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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

the congregation was concerned, the
prayer ended then and there. But those
who were closest to the young man
heard, or thought they heard, H lghtowe
mumbling something very much like
"Blank-blank you, Bob Davis If you
hadn't stolen my prayer"
Right here the crowd who were listen
ing to the story broke in and Griggs
could get no further. But that is all of
-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
JUDGE GRIGGS TELLS A STORY
PRIVATE JOHN ALLEN OF MISSIS-
SIPPI HAS A RIVAL.
A Former DawsOnian, Who Is Now a
Florida Congressman, and
Georgia Legislator the OBJ
iects of the Fun.
iectS of the Fun.

The correspondent of the Atlanta Con-
,titution gives the following account of
good story that is being told in Wash
ngtOn by Judge Griggs. Mr.. Davis,
who is one of the central figures of the
story, is known to many citizens of Daw-
bon, having once lived here for several
sears Says the Constitution correspond
! nt:
Representative "Nick" Hightower has
cen here several days seeing the sights
Ander the direction If his congressman,
Judge Jim Griggs. Colonel Hightower
bund here in congress his boyhood
hum, who is POW Judge Robert ". Da-
Us, and who represents the second dis
8fiCt Of Florida. Nick and Bob are
sreat friends and have been for years,
And this fact has given Jim Griggs the
opportunity for telling many good sto-
PES at the expense of both, an oppoltu-
ply which jim has not missed. Here is
Rne, but, considering its source, cannot
permit myself to be held accountable for
IS truth:
When Nick and Bob were young fell
spVS down in Blakely they experienced
#ehglon in one of the many religious
FaVes which have swept across that very
4ceI!ept Georgia town; and while the
eHVal was in progress at it's very
#eght they went one night togeth-
TO attend prayer meeting. AS they
~ their Seats in one of the pews IN
~ church Bob noticed for the first
y a paper which Hightower had in
hand.
lhat,' said Nick in stage whisper,
my prayer. l have done written
50 if l am called on | will be fix
LeV me see it, asked his companion;
ss2 The guileless youth who has now ris-
Ine altitude attained only by mem
III Oh the Georgia legislature handed it
~ as Bob had begun it's perusal the
.e'eF OF brother in charge of the
sssssh8 called upon Brother Davis to
'H u prayer Brother Davis was new
oosideSs as we'll as Brother
.,, wei, Out IN an instant be bethougt
ol The paper he had IN his hand
men his voice was lifted in real
which seemed to be insnirod
4 Il, as Nlok's prayer he was uttering.
@ the wiser. '''" was
''ne Hightower's feelings
+" something of whirl and when
ara his name called Immediately
"'"'y "eo' After minute, how
Il b ,Jsa'neo his voice and began:
! oiess our beautiful town,
ne stumbled. There was an
Goo'ng pause and then from his
ne pew there came:
oIess our beautiful town
~ get no further. Great beads
Fpnn nsSlon had broken through and
nara.?5 uoWn the side of his cheeks
N'"''on he started to the attack
tb oIeSS our beautiful town.
"' was the end of it. SO far as
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
Whole Family Drowned.

During the floods of last week fami-
ly of eight persons were drowned in
Henry county, Ala. Richard Madison,
with his wife and six children, lived in
cabin on the river bank at the crossing
of the Central railroad from Columbia.
The waters rushed in, surrounding thu
cabin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

Governor Crawford is remembered by
the older citizens of Dawson. He owned
considerable property in and around the
city, and donated the lot on which the
public school building now stands. Tn
street on which the school building
fronts bears his name.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

Torturing, itching, scaly skin erup-
tions, burns and scalds are soothed at
once and promptly healed by OeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the best known cure
for piles. SALE-pAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
CISNEROS DEAD CUBA.
Passin Away of the President of the Re-
public.

public.
1t is reported from Camaguey, Ha-
vana, that Salvador Cisneros, president
of the Cuban republic, is dead; that
Vice-President Bartolome Masso sue
ceeds him as president, and that DR.. Ca
pot, ex-president of the Havana univer-
sity, will be appointed vice-president.
For the last few days Captain General
Weyler has been greatly annoyed by
serious affection of the throat, with sup
puration of the glands Of the esophagus.
On Wednesday, after consultation with
his physicians, it was decided that for a
time the patient should have absolute
repose. His medical advisers will not
allow him to to return to the field foG
some time on that account.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

