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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-16
THREE SUICIDES N ONE FAMILY.
Degradation of Wife and Mother Causes
Husband and Daughters TO Suicide.

Degradation of Wife and Mother Causes
Husband and Daughters 10 Suicide.
CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-May Kirkham,
twenty-five years old, committed suicide
Wednesday night by swallowing mor~
phine. This is the third suicide in the
family in fourIyears, all due to moth
er's slavish appetite for the drug.
Charles E. Kirkham was prosperous
real estate dealer here when he discov~
cred his wifes weakness. He made every
effort to save her. Failure followed, aud
in 1894 he took the drug which had
ruined his life and was found dead
Two daughters, Lena and May, strug-
gled to save their mother. The result
was failure. Two years ago Lena COM
lnitted suicide by morphine.
Mrs. Kirkham's degradation incr eased.
May had given mp trying to work; she
devoted her time TO watching her moth
err. The mothers vices had squa ndered
the competence the father left. They
had small pension and Nav had small
capitol in the bank---about 600.
Mamma" said the girl one day last
week, ''if you come in again staggering
in that awful way shall end my life. /
cannot stand it any longer"
This morning she was found corpse,
with an empty morphine bottle beside
her.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-16

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. DeWitts
Lite Early Risers will remove the
trouble and cure SICK headache, bilious
ness, inactive liver and clear the CON-
plexion. Small, sugar coated, don't
grippe or cause nausea.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-16

For external piles, cuts, burns ana
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases, Beggs' German Salve stands to-
day without peer II in an lid reliable
remedy and If used freely wounds win
heal wIthOu: a scar Be careful to get
Beggs' and qs sure of speedy cure.
For sale by Ssle-Davis Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-16

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept counterfeit or
imitation. There are .nore cases of
piles being cured by this than all others
combined.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-11-16
Every Day in the Week

prices which goods the people what we adj
goods into and you equally benefited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
AFFAIRS ABROAD.
Change In European Sentiment Toward
The United States.


While there has been no event o! special
importance in England or uPon the cont
nent during the last weci;, there have been
increased evidences Of international friend
illness for tie United States which possess
peculiar significance just at this tine
When our war with Spain began there we've
apprehensons in some quarters of danger.
Gus complications. Spain counted on con-
tinental sympathy, and evidently hoped
that she might be able to find u strong ally
among some of her neighb1rs. French fin
ancial interests. it was thought, might lead
to intervention, If nothing more. Popular
if not official, opinion in some o. tie coun-
ties on the continent seemed hostile, aud
there were newspaper utteTances which
were distinctly unfripndlr. Now the whole
situation appears to be changed. Whether
they love us any more or not their atti-
tude has become more gracious and concii
iatory. Mr. ChaInbe.iain'5 Birmingham
speech hes doubtless had mach to d. with
this change. It su4gcsted possibilities and
consequences that have had a strong iulla-
ence upon the Imagination OF the people Of
Europe, az well as ;her rulers. The logic
of Chamherlaiu'o oratory Mas given add
tional force by tine recent echoes OF Dewey :
guns at Manila and ny the general Iealiz!-
ton that the United States would make
powerful friend and formidable enemy.
Representation is the frsC law of nations
as well as OF individuals, and the sugLes-
ton Of french international combination
which should include the United States
naturally furnished food for Thought to the
representatives of foreign governments
THE CHANGE REALIZED IN SPAIN.
Perhaps the plainest sign Of the change
that has taken place in European feeling
within the last fortnight, is to be gathered
from a leader in FL Liberal, one Of the
principal organs of Madrid and as one
time an unwaveriug supporter Of Sagasta.
This paper notes with profound regret that
the European press has lately changed its
tone, ana that inspired organs when at
first offered sympathy and encouragement
to Spain are now wholly silent or display
extreme circumspection regarding the war.
The French press, particularly, which
seemed conscious of the common interests
OF the Latin race, FL Liberal complains,
now speaks of Lafayette and the ancient
alliance Of France with the ITnitel Stat.c
Russia gives no sign, and the eminently
ind'screet German Emperor, who was ex-
pected to make a declaration, displays re-
markable reserve.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
Flag Raising al Hlythedals.

