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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22
HIGH PRICE FOR POTATOES.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, pay high prices for new
things. They recently paid $500 TOR a
yellow rind watermelon, 81, 900 for 81
bu. new oats, $500 for 100 lbs. of pota-
toes, ETC., ETC., Well pEiSes t2r g9ta:
plenty, Mr.. Wideawake! You'll make
money. Salzer's Earliest are tit to eat
in IS days after planting. His Cham
Mon of the World is the greatest yielder
on earth and we challenge you to pro-
duce its equal,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22
Mothers who have used farNer "'ns''

foryearS insist that it dement's more man o,,!eI
ylucg every form Of di>tTeA ann WeahueSS e" ~ "
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22
THE PROGRESS.

IN thinking over the good things OF
arth, do not forget pie.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22

Buck, Democrat, has been seated in
congress eve: Coleman, Republican.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22

Lunatics and children should not b
allowed to use matches.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22

If bachelor at thirty, your chances
to escape are good.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22

lu: il takes out the cUrng. ana what COiiNou!'o"
is, Makes walking =. pleasure. lac a. lIUes'''''
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-02-22
Notice.

Do2't write many letters: letter I:
such devil.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
CAUGHT THE COTTON THIEF.
Chief Savage and Mr.. j. A. Horsley Do
Good Detective Work

Chief Savage and Mr.. j. A. Horsley Do
Good Detective Work.
Ben Robinson, the negro who was at
the head of the gang that was systemati :
cally stealing cotton fron the yards of
the compress company, and who made
his escape when the thefts were discov-
cred several weeks ago. was located in
Alabama, not far from Fort Gaines. sew
eral days ago by Chief of Police J. C..
Savage and Mr.. j. A. H0rsely. Chief
Savage went to Alabama Thursday to ar
rest the negro, and arrived in Dawson
with him Saturday night by private CON
veyance.
Robinson made confession to Chief
Savage in which he said that six bales of
of cotton had been stolen from the com
press. He implicated Bryant Daniel.
Horace Brunson, John Ralph. Joe Allen
and Sam Brown, the latter an employe of
the compress company. The first four
negroes were arrested when the opera
tons of the gang first came to light.
but all but Daniel were released.
Saturday Chief Savage wired the par
ticulars of Robinson's confession, and
officers set about to arrest the parties
implicated. Allen and Brown were can
tured, while Brunson and Ralph showed
remarkable sprinting ability and snc-
ceeded in getting away.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

The above is formal call for meet
ing of the democratic executive commit
tee OF Terrell county on next Wednes-
day.
There are several matters of import
ance that will probably be considered.
Among these are the time and manner
of selecting delegates to the state con,
Yention, provision for the selection of a
new executive committee, and the nomi-
nation of a representative and county
officers. The committee may also take
action upon the question of d
senatorial primary.
The members of the committee are
G. NJ. Davidson, o. B. Stevens, E. L.
Rainey, VIM. Kaigler, G. W. Warner
j. Il. Kelley, Il. W. Harris, John Hol
land, G. w. Gunnels, P. w. Bridges, j.
I. Hitler, W. B. oxford, j. L. Lunsford
George Kaigler, j. H. WillifOrd, S. n
Roberts, S. D. Hatcher, H. Christie, D
G. Walker, Lawson Chambers, E. B.
Bridges and W. S. Thornton.
The Populists. Too
The following call has been ISSUED
for meeting of the pOpulist executive
committee:
The executive committee of the PEG
pies Party of Terrell county are re
quested to meet at the court house il
Dawson on Saturday, April 18th. Bust
ness of Importance.
M. G. STATHAM Chairman.
Mr.. sibley to Speak.
THE NEWS has been requested to an
nounce that Hon. John A. Sibley,
prominent Georgia populist, will speal
in Dawson Saturday, on April 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
EIGHTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY.
OFTHE GEORGIA CHA UTAUOUA AT
ALBANY
Will Begin Next Sunday and Continue One
Week.--Special Train From Dawson
Friday.

