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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
FRED LEBEN RAVING LUNATIC
IMAGINES HIMSELF A DIME Nov
Ell HERO.
Went Wild in a Minute, and 1t Is
Now Necessary to Strap Him
to His Bed.

Fred Leben is in precarious condi-
ton in Americas, the result of sudden
mental arrangement.
Leben will be remembered as the young
man who ran a bakery in Dawson two
or three years ago and left here under a
cloud. His troubles and checkered ca
reer in Dawson are we'll known to read
ers of THE NEWS, and it is not necessary
to repeat them now.
For the past eighteen months the
young man has been in Americas, and
the news comes from there that he is
hopelessly insaoe The attack that re-.
suited in the loss of reason came upon
Leben Thursday night like flash. He
has since been so wild and unman-
ageable that if requires the combined
strength of four men to hold him in bed,
and it was finally found necessary to
bind him hand and foot to prevent per-
sOnal injury.
Leben has been constant reader Of
dine novels, and in his rawlings imagines
himself Frank Reade, Nick Carter and
other heroes of trashy literature.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
insurance Agency Of
parks&GO
DAWSON, Ga,

Is now entering upon the
twenty-frst year of its success
full operations in this commun.
ity. During the past twenty
years this Agency has paid
many thousands of dollars in
losses, and has always dealt
fairly with the insuring public,
Companies represented are all
strictly frst-class and are the
Oldest and strongest in
the land, Policies issued at
reasonable rates, insuIing
against loss by fires, storms
and accidents; also for persons
desiring to give bond for any
purpose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
Pullman car service on main line be-
tween Savannah and Montgomery.
CONNECTIONS


CONNECTIONS,
Close connections at Columbus for At
lanta and all points North and West:
Montgomery for all points reached by
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Yves
tern of Alabama Railway and Plant Sys-
tenn Railway; Cordele for all points
reached by the Georgia Southern and
Florida Railway; Helena for Brunswick
and all points on the Southern Railway.
Collins, Stillmore Air Line and Collins
and Reidsville Railroad points; Medium,
the Central of Georgia Railway; Savan-
nah with Plant System and Florida Cen
trail and Peninsu'ar Railways for all
points north and south, and with Coast
wise steamship lines for all eastern points
CECIL GABBETT, V. P. and G. NJ.
A. POPE, G. F. d P. A.
CHAS. N. KNIGHT, Asst. G. P. A.
W.P. LEWIS, Com. Agt. Columbus, Ga.
B. NJ. WILSON,Com. Agt. Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
CALLED TO HIS REWARD.
Col. Benz. F. Christie Passed AWAY Last
Friday Morning.

The grim shadow of death has covered
another home in Da Tson. Colonel Benz
F. Christie, well-known and highly
respected citizen, died at his home Fri
day morning at o'clock.
Although Colonel Christie had been in
falling health for some time he had been
confined to his home for less than a
week, and the announcement of lis
death was received with pain and sur
prise. Everything that medical skill
and affection could do was done, but
disease could not be stayed and he grad
ually grew weaker and weaker until he
quietly and peacefully passed away, sur
rounded by his devoted family and a
number of friends.
Colonel Christie was one of Dawson
best known attorneys. He was 80 years
of age and leaves an immediate family
of a wife and three small children. Be
sides these an aged mother, Mrs. A. E.
Christie, four brothers, Sheriff D. K.
Christie and Messrs. Renejah and Hersch-
el Christie of Dawson, and DR.. Eldridge
Christie of COrdele, and two sisters, Miss
Ola Christie and Mrs. John Ed Thomas,
are left to mourn his loss. He was a
man Of high moral excellence, and his
unassuming disposition, sympathetic
nature and gentleness were almost
feminine. For many years ne had
been consistent member of the
Methodist church. His walk was close
with God, calm and serene his frame,
and when death came it found him qui-
city waiting the call.
The funeral services were conducted
at the family residence Friday afternoon
by Rev. j. B. tombstone, after which
the remains were laid away in the city
cemetery in the presence of a large num-
Der of relatives and friends. Members
of the bar were pallbearers.
The sympathy of THE NEWS is extend
ed to the bereaved family, who should
find consolation in the thought that che
has but left tenement of clay, habita-
ton of pain and sickness, for palace of
glory, filled with infinite bliss in the
realm where sorrow, disease, pain and
death are never felt or feared.''
The Old GrOcarvman is ALWAYS IN tho
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
A New Firm.

