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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
MR.. THOS. j. WILLIAMS DIES UN.
EXPECTEDLY.
Was Apparently Wen at FOur O'clock
in the Morning, and at Six
Was Found a Corpse.

Mr.. Thos. j. Williams, who lived near
the county line in Webster, was found
dead in his bed last Thursday morning
at six O'clock.
Mr.. Williams retired at the usual hour
Wednesday night, and Thursday morn
Tag awoke at four o'clock in his usual
good health and talked to his wife.
Both finally dropped off to sGSep, and
when Mrs. Williams awoke a. six
O'Clock she was Mortified 10 find her
husband dead. 1t is supposed that his
death was due to old age and tendency
to heart disease.
Mr.. Williams was 70 years of age, and
had long been resident of this section
of the state.
Among those who survive him are an
aged widow and several children, among
the latter are Messrs j. /. Williams Of
Dawson and George, Sammel, Bob and
Homer Williams of near Brentwood.
The deceased was a pioneer of this
section, and was man who was highly
esteemed for his upright character and
benevolent acts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
ii UMOR OR PATHOs.
A Paragraph That Causes Editors to
Chuckle seizs. Their scissors.

Paragraph That Causes Editors to
Chuckle a Seize. Their Scissors.
"a Kansas editor answers one of his
inquiries thus: "a rural subscriber
asks do hogs pay?' We know that a
good many don't. They take the paper
several years and have the postmaster
send it back marked refused"
The above paragraph has been as a
rock in weary land to the country ed
itor. From the Oshkosh Windy Cyclone
to the Springplace Jumplecute 1t has
made its rounds. If there is an editor
OF an Alabama country paper who has
not used 1T stand up and let him De
counted. In fancy the editor can be
seen when he comes across this para
graph of sarcasm t. gloat, chuckle and
sieze his scissors.
This paragraph is a text from which a
moving sermon might be preached, 1t
IS not the -humor nor yet the sarcasm
that so takes the fancy of country edi-
tors and publishers. It's the indictment
it contains against the evil genius of ru-
raj journalism the delinquent. 1t is a
body blow delivered to the editors rear
est and dearest foe.
He may write bitter and forceful lead
ers against the grinding monopOlies and
soulless corporations, but he knows in
his heart that it is the delinquent that
has put patches on his trousers. In
sad truth the paragraph is no JOKE
Eufaula Times.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
AVA STEVENS RE-ARREsrRD

she and Der Son Charged With p
Harris Gin and Mill.
ava ava stevens and her son, John
stevens, TWO of the prisoners, were i'm.
meulately re-arrested on a warrant
sworn out by MIR. G. M. Harris on
whose place Dennard was killed cbarg'
ing them with burning his mill and
gin some weeks ago. A preliminarv
nearing was set for Friday morning
ana at that time they were discbarosd
lor want of prosecution, Mr.. Harris
uecllnlng to proceed further in the
matter. "ne
Inc woman was again arrested Sat.
ufGay, however, on the same charge
ana at committal trial before JudSe
ready syesterday afternoon and was
again discharged.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
MR.. THRASH is GONE.

He Took an Unexpected Departure
Sunday.
Mr.. L. B. Thrash, who has been with
the Dawson Dispatch for the past two
or three weeks, left the city Sunday for
fields unknown.
his unexpected departure left Editor
Wallace in position where he could not
issue paper this week. So far as ia
known the loss of his citizenship ia nm.
mourned save by tho gentleman who
fore. ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
DR.. Dean Is Grand Ruler.

DR.. ]. G. Dean will go up to Macon
next Tuesday to attend the Grand Rul-
ing OF the Mystic Circle of the state,
which will convene in that city the fol-
10 wing day. DR.. Dean is Grand Ruler of
this order in Georgia, and will preside
over the meeting in Macon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
ANDERSON STAMPER
DENNARD'S SLAYER ?
PREACHER HELD FOR INVESTI6A-
TON BY THE GRAND JURY.

