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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
GRIGGS DOES GOOD
WORK FOR DEMOCRACY
SECOND DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN AD-
DRESSED CONVENTION IN KANSAS.
Georgian Captivated Everybody and
Paved the Way for Fusion. Excel
lent Chances for Success.

A Washington special to the Allan
ia Constitution says: If the democrats
succeed in making substantial gains in
Kansas this fall the result will be in q
very great measure due to the work OF
a Georgian.
According to the statement OF demo-
Gratis in position to know the condi'
tions in that state the outlook in Kan
sas is far from gloomy for democracy.
Not only has fusion against the repnb-
licans been practically completed, bat
the republicans are badly snlit.
Representative Jackson, who is the
only democratic congressman from
Kansas, has just returned from Wich-
tia, where the democrats of the state
have been holding an important con-
vention. He reports the outlook in
every way satisfactory. "There was
some disposition, says Mr.. Jackson,
''for the democrats and populists To
hold alOof from one another, some OF
the democrats taking the position that
nothing could be expected from future
fusion with the populists. Judge
Griggs of Georgia, chairman of the
democratic campaign committee,
agreed with those of US who took
different view, and it was largely
through his influence and because of
his advice that the democratic conven-
ton paved the way for complete fusion
with the populists in the contest for
state officers and for members OF con-
gress. Judge Griggs attended the
convention at Wichita and captivated
every body by his splendid appeal for
| democracy and by his personality.
When say 'captivated everybody L
am not putting it too strongly. Fhe
results show that he succeeded in ac-
complishing that which was his pur-
pose in going TO Kansas.
eve believe that we have excellent
chances to carry the state. We have
nominated for governor the mayor of
Kansas City, splendid man and a
vote getter, and we feel certain that
with the fusion which has been per-
fected we will gain three or four mem
bers in congress. You know Kansas
is queer state, and 1t is about time
for it to swing around into the demo-
cratic column. Stranger things nave
happened. We have sincere hopes of
not only making material gains in the
lower house of congress but in electing
our governor and legislature which
will elect democratic senator. AS L
have said, our chances for doing this
come very largely from the work done
by Judge Griggs upon his recent Wis
it,"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Mckenzie arriv-
ed in Dawson Thursday to visit Mrs.
McKenzie's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
W. Wooten. They had just returned
from their bridal tour in the west.
Miss Alice Barnes has returned from
visit to her sister, Mrs. t. ]. Parish,
at Swainsboro. She was accompanied
home by Mrs. Parish and little daugh-
ter.
DR.. and Mrs. T. H. TEurmond and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Jordan attended
the Jordan Gregory marriage in
Georgetown last Wednesday.
DIR. J. G. Dean left yesterday for
New York, where he will spend two
or three weeks at the hospitals and at
tending lectures.
Mrs. w. 7. Arlington, Miss Viola
and Master Wesley Paul of Sylvester
are visiting at the home of Mr.. w. W..
Black on College street.
Hon. Harvie Jordan was in Dawson
Monday. He was nominated to repre-
sent his district in the state senate
last Thursday.
Mr.. w. b. Parks returned to Oxford
Saturday to be present at the COM
mencement exercises of Emory Col
lege.
Mrs. r. Il. Fletcher of Forsyth and
Mrs. A. F. Sawyer of Cuthbert are
guests of Mrs. ]. w. Goss.
Mrs. S. A. Loyless and children left
Friday for Florida, where they will
spend the summer
Mr.. C. o. Marlin of Valdosta has
been with relatives in and near Daw-
son several days.
Mrs. E. L. Rainey and children and
Miss Louise Rainey are visiting Mrs.
j. L. Bunch in Albany.
Mr.. W. II. Hoyl is here from jack
sonville visiting his mother, Mrs. l..
G. Hoyl.
Mr.. Jesse Rorsley of Albany has
been in Dawson this week visiting his
parents.
Miss Kate Thornton returned Satur-
day from visit to relatives IN Allan
ia.
Mrs. Floyd Gammage of Hartsfiild is
visiting her sister, Mrs. B.W. Roberts.
Mrs. Wooten of Cuthber Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Baldwin.
DR.. o. Il. Kenyon has returned from
stay of several days at Weston.
Mr.. w. G. Statham of Lumpkin was
in Dawson Friday and Saturday.
Julius Patterson is visiting relatives
and friends in Birmingham.
Mr.. Jas. Greer of Cuthbert has been
in Dawson several days.
Mr.. H. H. Perry is visiting home
folks in Arlington.
Jim Crouch is visiting his parents
near Columbus.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
|7HE RACE WAS CLOSE FOR GOVERNOR.
Vs. Terrell Won County Over Mr. Query By Only Twenty
81; Votes for Prison Commissioners and Johnson
for State School Commissioner Garry the County.

