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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

John Boyd Thacher told the Democratic state
Convention that. lit was Democratic Governor,
"Horatio Seymour. who demanded that the IN
"terest Of our State debt should be paid In goih,
"and that at a time when the greenback was IN
full reign" but he forgot to say that that same
HoratiO Seymour ran for President on plat
form which demanded the payment OF the Gov
eminent bonds In greenbacks. When II was
question of saving the country by greenoacks
Seymour and the other Democrats were DEAD
against them. but when ii came to the honest
payment Of debts contracted to save the coun-
try he and they could not have too many OF
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

The fear that hurry would have 10 charac'er-
ize all the proceedings under the Greater New
York measure of the present Legislature was
justified yesterday at the first session OF the
Commission appointed by Governor Morton
There was almost fevcrish haste to make
strides in the work. and the appointment OF IL
committee of five to draft skeleton charter
by October II was at once agreed upon. ohe
commissioner insisted upon an immediate de-
cislon as 10 whether the new municipality WIS
to be one city. with n centralized government
or a collection of boroughs. each retaining GER
tain powers of home rule. Time only helghtens
the regret that 70 intricate and so important
a problem should have to be solved with such
1icnatch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

There's a lot Of sound sense in Mr.. II. Clay
Evanss remark GIVE us sufficient amount Of
money To pay expenses. and all our money VIII
"bc good" 1t is the tariff for deficit that Is
playing the mis- 'hicf and il is 10 divert attention
from that fact that the men responsible for that
piece Of "perhdy and dshonor" are So loudly beat
ing the financial tom-tom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

TO take up pupil In the kindergarten stage vi
his existence and lead him onward until the
priced sheepskin is his II is natural that the
friends of Adelphl should feel proud ana DapPv
at the action of the State Regents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Republican County Committee, "Rare ON io"'
Plott' is "a bigger man than old Mchihle!'
All this and much other valuable anu l'i'''
esting information concerning the heP"'.'' az
situation and The Republican master Vi '''
State" we derive from that inval'i'pie l""'
many friend of "the master, i lie Hun'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Everybody believes in having trees in the
residence streets of the city, but that sentiment
has hitherto taken no definite, public form IL
has now, however. been crystallized Ill the or
ganization of the Tree Planting Association OF
New-York City. to which number OF well
known citizens have lent their names as mem
bers At the initial meeting yesterday the al
vantages Of shade trees in city streets were
ably set forth, even if the audience needed no
convincing on that point The approval OF the
community is certainly with the new assocla-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Ii was cowardy and unprncipled for Republic
cans to consider making "A sound-money declara-
ton without Shaping everybody west OF the AL
leghanys in the face. but it Is wise statesman
shin for Democrats in New-York to tell Demo-
Gratis in the West that they should favor gold
now, SO that they may have silver by-and-by'
when the present sound money sentiment has
subsidized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Happily, the Spanish Senate has stopped
short of demanding the abrogation of the proto-
col Of 1887. although exactly onethird Of the
members. smarting under the declaration Of the
Republican Convention in favor OF Free Cuba,
favored this course. The treaty thus attacked
related to the trial of American citizens by
Spanish tribunals, and the Competitor incident
Of last May brought out widely divergent in
terpretations of it. Time is the most effective
queller of such outbursts as that in the Senate
MT Madrid. and subsistence OF feeling may
now be looked for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Broad intelligence has marked the plans of
the present city administration in the laying
Of smooth pavements. Recently provision was
made for several through routes of asphalt for
<the bicyclists. and now comes scheme for
having with this material number of blocks
in various parts Of Manhattan Island. The
tenement house districts have been especially
looked after in the list Of improvements laid
before the Aldermen yesterday. Among the
babitations of the poor asphalt means much in
the way of cleanliness and health, and is pro-
tcction to the rest of the city from possible
endemic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

