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The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
ELECTIONS IN PORTO RICO
Republicans Garry Ponce and Majority
of Smaller Towns.

A San Juan de Porto Rico dispatch
Of December l2 says: Governor Gen
eral Davis has issued an order govern
ing tho display of flags in Porto Rico.
The Spanish flag is not to be allowed
on public buildings.
The republicans have carried Ponce
by a majority Of !, Zoo. Elections were
he)d in seventeen towns. The repub-
leans hold eight with a total plurality
Of 1,200. F~orty-fve elections are yet
unordered. 1t will take two months
70 complete the elections at the pres
rate.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
Makes Cashier Yield.

At Sac City, Ia, w. ID. Samson, a
young farmer, entered the First Ma
tional bank and at the point of a pistol
compelled the assistant cashier to hand
over nearly $500. The sheriff was no.
titled and went in pursuit. He soon
landed his man and recovered the
monay
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
Pioneer Nehraskan Dead.

l.. II. Baker, who has resided at
North Platte over thirty years, died at
his home in that city. He was well
known throughout the west as one OF
its oldest pioneers and is the father Of
Johnny Baker, the crack shot in Cody's
show.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
RrIdge L. REMARKED.

II Is announced from Cape Town
that the Beers have succeeded in re-
pairing the Leeuwfontein bridge, be-
tween Stormberg and Burghersdorp,
which the British destroyed on retir'
ing. =
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
Rivals of suga Trust.

Preparations are under way at Dover,
Del, for the incorporation of the Col
onial Sugar Refining company, capital
500, 900 900. Large sugar-making
companies now outside the American
Sugar Refining company are concerned
in this new Delaware enterprise. Its
specific object is to extend the sugar
industry in Hawaii, Porto Rico and
Cuba.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
MAIL BAG IN A QUEER PLACE
Found Wrapped Around Brake Beam Of
an Express Train.

IN Express Train.
A mail bag torn and used up was re-
moved from q brake beam beneath a
postal storage car in a Vandalia east
bound train in Terre Haute, Ind. The
bag, which contained some valuable
mail matter, was wrapped closely
around the brake beam and had evil
IDENTIFY been picked up at Milford, O.,
carried through on the fast train to st.
Louis, and then brought back east as
far rs that city before It's presence on
the brake beam of the car was discov-
cred. Railroad men cannot understand
just how the bag managed to become
wrapped around the beam SO tightly,
nor how the railroad inspectors over
looked it. A report was forwarded to
Washington.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
Buying Missouri Mules,

Captain Marshall, an officer in the
British army, has closed n contract
with a local firm for 1000 Missouri
mules, to be used in South Africa. 1t
is expected that other contracts may be
let within a short time for 10, 1000 more
animals
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
A Good Move.

A general order has been issued by
the Southern Railway Co., that all
employees must stop using cigarettes or
lose their positions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
Elizabeth Upham Chs.. Dead.

Mrs. Elizabeth Upham Chase, who
became prominent in the anti-slavery
days or recount Of her work In behalf
Of the negro, is dead at Central FalA.
X. l., aged ninety-three years.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15

All other dramatic failures Of the
season have been as naught compared
with Capt. Carter's debut as the Amer.
lean Dreyfus.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15

That Chicago buggy robber" is not
wholly up to date in his extensive or
erations. He should ride in a horse
less carriage and commit only cash
less robberies.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15

The Hon. Thomas Reed. pranticing
lawyer, Is the central figure in court,
but the 'czar" privileges are entirely
history.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
j. M. Giichrist of Nebraska City, ex-

j. M. Gilchrist of Nebraska City, ex-
aminer of county treasurers for the
state auditor, has been promoted to
take the splace OF Bookkeeper Fred
Archerd, who died last week. Mr..
Gilchrist has made a good record as
examiner and the promotion was safN
to be due him. He will'take the new
place by the first of the year.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
The State COMMITTEES VIII Convene In
Lincoln.

LincOln.
Chairman James c. Dahlman Of the
Nebraska democratic state central
committee has decided to call a meet
ing of his committee to be held in Lin
coin January 5. The committee will
be asked to fix the time and place OF
holding the state convention for the
selection of delegates to the national
convention. An effort will be made to
have this convention held March 10 in
Lincoln, that being the date Of Mr..
Bryan's fortieth birthday
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15

New York is enthusing over a youns
violinist by the name OF Petschnikon.
lie certainly has the name of a genius.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
For Postal saving. BANKS.