Sheffield 1876.
For state senator, S. r. Christie
794.
For member of democratic execu-
tive committee second congressional
district, H. A. Wilkinson 1859.
For members of the county demo
cratic executive committee: J. H.
Oxford 642, A. j. Baldwin GAL, Frank
Nasworthy ga, M. E. Jennings 643,
]. j Hill 643, George Gammage, 643,
]. q. Turner GIL, j. w. Tilley 673, G.
F. Oxford ga, j. D. Lane ga, S. D.
Hatcher SAB, Jonathan Bridges GA,
L. w. Haddock ga, Lawson Cham.
bers 644, w. S. Thornton 645, L. D.
Gay 645, C. M. Harris GAL, w. B. Dis
nuke 643.
The following table shows the num-
Der of votes each of the candidates
who had opposition received at the
various precincts
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
WORNER WAITS.
interesting News Items from the
Twelfth District.

Mr.. Wesley Harrington and Miss ka'
tie RADON were married Sunday at the
home of Judge Daniel. There was
large crowd present to witness the Ger
emory, which occurred at y O'CLOCK a.
m. Several of the guests spent the day
at Judge Daniels. The happy couple
dined with the groom's parents, MT
and Mrs. George Harrington.
Thursday was election day. and e,y,
erything passed off quietly. Inc olo
Twelfth district is yet Judge o.
good men. If you don't believe II come
out for Office and you will find 1t out.
Miss Monte Dayis is quite sick. we
hope she will soon be out again. Inc
rest of our sick folks are well except
Mrs. Eliza Daniel, who is improving.
Miss Mary Jolley Oxford and Mr.
Chambless of Yeomans were here last
Thursday.
Miss Eva Stevens and Mr.. Lee La
mar attended the picnic at Graves FIJI
day.
Joseph NJ. Terrell got 81 votes in
this district and DUPONT Query ~.
Mr.. Bush of Dawson called on the
fair sex here recently.
Colonel Raines dined with Judge
Daniel Thursday.
Coils. Irwin and Gurr were with Vi
Thursday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
BRONWOOD BRIEFS.
Items About People and Things
i'm That Community.

The Lanier Literary League met at
the home of Miss Bessie Chappell and
elected new officers as follows: Miss
Leona Snyder, president; Miss Arner
Thompson, vice-president; Miss Mag
gle Wells, secretary; Robert Ellerbee,
treasurer; Miss Lizzie Raglan, libra
rian.
The spelling bee last Thursday night
was a success. Mr.. Alfred Dawson,
Jr., won the prize, being the last one
to miss word.
Bronwood is on boom. There are
already two gins here, and it is rumor'
ed that there will be another one.
Our able and efficient teacher, Pro
fessor Terrell, has left our town for
greener fields.
wonder what takes Mr.. Kendrick
out to Holmart every Sunday.
Mrs. Howell and son returned Sun
day from Sumter county.
Let everybody attend the picnic al
divers mill Friday.
Several from here attended the foot
washing Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
A BIG RATHER.
A Gentleman Visits Spring and
Comes Near Sitting Upon
an Immense Snake.

The largest rattlesnaKe seen in this
section in long time was killed on
Mr.. Lawson Chambers farm, in the
New Eleventh district, by Mr.. Whit
Orr few days ago.
MIR. Orr went to spring to get wa
ter, and after drinking sat down in the
shade of tree. The barking of dog
attracted his attention and on looking
around he saw a monster reptile
almost touching him.
His snakeship was quickly despatch
ed. and measured five feet in length
and about twenty inches in circumfer-
ence. It's fangs were an inch long.
Mr.. Orr narrowly escaped being bit,
as the venomous reptile brushed
against his leg in making vicious
lunge at him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
A CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Mamie Jordan and Mr.. IVey
Gregory Take Marriage Vows.