Monday morning Mr.. Charles Harris,
who has been with the Sale Davis Drug
Co. for a number Of years, became inter
ested in the Main Street Pharmacy, that
firm now being composed of Mr.. Z. E.
Farrar and Mr.. Harris. These are two of
Dawson's best known and most popular
young men, and are thoroughly versed in
pharmaceutical matters. THE NEWS
predicts for them success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
Returns to Dawson.

Dawson is glad to again have Mr.. A.
P. Hatcher and family as citizens, Mr..
Hatcher has been here some time, and
Mrs. Hatcher and children arrived last
week from Quitman. Mr.. Hatcher has
been appointed TO administer on the es-
tate of his late brother, L. D. Hatcher,
and it was necessary for him, in order to
properly look after the business of the
estate, to move to Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
RECITAL AT GRAVES.
Miss Ford TO Entertain Under the Auspices
of the Aid Society.

GRAVES, February 15th.-An elocu-
tionary reel tai will be given at the
academy Monday evening 22nd inst,
by Miss G. Estella Ford of GrandGR Rap
ids, Mich.
This entertainment is under the aus
pieces of the Aid Society, and half OF
the proceeds will be used for the i'm
provement of the school building.
Very fiattering testimonials and press
notices have preceded Miss Ford, and
we bespeak for her liberal patronage.
The price of admission is Is cents for
adults and 10 cents for children.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
Eczema Cured.

/, CAMILLA, Jan. 30, 1897. MY 14-year-
old daughter had skin disease which
the doctor called eczema. She kept
growing worse and we decided to give
her Hoods Sarsaparilla. Before she had
finished the first bottle her skin began to
clear up, and she continued taking the
medicine until she was entirely well.-D.
RAMSEY"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
Are You Interested

tbs requested that all interested par
ties meet at ChickasaW hatchee Primitive
Baptist church, near the city, tomorrow
aud assist in cleaning up and putting in
order the church premises and the grave
yard. The fence around the cemetery is
in bad condition aud needs to be repair
ed at once.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

Minutes seem like hours when a life is
at stake. Group gives no time to send
for a doctor, delay may mean death. One
Minute Cough Cure give instant relief
and insures recovery. The only harm
less remedy that produces immediate re-
suits. SALE-DAVIs DkUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
Died,

Miss nola Flowers, daughter of Mrs.
z. T. Mathis, died near Midway on the
7th inst. The deceased was lady OF
many most excellent qualities, and her
death has caused sorrow among a large
circle of friends and acquaintance. THE
NEWS joins in sympathy to the bereaved
ones.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
The Modern Way

commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys-
tenn and break up colds, headaches and
levers without unpleasant after effects,
use the delightful liquid laxative rene
dy, Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
California Fig Syrup Company.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
1T is MAYOR HILL.
The Popular Citizen Is Chief Magistrate of
Brentwood.

Brentwood.
The special election for mayor of Bron-
wood last week, held to fill the vacancy
caused by the declination of DR.. T. A
Chappell, who was recently unanimously
elected to that position, resulted in the
election of Mr.. j. j. Hill without oppo-
sition.
Mr.. Hill, is one of Bronwood's most
popular and successful merchants and
foremost citizens, and tie people of
that town are to be congratulated upon
having him at the head of their munich
pal affairs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17
GEORGIA 4 ALABAMA R'Y.
35 MILES SHORTEST ROUTE FROM
DAWSON TO SAVANNAH.

