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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
A Good Dinner
FOR JUDGE AND SOLICITOR.
Colonel Sheffield Seems to Have a Walk
over tor the Judgeship.

Colonel Sheffield Seems to Have a Walk
over tor the Judgeship.
The intended resignation of Judge
Griggs has caused considerable activity
among a number of aspiring gentlemen
and their friends.
At first it was thought that there
would be pretty sharp contest for
the judgeship between Solicitor
General Sheffield, of Arlington, and Hon.
W. G. Worrill of Cuthbert, but the lat
ter gentleman, who was in Dawson Fri
day, announced that he was not nor
would be an applicant for the position,
This leaves Solicitor Sheffieldi a clear field
and he will no doubt be appointed with
out opposition. Colonel Sheffield is one
of the most popular men in the circu it,
and has host of friends who will be
gratifed at his promotion.
There are several applicants for the
solIcitor-generalship in the event of
Solicitor Shefield's promotion to the
judgeship, and a vigorous contest is
being made for that place Among these
are Colonies Z. J. Hart and NJ. G. Ed
wards, two of our own bright, popular
and deserving young lawyers, and Colonel
Jno. R. Irwin of Fort Gaines. The
daily papers state that Hons. Clarence
Wilson of Clay and G. C. Bush of Miller
are also applicants, but both of these
gentlemen are members of the present
legislature and are therefore ineligible, as
a member of that body cannot be
appointed, or resign to be appointed,
to any position to which emolument is
attached during the term for which
he vas elected.
This leaves the contest so far be-
tween Colonies Hart, Edwards and
Irwin, and of course we are all anxious
for the governors choice to fall upon
one of our young men.
They are capable and energetic, and
either would fill the position well.
Colonel Irwin also stands high as
lawyer, and is very popular namong
those who know HIM. He is now a
member of the governors staff with
the rank of lieutenant colonel, and some
seem to think that for this reason he
has the best chance of success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
A ROMANCE IN CALHOUN.
A Newspaper Advertisement Leads 10 the
Marriage of Two Young People.

A Newspaper Advertisement Leads 10 the
Marriage of Two Young People.
|. The last issue of the Calhoun County
Courier ntained this interesting story:
About four years ago there appeared
in the correspondence columns OF the
Southern Alliance Farmer letter signed
"Lightwood K not" asking for a young
lady correspondent. Well, SO the story
goes, one of Morgans fairest daughters
CHANGED to spy this letter, and thinking
that 'tO have a little fun would be
funny" she answered IT, By and by
pictures were exchanged, months ran
into years years and still the letter writ
ing continued. But, alas, things can't
always be kept.secret. Trosseaus have
to be arranged, and who ever saw lady
buy wedding bonnet and not ''let the
cat out of the wallet?" But, who is she
going to marry? was the question that
went from mouth to mouth, for although
the ung lady could number her ad-
MIXERS by the score, still none seemed
particularly favored. At last the ques-
ton was answered. Last Thursday
afternoon two handsome young men got
off the train at Leary and were driven
to the home of Mr.. Beck Isler. They
proved to be young farmers from Wilkin-
son county, and here is where the 'ro-
nance" comes in. Twas "Lightwood
Knot and his best man. Friday after
noon they, accompanied by Mr.. lsler,
came over to Morgan and were driven at
once to the home of Mr.. Ed Laws, And
then, why, everyb dy knew. Well, this
story ends as do all the rest-they mar.
ried. At the home of the BRIDES pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Il. Laws, on Sun
day afternoon, at o'clock, Miss Edna
Laws was united in marriage 20 Mr..
Ogburro, of Wilkinson county. The
bride is one of Calhoun county's most
charming daughters, a young lady of
many accomplishments and all the noble
traits required in a good wife. The groom
is one of Wilkinson county's most promi
nent young farmers. The young couple
left Suday morning for their home, car
rying with them the best wishes of the
en- tire community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
TIE CITY ELECTION.
TWILL OCCUR ONE WEEK FROM
TODAY.
Mayor, Three Alder men, a Clerk and
Treasurer to Be Elected. A Smell
Registration.

