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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
THEY DON'T LIKE PAPER.
savages at First Contact Regard the Fabric
With Suspicion,

With Suspicion.
When savage people first come in con-
tact with the whites, none Of the wcn-
ders that they see is regarded with moro
suspicion than large sheets Of paper.
The native is apt to regard paper as a
sort of cloth, and the Fact that it tears
easily and is worthless for most Of the
purposes to which cloth is put convinces
him that it is fraud
One or two Kongo travellers t0la Of
the disgust with which the natives at
first regarded paper. The Konco Tribes,
by the way, are or the lockout for
sharpers, and ii is exceedingly hard
work for anybody to sell them a bad
quality Of cutlery or cloth. Savage5
soon find, however, that paper is not in
tended to serve the purposes Of cloth.
Then they cease 10 look upon it as o
fraud, but they DO not think it ranks
high among white man manufactures,
and they have little use for it.
Some time ago q well known explorer
was travelling in the interior Of Queens
land, Australia, where be met many
natives who had never seen a white man
before.
One day q crowd Of natives was in
the white mans camp carefully insro t.,
ing the explorer and his baggage " la4
a newspaper happened to drop oa5 IT
his pocket,
The natives unfoldod and spread il
out on the ground They decided ta,. il
must be an article Of wearing apparel,
and one of them tried it on. lie wrap
ped it round his shoulders like g shawl
and sat down on the ground, arranging
his covering this way and that and
watching the faces Of the crowd to see
what they thought Of his elegant gar
ment, covered as it vas with many
thousands Of curious marks.
Presently, however, an accident hap.
pened. While the savage was roarrang.
ing his shawl and trying to bring the
corners together in front OF him the gar.
ment began to tear at the napo Of his
neck A howl from the crowd called at
tentiOn to the disaster. The blanket, or
whatever it was, was evidently made Of
the poorest sort of material.
The savage took his covering off, ex-
amiued the mischief he had wrought,
made the tear little longer and then
with his finger poled hole through
the paper.
That settled the fact that the article
was worthless. The newspaper sudden
ly lost all interest for the natives, who
turned their attention to less destruoti-
BILE objects. --Pearson's Weekly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
CAN'T COUNT HIS CHILDREN.
The Oldest Child Ia "A, the Youngest A
Years~-ManY Wives.

Years. Many wives.
Bibb county has one of the most re-
markable negroes in the country, if his
testimony in the city court yesterday
morning can be taken as true. He has
been married seventy,fve years. His
oldest child is n ; his youngest is / years
old. The old man didn't know how old
be was, how many times he had been
married or how many children he had
In answer to a question he replied to the
court:
II KANT rickerlect ter save my life,
boss, but l b'lieves [ wus married de
fust time in October on the 30th day of
February, 1922. Dat wus such long
time ago till can't tell how many wives
I dun had, and l got so many chiIlun
dat | jes doan' know nuthin' bout EN-,
lessen hits der thirty or forty what
Gums to see me some times. I done fer
got how de balance Nv 'em looks or how
many Of dem dey is"
And the old man laughed heartily
when he saw what a sensation his state
ments produced. He left the stand de-
claring that he was one of the best men
in the country now, white er black
Macon Telegraph,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
Successful PHYSICIANS.

We hearth ly reconmN nd Dr.. Hatha-
way e Co., of 224 So - DAD St., Allan.
ia, Ca, as being perfectly reliable and
remarkably successful in the treatment
of chronic diseases of men and women.
They cure where others fail. Our read
ers, if in need of medical help, should
certainly write these eminent doctors
and they will receive a free and expert
opinion Of your case by return mail with.
out cost this certainly is the right way
to do business. They guarantee their
cures. Write hem today.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
Mr.. DONNELLY'S ROMANCE.
His Bride Elect Went Into His House
Temporarily and Won His Heart

