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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
MURDERERS INDICTED.
THE LAW PUTS FIVE NECKS IN
JEOPARDY.
Adjourned Term sOf Superior Court Con-
Yened Monday. Judge Shefield


The adjourned term of Terrell supe-
rior Court convened Monday morning
and under the guidance of Judge Sbaf-
field, Solicitor Irwin, Sheriff Christie and
Clerk DoZier has since been bringing
transgressOrs to account for their viola
ton of the law.
Judge Sheffield made short charge to
the grand jury, calling their attention to
crimes that had been committed since
the court was last in session. After the
noon recess the grand jury was again
brought into the court room and charged
by the court upon the law against selling
Whlskey within three miles of church,
The grand jury began an investigation
OF the murder crimes as soon as it organ
lied, andss late Monday afternoon re-
turned true bills against Harris Floyd,
Oss Kelly and Turner Solomon, charged
with killing Owen Cross, for murder yes
terdsy. A true bill for murder was re-
turned against Ed Stephens for killing
Jack Gresham.
Monday was devoted to the civil dock
ct, and yesterday morning several mis-
demeanOr cases were disposed of.
General Hayes, who killed his child.
was put upon trial yesterday afternoon.
and at the hour of going to press.his trial
was still in progress. Hayes is mere boy
he is only II years of age.
The trial of the other prisoners charg-
ed with murder will follow that of HAYES,
The grand jury will likely adionrn to-
day, but the indications now are that
court will be in session all the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
Eufaula Monumental Works by James
TanSey.

Marble and Granite Monuments and
Tombs of any grades of American or
foreign marble or GRANTEES supplied on
short notice. have a large collection
of monumental designs, prices ranging
from $1,000 up to thousands. l also
have large stock of marble on hand.
My prices in the past have been reasona-
BILE. The monuments and tombs l have
erected here and in the surrounding
country and towns will show the quality
of material and workmanship l furnish.
My prices in the future will be from 10
to % per cent less than in the past. This
reduction l can afford in prices, as | no
longer employ either local or travelling
agents; consequently the purchaser will
get the benefit of this reduction by call
ing at my works or writing to me for
designs and prices also furnish Iron
Fencing at lower prices than parties
have been paying to local and travelling
agents. Respectfully,
JAMES TANsEY, Eufaula, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20

If your children are troubled with
colds, Group or whooping cough, you
will be interested in the statement of
Mr.. j. A. Noll, of the firm of VIM. Fl.
Noll, Jr., d Bro, large general mer-
chants at Pleasant Gap, Pa. Mr.. Noll
says: whenever my children are af-
fected with Group give them Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and it always eff
fects permanent cure. Ny customers
like this re .nedy very much, and there
are some who say it has been the means
OF saving their childrons' lives.'' There
IS no danger in giving it to children. for
it contains nothing injurious; then it is
pleasant for them to take. 1t is equally
efficient for adults, and Is the best medi-
cine in the world for a cold. The %
and 80 cent bottles are for sale by Farrar
& Farrar, Druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
More New Citizens.

Terrell county has been reinforced by
more of the best citizens of Schly couu-
ty. Messrs. Green, McCorkle and Muir
ray, from that county, have bought land
and begun farming operations near
Brentwood. We welcome these gentle
men to the fertile fields of Terrell and
homes among our hospitable people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
CASHIER CLARK RESIGNS.
He Leaves the Dawson National Bank to
Merchandise

He Leaves the Dawson National Bank to
Merchandise.
At meeting OF the directors OF the
Dawson National Bank last Wednes-
day morning Mr.. F. E. Clark ten
dered his resignation. Mr.. Clark
has been popular and efficient
attache of the bank for six years, and in
accepting his resignation the directors
expressed their esteem for and conf
dence in him by the adoption of the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That we desire to express
our regret in parting with Mr.. F. E.
CLARK, our cashier for the past six and a
half years, who leaves us on his own mo-
ton. We $50 desire to express our en-
tire confidence in his honesty, integrity
and business ability, and while we regret
to part with so efficient an officer he has
our best wishes for success in his new
field.
"a. j. CARVER, W. F. LOCKE,
president. Acting Sect'y"
Mr.. Clark left the bank to enter the
mercantile business. He has bought an
interest in the Fair from Messrs. Davis
& DOzier, and hereafter that store will
be conducted under the name of F. E.
Clark & Co.
Mr.. Mack M. Lowrey, one of Dawson's
most efficient and popular young men
was elected by the directors to succeed
Mr.. Clark as cashier of the bank.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
A Rare Chance.

