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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20

Prof. Totten, the New Haven prophet of
evil, calculates that this generation will be
grey and tottering from old age before
the war with Spain Is ended. Some time
ago Prof Totten demonstrated by mathe-
NAUTICAL calculation that the world would
come to an end before the present gener-
alton became aged. His prophecies, there
fore. viii not alarm ANYBODY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
Wnr Jokes for snIe.

We have on hand a select assortment of
war gags, which we are willing TO dispose
of at ridiculously low figures, says Judge.
Read over the following catalogue and
judge for yourselves;
One-Congressional library was shut up
for fear the magazines would blow up.
Joke-screamingly funny. Original price
twenty-five dollars. Our price, three cents.
Two-Wind blew up the river Indescrib
ably amusing. A little frayed on the
edges, but otherwise in good condition.
Others charge ffty-six dollars. Our price
seven cents
Three-One Of our iron vessels went
down with all hands on board. 1t was the
Holland. Terribly fascinating. With ex-
planatOry foOtnotes for folks that do not
see things till next morning. Rather shop
worn, but good as new. Publishers price
four dollars. Our price five cents.
Four-Fleet of Spanish mackerel coming
up the hay. Transcendentaliy idiotic.
Rather dhapidated. Others charge bayO-
nets. Our price steen cents.
Five-Caueht a Spanish spy in the Con-
tinental Hotel in the act of blowing up the
speaking tube. Awfully eNhilarating.
With gilt top and deckeledged cover. Orig
inal price thirty-six dollars. Our price fif-
teen cents.
Six-Cantharides, or spanish-hy witt
cisms, in select lots and tract form. For
gratuitous distribution.
Seven-Chinese steamer chased American
cruiser to get in its wash. Quite new.
Only one more copy left. mo tickee no
shrtee" design on cover. Publishers
price seventeen dollars. Our price same.
Eight-The Spanish navy is at Cadiz-is
al Cape Verde-is at Porto Rico-is COM
ing-was last seen off Newfoundland-is
chasing itself around Cape Horn. Exquis-
itely eccentric-the best joke of the season.
Entirely new. Just out. Original price
only ten dollars. Ten per cent. and five
Der cent off for sDOt cash
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20

Spain is continually running to the Pow
ers with some sort of a tale of woe, for
the reason that she is trying 20 make
some occasion for the Powers to interfere.
This country has never a word to say to
lhe Powers about anything in connection
With the war for tine reason that it does
not propose to give them any excuse for
interfering; and If they interfere without
a mighty good excuse, they viii be apt
TO find themselves in trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
Learning Our ImperfectiOns.
From the Minneapolis Times (Dem).

Wonderfully fortunate 1t has been for us
that our adversary in this war is the weak
est of European nations. If we should be
called upon at any future time 90 fight a
hrst-class power we Shall have cause for
gratefulness for the present uudress re-
hearsal. We have at least learned TO
know exactly how imperfect we were and
still are. oddly enough it was always the
navy and not the army We We're distrust-
full about. Now the war is here we see
how conceited and purblnd We were.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
why They Changed the Baby's Name.

Why They Changed the Baby's Name.
There has been a mild epidemic of aban-
doned babies in Washington. lately, says
the Baltimore American, and the local
board of children's guardians finds its
resources somewhat taxed to take care
of all of them On Washingtons birthday
an unusually black little baby was found,
and when Mr.. Douglass the representative
of the board, came into court to formally
adopt the infant for the institution, he
requested the court to name the baby
George Washington, in honor of the day.
Judge Scott so ordered. A few days later
Mr.. Douglass came into court again.
Your honor" he said, in evident embar>
rassment, Il wish 70 have a change made
in your recent order affecting an infant of
the name of George Washington"
Mr.. MullOwney, the district attorney.
gave immediate attention. What does
this mean?' he demanded as there a
nobler name on history's page than that
of George Washington? Why should the
name be changed? Rather should it serve
as a constant reminder to its happy bearer
of the glorious achievements of his illus
trious namesake, and serve as a strone
incentive that he, in after years, may
emulate the example of the noble man
whose proudest title is the father of his
country "
Inc troupe Is, Tepiled Mr.. douglass.
still speaking in a slow tone, "that this
baby can't ever be the father of his coun-
try. I ask that the name be changed to
Martha Washington
OH said Mr.. Mullowney, and there,
upon sat down.
The court, upon the showing just
made ruled Judge Scott, "sets aside its
previous order, and directs that the infant
hitherto known as George Washington be
now and henceforth called Martha Wash
ington, and the clerk will make a note
OF the change"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
GeOrgians at the Front.
From the Atlanta Journal Dem }.

