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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
TWENTIETH GEN.
 TITRY FUND,

The Rev. J. w. Hamilton, correspond ing secretary of the Methodist bishops, has announced the plan and appeal of the bishops for the $1000,000 twentieth century fund for the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education society and the extension of the society's work to the West Indies and the Philippines. The plan provides for the payment of the society's debt of $200,000 as follows: Loans will be accepted for one-half this amount on which interest will be paid semi annually during the life of the lender, and at death the money will be used to pay the debt. The other $10O,- 900 will be paid by collections from churches and donations from individu- als Eight hundred thousand dollars will be used for the endowment of the southern schools.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
THE CRACKS WILL COME

If a. Bicycle Meet Is Given iu This City
 -Collett and Hausman to Ride at
 Bridgeport Decoration Day.
 George H. Collett and Edward C. Hausman, who were deputized by sev- eral race meet promoters to enquire or the crack professional and amateur bi- cycle riders at Ambrose Park, Brooklyn, Saturday If they would come here ana race in the proposed meet to be given in this city in the latter part Of June or the first part of July, received replies in the affirmative. It is intended that this meet shall have the most varied and attractive programme of events yet seen in this city.
 Collett, Hausman, Rutz and the ma jority of the Yale riders are entered III the events at Bridgeport Decoration day. Collett will endeavor to break the mile and one-half mile paced records on tha: day.
 At Berkeley Oval Decoration day riders from Yale, Princeton and Colum- bia vii! racc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
 HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY.

Reception at the House of Maier Zun-
 der To-Morrow Afternoon. To-morrow Maier Zunder, one of New Haven's popular and well known citl- zens, will have a reception from to D o'clock in the afternoon, it being ms seventieth birthday. His friends are in- vited to call at his residence, No. 3bz orange street, and there will be many who will be glad 10 pay their respects to him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
CONNECTICUT BIBLE SOCIETY.

At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Connecticut Bible society the following officers and committees were elected for the year ending: Secre- tary, the Rev. William H. Gilbert; treasurer, Chandler F. Miller; auditor, Rodney Dennis finance committee, the Rev. J. w. Bradin, the Rev N W. Cal houn, David N Camp. the Rev. Lucius Curtis, Rodney Dennis, F. D. Glazier, Henry Roberts, Prof. Willlston Walker, J. B. Williams; publication committee, Prof. Williston Walker, the Rev. B. s. Perry. the Rev. William H. Gilbert. A subcommittee was appointed to take into consideration the work of the Con necticut Bible society, looking forward to the federation of the churches; also to confer with the State Sunday School association as to the distinctive field of work pertaining to each society.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

The following warranty deeds were filed for recording in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon: Nelson Adams to Grace E. Adams Valentine, land on Adams street; Alfred Jerolman, ct ux. to the New England Dairy Co.,, 30 feet on Ivy street; Charlotte E. Grifflng and Willis J. Griff1ng to the New England Dairy Co., 95 feet on Ivy street; New Haven Savings bank to New England Dairy Co., S65 feet on Hazel street; Mary F. Bowman to Louise T. Connor, fl S-10 feet on Sher- man avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
ANNUAL CONCERT OF TRINITY
 CHOIR.

CdOlh.
 The fourth annual concert in aid of the camping fund of Trinity church choir will be held at the parish house tomorrow, Wednesday, evening at S:l5. It has been the custom for the past three years to take the boys off for a weeks enjoyment early in July, ana they look forward to it as one of the events of their lives. The precentor, Rev. c. w. Bispham, has arranged very attractive programme and the choir will be assisted by Miss Eliza beth c. Gaffney, soprano; Miss Ellen E' Hofer, contralto; E. c. Woodstock, ten or; Miss Scranton, elocutionist, and J. G. Johnson, mandolin. The programme: Summer and Winter. ......Iours
 Trinity Church Choir. wreck of the Hesperus" ...... ..Baife
 Rev. c. W. Bispham. Mandolin solo-"L Adieu" ..Anon
 MT. Johnson. "As the Dawn. :. ..............C Cantor
 E. c. woodstock.
 a. "The Swcllows".. :. ..Cowen b. "Du bist vie cine plume" "........
 Wilson G. Smith
 Miss Gaffney. Annie Laurie" .............'. BUCK Mr Woodstock, MT. Bradley, E. A.
 Smith, Rev. c. w. Bisphan1. Recitation. ....................
 Miss Scranton. "The Lorely".. :. .................L .Liszt Miss Hofer.
 ''The Disconsolate". .Graebner Hoffman Miss Gaffney, Rev. c. w. Bispham Extract of Opera. ............ hoot A Grand Opera in three acts, conden- sed.
 Miss Gaffney, Miss Hofer, MT. Wood- stock, Rev. c. w. Bispham.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
ACCIDENTS NARROWLY INVERTED

