that OF last year.
The cotton giA which ~ being put
up by Livingston II nearing completion.
s. L. Yates has sold his stock OF
dry goods and groceries to A. W.
owens, who viii keep them Mt the same
stand.
The Buptlsts have lust closed nm eight
days meeting at this place conducted
by Hova Burroughs VI Lampuans and
Hawkins OF Coperas Cove.
A Methodist revival began at Mount
Pleasant, school house near here, on
Friday night last. on account Of the
Illness OF Brother II, j, Tooley. II iB
being conducted by Ellis Sharp ana also
Smith Of Temple. one Of the Salvation
Army force. Rev. T1oley Is expected
In a few days. and with all, a good
meeting Ia predicted.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22
ALLIANCE IN SESSION
FARMERS SPENT THE DAY IN con-
sULTATION.
Committee Was Appointed to Confer
win II similar one from the
Federation of Labor.

Lampasas. Tex, August 21.-tspec-
ial)-The state Alliance has been in
session all day, but If anything has
been accomplished the work has been
carefully concealed from the public
one small action Of the body, how
ever, seemed to Indicate Il bit OF polit-
ical ambition ON the part OF the fair
and modest secretary. a resolution
was introduced. its author is lodge
secret. demanding the enactment Of a
law requiring that female lunatlcs
in the state asylum be placed in charge
of female physician. 1t so happens
that the secretary rs a female physi-
clan and lives at the state capital.
These facts may not have any con-
nection with the resolution, but some
wicked and suspicious people Will in-
sinuate that Mrs. Fanny Leak would
not object to increasing her profess
sional income from the eXchequer Of
the state.
The only other action of Importance
that leaked out was the appointment
of the following committees to con-
fer with the committee from the Fed
II. n. Voss, T.. w. Yates, w. II. Cole
and /. Stoddard officers viii be elect
ed tomorrow. The election Will result
| In the reelection of Evan Jones and
| Secretary Fanny Leake. The report
of the secretary was submitted today
and the Alliance resolved to carry into
| effect the recommendations contained
| in the presidents message, which was
delivered yesterday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22
nrsiSnss CHANGES !.
A Number Have uccn Made In
ct,yntcr-Condition OF Crops.

Sweotwator Tex. August 2l-tspe-
cioh.-A number of business changes
have occurred this week here, j, G..
King has sold his grocery stock to
Mcssers. Wright a Mcllan.
AZ. W. Kyle, formerly Texas aud Pa
cino agent here. aud n. : Patterson,
for u long time manager uf the dry
goods house Of H. A. j Bradford, have
former "A co-partncrahlp to engage In
Eoncral merchandise They are now
In ~ Loula huylng goods
John simpson one OF the most prom
lucut business men NJ Rohy Fisher
county has purchased the lnrRe
livery stable ot H. nund, and Will
shortly move here.
Mr.. Morck of Mcrtpl has bought
the kin and grlst mul properly uf J
\ Duluney, aud viii also move here
Corn, cotton, milo maize. sorghum
and fruit crops are tho hest ever raised
hore, and the Yield ia Immense the
ugt crop WAS fnig and nrr Holllng here
NJ 20 to 20 centa iu hulk The acreage
Of cotton is short about y, per cent,
but the Yield promises more thnn last
year Corn VIII Weld from so 10 20
bushels per acre, while milo maize Will
run frnm so To 100 bushels and Will
average 70, Thousands ot ncrta are In
cultivation.
The county has just nnHhcd putting
In three new iron bridges and 81 now
building wooden bridge and WHEN
completed every crock crossing NJ Inn
portnuec In the county viii hc spanned
with substantial bridge.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22
'AIALLY BURNED.
PfHiNG CAUGHT FIRE WHILE
FILLING LAMPS.


EH ws. Aug. Observation-Disclosures
n e, l6-year-old colored boy, is
|fIosa "e point Of death at his home
|lams street lie was filling coal
N snd az shady View park last
Eed 10y ms clothing becoming sat
|ed :, c9lored companion applied
ntnratehes. The boy received Ia
Inlns es' He Will not live until
I'll stplllane OF Galveston, formerly
A i ssnown New York newspaper
|fos "rre IN the interest OF Richard
'uphsher of sporting perlodl-
ea uskhown man. apparently about
a. gu, was found lying between
N ~ on the Santa Re railroad
\ evlSuir the oil mills today. He
fa,-"n'ly almost consumed by a
lftnn ana was Unconscious. The
III was taken to n house
|dlvis anu VIII do doubt pass over
'hams "i'hont being able to divulge
1 alexander an unsophlstieated
HAM s.fi9us negro. gave Fannie
H. ~ q uusky fairy, 5000 to place
1te5 ,iS IN the hank. Instead she
II WI Denver and got as FAR as
<ght m Chief OF Police Maddox
h.r at the Union depot and
~ AZ, uuaek TO Dallas. Hereafter the
4ns.h"iin 90 his own banking.
-dlnr the lumber for the big
|er IN, which the championship
t,nds VII take place is on the
|ah r rev. George w. Owens and
{as Ia carry are sending out Pc
4 slfner, Hulrgunding towns asking
~ az. against the glove contest.
4 ior nsa Dtn A. stuart opposed
Dust Easor when he made the ace
Il rDihk z. Holland.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22
ANNUAL ADDRESS
DELIVERED ny PRESIDENT j. Il.
SCOTT
before the state Federation of Labor
Meeting In session Yesterday
at Lnmpasns.

