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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.

Every state in the union is throbblnP
and pulsating with interest in the
trouble between Venezuela on one
hand and IGreat Britain, Germany
and Italy on the other, mainly because
the United States herself is likely to
be drawn into the wrangle.
The Monroe doctrine, any infringe
ment of which is always quickly re-
sented by Uncle Sam, declares unmls'
takably against any territorial ag-
grandizement by any European power
at the expense of any American terri
tory, and while the three allied pow
ers are ostensibly making debt-col-
lectipg bluff no one doubts for a mo-
ment that they are impelled primarily
and solely by their enthusiastically
Unsuitable greed for land. So long as
they collect debt justly due, with no
land appropriated as good measure,
the United States has no right to
interfere, and has no thought OF doing
SO: but when these same powers throw
off the mask of concealment, which
they appear liable to do at, any time'
there is going to be something doing,
if necessary, in the scrapping line.
Diplomatic negotiations are at pres
ent in delicate state, and it cannot
be accurately foretold just what is liza
BILE to occur, but it will behoove the
allied powers to move sIowl y and with
extreme caution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Cur
renCV.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. November q

WASHINGTON, D. G. November 20, 1902
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned. it has been made TO appear that
The City National Bank of Dawson, in the city
of Dawson in the county of Terrell and state of
Georgia, has complied with all the provisions of
the Statutes of the United States, required to be
complied with before an association shall be au-
thorzed to commence the business of banking;
Now, therefore, |, William b. Ridgely, Comp
troler Of the Currency, do hereby certify that
The City National Bank of Dawson. in the city
of Dawson in the county of Terrell and state Of
Georgia. is authorized to commence the business
of Banking provided in Section Fifty One
Hundred and Sixty-Nine of the Revised Statutes
of the United States
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal of Office this the twentieth day Of November
1902.
VIM. 4. RIDGELY.
[SEALl Comptroller of the Currency.
No, 1896
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
GEORGIA GLEANlN GS.

Governor Terrell is of the opinion
that he will only have to borrow $45,-
600. considerably the smallest sum
borrowed 10 several years, for the state
next year ia order to meet the current
expenses of the government, notwith-
standing the reduction of the tax rate tC
5 mills by the legislature. He futher
thinks that the tax rate can be lower.
ed from mills to about rs mills.
F. p. Mitchell has been confirmed
by the United States senate as post
master at Americas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Bankruptcy Notice.

In the District Court of the United States for
the Northern District Of Georgia. in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
R. b. PIttman, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
TO the creditors of the above named bankrupt Of
Dawson, Ga, in the county of Terrell and
district aforesaid a bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day Of
December, A. D.. 1902 the said aforesaid person
was duly adiudicated bankrupt. and that the
first meeting Of his creditors will be held at
Dawson, Ga. in Referees office, on the 3lst day
of December, A. d.. 1902 at O'Clock in the fore
noon, at which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee. exam
inc the bankrupt and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said meeting
This December 20, 1902. II. A. WILKINSON
Referee in BankruDtcY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Slow About Their Duty.
From the Sparta Ishmaelite.

From the SPARTA IsnulAeIIIt.
The railroad commission has at last
reached the conclusion that it is the
duty of the lessees of the state road
to repair the depot in Atlanta. This
fact has been apparent to plain people
ever since the howl against the old
depot was first raised. The commits
sion knew it, too, but saw proper to
hold back IN order to give the local
exploiters an opportunity to work the
state treasury for big sum.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
WORNER WAITS.
Batch of Interesting Items from That
Community.

