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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
WEST POINT EXAMINATION.
Candidates Will Appear Before
Colonel WOoten at Albany,

The News is in receipt of the follow
ing communication from Congressman
Griggs:
"Will you please give notice of the
fact that on Monday, July Goth, an ex-
animation will be held in Albany I'M
der the direction of Col. W. E. Wooten
for applicants for the cadetship at the
United States military academy at
West Point. The applicants must be a
white bona fde resident of some coun.
ty in the second congressional district
and between the ages of II and %. He
must be able to show before a commit
tee to be selected by Colonel Wooten
that he is we'll versed in reading, writ
ing spelling, English grammar, the
Elementary English literature, ar
lthmetic, algebra, plane geometry and
trigonOmetry, geography, especially
of the United States, United States
history, outlines of general history,
general principles of physics and n.y.
giene. will appoint the young man
recommended by this board to the
cadetship at West Point"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
DITCH CAUSING SICKNESS ?
Citizens Claim Waterway Is
Endangering Health.

If many citizens living in the cas-
tern part of the city are correct in
their beliefs, the large ditch, crossing
Fourth avenue and Lee street, be-
tween Dozier and Crawford street is
menacing the health of many in that
part of the town.
The ditch in question is not sewer
ed, and in many parts of it stagnant
water is always present. The drain
age from the ice factory is emptied
into 1t, so that at no time is it dry.
One of the leading physicians of the
city stated to a News representative
that the ditch was almost sure to cause
fever unless some measures were taken
to sewer it or keep the constant stream
of water out of it.
1t is very probable that the city
council will be asked to take some
steps looking to the remedYing of the
conditions stated, as the people in
that locality are considerably anxious
over the matter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
FORMER DAWSON Man
MAKES AN INVENTION.
W. A. MERCER DESIGNS PATENT WHICH
MAY BRING BIG MONEY.
His Invention, a Throttle Reverse for Use
on All Kinds of Engines Save LOCOmO.
tiVes Pronounced a Great Thing.

What is pronounced by many to be
one of the most useful and clever in
ventions of recent years has been de-
signed and will soon be patented by a
former Dawson man, Mr.. W. A. Mer-
Ger. The device is throttle reverse,
the utility of which has been agreed
upon by all who have examined it.
If the invention is successful, which
it gives every promise of being, there
will no doubt be fortune in it for Mr..
Mercer. His many friends in Dawson
will read of his achievement in the
mechanical line with much pleasure
and wish for him every success ia reap.
ing a rich harvest from it.
A Dallas paper has the following
to say in regard to Mr.. Mercer and his
invention.
"W. A. Mercer of 166 Crutcbfield
street is the latest Dallas inventor.
Mr.. Mercer has designed throttle re.
verse for use on ali kinds of engines
save locomotives. Mr.. Mercer worked
as a machinest at the big plant of the
Murray Company for several years and
is now an electrical contractor. He
h as applied for patent and expects to
have his invention soon protected by
the law. Mr.. Mercer describes his in
vention as follows:
"'This is an invention pertaining 10
reversible steam engines by which the
mechanism and operation is greatly
simpiified. No feature OF the original
Stephenson link-motion valve gear, or
any similarity to the modern improve
ments thereto, are retained in this
novel arrangement the conception be-
ing distinctively new. We have here
an absolute throttle control, the posi-.
ton of all moving parts remaining I'M
changed; steam being the element I'M
der control, the direction of which in
fiuences the direction of the engine
for ward or backward.
From eight to ten working parts, in
fact more chan half of the accessories
to the present system, are eliminated
in the Mercer device. The invention
consists substantially in tn relation
of two common parts of Identical de-
sign; rocking gate-valve, being the
active moving part and the throttle
valve being inactive movable part,
the action of the latter dep ending upon
the fixed position of the latter, which
part being manipulated con trolls a
series of steam passages directly al
fectng the motion of the engine.
During one operation the live steam
inlets become exhaust outlets for the
next operation, and vice versa.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
Have your pictures framed
at the DawsonF Furniture Co.'S
GET A BELL.
Police Will Enforce Bicycle Or
dinanCe.