With all its superb facilities for academic
education, Brooklyn has not had an institution
which could confer the degree Of Bachelor OF
=, Ate in the classical course Now, however, the
Hrontng of a charter to Adelphi College has
.s1Dunded out the school system of the city and
3msvided for a course of instruction which is
uncommon. If not unique Adelphi, in Its dual
capacity of academy and college, will be able
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Whitney is a clever man who KNOWS no" 10
formulate a declination which declines He also
knows how to express "A plain meaning PLAINLY
and In his recent address 10 the public mas done
So. with what effect upon his shattered and de-
morali2cd party the future must determine lie
recognizes not only his obligation 70 stand 10y
ally bv il In its extremity. but also t. lift MS
,.l.. courng.ously and manfuy against It's
error and foles He puts away the imitation
Of its honors IA Caesar put away the crown upon
the Lupercal only that he is honest about H.
while tho DISTINGUISHED Roman was only putting
on the s.rnblancc If a civic virtue which ne dd
not possess Mr. Whitney takes the stand Of a
patriot ~ we'll as a partisan intent to ala IN
the. rescue of the public from the perilS with
which the fools ~ hia own as well as other par
ties menace Il. The Democracy among It's
myriad handltu always contains few fine hg-
ures and he is one Of them none finer, In some
respects. In any period OF it's history. II Is a
stroke ~ praise which he Will appreciate. that In
patriotism and public spirit he il worthy II be a
Republican. and would have made one OF the
best examples going.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Ex-Governor Campbell was willing to chance 1t
on free silver" but even that is not crazy enough
to suit the cheap money madmen Of the Ohio De-
mocracy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

The New-York Democrats commend Cleveland
and at the same time commend the tarin winch
he pronounced one of "perfidy and dishonor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Reports from Henley show that the Yale oars
men are getting into condition and beginning TO
inspire a wholesome respect among their COM
petltors and the English critics. This Is no sur
prise To- Americans. II has not been rashy as
sured In this country that the Yale crew was
sure 10 win: In fact. we think the general opn-
ion has been that the chances were against 1t;
but Mr.. Cooks skill and knowledge have been
too conclusively proved during a long series Of
years to permit Encouragement here over early
reports of Yac's inferority and ignorance of the
art ~ rowing The crew Is made up OF excel
lent material the coach knows his business. and
there IS every reason TO expect that the Ameri-
can oarsmen will give good account Of them
selves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Nothing is more evident than that the In
structed delegates to the Chicago Convention are
more In need Of instruction than any other class
of people in the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

The only precedent or tradition OF the Demo-
cratic party remaining inviolate and unoroKeh
il that If nominating Grover Cleveland for Presl-
dent II the United States. And The N"w-fork
sun evidently wants 10 have that done away
with Pray, what will be left after that?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26

Just what do the Democratic newspapers IN
this city think constitutes straddle?
There is A suspicion abroad that only the innate
,ool,stv ~ the Republican master % the state"
restraints him from claiming the authorship OF
the Ten Commandments AMI the Declaration of
IndepenGoncc too as we'll Of the financial
plank II the s.. Louis platform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-26
Inner 10 Advertisements.
Notices.

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
JUDGE ROGERS IS DEAD.
AN OLD AND HONORED CITIZEN
PASSES AWAY.
The End camo Peacefully Early Tuesday
Morning. Funeral Services This
Morning.