friday
As regularly as the recurrence of
spring, Chautauqua cones with its bene-
fits and joys. The programme for the
eight annual session will furnish onr
people another opportunity for that rare
intellectual enjoyment which has distin-
guished all its predecessors.
Every department will be ably con-
Quoted, and the speakers will meet fully
the expectations of Chautauqua audienc-
es, which is praise enough, for it has
grown into a pr verb that Chautauuua
presents the ablest speakers before
the American pablo.
The Chautauqua music will! be under
the leadership of Mrs. T. j. Simmons
which is sufficient guarantee of it's high
character.
On next Sunday, the opening day of
Chautauqua, Rev. j. t, Morgan, of
Brooklyn, will preach the baecalaureate
sermon.
On Monday there will be an address by
Hon. Wallace Bruce,-"The Landma rks
of Scott. reading by Miss Willie Holt,
and a lecture by Rev. j. T. Duryea,
Wednesday an address by A. w. Bealer-
''The Old Time Darkey"-and grand
G ncert-Chautauqua chorus-by Mrs.
Simmons. Thursday Governor Atkinson
will speak, and an address will be made
by Hon, l.. L. Knight. At night DR..
w. L.Davidson will give an illustrated
lecture, his subject being GA Tramp
Through Switzerland"
On Friday joint discussion will oc-
cur at 10 o'clock a. m. betwean Elk
Speaker Ch9S. F. Crisp and Secreatrv
Hoke Smith. Entrance to the tent
on that day will be free. The Columbus
Southern will run a special train from
Dawson, leaving here at ninea. m. Fifty
cents will be charged for the round
trip. At night Rev. VIM. E. Evans will
lecture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
TOWN TOPICS.

"A beautiful new lot of Spring Mill.
merry at Mrs. G.. L. Mis-. The pretties
of everything that the market affords
Lovely pattern hats, new style sailors
flowers in all the new shadlngs, ribbons
in dresden, stripes, plaids and plain, anc
ces and straw braids in almost end
less variety.
Mr. Osca ar Bethune, who has been
operator in the office of the Postal Tele-
graph Co. for several weeks has gone
to Albany to take charge of the COM
pany' s office there. Mr.. L. F. Fulton is
now in charge of the Office here.
Mrs. Fred Arthur has been elected
to the position made vacant in the facul-
ty of the Stellman Institute by the res
ignation OF Miss Emmie Hornady.
Call on Thornton e. Nasworthy if
you need good wagon, mower or rake.
They also keep a supply of extra knives,
sections, bolts, ETC., for mowers.
Judge j. M. Grggs has accepted an
invitation to make the literary address
at the close of the Coleman High School
on May 18th.
Mrs. Joe Clay is prepared to make
fashionable dresses at her home on 9Th
Avenue, near Columbus Southern depot.
Roddy ( Klein will quit business in
Dawson. They will ship their stock of
goods to Troy, Ala, this week.
The meeting at the Methodist church
continues. Interest in the services is
steadily growing.
The firm of r. L. Melton & Co. has
dissolved, w. 0. Thornton retiring.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
FOR
Ladies and Children.

The ladies and children can
now have a place to go and
have their shoes fitted perfect
". The Muse & Cox Co.
have arranged a nice settee for
their special benefit. Y GU can
come or send your children,
or we will be glad to send
them to your home, We es-
pecially ask that the ladies
look at our stock Of SHOES,
and if we haven't got what
you want we will get them for
you, Remember we make
shoes our speciality. There
fore, we can interest you in this
line. Try us and see for your
self, and if we can't suit you
don't buy. Our goods speak
for themselves, Our prices
convince all,
Thanking the people for the
attention and patronage al
ready given us, and hoping to
merit a continuance of the
same, we are yours for satlsfac-
ton, MUSE & COX co.
w. P. Hornady, Mgr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
GENTLEMEN, LOOK AT THIS.
Trashy Medicines.