The annual city election will occur on
next Wednesday, one week from to-day.
A mayor, three aldermen, a clerk and
treasurer are to be elected; the mayor
for term of one year, the aldermen for
a term of two years, and the clerk and
3 the treasurer for term of one year each.
The incumbents whose successors are
to be elected are Mayor A. j. Baldwin,
Aldermen R. L. Melton, E. L. Rainey
and j. S. Lowrey, Clerk G. j. Whitehead
and Treasurer r. L. Saville, and they
are all announced for reelection in The
News this morning.
There was some talk of an opposition
ticket, but the indications now are that
it will not materialize and that the cleo
ton will be a quiet and uninteresting
one.
The registration books were closed
Saturday, and the number of citizens
who have qualified to vote is the smallest
in several years. The total kregistration
is two hundred and seventy-five, of which
one hundred and ninety are whites and
eighty-Six are colored. This is but lit
more than fifty per cent of the voters of
the citv, and an unusually large nun Der
of citizens will find themselves unable to
exercise the franchise next Wednesday
should they desire to do SO.
The number of negroes who have reg
istered is unprecedently small, and is
pretty good evidence that but little in>
terest has been taken in the approach
ing election.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
Hnw,a Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the las Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out. any obligations made by their.firm.,
West & Traux, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. dWalding, Kinnan & Marvin
" holesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is take internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Price, 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. les
timonials free,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
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
Syrup of Figs.
It's 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 1T 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, 1895-12-04
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

DR.. scruggs Will Preach to the ROya
Arcanum.
Attention members of Royal Arcanum,
Terrell Council No. 671:
You are requested to meet at your
Council Hall on Bird Sunday in December
at 10 O'Clock a. M, to attend memorial
sermon at the NJ. g. church by Rev. J
H. Scruggs. Every member is earnestly
requested to attend.
CHAs. DEUBLER, Regent.
l.. D. HATCHER, Sec.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
MISSIONARY Anniversary.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church held their
annual anniversary Sunday night. The
services were opened with scripture
reading by Mrs. L. c. Hoyl, president of
the society, followed with prayer by DR..
Scruggs. The ladies entertained large
and apprec;ative audience for an hour
and half with music, selections and
recitations, which were calculated to
impress every one who heard them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
Death of Mrs. simon wooten.

On last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Julia
Wooten, wife of Mr.. Simon Wooten,
died at her home about six miles from
Morgan. She had been sufferer for IA
months, gentle, patient, always bowling
to the Almighty will, bearing all pain
with christian fortitude. She leaves a
husband and five children to mourn her
lpss.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
$50 Mules at Auction.

Beginning on Monday, December 18th,
next, l will sell $50 head of mules at
auction from day to day until all are
sold. The auction will take place on the
suburbs of Dawson o. D. BOOTH & Co.
r. G. Harper, Gen. Man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are I'M
proved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxa-
tive effect of gentle remedy than by
any other, and that it is more acceptable
to them. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs.
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
Death OF a GOOD Woman.

The recent death of Mrs. c. F. Lynch
at her home several miles from the city,
caused deep sorrow among large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintance. Mrs
Lynch would have been 81 years of age
on the day of her burial. She was one
of the best women of the county, and hel
death is sincerely mOurned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
Good Show.

Ftiz and Webster presented "a Breezy
Time to a goOd.sizeG audience at the
opera house saturday evening. 1t is
said by those who saw it to have been
the best show that had been to Dawson
in 81 me time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
PRESIDED over the Convention.

The Sigma M fraternity, composed Of
alumni of the State University, held a
convention in Atlanta Friday. Professor
MI. Yeomans, the popular superintend-
ent of Dawson public schools, presided
over the convention.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
AN UNKNOWN WOMAN,
She Was Declared Insane and Sent to the
AaYlum.

AFyIULAIS
Some weeks ago an unkno Wn negro
woman was found wandering the streets
of Dawson in demented condition, and
was taken in charge by the authorities.
She could,neither tell her name nor where
she was from, and was sent to the poor
house by Ordinary Roberts pending an
effort to find some of her relatives or
friends or some one who knew some
thing of her. Ordinary Roberts made
diligent but fruitless inquiry, and Thurs
day the woman was tried on writ of
lunacy and sent to the asylum.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04

A new arrival of m ems, Women's anc
children's shoes. Latest styles.
A. j. BALDWIN & Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
Getting Well.

