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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
ouintore,s Release Ordered.

Washington, April 11.-Secretary Olney
has received a telegram from Consul
General Williams in which he says that
Captain-General Weyler has ordered the
release of Lads Lao Quintore. The dis
patch also says that Walter Dygert is
well, and that the captain general is TAX
ing great interest in the case, but. like
every other executive authority, he has
to await the action of the court having
jurisdiction In the matter. Quintore and
Dygert are American citizens accused of
complicity in the Instruction.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Elegant mahogany dressers
and brass beds at Jacobs.
MeckIenburg Republicans Split.

Charlotte N. c., April 1.-THE Meek
lenberg county republican convention
here today split in two. The Russell ele-
ment held the hall and the Dockery del
egates held a convention of their own.
Both sides elected delegates to the state
and district conventions. Both sides
claimed majority. The chairman of the
original convention was too partial in
his rulings TO suit the delegates who ia
vored Dockery for governor.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
WE HAVE WON
the smokers. Twins cigar.
w. 8 GRAYSON Agent.
Judge william II. Dewitt

Chattanooga, April 11.--Judge William
III. Dewitt one of Tennessee's NEST emil
nent jurists, died here today, aged SO
years. Judge Dewitt served q term in
the Confederate congress from this state
and was chancellor of the Fifth ekancery
district in 1872 by appointme4t' Of Gov
ernor Brown. He was recogniyedsas hav-
ing one of the best and deepest legal
minds at the bar Death was due to q
complication of troubles arising from
la grippe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

Knoxvills, Tenn, April u.-United
States Court Clerk Carter entered a mo-
ton today to collect $58,000 from J. Slmp-
son Africa, trustee FOR the Knoxville
Street Railway company. A rumor was
telegraphed from here. that 1t meant that
the company had defaulted In payment
for the road. This Is not tina case. Pay
ment of the amount had been deferred
pending certain litigation In the United
States court, and the clerk only entered
the motion to protect himself.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
TENNESSEE HORSES.

Do you want a saddle horseP
Do you want a combination
horseP Do you want a family
broke horse or a dray horse,
or anything in the horse or
mule liner If so, don't fail to
call at the Kentucky Stables
Monday morning.
SMITH & KIRKMAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
win Resume Operations.

Youngstown, o., April 1.-THE Ohio
Steel company last evening posted notices
in it's plant that it would resume opera
tons in full next Monday. 1t was an
nouneed by officials that the old rate of
wages would be paid, and the order re-
Gently issued for a reduction of 10 per cent
in wages had been recalled. which causes
it's 800 employees to be jubilant.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Is CENTS.
Silver hat pms at
4-I2-0 E. GLUCK'S.
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded yesterday:
Robert Johnston to William Peterson,
northeast quarter of northeast quarter,
section 80, township II, range A, W; 5000.
Joseph B. Martin to Robert Johnston,
northeast quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, section 80, township II, range a. $500.
G. B. Edward and wife to George p.
Whitley and wife, lot II, block 10, Brigh-
ton: $50. d ~.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
On a Filibustering Expedition

Key West. Fla, April lit is reported
in this city tonight that the steamer
George w. Childs. which left here few
days since to go to the assistance of the
steamer Pearl has really gone on fl
clustering expedition. 1t is reported that
out to sea with the revenue cutter in
| oil q
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
JEWELRY!
Silver novelties. A full line
OF latest designs at the lowest
possible figure.
4-I2-N T.. GLUCk.
70 Fight the Steel Trust

Pittsburg, Pa, April 1l.--Willis T..
McCook Esq, representing Pittsburg
and New York capitalists. today pur-
chased outright the large plant of the
Columbian Iron and Steel company, To-
Gated at Uniontown, Pa. The purchase
price Is not given, but the mill was re-
Gently constructed at a cost of $800.009
1t is proposed to make such changes as
will permit the manufacture OF steel bill
let's by July 1. 1t Is surmised that At
torney McCook represents syndicate of
leading middlemen, who are anxious to
protect their interests In view of the
declaration that the billet trust will an
tagonize them. 1t is further limited that
several deals of like character Will be
consummated within the next week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

You may have heard lots Of
talk about gold and silver this
week, but what you heard of
the Trade Palace, the way dry
goods are sold. beats the for
m0r question.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
New York State seed pota-
toes at Rickman's, 800 and
500 s. Goth street.
Six Miners Killed.

in or near the magazine ON the east 100
foot level of the Lawrence mine, about
4:20 this morning, six men lost their Hvea
They are: Con u. xowney. John GUM
Ian, Ed Shields, James Dwyer, John Nc
Weigh, Patrick O'Rourke. None Of the
men were married.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
HOUSE CLEANING MADE
EASY.

