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o'clock Annie Rhodes was snot in tna
neck and behind the right ear. and VIM
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Contest Editor,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
WITH A BARREL OF OYSTERS.
How Great Russian Banker Bought His
Freedom From serfdom.

One of the best known banking houses
of st. Petersburg and the one to which
most American visitors to Russia carry
letters of credit is that of Messrs. Shall
ounine & Sons the founder of which,
father of the present head of the firm,
owed his Liberation from serfdOm, 10
years before the decree of emancipation,
to barrel of oysters. Old Shalounine
was serf belonging to Count She
remetieff, one Of the wealthiest mobiles in
Russia. He had frequently entreated
the count to grant him his freedom, Of
fering him as much as $500, 900 for the
boon. But money was no object to the
count, and it gratifed his pride to feel
that one of the leading bankers Of the
empire was one of his serfs, unable to
marry either his sons or his daughters
without his masters consent Moreover,
as serf, the banker was liable to have
his money seized and confiscated any
moment by the count, since everything
that belonged to a serf, including his
wife, children and property, belonged
ipso facto to his master.
One day Shalounine, who had just
that very morning returned to the capt.
tai from Odessa, called at the Shere-
metieff palace for the purpose of report
ing his arrival, as in duty bound to his
owner He had brought with him q
barrel of delicious Crimean oysters for
presentation to the count, but left them
IN his carriage at the palace door until
he should have obtained his master s
intimation that his gift was acceptable.
On entering the presence of the count
the banker found him surrounded by a
party of guests and engaged III berating
his chief butler for neglecting to pro-
vide oysters for the breakfast to which
they were about to sit down. The butler
was explaining to the count that thera
were no oysters to be got in the capital
at that moment for love or money.
Catching sight of the serf banker the
count exclaimed:
"Oh, it is thou again. Thou art come
to poster me once more for thy liberia
ton Thou knowest that it is useless.
should not know what to do with thy
money. But stay, will tell thee some
thing. Get me some oysters for my
breakfast and thou shall have thy free
domp'
Shalounine bowed low, left the room,
fetched the small barrel of oysters which
he had left in his carriage at the door,
and laid it at the feet of his master.
AS soon as the barrel had been opened
the count called for pen and paper,
wrote out a declaration emancipating
both the banker and his family from
serfdom, and then, bowling courteously
to the man who but a moment before
had been his slave, exclaimed, "And,
now, my dear Mr.. Shalounine-will
you give us the pleasure of your com
pany at breakfast" New York Trib
| une,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Jas1an- Scott, drummer Boy.

The Boston Transcript says that Ju-
liam Scott, drummer boy, Company E,
Third Vermont volunteers, received
the first congressional medal of honor
for bravery at the battle of Lees Mills,
Va, April 1G, 1862. His duties did not
require him to be present on the field
Learning that four companies of hiz
regiment, including his own, had cross.
ed the creek and were suffering terrible
losses, and that many of his comrades
were killed and wounded, he started for
the scene, forded the creek, and, in the
face of terrible fire and countercharge
from the enemy, succeeded unaided in
bringing two severely wounded COM
rades across the creek. A general order
was issued by his brigade commander,
General Badly Smith, commencing
the heroic bravery of this drummer boy.
The act of congress granting the medal
of honor was passed July IL, 1862, and
it is reported that Secretary Stanton
was so pleased with the bravery of this
boy that as soon as the medals were
ready he sent the first one to Julian
Scott 80
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes: 81
have been suffering from piles for TWEEN
ty-five years and thought my case inc ur-
able. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was
recommended to me as a pile cure, so
bought box and it performed perma-
nent cure" This is only one of thous-
ands of similar cases. Eczema, sores
and skin diseases yield quickly when it
is used. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
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BUILT IN A DAY.
Millionaire Hitchcock's Plan to Frustrate
n Raines Law Hotel.

