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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29
AN ANIMAL SHE HAD NEVER SEEN.
A Populist Congressman Tells Good Joke
on Himself.

A Populist Congressman Tells a Good Joke
on Himself.
During the last campaign one day"
said Howard, the populist member from
Alabama, according to Washington
Post, II went up to the top of consider
able mountain to see hunter OF the
name of Bill Sanders to secure his vote.
Bill was not home, but his wife, tall,
lean. bony woman, with dusty black
hair hollow, colorless checks, and sunk
en- eyes, large mouth, large feet and
yellow hands, was. ssIn one hand she held
a box of snuff, in the other tooth brush,
and she was splitting amberique.
"'Good morning, madam, said |.
"'How are you, stranger said she.'
"Is your husband at home, my good
woman?
ono, he hain't. He went down IN
Coon Holler this mornin' before day,
and [ h ain't lookin' for him back until
towards midnight.
"tWell. madam l continued, L am
candidate for congress, and hope you
wiD use your influence to get your hus'
band to vote for me. / know that wo-
man of your intellect, your beautiful
ewes that shine like the dew drop on the
mountain top when the light OF the
morning sun first strikes it; your fresh,
rosy cheeks, which the gods would kiss
as nectar, and your entire charming per-
sonality-I say woman SO endowed by
nature must have great influence over
her husband for he was indeed fortu-
nate to secure you for WIFE
"'Law, now, stranger, exclaimed the
woman, when you c)me talkin' that
away. and bein' as how like your looks
anyways, 1 guess if Bill Sanders don't
vote for you he need never expects to
roost round these digg'ns no more, |
tell you.
II was much pleased with the progress
I was m aking, and l ventured to put the
question of the most importance to me:
Are there any populists in this vicinity
"'Dear me, stranger she answered,
won are a little mite too hard for me
this time. You see, don't pay much
attention to them things, but Bill is
mighty pert hunter and has killed and,
skunt almost all kinds of varmints in,
these mountains. But whether he ever.
kotch one o. them air, what You call it,,
tranger?-populist varmints-is mora
nor know. If you'll just walk round
the backside O. the house, where he's
cot all his pelts hangin' up dryin' you
NAV find one o. them things, for, now
that come to think about it, Bill he
Yesterday mornin' killed one of the dol
rastedest critters ever seed. 1t had long
legs, handy shanks, long bair, and was.
crosseyed, an | jest bet a pound o.
home made tobacker it was populist,
though never hearn tell o. one afore.' ~
Many stubborn and aggravating cases
of rheumatism that we're believed to be
incurable and accepted as life legacies,
have yielded to Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
much to the surprise and qualification of
the sufferers. One application viii res
lieve the pain and suffering, and its corr
tinued use insures an effectual cure.
For sale by Farrar & Farrar, and DR.. II.
A. Wall, BIonwood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29
vepezuela'S Army.

The army of Venezuela on peace
footing consists of. 1000 horsemen'
4 600 infantry soldiers and 1000 artll-
Iervmen, exclusive of the local militia
and irregular troops. By the law OF
Venezuela all citizens between the ages
of S and 40, both inclusive, are liable
- service in the national militia
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29
THE STORY OF A }HERIFF.