ACCIDENTS NARROWLY INVERTED TO the Editor of the Journal and Courier.
 It is hoped by many of the residents and business men near the corner of Crown and Temple streets that the au- thorities will take steps to diminish the speed of the trolley cars passing down Temple street toward George. Teams and bicycles are unable to see the ap' proach of a car when coming up crown from Church and many accidents are narrowly averted every day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
MOTHERS AID SOCIETY.

Annual Meeting Next Thursday After
 noon at No. 51 Elm Street.
 The annual meeting of the Mothers Aid society takes place on Thursday. The date of the meeting was announce ed yesterday as Monday. May 22, The meeting will be held Thursday, May 20, at 4 o'clock D. m. at No. 51 Elm street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
OUT ALL NIGHT.

Two Yale Students Leave Boat at say
 brook Point
 Two Yale students went out in sal boat Saturday and steere1 eastward. The wind died down, but they finally made Saybrook Point, after haV1ns been out on the sound all night, They left their boat at the Point and had It brought back to the New Haven Yacht club house The boat arrived at the Yacht club house yesterday afternoon The students arrived home yesterday in time for recitations.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
THE YALE CORPORATION.

May Choose a President Thursday J conference of Members Yesterday.
 Dr. Chauneey M. Depew was in the city yesterday afternoon and it was rumored that he was here to attend conference of members of the Yale cor noration relative to business to be transacted at the meeting of the corpo- ration Thursday of this week, when It was considered probable that a choice will be made of president of the uni versity to succeed President Dwight, who has resigned. Franklin B. Dexter the secretary of the corporation, stated last night that he did not know that conference of members of the compora- tion had been held yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
IN AND. ABOUT. THE COURTS
B4NKRUPTCY PETITIONS CONSID-
 FRED BYREFEREE NEWTON.
Hearing of Charges vs. Lawyer stein
 Again Postponed-A Peculiar WilA Brought to Judge CleaveIand's Atten- tion-Large Number of Cases Disposed
of in City Court.

Abijah B. Sproul, plumber whose place of business is at No. 204 Wooster street, yesterday filed petition in bankruptcy in the United States court through his attorney, William A. Wright. Sproul owes about $160O and the assets are about $500. A date for hearing will be set by Referee Newton to-day.
 The application of Constantine Si- mons, father-in-law of Gustav Bolz 10 be declared a bankrupt and to receive discharge from his obligations, came up yesterday morning and was opposed by Attorney George E. Beers, represent ing several creditors. Attorney Strouse, the trustee, has disposed of nearly all the real estate formerly owned py ol- mons.
 In the United States court yesterday, in the case of Hatch & Norton, petl- ton was received from M. h. Gomer' who examined the books, claiming the compensation recommended was insuffi- cient The referee had recommended only s75. MT Conner in his petition claimed that it was worth $500.
 The petition in bankruptcy Of Al bert A. Baldwin of Milford was filed. The liabilities are S1S,464.6O and the as- sets $2,234
 | A report of the referee was made in the case of Charles Badly of Bridgeport. It was ordered that the composition De confirmed.
 In the case of w. H. Pusey of Wind- sor Locks the recommendation TOT discharge was affirmed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
HULL'S, STATE AND CHAPEL.
PALACE MARK EFT.

