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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-28

Both makers and circulators of
counterfeits commit fraud. Honest
men will not deceive you into buying
worthless couuterfeits of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The original is
infallible for curing piles, injuries. &C.
zema and skin diseases.
FARRAR, HARRIS & MARSHALL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-28
DR. T. II. THUR rIOND,
DENTIST

ALL DENTAL WORK. Office cen.
trally loctaed. Open at 6:3O a. M. to
) p. IN. Phone IO4.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-28
DR.. J. L. ADAMS, DENTIST.

Office in Baldwin block. Rooms 81
". Hours Z >. N. to s p. 10 Phone 102
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-28
The Quakers Are
Honest People.

The Quaker Herb Ton
ic is not only a blood
purifier, but a Blood
m a K er for Pale, Weak
and Debilitated people
who have not strength
nor blood. 1t acts as a
tonic, it regulates di-
gestion, cures dyspepsia
and lends strength and
tone tn the nervous sys-
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Plain or decorated. marked low at
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-28

To remove troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bInion
it down as closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamber
lain's Pain Balm twice daily, rubbing
vigorously for five minutes at each ap-
plication. A corn plaster should be
worn for few days TO protect it from
the shoe. As a general liniment for
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheuma-
tism Pain Balm is unequaled. For sale
by Farrar, Harris & Marshall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
PEKlN is STILL THE GOAL
It's Silence Must be Broken or the Ex-
pedition Will Proceed.
CHINESE AUTHORITIES MUST CO. OPERATE
Their Aid Demanded For Liberation Of Loga-
tions. Letter From Claude Mcdonald
Describing Conditions in
Pekin the 9th.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington July 27.-Secretary Hay
signaliZed his return to Washington from
Canton this morning by announcing that
under no circumstances will the United
States Government accept an offer from
the Chinese to turn over the foreign min
listers to the internationals at Tien Tsin
in consideration of a suspension OF the
campaign against Pekin. A long cable
gram was dispatched today to Rear Ad-
miral Remey at Taku, and it is believed
that this instruction was laid upon him.
Secretary Hays decision to decline the
Chinese proposition was based upon ms
determination to adhere strictly to the
conditions laid down in the reply to the
Chinese Em1eror's appeal. The State
Department required that the Ministers
at Pekin be put in communication with
their Governments-and the most siSni-
ficant condition of all-that the Chinese
authorities cooperate with the relief
expedition for the liberation of the lega-
tions. Until these two things are done
the State Department absolutely refuses
to be led into any arrangement looking
to the mitigation of the punishment OF
the Chinese Government, such as the
abandonment of the expedition to Pekin.
The intimatiOn was given that the pur-
pose of Secretary Hays decision was to
head Off formal proposition, as the State
Department has been made aware by Mr..
GCodnow and by Admiral Remey, 1t is
presumed, that suggestions of this sort
had been thrown out by the Chinese Vice
roys or their agents, though these had
not been reduced to an official form
The Department rather strengthened its
position through being enabled in this
way to reject the proposition by anticipa-
ton. 1t was pointed out thatseven should
the other powers agree to any such propo
sition we would not consider it until
Minister Conger's views were known. II
is explained that to agree to such plar
might result in sending the Ministers for
ward with an inadequate escort and, i
murdered, we would then be stopped from
demanding redress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
TO BUY TWO ISLANDS FROM SPAIN.
The United States Will Purchase Them For
Political Reasons.
(By the Associated Press.)

