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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15
THE BICYCLE EPIDEMIC.

The bicycle epidemic is sweeping over
the whole country. 1t lie estimated that
during the coming summer the votsries
of the wheel in New York city alone
will number over 100000. In many
cities the bicycle has inaugurated ser-
ious rivalry with The street car, and in
Denver the effect has been 80 unmis-
taxable that the local street railway
company has had to cut the wages OF its
employees in order to meet the great re-
duction in it's income. The daily re-
ceipts Of the car lines have never been
80 low, and that the drop is caused en-
tirely by the introduction Of bicycles il
beyond doubt. On wet days, when
the wheels cannot be ridden. the receipts
per car invariably run up to over $50
per day, As soon as the streets dry of
the receipts drop down fully one-half.
Formerly the large crowd OF invalids and
pleasure seekers, which is constantly
pouring into Denver, would take the
cars out to the suburbs for their daily
outing; now the wheel is used instead.
1t is estimated that during the past year
1000 wheels have been sold in the city
by the local dealers, besides the large
number shipped in by individuals. The
estimate of 10000 wheels in use is
probably extremely low, Each Of these
wheels will take out OF the pocket Of the
street railway company some 20 or 80
cents day. Taking the low estimate
OF 20 cents day for the 10000 heels,
the amount would reach 1900 a day, or
$4,000 year. The contingency which
has presented itself in such definite
shape in Denver will have to be met by
street car companies in many other
cities. and instead Of being abated this
source Of deprivation OF revenue is likely
to become more formidable, especially
during the summer months. The use
Of the bicycle has apparently but just
begun tn fairly take hold on the popular
fancy. and it lie phophesied that before
long the majority Of people will just as
soon think Of doing business without
their bicycles as their watches.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15

OF existing conditions can be removed.
The fact is that Lincoln is the natural
center Of distribution for the Burlington
railroad and that company could not
make it otherwise without overturning
its own economic arrangements. This
is fortunate fact for Lincoln. but the
railroad company, inasmuch as it did
not locate Lincoln is Lot to blame for il.
What appears to be worrying Omaha is
that some OF the jobbers OF that city are
beginning to realize that Lincoln's facil-
tiles for distribution are vastly super
Tor to those OF Omaha. The fact that
some OF the Omaha shippers are openly
saying that Lincoln is the most advan-
tageous shipping point in the west is
doing much to alarm the papers in that
city. Many OF these wholesalers have
costly plants located in Omaha which
they would be slow to abandon, but if
the war now being waged against the
railroads OF the state and the Burlington
in particular, cannot be made efficient
in overcoming existing natural condi-
tons it may be found necessary for some
OF them to pull up stakes and come to
this city or see themselves supplanted in
the patronage OF the state by newcomers
who have no fealty to Omaha to prevent
their locating where the facilities and
advantages are the best" Omaha is ell
right in some respects. 1t is convenient
to Bellevue and Gretna and South
Omaha.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15
NOTES AND COMMENT,

L. H. Bickford. whoever he may be,
has written and the Town Topics Pub
fishing company has published, in
Tales From Town Topics" one'of those
modern absurdities, the epigrammatic
novel. 1t is called "A Very Remarkable
Girl" Epigrammatic novels are a good
deal like cucumbers in January. They
are very much forced. And the un-
natural novels are. il anything, even
more unsatisfactory than the I'M
natural cucumbers. After reading such
literary inanities as A Very Remark
able Girl" and "A Green Carnation,'
/ am never quite sure whether the
author in writing the book, was trying
to make a fool OF himself or OF his
prospective readers. l am frank to say
that do not know whether Mr.. Bick.
ford was serious or witty when he
wrote his novel for the last volume of
Tales From Town Topics. much
Vi CuIICut 10 ~ CCihouCs
and the serious writing is 80 often
funny. At venture opine that the
story was intended solely as a satire.
1t is interesting in just one respect, in
that it illustrates the fiippsnt ten
dsncy in things literary. "A Very
Remarkable Girl bears the same re-
lation to the literary world that 1.-The
Passing Show which was recently
produced in Lincoln, does to the stage.
1t filings its little darts at books and the
people who make them just as The
Passing Show" satirizes the plays and
players. The book is. in places, as
coarse as the show. 1t is fully as trivial.
For curiosity's sake l append some Of
the sayings from the book:
MY name is Brown. / have two
other names in addition. They are
really Of little consequence, although
they would lock we'll on the cover OF
LippincOffs, where they run to such
things"
Il admire the Indian because / do
not know him, just as l admire Henry
Guy Carleton"
Il wonder who established the custom
Of inviting gentlemen to afternoon teas.
Can il be the result OF an unnatural
perusal OF the books written by William
Dean Howells! He is responsible for
many of the social eccentricities. Aside
from Silas Lapham, there can possibly
be nothing more tedious than an after
noon tea"
IAN oath, to me. is very like the
accent of Madame MoGjeska-it chills
me and rings in my ears"
ITO drink punch before nine o'clock
is like hearing the De Reszkes in
Sunday concert"
There is but one really clever man
in America, and that is not myself
How sublime to feel oneself to be as
clever as Frank Stockton! Some lines /
think he doesn't realize how entirely
clever he is. And yet what an awful
responsibility to know that one has
made people laugh; that one is so
superior to the present Mr.. Clemens and
the late Mr.. Billings"
If we are not to talk OF literature let
us gossip of Richard Harding Davis"
"Ibere is nothing absolutely stupid
excepting the New England novels and
the holiday stories in Harper's."
After ! read a book merely refer
to Mr. Laurence Hutton's review of it
and at once know whether have spent
the time profitably or not"
Frequently l have material to spare.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15

