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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT.
A Shoemaker Who Worked in Dawson Has
Aspirations.

J. A. White, an eccentric shoemaker
who worked in Dawson for Mr.. H. T.
Palmer several months last fall, is a can
didate for president. The Columbus
Ledger brings US the following news Of
his ambition:
Candidate j. A. White, Columbus's
ambitious shoemaker, is still in the race
for presidential honors, Notwithstanding
any opposition that may have arisen from
William E. Russell, or any man for that
matter.
"'I am in it to stay, he declared yes
terday. 4 will begin my campaign
about the last of June, and will travel all
oyer the United States, if am able. You
know this is big country and these are
hard times. l am not afraid of Grover
Cleveland, for I can beat him in the
South. am laying low, just at present.
Some people guy me for running
for president, being a shoemaker,
but tell 'em that person is obliged
to have some kind of trade.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
A BIG SUCCESS
WAS THE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE
GUARDS ARMORY
Friday Evening. Miss Russia Belle Geise
Elected Sponsor After a Spir-
tied Contest.


The Dawson Guards-our city's pride
have for some time been in need of fl
nancial help, and after an unsuccessful
appeal t the city fathers for aid an
idea came to a certain sergeant of this
organization. Now, this idea was not
the creature of a moment. Like all
things great, it did not burst forth in
day, but mature deliberation and the
pangs attendant upon heavy thinking
rendered it doubly valuable and appre-
ciable. The clear profit to be derived
from donated ice cream at the price of
fifteen cents per plate was apparent, and,
accordingly, it was decided to serve this
delicacy with the usual accompaniment
of cake at the Guards armory on last
Friday evening.
To lend greater zast to the occasion
and to further induce the parting of the
youth and his dime, an election for spon-
sor was held. There was no disfranchise-
ment or party discrimination, anyone
and everyone being allowed to vote as
often as the silver dime was f0rthcom-
ing. The balloting was close and excit-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
Trashy Medicines.

Many such foodthe market. Botanic
Blood Balm is conscienliously COM
pounded medicine, the result of forty
years practice by an eminuet physician.
1t is the best blood purifier ever offered
the public and is guaranteed to cure
if given a fair trial. Try it for all skin
and blood diseases, including catarrh
and rheumatism in its worst form. One
bottle of it contains more curative and
building-up virtue than a dozen of any
other kind. Try 1.-THE Old Reliable.' .
See advertisement elsewhere. For sale
by druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29


ing, the result being uncertain until tie
last moment. When the polls we q
| closed aud the votes counted Miss
Russia Belle Geise was declared elected,
having received two hundred and ninety
six votes. Miss Susie Dillon, the next
highest, received two hun lrad and min :
ty. From the foregoing names it can e
seen that the BOYS ,uId have none but u
fair representative in the event of the
election OF either of the candidates. AS
it IS, We congratulate both the Guards
aud Miss Geise.
The fair was great success and ne :
ted the c m ANY about So OF 800.
A Concert.
On next Thursday evening, at Hart S
opera house, delightful entertainment
will be given for the benefit of the
Guards. The boys are exertmg then :
selves IN commendabl9 eff grt to replete
their treasury and they ask and deserve
The support of our community. Quite
an extensive program has been arranged,
and they promise the large audience
which will greet them value received for
their attendance. Tle prices will be
fifteen and twenty-five cents, for general
admlssion;r served seats thirty -f1vel,entg,
60 out and give the boys rousing re-.
cei ton, thus demonstrating your appre-
citation of their laudable enterprise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
Oil InSnectOr.

The consumption of oil in Dawson has
grown to such proportions that, under
the law, an oil inspector is required.
Hon. R. T. Nesbitt, commissioner of ag-
Iiculture, has the appointing power, and
he has written to Captain w. B. Oxford
offering the position of inspector of oils
to him. The place pays about $3.50 a
year and Captain Oxford has notified the
commissioner that he will accept.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
A Fortune Involved.

Mr.. G. NJ. Harris, who, with other rel,
atives, is contesting the will of the late
Young L. G. Harris, is, with his attorney,
Judge j. II. Query, in Athens
in attendance upon the superior court
of Clark county The case involves
100000 OF more, and will be tried this
week,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29

It's Just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. It's
easier TO cure a severe cough or cold
witch it. Let your next purchase for a
cough be One Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result; better try
SALE-OAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
sBE TOOK DEADLY DRUG. 4
Mrs. Lucy Gregory, Lying Near Newton
Committed Suicide Thursday.