Entirely new Columbus and Southern
Georgia and Eastern Alabama passen-
ger line. The new Atlanta and Southern
Georgia passenger route via Columbus
PASSENGER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JAM
UARY 8, 1897
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys anC
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe
10c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

G. G. Lewis will sell you genuin,
SehnRQps tobacco at soc. per pound b,
the box.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

Gurr & Melton's high grade home
made buggies onlylS63 on,Feb. %, 26,H27.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

Lewis is headquarters for tobacco and
syrup.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

SIS buggies $3.50 on February 2 5
26 and p at Gurr & Melton's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparil!a.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-17

The Old Groceryman is always to the
front with something new, such as
prunes, dates and malaga grapes. Phone
number 7. Tom MCGILL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
Tlsy Make GJoi Summer Hay.

From the middle OF My until the
10th of June is the period for sewing
millet and Hungarian grass. They
may rightly be termed summer hay
crops, as they enable the farmer TO Sc
cure forage when the hay has been de-
fcient in yield, and they grow so rap
idly that all the weeds are completely
destroyed. In fact, a piece af land
that has been overrun with weeds can
be cleaned in a single sc .son by grow
ing Hungarian grass thereon. Millet
is cut bat once, Is il grows very tall,
especially the German variety; but
Hungarian grass may be moved every
five weeks until frost comes. Ii starts
of rapidly after each moving, and as
the successive crops are cut any weeds
that have survived the crOwdiug Of the
grass is also moved, and before the
season ends they have not only been
prevented from seeding but extermina-
ted. If a crop of Hungarian grass ac-
cOmplished nothing more than this it
would be beneficial, but a crop that
grows so rapidly necessarily takes
much from the soil, and for that reas-
on the land for millet and Hungarian
grass should be well manured and put
in good condition, though excellent
crops have been secured on sandy soils.
AS crops for plowing under they serve
the purpose well and give good results
il the land is then lined.
WHEN To NOW THE CROPS.
From bushel TO a bushel and half
of seed is required for an acre, but if a
crop is grown for seed twelve quarts of
seed is sufficient. 1t is better to use
too much rather than too little seed, as
il is considered delicacy by birds and
they will get large share. Prepare
the land well, having the surface fine,
and brush the seed in. Ii germinates
quickly and if it gets good start will
stand dry season fairly well. Miilet
sholld be allowed to grow until it be-
gins to blossom, when it should be cut,
cured like ordinary hay and stored un-
der shelter. Ul ler no circumstances
should it be allowed to produce seed If
intended for stock, nor approach too
close to the seeding stage. Just when
il begins to blossom is about the correct
period for cutting. If the heads are al
lowed to form seed there is q liability
of injury to stock when it is eaten, and
il also then contains too much woody
fibre. The preference shown by horses
and cows for millet hay will largely
depend on the stage of growth at which
il is cut and cured, and, like hay, it
should be cured very carefully, for
upon the curing depends the quality
in the winter seasOn.-From the Phila-
delphia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
America One Hundred Years Ago

There was not public library in the
United States.
Almost all the furniture was import
ed from England.
An old copper mine in Connecticut
was used as prison.
There was only one hat factory and
that made cooked hats.
Crockery plates were objected to be-
cause they dulled the knives.
Virginia contained a fifth of the
whole population of the country.
A man who jeered at the preacher or
criticised the sermon was fined.
a gentleman bowling to a lady al
ways scraped his foot on the ground.
Two stage coaches bore all the travel
between New York and Boston.
a day laborer considered himself
well paid with two shillings day.
Every gentleman wore queue and
powdered his hair.
The whipping-post and pillory were
still standing in Boston and New York.
Beef, pork, salt fish, potatoes and
hominy were the staple diet all the
year around.
Buttons were scarce and expensive,
and the trousers were fastened with
pegs or laces.
A new arrival in Jail was set upon
by his fellow-prisoners and robbed of
everything he had.
When a man had enough tea he
placed hisspoon across his cup to indi-
cate that he wanted no more.
Leather breeehes, checked shirt, a
red flannel jacket and cooked hat
formed the dress of an artisan.
The church collection was taken in
a bag at the end ofa pole, with bell
attached to arouse sleepy contributors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
There is Nothing so Good.