temporarily anu W CA AAA5 AAoe-A -
Miss Marion Olive Hanson, whose en-
gagement to Iglasius Dounelly was re
Gently announced, told 9 few days ago
how she came to attract the attention
and uncousci0usly win the love Of Mr..
DonDelIy. She graduated from bust
ness college about three years ago and
started out to earn q livelihood.
AFTER disappointment upon disap-
pointrnent, she said, Il got a place
with a Minneapolis law firm, but while
she work was light the pay was even
lighter, and / grew heartsick. Then the
stenographer employed by Mr. DonneIly
became i'll, and l was sent to fill her
place.
II never dreamed but what was
there for only few days. The girl
whose place I took, however, grew
worse, was taken to a hospital and died
/ continued the work. and gradually
found myself growing intensely interest
ed in Mr.. Donnelly's books. guess
knew he loved me before he did, SO that
I was not surprised when the proposal
came.
rive will travel lots after we are
married and will visit Chicago and
Philadelphia, where Mr., Donnelly has
three sisters, and also New York. -
New Xy&ck HarCld-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
The Blight Hing In Maine,

Now, let's all talk for a July 4 oele-
bration in Lewiston in 1898. 1t is fun,
and it is good business, and it pleases
our neighbors. We are big and growing,
brethren, and there is an electric future
for us,-Lowiston (Me.) Journal
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
JOhnsOn's Chill and Fe-
YER Tonic is a ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of fever in
"a Hours.
GROWING MAGNITUDE OF rRUs rs.
One just Organized In Illinois With a Cap
itaIlzation of So. 100000.

One just Organized In Illinois With a Cap
italIzation of s7.OOO,OOO-
From the Albany Herald
On last Tuesday the American Steel
and Wire Company was incorporated in
the state of Illinois with a capitalize ton
of S87, 100000 paying into the state treas
ury an Incorporation fee Of SS7 600 Here
we have not only conclusive evidence
but practical demonstration of the
growing magnitude of trusts in this coun-
try. The increasing magnitude and pow
er of trusts and combinations to restrict
trade and control prices is indeed alarm
ing. No state in the union has fought
harder against combinations in restraint
Of trade than Illinois has, nor have the
people of any state felt the evils Of such
combinations and corporations more
The Incorporation of the American Steel
and Wire Company in the state of Hi
nois is, therefore, not only noteworthy
but significant. But the costly effects of
this powerful trust will not be confined
to Illinois alone. They will extend into
every state in the union
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
ANY Person

wishing to know the truth in regard to
their health should not fail to send for a
valuable and new 64-page Booklet which
will be sent FREE for a short time to
those who mention this paper, This
book is published by the cele-
brated physicians and specialists, Dr.
Hathaway < Co., of 223 So, Broad ST.,
Atlanta, Ca, whom
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
A wonderful Dtscoverv.

The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine.
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems TO
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
It without deriving the greatest benefit
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, bihousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
Loss OF FORTY LIVES.
TERRIBLE TORNADO BURST UPON
FORT SMITH, ARK,
Million Dollars Worth of Property De
stroyed. The Wrecked Buildings
Burned With Human Bodies

in Them.
FORT SMITH, ARK, Jan. II. Two
scores of human lives and upward of
100000 worth of property were de-
troyed by terrible tornado which
burst upon this city few minutes past
II o clock last night.
The storm struck near the national
cemetery and tore its way through the
entire city, leaving its path marked by
death and desolaton. Men, women and
children, peacefully asleep IN their
homes, were without a moments warn
Ing awakened to horrible death in the
fearful storm. while Others momentarly
m IRE fortunate and who escaped the flu
ries of the wind met far more worse
fate a few moments later in the flame S
which soon engulfed many of the wreck
ed buildings.
The scene following the first terrific
crash of the storm was one of awful
grandeur. Business blocks, handsome
mansions, hotels and humble cottages
Were RACED to the ground and scattered
in shapeless masses. Several of the
wrecks caught fire and the infammable
tim Der burned fuTOusly.
The city was crowded with rural visit
Ors, many of whom were sleeping at
boarding houses unregistered For this
reason the number of victims who per
ished in Fort Smith last night may NEVER
be definitely known.
George Cayter's house was one of the
first ones struck and it was turned COM
pletely over and is now supported on the
roof. A half pane of glass was driven
through Carriers body almost severing
the head from the trunk.
The citizens relief committee has SO, 70
900 in hand for assisting sufferers. Pres
ideut Robinson of tue Gan Francisco
railr ad, unsolicited, sent his check for
81 00) The Missouri Pacific railroad
also contributed $1,000
Business is practically abandoned all
over the city and men of all classes are
assisting In clearing the debris.
Mrs Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O.. says:
"Atter two doctors gave up my boy to
die saved MIN from Group by using
Oae mute Cough Cure" 1t j. the
quickest ard most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lang
troubles SAJF-DAvTS DRTG CO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
RriSain's Mora Naxt.

