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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
A HERO IN humber LIFE.
The Brief Story of the Life of an UnIetter.
ed Georgian.

The Brief Story of the Life of an UnIetter
ed Georgian.
There are heroes of war and peace
whose names are never written in the
temple of fame-heroes in the humble
walks of life whose opportunities, whose
environments hide them from the public
view.
One of these died a few days ag,. A
three-line dispatch to Georgia paper
announced that Major j. NJ. Spence OF
Ware county had gone to the great be.
yond. A modest, retiring, unle tired man,
he enlisted for the war In Coffee county.
He could not write his own name, vet
he was as brave as Caesar, and as patri-
otto as Washington. These sterling
traits of character soon brought the pro-
motion which made him known to the
Buys as 'the fighting major of the FIT
tieth Georgia Regiment. A lad in his
command made out his reports for
him, bnt the major did his own fight
ing, and he did it like the hero that he
was.
Near the famous apple tree the major
and his boy companion parted. Thirty
years later they met again-the older
veteran and the younger, The simple,
yet lion-hearted, nature responded to the
memories of those trying times, and,
grasping the younger with both hands
he exclaimed: "God bless you, Billy; |
never expected to see you again here,
but l have prayed to meet you on the
other side" The tears that rolled down
the sun-brown cheeks did not, in that
presence, seem childish, After the war
the major made small fortune, but in
an evil hour it was swept away. He
called his creditors together, and offered
up every holding. His conduct was so
unusual, so courageous, they took a part
and left him unincumbered that sufi-
cheney which kept the wolf from the
door until his death.
This, in brief, is the story of hero
from the humber walks of life. He was
brave in war and brave in peace. Simple
as a child and resolute as lion.--Macon
Telegraph.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
"MOTHER, I'm HOME TO DE-"
EDITOR r. e. CHERRY OF ALBANY
COMMITS SUICIDE.
Greeting to His Parent as He Enter.
ed the House. Drank the
Contents of a Vial After
a Tussel With His
Sister.

Richard e. Cherry, associate editor oil
the Penny Press, committed suicide a,
his home in Albany the other night
The act was occasioned by drink and
dependency over the loss of his posi-
ton, and it's accomplishment was mark.
ed by some of the most sensational
features that ever characterized se!f-mur.
der,
Cherry had for long time been con-
nected with the Penny Press, but last
week was requested to tender his resig-
nation; was made distressingly despond
ent and hopeless. The next day he left
town in search of work, and nothing
more was heard of him until his re-
turn.
He walked up to his mothers home.
and as she came to the door to meet
him, he put his arms around her and
said:
Mother, | have come lone to die"
He produced half-emptied morphine
bottle and exhibited it to her. The
halfcrazed mother wrenched it from his
grasp, and after having concealed it, as
she thought, she excitedly summoned
all the physicians in the neighborhood.
Cherry had seen where she had put
the drug, and as he attempted to get it
and swallow what remained his 16-year-
old sister rushed up. She OWNED his
intention, and grasped his arms and
struggled desperately for the possession
of the vial. He succeeded in oyerpower-
ing her, and as she sank exhausted to
the floor he calmly swallowed the re-
mainder of the deadly poison.
A number of physicians responded al
most Immediately. Cherry waa rapidly
going into stupor. Tfsy io2ght hero
lcally, but to no avail, to save his life.
He lapsed into Inconsistencies despite
their efforts to keep him awake, and in
few hours was dead.
Cherry was about 80 years old and un
married. He was one of the most popu-
lar men in southwest Georgia, and a
we'll known figure III Georgia journal
ism.
He worked for the Dawson Appeal
in 1885, and is remembered in this city
by many of our people as most excel
lent young man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
FUGITIVE RATHER THAN GROOM
Man who Was Soon to wed. Now Being
Chased by Officers.

Man Who Was Soon to wed Now. Being
Chased by oficers.
Cox & Livingston, of Albany have
wired all over southwest Georgia offer
ing asfeward for the arrest of S. Pre-
vaust, who has spent the last few
months in Smithville and Leesburg en-
larging pictures.
Prevaust went 10 Albany last week
wearing crepe on his hat, and claimed
that his mother hid justdiei in France,
leaving him large fortune.
He got fine bay mare from Cox %
Livingston, giving an old horse and an
$50 check on Griffin bank. He. left
Albany saying he wouldFgturn next day,
but he did not go b4ck. The Griffin
bank wired that Preyaust had no ac-
count with it.
he is engaged to marry society girl
in Smithville December 10th, but is said
to have written that he has left for
France.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
OLD TIME THANKSGIVING.
The Day Was Observed as Early as Two
Centuries Ago.

