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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
Life Would Be SWeeter,

When the breath of scandal comes in
touch with the garment of a friend it
is your duty to believe that friend in.
nocent until his guilt is established
A friendship that will not wear
through adversely is worth little in
the days of prosperity. We are toe
prone to accept a naked charge as
positive proof of guilt, forgetting that
there are many despoIlers of faiI
names in this world. Life would be
sweeter and better if friend would
trust friend. The scandal monger car
tear down in one day what it has taker
years of patient labor to build up. -
MOnteZuma Record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
CURRENT CHRONICLES

News and Views Put in Pithy Para
graphs.
2 A new order of the bath has been in
sututed in New York. 1t is in connec-
ton with a church society, and its mem,
bers pledge themselves to take bath
every day unless prevented by sickness.
The sOciety's rules provide that the con-
dition or cleanliness shall apply to each
individual in a moral as we'll as physi-
cal sense.
1t has been less than two years since
the law making life Imprisonment III
stead of death the penalty for murder in
Colorado went into effect, and yet agi-
tation has already begun looking to a
revival of the death penalty. 1t is said
by those who wish re-establishment of
the galloWs that the Unemployment
law has resulted in an epidemic crime.
The following appeared in the local
paper at Sedgwick, Kan, the other day:
"Notce-I hereby warn the public that
l am watching for the contemplate
scoundrel who has been milking my COW.
If catch him intend to shut my eyes
and shoot at the cow"
Messrs. Mudd and Booze are rival
Candidates in Maryland. They ought to
axe an O!d-time campaign of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
f.s.,inIe ST Stone AEo.

"The stone age" is not, properly
speaking, an expression of time. 1t re-
fers to a stage in civilization which
passed long ago in Europe and Asia,
but still fingers in some out of the way
corners of the world. A report of La
Plata museum in Paraguay describes
the Quayoquis, small tribe of 500 or
600 living near the headwaters of the
Acaray river, as true stone age people
They are timid, harmless folks, desper-
ately afraid of the whites, and with
reason, as they have been shamefully
abused by them. They have no weapons
for defense save bows lances and stone
tomahawks. They are understood and
round headed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
A Narrow EScane.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ida
E. Hart Of Groton, S. D.: 'Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on nv
lungs; cough set in and finally terminated
in consumption Four doctors gave me
up saying l could live but short time.
l gave myself up to my savior, deter
mined if l could rot stay with nay
friends on earth 1 would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised
to get Dr. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. gave
it trial-took in all eight bottles. II
has cured me, and thank God | am saved
am now a well and healthy woman
Trial bottles free at Sale.Davis Drug
Co.'S. Regular sizes SOC. and and 81.
Guaranteed or price refunded.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
EVERY INCH A KING
Was Kslakaua when 1t Came TO Much
Mixing of Drinks.


David Belenberg spent $4,000 on a
grand military drunk at st. Michael.
Belenberg, a returned Klondiker, con
ceived the happy idea of having the ar
tillery drink against the infantry, and,
haying more money than brains, carried
til idea into effect. Unfortunately for
science the results of this military de.
bauch were not carefully and cOnscien-
tousy noted, and the world will meyer
know which branch of the service de-
velOped the greater carrying capacity.
The ST. Michael incident reminds us of
an episode in the career of the late King
Kalakauka. During one of his visits to
this city be was taken to Mare island on
a naval vessel and the guests on this oc-
casion included dozen or two army Of
fcers, some of whom were young, lively
and out for fun. The navy officers and
the army officers had quiet little talk,
and it was agreed that as the navy Off
GERS had their regular work to do they
could not take.a social glass, and there
fore it was the duty of the army officers
to see that his majesty was properly
corned and if possible laid out on the
trip to the island. The fun waxed fast
and furious in the officers quarters and
the flowing bowl was kept in constant
motion; tU:St after toast was offered, and
on every occasion Kaldkaua drank to the
full limit, accepting the challenge from
an army man. by the time the vessel
rounded Mare island light most of the
army officers were resting on the cOuches
of the navy officers, but Kalakaua, steady
as a rock, bright, smiling and genial,
still the center of group in the ward
room, was ready, willing and even eager
to drink to every sentiment his hosts
might offer Arrived at Mare island he
walked ashore as digni1ied as ever, bow
ing graclously to the right and lett, and
in the reception hall he met the officers
and ladies in his easy, affatle way, and
charmed one and all with his courtly
manners and happy style 1t was glass
of champagne with Mrs. So-and-So, a
gllss of punch with Mrs. So-and-So,
champagne with the admiral punch with
the other officers, and at the close of the
day he returned to the ship, came back
to the city, had his dinner at the Palace
hotel as usual, and in the evening re-
ceived few visitors and was the hon
ored guest at a social gathering.
In army circles to this day, whenever
any one says this man or that man can
carry off large amount of bot and fiery
liquors with ease and comfort, there is
almost always some one to say ooh,
yes, he is pretty hard headed man, but
you should have seen Kalakaua on the
Mare island trip. San Francisco Daily
Report.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
WELCOME PRODIGALS HOME.
Governor Atkinson Thinks They sh ould
BE shown Kindness.

