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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
WILL DINE THE DELEGATES.
Eleventh District Senatorial Convention
to Meet in Dawson Today.

The nominating convention of the
eleventh senatorial district, com posed of
Terrell, Randolph and Clay counties. will
be held in Dawson today, and q demo
cratic candidate for the state senate nom.
mated.
Hon. o. B. Stevens having been en-
dorsed in the primaries in all three of the
counties, the proceedings of the conven-
ton will be merely perfunctory and it's
business quickly and harmoni0usly dis
posed of.
The delegates from Randolph and Clay
will come up on the noon Central train.
and, with the Terrell delegation, will be
dlned at the home of Mr.. Stevens.
The convention will be called to order
at 80 O'Clock, and will adjourn in time
for the visiting delegates to return home
on tho 3 o'clock train.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
ga Good FpIIOw.,s

In the fullness of his baseball joy Ed
itor Jelks was moved to make the fol-
lowing mention of the presence of one of
Dawson's clever citizens at the recent
game in Eufaula:
eve make our best bow to the Hon.
Bill Riordan, good fellow, a first class
coach in the early innings and man
who knows when to quit chirping.
Bless he Honorable Riordan and the
other good boys. Come again. Bring
Rainey and George Roberts with you"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Rheumatism Cured.

After eminent physicians and all other
RENE dies fail Botanic Blood Balm, (B
B. b., will quickly cure. Thousands of
testimonials attest this fact. No case of
rheumatism can stand before it's magic
healing power. Send stamp for book of
particulars. 1t contains evidence that
will convince you that g. B. B. is the
best cure for all Blood and Skin diseases
ever discovered, Beware of substitutes
said to be ''just as good" 81 90 per
large bottle. For sale by druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Dove Shoot and Barbecue.

The dove season opened Wednesday,
and on Thursday the annual shoot and
barbecue at the McLendon place, below
Dover, occurred There were about 25
in the party, but doves were scarce and
less than two dozen were killed. The
barbecue was excellent, however, and
Notwithstanding the absence of birds
the day was pleasantly spent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A NEGRO DROWNED.
WAS IN SWIMMING AT KENyEDy,S
MILL.
Was Taken With Cramp and Sank to
Watery Grave Before Assistance
Could Reach Him.


Dave Gardner, negro boy about IS
years of age, was drowned in Kennedy's
mill pond few days ago.
He had been blowing all the morning
and at noon went to the pond to spend
his rest time swimming in the water.
He had been in the water but few mo-
ments when he was taken with cramp.
and sank to the bottom before assistance
could reach him.
His tragic death was Witnessed by two
little boys of Mr. W. S. Dozier and two
small negro boys, all of them too young
to render the drowning man any assist
anee.
Mr.. W. II. Lansford and others were
notified and after half hour of hard
work the body of the negro was found
and recovered.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
MONARCHs DEFEAT MoNTEzUMA
A CARNIVAL. OF BASEBALL IN DAWSON
THIS WEEK.

A CARNIVAL OF BASEBALL IN DAWSON
THIS WEEK.
Lovers of the national sport witnessed
one of the prettiest games of the season
Monday at the ball park. Montezuma
came down on the afternoon train with
te m of we'll selected players from diff
ferent parts of the state, and of course
they were confident; so were we. Only
six innings were played, but it was
good, snappy game all the way
through McAfee and Buesse did the
battery work for the locals, while Freder-
lex and Sullivan of Eufaula oficiated
for the visitors. Only two base
hits were charged against McAfee while
he was credited with 10 strike-outs,
which is remarkable for a six innings
game. Frederick had charged to him
Is base hits, several of which were two
and three baggers.
Summary--Two base hts-Seay 8.
Kenny 2, McNulty l. Three base hits
McAfee l. Bases on balls, off McAfee 2;
Frederick 1. Hit by pitched ball, Fred
erick /. Struck out Oy McAfee 10; by
Frederick /.
ErrOrs-Dawson /; Montezuma 4,
The Montezumas came down to play
three games and the second was in prog
ress yesterday afternoon as we went
to press. The third will be played this
morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Cotton Lice Again.