Millionaire Hitchcocks Plan to Frustrate
n Raines Law Hotel.
When Frank A. Morell Of White
Plains, N. Y, announced his intention
of building a Raines law roadhouse at
Hartsdale, the millionaire residents
were up in arms at once. They had just
bought out all the ginmills there and
did not propose to have another started.
Welcome G. Hitchcock, who has money
to burn, jumped into the breach.
II will build me a house within 900
feet of Morell's lot, he said, before
he files his application, and then can
hold him off under the law"
Mr.. Hitchcock laid his plans shrewd-
ly. He kept his secret, bought lumber,
hired a big gang of carpenters, and
started them in on house building
operation against time Before night
they had put up a building, walled it
in, put in doors and windows and given
it drain pipe chimney. By night a
family was living in it, within II hours
after it was begun.
Morell raved and swore. His hotel
had been begun, but he could not touch
the pace of the Hitchcock builders. He
rushed in an application for a license
and claimed that it was in before there
was a dwelling on the prescribed terri
tory, but this application, Mr. Hitch
cock said, was irregular. The fight will
be continued in the courts. New York
vU~~--1A
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A GRUEsoME EXPERIENCE.
An Unusua Occurrence Up in North
Georgia.

Georgia.
About three weeks ago Will Jackson,
son of prominent farmer living near
Everett Springs, was struck by lightning
during thunder storm and instantly
killed. Although there were several
members of the family in the same room
at the time none of the others suffered
any unpleasant consequences from the
stroke that killed the young man.
A relative of the family now reports a
most gruesome sequel to the tragedy.
Last Wednesday there came terrible
rainstorn, which swept over the Jack
son farm. The graveyard where Willie
Jackson was buried is in plain 7iew of
the house and during the storm the fam
lily was startled by binding flash of
lightning, which seemed to strike the
earth in the graveyard
SO soon as the STORM abated they went
to investigate and found that
the stroke had fallen upon the
mound beneath which the
body of the young man lay, tearing
up the Feadboard and leaving a cavity
in the side of the mound as though there
had been an explosion. The family were
Mortified, and to add to their horror an
odor arose from the grave which led
them to believe that the bolt had even
penetrated the coffin encasiug the body
The cavity was filled up and the grave
rounded over again, but the family have
not yet recovered from the shock of the
awful visitation, and are unable to ac-
count for the lightning striking the
grave.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Waking a Shah.

An amusing story is told of how the
late shah fell asleep when he should
have been the chief guest at a reception.
In Persia they believe thatan awakened
person suffers grievous injury. What
was to be done? A band was dispatched
to the shah's resting place with special
instructions to the big drum. The result
was successful.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
QUEER THINGS IN GEORGIA.

The old hyena, wolf or whatever STANCE
animal it is that terrorized the black
contingent in Americas population a
year ago, made its appearance again
Monday. While Messrs. Stanley, Policy
and other employees at the Central depot
were sitting in the Office the strange
freak walked upon the platform and
p0ked his head in the window. Several
pistol shots were fired at the monster as
he slowly retreated toward Muckalee
swamp. Mr.. Stanley says it is unlike
any animal he has ever seen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

The Georgia delegate who carried
Mr.. Bryan around on his shoulder and
the Louisianian who distinguished him
self by developingl wonderful "tirst"
were not the only ones to earn fame at
the Chicago convention. A Mon
tana delegate who had been forced
to play an incOnspicuous part found
fame by entering one of the big restau-
rants and ordering $25 worth of ham
and eggs. Andyet some people ask,
what is fame?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
POLITICS AND THE COURTS.

