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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
MONEY IN FROG FARMING.
An Industry Which Promises to
Become Profitable.

OF the forty species of frogs known
in the world, America possesses a
goodly variety, according to q recent
government publication, which does
not acknowledge that Canada produce
finer frogs than does our own country,
but contends that in the marshes along
the Potomac, the swamps of Louisiana
and the marshes and swamps of Penn
svlvania and New York are to be found
some of the finest and largest frogs on
earth. 1t is confessed, however, that
our Canadian neighbors understand
the art of preparing frog legs for mar
keith a manner superior to ourselves,
and that this has brought the frogs of
Canada into popular favor. The Cana
adams have the best of US in thorough
lv understanding the art of SHINING
and preparing for market, while our
frogs are superior both in size and
flavor.
1t is the belief of those who have
given the matter consideration and
sturdy that frog farming is sure to be-
come one of the most profitable of all
our small industries, and already quite
a large number are engaged in raising
the Jumpers for market"
OF the forty known Species the
largest is the gigantic believer"
found in the swamps of Louisiana.
This frog grows to four pounds weight
and is one of the choicest for table
use. Next to the "bellower" comes
the Potomac and New York frogs,
both large and of superior flavor. 1t
is, however, true that there is SC freely
state in the Union in which good
table frogs cannot be found in abund
ance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
FAVORS SEPARATION.
Negro Bishops View of the Race
Question.

The Methodist ministers of Atlanta
met in the lecture room of Trinity
church. The order of the day was to
have been discussion of "Our Duty
to the Negro, which was set aside
for an experience meeting, Bishop
Holsey of the colored Methodist
church was present, thinking that the
subject for the day would be consider
ed. The right of the floor was extend
ed him. After giving his religious ex-
perience he made a few remarks on
the relations between the black and
white races. He said
"BefOre the war the negro doubted
the piety of the white slave holder,
which was but natural. Since that
time they have learned better. Es-
pecially do they appreciate the south
ern Methodist church which is the &C.
clesiastical mother of the church in
which am bishop. | want to say to
you that Paynes' institute is the en-
during monument of the white mans
love and care for the negro race.
Though much good can be said on
both sides, yet there are as unregener-
ate heathens in America, both white
and black, as can be found in any ur-
chrstion land. Because Of this and
the resulting friction | favor separa-
ton of the races. So do the bulk of the
negro race who feel the burden. Africa
is not the only place. The United
States might give them a separate ter
ritory where all who wished might 90
and have their homes still under the
c control and protection of the United
States, This will solve the greatest
problem confronting the American
people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
PERILS OF DEATH VALLEY.
Most DesoIate Spot i'm the Vest
ern Hemisphere.

Death valley is probably the most
unique natural feature in California.
1t is located in the southeast corner CT
Iucyo county, and is inclosed by the
Panamint mountains on the west and
the Funeral range on the east. 1t is
seventy-fve miles long and at it's mar
rowest point but eight miles wide.
At one time, most probably, it was
the bed of an ancient river. The low
est depression is 200 feet below sea
level, but above this rises Telescope
peak, ll,000 feet high, of the Pana-
mint range, and directly opposite, the
Funeral peak, which reaches an alti~
tude of 5000 feet. During the winter
these peaks are covered with snow.
This remarkable valley was discov-
cred in 1850 by party of immigrants,
many of whom lost their lives in the
attempt to cross it. The name has
chung to it, also, as being the scene of
numberless tragedies. Early in its
history traditions of gold and silver
deposits of wonderful richness within
its boundaries persuaded many ad-
venturous persons to undertake the
hazardous experiment of its explora-
ton. The number who have lost their
lives in this desolate field is undOubt-
edly great. Pursuing the mirage OF
rich deposits of precious metals, these
adventurous prospectors succumbed at
last to the intolerable heat and the
agonies of thirst.
The range of the thermometer is
probably greater in Death valley than
elsewhere in the western hemisphere.
In winter the temperature is way be-
low zero, while in July and August the
thermometer ranges for weeks at 1871
degrees above, frequently rising sew
efal degrees higher. For weeks at a
time the lowest temperature observed
exceeded 100 degrees. The deadly
heat burns every yestige of vegetation.
The Spanish baYonet, plant that
fourishes under the most arid condi-
Uions, here barely survives while the
mesquite, with its long roots penetras.
ing deep into the earth in search of
scanty moisture, just manages to exist.
A party of enterprising agricultural
lists once experimental with growing
fruit and vegetables in this region, an-
ticipating large profits in the early
marketing u Lnelr crops. he at
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
l,222,574 ACRES INCREASE
A WELL KNOWN COTTON FIRM
GATHERS STATISTICS.
In Georgia Nearly Seven Per
Cent. More is Planted Than
Was Last Year.

