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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
TO Be AN UP-TO-DATE ROAD.
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS on
THE GEORGIA AND ALABAMA,
Vice-President Gabbett's Policy OfDe.
VelOpment. The Road Being Re-
graded and the Bridges and
DepOts Being Repaired.
DepOtS Being Repaired.

Vice-Presldent and General Manager
Gabbett of the Georgia and Alabama
Railroad Company has large force of
hands at work regarding practically
the entire system and repairing all
of the bridges. He has another force
on duty In the shops repairing all of
the rolling stock and putting it in
tirst-class condition, so that it will be
practically new when it is turned out.
ms is the result of a recent consul
tatlon on the part of the directors of
the system, who have determined to
put out considerable money in making
the property equal, if not superior, to
any railroad property in the south, and
II they carry out their intentions they
Will come pretty near succeeding, if
they donOt even surpass their eXpeCta-
tions.
Another feature which is being given
attention is the depOts all along the
line of the road. Wherever they are
needed new ones are being put up, and
at other stations they are being re-
paired and made practically new. Mr..
Gabbett is determined to make the
Georgia and Alabama a thoroughly up
to-date road, and he is pushing things
IL that direction for all he is worth.
In addition to his efforts toward
making it thoroughly stable and safe
property, he is giving the public an
extraordinary service for road as
young as the Georgia and Alabama
is, and it appears that it is being APP
preciated. This is evident from the
fact that the Georgia and Alabama
has for the past year shown more net
earnings in proportion to it's bonded
Indebtedness per mile than any other
railroad property in the south.
Vice-President Gabbett is Justly
proud of this record, though he does
not talk much about it. There is no
more thorough, practical and up-to-
dale railroad man in the south than
Cecil Gabbett. He is on the lookout
all the time for the interests of the
property of which he has charge, and
he is making 1T paying institution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
BantiSt Revival.

ReY. j. Howard Carpenter expects to
begin protracted meeting at the Bap-
list church on the second Sunday in
April. He will be assisted by Rev.
Lansing Burrows, D. D., pastor of the
First Baptist church of Augusta. DR..
Burrows, who is one of the strongest
ministers in the south, preached at Daw-
son during the State Baptist Convention
held here several years ago and charmed
all who heard him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
FROST, BUT NO DAMAGE.

Fruit Men and Gardeners Keeping Close
Watch on the Weather.
The fruit growers and gardeners
about Dawson report that slight
frosts have formed one or two nights
since the big rains, but they do
not believe that fruit or garden prod
ucts have been injured The days
remain warm enough to relieve them
from fears of disaster, but the Their
mometer insists on a dOWnwardlcOurse
every night, and comes dangerously
near the point that means death to the
budding beauties.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
Rncklen,s Arnica Salre.

The best Salve in the world for Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blain's. Corns and all Skin Erlptions
and positively cures piles or NJ pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refund e6 /.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Sale-Davis Drug 20.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
COLD WEATHER

Does not seem to have much effect on
the ladies so far as spring goods are
concerned, tor, to our surprise and
Qualification, we had good trade all
last week on Oxford Slippers, and al
ready some ofthe sizes are broken.
Quite a number of customers were
waiting for them, and as soon as they
arrived there was a rush for them,
each one wanting to select before they
we're picked over.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

viii Be Held in May Instead of July This
Year.
School Commissioner Whitchard
requests THE NEWS to notify the
teachers of the county that State
Commissioner Glenn has instructed
that the examination of teachers this
year be held on the last Saturday in
May instead of the last Saturday in
July as heretofore.
This will deprive the teachers of the
benefits of the institute before under
going the examination, and the change
will not be satisfactory one to tn EN-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
Don't w ait.

Ifvou want to get nicely fitted
from a good assortment of the MIC
est line of ladies' Oxford shoes that
ever came to Dawson and Albany
don't wait until the other lady has
taken your size, tor that is what she
will do if she sees the goods.
We do not claim any special credit
for these goods selling so readily. A
look is sufficient.
We always try to advertise
In such a manner that the wise
viii come at once and get their size
And not be lett in such surprise,
If you have not seen those brown,
tan and black shoes at Muse & Cox
Co.'S. lay aside all else and come
down or phone 81.
P. S.-Cut prices for CASH
ONLY is what's doing the work.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
AWOman SOlicits Aims.

A sad case of desttution was seen on
the streets Monday. A woman with an
infant in her arms was begging assist.
ance t. Jacksonville, where she said she
bad relatives. She was from Tennessee,
and the death of her husband had left
her stranded upon the inhospi liable
shores of life.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

1t is surprising what "wee bit OF a
thing" can accomplish. Sick headache,
consti patton, dyspepsia, sour stGmach,
dizziness are quickly banUhed by De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Small pill.
Safe pill. Best pill.
SALE-DAyts DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
New Mill at SaSSer.