Lampasas. Texas. August 2i.-(spee-
ialJ--J E. Scott. president of the state
Federation of Labor, delivered his an
nual address today before that body
He said:
The true test OF civilization is. says
Emerson not the census, nor the SIZE
of cities, nor the crops, but the KIND OF
men that the country turns out. I'm
Outstanding the spirit OF our instltu-
tIons to aim at the elevation OF men,
In the language OF President Lincoln,
81 am opposed TO whatever tends to
degrade them" And in seeking to de-
fine a remedy for the social ills under
which we labor care should always
be- taken that the rights OF none are
jeopardized by the changes we would
make.
And in laying bare to a sympathetic
world the horrible straits to which
labor has been reduced In this coun-
try, blest in natural gifts as no other
country was ever blest before, and
brought about By combination OF
causes which, unless speedily eradlcat-
ed. must eventuate In the complete
subversion OF free government on this
continent we should conilne ourselves
strictly to the facts by stunning all
appeals to prejudice or to aught else
which is calculated TO unduiy arouse
the resentment OF the people or TO ex-
tllt AlFAA nao'A leS"'Af"f - - -
only through a conservative, sympa-
thelic course OF procedure In touch
with the enlightenment OF the times.
that the real reforms calculated to
iermnnently improve the conditions
OF the masses can be effected.
II is SUFFICIENT for US 10 know that
we look with great dlstrnst upon con-
dltionB under which THE birds OF the
air, the fishes OF the sen and the beasts
OF the forest live without labor. while
Intelligent mar labcrs and starves."
We think nam souls should be
above the beasts OF thesforest In the
consideration OF government, This 10
the ethics OF the labor question.
Unjust acquisitions have been iken-
ed unto barbed arrows, which must be
drawn backward with horrible pgulsh
or else he the yictim's destltlctior
This httinsiy typines the dilemma
darkiv shade wing the pathway OF
plntocracy, which seemingly prefers
certain death to the pain Of restitution.
However, the day Of reckoning il near
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22
NAMED
United Labor Union of
Texas.
ORGANIZED NY THE woRKiNGMEN
An LAMpAsAs.
IS NOT POLITICAL.
THAT RULE MAY YET CAUSE soME
TROunLE IN THE NEW AS
ISOLATION.
No society with Political Aspira-
tions VIII lie Allowed to he
long to the order.
IS NOT POLITICAL.

Lompasas. Tex, August 2i-(sprc-
ial) The amalgamated association,
whose formation was begun yesterday,
was completed today ana a name con-
ferred The name unanimously agreed
upon rs United Labor Union OF Texas.
declaration OF purpose agreed upon
says:
'rhe purpose Of this union ehall be
to form "a closer bond of nterest be-
tween the organized farmers. artisans
and wage earners OF the city The
object is to unite the labor orKuniga-
tlnns OF the state. to assist IN work
OF moulding public opinion In favor
OF productive labor. Officers Will be
elected annually on the third day Of
July unless that day falls on Sunday,
when the election shall occur on the
fourth. The officers. comprising prcsi-
dent. vice-presdent and secretary
treasurer, shall be selected from the
different orders represented IN the
union. The following committee was
committee: Castle OF Waco: Scott Of
Dallas; Johnson OF Coryell Cauneld OF
Lampnsas; Beech OF Dallas, ana Alex
| ander OF Galveston, one clause OF the
| constitution provides that no organlza-
ton with political aspirations can be
represented In the United union
One Of the officers elected last night
Is an Alliance man. Just at the time
this man was being elected secretary,
another representative Alliance man
was announcing to large audience
| that "The Alliance is political insti-
tuition. and don't you forget It" what
| will be the result2 VIII this proBcrip-
| ton be applied to prevent the Alliance
| from being represented IN the next
| meeting? The question Is already be-
| ing asked, and viii doubtless prove a
| troublesome one,
w. s. Castle OF Waco, speaking of
this matter. said: 81 am Democrat,
and do not propose to allow my union
to be dragged Into a political party"
The Alliance clearly intends TO grab
everything in sight and turn It into
votes for the Populist party, l give
them warning today that l will advise
the carpenters and jo.ners' union OF
Waco to withdraw from the whole
concern. MIR. Castle was certainly
right In thinking the Alliance intends
10 turn everything into votes for Popu
llsm. one OF the Alliance members Of
the Federation was heard TO say last
night to a fellow Alliance man, wv,
have got the Federation grabbed; al
We have got to do Is to work these fel
lows Into voting for u.s.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-22

minds OF the American people. have
endeavored without any attempt Mt
decoration or elaboration 10 stick
strictly to the text There are many
questions Affecting the well being OF
labor which time and space forbids me
entering on here. but which. no doubt,
In the course OF your deliberations will
receive your Just attention. The ques-
tlon which should concern you most,
and which with us Is the supreme ls-
sue at this time. ia to determine how so
TO arrange our forces no as to secure
FOR the people the greatest amount OF
practical and lasting benefit Do this,
and good results VIII surely follow.
This much accomplished and the bat
tie is more than half won,
lwO paths lie always just ahead.
Awaiting those who onward trend;
This warning he thy guide;
Darkness aud llght TO left or rlglt.
oh. take the sunny side,