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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
Dry Goods.

no yds. good heavy Checks,
North cents ............. 3 cts
Zoo tds. best Checks worth &c cts
aa yds good yard wide
kheeting, worth 5 cents -. 80 cts
no yds best quality of Stand
srd Sheeting worth 6 cents AZ cts
DO yards Calico, worth sc. =. 3 cts.
butiful line of Calicoes, all
Jew shades from ... 80 to &c
30 yards good quality Bed
scking, worth ...........5 t0l215
10 yards good White Bleach
BE- yard wide, cheap at 7l9c Al cts
8DOyds, Fruit of the Loom
Teaching worth 10c .. cts
b yards Cotton Flannel,
$Orth 1Ocpnts ......... ) cts
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
Furniture. Furniture!

We have the largest stock Of Furni-
lure ever brought here. We don't
specify prices on furniture, as we
maven tspace to do the subject Justice.
we guarantee that furniture has new
er before been sold so cheap in this
market. An immense line of Red
steads, Bureaus, Washstands, Tables,
Chalrs, Hat Racks, Bed Room Suits,
springs, Mattress, Window Shades
ETC. See our line before buying.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
Shades Of the Oonortod

American lSride-Those curtains look
pretty old, dear.
English Nobleman-Aheml -yes. They
Observation-Disclosures of my de-
parted ancestors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07

When sou call for lDeWitt,s Witch.
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. don't
accept anything else. Dan't be talked
into accepting substitute, for piles, for
sores, for burns.
SALR-DAvIs DRUG Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

hulls Visited the English shipyards.
Returned to the United States in De-
cember, 1893. Was made assistant ma
val constructor July /, 1891. Did duty
at navy department from January,
1894, till April, 1895, in Office of naval
intelligence and in bureau OF construc-
ton and repair. Among the work of
the year was the Report on Informa-
ton Gathered Abroad by Students. six
youmes; Report on Disappearing Gun
Afoat, afterward published in Pro-
ceedings Of the United States Naval
Institute, and discussed py experts and
authorities in the United States and
abroad. Did duty at New York navy
yard from April till June OF 1896 and
from October. 1895, till October, 1896.
Was assistant to naval constructor OF
yard Among the work was the in
spection OF the yacht Defender and re-
port on same. afterward supplemented
by investigation OF uses of aluminium
for marine construction. later pub
lished in Proceedings OF United States
Naval lnstitute-two papers. Was on
sea euty in the summer Of 1896. on
board the flagship New York, Admiral
Bunce. Proposed, applied for, and in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

Nelson said that it was the most bold
and daring deed of the aSe.
AS superb was the manner In which
Lieutenant William h. Gushing de-
stroyed the Ahermarle during the
civil war. Blu; his chances were no
more deadly than those Of Hohsos. To
be sure, Cushing drove his launch over
the boom and placed the torpedo
against the ironelad after he had been
discovered, hut there was no slime
when he did not have lighting chance
to escape in sight,
Lieut., Robson is IS years old. Here
again is another illustration OF char
acteriStic Of many American naval
heroes, When Decatur destroyed the
Philadelphia he was only ~. Commo-
dore Perry was only - when he won
his victory on Lake Eric. Commodore
Thomas Macdonoush was but IS when
he Won the battle OF Lake Champaign.
And Cushing was only u when he
blew up the Albemarle
II was Cushing who said when he
started to blow up the Alhemarle
ITS another stripe or q cottin!" And
Hobson might very we'll have said that
when he started towards Santiago with
the Merrimac,
The personal friends OF the leu
tenant have all along predicted that
his name would be carved In glory,
for he is OF the stun heroes are made
hrainy. brave and unseltish
why" said one, Rich Hobson was
| several classes my junior but still he
played on the varsity football team
with me, In those days he was small
fellow. but would buck any of us, and
held his position on the line more by
bulldog determination than anything
else. He wasn't afraid to tackle any
body"
When Admiral SIMPSONS feet was
formed the admiral requested that
Lieut. Hobson accompany him as ma
val constructor
The most admirable feature Of
Lieut.. liohson's character is his devo-
ton to his family. Ever since his
commission in the navy he has sent
half his pay home to help his feeble
father, who is no longer capable Of
providing for the household.
All Alabama feels thrill OF pride
in the nations hero Of the Merrimac.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

