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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
BUCK Is BOSS,
Congressman Griggs Asked for IDforma.
tiOn and Got It,

Congressman Griggs Asked for Informa-
tiOn and Got 1t.
The Washington correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution says:
Judge Griggs, congressman from the
second district, has returned from a
short stay at home. He called on the
fourth assistant postmaster general and
got from that official a declaration
WHICH will interest all Georgia appli-
cants for postofices.
A number of applicants in his district
had asked the judge to give them the az.
sis;ance of his recommendation.
II just want to know, General Bris-
tow he said, chow far my recommen-
dation will CO."
"Well, said the headsman, after some
hesitation, 1--WE would rather you svb-
mitted all matters to Col. Buck"
Which simply means that the repubIi-
can boss is the only man who is COO
suited, and that his decision is absolute
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
A Pointer for the President.

Americans were furnished another ex-
ample If the Chinese system of doing
things by proxy the otner day when Ii
Hung Chang planted a tree at the old
tomb of Gen. Grant. The actual plant
ing was done by Minister Yang Lu, but
it was nevertheless Ii Hung Chang who
did it. President Mckinley might learn
a valuable lesson from the Chinese. If
he could make his appointments by
proxy be might be able to give the same
Office to several applicants. The dra y.
backs of course would be that there
could not be any material proxy for the
salary. But what Office seeker cares for
that?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
GOOD WEEK FOR CROPS,
The Weather in Most Sections of the Coun-
try Favorable.

try Favorable.
The weather bureau, in it's report of
crop conditions for the week, saws: "In
the states of the upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys the week has been the
best of the season, and exceptionally ia
vorable for farming operations and
growth of crops,
I'm the southern states the conditions
have been less favorable, being too cool,
and in some sections too dry.
"In the southern states corn has very
generally suffered from the ravages of
insects and from low temperature, and
in some sections needs rain.
"Winter wheat continues pro missing in
the Middle Atlantic states, and in Ken
lucky and Tennessee reports from the
two last named states being exceptional
ly favorable.
Spring wheat seeding is practically
completed, Minnesota and North Dakoti.
having about finished during the week.
Over the central and southern por-
tons of the spring wheat region the
early sown has a good start, and is
growing well.
Cotton has not made favorable prog
ress over the central and eastern por-
tons of the cotton belt, the weather be-
ing too cool, complaints of injury by
insects being quite general, while rain is
needed in some sections"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach, gent
" stimulates the liver and kidneys and
aids these organs in throwing off impuS-
tiles in the blood. Electric Bitters I'M
proves the appetite, aids digestion and is
pronounced by those who have tried it
as the very best blood purifier anG nerve
tonic. Try it, Sold for SOC. and 81 per
bottle at Sale-Davis drug stores.
DR.. Wallis Face Bleach for sale by Mrs
Q. l.. Mize.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
FLEEING FROM TAXES,
New YOrk's MilIionaires Are Moving to
Other States,

Other States.
The rich people of New York city are
finding the tax system there so onerous
that many of them are threatening to
move away, and some have carried the
threat into execution. 1t catches them
alive and it catches them dead. They
are being taxed on tull valuation of
their personal property, and now Gov
ernor Black has before him a hill pro-
yiding for an Inheritance tax on the
property of millonaTes ranging from 7
to - per cent. If he signs it many of
the millionaires will change their resi-
dence, as it is an easy matter for them
to call their summer residences in New
Jersey or Connecticut their homes,
Judging from some of New York's re
cent legislation, the next thirg may be a
bill to compel everybody worth a millipn
dollars or more to reside in New York
city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fe-
yer sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blain's, Corns and all Skin Er1ptions
and positively cures piles or no pay
required 1t is GU aranteed to give per.
feet satisfaction or money refuned.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Sale-Davis Drug 70.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
FACTS ABOUT THF BAPTISTS.
Largest Religious BODY South of Mason
and DixOn's Line.

Wide interest was felt in the South
ern Baptist convention which was in
session at Wilmington, N. c., last
week.
The annual convention of the Bap-
lists of the south constitutes the larg-
est religious deliberative body, numer-
ically, which meets south of Mason and
DixOn's line. In this connection the
American Baptist year book for 1897
gives some interesting facts concern
ing this denomination in the United
States. OF Baptist communicates in
the United States, according to the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
The Fruit Growers Ask the Appointment
of sm EntymO.Ogis

The Georgia Fruit Growers As8soci-
alton has just held convention in Ma
con. Among other things a resolution
was passed asking that the state ex-
pertinent station appoint an entymolo-
gIst whose first business it shall be to
look up the insects that attack the
fruit trees of the state, and, if possible,
discover the proper prevention of their
depredatiOns
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19

1t should be made matter of public
knowledge that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve will speedily cure piles of the long
est standing. 1t is the household favor.
lite for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises and
sores of all kinds.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
GOT s., 900; WANTED $4,000.