Messrs. Brim & Son & Marshall of Sas
ser have received their mill rocks and
will be ready for grinding in few days
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

"A young lady was bitten by Gu
on the streets of Savannah and dice
from hydrophobia few days ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

E E. Turner of Compton, Mo-, writes
us that after suffering from piles for sew
enteen years he completely cured them
by using three boxes of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. It cures eczema and Sc
we're skin diseases.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

When bilious or cOstive eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c,
25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

Twenty-Five plugs of good tobacco fo
one dollar at G. G. Lewis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
Gludness Comes

transient nature of the many pnys.
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff.
gentle pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get It's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article.
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
1t IN the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tlves or other remedies are not needed.
1t afflicted with any actual disease. .
may be commended to the most sxillful
physicians but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

0ynchburg News.)

ilN0cDDUTR NtWSl
The proposition of the Young Business
Men Of Richmond 20 invite the Grand
Army of the Republic to hold its annual
meeting in Richmond two years hence
has elected q great deal Of comment, pro
and con. In the beginning we felt that
Il was an affair in which Richmond was
chiefly concerned; therefore, the News
has had nothing to gay on the subject.
But the discussion has taken a wide
range, and we may be excused for mod
estly expressing our views on a matter
which touches not only the people OF
Richmond, but also the people Of the
whole State-nay, Of the whole South.
The practical question is. VIII the meet
ing Of the Grand Army in the former
capital of the Confederacy promote fra
ternal harmony? In our opinion, it would
have no such effect. The race question
will be one barrier in the way. The
colored Union veteran must be treated
with the same cordial hospitality as the
white veterans. Are the citizens Of Rich
mond, men and women, ready to accord
a cordial reception TO the colored vete-
rams? To ask that question is to answer
it. Again. Will not the speeches and the
resolutions Of the Union veterans be
offensive TO the men who wore the gray
and to the women who encouraged them
IN the great cOnIllct! Are they prepared
to hear themselves reyiled as traitors"
and "rebels" in their homes and in the
very capital of the COnfederacy?
1t is said that the Grand Army Is not
satisfied with the histories of the war
uesd in the public schools or the
North. and they have arranged for the
preparation of a history that will heap
odium on southern leaders and make
treason odious in the minds OF the
rising generation. The citizens of Rich
mond, with all their gushing hospitality,
cannot take kindly 20 such a movement
on the part Of the Grand Army.
IL may be said that sentiment has
very little TO do with the proposed in
vitaticn; it is a matter Of dollars and
cents. The veterans will bring money
TO Richmond. and leave. it IS estimated,
100000 in the city. That is no doubt
the correct explanation, but 1t IS not
very crcdltable TO our capital city. We
forbear TO comment on this point and
conclude by expressing a hope that the
invitation will not be extended, Md that
the Grand Army will find some more
congenial place of meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22
Oranges and Tobacco.
Florlda Times-Union.)


For nearly three years Florida has felt
the loss of her orange crop. 1t Is coming
back again. The recovery is steady, If not
rapid. Oranges this year will again have
a perceptible influence on the prosperity
OF the State The influence viii be more
perceptible next year, and in two or three
years more.the growers will be making IS
much clear money out OF the crop as ever
before.
But in the mean time the people OF
Florida have lived without assistance,
and the State has prospered without the
oranges Our people have learned that
they can produce as good tobacco as is
grown in Cuba, and are devoting much
Of their attention 10 its production. The
tobacco-felds will add more than the
orange groves 70 the wealth of Florida.
Tho war in Cuba has speeded the de-
Velopment of the tobacco industry, but il
H. no longer essential 10 its continued
growth. Whether peace be made or war
continue, Florida Will produce more and
more tobacco year by year, and the crop
will bring TO the State more money than
any that our people have ever cultivated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22
Richmond No Place for Grand Army