The Day Was Observed as Early as Two
Centuries Ago.
In 1926 the magistrates at Plymouth,
desiring to show loyalty to England on
the close Of the war in England by the
battle of Somerset, placed themselves on
record 1hus: 1.-THE court desires that
public day of thanksgiving throughout
the colonies might be observed therein
to give thanks for the great victories
granted to the army in the behalf Of the
parliament and the commonwealth Of
England"
In the Plymouth colony Thanksgiving
days we're appointed for 1881, 1868, and
1880, and In the Massachusetts Bay col.
ony In 1888, 1884, 1857, 1888 and 1889
In New York the Dutch governors pro.
claimed thanksgiving daysan 1854, 1884,
1855 and 1865 and the English governor
followed this precedent ID 1900 and IT'S
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
ATE A HUMAN HEAD.
British Allies In Africa Show Their Bruta /
Instinct.

British Allies in Africa Show Their Brutal
Instinct.
One of the innumerabe little wars
that England carries on with savages
has just taken place on the River Niger
in west Africa, says the New York Jour
nal. 1t concluded with the eating of a
human head by the native allies of the
British. A chief named Katshella had
built hlmself a stronghold on tributa-
ry Of the Niger, from which he made
raids into the territory of the neighbor-
ing king, who was under British pro-
tectiCn. Katshella was of immense size
and feagfal appearance. He lived life
d. uttss pfavity. A British expedi-
ton of 16aabn was sent after him, and
smashed JAS stronghold. Lieutenant
Fssting, who, commanded the expedi-
ton, writes "The robber prince, Kat
shella, an immense man, was killed just
outside the town, and then the brutal
instinct of the niggers came out. They
cnt off his head and sent it to the king
was helping. He, If you please, had it
boiled, aud his muntShs Glow native fol-
l0ners) ate it. The king subsequently
sent the skull back to me, and it was
handed over to the doctor for disposal"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
SALE DAVIS DRUe Co.

Fresh citron, eurrants and seedless,
raisins At Da nieIs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
CHILDREN SEEK DIVORCE.

Although "Man and Wife," They Are Nil
nOrs and Sue Through Their Mothers.
A boy and a girl were married in
Brooklyn, N. Y, last May. Now the
boy is suing the glA wife for divorce
and the girl, who has returned to her
parents, is demanding of the courts that
her youthful husband be compelled 30
support her.
Neither of these litigants is old enough
to bring suit personally, and their re-
spectiYe mothers have had to be APP
pointed guardians in due judicial form
in order to bring the suits for them.
Mrs. Gussie Williams is mother of the
bride, and she will vigorously fight the
cruel charge of unwifely conduct, brought
by young John Carroll against her child.
Mrs. Curry, mother of the groom, will
defend with equal tenacity the effort of
Mrs. Williams to compel her boy to sup
port the latter's daughter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02

Lewis snnw Hake ogae eFs Il
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
A New Dance.

Two tramps went into saloon at East
Oakland, CAL, the other day, and, hand
ing demijohn over the counter, asked
the proprietor to fill it with good whs-
key. The saloonkeeper obliged them,
and was rendered 81 la return He at
once refused it, as it was debased. The
tramps had no more money, and, there
being no alternative, the saloon man
empted the whiskey back into the cask,
and the tramps left with their demijobu.
A few minutes later the tramps went H.
to a vacant lot and carefully broke the
demijohn. From the pieces they deli
cately lifted out bath sponge, which
was thoroughly soaked with whiskey.
The length of life may be increased by
lessening its dangers. The majority Of
people die from lung troubles. These
may be averted by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure,
SALE-DAvIs DHUe Co.
Fresh citron, currants and seedless,
raigins AT Da nieTs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02
POPULISTs DIDY'T NOMINATE.
They Decide Not to Put Out Ticket For
Judges.

The populists state executive commit
tee has met and decided to put out no
ticket for the supreme court. The dem
ocratic ticket will have walk-over.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-12-02

Mrs. G.. L. Mize does not do great
deal of blowing, but you will always
find her accommodating and reliable.
And she certainly has the prettiest hats
in town.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
FROM The NATIONAL CAPITAL
What Was Done in the House of
Representatives Yesterday.
The Entire Day Spent in Discussing the
Columbia Appropriation Bni-The
senste's Silver Substitute 60 the Bond
BiliWill Furnishia Test OF tho Strength
of Free Silver I'm tho House.

