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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
ECHOES OF RANDOLPH COURT.
Review of the Field After Judge sb.f.
fields seance at Cuthbert.

The recent session of Randolnb en-
perlor court will be memorable to not
few of our citizens who sold corn
juice and to more who dallled with tho
pasteboards. '"0
For whiskey selling 80 true bills
We're found. Most of those accused of
Uhls oHense escaped arrest, but five
men and one woman were brought tn
trial. The latter pleaded guilty and
was lined only SIS and costs. The fonr
negro men were convicted ard fined
500 and costs, which they were unahIa
to pay. The white man pleaded guilty
and had to pay $3.50 and costs. II i
likely that this action of our grand
jury and court will have a tendency to
discourage blind tigers. If thew con.
tlnue to dwell among US they will
doubtless be less numerous and loss
tame. Judge Sheffield is a decided
success IN setting the hair" on blind
tigers.
For gaming SO indictments were is.
sued. Eighteen persons charged with
Ghis otfense pleaded guilty. About
hall OF the number were whites. The
negroes were fined SIS and costs,
while the fines of the whites rang,
ed from $50 TO $50 and costs. Two or
three cases were nolprossed. The Off
GERS were unable to arrest good
many charged with gaming.
Two negroes who clapped their hands
In the court room were jailed day for
contempt of court, and Amos Barfield
and Noah Robinson, colored, who en-
deavored to keep witnesses away from
court, were placed in jail for twenty
days and fined 500. All of these here
after will doubtless have a profound
respect for Judge Sheffield and the
majesty of the law.-Cuthbert Leader,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
In Memory of Mrs. A. J. Sam.

Mrs. Andrew Sapp, faithful and
never faltering soldier of Jesus cross,
has bade her many earthly friends ard
relatives last farewell A more con.
secrated christian for over so years has
never been found. She united with
the Methodist church when about Is
years of age, and continued working
for the Master until He called her at the
good ripe old age of 68 years. To know
her was to remember her in love forever
She was ever distributing roses without
thorns, giving smiles and bright WORDS
to all with whom she met. All! what
foot prints on these sands of Time
foot prints that will ne'eI be erase
How her bright sunny face will cheer and
make Heavens glad throng happier
What record! Love, peace and good
Will to all men was her motto. May hel
good influence which has been shed
around so many, especially her bereaved
companions and near relatives, be for
mucn good with them till the end. And
may they all meet her in that glorious
world that shall meier end. May God
sustain the sad husband and uplft him in
his afflicuon, and may these dark hours
help him to see farther up in the
bright portals of bliss and stand ever
ready to go when he too is called. All
won't that be joyous meeting? May
we all strive to initiate her bright ex>
ample. May God in his tender compass
sion dwell with the lonely companions
is the earnest prayer of the writer and
FRTEND
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
Popular and Faithful.

The Terrell county friends of JUICE
Fl. G. Sheffield will read with much
pleasure the following from last weeks
issue of the cambridge Democrat:
Hon. Henry c. Sheffield, of the Pa
taula circuit, held court for Judge Spence
Monday, who performed the same ser
vice for Judge Sheffield at Colquitt.
Judge Sheffield is one of the ablest
and most popular judges on the bench
in the state, and is as faithful to his
duty as the needle to the pole.'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
SOME STYLES OF SPELLING.
Unique Gems Which Have Been Preserved
by ~ Druggist.

Unique Gems Which Have Been Preserved
by a Druggist.
Druggis., next to editors, probably run
across more queer specimens of spelling
than any other class of business men.
Here are few unique gems that have
oeen preserved as souvenirs by one of
them:
This child is my little girl. sent
you five cinIs to buy two sitless powders
for groan up adult who is sick"
Another road:
Dear Doctor, Piles gift barer five sense
worse of Auntle Toxine for to gargle
babi's throat and obleag."
An anxious mother writes:
You will please give the lettle boi
i've cints worth of epcac for to throw up
in five months old babe. N. b. The
babe has sore stummick."
This one puzzled the druggist:
Il have cute pain In my childs dia~
gram. Please give my son something
to release it "
Another anxious mother wrote: "My
little baby has eaten up it's fathers
parish plasther. Send an antedote quick
as possible By the enclosed little g,rl."
This writer was evidently in pain:
Il half hot time in my insides and
which | wood like to be extinguished
What is good for to extinguish it? The
inclose quarter is for the price of the
eXtnguisher. Hurry, please"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

A Young Lady Died Suddenly Saturday
Night.
Miss Gilse Myers was found dead in
her bed early Sunday morning at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Betsy Myers,
in the Twelfth district.
She went to bed in her usual health
Saturday night, and members of the
family were shocked to find her corpse
next morning,
The deceased was about 35 years of
age, and was respected by all who kne y
her.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
CAPITAL FOR TURPENTINE.

