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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
Boy HERO
SAVES
PLAYMATES
DICKS HIS LIFE ToDRAS
Them FROM BURN
ING HOUSE

wv
,,,r awakened from his sleep by
,noclle of burning timbers and the
' ,,., Of flames, Robert Riley, a boy of
20. % nroved that he was fashioned OF
l. 4hor Of which heroes are made.
TIA. 80 the burning of the house of
!, g Moss of Keswick, Shasta county,
W." W, hat developed the latent heroism
: pi tbe sturdy little lad.
u W. w. vent TO bed very commonplace
n' 81 a chap. By II o'clock the same
| '.St bp was the most lauded person in
p'sH whole town, and deservedly so, for
'n' roscnc of three children single
,Dndod ia not down in the history Of
h., lad Of u years. The three tots
eu' INST thank Master Riley that
WV WV st;u live are Bertha Moss, aged
h ~ wv Henry Moss, aged 8, and Jesse Moss,
.ad the children of the village
%,SSotsmith. who, after his day of toll
w. tha forge, accompanied his wife to
an entertainment in the town hall,
having the little folks snugly tucked
amav in bed. The cause of the con-
sorration was the old one of an ex-
nIosion of a kerosene lamp left on the
tohle by the parents to allay the fears
{ Of the little ones.
Bnt they were not alone. In another
,oOm slept Robert Riley, brother of
vrs Moss. He had not been long in
that slumber granted only to youth
when he was awakened by the roar of
James He took in the situation in a
tvinkling.
The house was on fire, and the flames
4 wore nearly all confined to the sleeping
snartments Of his little niece and neph-
avs Hurriedly wrapping a blanket
around himself, he made a rush for the
lire envelOped room.
Half blinded by smoke and fire, star
fled by the crying of the little ones,
Robert still retained his self possession.
E1ertng all his strength, he seized the
k.year,old girl, who was too frightened
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

Jesse. The curls wnlcn were wont to
cluster about it's head were crisp and
burned but the baby still lived.
By this time things had come to a
precarious pass. Timbers were falling,
and the smoke was sitting, but the
crying of the baby under the blanket
nerved the little hero in his struggle to
gain safety.
BY an almost superhuman effort he
managed to emerge from the burning
building, when he fell TO the ground
inSenSible.
Neighbors had arrived just in time to
witness the dramatic climax of the
brave deed and to care for the little
unfortunates who had been saved from
the flames.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

This picture is the trade mark OF
SCOTS EMULSION, and is ON
every bottle of SCOTS EMUL-
SION in the World, which now
amounts to many millions yearly
This great business has grown to
such vast proportions,
Firsf;-Because the proprietors
have always been most careful IN
selecting the various ingredients
used in its composition, namely;
the finest Cod Liver Oil, and the
purest Hypophosphites.
Second:-Because they have SO
skillfully combined the various
ingredients that the best possible
results are obtained by its use.
Third:.Because it has made so
MANY sickly, delicate children
strong and healthy, given health
and ROSY cheeks to so many pale,
anaemic girls, and healed the lungs
and. restored to full health, so many
thousands in the first stages of
Consumption.
- ,,o,, have not tried it, send for free sample,
-. - yyS~aahi. taste will surprise you.
" SCOTT 8 BOVINE, Chemists,
4O04Is Pearl street g g, all druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
THROUGH SMOKE AND FLAME.

THROUGH SMOKE AND FLAME.
elp herself, and started to carry her
place of safety. The excitement
Euer which he labored seemed to give
PWer to his frame. and he executed
II TASK with the ease of a sturdy fire.
W assistance yet came in sight, and
4 more helpless infants lay right on
threshold of deaths door.
POIdy advancing into the room of
yer the second time, he found that
IRE had dashed itself into greater
Il, Inc bed of the girl he had res
Il was Il mass of fire. Springing by
names lie reached down to extract
ileu little Henry from the burning
sH1AtlS' Out again into the open air
81 pdSled' bearing his precious burden,
uie enid, strange to say, seemed
cathed
" Tor the final effort. In the
81 ny "nu IRE Robert had not discrim-
among the children. A life was
and the one that was nearest
sDe ohe carried out. He saw that
bu saved the two elder children.
Do0E must be saved at all hazards.
4V"'nS all his courage and fas-
the blanket still tighter around
,J' 'ne third time he fairly flew
n,. rapidly perishing home to
b T II. oaoy Jesse. The hot flames
h ", mock him and to try to deter
rnin% selns his hair and eyebrows.
ln nins his face and hands.
III 'o ost DIS scalding eyes. he peered
lbnrnos "neFe the baby slept. An
from, =. VI IRE seemed to speak
"a and ,o Tue blankets, bidding him
Ave Them their legitimate
Cor,;n n''eF was made of sterner
"edrer. he espied Baby
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
An Honest Medicine for La Gripps.