Farmers report that cotton lice have
again made their appearance. This pest
did considerable damage to the cotton
crop during the first of June, and sec
Ond appearance of The lice is causing our
farmer friends much une lsiness. 1t is
an unusual thing for this destructive en-
envy to cotton to appear more than once
year. In fact, some say it was never
known before.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
THE NEBRASKA FLAG STAND.

If Is Now in Dawson, and Has Attracted a
Great Deal of Attention.
Mr.. l. P. Cooke returned from Chicago
Friday, where he assisted in making his
tory for the democratic party. he
brought with him the flag stand of the
Nebraska delegation, and will send it to
Mrs. Lewis, wife of the gentleman who
placed Mr. Bryan in nomination. His
description of the convention scenes are
thrilling as well as interesting.
After the convention adjourned Mr.
Cooke took trip through some of the
western states and says he found great
enthusiasm everywhere for Bryan
among democrats, populists aud repub-
licans--and that he will sweep that sec
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
REPUBLICANS ARE TALKING.
Say They Are Going to Run Candidates for
All the Offices.

say ALey MIG No1ng TO Run Candidates for
All the Offices.
encouraged by what they suppose is a
split in the democratic party, the repub.
means IN this section ara taking more in
terest than usual in politics.
George Brooks, The chairman of the
republican executive committee of Ter
rell county, says his party will have can
dldates in the field for nearly all the
oinces this year. Nominations, he SAYS,
Will certainly be made for congress, state
senator and the legislature.
The state republican convention will
meet in Atlanta this week, and the gen
eral opinion is that state ticket will be
nominated.
The democratic majority in Terrell
will be as large, if not larger, than usual.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Notice TO Teachers.

The annual institute for the teachers
of Terrell county will be held in the
courthou Sc at Dawson, beginning Mon
day morning, July goth, at 10 O'clock
and continuing five days, closing July
oath. All teachers holding teachers
license, or who intend standing the ex-
animation, must attend. The public is
cordially invited to attend all the exer-
es..of the institute.
]. Fl. WHITCHARD,
G. s. G. Terrell Go.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A Marriage Monday Evening.

Mr.. W. A. Mercer and Miss Susie Dill
lon strolled around to the residence Of
Mr.. John Tibbs Monday evening and
were there united in marriage by Rev. Fl.
R. McLendon. The bride is the charm
ing daughter of the late Captain w. G.
Dillon, while the groom is a well known
electrical engineer.
THE News joins their fri ends in con-
graduation and best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
PLANTERS
WAREHOUSE.
DAWSON, GA. June 18th, 1896.

DAWSON, IA, June 10Th, 1896.
To THE PLANTERS OF TERRELL AND
SURROUNDING COUNTIES: l haye asso.
oiated W. D. Bigelow, an experienced
cotton handler, with me in the warehouse
business, and will be pleased to receive a
liberal share of your cottJn. Connected
with with the warehouse is a good well
of water and good stalls for stock. Your
interests shall have strict attention. We
Will sell your cotton free of commission.
The style of firm is Simmons q BigelOw.
j. M. SIMMONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Wanted.
80, 900 pounds Best Beeswax.
A. J. BALDWIN & Co.

If you hear something "drap" don't
be surprised, for it is said that two Gu
ban insurgents, who have been learning
aerial navigation from Inventor Meyer,
have sailed from New York for Cuba.
If they make the landing, they will soar
aloft and indulge in the sport of drop
ping dynamite and other explosives into
Weyler's camp.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

FREE-64-page medical reference book
to any person afflicted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading physi-
clans and surgeons of the United States.
DR.. Hathaway & Co., 224 South Broad
Street, Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
General Meeting Approaching.