There is nothing just as good as DIR.
Kings New Discovery for eonsump-
tion, coughs and colds. so demand it
and do not permit the dealer to see you
some substitute. He will not claim
there is anything better, but in order
to make more profit he may claim
something else to be just as good. You
want DIR. Kings New Discovery be-
cause you know it to be safe and re-
liable and guaranteed to do good or
money refunded For coughs, colds,
consumption and for all affections
of throat, chest and lungs, there is
nothing 50 good as is DIR. Kings New
Discovery. Trial bottle free at Sny-
der's drug store, Somerset, or at Bral-
lier's drug store, Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
TRACKING A CHILD.
A Bloodhound is Not Always a Fierce
Beast.

So many terrible stories of the fero-
city Of biood-hounds have been told
that it is refreshing to read true story
of chase by bloodhound in which
/ the hunter and the hunted were equal
ly satisfied. IL is vouched for by a
writer in Good Words, who had ii
from an eyewitness.
the bloodhound was enjoying a
stroll with his master on the sands Of
Weston-super-Mare, quietly following
the horse his owner rode. Neither
was thinking Of a chase. In fact moth
ing seemed further from the character
of the dog than a desire to interfere
with any human being. The group of
pleasure seekers scattered over the
sands saw nothing unusual in him.
Nor did the poor distracted woman
who ran from one group to another
frantically asking for tidings Of lost
child. Nobody knew anything of the
missing boy, and when in her despera-
ton she approached the gentleman on
the horse, he also shook his head.
But though he knew nothing Of her
boy, he was not sure that he could not
help her find him. He alighted from
his horse, and thrusting his arm
through the bride, bent over the
hound, putting both hands earelessly
round his head. Then he took from
the woman something that looked like
a child's hat, AMI held it towards the
dog, talking to him the while. The
hound smiled and whined mournfully,
as if unwilling to leave his master.
Soon, however, he lifted his head in
the air, uttered a short, sharp bark or
bay, and began smiling about the
sands.
For a minute or two he followed the
scent in a ZigZlg fashion, and then,
with long, loui bay, turned off at an
amazing pace, ran i'll a straight line
across the sandi, crossed the parade,
and, baying rs he went, turned down
side street.
That was an exciting chase-the field
the streets of a pop1lOus watering
place, and the game lost child. The
loud voice of the dog could be heard in
the distance, guiding those who follow
ed.
Tne mothers feet We're swift, but she
could not keep up with the dIg. On
he went till he hal run his prey to
ground; then he stopped Ewned upon
the little lad, VINO was OverjOyed to
find 50 friendly playmate. When
the mother came up, hunter and hum
ted were the best OF friends, 50 mich
50 that neither was willing 10 part
with the other.
The gentleman had more than once
to Summon his dog before he would
consent TO leave the child. As for the
boy, he could not BE- led away while
the dog remained, and after this hound
had disappeared he was still heard to
murmur, 'I would like that dear dog
Syia far my OHfl -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
A PRETTY STORY.
OF Queen Victoria and a Courteous
American Minister.