George w. Watt of South Gardner,
Me-, says: 81 have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots of trash of no account but
profit to the vendor. Chamberlain +
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good, whatever. | have W.
used one bottle of it and the chill, colo
and grip have all left me. lcongratu-
late the manufacturers OF an hones'
medicine" For sale by Farrar, Harris
& Marshall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause burns, sprains,
cuts and bruises. For use in such
cases Billiards. Snow Liniment has for
many years been the constant favorite
family remedy. Price 25c and see at
Dawson Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
A Reasonable Explanation,

A New York clerk the other DAY
gave most reas enable explanation o.
why he had tried to cash torgeo
check for S., 300. "Why, needed the
money!" he said.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

Bloating after eating, indigestion,
Aatulence, water brash, may be quick
ly corrected through the use ofPrickly
Ash Bitters. 1t strengthens digestion.
cleanses and regulates the bowels.
MCLAIN DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

When you are bilious, use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to cleanse the liver
and bowels. They never grippe.
DAWSON DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
A Superb Grip Cure

Johnson's Tonic is superb Grip
cure. Drives out every trace OF grip
noisou from the system. Does it quick.
within an hour it enters the blood and
begins to neutralize the effects of the
poison. Within day it places grip
victim beyond the point of danger.
Within q week rudy cheeks attest re-
turn of perfect health. Price SOC IL it
cures. Ask for Johnson's Chill and
Fever Tonic. Take nothing else.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

BUCHANAN, Ca. Dec. 9th, 1885,
have used DR.. Tichenor's Antlseptlc
for 3 or 4 years for cuts, burns, an9
other injuries; also for collie, bowel
troubles, ETC., and consider it d house
hold necessity. Always keep it con
venient w. A. HANNAH,
Sec. FINN. C. r. & S. Ry.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
n Cure 4 Cold In One Day.

take Laxative BronosQuinine TAB
let's. All druggists refund the money
If il fails to cure. f. W Grove sig
nature ia on each box. 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
no panacea, but is recommended for
piles only These it will cure. Price
SOC in bottles: tubes, 75c, DIT Dawson
Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
A. Ewberrassment of Rulers.

whats the matter. BobbyT
"Gra'ma. they's ZOO many toiKs
a-bringin me up. I'D get along Delle'
IL | on'y had you."-IndianapoIis jour
ual.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
MAGNETIC NERVINE

is sold with written guarantee TO cure Insomnia
Fits. Dizziness Hysteria, Nervous Debility, Lost
Vitality, Seminal Losses, Failing Memory the
result Of Over-work worry, Sickness. Errors of
Youth or observation-disclosures Price 81, for SO.
By mail in plain package to any address on re-
ceipt of price Sold only by Davidson a KEN
drick. Sole Agents. Dawson Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-03-06
FentiOn

ention
-, s,dn cure. TUFTS Liver
~ not only cure, but if
In IN time will prevent
k PIX i. Headache,
spa no. Olllousness, malaria,
g rS.'0n' Jaundice, torpid
F Ena kindred diseases.
IFS rs Liver PILLS
"sOLu1ELV CURE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Pan .Americ. n Vaudeville Stars.