Madrid, July 27.-The Cabinet is consid-
ering the proposition of the United States
Government for the cession of the islands
of Sibutu and Kalagayou in consideration
of an indemnity of $4,000 The Ministry
regards the proposition favorably, and
negotiations for a treaty of accord be-
tween the two Governments are pro-
ceeding rapidly.
THE ISLANDS IN QUESTION.
Washington, July 27-Arrangements
have practically been completed for the
purchase from Spain by the United States
of the islands of Cibutu and Cagayen
which left in Spanish possession by the
Treaty of Paris, although part of the
Philippine archipelago The purchase
price was not made public These islands
lie without the boundaries of the Philip
pine archipelago rs laid down in the
Paris Treaty of Peace. After lengthy
negotiations the United States determined
to buy out Spains rights in them. One
important consideration in these nego-
tiations was the desirability of excluding
any European power from the possession
of the islands for use as naval station,
which would constitute a constant me-
mace to the United States sovereignty.
There is reason to believe that schemes
of that kind already have been put afloat,
which are now to be thwarted.
The islands are insignificant in area,
and thinly populated, probably containing
from 5000 to 5000 people in all. Bibitu
is long narrow island, fourteen miles
in length by two across. 1t is surrounded
by coral reefs, with no anchorage to
speak of. Cibitu lies only four miles out
side of the southern boundary fixed by
the Treaty of Paris.
Cagayen is about the same area, FIVE
| miles by eight, with mountains reaching
to height of LOO feet. 1t is the largest
of half a dozen tiny islets known as the
Cagayen Sulu group, and owing allegiance
to the Sultan of Sulu.
It's chief products are tobacco, sugar
and similar tropical products. Both the
islands are said to be mainly valuable
for their pearl and shell fisheries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
The Oregon Docked.
(Bv the Associated Press. J

Washington, July 27.-The Navy De-
partment this morning received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Captain Wilde
commander of the Oregon:
"Kure, Japan, July 25th.
Secretary Navy, Washington.
"Ship locked Structural strength in
tact.
(Signed.) WILDE"
While this dispatch omits the technical
details of the injuries received by the
Oregon on a rock in the Gulf of Pechili,
Captain Wilde is known to have supplied
some of these details which indicate that,
although the structural strength of the
great battleship is still intact, her in
juries were of an ugly character. None OF
the longitudinal frames were injured, but
the vessels bottom was badly torn and
some Of her pumping connections were
broken. The main injury sustained was
to compartment "a" as it is technically
known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
IT IS IMPERIALISM
The Only Question Bryan Will
Discuss at indianapolis.
In His Notification Speech He Will Merely
Touch Upon the Other Issues,
He Declares.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lincoln, Neb., July 27.-W. ]. Bryan to-
day said that in his notification speech in
indianapolis, he will follow the plan which
he pursued at the notification meeting in
1896
THE platform of that year" said he,
declared the money question to be a
paramount issue and in my notification
speech / devoted almost all the time to
the discussion of that question, leaving
the other questions to be considered in
my letter OF acceptance and in subsequent
speeches. This year the platform de-
clares the question Of imperialism to be
the paramount question, and it will be
the only one dealt with at any length in
my notification speech. The remaining
questions covered by the platform will be
taken up in my letter of acceptance and
subsequent speeches"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
A NOBLE MAN FALLEN
Rev. William Shepard Petit
grew Died Thursday Night.
One of the Noblest and Purest Men North Caro-
lima Has Produced. He Died in
Harness.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Ridgeway, N. c., July 27.--There was
ended here this morning, July 9th, 1900,
the life of one of the noblest specimens
of Gods creation. The Rev. William
SheTsard Pcttigrew is dead. All classes,
conditions and races and all denomina-
tions of people will be shocked at this
announcement, and many tears will flow
from the old and young of alf the sur
rounding country for many miles, among
those whom he has served and to whose
spiritual and temporal interest he had
devoted the last 80 years CT his long
life. Mr.. Pettigrew was in his sgd year,
having been born in October, 1918, in
Tyrrell county, N. c., and was the last
surviving child of the Hon. Ebenezer
Pettigrew and grandson of Rev. Charles
Pettigrew, the first Bishop elect of North
Carolina and brother CT that most bril-
liant and accomplished man, General j.
Johnston Pettigrew, who fell in the Civil
War.
He was sick only since last Monday
night, suffering intensely. He had just
returned that day from his appointment
at old st. Johns Church at Williams
Doro, hlS laSt service. On arriving mere
that day on the cars, although it was
intensely warm, he went considerably out
of his way home to administer spiritual
comfort to a poor colored woman dying
with consumption. He was attended by
Drs. Jerman and Pendleton, whose great
skill could not prolong his useful life.
But his time had come, and many hearts
feel desolate.
1t will not be known where the burial
will take place till Mr.. Chas. Pettigrew
arrives today from Atlanta, Ca 1t is
hoped that some competent pen will
write an extended sketch of this great
and best of men and truest of North Car
olnians.
B. M. COLLINS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
Leads North Carolina Nevvs Circulation