Judge Harrison Rogers, one of Paw
sons Oldest. wealth. sst and most highly
respected citizens, died at an early hour
Yesterday morning at his residence on
Stonewall street, aged 80 years and 6
months.
Judge Rogers vas a native of South
Carolina. He came to Dawson as a ref
ugee from North Georgia during the
war, and was an active and useful citizen
all his life. By thrift and industry he
accumulated large property interests.
He was of a very sociable and genial dis
position and drew about him a large cir.
Gle of friends, and to marked degree
enjoyed the confidence and esteem of All
who knew him. He was always ready
with hand and purse to aid those in
need, and no worthy object of charity
went from him empty handed.
For two or three years prior to his
death Judge Rogers was closely confin-
ed to his home by the infrmities of old
age, aud his death was caused from gen.
eral breaking down of his system un der
the weight of advanced years. He had
lonS Oeen member OF the Baptist
lurch, and the end came to him peace
fully. He was conscious almost to the
last, and few mo nents before the final
summons of the grim messenger he offer
ed up a fervent prayer and expressed
himself as having no fear of death.
Judge Rogers leaves an aged wife and
two children, Mr.. j. C. Rogers and Mrs.
w. F. Locke, to mourn the loss of a
most devoted and unselfish husband and
father, and to these grief-stricken ones
the sympathy Of the entire community
goes out.
The funeral will take place from the
late residence 0! the deceased this morn
ing at $50 o'clock. Rev. j. Howard
Carpenter will conduct the services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
TOWN TOPICS.

The blight is reappearing among
pear trees in many places in worse form
than it has been before. In some places
the fruit on the trees has wilted and
died of blight. A great many pear
growers in and about Dawson have cut
down their orchards, and planted the
land in some other product.
AS the summer comes on the little
sparrows, which have infested Dawson
for several years, are becoming more nu-
merOus. In q few years, at the present
rate, they will be thicker than flies and
will become complex problem with
US.
Willie, the little son of Mr.. ]. E.
Grubbs, is quite sick with measles. This
malady has now about spent it's force in
the city, after duration of more than
six months.
The farmers report that the cool
nights and dry weather are killing a
great deal of young cotton. Some fear
that they will have to plant again.
Professor NJ. j. Yeomans has been
receiving the congratulations of his
friends since last Friday upon the arri-
val of little girl at his home.
DIR. W. L. Billiard, Columbus. Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex.
clusively.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
THEY COME AND GO.
A Review of the Movements of People
Won Know.

Review of the Movements of People
Won Know.
Will Brown, one of Dawson's hand
soonest young men, was visitor to the
fair sex here a couple of days this week.
-GeorgetoWn correspondent Cuthbert
Leader.
Senator j. E. Mercer, the "sound mon
ey" leader of Calhoun, has been circulat-
ing among his Dawson friends. He was
inclined to believe that Griggs and silver
will win in his county.
Mrs. jeff Kirkland, of Pear
rson, returned home Saturday
after spending several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Arlington
Professor B. C. Adams attended the
meeting of the Macon Presbytery at Cor
dele last week as elder from the Daw-
son church.
Mrs, j. F. Kiddoo and Mrs. Baldwin,
of Cuthbert, have been guests OF
Mrs. j. G. Parks for the past several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. P. Durham, of Biz
mingham, are visiting the family of Mr..
L. c. Durham.
LII y. n. hOueFCs anu MI. JOnn EN-
bry, of Morgan, spent Sunday in the
city.
Mr.. W. W. Davis, of Albany, circulat-
ed among his Dawson friends Monday
Miss Mary Florence Saunders, of Yves
ton, is visiting Miss Fannie Loyless.
Colonel Ed Halt returned home Fiji
day from business trip to Ellaville.
Captain John A. Fulton has been
down to Cordele this week.
Mr.. L. Burch, of Shellman, was in
the city Monday.
Mr.. W. H, DaYis is on trip to Fitz-
gerald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
For Tax Recaiver.

After consulting with large number
OF the voters of the county, and believing
that it will be satisfactory for me TO serve
them again in the capacity of Receiver
of Tax Returns, l announce as a candi-
date for that Office, subject to the dem.
ocratic primary. Soliciting your support
and promising to faithfully discharge
the duties of the Office, l am very re-
specially, G. R. CANNON.
| respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of Tax Receiver and
ask the support of the voters of Terrell
county, and if elected l promise faith
full discharge of my duty. shall not try
to buy the Office. l ask the kind
suffrage of the voters because need it.
Respectfully, THOMAS j. WEBB.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Trashy Medicines.