Representative Lorimer of Illinois
Monday introduced in the house a bill
for postal savings banks.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15

Clarence Williams, colored, was ext
ecuted at Paris, KY, for numbering
his sweetheart, Josie Tillman. The
citizens were very orderly at the exec
~cution and there were no demonstra-
tions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-15
The less there Is In a dudes pockets
the better his clothes 1T him.
A mans height In the social world
n estimated by the length OF his purse.

A Philadelphia young man, who is
heir to 5000. 900, has been abducted.
Search the girls.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
GKIGGS WANTED In TEX
Invited to Speak at Great Democratic
Carnival to BE Held In DalIAs.

Invited to Speak st Great Democratic
Carnival to BE Held In DalIas.
Judge Griggs Is in demand as a speak
er. Besides speaking at several places
in Georgia recently aad receiving re-
quest to take part in the Kentucky cam
paigp, he has been invited 20 "honOr the
National Democratic Carnival, TO DO
held in Dallas, Texas, October End and
3rd," with his presence and voice"
The purpose of the carnival is TO bring
together such throng of democrats
leaders and folowers-as have never
before been assembled in the south and
west. Mr.. Brysn, Vice-Chairman Stone
of the national committee and many
other great democrats of the nation will
be in attendance.
On account of other engagements
Judge Griggs will not be able to accept
the invitation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13

New pupils are entering the public
schools every day, and the attendance
this session promises to be unusually
large tor the season Of the year. Treas
u1er Baldwin of tho school board has
already issued 241 admission tickets.
While the schools are in very flourish
ing condition it is sad fact,
however, that there are many children
who are out of school, thus failing to get
that preparation for lite which will bring
them larger success and render them
more useful and intelligent citizens.
The negro school building has not yet
been completed by the contractors, and
it will be next Monday before that
school opens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
CAUGHT ON THE CURBSTONE

A match in the cotton caused a
small blaze at Baldwin & Co. & Geise's
gin a. o'clock yesterday morning. The
fire was exiting lished before any damage
was done.
Judge Grggs and Mr.. r. L. Melton
have traded residences. Judge Griggs
will make some improvements on his
new home.
The monthly term of the city court
will convene next Monday morning at s
O'Clock. There will De no jurors at this
session.
like diamonds, raindrops glisten. "
Hoods Sarsaparilla is precious jewels
for the blood, which glisten in their use.
1t is probable that Dawson will have
another new physician. He has an OPP
ton on a residence lot here.
Arrangements are being made for
several business changes in the city on
January LIST.
Fall fights have opened. Six are
said to have occurred in the city the pas
week.
DR.. Maury M. Stapler, eye, ear, nose
andr thoat. 500 Mulberry st. Macon.
Best corset in the world for the
money; only 49c. at the Bee Hive.
Fresh bread always on hand at Mar
tin & Guerry's.
Sweet potatoes at L" E. & S. R. Can
mons,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Two Criminals Caught.

Sheriff Christie and Deputy Slade
caught to negroes Saturday who were
wanted in other places. George Dill,
who was fugitive from Bullock cOun-
ty, Ala, because OF an assault with in
tent to murder, was arrested in Petty Il
Hollingsworth's store, an0 Nan benson
was taken in charge some time after
wards while prOmenading the streets
and taking in the sights of the city.
benson was Lee county coon, and had
engaged in the delectable pastime of
skin. Officers came for both of the pris-
oners Sunday and carried them back to
the scenes Of their traus9 ressons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
WILL MAKE 1T SAFE.
MANAGER DAWES WRITES ABOUT
WATER TOWER.
Says the Company Will Not JeOpOr.
die the Life or Property
of Citizens.

DR.. W. G. Kendrick, who complained
to the Dawson Waterworks Co. about
the condition of their tower, which is To-
Gated on his premises, has received a
letter from Mr.. j. H. Dawes of Phila-
delphia, the general superintendent of
the company, in regard to the matter.
"'Hhe Waterworks Co.." writes Mr..
Dawes, twill take immediate steps to put
the water tower in your city in safe
condition. The writer examined same
at the time of his last visit to Dawson
and is satisfied that there is no i'm
mediate danger of trouble. The Water
Company had made all arrangements to
construct first class, new iron stand
pipe on the site of the old tower, but
have delayed. doing SO on account of the
litigation now pending between the trus-
tees of the bondhoders and the city of
Dawson. can assure you, however,
that the water company does not want
to jeOpardize the lives or the property
of any person, and will Immediately write
our superintendent on the subject"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Snain,S Greatest Need.