BEEF, VEAL, LAMB AND MUTTON
 at our old Standard Prices. POULTRY-Turkeys 12-14c ID, fine young Fowls 10-12c lb Roasting Chickens 14-16c lb. Phi,a. Broilers. Goslings Squabs etc All kinds Vegetables very cheap. Best Tub Creamery Butter 22c lb. Fresh Country Eggs 15c dozen. Prompt delivery. Phone No. 120.
 E, SCHOHNBERGER & SONS, George St.
 and Congress avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
Natures Remedy

We nearly all live artificial lives. There is hardly law of physiology that we do not break every day. Under these condi- tions it is impossible for any one to be ab- solutely we'll. Nature needs some help to effectually ward off disease-something to strengthen the vital functions-something to help her remove the worn-out tissues. One of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23
super,or Court-Jndge K Robinson.

superior
 The hearing concerning the charges of the bar committee against Lawyer Isador A. Stein was set down Tor yes | terday. State Attorney Williams nov ed for a continuance on the ground that | MT. Freedman who had preferred the charges against MT. Stein, was not pres ent. He stated that he had been ln- formed that MT. Stein had had an in teryiew with MT. Freedman and that their differences had been arranged, and that MT. Freedman, who resided in New York, would not appear and did not care to press his charges against MT | Stein.
 | MT, Arvine said in reply that after the transaction upon which the charges were based MT. Stein had remained up on good terms with MT. Freedman; that MT. Freedman had several times em- ployed him as counsel and that their friendly relations continued until diff ference arose between them about an- other matter in which MT. Freedman committed an assault upon MT. stein, and MT Stein had brought suit for as- sault and battery against MT. tfeed- man, and that MT. Freedman had neV- CT made any charges against MT stem until after this assault and battery. Tie further stated that the atiidayits, which had been filed with the city attorney had been dated back so as, to appear to have been made prior to this suit TOT assault and battery; that it was very plain on the face of the affidavits that they had been dated back, One of the witnesses in his statement referred to an event which had taken place subse- ouent to the date of his affidavit, lie said that he would not oppose the mo ton for a continuance, but would like to have definite time fixed for the trial. for it was matter of great dis tress to MT. Stein to remain under the charges.
 MT. Williams stated he could not state when he would be ready. The court dlo
 not fix any time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-05-23

NEW HAVEN ORPHAN ASYLUM.
 The annual meeting of the New Ha- ven orphan asylum will be held at the chanel of the United church, Temple street, on Thursday afternoon or this week at o'clock. All friends Of the institution are cordially invited to at
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
New lot window shades, lace curtains
and window poles cheap at
j. w. +. LowREY's.
CAUGHT ON THE CURBsToNEs

T he Third Georgia regiment reached
Georgia from Neuvitas, Cuba, Sunday,
and is now in camp at Augusta prepare
tory to being mustered out. Several
Dawson boys are members of the regi-
ment.
Rev. j. Howard Carpenter is sus.
tanning his reputation as the boss gar.
dener of the city. He has been exhibit.
ing new. Irish potatoes as large as bird
eggs.
Several gentlemen can secure good
board at reasonable rates within One
block of the business part of town; good
location. Call on j. K. JESTER.
Beginning Monday of next week
the exercises of the public schools will
commence a half hour earlier in the
morning.
"A full line of checked and barred and
PLAN Muslins, Piques Lawns Embro de
ry and Laces at lowest prices, at j |.
Roberts.
Spring fights opened Saturday after.
noon. The combatants were separated
just IN time to prevent a waste of claret.
-kev. j. Howard Carpenter will begin
protracted meeting at the Baptist
church next Sunday week.
Let the Variety WORKS frame your
pictures. A choice assortment of pretty
moulding just received.
There will be several Easter egg
hunts in the city for the children Satur-
day afternoon.
Next Tuesday will be public sale
day. Sheriff Christie has several pieces
of property advertised.
-Landreth's new crop Irish potatoes,
onion sets and garden seeds at Sale-D
Wis Drug Co.'S.
DIR. w. L. Billiard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases ex-
clusively.
Finest line of Stationery ever shown
in Dawson just received at Sale-Davis
Drug Co.
DR.. Many NJ. Stapler, eye, ear, moss
and throat. 500 Mulberry ST. Macon.
-Prettiest line of calicoes for sprinO
to be seen at j. w, F. Lowrey's.
Fishing parties leave for Cordray
almost every day now.
Complete stock of Plantation supplies
at j. l, Roberts.
See the Bee Hives prices on last
page.
Call on J. w, Goss for seed pota-
toes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Yell0M Lanndice Cnred.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief.
1t is with pleasure we publish the fol
lowing : "This is to certify that l was
terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice
for over six months, and was treated by
some of the best physicians of our city
and all to no avail. DR. Bell, our drug
gist recommended Electric Bitters and
after taking two bottles | was entirely
cured, | now take great pleasure in
recommending them to any person suf-
ferIng from this terrible malady. | am
gratefully yours, NJ A. Hogarty, Lex
ington, KY" Sold by Sale-Davis Drug
Company.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
JOHNSON GRASS.
'a'" TO BE Making It's Appearance iuI Ter.
county Something of Its Effkcts.