communicates.
Last Friday evening. May q, our village
WAS raised to IL high degree of enthusiasm
when that grand old emblem Of our nation
atty was thrown TO the breeze upon Il beau
tiful poplar staff about co feet in height it
being presented to the school by Mr.. L. H.,
Taylor. As the sun began to sink behind
the Western hills We could see people coming
in all directions by different conveyauces to
witness the occasion. When the hour Of S
o'clock had arrived we could hear the rattle
Of the dram coming in the distance, which
drew the crowd. about 800 in number. to-
ward the staff upon which the Stars and
Stripes were to be hoisted. and rs the band
pea!ed forth notes of sweet music appropriate
to tho occasion that grand Old emblem was
hoisted to the breeze 10y one of tn"
gentlemen who received his education on
the same spot, he ac..oo! house at that tim"
being familiarity known Us the Partridge
Trap" or "Stone Pile Next il order was
Il flag drill 10y tn" scholars Of BiythedaIe
school. after which u festival vas held by
the teachers, Misses Ella Stats and Hanual
Whitciock. and scholars OF tho school. tho
proceeds being for the benefit Of the school
The teachers deserve commentator in carry.
out the affair 10 such manner. We thank the
members Of the bana for their kindness and
hope they may soon give u another y.st
O&E PRESENT.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11

Woodlawn campmeeting for 1898 is start
ing out under more favorable auspices than
for several years. At n meeting of the mana
gers and preachers held on the grounds,
June LIST, there was full turn ont and much
Interests hoHn in the success of the mcet NJ.
More orders were booked for tents for
preachers than for a number of years. Rev.
W. II. Mowbray, of Zion. who has charge of
the camp has secured Rev. W. Il. Greenfield
TO take charge Of the childrcns' meetings
and Rev. II. A. c. Wcsterncd the young peo-
pies meetings. He has also made arrange
ments to have bis pulpit well applied during
camp. The music will SUR ass itself this, as
). Wesley Ewing, who has been leader for
many years, has secured some talented per-
formers and will have full orchestra.
The Board of Managers will allow no Sum-
day traffic around the grounds this year, and
they intend prosecuting all who may under
take it, which is Il very wise thing for them
to do.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
HIS WIFE WAS PECULIAR.

just at niphtiall the Colonel came along
to pioneers dugout on the wide prairie,
with the pioneer himself sitting by the
roadside with pipe in his mouth, aud af-
ter the usual situations the Colonel asked
If he could he lodged for the night
"Nali, thar depends on my wife," was
the reply. "lm fur ta&in' in everybody
who comes along, bur she's rayther per
ticker ar you a married man."
Il am, " replied the traveller.
That's bad to begin with. We've got
a gol 20 Vars old, aud nay wife is lookin
fur somebody 70 come along and marry
her Ar you Guv'ncr of the State or any
other hS nlan?'
NO, sir am only humble Citizen"
Then your humblenrss will be bad fur
you. TIE OLD woman would be proud to
hey big man stop VITA u.s. 50 she could
crow about it, buc she wouldn'c care to
make ii fuss over humble man. Got some
sort o ry!!Euo, 'spose?'
"Ao, haven't, replied the Colonel.
"ihen vhat's moe asin ye The ole
woman $ g1t three different kinds, and If
you don't belong to one of 'em she'd tell
you to walk on. Kin you play on mouth
organ or sing?n
I'm afraid not"
That's too bad Tae ole woman wo,e, GA
1 mouth organ, and she goes around sinmn'
from morn.n till night. I'd like to obuge
you, stranger, bus t know how peculiar
the ole Woman is. lIcy you ever bin in
Yuup?"
II never haye,' sighed the Colonel, as
he remembered that 1t was four miles to
the nrNt ,hanty.
u hats Nuss ana wuss, " said the man
as his face expressed real anxiety. The
ole woman is dead crazy about Yurup and
she'd be sure TO ask you a lot OF questions.
1t You was purity good liar, now, You
might make her think you had been in
Iurup"
II don't think I'd like to lie abou,
it."
"Well Jest as You please, but | want
you to see that I'm wllin' to oblige you.
What's yer politics !"
'I'm Republican.
"Woosh ~ exclaimed the settler-"that
settles you fur good aud all The ole wo-
man is a Democrat from head to heel and
sorter runs this hull country. If she'd
knowed you was out here she'd be loadn'
the shotgun. Everything seems agin you
but thar's jest one leetle chance that you
might squeese in. Kin you make up
poetry"
Alas no groaneG the wayfarer
Can't you make up single verse;"
mot even two ints.n
''Ihen your goose is cooked and you had
better he gittin' along The ole woman is
poet and loves poetry, and even before
you got down to the supper table she d be
askin' you Ia make up Il verse on Venus or
Mars, and ii you couldn't do it she'd give
you the skip. Stranger, I'm hearted
man, and feel sorry fur you, but you see
how it is, own this ranch and do most OF
the bossin', hut there ar days when hey
to lay hid in the grass because | hain't got
TO be President of the United States and
don't wear gold in my teeth ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11

