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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
CROSS MURDERER CAPTURED
HARRIS FLOYD FIRED THE FATAL
BULLET.
Good Detective Work UnfOlds the
Mysterious Murder. Particu-
lars of the killing.

Inc mystery surrounding the murder
of Owen Cross has been unfolded and
Harris Floyd, negro, is anguish
ing in the Terrell county Jail, with dam
aging evidence against him, to answer
for the crime. Oss Kelly, Floyd's broth
er-in-law, is being held as an accom-
plice. Sheriff Christie, assisted by ex-
Constable G.. G.. Lewis and Constable
viii Shepherd, effected the arrests
Monday.
The coroner's jury which held the in
quest over Cross body adjourned after
dlllgent inquiry into the case without
obtaining the slightest clue as to who
committed the crime, but the officers be
gan still hunt tor the murderer and the
solving of the mystery is largely due to
| the clever detective work of ex-COnstable
Lewis, who interested himself in the
case. Mr.. Lewis learned from a very re-
liable source that Harris Floyd, Oss KEEL
ly, Turner Solomon and Richmond
Green were with the murdered man on
Thursday evening before his body was
found Tuesday afternoon following.
which was the last seen of Cross alive.
He impaired this information to Sheriff
Christie and the arrests were planned.
Oss Kelly was the first arrested but he
denied all knowledge of Cross death.
Harris Floyd, the next man arrested.
was as ignorant of the murder as Kelly.
The officers then went to Herod and ar
rested Turner Solomon, who told all he
knew of the killing. He said that Cross
was killed Thursday night, December
oath, and that Harris Floyd was his
slayer According to his statement
Owen Gross, Harris Floyd, Oss Kelly.
Richmond Green and himself left DaW-
son together Thursday evening, and af-
ter passing the Nixon place went into a
skirt of woods and built fire. He saws
that he and Kelly soon went t. sleep,
leaving Floyd, Cross and Green sitting
by the fire; that the report of a pistol
shot awakened him and he saw Cross ".
ing on the ground and called to him to
get up; that he arose but fell again and
at this instance Floyd put his pistol to
Cross head and fired a second time, kill
ing him instantly. Solomon says that
he started to run, but Floyd stopped
him and threatened to kill him if he told
who did the killing. He says that
Richmond Green was gone when he
awoke, but Kelly was lying on the
ground apparently asleep and that it was
an effort to arouse him after the second
shot had been fired.
Richmond Green tells almost the same
story, only that he left before the killing
was done.
All the parties arrested but Harris
Floyd and Oss Kelly have been released.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
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TOWN TOPICS.

Mr.. Ohio Mcneil has opened a
store on Mr.. B. M. Wilson'S place south
of Chickasawhatchee. lobe Culpepper
has taken Mr.. McNeil's place at w. E.
Hiekey's and John Seay is with j. H.
McClelland.
DIR. G. A. Roberts has professional
card IN THE NEWS. DR.. Roberts, al
though a young man, has already taken
a high stand as a physician. HIS Office
is over McLain Drug Co.'S. store,
Mr.. q. R. Foreman has sold his
farm near Parrot and moved to Dawson.
He has bought the residence on Fourth
avenue that was occupied by Mr.. Fl. o.
Crouch.
EARLY gardeners are interested in the
alvertisement of the Sale-Davis Drug
Co. in The News. They sell Landreths
famous seeds.
Randolph Foster is now with Lee &
Thornton, and DR.. Dismuke, of Yves ton.
has taken his place at Mr.. Walter Nc
Calls.
Don't miss the White Crook at the
opera house tomorrow evening. 1t will
be the best performance of the season.
Inc directors OF the Dawson Nation
al Bank met yesterday and declared a
semi-annual dividend of per cent.
Dixie Weston received the handsome
suit of furniture that was offered as a
prize by the Dawson Cash Store.
Will Brown wants it known that he
and the Dawson Cash Store are still in
business at the old stand.
DIR. w. L. Ballard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex
clusively.
MIR. w. P. Hornady was. elected pres
ident of the Epworth League few days
ago,
"A car load of salt just received by
C. G.. Lewis. Cheaper than elsewhere.
Mrs. L. A, r. Adams is sick at hel
home in the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
SOLONS SIT IN SESSION.
CITY COUNCIL MEETS IN REGU-
LAR SESSION.
The Electric Light Plant Accepted.
Annual Report of the Finance
Committee.