Dan Washington, One of the Accused,
and Another Negro Testified That
They We're Offered Money to Do the
Deed. Evidence All Circumstantial.
The committal trial Of the six ne.
Qroes who were in Jail charged with
the assassination of George Dennard-
or knowing something OF the crime
two weeks ago last night occurred be-
fore Justice Peddy Thursday, and re-
suited in Anderson Stamper being held
without bail for investigation by the
grand jury and the release Of Ella Den.
nard Charlie Hilsman, Dan Washlng>
ton, Ava Stevens and John Stevens.
The prosecution was conducted by
Yeomans & RaInes and j. G.. Parks,
while M. c. Edwards and j. A. Laing
represented the prisoners. Messrs.
Yeomans & Ralnes represented Solicit
tor General Irwin in the case and
Judge Parks was employed by the ne
gro MasonS, of which order Dennard
was a prominent member, to assist in
the prosecution.
Great interest was manifested in the
trial by the negroes, and court was
held in the superior court room to &C
CommOdate the crowd, the room down
stairs usually used for such purposes
being too small.
Stamper was first put on trial, and
TIE evidence soon disclosed the theory
Of the prosecution, which was that in
innate relations existed between
stamper and Ella Dennard, wife of the
dead man, and that they conspired to
get rid of the husband by killing him.
Dan Washington, one of the negroes
under arrest, testified that Stamper Of.
fered him $500, a breech- loading shot
gun and watch to shoot Dennard.
first telling him that Bernard had
been talking about the character of
Washington's parents. Zeke Solomon
also testified that Stamper had endeav.
Ored to pursuade him to kill Dennard
for the reason that Dennard had been
talking about him.
The shot gun of Stamper was exhib.
ted in court. as was also a portion of
the wooden window shutter which was
penetrated by some of the load of buck.
shot which killed Dennard, the object
oelng to show that the left hand barrel
OF the gun had been fired last and that
from the nature of the SURROUNDINGS.
etc', 1t was the left barrel of a gun
that was fred when the assassination
was committed.
Ihese were the salient points in the
evidence of the prosecution, and while
tne evidence was all cirCumstantial and
Hos considered very strong. vet it was
SuIhclent TO warrant the holding of
'"e prisoner Tor further investigation.
otamper offered no evidence and
we nature of his. defense was
t not revealed. His attorneys contented
themselves with bringing out the facts
" 'he states witnesses that he was
4 4 On very good terms with Washing
eon and solomon, and that he lived
house.
Ella Dennard was next put on trial,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
You Should Know

what Hoods SarsaparlIa has po yer to
do for those who have impure and i'm
poverished blood. 1t makes the blood
rich and pure, and cures scrofula, salt
rheum, dyspepsia, catarrh, rheumatism,
nervousness. IfyOu are troubled with
any ailment caused or promoted by i'm
pure blood take Hoods Sarsaparilla at
once.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
Continued Again.

The case before the city council
charging the Dawson Oil Co. with
maintaining nuisance was agaiA con-
tinued again, this time until Friday after
noon. In the mean Ime the Oil ME- Co.
is hauling the burnt meal and seed sway
as fast as the weather will permit, IA it
10 possible that by Friday afternoon the
cause of the complaint will have been
removed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
A Pleasant Dance.

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A. Zimmerman enter
tanned number of youngIladies and gen.
tlemen at their hospitable home Friday
evening. Music, dancing and Rgames
caused the time to speed pleasantly
away. An elegant luncheon was served.
Mrs. Zimmerman, with her gracious
manner and charming personality, made
a delightful hostess.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
Commissioners stoveo's "ralEs. !"
From the Oglethorpe Echo.

From the UgIethOrpe Echo.
Commissioner Stevens made another
pointed and we'll timed talk to the
farmers last week. The cons
missioner's talks have the ring Of
being founded more on practical expert
ences than on theory, and therefore de-
serve more consideration at the hands
Of those to whom they are addressed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

ouC Enere was no evidence conpectinU
ner with the killing of her husband
ana she and the REMAINING doFon9
ants were discharged. ienu-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

Women's compilations depend for
beauty upon digestion. DR.. Nj. A. sim
mons Liver Medicine regulates the
stomach, liver and kidneys and secures
the blessings of good digestion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22
Public Statement From
A Public Man
1On, W. I'll. Ohley, Ex-Secretary of State of
west Virginia, writes an open letter.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Mar. 9, 1898.
10 20h0m 1t may concern:
!most heartily recommend Pe-ru-na
a. Gs OF great benefit in cases of catarrh.
~ IS especially beneficial wherever the
mucous membranes are affected. AS a
'0nlc 1t certainly has no superior"
W. ii. QaLEY, EX-Secretarv of State.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

A two or three weeks course of DR..
NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine will SO
Regulate the Excretory Functions that
they will operate without any aid what
ever.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

Mothers Trusted Friend, Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Prepanas.
the System for Confinement. Shors
Labor and makes Child. birth Easy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

HOODS PILLS are prompt and efficient
easy to- take, easy to operate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-02-22

~; e-ru-na hao cured thousands of OBJ
tba na'e cases of catarrh, and is perhaps
for o only efficient remedy in existence
c %, catarrhal diseases; but there are
still lIeSs multitudes of people who are
hal struggling with catarrh and need
REP REP 10 such as these the unqualified
Sao fermentation of Pe-ru-na by Ex-
is opetary ohley is directed. Pe-ru-na
drn rG.enthc and purely vegetable. All
~uggists sell it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
THE PLANS AGREED UPON
Railroad Companies Prepare Bills Providing
for Abolition of Grade Crossings.
Commissioners Advised That First
Drafts VIII Be Submitted at
an Early Day.