Paste process renovating
carpets thoroughly without
removal. Latest thing out.
Direct from New York. Work
guaranteed or no pay. Office
Showers Furniture Company,
1915 and 1918 I'd avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
SUMTER REPUBLICANS.
Moseley Was Denounced and Scales Read
Out of the Party.

Livingston, April n.-(SpeciaL)--A
large convention of the republicans of
Sumter met here today. Resolutions
were adopted denouncing Moseley and
his bogus delegation, also denouncing L.
Green and T. III. Miller and indorsing
the convention held here ON February 8
and the district convention held at Eu-
taw March 81. 1, Dawson of Eutaw was
present and scored Moseley. T. w. Scales
of Coatopa was read out of the party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
WE WANT
to sell fifty horses at auction
Monday, April ID.
j. M. NELL & SON.

MY pockets been picked" cried the
bearded woman, land 1 know who did it.
The armless wonder has been sitting
along side of me all the morningr'-
Harper's Bazaar.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Baby coaches from $4.OO up
at Jacobs.
An American Hustler.

Senator Brice Is great society man
and lion hunter, isn't he?" ... -.
Il should say so. If we were to go to
war; he would have all the enemy's gen.
erals to dinner the first day that hostili-
ties broke out."-Truth.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

HORSES AND MULES.
Just arrived the finest car
load of Tennessee horses and
mules ever brought to Bir-
mingham.. Call at Kentucky
Stables.
SMITH g. KIRKMAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Defined.

Papa, what is meant by having horse
sense?"
1T means knowing enough to make
hay while the sun shinesp Run away
now and talk to your grandmother.
Truth.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Hampers, fancy work bas-
kets, pictures, easels, mattings
Largest, lowest price line in
the State at Jacobs.
All the Latest Improvement

All the Latest Improvements.
She-I wish some photographs taken.
Photographer-Yes, madame, with or
without? 70
She-With or without what?
Photographer-The bones.-Life.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Fatal Shooting at sullirent,

Sulligent April 11.--tSpeciaL)--A Sc
rious difficulty occurred here today IN
which A. l.. Guin was shot by Gus Smith.
Gums wound is thought to be fatal.
Smith has not been arrested.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
President Cleveland win Attend.

Washington. April 1.-President
Cleveland will leave here Monday MORN
ing at O'Clock by the Southern railway
for Monticello, Va, to attend the Jeffer-
son birthday celebration.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
THEkRACES.
Newport Results.


Newport Ky, April 11.-Six thousand
people. about one-fourth of them ladies,
attended the opening of the first spring
meeting of the Queen City Jockey club
today. The weather was perfect and the
track in splemElid condition. 1t was a
good betting crowd and the ten books in
line could not handle the business. The
horses ran well to form and the talent
quit winner on the day. Five of the
Brown starting machines will be in oper-
alton Monday.
First race, six furlongs-Prince Impe-
rial, 124 (Overton), 8 to 2, won; Sidel sec
ond, Zanone third. Time, 1;f512.
Second race, half mile-The Blossom,
10 (Walker), 5 to 2, won; Tempesta sec
ond, Lady Eon third. Time. 0:511s.
Third race, one mile-Kirk, ia (Snede-
kar) to 5, won; Muskalogne second, The
Banker third. Time, 1:45
Fourth race, half amile-Sidepartner,
113 (Walker), 2 to /, won Gew fGaw sec
ond, Snag third. Time, 0:51A
Fifth race, seven furlongs-Font Dor,
102 Vankeuren), s to 1, won; Tremer
second, Springtime third Time, 1904.
Sixth race, seven furlongs-Pekin, ITO
(Ahm), 10 to l, won; Tough Timber sec
ond, Text third. Time, 80.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12
Memphis Results.