Newton, April %. Thursday morning
Mrs. Lucy Gregory, living four miles
from this place, came to town and pur-
chased small quaint ~ of morphine, say
ing she wanted to kin some dogs. After
leaving town on her return home she
took the contents of the vial in which the
drug was placed. Soon overcome by it's
effects, she lay down on the roadside,
where she was found by parties looking
for her. She was carried home and med
ical attention was given her, but to no
purpose, as the poison had done it's fatal
work.
Mrs. GregorY's mind was unbalanced
and to this fact is attributed her rash act.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents is gradually rel
egating the old-t!me herbs, pills,
draughts and vegetable extacts to the
rear and bringing into general use the
pleasant and effective liquid laxative,
Syrup of Figs. To get the true remedy
see that it is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only. For sale by
all leading druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
Elected Ministerial Commissioner.

Rev. E. NJ. Craig, pastor of the Presby-
terian church in Dawson, was elected
ministerial commissioner to the general
assembly of his church, which will con-
vene in Memphis, Tenn, next month, as
the representative of the Macon Presby-
terry, recently in session at COrdele.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
TO PICNIC AT NoroHAwAY.

The Sunday schools to Have an outing
May 8th..
1t has been decided by the Sunday
schools to have union picnic at Notch
away on Friday of next week, May 8th.
The place selected for the picnic is about
eight miles from Dawson on the Central
railroad, and an excursion train viii car
ry the schools to and from the grounds
The price for the round trip will be Is
cents for children and % centsfor grown
people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29

Busy people have no time and sensi-
BILE people have no inclination to use a
slow remedy. One Minute Cough Cure
acts promptly and gives permanent re-
suits. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
Drilling Every Other Night.

The Dawson Guards are now drilling
every other night in order to get in good
trim for the eDoampment. They have
about go members, which is a most de-
3ided improvement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29

1000 yds Fruit of Loom bleaching I'd wide 4 only
500 yds. 40 inch Sea Island cents only
River Side checks cents only.
1914 sheeting the % cts kind now Is ceuts.
800 yards scrim cents per yard.
800 yarGs crash the 10 cts kind, this sale cents
100 ladies' vests to close out at cents each.
100 prs ladies' black hose cents pair,
One lot unlaundred shirts the so kind going
at 25 cents each.
big lot of negli gee shirts at Is cents only
Fifteen pieces oil cloth at 10 cts yard .
Simpsons Turkey red calico cents ward only.
big lot of honey comb towels the Is cents kind our
price 10 cents pair only.
All linen towels, extra Is cents pair.
Turkey red white table damask 90 inch inches wide
bargain 30 cts, price for this sal 25c ward
Five spools thread for 10 cents.
| Five papers OF pins for only cents.
turkey red napkins bargain at 10 cents our price
cents apiece only.
Spool silk all colors cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29
Potash,

Strikingly profitable respI..
ing this plan. '0iiOH'
Our pamphlets are NOT adv.r+;.;-
ing special fertilizers but are Uraccs circulars boom
ing latest researches the subject Of contain
the asking. 1ey are sent free YfTs \,
GERMAN KALI WOPKc
90 Nassau ST., New Yo,.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29

R. g. Corsets the dollar seller for this sale Gee mi
One lot OF dress shields Z 10 and cents the 25c Kind
Ladies' black sailor the 25 cents kind, eur price nj
two fer 25 cents.
One lot Of cheese cloth double and single width to @
out at cents per yard
Fibre Innings 10cents yard only
Sl,0O, our price now Is cents only
5C0 yards black satteen only y cents now,
All wool black Henrietta the 80 ceuts kind now going
70 cents yard.
All wool fancy and beck mohairs ,9guar price IS ce
our price % cents only
twenty-five dozen ladies waists, your pick at 40 cen
the IS cents kind.
Fifteen dozen ladies' waists nice quality. everybod
seller at S1.25 our price for this sale Is cents od
Fifty doz crochet cotton al sha les oS for only Tod
big lot embroidery and laces to close ont at less
cost Now is your tine TO make your selection
70 dozen Baby caps nicely trimmed from 10 cents up
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-29

Clothing.
Mems all wool black and blue chevot suits weight bargain
5000 We have them $500 suit.
Our $500 suit is a bargain at So CO.
them. ~
Our $3.50 clay worsted suits is bargain at 10 co.
Our ten dollar clay worsted not beat for the price, T
ready for your inspection
big lot of knee SUITS double single breasted all wool M
Boys waist at Is and % cents Worth double the money
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
DAYS THIS WEEK.