With the object of securing reliable
data upon which to base an intelli-
gent estimate of the cotton acreage of
the United States, Messrs. Latham,
Alexander & Co., the we'll known cot
ton factors of New York, ent out last
month 1890 letters of inquiry to their
correspondents throughout the South,
asking for estimates Of thecotton acre
age in their respective localities.
Up to June ?, 2,577 replies had been
received, May 24tb, being the av-
erage date of the replies. From the
information thus gathered the follow
ing table of percentages is made to-
wi
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
ROYAL BAKING WIDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK.

tempt was a complete failure, the in
tense heat whitening the plants, not
withstanding copious supplies of wa
ter and the most skillful cultivation.
la the higher attitudes Of the Pana-
mint there are numerous valleys with
flowing streams. In these fruits are
cultivated and reach the market two
months before the California products
mature.
The prevailing winds in Death val
ley are from the west. Though origi-
mating in the Pacific ocean and satu-
rated with humidity, in travelling the
intermediate distance, they are inter-
cepted by the lofty peaks of the four
ranges Of mountains which absorb all
OF their moisture, so that By the time
they reach the valley all humidity has
disappeared. The blasts are as if heat
ed in fiery furnace, ard no living
thing can survive the intense heat.
Even birds, indigenous to the region,
die.
1t Is in the months of greatest heat
that the sand storms of Death valley
are most deadly. They rage with in
tense fury, obliterating the landscape
and dimming the light of the sun,
whitening the scanty vegetation and
covering the trails deep in powdered
dust At all times the aspect of the
valley is superiatively desolate. No
spot on earth surpasses it in aridity or
tophet-like heat.
During the heated term an hour
without water means death. Meat be-
comes putrid in an hour. Eggs are
cooked in the blistering sand. Water
is onlv palatable by means of large
porous earthenware jars, common to
all hot countries, suspended in drafts
AID reduced in temperature by means
of the rapid. Incorporation of the moist
ure from the outside.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
Russian Red lane,

In discussing Russian red tape a
London paper says that a gentleman
in Moscow ordered particular kind
of horse from one iof the government
breeding establishments After de-
lay of three week he received an Off
cial communication, spreadaoyer much
paper, to the effect that as he had
omitted to forward a stamp for reply
there could be no answer to his re-
quest The document was signed by
several officials. The gentleman
apologized and sent the stamp at once.
In the course of another week he re-
ceived another communication from
the breeding establishment to say that
a horse such as he required could not
be suDdlied.~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
A Use for Aluminium.

Fikola Tesla prcr heeises that alumni
mum viii speedily dethrone copper and
iron, and make aerial navigation as
easy as floating on canal. Senator
Tillman should have used that argu-
ment against contracting for any more
armor for war ships; for manifestly, if
AERIAL navigation is q thing OF the i'm
mediate future, it would be all non
sense to spend millions Of dollars for
armor for men of war, which could b.
destroyed by dynamite bombs dropped
on their decks from the upper atnos-
phere
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
Hollands Sovereign Economical,

