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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
STATE APPORTIONMENT.
The Apportionment of Represent
tativeS Under the New Census.

A bill to change the apportionment
of the representatives in the general
assem- bly,, under the recent census re-
turns. was introduced in the house by
Mr.. Hardwick of Washington, on Mon
day. The six counties with three rep
resentatives are Fulton, Chatham,
Rich mond, Bib, Floyd and Thomas.
The next twenty-six with two repre-
sentatives are Burke, Muscogee, De-
catur, Washington, Carroll, Sumter,
Dooly, Laurens, Gwinnett, Coweta,
Cobb. Jackson, Troup, Meriwether,
Houston, Bulloch, Emanuel, DeKalb,
Walton, Wilkes, Barlow, Hall, Mon
roe, Tatnall, Lowndes and Ebert To
the remaining los counties one repre-
sentative each is apportioned. This
apportionment is in accordance with
official figures obtained direct from the
census bureau. The constitution re-
quires that this apportionment be
made at this session..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
A NATIONAL SHAME.
Ten Thousand HOmicideS DC.
Cured in the United States
Last Year.

The people of the United States are
not averse to Boosting. They brag
much and often, and on many accounts.
They are justly proud of their country,
and they usually sustain every claim
of superiority which they put forward
for it. But there is one matter, and a
very important one, in which this
country makes a good showing which
no good citizen can regard without
deep and shameful regret. 1t is the
trivial regard for human life, 1t is the
readiness to Stay human beings for
real OPP fancied otfenses.
1t must be confessed that nowhere
among the nations that claim to be CIV
ilized is there such a large percentaq e
of hCmicides as in the United States.
The press dispatches for the last few
days have carried to all the newspa-
pers in this country which take any
thing like full news service accounts
of 70 less than eighteen hOmicides in
the United States. This might seem
a startling statement but for the fact
that the com bined reports of fatal
bloodshed for these two days do not
representthe average for each day the
year round in this part of the moral
vineyard. The records show that the
number of homicides in the United
States for 1890 was 4.S7S;for 1891, 6, 10l;
for 1892. 1903; for 1898, 6,90J; for 1894,
9,S78; for 1895, 1l,126; for 1896, $3.50;
for 1898, $3.50. 1t is said that last year
there were fully 10000 homicides in
this country.
The present year will probably make
as wicked and disgusting a record for
the United States in the matter OF
homicides as the past years have re-
corded to our shame.
Why is human life less safe in this
land OF the free and home of the brave
than anywhere else on earth where
men claim to be even semi-civilized?
This is great question, and it will
not do to either ignore it or to make
fat denials of recorded facts of which
all decent citizens of this country are
heartily ashamed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
EMBARGO ON RATS.
me Spread of BubOniC Plague Is
Largely Due to Them.

SoiantiFo ~, .l.--,,,
'CleHOlnc men have reached the con-
FlaSloo, after close study, that the
Epead of the bubonic placue is LARGELY
Eue to the ordiron,- sbin 49, =
Wbor 49,. 49, % 'C9'
"-G" 'ne ulSeaoe made Its appear
uU IN Honolulu, and while efforts
lae being made to stamp it out, this
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
A Gift to Give.

It is often difficult to decide what to
get your friends for holiday gifts Her
Is suggestion
! Good morning, Jennie; l have
brought you a nice present. said Ger
trude, as she handed her friend neat
" wrapped package.
The pale, weary looking girl who
was slowly recovering from severe III
ness, opened the bundle and held up a
large bottle of clear, rio n medicine.
floods Sarsaparilla, she exclaim-
ed. II have been reading about it TO-
day and wished | had bottle.
On new years day Jennie was able
to be out on the street, and to her
friends who remm ked how well she
was looking she simply id, Hoods
Sarsaparilla," and every one OF them
knew it was this great medicine that
had given back her health.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
WEARY WILLIES' PARADISE
HOBOES WHO Go TO CENTRAL
AMERICA NEVER RETURN.
An Idyllic Life There for Those
Fellows Who Have Rid
den Brake Beams.