Oh ule- \ Wull aud Rudulph Tull, of
Elkton, made tJip awheel to Port Deposit
On SUNDAY
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11

Americas Greatest
M edicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which absolutely
Cures every form of
Impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands Of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rhcum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
PritChard Will Case

The jury in the Hartford County Court on
Friday, last week, returned verdict an
nuling the will of Caroline Pritchard, OF
Cecil county. The case was John Pritch.
ard against Alfred McVey, executor
All the property was left to illegitimats
son, Henry Henderson. John Pritchard,
the legitimate son, being bequeathed no
part of the property instituted proceedings
to have the will broken, so that he could
be allowed a portion ofhi mothers property.
The case had been tried in this court the
jury disagreeing. 1t was then removed to
Hartford county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
ATHLETIC &C..

was electcd president; C. Hal Johnson,
treasurer, aud V. NJ. Torbert, secretary.
The courts ON East Main street have been
put in the best order aud players are now
out every aftrruorn. \ tournament will
be played amo"2 ihc members soon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
I'm OLD ftIpRa

Every Gay strengthens the belief of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause Of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as basis for the formula OF Browns Iron
Bltters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy gre
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold By all dealers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
Gard Of Thanks

Our festival which was hrlL on last Satur.
day night tor the benefit of our brother
bandsman. Mr.. Edward GooJnow. was very
residents Of our town, and our neghboring
towns also, for the assistance which they
granted us.
WHITAKER CORSET BASD.
North East, June /. 1898.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11

good appetite
Is essential TO good health.
Hoods Sarsaparilla creates an
Appetite, tones and
Strengthens the stomach
And builds up the whole system.
1t relieves that tired feeling, and by pur-
itylng and enrching the blood, itpromptly
and permanently cures all scrofula erup.
tions, hoils, humors, pimples and sores
strengthens the nerves, and gives sweet,
refreshing sleep. No other medicine has
taken such hold upon the confidence OF the
people as Hoods Sarsaparilla, and its re-
cord oil great cures is unequalled by any
other preparation. You may take Hood $
Sarsaparilla with the utmost confderoo
that it will do you good
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11
Miss Ryan Elected.

Miss Mary s. Ryan, Of Rising sun Council,
Daughters of Liberty, was unanimously
elected Assistant Recording Secretary Of the
State Council of the Order, at the meeting Of
the State Council in Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-06-11

See the way we reason in our new ad. in
another column of this paper.
Very respectfully yours,
W. L. BURNS & Bros,
Havre de Grace. Md.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
NEW FEATURES INJECTED.
Bill Provides for . Receiver In
Case OF Disputes

Topeka, Kan, Dec. as.-In order to
arrive at O solution Of strikes and
other labor trou bles unique provision
has been adopted and inserted In the
railroad bill, which will be passed at
the present special session Of the legis-
lature. The section provides that in
the event OF any material reduction in
wages, strikes or any serious trouble
OF any character between railroads and
employees, the railroad court can, upon
application OF any interested party,
appoint o receiver, take charge OF the
railroad and operate it until such la
Dor trouble or other difficulties shall
have been adjusted, 1t is the purpose
Of the trainers of the bill. by this sec
ton, to make the railroad court sort
of board OF arbitration to settle labor
troubles Another change was made
in the bill last night, SO that 1t pro-
vides that In oil cases brought before
the railroad in the state the suit shall
be brought in the name Of the state OF
KankaR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31

