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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
that the democratic ticket will be en-
dorsed.


EX-GOVERNOR RUSSELL, of Massa-
chusetts, was found dead while on a
hunting expedition in Canada. His
death will be deplored wherever there
are democrats. He was one of the
party's most brilliant and promising
leaders, and was regarded as good
presidential timber in future years.
BEN RUssELL's cambridge Democrat
is evidently enlisted for the war. 1t
announces that 1--WE are democrats,
and will stand by the party until pur-
gatory freezes ard then fight on the
ice." Brave Ben is going to pursue
the enemy into their very home. We
wish him victory and safe return.
NOTWITHSTANDING the alleged wit
that has been aimed at the Terrell
statesman by some of our contempo-
raries, one of them is very much in evil
dence just now. And Terrell grows
statesmen that are statesmen-grOws
them in abundance, too.
HE public, regardless of partizanry,
Will condole with Senator Tillman on
the death of his daughter. Political
differences sink out of sight when hu-
manity appeals in behalf of a devoted
father who has been stricken through
his child.
THROUGH the Atlanta Constitution
we learn that Senator Mercer has re-
sumed his place in the band wagon. We
welcome dear Jess, and shall see that
the good man has a soft seat upon
which to rest his bruises.
A Mr. Brown of ldacon says he has
$4,000 to bet on MIR. McKinley's cleo
ton. That's one way of attracting
attention when plum's in view. 1t
also shows that this particular Mr..
Brown has tarnal bad judgment.
THOSE four uninstructed delegates
from Thomas won't cut any great
amount of ice atthe convention. And
it is possible that some statesman is
disappointed thereby,
WE would not deny jerks a short
season of rejoicing. 1t is time he and
his folks were licking somebody.
MAJOR BLACK has notified the demo-
Gratis Of the tenth district that he will
not accept denomination.
THE fiddling of the cicadas in the
trees is reminder that dog days are
close at hand.
The Atlanta Journal has taken to the
woods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

NOTWITHSTANDING the alleged wit
that has been aimed at the Terrell
statesman by some of our contempt
raries, one of them is very much in evil
dence just now. And Terrell grows
statesmen that are statesmen-grows
them in abundance, too.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Sold by all druggists.

LIPPMAN BROS, Apotil ecarles, Sole PrOp'rs
Lippman's Block, Savannah, On.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

P. P, P, Lippman's Great Remedy, is
a friend indeed to weak women. Iii
a positive and speedy cure for general
weakness and nervousness.
All skin diseases are cured by it; any.
thing from pimples to the worst cases
of eczemas succumbing to the wonder,
full healing powers of P. P. P.
Dyspepsia and indigestion in their
worst form are cured by it. As "a tonic
to restore the appetite and to regain
lost vigor, it is simply marvellous.
P. z. P. is the best spring medicine
in the world. 1t removes that heavy
out-of-sorts feeling and restores you to
a condition of perfect physical health.
For Indigestion, Sick and Nervous
Headache, Sleep lessness, Nervousness,
Heart Failure, Fever, Chilis, Debility
and Kidney Diseases, take P. P. P,
Lippman's Great Remedy, the most
wonderful medicine in the world
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
OFFICE OF J, F. GREER, COUNTY 1rDcr
Green Cove SPRINGS Claw O. -


GENTLEMEN: Twenty-three wears ago
was attacked with inf1arnmatorv Then1,aifiis,,l
was attended by the most eminent pbysician
in the land. l visited the great Sarat lt,.,
Springs N. Y, the noted Hot Springs of A.
kansas, and many other watering places
always consulting with the local physicians forr
directions, and finally came to Florida, fen
years ago. About two years ago ! mad a severe
attack of rheumatism, was confined to NV
room for twelve weeks, and during that time
was induced to try P. P. p, Lippmans Great
Remedy, knowing that each ingredient was
good for impurities Of the blood. After use.
ing two small bottles was relieved At four
different times since l have had slight attacks
and each time have taken two small bottles
OF P. P. P, and have been relieved, and con.
slder P. P. P. the best medicine of its kind
Respectfully ]. F. GREER,
James M. Newton, of Aberdeen, Ohio,
says he bought bottle of P. ?. P, at
Hot Springs, Arkansas, and it did him
more good than three months treat
ment at Hot Springs.
Rheumatism, as well as sciatica and
govt, is cured by course of P. P. P,
Lippman's Great Remedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