GA good many typical American no.
boes drift down to Central America, "
said an official of a local banana com
pany, "and one good thing about it is
that they never come back. The coun-
try seems to suit them up to the hilt.
have been watching the tramp travel
for several years, and it has afforded
me considerable amusement. Some of
them scrape up enough money to pay
for deck passage, but most of them
stow away or 90 down as roustabouts.
When they land they generally drift a
little distance into interior and that
settles it.
''In Nicaragua and Costa RIGA espe-
cially lite is very easy for an able-bod-
led man who has an aversion to work
ing and is not very particular about
his surroundings. All he has to do is to
marry native woman and settle down
in some little cOcoanut or banana grove
fer the balance of his life. To my GER
tain knowledge that is exactly what
has been done by large number OF
Weary Willies from the United States.
| call to mind one case on the south
end of Mosquito reservation.
"a thoroughbred American tramp,
who looked as if he had just stepped
out of the pages of some comic weekly,
drifled down there about three years
ago and is now enjoying life as land
ed gentleman. He managed to annex
a half breed wife and with her little
banana grove. 1t is not much to look
at but abundant to supply the simple
needs of the household. They live in
a filthy native hut; the woman does all
the work and the eX-tramp dreams the
happy hours away in homemade CO.
coanut-fbr hammock. He is very
solid with all the neighboring Indians,
who have an indiscriminate respect
for white skin, and | sup ose they
contribute to his support. Anyhow,
he confided to me the last time | saw
him that he hadn't done a lick of work
since he struck the country. The ma
tives make kind of rum out of wild
cane, and he gets boiling drunk when
ever he feels so inclined.
altogether it is an idyllic life for
fellow who has ridden brake beams
and dogded constables throughout the
inhospitable states. BY advertising
the attractions of the country and sup
plying transportation we might get rid
of the tramp incubus altogether. y
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
CURES BLOOD POISON.
Scrofula, Ulcers, Old Sores, Bone Pains
Trial Treatment Free.

First. second or third stages posi-
lively cured by taking B. B. B. (Botan-
ic Blood Balm. Blood Balm kills or
destroys the syphilitic poison in the
blood and expels it from the system,
making perfect cure. Have you sore
throat, pimples, copper colored spots,
old fostering eating sores, swellings,
ulcers, scrofula, itching skin, aches
and pains in bones or joints, sore mouth
or falling hair ? Then Botanic Blood
Balm will heal every sore, stop the
aches and make the blood pure and
rich and give the rich glow of health
to the skin. Over 1900 testimonials OF
cures. B. B. B. thoroughly tested for
80 years. Drug stores 81. Trial treat
ment free by writing BLOOD BALM Co..
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and
free medical advice given. Don't de-
spair of cure, as B. B. B. cures when
all else fails. 8
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Shirtwaists viii Be Popular.

The shirtwaist promises to be ex-
tremely popular next summer. Sales
men for furnishing houses who are
now on the road are sending in large
orders for shirtwaists for next spring,
and they report that the demand will
be heavy The favorite garment
seems to be a waist in which the sus-
penders go on the inside, to be worn
with belt New York manufacturers
report that the demand for such gar
ments has far exceeded their eNpecta-
lions. and that they win be compelled
to make up many more goods IN that
shape than they NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
nan News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
How to Cure Group.

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Cuchess county, N. Y, says; Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine I have ever used. 1t is fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure" If given as soon as the
child becomes boarse or even after the
croupy cough has developed It VIII pre-
vent the attack This shodld be borne
in mind and bottle of the cough rem
edv kept at hand ready for instant use
AS soon as these symptoms appear. For
sale by Farrar, Harris q Marshall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
WATCHED HIM ROAST.
Turpentine Poured on an Ex-COn-
stable in Texas and
Hatch Applied.

A Dallas. Texas, dispatch says; In
a saloon in east Dallas policemen found
ex-Constable Pat Balm sitting helpless
in chair in mass of flames. The Of
ficers say Eugene Faulkner and J. w.
Chapman were standing behind the
bar smoking cigars and watching
the unfortunate man roast to death.
The officers declare the men refused
all assistance.
1t is claimed by the officers that Balm
was drugged and as he reclined in a
chair unconscious quantity of tur-
pentine was poured over him and a
match applied.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
HE'S STILL A REPUBLICAN.
Senator Wellington States His At
titude Toward the Party.

Senator Wellington of Maryland,
who supported Mr.. Bryan in the late
campaign, says that he has not said as
reported, that he would not go into
caucus with the republicans, but as he
did not anticipate that the republicans
would caucus on anything but matters
connected with the Philippines he did
not think he would have occasion to
sit with the republicans in caucus this
session.
81 am still republican" he said
although [ am opposed to the policy
of the administration toward the Phil
ippines On other matters expect to
act with the republicans.
Senator Wellington is opposed to the
shipping bill and to the army reorgan-
iZatiOn bill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12