At the Methodist church in George
town, on last Wednesday evening
about sunset, of Mr.. Ivey Gregory OF
Damascus. Ca, and Miss Mamie Jor-
dan were married by Rev. E. M. Whit
ing of Fort Valley in the presence of
large number of relatives and admir-
ing friends.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom, accompanied by their
guests, assembled at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. M. r. Jordan,
where reception was given in honor
of the occasion.
Miss Jordan, who frequently visited
in Dawson, is one of Georgetown's
most lovable young ladies, and the
groom is equally popular among a
large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. A number of handsome pres
ents attested the popularity OF the
young couple.
10 - Of MOCn1lrrnfS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
- winners in Terrell county in

r,o winners in Terrell county in
- Thursday primary were Terrell
son Governor, Stevens for commission
i ~ ~ agriculture, Williams for prison
commissioner and Johnson for state
school commissioner.
Interest ceDtered in the race for
Governor, and the day was one OF
strong though good natured rivalry
botUeen the workers of Terrell and
CHERRY. Each side made hard fight,
ana not until the count at the
conrt house was finished was it known
which way the county had gone.
When the reports from the country
precincts came in and it was learned
that Terrell had only 81 majority a
feeling of disappointment and possible
defeat took possession of the Terrell
4 followers, and the Guerryites were
correspondingly jubilant and hopeful.
\ It was known that the vote was close
at the court house and that the official
count would have to be completed to
\ determine who had carried the day.
This precinct gave Mr.. Terrell five
majority, which made his plurality
in the county over Mr.. Query just 26
votes.
The surprise of the day was the
small vote State School Commissioner
Glenn received, his total vote in the
county being only AZ.
There was considerable scratching
! Of the names for members of the couu-
/ ty democratic executive committee,
especially in the Parrott and Bron-
wood districts. In the latter district
out of l07 votes polled only II were
cast for committeeman. The heavy
scratching in these districts was due
to the fact that there was dissatisfac-
ton because each district could not
select its own committeeman.
The total number of votes received
by the candidates who had no oppossi.
ton was;
For secretary of state, Philip Cook
SO4.
For state treasurer, r. E. Park 811.
For attorney general, J. G. Hart
80
For justices of supreme court, Sam.
uel Lumpkin 800 and A. J. Cobb 100.
For United States senator, A. S.
Clay sos.
For congressman second district, j.
NJ. Griggs S05.
For Judge superior court, H. c..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
CAMPAIGN OPENS EARLY.
Mayor LOwrey Will Not Be a
Candidate for Reelection.

The campaign for mayor of Dawson
has opened early. There is already a
plentiful supply of candidater, not
outstanding that the election does
not occur until next December.
Mayor Lowrey, who has served the
town faithfully for three years, maxi
ing one of the best officials who has
eyer occupied that Office, will not be a
candidate for reelection.
There are already three prominent
cltlzens in the field, Messrs. r. L. Mel
zoe SOa, J. w. Peddy and J. r. Mercer.
1heV are actively at work, and the
older.
CARD FROM MR.. LOWREY.
10 the Citizens of Dawson: | am
grateful to YOU for past favors and for
conndence reposed in me. For three
Years. you have honOred me with your
suffrage, and hope you have had no
cause to regret it. | have tried to dis
charge my duty. | have done the best
possible according to my ability" |
s,lau not be candidate for re-elec-
'Loh. cannot afford to enter into a
scramble or to embarrass my friends.
nope that in selecting my successor
you Will have an eye single to the
good OF Dawson. Her interest is Jour
interest. Her good is the welfare of
ner people. Thanking you again
ano pledging myself to assist, to the
ssh1ent OF my ability, in removing all
burdens from our beloved city, and in
pushlng her interests for the future,
l am yours gratefully,
J. w. F. LOWREY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
Annual Meeting at Macedonia.

The annual meeting OF Macedonia
Primitive Baptist church, OF which
Rev. r. H. Barwick is pastor, began
last Friday and continued through
Sunday. Sunday the solemn ceremony
of footwashing occurred. Large con-
gregations attended the services, es-
pecially on Sunday, and the meeting
vas interesting and profitable through
ont
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
Nanny Time IN Old Town.

''We felt very happy" writes r. N
Bevill, Old Town, Va, "when Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter of bad case of scald head
1t delights all who use it for cuts
corns, burns. bruises, boils, ulcers ane
eruptions. Infallible for piles. Only
25c at Dawson Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
Ten Years IN Bed.

r. A. Gray, j. P, Oakville, Ind,
writes: 'For ten years / was confined
to my bed with disease of my kidneys.
1t was so severe thai could not move
part of the time. / consulted the
very best medical skill available, but
could get no relief until Foley's Kid
ney Cure was recommended to me.
1t has been a Godsend TO me.
HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
DAMAGE TO CROPS.
Hail Storm Last Wednesday Bat
tered Corn and Cotton.