Hollands young queen is said to be
economical, almost to parsimony, IN
the matter of headgear. An American
who had the opportunity of seeing
Queen Wilhelmina review her troops
said that cher majesty's sailor hat'
with an elastic under her chin, was
much the worse for wear. She chose
lemon colored gloves and white RID
bon in place of a collar, with an enor-
nous gold brooch in the front OF IT,
In the royal residence there IS an
apartment in the seclusion OF the
queens quarters where hats, bOnnets
and toques are fashioned and modelled
after her maiesty's own exclusive de-
signs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20

of the treasury. In fact, a young man
whom fortune compelled to exist one
winter at an exceedingly low-priced
Washington boarding house reported
to his friends afterward that he had
never before been in such aristocratic
company, that everybody at the table
had seen better days, and many of his
associates even had been persons of
great prominence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
HANGED A BIG ELEPHANT.
Animal Had Injured His Spine
and Could Not Walk Again.

Sport, the big elephant of the Bos-
took 700 was put to death by hanging
a few days ago at Baltimore.
While travelling in a freight car
from Scranton, Pa; TO Newark N. j.,
ten days ago, he kicked the door cff
his car and fell out injuring his spine
It was decided that he could never
walk again, and there was nothing
left but to kill him.
killing an elephant is a serious
thing tt was at first decided to hang
SNORT . then it was decided to electro
cnte him. 1t was arranged to send
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
TalIest Man on Earth.

The biggest living man is Lewis
Wilkins, who is arousing great inter-
est in the scientific circles of Europe.
wilkins was born on a farm near St.
Paul, in 1874. When he was but 10
years of age he measured 6 feet in
height, and now has grown to the ire
mendous hight of 1074 inches--just
three-quarters of an inch less than .
feet-and weighs 364 pounds.
Small in size and great in results are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the IA
nous little pills that cleanse the liver
and bowels. The do not grippe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20

urrent of 200 volts through his body,
and thus to give him a painless death.
But, after much discussion, this plan
was rejected, and the plan to hang the
big beast was reverted to, and it was
carried out
The execution was carr led out in the
Bolton yards of'the Pennsylvania Rail
road, where the elephant has been ly-
ing IN a freight car since his arrival.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
He Fooled The Surgeon.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton OF
West Jefferson, o., after suffering 10
months from rectual fstula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per-
formed but he cured himself with hVe
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest pile cure on earth, and the pest
salve in the world. Is cents box. Sold
by Dawson Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20

Samples Of mixtures made in imitation Of baking
powders, but containing alum, frequently dis
tributed from door to door, given away in
grocery stores. Such mixtures are dangerous
to use in food, and in many cities their sale is
prohibited by law. Alum is a corrosive poison, and
all physicians condemn baking powders containing it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
Baking
Powder


The manufacturers of Royal
Baking Powder have always declined
to produce cheap baking powder
at the sacrifice of quality.
The Royal is made from the
most highly refined and wholesome
ingredients, and is the embodiment
of all the excellence possible to be
attained in the highest class baking
powder.
RoyalBaking Powder costs only
fair price, and is cheaper at its
price than any similar article
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
TRICE GOT TWENTY YEARS.
Speedy Justice Melted Out to Negro in
Americas.

Within five days after his incarce-
ration in Sumter county jail, Elbelt
Trice, the negro who attempted a
criminal assault upon little white
girl near Americas, has been indicted
by special grand jury, tried, convict
ed and sentenced to twenty years in
the penitentiarY. The case was tried
with closed doors, Judge Littlejohn ex-
GLIDING the public, not even lawyers
being permitted to remain in the court
room. The evidence against Trice was
quite strong and the jury quickly rend-
cred verdict of guilty, which meets
general approval The intended vic
tim Of the negro is only six years OF
age.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20