Consult Prof. Hirschberg, the recog.
nized New York eye specialist, or one of
his staff, who will be in Dawson from
February 18th to 18th, inclusive, at the
store of his agents, McLain Drug Co.
Eyes tested free of charge.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
A Large Bird.

A pond gannet six feet tall when stand
ing erect, with wings measuring five feet
and two inches from tip to tip, was seen
on the streets Saturday. The bird " as
killed in the southern portion of the
county and is considered very large for
this section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
A Business Change.

Mathews & Thornton is now one of
the business firms of Dawson, Mr.. Rob
ert E. TIL rnton having bought an inter
est in the shoe store. Ben Mathews
and Bob Thornton are both energetic and
popular young men and make strong
bination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
Florida CuriOSitieS.

Mr.. John Mccormick, of St. Peters
burg, Fla, who recently established
fish business here, has on exhibition
some interesting Florida curiosities
for the inspection of those wishing to
see them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
The Telegraph's Animus.

From the Triton Gazette.
The real animus of the Telegraph's at
tacks on Gober is not because it loves
justice more, but loves Griggs less. Pen
dleton should hold down personal AMI
mostly, and remember the Old saw about
residents of crystal palaces.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20

The impurities in the blood which
cause scrofulous eruptiuns are thorough
ly eradicated by Hoods Sarsapariila
Try it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
Checks for the Soldiers.

Ordinary has received checks for those
of the old soldiers of Terrell county who
draw pensions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
THIS
IS THE TIME.

If the year that it will pay
YOU to buy for cash and save
that outrageous per cent, and
,s we sell for cash only we
are going to make some prices
that will interest our custo-
mers when they examine our
] goods.
We mean business, as a few
prices will show you:
Ladies' patent leather shoes,
former price $500, now 1894.
Only afew sizes of these, call
and see them if you want a
nice dress shoe.
Our $1.25 children's shoe
SO cents.
Our mems $3.50 shoes for
/ $2,95,
l Wherever there is any
possible chance to cut a price
it will be done for the next 80
. days as a starter in the new
year.
Our mems $1.25 Creed
moor, SO cents.
1t will pay you to price our
goods before you buy.
|uQSe&COx Co.,
The Cash Shoe Filters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20

A weed in the garlen can be easily
destroyed when it first starts. Consump-
on can be nipped in the bud by One
Minute Cough Cure.
SALE-DAVIs Drug CO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
W. F. LOCKE,
''THE LITTLE EGYPTIAN"

Thatcher Smith Present Pretty PLAY
at the Opera House.
Thatcher & Smiths own company pre-
sented pretty play, entitled 1.-The Lit
tie Egyptian" at the Sale-Davis Opera
House Monday night Every member
of the company is an artist. The play
was mp to date" and laughable. Sever
al specialties introduced between acts
were enthusiastically received by the au-
dience' The company played "The 9th
er Girl'' last night and will present
"Trilby' tonight.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20

l, F. E. Clark, Icashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statements true to the best
of my knowledge and belief
f. e. CLARK, Cashier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
.ludness Comes

NNTith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many pnyss
ical ills which vanish before proper eff.
forts gentle efforts 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 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. Its 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. tbs therefore
all important, in order to get its 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.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, "a
may be commended to themost skillful
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
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
MILLINERY,

|, Nothing has been omitted that i.
'Grti.t becoming onIn! in Ladies Headgear.
",9FlaI' combined with rare skill.
h. fS d produced C. an unequaled display,
p'0 P prices down to hard times bas,
's, noooy Walking Hats, Tam
|b 1n%nter' and Felt Sailor all styles
pF ,usS' noas and Aigrettes, Shaded
image and Variegated Feathers Of
sn Xmas make the most magnificent
SPlay / have ever shown.
MRS. G. L. MIzE.
The times., 1897-12-02
sntn1.,s Invisible World.

