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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

the piazza, then, with deep sigh, he
walked down the gravel path, out OF the
rnte and up the lane towards the big
white house of the Armstrong family.
He walked slowly, with eyes bent on
the ground, as one having trouble on
his mind, until, glancing up, he caught
the CLEAN OF a white dress at the gate
of the Armstrong home-then the lag
cling steps grew brisk, and the melan-
choly face was frightened by a smile OF
pleasant anticipation.
II was lovely evening in the latter
part OF May. and all nature seemed To
-bc rejoicing in the fullness of the ripe
springtime. IL seemed a time for glad
ness and naught else, at least TO those
TO whom sorrow was unknown. But in
the cottage John Lorimcr had just left
was little gray-haired woman who,
sittinr In an armchair with an old,
faded photograph in her thin. shaking
hands, was sobbing as though her heart
would break. The picture was that OF
a young, handsome man in the uniform
Of n lieutenant of artillery, and was
sadly blurred with the unavailing tears
that had fallen upon IL.
The twilight deepened. and darkness
came, and with II the songs OF the frog
and the cricket and the whip-poor-will,
and all the other sounds that tend to
make night in the country very sym
rhony in itself--but the woman paid
no heed. pausing only in her weeping
now and then 20 kiss passlonately the
faded, tawdry photograph.
Young Lorimer's smile vanished nj
most as quickly aa il came. for he couls
not more than momentarily ,orget Tn
poor little heart-brolen mother he hat
left weeping in her corner OF the BIZ
sitting-room, although he knew h
could do nothing TO soothe her, and tina
she preferred to be left alone AT thi
time; so his face was unusually solemn
,Vhen he greeted his sweetheart, Bessi
Armstrong. who was waiting for hin
M the gnte.
"What makes You look so solemn "a
night. big boy" asked the girl. lightly
"Oh. Just what happens every year a
this time-my mother Is having he
usual cry over my fathers picture, and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

hut one thing to do. He sold out his
business, and, turning the proceeds of
the sale and all his other property over
TO his wife, he went to the front as sec
ond in command OF battery fitted out
by Banbury and neighboring villages.
For n year or more came, with more
or less regularity, Johns CHEEKY, breezy
letters, in which the discomforts OF
camp-life were depicted as a joke, and
the horrors of war as pastime. Then
came the account OF battle, with the
bulletin of dead, wounded and missing
and among those whose names fol-
lowed that awful word missing was:
"John Lorimer, captain Battery c, --th
Illinois artillery"
Vainly the sorrowing wife he had left
at home wrote here and there to see IL
she could get any trace of him. Years
passed-years during which the young
wife often told herself that the knowl-
edge Of his death were better than that
terrible uncertainty as to his fate. As
soon as the war closed. she went south
and inspected the records of all the mill
tary prisons, but gained no clew from
these. Yetshe could never convince her.
self that he was dead, and she lived in
the faith that she and her boy, the son
| he had never seen, now nearly as old as
his father was when he went to the
front, would yet look upon the living
! face of that husband ana father.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

Dcs Moincs. la. May 27.--At the clos
ing session Of the State Labor fedora
ton j. +. Byrne. OF Ottumwa. was elect
ed president and George T.. Shaver. OF
Des MoInes, secretary. Dubuque was
selected as the place for the next con-
vention. An invitation from the city Of
Mnrshnlltown was received and accept
ed 10 hold state observation OF Labor
day In that city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

Gen. Porter For ally Received.
Paris, May 27.--P' esident faure for
mally received the new United States
smbeesador, Gen. Horncc Porter,
Wednesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

II was the day when all America,
leaving all other matters aside, unites
in doing honor to the heroes who died
that the nation might live. The morn
ing had broken bright and clear, and the
spring sun shone benignantly upon the
completing preparations for the Me-
mortal day ceremonies in Banbury,
whence many a promising young fell
low had gone to the war and died for his
country.
At IL o'clock came the services at the
church, which almost everyone attend
ed. Lined on either side of the walk
outside were the Banbury guards, the
local militia company, standing at
"parade rest" while waiting for the APP
pearance of the grand army post.
Presently the veterans appeared,
marching UP the street with somewhat
uncertain stcp--for many OF them were
cripples--behind mufiled drum and ST.
lent flea little group of aging men,
the remnant of scores OF strong, hope
full young fellows who had gone forth
from Banbury 10 fight for the cause
they loved.
As they approached, the young cap
tain of the guards gave two or three
quiet commands: attention. Carry
armsl Present armsl" And through
the files of untricd soldiers passed
those of many battles.
IL wonder who that old fellow in the
last row OF veterans is" unused John
Lorimer, who, with bis mother and
BESSIE Armstrong. stood on the corner
and saw the old soldiers pass by. III,
must be stronger. Did you notice.
He seemed 20 be dazed-a little on
reckon"
The services at the church were mor'
than usually impressive. The new min
ister, Mr.. Dare. was himself veteran
and he talked TO the soldiers as only
soldier can. then preached n sermol
that brought tears 20 the eyes Of nearl.
everyone In the house.
The services over. the veterans, fol
lowed by the guards aud long process
sion OF citizens. marched to the GENE
terry 10 perform the remaining cereme
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