Many such floodthe market. Botanic
Blood Balm is conscientiously com.
pounded medicine, the result of forty
years practice by an eminuet physician.
1t is the best blood purifier ever offered
t 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 dozen of anv
other kind. Try "The Old Reliable. -
See advertisement elsewhere. For sale
by druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Quick Work.

The dwelling and furniture of DR. w
T. Lundy, of Chickasawhatchee, were
burned, as heretofore stated, on Friday
before last. The loss was promptly
reported to the insurance company by
Messrs. J. G. Parks & CO., the Dawson
agents, and in less than a week from the
date OF the fire the loss was quickly and
satisfactorily adjusted and a check in
payment forwarded to the assured.
This is certainly prompt settlement
and such conduct on the part
of insurace companies inspires the pub
lie with confidence. We learn that DR..
Lundy will rebuild at once.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Mr. DUBIGNON TO SPEAK.
WILL ADDRESS THE PEOPLE OF
TERRELL COUNTY
At the Opera House Next Saturday Morn
ing Candidate for the United states


Hon. Fleming duBiguon, the distin.
guished and popular young Savannah
ian, will speak to the people of Terrell
county at the opera house next Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. duBignon is candidate fer the
United States senate and will speak up-
on the political issues now before .be
people, combating the free coinage of
silver.
Mr.. duBignon is looked upon as one
OF the ablest and strongest speakers in
Georgia, and should have large audi
ence Saturday.
He has spoken in Dawson before, and
has numbers of friends and admjral
here who will give him rousinc ra-
ception.
The ladies are invited to attend the
speaking.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
For Tax Collector.

To the voters of Terrell county: /
respectfully announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Tax Collector, sub
Jdct to the democratic primary on June
9th. | promise faithful discharge of
the duties of the Office if elected.
Fl. o. THORNTON.
| am candidate for Tax Collector,
subject to democratic nomination, and
solicit your vote in the June primary.
The duties of the office will be faithfully
ana conscientiously performed if en-
trusted to me. Respectfully,
w. T. EVERETT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Married

In Columbus, last Sunday morning,
Mr.. David W. Sears and Miss Corrie
Renfroe were joined by the silkcn ties of
matrimonY.
Mr.. Sears has been connected with the
Dawson Manufacturing Company for
several years, and is one of our most
worthy and highly esteemed young men.
The lbride possesses many charms, and
will prove to him valuable helpmeet.
THE NEWS joins their numerous
friends in best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
POLICE oH1EFs1N CONVENTION.
Chief Savage Was There and Reports a Big
Time.


Chief Savage Was There and Reports a Big
Time.
Chief of Police Savage returned from
Columbus Friday, where he at
tended convention of the chiefs of the
state. He was prominent and popular
member of the convent N, and was APP
pointed one of the committee on creden-
tials.
The chief is loud in his praises of the
hospitality of the people of Columbus,
and says nothing was left undone to
make the visit of the delegates pleas
ant one.
They were banqueted, given delight
full trolley car ride over the city, and were
treated to an old fashioned Georgia bar
becue. The convention was one of tn,
best in the history of the organization.
and was an occasion long to be remem-
bered by the officers.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun publish.
ed a picture of Chief Savage with this
pleasant personal mention:
"Chief Savage, of Dawson, is an old
officer and is the wit of the convention.
Hesays it is all mistake about him be-
ing married man, and thinks Columbus
has the prestiest girls and the broadcast
streets of any city in the state. The
chief is enjoying himself and saws he
hopes the convention will last all the
week and meet again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Leglslature.

To the Voters of Terrell County: am
candidate for Representative in the
next General Assembly, subject to demo-
cratic nomination. If elected l promise
an untiring devotion to the best inter
ests of my state and county. 1t shall be
my pleasure, as well as my duty, to car
ry out the wishes of majority of the
people. / am in favor of the free coinage
of both gold aud silver and return to
the financial condition of the country
prior to 1873, Respectfully,
w. G. KENDRICK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Spring Styles.