I 'Boys, was broke up. | sorter felt
her noti was right. These here VIC
men folks what makes hangings mighty
tough f(sheriffs. When man thinks
of a fe,I's mother it gets right next to
him, s,s.
"Cose, couldn't do nothing but
agree. nd | went with them, unlocking
the dfs and feeling bad. When we got
to theell there was tie Teller sitting on
a sto,reading a book in the light that
siftekhrough the bars of bis little win
dowole. The two deputies were right
thei too, one on each side, looking
glut and sour, for this guarding busi-
ness tough, mean job.
Che Teller was big, stout man, over
sixfooti high. He had thick whiskers
owl his jaws and chin. They were black
as crow and his face had the prison
4 bl oh on. He hadn't taking any care Of
itself, so he had shaggy, animal sort
"A look about him.
1T wasn't much light in there, and
ere wasn't much room. The guards
pod little to one side and the man
bod up as we come in looking mighty
furious at the little old lady.
tShe was all in tremble and stag
5ered toward him, her poor old shaking
hands stretched out. She was saying
George, George! Ny poor, poor boy.
It's your old mother come to YOU
'I'll never forget to my dying day how
pitiful her voice sounded. There come
a big lump in my throat right there. But
the man kinder drew back and looked at
her sorrowful-llke for second or two
His face never give him away, nor his
voice either He says:
Madame, there is one happiness still
left me. can convince you of your mis-
take. Some likeness there might be, but
l am not your son. 1 never saw you be-
fore n my life, Ny mother died years
ago. She has been spared the pain of
seeing me here, as you can also go away
relieved of t1e thought that your son is
rs l am
"He talked so steady, so sure, 50 nat
orally sorry for the little old lady, too,
and yet so like the gospel truth, that
you bet l felt relieved and glad for her
sake. She drew back and caught the
lawyers arm, saying;
" 1t has been so long ago. l am very
feeble and don't see well. The voice
seems like, yet unlike. must be mis-
taken. Poor fellow, am indeed sorry
for you and will pray for you
Even at this the Teller never turned a
hair. Then we all turned and went out,
leaving him and his guards just as they
were before.
ait was all lie. 1t was his mother.
he begged, as / never heard human
beg. for me and the deputies not to tell !;
to sa7e his mother from such truth and
her heart from breaking. We never tod
her nor nobody else. She's dead herself
now, so it's different
"Centlemen, that was acting. Think
of man pulling himself together, meet~
ing her so sudden and then foOling
his own mother without any preparing
or nothin'. That fellows nerve was
iron. l tell you. There must have been
some sort of good streak in him, any
how. He died plumb game, too. / was
heap shaker at the hanging than he
was. hated to do it, but / had to-"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29
SHE PAID "a, 600 FOR FLOWERS.
Umbrellas of Orchids Over the Heads of
Der Guests.


Der Guests.
Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer, says the
New York Recorder, recently paid 1000
for flowers to decorate her dining and
drawing rooms for dinner party OF En-
plish guests. They were seated at the
table: over each table was huge UNI
hrella covered with orchids; from the
edge hung delicate trailing garlands,
and the lights were charminglY arranged
to show off the flowers to projection.
One umbrella was mass of pale pink
orchids; the other was covered with the
purple cattleya. AS some of the orchids
cost 50 each, one can understand that
such elaborate decorations must be
backed by long purse.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29

The manuscripts of the fifteenth and
sixteenth centuries are, in many cases,
almost ilIegible on account of the fading
Of the ink At that time the lampblack
inks nassed ont of use and chemical inks
became popular.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29
The best regulator to regulate

The best regulator to regulate peo-
pie is Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t
regulates the liver and the liver regulates
the person. If the liver is regular then
health is good, but If sluggish or dis
eased then there is constant Biliousness,
Indigestion, Headache and all the dis
orders of the stomach that one hears sof.
Try Simmons Liver Regulator and prove
this.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29

Owens & Gurr have the best horse
sheer in the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-01-29

Cite rs trial on Ia Elegante cigars
NOLAN DRUG Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

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The morning times., 1896-06-07
ST. PAUL CLUB Is GROWING
Many New Names Enrolled at Its
Meeting Last Night.
Plans Discussed to Raise Funds for
the Expense of the Trip to the
Coming Encampment.