In the remarkable book On Greater New
York, which Mt. Stead, the editor OF
the English Review of Reviews, viii put
forth next month. and which Will be en-
titled 'Satan's Invisible World Display
ed; or, DcSpairing Democracy the author
takes the ground that the new city charter
admits the failure OF popular government
in the metropolis In a London cablegram
To the New York Herald We find the Iol-
lowing:
by universal consent Of the abIest and
most practical citizens in the foremost city
of America, democracy. in the ordinary
sense of the term, has hopelessly and ire
iricYably broken down. For the central
principle of The charter Of New York is the
substitution of the authority of car
mayor Tor what has hitherto been regarded
as the natural authority Of an elected
council.
The charter Of Greater New York seems
70 have written ON its face thoroughgoing
disirust of the people. The aspect of the
charter is black despair. Tie stipulation
carefully made in the charter that the
mayors right 10 remove the heads of de-
partmcnts whom he has nominated shall
cease six months after his election, Is the
most astounding g i'll ustTation Yet afforded of
the deep rooted distrust which the A nleri-
can of today has in all elected men. For
here we have democracy in such depths of
despair that it first emaSculates its elective
assembly and then hamStrngs it's Caesar"
The solitary gleam of hope which pierces
through this gloomy prospect. the book says,
is the press. Newspapers have power TO
investigate and expose. but in the most re-
mark able passage of the book it is pro-
posed that their powers should be enlarged
by bestowing upon them authority 10 sum
mon persons and papers, and put witnesses
upon oath.
Mr.. Stead Is always radical in his views,
and his idea OF increa sing the power of
| the American press is mol "a had idea, per-
| haps At least in connection with the press
would be timely. The results of the recent
! municipal elertion show what little con
/ troll it Las over the masses. Possibly
| if it We're empowered to send for per
sons and papers it might scare the popu-
lace into better behavior and the police
| and trolley cars into n higher degree OF re-
! spect for humanity
We are not disposed To think that the
newspapers wiil apply to any legislature.
national or local, for an endowment Of pow
! ers or functions, Judicial or quasi judicial.
| Not long ago an eminent editor in one OF
! the British possessions gathered the idea
that he was under government which
recognized the right OF free speech He did
not try to send for persons and papers eN
actiy, but he referred in rather pointed
terms to tie difference between the
The times., 1897-12-02
THE EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION.
The General Committee TO Meet
Next "Wednesday Aftcrnoon.l


special meeting OF W hat IS now known
as the local National Educational Asso-
citation Committee WAS held yesterday
afternoonin the rooms Of the Board of Trade
in the Ames building. Chairman Henry F.
Blount presided. The other members pres
ent were: $. B Hege, Mrs. Sarah a.
Spencer, Mrs. T. Street, MIR, Marcus
Barker, William b, Powell, Miss A. T.
Smith, Thomas W. Smith and Secretary
Arthur O'NeiIl.
Chairman Blonnt stated that he had re-
ceived 4 Telegram from Mr.. Shepherd, sec
retary of the executive committee Of she
National Educational Association, notify
ing him that the association has decided
to hold its next annual convention In this
city, and that the dates fixed were July
TO 13 Inclusive. Mr. BIount stated that
it was his pplHion that the committee was
appointed for a special purpose, 10 induce
the nationals Educators TO hold the con
vention esr 1928 in this city-this being
accomplished, ihe believed its work was
ended. kptherl members OF the committee
differeGfw1tTf the chairman on this point,
and it gas finally decided that the COM
mittee should lcontinuc its work for the
successsof the convention.
As ~il. be necessary to get everything
in wording shape, to arrange for the com
ing conyenlion as early as possible, Mr..
BIount suggested that meeting Of the gen
era1 committed of which Mr. Charl rs j Bell
is chairman, be held during the early part
of mex week. The general committee is
at present composed OF forty-siX members,
and il is the intention 10 increase the mum
ber to 90.
In line with the suggestion of Chairman
Blount. Mr.. Thomas W. 5 mith made a no
ton, which was adopted, that the general
committee meet next Wednesday at3 p. m
and that each member of the committee
submit the names of several prominent resi-
dents TO be ADDED To the general committee.
The appointment OF tine diff ferent com
mittees Y hich win have charge OF the ar
rangements was discussed but no definte
| action was taken.
| 1t was also proposed 10 elect a perma-
| nent secretary and treasurer of the com
mittee hut at the suggestion OF Mr.. Smith
| the election Cf these officers was dsf3rr I'd
till the next meeting of the committee.
Since the organization Of the local com
| mittee Mr.. Arthur O'Neil has been serving
| in the capacity lie is unanimously in
! dorsed by The members of the committee,
| who testify to his efficiency, and viii, 10
| doubt, be selected for the position.
The times., 1897-12-02
THURSDAY, DECEMBER ?, 1897.
Indecent Journalism