and said something about the key Pow
ers gave him another key
On the morning of the assassination,
witness, Caleb and John Powers and Wall
ter Day went to Louisville. Before leav-
ing witness was in the Secretary of
States office. Governor Taylor was there
as were several men from the mountains
E. j. Howard, of Harlan county wanted
the Governor to call out the troops but
the Governor replied ''You all must act
first" En- route to Louisville they heard
of the assassination. Caleb Powers said
sarcastically, "That is a shame" John
Powers also laughed over it, Day said
nothing. Caleb Powers told the witness
that "they had all made a mistake in
leaving Frankfort; it would look suspi-
cious.'
On the way back to Frankfort, Caleb
Powers said he was liable to be ar
rested and asked permission to put his
pistol in witness valise.
Witness said that early in January he
and Caleb Powers took a walk together
and Powers said he thought they should
get several hundred montain men to stay
in Frankfort all the time. Witness sug-
gested that they bring Eli Farmer down
from the mountains and let him kill Goe-
bel by raising a fight with him on the
street. Powers laid that would not do,
as the police would kill too many of
our men that way.
In February the witness was in Pow
ers' office when a civil engineer was
making some measurements. Powers
said:
They say the shot came from this
room, and they are going to prove it.
believe it would be better for us to go to
Franklin and Polsgrove and tell them all
about it,"
Witness walked home with Governor
Taylor one evening, and the latter asked
him if the other mountain men would
back up a Republican member Of the
Legislature in case a fight should be
precipitated and further along in the
conversation he said
Golden, it looks like a horrible thing
to kill a man, but that looks like the
only way to handle Goebel and his gang"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
WAS CoNGERs MESSAGE A FAKE!
The Cry is on to Pekin at the Earliest Possible
Moment.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 27.-Unless some au-
thentic assurance as to the condition or
the Americans in Pekin reaches the State
Department within a day or two the Ad-
ministraton is likely to abandon what
ever faith it has manifested thus far in
the truthfulness of Chinese information.
The Chinese Minister is confident that
within that time there will be news from
Pekin of a character to satisfy the most
skeptical as to it's accuracy and he also
is confident that this will be good news
from the American point of view. The
State Department is still receptive, though
looking with growing coldness upon the
numerous edicts and kilograms which are
coming from China all without bringing
any news. The contributions of the day
were from Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai, and Consul Fowler at Che Foo.
So much of their messages as was given
out for publication related to the welfare
oe certain. American missionaries who
have been made the subject of inquiry by
relatives in this country. The cables
mangled these messages, and there is
reason to doubt the value Of the informa-
tion attempted to be conveyed through
them.
about the political situation, and it is
believed that part of his message was
not of an encouraging character. AT any
rate it was withheld from the press,
probably because the Department did not
regard it as wise to give the stamp OF
its approval, to matters which Mr.. Good
now wishes to be taken in purely specu
lative sense.
Ever since the receipt at Tien Tsin of
the autograph message from Mr.. Conger,
dated Pekin, July 4th, State Department
officials have grave doubts as to the
authenticity of the cipher message at
tributed to him, dated Pekin, July 18th.
There have been mainy side lights on this
message that afford ground for suspicion,
and now the British authorities have ad-
ded their quota to the growing distrust of
things Chinese. 1t seems that Mr.. War
ren at present acting as British Consul
at Shanghai, has been told by Sheng, the
famous Chinese Director of Posts and
Telegraphs, that Yuan. the Governor of
Shan Tung, told him (Sheng) that mes
sage had passed through to the United
States from Mr.. Conger on the 18th OF
July, telling of the conditions at the Brit
fish Legation. This fact is cited as con-
firmatory of these suspicious that the
cipher dispatch was "faked" by Chinese
officials. 1t is pointed out at the State
Department, however, that there are
plausible explanations of this curious fact
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
FAVORS THE AMENDMENT.
Hon. Charles II. Martin, Former Popu-
list Congressman From Sixth Dis
trict, Writes a Strong Letter in
Favor of the Amendment.
Cwadesboro Messenger and Intellgencer)
Polkton, N. c., July "a, 1900.