The Business win Be Developed at Bron-
wood.
Tie Macon Telegraph prints the ful~
lowing from its Bronw God correspondent
cit seems from the movement and talk
of some, no, we presume, have or can
control considerable capital, we will
have large turpentine business in and
around Brentwood very soon. The tim.
Der around here has long since been
thinned out considerably by saw mills
which did large business tor several
years, but there is plenty for good
turpentine business yet on hand"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
Axe Handle Factory.

Shellman is to have an axe handle
factory owned by Mr.. j. B. Payne. The
building is nearly completed aud will be
ready for the machinery in few days.
1t is enterprises of this kind that make
community and people prosper, and
Sheilman is to be congratulated upon the
start she has made in this direction.
Larger towns would do well to pattern
after her.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
Stole Flour.

Charlie Hamilton, negro, was caught
stealing sack of -four from the store of
Mr.. r. L. Melton Saturday afternoon,
and was taken in tow by Chief of Police
Seay. He is now in Jail IN default of
bond and will have to answer TO the
court for his crime.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
]. W. GOSS.
GROCER.

Early June Peas, 10 cents a can
or for 25 cents.
Fresh Fish Roe 123 cents pound.
Hecker>s Dat Meal, Is cents, 2 for
Is cents.
Santos Roasted Coffee, pounds
for 81. Finest in town.
Apple Jelly, l0c glass, 8 for 25c,
A Misunderstanding Canvas
Ham, J Il cents pound.
Syrup Peaches, 15c can, 2 for 25c.
Columbia River Spring Salmon, 10
cents can, for % cents.
Okra, Corn and Tomatoes, 10 cts.,.
3 for % cents.
Rex Brand Triple, q pound can 19c.
Keg Soda cents pound.
Full stock of D. M. Ferry u Cos.
Garden Seeds.
Onion Sets 15c. quart, for 25c.
Prepared Mustard 10c., 3 for 25c.
Wilbur's Stock and Poultry Pow.
ders reduced in price. Full stock Oh
hand.
Fresh Water Ground Meal always
on hand.
Best Apple Vinegar 3Oc. gallon.
Full stock Of Corn, Oats, Hay and
Bran always on hand at prices to
suit.
Approaching past favors, | solicit
continuance Of same.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
A Correction.

In making mention of the arrest OF
Walter Bishop and James Melton IN
last weeks News it was stated that
Bishops confession was signed in the
presence of Mr.. Vic Evarts and others.
Mr.. Evarts requests us to say that the
confession was not made or signed In
his presence, and that he knows moth
ing about the case.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
STAMPER STILL ALIVE.

The Report That "A Prisoner Had Died in
JaiI Wac Incorrect.
A report spread through the city Sun
day that Rev. Anderson Stamper, the
negro preacher charged with assassinat-
lug George Dennard on Mr.. G. NJ. Har-
ris' place some weeks ago, had died in
Jail. The report, which was incorrect,
grew out If the fact that the prisoner
had severe attack of cholera unorpas
during the morning and suffered intense.
~ for while. DR.. Cheatham vas called
in by Jaier Slade and administered the
proper remedies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
Bridge COMPLETED

The new bridge across Notchaway
creek at the old battle ground has been
completed, and is one of the best and
cheapest structures of the kind in the
county. It is 336 feet long, and was built
by Mr.. g. V. Pace for SPOIL County
Commissioners Roberts and Oxford let
the contract and supervised the erection
of the bridge.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
In Mr., WiIIer'S Favor.