The approaching celebration Of the
sixtieth anniversary of Queen Vie
toria's reign naturally turns our
thou ghts back TO the year Of grace
1887, when Her Gracious Majesty was
fair young girl Of eighteen.
Mr.. Andrew Stevenson, Of Virginia,
had been the American Minister 10
England only few months when the
young Princess became the Queen.
His contemporaries took great pleasure
In hearing his experiences on that oc-
casion 50 fortunate for England and
the world.
Mr.. Stevenson was duly presented to
King William Nv. by his predecessor.
AS he backed away from the presence
OF majesty he observed a small group
standing near the door through which
h must leave the Drawing Room.
Two ladies, evidently a mother and
daughter, attended by several gentle
men, stood apart, neglected by the
crowd Mr.. Stevenson saw that young
girl was booking directly at him, and
bowed courteously To her, which sal
utatiOn was returned by the little party,
the two ladies smiling pleasantly.
When they were fairly out Of hear
ing Mr. StevensOn's companion inform
ed him that the two ladies were the
Duchess of Kent and the Princess Vic
toria, and that he had committed
great blunder in saluting them, since
it was contrary to court etiquette to
acknowledge the heir in the presence
of the sovereign. The gallant Virgin
ian, however, stOltly protested that no
cast-iron rule could excuse gentle
man for incivility to lady.
When the next Drawing Room was
held Mr.. Stevenson saw with satisfaet-
ion that the Princess and her party
were all looking away from him, so
that his courtesy need not be tried.
But as he approached them the Duch-
ess Of Kent remarked, in an audible
tone, Victoria, the American Minis
ter" The young Princess turned
quickly with glance of recognition,
and again smilingly acknowledged
Mr.. Stevenson's bow.
Not many weeks after this the
youthful Princess became the Queen,
and showed her appreciation of Ameri-
can eivility by including Mr.. Steven
sons name in the list of first guests
invited To Windsor Castle. When the
visit took place, Mr.. Stevenson found
himself seated near the Qleen, to
whom he talked as he would have
done to any other pleasant young girl
The courtiers present exchanged CLAN
ces Of horror at seeing him guilty of
such a faux pas. With them, unless
royalty spoke first, silence was pre-
served.
The young sovereign regarded Mr..
Stevenson's attentions more favOrably
and invited him to ride with her the
next morning. He told with much hU-
NOR how it tried his mettle to keep up
with the active English hOrsewOman,
and how, when she leaped her horse
over a five barred gate, he dared not
follow, but rode around some distance
on an easier road, and found himself
completely distaneed by the Queen
and her immediate attendants.-Harp-
er's Round Table.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
AND LOSING, WIN!

Author Unknown
Here's TO the men who iosei
What though their work be e'er so nobly
planned
And watched with jealous care,
No glorious halo crowns their efforts grand
Contempt is failures share.
Here's to the men who lose,
II ftriumph's easy smile our struggles greet.
Courage is easy then;
The king is he who after fierce defeat,
Can up and fight again.
Here's 10 the men who lose!
The the ready plaudits OF fawning world
Ring sweet in victor's ears;
The vanquished banners never are unfurled-
For them there sound no cheers.
Here's TO the men who lose.
The touchstone OF true worth is not success;
There is "A higher test
Though fate may darkly frown, onward TO
press,
Who, bravely do ones best.
Here's TO the men who lose
IL is the vanquished's praises that sing,
And this is the toast / choose:
"A hard-fought failure is noble thing;
Here's to the men who lose"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02

Each sow for some time before far
rowing, as well as after, should have q
pen by herself, we'll covered, dry and
warm. 1t need not be large pen, and
should not be high. a pen 5 by feet
is large enough. Only cut straw should
be used for bedding, 50 that the SOW
will not pile it in great punches and
smother the pigs under it. The warmth
from the SOW will keep the small pen
warm enough if the pen is made wind
DrOOf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o, contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and is made in To
ledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
pa Sold by Druggists, zoe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02

The egg plant is not difficult to grow,
and it is one of those vegetables not
often seen on farmers tables, but which
which, ifprovided, would help make
an agreeable variety. The purple egg
plant is most productive aud best. The
plant belongs to the same botanical
family as the potato, and must be pro-
tected from attacks Of the potato lavra.
The best way is to watch the plants
closely 50 long as the potato beetles are
flying, and kill the b eet'es before they
laid their eggs. 10 any larva hatch q
weak dilution Of Paris green will kill
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02

a Japanse correspondent Of Garden
and Forest says that the burdOek,
which the japanese call "gObO," is a
valuable food in Japan. The tender
shoots are boiled with beans, the roots
are put in soup and the young leaves
are eaten as greens. The plant has
been cultivated for centuries, and the
annual value of the crop is about $780,
600. American farmers look on the
burdOek as ''pesky weed"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02

Do not be too gross nor to busy to
care for the things of beauty which
should adorn the farmers home. The
cultivation Of flowers tends TO bring
out that which is best and finest in our
natures. Mike the dor yard bloom
with beauty in the spring, and have a
thought for the plants for house deco
ration in the winter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-06-02
Lock the Door

Before the horse is stolen. Purify, en-
rich and vitalize your blood and build
up your physical system before disease
attacks you and serious sickness comes.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will make you
strong and vigorous and will expel
from your blood all impurities and
germs of disease. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla now.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic. Easy TO take, gentle, mild.
p cents.