- the trouble, purlfleS the DlOo0
PuriIies tones up the whole system and
the BLOOD. neutralizes the poisons when
produce the diseased conditions Q
Yearly he restores to perfect
Ai CiSedseS health thousands of sufferers
Treated. from Catarrh, Bronchitis, AS
TINA, Hay Fever, Lung Complaints Stomach.
Liver and Kidney Diseases, Piles, TumorS, Can
GERS, Eczema and all manner of skin affections
DR.. Hathaway also treats with
SlSeSSeSOf the greatest success all those
Women many distressing weaknesses and
diseases by which so many women are afflicted.
-,..-.t DR.. Hathaway's offices are fitted
E'SCtFsOo' with all the latest electrical and
Appliances. other appliances, in the use OF
which. as well as the microscope, ne has world
wide fame as an expert. All of the medicines
Used by DR.. Hathaway are compounded In his
avn laboratories, under his personal direction,
md special remedies are prepared for eaen IN
iYidual case according to its requirements.
DR.. Hathaway has prepared
-EaI9ssEalsSh series of self-examination blanks
EEzEkss applyingtot the different diseases
Which he sends free on application No. !, for
Wen: No 2. for Women; No g, for Skin Diseases;
No. 4, for Catarrhal Diseases; No. 5. for Kidneys
DR.. Hathaway makes no charge
SoslSuata1lo1 for CONSULTATION al either his
Free. Office or by mail. %
NEWTON dATF7A WAY M. u.
DIR. Hathaway q Co.,
Is Bryan Street, Savannah, Ga
MENTION THIS PAPER WHEN WRITING.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day When this is not attended
to disorders of the stomach arise, bill
iousness, head che, dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. Ifyou wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels regu-
lar by taking Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets when required.
They are so easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect. For sale by Farrar,
Harris Il Marshall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
DESTROYED AT COLUMBUS.
Steamer "Three States" Burned,
Causing $4,000 Loss.

The steamer Three states caught
fire from stove in the engine house
at the wharf in Columbus and is to-
tai loss. She belonged to the Georgia
and Alabama Navigation Co., and was
valued at about $4,000. There were
no lives lost, but two men had very
narrow escapes, leaving the boat as
the flames were entering their cab
ms
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Church Threatened with Destruction.

Holy Trinity church, situated close
to the Tower of London, in which IS
the tomb Of one of Washington's an
cestors bearing q coat of arms Whlch
is supposed to be the originot the stars
and stripes, is threatened with desl .,l,5
tion unless goo pounds is subscribed
for its repair. Wha5 makes the ch4 lSa1
of interest to Americans is the taolet
erected to the memory of Col. Beggs;
who married Eliza Washington, ana
who died in 1670-surmounted oy Ine
Washington coat of arms, consisting OF
five alternating bars of red and whlle'
above which are five-pointed req sUa.s.
These, it is said, suggested TO George
ashington the American naUlohai
flag.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Economy May Pull Her through.

The attorneys in the case have de-
cided that Countess de Castellane may
have $40, 900 per month for the present.
B economy even a French count might
pull through on such trifle as this.
The countess can dismiss one OF her
hairdressers, while the count can re-
duce the number of his bouquets. Thus
the money goes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Women PenniIess and Homeless

The crusade against vice in New
Work has driven many women into the
streets penniless and homeless; II
seems that the salvation army alone
stands ready to help these untortu-
mates. A crusade that drives women
into the streets, penniless, to beg or to
starve, is neither wise nor christian an
aided surely some shelter should be
1,ravided for the women driven out OF
them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
DR.. Hathaway
Treats AIl Diseases.
His Method Invariably Cures All
Catarrhal, Bronchial, Lung, Stom'
ach, Liver, Kidney and Other Com
plants, as Well as All Diseases
and Weaknesses Of Women.

In DR.. Eathaway's most
extensive practice, GOV
ering a period of more
than 20 years, he has been
called upon to treat all
manner of diseases of
men and women and
along the whole line of
human ailments he has
been uniformly sue
cessful.
DR.. Hathaway's me-
thod of treatment gets
directly at the seat of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12

When you need a soothing and heal zeal
ing antiseptic application for any w pun u
pose use the original DeWltts w iIon .,
Halle Salve, a we'll known cure . los
piles and skin diseases. 1t heals soTe -
without leaving a scar. beware u
FARRAR, HARRIS & MARSHALL
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12

When the stomach is tired out it
~ have a rest. but we can't live
.nuIS food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat SO that ~; you can q
eat all the food you want wnlle II Is
res the digestive organs to
beaIth. It is the only preparation thao
dipests all kinds of food.
u FARRAR, HARRIS & MARSHALL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
was in the Family.