case of the court of inquiry into the
installation of the turret guns OF the
Puritan. arising from charges preferred
by Commander Sperry Was nomi-
mated by Mexican government to rep
resent it in December, 1896, on com
mission of experts to conduct trials
and pass upon Mexican despatch yes
sci Donate Guerra, built by contract
in Philadelphia. Prof McDermott of
Cornell. representing the contractors.
and Lieut. Commander Buckingham m.
nominated by the secretary of the
navy, third member. The genealogical
record Of our subject Is as follows:
decentralization and Morehead. OF
North Carolina great nephew Of GaY.
John Morehead; father lawyer and
Judge. Pearson and Will
liams, Of North Carolina, grandson Of
Chief Justice Richmond Pearson, OF
North Carolina; nephew OF Richmond
Pearson. representative from North
Carolina, on foreign relations commit
tee of house: great-grandson OF Col
Williams, senator, Tennessee, and
Hugh Lawson White, Tennessee.
The hero of the Merrimac Is a sur
prise. even to those who knew him
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
- s'-as-a=---s------
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The truth that lies MT tho bottom
Of n well never gets frto the milk.
Women are always included when
speaking OF mankind, for man en-
braces woman.
The man who has money to throw
at the birds is always afraid Of
spralning his wrist.
Nine out of ten men who begin
life poor manage to hc!d their cwn
unto the end.
II Is question whether men gain
anything by exchanging their bache-
Tor quarters for better halves.
A woman holding her skirts out OF
the mud and carrying an open UNI
brella hasn't very much time for
flirting.
The man who tries to drown his
troubles always seems to have mn idea
that they are located In his stomach.
The man who Is always punctual
In keeping his appointments loses n
lot OF valuable time waiting for the,
other fellow.
A Maryland fruit grower has sue
ceeded in raising crop Of peaches
with skins as devoid OF the annoying
fuzz ms Is an apple. Next year he
proposes to raise peaches with q skin
that can be removed like that OF an
Valuable discoveries OF amber have
recently been made In British Column
orange.
bia, which, It Is claimed. will be able
to supply the pipe makers OF the world
with amber 100 years.
A bronze arquebus, ished out Of
Brcst harbor during the recent dredg-
ing operations, was In perfect state
OF preservation. though II had lain In
the water for over 300 years.
II Chlnaman dies while being tried
for murder. the very fact Of his dying
Is taken as evidence OF his guilt. Ha
has departed, but somebody must suf-
Is sent to prison for year. II he haa
no son, then his father or brother geta
fer. and his eldest son. II he has one.
nogglng. It's all In the family and
justice must be administered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

best. For he was known as a scien-
tiic man, a scholarly man, devoted TO
his books, 30 exact knowledge. These
men are often placed on the highest
plane in the navy, but they are not
looked upon as fighting men. In fact,
custom places them in different
class,
Al the time OF the naval battle OF
Yalu, in the war between China aud
Japan. Secretary Herbert. under whose
patronage Hobson, the son of Her
bert's friend, entered the academy, de-
sire0 to send him to Japan to study the
results Of that battle. Publicity pre-
vented it.
In the academy HohSon was known,
because Of his serious character, as a
tin angel" term which implies no
disrespect on the part of FELLOWSHIP
dents, who came to admire young Hob
son.
Lieut. Hobson entered the naval
academy in May, 1885. He distin-
guished himself there and was gradu-
ated in 1889 at the head Of his class
AS a consequence of this distinction
and of the remarkable ability he dis
played. he was sent to France by the
government to take course in naval
architecture.
He attended the Ecole PolitechniQue
in Paris. and returned to the United
States in 1898. He served for time
in the bureau of construction in Wash.
ington. and then went to the navy
yard in Brooklyn.
Afterward he served under Admiral
Bunce on the North Atlantic station
From there he went to the naval
academy to take charge of post-grad-
uate course of instruction in naval ar
chitecture. He was performing this
duty when the war broke out.
Immediately Lieut.. Hobson applied
for active duty. His friends laughed
over this, because Hobson was looked
upon as man who didn't care for
fighting. Not that anybody ever doubt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