Jim Turner, the negro who was shot
few nights ogo, is improving, and now
bids fair to get we'll.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04
To Sc II.

A car load of fresh cotton seed hulls
at $3.50 per ton. GEO. FACE
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-12-04

Farmers who spend the day in the city
can get frst-class dinner at Hickey's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
COURT OF CLAIMS DECISIONS.
Two That Affect the Cherokee Indians
md Their ENDS.

Tvo That Affect the Cherokee Indians
and Their Funds.
Two important cases have been decided
by the Court of Claims.
In the case of the Delawares against the
Cherokee nation the original decree de-
clared the Delawares, as adopted citizens,
to have equal rights with the native Chero-
KEGS in the common property of the nation
and to be entitled to their proportionate
part of a fund of 5000, 600 derived from the
public lands of the nation. After the case
had gone to the Supreme Court, the United
States purchased the Cherokee outlet, and
the Cherokee government distributed So
64O,OOO of the purchase money among those
who were "CherokeeS by blood" Congress
reserved $1,60O,0OO for the protection of the
Delawares, Shawnees and freedmen of the
nation, and to await the event of the pend
irg suits. This case now comes back from
the Supreme Court with the former decree
affirmed, and the Court of Claims has ex-
tended it to the new fund derived from the
sale of the outlet, and awarded the COM
plainants, the Delawares, an additional
judgment of $1SS,254.
In the case of the freedmen against the
Cherokee nation decree was entered for
the first time, in like manner declaring that
the compliments, as adopted citizens, are
entitled, under the Cherokee constitution,
to share equally in the common property of
the nation. AS the number of freedmen
greatly exceeds that Of the Delawares, the
Judgment in this case is for a very large
amount, S903, 1865. In each case the opinion
was by Justice Mott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
LIFE INSURANCE MEN.

An Important Meeting to BE Held i'm
This City. '.
The executive committee of the National
Association of Life Underwriters will begin
a two days session tomorrow at the Shore
ham. The association was organized in
Boston in 1886, with eighteen members.
and has developed from a pigmy into
giant. the membership now numbering
10000 The object of the association Is to
build up the business of life insurance.
The executive committee Is the machinery
of the association. and as the latter will
hold it's annual meeting In Philadelphia
in October next the executive committee
is here to prepare a program Of exercises
to be followed at the annual convention, to
look into any grievances that may be pre-
sented and provide ways and means.
The committee comprises President E. H.
Plummer of Philadelphia, Thomas l.. AL
friend of Richmond. J. P. Cullom of Dem
yer, E. 8. Folsom of Indianapolis, A. L.
Nicholas of Decatur. ILL.,. w. H. Haskell
J. E. Halstead of Topeka. Louis Hyams of
Salt Lake City, d. G. Holbrook of Sioux
Falls. David 8. Hendricks Of Washington,
E. P. Maule of st. Louis, F. c. Nicodemus
Of Baltimore. w. J. Roddy Of Rock Hill, s.
c., J. d. Sutton of Kansas City. Mo-, Thos.
Peters of Atlanta, E. D. Scofeld of Port
land, Me-, C. D. Van Slyke Of Des Moines,
E. D. Weeks of Litchfeld. COIN. E. B.
Wharton of New Orleans. ]. S. Wilcox of
Montgomery. H. D. Nicely of Omaha and
w. D. Yerger of Cincinnati, all vice presi-
dents; Secretary George F. Hadley of New
York city. Treasurer c. A. Wiedenfeller
of Brooklyn, George P. Haskell Of New
York city, L. D. Drewry Of Chattanooga.
CE Logan of Cincinnati. Isaac s. Borley Of
st. Adams. VT, H. I. Kenney of Milwaukee,
w. G. Justice of Buffalo, Henry c. Ayres
of Pittsburg, Ben S. Calef of Boston. F. A.
Kendall of Cleveland. c. E. Staniels of
Concord, E. F. Berkeley, jr., of Louisville.
Joseph Ashbrook of Philadelphia, Ben.
Williams of Chicago. H. L. Sheperd of st.
Paul, VIM. T. Gage of Detroit, Geo. N.
Carpenter of Boston. Charles H. Raymond
of New York city. C. E. Tillinghast of
Cleveland and Charles H. Ferguson Of
Chicago The majority of those named are
expected to be present at the opening ses-
sion, which will be held tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
The Life Underwriters Association of the
District of Columbia will tender the ex-
ecutive committee of the national associa-
ton a banquet at the Shoreham on Thurs
day evening, to which a number OF pronli-
rent persons have been invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
Condition of the Water.
A D1sApPRovED SUBDIVISION.
The Plat Prepared Under Mai. POxvell's
Supervision.