Fuller occupied Pixies Peak signal
station in winter
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15

Julia Magruders novel The Princess
Sonia" makes rapid progress in the
June Century. 1t was inevitable from
the first that Martha's brother and the
princess should be in some way con-
nected, and the reader is not surprised
to learn that they had been married.
The story holds it's interest. tho this
last installment is trifle too intense.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15

Not the least interesting Of the articles
in the Rerie1 of Rerie,rs for June is
the one on the men and women who
make up the newspapers Of Chicago.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-06-15

There are some bicycle articles in the
June Scribner with illustrations by
Gibson. The artists bicycle girl is,
Of course. Just like all his other girls.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

or h would hardly consent TO mix
herself I'D with 1t, and besides, Bar
hours a genius. You'll III
IF you like" says Dalrympie, SUI
premely Indifferent. Are we To call
for Miss Sylvester en- routeE
"N-No. Fact is says Sir John,
apologetically. that Mary n l nave
had rather a tiff this morning, small
thing, YOU know-mere breeze, ana all
about o dear, little Miss Fairfax.
I lust happened to say II a was sure
she would turn up all right-n0 harm
i'm that. I'm sure, my dear fellow
but she took it awful bad-Said IA
no feeling. Now, | put IT TO you,Dal-
rymplc-am n brute? Dye think l
don't feel for little Miss Nelly and all
of you? / explained a good deal, but
she wouldn't listen to me, ana Kept
on declaring she would never marry
me until Miss Nelly was found. |
didn't mind that so much" thrustinS
his arm into Dalrymple's with a truly
handsome desire to comfort him. be
cause | feel positive Miss Fairfax
will be good enough to let us know
where she is in q week or so at the
fartheSt."
II would to heaven 1 could think
So" says Dalrymple, so touched by the
others sympathy as TO give way to
Nature in a degree.
It's hard on you just now, but you'll
see it will come right in the long run"
says Amory, cordially. I'm sorry you
can't have Mary cheer you up this
afternoon: she is such a good girl; but
she, when she felt Il little-er-you
knUw-annOycd with me, she elected
to go to the Elixir with her brother"
Wen meet there, perhaps, the"
Dear fellow: You'll meet all the
world there. | tell you society is on
the qui vive to know all about the uew
play
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

"Her presence was low music. When
she went
She left behind a dreamy discomfort.
As sad az silence when Il song is
spent"
How pale she looks!
And Of an earthly cold! Mark you
her eyes,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-12-05

CHAPTER x.
Lord Carbyne Makes q Confession.
rOh, coward conscience, how dost
thou afiict me-"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
"LEl' THERE BIZ LIGHT"
THE Progressive SPIRIT OF DAw-
SON CALLS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
A Proposition Made by the II auetOn- TIL ON.
son System to the Board of Alder
men. ActIon Deferred.