In the city court last week Judge
Parks rendered his decision in the case
of Mr.. W. II. Miller, the road commits
sioner who was prosecuted for having
several panels of fence belonging to Mr..
John Cannon removed. The decision
OF The court was in Mr.. Miller's favor,
and in TIE eyes of the law no blame at
taches to that gentleman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24

Mrs. L. R. Wooten, Quitman, Ca,
writes: Have used Dr. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine 10 years. 1t cured me OF
dyspepsia and my husband of indiges>
ton and heartburn. Have used Zeilin's
medicine and believe DR.. NJ. A. S. L, NJ.
much stronger and that it produces bet
ter results"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24

Purify the sewers of the body and
stimulate the digestive organs to main
ain h alth, stength and energy. PRICK
LY ASH BITTERs is a tonic for the kid
neys, liver, stomach and bowels. For
sale by SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24
House Burned,

A four-room house owned by Willis &
Cole was burned in the southeastern part
of the city Thursday at nom. The
house was occupied by negroes, and the
fire caught from the stove 1ue. 1t was
insured for $3.50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24

Sour stomach, fuilness after eating,
hatulence are all the cause of imperfect
digestion. PRICKLY ASH BITTERs cor
reefs the disorder at once, drives out
badly digested food and tones the ston-
ach, liver and bowels. For sale by
SALE-llAYIs DaUG TO,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-05-24

Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets
soften, relax and expand muscles in
volved, decreasing labor pains and short
ening labor.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
GALAPAGOS GROUP
NOT FOR ENGLAND
Ecuador Has No lnten-
ton of Selling.
Special Dispatch to The can.

LONDON. Dec. $50 far as can be
nscertained Great Britain is not negotiat-
ing for The purchase OF the Galapagos
Islands from Ecuador nor has she any IL
tention Of securing the islands. Ohclal
ignorance is professed on the whole mat
ter and there is some astonishment al The
action of the United States Senate in pass
ing Senator Lodges resolution requesting
President Mckinley 10 inform the Senate
regarding EcGador's proposed sale Of the
islands. The Associated Press learns that
Ecuador may be said 10 have TO inten-
zion OF parting with the islands at any
price. Whether or not unofficial steps
Were taken by Great Britain with the
view % their possible purchase IS a mere
matter ~ surmisC. but II g. certain thet, =,
according 20 thu highest British ofiicia.s
these steps never reached the stage OF Oh
nc!al rcg1tlatlOns.
Special cable dispatches from the United
States interpreting the Senate's action as
emphasizing the United States adherence
70 the Monroe doctrine have caused 10
SIR in official circles here. q IL is be-
leNeG the international relations between
The two countries have been so changed
since the Venezuelan affair that Monroe
ism viii never again cause a misunder-
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-Senator Lodge
called ~ The State Department 10 talk
with Secretary lIav about his Galapagos
Island resolution. As 20 the ba sis OF ais
resolution ~ inquiry he said that all ;he
information he had as 20 the reported
cure the islands was derived from ucv-s-
paper sources. The Sta-e Department H.
self had nO direct information Of any re-
cent movement looking 10 the acquisition
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
INTERESTS THE COAST.
No Further Examinations for the
Census Office to Be Held.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S-Representative
Kahn to-day called on Director OF the
Census Merriman relative TO having an
other civil service examination held in
San Francisco for positions in the census
office. He was informed that there would
be TO more examinations held on the Pa
cific Coast. Mr.. Kahn expressed the hopo
that he would reconsider his determine
tion. but was convinced by Merriman
that II was quite unnecessary to hold an
other examination. Director Merrinan
says he will not appoint the majority OF
the clerks in the bureau until he has re-
ceived reports OF the district supervisors.
which will be about June 80 1900
III is understood that the paint. glue and
dye industries OF this country will op-
pose the ratification OF the French
treaty. and the California delegation will
not find themselves its only Opponents
IL is generally believed that the opposi-
ton TO this treaty will ask for time for
consideration, and the matter will hard
ly be brought before the Senate before
January 10.
General Wilson. chief engineer. report
ed TO Congress to-day the results OF the
preliminary examination made bv Mator
cisco. San Mateo County. Major Heuer
SAYS that harbor is not worthy OF I'm
provement from the fact that II is of no
commercial Importance. and further saws
1t would necessitate a large expenditure
The lease Of the postofice building nj
Marysville will expire on May and the
Postoffice Department has ordered the
inspector to investigate new quarters tor
the same.
w. S. Page has been appointed inspe-t-
or in the custom-house at Port Towns
end.
The following pensions have been
granted:
California: Original-Luther s. Moore.
San Francisco, 81: James NJ. Davis. Gar
berville So. Authorization Riley. S.I-
dinrs, Home Los Angeles sia
Restoration and increase-Francis NJ
Keithly. Elmira, IS to SIT. Original Wild
ows. etc.-Sarah r. Adams. Upper Lake.
S. Special. accrued November 27-Caro-
line T.. Nichols, Coronado Beach. IS
Oregon: lncrease-David Sivyer For
est Grove. s12 10 s1l
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
VICE ADMIRAL GRADE
LIKELY TO BE REVIVED
Regarded as the Best Medium for
Settling the Sampson-Schley
Controversy.
Controversy.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s-Action looking
20 a revival OF the grade OF wee admiral
FOR the benefit OF Rear Admirals Sanlp-
son and Schley undoubtedly will be taken
by Congress during the present session.
Senator Hale. chairman OF the Senate
Naval Committee, considers this the most
happy solution Of the SanPson-Sci.fey-
controversy.
believe the suggestion is the best
solution OF the whole trouble" he said
mink II quite probable that Congress
VIII pass iavorably upon such a resolu-
Secretary Long Is quite willing to close
the controversy and undoubtedly will as
sent 10 the agreement reached by the
president and Senator Wellington, repre-
senunG Rear Admiral Schley. There IS a
coterie OF naval officers bitterly antagon-
istic 10 Rear Admiral Schley who will
lament MS advancement but they obtain
some satisfaction from the determination
Schley. -
The latters friends say that whila they
regret the decision OF the President tney
feel that the Rear Admiral loins In de-
string an end 10 the controversy and they
nave determined not 10 oppose any such
move on the part OF Mr. Mckinney
Representative Berry OF Kentucky said
to-day that he would use every effort TO
secure carly consideration for his ioint
resolution giving the thanks OF Congress
70 Rear Admiral Schley. officers nd mon
Toy their heroic conduct I'm DESTROYING fhe
Spanish fleet in Cuban waters on J;Ily
g. 1898 '-''
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
CUT THE FEE OF
AN UNDERTAKEN
important Decision by
Judge Buckles.
Special Dispatch to III. can.