sal" to BE Making It's Appearances tuI Tar.
re'i County Something of Its Effkcts.
MI L. A. Thomas, one OF Terrelrs
progressive farmers who lives four miles
aooYe Dawson, informs THE News that
Ino Johnson grass, So detrimental
TO tie growth of vegetation and fsr~,
plouucVs, has made its appearance in
eo"e portions of the county, and if
might be well for our farmers to be on
the look out for it. ~
ms grass originated in Texas.
ana full grown is about three feet in
helght' 1t spreads rapidly and
on'-gro"s any and everything it sur
rounds, rendering cultivation of products
an lmpossbility where it exists.
we have heard it said by one who
kno US whereof he speaks, having deals
with the evil, that it may be gotten rid
OF II exterminated by the roots when
ilrSt discovered, but if permitted Ia
pursue its own course for even a briet
period its elimination would weary the
patience of an earthly Job.
In Texas it is violation of the STATE
law to plant this grass, and millions Of
dollars have been expended by the leg
lSlature of that state in fruitless eff,
tort to exterminate it. This fact
alone is sufficient evidence of the disas
trous results its appearance means, anC
precautionary measures on the part q
Georgia farmers would not be out O
place.
1t would be good idea for our plan
ter friends to keep an eve ont Sfor tn.
) Johnson grass, and act promptly wher
flrSt discovered, removing the enem,
completely and thoroughly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
A GIRL KIDNAPPED.

Woman from Schley County Comes to
Dawson Locking for Her Daughter.
A negro woman from Schley county
arrived in Dawson Saturday afternoon
IN search of her fourteen-year>old daugh-
ter, who she said was kidnapped by
man several days before. She follow
ed the man and girl 10 Columbus and
from that city to Dawson, where she lost
all trace of them. She reported her
troubles to Chief Seay, but The officers
have so far been unable to find the
pair of runaways.
She says If they are caught she will
prosecute the mau,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
"PEACHTREE SISTERS, AGAIN.
The Two Mccormick Girls Have Law
yer Indicted in Atlanta

AAASA OtFts NAVE u Law
yer Indicted in Atlanta
William p. Calhoun, formerly of the
Atlanta bar, has been indicted by the
Fulton county grand jury on the COM
plant of Minnie and Annie Mccormick
formerly of Dawson but now bright
stars of Atlanta's theatrical circles and
known there as the "Peachtree Sisters y
The charge against Mr.. CalhouE is an
propriating to his own use money col
lected for clients. 1t was in Atlanta
that the sisters made their first appear
ance on the stage. At the end of the
engagement they rendered big bill for
services and being unable to collect it.
because the manager claimed their
performance was so frank that it drew
vegetables from the audience, turned the
matter oyer to Attorney Calhoun.
1t is charged that settlement was
made without their consent, and further
that thsy have never seen any of the
money. For several months the sisters
have been regular attendants at the
grand jury meetings of Fulton county
TO prefer charges against the lawyer,
but 1t was not until last week that they
succeeded IN having an indictment found.
Mr.. Calhoun recently moved from AT.
lanta to South Carolina.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Delegates Elected.

At a business meeting of the Epworth
League Thursday night Mr., B. B Perry
and Miss Laura Timer were elected del
egates to the state league convention,
which will meet in Columbus next
month Mr.. W. A. Baldwin resigned
as treasurer Of the local league, and
Ernest Bell was elected to the vacancy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
]. W. GOSS.
GROCER.