It is expected by the District Commits
sioners that within few weeks the off,
Gals of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Companies. respectively, will
submit to them the first draft OF bills In
tended to be introduced in Congress early
In the coming session authorixtng the two
companies to SO alter and improve their
routes within the city limits as to abolish
grade crossings. 1t was stated by Commits
sioner Wight today that the Commissioners
have been informed that the two compan-
les have decided to adopt the plans agreed
upon a year or two ago, during the admin
istration of Lieut.. Col. Black, the predeces-
sor of Capt Beach. Engineer Commissioner.
and the routes laid out in such plans will
be Incorporated in the proposed bills. The
plans were outlined in The Star at the
time These bills, said Mr.. Wight, will,
prior to their Introduction in Congress, be
made the subject of a conference between
the respective railroad officials and the
commissioners, and also. in all probability,
between the railroad people. the commits
sioners and the chairman OF the two Dis
trict committees in Congress.
Both roads. said Mr.. Wight, have as
sured the Commissioners that SO far as the
companies are concerned there will be no
delay in the preparation of the bills, and
that they will be prepared to proceed with
the making of the necessary changes in
and the improvements of the routes i'm
nediately upon the passage and approval
of the bills. Mr.. Wight said the Commits
sioners are satisfied that the railroad COM
panies are sincere in their assurances and
for that reason it is felt that the abolition
of grade crossings will be an accomplished
fact in comnar atively short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
VACATION GREETINGS.
Abracadabra Club Holds It's First
Meeting of the SeasOn.

AbrAcadabra Club Holds It's First
Meeting of the SeasOn.
The Abracadabra Club held it's first meet
Croissant. s21 North Carolina avenue south
east. last evening. In the absence Of the
president. the first vice president, Mrs.
Eugene Stevens. presided. The responses
to the roll call consisted Of vacation greet
ings. DR.. Henry Baker gave an account Of
his trip to Scotland. A conversation, led
by DR.. w. A. Croffut, excited a lively de-
bate, in which Col. James, Captain Oar
rell. General Birney. Mr.. O'Donohue, Mr.
Croissant. Mr.. Besselievre and Mr. Abbot
participated. After q song, Ever True"
by Mrs. Charles Heinline, the essayist of
the evening. Mrs. ]. D. Croissant gave q
description Of her visit to Hampton Court
the palace Of Henry VIII. Mrs. Heinline
then sang I've Something Sweet to Tell
You. The program closed with a reading
by MI }. b. Chamberlain. after which re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
The members Of the club present were:
Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. S. l. Besselievre. MI
]. B. Chamberlain, Mr.. and Mrs. a. p
Clark. jr.. Col. and Mrs. J. P. Clum. Dr.
and Mrs. W: A. Croffut. Mr.. and Mrs J. D.
Mrs. J. L: McCreery. Miss Leonora Mer-
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Squier. Mrs Is.
p. Stevens and Miss c. A. Van Doren
Among am G, the visitors were; Miss Ball. Cap
James. General Birney, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S
Davis, MI ODonohue, Mr.. and Mrs Six
pury. Miss Holbrook, Mr.. and Mrs. Hard
Ing, Miss Raymond. Mr. and Mrs. Prentice
MIS-. Lynch. Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Heinline
Pierce. 1''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
The business ffansacted 1t the 41st
Regular Session..

The business ffansacted 1t the 41st
Regular Session..
The forty-first regular meeting Of the
Washington City Library Association was
held In the lecture hall Of the Columbian
University last evening President H. g,
Bolton called the meeting to 6fdef and
Superintendent eoiberg of the copyright de.
partment Of the Congressional Library
made an address on the subject Of copy
rights, giving q partial review Of the busi-
ness Of his department since his induction
into Office. Short addresses were also made
by Miss Clark Of the Agricultural Depart-
rnent library; Mr.. Hansen Of the Library
of Congress, DIR. Adler Of the Library Of
the Smithsonian Institution, and president
Bolton.
Superintendent Boyden Of the imperial
council, thirty-third degree Scottish Rite
Masons stated the improvements costing
$500 had recently been completed at the
Scottish Rite library. on the corner of Sd
and streets northwest and that there is
volumes. Mr.. Boyden said he expected he
woulo be able to receive the members Of
the association in his new quarters some
time during the winter, when they would
be given an opportunity to inspect the
library improvements.
AT the request OF the chair, q committee
was appointed to assist John Thomp-
son Of the Free Library Of Philadelphia In
preparing list Of the incunabula Of the
United States. This committee is to con-
sist of Dr. A. r. spofford. Rev. H. ]. Shan
dele. Dr. Robert Fletcher, DR.. Cyrus Adler,
Charles Martelle and Prof. Edward Far
Quhar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
ORGANIZATION EFFECTED.
Young Mems Literary Associatfo
Formed on Capitol HILL