Governor. w. Y. Atkinson, who
still continues 10 rake embers in the
political fires despite the near approach
of his exit from the official stage, had
another suggestion to make about
party policy. He thinks that the legisla-
tive caucus, which has been in vogue
since the populists first began to make a
respectable showing In the legislative
halls, should be abandoned. 1t has been
the plan to caucus on all elections be-
fore the legislature and thus cut the pop
ulist brother out of any voice in the nam
ing of the Judiciary and other officers
elected by that body.
The governors idea is that, since the
populists have practically ceased to be,
1T would he good idea to treat them
just like they were democrats in matters
of elections and legislation, let them
have vote on everything without eau
Gus action by the democrats, and he
thinks this will result in a complete re-
Cancellation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
HOUsS ThiS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, @.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
{ hehey for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
Why Farming Doesn't Paw.

"Why doesn't farming pay?" asks a
disappointed land owner. The ques-
ton is easy to answer, but the remedy
is hard to apply. Farming doesn't
pay because it cost more to run farm
than the products will realize. Just
arrange matters so that the expenses
will be less than the amount received
for products and the problem is solved.
But how can that be done? There
nov lis the rub says the Canebrake
Herald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
The Ouitman County MoOnshiner .

We learn from the Columbus En-
quirer-Sun that Mr.. Leon Shinholster
was before United States Commission
er on Monday to answerEto the charge of
m oonshining in Quitman county. Mr.,
Shinhloster was brought ipto the city
by Deputy Marshal Williams of Ella
vile last Sunday afternoon, but the trial
was postponed until Monday, when he
was placed under a 5000 bond. He
failed to give bond. -Eufaula Times.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
Impressirg the Neighborn.

Mr.. Wigsby-See here, my love,
there is some mistake. The baggage de-
livery man has left seven trunks on our
front porch.
Mrs Wigsby (who has just returned
from the mountains) -ImbeciIe Don t
you understand? He's coming back after
dark for the extra FIVE Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
JESSE JAMES, JR., ARRESTED.
Suspected of Participation in the Train
RoBberies at Kansas City.

A press dispatch from Kansas City
Mo, says: Jesse James, Jr., son of the
notorious Jesse James, Missouri's pio>
neer train robber, was taken from his
cigar stand in the county court house by
the police this evening and Is being
secreted by the authorities.
Jesse James, Jr., has been under sur
veillance since the last of the many train
70 oberies in the outskirts of Kansas City.
Ihis was the robbery of Missouri Pa
cific express train near Leeds on Sept. "A.
Late tonight it became known that the
police also had.in custody Bill Ryan, me
of the notorious members Of the old
James gang.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
Diseases of the Blood and Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
~ Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
che blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
or otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly a
quarter of century, it stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19