The public, regardless of partizanry
will condole with Senator Tillman on
the death of his daughter. Political
differences sink out of sight when hu-
manity appeals in behalf of devoted
father who has been stricken through
his child.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

THROUGH the Atlanta Constitution
we learn that Senator Mercer has re-
sumed his place in the band wagon. We
welcome dear Jess, and shall see that
the good man has a soft seat upon
which to rest his bruises,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

A Mr. Brown of ldacon says he has
$4,000 to bet on MIR. McKinley's cleo
ton. That's one way of attracting
attention when plum's in view. II
also shows that this particular Mr.
Brown has tarnal bad judgment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

WE would not deny Jelks short
season of rejoicing. 1t is time he and
his folks were licking somebody.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

MAJOR BLACK has notified the demo-
Gratis Of the tenth district that he will
not accept denomination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

THOSE four uninstructed delegates
from Thomas won't cut any great
amount of ice atthe convention. And
it is possible that some statesman is
disappointed thereby,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

THE fiddling of the cicadas in the
trees is reminder that dog days are
close at hand.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
A Tornado sweep. over Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Aug. 1e.--At midnight last
night tornado passed over the city. COM
ing from the west. There was little warn
ing OF its approach. The storm swept
down on the city with an awful roar.
binding flashes OF lightning and terrific
rolls of thunder. The wind carried in its
wake signs and awnings. and there was
n rafting OF falling glass and cries from
the people rushing along TO escape its
fury. Those in gh buildings saw ahe
force of the storm In all its Intensity. on
the bay the excursion steamer Bloomer
Girl, which plies between here ana White
fish bay. was believed 10 have foundered.
as ii was known she had started on her
return trip just before the storm broke.
There were 800 men. women and children
on board, and they were pan c-stricksn.
many of the women fatating. The fact
thai the steamer was packed undoubtedly
prevented a disaster. for the passengers
were obliged 10 remain as they We're. IL
the crowd had been smaller there would
have been a rush 10 either side. and the
steamer would have capsized. The waves
dashed high over the vessel, but she
plowed her way pluckily into port. arriv-
ing at midnight. The W nd swung one of
the bridges in the river open. and a street
car pretty well filed narrowly escaped go
ing over into the draw. Alarm Is felt for
a number OF small boats that were on the
bay. and as soon as the storm had spent
It's force several tugs started out. but were
unable TO see any vessel or boat In dis
tress. The glass in many buildings was
blown out, and several structures were un-
rooted in the outskirts Of town. Numer-
Gus cellars were flooded, and much prop
erty was damaged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
No ru.fon I'm claliarn County.

Port Angeles. Aug. t.-sspeclal--Th
I suocratw In this county have been up-
able 10 effect a fusion with the Popilists
although they have been iaboring towards
that end for several weeks past and have
succeeded sn converting several prominent
popuhsfa. The converts found that they
could not even be elected as delegates 70
the Popuilst county convention held IN
this city on Saturday. and since then their
brother populists have been admoatHhsng
them to put on their gum boots and get in
the middle OF the road. John w. Troy, =
prominent Democrat Of this city. was an
ssounced severai weeks ago as a fusion
eauagdafe for the office OF state auditor.
hat he saya tho announcement was Inade
without his knowledge or authority. and
II now appears that he desires 20 be a can
alaafe FOR fhe once Of secretary OF state
and NOT that OF state auditor. The Demo-
Gratis are oufnumDered two 20 one In this
county by the Popalssts. and as they have
decisued to fuse 70 may effect Troy's
chances fn the state convention. although
he fs very popular among the Democrats
and has a strong following Ia this county.
A number Of prominent Democrats Ia
,be county have botfed from their party
and iosue.i the Mckinley Club. which vas
recently organized I'm this city. They ars
u0w among ths most enthusiastic work
ers IN the club. and their coat laVeis ara
adorned with Mckinley buttons.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11

Chicago. Aug. le.-~Ex. President Benja-
min Harrison Is said 70 he candidate for
United states senator and 20 be ready u
make a aEht for the place this fail. TIE
statement that the ex-pressdent would IKE
20 retarn 20 the senate. which be left 20
become president ar the United states. WIS
made today hy "a Republican who Is very
close 70 the national party leaders. de
said: Mr. Harrison wants The place fte
IS desirous OF returning 10 public life for
several reasons. which ] am not az pres
cnt able % give an3 his old place a. Gnis-
81 states senator from Indiana would be
ranrenlal 90 him. There would be no loss
81 prestige On his going % The senate after
having occupied the oflice - president.
There are pieaty OF presidents for It.
John Quincy Adams. after he retired AS
president. went 30 the house and coa-
tfnuei member of IL until he d.sd. An
drew Jacksoa went 10 Tire senate after re
had retired fgon she presidency. james
Monroe xas postmaster ~ New York after
ne was president" II % Is true that ex-
President Harrison Nauts 30 50 - rhe sen
ate. he will probably have bitser oppo-
nenf ln his Own party in the perEon q
Cs1arles NJ Fairbanks, who was temporary
chairman % the Bspuhiican national con-
ventton az s. Louis,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
County Delegates To Eiiensbarg

