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Evening star., 1898-08-27

answered. The lack of water facilities at
Huntsville reported by Gen. Frank has
caused a dis arrangement of plans which
ay cause delay. The officials favor An
mston, Ala, as a substitute for Hunts
vllle. but 1t is probable that a more thor
ough Investigation viii be made before a
definite decision is reached
The work of mastering out the ID Ne
braska is progressing rapidly, and will
probably be finished by Monday night 1t
Is not yet known definitely when the COM
mand VIII leave for Omaha. but It will
probably go Tuesday AS soon as the mus
tering officers dispose of this regiment
they begin upon the light batteries
The sick IN the regimental, division and
general hospitals are now receiving The
pest OF attention Hundreds of patients
have been sent home during the last few
Gays, and the doctors and nurses can well
handle those remaining. number of
sisters Of Charity arrived today to assist
In the hospital work
Evening star., 1898-08-27
CHICAGO GIVES FOOD.
First Work for Relief of the Return.
ing Illinois Cavalry

CHICAGO, August 27.-The 1st Illinois
volunteer Cavalry, Col. Edward c. Young
commanding, arrived today at Fort Sheri-
dan from Chickamausa. Eight train sec
utts, each of excursion proportions, con-
veyed the troopers and their equipment 10
the fort
A welcoming committee Of citizens met
Col. Young and the official train at Dan
VILE junction. Throngs at the stations
cneered the boys as they passed through.
upon reaching the fort Il warm breakfast
was served TO the men in the mess hal
mat was used by the 4th United States In
fantry before the call to arms summoned
them to Tampa.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
TROOPS AT THE PRESIDE.
Health of the Men will Be Greatly
Improved.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 27-An of the
troops now in this city have been moved
from Camp Merritt to the Preside, and 1t
is believed by the regimental surgeons that
the health of the men will be greatly i'm
proved by the change.
captain w. H. Mckittrick, who raised
the American flag over Santiago, is here.
The board of survey, appointed to estf-
mate the damage done the persons and
property of the Thomas family by riotous
soldiers of the Tennessee regiment, has not
yet concluded its labors
Colonel Funston of the Kansas yoIunteers
mas sternly rebuked Lieutenant Colonel Lit
tie Tor writing letter to the governor of
Kansas, recommending the promotion of
.1 ftaln men OF the regiment, although Lit
tie was aware that Colonel Funston Rad oil
ready made his own recommendations
Evening star., 1898-08-27
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed TO
them to any eddress In the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week: p cents
for two weeks, or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
one Post-oflice to another should
give the last address as well as She
new one.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
SUFFERERS AT ST. LOUIS.
PiteOus Contrast Between Departur,
and Return of TrOous,

and Return of Troops.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August IA train,
consisting of nine sleepers arrived in this
city today having on board 152 members of
the 1st, I'd and 9th Missouri Volunteer
Regiments, who have been laid up in ,he
hospitals at Chickamauga Park for some
time past, suffering from fevers and other
ailments.
The Homecoming of these soldiers, many
of whom are on the brink of the grave
was pitiful contrast to their outgoing
just few months ago. Twenty -one of the
men belonged to the 1st Regiment, whose
home station is St. Louis. They got off
here and went to their homes. Men from
the other regiments whose cases were con-
sidered serious were sent in ambulances
to various hospitals in the city, where they
will be carefully Lursed. The remainder
will continue on their way to their homes
in different sections of the state today.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
CONDITIONS AT CAMP THOMAS.

Doctors and Nurses Are Now Able to
Handle the Sick.
CHICKAMAUGA-CHA MA
1IONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn, Au-
gust 27-Three regiments left Camp
Thomas for Knoxville today. They wece
the I'd Missouri. the 5th Missouri and the
9Th Ohio. Gen. Breckenridge expects to get
the whole of the 1st Corps out during the
next two days.
Just when the Sd Corps will go or where
It viii 80 are questions not yet positively
Evening star., 1898-08-27

Nine Deaths, Including That of Mai
McCreery, Occurred on the Trip.