WASHINGTON. Feb. a.-The House
spent the entire day discussing 9 series
OF amendments to strike from the Dis
trios OF Columbia appropriation bill eight
appropriations aggregating $4,000 for
the maintenance OF destitute women
and children In various private and seq
tartan charitable instisu tions in the dis.
trict. 1t was the announced purpose of
Mr.. Hsiner. (Rep., Neb) who led tho
fight, to place the appropriations In the
hands Of board of children'a guardians
created several years ago. This opened
up wide field for discussion.
Two Of tho amendments carried by
large majorities when some of the sup
porters of the amendment urged that an
exception be.made in the case of the
National Association for the Relief of
Destitute Colored Women and Children,
which II was claimed was almuss wholly
dependents on public money for support
Mr.. Grain (Dem., Tex called atten-
ton to the anomalous spectacle OF
Southern representatives supporting this
appropriation against the opposition of
representatives from the North. Before
vote was taken the House adjourned,
The fate OF the Senate's silver sub
stitute for the House bond bill ia 40 we'll
assured that the House programme ex-
cites almost no interest, except for the
fact thatit will furnish the frat direct
test OF the free silver strength in the
House.
Various estimates made by the free
silver men place the silver vote at from
100 co 1875, the latter figures being the
limit prophesied by the most sanguine
silver Democrats.
Mr.. Hartman, OF Montana, predicts
that the Republican vote for the silver
substitute will be IS or 40 and Mr..
Bailey, OF Texas, says that about 20 Of
the los Democrats In the House can be
counted upon to support any free silver
proposition.
TheseseHtimstea are based on the sup
positionof full attendance, which may
not materialize for there are many alb.
sentees this week. There are several
Southern Republicans, new members,
who are ON uncertain factor upon the
financial question.
Chatrman Dingley, of the WAYS and
meaaGSoemmittee, will call a. meeting
for to morrow, when the bill will be
considered in committee. The Nom.
bers who voted to report the bond bill
Will also vote TO recommend that the
House do not concur in the silver SUBJ
stttute, while minority report for the
silver bill will BIO made. 1t has not vet
been decided when tho reports will be
made to the House, but IL can 90 safely
predicted that the bill will be acted
upon this week. Silver men are pre-
pairing speeches upon 1t, msny Of them
being anxious to talk.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
HARRISON IS hot 4 CANDIDATE
His Final Decision Made Public
Last Night.
The Following sels-e1pianatory Letter
Defines tho Ex.Prssidents Views ON
She Subject In unmistakabls Terms.
he Feels Grateful to the People OF
Indiana For Their Confidence and
Respects

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb 5.--Capt.
John K. Gowdy, chairman Of the Re.
publican State central committee, jailed
on General Harrison this evening by
invitation and the ex-Presiden. handed
him the following self.explanatory let.
ter;
"HoN JOHN K. GowpY, Indianapolis.
Ind.:-In view of thesresolutions passed
by the State central committee at its
recent meeting and OF the fact that the
delegates to the Rational Republican
convention are soon to be chosen in this
State l have concluded thas some etase.
ment from n 9 as 30 my wishes and pur-
poses should now be made TO my
Indiana friends.
Hitherto have declined TO speak to
the public upon this matter, but scores
OF friends with whom have talked and
many scoreu more to whom have write
Ten VIII recognize in this expression the
substance OF what have said to them,
TO every one who has proposed 10 pro-,
mote my nomination hsve said Mo-
There never has been an hour sinos
left the White House that have felt a
wish to return to 1t.
my Indiana friends have been most
devoted and faithful, and / am their
grateful debtor. The Republican party
mas twice In national convention giyen
me its endorsement, and that ia enough.
think the voters of our party are nov,
entitled to have new name. For the
sentiment, great or small, thst has
been manifested for my nomination, /
am grateful, and Of that widespread
kindness OF which have had shown me
IN 80 many ways, am profoundly ap.
preciative.
" cannot consent that my name be
presented to or be used in the 81,
Louis convention. and must kindly ask
my friends to accept this as sincere
ana mai expression upon the subject.
"(Slgned) BENJAMIN HARRISON.
indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 8, 1896"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
BURIED UNDER raE DOME.
Interment of Lord Leighton's Remains at
st. Paul's Cathedral.