Young Mems Literary Association
Formed on Capitol Hill.
A meeting of some of the young men of
Capitol Hill was held Tuesday evening last
at the residence of Mr. Winship Wheatley.
NO 3l4 10th street southeast. for the pur-
pose of effecting the organization of a de-
batting club.
The meeting was called to order at $50
pm. by Acting Chairman Tydings, and Mr..
Payne the temporary secretary, was d.
rected to read the minutes of the prelim-
mary meeting held Saturday, September 80
A previously drafted constitution was
read and unanimously adopted and signed
by those present, follows: Thos j. Tyd-
ings. Evert c. Palmer. II. T. Colvin, E. G.
Colvin, Robt. Mcknight Geo. c. Whitney
Francis Erny. H. w. Wheatley, VIM Nc
Nulty, Walter c. Trey and Geo. G. Payne
The election Of officers followed, resulting
as follows: President, Thos. J. Tydings
former captain of Company G, Business
High School Cadets: vice president, Mr..
Walter c. Trey; secretary. Mr.. Geo. G.
Payne and treasurer. Mr. H. Winship
Wheatley. The executive committee chosen
was composed of Messrs. E. c. Palmer,
Geo. U. Whitney and H. T. Colvin.
1t was decided that the next meeting of
the Young Mems Literary Association shall
be held at the residence of Mr.. Payne. No
ll2o Park place northeast, between 18th and
18th and b and c streets. Saturday, Octo-
Der A. at pm, and that the subject for
debate at that meeting shall be: Resolved
That ability to read and write Is a neces-
sary qualification for q voter" Debaters
were appointed as follows: Affirmative
Messrs. Trey and Whitney; negative
Messrs. Payne and H. Colvin The meeting
adjourned to meet at the time and place
specified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Schedule in effect May Z, 1899
All trains arrive at and leave from PENNSYLVANIA
passenger station.
sol A.M.-Daily.-L for -Danville Charlotte
and way stations Connects at Manassas for stas.
burg and asG daily dam and
and o. R. II. for Natural Bridge daily, and Lexine.
ton daily except Sunday. 49,
FAST MAIL Pullman seeters oN SeE y STATES Es
Washington to Jacksonville. uniting at Salisbury
With sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs N Ct
at Charlotte with Sleeper for Augusta. Sleeper
With sleeper for Atlanta and 81 soa
train Washington to New Orleans without change.
Car se ha an esss
Tuesday and Friday to San Francisco without
4:o1 P.M.-Local for Front Royal. strasburg and
Harrisonburg, daily. except Sunday.
sS YoRs aS6 6alT FLORIDA
EXPRESS. carries Pullman BUFFET. Sleeping cars
ns and 1aeHsonSe and to Augusta VIA cSum
bia. With \, connection ss for 70, s Aiks9 Avn
aeepers ' New York and washington to Memphis s
and Observation Car between Radford. Va, and
Alfalfa, Ala; serving ring all meals ne si,,roro,
so 5TirH VEksr,BuLED LIMITED. COM !,
posed of Pullman vestsned sNsspe5s Dining Cars
Vile Tenn, via Asheyille. Knoxville and Chatta.
gomery, Observation Car New York and Washing
ton to psy
hero to Montgomery
TRAINS oS WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIvI-
SION leave Washington 9:o1 am. daily and 100
pm 4:45 pm. daily, except Sunday, and 6:25
. m Sundays only for Round Hill 4:35 pm.
daily, except Sunday, for Leesburg, and 6:25 m.
daily for Herndon. Returning, arrive at Wash.
ingtou s:26 am. and $40 p. m. daily. and 2:f5
pm. daily, except Sunday, from Round Hin; 1909
s:a4 am daily except Sunday, from Leesburg.
Through trains from the south arrive at Wash.
e:es pm daily; Harrisonburg, 1900 noon daily.
except Sunday, and 9:05 pm. daily. and from
charlottesville. $50 am. daily.
Tickets, sleeping car reservations and other in.
formation furnished and haggage called for and
Transfer Comsany On order, :, left at Ticket OF.
nue. n W. and at Pennsylvania Passenger Station
Telephone call 1441 for Pennsylvania Railroad
Cab service
FRANK s. CANNON. I'd Vice Prest Gen. Mgr
J. NJ CULP, Traffic Manager.
W A. TURK General Passenger Agent.
L. s. BROWN. General Agent. 5yS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
USE OF WEIGHING SCALES.
Decision by Commissioners Affecting
Examinations by Sealer.