A personal allusion to the color OF
the negro's skin, retort calling in
question the nice conduct OF the PIAZZA.
doris sister, and then two savages
foaming ut the mouth. their ponchos
wrapped round their arms, their bodies
bent so rs to protect their vitals, and
their knives quivering like snakes,
stood In the middle Of the room. The
company withdrew themselves into
the smallest space, stood on the tops
Of casks, and ut the door the faces Of
the women looked in delight while
the pulpero, with pistol and bottle
In his hands, closed down his grating
and was ready for whatever might be-
fall. "Negro," "Ahijuna," "Miente."
"carajo," and the knives flash and send
ont sparks as the returns de tic au tao
jar the fighters arms up to the shout.
der joints In 4 moment all is over, and
from the pazador's right arm the blood
drops In q stream on the mud floor and
all the company step out and say the
negro Is q ''valiente, F" "muy guapeton,"
and the two adversaries swear friend.
ship over tin mug Of gin.-Saturday
Review,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
A SURPRISE PARTY.
Il Came to Q Man who Used - Mako
Himself Solid with the
Walters.

Brown had received q setback that he
will not recover from for some time" said
Dodson, as he slipped his coffee. Il honest
ly believe that he has corrupted every
decent waiter in the city by his outlandish
system of overlapping, making it almost i'm
possible for modest Upper to get any serv-
ice at all.
"He had habit of starting with the head
waiter, and tipping them all down the line.
! don't know whether he had ever tipped the
dishwashers or not, but have my suspi-
cions that he did. ~
'"The result has been that the walters
looked upon him as sort Of Indian nabob,
or returned king from the Klondike, and
would pay no attention to anyone else
when he was present.
"You might complain and storm all you
liked, but it would have no effect. When
Brown entered everything else was
dropped until the imaginary specks Of dirt
were wiped from the immaculate table
cloth and spotless china, and Brown seated
in all his solitary glory at his favorite
place, which was always reserved for him.
But oil that is changed now, and he 10
looking around for some anti-tipping so
ciety to join."
Find fly in his soup?" asked Smith.
Worse than that. All his life Brown has
been trying to get money enough ahead to
build himself home, and now he has dis
covered that the house he is renting 10
owned by his former head waiter. "-Detroit
Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31

Nearly everybody smokes In Manila
II IL . common sight there, It Is said,
after shutdown, 10 see father out for
stroll with his wife and children and
everyone of them over the age Of i've
smoking cigarette.
Japan with = population 5000, 900
has $40 towns that have more than
100, 600 inhabitantA In 1885 the num-
Der Of such towns was III. Osaka has
increased from 600. 600 to SO, 900 inhnb-
itauts IN ten years Yokohama from
O. 900 70 1so, ooo Kobe from 5000 %
$4,000 Toxic hes nov . population
q !, 1oeooo
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
An Old Aip-Ciimbiue Lady.

The exploits OF septuagenariau Al
pine climber of the fair sex are related
by q correspondent Of the ''Basler
Nachrichten." He and the landlord
Of the Fruit inn, 0bwalden, and an old
lady from Strasburg, on the verge of
her seventy-sixth year, assembled the
Hohenstollern, 2,4s4 metres above sea
level. The following day the old lady
was SO fresh and vigorous after her
difficult climb that she nteered to
accompany the same two guides to the
summit Of the Hohmatt, which is a,495
metres above the sea- Tho next day
was the seventy.sixth birthday Of the
daring dame, whose pluck. sureness Of
foot and endurance in both the ascen Is
and descents had literally electrified"
her companions Her birthday was
quite an international festival among
the guests from many islands Assem-.
bled ut Fruit. A bouquet Of freshly
gathered Alpine flowers was presented
TO the heroine, and congratulatory
orations were made by visitors who
had admired her feat, but had not had
the courage to share it-London News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
HIS FUTURE wIFE'S NAME.
The Curious Young Man Had II Told
to Him to nm Absolute Ger
tninty.

