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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
BLEW HIS HEAD OFF.
White Man Kills Negro on Judge
Sheffield'S Place.

From the Arlington Courier.
Last Sunday afternoon. between sun
set and dark, MIR. Ruff Lawrence enot
at cl ose range, a negro, George Col
| lier. and almost severed his head from
the body. The shooting took place on
Judge Sheffield's place ABOUT three
miles from town, where both parties
we're working.
The negro and Mr.. Lawrence had
difficulty the evening before in which
the latter narrowly escaped being
cut to death while he was unarmed.
AS it was. Mr.. Lawrence's clothing
was gashed in several places, but fort
unately did not get hurt. AS soon as
he could escape the murderouS on
slaughter OF the negro Wr' Lawrence
prepared himself with double barrel
shot gun in case the negro attacked
him again. And on Sunday afternoon
as Mr.. Lawrence was going home
horse back he met Collier in the road,
who said he was going to ''settle Mr..
Lawrences hash then and there" and
began to advance with an open knife.
He was told by Mr.. Lawrence that it he
came closer that he would be shot.
Collier kept on advancing until ne
reached the horses head, when Mr..
Lawrence raised his gun and shot him,
the entire load striking and tearing
away one entire side of the Negroes
face, killing him Instantly. The shot
used were No. Z.
No coroner's inquest was necessary,
as there were eye witnesses, and Mr.
Lawrence made no effort 20 deny the
act. He came on to town and surren-
dered himself to the officers, but he
was never asrested, as it was too clear
that he acted in self defense. There
has been no warrant sworn out for his
arrest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Mr.. Bryan's Future Course.

From the Savannah News.
Since Mr.. Bryan's Chicago speech
there has been consid cradle discussion
in the west as to whether what he SAID
on that occasion could be construed as
meaning that he intended to retire
from active politics. Only those who
want something to talk about could
possibly draw such an inference from
his utterance on that point. He made
it very plain that he should continue
to take an interest in national political
questions and an active part in poll
tics, but he said that he might not
again be candidate for public office.
The conclusion from what he said
about public Office seems to be that 1t
ia NOT his intention to make an effort
to be the presidential candidate OF his
party again. 1t is also fair conclusion
that if his party should want him to
make the race again he would do so.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

One of the clearest articles ever
.;tten against the permanent reEen'
.,on of the Philippines, under the Nc
Kipley policy, was by DR.. Henry Van,
dyke in the spring of 1900 He warned
the country again3t the republican
policy. He is president OF the Holland
Society, which held its annual meeting
on January II, AMI before which Gro
yer Cleveland delivered a notable
Speech. .;aout ),
Every word of the ex-preslaen''
saws the Macon News, "was q woro y!
wisdom. He takes the same view Uha'
the democratic national convention
did. the same that Mr.. Bryan urged;
the same that we democrats SAID was
the paramount issue. The party, no"
40 much abused and criticised, urgeu
nnon the people the very same vie"
Mr.. Cleveland now SO strongly anu Ell
oouently takes. The platform declared
II the issue and the financial questioh
saoordarv-one that could await FUR
Acknowledgements.
"Mr. Cleveland's speech most COM
pletely vindicates the party. tie 1ears
now it is too late. Read his remarks
They will make you pause and rehecC'
Had this speech of his been dellV-
cred before our defeat no one knows
what the result might have been. But
he withheld his advice, but now seems
awake to all that defeat meaht to the
democratic party.
.4He saws of the republican party; A
strange voyage has been entered upon
without count or cost, and without
chart or compass. The tried and sure
foundations of our liberty and national
bappiuess have been discredlted.
{" Reverence for our national tradl-
tions has been relaxed and satisfaction
with our country's mission has been
undermined, the restriction ana Inn
;to,ions ot our constitution have be-
come calling and irksome under the
temptations of national greed and az
grandizement.'
"Thus speaks Mr.. Cleveland, He is
with the party on what was declared
the paramount issue. But the people
did not get his wise words and ADVICE
until it is too late. Our country VIII
never be the same again. was SAID oy
democrats before the election; but Mr.
Cleveladd says it now His grand
speech reads like funeral Grafton on
constitutional government as inter
preted by the democratic party"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
For Sale.
For Sale.
GRIP is EPIDEMIC.