HIN LORIMEK
walked quietly
out of the house,
closing the front
door softly be-
hind him. For a
moment he stood
hesitatingly on
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
COMING BACK ON CARTER,
THERE is A CONNECTION AMONG
POLITICIANS.
President Berner of the Senate Said
to Be Responsible for the
Charges Against Judge
RnaSa
Reese.

ATLANTA, Jan. 24-Since the conclu-
sion of the investigation of ..the charges
against Judges Reese and Sweat by Sen
ator Carter there have been all kinds of
reports in circulation as to the final con-
sequences of the investigation to Sena-
tor Carter, and the motives that actuated
him in making his charges. According
to some of these reports which have
been promulgated in the local press, SEN
ator Carter was actuated by malice in at
least one of the cases-that of Judge
Reese--and on that account an effort
may be made to have him expelled from
the senate.
Following this report, another one was
given life from the same source TODAY.
which places the responsibility for the
charges against Judge Reese on Presi-
dent Berner of the senate. The investi.
cation is being made the foundation for
political gossip which is Intended to
have its effect in the future, both on
democratic and populist party intrlgues.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
CLOSE CALL In CUBA.
,yOTHER ACCOUNT OF JIM FAR
NUM,S HAVANA ADVENTURES.
Munitions Of War Directed to the DaW-
sOnian Cause Him to Narrowly
Escape a Spanish
Prison.

The newspapers have printed num-
her of accounts of the exciting exper-
fence and narrow escape from a
Spanish prison at Havana of Mr.. James
s. Farnum, a well-knOwn and popular
Dawsoniau, while on a recent trip to
Cuba. The latest and most authentic
rpnort of his adventures in the land of
Weyler, the butcher, is the following
from Tampa, Fla.
James Farnum, who left here with
Max Caras, a prominent Spaniard of
this city, returned tonight after week
of exciting incidents in Havana and
the surrounding country. The men
left here on the steamship Olivette.
Mr.. Farnum, unguardedly, gave away
some of his cards upon the steamer,
and when they arrived at Key West,
where they spent several hours, parties
who desired to send a bag of war mu-
nitions to Cuba easily managed to OBJ
tain Farnum's name. They placed
aboard bag containing three pistols,
four daggers, and some small packages
of dynamite and directed the same to
FarnUm in Havana. The steamer ar
rived at Havana at o'clock the next
morning, and the party went to the
Hotel Ingleterra, where an order for
their detention awaited them. They
were much surprised when confronted
with the terminating bag of deadly
contents, but as Mr.. Caras is a nephew
Of Segunda Alvarez, the ex-mayor of
Havana, his influence cleared them of
any suspicion.
"Mr. Farnum's valise had been open
ed and his pistol taken from it, and it
was not returned to him until he left
for the states.
"The suspicious baggage was left in
the lobby or the Ingleterra, where a
guard was stationed to watch it and
arrest whoever called for it. This
guard was maintained day and night,
out at the time of their departure no
one had claimed it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
Protect Your Eyes.

Properly adjusted spectacles and eye
glasses are something that Dawson has
long been in need of. Prof. Hlrschburg,
the well known Eye Specialist of New
York, has appointed McLain Drug Co.
agents for his celebrated Spectacles and
Eyeglasses, where a complete assort-
ment can always be found. Prof. Hirsch-
berg, or one of his staff, will remain in
Dawson from February II to Is inclusive,
and all those in need of properly adjust
ed spectacles and eyeglasses should
avail themselves of this opportunity,
Consultation free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
To NV Patrons.

l thank you for your kind patronage,
but as many have not paid your accounts
I must urge you to come forward and set
tie the same. will regret the necessity
of putting your names on the Black List,
but will certainly do so if some settle
ment is not made at once. Ny accounts
are just as important to me as the mer-
chants is to him, and l will not do your
practice if you don't pay me. Ny books
are at McLain Drug Co.'S. store, and Mr..
Tom Jennings will receipt for any
amount paid him. Save your names
from the Black List by paying. Yours
very respectfully,
w. B. CHEATHAM, NJ. D.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
GEORGIA'S LOST LANDS.
Not Single County Has Returned the
Same Number of Acres.