The city council met in regular session
Monday night and transacted a good
deal of business, the most important of
which was the acceptance of the electric
light plant, which had been reported by
the lighting committee, Aide m N Deans
Melton and RaineY, as completed by the
contractors, the Fit. Wayne Electrical
Corporation, according to specifications.
MI. +. L. Sturgeon, the genial, popular
and wide-awake representative of the
company, was here to turn over the
plant. Mr.. Sturgeon has been exceed
ingly agreeable and accommodating in
his dealings with the council, The
plant, which is conceded to be ono of
the very best ever erected in the South,
has cost the city $12,879.6 6, including
S461.5O paid Mr., Frank Lederle, the eff
cient electrical engineer employed by the
city.
The annual report of the finance com
mittee was submitted by it's chairman.
Alderman Davis. The report shows that
on the first of January, 1896, there was
in the city treasury $2,706.17, and that
there has since been collected $12, 723. 81.
making a total of SIS, 429. 4S that has
be in the city treasury the past year.
OF this amount $3,073.75 was realized
from special licenses, $6,515 90 FROM ad
vaiorem tax, $685. so from fines in the
mayors court, $603.50 from street tax.
S115.50 from rents, $1,941. Al from fl. fas,
500 from the sale of cemetery lots and
500 from the sale of the guard house
lot.
The report also shows that during
1896 the expenditures of the city were
81, 1904 for police, 50, 172 "a for streets,
S3,50O.O0 for the schools, $854.O2 for
lighting, $1,000 90 for salaries of mayor.
aldermen, clerk and treasurer, S1,O00.OO
sinking fund for bonds, $4,000 interest
on bonds, 100000 borrowed money in
1895, @@$321 90 for scavenger, S74.50 for
printing and S399.1S for miscellaneous
items, a total expenditure during the
year of S13,351.58. There was in the
treasury on the first day of January, 1897,
$2,07760
The finance committee, to which was
referred the special tax ordinance, was
not ready to report, and the council
will meet again Thursday night to con-
slider the license ordinance.
City Attorney Edwards was reelected
at salary of $4,000 per year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
THE WHITE CROOK.
A Grand Spectacular Play at the Opera
House Tomorrow Evening.

A Grand Spectacular Play at the Opera
House Tomorrow Evening.
The .1tWhite Crook" extravaganza.
owned and controlled by Ed. F. Rush.
more nearly approaches the ideal than
any other show that Las ever visited
this city. 1t is worthy of note that the
"Crook" is very largely home pro-
duction. Manager Rush has had the
story expressly written for him and
the music specially composed for the
story, and has associated in the piece
actors, actresses and singers, all of
whom are well-known and popular
from Maine so California. The stag
ing of the piece is made strong fea-
ture, and the several spectacular stage
pictures which largely contribute to
making the "White Crook" an effect
i've and brilliant performance.
were designed and painted in the CITY
OF New York. The costumes are also
particularly strong feature. All the
dresses are studies in color contrasts
and color groupings which will delight
the eye of the beholders. Novelty up
on novelty will follow each other in
quick succession, and the entertain
ment in its entirety will present many
innovations, principally "The Coming
Woman and the Going Man." '"The
Tough Boys and Tough Girls;'' 'Tom-
my Atkins )" Polka Dot Dance" and
the famous ballet of the four seasons
executed by sixteen of the prettiest.
shapeliest and most graceful young
girls you ever saw. The chorus and
marches have been carefully drilled
and will be up to the standard of ex.
cellence heretofore maintained by this
superb aggregation.
The 'White Crook" mammoth spec
taoular company, direct and intact
from Broadway, will appear at the
Sale Davis Opera House January 18th,
and if one desires pure and wholesale
fun, clever dancing, sweet singing and
irresistible music, 1T would be well to
take in the Crook
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
MILLINERY.

Nothing has been omitted that is
no" becoming in Ladies Headgear.
artistic combinations and elegant
material, combined with rare skill
nave produced an unequaled display,
with prices down to hard times bas-
l n,o, No7by Walking Hats, Tam
" W oAanterS and Felt Sailor all styl S
p Dl and Trimmed Hats, Feather
: r lu.NeS' Roas and Aigrettes, Shaded
~ and Variegatel Feathers OF
1:l xmas make the most magnificent
uiSPIay have ever shown,
MRS. G. T.. MIZE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Remarkable Cures.