On Tuesday before the first Sunday in
August all who are interested in the
cemetery IS Chickasawhatchee church
are requested to meet and assist in put
ting the graves and grounds in order.
The general meeting will begin on the
following Friday and continue three
DAYS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
When Travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bow
els, preventing fevers, headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale in
SOC. and $1.00 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Calfor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

1t would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious collie that his ago
ny is due to microbe with an unpro-
nounceable name. But one dose of De-
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure will CON
vince him of its power to afford instant
relief. It kills pain.
SALE-DAvTs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Professor Clark in Charge.

Elsewhere in THE News may be found
the advertisement of Bethel Male Col
Iege, Cuthbert. This well-kG0wu school
willl be in charge Of Professor A. j.
Clark, who was once connected with the
Dawson schools, Professor Clark is
widely known and popular educator,
and boys entrusted to his care will re.
ceive careful and efficient training.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A Reminder of Army Life.

Mr.. Lou Smith, editor of the Com
mercial, Meyersdale, Pa, says: "a
chronic diarrhoea that returns at fire.
quent intervals, as a reminder of army
life, has been more effectually controlled
by Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ard
DiarrhOea Remedy than any other l have
ever used. 1t possesses true merit. /"
For sale by Farrar & Farrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Sensation in High Life.

There is sensation in high life in
colored circles. Lizzie Jackson has
sworn out a warrant charging Ben Davis,
the well known politician and school
teacher, with seduction. Davis was one
of the delegates to the recent national
republican convention. His friends say
the charge will not be sustained.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Professor Wright Coming.

In letter to the secretary Of the
board of education Professor Homer
Wright, the new superintendent of
schools, says he will visit Dawson in a
few days to confer with the board and
begin preparations for the opening of
the next session.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Thanks for These

THE News is under obligations to Mr.
F. A. Ruggles for g basket of very fine
E!berta peaches from his farm near the
city. Nj. Ruggles is one of the largest
fruit growers in this section, and is m ak
ing a success of it. He has received or
ders for carload lots this season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Professor Harper to wed.

Friends IN Dawson have received invi-
tatiOns to the marriage of Professor F.
Nj. Harper, of Athens, Ca, to Miss
Clara Marchison at Linden, N. g., today.
Professor Harper was once the popular
principal of the high school here, and
has many friends in DAVIS IN who extend
him hearty congratulations and the very
best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
The Camn Meeting.

1t is estimated that no less than 1900
people attended the opening of the camp
meeting at Chickasawhatchee Sunday.
The pastor, ReY. G. w. Snow, is being
assisted by Presiding Elder McGehee,
Rev. j. B. tombstone and others. The
meeting is proving a success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Whom We consider that the intestines
are about five times as long as the BODY
we can realize the intense suffering ex-
perienced when they become inflamed.
DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure SUB
dues inflammation at once and completely
removes the difficulty
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Go,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
A Prominent Visitor.

Colonel Clarence Wilson has been up
from Fit. Gaines mingling among his
Dawson friends. The colonel is one of
each of the four candidates for solicitor
general who claims five of the nine votes
in the circuit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Too Much Rain.

J. P!uvius has been using his sprink-
ling pot freely for the past two weeks.
ard many of the farmers are complaining
of too much rain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22

Women who are weak and nervous,
who have no appetite and cannot sleep,
find strength and vigor in Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Memorable 8pdSOn.

Memorable beyond question! A few
days more and our great closing out sale
will be thing of the past. A few days
more and the lucky ones will smile at
the Bargains they have secured, while
people who failed to come in time will
indulge in "quiet spell of regrets" A
few days more and our would be Dawson
competitors will breathe easier, when
the pressure caused by our great clea ring
sale viii have ceased to exist, but it will
be another case of "ju mping from the
frying pan into the fire. for our grand
opening of fall and winter goods, which
will soon be announced, will out distance
anything of tn" kind heretofore attempt-
ed in America,
THE SHOE STORE.
B. s. MATHEWS, M'g'r.
100 Baldwin Block.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
Republican Convention.