Capt. Blanchard's COmpens alton as Column
bus Southern Receiver Fixed.
1t has been decided that eight thous-
and dollars is fair compensation for
Captain Thomas E. Blanchard's services
as receiver of the Columbus Southern
railroad.
Captain Blanchard asked for $25, 900
for his services. He thought that this
would be the proper compensation, mas
much as it had been largely due to his
efforts that the deal was effected where
by the Columbus southern was merged
into the Georgia & Alabama, and the
road was sold for more money than the
Georgia Midland brought.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.

Miss A. B. Smith is saving buyers of
millinery money this season. Everything
stylish and cheap.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
HEARD HER son PRAY AND DIED
An Athens Lady Taken III in Church ana
Soon Passes Away.

Mrs. NJ. j. Bondurant died Sunday
morning at II 80 O'Clock in Athens.
She was taken i'll in the First Metho-
dist church about 10 o'clock, and was
removed to the parsonage adjoining
the church. All efforts to rally her
were unavailing. Almost the last words
she heard on earth were those of her
son, Emmit Bondurant, as he prayed
IN the church. Mrs. .Bondurant lived
for many years in Augusta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
Gold Coin Worth $500.

1t is said that the largest gold coin
now in circulation is the gold ingot, or
"loOl," of Anam, a French colony in
eastern Asia. 1t is fiat, round gold
piece, and on it is written in India ink
its value, which is about S22O. The
next size coin to this valuable but ex-
tremely awkward one is the "obang' of
Japan, which is worth about $50, and
next comes the "benda" of Ashantee.
which represents value of about $40
The California $50 gold piece is worth
about the same as the benda. The
heaviest silver coin in the world also
belongs to Anam, where the silver ing OF
is worth about SIS; then comes the Chi
nese ''Gael'' and then the Austrian dout-
lie thaler.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
For Georgia Soldiers.

Tbe United States government will be-
called on to furnish headstones for tho
federal soldiers who lie buried in the lit-
tie towns of north Georgia. s. A. Oar
nell, of Jasper, Is at the head of the
movement. The soldiers for whom Tn.
headstones are wanted were members Of
the regiment of Georgia troops that
fought on the side of the union durin~
the civil war.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
Cow for Sale.

Jersey cow giving 81 gallons Of rich
milk daily for sale cheap.
A. NJ. RAINEs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19

Use none but McLain's Tasteless Chin
and Fever Tonic.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-05-19
BUG CHASER WANTED.

THOMAS G. SHEARMAN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

drowning, have been the usual methods
of "shuflling Off this mortal coll, Z
while not few have preferred toSbe
pulverized under the changing wheels
of heavy railway trains. The Secretary
of Agriculture should by all means pur-
sue his investigation. 1t will certainly
be something gained il we can succeed
in establishing the theory he is work
ing upon as solid fact. e., that. after
all, crimes of violence and all crimes
are prompted by peculiarly moist con-
dition of the atmosphere; that a con-
dition of great heat and humidity In
duces that left spiral movement of the
molecules of the brain which impels a
human being to envy, hatred and malice
and all uncharitableness; yes, even
murder or self-destruction, according
to the eminent biologists to whom man
is but a mechanical arrangement, a
fortuitous concourse of atoms and
thought, emotion, passion. but exuda-
tions OF secretions like bile.-Minneapo-
lis Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
Climate and Crime.

The Secretary of Agriculture is test
ing. through the Meteorological Bureau
of his department the theory of French.
Italian and German scientists that the
volume of crime. notably suicide. is de-
termined by atmospheric conditions.
This year the number of suicides has
been extraordinary. The record will
surpass the statistics of several conse-
cutive years. in all the large cities OF
the country the suicides have appeared
IN large force. Poisoning, shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
1ur SaIe or to Ytt.

Small advertisements not exceeding
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE, to
LET, LOST. &C., will be inserted two
times for Is cents, three times for IS
cents and one week for SO cents, AID
remittance . Of " postage stamps or postal M
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Desirable piece of improved real estate
in Augusta; we'll located. and at present
rented for $27 per month. One-half pur-
chase money can remain on mortgage at
per cent. if desired. For terms and fur
ther particulars. apply to Williamson d
Burleigh, attorneys, over Granite Bank,
Water street. augl7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Miss Bertha Messer OF Skowhegan,
Who has been III for the past month at
Mrs. J. c. Kirkpatrick's, with whom
she has been visiting. is recovering her
health. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