Nine Deaths, Including That of Mai.
McCreery, Occurred on the Trip.
The surgeon general of the army received
a telegram this morning from Surgeon Ire
land at Montauk Point, L. l., saying that
the steamship Catania arrived at that point
yesterday from Santiago with 1853 GONZALES
cent patients from the siboney hospital, and
that nine deaths occurred on the trip
He also reports that Maj. George Nc
Creery, surgeon, u. S. A, died on the Ca
tania the morning of the 23d instant
from dysentery following yellow fever, and
that he was buried at sea. Major McCreery
wa. e native of New York and entered the
army as an assistant surgeon with the
rank of captain February IL, 1880. He
reached the grade of surgeon with the rank
of major during the past year and accom-
panied the army to Santiago de Cuba, where
he rendered excellent service until he was
stricken down with the disease which re-
suited in his death.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
TO BE MUSTERED OUT.
More Volunteer Regiments to BE Re-
Iieved From Duty

Iieved From Duty,
A bulletin posted at the War Department
today announced that the following yolun-
teer regiments had been ordered mustered
out:
1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, A Off
GERS, 1,2e4 enlisted men, now at Chicka-
mauga. will go to Jefferson Barracks. Mo.
Sd Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Al Off
GERS, 1,265 enlisted men, now at Middle
town. will go to jefferson Barracks. Mo.
9th Missouri Volunteer Infantry 4s Off
GERS, l,26o enlisted men. now at Chicka-
mauga, will go to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
159th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, 40 off,
GERS, 1926 enlisted men, now at Middle
town, will go to Indianapolis, Ind.
Sth New York Volunteer Infantry As OIL
GERS, 1,2S0 enlisted men, now at Chicka-
mauga, will go to Hampstead. L. I.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
YELLOW FEVER IN MEXICO.

strict Sanitary Measures Taken to
Prevent Spread of 1t.
VERA CRUZ, Mexico, August 27.-Sev-
eral cases Of yellow fever have declared
themselves and strict sanitary measures
are being taken to prevent spread of the
disease.
The state authorities have adopted pre-
cautions against the Importation of the
fever Into gulf ports within their Juf1sdlo-
ton.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
MIR. AND MRs. DAY AT CANTON.
fhey Expect to Remain In Ohio Until
Ready for Paris

CANTON, Ohio. August 27-Secretary of
state Day and Mrs. Day arrived in can
ton on the Pennsylvania train this fore
noon. They were met at the station by a
committee from the board of trade.
secretary Day expects to remain in Can
ton or the immediate vicinity seeking rest
and recreation until he and Mrs. Day leave
Tor the east to sail for Paris with the peace
commission on September II.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
SPAIN TO BE PROMPT
If Notified Today viii Appoint Peace
Commissioners Tonight.
LETTER 10 PRESIDENT M'KINLBY
From the Philippine Islands Com
mittee in Europe.
D ENOU Noes THE FRIARS

MADRID, August 81, 3 p.m.-Duke Almo-
dovar de Rio, minister for foreign affairs,
expects an official notification today of the
names of the American peace commission
ers.
Should this be received the Spanish COM
missioners will be named at tonight's cabi-
net meeting
Evening star., 1898-08-27
GOV. TANNER SATISFIED.
Accounts Likely TO Be Adjusted
Troops to BE Mustered Out.

Gov. Tanner Of Illinois said today when
leaving the War Department that he was
we'll satisfied with his trip. and thought
the settlement of the accounts between the
state AID the government was in a fair
way of adjustment. He and Adjt. Gen.
Corbfn nad some conversation relative to
the Illinois troops, the result of which was
that the 1st, 9th and 7th Regiments We're
ordered mustered out
Evening star., 1898-08-27
SECRETARY DAYS DEPARTURE.
Arranging for His Coming Trip t,
Paris,

Secretary Day left here last evening for
his home In Canton, Ohio, to arrange his
private affairs for his pending visit to
Paris as chairman Of the Spanish peace
commission. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Day. who has recovered from her recent
severe illness. and will probably be gone
about ten days. During the absence of
Secretary Day Assistant Secretary Moore
viii have charge of the affairs Of the State
Department
Evening star., 1898-08-27
ALGER DOES NOT BELIEVE TT.