The following little verses
were written for the benefit of
those who do not have an OPP
poytunity to keep up with the
STYLES in books, but can find
all the cup to date" goods at
the new and reliable shoe and
hat store.
Read this, and don't let any
one put off their old style Hats
on you:
If you want Hat in style,
Then it will be worth you while
To take heed, investigate,
Or you'll be clear out of date.
For cow you have on your mind
Merchants who don't seem to find
Or to buy goods up to date,
But about three seasons late.
But need not tell you this
(Still | don't think it amiss),
For you know it now full we'll
That is what some merchants sell.
If you were walking down the street
And a gentleman should meet
Who had on a shabby Hat,
You would size him up by that.
That's what everybody does,
Either that or by his shoes,
You will never bear the light
Till you Hat and Shoes are right.
MUSE & cox CO.,
nlshings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
More AboQt Harry Bassett.

PUBLIC tbarona crao
celebrated "Hay Basset" Whskey grade offered bv Mr.
soldby all dealers
higher grade of ~
Whkey per drink or ner m
older melower and has peculiar
whsey and which all lovers whiskey
Harry Basse whiskey sold by Mr. Bethune grade a Bas
whiskey sold by Mr. Plumb
THE J. B. CO.. Baltimore Md
per B. H. Goldberg Travein Salesman
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
New Millinery Establishment.

To The ltdles of the surrounding coun-
try: When in Dawson please call at the
and 10 cent store of H. Fl. Mott and there
examine new and pretty line of MILL
merry goods.
Call and confirm what say with your
eyes, and if you like my goods give me
share of your trade.
The criticism of enmity often proves
more beneficial than the advice of
friends. Mrs. H. P. SLADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
VIII Lecture in Kentucky.

Rev. j. Howard Carpenter has been
engaged to deliver two lectures at Hen
derson, KY, early in May. Mr.. Carpen-
ter is recognized as one of The best lect-
urers of the day, and will no doubt charm
his Kentucky audiences. He proposes
to deliver several lectures in the north
west during the summer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Committees Appointed.

Committees have been appointed By
the sunday schools of the city to confer
with the view of arranging for a union
picnic in May. THE News learns that
strong inducements have been offered the
schools to go to Columbus. The commit
tees are expected to report to their res
pective schools next Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
COL, EDWARDS WILL RUN.
He win AK to Be Elected Solicitor o. the
Pataula Circuit.

What promises to be one of the most
interesting rases before the next legisla-
ture is that of solicitor general Of the
Pataula circuit.
Colonel M. c. Edwards has decided to
become candidate for that position,
which makes the fourth entry to da.e.
The other aspirants are Colonies Jno. r.
Irwin and Clarence Wilsonof Ft. Gaines.
and Hon. Z. 9. Bush of ColQuitt.
Colonel Edwards has assurances of
strong and influential support, and his
friends believe that he will be the win
ner. He is one of the most talented
young lawyers in southwest Georgia, and
would fill the Office of solicitor-general
with credit to himself and the state,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Rev. H.R. McLendon,s Book.

DAWSON, GA, April 20, 1896.-Breth-
rem: Ny book on Baptism is now ready
for delivery. A shipment is expected to
reach here the latter part of this week.
Every subscriber will please be ready to
receive his copy as soon as they arrive.
Price $500. Very respectfully,
III. r. McLENDoN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Tax Receiver Cannon.

Mr.. G. R. Cannon announces for re-
election to the Office of tax receiver in
this issue. Mr. Cannon has served the
people in this capacity for several years,
and his reelection would insure contin-
ued efficient service in that important
office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-04-22
Good Lectures,

DR.. VIM. Edward Hall, of New York,
lectured at the opera house in Dawson
Sunday afternoon and Monday evening.
His subjects were yesterday, To-day
and Forever" and "How to get Married
and Stay So.' The lectures were good,
and those who heard them were highly
entertained.