"a
1
in
township; white
white able read and write and does
he according
prohibition the
a
thousand years
his mouldered
will
of OF 10 ma born
opinion, eliminate
devOuty be
the public welfare shall
election Very truly,
CHAS. MARTIN
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
WILL WITHDRAW TOWNE.
And Replace Him With Stevenson About
August the 18th.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Minneapolis, July 27.-The Journal to-
day says:
Charles A. Towne will be withdrawn
as Vice Presidential candidate from the
Populist National ticket about August
18th. Az that time the Popuiist Ma
tional Committee will accept his resigna-
tion and replace him with Adlai H. Ste
venson as the nominee of the roDIlist
party for Vice-President. The solrce
from which the announcement is recciv-
ed is such as to make it impossible to
question it's accuracy.
During the campaign Mr. Towne is to
be utilized as a campaign orator to whom
will be assigned the most desirable tours.
He will speak only in large cities and in
close districts. A Cabinet position ls as
sured to him in the event of Bryaas
election
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
PRINCE TUAN REPORTED KILLED.
Leading His Men Against Column of Revolt.
ed Boxers.
(By the Associated Press.) }

London, July 2S.-(Saturday) 1.-The
Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Ex-
press wiring yesterday, says:
'It is said here that a large section of
the Boxers have revolted against Prince
Tuan, alleging that he is making tools OF
them for his own ends. desperate con-
fict took place outside of Pekin Sunday.
Prince Tuan personally led his followers,
two of his generals having deserted him.
1.-The battle lasted several hours, and
Prince Tuan was defeated and killed"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
Address by Champ Clark
(By the Associated Press.)

Boulder, Colo, July 27-This was Dem
ocratic Day at the Texas Colorado
Chautauqua. Excursion trains were run
from Denver and other cities and towns
in Northern Colorado, bringing several
thousand visitors. Hon. Champ Clark, of
Missouri, was the orator of the day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
The Howitzers Win the Cup.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Ocean View, Va, July 27.-The contest
for the Virginia championship at target
practice between the Richmond Howitzers
and Crimes Battery of Portsmouth took
place at o'clock this p. m. The result
was to in favor of the Howitzers. A
gold cup of unique workmanship was the
prize awarded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28

A News and Observer reporter was
yesterday shown chicken that was
Matched simply by the heat of the
sun. The egg from which it was
hatcbed lay upon a desk at the wood
yard of Jones q Powell. The chick
seemed as lively as an ordinary
chicken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
TIE BOXERS TRAIL OF BLOOD.
Murders Of Missionaries AMI Native Christians
at footing and Pao-Ting-Fu,
(By the Associated Press

Washington. July 27.-The following
dispatch has been received at the State
Department from Consul General Good
now at Shanghai, dated July %:
can official telegram received here on
Continued on second page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-28
Expecting Rathbone's Arrest.
INV the AssOciated Press.) J

(By the AsSOclated Pfess.J
Washington, July 27.-It is believed at
the Postoffice Department that the arrest
of ex-Director General of Posts, e. G.
Rathbone, may be ordered within twenty
four hours by the authorities in Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

ppc1TAL MIR. Archibald Olmstesd,
.,bo Was to assist Miss Pollard in her
vacitsl At the Opera House this even
;oS il in Washington suffering from ivy
m%isonipe. Mr.. Angelo FroDani, q
gonng Italian musician, has been Sc
SUrsd TO fill the place 10 the pro-
CTamme. Mr.. FronsDi has been 10 this
sonntry but five wears. He is a great
tsvorite at the White House and has
msde concert tour through the
States. HIS last engagement for this
sesson is 10 Richmond next week.
The following recently appeared in q
Washington musical journal: I'm quail
80 Of tone aGd characteristic tempera-
mant the acme OF balance seems to
have been reached in the combined
voices of the Mills Ladies' Qusrtette.
Of which Mrs. Anna Craig Hills and
Mis- Edoa Doe are sopranos, with Miss
Rebeksh Pollard aud Miss Sslome
Wingsts contralt S. The effective re-
snlts are due to the fact that each Is
sndying with the same instructor, de-
Everlng tones 10 the same manner,
thus compelling a vocal result thorough
artistic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