Movements TO bring conventions and
respectable gatherings Of all kinds TO
ones town or city are usually commend
able. as they bring money TO the town.
advertise 1t, and give its people chance
TO mingle with strangers-a very neces-
sary thing IL people would become broad
and liberal. But sometimes there are eX-
ceptions TO the rule. The movement to
invite the Grand Army of the Republic
TO meet in Richmond seems TO us 70 be
one OF the exceptions. 1t seems 10 US
to be lacking in good judgment.
We do not wish to be misunderstood In
this matter We have no feeling what
ever against any member Of the Grand
Army, or against any 'man who lives
north CT Mason and Dixon's line. on
the contrary, we recognize them as bro
theirs, copartners with US in enjoying the
blessings Of a reunited country. sIf they
will come South singly or in parties We
will 90 our best to extend to them the
hospitality due to the stranger who
breaks bread with us. But we do
think it out Of place for the Grand Army
as an organization TO come South to hold
it's meeting, and this for several reasons.
Large bodies of men have not the dis
erection Of individuals; they are more
emotional, ana more excitabe; they are
likely to slop over in the brotherly
love business, if tie movement takes that
direction; or should any chance spark
happen 10 kindle the fame, they are just
as likely to go to the other extreme.
Some Of our own people are likely to mis-
construe remarks and TO say something
TO cause hard feelings and resentment
In fact. some of US newspaper-men make
fools Of ourselves on occasion and say
things we ought not TO say.
But this Is not our chief objection TO
meeting of the Grand Army on southern
soil The meeting Is naturally designed
to bring together comrades who wish &C
rejoice over victories Of thirty years ago.
This is all well enough. If they meet IN
their own bailwick. We have no objec-
ton to il If they confine themselves 70
their own part Of the Union, although
even then we consider it out Of place to
rake over the embers OF a civil strife.
We think II decidedly out Of place to
come South for such n meeting. When
they come here as brothers and citizens
Of a common country, meeting us on an
equal footing, we are delighted to see
them. and are quite willing TO conslgn
to oblivion all the unpleasantnesses OF
he past. This is very different from well
coming them to southern soil TO recount
their victories over us and to flaunt In
our faces, however sugaredly and plea
sanity, the story Of our defeat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22
At CuIiOden HOuse.
(ScOttish Americanl

tScOtUSl Amerlcan.)
The dismantling of Culloden House will
strike most patriotic Scots as a some
what ruthless proceeding on the part Of
the new proprietor The Culoden family
were never Jacobite, but their seat i'm the
immediate neighborhood OF the field
where the cause OF the Stuarts cane TO
final grief has been a veritable museum
OF objects, interesting In the highest de-
gree from their connection with that pas
sage of the national history. But since
dispersal was resolved upon IL will be
widely felt In Scotland that many of the
objects which have now passed into pri-
vate hands ought TO have been purchased
by the government. that they might at
least be retained in Scotland. The Trea-
snry. however. Is always exceedingly
thrifty when the expenditure OF money
IN Scotland is involved. III the results OF
the expenditure could. with decency. have
heen taken up TO London. the public purse
would not have been so difficult to force
oxen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

and his wise laws have been but the
barrel OF apple sass"
Let us see, let US calmly and without
prejudice, giving credit where credit Is
due, look back and see how much has
been done all around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

Claybourn. who have been visiting
friends and relatives in this city. have
returned to their homes, IN PETERSBURG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22
Richmonaers In New York.

NEW YORK. August -lSpeciahl-,.,s'
s. Hurt. Broadway Central MISS NJ
Jones. W. r Jones. Grand. u DawsoH
Continental; Miss Thalh.mer. Il. Th@l'
h.mer. and wife. Aston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

Order, for printing sent TO the pispa"s
Company will be given prompt attent~,.
and tho style OF work and prices MI
sure 10 please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

towards the lake. The attraction VII
thus have been mutual.
30. NJ. ANTONIADI."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Potter's Compromise.

President Potter of the l.. A. w. has
come out with proposition to concil-
late the Sunday racing faction. Potter,
who is at present in the West, where
the supporters Of Sunday racing are in
the majority, has suggested that at the
next meeting of the national assembly
the league can put itself on record as
opposed to Sunday racing, prohibit
such meets from the national circuit,
but giant the privilege to divisions OF
holding races as they see fit. Such \
move, ne anticipates. will enable the
riders now on the Pacific coast, now
under the ban of the league, to regain
their good standing, resume their rae
ing under the l.. A. w. rules and give
to the league full and undisputed con-
troll of racing in this country. For the
general welfare Of the league its Of
ficers realize that the riders on the Pa
cific coast must be taken back, and Pot
ter's plan seems the most likely one 10
adopt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
The Ute War Ten Years Ago.