A Proposition M de by the II auston- Thorn.
son System to the Board of Alder
men. Action Deferred.
Last week a representative of the
Houston Thomson Eclectric Supply Co.,
of Atlanta, a MI. Robinson, was in Daw-
son to talk to the city fathers about
placing an electric light plantin our city
The result of the election on the subject
of bonds or no bonds held some time
ago has reached the electric world on the
outside, and as the election resulted in
favor of bonds negotiations are in order.
OF course, before any definite arrange
ments are made the legality of the ques
ton of the issue of b ,nds will be finally
settled. Should the decision be favora-
BILE, of which there is no doubt, Dawson
will own and operate it's own water
works, electric lights and electric fire
alarm system, which is as it should be.
A conference between the representa-
tive of the electric light company and the
board of aldermen was held at called
meeting of the city council last week.
Mr.. Robinson made three propositions
to the council as follows:
LIST. To put in olanc at cost of
So, 475 to operate 30 arc and 50 incandes
cent lights.
End. At cost of s13, 800 to give 80 arc
a1d goo incapdaSaent liUhtS
3rd. At cost OF Sl4, $50 TO give IS arc
and 800 incandescent lights, with plant
that could be increased to so arc and 500
incandescent lights.
Each one these propositions calls for
the erection of six miles of wire, and a
guarantee is offered to complete the
work in 90 days after the contract is
awarded.
The council discussed the matter for
some time, but took no action beyond
appointing special committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Melton and Dean, to inVes-
tigate the propositions and make a
report on the subject of electric lights
at an early meeting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
MIDNIGHT VERDICT OF THE Meal.
LISTER JURY.
The Slayer of Judson 8vatt Goes Free.
Summary of the Evidence. Judge
Grigg's Charge.

When Judge Griggs opened Clay Su-
psgior court last week the first case
called was that OF tAe state against Sher
ifJ. 7. McAllister for the murder of j.
L. Hyatt, the popular Macon drummer.
The prosecution and defense both
announce ready, and the trial of Meal
lister was begun. A jury was selected
with but little trouble.
Judge Guerry opened for the prosecu-
ton in brief but remarkably forcihle
presentation Of the case. Judge Query
also conducted the examination OF the
Witnesses for the state.
4. II. Mathews, drummer who was
a: the Cook house and with Hyatt the
night he was killed, was the leading wit
ness for the state. The ties inony of
the other witnesses was corrOboratiYe OF
the contention OF the prosecution THAI
the billing was a wanton act and not IN
SELF defense. The evidence was strong
against The claim that the pistol found
% the Aopr was Hyatt's. Only one wit
1ess thought the pistol identified as
Hvatts was found on the floor
Mrs. Hyatt swore she packed her hus-
bands grip and put his pistol in and he
was unaware Of it. and that it was the
frst time he had carried one with him
for three years. When she was shown
the bullet pierced vest her grief overcaT Q
her and a vail of anguish broke from her
bps that moved men to tears. The scene
in the court at that moment will never
BE forgotten.
The counsel for the state recalled Mr..
Mathews, who had a diagram of the
room In which Hyatt was killed and ex-
planned it TO the jury.
Col. Hammond opened the case for the
sefense in short speech to the jury, in
which he cautioned them tolook on bot b
SIDES of a ease if they wished to reach a
taAF and just conclusion.
Bob MeAllister was the first and most
important witness for the defendant. He
Swor6 that when he entered the room
where Hyatt was shot, Hyatt was on his
leet with pistol in his hand, but stag
genng, and fell in moment to the floor.
HIS evidence was the only direct evidence
outside of the defendants own statement
mat sustains his claim in self defense.
other witnesses for the defense testl-
He" 10 seeing Hyatt on the floor with the
pistol on the floor near him, and to
nearing McAllister say he did it in self
n, Inc defense sought TO show also that
killing.
McAlhster was permitted to make a
n.d'ement in which ne claimed that
t nyats attempted to pull pistol and he
suoG him to save himself. After the de-
10, ,SSnuant had concluded his statement,
the defense rested.
me state recalled Coroner Royal TO
'''u' part of McAllister's statement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03

1t was claimed that defednant's
statement differed from the one
made at the inquest held
The day after the tragedy occurred. 1t
developer nothing of special note. At
the conclusion of Royals examination
both sides rested, and the speeches of
counsel begn.
Colonel W. q. Worrlll opened for the
prosecution, and was followed by Colo,
nels J. ID. Rambo and Clarence Wilson
for the defense. Solicitor Sheffield then
spoke for the state, Colonel Hamm mi
for the defense and Colonel Dupont
Query for the prosecution.
At 9:20 o'clock Thursday night Col
onel Query concluded his argument
and immediately thereafter Judge j. NJ.
Griggs charged the Jury.
Judge Griggs' charge was written out
ia full. 1t is universally agreed that it
was mastery preseD tation of the law
and has been highly complimented as
being fair as well as lucid. At 10 o'clock
the Jury retired to their room and at
q 80 rendered a verdict of not guilty.
McAlllster was at once discharged. He
resumed his duties as sheriff Of Clay
county on Friday morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Don't Put Off.