Memphis, April 1.-THE third day of
the new Memphis Jockey club meeting
was more satisfactory than either of the
preceding ones, but one struggling start
being made by the machine. Three ia
vorites won.
First race, six furlongs-Urania, Ill
(Martin), 4 to 5. won Ramona second,
Lucille II third. Time, 1:16A.
Second race, half mile-Stentor, 10
Or. Williams), a to 1, won; Galilee second,
Nellie Baker third Time, 0:51.
Third race, half a mile, $1,000 added,
CASTOR hotel stakes for 2-year-olds-
Boanerges, 11S (Perkins), 10 to 9, won; Al
gol second Goshen third. Time, 0:50A.
Fourth race, one mile-Sandoval, Ill
Or. Williams), II to l, won; Mercury sec
ond. Panjandrum third Time, 1:44A.
Fifth race. seven furlongs-Princess
Rose, SO &c. Reiff), Z to / won; Rossmore
second, Trenton third. Time, 1904.
Sixth race, seven furlongs-High Test.
1913 (Bunn) to 1, won; Jane second, Pre-
tender third Time 1:31.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

To Cure Cold i'm One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinfne Tablets
IA druggists refund the money II 1t falls
70 curr nc, 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-12

HORSES. 3 xsfa
Auction of fifty att. M. Neill
B. Sons Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
ALESKER & TAUBIN.

PRoPRIEToRs OF THE FAR FAMED BEE
HIVE STORE
No fl N in the city is more deserving
of mention in the columns of THE
News than Alesker & Tau5in, proprie-
tors of the famous Bee Hive store. AS
its name indica es it is a VERT bile bee
hive and attracts its patrons from near
and far.
The individual members of this firm
are S. Alesker and NJ. L. Taubin, two Of
Dawson's youngest aid best business
men
"#The business was originally estab-
lished about seven years ago by Mr..
AIesker. Tie business continued to pros
per under his able management an 1 had
grown to such an extent that two years
ago it became necessary for him to adj
NIT a partner. At the time named Mr..
Taubin bought an interest and since
then the business has continued to pros
per and grow more and more popular.
They are the Leaders and Controllers
of Low Prices and cheaper or better
house With which to trade cannot be
found in the city. Their stock embraces
all the latest designs in dry goods, no
tions, etc., and a fine assortment of
clothing, hats, shoes, etc Remember it
will pay you to trade at the Bee Hive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
j. a. HORsLEY.

THE LEADING REAL ESTATE MAN OF
DAWSON.
The above named gentleman is one
Of the most prominent men Of this
county and most successful real es-
tate agent.
j. A. Horsley has resided in Terrell
county for many years and is thorough
ly acquainted with the lands in south
west Georgia. He has for sale at a bar
gain some good desirable residence
propety IN Dawson any many tracts of
farm land from one to ten miles from
the city all in an excellent state of con.
tivation. Mr.. Horsey Is perfectly re-
liable and immigrants can rely upor
what he says to be as represented. Writ,
him for particulars.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

count Of the reliability and purity of
their drugs and sclenti ic service in the
prescription department, where the ut
most care aud caution is taken IN COM
pounding medicines of ali kinds.
This well known drug firm was es-
tablished six years ago with stores locat-
ed in Dawson and Albany.
The individual members of the firm
are 7. d. Sale, who has charge OF the
Dawson stores aud W. w. Davis, who
looks after tie Albany stores, having
two places of business in each town. c.
A. Harris, a registere pharmacist, has
charge Of he branch store in Dawson.
Mr. Harris is a courteous and obliging
young gentleman and stands well in the
community. Mr.. T. d, Sale, whose like
ness accompanies this article, is a regis
tered phasmaoist and prides himself in
the prescription department, and You
can rely on him in this particular line.
The success of this firm is well merited
and THE News cheerfully comments it's
readers to them when their services are
needed @ s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