AS regards the game on the Chinese
checkerbOard, it seems now to be Great
Britain S moVe.-Chicago Record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
Extravaganza In Georgia Official Circles.

Think Of it! Thirty possums served
at the governors supper, and they re
getting so scarce in Georgia too!-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-01-19
OVER LEGISLATION.
There Are Too Many Laws In Our Statute
Books.


Books.
Gov. Black of New York, in his mes
sage to the legislature of that stare, calls
attention to a matter upon which we
have frequently commented, namely, Ov-
er-legislaton. He says that a session
every two years could enact all the laws
required by the state, and would, be-
sides, greatly reduce expenses. Not
only would the proposed change reduce
expenses but 1T would "remove the dan
ger from over-leglslation' and give the
people chance to understand the laws
and relieve them from the complications
and unc artainties into which excessive
legislation is sure to plunge them.
We have many times suggested that
one session every two years would be
ample for the needs of the people of this
state. Indeed we are inclined to believe
that the people would be better off If
there were only one session every four
years. A great many of the laws which
are enacted are forgotten almost as soon
as they have been signed by the govern
or, and many other laws are harmful
rather than beneficial. Too many of the
members 90 to the legislature for the
purpose of making themselves promi
nent in politics, and TO achieve pTomi-
nence they introduce and urge the pas
sage of bills which affect iniuriously
great business and industrial interests.
Those who introduce them, and many of
those who vote for them, have no clear
idea of the effect such bills would have
upon the welfare of the state if they
should become iaws.-Savannah y ews.
When a man owns blooded horse he
is always careful of its health. He looks
after its diet and is particular that the
feeding shall be regular and right. While
he is doing this it is likely as not that he
is himself suffering from some disease or
disorder. When the trouble gets so bad
that he cannot work he will begin to give
himself the care he gave the horse at the
start. Good, pure, rich, red blood is the
best insurance against disease of any
kind. Almost all diseases come from i'm
pure and impoverished blood. Keep the
blood pure and strong and disease can
find no foothold That is the principle
upon which Dr., Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery works. 1t cleanses, purifies
and enriches the blood, puts and keeps
the whole body in perfect order; makes
appetite good, digestion strong, assimi-
laUion perfect. 1t brings ruddy, virile
health. 1t builds up solid, wholesome
flesh quot fat) when, from any cause, re-
duced below the healthy standard.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09
April Wisdom.

Be sure that your blood is pure,
your appetite good, your digestion
perfect.
TO purify your blood and build
up your health, take Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
This medicine has accomplished
remarkable cures Of all blood dis
eases. 1t is the one true blood
purifier.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to
make you well by purifying and
enriching your blood, giving you
an appetite, and nerve, men tai and
digestive strength.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09
Village Elections.

The village elections in Bonner
port and Eaton, the two incorpora-
tions com 9rising the town of
Bonner's Ferry, passed off very
quietly and without any contest.
The following trustees were elected:
In Eaton-Thos. J. Jones, VIM.
Eaton, Chas. O'Callaghan, A. j.
Kent, and S. D. Taylor.
In Bonnerport-Capt.G. R. Stray,
P. B. Bothel, B. G. Hemminger,
NJ. w. Crane, and Charles Markell.
No ballots we're cast against any
of the trustees elect in either
village.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09
AS to standing up for our friends,

AS to standing up for our friends,
we admit the mild impeachment
in the sense that friends are always
entitled to great consideration, but
we desire to state once for all on
tins subject also, that no man can
claim the political friendship of
the HERALD at this crucial time
who will allow his personal amhi-
ton, or his seifshness, to stand in
the way of the success of the cause.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09
Let us Understand One Another