With the satisfactory conclusion OF the
Thorn murder trial in New York, We
think and earnestly urge upon the press
OF the country that horrors Of that
sort should be shut out from the col
umns Of decent newspapers, except in the
way of necessary ana brief news men
tion.
Since tie discovery Of piece Of 6ulden-
suppe's body, floating il the East River
last June, the press OF New York, and in
smaller degree the press OF the country.
has been reeking with the foul details
OF the disgusting crime, and all the pru-
rientcircumStancest that precededft. Whole
pages OF presumably leading papers, with
sickemng pictorial illustrations, have
been given ap to the churning over Of the
filth Of the case. 1t is high time that the
decent sense OF the American people
should be interposed to stop this sort Of
thing. The daily journal ought to be
something clean enough to be welcome in
every home. When it becomes something
10 hide away from the young people, it
has lost its hold as an American institu.
ton.
on more than one occasion we have
felt called upon to refer to the evi-
dent loss Of power over the people of the
press in America I'm political ana social
respects. Much Of this decadence safely
may be ascribed TO the detestatlon 81
reputable people for such journalism as
the Importance given to the Thorn-Nack
murder HIetChedness represents.
Almost every element Of force and power
among the institutions Of this land is on
trial. 1--WE would hold together the civlI
zation built up of a free people and an
honest, pure and independent press, fifth
must beelinsinated from the newspa pers. 7
they soon will come to ~ regarded as
engines Of evil instead of agencies foi
good, as the previous generation justly re
garded them.
Sensational journalism requires to ra
pent deodorize and disinfect.
The times., 1897-12-02
rhe Afri.an in the woodniIe

The current relations subsisting between
the various first-cIass powers Of the ,ld
world resemble tindeI heap, and there
is an African in the wUudpHe liable At
any moment To set It ablaze. The Haail-
cars and Hamihals Of this century 10
not come out Of Africa, but so in there.
Great Britain, the modern lot Jumper of
history, has been busy for Blany years,
and already has acquired rich territory
and spheres of influence in advance Of
the adveuturers uf other nations, nota bly,
OF France, in the dark continent. Before
going fUrtber, let US pause 10 observe
that sphere Of influence" is The terri
tory stin in possession OF the natives, which
a given power proposes to steal, adjoining
some other area already stolen.
In the pursuit of this missionary 5nd
ctvnizag progress, Great Britain never
has foUnd it necessary Ia resort to az
bitrauon. In the case Of African native
states, IL has been found more convenient
and cheap TO murder Lobengyla and other
chiefs, % kali off the Matdbcles md
Msshonas, and then t. wink AT The .!ame-
son raid 10 clean nut the Boer Republic.
1t IS true that the immediate participants
in the attack on the Trsnsyaal were
tried, and some OF them punished, but
ia was because they did not succeed, ard,
even in taen discipline, they were
treated as lenoes 10y every body in England,
from the poet laureate down 10 tie hum
hlcst member OF the British ministry Al
though France has been doing a little
something in the way OF African acqUisf
tion, even longer than England has, the
movement, up To recent years, has been
less marked by cruelty, indifference to
natiN rights, and SO on. Perhaps Ills W AS
because the continental nations have been
slower to get on Jheir civilization clothes
than their insuiar neighbor. But recently Y
there has been more actire movement,
ard France has not been idle. In the
'hinUerlt nj OF Lagos" back Of Dahcmey.
which our Gallo friends have conquered,
the French and British forces az occupa-
tion have Confronted each other OF Iste.
So much 81 that 4 collision between them
has been reported. and may have occurred.
The times., 1897-12-02