Interment of Lord Leighton's Romans at
st. Paul's Cathedral.
LONDON. Feb S..-A large crowd OF
people watched the departure this morn.
ing OF the funeral procession conveying
the remains OF the late Lord Leighton,
presidents OF the royal academy, from
the royal academy to st. Paul's Oathe-
dral. The catafalque was drsped with
violet and magnificent crimson velvet
pail heavily embroidered with gold,
covered tho coffin, on the top Of which
rested the late Lord Leighton's PALLET
and brushes and green palm leaf.
The Earl OF Darlington, representing
the queen, met the coffin at the entrance
to st. PAuPs Cathedral. The building
was filled with ambassadors, ministers,
members OF the diplomatic corps, the
corporations OF London. the leading
scientific, literary and artistic men, and
large numbers of members of the arts.
tooracy. The queens wreath was of
laurels entwined with immortelle and
tied with broad ribbon. Attached to
1t was card in her 10 q jesty's own hand
writing inscribed IA mark of respect
Victoria, r. l."
The bishop of York and Dean Gregory
officiated. At the conclusion of the
ceremonies the body was lowered into
the crypt by tho central opening be-
meath the dome.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
ANOTHER SHIP FOR CUBA.
Departure of Strange Graft From Nor
folk


NORFOLK, Feb. 3.-It Is known that
the Spanish government has several
special agents in this port Watching for
possible filibustering steamers.
Despite these precautions and not
withdrawing the presence of quar-
tette OF United States war vessels in
Hampton Roads, it developed that last
night the steamer I. N. Veazey slipped
out OF this port with no prescribed des.
tination.
The Veazey was sold last week by
Deputy United States Marshal Gross
under libel for wages due. The pur-
chaser was o we'll dressed stranger, who
says he bought the boat for New York
Fulton Market firm to be used in the
fsh trade.
One night she laid at q big freight
dock and few hours before she was
coalad and steamed up and unusually
large number of men were seen to board
her. No clearance papers have been
obtained for vessel of that name, yet
incoming ships report passing boat of
her description outward bound near the
capes.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
HEAVY FAILURE.
Wheelock s. Go. Plano Manufacturers
Make an Assignment.

Whselock s. Co, Plano Manufacturers
Make an Assignment.
New YORK. Feb. 3.-Wm. E. Whee-
lock & Co.,, plano manufac turers, made
n assignment to-day for the benefit OF
creditors to Henry W. Beebe. Whee-
lock & Go. have had close relations with
the Weber Piano Company and the re.
cent application Tor receiver for the
latter concern made days action by
Wheelock Sc Co. advisable.
The liabilities OF Wheelock Sc Co. are
$255 200; assets not stated. The capital
stock of the company is $40, 900 At the
same time motion was also made for
the appointment Of temporary eceiver
for the Ssuyvesant Piano Company on
behalf Of VIM. Wheelook, Robert T. Til
ney, Socrates Hubbard and Robert P.
Vida. The stock of the company con-
sists of $40, 600.
Three Failures In Richmond.
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. IA special
from Richmond to the Index.Appeal
says that there were three failures there
this afternoon. L. 8. Cease, grocer and
liquor dealer, assigned for So 900; M. l..
Cease, grocer and liquor dealer, assigned
for $1,000, and Henry G. Kass, who az
signed real estate, to pay debts amount
Ing to S6,945.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
wANTRD FOR BIaAmY.
Ills Vito Alleges That He Is the Murderer
Oft. q. Massic In 1890.