The volunteer army has no finer regi-
ments than the two which Georgia has con-
tributed. They are well-officered and are
made up of good material throughout
Georgia is preparing to send TWO more
such regiments to the field, and all four
will be heard from.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20

A British snip captain is quoted as say
ms that he has personal knowledge of the
fact that all of the ships of Cervera' IS
squadron are not at Santiago. Lieut.. Vic
tor Blue Of South Carolina says he saw
the ships in the harbor and counted them
The country IS content to accept Blues
report concerning the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20

The Gamblers of Georgia seem to be as
much in it, as the McLaurins of Missis-
sippi. Recently one Gambler has been
nominated for Governor, another has been
made bishop, and a third has been ap-
pointed colonel In The volunteer army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
lADkX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


M@cting-Georsia Bar Association.
Special Notices-Bicycle Races at Wheel
mems Park, Tuesday Afternoon, T. A
Bryson Columbia Agent; Special Notice,
NJ. S & D. A. Byck.
Business Notices-Le Panic Cigars, Hen
~ Solomon & Son, Southern Agents;
House Of Lords Ceyion Tea.
Summer Necessities to Be Had at Lind
Say & Morgan's.
Go Down To-day-To the South End Ho-
tel, W. NJ. Bohan, Proprietor.
Hotel Tybee-C. F. Graham, Proprietor.
Everybody's Shoes-Byck Bros.
Great Bargains in Ladies Wrappers
AT Levy's.
Steamship Schedules-Ocean Steamship
Company; Baltimore Steamship Company;
French Line.
Excursion TO Daufuskie Every Tuesday
ana Thursday Afternoons-H. G. Kent
?. a
Medical-DuHys Pure Malt Whiskey
Hoods Pills: Castoria.
Cheap Column Advertisements-He
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20

The war poets ought to be happy now.
Victor Blues name readily lends itself to
rhyming. 1t is to be presumed, of course.
that at no distant day Coogler, the poet
laureate Of South Carolina. win celebrate
Blues achievement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
GRENADINE.

Plain Checks and Figured. Have sold
regularly at 75c. this week SOC.
The balance of our stock at prices to
make them go.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
FOULARD SILKS.

The S1.25 grade this week Use.
The Soc grade this week soc.
The 75c grade this week 4Sc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-20
NICE DOTTED SWISS MULLS.

In Checks and Figure, a fine line to Sc
lect from, regular price 35c, this week 20
cents.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

"And now, my dear brcthen,
what shall say more?" thundered
the long w;nded minister.
"Amcn!' came in sepmlchral
tones from the absent minded dea-
con in the back OF the church.
Do not think of knocking out
another persons brains because
he differs in opinion from you.
1t would beas rational to knock
yourself on the head because YOU
differ from yourself 10 years ago.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

Two more Lancaster boys
have gone to Columbia to volun-
teer in the army Messrs b +
Welsh and b s Mayer. They
joined the Rock Hill Company.
- Tomorrow will be Children $
Day mt the Methodist church. The
exercises will be conducted at
night, beginning at $3.50 O'Clock.
A very interesting program has
been arranged for the occasion.
The public is invited.
Mr. X l. Robinson, of this
county, graduate of Erskine
College, and student of theology
at Princeton College, n j., the
past two years, was duly licensed
to preach by the First Presbytery
of the A r = church on the 11th
instant. In the absence of Rev
Mr. Ewart. he will fill his ap-
pointment to preach in the A X p
church at this place tomorrow ut
l o'clcck m.
Mr. w 7 Witherspoon has
purchased of r + Wylie, Esq. e,
the 10; known as the Crawford
homestead, now occupied by Mr.
ID \ Mackey. He also purchased
the vacant lot adjoining it former
Iy belonging to the Billings es-
tate, so that he now owns the en-
tire square bounded by Nam,
Meeting, White and Barr streets.
This is very valuable property.
Mr. \ q Gonzales has been ap.
pointed on tho staff of Gen Nunez
one of the bravcst and most dis.
tinguished officers in the Cuban
army, who is now leading the
first expedition into Cubo.
A horse belonging to Mrs S
Is Faulkner of Jacksunham. was
bitten twice by snake while w.
I -
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
a I1n0unCe
FOR REPRE-EN ATIVE>.