Port Angeles. Aug. S-~The Democrats
and Populists held conventions in thls
city today - elect delegates 10 the stats
conventions 10 be held on the Ieth inst.
al Ellenshurg. The attendance OF deIe-
gates from outside the city was small
at both conventions. and interest conferred
on the Populists. who were to determine
whether they should take che middle OF
the road or fuse with the Democrats. Tha
Populists assembled at the council cham
ber, and their votes, taken during tha
session. Indicated that they swere unani-
moGxly opposed 20 fusion. Not satisfied
with adopting platform opposing nislon
on the state and county tickets. they in
structed their delegates to oppose II at
the state convention. The following deie-
gates were elected. A. A. Richardson.
Laura r.. Peters. @. ". Smith. ID. II. csris-
void. j. A. Grant, w. r. Hamilton and
J. NJ Grant.
The Democrats held their convention nc
the court hoase. and elected the following
delegates, three of whom are expected to
attend the convention: ]. w. Troy. w. Il.
Marauarft. Thomas Mallory. n. w. Bryan.
c. r.. Mallette. William CarTico. Afnors
Myers. G. r. Seal and X. II. Smith. Reso-
lutions we're adopted indorRing the ma
tional platform and denouncing tho Re-
publican administration In this state. An
attempt was made TO instruct the dele
gates 70 vote for Lewis for governor ami
o'Toole for congress. but sha motion was
laid on the table.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
snohomish County Democrats.

Everett. Aug. io.--Sperinl-IThe Snoho~
mssh county Democratic convention 20
elect twelve delegates 70 the state convoFl-
ton 20 be held In EIensourg on August
II was held In this city this afternoon.
Nearly the entire afternoon was ocrupicd
over n contest from the First precinct of
this city. The delegation headed by A ID.
Warner. having held their csucns at ths
time and place OF posted notices. claimed
20 be- the regularly elected delegates. The
other delegation. which was elected af the
same time at another place. the members
of which were supporters OF what 10
known as the Gillespie faction. was finai-
ly seated. Tho contest provoked much
bitterness. and many hard words woro
said The delegates elected 10 the state
convention were. II. Il. Meyers. ]. r.. Eni-
rnerson, w. J. Gllespie.J. II. Horan. G. III.
Boynton. David Crosby. II. Willard. J. III.
Van Horn 8. Saunders. William Doyle.
J. Moffai. +. II. Levy. They were In
structed 10 vote for james Hamilton
Lewis for governor.
The following delegates have been selscf-
cd TO represent the Silver Kapub-
leans OF Enohomish county "a tho
convention to be held In EHenA-
furg August y: From Eyeretf-W. W.
Black. J. q. Fritz. w. w. Getehell. Thou-
as Robinson. From Lowell. A. Hat
fieia. ole Nelson. From Marysville- NJ.
gwfnnerton. j. J. Nagiey. Prom snoho-
rnish-Hon. John u. Ault. From Hartford
III. ". Illman. Prom Ssiyerton--L- My
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ing tic bread oar os our mouths 10 which
we are entitled and Ne should extend "a
them 70 sGch mark Of respect as a xyaFs
of thanks fer anything" TAe rrotlan xas
Put and. although there was 4 ss~on~
chorus q noes. the chairman declared i
carried.
The afternoon session ee the pcnDnxt
ceaniy convention was rcsshes. Ten dele
gates 70 the state convention were eiec{-
Cd. after committee had been chosen to
confer with q committee from the Demo-
Gratis convention with view to fusion.
Tais committee reported IN favor az con-
ceding "a the Democrats the treasurer.
o2e representative. one commissioner ana
the superintendent OF schools 70 tha
siverttes were conceded the superior
Jiidge and state senator. The first nation
on the report was that tt aa placed on n'e.
This was amended to be laid en- the tahse.
FTantsc efforts were made 30 discuss tha
matter. out the chairman shut OF sehAte
TIE motion 20 lay on The table was ear
fiesi by a roasing majority. A motion fer
ried.
Then pandsrnonfnm relgnea. All ksnss
q talk and threats OF bolting were heard.
and things looked iecs1e<ily sAakr for
E0sion. After reconvensng a motion was
made 90 send the COMMITTEES out again.
and Chairman Buiger. Of the state cera-
Enlttee. spectator. was called urcn for
q speech. in the hope that he eoald heal
the rupture. lie took the platform ana
quickly placed himself on recard lie dis
mosntrNs from his uissdle-oS-th he-rcAd
hobby and came out unequlvocallx In
favor of fusion. lie urged the convention
20 send back the committee for further
conference. hut not TO be 50 discoarteous
as 10 lay the report on the table. Hs
Justified his change OF faith by Sayipg:
Peoples party principles were laid on ina
tahle at the 81. Louis convention, 10 ha
taken up some other year and march ON
20 victory" At the close OF his speech a
motion 10 recommis the report 20 the cont
miitee for a further conference was car-
r4ed. and the convention adjourned tll1
morning.
Meantime thepemocrats had Tos through
their business. and. having tired OF wait.
ing, adjourned sine die. The Democrats
also had hot fight over a proposition to
have the chairman name tho COMMITTEES
TO select delegates to the state convention.
Notwithstanding vigorous opposition. thu
scheme was carried, and several delegates
walked out.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
JUD~oS MAY BE SUED.
For a Bitter Attack on the Board OF
Public Works.