The st. Paul Club held "a largely at
tended meeting i'll the red parlor of the
Ebbtt House last evening. President A.
+. Dinsmore was in the chair, with Mr..
Arthur Hendrix as secretary.
The club IS making every effort TO SEND
as large representation as possible to
the cneXtannual encampment OF the Il A r.,
which will convene in ST. Paul. Mimi, in
the fall, aud if every other city i'll the coun-
try takes rs active aud earnest an interest
IL is safe To predict that the coming encamp-
ment will be the largest ever held. II is
expected that ca ch member VIII Rear his
own expenses but as il is the Intention or
the club TO take the Mount Pleasant Field
Band with them the question OF meeting
this extra expense was discussed last even
ing. The band ana its godfathers will con-
tribute as far as able for this purpose, but
the deficit, if any, must be paid by the
club
There is no uneasiress, however, on this
score, as there are two or three suggestions
being considered which If followed VIII
settle the question so far as finances are
concerned One of these is an entertains
ment, suggested by Col. Charles =. Lin
coln, and the other the excursion to he given
by the club Ia Bay Ridge on July 20.
The club is rapidly increasing its mem
bership and 1t is more than probable that
ii will he doubled between now and the
encampment.
The bylaw limiting the time for join
ing TO April l was last evening, extended
to July l. The result OF this change was
the addition of the names of several new
members last night.
letter was read from Mr.. J. c.
Churchill, director of the Mount Pleasant
Field Band, inviting the club to attend
I the fourth annual lawn fete OF the band, to
be given next week, at Fourteenth Street
Park, between I and L streets northwest.
! The invitation was accepted and the club
VIII attend in body. on Tuesday evening,
tfe 10th. which will be known as G A. r.
night. On the same evening the Old
| Guard, the department commander and
his staff, and the Veteran Volunteer Fire
men will be in attendance
Wednesday viii he Morton Cadets even
ing, when the Cadets will be the guests
of honor.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
POSTOFFICE BILL AGREED TO.
Consolidation Question Modified by n
Suhst Itute PrnNisiOn

The conferees Of the postoffice appro-
priation bill have finally agreed upon the
measure. There was only one item Of
disagreement between the two houses, that
of the PascuG6rman amendment prohibit
ing the consolidation of suburban offices
with large central office. 1t has been
decided TO recommend the following in
lieu of the original amendment:
Provided, That no postoffiCe eStab-
lisbed at any county seat shall he
abolished or discontinued by reason of
any consolidation of postoffiCes made by
the Postmaster General under existing
law, and any such postoffce at county
seat heretofore consolidated shall he es-
tabllshed as separate postuffice at such
county seat.
"Provhled, however, that this provision
shall not apply to the city of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, or to TowSon, Maryland;
and provided further that hereafter no
station, suhstation or branch postoffice
shall be established beyond the corpora te
limits or boundaries of any city or town
N which the principal office to which
such station, SubStation or branch office
is attached, is located, except i'll cases of
villages. towns or cities of 800 or more
inhabitants not distant more than five
miles as may he from the outer boundary
or limits of such city or town in which
the principal office is located
The morning times., 1896-06-07
wASHINGTON FREE LIBRARY.
Months Report shows II Has Met "a
Large and Popular Demand

The failure Of Congress 70 provide for the
support or the municipal library which is
TO be organized under the bill signed by
the President few days ago. il devOIves
upon the Washington City Free Library.
10 furnish free reading matter 10 the cit
liens Of the District for at least another
year, when IL Is hoped that the library
viii he merged into the municipal eStab-
lishmCHt.
The report at the trustee meeting shows
that the Washington City Free Library
has had an unsurpassed record as regards
us rapid development and extended useful
ncSS-t $40 volumes were loaned during
May, Of which 0.T19 were for home read
ing. Many Of our readers will be sur
prlscd to learn that since January l more
tuan 81 900 volumes of free reading matter
have been loaned by this library. and that
the average number Of books issued daily
during the past five months reaches 25S-
Nearly 5000 books are now ON the
shelves of the library. and additions are
beng made at the rate OF about 900 per
month. Extended facilities are being pro
vided for the reading public. and the fiction
alcOycS of the library Will shortly he
thrown open tO the public, who will thus
have free access to the volumes. Non
fiction readers VIII be encouraged by the
loaning OF a second volume OF that char
actcr of literature. while the teachers of
the District schools will be allowed TO
take SIX volumes at a time for use IN
connection with instruction Of their classes
on special topics.
II Is encouraging 70 realize that through
the efforts of a few publiC-Spirited residents
of the District that there have been pro-
vided between 10000 and 10000 volumes
of free reading matter during the first
year Of the existence of this institution.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
pioneer Council Entertnins.