The Pan-American Vaudeville Stars
made their third appearance at the Opcr.,
house. Saturday evening. before a far
audience. They presented the same pro-
gram as On Friday evening and seemed to
succeed in amusing the audience, which!
appaudeL freely.
lie Vardo. the comedy wire walker: Al
van. the comedy tramp jugslcr. and Dali
ley and Reno. the comedy acrobats. were
first-ciass. and among the best things
seen here in their respective lines, this
season The burlesuuc boxing bout of Ell
lis and Raymond was very amusing and
was one of the hits of the evening. Kit
tie Hoffman. the vocalist and monologisf.
was cncored several times. The keeSans
in their singing and dancing specialt.es.
and Sanger and Stuart in their serio
comics were very good. while the WORK
of Fred Bowman. the black-facc comedian
and banjoist. was hrst-class and greatly
enjoyed Hasmcr presented THE New
Born King with stcreopticon illustra-
tions in a manner to win prolonged APP
plause.
The same performance was presented
in the afternoon to good audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
The Patton Stock Company.

one of the largest audiences Of the sea-
son will greet the opening of hXe
nights engagement by the Patton Stock
Company at the Opera house. tomorro"
evening, when they will present for the
first time in this city the great melodra-
matte success entitled. Under Two
Flags which will be given fine pro-
duction. each and every member bcinS
well suited to their parts. The daily mat
inees will commence. Wednesday, and as
this company produce several fine plays
on these occasions. the house will doubt
less be crowded at each and every per-
Torrance. The plays to be given through
the week are all well selected and will
he finely costumcd. Pleasing spccialties
are introduced between the acts at very
performance and these cannot fail TO
please everybody. The seat sale is pro-
crossing rapidly and it is doubtless to
saw that the company will have most
s,,ccessful weeks engagement here. Next
week they will appear in Bangor. Secure
yo,r seats early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08

Lung Kuro quickest cure for colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08

Haynes. Mr.. and Mrs. Gannett. Mrs.
Samuel Cony DIR. and Mrs. Kinsman,
Hon. and Mrs. Dudley. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stinso:l. Mr.. and Mrs. Lane. Hon. ard
Mrs. Owen. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell. Or.
and Mrs Martin. Hon. and Mrs. Boyd,
G. l.. Andrews and wife. c. W. Jones
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney. l..
c. Cornish and wife. Mr. and Mrs.
Pierce and Miss Pierce. Hon. and Mrs.
Maoomber. Rev. and Mrs. Newbert and
Miss Newbert, Miss Macomher Mrs.
Lambard. Mrs. Milliken. Norman Bas-
sett. Mrs. J. y. Goodwin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodwin. Miss Eta Partridge. Miss
Edith Partridge. Hon. and Mrs. Ran
dali. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman. DR.. and
Mrs. Briggs. Hon. and Mrs. c. b. Bur
leigh. Hon. and Mrs. Hichborn, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Penney. Miss Lundg.en.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Blanchard. W. j.
a. Collins and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. c. F..
Flynt Mr. and Mrs c. f. Sturtevant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Shaw. Hon and
Mrs. Written. Mr.. and Mrs. y. NJ.
Wight. Miss harrington. Mr. and Mrs.
F. NJ Smith. Misses Whitehouse. Cook
and Wight. Mrs. G. W. Martin. Mr..
and Mrs. George Hamlin, Misses Ellen
and Caro- Hamlin, Mr.. and Mrs. F. f.
Smith, Misses Russell, Andrews, Heath.
Libby. Doherty. Merrill Johnson. Man
ley. Peterson. Smith. Fuller. Church.
Mr. and Mrs F. E. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Arnold. Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Pet
tingin. Prof. c. F. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs
w. G. Boothby, Mr.. and Mrs. Pres
colt Rev. and Mrs. Hayden. Mrs.
Hobbs Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. McFadden.
Mrs Libby. Miss Waldron. Mrs. II. NJ.
Harlow. DIR. and Mrs. Davies. Mrs. l..
~ Williams. Miss McFadden. Mr.. and
Mrs c. X. Partridge. DR.. and Mrs. w.
l.. Thompson. DR.. and Mrs. Harris,
Mrs. Dyer. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell. Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Purinton. Mrs. Colburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Soule, Mr.. Wing.
Miss Sara Merrill. Miss Partridge. Dr.
and Mrs. Tuell. Hon. and Mrs. john
son and Mrs. Wood. To these were ad-
ded a number of articles from I'M
known friends sent without names. To
this long list, to Messrs. Fisher Pcdder
and TillsOn of the post office, for work;
to the Glenwood Spring Co.. for water.
to Andrew J. Pierce. Hill Locke,
Swift & Turner and +. w. Church. for
loans Of dishes. etc. to G. w. Jones.
Esq. the agent of the Temple: and to
many others. the club is indebted for
their success.
The equipment will be purchased by
the club and at a later date Will he
announced what the members decide
relative to the further purchases Tor
the hospital after fitting the children's
ward,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
STATE HOUSE..
Commission for Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Appointed.
large Attendance Expected At Oilic rs School
Tor Military instruction.