Call at Farrar, Harris & Ma-shall's
drug store and get free sample OF
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are an elegant physic,
They also improve the appetite,
strengthen the digestion aud regulate
the liver and bowels. They are easy
to take and pleasant in effect.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20

texas. $3.50. 80 per CenC'
Various. .......... IL per cent.
Commenting upon the facts thus OBJ
tanned, the firm says
'"rhe total estimated increase of
cotton acreage in the United States
for 1900 is 40 per cent, or 3D., 574
acres more than last year, and the av-
erage planting of the crop is about
fifteen days later than last year. In
Texas, on account of the excessive
rains, planting was retarded, and the
acreage reported is but slightly more
than last year. From all the states
our correspondents report the crop
late, due to unfavorable weather for
planting early in the season, and slow
growth, the result Of cool nights. AL
together the crop conditions this year
are not considered as promising as at
the same date last year.
Speaking as to the probable effect
that the increased acreage of 5 4-10
per cent. will have upon prices next
fall, and taking the circular of Lath-
am, Alexander & Co. as text for it's
remarks, the Savannah News says
"Unless the season should be an ex-
ceptionally good one the increase in
the acreage would not result in such
an increase of the crop as to mater
July affect the price of cotton. No
doubt there will be efforts to lower
the price all through the season by
those who are in the service OF the
spinners, particularly the European
spinners. Such efforts are made ev-
cry season. They were made last sea
son. and misled the European spinners
to such an extent that they refused to
buy cotton until they became alarmed.
bv the steady advance in the price. FL
nallv. they found out that the crop
was actually short one, and that it
would have to be bought promptly to
avoid paying price that would
make it difficult to compete success
fully with spinners who wisely bought
early in the season.
"The Gotten planters who have
shown greater wisdom if they had not
increased the acreage. A crop the
size of the one the present season
brings them more money than crop
two or three millions bales larger.
And it costs less to raise and handle
small crop than large one. If the
cotton farmers would cut down their
cotton acreage a fourth, and bring
their land up to high degree OF fer
tility, they would make great deal
more money than they do.
"What is wanted here in the South
is intensive. farming. The farmer
who raises a bale or bale and a hall
of cotton on an acre gets ahead in the
world much faster than the one who
makes bale on three acres; and yet
on most land, it is possible to raise a
bale to the acre. The quantity per
acre depends largely upon fertilization
and cultivation. The planter who
plants more acres than he can proper
iv fertilize and cultivate usually hnds
in debt at the end OF the
year."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-06-20
L. L. L.
LAMARs LEMON LAXATIVE.

LAMARs LEMON LAXATIVE.
SO Doses for so Cents.
mas cured hundreds. 1t can cure you.
A delightful vegetable liver tonic and
bowel regulator. Unequaled for head
ache, constipation, Indigestion and
other troubles arising from a disorder
ed liver. Purely vegetable. Acts
promptly and gently. For sale BY all
druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-10-19

Jos. Seraphine has purchased the
Hood residence on Harvey street.
Fred Webster of the Tower Journal
was in the city last evening.
Bring you citizen papers if you
wish to be registered next Tuesday.
S. Cohen the Ashland cigar man
was registered at the Vail Monday.
Pictures, Picture Frames and
Mouldings at Opie's Photo Studio.
Jos. Stoll and John Klobucar re-
turned Monday from their western
trip.
Jos. Interbitzen of the Vail has
been off duty for a week owing to
sickness.
A. j. Homer has returned from a
six-month's trip through the western
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Vail spent a few
days in Duluth last week returning
Saturday.
Lovers of first-class literature can
find nearly all the leading magazines
at publishers prices at Sam Rapson'-.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-10-19
Faultless.