Discredits the Alleged Interview
With Gen. Miles,
Special From Stan Correspondent
AMAGANSETT, L. l., August 27.-When
asked by the Stars correspondent regard
ing the alleged interview with Gen. Miles
published in Kansas City and elsewhere
Secretary Alger promptly replied:
DO not believe word of it; think
that interview was manufactured"
Evening star., 1898-08-27

General Grant Park Threatened.
VIsALdA. CAL. August N.-A forest fire
IS raging in the mountains near Mill roai.
It Is spreading toward the General Grant
Park. and 1t = reported to be beyond con-
troll
Evening star., 1898-08-27


LONDON, August 27.-The Philippine Is
lands committee in Europe has addressed
a letter to President Mckinley regarding
the appeals made to him by high Roman
Catholic eccesiastics in America to pro-
tee. the religious orders in the islands. The
exclusion of the friars, the committee con-
tends, is "a necessary antecedent to moral
sanitation"
The letter names particularly the arch
bishop of Manila and the bishops of Nueva
Sagovia and Nueva Caseres, whose acts of
hostility against both natives and Ameri-
cans and against the Jesuits and other re-
spected religious institutions are condemn
ed by every one"
Denounces the Friars.
The committee urges President Mckinley
to laid the F'ilipinos to suppress the i'm
morality of the diabolical institutions fos
tered by these monks, and the letter con-
cludes as follows:
Your name can never be associated with
that of the friars and the sense of right of
the noble nation at whose head you are
placed will never permit the ever-victorious
and humanitarian stars and stripes to pro-
tect tn 2m.''
Critical Lndronc Situation.
MADRID, August q, p.m.-Negotia-
ticns have been opened with Washington
to obtain permission fer the Spaniards in
the Ladrone Islands to go to Manila, as the
situation in The Ladrores is extremely crit
icaL
Great preparatlons~ are being made at
Vigo and Ponte Vedra for the repatriated
soldiers who are expected to arrive there
shortly. All possible ssnithry precaut
are being ,aken.
Evening star., 1898-08-27
ALL THE MEN LANDED.

Sick md Well Are Now In Camp at
MOntauk Point.
Special From a STAFF Correspondent.
MONTAUK, N. Y, August 21.-AH Dis
trict troops have been landed and are now
in camp The men say that when they left
Santiago the 1st Battalion was expected to
leave in a day or two. Z. +. kERN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Discovered bv a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that, too, by a lady in this
country. "Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital or
gans were undermined and death seemed
imminent. For three months she cough
ed necessarily, and could not sleep. She
finally discovered a way to recovery by
purchasing of us bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
was So much relieved on taking the first
dose that she slept all night, and with
two bottles has been absolutely cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus
writes w. G. Hammick & Co., Shelby, N.
G. Trial bottles free at Sale-Davis Drug
Cos. Regular size SOC, and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
CAUGHT ON THE OURBsTONE,

Ordinary Roberts has received in
formation from the pension commission
err that no more INDECENT pensioners for
1898 will be paid, the fund appropriated
for that purpose having been exhausted
The game of base ball between the
Free and Easies and Go AS You Pleases
on Thursday afternoon resulted in vic
tory for the latter team by a score of u
to 9.
Partial rains have fallen in thescoun-
ty since Saturday. Some farmers have
had good seasons, while others have had
no rain at all.
-"Old Glory futters in the breezes
at several Dawson homes.
There were two negro burials in
Dawson Sunday.
Toilet soap for the multitude at Sale
Davis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
THE SCHOOL CENSUS.

Two Districts Show d Decrease in the
Number of White Children.
With one exception all of the gentle
men employed to take the school census
of the county have completed their work
and iled their reports with Commission
er Whitchard. The missing report is
expected by the commissioner this week,
and The News will give the result of the
enumeration next week
While the reports already in indicate
that there will be considerable increase
in the number of school children in the
county, a decrease of white children is
shown in two of the districts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Marriage at graves.

At the home Of Professor T. A. Nc
Williams of Graves, Sunday afternoon,
Mr.. Henry T. Achard and Mrs. Matte
L. Tarpley, both of Montgomery coun-
ty, were united in marriage by Judge
}. M. Simmons. The bride is a rela-
tive of Mrs. McWilliams, and had
been on visit of several weeks to her
Mr.. and Mrs. Achard left Monday for
their Montgomery county home, carry
ing with them best wishes for a happy
welded life.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
WhOOping Cough.

had little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whoOoing cough. My
neighbOrs recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. did not think that any
medicine would help him, but after Civ
ing him few doses of that remedy no.
ticed an improvement, and one bottle
cured him entirely. 1t is the best cough
medicine | ever had in the house j
l.. MOORE, South Burgettstown, Pa, For
safe by Farrar & HSrris, druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
TOM WATSON IN TOWN.
The Famous Statesm n and Lawyer Here on
Legal Bus ness.