numerous candidates for the places on
the superior court bench and the po-
sitions of prosecuting officers to be fill
ed by the legislature, which VIII be
elected in October, naturally attracts
attention to the exceedingly unsatis
factory method provided in Georgia
for the election of the men to whom is
entrusted the important duties of con-
STRUNG and applying the law.
The election of judges and solicitors
general by the state legislature has
proven beyond question to produce re-
suits the reverse of satisfactory, and a
radical change could not fail to prove
beneficial.
In the selection of no class of Off
Gals is there demanded the degree of
care which should govern the choice Of
the men who are to preside over our
courts of justice and prosecute the
viOlatOrs of law. Upon their fitness
for the duties demanded of them de-
ponds in large measure the respect ac-
corded the legally constituted author
ity and the safety of society. Under
the system obtaining in this state not
only is this plain truth ignored but so
far as practical a directly contrary
course is followed.
1t is to be feared there is too much
truth in the statement attributed to a
gentleman who had gained his knoWl-
edge through experience, that, in a
contest, such as is now on, if he could
go in the legislature with a half dozen
members at his disposal, SO far as can
didates for these offices are concerned,
he would guarantee to elect any man
meeting the legal requirements, either
Judge or solicitors general, regardless
Of fitness or moral character, provided,
of course, his lack of morals was not
so outrageOusly notorious as to war
rant a public uprising against his fill
ing the office.
The fact that'the filing Of these inn
pOrtant offices is matter of almost
open barter and trade between politi-
clans is rarely denied, and there is no
ground upon which to base hope of
change SO long as the selection is left
in the hands Of the legislature.
Several plans for the selection of
judges and solicitors have been sug-
gested, any of which would be an inn
proyement over the one in force. Two
of the plans suggested appear to be
meritOrious; one provides for nomina-
ton by the governor and confirmation
by the genate; the other fayors the
election of all the superior and SUI
preme court judges and all prosecuting
officers by direct vote of the people.
1t will not be seriously cOntended
that either of these methods would not
bring about very much better results
than are at present attained.
One thing may be set down as GER
tain-the people will not approve any
effort to secure an increase in the sal
aries or the fixing of longer terms for
judges, both necessary steps in the
raising of GeOrgia's judiciary to its
proper level, so long as the requisites
for securing these honorable and inn
portant positions are political shrewd-
ness, experiences in manipulating leg
islators and superior aptness in the
art of trading votes rather than knowl-
edge of law, uprightness of character
and answering devotion to duty
Macon Telegraph.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
SOUTHERN NEWS NOTES.

A state of alarm amounting almost to
panic prevails in certain districts of
the mountain country of Warren, Ten
nessee. Four lynchings, the victims be-
ing generally farmers, have occurred in
Warren in the past four months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Four small sons of A. R. Braselton, of
Pendergrass, were put on the scales in
Gainesville few days ago and weighed
out as follows; Little Doctor Bonnie
came first and touched the beam at 225.
Then litter Poss was put on and ran the
pea out to 235. Then came little John
ny, who has been living in Texas and
having chills and fever. He only weigh
ed 265. Then came little Oscar, the
youngest of them all, and the pea bal
anced on the beam at 215, making 94o
pounds for the four.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Dispatches from Cuba say the yellow
fever epidemic is largely increasing
among the Spanish troops, and that the
death rate is upwards of 30 per cent. of
those attacked. The disease is more
terrible than the bullets of the insur-
gents. Its not to be wondered at that
the Spanish soldiers cannot fight with
pluck and enthusiasm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Faith is letting down our nets into
the transparent deeps, at the divine
command, not knowing what we shall
take. -Faber
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
anter or better way to do it than by rec
ommending One Minute Cough Cure as
preventive of pneumonia, consump-
tion and other serious lung troubles that
follow neglected colds.
SALE DAVIS DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
for the ticket, Notwithstanding his
father is in second place on it.

The nomination of Judge Griggs set
ties it that every district in the state
will be represented by free silver
man. Georgia has very decided free
silver tinge just now.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Harold M. Sewall, ex-consul to Sa-
moa, whose tenure of office terminated
somewhat abruptly, has been heard
from with regard to the Chicago tick
ct. He says that he is for all the time
republican, and that he will not vote
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

1t is observed that since the conven-
tioh the Atlanta Journal is writing
leaders on the Deceased Wife's Sister
Bill"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A BOOM FOR SMITH.
The Decatur Man May Again Lead Second
District POpulists.

Hon W. E. Smith, of Decatur, who
was the populist candidate for congress
two years ago, may again be the nomi-
nee in this district. At mass meeting
of the Thomas county populsts Friday
delegates were elected to the approach
ing convention and instructed for him.
The Terrell county populists are unde-
cided between Smith and Sibley, though
the latter is in high favor among them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
.CrofuIa

sores. We had three different dooto,.
Pieces OF bone came out of the sores ms ms
last doctor said the leg would have r. - L
cut open and the bone scraped, before ~ ~
could get well. Howard became 50 Io,~ ~
that ne would eat nothing, and one do ""
tor said there was no chance for him.
"One day, newspaper recommenain.
Hoods Sarsaparilla was left at onr dnas
We decided to try this medicine. How,
commenced taking it the last of Feb 1pmara
after having been sick for a wear ar s uS5y !,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