DON'T allow the lungs to be impaired
by the continuous irritation of cough.
It is easier to prevent consumption than.
to cure it. One Minute Cough Cure ia,
ken early will ward off any fatal lung
trouble. SALE DAVIS DRUa Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS,

Gentemens Furnishing % Clothing department. and hence
and offer better values money found
best
We fit Collars Cuffs Neckwe
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31
SPLIT FIVE DOLLAR BILL.
A Mans Ingenuity Enabled Him 20 Make
Two Bills Out Of One.

Charles E. Ship of Dallas, Ca, has
been indicted by the grand jury Of the
United states court, and will be tried for
an alleged crime against the currency
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

2. g. Lewis will sell You genuine
sehnapps tobacco at soc. per pound By
the box.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys aud
bowels. Never sicken, weaken OF grippe.
Zoe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

Crcckery at cost for cash 1T Roberts
Il Hatcher's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-31

We have decidedly the best fte"p Furniture department Dawson and headqr
Just received beautiful line designs M which have marked down low AL
e. e. CLARK &c 60,
The times., 1897-11-07
ACTIVE woMASss CLINIC.
Newly Elected Officers who win
Serve for a Year.

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Clinic was held Tuesday evening, Novefn-
beT 2, at the clinic, No. 1888 Fourteenth
street northwest. Mrs Emily L. sher.
wood was re, elected president; Or. y 5.
Lamn, first vice president; DR.. Robert
Rcyburn, second vice president; Miss Mir
ME Heiberger, treasurer; Mrs. Mary r
C1se, secretary. Members of the cliuicaI
staff are: DIR. Ida ] Heiberger, DIR. Julia
F. Smith, Dr. Nancy d. Richards, Dr.
Phebe r Norris DR. Sofie A Jung. Dr..
Jessie Kappelar DR.. Ada r. Thomas, DR..
Adcline Z purtEan, DR. Susan j. Seuires,
DR.. May D Baker. The consulting start
are: Dr. ] Il. Rryan, Dr. s. NJ. Bunett,
Dr. L. f. johnson, Dr. Mary Parsons,
d. II c. Yarruw, Or. D. ". prentiss,
Dr. Robert Peyburn. superintendent Of
hospital, DR.. Ida ] Heibergtr Hospital
committee, Mrs. Walter E Burleigh DR..
Thomas and Dr. Smith.
The report of the secretary shows o.
274 visits at the clinic during the year.
Treasurer report shows amount in treas.
ury during the year, S1,036.96; amount
expended SS5S.50 The Wonnau's Clinic
is careful 20 investigate cases that colae
To it and treats only deserving ones. The
large number shows the need and useful
ness of such q work in the treatment OF
women and little children by women PITY
siciaas. The support is by voluntary con
tributiens, the small fee paid by patients
being used for the purchase of drugs. II
has never had the assistance of Congress
or the CITY.
The times., 1897-11-07
Garfield Post.

The annual inspection ana visitation o.
James 4 Garfield Post. NJ. :, Department
OF the Potomac. Grand Army Of the Re.
puhlic, was made on Wednesday evening.
Nogetuber 8, in their hall, No. 4l9 Tenth
street northwest, by Department Com
inander Thomas S. Hopkins and staff.
The inspection was made by Assistant
inspector Comfade Robert Armour, OF
Post No. 2, who vety highly comphn'ented
the liutant and qnarterInasIer, Comrades
Fred r. Smith and j II Jochum, upon the
thor 9ugh manner iii which they performed
their duties.
Speeches were mace during the evening
by Commander Hopkins, Senior Vice Com
mander Rauh. Junior Vice Commander Nc
Cabe Adjt. Gen. Hendricks, QuarterEaster
Gen. Powell and a number OF commanders
of other posts. each Of whom was greeted
with applause. The comrades of the post
were enthusiastic and expressed their
appreciation in 10 stinted measure of the
account rendered by the department coIn-
mander ana his staff; of their stewardship
durlng tie past year for the benefit of the
comrades Of the Grand Army.
The solemn and Impressive ceremony Of
the muster in of II recruit to membership
eHcIdeu some inquiry tuioslStiS AeiHHl No
from the department commander as TO the
effective and efficient manner i'll which
Commander Frear and other officers OF
the post, who participated therein, per
formed Their duties. He also coinphinented
the post on it's large attendance, its en-
thustasm and digntfied appearance.
After the ceremonies bountiful repast
was spread to which fall justice was done,
and the evening terminated in an i'm
promptu talk over cigars.
The times., 1897-11-07