The republican convention of the sec
ond congressional district will meet in
Albany tomorrow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-22
WHAT LIGHTS WILL COST.
The Committee Meets and Fixes a SEIZED
uie of Prices.

41'V 0VIl' lnIIteo Meets and Fixes a Sched-
uie of Prices.
The light committee of he council.
consisting of Mayor Baldwin and Alder
men Dean, Rainey and Melton, met Mon
day afternoon and fixed the following
schedule of prices for incandescent
lights per month:
TO 10 candle power lamps. soc
3n " ~ 500. zoe
20 and over - g e0o
A discount of ten per cent will be al
lowed II bills paid at the office before
the 1Cthof each month.
MI ). A. Horsley has been employed
oy the committee to canvass the business
will be taken.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
RAILROAD REVIVAL.
The Manufacturers Record Reports q
Decided Movement.

The Manufacturers Record, reviewing
Southern business conditions for the week,
reporss that despite the political turmoil,
the past week has seen tho consummation of
more important contracts for industrial and
railroad enterprises than have been closed
In any ono week for many months.
Every undertaking reported in this sum-
mary is Of the most substantial character,
tho capital for which has been provided
and nothing is included that is simply pro-
jected. 1t is true that negotiations have
been pending for many OF these under
takings for some months, the preliminary
work, as in all cases, taking much time but
the contracts for all OF them have been re-
ported during tho past week. The aggre.
gate of contracts closed for the week for
railroad construction is over GOO miles, in
Guiding the building of several hundred
miles in South Carolina and Georgia. which,
in connection with existing short lines W III
uevelop 600-mile system. controlled in the
interest Of Charleston. One hundred and
forty miles have been let to contract in Texas
on the extension Of the Kansas City. Pitts
burg and Gulf road: three contracts have
been closed on the Charleston, Clendenin and
Sutton road in West Virginia, and contract
for 26 miles In Tennessee.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
CHINESE IN BOND.
The Sureties Not Released Now Except
On Proof Of Re-exportatioD.

Under new ruling OF the Treasury de-
NIT Chinese to land In this country must fur
nish, before they are released from liability,
certificate OF the collector Of the port Of de-
pnrture showing that the Chinese let In have
left the country within the twenty days limit
This ruling is the result Of case that occur
rcd three months ago, when four Cinnamon
were admitted with proper bonds and sure
ties. and when doubt arose as to whether
they had really left the country within twen-
ty days the burden was put on the govern
mont to prove that they had not.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
Decided Against England.

The Egyptian Mixed Tribunal formed for
the purpose Of deciding as to the legality Of
the advance Of money from tho Egyptian
treasury for tho purpose OF meeting the OK.
penses Of the Soudan expedition has for
mally pronounced judgment against the pro-
posal to draw uron the Commission Of the
Public Debt for the sum asked or any .p0rt
taken despite the refusal Of the British and
Egytian Governments to recognize the COM
petence Of the tribunal to decide the ques-
ton. -; ;: 80:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
Bicycle Factories to Close.

All the Toledo. o., bicycle factories, ex-
cept two, and which employ altogether about
6,000 men, are to shut down for an indefln-
ito period. This Is said to be the first move
ment towards curtailing the output Of wheels
prices up to the 600 notch on the standard
machines. 1t is further stated that the fac
tories in many other cities are to follow
suit,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
DECLINE OF THE RESERVE.
The Silver Bullion in the Treasury aud
Its COinin9 Value. -

Its COining Value. T.
The gradual decline Of the gold reserve or
the Treasury, which. under the last bond.
issue, reached its maximum figure Of $12S,-
0Oo, 900, on April 18th, has now fallen tc,
s1o4, ,23s,754. Fridays Withdrawals were s2,-
$500, most OF it for export.
or the silver bullion purchased under the
act OF July 14th. 1890. there are now OH hand
l32, ,998 452 fine ounces the cost OF this bullion
Is S119, ,941 ,O55; its coining value S172,
Ala.
The total number OF silver dollars coined
from bullion purchased under the act OF July
14th, 1890, to June Isl, 1896 was 4G. .044. .65i.
Upon this coinage there was seignlorage OK
profit Of $40, ,117l39
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19
TWO MEN MURDERED IN BED
Horrible and Mysterious Crime in
Columbia County Gn