ed his courage. That is a thing never
dreamed of in the United States navy
But it was taken for granted that the
tall studious young man with exces-
siye modesty would rather build ships
than fight them.
1t was only after much urging that
the department authorized Hobson TO
join the flagship of the north Atlantic
feet in company with three or four
naval cadets who were under his in
struction at Annapolis in a course OF
naval construction.
IN selecting Hobson for the respon-
sible work Of conducting the expedi-
ton, Admiral Sampson was probably
Influenced by the fact that Hobson was
an ambitious, energetic and courage
Gus officer, but II is nevertheless a
matter Of wonder that for such an i'm
portant task line officer was not
chosen.
Lieut.. Hobson's exploit will take
place beside two deeds OF personal her
oism which are the pride OF Americans
the world over. and which make them
thrill when they remember them.
When Stephen Decatur fred the
Philadelphia Of Tripoli in 1904, Lord
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
NEW HERO
OF THE NAVY

augurated sea duty for constructors.
Was on duty at Newport News, Va,
in connection with battleships under
construction. October, 1896. till June
1897. Proposed, organized, and con-
Quoted post graduate course at United
States naval academy-special course
of three years for officers destined for
the construction corps, taking place
of sending students abroad, complet-
ing our independence of European as
sistance. Recommended sea duty for
construction students with squadron
engaged in operations; applied for and
ordered to flagship New York. April
II, 1898, was performing duties of con-
structor for fleet at Key West and di-
recting construction work of naval
station at same place Mr.. Hobson is
the author of political-naval-military
paper on the Situation and Outlook In
Europe, which was published in the
Proceedings Of the United States Ma
val Institute, January, 1885, and dis
cussed all over the world. Applied,
through endorsement Of chief con-
structor, and nominated by the Sec
rotary of the navy for duty at the seat
Of China-Japan war. Nomination re-
voked at the last moment-oppositio
of line to a constructor being detailed
to the mission. While on duty at the
New York navy-yard he was counsel
for Naval Constructor Bowles and As
sistant Naval Constructor Hibbs in the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

The name Of Richmond P. Hobson
has been added to the list of American
naval heroes. The superb courage,
GOODNESS and daring he displayed in
sinking the collier Merrimac in the
channel of Santiago harbor. thus bot
ting up the Spanish feet, is another
Illustration that the world has no
equal of the American sailor.
To our list of prominent men we add
this week the name of Richmond Pear
son Hobson, who was born Aug. il,
1870, at Greensboro, Hale county,
Ala, where he also graduated from the
Southern university (sophomore year,
at head Of class. Appointed to naval
academy, competitive examination, in
May, 1885, and was at head of class of
1889, the highest honors in cadet or
ganization. He was the youngest
member of the class, and graduated
at is. Entered the naval service and
cruised with squadron of evolution in
flagship Chicago, Admiral Walker, in
Mediterranean and to Brazil to recog-
nize flag of the republic, July, 1889. to
October, 1890. Ordered to special
course abroad, being three years in
Paris, one year at Ecole Rationale Su-
perieure du Mines, two years at Ecole
d'Application Genie Maritime. Sum-
mer months in French shipyards. Re-
ceived diploma with distinction from
Genie Maritime, course In naval con-
struction and design, both engines and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30