Pioneer Council, No. /, Sons of Juna-
dab, entertained large number of friends
Friday evening. at their hall on louisiana
avenue. A very enjoyable program was
rendered by the following: Miss Morris
Miss Lloyd, Empire Quartet, Miss Corrine
Hay, Thomas L. Jones, Miss Jean B. Lock
wood. Mr.. f. l. Thompson, Miss Constance
HarwOrth, Miss Blanche Brown. Royal
Arcanum Mandolin Club. Mr. Lynn. Mr.
Duncan Haywood, Miss Jennie Fayv uod
and Mr.. Barrow. Brother ] W. Nichol
delivered the address OF welcome The
entertainment concluded with refresh
mentS.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
LITTLE BEES OF CHARITY
Novel entertainment Given at the

Union NJ E. Church
At the Union NJ E. Church Friday even
ing occurred the swarming OF seventy
human bees, boys and girls from three to
twelve years, who personated the character
and habits of the busy little insects to
perfection.
The entertainment, given for the benefit
OF the Sibley Memorial Hos pital at
1140 North Capitol street, began with a
marching song, followed by a concert
prayer Then came full chorus, singing
"He Loves Me Too and recitatious by
five children; a semichorus song of the
Bee ten little girls; a motion song; by
ten wee children, called "God Is Love-
mother song, by the babes from three to
six, called Making Honey The last
number on the program by the Sunday
school, "a Goodbye Song
The queen Of the bees was Edna Thomas,
only six years, who had twice the amount
ofany other child in her mite box. The prize,
q silver filigree pin iu the form of a bee
was awarded her by the pastor of the
church, Rev. Alexander Bielaski, at the
close of the entertainment.
AT $50 an address on Bees was given
by Mrs. Clinton Smith. Quite little
sum of money was realized.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
BURIED AT ARLINGTON
hematns of Maj. W. b. Pratt Inferred
With Military Honors

Major William B. Pratt of the Bureau of
Pensions, and member of Encampment
No. %, Union Veteran Legion, who died
on the I'd instant, was buried on Friday at
Arlington with military honors, including e
salute Of the minute guns fired by de-
taehmeDt from Fort Myer, ordered out by
Adjt. Gen. Ruggles. Among the pail bearers
were Past Col. Gilbert c. Knifflin and Lieut.
Col. William c. Carroll of Encampment No.
23, Col Mexican, Capt. E. Lynch, U. s. A
Major Pratt was born in Antrim, n H.
in 1S45 and entered the service Of the
country April 25, 1863, with the rank Of
lieutenant and adjutant of the Thirty first
Regiment, Missouri Volunteer. Infantry.
He was mustered out of service October 10,
1865, having attained the rank of captain
and brevet major U. s. V. Just previous to
being mustered out he was attached to the
staff OF G en-. Logan.
For the past fourteen years he has been
an examinerin the Pension Office. He was
mustered into Encampment No. 23, Union
Veteran Legion, August "a, 1892.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Open Air Single Tax Meeting.