VHu'Uth county, Utt. -
Especial to the Chronicle from Harlem.
Ga, says: A. T. Verdoy and George Ed
munds, OF Columbia county. living six miles
from Harlem, were brutally murdered Mt the
tho home OF Eimunds. They were both at.
tackled while asleep in bed. the murderer
using IL large stick, which w.s found in the
room. They were both horribly beaten IN
the face. No clue has been obtainea' TO the
identity OF the guilty party. and the crime /,
wrapped In mystery. :; -.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-19

is rarely called upon for copy, ex-
cept by historical students who are in
vestigating the life aud manners under
the old regime.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
slig htIy Political.

HoUGHTos, Mich, February 20, 1896.
To the EditOr-An article appearing in
= .ipUghton Mining Gazette, February
suggestive Of the usual style OF
conducting Houghton county politics,
that il seems worth while TO call special
attention 70 the drippings from the pen
Of the brilliant Il. T., who, without 80
much az saying, by your permission. re-
tires 10 private life our present represen-
tatiye IN congress.
The Gazette makes known to the world
in general and 10 Houghton county in
particular that the Upper Peninsula has
met with a serious loss, and that Sam
Stephenson il in some way responsible
for the calamity What did we lose?
The Gazette says we lost United States
senator. Surely, IN view OF the fact that
orr title TO the senatorship was Just
about az valid ~ Satan's was to the ter
ritory be offered the Redeemer, the claim
Of our village editor il startling to the
ordinary mind, however. il may strike
the masters who turn the crank OF
Houehton county political machine.
One year ago Houghton county was a
grand success as a mud singer, but when
the votes for United States (senator) were
counted. the plain portion of humanity
were satisfied with the result and
looked uDon il simply as a political de-
ieat, coming in the ordinary way we
poeketed our chagrin and thus increased
our stock OF political experience. 1t IL
now made quite clear by the Gazette that
our loss was due to some part taken in
the senatorial contest by Mr.. Stephenson;
it II also claimed that the gentleman's
conduct has made this community
tired.
Surely we are tired. but the fact that
Mr.. Stephenson received seven votes for
senator and Mr.. HubbeIl FIVE for the
came Office, In not making the average
voter OF Houghton county as tired as
this everlastingly having to wait for an
expression oil Houghton's prominent ci-
tizen to express bis wishes before we are
expected to move, whatever the politi-
cal condition may be, we have waited aud
we are expected to do 80 in the future
until orders are issued and then yield
ready obedience, believing all the while
that we are doing our full duty. to God
and man when we sling Bilngsgate al
anyone who nav have the impudence to
enter into n political contest with any o
our prominent TOW BsmeD. Such meth
cd Of political procedure has been fol
lowed IN oar midst until we are humil
lated at home and made fun OF abroad
Just now ~ the time TO call a halt and
try more honorable means In our poIiti
cal efforts.
Hon. C. ID. Sheldon 10 in the field az
candidate Tor representative, and the Ga
sette Is sure Houghton county will give
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Obituary Notice.

The funeral OF the late John Sullivan
was held Saturday morning from the Sa-
cred Heart church at the Heca and the
remains laid at rest in the Hecla Gene
terry.
The funeral OF the infant child OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Beesley was held Satur-
day morning from st. Louis church and
the remains OF the little one inferred in
the Hecla cemetery.
The funeral OF the infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. John Waatti. OF Blue Jacket,
was held Friday afternoon, sery ices being
held in the Finnish church at Calumet
and tie remains laid at rest in Lake
View cemetery.