The tell there million
suffering with grippe the doctors call
It'll violent in its character than the
its victims dying from
the the hard workers and the of
leisure everybody fact whose
If bowels constipaed irregular if the
blood impure the liver torpid the digestion
or produces condition very favorable grip
little will render the body
impurities blood liver and bowels
Prky Bers
cleansing regulating the This splendid remedy purfes
the strengthens the Kidneys the liver blood
In short grip putting
help where
nothing
stimulates the vital
assisted quickly
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

last weeks NEWS, deserves more thar
a passing reading. It is an appear te
higher country development that de-
mands attention. We hope it will have
it's weight in Terrell county.
THE life motto of the late Phil AR
mour, the great pork packer, is SAID &c
have been axiomized in don't waste
ANYTHING" The Madison Advertiser
saws that nothing was lost in his pack
ing house except the squeal OF the pig
and not much of that.
Mr.. CLEvELAND's speech before Uhe
Holland Society is an endorsement VI
the s'paramount issua''-a vindlcatlon
ri the democratic position. The speech
lie an epitome Of Mr. Rryan's strong
campaign appeals.
Now it is stated that England is 10
pattern after Weyler's recencenUrauo
system. and will starve Boer wives anu
babes to death. A mighty fall for the
boasted British enlightenmentano CIV
ilization,
ALL the papers of the state are not
mo the fact that Terrell's treasury is
tull of cash. The truth is, Terrell
stands at the head of the list in almost
every respect.
JACK PowELL's Blakely Reporter is
now the official gazette OF the snerln
of Early county. Jack deserves whole
lot of other good things, too.
THE Sparta Ishmaelite thinks that
if there was no north pole some sclen-
tific fools who die young would live to
green old age
A BOSTON professor, Jolly by name'
can now afford to have another "l'' IN
it. He has just fallen heir to some
$4,000.
JUDGE HAL LEWIS of the supreme
court is making fame by drawing his
salary all in bulk.
MR.. PAT CROW has been seen in all
the cities except Atlanta.
THE odor of fertilizers has begun to
scent the breeze.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Only Seeking an Inviting Field.

From the FIT. Gains Sentinel.
Col. J. r. Irwin and family left We'd
nesday for their new home in Dawson.
Nav life's choicest blessings ever be
their portion. Some weeks ago there
was an item in the Blakely Reporter
that intimated that Col. Irwin would
move to Dawson with view to again
becoming candidate for Office. We
are convinced that Editor Powell is
mistaken. Col. Irwin, having de-
termlned to devote his time to building
up a remunerative law practice, is
merely seeking what he believes to be
a more inviting field.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
LIONS AT LARGE.
Two Bio Man-Eaters Seen in Worth
County Near Sumner.

From the Pouan Herald
Two African lions are roaming the
woods in the vicinity of Sumner.
Such was the news received in Pou-
Ian yesterday afternoon. The animals
were seen yesterday in swamp near
the town, and the people living in that
vicinity are in state OF considerable
excitement.
1t seems that the lions escaped from a
circus which showed in Ashburn Tues
day. Steps were at once taken to re-
capture them, but it was not until yes
terday they were located
A number of circus people are at
Sumner engaged in the search for the
animals. 1t is to be hoped they will
be captured before they can do any
damage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
AProsperous County.

From the Sparta Ishmaelite.
1t is a matter of current history that
Terrell county, this state, is out of
debt and has a surplus of $l6, 900 in the
county treasury. 1t is said that there
will be no necessity for leYing any
county tax at all. The comparatively
small state tax will be the only burden
outside of the federal taxes that the
citizeus of Terrell county will have to
bear. This is condition of affairs on
which they are to be congratulated.
But how is this happy condition Ito be
accounted for? There can be but one
answer: it is due to the management
OF the financial affairs of the county by
those in authority there.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

A slight attack of cramps may bring
on diarrhoea, which is, in many cases,
followed by Inflammation OF the stom-
ach and other dangerous complaints:
All such disorders are dangerous and
should in their infancy be treated
with the best known remedy. Inc
merits of Pain-Killer are known and 1t
is recognized as the standard specific
for cramps, diarrhoea, etc. Avoid sub
stitutes, there is bu. one Pain-Klller,
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and 5Oc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
MOZLEYS LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

prepared from the fresh ojuice of the Lemon,
combined with other vegetable liver tonics, Ca
thartics. aromatic stimulants. Sold by druggists.
soc and 81 90 bottles.
For biliousnes SIS and constipation
For indigestion and foul stomach.
For sick and nervous headaches
For palpitation and heart failure take Lemon
Elixir.
For sleeplessness and nervous prostraton.
For loss OF appetite and debility.
For feve rs malaria. ad chills take Lemo
Elixir.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Male Help Wanted.