Governor Hill, Saturday. appointcd
the commission. authorized by tho
Legislature. under the resolve author
izing the representation of the State
at the Louisiana Purchase Centennial
1903. -
The commissioners nominated are:
LOUIS u. GoOdall. Sanford: F. w.
cram. Bangor: Frank II. Briggs. Au-
burn: Charles c. Burrill. Ellsworth;
Lemuel Lane, Wcstbrook
co. q of Bangor. n. G.. S. NJ. will be
inspected this week. by Inspector
General Hoyt of Lewiston. The boys
are expecting rigid examination and
have been preparing themselves I'M
der tie instruction of Captain Brett.
About 30 men will be present at the
meeting of the officers school of mill
tary instruction at the State House.
Wednesday. April II. Lieut.. George r.
Butler of the Signal Corps. Capt. w. f.
Kicker of the Hospital Corps and the
officers of the Naval Reserve have
been invited to attend.
The board of examiners will meet.
Tuesday. April Is. Quite number of
officers will be examined
General Richards is contemplating
some changes in paraphernalia for
officers tents. wishing as far as posci-
bic to promote order and comfort.
The following certificates of incor-
poration have been filed at the office of
the secretary of State:
Rhode Island Thymolcum Co. or
SaniZcd at Portland for the purpose of
dealing in disinfectants with $50.000
capital stock Of which S. is paid in.
The officers are: President. Abram c.
MOntfort of Providence. X. l.:
treasurer BENZ. G.. Ward of Portland.
Certificate approved. April 6, 1901.
Littleton Starch Co.. organized at
Fort Fairfield for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in potato
starch. fertilizers. produce. etc. with
$4,000 capital stock of which $500 is
paid in. The officers are: President.
II. G.. Richards of Fort Fairfield:
treasurer. c. II. DinsmOre of Fort
Fairfield. Certificate approved. April
6, 1901. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
The Greatest Thing in the World" Tonight.

No star of recent years has SO quickly
and so surely crept into the hearts of
theatregocrs as Sarah Cowell LcMoyne,
who is now in her second season at the
head Of the company appearing in
Licblcr & Co.'S beautiful production.
THE Greatest Thing in the World" She
comes to the Opera house. tonight, almost
direct from Wallack's theatre, New York
city, where she played for several months
to enormous business. Now. with the I'M
questioned stamp of metropolitan APPROX
al for star. play and production, and with
practically the same magnificent cast. the
play is to be seen here-a vcritabic treat
for those who love the pure. wholesome
and highly entertaining in stage depic-
ton.
The sale of seats is very large. yet de-
sirabfe seats can still be obtained by APP
pIying early for them at the box office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
Two Divorces Granted BY Judge Hall. Satur'
DAY.

Two divorces were granted by Judge
Hall I'm the superior court, Saturday,
as follows:
Mary c. Mcguire Of Augusta. from
George W. Mcguire of Portland. for
gross and confirmed habits OF int xxi
cation. Custody of minor child given
to mother. Sheldon & Sawtelle for
libellant.
Hattie Avery from Eugene A. Avery.
both of Augusta. for failure of support
custody of minor child given to
mother. A. G. Andrews for libellant.
Neither case was contested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08

The shad season on the kennebec
is now not far distant and soon the
weirs down the river will be in active
operation. The time when the shad
season opens will depend entirely on
the condition of the river. The 1isn
never run in any great numners
while the water is high or roily out
with the clearing of the water they
will begin to come. A large business
is done at the wers near Bowdolh-
ham and on the Eastern river, from
400 TO 500 barrels being sometimes
shipped in one lot to Boston and New
York. Large numbers of striped bass are
caught in the same way ana COM
mand good price in the Boston mar
ket. Occasionally salmon and fresh
herring are caught. The markets a.
present have the Connecticut saad
and what are known as the Norm
River shad from New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08