Not Single County Has Returned the
Same Number of Acres.
Last weeks NEWS told of the fact that
eighty-three counties In Georgia return
ed 722, POS fewer acres of land for taxa
ton in 1896 than they did in 1895, and
that tfty-four returned 43O,15 more.
Not single county returned the same
number of acres for the Two years,
The value of the land which for some
reason was returned in 1895 and pot III
1896 was in round numbers 50, 40 900, and
would have been subject to tax for state
and county purposes at between S25, 900
and $50 000
Terrell is one of the eighty-three
counties which shows a decrease in acre
age. In 1895 the number of acres of land
returned in the county for taxation was
2O4, 794, while the 1896 digest shows
only 199,444 acres, a loss of {, $50 acres.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
"a WILD GOOSE CHASE"
A Musical Extravaganza Combined with
Comedy Tonight.

N7AS"A AAAudVaB&nZa OOmDlu0u WIN
Comedy Tonight.
"a Wild Goose Chase" running from
grave to gay, embracing bit of the dra-
matte and tragic in lively alterations, and
with Just enough plot to introduce some
vaudeville specialties, will be seen at the
9ale-Dayis Opera House tonight tues
gay? OF the play the Yazoo City miss
Sentinel says;
"TAe performance given at the opera
house house last Saturday night by Hasty
pros pros. is pronounced the best seen here
Ems season: One might Judge from the
lame, "A Wild Goose Chase that the
Performance peaR was of the cheap order, but
Sroa,oS %ag not the case. They were
eree'eo with one Of the largest audiences
ever assembled in the onera house
O una Hasty, as the Widow O,Brien'
conono oupepn' while all members of the
company played their parts welln
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
CHICKASAWHATCHEE NEWS.

An Aged Lady Has Severe Fall. Improve
ments, Etc.
The venerable and much loved Mrs.
Mary Crowell, who has reached her eight
ieth year, fell from her door steps few
days ago, but no serious results followed.
She was considerably bruised, however.
Rev. L. j. Ballard, the new pastor of
the Methodist church, preached here on
the third Sunday in this month. Mr..
Ballard is making fine impression
among the people.
Messrs. E. G. Collier and John Slap
pey are both building coy residences in
the village, and Mr.. A. T. Wall has NOV
ed his family here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
JURORS FOR MAY COURT.
The Regular Panel Was Drawn by Judge
Sheffield Saturday Morning.

Sheffield Saturday Morning.
Before adjourning court Saturday
morning Judge Sheffield drew the iu-
rors for the May term of court. None
We're drawn for the third week. Be-
low is the list:
GRAND JURORS.
w. L. Simpson, L. w HaddOck, F.
M. Bethune, j. M. Wright, j. FL. FL
lerbee, T, E. Gurr, j. Fl. Crowell, J. V.
Oliver, J. M, Marlin, Sr., E. G. Lasse-
eter, W. Fl. Plumb, r. B. McLain, G.
w. Bass, B. F. Melton, j. T. Lee, w.
FL. Dismuke, j. A. Davis, S. w. Den
ton, w. A. McLain, E. L. Rainey, r.
IA. Stewart, r J Anthony, F. f. Clark,
j B Roberts, B NJ Wilson, II A Cook,
G V Pace, w Ell Gammage, j L Staple
ton, j FL Pritchard.
TRAVERSE JURORs-FIRsT WEEK.
FL III Davis, G B Fillingame, w r
Garrett, w B idges, A T Wall, j r
Causey, w Mcneil, r H Fletcher,
r J Grier, A w Fleming, A P Chap
man, o S Pace, X w Harris, A Full
ton, Eli Jenkins, G Ayerett, @ B
Brim, j S Carter, G III BreedlOYe, w
II Fletcher, j G Simpson, w Gam
mage, II y Sessions, NJ u StaCnam, u
R Mercer, W w Kirksey, M II Myrick
r L Melton, G L Mize, r G Peoples,
D Elder, 0 N Geise, r Smith, A r
McCOllum, G L Massey, d D Davidson.
TRAVERSE JURORs-sECoND WEEK.
A GoodsOn, Robert Fulton, James
Clark, l F Walker, G M Davidson, j I
Lee, Ed BreedlOve, J p Allen, Jr., B
7 Collier, S Sem, J w Clark, 7 }
Walker. j n Chambliss, w H Bishop
P Grimes, J B McCOrkle, w E
Frazier, T Slade, E B Mills, E I
Jackson, w Tilley, w A McCrea, j
P Green, E J Garner, c F Ward, F +
Breedlove, w M Ward, w NJ Jenkins
| S Hart, j II Lee, L Lamar, W Ii Hill
er, j G Joiner, L E Jennings, j / Jen-
nings, F NJ Jennings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Literary and Social Meeting to BE Held
Next Monday Evening.