Sunday, May 31-Trinity Sun
day; st. Petronilla, reputed the
daughter of st. Peter; battle of
Fair Oaks, 1862.
Monday, June 1-St. Justin, A.
d. 1903; st. Pamphilus, A. ID. 307 ;
Gen. Shields died, 1879; battle OF
Cold Harbor, 1864.
Tuesday, June 2-Sts. Poltinius,
Sanctus, Attalus, Blandinus and
other martyrs OF Lyons, A. d. TT
riots in London, 1880; battle OF
Lake Chsmplain, 1878.
Wednesday, June 3-St. Clotilda,
A. D. 545; Lee assumes command,
1862.
Thursday, June 4-St. Francis
GAIA cciolo, founder of the order OF
.EYerks Regular, A. d. 1908; battle
Magenta, 1859; war declared
u bth Mexico, 1912.
SoIriday, June 5-St. Boniface, A
$50; Maxwell convicted, 1886
! a lie of Piedmont, 1864.
TAturday, June est. Norbert
d. 1126 y Patrick Henry died
/; Confederate surrender o
phis, 1852.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
KARNES COUNTY.
LIGHT Special:

LIGHT Special:
KARNEs CITY, May 30.-The
electric lights that were to have ar
rived here on Monday did not pre-
vent the illumination that was ex-
pected, for the boys strung Chinese
lanterns on the wires, and there
was q regular holiday appearance
to the town.
The Rathborne sisters netted
about $25 to their entertainment OF
Thursday night, the proceeds to
pay expenses of their attendance
upon the grand lodge.
Every preparation is being made
for the populist encampment that
opens at Kennedy on the oath OF
June, to continue three days. 1t is
going to be an event for the faith
full in this county.
An interesting series of meet.
ings in connection with the Bap-
fist church Of Runge opened on
yesterday, to continue over Sun
day. Several ministers are pres.
emit.
Quite cavalcade passed through
here on Tuesday, the annual expe-
dition from Wilson county to Port
Lavaca, where the Mexican citi.
zens go for several weeks fishing
and bathing.
Several of the citizens of this
county took in the big excursion to
Galveston yesterday.
That telephone line is making
progress, and when it gets here
from Yorktown 1t will give us con-
nection with all this section Of the
state.
kennedy is talking of joining the
telephone procession and coming
in out of the wet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
DE WITT COUNTY.
LIGHT Special.

LIGHT Special.
CUERo, Tex, May 30.-Stratton
farmers report the county getting
very dry and the weather hot, and
unless rain comes soon there will
not be as much seed harvested as
was sown.
The Hsrdshell footwsshing and
union meeting at Clabbertown in
Gonzales county is going to draw a
big crowd there on the first Sun
day in June.
The death of John Owens at Ter
ryville, from a vicious COW, al.
ready reported in the LIGHT, has
caused deep gloom over that
community.
Sweet Home crops are reported
in good condition, but badly in
need Of rain.
The wedding of w. l.. Holden on
Monday to Miss Hedwig Gohmert.
of Yoakum, was a ceremony of
more than ordinary interest, for
both the young people are un-
usually popular.
Rain Rain! Is the cry of nearly
every farmer in the sections of the
county of which we hear. 1t is
getting to be case Of no rain no
crops.
The suit against the original
contractors of the court house and
their bondsmen has been set over
until some time in June.
The local camp of Woodmen of
the World and their friends an
nouce q picnic at the grounds near
the railroad bridge on June 3rd.
A good time will be enjoyed.
Cuero has given her mite to the
Sherman sufferers, the amount
contributed being $S4.
The Hawthorne club had q de-
lightful evening on Tuesday last.
The papers presented. were of more
than unual interest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
WEST END NOTES.