sell from $40 to $50 per acre, while sew
eral tracts Of exceedingly fine land a
few miles from town are held from $50
to $50 per acre.
TAXATION.
While the city only boast of in
habintants of about 5000, and the many
improvements commensurate with a
city of that size, it's financial condition
is of the best. BY law the rate of taxa
tion is limited to one per cent advol-
Drum and one half per cent for school
purposes, and under state law no mum
cipality can incur Indebtedness beyond
seven per cent of the assessed value.
The assessed value Of property for
1896 is 81 ,126, 900 upon which Dawson.
could owe debt of SIS, 800 or ~ Of the
assessed valuation. The city has no
landed Indebtedness but movement
is now on foot to issue bonds to the ex-
tent of 10000 for the purpose Of erect
ing an electric light plant for street
lighting and residence purposes, a
movement much favored and endorsed
by the people.
The rate of taxation for last year
was one per cent proportional as fol
lows school tax .4596. advolorum 500
BANKS.
The most important and essential
necessity of a city in its struggle for
wealth are its financial institutions
For years Dawson has enjoyed banking
facilities Of a superior character, its
banks being both strong and liberal
To their strength and aggressive
policy much Of the commercial success:
Of the city is attributed. The bank.
are thee in number. First state bank
Dawson National and the private banE
of j. w. Wooten.
HEALTH AND CLIMATE.
Many Of the northern people have
/ thought some egregious error or falls,
representative, conceive the idea tina
the south is a very hot country and ha
a sickly climate. True the summer
are hot, but where are they not hot ex
cepting along the extreme norsherr
part Of the United States, but let a com
| carlson be made between this section
J and the middle states, and it viii b.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
-7777777'7- . . el---77'''-7I7171l7177' -
JENNINGS BROTHERS.

DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
The well-known mercantile house Of
Jennings Brothers is the quito me of a
business established by NJ. E. Jennings in
1889. The present firm was formed the
following year and is composed Of the
above named gentleman and his brother,
F. NJ. Jennings, two of Dawson's most
successful and progressive business men.
Their place OF business occupies COM
modious quarters on the north side Of
Lee street near the court house and Isl
among the neatest and best conducted
mercantile houses in the city.
The stock carried is large and varied
and comprises of a full line of groceries.
dry goods, dress goods, plantation sup
plies and every conceivable a1tice of gen.
eral m srchandise. Their trade extends
to all sections Of the county and is the
outcome of the courteous treatment
given to all and the prevailing low.
prices
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

Tha city of Dawson was brought
about by the requirement of this grand
rural section for trading center.
The town was laid off in 1856, and a
couple Of years later was Incorporated.
Until some ten or fifteen years ago the
city had but a slow growth, but since
then the business and population has
grown more rapidly, especially has
this been so during the past seven
years. In that time many business
blocks have been erected, some quite
costly and stately, buildings that
would do Macon proud. The Baldwin
block, a handsome two and one-half
story, pressed brick, was completed a
few years ago and is one of the finest
in southwest Georgia. The Stewart,
Davis &Dozier, McLain Bros. & Co.
and Paschal buildings are among the
modern brick structures that adorn
the city and make a considerable
showing. The Terrell county court
house, enc Of the prettiest public build
ings in the south and the finest court
house in southwest Georgia, was
erected and completed in 1892 at a cost
Of $4,000, including furnishing, etc.
The county Jail, which Immediately
adioins it, is also a handsome struc
! lure and was completed at a cost of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
DAVIS & DOzIER.
A FIRM THAT OCCUPIES 4 POSI-
TIoN JUST BEHIND THE
BAND WAGON
IN THE GREAT PROCESSION OF TRADE.
THE PUBLIC ACCORDED THE PLACE
TO THEM AND THEY ARE HOLD
ING IT,