SUlSUN. Dec. S.-A most important de-
cision has been rendered by Judge Buckles
"hlch Is or particular interest 10 under
takers executors and administrators. IN
was IN connection with the estate OF the
late /. J. Williams OF Vallejo. In that
estate valued at only $500. there were
claims presented for funeral expenses
amounting TO 1913 and monuments over
the grave costing $500. Williams left
neither father. mother. wife nor child.
sister or brother. but did leave some
nieces and nephews in the East These
latter objected TO the payment OF the
Claims mentioned. alleging that they were
unreasonable In amount when the value
tion.
The court agreed with the heirs and cut
ooWn tne Dill for funeral expenses 70 y1l3
ana that for the monument 10 SJCO
Judge Buckles said ne had no reason IN
suppose that the prices paid for tnu.e
Items Items dld not represent the true value
thereof. The question was whether the
articles at such prices were reasonable or
necessary and In excess OF what an estate
valued az 1870 should be called upon to
pay "here' as In this case. there was no
testamentary direction as 10 the amount
10 oe expended FOR the funeral
CJucse BUCKLES quoted the Supreme
court IN re Weringen, 100 Cal. 345 which
said; The amount allowed FOR the ex-
penses OF funeral and a monument
should be governed By the custom 81 ,ec
pie OF like rank and Condition in sociefv .
In the Will OF l. j. Williams the follow
ing clause was inserted: Il direct that
my body be decently buried in accordance
win my station and condition In life and
the circumstances OF my estate" The
bilIs altogether against the estate were
Slll3. and the sum Of S6is was aIloved-a
reduction OF 1886. In giving his reasons
Tor so acting. Judge Buckles said the
charges were unreasonable and said that
Tor the guidance OF others hereafter
whether contested or not. no greater al
lowance than $40 Will be made for casket
or coffin where the estate L. Ia.e a..
$4,000 unless the deceased has provided
by VIII FOR the expenditure OF a greater
sum; and II the undertaken Is disposed %
furnish more expensive casket he must
look TO the person giving the order. That
the executor may place sOrne suitable
mark OF identification over the grave ~
the testator where there Is no family to
look after the same there can be no dties-
uon' but Tor his own safety ne should
never do so without first bringing the
matter TO the attention OF the court and
pose"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
BRADLEY REPLIES
TO JUDGE TARV|N
Says the JuriSt Kept a
CoWardiy Silence.
special Dispatch to The Call.