Reliable men to sell our line OF high
grade lubricating oils, greases, paints
and varnishes. Salary or commission.
Our prices will enable yOu.to sell goods
delivered in different points in GeOr-
gia. CENTRAL REFINING CO.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
QUEEN CAN'T LIVE.
Victoria Gives Way Inch by Inch
to the Grim Reaper.

Queen Victoria Of England was at
acked with paralysis few days ago,
and her death is hourly expected.
The latest dispatch from Englad says
she is expected to live until Thursday
unless unexpected complications occur
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
At the Capitol .

have taken the last of two bottles of Dr.
MozIeys Lemon Elixir for nervous headache, in
digestion. with diseased liver and kidneys. The
Elixir cured me. found it the greatest medi-
cine ever used. j. II. MENMcH, Attorney
1926 f. ST.. Washington. d. G.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
MozIey's Lemon Elixir.

WA. James. Bell Station Ala. writes Il
have suffered greatly from Indigestion or dyspep-
sia One bottle of Lemon Elixir did me more
good than all the medicine have ever taken
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
81 Reward.

Will be paid for the return or infor-
nation leading to its whereabouts OF
BlickensdOrfer typewriter, stolen from
my residence two or three weeks ago.
J. H. SLADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
MozIey's Lemon Hot Drops.

Cures all coughs. colds, hoarseness, sore
throat bronchitis. hemorrhage and all throat
and lung troubles. Elegant. reliable.
25c at druggist. Prepared only by j. ii. MoZ-
ley. Atlanta. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
From a Prominent Lady.

have not been able in two years to walk or
stand without suffering great pain Since taking
Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir can walk half mile
without suffering the least Inconvenience.
Mrs. r. H. BLooDwoRTH. Griffin. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Would Cause No Commotion.

From the Cuthbert Liberal.
The Bainbridge Democrat SAYS it is
not at all improbable that the lower
two at tie congressional convention.
Well, what if it does? They will have
to be mighty strong men if they cause
any connection in the ranks of Judge
Griggs' followers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Please Return.

Loaned to some one my terracing
machine, and have lost trace of it.
Borrower will please return.
G.. r. CANNON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

A strictly hand made cigar sold for
5 cents, Astoria, at Davidson u Ken
bricks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

Rogers Bros. silver knives, forks and
spoons make elegant gifts for Christ
mas, Sold by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
IT is BRUTAL.

It is evident that a stop should De
nut to hazing at the West Point Mill
tary Academy. The evidence brought
out by the congressional investigating
committee shows that it is far more in
excusable than it was believed to be.
T. leaves no room for doubt that the
hazing is cruel and brutal. One OF the
investigating committee, during his
cross examination of some of the upper
class men, characterized their conduct
not only as cruel but also as cowardly
and he was iustifed:in SO characteriz
ing it. 1t is unnecessary to go into the
details of the hazing practices. 1t il
sufficient to say that these practlces
are 80 near akin to those in which
savages delight that it is wonder tha'
young men trained in christian homes
could be guilty of them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned that the firm of DR.. II. A. Wall
& Co. has been dissolved by mutual
consent, Mr.. A. P. Chapman withdraw
ing. DR.. H. A. Wall assumes all the
debts and liabilities of the firm. and all
parties are notified to pay their ac-
counts due the firm to him.
H. A. WALL,
A. p. CHAPMAN.
January q, 1901.
Having purchased the interest OF
Mr.. A. P. Chapman in the stock of DR..
81. A. Wall & Co.: assume all obliga'
tions of the above firm. Thanking the
general public for past patronage and
soliciting a continuance OF the same
Very truly, II. A. WALL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