Russia is in Africa, too; but true TO he
better covered policy of Russian diplnmicy
the Influence Of the Car is exerted through
friendly arrangement with the Negus Of
Abysslnia. Germany is working against
Great Britain in South Africa, as she is in
Asia and elsewhere. All around, the Titans
are getting within thunderbolt throwing
distance OF each other, and any small
eveut in any quarter might result in
preclpitatine the war, certain some time
to come, Which viii change the map of
the word, ana give the book trust most
profitable opportunity to get out ah en-
tirely new Issue of biographies and aliases.
To this tale there is moral attacbed
for America IL it should chance that
the competing nations of Europe found
themselves involved in a general debacle,
that would be cur time to go IN and solidify
ourselves; TO promote sodality in commercial
relations among the peoples Of the western
hemisphere; to build the Nicaragua Canal
and declare IL an Anne riean ditch; to
annex some commanding territory in the
West Indies; and, finally, see and pre-
pare for the day when the struggle Tor
life among tne powers OF earth viii COIN
pei us to fight for our political end com
mcrcial rights, or starve.
The times., 1897-12-02
spAULDrSG RECEIVES SENTENCE.
Declares His Innocence, But Must
Go to- Prison.

Declares His Innocence, But Must
Go to Prison.
Chicago, Dec. .-Ex- Banker Charles War
rem Spalding was this morning senteneedj 10
Joliet penitentiary by Judge Horton On a
charge Of embeZZlement. The scene III
court was an affecting one. az the prisoner
StCutly maintained his innocence. The
charge on which he was sentenced WIS
the em,,ezzlement of $4,000 worth OF
To the State university OF Illinois.
The appeal for a new trial at the 5irne
of SpalGing's conviction was denied.
Spaldiug said: Il want to say am pr III
OF my business record Of thirty-three years
l challenge anyone 20 say anything a;l INST
me. You cannot change my conscioasn
OF honor. a great injustice has been done
me i'll this court. II you had permitted
things 10 60 70 the jury, which twice ac
quilted me, / would have been free
man. That is all, your honor. l shall serve
this sentence, but not because / am guilty >
The prisoner voice trenbled as he sftEe
and when he had finished he remained
standing i'll front Of Judge Norton. TIE
court said that he did not wish 10 10 he
clear case OF embezZlemcnt, but there
was nc reason why justice should not be
meted out to Spalding the same as 70 any
other who had violated the law. he then
pronounced sentence, ana, Spalding, with
bcwed head, was led back TO the cell IN
iaiI,
The times., 1897-12-02
PROF. ROSEWOOD TO WITHDRAW
Signed for Princeton Inn License and
Sensitive TO Criticism.

Princeton, n. j., Dec. 1.-The First
Presbyterian Church, of Princeton, from
which Dr. Charles W Shields was recently
forced tc. resign, is again stirred up by
the report that Prof. Charles Green Rock
wood, 1r., Ph.D-, an elder in the church, is
about t. follow the lead taken by Dr.
Shields and withdraw from the jurisdic-
ton Of the Presbyterian Church.
Prof. lockwood was seen at his home
on Bayard avenue tonight, and while he
would hot make any sta tement in regard
to the report, he would not deny that he
intends to sever his connection with the
Presbyterian Church.
Prof. lockwood was one of the twelve
signers OF the Princeton Inn license, and
the adverse criticism OF this action by the
conservative portion of the church man
bers. -vhich forced Dr.. Shields to take the
step he did, is also the cause of Prof
Rockwood is determination The matter viii
probably come mp before the church at the
next meeting.
Prof. Redwood is head of the mat atheuna IT,
cal dept rtment in the John c. Green School
OF Science of Princeton University. He
is Yale graduate.