Hon. Thomas E. Watson, the famous
lawyer and statesman, unexpectedly
arrived in Dawson this tuesday, af-
terDOOn. Mr.. Watson is here to ap-
pear as counsel in case that is ex-
pected to be tried at this term of the
superior court.
Mr.. Watson has, national, reputa-
ton as an able and learned gentleman,
and is the centre of attraction wheney-
er he stops in one place long enough
for the people to learn who he is.
Mr.. Watson has great many admir-
ers here irrespective of politics, and
the people of Terrell county are glad
to have the distinguished gentleman
among them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES,

Judge Graham and MIR. Sutton Meeting the
Voters of Terrell.
Judge W. A. Graham and Mr.. T. c.
Sutton both reached Dawson Monday at
noon from Fit. Gaines, and have since
been engaged in trying to inject life in 70
the senatorial campaign in Terrell coun-
ty.
These gentlemen a'e both well known
and popular citizens of Clay county.
whose time it is to furnish the senator,
and are making au active canvass of The
district. Each has strong friends in all
three of the counties, and feels confident
of success in the primaries on June 9th.
The people of Terrell have taken yery
little interest in the race so far.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Mr.. Berner Was Here.

Hon. R. L. Berner, candidate for
governor, spent Friday night in Daw-
son, reaching here about ten O'Clock
from Morgan, where he spoke that day,
He left early Saturday morning on the
Georgia and Alabama freight tram for
Lumpkin, where he had an engage
ment to speak, Mr.. Berner o01cedes
Terrell county to Colonel Gambler, and
no effort is being made here in his in
ter9St.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
DEDICATION All PLEASANT HILL.

Rev. j. Howard Carpenter WIN Preach
the Sermon.
The Baptist church at Pleasant Hill.
in the northern part of the county, of
which Rev. R. A. Morgan is pastor,
will be dedicated Sunday, June 9Th.
Rev. j. Howard Carpenter, the able
and eloquent pastor of the Dawson
Baptist church, has accepted an invi-
tation TO preach the dedicatory
sermon.
On Friday before the day of dedIca-
tion series of meetings will be begun
In the church, and services will be
held morning and night each day.
The opening sermon will be preached
by Rev. E. Z. f. Golden of Cuthbert
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25

A number of Dawsonians went to Mel
toms mill Friday to join in the festivities
with Graves Sunday school. A large
number of people were present, and only
such feast as tie good women of that
community know how to prepare vas
spread. The day was one of much
pleasure, and will long be remembered
by all who were present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
HAD APPENDICITIS.

Judge Sears Suffered Three Weeks with
the Disease.
Judge J. w. Sears of the Third district
was in Dawson Monday, the first time
he had been out in three weeks Judge
Sears was just up from a severe attack
of appendicitis, and received the
congratulations of his friends upon
having escaped the surgeons knife.
He was attended by twosphYsicians
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Will Not Rebuild Just Yet.

The Masons have decided not TO re :
build their hall, which was recently de-
stroyed by fire, and have made arrange
ments to use the Knights of Fyth las
hall for lodge purposes. The Masons,
however, have not entirely given up the
idea OF rebuilding, and it is not improba-
Bile that the erection of a han dsome lem
pie wi be begun soon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25

which arise from'impurities ia the blood
and a depleted condition of this vital
fluid may be entirely averted by Hoods
Sarsaparlla. This great medicine cures
all spring humors, boils, eruptions and
by enriching and vtalizing the blood it
overcomes that tired feeling and gives
vitality and vigor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
HAIL DUES DAMAGE,

Crops Injured and Chickens and Duck
Killed
From parties who were in the city
Monday it was learned that severe
hail storm occurred just .over the line
in Sumter county Saturday after
noon.
The stones were large and fell in
profusion, badly damaging the grow
ing crops and killing many chickens,
ducks and turkeys in the yards of the
farmers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25

One minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in half that time By the nse of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t prevents
consumption and quickly cures colds,
Group. bronchitis, pneumonia, la grippe
and all throat and lung troubles.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
DELEGATES to District C0nference

MHssrs. j. G. Parks, N. w. Dozier,
W. A McLain and w. A. Baldwin have
been appointed to represent the Dawson
Methodist church at the district confer
ence, which will meet in Fl. Gaines on
June 10th. Professor c. A. Bell will al
so attend the conference, being record
ing steward.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Whaa Nature

needs assistance it may DE best to render
it promptly, but one should remember
to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Critically Sick

The many friends OF Mrs. j, r. y5olley,
Jr.e will regret t. know that she is criti-
cafg i'll with fever at her home about
two miles south of Dawson. I've ply
sicians have been in attendance upon her
for several days, and her condition is
such as to cause considerable apprehen-
sion. ...
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once. You can keep it
go nc longest and most regularly hy us
ing DeWltPs Little Early Risers, the ia
nous little pills for constipation and all
stomach and liver troubles.
SALE DAVIS DRUG Co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
REPUBLICANS MEET.

Recognized Their Executive Committee
Saturday Afternoon
In response to the call of the republi-
can committee of Terrell county about
twenty-five negroes met in the county
court room Saturday afternoon. The
meeting was for the purpose of reorgan-
iziDg the county republican committee.
which was done without much friction.
j. G. Styles is chairman of the new com
mittee and George Brooks secretary.
Another meeting will be held during
June to elect delegates to the state re-
publican convention, which W Il convene
in Atlanta the latter part of next month
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Prof. Grace's Entertainment a Success

Il
The concert given Friday evening by
Prof. w. f. Grace, assisted by young
ladies and gentlemen and little boys
and girls of Dawson, was decidedly a
successful and interesting entertain
ment. Every feature was novel and
entertaining and the programme was
credltably rendered, bat the most
unique part was the Lilliputian we'd
ding. The knightlY groom and the
blushing bride, with the dainty little
bridesmaids and gallant little attend
ants in full evening dress circling
about them, presented a picture reals
tic and beautiful and inspired the au-
dience with the delusion that it was
witnessing a wedding in fairyland.
Another interesting as we'll as laugh
able feature was the burlesque entitled
''The Sweet Family" rendered by sew
en- young ladies. The song "Picture
On MemOry's WALL" by Messrs. Horna-
dy andsBaldwin, was we'll rendered and
heartily encsred.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Examination Of Teachers.

The examination of applicants for IL
cense to teach school in Terrell county
will be held by Commissioner Whitchard
on June 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Will Preach at Midway.

TIE NEWS has been requested to an
nounce that there will be religious SER
vices at Midway on the third Sunday in
June. Rev. J. J. Bragg will conduct the
services
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
PONDS HAVE DRIED Up
The AbOdes of the Alligator and Po,,v-
wOg Are No More

One of the evidences that less rain
has fallen in southwest Georgia the
past twelve mouths than was ever be-
fore known in the same length of time
is the drying up of tie numerous ponds
in the low lands of TIE Third district
These ponds, according to the Oldest in
habits, were never known to go dry be-
fore, and it is asserted by residents of
the district that there is not now pond
in it.
Alligators frequented some of these
ponds, and they have all disappeared
with the water. A few days ago an old
gator ten feet long and three voung
ones were killed while lying around q
little pool of water
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Has a Sneakar,s Place.

Among the sophomore speaker at the
commencement exercises of Emory Col
iege is Mr.. j. B. HOyl of Dawson. Mr..
Hoyl is one of the brightest of the many
bright and promising young Terrell
county men who have been taught at
Emory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
MIR. LoHIess Is Out Again.

Mr.. J. A. Loyless Of near Sasser, who
was cut while trying to capture Oscar
Peters, an escaped convict, is much
improved, and was able to be in Daw-
son Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25
Don,t Tobacco splt anal Smoke Your Lie AWAY

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic, full of life nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
Bac, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or ST. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-05-25

j. H, Newbern, NJ. D., of Whitfield,
one of the foremost doctors in Indian
Territory, writes; II have recommended
and sold Begg's Blood Purifier for the
past five years, and am pleased to say it
has no equal in any blood medicine that
| have ever tried"
SALE-DAVIs DRUG Co.