The KINDERGARTEN.-The regular
monthly meeting of the board Of direo.
tor of the Alexandria Free Kindergar-
ten Association was held on Tuesday
evening at the residence Of the Presi-
dent. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. M.
W. OBrieD;vce president, Mr.. K. Kem-
Der: secretary, Miss E. O. McKuigh I;
treasurer, Mr.. Robert 8. Jones; press
correspondent, John W. Herdon. Bust
ness OF Importance was transacted and
the future work of the association dis
cussed. A vote otthanks was extended
Mr. Loose for the floral decorations at
the annual meeting. A check for 800,
the proceeds from Chimes OF Normandy
recently given by Sharps and Flats,
was received. An anonymous contri-
buttons OF S. sin memory of birthday"
was received. Dues to the amount Of
81 we're collected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

The FERRY LINE.-The numbers of
Alexandria mechanics who are en-
plOyed in the Washington navy yard
have been trying to have the ferry
schedule between this city and Wash
lngton more conveniently arranged.
Recently they presented a petition to
Capt. Ridley, manager of the ferry line,
asking for q Encouragement of the
trips, and, it is stated, they now have
assurances iT will be done and that an
extra boat will be run at 8 q. m. also,
that on the afternoon schedule boats
will leave for Alexandria at 4:40, 5:l0
and 6:4O p. M. instead of 4:30 and $50,
as now. This will enable the me-
chsnics to get home half hour earlier
than they now do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

PERsONAL.-Miss Anna u. Strother,
who has been visiting Miss Julia G. AL
exsnder, lett on Tuesday for her home,
in Fauquier county.
The engagement is announced OF Miss
Virginia Grace Norris, OF Fauquier
county, to DR.. Eugene Lyman lie
Merle, of Washington. Miss Norris is
the daughter of the late II. DeButts
Norris, of Fauquier county.
Mr.. K. Kemper, superintendent of
schools, is in Richmond on school bust.
ness.
Messrs. Alton Moore and L. G. Barley, who
attended the State convention at Norfolk,
returned this morning. At the convention
Mr.. q. L. BOOthe was appointed on the COM
mittee on organisation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

ON.-Messrs. w. F. II.
Finke, r. G. Smesd and ]. s. Garland,
the board appointed to examine the APP
plicants for the position of City En-
glneer, met this morning in the Alder
mems chamber. Five applicants APP
peared for the examination-J. G. Hol-
eCombe, OF Amherst, and W. l.
Boyd, w. Alice and J. F.
Alexander, of Washington and G. F.
Conrad, of Winchester. The examiners
will complete their work this evening
aud will submit their report to Mr.. Mar.
bury, president OF the Board of Alder.
men, in time for the meeting OF the
City Council on Tuesday night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Mr. Mont.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Mr. Mont
Cook attempted to take mis- life about
1890 o'clock this morning at his home,
corner of Queen and Fayette streets, by
swallowing q quantity OF laudanum.
Drs. Jones aud Brown were summon
ed and did everything possible to coun'
teract the effects of the drug, and his
condition is considered favorable
The would-be suicide had been in de.
pressed spirits lately and it is said had
been indulging too freely in liquor.
This is said to be the second attempt he
has made to end his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-03

RIVER NOTES. steamer Harry
Randall will be inspected by the United
States authorities today preparatory to
excursion work during the summer.
The fish packing factory of Johnson
and COgswell, which has recently been
established at Wilkerson's wharf, 10
King George county, is now running at
its full capacity, giving employment to
hundred or more hands, and putting
considerable sum of money into circu
lstion each week.
The steamer River Queen made a
trial trip to Motley Hall on Tuesday.
Everything on the steamer was found
to be in order for the opening of her
summer work next week.