tfrom the Chicago Tribune.)
Mr.. Rambo texplaining the lateness Of
The times., 1897-11-07
WILLIAMS TIRED OF JAIL.
VIII Ask Court TO Grant Him /
New Trial.

VIII Ask Court TO Grant Him a
New Trial.
Counsel for Dan Williams tile eX-police-
man, charged with the embezzlement Of
police court funds. VIII file "a motion for
a new trial in Judge Bradley's court, on
MONDAY morning. Together with the mo.
ton, two affidayits from Drs. n. P
Barnes aud 4. Z. Johnson, testiryin as
TO the condition Of Williams health, Will
also he submitted. The two physicians
made an examination of the prisoner yes
terday, ana found his health already im
paired from the short term Of c0nfine-
ment which he has suffered.
They will ask for his release on bond on
Monday pending arguments and a decision
on the motion for new trial. Their mo-
tion Tor another trial is based on technt
caliiias, identical with those which were
offered TO the court when they moved that
instructions be given the jury to acquit
The most important point is that the
mone5 alleged TO have been embezzIed was
part Of the United Sta tps and not the
District funds, and that the Indictment
under which he was convicted was, there
fore, invalid.
The times., 1897-11-07
Flemming Petitions for Relense.

Through Attorney E. V. Brookshre yes.
terday George B. Flemming, formerly an
agent of the Pension Office, and indicted
by tine grand jury in Keokuk, Iowa, Tor an
alleged classification of expense vouchers,
filed petition in the District supreme court
for release from the custody of the District
marsl al.
Flemrling is bAing held for appearance in
court, where he is to be heard on the mo
tion of the district attorney to transfer him
TO the Iowa jurisdiction. FIemming claims
that the Iowa indictment is incompetent
ana further that the district courts have no
jurisdiction IN the matter.
The times., 1897-11-07
Unity Clubs First Entertainments.


The Unity Club held its first public
enteitainment of the season, on Wednesda y
evening at the Auburn, Twenty-second
street and PenDsylyania avenue northwest.
DR.. W A Croffut, in My Summer Outing. :
greatly interested the members and guests
Of the crowded parlors, with his graphic
descriptions ef the Yosemite, Yellowstone
Park, Alaska, the dang gers and pleasures
of the KI,ndike adventures. Vocal and in
Gtrumental music was pleasingly rendered
by Misses Grady and Murray, blind musi
clans of the 'Rossini Cirele;h DR.. E. a.
Duncan and Miss Lizzie Magic were
very amusing in their recitative seiec-
tions- Mr.. Silas Royce, president of the
club; DR.. w w Baker. vice president, and
Mrs Dora T. VoorIis, treasurer, decimingre-
election, we're respectively succeeded by
Mr.. R. Grant Rarnwell Mr.. s. K. Hall,
and Miss c. Louise Hurlbert. Miss Mary
c Bennett was elected secretary.
The times., 1897-11-07
500 Reward. 500.

The reader of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in allits stages, and thatis Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the onlypositive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being q
constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tionai treatment Hairs Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in it's curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
listof testimonials. Address F. CHENE Y
& CO., Toledo, o.
asr Sold by Druggists, roc.
The times., 1897-11-07
a Diamond for a Dollar.

