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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
A MELON FOR MR.. BRYAN.
Secretary of the Georgia Silver League
VIII Send IL.


Douglas Glessner, the secretery Of
the Georgia State Silver League and
editor of the Griffith News, calls for a.
monster watermelon for Mr.. Bryan,
for which a reward of $40 is offered.
1t seems that the commercial freight
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road has offered a reward for the larg--
est melon grown in the south, to be
presented to Mr.. Mckinley. Mr.
Glessner declares that, as the defeated
candidate in the "first battle" remains
the popular idol of the people, there is
no reason why he should not have the
largest watermelon that Georgia can
send him. He therefore offers $40 for
the largest watermelon grown in Geor-
gia, to be sent to Hon. w. J. Rryan at
Lincoln, Neb. A great deal of interest
has been aroused by this contest, and
there can be no doubt but that MrS
Bryan will have monster melon WITH
in few days. Mr.. Glessner offers five
silver dollars for the largest melon
grown IN Spalding county, or the eight
counties adjoining it, to be sent to
Hon. II. S. Chapman, the democratic
candidate for governor of Ohio, IN
which state the fight is being waged
this year on the single issue of tree
silver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
FEDERAL PIE FOR DARKIES,
COLORED REPUBLICAN CONTIN.
GENT TO BE TAKEN CARE OF.
The Slate Has Been.Fixed, and the Ne
grOeS Are to Be Pacified With
Few Soft Snaps.

The negro republicans of Georgia
are to be fed on federal pie.
Pie-rich pie--the very kind they
have been calling for, is to be served
out to them in large slices, and the
threatened bolt of the party by the
coal blacks is to be stayed so say the
knowing ones.
The republicans cannot do without
the negroes in Georgia. SO when the
blacks began to kick because the lily
whites were getting al! the fat jobs the
leaders decided that something must
be done to cOnciliate the disgruntled
darkies.
a slate is said to have been fixed.
Smythe of Atlanta is to be appointed
collector Of internal revenue and 100
jobs at the custom house given out by
him to the hungry pie hunter. Jackson
McHenry has been promised the jan
itor's place.and some other darby will
get the elevator mans position, but
even the republicans were surprised
when it was learned that the internal
revenue department was to be filled up
with Georgia darkies.
But such is true. The slate has been
fixed for every one of the 100 places
controlled by the revenue collector,
and on that slate the negroes have the
precedence, according to rumor.
1t is given out on good authority
that more than half of the places are
to be given to the negroes. Smythe is
said to be in favor of this distribution
of patronage as conciliatory meas
ure, andsth other leaders are with
him.
But the jobless white republicans are
bowling.
They worked hard for Mckinley and
now they want office. They say that
the negroes may go up Goose creek so
far as they are concerned, but jobs
must be forthcoming for the whites.
The negroes are determined and say if
they don't get jobs they'll quit the
party.
This makes an awkward situation.
Unfortunately for the republican lead
ers they have not the jobs to dispense
to every man who voted the republican
ticket, and they are at loss to know
what to do to keep both the white and
black element in good humor.
Negro MAY BE Collector.
A press dispatch from Washington
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
g. PARKS. T. REII,
ESTABLISHED 1876.
insurance Agency Of
).G.parkS&GO.
DAWSON, GA,
r. f. BELL

now entering upon the
s.eh1y-hrst year of It's success
] operations IN this commun,
j During > the past twenty
rs this Agency has paid
ny thousands Of dollars in
'Ses, and has always dealt
a' ,y with the insuring public.
giIPanies represented are all
8ctly hrst-class and are the
pest and strongest in
] land, Policies issued at
F?;ona3Ie rates, insuling
E |; loss by fires, storms
+ accidents; also for persons
Plrlng to give bond for any
lfpOSe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
GEN. LEE INSULTED GROSSLY.
CONTEMPTIBLE ATTACK IN A
HAVANA PAPER.
His Report on the Ruiz Case Repre-
scented as Full of FalSehOOds. A
Fling at the American
People.