The last attempt to forcibly convince
the Utes of the majesty of Colorado
law cost just sS0,314.72, when all the
bills were allowed, exclusive of inter-
est, which has since piled up to quite
fortune within itself Two whites
were killed and four wounded This
happened in August, 1887, when all the
White River valley was included in
Garfield county.
Under their treaty the Utes could o.
cupy the unsettled part of their old res
ervation, not only for the hunting
ground, but to pasture their herds or
ponies, goats and cattle. This privi-
lege they used to the utmost, and they
became very undesirable neighbors for
the whites, who were just occupying
the country themselves. A young Ute
buck gambling for ponies designated
as stake horse belonging to white
man. He lost, and when the winner
went to take the pony and found that
it was not his a warrant was sworn
out for the Ute on charge OF horse
stealing. Arrest was resisted, the Utes
scuttled into the hills and the sheriff's
posse was swelled by every man in the
country that could carry a gun. The
Utes knew every inch of the hills, and
the whites knew only the valley trails.
No one knew where the Utes were and
terror seized the whole region, every
rapchman feeling that a band of hos
tiles might sweep down upon him at
any moment. Urgent appeals were sent
to Gov. Alva Adams, who Is governor
now, showing such a condition of al
fairs that the whole state militia force
was sent into the field. United States
troops were sent in from Fort Ouch
esne, too. The militia found the In
dams at the mouth of Miller creek, blu,
while complicated military strategy
was in progress the Utes stole away.
Next day scouts found them at the
Forks of White River, where Buford
postoffice is now There was lively
running fight, in which the only cas-
ualties of the "war" occurred, as be-
fore enumerated. Then the Utes, mi
no one knows how many-abandoned
their flocks and raced back to Utah.
The settlers took in the ponies and cat
tie, the goats were left to the noun
tain lions, and the Utes abandoned the
idea of anything more than brief and
fugitive visits to Colorado. Colorow,
after craving permission Of the whites.
paid last regretful visit to the White
River Valley and then died in his lodge
in Utah. Since then the Utes, though
bad tempered enough. have had no
leader whose name bore any terror to
white ears. and so have avoided any
collisions, sneaking in and out by
unfrequented ways.-Denver Republic
an
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Up to His Old Tricks.

He had been a real-estate boomer in
western town, but when the reaction
came he was compelled to accept a
clerkship in dry goods store in order
to make both ends meet, but he
couldn't quite forget his old habits.
The first day he was behind the
counter lady came in to look at
some dress goods.
How much did you say there was
in this piece?" she asked, pointing to
one she had selected.
Fifteen yards, madam" replied the
ex-boomer.
ooh, but that is entirely too much.
only need half that quantity"
Madam" replied the clerk, Iapsing
into the familiar vernacular Of his
former calling, II am offering you a
bargain and If you fail to secure con-
troll of the entire property you will
miss the opportunity of lifetime.
You can cut the tract up into town
lots and realize 300 per cent profit on
your investment inside of six months"
Then it suddenly occurred to him
that he was not making deal in real
estate and he began to apologize
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
q grateful people will beat responsive
to the mention of the talismanic name
| of Sheridan"
Modest, but self-Reliant.

General Grant neither overestimated
nor distrusted himself He was modest
and inclined TO claim less than his due,
but he was also self-reliant and per-
sistent. An anecdote, related by Mrs.
Sherwood in her "Epistle to Posterity."
sets forth his disposition to accord to
others their due and to claim little for
himself save the virtue Of getting
there"
Mrs. Sherwood told him on one oc-
casion that an English officer who had
been present at the dinner given him
ny the Duke of Wellington in the Wa
terloo chamber had told her In London
that he thought him a very learned
soldier
We'll, am not" said Grant. Il
had neither the genius Of Sherman,
nor the learning of Lee nor Macpher-
son. only meant to get there"
In 1865. just after the close OF the
war, General Grant visited West Point.
his old alma mater, accompanied by
Mrs. Grant.
I'VE were In the library" writes
Mrs. Sherwood; "the examination was
going on, and Professor Bartlett left
the room. coming back with Grant on
his arm. The professors rose to re-
ceive him. think poor General Grant
nearly sank through the floor; he
WINGED as he never had done In the
face of the enemy.
Those dreaded professors rising to
do me honor! Why, felt all the cadet
terror all over me-" he afterwards
said.
He was more comfortable when he
got outside and began shaking hands
with all mankind and womankind, but
no one who saw that notable scene can
forget his modesty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Bits of Racing News.

There Is talk Of syndicate building
a $4,000 board track at the Belmont
Driving club grounds, just outside OF
Philadelphia, for bicycle racing.
Earl Kiser is said to be a sufferer
from chronic form of dyspepsia
which threatens to compel his retire
ment from the bicycle race track.
At London, Eng, Chase, the bicy-
clist. beat the 100-mile road record
covering the distance in hours. 1G
minutes and 80 seconds.
Cordang, who broke the 4-hour rec
ord in England recently, cleared 81. 900
through the manufacturers of the
wheel, saddle and tires he rode.
There is some talk of party of
capitalists building quarter OF mile
up-to-date bicycle track on the Ocean
Parkway, Brooklyn. to cost $4,000.
Harry Sidwell. the Cincinnati anna
teur, aspires to hold all the amateur
records from one 10 five miles. He
will try to make new figures for the
distances before the outdoor season
closes.