The Silver Blade, with its usual
owl-like wisdom, last week solemn
ly declared to its readers that the
KooTENAI HERALD so far had
utterly failed to ad vance one good
reason for such union," in speak
ing of our advocacy of a union of
all the silver forces.
At first glance this seemed very
unkind of our always consist tent
contemporary, in as much as we
believed we had BEEN advancing
excellent reasons, and from the
further fact that we had kept
standing at the head of our editor
ial columns from week to week the
very excellent reasons advanced by
the state central committee of the
silver republican party. A second
glance convinced us, however. that
our always consistent contempo-
rary had not intended any unkind.
ness at all, but that we had prob.
ably failed to grasp his idea, which
would have been more concisely
expressed had the Silver Blade
said:
THE KOoTENAI HERALD has
utterly failed to advance one good
reason for such union of the silver
forces that would not raise the
very duce with goldbug schemes
in Kootenai county in particular
and the state in general"
The Blade then proceeds to ask
the HERALD a number ofquestions,
and again we have proof of it3
kind intentions, because it answers
the questions itself to save US any
trouble in the matterl 1t infer
entially declares that the object of
the editor of this paper in advoca-
ting union of silver forces is to
get a slice of the spoils. Now. the
HERALD is free to admit that from
the standpoint of Kootenai coun-
ty goldbug that conclusion would
be irrisistable. 1t is a well known
fact that the average Kootenai
county goldbug has not only
ravenous appetite for spoils him
self, but he also has a supreme con-
tempt for anybody that has not.
1t is hardly necessary for the
editor Of the HERALD to deny this
charge, but as silver plated gold
bug in Bonner's Ferry has also
seen fit to put in circulation
similar report for the purpose of
discounting our humble efforts to
advance a cause we hold greatest Of
all before the people, we shall say
once for all that the editor of this
paper Is not a candidate for any
office, and would not accepta nom
ination form any convention,
should such an honor be rendered.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09
CASTo7IA.
The fac II
''':i''' &<1AzzZx + ;!;iz

According TO advices from
Rathdrum, the hot bed of the gold
bugs in Kootenai county, they had
"a hot time in the old town" at the
village election last Tuesday. The
contest was between Simon Beck
and W. A. Hart for trustee, the
other candidates being the same on
both tickets. Beck was a silver re-
publican and Hart, a leading Nc
Kinley man. The fight took a
political turn and Beck was tri-
umphantly elected. The silverites
painted the town red over the
victory.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-09

Hoods Fills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

asylums and schools in the matter OF the
minor appointments.
ssThe present system is a benefit to no
body. 1 don't see why a governor should
want 10 retain the appointing power-the
more places he has to fill the more enc
mics he is bound to make. Then, most or
these people who are appointed to minor
positions in the asylums don't want the
positions after they get them, because
they are not fitted for them. Nearly
every person that has been appointed 10
a position from my county has come home
again after giving their jobs short trial
A farmers son who has been used TO do
ing as he pleased and taking no words
from anybody doesn't like the idea OF
being shut up with a lot of lunatics and
being 'sassed' by them, especially when
he gets only SIS or $40 month for it.
know of one young fellow who got po-
sition of attendant in the Topeka asylum
who was put up on the fourth floor in
charge of some crazy people. The first
thing one of his charges said was: See
here. young fellow, you had better give
me back my knife
'The attendant did not know how to
handle the crazy man and he replied, 1
haven't got your knife
you're a liar said the crazy man,
with an oath, and the attendant chucked
him into his room, locked the door and
went down stairs and resigned, and the
next day he was home on the farm again.
Under the present system thereare too
many people employed at the asylurns
who are well meaning enough. but who
don't know how TO take care of crazy
people. 1 am in favor of a change"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
EIGHTEEN YEARS A KANSAN
Geo. f. Hicks Died Of AppOpiexy of
.the Brain.