Decision by Comm issiOners Affecting
Examinations by Sealer.
In the case of the Enrich Beef Company,
the District Commissioners today decided
that scales used by person to simply
verify the weight of merchandise pur-
chased by such person from another are
subject to examination and stamping by
the sealer of weights and measures. The
fact that such scales are not used for as
ccrtaining the weight Of merchandise sold
by the owner thereof does not, in the opir-
ion of the Commissioners, exempt them
from said examination and stamping, nor
the owner of them from the payment of
the fees authorized to be collected by the
Sc aler of weights and measure for making
such examinations and marking.
The sealer of weights and measures. Mr..
W. c. Haskell. held that section Of the
act of Congress of March Q 1895, requires
every person to submit all scales used by
said person to him for his inspection and
stamping and he also held that section o
of the act of March g. 1896, prohibits the
use of any scales for buying or selling, or
for weighing freight or express matter"
unless the same shall have first been ex-
amined and approved by the sealer of
weights and measures or his assistant.
These views of the law the Commissioners
have approved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
DEMOCRATS STRL DISCUSS
No Abatement of Interest in the Norris
Holmead Differences.
Chairman Jones of National Com-
10 Its 0wn.I,reeoeative.

The denomination of William Jennings
Bryan and the reafiftnatfon OF the Chicago
platform have beens secondary conslderA-
tons With the active democrats Of the Dis
traot during the past forty eight hours, and
even the chances OF the party In Ohio and
Maryland have been lost sight of In the
discussion over the Norris.Holmead war for
a place on the national democratic COM
mittee. The friends OF both gentlemen have
wa1ed eloquent In behalf Of their respeo.
tive rights and the convergine places OF
the believers in Jefferson and Jackson--to
say nothing Of Bryan-have fairly reeked
with rhetoric. Some thoughtful observers
Of these candidates have concluded that
the issue would eventually become as ma
taonal IN its significance as the 1e % or
"agin-the-trusts" planks, II the District
democrats only possessed the right to vote,
but owing to this poverty when 1t comes to
citizenship they realize that such an awful
crisis is happily impossible at this serious
period In party affairs.
Too Hot to BE Cooled Down.
Senator j. X. Jones. chairman Of the ma
tional committee, which Mr.. Norris and
MI. Holmead both claim the right to Join
as the member from the District. made a
few remarks last night that would have
something like an ice bath effect on any
lining 1Se5 AuAuAu tndu tQe local democracy,
but his words have had no tendency ap-
parently to either reduce the excitement or
limit the discussion.
Chairman Jones was waited upon by a
Holmead delegation headed by Mr.. Hol-
mead's redoubtable champion. John Boyle.
who recited the Holmead side of the meet
ing Of Tuesday night.
In reply Mr.. Jones informed the delega-
ton that the national committee would
meet in January and would then probably
consider the District matter.
An Official Statement.
Later in the evening the national COM
mittee chairman stated that he would not
attempt to forecast what it would do
toward selecting a successor to the late
Lawrence Gardner. The action OF the CEN
trail committee. he said. was at best but a
recommendation to the national commit
tee. which had alone the power to fill va
cancies in its membership and may name
who 1t chooses, regardless of recommanda-
tons. Senator Jones consequently could
not see why there should be so much con-
troversy and discussion.
1t Is understood that a delegation in be-
half of Mr.. Norris will call on Senator
Jones tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
IN BIENNIAL SESSION.

Supreme Council of Royal Arch Mo-
sons to Convene Here.
Monday next, at noon, the biennial SEES
sion of the Supreme Council of Royal Arch
Masons. for the southern Jurisdiction, will
begin in this city. The meeting will. as
usual, be held at the headquarters Of the
order. corner Sd and E streets northwest.
During the business session of the order
reports will be submit ed showing its f1nan-
cial condition and the work concluded dur
ing the year. report upon the erection
of statue to Albert Pike will give infor-
nation that the statue, which Is being
made in Italy, is nearing completion. and
will shortly be shipped to this country. AS
will be recalled, the statue will be located
in the small triangle at the intersection of
Sd street and Indiana avenue. where the
foundation is already completed.