The Washington single takers have been
granted permit by the District Com
missioners to holddopen-air meetings in
the vicin nifty of Rawlings statue, at
Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue, on
Sunday afternoons, at 4 O'Clock, and pro-
pose to hold their first meeting at that
place this afternoon. A number of local
speakers have volunteered their services
and they promise to speak on the single
tax question from all points of view, to
the end that passersby may all become
familiar with the moral, ethical and fl
nancial sides OF the single tax theory.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
For horticultural Assistant

The Civil Service Commission Will hold
an examination. commencing AT a ~,
on June 80. to fill vacancy IN the position
OF horticultural assistant in the division
Of botany. Dep5 rtment Of 4 gricultura at
q salary of S900per annum. The candidates
should be graduates OF agricultural col
leges or similar institutions. and will be
examined in English. translation of sCiCn-
tific French at sight. botany. horticulture
and greenhouse work
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Laying a Trap for the "Kid. /"

Secretary Olney, in behalf of the United
States aud senor Romero, the Mexican
minister, in behalf of his government, have
signed an agree ment permitting the troops
of one country to cross the border OF the
other in the pursuit of criminals and out
laws. The arrangement has been called
forth by the outlawry of the renegade
kid"
The morning times., 1896-06-07
ALLEGED UNDUE INFLUENCE
Mrs. Commagere's Relatives Begin
Fight ON Her Will

George NJ Brown, Maggie B. Hender-
SOIL and others. yesterday, filed Caveat
to the Will of the late Anita NJ. Com
magere. They allege that undue influ-
ence was exercised on the testatriX by
Capt. Thomas W. Lord, L. S. A, and
others.
Capt Lord was one Of the chief bene-
ficiaries under the will. He was be
uueathed the house, No. 1910 Center street.
Mount Pleasant After a few bequests
to relatives, who are the caveatorS of
her will. Mrs Commagere leaves the
residue of the estate to Capt. Lord.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Greatly Reduced Rates to Denver,
I'll Oi,i Is I1-o nj, POI

on account Of the national council. Junior
Order United American Mechanics, at Den
yer, Col, the Pennsylvania Railroad will
sell, on June 11-12, special excursion tick
cts TO Denver, Col. and return. at rate of
S5O.75. Two dollars additional is to be
paid at Denver at time of validation Of
return portion of the ticket. je7-3t
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Civil Service Examination.

The Civil Service Commission has Cr-
dered that an examination be held in this
city on Saturday. June 27. commencing at
9 O'Clock a m, fer the grades of deputy
CoIlectO and inspector. ard inspectors OF
customs. Only citizens of the United States
can be examined.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
wheelmen to baltimore Today.

The United Wheelmen Of the Dictrict
will leave B. & o. depot by special train
at 9:10 q. m. today for q days spin
In Baltimore. Rate 81 10 for the round
trip, including dinner. Secure your tickets
of the committee this morning. Ample
accommodation on train for wheels. 1t
The morning times., 1896-06-07

Chicago Worlds Fair Medal aud Diploma
received and now on exhibition at Motifs,
5O7 Ninth street northwest. 1t
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Fires in the Country

Don't neglect to insure your country
home. The Times Real Estate Bureau
places insurance in the most reliable com
panieS.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Ia Your House Vacant?

-. Place your property with The Times Real
Estate Bureau. II you wish an immediate
tenant. Continuous free advertising
The morning times., 1896-06-07

If it's very warm at home today dine
at the Regent and see how cool it is.
Dinner to 8. 1t
The morning times., 1896-06-07
csc.

Best Dressmakers Cambria, ,2Z5c.
Soft-fnished Percaline, Gray,
Brown, White and Tan, 61zc-
I5c Rustic Percaline, Black and
all Light CoIors, for Summer
Dresses. 954c-
Tan Shoe Dressing, sc Bottle.
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap, sc.
Packar's Tar Soap, I215c.
Triumph Steel for Dresses, all
colors and lengths, per dozen, SC.
Safety Hooks and Eyes, White
and Black, &c.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
39c.

American Opaque w in d oH
Shades, spring rollers, size SO by
72-hung to your windows for
The morning times., 1896-06-07
FORD was ONCE IN AFRICA.
Elsie KregIo's Slayer Was One
of a Colon zatiun Party.
HIS MEMORIES OF THE TRIP

He Describes the Pyramid as "Slick
Sided Hills" and Gibraltar as big
Rock and Cannons"-He Takes His
Confinement Phiiosophically and
Eats Like an Animal
The morning times., 1896-06-07
225C.