The Adyisador Commercial, publish
ed IN Havana, in leading editorial
article, makes bitter attack on United
States Consul General Lee on account of
his recent report to the government at
Washington on the Ruiz case. The
paper says "Crediting Consul Cen
eral Lee with some good Judgment. we
cannot help but have compassion on
him to be ashamed of the report. The
text of the report has been published
in Aayana and the Spanish residents
show their chivalry by not even dis
playing their scOrn for one who has
included so many falsehoOds in his re-
port. Can there be more ridiculous
stand than that taken by General Lee?
His tale OF horrors, based upon a pris-
oner being alone IN his cell, wifeless
and childless, has lgone to the wall.
The Spaniards of Havana have read it
with Indignation or hilarity, and have
shown General Lee that certain of the
monstrous acts related are only capa-
bic Of execution by those who conceive
them.
"Probably General Lee has conceived
them because he has witnessed them in
his country and among his people,
where the lynching of prisoners is es-
teemed by the authorities as legal.
They are too noble, generous and too
chiyalrOus to descend so low. They
treat with respect even those they de-
Spise, as proved by the manner in
which General Lee has been treated in
spite of the fOOlishness contained in
his report,
eve will not even nsinuate that in
the $4,000 indemnity he asks for the
widow of DR.. Ruiz his commission was
his principle object. But this the
least malicious persons might infer af-
ter General Lees request for $4,000
with which to relieve suffering Ameri-
cans who do not exist here. The Span
ish people are brave, not savage, and
do not torment defenseless prisoners.
They not lynch their prisoners, nor
are they guilty, with the rebels here
of the cruel and terrible carnage in
dulged III by Lees fellow-citizens dur
ing the war of the rebellion,
"Were We revengeful, instead of no.
IA h, - 4
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
BIGGEST FARM ON EARTH.
1t Is in Louisiana. and Contains I 500, 900
Acres.


Acres.
The largest farm in this country, and
probably in the world, is situate ed IN
the southwestern part of Louisiana. 1t
extends 100 miles east and west. 1t
was purchased in 1888 by syndi-
cate of nothern capitalists, by whom it
is still operated. At the time Of it's pur-
chase, it /, 5000, 900 acres were a vast
pasture for cattle belonging to a few
dealers in that country. Now it is di-
vided into pasture stations or ranches,
existing every six miles. The fencing
is said to have cost about $4,000. The
land is best adapted for rice, sugar,
corn and cotton. A tract, say half a
mile wide, is taken, and an engine is
placed or each side. The engines are
portable, and operate cable attached
to four ploughs. BY this arrangement
thirty acres are gone over in day
with the labor Of only three men.
There is not a single draught horse on
the entire place. The Southern Pacific
railway runs for thirty-slx miles
through the farm. The company has
three steamboats, operating on the wa.
ters Of the estate, of which 300 miles
are navigable. 1t has also an ice
house, bank, shipyard and rice mills
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
We Are Going to Sell Goods for Less Profit than tt
Eyer Before Been Sold in Dawson

Pain and fancy Brilliantine, 80 cents,
the Is cents kind.
Plain and fancy Brilliantine, Is cents,
the 80 cents kind
Colored Lawn 71ac., the 15c, kind.
C0lored Lawn 4c., the Sc. kind.
White Striped Dimity 15c., the Csc.
kind.
Figured Dimity Sc, the lOc. kind.
White Striped DimIty size, the 15c.
kind.
Best quality Calico, all shades, from
Be, to sc. per yard.
Riverside checks sc. yard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
Bucklen's AFRICA saFya

The best Salve in the world for Burns
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RLeum Fa
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chin
blain's, Corns and all Skin Er1ntions
and positively cures piles or M now
required 1t is guaranteed TO oive a 10y
Iect satisfaction or money refnpod
Fnce % cents per box. For sale ~ b.
Sale-Dayis Drug 20. S"i0 ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21

There is a time for everything; and
the time to attend to cold is when it
starts. Don't wait till y5u have con-
sumption but prevent it by using One
Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy
for coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis and
all throat and lung troubles.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
GEORGIA'S FIRST BALE.
j. N. Daniel of Calhoun County Shipped
It Wednesday.

j. N. Daniel, Of Williamsburg Cal
houn county, shipped the first bale of
this years cotton crop from there last
Wednesday.
1t weighed sos pounds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
Oft to New York.