name Of the HON J y ESTRIDGE
as IA candidate for the House Of repre>
sentatives. Mr. Estridge has served
this county four years ia the Iegisla-
ture AID his honesty aud faithfulness
was such during that time that We feel
we need his services again in the | eg-
i-iature His record being clear and
seeing the ability of the man we are
satisfied he Is one man who ought to
be sent back TO the Legislature.
MANY NoTERS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

WEEK. l.
l. ocaI 6aI1n5s

-~~~~-~~~~
Miss Cora Welsh of Longs
vile is.spending a few weeks with
her sister, Mrs r ) Carter.
Mrs r b Mackey, of Heath
Spring, is here on visit to her
mother, Mrs b + Miller, who has
been quite i'll.
The Lancaster Graded School
Will close with commencement ex-
ercises on the 9th instant.
Miss Lily Hough, of Lands
ford, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Il = McManus.
Married, by Magistrate r
w Secrest, ut his home near Os
ceola, on the 10th instant, Mr.
Jas ii Alexander and Miss Mary
Helms, all of Union county, n G.
A letter from the Waxhaws
states "wheat and oats splendid.
No cotton killed. Farmers are
well up with their work. "
Died on Monday last, of
dysentery, little Olin Cousar, IN
FAINT son of Mr. and Mrs j G Mel
son, of Jacksonham, aged years,
1 month and . days. The re-
mains of the little one were IN
TERED at Tirzah church.
Mrs Lizzie Catoe, son and
daughter, of Chesterfield. are
visiting relatives in the Dwight
neighborhood.
Married, by Rev f. Carnes,
IN Chesterfield county, April "a,
1898, Mr. Alex Holden and Miss
Ella Sims, daughter of Mr. Thorn
as Sims, all of this county.
Married, at this place, by
Rev j f. Carlisle, May II, 1895,
Mr. w G. Clark and Mrs SalIic
Crenshaw, widow Of the late W
= Crenshaw.
Married, Sunday, May S,
1898, by b + Adams, Mp, MIR.
j II Flynn and Miss MolIie Furr.
Mr. l. n Montgomery and
others Of the Camp Creek section
purchased thrcshing machine
outfit from ii j Gregory & Co.,
this week. They will operate as
the Camp Creek Threshing Com
pany.
Gov Ellerbe has given the . i
men until next Monday in which
to remove their stocks of liquors
out of the State. In the mean
time they are not TO sell one drop,
and all stuff not removed from
the State after Monday will be
conti,cated by the State.
Hands were engaged in put
ting up the poles for the telephone
line of the Gregory Heath Bank
ing & Mercantile Co., the past
week. Kershaw Fra.
MIR w a Blakeney's resi-.
dence which is being remodeled,
will when completed he one of
the prettiest houses in town. -
Kershaw Era.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
.B- SUBSCRIBE
TO THE
LEDGEor
w-PayUp.
a Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of a a'century records
nsuy wonderful discoveries In medicine,
btN none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. IL seems 10
contain the very elements of good health.
and neither man, woman or child can take
81 without deriving the greatest benefit,
browns Iron Bitters Is sold by all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

1t will not mend IL broken neck,
nor will it insure You against fire;
but for all aches and pains that
suffering humanity groan with,
there is nothing that gives quick
relief, like Wonderful Oil.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

That is the way all druggists 80
GROVER'S TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC for Chilis amt Malaria. II j
simply iron Quiline IN tns,eisas form
Ch..,..en love IL Adults prefer IL to
utter nauseatinHtoDics. Price. see
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
900 Spaniards Bite the Dust.E

900 Spaniards Bite the Dust 5
London May ia dispatch
from Havana says nine hundred
Spaniards killed in battle with in
surgents who are massing to attack
Havana.
Sampson wires he has located
the Spanish fleet and will give
them battle today. Monitors are
holding San Juan. No marines
have landed there yet.
Day has demadded an explaAr
ton from France of coaling the
Spanish at St. Pierre.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
LA ME- BACK