Many such flood the market. Botanic
Blood Balm is conscientiously com
pounded medicine, the result of forty
years practice by an eminent physician
1t is 5he best blood purifier ever offered
to the public, and. is guaranteed to cure
if given fair trial. Try it for all skin
and blood diseases, including catarrh and
rheumatism in it's worst form. One bot
tie Of contains more curative and build
ing-up virtue than dozen of any other
kind. Try "The Old Reliable" See ad-
vertisement elsewhere. For sale by drug
gists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

Miss Craven's elocution class will give
a recital at the opera house tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, for the benefit
of the Baptist and Methodist chuches.
The price of admission will be rs cents
So cents for reserved seats. Especially
are the parents of the children who will
take part in the recital requested to be
present Miss Craven's entertainments
are always highly enjoyable, and no
doubt large and appreciative audience
will be present on this occasion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

quickly absorbed it gives relief at once.
ELY'S CREAM BALrI
is acknowledged to be the most thorough
cure for Nasal Catarrh, Gold in the Head
and Hay Fever of remedies. 1t opens
and cleanses the asal passages, allays
pain and inhammat on, heals the sores,
protects the membr me from colds, re-
stores the senses of taste and smell.
Price SOC. at Druggists on by mail.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren Sire !, New York.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
BUY Tickets Now for Lillian lewis.

Tee advance sale of tickets for Lillian
Lewis, who will fill an engagement at
the opera house in Dawson on the 18th
inst, will begin this morning. SO dis
tinguished an actress has never before
made date for Dawson, and there will
be an unprecedent demand for seats.
The early buyers of tickets will get the
most desirable seats.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

We might tell you more about One
Minute Cough Cure, but you probably
know that it cures a cough. Every
one does who has used it, It is a per
feet remedy for coughs, coldse hoarse-
ness. 1t is an especial favorite for
children, being pleasant to take and
quick in curing.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

Nothing adds to the appearance of a
house so muc as to have the premises
painted fresh. 1t not only beauties
but preserves buildings. While in Sale
Davis Drug Co.'S. store this week we
learned that paints are unusually low
now, lead and oil both being cheap at
the same time--a condition not before
existing in the paint business.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
PRIMARY FOR STATE SENATOR.
TERRELL, RANDOLPH AND CLAY
WILL VOTE ON APRIL 9TH.
The Eleventh District senatorial Commit
tee Has Net and Said So. action of
the State Con- mittee Endorsed.


The democratic executive committee
OF the eleventh senatorial district met
in Cuthbert Friday and called a nomi-
mating convention for July 22nd in
Dawson.
The district is composed of Terrell.
Randolph and Clay counties, and their
respective representative on the com
mittee are Q. b. Stevens, j. w. Sealev
and j. r. Irwin. All of these gentle
men were present when the committee
met.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing
the action of the state committee, and
ordering a primary for June 9Th in
each of the three counties for the pur-
pose OF giving the democratic voters of
the entire district free and fair OBJ
portunity of expressing their choice
for senatorial candidate. The can
didates will be voted for direct, and the
one receiving the highest number of
votes will name delegates to the con-
ventlon in Dawson. The committee
also strongly endorsed the rotation
system that has. SO long been in vogue
In the district, and recommended that
1t be strictly observed by each of the
counties in the future,
Under the rotation system it is Ter
rell's time to name the state senator.
Hon. o. B. Stevens is the only candi-
date now, and it is not probable that
he will have opposition.
-&>
| A beautiful line of Embroidery and
Silk Laces, just received.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
Anotber Effort for Freedom.

Judge j. H. Query went down to
cambridge Sunday, and Monday argued
motion for new trial for Thomas
Keaton, the Calhoun county murderer
now confined in the Terrell Jail, before
Judge Bower. Judge Query had not
home at the time of going to
press.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
Mr.. MILLER'S MISFORTUNE.
His Leg Was Broken Again Ou Last
Friday,

Fate is not dealing gently with Mr.. ].
A. Miller. Three Or four months ago
one of his legs was broken, and he had
sufficiently recovered to fget about
to limited extent on crutches
Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Miller were at home
by themselves, and the latter, who was
sick, wanted some water. Mr.. Miller at
tempted to get the water for his wife,
and while doing so one of his crutches
slipped and he fell to the floor, again
breaking the limb that was fractured in
the previous accident. Mr. Miller's leg
was reset, and be is now doing as well as
could be expected under the circum-
stances.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
The Treasurer Travelled.