G. A. Van Hall, the leading druggist
of Butler, Mo-, writes: "We are having
splendid success with Beggs' Blood Pu-
rlfier and Blood Maker. 1t is one of the
best sellers we ever had and gives salts
faction to all who have tried it. We
take pleasure in recommending it. "
For sale by Sale-Davis Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19

Scalds, burns, old sores, tumors and
piles are all relieved at once, and in
time effectually cured, by the use of this
perfect ointment, Beggs' German Salve.
Ask yoar druggist for sample and take
no other. For sale by Sale Days Drug
Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19

The three prime essentials in the
nursery are fresh air, good food and pure
water.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19

1t is said that there is in Sonora a
tribe of Indians with yellow hair and
blue eyes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
HORRORS OF rHE GUILLOTINE.

Doctor Says Persons Decapitated Retains
Their senses an Hour.
The Medical Journal publishes the re-
port Of Dr.. Cinel of Paris, asserting that
guillOtining does not Immediately effect
the brain, The French doctor says the
blood first mes from the larger vessels
OF the neck, and that there is hardly any
drain upon the circulation in the era.
MUM. The brain, he adds, finds nourish-
ment for az hour after decaptation, dur
ing which time the person decapirated
retains his or her senses of hearing,
SINE ling and seeing. Absolute death
DR.. Cinel claims, does not ensue for
three hours. Thus, it is pointed out,
guillotining, instead of being speedy, is
one of the most prolonged and horrible
forms of capital punishment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19

For external piles, cuts, burns ana
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases, Beggs' German Salve stands TO-
day without peer 1t in an I'D reliable
remedy and if used freely wounds will
heal wlthCu; scar. Be careful 10 get
Beggs' and qe sure of a speedy cure,
For sale by Sale-Davis Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
A New business For Women.

A new and profitable employment for
women is introducing flour. Several
firms who advertise their flour the
world over are now hiring women on a
salary and paying all their travelling ex-
penses to introduce particular brand
of flour into towns and cities where it
is not we'll known. Two women are en-
ployed to go together, SO that the mat
ter of one travelling alone is obyiated,
and certain amount of territory is as
signed them. At first, if the business is
entirely new, one is paid railroad and
bus fares and salary of about 50 a
week. Out of this she must pay her
own board and laundry bills.
The duties are first to go to all the
groceries in the town and find how
many dealers are handling the -four and
secure as many new firms who will
agree to handle it as possible. This
done, the two women get map Of the
city and divide the work for the entire
month, if they are to remain there
month. Then each takes street and
makes a house to house visit, taking the
name of each woman of the house and
noting whether she uses their flour or
not, and also if she will agree to buy
the flour of her grocer, who perhaps
never has kept it in stock. At the end
of the week report of all the visits,
names and orders is sent in to the state
agent.
In addition the lady agent is expected
to take an order for barrel or sack of
-four whenever she can, but as it is to
be bought at one of the groceries which
handle the -four the matter of securing
the order is comparatively easy,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
WOMAN'S WORLD.
THOUGH VERY SUCCESSFUL, SHE
ISN'T LIKE OTHER DRuMMERS.

A New business For women-The Home
Business Women as wives.
Sheep Raising of Our women-Popu-
larity of the Petticoat.
There is one business house IN Boston
that has drummer who does not play
whist on the train or tell stories broader
than they are long.
1t is perhaps needless to add that this
drummer is not man. but bright
young woman, the only legitimate wo-
man commercial traveller ia New Eng
land SO far as her employers know.
Her line is technically known as
steam supplies. She visits most Of the
large mills and other establishments
using power in New England and sells
various kinds of hard rubber goods that
are used in boiler and engine rooms.
She knows more engineers than any
other woman in New England and can
sell goods with any man IN the basi-
ness. Early trains, country hotels, cold
carriage rides and interviews with hur-
ried and testy business men have no
terrors for her. She is schooled in her
trade, and she has as much courage as
any commercial man who ever "put on
a front" to sell bill of goods. The fact
that she is woman does not deter her
in the least from going right ahead
wherever a man would.
This interesting young member of the
gripsack guild is Miss Cora B. Pike.
Her house" is at 10 Pearl street, Bos-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
A SHERMAN ROMANCE.
His Old California Sweetheart Loyal 20
the General.