Our Mr. r. F. Clark is in the Eastern Markets. He will
Cut Price and Bargain and our Fall Stock will embrace
sh goods in every line " ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21

JOhnsOn's Chill and Fee
yer Tonic is a ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of fever in
"a Hours.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
Rember this when you come to dc your

we have line of embroidery to close
out at lOc. These goods are worth
from 2Oc. to 35c. pei yard.
Good quality Checks &c.
Extra ~ quality yard wide Sheeting SC.
GOOD quality sheeting &c.
Alpine Rose Bleaching &c. worth 15c.
200 pairs Ladies bose sc. per pair.
300 pairs Mems Half Hose Sc Der nair
Best quality Ladies Hose, 15c., worth
25c. VI
Ladies Shirt Waists Soc, worth 75c.
Umbrellas from SOC. to $3.50. worth
from S100 to $500.
Ladies Kid Gloves, all colors, 81. %
quality, SOC.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
CHURCHMEN's LEAGUE.
Annual Meeting md the Business
Transacted.

TRANSACTED.
At Epiphany Church last night the an
nUal meeting of the Churchman'S League
was held. Reports from the various OFF,
GERS showed that the league was in a pros
porous condition. According to the report
of the executive committee, read by the
secretary. Edward +. Locker, since the
last meeting there had been one death and
three designations. Five free lectures had
been given. The membership was 26S. FIT
teen applications for membership. among
them being that of Engineer Commissioner
Black. were reported by the committee on
nominations, and the persons named were
elected.
From the committee on Sunday observ-
ance, Rev. DIR. Elliott. the chairman stated
that neither house of Congress had taken
action on the bill introduced in the
last Congress. In his opinion a lay
man could do 10 more efficient work as
chairman of a committee than a minister
and he moved that the change be made.
The motion was adopted, and w. T. Young
was appointed chairman of the committee.
Or. Elliott being retained as member of
the committee.
communication from the secretary of
the conference of church clubs in New
York. in regard to an organic union of
clubs all over the United States was read.
The suggestion that a constitution be
adopted and that delegates be sent to a
convention, to be held in Cincinnati in
February, 1S9S. was referred to the ex-
ecutive committee for action and report
to the league.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident. Melville Church; vice presidents. Ce-
ell Clay, John A. Kasson, Lewis J. Davis;
secretary. Edward F. LOCKER; treasurer
w. P. Young: executive committee Lewis
J. Davis, J. A. Aspinwan. Josiah r. Per-
ry, ]. II. Elliott. Arthur S. Browne. Henry
c. Whiting and Edward F. LOCKER.
An address was delivered by Bishop Sat
terlee. who spoke in terms of commenda-
tior of the work accomplished by the
league
Evening star., 1897-05-18
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Mr.. Werner Replies to Charges Made
by Mr.. Bond.