The Plat Prepared Under Mai. P0vell's
Supervision.
Robert E. L. White and Saul S. Henkle,
trustees for the Hardwood Park land syn
dictate. have submitted to the District
Commissioners a statement of what are
represented to be the facts in connection
with the subdivision of the property owned
by the syndicate on Brightwood avenue,
formerly belonging to John H. Click. The
document recites the subdivision under the
supervision of the District aurveyor; the
presentation of the plat for approval and
the notification from Maj. Powell that the
alleys were no. in accord with existing
regulations. 1t further states that all the
suggestions and alterations proposed by
Mai. Powell were adopted and plat made
by Mr.. Richards, an empiove of the Dis
Lrfct, in, accordance with al agreement
entered into between the trustees and Maj.
Powell that Richal ds should prepare the
plat n accordance with certain instruc-
lions and alterations given 10y Maj. Pow
ell. The Richards plat was completed, say
the trustees, anG WIS presented for ap
prevail, when they were told 1t could rot
be. accepted because of a place forty feet
wide that cannot DC used for building pur-
poses.
The statement asserts that this place Is
but widening of fifteen-foUt alley at
the extreme end of the property. The trus-
tees then proceed as follows:
This plat was prepared, as before
stated. by Mr.. Richards, and the width of
'Galena Place as Well; even its name was
furnished by his superior officer"
Other circumstances are set forth with
much detail, and the Commissioners are
petitioned to approve the Richards plat as
prepared and submitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
- ~ - >
THE STORM CENTERS.
The Story of the Weather us Told by
. the Nam.

The Story of the Weather us Told by
the Map.
Forecast till pm. Wednesday: For the
District of Columbia, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, fair, followed by cloudy weather.
probably showers Wednesday afternoon or
night; winds shifting to northeasterly.
AS indicated by Mondays map, a storm
has developed in the west, producing rain
in areas in the western and southwestern
states. The storm over the Gulf Of st.
Lawrence has remained nearly stationary,
and the barometer continues low on the
North Pacific coast The temperature has
risen decidedly in the southern districts;
elsewhere the temperature changes have
been unimportant.
Conditions presented by this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
Ex-sEcRErARy wH1TNEY's OPINION
The Firing ON the Allianca Was
WuntOn AffrOnt.


The Firing on the Alliance Was a
Wanton Affront.
In reply to a message asking for his
views on the Alliance affair, sent by c. r.
Miller editor of the New York Times. VIM
c. Whitney, ex-Secretary of the Navy
sends the following cable dispatch:
NAPLES, March 49, reply to your dis
patch as follows: In considering what
should be done concerning the outrage per-
petrated by the Spanish man-of-war in
firing on the Alliance, one fact should not
be lost sight of. 1t was deliberate. and
with full knowledge of the character of
the act. 1t is certain that no person in
command of any war vessel in the world
would be ignorant that firing upon n mer-
chant vessel of another power on the high
seas in time of peace would violate the law
of nations. There isn't subordinate Off
Ger of any man-of-war in the world who
hasn't been sufficiently instructed to know
that. 1t is. therefore, case of willful
insult to the American flag and people
do not recall SO wanton an outrage as
happening to any first-class power in fifty
years. An apology scarcely wipes out
such an affront.
in for a piece of the general brutality and
ruffianism that holds Cuba. The thing Is a
relic of the middle ages. 1t is a disgrace
to us that lies at our doorstep. II makes
apologize deliberately and discipline the
officer. But when we are looking toward
him the general terrorism which holds
Cuba down while they suck her blood will
have been substantially increased at our
expense.
You can gather what my opinion is.
What the government should do Is an
other matter. The President, in such mat
tiers. is generally a safe person to follow;
but. as you ask my opinion. there 1t is.
w, c. WHITNEY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
NOT ENGLAND'S FLAG
Captain Crossman Hoisted the Stars
and Stripes.
AFFIDAVIT TO THAT PURPORT MADE
He Also Denies Carrying a Cargo
of Rifles.
OFFICERS CORROBORATE HIM