The book now being sent out for one
cent stamp by the Blood Balm Co., of
Atlanta, Ga, certainly shows -otanic
lood Balm (B. B. B } to be wonderful
remedy for building up and curing all
manner of blood and skin diseases.
Their certificates are from well known
people, and the cures performed almost
stagger credulity. 1t is fine medicine,
far Better than the many substitutes
said to he ''just as good" Buy the old
reliable and Icing tested b. b. B. 81 90
per large bottle. For sale by druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Officials Begin New Terms.

All of the Terrell county officers en-
tered ION their new terms Friday, to
which they were elected last October.
Ordinary Roberts, Sheriff Christie, Clerk
Dozier, Tax Receiver Cannon, Treasurer
Perry and Coroner l'aniels are old Off
GERS, the only newly elected officials be-
ing Tax Collector Thornton and Survey
or Waller. They are all first-class men
and the affairs of the county will contin-
ne to be in good hands. The retiring
officers 60 out with good records behind
them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Wants to BE Assistant librarian.

urTHE NEWS learns that Captain VIM.
Kaigler will be an applicant for assist
ant state librarian. Captain Kagler
bravely served his country four years
through the perils of war, and since
then has fought the battles of democra-
cy with the same zeal aud fidelity that
characterized him throughout that
struggle. THE News, in common with
his many other friends, would be glad
to see him secure the appointment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
HeIs Not Dead.

1t was reported some weeks ago that
Mr. Seab Passmore, who formerly lived
in Dawson, had died at Macon The Mr..
Seab Passmore who is dead is not the
Mr.. Seab Passmore who once lived here.
This Mr.. Passmore is now in southwest
ern Texas, and has had the pleasure of
reading his own obituary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
McCaIi.RnrrY.

On last Wednesday, at the home of
Rev. Rufus Ii. Jennings, Nj. Walter
Mccall and Miss Sallie Berry were united
in marriage by Rev. Jennings. The
groom is highly respected citizen and
seccessfnl merchant of Dawson, while
he bride is a lady of many excellent
rats. THE NEWS joins many friends
cong ulations and best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
MAKES MONEY RAISING MEAT.
A Terrell Farmer Who Is Making Success
of Hog and HOminy.

A Terrell FARMER VINO Is MAKING SUCCESS
of Hog and HOminy.
There are a number of Terrell county
farms where cotton is not king. Among
these is that of Mr.. S. j. Sem, where only
tx or seven bales of cotton are made to e
pillow. Mr.. Sem devotes most of his at
tention to raising hogs and cattle, and is
making a success of it. For several years
he has sold large quantities of hams, ba-
con and lard and many head of cattle,
and each year has realized large sums of
money from them. During last year his
sale of hog products brought him $500
while 500 more was realized from the
sale of cattle. Mr.. Sem Is Independent
of the supply and commission merchant,
and the fluctuations in the price of cot
ton bothers him but little.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. E. B. Bridges, who reached the
age of 80 years on the 26 b of December
had bis relatives to gather at his home
and partuke of a slTptuous dinner.
His venerable father, who has reached
his 80th year, was one of the guests.
The occasion was thoroughly enjoyable
one, and the many friends of Mr.. Bridges
wish for him many more like celebra-
lions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
NEW FIRM,
Petty g. Hollingsworth Opening an Exclu-
sive Hardware Store.

Messrs. j. G. Hollingsworth and II. A.
Petty, of Clayton, Ala, are opening an
exclusive hardware store on Main street
in the building next to j. T. McGilrs.
They are now receiving their goods, and
will be ready for business tomorrow or
next day.
These gentlemen come to Dawson with
the reputation of conservative, progress
i've and successful business men, and
will be valuable acquisitions to the city's
commercial circles as well as to it's citi-
zenship.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
u. x. MoCOLLUM,
PhObOQ Graphs.
Daw' OF, Georgia.
Z or Dismission.

Georgia, Terrell County. -Ordinarv,s
Office, December It'll, 1896. ]. s. Garter
executor Of the will Of j. NJ. Woodall
represents that he has fully discharged
the duties Of said trust and urays for
letters OF dismission. This is, therefore.
TO notify all pers~ ms concerned to show
cause, II any they can, on or before the
nrst Monday IN March next why said ex-
ecutor should not be discharged from.
said trust. ]. w. ROBER rs, Ordinary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Cotton Still Coming,

Oawson's cotton receipts by wagon
have approached the 10000 mark, and
the staple is still coming in daily. AS
cotton market Dawson is a hummer.
But, then, she's jam up town in every
respect.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
A christmas Marriage.