A special meeting of the Bath city
council was held. Friday evening, when
it was decided that the repairing of the
Bull Rock bridge should be in charge
of the joint standing committee on
highways, bridges and sidewalks. 1t
is estimated that the repairs will cost
5000 or less. The repairs will be begun
at once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Disguised, played out, tired and
weary because of a weak aching back
Comfort and instant soothing, invig-
Grating effect if the Hop Plasters are
used. Your backache will disappear.
Try them. Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Arthur B. Whitehouse and John b.
Dyer went to Pittsfield on their wheels.
yesterday. After stopping few days
there they will continue to Bangor and
take in the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The res
idence of the late d. c. Palmer, is Bruns-
wick avenue, Gardiner. This house has
room, hot and cold water. open firepIaces,
the grounds are in good condition and
best of sewerage. This is an extra loca-
ton for a physician or any one in busi-
ness on Water street. Parties wishing to
purchase can look at this property on
Tuesday or Friday afternoons. H. X.
Newbert. aug5, dino
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

The Captain Chapman farm, situate In
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over l00
acres of land; buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
ma v(sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Major Charles ]. House went to
Bucksport. Monday. He will attend
the reunion of his regiment. the 1st
Maine Heavy Artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Mrs. Charles Miflilken is at Ocean,
Point for few days visit. Mr.. llilii-
ken will meet her there this week for.
short stay at the Point
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Stock of goods formerly owned by II.
A. Rand. including sewing machines, Or
gans, violins, banjos. guitars, sheet mu-
sic and musical instruments of all kinds.
Thomas Leigh, Jr., Assignee, Augusta.
augG DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

My house on Grove street formerly oc-
cupied by me; contains about one-half
acre of land and large number of fruit
trees of all kinds: house heated with hot
water thoroughly plumbed, lighted by
electricity. electric bells. Win sell on
easy terms. Geo. E. Macomber.
iuly01 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Goodrich returned,
yesterday. from . few days visit to
friends IN Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

H. X. w. Andrews and sCn Of Nntl-
boro. Mass. are visiting at Herber.
-Cyphers' for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Secretary McKeen Of the State Board
of Agriculture. has returned from III
business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-The res
idence, "A Green street, of the late Rev.
s. G. Sargent. Inquire of c. C. Hunt. 10
South Chestnut street. june4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Miss Carrie Smell Of Portland. Oregon.
Is the guest OF Mrs. Russell and Nass
Russell on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Two small house lots on Lincoln street.
Apply to Nellie M. Stevens, corner West
ern avenue and Chestnut street.
anrll21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Mrs. D. w. Emery and sister. Mrs.
Muir and Miss Allie Hanson are at
Buffalo for week or 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
BUSINESS CHANCES
For Sale.
For Sale.

$1,000 buys furniture. stock. fixtures and
right to sell specialties of one of the best
known manicure. hairdressing and facial
treatment parors in Boston, has been
successfully carried on for years and Is
patronized by the elite of Boston, located
in the immediate vicinity of Temple
Place which is the center of the ladies
trading district, all goods bearing the
name of this well known establishment Is
guarantee of quality. This ad should
attract artists of the best reputation in
this line of business.
w. T.. CARRUTHERS.
II School St, Boston.
atigo1 d1w* 5N
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

c. II. Wyman ard wife Of Dexter,
were guests Of George Barker and wife.
over the Sabbath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

A number Of desirable residences in
Augusta, Maine, varying in prices from
$3.50 to $4500; also several 10 to Is acre
places in the suburbs of this city; one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston,
Maine. A number of farms in Kennebec
county, varying in price from $1,000 to
w. Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Me.
jan1,dt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

At a bargain and on very easy terms TO
large lot on Gannett street. House con..
tains IA rooms and can be occupied by one
or two families. Apply to ]. 8. Plummer,
q Cannett street Augusta. aug23d2W"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
Proposals for Augusta
Shoe Factory.

Sealed proposals are invited for the
erection of the proposed buildings Of
the Boyd & Corey Shoe Company of
Augusta, to be flied with G. S. Hich-
born, Augusta, on or before Aug. 25. at
+. M. Plans and specifications may
be seen at the Office Of w. Is. Getchell
or at the Augusta Lumber Company's $
office. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
August II, 1897.
c. S. HICHEORN. Secretary.
aug1Sd1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

A second hand drop axle market or ex-
press wagon, in good condition. Apply to
l.. S. Lyon, Augusta Me. aug11 ,d2w*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

F. "A. Dennis passed Sunday with
relatives in Fairfield. returning. Mons
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
For Sale.

$3S00-Stock, fixtures, including five
horses, wagons. pung. &c. of first class
provision fish and grocery store; business
$500 per year; located in rich town of
Arlington, Mass. seven miles from Bos-
ton: five in help. excellent furnishings
established As years; present owner II
years,retiring with an ample competency
cause of selling.
w. r. CARRUTHERS,
- School ST.. Boston.
aug20, ,d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
For Sale.
For Sale.