Drink a tcaspoonful of Wonder
ful Oil in half teacup of milk or
water twice n day, and bathe the
back with pure Wonderful Oil
twice day, morning and night.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

better known as Ayers Cherry Pee.
toral, has made a record for its
remarkable cures OF asthma. Cases
that have been considered beyond
hope or help have been cured by
this remedy. We give two examples
of such cures out of the many on
record
MY mother has been great sufferer
from asthma for tho past ten years. and her
recovery IL almost without parallel On
account Of her advanced age--over seventy
We had but little hopes OF ever seeing her
well again but we are sincerely grateful to
inform you that she has been entirely cured
by the use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.'
INGILS BANKS, Tar Brook, MS.
81 was \ sufferer for long time from
asthma. vainly endeavoring to procure relief
In the use Of ordinary remedies. At length
was induced 20 try bottle Of Ayers Cherry
PectoraL The first bottle afforded me so
much benefit that ! continued the uso of the
remedy until entirely cured"
JOSEPH KD0NZ, Charlotte, NC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
They are Not Married.

In Il recent issue Of The Ledger
1t was published that Mr. Al
Beattic of Kershaw and Miss
Julia Bell of Heath Spring were
married April 9th. 1t turns out
to have been mistake. They
are not married.
The information that they were
married WAS sent The Ledger by
letter from T j X Magill, mailed
at Richburg, in which vicinity.
these young people were visiting
relatives at the time. Mr. Ma
gill was dou btless misinformed
and thought he was writing the
truth. We cannot believe that
any man would condescend to de
libcratcly manufacture u lie of
this sort and send it to news
paper for publication.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

Columbia, dMay 13-Sampson
having demoralized the San Juan
forts is now cruising for the Span,
ish feet which is reported at Mar
Unique. He has plenty of am
munition and coal. a decisive
battle is expected today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

Madrid, May 13-Spanish fleet
has been ordered to leave Mar
Unique. Second Spanish fleet to
leave Cadiz and escort strong mil
itary expedition to PHILIPPINES.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
LATEST WAR NEWS.
kilograms Received Up to 5
O'clock Yesterday.
Special to The Ledger.
st. Thomas, May 13-San Juan,
Porto Rico surrendered to Samp-
son this morning.

Columbia, May 13-One man
killed and four wounded on the
battleship New York in the bonn.
barCment of San Juan.
n shell from the New York
tore the roof off the palace of the
Governor General but he contin-
ued at his post vainly erdeavor-
ing to rally the Spaniards.
The Spanish Torpedo boats,
Terrer and Furor, arrived at Mar
Unique today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

The Gussie landed the Ameri>
can expedition at Cabanas yester-
doy after the fight.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14

FOR COUNTY TREASURER
! am candidate for County
Treasurer.
w & CAUTHEN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-05-14
hOlera NOrbus
and Collie.

Take Il teaspoonful of Wonder
full OIL in half teacup of warm
milk or water every half hour
until bowels are checked. In
severe cases of collie, bath the
stomach and bowels with pure
Wonderful Oil, and apply hot
flannel cloths wrung out in hot
water saturated with Wonderful
Oil, over the bowels. Always
carry bottle of Wonderful Oil
with you, if you don't, some of
these times you will regret it.
Collie and Cholera -morbus come
without warning and unexpected
ly. 25c bottle.
y F. Mackey ~ 60.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
Hammocks, croquet sets and base ball
goods at SALE-DAVIs DRUG Co.'S.
CAUGHT ON THE oURBsroNE.