The career of a business house is the
rule and standard by which the pnblc
tests its capabilities and general worth.
When the progress of a house has been
uniformly and steadily increasing I'M
able and efficient management, going
on tofurther prosperity with time, It
1T necessarily imparts confidence AMI
naturally attracts its patrons from far
and near, as is the case with the above
named house, which, by making a cons
slant study of how to please patrons
has established an enviable reputation
and gained trade that is constantly
increasing.
This firm was established about eight
years ago and is composed of w. III.
Davis and G. w. Dozier' two well
known and thorough business men.
They are proprietors of two stores, one
at number 120 Main street and the 9th
er the famous Fair located on the
same street Immediately opposite the
first named place. The trade of these
two stores is indeed a large one and
extends throughout this and adjoining
counties. In all there are from seven
to ten clerks employed and kept busy
beside the two proprietors. The Fair
is under the management Of J. HI.
Davis, brother. of Mr.. Davis Of this
firm, and is strictly cash store.
Davis Il Dozier have just placed the
spring stock Of goods on sale and this
year carry larger and better lines than
ever. The goods are all bought dir /
from the largest jobbers and wholesale
merchants Of New York and embraces
all the latest styles and patterns.
The line goods carried consist Of dry
! goods, silks, notions, etc, while a spec
ialty is made Of fine dress goods; the
clothing, furnishing, hat and shoe de-
partments are most complete and unex-
celled "a the oi ty. By purchasing in
large quantities and direct FROM the
first wholesaler and importer Davis ana
| d 9zer are enabled to pace their goods
upon the market at prices rarely to be
b I'd outside Of the largest city. For re-
liable goods and low prices remember
Davis and Dozier are the leaders and
give them a share of your patronage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
SALE-DAVIS DRUG co.
AMONG THE LARGEST DRUG
FIRMS IN THIS SECTION.
COMPRISED OF YOUNG MEN OF STERLING
WORTH AND INTEGRITY MOST
SUCCESSFUL FIRM.

Il dothremember an apothecary, and
hereabouts he dwelleth." The above
words the immortal Bard of Avon put
into one of the fairest characters of his
great brain. The fair Juliet was in need
of a druggist, and no we'll regulated
town or city could, at the present day,
exist without the, one of the most impor-
tant institutions The Sale-Davis drug
stores are model ones, they are first
class in every particular and the line
carried is large and complete and con
sists Of pure drugs, chemicals, perfumes
toilet articles and complete line of
proprietary remedies of acknowledged
merit and standard reputation, Drug
gists' sundries and physicians supplies
as well as fine line of imported and do
nestle cigars. These houses are en-
dorsed by the leading physicians on ac-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

S 900. Nearly all the business blocks
ire constructed Of brick and are plain
out substantial buildings. The resi-
fences throughout the various portions
,fthe city are, as a rule, very pretty
frame buildings while quite number
are costly structures and unique in
architecture.
LOCATION,
The city Of Dawson is located in the
central part Of Terrell county and in
She southwestern part of Georgia. 1t
lies about. ninety-eight miles south
west Of Macon and is the chief COM
mercial center of this section, being
situated in one of the finest agricnltu-
raj districts OF the state. The country
tributary is of rich sandy nature,
some parts rolling and others of al
hilly nature. The lands surrounding
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01

seen that the Thermometer will register
from five to ten degrees cooler in south
west Georgia than in those states.4a
In Dawsonit seldom goes beyond 90
degrees during the heated terms and
then the days are tempered by cool
breeze, while the nights are exceeding
ly pleasant.
During the winter months the eli
mate revals the far famed Florida.
With the exceptions Of few cold
snaps, and they at long intervals, the
winter months are pleasant, very often
so comfortable that one can go in his
shirt sleeves.
Health is wealth and happy for the
people the many scOurges that are so
prevalent in large cities rarely break
out among the opulace. True the city
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
A. r. McCOLLUM,
THE OLD RELIABLE PHOTOGRAPHER or.

The OLD RELIABLE PHoToGR APHER OF
DAWSON.
The above named gentlemen has been
engaged in the photograph business in
Dawson for the past seven years and is
thoroughly experienced in every depart
ment Of the art. His studio is conven-
iently located and is equipped with the
very best cameras. The work is first
class and is finished in the very best
manner. When in need Of work in his
line give him call. Prices reasonable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-01
PROGRESSIVE GEORGIA CITY

sell from $40 to 500 per acre, while sew
eral tracts Of exceedingly fine land
few miles from town are held from $50
to $50 per acre.