WEST END, May 30.-West End
social cycles were very much en-
HANGED last night by the closing
exercises of Prof. Peacock's school
for boys. The exercises took place
at the school building and were at
tended by the elite OF West End
and this schools many friends
from the town. The program was
rather lengthy but interesting
throughout.
Revs. Barnett and Kimberley Of
the Presbyterian faith commenced
a revival meeting in a tent oppo-
sitesWest End Office Tuesday night.
The meetings are not being largely
attended but the promoters hope
for increased attendance and inter-
est during this coming week.
The boating on the lake seems to
have attracted more attention
than the declaiming of the gospel,
but when the nights get dark
again the preachers hope to "do"
the boat house keeper.
Rev. J.B. Cole and wife, OF Lam
pasas, are at the sanitarium,
where during the week Mrs. Cole
underwent a most successful oper-
atom performed by Drs. Sparkman
and Lacey. Rev. Cole is pastor OF
the Christian church at Lampasas
and is one Of the most prominent
ministers In the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Petty, Of
Ennis, arrived in the city yester-
day and are quests at the sanitar-
ium. Mr.. Petty will locate here
and enter the drug business.
Prof. Knox and party enjoyed
boating on the lake Thursday
night.
Miss Graves, a charming young
lady OF Georgetown, is visiting
Miss Mallory on Colorado avenue
Superintendent Dowden of the
street car company has been busy
the past week fitting his trail
ers with new wheels and
fresh coats of paint. 1t is report
ed that he will commence extern
sive track improvements in a few
days.
Several dances are booked tC
take place on the pavilion during
the coming week.
The street cars have been crowd
ed nightly during the past weel
by people anxious to get away from
the city and spend few hours II
the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
WILL BE SENT FREE.

The members Of the Young Peo-
ples' Society of Christian Endeavor
who are these days having their
attention drawn toward Washing
ton, D.. c., the city In which their
next national convention is TO be
held, can secure a very complete
guide to that beautiful city by adj
dressing ]. NJ. Chesbrough, gen.
ersl passenger agent Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern railway,
Cincinnati. The Guide, as well as
full of information covering this
most direct and beautiful route TO
Washington, will be sent free. A
low round trip ticket rate has
been made by the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern railway.
5-5-tf DDS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31

more than three $500 hundred
lights of 1000 candle power. Bids
to be for specified price per night,
moonlight scheduled.
Separate bids to be made on con-
tract for one, three or five years.
Bids to be made under conditions
and specifications to be seen In
office OF City Engineer.
City of San Antonio reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
(Signed) HENRY ELMENDORF,
Attest: Mayor
f. r. NORTON,
5 5 BOT City Clerk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
Sanitary Notice,

The public is hereby notified to
clean and keep clean their premies
during the hot season. All refuse
material must be collected and de-
posted in closed vessels and
placed in a conspicuous place for
removal by the city carts. All
sanitary complaints must be made
to the clerk of the health Office at
City hall. DIR. X. MENGER,
5-25 got City Physician.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
DECORATION DAY POEM.


BY H. II. VAN METER.
Forward % was the word when day
Dawned upon the armed array.
"Fallen ~ was the word when night
Closed upon the field of fight.
"Hurt, my boy?" 80 no not much
Only got little touchw
wonder what the folks would say
II they knew the news today"
"Forwsrd ~ was the word that
flashed
Homeward, when the cannon
crashed.
"Missingw was the word sent home
When the shades OF night had
come.
Fallen" Yes, he fell, they say,
In the fiercest Of the frayw
"Died last nightw the message
said,
Thus the morrow's papers read.
One young heart that heard the
word,
Fluttered like a wounded bird !
One was broken Bowed her head
"Mother Mother Mothers dead ~
Two green graves We'll deck today.
Sons and mothers side by side.
None will dare to tell US "'Nayw
Both for Right and Freedom died.
While we honor him who fell
In the fiercest of the fray,
We will honor her as well,
Lying by his side today.
Let the flowers forever fair
Bloom above our fallen braves,
While the angels guard them there,
Glory fingers DER their graves.
Long ago one sweet young soul
Entered her Gethsemane,
Death to her the greatest goal,
AS it must to many be!
But life lingers-O! so long!
And the years so weary grow
Tears have choked her hearts sweet
song,
Dimmed those eyes that used to
glow!
o ! the bleeding, broken hearts,
Living long their lingering death,
Pierced by countless cruel darts,
Smothered sobs beneath each
breath.
Comrades Call the roll again!
Write their names on glory's
page!
Those who bore the grief and pain
Fiercer far than battles rage!
When they lie there by his side,
Dearer to him than his life,
Mother, sister, sweetheart, bride,
Or his dear, devoted wife.
And you deck his grave again,
Write her name-but not be-
meath
By her agony and pain,
Crown her grave with fairest
wreath.
Angels called the roll again,
Wrote her name above the stars
For her patient faith in pain,
Deeper far than battle scars.
Three green graves we deck today,
This is the third, where lies his
bride
None will dare to tell us "Nay!
For these three for freedom died !!
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
ist DAY OF JUNE, 1896