Next Monday Evening.
The Epworth League will have liter
airy and social meeting at the residence
of Mr.. I. E. Gurr next Monday evening.
and the programme for the occasion is
an interesting one.
The meeting will be study of the life
of James Russell Lowell
The questions given below are to be
answered by the members, and it is very
earnestly desired that the leaguers learn
the answers to all the questions perfect
lY. The questions are:
/. Who was the first Methodist preach
er in America?
2. Where and when was the first
Methodist church in America erected?
3. Who was the first Methodist bish-
OPP in America? Where did he come
from? Did he ever return?
4. Where and when was the first con-
ference in Georgia held? What bishop
presided?
D. How many conferences now in
Georgia? Give boundary lines.
D. How many bish ps in the NJ. E.
Church South? Give names and address
es of EACH
Z. How many annual conferences IN
the NJ. E. Church South?
s. When was the Epwolth League
authorized by our general conference?
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
l. When and where was Lowell born?
2. Name some of his contemporaries
3. What question was at Issue during
his time? Which side did he take?
A. Name some of Lowell's best
known poems.
5. Name some of his prose writings
9. Give gu tation from Lowell.
Besides the above, the programme will
include music and Rotations. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
~ IL. !
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
KNOW THYSELF.
From the Era, Bradford, Pa.


Too few people are acquainted with the
rapid advance of medical science, and too
many doctors are still plodding the old
paths. Once it comes to pass that people
know themselves, that all physicians are
abreast of the worlds knowledge, much of
our suffering will come to an end. Medical
scientists are not delving into the depths of
knowledge for the mere benefit Of brother
physicians, but for the benefit of the world.
They place in the hands of the well man a
means of keeping well, in the hands of the
sick a means of recovery. To the parent they
give the power of saving the child. Science
is working for yOu-wilI you accept the
profered help?
Mrs. George Rowend, an estimable lady
who resides at No. 276 East Main Street,
Bradford, Pa, has cause to feel grateful
towards the science of medicine.
One day recently, reporter, learning that
Mrs Rowend had been greatly benefited by
the use of new medicine, interviewed her.
She stated that she had been suffering with
female trouble for many years. She had
been doctored for the ailment for long time
in fact, nearly all her life-and had never
received anything more than temporary re-
lief During the last three years her con-
dition grew worse and was aggravated by an
affection of the heart. Her health was SO
poor that she found it almost impossible to
perform her household duties
81 never believed in proprietary medi-
cines, said Mrs. Rowend, 'Fbut one day last
fall | read an article in a newspaper which
told of the cures effected by Dr. Williams
Pink Pills, and / decided to try the medi-
cine. Before I had taken the contents of
one box | began to feel better. The depress-
ing weakness which had bothered me for so
many years began to disappear, and the ac-
ton of the heart at once became stronger and
more regular.
81 took nine boxes of the pills and I am
now feeling better than / have for several
years, and | have unbounded faith in the
medicine"
Mrs. Rowend will new be able to ride her
bicycle, if she wishes, without danger to her
health, thing which was impossible before
her use Of Pink Pills.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
Here is pointer Tor any OF readers

Here is pointer for any of readers
who may be troubled with paralysis.
Mr.. E. NJ. Frye, prominent merchant
of Boquet, Westmoreland County, Pa,
says one of his customers who had
walked with crutch for two years, ow-
ing to partial paralysis, was cured by US
ing Chamberlain Pain Balm. The man
is fully recovered and is now working in
the mines. 1t is for sale by Farrar &
Farrar, druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
What the Comedians win Play.