He was chatty kind Of a conjurer, and
was anxious to open the evenings entertain-
ment merrily. So he stepped forward to the
front OF the stage and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, il there is in this
audience any young man who would like to.
know the name OF his future wife, II that
young man will kindly stand up i will I'M
dertake to tell him, and this is no guessing
competition. Now, will any single young
man kindly stand up?"
Up jumped young man in the center OF
the room.
"Thank you," said the conjurer: 'Nok,
do you wish to know the name Of your fu-
ture wife%
81 do" said the young man.
"Well," said the man Of magic, II always
like to do things in proper business fash
ion; will you kindly give me your name!
Eyes, certainly" said the. young man;
"my name is James jackson"
THANK YOU" replied the conjurer; "then
the name OF your future wife will be Mrs.
jackson. "-London Tit.Bits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
A Profane NourhaIunea.

~ don't care anything for your nom
chalance," remarked Judge Andy to
Minnie Coleman, woman who IL al
ways troubling the police with her
perambulations on the streets after
dark, ''but you can't mix your indif-
ference with public profanity. The
officer says you walked down the
street saying you don't care for any
body or anything and you pre6xed all
your don't cares with q great big D."
"Jedge Andy. / wus only feeling tired
OBJ de world" was Minnie's reply.
"Dere am times, you know, when dc
best oh us gets blue and de ole airth
loses all oh its pleasures So last
night / wus In one oh dem yumors and
maybe / did cuss little"
1.-THE next time You feel like that"
advised Judge Andy, you 60 off into
the woods and have IL out all by your
self 1t will cost you Sa75 this time
for using the public streets as an arena
to waste your surplus enervation. ~
Atlanta Constitution.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
pro,s.. Ara,ps. Dl.ehsrslns women.

Denver. Col. Dec. 2s.-The recent
announcement by the officials Of the
Chicago & Northwestern that they
would dispense with the services OF
female employees on the ground that
women were not competent to ill the
more important positions on the road,
has interested the club women OF this
city. They propose to lead an organ.
lied movement to protest against what
they consider rank injustice. The
club is now preparing circular letters
to other federation organizations and
they will be mailed In day or two
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
Relics OF Fniryland.

The fascinating and mysterious fire.
fly is used for personal adjournment
among the dusky beauties of the
tropics. They are often studded in
their coils Of hair or inclosed in gauze
bags and caught in folds Of the gown.
The luminosity Of our modest freely Is
far outshone by the species in southern
climes There they are frequently
used in various ways for illumination
and It is said that the brilliancy of the
light Of q single insect is such that the
smallest print can be read. In Spanish
tropical settlements, firefies are used
In Q curious way when travelling at
night The natives tie an insect TO
each great toe and on fishing or hunt
ing expeditions make torches of them
by fastening several together. These
same people have q summer festival at
which their garments are covered with
these brilliant living lights and, being
mounted on fine horses similarly orna.
the effect Is that of q large,
moving light-Detroit Free Presa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31
LITERATURE.

James Whitcomb Riley recently won
the championship for checker playing
in his native county.
Julia Ward Howe. although In her
eightieth year. Is still mentally vigor-
ous. lecturing. attending conventions,
etc.
A graphic account Of the Einking of
the MerTimnc and the capture Of her
crew At Santiago appears IN the current
number Of Frank Leslle'g Monthly. In
De 1nno number IoaQuia NIl'1l hoean
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-31

New YORK health officials declare
that influenza, or grip, is an infectious
and contagious disease, due to the in
auenza bacillus, and that the disease
is transmitted from person to person
through the taking in Of these organ
isms, either from direct contact or
after the secretions have been dried
and inhaled in the form OF dust The
disease cannot be produced by any
other causes than the influenza bacil.
lus. As to remedy, experts say 1t is
not safe to give any general prescrip-
ton. The malady takes many differ
emit forms, and each form should be
treated specifically.