Faultlessi
The registration boards of the
various wards met Tuesday and re-
vised the lists.
Mrs. f. G. Miller enjoyed a visit
from her mother, Mrs. NJ Gilman of
Duluth last week.
Mrs E. Polkinghorn and Mrs. S. Y.
Brown visited friends in Tower Tues
day and Wednesday.
John Handy returned last evening
from his visit to his old home in
southern Michigan.
Miss Mate Long, of Saltwater, is
visiting her sister. Miss E, Long of
the Winton schools.
Nathaniel Brink representing the
Armour Packing Co.'S logging trade
was in the city Tuesday.
John Densmore has opened camps
at mile 1l3 where he expects to put in
considerable timber this winter.
Services in the NJ. E. church Sun.
day at 1890 a. m. and 7:30 p. M
Evening subject: "Amusements.
DR. G. P. Ayres returned Tuesday
evening from his two weeks visit in
Pennsylvania and other eastern states
At Losey's you can get Faultless.
A. Lofgren, candidate for register
of deeds on the Republican ticket
was in the city between trains Mon
day.
The Austrian Stock company art
making extensive improvement
about their building on Sheridan
street.
In consequence of the Indian pay
day, jags and infractions of the liquor
laws were common ocurrances here
this week.
Say, they have the best peanuts al
Sam Rapson's that you ever ate
Fresh roasted and roasted just right
d. e. Holston, Democratic candi.
date for clerk of the court was in the
city last week looking over political
prospects.
f. Mullen of Mullen & Co., Chicago,
was in the city Tuesday and sold a
large bill of woolens and suitings to
Tailor SDreitZer.
E. A. Roberts the popular tonsor.
ialist and lady were rejoicing Tuesday
over the birth of a son, which event
occurred on that day.
Chas. Lowman, paymaster of the
Minnesota Iron company was in the
city Wednesday liquidating the pay
roll at section 30.
Mrs. VIM. Harvey and children
came up from the Fayal Monday even.
ing for few days visit with Capt
and Mrs. John Cowling.
For RENT-House on the lake shore
at S. month, inquire Of David
Brown.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-10-19
LOCAL HAPPENINGS,

FaultlesS!
The city council met Wednesday
evening.
John G.. Brown was up from Duluth
Wednesday.
Nels Nyhus visited friends in Tower
yesterday.
Note the Ely Clothing Co. ad in an
other column.
Andy Nelson was up from Bull a
few days this week.
Faultless.
Opieis Photos are the best
John Glode of the Exchange was
in Duluth yesterday.
Benz Horovitz returned Saturday
evening from trip to Duluth.
Mrs. Andrew Anderson returned
Monday from visit in Duluth.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Headloff died Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-10-19

+ w. L. James left this morning for
trip to Duluth.
Capt. Chas. Trezona was in Duluth
few days this week.
Manager Pengilly returned from
Burnside last evening and left this
morning for Duluth.
Chief OF Police Dan Garrison re-
turned Monday Evening from his
trip in the western country where he
secured a valuable timber claim.
Large numbers of woodsmed are
arriving nightly the majority being
for O'Niel Bros, contracting loggers
for the ST. Croix Lumber company.
Hand Cameras at reduced prices at
/ Opie's Photo Studio.
Mrs Geo. Westcott entertained al
cards Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. NJ
Wagner won first prize and Mrs. VIM.
Mack second. A delicious lunch was
served.
The building of an Opera house and
hall was voted down by the Odd Eel
lows. The lodge figured no clear way
to make anything on the deal.
Photographer Opie is making ex-
tensive improvements at his gallery.
A tprinting room is being erected
and other necessary Improvements
perfected.
Mayor P. E. Bowling of Eyeleth,
was in the city Wednesday making
arrangements for the appearance here
Monday evening of the county divis-
ion champions,
Faultless.
We pray thee, heed him not who
askes thee to take something, said TO
be the same as the Rocky Mountain
Tea made by the Madison Co. 35c.
Ask your druggist.
Next Tuesday is registration day
and all who wish to vote should ap-
1OI Ohiy OhOSS
who voted at the last election were
put on the list Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Leighton returned
Saturday from Staples. MIMI, where
they had visited friends and relatives
for a few weeks. AL. also did some
duck shooting while away.
e. S. Miller has completed the i'm
proyements on the old warehouse
building and now has an addition to
his store which will materially help
out in the matter of room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart have
purchased residence in Tower and
will make their home there in the
future, Mr.. Stewart being employed
with the Tower Lumber company.