Mr.. R. p. Olivia of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, 5. Z. weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest blood and
nerve remedy, all pain soon left him. He
saws this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble, puri-
fies the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, Vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. If weak, tired OF
ailipg you need it. Every bottle guar
anteed; only so cents. Sold by the Daw-
son Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Off TO College.

A number of Dawson's young people
are leaving for the various colleges.
Misses Claude Lowrey, Annie Will Car
yer and Nellie GeiSe have gone to Shor-
ter College at Rome and Miss Leila
Maude Hatcher TO Cox's College at Man
chester. 10 the next few days Jas. b.
Hoyl, Guyton Parks and Eugene Bald
win will leave for Emory, Walter Cheat
ham for the State University and Wiley
Baldwin f r the State School OF Tech
nolOgy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
]. W. G0SS.
GROCER.

Early June Peas, 10 cents a can
or 3 for % cents.
Hecker>s Dat Meal, Is cents, for
rs cents.
Santos Roasted Coffee, 4 pounds
for 81. Finest in town. \
Apple Jelly, l0c glass, 3 for 25c.
A Misunderstanding Canvas
Ham, JIG cents a pound.
Syrup Peaches, 15c can, 2 for 25c.
Columbia River Spring Salmon, 10
cents a can, for % cents.
Okra, Corn and Tomatoes, 10 cts,
3 for rs cents.
Rex Brand Tripe, q pound can 19c.
Keg Soda 5 cents pound.
Full stock Of d. M. Ferry u Cos.
Garden Seeds.
Onion Sets l5c. quart, 2 for 25c.
Prepared Mustard 10c., 3 for 25e.
Wilbur's Stock and Poultry Pow
ders reduced in price. Full stock on
hand.
Fresh Water Ground Meal always
on hand.
Best Apple Vinegar 30c. gallon.
Full stock of Corn, Oats, bay and
Bran always on hand at prices to
suit.
Approaching past favors, | solicit
a continuance OF same.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
A Word to MOth6rs%

Mothers of children affected with
Group or severe cold need not hesitate
to administer Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opiate nor
narcotic in any form and may be given
as confidently to the babe as t. an adult.
The great success that has attended It's
use in the treatment of colds and Group
has won for it the approval and praise
it has received throughout the United
States and in many foreign lands. Fol-
sale by Farrar & Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
HAD FITS.

One of Lieutenant ThOrntOn's Re.
cruits Sent Back Home.
Mr.. w. S. Jordan, young man from
Richland who enlisted with Lieuten.
ant Thornton last week for service in
the Philippines, was attacked with
fits Thursday, and it required two
physicians to BRING him around all
right. He was UNCONSCIOUS for SIX or
eight hours, and at one time Drs. Chap.
pell and KendrIck, who attended him
thought ais condition was serious.
He was not taken to Macon with the
other recruits Saturday. and has re-
turned home to await the result of an
effort to secure his discharge from the
army.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
INSPECTED DAWSON'S DAIRY.
Mr.. Mcdonald of Cuthbert Was in the City
Taking Dots.

Taking Dots.
Mr.. j. j. Mcdonald, one Of the
wealthy and enterprising citizens of
Cuthbert, came over to Dawson Thurs
day for the purpose of inspecting Will
sons dairy farm. This is a successful
enterprise that has been established in
our city by Mr.. B. M. Wilson, and is
proving a good investment.
Mr., Mcdonald, who has similar
enterprise near Cuthbert and is con-
templating charging it, desired to
learn the method pursued by Mr.. Will
son in the management of his dairy
and, as stated above, it was for this
purpose he visited Dawson. While
here Mr.. Mcdonald bought from Rev.
j. Howard Carpenter two of ms fine
thoroughbred registered Jersey cows
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Died Suddenly.

Mr.. Richard Barnes, an old and we'll
known citizen of the southern part of
the county, died at his home on MIR. W.
L. Mathews place few mornings ago
between one and two o'clock M.
Barnes was in Herod the afternoon be-
fore his death in the enjoyment Of bis
usual health, and his sudden takIng~Oti
came as surprise to his family and
friends. Rev. Z. NJ. OVERLY conducted
the burial service.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Revenue officer Gets One More.