Ted 1t, and ii was surprising how Il
grew, Well fed and well housed calves
will 30 through the winter in good
condition and pay for their keeping
and care, while those forced to seek
shelter in the lee of the straw stack
or fence corners, and to forage for ra-
tons, will be worth but little In the
spring, We have one now two months
old which is in fine condition. II will
eat half a gallon of bran and shorts at
y feed, with its milk; also eats hay
and fodder, So II Is all nonsense
about not raising as good calves In
winter as in Summer--Epitomist.
Stick to the Farm,
Many farmer boys are now undecid-
ed whether TO leave the old home
stead and press their way into the
crowded city, there to engage In the
severe and uncertain struggle Of a
business life, or to remain upon the
old farm, adopting agriculture as theit
life work, These boys like the farua
and hesitate to adopt farming only
that they fear the return may not bs
commensurate with the efforts put
forth But II the great financial
troubles which have recently swept
over this country have proved one
thing more conclusively than another,
1t has proved the uncertainty of busi-
ness ventures In tho city, and the GER
tainty of competence, comfort aud the
best things OF life to those who sensi-
bly, and Systematically follow farming.
Each day develops the fact that edu-
cation and training pay on the farm,
as they pay elsewhere IN life and other
things being equal, the young man
who fortofies himself by n thorugh ag-
ricultural education will succeed much
better than he who negleots this pre-
caution FIX,
Stones Around Trees.
The surcst way to kill any kind or
tree Is to pile n heap Of stones around
It. The reason appears TO be that tho
stones obstruct light, and act rs a
mulch to the soil, causing the tree
roots to feed near the surface But the
stones are no obstruction to frost, 80
that the soil under them Is usually
deeply frozen, and the roots being en-
cased In frozen soil cannot supply sap
10 the tree, as all roots should do to
some extent even in winter. --Ameri-
can Cultivator
Protecting Young Trees.
Tree wrappers In the most common
form are Of wood, use many thou.
sands of them. putting them on AZ
soon as the tree Is planted find ie
helps the growth wonderfully. use
Wrappers only ono-half of an inch In
thickness, since | find they split less
than thicker wood, These form good
protection from horers and sun seald,
and preevnt barking while oultiyating
and also secure the trees from rabbits.
About September of each year take the
wrapper off for month or six weeks.
All trnsh should be kept away from the
trees to discourage ground mice ald
insects, Wire gauze IL one of the best
wrappers, but is a little more expen-
sive, costing one and one-half 10 two
aud one-half cents per tree, according
to height Common wire screen II
best, the galvanized being too heavy.
II will last five years.. A. g.. In
Orange Judd Farmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
THE LEGEND OF THE BEAUTIFUL
HAND.

Three ladies' with lily-whitc hands
were seen,
To walk one eve DER village green,
They were stately and tall, and lovely
to see,
AS any three ladies ON earth coulG he.
One dipt her hands in the running
stream.
And held them as did high dame
beSccm,
While She said; NO lady in all the
land
Can show such beautiful, soft, white
hand
Another, ripe Strawberries gathered
that eve,
Which hue Of pink on her palms did
leave,
She said: Look AZ these, they mr.,
loyelicr far,
No hands on earth can with mine
compare"
The third had plueked sweet violets
blue,
Which left on her fingers their ten.
der hue.
And she said, with smile: my
hands do smell
OF fragrance sweet, rs soft blue
bell"
An old, haggard woman drew nigh
and said:
20 give me aims; | have need OF
bread"
But the hearts OF the three were
hard and cold.
They denied that woman so worn and
old.
Another sat near. Not dipt in the
stream,
Nor stained by red fruit did her fin
gers seem:
Nor adorned with flowers were her
hands or head,
But she gave the poor woman a
smile-and bread.
Tho Grandam asked cher need sup
plied),
Why the three sweet ladies did fume
and chide?
Their six white hands were soon laid
bare,
And each said that none could with
hers compare.
"Beautiful are they, for God has
made,
And given them to YOU" the Grandam
said,
"But the most beautiful hand il the
hand that gives,
As moved by a heart that loves and
lives"
As she epake these words her
wrinkles fed,
And a halo shone round her glorious
head
An angel Of God she stood revealed,
And the judgment she gave in heaven
was sealed.
John Cullen, ID. ID.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
QUICK HoNoRs FOR HoBsoN
President Decides to Push promotio;
OF Hero OF Santiago.