Mrs. Potts Sad Irons - three
Irons, stand and holder
The morning times., 1896-06-07

Is dozen Gowns, assorted styles,
either cambria or muslin, Empire
surplice or high neck, fine en-
broidery, none worth less than
SI.4S.
Oao
The morning times., 1896-06-07
&c..

100 ceIcDrated Aubuson Art
Rugs, size 27 by 81, in exquisite
designs. Regular price, 75c.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
3oc.

4o-inch Lace Stripe Etamins
Curtain material, six different pat
terms in ecru and white = I5c
quality
The morning times., 1896-06-07

Is it at all surprising that were busy all the
Time
The morning times., 1896-06-07
49c.

100 sample pairs of real French
Muslin Curtains, 81 yards long,
in various widths, one to three
pairs alike, Worth from S. to S.,
The morning times., 1896-06-07
Si.2o

Large size canvas covered Trunks,
iron bottom clamp and heavy lock,
combination tray and hat box.
Worth, $500.
The morning times., 1896-06-07
CSC.

Mexican Grass Hammocks, large
sizes. Regular price, 69c.
The morning times., 1896-06-07

20 dozen Good Muslin Gowns,
extra long Empire or high neck
tucked bosom, sleeves and neck
edged with Hamburg; also Um-
brelIa Skirts. AL at
SOC
The morning times., 1896-06-07
2oC,

45-inch Fine Quality Worsted
Finished Black Serge, the regular
sec quality.
sec.
The morning times., 1896-06-07

Imitation walnut frame Wire
Screen Doors, made with panel and
three different sizes, complete, in.
Guiding knob, latch and hinges
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1896-12-23
LINBA DIE PUERTO-RIOO.

SaIer los diSs 10 y 20 los vaporsl
que hacsn 81 ssrvicio de- OorTeos.
Rl del die 10 soca On Eusvitas, GibM.
"a, BarRcOa, Guantanamc, Cubs, Uabc
HRitisno J POrs~au-pEincs Puerto rla.
=, Ponce, MAyHg0ss, Aguadllla y Sar
JaAn Dc Puerto Rico. Al rstoruo hars
eseAla sn los nismos pusRtos.
Ill del din 30 ir& por Nuevit = Q, G
bar1s Baraeoa, .GuAnt&usmo, Cub San
% Domingo, Ponce, hAyaguss, Aqua
IL o y San Juan de PRsfto-Riao, v
MIA 10 poE Loo miamoa pusrtos.
Il osnnFaa saliende Gs Puerto Bloc
los d 2s 7 5 ssspsO&ivamsnts; kooa.
Ikn sD aba los 5:@s 70 ? 8, l!sgandc
4 10 aab@nE en- laa fssbss corrsspoD.
'lientss ag ( y IL Do sada ass.
Ningun|o 10 Dc eatOE dos vapoFss toeaea
q gY EetoIf mo sn 0Eantknar0o.
LIN pa De iOAIsARIER.
To5os IoE lunss 4 lRs 8 do la tHrds
sAldFA ns vspor quS, soeEaao l0z mastsa
ca In lnabOia de SsguH, llsgsaA b flai~
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RssQrnagG :a.ssn 10 do 0s!bksian lcs
usysa, dsgppSs as Ia ilsgaSa dsi sgsu
10 pAfSlsE0s, con seeRlA 40 SaguR, y
lsgsFs . In Hsbsna los VioEnsa.
Tcdos E9a visrnss q lac 6 de- L. tards
>aids4 o.Ys vapor qus toeasS So !ISabaln
10 Sagas ;os eJbsaoA y ilsgsss ! Cal
agisa los Da0igos.
GfastnvyG gE xst0Ya0 TEllaD6o DO Gal
'srisn los massss, dapu9a d. Ia nsgaaa
81 sfen 4e asAsisroa, toeal& On ssgua
: llsgagS 4 II Habana los mi6EeoIsF.