Did you know that you could get
genuine Barrios diamond for dollar?
Wen, such is the case. This offer is made
Tor short time only, simply for the pur-
pose OF Introducing these marvellous semi
precious stones, which cannot be detected
from real diamonds. Genuine Barrios dia-
mOnds are mounted in heavy, rolled pla te
settings warranted for five years, and the
stones are guaranteed to retain their
luster forever. Rings, pins, and studs are
sent to any address upon receipt OF 81 90.
Earrings are $500 per pair. Read the
announcement of the Barrios Diamond
Co., elsewhere in today's Times. 1t
The times., 1897-11-07
DEATH DUE 70 ACCIDENT.
Coroner'. Jury Exonerates the Rail-
road Company's Employees.

A jury OF inquest called by Coroner
Carr met Yesterday At the Sixth precinct
station ana investigated the killing Of Mr.
Herman J.. Lewis, WHO was badly mangled
bv a switching engine at the South capitol
street crossing. The jury. after short
doli5eration, rendered verdict that the
injuries received By Lewis We're accidental,
and q at 10 one should be held respon-
sIble for the occurrence.
Yesterday the body was sent to Fred
erick, Md, wherc II was inferred IN the
family Cemetery.
The times., 1897-11-07

bis coming inl- was detained downtown
thish evenin', r.'dear, by pltic..l business
Mrs. Rambo Political business, y bsaIonl2
What kind2
Mr.. Raubo Been attendin' an irrigatioa
congress, n. dear.
The times., 1897-11-07
Improved Cooking Arrangements on
the Pennsylvania Railroads Colo

nial Express.
For the better accommodation of its pa
irons, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that the Pullman buffet cars
running ON the Colonial Express between
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
Boston, have been equipped with 'broilers," ;"
80 that steaks, chops, spring chickens and
potatoes can be cooked and served hot from
the stove. This is done by means of an in
geniously constructed gas stove, and it adds
greatly to the conyeniences of this very
popular train. Orders given from the menu
card viii be served with promptness.
The Colonial Express leaves Washington
week days at 700 a. M; Baltimore, $50
q. N. Item
The times., 1897-11-07
A Mysterious Choice.

Il wonder we heard man sa today,
looking down at his legs, how happened
to buy these pants. 1t seems to me I
never in Gy life saw a pair of pants as
The times., 1897-11-07
Irrlgated wlthout weter.

ugly as these are. l wonder how it hap
pened that deliberately selected them.''
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test against being disturbed in their studies
In this manner.
we are intent upon the lawv' one of
tnem cried The law takes precedence
over prayer"
Yes, but we must offer prayer" one of
the newcomers retorted; Some of us have
teen Fasting all day. and it is nearly time
70 nave night service, that We may break
The fast
The Talmudists yielded and went on
reading their books in subdued voices, while
the others offered their devotions now
aIoud. now In whispers. shaking and ges-
hculating. some gracefully. others violent
~ while one shabby-looktng old man kept
swapping his fingers at his left eye. Pres-
entity the most solemn part of the PRAYER
was reached and reluctantly conforming to
Iaimudical prescription, the eight learned
men and the olived-faced boy rose to their
leet, and Joined the rest in jumping and
shouting: Holy! Holy! Holy!" After that
they resumed their seats and their reading
10 look at this whispering, gesticulatins
nodding, ecstatic crowd, 1t was almost ha
20 Imagine them in any other role than
holding communion with their Maker or
studying His sacred laws. But Minha over
each at once assumed work-a-day air
ana as they kissed the Mezuzoh parchment
on the door post in haste to get out into the
noisy street, there was again before the
observer a cluster of tailors, peddlers
storekeepers, each with the seal of worldly
care on his face.
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TAH-KI; AN INDIAN LEGEND.
Explaining the Image Of n Girl ON the
Face of u Colorado Cliff