The Duchess Of Teck is expected to get
along somehow or other on an annual
allowance Of e5, 900.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Vice Presidential Candidate Sewall
is not much Of a churchgoer, though he
s chnrch member. He belongs to the
Swedenborgan or "New church" de-
nomination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

An attempt was made to assassinate
the president of France Wednesday.
One shot was fired at him, but the bull
let flew wide of its mark
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
3 Sores

In combination, proport;o
process Hoods Sarsaparilla is S'on and
to itself, and unequalled in t :" peculiar
NO other medicine ever no - SIC merit.
much curative power, or r eac8esSed 50
enormous sales, or made snr ,LU such
dert9l cures, as Hoods Sarsapa rr Won
1t is undoubtedly the best P modi:
ever made to purify, vitaHze ard
rich the blood. 0 "nu en-
That is the secret Of its succos.
Read this statement: ''S''
"When my son was Z years ~
had rheumatic fever and acute rb ase' ne
tism, which settled in his left h H0u'na-
was SO sick that no one thought there Ms rs
any help for him. Five sores broke "Ss
on his thigh, which the doctor so 49, Out
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

A white man and negro had a row
in the yard of the former, over in Polk
county, North Carolina, and the white
man struck the negro twice on the
head with a rock. The negro threatened
to prosecute and the white man offered
to pay him S. to compromise, but the
negro wanted $50, which was refused,
and he swore out warrant and hauled
the white man up before a magistrate.
After hearing the evidence the magis-
trate fined the negro s. and cost, upon
the ground that mans house and yard
were his castle. The white man then
went the negro's security to keep him
out of Jail.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Small in size but great in results De-
Wits Little Early Risers act gently but
thoroughly, curing indigestion, dyspep-
STA and constipation. Small pill, safe
pill, best pill. SALE.DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Cured

half. He hadn't taken it week beforAr
saw that his appetite began to improve
and then he gained rapidly. gave him
five bottles, when the sores were all healed
and they never broke out again. The
crutches he had used for four wears wero
laid aside, as he had no further use for
them. give all the credit to Hoods saT.
saparilla." MRS. ADA L. MOODY, Fav
Street, Lynn, Mass.
This and many similar cures move that
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-03-23
THE BesToNIANs, NEW OPERA.
"a Wartime Wedding Produced at TIL
Hyperion Saturday Night.

"a Wartime Wedding Produced at the
Hyperion Saturday Night.
The Bostonians have hunted far and
wide for successor to robin Hood"
The permanence of robin Hoods
hold in public favor seems to be in no
way diminished Nevertheless, one
opera is not a repertory, and to find
something which can successfully al
ternate with the old favorite has been
hard task. prince Ananias," Victor
Herbert's opera comique, was a charm
ing musical work, but the poor libretto
killed it, 1.-THE Maid of Plymouth has
had its little day and the place thereof
shall know it no more.
Therefore the new work was looked
forward to with considerable interest.
A large audience was present and a
kindly spirit of encouragement was
manifested by the frequent applause.
Oscar We'll, the composer of the new
work, has been hitherto known as a
writer of songs, one of which, Spring
Song has met with general favor. His
opera is rather ambitious in scope and
approaches grand opera at times: The
more elaborate numbers are the most
SUCCESSFUL, Happily. Lie put Is CIuut
and needs recasting. The interest is
too diffuse 1t should be focused eth
err on the peasant girl and her betrayer
or on the brighter figures of Miss Ma
son and the Captain. The situation of
the first group strongly suggests Cav
alleria Rusticana,' and the acting of
the peasant girls part reminded one of
Calve.
The story seems to have the germs of
good libretto, but at present there is
too little variety in the succession of
scenes.
The singing of the troupe was, on the
| whole, excellent. Mrs. Jessie Bartlett
Davis had evidently worked hard TO
make something of her part, and that
her efforts were not more successful
| was not her fault. Messrs. CowIes and
Macdonald have also very seriops roles
and they do not seem to enjoy the trag-
| ic mask. Barnabee was funny, as he
always is. Mrs. Helen Bertram-Henley
sang extremely well, but she is a, novice
in stage requirements. Miss Nelson
and Harold Blake, also new corners,
made good impressions. We may never
| hear this work again, but it seems from
| the quality of some of the music thai,
| with careful revision, it might be made
to go"
| In the afternoon Frank Pollock, the
! other new tenor, sang the title role in
Robin Hood
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