Mr.. Werner Replies to Charges Made
by Mr.. Bond.
To the Editor of The Evening S.ar:
knowing that you are always fair and
il st in your dealings and are willing to
Ublisll both sides, / wish to reply to the
statement of Mr. Bond before the Com
missio ners to the effect that 1 had been
giving very short weight" at the Soldiers
Home, and had appealed to him repea ted
ly to get me out of the scrape,, and for
that reason wanted him removed. Mr..
Bond shows his entire ignorance of what
he Is talking about, and Is now trying to
cover his neglect by malicious misrepresen-
taticn. as any fair-minded person can see
from the following facts:
The Soldiers Home buy their coal de-
livered at their grounds and weighed on
their own scales by a government weigher,
and after Weighing same, make out a tick
ct giving the weight and kind OF coal. do
not furnish them with any weights at all.
1 accept the weights as recorded on their
owE scales, and only discovered a difference
In weights from my own private weight
sheet, consequently how could be accused
of giving very short weig lts' in the
words of Mr.. Bond? The reason of Mr..
Bends attack OH ME is on account of a
statement l made before the Commission
erS a few days ago in ADVOCATING the i'm
portance of appointing a practical scale
builder IS sealer of weights and measures
instead of a man who knows nothing at
all atcut scales. 1 stated that / discovered
difference between the weights of the
Soldiers Home and my own; that the as
sistant sealer Of weights and measures at
my request weighed load Of coal on my
scales, then followed the same team to the
home and there weighed it himself on
their scales and found their scales weign-
ing short ten to twenty pounds on every
800 pounds AS per letter from him in my
possession, and notwithstanding that fast
pla ced certificate on their scales as be-
ing correct when they should have been
condemned, as they were used as a stand
ard of weight In weighing my coal, which
fact can prove by Maj. Parker treasurer
Of the home. and through Mr.. Bonds own
correspondence. as ne got me to dictate the
letter to Maj. Parker for him to cover his
sons blunder, wha is his assistant, and
In justice to me to see il / could not re-
cover fer the injury I had sustained. /
then procured a practical scale builder to
examine the home scales. who found a
large bolt had slipped through a rotten
timber, which permitted the platform to
rest on the foundation instead of swinging
free. In further explanation / would like
to say that 1 had no personal feelings
against Mr.. Bond, only knowing there was
to be change in the Office was asked by
the Washington Coal Exchange to be one
OF &C mmfttee of three to wait upon the
Commissioners and give our views
Yours, &C,
CHAS WERNER.
Coal Dealer, 9th and E streets.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
SAID TVBBINs swoRE.
Suage beifeved the Charge and Il
b0acd a SS Fine

posed a IS Fine.
L don't drink. swear chew or SMOKE
said Frank Tubbins an oyster dealer at
HIS Pennsylvania avenue. when he an.
peareo on the witness stand In Judge Mills.
court this morning: "and." he added. IT
don't believe anybody has heard me swear
since I've been In business
Profanity and assault were the charges
against him. and Policeman Paul Kersten
was the prosecuting witness II appeared
that Mr. Tubbins had been ordered TO re-
move NOV a manure box from a public alley.
ana, on Monday Of last week. ne inquired
OF tne officer why he had no; made Others
comply with the regulation
rms inquiry. the officer thought was an
anwarrantabie Interference with his ar
fairs, and he informed the oyster deaIar
tnat III ne had any charges to make the
ponce station was the place at which TO
ME Them 1t was during this subsequent
discussion that the officer placed the mer
chant under arrest for alleged profanity.
Mr. Tubbins was in his shirt sleeves and
IL was only a short time before he was
minus his shirt. for the policeman had pull
eu it on OF him. This left his red under
shirt as the only covering for his bodv
ana persons at a distance had an idea that
blood u VIII"
saloon. enjoying some frozen food while
ahother was In pool room part.cipatine in
a game. Both rushed out and saw part of
tns trouble The pool player said that the
omcer deliberately tore Mr. Tubbins' vest
anu shirt OF, while the latter stood per-
fectly still. 'oO per
want some explanation about this bus-
.uess OF tearing of Mr.. Tubbins' clothes.
SAID the court. What was Mr. Tuhhins
doing while the policeman was nerform.
ing as You describe him to have beenp',
standing perfectly stiIl." answered the
witness. The policeman pulled OF one
side OF his vest, and then the other. and
afterward he pulled the mans shirt off in
strips" o'' M
The next witness was a bicyclist and he
TOO, thought the polceman's treatment of
tne man was unwarranted IIp to this
G;he the witnesses had said that Mr. Tub
pms was struck on the wrist by the po-
hceman. who used his club but a Young
coiored man. neatly dressed. appeared on
tne stand, very much excited, and charged
that the policeman's club fell against fhe
mans face and caused blood to come from
his ear ~
Inc policeman was the only one who
claimed to have heard Mr. Tubbins indulge
IN profanity. This was denied by the de-
fendant. and the only other proof affecting
tnis charge was that of witnesses who said
they did not hear any swearing
Attorney Lirscomb, who Appeared for the
defendant argued that the policeman
whom he characterized as a despot, had ex-
ceeded his duty, and he thought his client
had been brutally treated
In commenting on the case the iudse
said the charge of profanity was sustained.
ana imposed a fine of s.. The citizen he
SAID, lnterfered with the officer but the
resistance in the case did not constitute
an assault, and this charge was dismissed.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Farewell Courtesy to a Popular Young
Lady.
Miss Davis Will Entertnin for Her
Future Sister-Rev. Mr.. Matthew'S
Wedding-NOtes.