Tacoma. Anx ia.-Speciai.-City Attor-
ney John r. Ja5son j. a free taIker. Not
being fully satisfied with the two decisions
OF Judge Prstchari LAST week. by which
Mayor Orr's election TO the Office OF mayor
was determined and Mayor Fawcett's CON-
missioner OF public works was fired out OF
Office when the invalidity OF the charter
amendments was settlsd by the court. he
gave vent 70 his feelings in an interview
In the Ledger, in which he cast serious
reflections on the board of public works
The attention OF Arvid Rydstr0n and r.
b. Mullen, OF the board. xss called TO the
interview, and the following open letter
was sent tonight TO the Ledger:
John p. Judson-Dear Sir: In the Ia
coma Daily Ledger OF August appears
what purports TO be an interview with
you. In which. among other things. you
are quoted as making the following state
raent: The old board of public works IS
the most expensive and useless Institution
that We ever had and TO my certain knoSi-
edge. thsre was not purchase made py
them but what they had a rake-off.
The undersigned have been for many
months and are now members OF the board
OF public works OF the city OF Tacoma,
and we desire 20 inquire whether you made
the statement quoted. and IL SO. whether
you had reference TO the undersigned, or
either OF us7 II you made the statement
and had reference 20 either OF US, We now
publicly brand you as a wilifui and ma
ltcious liar and as scoundrel, and ehai-
lenge you 10 place all the Information you
have concerning the matter referred to
in the hands OF the prosecuting attorney
OF Pierce county, or take such other action
as may speedily cause a judicial deter
rnination of your charges.
NO honorable man can make the
charges that you have made without being
willing 10 back up his assertions with
proof and II you refer TO US we demand
and challenge you TO the proof and the
facts II your charges are true, the GRIM
inal laws Of the state ought 10 and viii
AFFORD fun and complete puni 4ment for
the guilty parties. In common fairness
and aecency you should substantiaie the
truth OF your charges by criminal prose-
cntlon or other judicial determination. and
we hereby and now request, demand and
challenge you to the proof.
"ARVID RYDSTROM,
"R =. MULLEN
Mr. Judson's utterances are plainly
llbelous in character, if they are untrue.
and II IL understood the board. which is
waiting to be again placed in office ey the
courts. has retained counsel and VIII bring
a suit for SANDER against the city attor-
ney. il not also a criminal prosecution.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-11
THE TEHUANrErEc RAILROAD.
To Be Completed and Operated by an
English syndicate.