I scare sea gsf6a as teIlsof a lady who tried
4 this b issr shs 50 he would reform. TO
Vii II tb s4G Procured the costume of a
H., ' Tbo had been worn at a masoue-
! me- ne home me- next time the erring spouse
|1ned dJ tine d feeling happy she quickly
|Or She sI lt. costume; as he opened the
|puIo ebr ~. stepped forward and said in a
Em tb 'ld d. tone: Come in with me
IrtIe ,t9 S SeyIl'" The result rather
Eicb bo yer, as the response with
EaE p ne el! greeted her was : Fat : SO = ;
n. m q, boy I'm your brother-in-
1'IIed your sister,
d 1i Is needed at once when a ner.
|agb on, on Us Is in danger. A NEGLECTED.
! and u e s2 may soon become seri.
|ag5. a nut Cough Cure quickly dV c once.
roa gu so5 bronchitis grippe ard o o1Ses
man, HARRIS & MARSHALL
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
HELPFUL HOLIDAY HINTS.

Begin your Christmas trading here. We have superb line
OF those Dainty Articles of ornament that make
the appropriate and wecome gifts ManV moro VET to
arrive Our stock this season will be fuller
before had an opportunity OF seeing in Dawson The larger
quantities OF these goods we handle place position buy
closer and We will undersel any competition
McLAIN DRUG co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Underwear.

25 Combination or Union Suits,
boys and girls. .......... )
"a pairs Ladies Fleece Lined
Jersey Knit Drawers. ....... 5
100 Ladies' Vests, worth 35c, our
pllCe' ..''.''''' '''''.''
IS Mems Heavy Cotton Fleeced.. Z
Hosiery.
rs doz. Baby Fast Black Hose.
10 doz. better grade, heavy seam
less, worth Zoe, our price. 49,. l
10 doz. LADIES' Fast Black, extra
quality, a regular 25c hose. -. L
500 pairs Mems Heavy Greys and
Tans slaughtered at ......
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12
Hosiery.
Knee Pants.

We keep the best assortment in the
city. Cheaper to buy them than TO
patch.
10 doz. good grade, nearly all
wool, sizes to Is, only..... @5c
s doz all wool all shades, sizes II
to 16, a hummer, per PAIR. 5Oc
Boys Waists to match, only -. zOc
All sizes, come quick, only limited
amount at these prices.
Mems and Boys Cloth
ing.
50 Knee Suits, worth 81 so, our
leducT db....... ......-..'.
Mems Clay Worsted Suits, coat,
pants and vest, you will won
der how we can sell so cheap,
to goouick $500
200 pairs Cashmere Pants. 49,. ovc
6s pairs good Overalls, per pair AUG
so Mackintoshes, worth $500, to
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LIS
Shirts.
10 dOz. PIalded White Shirts, un-
laundried, worth SIPS, reduced 4oc
2J0 Negligee Shirts, must close
them out. they go at. ... <oC
$50 better grade with two detach-
able collars, worth double the
price elsewhere. ........... ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-12

rests with the people. Their
judgment is final.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
Minister Cured.

Dear Frisnds-I suffered more or less
all the time for ten years with rheuma-
usm. trying many remedies. but falling 20
perfect permanent cure. So expected
70 live the balance OF my days in pain.
But began taking Graybeard, not ex-
posting to be cured Of rheumatism. but
hope to be cured OF letter on hands and
neck And when had only taken bottles
all my rheumatism was gone. That was
nearly year ago and have no, had
pain from that cause since. The letter on
my neck and ears disappeared. my gener-
al health has been better. and weigh %
pounds more than did before taking Il.
No doubt Graybeard will do oil that is
claimed Tor it.
s. II. wHATLEY. Atlanta. Ca
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
Dyspepsia.

Bloa,ing after eating and a feeling OF
weight in the stomach are dyspepsia's
symptoms-crIctaiions OF gas--siok stom-
aeh, heartburn. vertigo. all come along.
Sour stomach. headache general depres-
sion and great nervous condition follow.
We hear women say that they cannot
sleep. and that they feel nght-headed as
n az times they must fall. We hear men
cay that they cannot work The stomach
is out of gear. they are restless and ner-
vous and form tho habit OF drinking.
This Is dyspepsia 81
II can bo cured.
Graybeard Is a safe remedy for this
ailment. Il makes food nutritious and
strengthens ard invigoratos the digestive
organs by purifying tho blood
Don't hesitate 60 take "a.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26

t,u Also Ills Home. Although ~ Con-
tnIn- His Wife'S Dead body.