The necessity of a spring medicine is
Universally admitted. This is the best
time Of year in which to purify the
blood, t. restore the loss Of appetite, and
to build up the entire SYSTEM, as the body
is now peculiarly susceptible TO benefit
from medicine. The great popularity
STAINED by Hoods Sarsaparilla, owing
to.its real merit and it's remarkable sue
cess, has established it as the very best
medicine to take in the spring. 1t cures
scrofuls, salt rheum, all humors, bilious,
mesa, dyspepsia, headache, kidney aud
liver com plants, catarrh, and all affec.
tiops caused or promoted by low state OF
the system or impure blood. Don't put
it off, but take Hoods Ssrsaparilla now.
1t will do you good.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Richland,s "Peeper.,,

Another ''Peeping Tom was abroad
in RichIand last week, trying to peep
through the blinds at young lady as she
retired. He made bdngling JOB of it,
however, and had his trouble for nothing.
Unfortunately for the community he
managed to escape before the family
shot gun could be brought into action.
The Paper says if that sort of business
keeps up the people of Richland will
have to take day off some time to hunt
up the remains of the pepper and bury
him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Good Man Dies.

On last Thursday, at his home in the
Third district of the county, Mr.. .. A.
Greer, one of Oldest and most highly es-
teemed citizens, passed to his reward after
a useful life. A consistent member of
the Baptist church and of the strictest
integrity, he enjoyed the love and conf
dence of every one. ALI that was NOR
tai of this good man was buried with
Masonic honors az Chiokasawhatchee
Friday afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
A COTTON FACTORY.
ANOTHER PROPOSITION 70 LOCACfs
ANIL IN DAWSON.
1t Is Made by Men Who Already Have che
Machinery. A DawsOnian offera
sh@ RuiIdfpgs


the Buildings.
Mr.. r. D. Cay, of near Dover, thia
county, and Mr.. D. R. MeWllliama, Of
Cuthbert, own cotton mill that is now
located in Cuthbert.
Mr., Gay proposes to remove the this
factory to Dawson if a stock company
is formed here that will furnish tha
land and buildings necessary for the
plant, his machinery 30 be put IN SIS
stock and its value determined by par
ties who are familiar with such equip
ment.
This machinery consists OF ? 300 spin
dies. improved Lowell twisters, 2~beat-
er aver, one beaten layer, one 12O horse
power engine and one 100 horse power
boiler, be sides other articles.
A citizen of Dawson announces that ii
the plant is an improved and desirable
one he is willing to provideIthe buildings.
and Mr.. Gays partner at Cuthbert, MT
McWilliams, has been written 80 and ite~i
vited to visit Dawson today to confer with
orr citizens. Should he come there
will be a meeting of those interested EB
this movement at the city hail this,
Wednesday, afternoon at four O'Clock.
1t is also proposed TO consider al
this meeting the proposition OF an cas-
tern mill to remove its plant to Dawson,
1t seems that Dawson now has an OPP
portunity to start in the cotton factory
business, and we hope our people will
exhibit their interest by attending the
meeting this afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
WILL RHDUCn THE NUMBER.


The New PenslOM Blanks Are Strict Ones.
Ordinary Roberts informs THR NEWS
that blanks for making application for
pensions under the new law have been
received by him, and that be is ready to
furnish them to applicants. These blanks
are for the old and infrm soldiers who
are unable 20 care for themselves.
The questions are very searching, and
it is not expected that there will be many
new pensioners from Terrell county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Clay has disappeared.
CROPPED WITH AN AXE.
Negroes Engage in Bloody Struggle
Near shellman.a