San Francisco. Aug. f0.-Information has
just been received which is of the greatest
interest on the Pacific coast from Its re-
latlon to the problems of freight and
transportation. An English syndicate. at
the head OF which Is Sir Wheetman Par
SON. Nj. +. for Colchester. has just coll
cluded a lease with the Mexican govern
ment of the Tehuantepec isthmus railway.
The terms of the lease include an agree
ment on the part of the syndicate to finish
the works already well advanced for the
improvement OF the harbor of Coatzacoal-
COS, at the Atlantic terminus OF the road.
and 10 construct the harbor works at Sal
mas Cruz. the Pacific terminus, which Will
be built on the original plans, but which
the Mexican government has been so far
unable 20 execute.
The road itself will be greatly improved
and put In the condition of a first-class
line A line of ships plying between Sa-
linas Cruz and San Francisco VIII be put
on and deliver freight TO the many lines
plying in the Gulf OF Mexico. A deter
mined effort will be made to secure the
freight and low-priced passenger traffic of
San Francisco. on the other side OF the
isthrnlis IL is expected 20 get the bulk OF
the European fine freight, such Us dry
goods. which now come by steamship to
New Orleans and by rail 10 San Fran
cisco.
That the syndicate means business Is
shown BY the fact that Il intends 20 spend
large amounts in harbor improvements
on the gulf side the Mexican government
has constructed tetties similar 10 those
at the mouth OF the Mississippi, by which
the entrance to the Coatzacoalcos river Is
gradually deepened so as "a admit the
largest ocean vessels. Comparatively 1T
tie viii be required 70 complete these
works The syndicate contract calls for
the expenditure OF $1,000 On the Pacific
side the port % Salina Cruz IL nothing
but an open roadstead. There was an iron
pier extending 10 twensy-seyen feet OF
water, but the storm ia whica the Coiima
went down destroyed r. and all freight
has % be lightered. often under unfayor-
able conditions The character Of the
coast and bay IS such that ccmmodioas
harbor can be crea ted artificiaiiy. but the
expense viii De great. T5e syndicate has
undertaken thss expense. and expects TO
spena sIe.n0eso - build breakwatsrs.
yharves. docks and warehouses. This IS
even more than the original design, mn ie
xhen the railroad was completed. called
for. But The understanding is THAI tbs
works TO De created shall make this the
fnest harbor on the Pacific coast outside
of San Francisco,
Jdsf what concessions the syndicate gets
in return for these expenditures Is not
known. bat Il = not believed that they are
unfavorabie 10 the Mexican government.
which built ard owns the road and has
been operating IL since fts completion. he-
cause President Diaz has sfeaGfssglv rs-
f,,sss offers 20 lease e from vzri0ns corpo-
rafions lie was not given sufficient assur-
anres that n ego4ld remain an independent
competitive Lire.
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rusIoS IN YAKIMA COUNTY.
Populist=, Democrats and silver Re-
nnhlicans Name q 1icket.

North Yakima. Aug. speclaI.-Ths
Democrats, Popuiists and free silver Fe.
uuhlicaus today. after eight hours OF
caurusing and numerous faction fights.
succeeded IN placing fusion ticket ~ ths
field The pangs Of conscience or the
rnifale-of- -the-road Populsts were eased
fv the promise that their platform should
sfana. The populssis gave the Democrats
the offices OF county clerk, coroner and
treasurer. and the free silver Republicans
the prosecuting attorney and county con
missioner.
A committee OF Eve was chosen by each
convention 20 decide the basis OF division
OF the spoils. and these committees wee
in constant session this afternoon. TIE
Populizts fought valiantly 70 overthrow
the fusion machine. However, wnen they
we're given 70 understand That they wotild
not forfeit the platform. fuaien vas car
rfei by as 10 Is All the conventions named
delegates to the state convention Al PIE
leusburg. prominent Democrats who @ere
named being saiyeiy. Feeatsr, keaYis'
C'atr0u and Vance. with eight ctnefs.
TIE Democratic convention Sas very
slira afFs9r. abosa forty delegates being
presenf. y hiie fhe silver Republicans hat
about haR that number
II ]. Jorry. nominated By the Populls.s
Fsr reurezse "a five, g. not thought - be
strong man r,y the Republicans. even on =
fusion tlckef ard none ~ The county Of
s-ers naTslei xliI have . walk0ver. The
Republicans are not At az discouraged.
and ala are a0pefui OF success IN Noyen-
ber.
TIA popuHsf fusion plank in the plat
form i as follows: We favor q union
OF an the reform forces. which can De e.
fertes without sacrifice Of party name Or
party pfinc.pie." The convention also
carnuamded the action of Feaneyer ~ Ore
xon. IN cutting his own salary iH halves.
A. ID e'cleck this evening the delegates
20 al the conventions are hol3lng q Joint
session. Snively - generally credited with
manipulating the fusion scheme here.