Early June Peas, 10 cents can
or 3 for 25 cents.
Fresh Fish Roe 125 cents pound.
Hecker>s Dat Meal, Is cents, 2 for
Is cents.
Santos Roasted Coffee, pounds
for 81. Finest in town.
Apple Jelly, Toe glass, 3 for 25c.
A Misunderstanding Canvas
Ham, Il cents a pound.
Syrup Peaches, 15c can, 2 for 25c.
Columbia River Spring Salmon, 10
cents can, 3 for 25 cents.
Okra, Corn and Tomatoes, 10 cts,
3 for % cents.
Rex Brand Tripe, q pound can 100.
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 25c.
Wilbur,s Stock and Poultry Pow
ders reduced in price. Full stock on
hand.
Fresh Water Ground Meal always
on hand.
Best Apple Vinegar soc. gallon.
Full stock OF Corn, Oats, bay and
Bran always on hand at prices to
suit.
Approaching past favors, l solicit
a continuance of same.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
BURGLARY SATURDAY NIGHT.

Thieves Break Through the Rear Door of
q store.
Dawson had burglary Sunday
morning. Entrance was effected into
Mr.. IL, Q. Crouch's store by lifting the
bar that fastened the rear door.
The only things missed by Mr..
Crouch are a razor, three or four
thousand fish hooks and several dollars
worth of fishing lines. The meat,
flour and other goods in the store were
not molested.
NThe burglary occurred after 4 O'Clock
IN the morning, as Officer Roberts in
spected the store doors in that vicinity
at that hour and found everything in
tact,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
DUST WILL RULE.

Effort to Secure Enough Funds to Run the
Street Sprinkler Failed.
An effort has recently been made to
secure enough money by subscription
to run the street sprinkler again this
year. The effort resulted in securing
only about half of the necessary
subscription, and unless more in
terest is manifested dust will be
king again this summer and cause
the ruin of many dollars worth of
merchandise as we'll as other inconven-
fences. Yesterdays wind and dust
were conclusive evidence of the urg>
ent need of the sprinkler.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Carry Your Eggs
To j. w. CESS and get best prices.

An occasional dose of PRICKLY ASH
BTTTERs keeps the system healthy, wards
off disease and maintains strength and
energy. For sale by Sale-Davis Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
ALBANY'S FIRE CHIEF COMING.

WMl Visit Dawson and Give Our CITY Dads
the Benefit of His Experience.
Chief T. E. James, of the Albany
fire department, will come to Dawson
one day this week and tell the fire
committee of the town council what he
knows about paid department for a
small city. Mr.. James is an up to date
fireman, and comes in response to an in
vitation from our city officials.
AS Dawson will soon organize and
equip paid departm emit, the action of
the committee in having Mr.. James to
meet with them and give them the bene-
fit Of his experience is move in the
right direction.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

81 had sores on one of my limbs and
tried all kinds of medicine, which did
me little good. / suffered great pain
and could not sleep at night. After TAX
ing three bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
am sound and we'll and the sores are
all gone" A. Ernest Jones, Langley,
South Carolina.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Jack Williams Dead,

Jack Williams, one of the best known
and most respected colored citizens of
the county, died Friday. He was one
of the few remaining ante-bellum ne
groes, and was we'll thought # by all
who knew him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Skipped His Bond,

Sheriff Christie returned from George
town Monday with Seaborn Reese, a
negro who was wanted in this county,
in custody. Reese had skipped his
bond.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Death OF an Infant.

The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Goss
died Saturday morning after short life
of only few hours. They have the
sympathy of a host of friends in their
affection,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

Rob childbirth of its serrors and mini
mice the pain and dangers OF labor by
using Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tabl go,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
A Prolific Sow.

Captain W. B. Oxford has a SOW
that gave birth a few days ago to if
teen pigs. This beats anything of the
kind ever before reported here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

The best medicine money can buy for
impure blood, nervousness, and all stom-
ach and kidney troubles is Hoods Sar>
saparilla.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29
Picture Frames,

We have just received choice lot of
picture moulding, which we will make
up almost at your own price.
THE VARIETY Works Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

That distress after eating is prevented
by one or two of Hoods Pills. They dc
not grippe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

viii arrive in few days nice line
mating, art squares, carpets, rugs, etc.
remember. j, w f. LowREv
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-29

Call and see those nice white en-
ame!ed iron beds, j, W. +. LowREY,