Farmers residing near Brentwood re-
port considerable damage resulting
from a hail storm last Wednesday.
Much damage was done to Young
corn and cotton, though the beaten
plants will probably recover.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11

The managers met at the court
house Friday morning and consolidat-
ed the returns, and W. B. Quails,
chairman of the democratic executive
committee, in the absence of a quorum
of that body, appointed Messrs. j..
Fl. Oxford and M. J. Yeomans to rep
resent Terrell county in the state con-
vention.
There were 1,037 voters registered
for the primary, and the total vote
cast was 822.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
On Credit.

A sixty horse power fne steel boiler
nearly new and all o. K.
G. V. PACE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11

Mason Improved Crystal with Porcelain lined
absolutely tight will positively fruit
Pints, quarter and half gallon sizes.
FARRxR nAWs sT P PR9e G
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11

On the first indication of kidney
troubles, stop it by taking Foiey's Kid
new Cure. HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-06-11
THEY COME AND GO.

See the pictures at McCollum's 5,
The Dolores star., 1902-10-10

And you, Bourmont." to the oficer
who had confessed he was hungry.
DE Guise is too mild, too mild. :"
this officer said. scowling also. II
would add that in addition to his SEN
tence q condemned be made to carry
away sack of flour as large as him
self-as large as a man can lift"
"And you" ''and you," to the other
officers.
Il consider the sentence Just, and
recommend it," said one
And l." land - said others. with
perhaps little more added to the
burden" finished the last judiciously.
"A prisoner of this kind should be
crushed
Very well. gentlemen" said the Of
ficer in command, you will see that
the sentence is carried out to the let
ter. And YOU" turning severely to
the wondering boy, ''let this be les
son. Never do a thing unless you are
ready to do it with your whole heart.
If you had shown a white spot, would
have had you shot
The Dolores star., 1902-10-10
eRADY's FEAST OF PossUM.
Rival Ruined His Chance for the Col
ored Vote by Mean Trick.

o'co SotS ny d medn TICK.
During a heated campaign in Geor-
gla some years ago the late Henry f.
Grady was opposed by an editorial
associate, Captain Evan Howell. They
were warm personal friends, but on
the issue at stake were diametrical-
ly opposed to each other Recalling
that campaign, Representative Living
ston tells a funny story.
The result of the election depended
largely upon certain ward in which
there was very large negro popula-
ton Grady bethought himself of a
scheme to capture these colored vot-
ers, and, securing a vast number of
possums, provided a great supper, at
which they could eat. 1t was mas
ter stroke and Howell knew nothing
OF it until the night the supper oc-
Cured. Then he was at his wits end
until an inspiration came to him. He
sent for some of his negro supporters,
gave them instructions and waited for
the result.
An hour later while the colored
BARRIERS were having a great feasting
time one of Howell's supporters cried
Meow. Another man repeated the
cry. A third man was apparently
taken sick and the fourth man ex-
claimed: Deed boys, | think we are
eating cats!" That broke up the sup
per and Grady never did quite con-
vince the possum eaters that they had
been imposed upon.
The Dolores star., 1902-10-10