Miss Davis. 1906 Roanoke street, Column
bia Heights, will give a tea Thursday, May
20, at o'clock to meet Miss Barber.
A notable event In Glendale. near Gin
cinnat, Tuesday last was the marriage of
Miss Elsie Proctor. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Proctor, to Rev. Paul
Clement Matthews, son of the late Justice
Matthews. rector of St. Luke's Episcopal
Church. The ceremony took place at high
noon in the Glendale Episcopal Church,
Right Rev. Bishop Vincent Rev. Dr. Peter
Tinsley and DIR. Benedict officiating After
the church service a wedding breakfast
was served at the magnificent home of the
brides parents, and fully 200 guests en-
joyed the hospitalities The decorations of
the church and house were all In pink and
white nowers from private conservatories.
The bride was gowned in superb white
satin, cut high in the throat. and trimmed
with rare old point. Her veil fell grace
fully the length of the train. and her bou-
quot was a huge bunch of bride roses. Miss
Ellen jackson and Miss Pattie jackson of
Richmond, Ind, and Miss Matthews, all
in gowns of pink flowered organdie with
big hats trimmed in pink roses preceded
the bride down the aisle. Miss Bessie Proc
ter was the charming maid of honor. Her
gown was green and white organdie. with
hat to match. Rev. Mr.. Matthews is well
known here.
MI l. N. JUST OF south Lyon, Mich, Is
visiting his sister. Mrs. Sara X. Spencer,
120 9Th street southeast.
Mrs. Burnham, wife of Captain Burn
ham, is at Atlantic City. The captain and
their son, Mr.. Ralph Burnham, expect to
join her there.
Mrs r. F. Baker left town today for a
short sojourn at Old Point Comfort
Senator Roach and family have moved to
Chestnut avenue, Takoma Park, for the
summer.
Mrs Scott of Richmond widow of r. T.
Scott, consul to Brazil in Buchanan's ad-
ministration is at 1874 18th street. She is
on her way to visit her daughter, in Chi
cago.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
.GOLDENBERG'S IS
ANNEXATION SALE" NEWS.
May eighteenth.
line flan1Qralerimg
and the saving

-you hear next door are the build
ers at work upon the new annex
No dirt yet, no inconvenience-until
the party wall comes out, and that
won't be long. We don't fear the
dirt SO much. We shall protect the
goods in every way. The question
which confronts us is where to put
the stuffs adjoining this wall on the
three floors. We're letting you take
the most of it away-paying you to
do it by giving you most of the
profits.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The BIackburn super.edca.