Washington, June Il. -Lieutenant
Hobson, the hero Of the Me7rimac, will
be transferred from the construction
corps 10 the line OF the navy and raised
TO the grade of lieutenant commander
This will probably be done this week.
This action was definitely decided
upon by the administration Monday
and legislation empowering this action
will be pressed in both houses and It's
execution will almost be Immediately
followed by the afiixing Of the execu-
tiye's approval OF the measure. This
determination was reached after
short informal consultation az TO the
Spanish attitude on the exchange OF
prisoners and the likelihood that
there will be no early release Of the
gallant lieutenant and crew
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
MORE WORK FOR RUDYARD.

Oh, kipling, Rudyard Kipling.
VIII you look across the sea?
They're fighting In the mountains,
There is urgent need OF thee.
You know the places on the map.
You know the awful names,
For you're familiar with the land
And up to all its games
So Kipling, Rudyard Kipling.
Can't You find It worth your while
To work this waiting pasture
In your dear. familiar style?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-30
Care OF Calves.

Last winter we had fine calf make
its entrance into the world In Febru-
airy, so we put II In warm stall and
gave It milk to drink, never letting Il
suck. At three weeks old, we began
mixing bran and mldelings with milk,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-10-20
District Court Proceedings,

Farmers State Bank W. Palmer,
dismissed without prejudice.
Stroh VS.. Hattie Larkins, change OF
venue ordered by court and sent to
Sedy wick county.
State VS.. A. r. Tarbill, motion to
arrest judgment everruled; defendant
excerpts.
GeU. Kinney vs.. A. c. Wheelock,
finding Of judgment for plaintiff, de-
PENDANT demands second trial under
the statute; judgment set aside and
new trial granted.
Herrick vs.. Lowering, continued for
the term.
NJ. NJ. Elliott VS.. John T. Stewart,
continued for tie term.
Bird vs.. Swanson, sale confirmed;
deed ordered; sheriff to put purchaser
in possession.
Judge Mcbride issued an order on
Monday giving Mrs. W. r. Ward
temporary custody OF the two child
rem, as prayed for in her petition for
divorce from W. R. Ward. 1t came
out in the evidence introduced in
court that morning that the cow
belonging to Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
mysteriOusly disappeared Saturday
night, and the superstition is that
Ward stole 1t. This leaves Mrs. Ward
and children with nothing except a
few chickens and some household
furniture. The petition for divorce
will not be heard until the next term
of district court.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-10-20
Barner.Meece.

Sunday evening, October 9th, the NJ.
l.. church 10 Belle Plalne was crowded
until standing room was at a premium
anxiOusly waiting until the hour OF
1880 arrived, when Miss Flo Powers
stepped to the organ and the sweet
strains of a wedding march began,
when Thomas L. Barner and Miss
Matte Z. Niece marched up in front
OF tie pulpit, while Rev. Barron.
pastor OF the church stepped forward
ana spoke the solemn words which
made them husband and wife.
The bride was lovely attired in a
cream silk neatly and tastefully
trimmed and carried a beautiful
bouquet Of brides roses, the gift OF
the groom. The groom wore the
customary black.
Miss Niece is very highly accom-
plished young lady, we'll known and
esteemed by all in the community,
and will be greatly missed 10 the
young folks society, Of which she has
been shining star.
Mr.. Barner is a very energetic, in
dustrious young man and one who
will make a success In his chosen
profession Ia farmer) and has q host OF
friends.
After the church service congratula.
lations were In order which were
many.
The happy couple left Monday
morning on the Rock Island at 2
O'Clock for Omaha to spend a few days
and then will return to their home
east Of Belle PLANE and will be at
home to their many friends. ~.