For several months the young negroes
of Dawson have been engaged in raising
money with which to buy instruments
for brass band. They succeeded in
accommodating at $65, and it was entrust-
ed to the keeping of Gabe Narino, the
treasurer of the organization. The other
day Gabe suddenly disappeared with all
but about SIS of the funds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
A FIRE IN THE COUNTRY.

Mr.. j. A. Sears Loses His Residence and
Household Effects.
About nine O'clock Friday night the
residence of Mr.. j. a. Sears. about five
miles north of Dawson, was destroyed by
fire together with nearly all of his house
hold effects. A mattress, seven chairs
and the wearing apparel of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sears constitute all that was saved.
The fire originated from the kitchen
stove fue.
Mr.. Sears estimates his loss at about
81 800. He had no insurance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. It's
easier TO cure severe cough or cold
witch IL. Let your next purchase for a
cough be One Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result; better try
SALE-DAYIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

"MGtTOss Of a BesseUOLesst Home
and knowing the good DIR. Miles Nervine
has done me, my wish to help Others over
comes my dislike for the publicity, this
letter may give me. In Nov. and Dec, 1893,
The inmates had tEse "LGGrippe,''
and was one of the first. Resuming duty
too soon, with the care of so many sick, L
did not regain my health, and In a month
1OecG11Ge so EebiEitated and sserUOsss
from sleeplessness and the drafts made on
my Vitality, that it was question If could
go on. a dear friend advised me to try
DR.. Miles Restorative EerVisae.
took 2 bottles and am happy to say, am
in better health than ever. / still continue
ITS occasional ssse, as a SleTUe food,
as my work is very trying. A letter adj
dressed to Milwaukee. Wis, will reach me-"
June 6, 1894 MRS LAURA @. PHOENIX. i
Dr. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for ST. or
1t will be sent, prepaid, on recent OF Lrica
by the DE-. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
DR.. Miles NerVine
Restores Health
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
GRAND OPENING
At the Fair Thursday and Friday of This
Week.

At the Fair Thursday and Friday of This
Week.
Our spring opening will occur Thurs
day and Fri lay of this week, and during
those two days we will offer the follow
ing bargains for cash:
Best yard wide sheeting SC. nice yard
wide bleaching SIC; pretty yard wide
percales SIC; pretty spring calico &c:
lovely spring lawns 4c; fine black bro
cade henrietta, 25c. quality, 1879; lovely
line crepon 15c quality 7ic; beautiful
scrim Sc. quality 34c; good mattress
ticking 44c; good feather 18c. quality &c;
lot of beautiful ready made ladies' silk
waists $1.50 each; ladies' black silk belts
silver buckles 10c; ladies' black seam
less hose Bernsdorf dye 10c; ladies' fine
black hose SOC. quality zoe; lot of beau
tiful embroidery and 10 inches wide 5
and 10c.
GENTLEMEN, LOOK AT THIS.
210O linen collars, all styles, &c.; '21O0
linen cuffs, all styles, 1910; fine black
sox, 25c. quality, 1870 fine silk suspen-
ders $1.00 quality 35c. lot of gents fine
bows 25c. quality Sc. lot fire silk
Club House tees 10o; lot fine boys caps
25c quality 1910; lot of mems fine
suits $3.50 quality. Sc. Is; one fine $40. 90
bed room suit furniture, S23. 80; one lot
of mems Creedmore ties S1.50 quality
Soc; pins 1c "a package; hair pins 1c
dozen. & THE FAIR,
J, III. Davis, Manager,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
Professor Carter Shot.