They stared at him and at each
other. Was the boy mad? If SO, it
was madness that must be punished.
Shooting is too easy for thing
like that" scowled the one who had
lost his sword. Its case for hang
ing"
No; hanging's too easy" declared
another, gloomily. you don't know
how hungry l am. But there goes the
pursuit" as they saw soldiers scat
tering among the palms. Perhaps
the supper will be recaptured."
The boy shifted. Five minutes
start" he grinned significantly. "a
thousand men couldn't lind the boys
now. They know hiding places your
soldiers never dreamed Of"
The officer in command looked at
him curiously.
There is something behind this"
he said thoughtfully. "You are old
enough to understand the conse-
quences of such an act, and too wise
to throw away your life for little
meat and few loaves of bread"
The boys eyes began to flash and
for the first time his face lost its
grinning derision.
II have risked my life for little
meat and few loaves of bread" he
declared quickly, land do understand
Just what the consequences are. But
what Is life when my mother Is sick
and starving, and when my sisters and
grandfather and grandmother are all
starving. would risk 1t, and lose it.
too, a hundred times. The boys have
food enough now to last them a
month";" his voice ringing with exulta-
tion. you may kill me If you want
to. But you haven't soldiers enough
to get the food back. And it wasn't
stolen. either. You have destroyed
our crops and taken our cattle and
fruits, and they would pay for this a
thousand times over"
He threw his head back and looked
squarely into their eyes.
There Is another thing don't mind
telling you," he went on sturdily; my
fathers away fighting, and would be
away fighting too, If were old
enough. AS it is, we boys look after
the family" Here the grinning deri-
sion returned to his face. "The horde
of wild creatures your cook tells
about were just my three brothers and
two Of my cousins. the Oldest only
thirteen. They'll look after the fam
lily now, and when this food is gone.
they'll find some way to get more.
Now kill me If you want to. I'm not
afraid"
A curious expression had been COM
ing into their eyes. Above all things
a soldier respects bravery.
Come. gentlemen" said the ofiicer
In command gruffiy, 1--WE must settle
this at once. Camp will be broken
early, and there will be no time then.
The case is a fragrant one, and calls
for severe punishment. But will
leave the sentence to you, De Guise. -
to the officer whose sword had been
taken; "as the most aggrieved Of us;
the first vote belongs to you. What
punishment is adequate to the Of
fense?"
The oficer scowled. II would con-
denim him to perpetual. banishment
from U.S." he answered harshly.
The Dolores star., 1902-10-10
Brought the Bishops Boots.

A humorous story is related in con.
nection with the visit of an English
bishop to a Virginia family Every
body was directed to address the rev.
Grand bishop as my lord" and man
servant about the place was especially
told off to attend him. The bishok
like every other Englishman, set his
boots outside his door when he went
to bed at night. His temporary body
servant was instructed to take them,
blacken them and return them before
their owner should be ready to put
them on in the morning. The boy
did as he was told. The bishop was
dressing when he knocked on the
door in the morning, with his care
fully taught response. Its the boy,
my lord, with your boots" on the tip
of his tongue. The sound of the
bishops voice confused him.
Who's there?" the bishop called
out.
The boy forgot his speech utterly.
who's there?" the bishop called
again.
Its the Lord, with your boots, my
boy" said he.
The Dolores star., 1902-10-10
FiIibusteTs.
BY FRANK H. SWEET.


downright. 1902. by Daily Story pub. Cos
A group of Spanish officers were
standing in front of the mess quarters
at Bahia Honda. The had just come
in from Havana and on the morrow
were to start across the mountains
toward Cristobal on special service
1t had been long, hard march. and
they were hugry and tired. In spite
of all that was behind and of what
might be ahead, their one thought was
of the meal whose savory odors were
issuing from the hastily improyised
mess quarters. The sun was not yet
down, but the shadows of the date
palms lay thick about their feet.
They watched them listlessly, waiting
for the mess call, and then ready to
seek the low matched building where
they were to sleep. From the shad-
ows of the same date palms a group
of ragged, emaoiated boys watched
them keenly. They, too, were mindful
of the odors that came from the mess
quarters, for they shifted eagerly, and
from time to time they whispered to
one another and pointed toward the
building or the officers. Presently a
boy of nine or ten, with keen, snap
ping black eyes, stole to palm tree
that was but few yards from where
the officers GOOD. In the shadow of
this he waited until his companions
had crcled round to the shelter of q
clump of bamboos on the other side,
and very near to the entrance of the
mess quarters. There they paused, as
though for a signal.
And it was not tong coming. With
sudden wild whoop the boy with the
the very midst of the officers, swing
ing his arms and dancing about as
though he were mad. In an instant al
most and before they had recovered
from the surprise of the unexpected
onslaught he had snatched sword
from one of the scabbards and bound
ed away. At the same moment cry
of CONSERVATION came from the mess
quarters.
But the officers did not notice that.
They were too amazed too angry a..
the audacity of this ragamuffin, who
had stopped few yards away and was
now brandishing the sword defiantly
in their very faces. With eXclama-
tions of anger they sprang forward to
man, and the ragamufiin, instead Of
trying to escape, lodged this way and
that, under the outstretched arms Of
one, behind another and almost be-
tween the legs of third, all the time
taunting them and daring them on.
He was like an eel that squirmed out
of their hands even after they caught
him; or a flea that was anywhere ex-
cept where they thought 1t. Five
minutes passed in exasperating dodg-
ing and doubling before they succeed
ed in dragging him back. struggling
and grinning to the mess quarters.
And it was not until afterward' that
it occurred to them that he mad made
no real effort to escape.
AS the excitement of the chase and
capture began to subside they noticed