There is q lot of moving going on
around here. Among those who are
moving or about to move are the fam
lilies of Messrs. r. j. Novels, w. j.
Novels, C. B. Novels, G. NJ Bish-
op and John H. Oxford, who will soon
move to the wiregrass to make their
future home. Mr.. R. +. l.. Hammond
has already moved, carrying several
families with him. MIR. John d. Lane
and Mr.. Will Moore will also soon
90 to the wiregrass. 1t looks like any
man could make a good living in this
county, for Terrell county, with Daw-
son at its back, is the garden spot OF
the state. However, we wish these
clever gentlemen much happiness and
success in their new homes.
Mr.. G. F. Oxford has bought the
farm of Mr.. John Fl. Oxford; the price
paid was S21 per acre. Mr.. ID. L..
Webb has since bought fifty acres OF
the same place from Mr.. G. F. Oxford
for S1.OO6. If you don't want to sell
your land you had better not put a
price upon it,
Our school closed Friday until the
first Monday in January. We have 43
pupils on the roll, and see no cause
why we should rot have so or 90 to
open on the first Monday N January.
Let me have your cleaning aud
pressing. I'll do it right and at prices
I "A II
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Years Support.

GEORGIA., TERRELL CoUNTY.-- Ordinary s
Office, December l, 1902. The appraisers appointed
upon the application of NJ l.. Jordan. widow of
S. T. Jordan, for twelve months support of
herself having fled their return, all persons
concern are hereby cited to show cause, if any
they have. at the next January term of this court
why said application should not be granted said
applicant as applied for.
I. w. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
[SEALl


hereby given that on the first day of January,
9V3 at Arlington. Ga. an application will be
made to the Hon. II. G. Sheffield. Judge of the
superior court of said county. for leave to sell a
onethird undivided interest in lot of land nuns
Der 1856 located in the 18th district of said county
same containing 2021@ acres more or less. The
object of said sale is the reiHyeSment of the pro-
ceeds in lands in Mitchell and Colquitt counties,
said state. This Dec. LIST. 1902
!. d. LANE.
Guardian for Mrs. S. l.. Lane.
II. A. Wilkinson. Petitioners Attorney.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Years Support.

GEORGIA-TRRRELL COUNTY, rdinary's OF.
fee. November 18TH 1902 The appraisers az
pointed upon the application OF Sophja A. Can
non. widow of john Cannon. for "A twelve months
support for herself and MINOR children having
died their return. all persons concerned here
by cited 20 show cause, if any they have. at the
next January term Of this court why said appli =
cation should not be granted.
J. w. ROBERTS. Ordinary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Plan to Stop Railway Collisions.


A device for preventing collisions be-
tween railway trains was successfully
tried on the railroad near Frankfort
the other day, says cable dispatch
from Berlin to the Chicago Inter Ocean.
1t consists of a small apparatus fitted
to locomotive which will give visible
and audible signals if another locomo-
tive is approaching on the same track.
or, if switch is misplaced, it renders
it possible to have an understanding by
telephone between locomotives. In the
test two locomotives approached each
other. When they reached a certain
distance of each other, the apparatus
gave the signals. and the engineers
were able to communicate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors Of the
estate Of John T. King late OF Terrell county de-
ceased, to render III an account of their demands
to ME within the time prescribed by law proper
~ made out. And all persons indebted IL said
deceased are hereby requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned This, the End d Ay
OF December. 1872. JOSEPH b. HAYES
Administrator Of John T. King
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
A Railroad Debt at the Bottom of IT.

There are but three railroads in
Venezuela, and one of these has caus-
ed the present trouble with Germany
and England This road runs from
Valencia to Caracas, and is 100 kilo
meters long. The enezuelan govern
ment guaranteed per cent interest on
the bonds of this road, which are held
by Germany, and has failed to pay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Administration.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY--OrdinarY's
Office, Nov. IS. 1902.-Lucius Lamar has applied
for letters of administration on the estate of
Lavausia Lamar, late OF. said county, deceased.
This IS. therefore, to notify all concerned to show
cause on or before the first Monday in January
next why letters should not be granted as applied
for. J. W.ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Years Support.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY -Ordinary'S Of
fee November 81 1902 The appraisers appointed
upon the application of Mrs. Mary S. Kelly,
widow of Geo. W. Kelly. for a twelve months
support OF herself having filed their return, all
persons concerned are hereby cited 10 show cause
If any they have on the first Monday IN January
next why said application should not be granted.
J. w. ROBERTS, OrGinrrY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Administration.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY Ordinary's
Office, November 25 1902. E. Kersey hav-
ing made application to me for letters of admins
tration on the estate OF Lucy kersey, des
ceased. this is. therefore. to notify all concerned
to show cause, if any they can on or before the
first Monday in January next why letters of
administration should not be granted said appli-
cant as applied for. This December |. 1902
J. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Richer Than the Editor.