LORD ROBERTS, who dldnt suoJu-
cate the Beers, is able to appreciate
an nnfortunate condition in civil as
well as military life, and has request
aa that all further fetes in honor OF
his subjugation of the South African
renublics he called off on account OF
,be unfortunate conditions now ex-
listing IN that quarter. Being man
Of GOOD sense, he doesn't wish to suffer
.be ridicule involved in receiving ova-
tions for accomplishing results now
known to be purely fictitious.
A CONTEMPORARY thus notes the ad-
vent of the Hemphill gubernatorlai
boomlet "And now the enthusiastic
friends of Brother Hemphill are seek
inc to launch his frail boat on the
stormy sea of office-seeking' Aiack
and alas. let those who love him cling
n his skirts and detain him on the
,hora, Ont on the dark waters there
ono starless nights and sad derelicts
that never reach their haven"
SENATOR QUAY was givenan ovation
when he appeared on the floor of the
senate TO be sworn in. Quay is not al
ideal statesman in the eyes OF the
pennsylvania reformers, but he has al
NAVE been a friend to the south ant
4bere is no reason why any democra
should regret his hard-earned but de
cisive victory.
THE supreme court OF the Unlte'
Ct,tas holds that Cuba is foreign ter
ritory, as the act declaring war agains
Spain merely contemplated the freeing
of Cuba from Spanish domination
This being true, it is about time tina
our military forces were out of tina
country.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

COMMISSIONER STEVENS address on
ssAn Attractive Home," published in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-23

last weeks NEWS, deserves more than
a passing reading. It is an appeal 10
higher country development that de-
mands attention. We hope it will have
it's weight in Terrell county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-02

Steers, jr.. to Harry Flicker, lot "a, block
%: $40 Stamps, $3.50.
Bloomingdale-Ray E.>Middaugh ct al. to
Judson T. Gull. lot 60, block 0; SO (stamps,
50 Judson T. Gull conveys same prop
erty to VIM. E. and LilianlA Shannon; SO
(stamps, S4).
/ street northwest between 18th and 10th
streets-Job Barnard ct al, trustees, to
Howe Totten, original lot 3d. square 1O5;
$7,93125.
Fourth and L streetsi koutheast-Dwight
Anderson to VIM. E. H. Merritt, part of
square S25; $40 Stamps, so cents).
Twelfth and New YORK avenue north
west-Job Barnard ct al. trustees to Ma
linda Downing, part 4Dtr /, square 31s;
$1,7OO.
o street northwest between 9th and 10Th
streets-Same to same, lot 4, square 366;
100.
X street northwest between sth and 9th
streets-Same to same, west half lot &,
square 40S; s1.7O0.
Ninth street northwest between and
streets-Same to same, lots So. So, 81,
square 1867; s1,700.
Mount Airy-John M. Barry to John r.
Poore ct TX. convey same property to Chas.
c. Pearce: SO.
M street northwest between 32d and YSd
streets-Joseph H. Bradley ct al, trustees,
to Edw. NJ P. Harriss, part lot A. square
1907; 1890.
Langdon Park-Marion Duckett ct al,
trustees, to John T. Ballenger, lot o, block
Fl: s., 800 John T. Ballenger conveys same
property to Thomas Brooke; so. Thomas
Brooke conveys same property to Ira j.
Baker. $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-02

son entering the ministry of the Congrega-
ticnal Church. His first charge was at
Crested Butte. Col, where he remained
three years. thence he went to Ipswich,
Edmunds county S. D., where he labored
as a missionary for six years. In 1889 he
responded to call from Aberdeen, Brown
county. where his home has since re-
manned.
financial agent for Yankton College, and in
the state election that year he was elected
state senator from Brown county on the in
dependent ticket. He delivered an Grafton
which placed him strongly in the favor of
the Independent party, and, much against
his own fnciinations, he was nominated for
state senator. During the campaign he
was in New England visiting and took
absolutely no part in election affairs. Early
In the contest al Pierre, which had resulted
In his election, he was asked to be can
didate for United States senator in an in
dependent caucus, but refused. He stead
lastly declined to be a candidate until 1t
was apparent that he was the only posi-
BILE selection for the independents. Then
he gave his consent He a stanch pro-
hibtionist and before his election to the
state senate as an Independent he had al
ways been an earnest republican.
In the Senate Mr.. Kyle voted independ-
emily but the democratic party drew
more and more toward free coinage of sill
Yer and populism he drew closer toward
the republicans. When he sought re-elec-
tlOn III 1891 ne was a1OeQ the republican
managers. and after that he became identi-
fed with the republican party.
Mr. Kyle was best known in the Senate
as chairman of the committee on educa-
ton and labor. and in that capacity he fig
ured in the organization of the industrial
commission, eventually becoming chairman
of that commission. He was a man Of
kindly disposition and of modest bearing
He did not often speak in the Senate Had
he lived he would have again been a can
didate for the senatorship and would have
been opposed by ex-senator Pettigrew.
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Joking Remark Stirs Up Police Cir
cle1-General Items.