$1200-Worth $500 actual value grocery
and provision store finely fitted in oak; l
horse, wagons all in the best of order
Store is located in one of the finest parts
of city of Chelsea; doing a large order
and cash trade, rent. $50 which is very
low. This Is Il bargain for any one who
is looking for business of this kinu who
would be satisfied upon Investigation tina t
the above price is about 2-3 of its value.
Cheerfully shown upon application to
w. +. CARRUTHERS,
y School ST., Boston.
aug20d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
FOR SALE.
aug21dti

d. b. LOVEJOY-Ten cords of fine quail
ity manure at No. 20 Florence street.
Also rev one-story building, 3Ox2O feet
already to finish into a six room house;
all material new and first quality Come
and see it. auy21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

j. C. Kirkpatrick has returned from
Portland. where he attended the New
England Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
For Sale.

s1200-Or actual value. Stock and fix
lures of first class kitchen furnishing
goods. stove, crockery, china. glassware.
wooden ware &C., &C.: and 10 cent
counters are special features here: located
in one of the busiest trade ccnters in
Charestown district, Boston. Store is
25x50 feet. rent is only $50 per month and
any one who will attend 10 business can
make money here. Only reason for Offer
ing this store for sale is that the owner
cannot properly attend to it. Come and
see for yourself even more than this ad
calls for. w. +. CARRUTHERS.
II School ST.
aug21dlws
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Four acre lot of land on Western
avenue. adjoining lot on east of W. IL.
Gannett on which he is building his new
house. Geo. L. Brickett.
aug21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Miss Nellie Pooler Is visiting friends
in sherbrook and Montreal for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Mr.. w. H. Hawes will leave today.
for Squirrel Island. for weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
For Sale.

$55c0-Or actual value stock. fixtures
and furniture of one of the best corner
drug stores in the city OF Chelsea: run
by present owner seven years: good for
$500 per year. fine trade in soda cigars
and confectionery, large prescription
trade. excellent reputation, in fact first
class drug store, rent is low Come and
stay one week and see how you like 1t.
w. f. CARRUTHERS.
II School ST., Boston.
aug20, ,d1wa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

The brick store No. 15S, on the west side
of Water street, Augusta, belonging to
the estate Of Mrs. James Bridge, late Of
Augusta. Apply to or address Lendall
Titcomb, Augusta, Maine. july29, diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

To dressmakers and others: l have
taken the general agency for Maine of
the magic scale, a perfect Taylor system.
Will furnish scales by the dozen or less
Agents wanted. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, Old
Orchard, Me. aug5.d
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Roscoe Baker, travelling salesman for
the Bon Ami Co.. was in the city yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

WANTS put In these columns secure
more answers than those who have not
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Captain H. r. Blanchard has re-
turned from a weeks visit in New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Mrs. A. w. Case left for Pemaquid,
Monday, for weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

All sufferers with that weak. tired, ner-
vous trouble, to know that have new
celery remedy that will cure them Ad-
dress for circular. or call on c. II. Beane.
druggist, Gardiner, Maine. june24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Table and kitchen girls for Old Orchard
Beach and man for market garden. Liz
zie Boyes, Old Orchard, Me. Stamp for
reply. aug5. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

J. o. Fellows Of Fayette. was in the
city. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

Madam Wright. Worlds Fair fortune
teller and Spiritualist, tells you all you
wish to know. Room 65. SO Water street,
first floor. hours 10 A. M. to p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24
LOST.

On the evening of Aug. II, between
Market square and SO Bangor street, a
spring overcoat. dark gray with pair of
tan coloTed gloves in pocket. Finder
please leave the same with F. L. Far
rington and be rewarded. aug20dlw*
Small silver watch on a plaid chain.
With B. X. & Co. Loan Watch on the
back. Lost Sunday morning Aug. be-
tween Hallowell and Asa Mason's house,
Augusta. Finder please leave at Jour
nal Office. aug19d1w
A pug dog, grey body and black face
Answers to the name of Don. Lost near
the Soldiers Home. Finder please notify
James E. Libby at the Home and receive
reward. aug1Sdlws
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

People wanting pleasant place for an
outing or picnic will find one on north
shore of Togus lake O1ake View housed,
where BarrOws let's boats, furnishes
chowder dinners. etc. Five miles east of
PettenEilrs Corner. augl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

MADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, Is at 4:
Gage street, Augusta, Me. feb15, ,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

Four floors and basement; elevator run
by electric motor. The upper floors can
be arranged for desirable offices. Inquire
of Atkinson Furnishing Co., 31S Water
street, Augusta. jan4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-24

vinegar, cucumbers, cauliflowers, toma
toes. (for picking) and all kinds of farm
produce at lowest market prices, ad
dress postal card to Fred l.. Hewins
East Winthrop. aug6, ,d2mos*