From the Dalton Argus.
Hurrah for old Georgia. She has
over million dollars in the treasury.
We are obliged to own that a million
plunks tops US.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
A Suggestion to Commissioner Stevens

From the savannah News.
In anticipation of the summer ses-
sions OF the legislature the commits
sioner of agriculture ought to see to it
that fine bed of mint is set out in
the capitol grounds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
For Administration.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary s
Office December |. 1902. Lucius Lamar applies
to me for letters of administration de bonis non
on the estate of John Il. Lamar. deceased. This
is therefore, to notify all persons concerned to
show cause, if any they have. on the first Monday
in January next why letters of administration
should not be granted said applicant as applied
for. J. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
IfYOu Suffer From Kidney Trouble

Use Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.
Nothing like it for diseased kidneys.
Price so cents. FARRAR IL HARRIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
City Real Estate for Sale.

Wimberly place on Griggs street. 81 500: Me-
Clelland lot and out house Lee street 81 600:
Grjer lot on Lee street. $500: Savage place on Lee
street, $1,000. J. r. MERCER
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THOSE who take the Jap for a fool
are fools themselves. That govern
ment has purchased several H-ray ma
chimes, with which employees of its
minis are to have their stomachs eX-
amined daily. The Jap likes a great
deal of being sardiue, as this unique
method of precaution attests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THE headline writer of the esteem
ed Macon News Informs its readers
that a negro was fined $50 for using
1iobscure" language. What the head.
liner meant would have also been ob'
scure had not the body of the article
said "obscene.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

Tom WATSON has retired from poll
tics. It's pity the state ard country
haven't more like him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

The death of Thomas B. Reed re
calls to public memory his disappoint'
ed presidential aspirations, and, Incl
0entally. Tue fact that such men as
Reed, Clay, Blaine and Bryan were,
ia way, TOO big to be president.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

HeinZ's mixed sweet pickles q
Guerry',.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THE grim visage of Uncle Sam is
not a reassuring sight to the powers in
the Venezuelan EN- broglio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

UNIFORM manufacturers just nat
urally love Georgia 3 chief executive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Notice to Debtors and Creditors

All persons Indebted to the late Lavausia La
mar are requested to call on me and settle. and
all persons holding aesOuRtS against him will
please present their claims.
DR.. LUCIUS LAMAR Admir-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

A MACON citizen has Il coin which
vas in circulation before the time OF
Julius Caesar Doubtless Atlanta con-
tains one used in prehistoric times,
but it, hasn't come to light yet
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