cles-General Items.
The finding Of headless and footless
sawdust-stuffed doll baby caused a good
deal Of trouble to some Of the local police
and Maryland officials the facts OF which,
when sifted down. proved to be a practical
Joke perpetrated by Mr.. Gibbs. clerk in
the Treasury Department, upon a son Of
his who lives at Somerset Heights. While
taking a walk, it is said, Mr.. Gibbs dis
covered the body at spot about 500 yards
from the District line, and he mentioned
to his son about the finding Of the head
less and legless body of an infant. making
no further explanation. The son repeated
the story to others, and word was finally
sent to Mounted Policeman James Giles
He telephoned the station, without seeing
the body" and Sergeant Pratt directed
him to notify the Maryland authorities,
after first consulting headquarters. While
the policeman was riding over to Chevy
Chase to notify Justice of the Peace Claude
Detective-Sergeant McNamee of head
quarters and Precinct Detective Frank
Burrows were sent out to investigate. The
party reached the scene about the same
time as the Maryland officials, and when
the discovery was made there were some
emphatic remarks uttered. The sawdust-
stuffed body Is now on exhibition at the
Georgetown station.
Charles King, who conducts a small store
on the Brookville road, within the District
line, has reported to the police that some
time early Sunday morning some unknown
party or parties forced an entrance into
his place and stole one dollar in cash and
ten pounds Of chewing tobacco. valued at
four dollars. There is no clue to the iden-
tity Of the robbers.
A horse attached to a wagon, driven by
Joseph Harris, ran away yesterday after
noon on o street between Both and 3Ist
streets, upsetting the wagon and throwing
the driver out. Harris was slightly injured
about the head.
The stockholders of the Masonic Hall As
sociation held a meeting last evening at the
building. on 32d street. and appropriated
sufficient funds to lquidate all outstanding
Indebtedness The financial condition OF
the association was reported to be flourish
ing.
Mrs. Charles Bradley of 1929 35th street,
accompanied by her sons Maurice and Ev-
erett, left today for Buffalo. N. Y. to spend
the summer.
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MARKET MASTERS REPORT.
Receipts From Rents Exceed 5000.
Other Matters Dfscusned

The District Commissioners received to-
day the annual report of ]. Eldridge Burns.
market master Of the Western market Mr..
Burns says:
I'm my annual report for the year ended
June 3d. 1900. l stated that I felt reason
ably sure that the revenues received from
rents OF stands in the market for the year
to end June 80, 1901, would reach at least
5000. 1 am most happy to state that my
expectations have been more than realized
as the receipts exceed the above stated
amount by $15S.
THE following are the receipts per
month: July 1900. 800; August, $412.5O;
September. $429. so; October, $429. 90; Novem-
b Der; $3.50; December. {44e; January, 1901.
April, $40. 80; May, $435.5O; June. $432 80;
total. S,15S. net increase Of cash re-
ceipts over the preceding year OF $2s5. 10.
the largest receipts received in the four
years just closed. Nothing of an unusual
character has occurred during the year.
THE market is in a better condition in
general appearance than it has ever been
since it was first established. There is still
needed to place it in first-class order fif-
teen new stands and few minor repairs.
THE court yard of the market is four
feet lower than an alley on the south side
of the market, this alley being held up by
retaining wall, which is in dangerous
condition and should be rebuilt, for fear If
we have many storms during the summer
this wall may give way, and If such should
occur it would, to say the least, be a great
inconvenience to the third police precinct,
as it is the only means of access to their
stable. ! must again call your attention
to the need Of shed on the south and
east sides Of the market yard for the pro-
lection Of the dealers teams. There is also
needed about $50 square yards Of pave
ment In the court yard to place it in a
thoroughly sanitary condition. I do hope
these repairs and improvements will be
made from the appropriation for this years
repairs to markets. If the same conditions
obtain during the coming year, and I see
no reason why they should not, the receipts
for rent of stands will reach at least $500"