His Old California Sweetheart Loyal Co
the General.
When General William Teeumseh
Sherman was raw subaltern in the
United States army, without fame or
laurels and little apparent hope of win
ming either, relates the Chicago Chren-
iele, he wooed and won Q beautiful
Spanish girl then living in Monterey,
Cal. Dona Maria Ygnaeia Bonifacio
fell beneath tho ardent glances of the
lank, nngainly youth just as the flag Of
the sister republic was lowered before
the triumphant army led by Scott. To-
day she is still true TO her early love
and unaware Of tho fame and death of
her lover
California was then q part of the
Mexican republic. sherman. like many
another, was forced to make war against
the land of the Montezumas. In the
closing year of the struggle, when Cali
fornia was occupied and became a part
of the United States, Sherman was as
signed to duty on the coast. Here he
met the fair dona, lost his heart to her
and won hers in return. She was q
member of an old aristocratio Spanish
family, and the subaItern was congratu-
lated upon his buck. TO emphasize his
devotion, the young officer in 1855
planted rose tree before the entrance
to the home of his beloved.
Then came the inevitable misunder-
standing which accompanies every ro-
nance. The lovers disagreed. Sherman
left the army and went east to take up
the law. He never afterward saw his
sweetheart, nor did she ever permit his
name to be mentioned in her hearing.
She speaks Spanish only, never reads a
newspaper, and while the nation has
sung the praises of the hero of Atlanta
the Spanish maiden knows nothing Of
him from the day he left her. Sho still,
although long past her youth, waits for
the return Of the mau whose image Las
never left her heart
But IN spite Of the separation of the
sweethearts that rose tree throve and
waxed great. Now its branches have
spread until they form a beautiful bow
or over the doorway Of the old Spanish
mansion. Here the dona, sole survivor
of her race, sits and waits, silent aud
alone, for the return of him who can
not come. Under the bower of roses due
to her lovers care she stood recently
and permitted her portrait to be taken.
She is still very beautiful in spite of the
rayages of time and secret sorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
Apt Quotation.

There is sometimes moro wit in the
application to the business in hand of
words already chosen fer another pur-
pose than in the invention of an appro-
pirate phrase. Bishop Whipple, accord
ing to The Church News, loved to tell
this story:
A devout eolored preacher whose
heart was aglow with missionary zeal,
gave notice to his congregation that in
the evening an offertory would DO taken
for missions and asked fer liberal gifts.
A selfish, we'll to do man III his eongres
cation said to him before the service:
Yer gwine to kill dis church Ct yer
goes on saying give give. 70 church
can stan it. Yer gwine to kill it. F."
After the sermon the colored minister
said to the people:
"Brother Jones told mo / was gwine
TO kill dis here church ef | KEEP a-askin
yer to give, but, my brethren, churches
doesn't die dat way. Eff anybody knows
of church dat died Gauge it's been
givin too much to de Lord, I'll be very
much obliged eff my brother Will tell me
whar dat church is, for I'ze gwine to
visit it, and I'll climb en- dc walls Of
dat church. under de light Of dc moon,
and cry, Blessed am dc dead dat die in
de Lord -
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11

ton, and she lives at 1919 West Sixth
street, South Boston, when she is at
home, which is not too often, as she is
kept on the road most of the time. Her
trips are from week to two weeks in
duration.
70 reporter who happened to see
her when she was in from trip and
was consulting with her employer as to
routes, ratings and the like Miss Pike
talked interestingly Of her business.
II have some trying experiences once
in awhile. she said, with smile that
was anything but businesslike, "but on
the whole / am treated very nicely.
am meeting with great success and
would not change if could. Ny former
employers, for whom l was stenogra-
pher, told me could come back when
ever l wanted to, but feel satisfied
where I am.
Miss Pike is a small woman, with
light brown hair, large eyes and very
viyacious face.
She is native of Charlestown, where
she was born Dec. Z, 1867. She was ed
ucated in the Boston High school, and
three years ago, after working at other
kinds of employment. she entered the
Office of steam supply company on In
dia street, where she soon acquired a
knowledge of the business, and in time
made extensive acquaintance among
engineers. Boston Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-11
AnofIner Nnisance.