az chaplain of the fifty eighth con-
gress. With all it's faults that muchly
maligned body doesn't deserve this;
neither does the country, by all that's
holy.
FROM the preliminary sample Gov
ernor Terrell has given of his admin
istrative ability, his incumbencY Is
| going to be eminently satisfaction
ary," as Dinklespeil would say, to his
entire constituency.
THE Americus Daily Press Is tne
latest candidate for public favor to ap-
pear on The News exchange desk,
and Judging from it's general makeup
there is no reason why it should not
succeed.
The true meaning of the word PRO
life" has been discovered by Missis-
sippi woman. Within twelve months
she has given birth to five children
triplets and twins.
AMERICAN officers say the Filipinos
are greedy and treacberous- Maybe
the maligned Filipinos haYe an idea OF
their own as to who is greedy and
treacherous.
GOVERNOR TERRELL, backed by the
attorney general, says the Legislature
can't name court officers. That's
about the only thing the Georgia
solons can't do.
X-GOvERNOR JAS. S. BOYNTON
died at home in Griffin Monday. He
was one of Georgia's truest and best
sons. Peace to his ashes.
FROM the way Atlanta's banks are
increasing their business it won't be
surprising if in few years they are
on par with Dawson's.
RECOGNIZING DawsOns wisdom in
all things Columbus is following close
ly in her wake, and has raised the sal
aries of its police force.
ILLUMINATING oil will now take |
another jump upward. John D. Rock
efeller has given cool million to the !
University of Chicago.
The American bank in Mexico City |
has increased its capital stock to a
million dollars. Where there's Ameri- |
canism there's prosperity.
TAILOR MINDER'S tastes are tickle. |
Once so strenuously opposed to being |
hung, he is now anxious to take Mil |
lard Lees place.
COCA-COLA has found a friend in
Savannah. That city, after a hard
SIGHT, has declined to place tax on
the beverage.
THAT young fellow who sWindled
the lawyers off Atlanta should be
turned loose, and not prosecuted.
THE Albany Herald presents an at
tractive appearance in it's new dress.
The Herald's all right, anyhow.
THE grim visage of Uncle Sam is
not a reassuring sight to the powers in
the Venezuelan EN- brogliO.
Tom WATSON has retired from poll |
tics. It's a pity the state ard country
haven't more like him.
UNIFORM manufacturers just nat
urally love Georgia. chief executive.
GOVERNOR TERRELL might loan
Venezuela his 133 colonies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

the Atlanta Constitution speaks OF her
uiawing tour" our esteemed contem-
porary will have TO do some lightning
side-stepping to escape her sulphuric
expectoration.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

Let me have your cleaning aud
pressing. I'll do it right and at prices
to please YOU. j. S. ADAMS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

If old lady Carrie Nation hears that
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THE Albany Herald presents an at
tractive appearance in its new dress
The Herald's all right, anyhow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

GOVERNOR TERRELL might loan
Venezuela his 133 colonies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

FROM the preliminary sample GoV
ernor Terrell has given of his admin
istrative ability, his incumbencY Ii
going to be eminently satisfaction
arv," as Dinklespeil would say, to hi'
entire constituency.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

MCG1LL, the negro editor of Chat
tanooga, has applied for appointment
az chaplain of the fifty'eighth con-
gress. With all it's faults that muchly
maligned body doesn't deserve this;
neither does the country, by all that's
ho1U
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THAT young fellow who swindled
the lawyers ofs Atlanta should be
turned loose, and not prosecuted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24

THE Americas Daily Press IS the
latest candidate for public favor to ap-
pear on The News exchange desk,
and Judging from it's general makeup
there is no reason why it should not
supcapd
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-12-24
Notice to Stockholders.

An election for Directors of Dawson National
Bank FOR the year 1903 will be held in the office
OF said bank between the hours OF 10 Il. IN. and
IL IN. Tuesday, January 49, 1903.
NJ NJ. LOWREY Cashier.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-15
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.ftee trial packages of a most remarkable
smedy are being mailed to all who win
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Rred so many men who had battlel for
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~ decided to distribute free trial mack
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Eres all the Ills and troubles that cone
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rno aie unahle to leave home to he treat.
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reaskhesS when the proper remedies are
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FVsse any man who writes will be SEM
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NJ Asge SO that its recipient need have
rear or embarrassment or publicity.
Pelsy. ~ "i''e "it1ou'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-15
THREE SPEECHES MADE
The Ship Subsidy Bill Still the Top c
10 The Senate.
FORAKER DOES NOT LIKE THE BILL
Says He Would Prefer Discrimination
Duties. but He Is Wiling 10 Go
With the Majority.