Jasper J. Hale was brought here
last night on the midnight train
from Radford by the officers of the
law. II o woman's story, as told
yesterday morning, prover true Jasper
VIII have Q very serious charge,
that OF bigamy, preferred agsinst
him, and IL is also probable that the
Massie murder mystery, which occurred
In December, 1890, will be cleared
away.
As mentioned in Sundays TIMES, q
marriage license WAS granted to tho
above named gentleman and ElvinS
Adams as late hour on Saturday even
ing ana Sunday evening they were
quietly married by Rev. j. O. Dlnwid-
die, pssto- OF Bethany Presbyserien
Ohur,h, altar the services were over.
In obtaining the license Rale gave
Franklin county as the place of his res
1denoe and stated his age ct 80. The
girrs age was given as 18, Hsle making
oath that the girls mother consented to
the marriage.
Yesterday morning woman went into
the clerks off1os aud inquired il mar.
riage license had been granted to the
above named parties, and upon being
answered afflrmatively stated that Hale
was her husband and that they had been
married for several years, at tho dame
time exclsiming that her husband was
mean enough to do anything. M
She then complained to Chief of
follce Dyer, OF the same time telling
him that her husband was the "a an who
killed T. G. Massie on Campbell avenue
over five years ago.
Chief Dyer then went to SEQ Hale's
second wife who stated that he had gone
to Radford to rent house. The author.
tiles In Radford were notified and re-
queated to look out for him.
1t seems that he left the city about 10
O'Clock yesterday morning going In the
direction OF Salem. Yesterday evening
when No. pulled into the Union depot
IL was boarded by the 16.year- old bride
OF day, who went west presumably to
be joined by Hale at some station west OF
here. She did not know, however, that a
sharped eyed detective and another off,
Ger OF the law was on the same train
wstchlng her every movement and
ready to put the hsndcuffs on her hus-
osnd the instant he might join her, but
such was the case.
His frat wife ia positive in the state
ment that he Is the murderer of Mr..
Massie.
When the train reached Radford
officer Johnson stepped off and saw
Hale In the act of helping his young
bride from the train. At this juncture
he put him under arrest. It Is alleged
that Hale married girl named Mamie
Johnson, In Bluntville, Tenn, q num-
Der OF years ago. She is still living and
la now q resident of Big Stone Cap.
Hale committed crime several years
ago In Bristol, Va, for which he was
sent to the penisentiary at Richmond
for short term. He claims that he
has lived with the woman here, who
says she is his wife. for the past ten
years, but they were never married.
The police tried to keep this matter
very quiet, and made special effort to
keep 1t cut Of the papers. but the story
leaked out withouk their knowledge.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
GEORGE MASON DEAD.
A Son of Senator Mason, of Virginia,
Passes Away.

Son OF Senator Mason, of Virginia,
Passes Away.
ST. Louis Mo-, Feb. IA special to
the Republic from Galveston, Tex, to-
daYssys: George Mason, a distinguished
lawyer Of this city, died Of San Antonio
to-day OF Brighi's disease. Deceased
WAS IS years of ago and native of vir-
ginia. ~.-- 1890 ~---' = -
He was o descendent of Governor
Mason, one OF the singers OF the De-
clara ton of Independence, and q son of
James M. Mason, United States Seua-
tor from Virginia, who, with Slidell,
was cent by the Confederate govern
ment as special envoy to Great
Britain and France at the time OF the
civil war.
He resided here forty years, was one
OF the ablest lawyers in the South. A
widow, two sons and o daughter survive
him.
Angus Blakey Dead.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Feb. s.-An-
gus R. Blakey died to-day, aged so. He
was 6 prominent member OF the bar for
many years and commemorative attor-
ney Of Green county.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04

CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY.
NO More mobs Turned Loose, But They
Arc Still Persecuted

No More Mobs Turned Loose. But They
Are Still Prosecuted.
BOSTON, Feb. 3.-The first letter from
the disturbed district in Turkey, under
January date, was received hero to-
day. 1t was written at Aintab, Central
Turkey, January Q, and says that al
though no more mobs have been let
loose, purpose to utterly crush and
destroy the people Is unmistakably ap.
parent.
Twenty-Five of the principal Christ
ians," says the writer, "have been called
to the government headquarters and
now they are in prison. What this
means those familiar with Turkish
methods can surmise." The writer
refers to the relief work which has
already been begun saying: "Aid from
England and America is arriving and
the work OF relief for this city is we'll
organized and most efficiently man
aged"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
KENTUcKY sENAToRsH1p.
Lively Times Expected In frankfort This
Week,

Lively Times Expected In Frankfort This
Week.
LouIsvILLE, KY, Fab. IA special
to the Post from Frankfort says that
politicians are looking for lively times
In frankfort during the week, as Soma
tor ogilvie (Dem.), who was i'll has, ar
rived, ana Beckham (Dem J, who was
succeed Wilson, deceased. will come TO.
morrow. This makes the ASSEMBLY,
again tie on joint ballot and IL ia
thought the Repu blicans will report and
act fsvorably on the contests of Dunlap
from Lexington and Werner, unseatinr
two Democrats and thus elect Congress-
man Hunter to the Senatorship to sue
coed Blackburn.
The joint assembly convened at noon
and went through with It's stereotyped
preliminaried, which up to the voting
were without incident. The ballot re.
sulted: Hunter. SIS, Blackburn, 46;
scattering, IL. Necessary to choice,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
Special Sale, Special Prices, Spec ial Tern

You cannot afford, as business
proposition, to miss the special sale OF
pianos and organs now going on 81 Hob.
bic Music Co. II you expect to purchase
any time In the near future. The clos
Ing of the Lynchburg and Bluefield
houses has overatocked them.