NEW YORK, March 19.-The cable dis
patch from Havana, published today, to
the effect that the commander of the Span
ish cruiser Condo de venadito had reported
that he fired on a steamer March 8 off
Cape Maysi after signaling her, and was
replied to by the foisting of the British
flag on the steamer, has brought forth an
affidavit from Capt. Crossman of the ALI
anca. The affidavit is corroborated by
number of his officers. who also make
sworn statements that the American and
not the English ensign was flying from the
staff of tho Alliance. The captains affida-
Wit reads as follows:
Capt. James A. Crossman, being duly
sworn, deposes and says that he has read
in the morning papers of this date, Tues
day, March 10, that the commander of the
Spanish gunboat Condo de Venadito has
made the statement that the steamship
that was off Cape Maysi, Cuba, on the Sth
day of March. 1895, which was fired on by
his gunboat hoisted the British ensign in
saluting him. In view of this statement
he does most solemnly swear that the flag
hoisted on the staff of the steamer Alliance
in salute to the Spanish gunboat on cape
Maysi, Cuba, on the. Sth day OF March.
the American ensign. This is the only flag
used for such purposes-the national flag of
America"
The others who signed a similar affidavit
were: Benjamin Corning first officer; r.
W. Russell, second officer; w. H. Churchlli,
purser: A. s. Jussen, freight clerk; p: l..
Kineman surgeon. These affidavits will be
forwarded ct once to Washington by the
company.
Regarding another cable dispatch from
Havana, which stated that report was
current that the Alliance carried rifles on
her south-bound trip, 1t was also emphati-
cally denied by the representatives OF the
Panama Railroad Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-19
A Sea CAPTAINS STORY
What a Grand Ord Sailor Told a
Pres Reporter.
HIS SECRET OF LIFE
What He Has Seen and Found I'm
Nearly Every Port Of the Globe and
the Value He Has Received.

tue Value He Has Received.
met happy old captain at the barge of.
nee yesterday, and had q pleasant and profitable
conversation with him. think he had Travelled
10 all quarters Of the globe, for he mentioned
Sitka, Stockholm and Rio Janeiro in addition to
all The principal seaport cities Of the world.
II ore wanted to find a healthy, ruddy specimen
OF humanity this captain furnished it to such an
extent that remarked about 1t. He laughed and
said:
But you should have seen me a number of years
ago. why, even pale-faced cabin boy looked
neai'ny compared to me then. Commanding
Snip Is no easy task and suffered from rheu-
maatisnl, debility, and, it seemed, to me- many OF
me Ills tiiat We hear much about 1 won't tell
YOU all the details, but viii say that for the last
h years l have been not only healthy, but ro-
o'St, ahI believe 1t is all due to one cause"
me his secret. Speaking very deiibera tey he said:
A. nave iouEd that by care and the use OF Just
,ne feht tnlpS can preserve my health and pro-
long my life almost Indefinitely. Indeed, 1 think
nave discovered the secret. No matter where
60 carry 1t with ME, and tell You that in what
ever port stop can always find it. Do you AK
me what 1t is: l will tell you-warner's Safe
Sure-nothing else. 1 have purchased 1t in the
mediterranean In Australia and in fact, I'm every
quarter Of the globe, II must be that people ali
over the world are learning as have learned, how
valuable II Is. Now, don't think am telling you
inns TO advertise the medicine for don't know the
people who make II, and, indeed, don't know what
II Is made OF, but do know that for broken-down
II Is the srandest discovery Of modern times, and
don't hesitate to say so.'
left the old captain, whose shin was about to
sail, much impressed by his sincerity and earnest
the world calls health, and hence what most OF us
consider happiness.