Revenue Officer Williams came down
from Columbus Friday and arrested
Mr.. Jas. S. Wall, citizen of the Twelfth
district, on the charge of being connect
ed with the Eaton still. He was taken
to Columbus Saturday. where his bond
was assessed by the United States COM
nilsson. Bail waS readily given, and
he returned home Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
NOT SERIOUS.
Mr.. =. II. Potts Will Soon Recover
from Pistol Wound.

Mr.. S. r. Potts, who shot himself
with a pistol in the right shoulder
Thursday night, was not seriously
hurt. and DR.. Dean, the physician who
is attending him, says he Will be out
again in few days.
The ball lodged behind the shoulder
blade, and has not been extracted.
Mr.. Totts' friends will be glad to
know that he was not dangerously
hurt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
That ThrObbing Headache

would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Lite Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchlesS
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only 25c. Money back if
not cureo. Sold by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Two Marriages.

Two marriages occurred in the county
Sunday Miss Mary Jane Thompson
and Mr.. George P Payne of the Twelfth
district were united by Rev. NJ. b. L.
Binion, and near Graves Miss EsteIle
Slinton, daughter of Mr.. A. Stinton, was
married to Mr.. Chas. McGOrthy. IHE
News extends congratulations to ooth
couples, and wishes them many years OF
happiness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Stole MAYORS Umbrella.

While Mayor Jheatham was in Albany
a few days ago his umbrella was stoleD
by white man, The fellow was arrest
ed, pleaded guilty and was sentenced 10
six months in the changing. The cul-
prit was former guard of the gang IN
which he is now "doing'' time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
A Land Deal.

Mr.. j. N. Bigelow has bought from
Mr.. q. r. Cannon the }. j. Thompson
place north of the city. The farm con-
tains 100 acres. and the price paid was
Sll.00 per acre.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Court at Georgetown.

The fall session of QuitmAn superior
court convened at Georgetown Monday,
Judge Sheffield presiding. Judge Grlggs
and DR.. A. NJ. Raines went down from
Dawson to be in attendance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13

For wounds, burns, scalds, sores, skin
diseases and all irritating eruptions
nothing is so soothing and healing as
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Mrs.
Emma Bodies, Matron Englewood Nur-
sery, Chicago, says of it: when all
else fails in healing our babies it will
cureD DAWSON DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
DELEGATE to Boston.

Governor Gambler has named Hon.
o. b, Stevens as the preventative
from the second congressional district
to the National Farmers Congress,
which will meet in Boston, Mass, next
month
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a scientinc
compound having the endorsement OF
eminent physicians and the medical
press. 1t "digests what you eat, ana
positively cures dyspepsia. M a.
Ketron. Bloomingdale, Tenn, says 1t
cured him of indigestion of ten years
standing. DAWSON DRUG w.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
Hurt GOt Hurt.

Jim Hurt, negro employed at the oil
mills, fell from tie seed room Tuesday
and broke his right arm. Dr.. Chappell
leset the limb.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13
New Pastor at HerOd.

Dr.. W Il. Patterson, a former pastor
of the Dawson Baptist church, has been
called by the church 1t Herod. The call
was unanimous.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-13

3 spools Coats thread for 1Oc. 200
yards guaranteed in every spool, at the
Bee Hive.
The daily sentinel., 1899-01-06
STILL THE ISSUE.

Chicago Senator Teller of Colorado
today Iefused to say anything about his
conference OF yesterday with Colonel
Bryan Senator Jone and Charles Tow
ne, referring all inquiries to Senator
Jones. 1t developed, however, that
Senator Teller will not resign from the
silver ways and means committee He
wanted to retire because other business
demands his attention and he thinks
a younger man should bear the burdens
OF committee work. but argument final
ly prevailed and he decided to retain his
position.
Another conference was held today,
prior to Colonel Bryans departure. Sen
ators Teller and Jones and Ex-Governor
Altgeld we're presen. as members Of the
committee and Colonel Bryan, Charles
A. Towne OF Duluth, D. j. Campau of
Detroit and Allen Clark acted as advis-
ers.
w. H. Harvey's scheme for raising
campaign funds by taxing each member
OF the party 81 per month was heartily
indorsed Then the silver question
from the Is to standpoint was gone
over and pronunced good. Someone
spoke of expansion and. Colonel Bryan
said: II have SO ften taken a stand
against that proposition that | am done
with 1t for the present
Charles A. Towpe said that all present
were in harmony on that subject and
stood by Bryan.
Free silver at the old ratio of 16 to l
is stronger todty than it ever was," said
Colonel Bryan. Our coming battle
will be fought along that line
Senator Jones' confidence in the DEM
ocratic party was supreme "All such
questions as expansion will be settled
long before the campaign is on and free
silver will remain as the one theme at
ISSUE" he said.
The daily sentinel., 1899-01-06
COMING TO THE FROM.