On December 23rd, near Dover, Mr.. j..
L. Wilkerson and Miss Alice Spence
were united in marriage Many friends
extend them best wishes FIR long, happy
and useful lives.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
0niek Trim TO Atlanta.

The Georgia and Alabama has put on
a through train to Atlanta and trip to
that city and return can be made from
Dawson in one day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Pine Lnmher for Sale

of excellent quality and N any quantity
at unusually low prices at the saw mill
on the plantation of w. W. Wilkinson,
two miles south of the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06
Notice.

I am grand organizer for the Home
Relief Association, colored benevolent
society that has been organized here, for
the state of Georgia.
ct. SHADE STEVENS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-06

SHADE STEVENS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16

The bulldog has found a new mission.
His peculiar tenacity of grip, combined
with firmness of purpose, has made
him of service in a good cause. He has
become an important factor in the stop
ping of runaways, and from being an
object of almost universal aversion and
suspicion, bids fair to become a pop
ular hero. The particular dog that has
brought about this important state of
affairs is the property of City Council
man H. Bungay, of Spokane, Wash. To
stop a runaway is his business and de-
light, and all Spokane loves and admires
him for it.
"Pat'' is the name of this clever ami
NAL, and he owns for his mistress lit
tie Alice, Mr.. Bungay's four-yearold
daughter, who thinks he is worth his
weight in dolls. There is nothing par
ticularly attractive in his appearance.
His lower jaw has that same ugly APP
pearance that has prejudiced the pub
lie mind against animals of this class.
1t is Pats jaw, however, that has gained
him fame.
Mr.. Bungay has a store in Spokane,
and in front of this place of business,
whenever the weather would permit,
Pat has been in the habit of taking up
his station. His original task vas to
guard the store from all the ~nuisances
that walked in that direction, and in
this capacity he has long been
unequaled. Mr.. Bungay has spent no
little time in teaching him that when
a horse and buggy were left in front
of the store it was the intention to have
them remain there until the person who
left them returned and took possession.
Several times horses which have been
temporarily stationed in front of the
store have taken the notion to wander
on. Each time Pat has i~nterposed an
objection that always had weight, for
he is a stocky dog and weighs a good
deal more than his looks would lead one
to think.
The climax in Pats career came a
few days ago when, as he was lying
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16

on the steps of the store apparently
sleeping peacefully, a horse and buggy
came dashing down the street at a ire
mendous pace. The buggy was empty
for the horse had broken his hitching
strap, which was swinging wildly in
the air as the frightened animal tore
down Sprague street. Pat comprehend
ed the situation at a glance. AS the
horse neared the Bungay store, Pat
gathered himself together On the side
walk and waited. A moment later,
the spectators saw o white dog swing
ing in all directions at the end of that
portion of the hitching strap which re-
NAMED attached to the horse.
For a few seconds the horse did not
seem to mind the animal that chung
like grim death to the hitching strap.
Pat would swing wide of the horse and
up in the air, and then come down with
a thud that made the people who heard
it sorry for him. Every time he came
down, however, he braced himself and
gave the horses head q vigorous pull.
The result of Pats method was that
within a comparatively short distance
the runaway was brought to a stand
still. The dog, rather scratched and a
good deal bruised, sat calmly down by
the foaming horse, pulled the strap at
Intervals, as if to say: "You might
just as well stop first as last when get
hold of the strap" OF course there
were any quantity of men ready to
hold the horse after Pat stopped it, al
though none Of them had exhibited the
least inclination to get in its way while
it was on the run.
Pat, however, is not egotistic nor
vain glorious, for just as soon as he saw
that there were enough persons about
the horse to take car Of it he dropped
tho hitching strap, shook off the dust
which he had accumulated during his
perilous trip, wandered back to the
store without a sign of excitement, and
calmly went to sleep o the same spot
where he had been lying when he first
saw the runaway.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16
RAILROAD NOTES.