The plays that will be presented by
Culhane's Comedians during their ens
gagement in Dawson are all new and on
the commedy order. "Struck Gas" is a
story of the natural gas excitement in
Indiana, S'Down the Slope" is a famous
coal mining play, and the Lights of
Gotham is a play of New York life.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
Two Crops of Pears

m 9@' Tny Mr. W. H. Plumb showed
pa nE NEW news mellow and well ma a
TIA e"r mat was of second cron ~ro~ N
" n'S 1B year by tree in his ore JpoR Tru
qualed. - ln'S 00ouon is une-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
The Best Way to Cure

diseases to establish healtA. Pure,
rich blood means good health. Hood
Sarsaparilla is the One True Blood Puri-
fer. 1t tones up the whole system, gives
appetite and strength and causes weak
ness, nervousness and pain to disappear
No other medicine has such a record of
wonderful cures as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
St. Michael a Land of DesolatlO n.

Joseph M. Mello, Jr., of Providence
has received a letter from his father, a
resident of Arriffess, st. Michael, ir
the Azores, which was recently devastat-
ed by a waterspout, confirming the
news of the disaster. Mr. Mello said
that st. Michael is a land of mourning
and desolation. At Povoaoo whole fam
lilies and cattle and farming products as
we'll as the houses were swept away.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
A STORY OF PECULIAR INTEREST
TO WOMEN.

We have heard so much talk throughout
the county of late concerning Mrs. Martha
Gates Of Maine, Broome County, N Y, that
yesterday 2 reporter Of the Bingisanstoa Re-
publican interviewed her for publication.
and her story, which win interest all women,
is as follows
! was born in Hartford Cortland County.
New YORK. tortystW years ago. have been
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27

A weed in the garden can be easily
destroyed when it first starts. COnsump-
ton can be nipped in the bud by One
Minute Cough Cure.
SALE-DAvIs HRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27

Lewis is headquarters for tobacco and
syrup.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pill; assist digestion, prevent constipa-
ton. Csc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27
q@Mhn6uhwM
AzxzzW0ZXsZz n az
ZSzzY1ZZNZZzZEI

We solicit the a
counts of good-pay-
people. Goods sold at
cash prices payable in
in the fall. Many
pleasant features in
dealing with us: I'm
failing courtesy,Y care
full attention to the
wants of our custo-
m err S, cOmpe ten cy
throughout.
Sale-Davis Drug 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27

Call on c. G. Lewis when you want
good Georgia cane syrup. Five hun
dreds gallons just received.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-27

Just think about it! Five pounds good
tobacco for 81 at C. g. Lewis.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-17
WHEN HOGS ARE RIPE
Valuable Hints Cleaned by Secre-
tary Jerry Rusk

| Governor RuSk happened to drive owe
the state line once into Wisconsin, look
ing at the farms. He was particularly
struck with one farm on which he found
everything in first class order, and rid
of the owner, when German came ou
and gave his name as Theodore Louis
What do you regard as the greates
wealth producing agency in agricul-
ture?" the governor asked him.
1.-The hog" was the sententious reply
Upon what do you base this state
ment?"
He lifts more mortgages than any
thing else"
The conversation which ensued devel-
oped the fact that Louis had once beer
what is called an all-wheat farmer anc
kept constantly sinking into debt. He
decided that something had to be done
quickly or there would be very little left
for Louis; so he decided to try the hog
The first year he made little money,
the second year he made more and then
he became thoroughly Interested. The
result was that he became recognized as
a great authority on hogs His neighbots
took up his example, and mortgages be-
gan to be lifted, until finally there was
not one on record against that commun-
ity.
How long would you keep a hog?'
asked Governor Rusk.
II would not keep him-I would xiii
him.
| "When?"
when he is ripe"
when he is ripe?"
when he is fat"
would it pay to keep hog for two
or three years?'
Il tried that once" said Louis ''I took
hog in the fall and weighed him, and !
took my corn and weighed it. When
spring came my corn was all gone ami
the hog weighed about what it did in the
fall. That made me say next year that
1 would kill all my hogs in the fall and
save my corn"
How much does it cost to keep hog
through the winter"
Three dollars"
"How many hogs winter in Mime
sota?"
Zone million. have just looked a the
auditors report"
DO you mean to say that we lose 50.
900 a year in wintering our hogs?'
Yes; that's what you do. If you kill
them all in the fall you will have left in
your cribs, s3.OOO,O00 worth of corn to
sell."-Atlanta Constitution.