Saturdays sales Of flowers for Easter
were generally fair with our local deal
ers. Carnations were scarce and hlSh.
but lilies, roses, hyacinths. jonquiis,
tuIips. etc. abounded and were reas-
enable in price On account of the pad
weather many deferred their purchases
of flowers till later in Easter week
when it is hoped the sun may shlhc
once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08

Fresh cut carnations, roses and other
flowers received too late for Easter
sales at Partridge's drug store. today;
also fine potted plants in bloom at low
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-08
A CARD.

va tho undersigned. do hereby agree
a., refund the money on 80 cent bottle
70 70 crcene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II it
faiIs 10 cure your cough or cold We
I .1a.. Guarantee q 25-cent bottle to prove
Ill ia,;sfactorv or money refunded.
q rnurtemanche> X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault. VIempie fha' nnaoA,
John Coushlin. ,uai y
4. B. Hutchinson, adro"e'i
Robinson co. Cha'. "aio =
G. II. Reane; ""i"'"e'
movie dr. wky6mos
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Hest, Health and Comfort to Mother and

MkS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1or
%t nsHin teething sOfteDs the gums. reduces
n. n.aAnimation, allays al pain, and cures WIN
ferfeety safe in all cases. We Wcu1u
S my 10 every mother who has suffering cnii.s.
-. ~ not lie. your prejudice. nor the pre1utlces
~ -, Wners, stand between you and yo''r suner'
absolutely sure-tO follow the Nlse Of this
Aeseane. II timely used. Price 91c. bottic'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-10

way attorneys insist that this would
make no difference, as they would not
be able to give a commodity rate il
other rates arc as fixed by the bill
The settlement of assembly districts
by the committee on apportionment is
not final, if the threats of some of the
dissatisfied members are carried out.
Mr.. Spratt, whose county Sheboygan
is reduced from three to two assembly
men, says that not only will he carry
his fight to the floor of the assembly,
but if defeated there he will take 1t to
the courts.
Assemblyman Rossman's revised rae
ing bill, which permits the selling of
pools to ten days at one meet, and then
only on harness races, has a chance OF
passage, though the majority CT the
committee on agriculture, which has 1t
in charge, is likely to report against it,
The Woodward marriage BILL which re-
quires the approval of physicians before
loving couples can wed, has dropped out
of sight and from the present outlook
is likely to die in committee.
The osteopathy bill is still in the hands
of the senate committee on public health
and sanitation, but it is said it will come
out next week with an unfavorable re,
port.
a report is expected from the senate
judiciary committee next week on the
anti-cfgarette oil, for the passage OF
which Rev. Mr.. Colestock prayed in the
assembly Thursday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-10
WAS HA1ED AT WEST POINT.
Former Cadet Kensel's Serious Con-
ditiOn Result of NIfstreatment.

NEW YORK, March 9.-A special to the
Press from Boston says:
Another victim of haZing in West Point
has come to light here through the res
ignatiOn of Frederick Kensel, a cadet
in the United States military academy.
The reason given for KensePs resignation
is failing eyesight. He entered West
Point last June.
that while standing on his head in a
tent, which was the rule for the 'plebes''
whenever an upper classman entered,
kensel was kicked in the right eye, pos
sibly accidentally, by an upper classman.
He was able to leave the hospital in a
few days.
Soon afterward, while trying to swallow
a teaspoonful of tabasco sauce, he chok-
ed, and it spilled over his handkerchief.
He was blindfolded with the same hand
kerchief and the sauce got into his eyes.
This compelled him to return to the hos
pital.
Three days after his discharge he
was again in the hospital-the report
shows with stomach trouble This IS
what happened to him according to his
He was compelled to eat a great guam
tity of rice, a couple of boiled cab
bages, sixty-three pTpnes and to do 100
eagles This drove MIN into conyul-
sions and pillow or. blanket was plac-
ed over his face so that his cries could
not be heard. fa5
On account of his physical condition
and the trouble with his eyes, which
necessitated an Operation. he was not
able to do his full duty in the academy
and ne had to resign-
kensel was appointed by Congressman
Mccall in 1899 He is the son of the
late Col Kensel, an cid army officer
who graduated from West Point in the
fifties Col KenseI served in the Fifth
United States artillery in the Civil war
In the Spanish-American war Kensel Jr.
served in Company E, First Massachu-
sets heavy artillery.