George e. Hicks died at the home of his
fatner-inlaw, A r. Benbow, corner Harry
and Waco streets, OF hemorrhage Of the
brain, on Saturday, December 8. He was
born at Chester, Pa, May Z, 1850, and
came to Kansas about eighteen years
ago. He was married TO Mary a. Ben
bow. who, with daughter, Pauline,
years of age, mourn the untimely taking
away of a loving and affectOnate hus-
band and father He had lived for a
time in Texas, but moved 60 Wichita and
lived at 1924 Gold street. A carpenter by
trade. he had worked for the past two
weeks on a building in the country, and
came home Saturday noon apparently in
usual health and about o'clock started
to drive up town. He stopped on his way
at the home Of his father-in-law. anu
while conversing with him was stricken
with paralysis. They assisted him into
the house and called medical aid, but to
no avail. He passed peacefully away at
4:30 p. m. He leaves a mother, four
brothers and two sisters in the east. He
was devOtedly affectionate to his loved
ones and as a friend and neighbor his
genial kindness won the esteem and re-
spect Of those around. The funeral ser
vices were conducted from the home Of
his father-in-law by Rev. D. S. Pickett of
Rose Hill, Kan, Monday. December .. at
p. m. Sermon from Bokk of John, 1871.
after which the remains were laid to rest
in the family plat in Maple Grove ceme-
terry to await the trumpet call.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
DIR. WURTH'S OPINION
OF THE NEW DISCOVERY IN MEDl-
CINE.
a Remarkably Successful Remedy
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
stomach Troubles

Dr. Wurth in commenting on recent dis
coveries in medicine said: There is none
which is certain 10 be so valuable and far
reaching in benefit as Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets the new stomach remedy. 1 say
far-reaching. because peop,e little realize
how important a sound stomach ana Wig
orous digestion is to every man, woman
and child
Indigestion is the starting point Of con-
sumption. heart disease. Bright's disease.
diabetes. nervous prostration. liver trou-
bles Why is this so? Simply because
every nerve. muscle and tissue in our
bodies is created and nourished from the
food We eat. If that food Is. by reason Of a
weak stomach. compelled 10 lie for hours.
a sour. fermendng mass Of half-digested
food. it poisons the blood and nervous sys-
TEN. creates gas. which distends the stom-
ach and bowels. causing pressure on The
heart. lungs and other organs, and serious
" impeding their action.
He says further. the point to direct at
tention is not the nerves. nor heart. nor
lungs. nor kidneys. hut the stomach, the
FIRST cause of al the mischief
The remedy 10 Use for indigestion and
Il remedy which Will digest the food in
crease the flow Of gastric juice. absorb the
gases. and Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets vii
accomplish exactly this result in any case
OF stomach trouble. because these tablet:
are composed of the digestive acids. asep.
tic pepsin. Golden Seal and bismuth. pleas
ant to taste. and not being patent medi.
cine, can be used by anyone with perfec-
safety. 1 believe Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
lets will cure any form OF indigestion anl
stomach trouble. except cancer OF n,
stomach.
Full-size packages OF Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are sold by druggists ar 80 cents
or by mail from F. A Stuart Co. Mar
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together with thousands OF testimonials
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFLETS.

Monticello. Ca, Dec. Jake Glover. a
negro, was taken from his house near mere
last night by a large party of men and
lynched.
New York, Dec. The eighth game Of
the chess match between Janowski and
Showalter was drawn today after %
moves. The score: Janowsd, 3; Showai-
ter. 2: drawn. 3 The ninth game viii be
played tomorrow.
Washington, Dec. 7.-Secretary Long
has written letter to Captain waiting
and officers and men OF the monitor Mo
nadnOck commencing in warm terms their
faithfulness and patriotism in taking such
a craft clear across the Pacific.
New York. Dec. Henson Ferris. for
nineteen year president OF the Westches-
ter County Savings bank. was found dead
in bed at his home in Ts-rytown today
He was "A years Of age. Washington Irv-
ing bought sunnyside from Mr.. Ferris
father.
San Francisco. Dec. General Mer-
riam has orders from the war department
10 muster out the troops Of Utah cavalry
and the Titan light artillery now sta
toned in this department There VIII be
no thirty days furIoug,l. as IS customary.
and the mastering OFT VIII take Place
here The date s not determined The
First New York regiment winch arrived
her from Honolulu yesterday. VIII PROB
ably leave for New York some time next
week 20 he mustered out.
We wish we could cash our time for what
il seems 20 be worth 70 Us VIXEN a loaier
occupies Addison Globe.