vAt
aSh'n-t"n' Ndlch Ia throughout the
sidv hin wac r,do, .,,,.t,..,.t.. ,u
- ''N"''" 'l"u' iue
measure was discussed hy MIR Foraker
CGhiol Mr.. Mc1aurin Miss land Mr.
Harris Kan,
~ -,
MI fordh'r supported the bill, although
he admitted that no wnuld have ,,,,f,r,,t
T., hove huil, nm tho r,,,.t.,,,, ,..,.t,.. 49,.
49,, ,-., '''""". u"rih' ny
'He IeNNins VI discriminating duties.
Both MIR. McLaurlu and Mr. Harris on.
posed the measure on the ground mat in
-, was "o' '"IlS''utlonai'
iheF maintained 1t was class legislation.
which amounted to little short of rohbery
OF the people for the benefit Of few shin
,,.,,, >t - y" 'H'P
-" "eIs M'' "arrls made tac point that
the united states NOW was paving more
to the American line for the rnrrylny Of
ocean mails tbnr v.,s ,,,i1 -. Ct. -
was p''u 10 l"r''Sh shlps
Mr.. Foraker was Of the oninlnn that
under the circumstances :, ,,o,,t,t IN, i,,,,,.,.,
sibto q, ,.,..., ~ "'"'" "o '"'IoS'
81 ,It.''ri, "t,o,ipl 10 return To the policy
Tho Irc,,I mp i,,S Huti,s' ne had followed
irnrn nm IL - 'N iT,u.iVu cloSeLE enough to
:, M, 1T ~ W. u'NhN necessary TO nave
fore +, Vas a, 49, "a ,nuI proposition ne,
consulted win his cnii,a am,o INV nc nay
vgH
inc a msi"rjt, ~ canipoNstWutN oI Secur
Discriminating di,ti,s ."r pourN o,
buildiur mn tno n,nr,,h.,,,, , u "HslHuS "
therefore for The neIt hn.t .c IN, ,""Nt -
ACCOMPLISHING this rssi,i, 'N"'"S i''
In response to mn m,i,,iry hr Nv .ro,to,
Colul, MIR. Foruker rrmiicd Itbst ba i,a
Loved a majority NJ thc rcr,,iiie uv
Hturs were opposed to Tho nolir, 81 f,s
eliminating duties.
Mr. Morgan. be said had nurrhase1 tb,
/ Lcyland limo In NAV. lguI 1ftcr Conrres.
/ had had under consideration for two ycor,
the subsidy bin which failed of nnssar,
/ In the last congress. After that iii hot
/ failed the last hone of MIR Morgan nnC
/ his associates had fallen to The cronnd
/ The injection of the senate mad force,
/ them TO look elsewhere for the sbips which
| spend their millions for shIns ins,cod NJ
/ spending them in the sbipynr,Is and anon,
/ the lahoring men OF This c3unrv
As to the relative cost OF building an,
| operating Ships under mo Amrit,.n Ar
/ Mr. Foraker said the nrenondcr,nr. of IN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-15
HANGED HIMSELF.

Death OF j. M. Anderson. Formerly d
Merchant at Taylor
Taylor, Texas. March Is, j. NJ Andcr-
son, until recently merchant ~ Taylor
committed suicide this morning by hanging
himself to raft'r in an old hull house on
the farm of i, l.. Patterson. near Rice -
Crossing nine miles from Taylor He was
on camping trip, together with Dr, Fife,
and left Taylor yesterday afternoon, camp
ing for the FIRST night on the Patterson
place Al daybicak this morning he left
camp evidently With the intention of get.
ting wood for Are. negro found him
several hours afterward dead He had
made several statements previous to his
rash act that he intended TO take his life
caused presumably by his had health, lie
leaves wife and four children.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-15
THE SAN FRANCISCO CLUB
THAT SECURES THE JEFFRlEs-FlTz.
SIMMONS FIGHT
Must Give at Least $4,000 to Some Pub
lie Charity or to Some Public
Improvement.

Sar Francisco March 1i-lf any Of IN
athletic clubs In this city secure the JEFF
fries Fitzstnmons fight it will bc required
TO contribute substantial amount to some
charitable institution or public improve
mcnt The police omission ana board of
Supervisors has reported resolution thar
The permit for the month OF May hc given
10 the club that gives the most money to
a public charity or TO some public improve.
m,nt it, - sum not less than 5000 to be
paid before the permit is granted. Super
visor Curtis said the exhibition would
draw at least $4,000 IN gate receipts aud
Il was but just that the club securing 50
valuable privilege should contribute to
the pubic good