The Mesa County bank has come to
the front in a very handsome manner
upon the beet sugar prop sition. 1t has
agreed to give one thousand dollars
toward the bonus, either in land or cash
just as the committee deems best.
Ever since the il ception Of the scheme
to build the factory President Ella and
Cashier Orson Adams jr. have been en-
thusiastic pr moters of the work. Mr..
Adams has made several trips to Den
yer and ut the present time is doing
material work toward securing the land.
Every citizen should come forward at
once and not wait to be invited to do
what they should do as matter of duty
There is nothing standing between the
work OF the erection OF the factory at
the present time.
The daily sentinel., 1899-01-06
PROPOSALS FOR POTATOES AND ONIONS IN
CuBA. Office Commissary General Of

PRoPosALs FOR POTATOES AND ONIONS IN
CuBA.-Office Commissary General Of
Subsistence, Washington, D. c., Dec. 26,
1898-Proposa for furnishing fresh
Potatoes and Onions to United States
troops stationed at various military
posts and camps in the island of Cuba,
for period ending June 80, 1899. will be
received at this office, until II o'clock
noon, January 16, 1899, and then public
ly opened. Vegetables to be OF good va
rieties, reasonably large and Of uniform
size, fully matured, dry, free from cuts
and dirt, and in all respects Of good
quality and in good condition, and guar
anteed to keep in good condition for Is
days after delivery at posts or camps
Each bid must be accompanied by a Ger
titled check for 5000 payable to the
Secretary Of War, to be held by him as
a guarantee that the bidder, il award is
made to him, will, within ten days after
notice Of award, enter iuto contract and
give bond with good and sufficient sure
ties for the faithful and proper fulfill
ment Of the same. Right is reserved to
reject any or all bids. Specifications to
be had upon application to the under
signed, to whom all proposals, in sealed
envelopes marked proposals. for Pota-
toss and Onions in Cuba" should be ad-
dressed: CHAS. P. EAGAN, COMFY
Gen. OF Subs.
The daily sentinel., 1899-01-06
TELEGRAPH RATES

ToItEa- 9th branches OF the legis-
la ture today passed the bill reducing
telegraph rates The bi | will 60 to tn.
governor tomorrow for his signature
The bill reduces the charge for day
commercial messages OF ten words froln
25 to Is cents and other tolls in proper
ton. Day press rates are reduced from
= to q cent per word and night
press from q to 16 cent per word.
These rates apply to all points within
the state. The measure also places tel
egraph companies within the jurisdic-
tion OF the court of visitation, recently
created to regulate railr )ad traffic.
The daily sentinel., 1899-01-06

Arthur Smith, son Of Mrs. Willis
Smith has purchased half interest in
the photograph gallery Of L. r. + hillips.
This is one of the best galleries in the
city and the new firm are deerving of
the public patronage.
The articles Of incorporation for the
Colorado Sugar Manufacturing COM
pany was received in this city this
morning by Orson Adams and placed on
file today in the Office Of the county
clerk. The signature Of John f. Cam
pion heads the list and his name is writ
ten in bold and striking hand. The
places OF business Of the corporation are
in Mesa and Arapahoe counties.
G. E, Mitchell, one of the promo ters
OF the beet sugar factory arrived home
on the delayed Rio Grande train today.
He has nothing to offer, above what
has been said to the public through the
Sentinel, other than that the factory
was an undoubted go, and would be
built at once, so soon as the land WAS
obtained.
The committee in whose hands the
securing of the land has been placed. is
working with will to get the land and
have everything in shape. Persons who
have signed to give land are requested
to go to the Office Of Delaplain & Cros-
by and have deeds made out for the
land which they propose to give toward
the bonus. 1t will require every posi-
BILE acre to make up the 1900. Persons
should not think that the committee
will get the land readily. It will re-
quire every acre to be secured to make
the grand total.