1t was the first time hs was being
married, and he was naturally little
nervous and upset, but be managed to
say Eyes" all right and to keep time to
Mendelssohn, sailing down the aisle,
and to sign his name in the register
without making more than a dozen
blots.
He thought then that it was finished,
but when they got to the church door
they found it was raining.
"Confound it'' he cried, putting up
his umbrella. Another nuisance nowl"
And then, though he cannot guess
why, the people around all laughed,
and his mother-in- law bridled and his
wife refused to speak. Pick Me Up. i
The New York stock brokers are said
TO wear out the floor of their stock ax-
change every five years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
SEEKS A new TRIAL.
Consolidated Roa1 Wants a $1,000
Verdict Set Aside.
Read Sued For Damages For Injury Sus-
tained While a Brakeman.

The case Of Charles N. Read against the
New York, New Haven g. Hartford Railroad
Company aud the New England Railroad
Company was submitted to the Appellate
Court second time today on briefs ON the
defendants petition for new trial. Read,
while employed as brakeman for the New
York, New Haven a. Hartford Railroad Com
PAW ON June 20, 1896, was setting the brakes
on q car owned by the New England Railroad
Company that was being taken to Its desti
nation py the other road. The brake shaft
broke and the main question in the case on
which the liability Of the corporations turns
is.whether the defect could have boon dis.
covered by any reasonable tests. The new
tiial is asked on the ground that the jurys
verdict was against the weight OF the evil
deence and that the damages Of $1,000 awarded
the plaintiff were excessive.
The jury at the second trial Of the case in
the Common Pleas Division Of the court
materially increased the verdict over the
award made by the jury that first hoard the
peQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
COMPLETELY
DESTROYED

Madrid, May as a. ma dispatch TO
Liberal from Manila says: AdmirslsMon-
,tcjo. the Spanish commander, ack nowl-
edges that the Spanish fleet has been
completely destroyed. lie adds that the
crew OF the spanish warship Mindanao
has been saved.
The British consul at Manila. Mr.. E.
Fl. Rawson- Walker has conferred with
Admiral Dewey. The object or their con-
ference Is not known.
Further advices from Manila to the
Liberal say the United States fleet has
taken up position In front of Manila and
has established a blockade of the port
The population OF Manila Is fleeing
from the city. A bombardinent OF the
town is expected TO take place today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-02
DEWEY RENEWS
THE CONFLICT

The American squadron about y o CLOCK
drew of to tine west side of the bay and
took refuge behind some foreign ship
ping. The ships had evidently suffered
considerable damage. After some hasty
repairs they returned to the conflict.
During this engagement the guns OF
Cavite maintained o steadisr and
stronger DIRE upon Commodore Dewey 9
ships than in the fret encounter, but the
American gums were being used with tell
Ina effsct. -.
the flagship Reina Crisitna was on lire.
The vessel was completely burned. In
the interval between the two engagements
Commodore Montojo moved his dag from
the Reine Cristina to the smaller cruiser
Iela az Cuba 10 the fact that be made
thIs ohanae ne doubtless owes his life.
The cruiser Castillo, next to tho hag-
nhip che largest and most powerful OF the
Spsnish squadron. was also burned. The
criuusr Don Antonio do Ulloa ana the
Mindanao were also badly damaged In
this encounter.
That shs American squadron received
severe damage In the engagement cannot
te doubted Early rop0rts had IL that
I'VE OF Commodore Dvwey's ships bad
been sunk. Later advices from Madrid
nut the number at two. have boen
unable 20 ascertain anything more dsfi-
mite than this but consider 1t highly