Explaining the Image Of n Girl ON the
Face of u Colorado CHI.
From the D nver (Col) Republican.
Many are the eyes that are turned daily
to the picturesque statue that stands hum
dreds Of feet above the busy village Of
Georgetown, incased, as it WERE in a CHS
eled vault, and placed there in a most mys-
ferrous manner. With silent vigil it looks
down upon the busy popuace, sentinel of
nciseless guardianship. Yet how few of
the many who look upon the fair picture
know of the legend connected Herewith.
and the sorrowful tale of bygone times that
Is interviewer by Indian history with it.
1t was related to a pioneer of GEORGETOWN
some thirty odd years ago by an Indian
with whom he camped in Middle Park The
Indians story. as near as the fror tiersman,
who still lives here. could remember it, is
as follows:
There was gathered in the valley where
Georgetown now stands in the early part
o. the century, a great meeting of me
numerous tribes Of Indians of the pL.ins
and mountains that had been at war as far
back as the Oldest chiefs could remember
general desire for peace had been shown
by the various tribes and the council was
for that purpose.
The plains Indians had elected a power
1Cl chief of the Cheyennes, named Cor-nu-
co-ya. while the mountain tribes had for
a leader Tu-se-now, noted far and wide
LOT MS excellent qualities In settling diff
cuitfes Tu-se-now brought beautiful
daughter with him, whose name was Tah-
XII: She was the pride Of all the mountain
tribes and was known far and wide for
her wonderful beauty. For six years the
pariey lasted and broke up in q row. A
battle was fought and won by Cor-nu-
co-ya. during which Tu-se-now was killed
ana the beautiful maiden captured The
dead plains Indians were borne to th..
plateau at the head of Leavenworth cam
yon and buried. A number Of years ago q
pfcspector driving short tunnel in from
the banks OF the creek encountered the re-
mains OF some of the warriors and numer
Gus arrow points, which goes to verify the
tradition INC
After the battle. the maiden. refusing To
become slave to her captor was SEN
fenced to be burned at the stake. This
sentence was duly carried out They not
only burned her until life was extinct hut
uli.i every Vesuge of her body was con-
sumed; and as the last small cloud of as
cenoing smoke left the spot of suffering
Inere was a terrible CONFUSION of ma tura
Inc mountains trembled for a moment
ana the whole eastern face of what is nov,
republican mountain vas hurled into thc
valley, burying every plains warrior he
neatn the mountainous rock nestled in the
ney rock or Bunker hill. The cantive
mountain prisoners, who witnessed the cat
aciysm from distant point, cast their
eyes 10 the mountain that had hurled de-
struction upon their enemies. and In Tho
race or the broken cliff saw the beautiful
maiden looking down upon them, and for
many years after they paid annual visits
to this beautiful valley to worship at the
shrine Of Tah-ki. the beautiful indian
maiden. A'Aai
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MARRIED TO BALL PLAYERS.
Two Of the Bnltinaores Take to Them
selves Wives.


Two Of the Bnlti.aeres Take to Them
selves Wives.
Miss Margaret r. Mahon, daughter of
Mr. John ]. Mahcn, was married last night
to Mr.. Joseph j. Kelley of the Baltimore
base ball team.
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, "Derbyshire."
near Fikesville. Rev. John d. Boland rec
tor Of 81. Vincent's Catholic Church, off,
GATED. assisted by Revs. N. F. Foley of
FlkesviHe. Walter Caughy of Washington,
Lawrence Mcnamara of st. AIMS Church
and James p. Tower Of Hyattsville, Nd,
Willie Keller acting as best man.
The couple received many handsome
presents. Among them was a cut glass
punch bowl and two ladies from the men,
bers Of tine Baltimore club a silver tea
Sc rvice from the Baltimore Base Ball and
Exhibition Company, and set of silver
butter dishes and butter knives from Mr..
and Mrs. John ]. McGraw.
A reception was held Immediately after
the ceremony, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
They will go to Cincinnati Ohio, where
they will join the Baltimore Base Ball Club
and travel to the Pacific coast.
special dispatch from Scranton, Pa,
says that last night in St, Marys Catholic
Church at Avoca Pa, Miss Elizabeth c.
Dixon was married to Mr.. Hugh Jennings,
the shortstop of the Baltimore Base Ball
Club. Rev. George Dixon. brother of the
bride. performed the ceremony. After the
ceremony reception was held at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dixon. At midnight Mr.. and Mrs.
Jennings left for Pittsburg, where Mr.. Jen-
nfngs will join the members of the Balti-
more club and proceed with them on their
western trip. ~
Among the presents received were a solid
silver service from the Baltimore Base Ball
and Exhibition Company and a dainty CO.
lonial cabinet for silver ware from the
members of the Baltimore club.
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