Five negroes engaged in a general
fight in the wo DIS near Shellman few
days ago, three brothers on one side and
two brothers on the other.
"Preacher'' Holder was gashea in a
frightful manner with an axe in the
hands of William Purvis. His left
shoulder was opened five,inches in length
and three inches deep, and his left arm,
which he involuntarily threw up TO ward
off the blow, was hacked to the bone.
The principals in the tragedy were ar
rested and committed to Jail. The cause
of the fuss is not known.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
PARALYZED.
A Well KNOWN Printer Is tn

A Well known Printer Is the sufferer.
Mr. Jim Proctor, "a printer who for
some time past has been working at
Lumpkin, had severe stroke of paFaly-
sis over a week ago. His right side was
affected. On Friday he was able To he
out and to walk with the aid OF a suck,
though his arm is still pafelvzed. Many
printers suffer from such attacks b"nughl
on. it is thought, by the constant hold
ipgi metal type in their hands.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03

Mr.. r. f. Cook has been appointed to
succeed DR.. ]. II. Williford as postmas'
ter at PARROT. DR.. Wiliford has been
n stmsster there ever since the ONCE
was established, and has always gwen
the public IN efficient Sc vice. Mr.. COOK
ia one of the well-known and successful
rserchants of Parrott. and under bis
charge the Office continue in excellent
and capable hands.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Exnected Daily.

The pipe organ for the Methodist
church was shipped last week, and is
expected 20 reach Dawson any day now.
The Methodists have accepted an invita-
ton to hold their usual services in the
Presbyterian church while the organ is
being placed in position.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
Ramamher RnIaI,n.

Miss Anita Lee Brunson, anative, of our
own state and most gifted elocutionist,
is preparing 70 present an operetta,
''Eula ia" at Harris opera house on
Monday night, April 9Th. The young
ladies who are to take part will be
handsomely costumed. Reserved seats
on sale at Sale-Davis Drug Co.'S. at mod
crate prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
anrInp Millinery.

have just returned from the nnarkets
with one of the prettiest stocks OF mill
merry of all kinds ever seen in Dawson. l
also have lots of pretty things for h:tle
folks Prices are much cheaper than
ever before. Come and see my goods
and YOU will certainly be pleased in style,
quantity and price. A b. >hlIh'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
The Evolution

OF medical agents is gradually RELOCATING
the old-time herbs, pills, draughts and
vegetable extracts to the rear ana oring
ing into general usa the pleasant and
effective liquid LAXATIVE, Syrup OF Figs.
To get the true remedy see that 1T is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only. For sale by all leading
druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
MAY DIE.
"A White Man and Negro Have a Serious
Encounter

In the Twelfth distric-, on Saturday,
a young man named Ike Sealy and ne
gro named John Clay fell out about a
settlement, and had an encounter that is
likely to prove fatal to the former.
The negro hit the young man severa
blows on the head with fence rail,
crushing the skull in horrible manner.
DR.. L. Lamar. who was called in to set
Sealey, says there is no hope of his re
covery.
No one witnessed the difficulty, and
nothing is knc wn Of its origin save by
Claws statement. He said that Sealy
was advancing upon him with an axe
and that he defended himself with a
rail.
Clay has disappeared.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03
County Doctor.

DR.. w. c. Kendrick was elected as coun-
ty physician by the commissioners
yesterday at salary of $l19 for the
year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03

That tired feeling, loss of appetite and
,orvons prostration are driven away oy
Hoods TI Sarsaparilla, which makes pure
blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-04-03

Will Preach to the Guards.
nr. Scruggs intends to preach ser
mon to the Guards on the third SUNDAY
in this month.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-20
A BIG HAUL

Secret Service Officers Break Up Gang Of
Counterfeitsrs
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec, 19.-Arrests
made by secret service officers within the
last three days in Kansas City. St. Louis
and Paolo, Kas., have resulted in the seiz-
ure of So 900 in counterfeit $40 silver
certificates and are said TO have broken up
a dangerous gang of counterfeiters, whose
operations have extended throughout the
south and west
George ". Dice, who has been known
here for ten years as a prosperous dealer
in live stock, is one of the men under ar
rest William Graham, whose father is
steady going farmer of Paolo. Kis., is an
other. Soon after Graham's arrest at his
fathers farm yes erday, the Sc
cret service agents went to the express
office at Paola and there seized Sl2 900 in
counterfeit bills addressed to him. Other
men are under arrest in st. Louis. where
a large amount of the counterfeit bills were
found.
The counterfeits are of silver certificates
bearing the vignette of the late Vice-Presi-
dent Hendricks and have been widely cir