George w. Bailey, operator in the
Arkansas Pass general offices, returned
this morning from a trip to Cuero.
The st. Louis limited goes on tomor-
row night. The train will be handled
by Arkansas Pass engines and crews.
General Freight and Passenger Agent
Z. ]. Martin and George F. Lupton,
of the Arkansas Pass passenger de-
partment. returned this morning from
Waco, where they attended court.
w. A. Tuley, travelling passenger
agent of the Frisco, headquarters at
st. Louis, arrived in this city this
morning to see the st. Louis limited
off for the Frisco line tomorrow night.
Dispatcher F. S. Guthrie, of the Sou
thern Pacific, is suffering from a boil
on his left hand, which inconvenience
him a great deal, but he does not al
low it to interfere in the prompt dis
charge of his duties.
The remains of Dave Newly, the ILL
fated brakeman of the Southern Paci-
fic, were shipped to HARDWOOD yesterday
vi d Special lIdlLs bSSCaSCu WIN
was unable to accompany them, being
Frustrated with grief.
The party of Sunset hunters, con-
sisting of Steve Eggleston, Tom Car
penter, Frank Sommers, Sam Scam
mahorn, George King and Will Will
liams, have returned from Port La
vaca, where they spent two weeks
Chasing ducks" Smokey Eggleston
says he will never go out with that
gang again, if George King is in it,
as King nearly got Eggleston into
trouble on several occasions.
The Raymond -Whitcomb and Graf
ton excursions, which pass through
San Antonio every winter en- route to
Mexico and California, will begin ar
irving soon. The first Raymond
Whitcomb excursion will arrive over
the Southern Pacific next week. These
excursions always stop here several
hours to allow the tourists to visit the
many interesting points of the Alamo
City.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16
Fighting Frost with Fog.

A fog-making and frost-fghting ma
chine has been invented and used with
C in the orchards about San Jose,
Cal. Frosts is the orchardist's most
dreaded enemy and heretofore when
one has been expected all available help
has been kept busy maintaining brush
fires about the orchards and vineyards.
The machine is a furnace on a
sled. Around the sides and on the
top Of the furnace isa wire netting, into
which are packed straw and other ma
terial that will hold moisture. The sled
also CARRIES a water tank, and the pack
ing about the furnace is kept wet. The
fire is fed with brush and the smoke dis
tributed from a number of chimneys.
With the smoke and steam q fog Is pro-
duced whSch envelopes the orchard, keep
ing up the temperature and warding Of
frost.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
falls 70 cure. 25c. -h-156t,
POLITICAL.

The ticket fiXers were busy today.
a meeting of the ElmendOrf leaders
was held in the mayors office this
morning and the list of candidates on
the ticket was nearly completed.
But little could be learned about it,
except that Worries p. Brown has ac-
cepted the position of alderman for
the Fourth ward.
1t is understood that Ulrich Rische
was at one time considered for the
office of collector. but has been drop
ped and the place was twice offered
to Capt, Druse.
This combination will wait until the
Callaghan ticket is made up and pub
lished before publishing theirs.
1t is understood that Alderman
Mackey will not be n candidate for
er-election.
City Auditor Meyer will not ba a
candidate for reelection.
Judge Levy paid the auditors office
y visit this week and loaded up with
data for his campaign.
The Levy people have opened up
Headquarters at No. 115 Soledad
street. with G.. NJ. Barnes in charge.
Jack Daugherty has been appointed
rs one of the executive committee for
tho Levy campaign.
a meeting in Judge Lewis favor
will be held tonight at Mulczynski's
hall. on Dallas street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16
OFFICERS

Installation of officers of Minnehaha
Council, Order Of Pocahontas, took
place last night in Red Mems wigwam.
officers are as follows:
Pocahontas, Mrs. Clara Waters, We
nonah, Mrs. Sallie Redmond; keeper
of records, Mrs. A. R. Barnes; collec-
tor of wampum, Miss Celina Boone;
scouts, Miss Meta Waters and Miss
Lizzie Fellman; guard of wigwam, Mrs.
Louise Woods; guard of forest, Mrs.
Leah Jacques; first councillor, Miss
Kate Van Ripper; first runner, Miss
Dora Caldwell; second runner, Mrs.
Lily; powhattan, w. H. Simms, first
warrior, Aug. Robin; second warrior,
Charles Treuter; third warrior, Morris
Smith; fourth warrior, Dan Breen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-16
THE DISTRICT COURTS.

Motion to Deliver Gulf Shore Prop
erty Under Amusement.
Judge Green this morning heard a
motion of Oscar Bergstrom. trustee
of the purchasers of the Gulf Shore
railroad. for William Davis to deliver
certain property. 1t was taken under
advisement until Monday.
Judgment was rendered for plaintiff
in a divorce case of Frances Boone
against G.. w. Boone.
The Beitel-V Olino case went To the
jury yesterday. but up to noon today
a verdict had not yet been agreed up
on.
The agreement in the case of Albert
CaSsels against the International rail-
road. suit for $4,000 damages. was
closed this morning and the case will
be given to the jury this afternoon.