The cid police boat Joe Blackburn, will
shortly be superseded by another, to be
known as Patrol. In the last appropr1a-
ton bill there was an item making appro-
priation for practically new boat, and
an Alexs dria firm is now engaged in build
ing rev hull. This means the sale of
the Joe-Blackburn as soon as the Patrol Is
completed. Harbor, Master Sutton tried
hard for a larger appropriation, to build a
model fire and police boat, but the appro-
priations committee did not quite see, its
way clear to recommend one, and the best
that could be accomplished was a new hui
for the old boat.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

MY little girl, Julia, taken with a Cough
ADO AZ times was Frustrated with fever. 1 began
administering small doses OF Jayns's ENpestorant
Every time u gave relief and did its work satis-
facforfly.-tMrs.p F. y. wAI.IEiHlS yermlliion
Mimi, Nov. 13, 1895
Evening star., 1897-05-18
A Pensioners Death.

FRANK Walton. pensioner died suddenly
at GA" Sumner street northwest last even
ing Walton had for several years been
an inmate of the Soldiers Home He came
10 the city yesterday, and while returning
was taken sick. He died before a physi-
clan could be summoned
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect order
by the occasional. use of TUFTS Liver
Pills. They regulate the bowels and
produce
Evening star., 1897-05-18

Avoid alcoholic preparations for the hairs they
impure it. Halls Hair Renewcr contains no a!ao-
hol; Its componei to are natural food to prodgce
healthy hair.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

If you want anything. try an ad in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, yoa
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The Fancy Weaves.

1t is a goodly variety that
is set before YOU. Most OF the
shining lights" OF the season
are represented. But bear in
mind we said small quantities,
and be persuaded to prompt
ness.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
A Vigorous Body.

For Sick Headache, Malaria, Bill
iousness, constipation and Kindred
Diseases anNabsolute cure.
TUFTS Liver PILLS.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

!. Last week Poundmaster Eiastein cap
tured forty-nine dogs and horse. The lat
ter animal was redeemed, as We're two
dogs. while one dog was returned to its
owner. During the week fifty-nine dogs
were killed and number of them were left
in the pound at the close of the week.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
S@1L1AREss 3
: @5d&t.&@ess
New Philadelphia Store.
P-n-e-r1-O=r11=e-n-A-l
Cuts i'm Ladies'
S=U=l=T=S.
Honest qualities; honestly advertised. -

The policy Of this store IN not to carry
and give you yonr choice of the very
handsomest ard most desirable of our superb
collection of Ladies' Tailor made Suits
So Suits for S4.50.
$40 Suits for &c.
$3.50 Suits for 1926
$1S Suits for SO.
81 Suits for $15
SOC. Summer Ccrsets. 35c.
Just a hint Of the way we sell Corsets
First-class Satin-stripped soc. Summer Cor
sets, for the one day, tOmor- 2R~
FOW. oOS0
Evening star., 1897-05-18
New White Goods.

Those new White India Linens. so cool and
dressy. Toe, 121ac.. lie. 20c. and 25c.
Dainty new White French Organdies &C
ircircs wide. Only the best quality and very
low prices-25c., 31c.. Soc. Csc, Toe.
New White Persian Lawns, 20c., 25c., Soc
and 3Jc.
New White Dimities. 12tac., 15c., 1Sc. and
25r.
Smart new Coiored OrgaDdies, in all
shades. 40 inches wide, 1Sc.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
New Muslin Underwear.

Splendid qualities in ladies' Muslin and
Cambria Drawers, embroidery trimmed, 39c.,
5Oc.. 65c.. Toe, 81 and 81 %.
Fine Muslin and Camhric Corset Covers,
thoroughly well made. DC, 35c., Soc. Toe.
up to 81 80.
Ladies' Excellent Muslin and Cambria
Gowns. nicely trimmed. full. generous pat
terms. 4Sc.. Csc, 75c., S5c., 81 up to S330.
Ladies' Fine Muslin and Cambria Long
Skirts, Soc. up to $3. so.
A very special value In Ladies' Fruit
the-Loo;n Muslin Drawers. deep hem and
three fine 'ucks sSe. everywhere. 25c.