after which time l will add besides
the cost and interest, ten per cent
penalty on amount of taxes due.
The Office of the collector will be
open from 9 to IL and to 5 daily,
except Saturdays when my office
closes at IL O'Clock noon,
Sundays and holidays excluded).
HENRY UMSCHEID,
57tf City Collector.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
Notice to Taxpayers.
CITY ASSESSORS OFFICE, I
CITY HALL, ROOM Is,
=, Aok4nfn Tav Mau on tQR

CITY ASSESSORS OFFICE,
CITY HALL, ROOM Is,
San Antonio Tex, May 80, '96.
Property owners and their agents
are hereby notified that the city
assessment books for the rendition
of property, real and personal, for
the fiscal year commencing June
1st, 1896, will be open June lst, 1896,
until September LIST, 1896. All per-
sons concerned in the above are re-
quested to come forward and render
their property, subject to taxation
to the undersigned as required by
law and city ordinances.
In order to give all taxpayers
chance to list their property, Office
will be kept open all day from $3.50
q. m. to 5 80 p. m.
HARRY CUNNINGHAM,
CITY Assessor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31

The Indian nedi-
cine man cures by
charms and mean
tations. He fright
ems away the " evil
spirit " who causes
the sickness. He
does all sorts of
things that civilized
people would call
idiotic and barbaric,
but the civilized
folks are not so very
much ahead after
all. They do just
as foolish things as
does the medicine
man. They go along
carelessly, and al
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.
~~~O~1NO0o
NOTICE
To TAXPAYERS

The undersigned hereby gives
notice that the city ad valorem and
poll taxes for the municipal year,
1895, commencing June 1, 1895,
ending MAY 81, 1860 are due and
payable at this Office on or before
the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
$40 IN Gok0

Given away Monda.' TO the one
who gets the last ren. Nant Of the
AOO at the Remnant sale Of the
lee Hive, 513 East Houston street.
WI 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
Sunday School Picnic.

st. Marks Sunday school have decided
to have their annual picnic at the beau
tiful Landa parkOatINew Braunfels, on
Saturday, June 9th. They have secured
a special rate of so cents for adults and
25 cents for children, round trip, and in
wife all their friends to join them with
their lunch baskets. Tickets can be had
at Tengg's, Corners and Kypfer & Seng,
and from committee at ST. 49,
tory. If enough people
plus, 1t will be sent to
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
Bids to Light the City.
MAYORS OFFICE,
SAN ANTONIO, Texas,
Nav eth 1896.

Bids will be received by the City
IClerk and opened by the under
signed at II m. June 9th to light
the streets of the City Of San Anto-
MO with arc electric lights; not
less than two POO hundred nor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
ATTENTION!

Contractors, Carpenters and Con-
sumess of lumber. Get prices from
VIM. Cameron & Co. before buying.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31
$40 IN

Given away Mon
who gets the last
500, at the RemnI
Bee Hive, 5l5 East
5-3l 1t !
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31

low the little sickness to grow into the
big sickness. They allow constipation to
grow into indigestion, heartburn, dizzi-
ness, headache, Insomnia, and hundred
other distressing conditions. They do
this frequently because they do not know
the cause of their trouble. 1t is pretty
safe rule to look for the source of 9-Ioths
of human sickness in this one simple and
appallingly prevalent trouble. Another
foolish thing that smart people do is to
take some alleged remedy for constIipa-
ton and keep on taking it, day after day,
month after month and year after year.
Perhaps it is better to take the medicine
than not to take it at all, but of course If
they stop taking it, their trouble will
come back. This last statement is true
of every other medicine prepared for this
purpose except DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets. One pellet is gentle laxative,
and two mild catharic. They are gentle
and efficient in their action, permanent
in their results. You don't become a
slave to their use, as with other pills.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-31

And many wise ones-wves, daughters, aunts, cousins
nieceS of yours. You will be surprised how many
of these women are using the