FRANKFORT. Dec. S.-Governor Brad
ley tonight gave out his first public ut
terance on the burning OF the nego, Dick
Coleman, at MaysVille. This came In re-
ply to an interview by Judge James p
Tarvin of Covington, criticizing the State
authorities and holding them responsible
for the Maysyille mob. The Governor
this afternoon wired Mr.. Tarvin. asking
him II he had been correctly reported and
received the following reply:
The penalty given Coleman may be
considered just, but the failure OF the
State authorities TO protect him after he
was in custody is wrong, and any citizen
has right To criticize 1t. The fact that
he was negro. hardly above a brute. is
only the more reason for protecting him.
II your telegram means fight L have the
choice OF weapons. and choose cannon, you
10 stay at Frankfort and at Covington.
Please don't send the militia
The Governor, commenting on the
above, said: This dispatch is character
istic OF the man. II the penalty given
Coleman by the people was just, why
should Tarvin object? AS TO his PROPOSE
tion TO remain in CoVington and fight a
gentleman in Frankfort. persons who
know him will be aStonished 70 learn he
Is willing to fight. even at that distance"
The Governor closes his statement by
saying:
my power to protect human life and en-
force the law. II l had known, as Judge
Tarvin knew, that this man was about TO
be taken 10 his death at the hands of a
mob. / would not have kept a cowardly
silence as he did. but would have protect
ed him. Ever since Judge TarVln was
seized with the Idea that he was Vice
Presidential timber. his friends have kept
constant watch on him. This latest ef-
fusion is additional evidence that he is
irresponsible" Il"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
STEAMSHIP NIAGARA
THOUGHT TO BE LOST
Belief That She Went Down in Lake
Erie With All Hands on
BOARD

PORT COLBORNE. Ont, Dec. SIT is
believed here tonight that the Canadian
steamer Niagara has foundered on Lake
Erie and that all hands are lost. The
crew comprised sixteen persons all told
or these Captain Henry McGlory, master
OF the lost steamer. is the only one known
here. The Niagara had a cargo Of lum-
Der and shingles. bound from Georgian
Bay to Buffalo.
on Tuesday the Niagara was sighted off
Long Point in the heavy gale and snow
storm. The steamers Orion and NJ T.
Greene arrived this afternoon from Buff
falo and report having passed through a
quantity OF wreckage. 1t consisted of
lumber. shingles and pieces OF a wooden
steamer. The Niagara is the only boat
known TO be missing.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09
WOMAN'S CLUB.
Fifth Annual Convention in Session
at San Jose.

SAN JOSE. Dec. S-The Woman's club
the most prominent ladies' organization I'm
the county. held its fifth annual conven-
ton in the Unitarian church to-day
President Mrs. S. A. Jones made the 81
nual address. The report of the secretarv
Mrs. l.. Callisch, showed the organization
TO be in Il fiourishing condition.
a letter was read from the Governor -,
regard 10 the appointment OF ladv nhv-
sicians IN asylums. The Governor stofSd
1t was his own doings and hereafter thsra
Will be lady doctors I'm the Stockton a.aI
Napa asylums. These two female phvsI-
clans will be required to visit all asyIt,,n,
quarterly. He thanked the ladies' f6r he
interest manifested. ~
a fine musical and literary programme
was carried out Ten-minute papers IN
"Woman's Clubs OF the Twentieth Ger
tury were read by Mrs. II. s. Foote
Mrs. ]. l.. Wallace. Miss Agnes Hove
Miss S. M. Severance and Mrs. A, X
Spero This evening DIR. Mary Roberts
Smith OF stanford delivered an addicss
on Domestic Science: or the Duty OF
the Employer u
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-09

OF the Islands. but will refer the resolr-
uon or inquiry 10 United States Minister
Sampson at Quito for a response.
i would not be at all surprising. II IS
sald here, II the ultimate result OF the
broacning Of this subject now were the ac-
QUESTION OF coalinS station on these
Islands BY the United States Government
IN iact. me Navy Department, has with
IN inc past year been making a quiet In
Nesugauon into the facilities there exist
ing with that object IN view. Commander
Tanner was dispatched TO the Galapagos
Islands Just after the conclusion OF the
war with Srain 10 make a personal exam
lnation u the conditions existing he
found that the Ecuadorean Government
had some years ago abandoned its penal
station on Charles Island. leaving behind
large number OF domestic animals in a
hat Wild state, and these stocks had
enormously increased. Only one Of the
half-cozen Islands chatham was inhab-
iteo. and that island had but one inh4bi-
tant IN the person OF Mr.. Coboss. He was
OF Ecuadorean birth. but was a natural
lied American citizen.