Professor H. N. Carter, who recently
opened a music house in Dawson, acct
dentally shot himself at Buena Vista
Monday night while loading pistol.
The ball entered his right side and may
prove fatal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
MEMORIAL DAY IN DAWSON.
Rev. j. Howard Carpenter win Deliver
the Address

Memorial Day will be properly observ-
ed in Dawson. The association met
Thursday afternoon and selected Rev. j
Howard Carpenter, pastor of the Dawson
Baptist church, as orator for the occa-
sion. Another feature of the programme
will be recital ons by Miss Aida
Craven.
The full programme, which will be ar
ranged within the next few days, will be
published in THE News next week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

some people spend enough money for
corn saIve to buy sensible pair of shoes,
and still they limp. Try Muse & Cox
Co. shoes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
MRS. G. S. THOMPSON.
thompson, Purchasing Agent, 7O2
West Chest ST., Louisville, Ky.

am prepared to fill all orders prompt
", Samples furnished ON application.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Local refer
ences. Write for circular. Terms G. o.
d. Louisville references, Kaufman Strauss
q Co., Stewart Dry Goods Co., Third
National Bank.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

A hurting shoe is an abomination to a
lady, but a comfortable one is her de-
light. Muse & Cox Co. can fit you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
MANUFACTURED BIZ
PARIS MEDICINE CO.,
sT. LOUIS, MO
CATARRH

is a
LOCAL DISEASE
AND IS THE RESULT OF
COLDS AND SUDDEN
CLIMATIC CHANGES.
1t can be cured by a
pleasant remedy which
is applied directly into
the n ostrils. Being
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
COUNTY COMMITTEE CALLED.
DEMOCRATIC MACHINERY TO BE
PUT IN MOTION.
A Call for Meeting of the Executive
Committee in Dawson on Next
Wednesday.

The members of the Democratic Elk
ecutive Committee of Terrell county are
requested to meet In Dawson on next
Wednesday, April 9Th, at 10 o'clock, a.
M, for the purpose of transacting such
business as may seem fit and proper.
o. B. STEVENS, Chairman.
E. L. RAINEY, Sec.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

Extra re pants. Just received.
The BEE HIVE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

A beautiful line of Embroidery anc
Silk Laces, just received.
THE BEE HIVE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-02
THE DRAG NET.
Arrests During the Day by the
Boys in Blue.


Kula, native who acts as principal
in a Russian war game on the wharf,
was arrested yesterday and locked up.
One Of the spectators who was arrested
with him was discharged.
One of the escapes from the quaran-
tine station Tuesday night returned to
The station and surrendered himself af-
ter being at liberty for twenty-four
hours. He was taken to the police sta
ton under arrest When searched it
was found that he had ninety cents in
Hawaiian silver on his person. Now
Detective KAPPA is wondering where
he got the coin.
One colored Individual found We'd
nesday night with some groceries in
his possession is held for investigation
Mr.. Jones, for being on the premises
of another without lawful excuse, will
have hearing this morning.
All Sen, one of the Chinese who came
by the China, is locked up because his
bondsman failed to qualify.
Joseph S. Carales was placed under
arrest for using threatening language
toward Joseph Rochio. Corales was re-
leased on his own recognizance
Amy Pangelinan was arrested for
adultery and released on her own re-
cognizance.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-10-02
Y. NJ. c. A. SENATE.
Organization Formed Last Night.
Free Silver Topic for Debate.

Organization Formed Last Night.
Free Silver a Topic for Debate.
Temporary organ 7ation of the Y. M.
C. A. Senate was effected last evening.
The meeting held in the parlor at the
association building was well attended
by young men. Ed. Towse presided
for the evening and w. J. Forbes was
secretary pro tenn. A committee, con-
sisting of these two and c.. S. Farmer,
was appointed to report a constitution
and bylaws next Tuesday evening.
DR.. G. c.. Ryder kindly furnishes the
laws and rules of the San Francisco
Y. NJ. G. A. Senate.
The Honolulu Y. M. G. A. Senate will
proceed to business at once. A debate
will be held on next Tuesday evening
The subject will be Resolved, that the
free and limited coinage of silver by
the United States would be beneficial
to that country" There will be a reg
ular debate by principals and then
other members of the Senate and speak
ers in the audience may take part in
miscellaneous discussion. The informal
speeches will be limited to five minutes
each. A general invitation to attend
will be extended to the public