LET me kiss your Dewey lips, =
urged the youth in the parlor. Young
man." roared voice from above, ''the
bombardment viii open as soon as can
get down STAIRS Then the hapless
yOungster organized himself into a fly
ing squadron and made a fleet disap-
pearance.
Read the advertisement of Messrs.
LOwreY, Davidson & Co. They have
bought large stock of buggies, wagons,
harness, etc, and can sell you any kind
of vehicle at a reasonable price. Their
repository is in the large building for
merly used by Gurr & Melton for the
same business.
The small boys of Americus came
down Friday and played two games of
ball with the Dawson boyS-one that at
ternoon and the other Saturday morn
ing. Both games were won by Dawson,
the score of the first being u to 7 and
the other Is to 6.
Rev. E. NJ. Craig did not fill his APP
pOintmenJ in Dawson Sunday, owing to
the womans conference. He will be
here on the fourth Sunday, and preach
at the Presbyterian church.
County School Commissioner Which
ard will hold general examination of
teachers at the court house Friday, be-
ginning at $3.50 a. Ia.
Or. w. l.. Bullard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex-
clasively.
Congressman Griggs is expected
home within the next few days.
Toilet soap for the multitud at Sal e
Davis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
SUTTON FOR THE STATE SENATE.

Convention Will Meet in Dawson Today
and Formally Nominate Rim.
The nominating convention of the
eleventh senatorial district will convene
in Dawson today and formally name
Hon. (. G. Sutton of Clay county as the
democratic candidate for the state SEN
ate. The delegates from Clay and Ran.
d1lph counties will arrive today on the
noon Central train, and the convention
will probably be called to order soon
thereafter in the superior court room.
Mr. Sutton is expected to come with the
Clay delegation.
The following gentlemen have been
appointed to represent Terrell in the
convention: F. NJ. McNulty, w. G.
Aven, j, Z. Turner, j. Il. Pritchard, j.
NJ. Wright, s. d. Hatcher, Willis Lay,
g. q. Brim.
Mr.. Sutton carried all three of the
counties in the district, the vote in Clay
being 223 for Sutton and 125 for Graham,
in Randolph Ais for Sutton and PIP for
Graham, and in Terrell 800 for sutton
and 22l for GRAHAM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
TEXAS WONDER.
Hall's Great Discovery,

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
trouble, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism and all irregulari-
ties of the kidneys in both men and
women. Regulates bladder troubles in
children. 1t not sold by druggist will
be sent free on receipt of $10O
One small bottle is two months treat
ment, and will cure any case above
mentioned. e. w. HALL,
fSOle Manufacturer.
Postoffice box 218, Waco, Tex.
Sold by McLain Drug Co. in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
Before You Ride your Wheel

be sure to shake into your shoes Allen s
FootEase, powder for the feet. 1t
keeps your feet cool and comfortable,
prevents sweating feet, and makes your
endurance ten-fold greater. Over 100,
600 wheel people are using Aliens Foot
Ease. They all praise il. Ladies, insist
ON having it. 1t gives rest and com.ol t
to smarting, hot, swollen, aching ner-
vous feet. AT all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample FREE by mail. Ad-
dress, Allen 5. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
JUDGE GOBER VISITS DAWSON.
Candidate for supreme Court Bench was
Here Yesterday.

Candidate for supreme Court Bench was
Here Yesterday.
Judge George F. Gober of Marietta
was in Dawson from Monday afternoon
until yesterday at noon. Judge Co.
Der is a candidate for the supreme
court bench, and has excellent pros
poets of success. For eighteen years
he has been connected with the admin
istration of the law in the Blue Ridge
circuit as solicitor-general and Judge,
and has made an enyiable record. He
is said to be better up with the bust
ness of his circuit than any Judge IN
the state, and he administers the law
fearlessly and impartially. Possessed of
a strong judicial mind and of unques-
toned ability, he is we'll fitted for the
responsible position to which he as
pires. Judge Gober made fav orable
impression upon all whom he met
here, and will be supported by many
of our people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15
Residence Burned.

The residence of Captain j. Fl. Nc
Clelland, on Lee street, was destroyed
by fire Wednesday morning between
three and four O'Clock The origin of
the fire is not known, but it is supposed
to have been caused by rats striking a
match. Everything in the house was
destroyed, including all the clothing of
every member of the family. The total
loss is estimated at alb ut $4,000 and is
partially covered by insurance--$1,0 900
on the building and $500 on furniture
and other household effects.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-06-15

superintendent Homer Wright of the
Dawson Public Schools has been en-
gagged as expert to conduct the
teachers institute of Dodge county. The
institute will be held at Eastman next
week. Professor Wright is thoroughly
up-to- date in all the modern methods OF
instruction, and 1t is fortunate for the
Dodge county teachers that he will con-
duct their institute. He is recognized
as one of the ablest and most successful
educators of the state.