From the New YORK tfluhhe.
Among the features Of Evergroens Gem
e,erv. Brooklyn. there Is none that has
,,pseA more comment than the jonathan
Reet tomb II contains the body u MARY
a. Rcd who died IN March. 1893 and
Il al.o the home Of Jonathan Reed. who
as her husband They had been married
,bf,tv-nv. years when Mrs Reed died
on her deathhed Reed promised his wife
that she should never b. buried out or
bia giFht. but that he would have her
bodv whore he could sea g. This promise
be has carried Out. Tho "a taliie CONN
which contains the bohy mas been 50
ftseeA that be can see the face az VIII
rae handsome tomb was built soon af-
ter me death or Mrs Reed. and was ar
ranged 10 accommodate cnly two collins
T.be one containing the body stands A.
the rieht as one enters the tomb. ana on
tho ieft A. m empty coffin OF the same
n,tterp resting on marble slabs. The in
tefiar Of the tomb s. erranged with a
view 10 making u 'casey ara homelike
THE wallis are decorated with the hnndi-
work % the dead woman pictures. bric-a-
brac. etc The floor f. covered with rugs
ara the exterior Is tasts fully decorated
WITH growing plants "a costly vases. In
speaking OF The man who reared the tomb
and who occupies u most Of the time a
mar who knows him said.
There & considerable mlsapprehenson
regarding the motives that Induced him -
take ~ rs present res De 1ce. The casual
q > rver would suppose 'haf he - pos
sessei OF peculiar state n mind bor-
eerinE on insanity. though one has only
20 engage 10 ccnversatl0n with him for
: Few moments. when the fact 0f his
sanity will be established IN the mind %
the visitor. lie believes religious scnti-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-26
ES-sherin Dunn the wit who Makes
Croker Laugh.

From the New York Times.
Ex-sherin Thomas Dunn, story teller
Of Tammany Han. could give Mark Twain
points on how an anecdote should be IL
lustrated The wit and wisdom Of the
New York politician are scattered promls-
cuously among his friends. In Republican
circles for years stories Of "a political type
were told with the opening sentence;
As Chaunccy Depew said
All Democratic campaign stories Of To-
cal origin are attributed now 90 cN-Shcr-
IN Dunn. Win merry twinkle in his eyes
ina broad and sometimes Affected
hnoRu6. Mr. Dunn spins yarns that con-
,n,lse his hearers 4 fCw hours after ca
sheriff Dunn sends forth ono u his bright
hits Of wit 1t o. circulated ana the uoli
Jcisps from the Battery 20 the Bronx
know. his latest sCintillauons
New YORK Times reporter has gath
sret some OF the best Of Dunn's stories.
Here they arc:
salvation Army lass entered bar
-, ~ which the ex-sherim was treat
inc a marty OF friends. The girl stepped
M 10 DUNN and said quietly
"XVar CRY. sir! VIII you buy a War
1,,,, turned. showed hi. hand into his
,o.tsf for money. aud soid'
NV good girl whom is the war be
tween now a..
,.-rbls b a war between God and the
Devil" said the girl.
,oh beeoiis. / can't step between those
,,,. - Tbeu Dunn escorted the giri g"
me door and slipped quarter int" hei
Tn, nunn once kept q stone yard. ie
a. noar. bat many politicians were ne
srlcnds Dunn wcnt on contractor {
ho,a ana. the man failing 20 do me Work
II she allotted time, the city on
III. started 10 compel Dunn 10 pay up
~ ,hs bond was another stone contractor
-, - a member OF the Masonic broth
80 deputy sheriff was sent 20
n,,,,,.s stone ward aud he pcrched there
80 bts writ and assistants thus pre-
,,,n,trr work from being done. Dunn
called on the other contractor WI" W.
~. b,nl ana ho said
..>.s,,e, mind. Dunn. ! an Mason.
La, =, AMI ~ some ~ my friends and
nave the deputy shetins iaNen away -
ina. We can go 90 WORK again
-, waited a week ana stu the oepu-
-, Ia r.oasession Of both stone yards.
-, !, a at Of desperation Dunn wen,
10 Under Sheriff MullVaney ana quieuy
...,rseS 10 have the deputies taken away
- re vard. The other contractor
eetrd on this. nnd ~ his Aafd WIS 81"
,t.5 up he said 20 Dunn
'..tscv, dtd you manage it2 tried every
nav I could. bat the deputies SIN noid
~ fort on my property
..ntan'f vou sey YOU we're thnty-sniro
desree Mason!' asked Dunn.