There were two fines imposed by
Mayor Mercer on bicvcle riders who
failed to comply with the city ordi-
nance, saying that all bicycles in use
shall be equipped with bells, failure
of which is punishable by a fine not
exceeding S25 and not less than S.,
The smallest fine allowed was imposed.
Chief Oxford states that this ordi-
nance, which also contains clause rel
ative to fast and reckless riding, will
be rigidly enforced in the future and
that no discrimination whatever will
be shown. The enactment expressly
states that, when passing pedestrians,
bicycle riders must slow down and take
the outer edge of the sidewalk, and
this section, as well as that covering
the use of bells must be carefully re-
garded by all bicycle riders.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
WORNER WAITS.
Happenings of the Week in the
Twelfth District.

The Worner string band accepted ar
invitation to attend a fish fry at Ken
ney's mill Saturday. The boys made
some, good music, which was greatly
enjoed.
There is but very little sickness in
this community now, and little Frank
Daniel is recovering from his recent
illness.
Prof. w. T. Myrick will open sing
ing school at Enterprise church mex
Friday.
Mrs, w. H. Gurr OF near Dawson
was the guest of Mrs. W. j. w. DAME
last week.
Mr.. ]. j. Hill of Bronwood and Col
w. ii. Gurr of Dawson attended cOur'
here Friday.
Saturday was the Fourth of July
and the young folks made good use o
il.
We have had lot of rain the pas
week, and crops are doing well.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08

the mayor also opposing the bond cleo
ton.
The three councilmen who favor the
bond issue are bitterly opposed to
spending any money whatever on the
old building and will refuse 80 vote for
repairing the Gold shack unless it is
shown that it can be proftably
done. The probabilities are not in ia
vor of the body taking united action
and the result of the meeting can not
be foretold with certainty.
BOND ELECTION ORDERED.
After the above was put in type and
The News had gone to press the coun-
ell voted for the bond election. The
election will be held Wednesday, Au-
gust 10Th,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
THE SCHOOL BONDS DOOMED TO DEFEAT
Outlook for the City Councils Action on the Bond
ton Looks Gloomy

This Tuesday afternoon the councis
will take up the resolution of the city
school board asking the aldermen to
call an election for bonds for the cree
tion of new school building.
While the citizens of the city seem
unanimous for either the erection of
a new school building or of extensively
remodeling the old one. the council is
divided, and the prospects are that
there will be no new building erected,
nor will the old one. be repaired. The
situation is this: Three councilmen are
in favor of issuing bonds for the new
building and three are opposed to the
bond election and in favor of repairs,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
Have your pictures framed
1t the Dawson Furniture Cos.
s. 900 WORTH OF GOODS
Offered At and Below Cost Dur
ing Great Summer Sale.

J. I. Roberts is offering his entire
stock of muslins, dimities, swisses and
lawns together with swiss and nansook
embroideries at greatly reduced rates
for the next few days.
Mr.. Jordan will leave for northern
markets in a few weeks and he is very
ANXIOUS to clear out this line of sum-
mer goods before leaving.
If we can get cost out OF these gooos
we will be glad, but if they have TO go
for less they must do it. Come to the
midsummer sale and save money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
ASSASSINATION :.
NARROWLY AVERTED.
$40 ws,1E FARMER CANE NEAR
.r,.e KILLED BY NEGROES.
~, ivinustOn While On His Way
n.no twas WayIaid and Shot.
pescued by Brothers.

,.o livingston, a young farmer
y ~. .nraral miles north of Dawson,
w. ~, escaped death Saturday night
O"' hands of two negroes Nose
lan and his son, Will Wilson, who
n wait for him and attacked him
- ras on his way home. Mr. iLiv-
~ WAS shot twice, although
s 'o wound was serious, one ball
~ in his arm and the other
~ 0eing in his hand. But for the
~ ~ arrival of his orotners us very
liable that he would have been
IN by the negroes.
seems that Will Wilson was en-
a Nv Mr.. Livingston as a cropper
,bandoned his crop. On Saturday
Wilson, his father, approached
iringston in regard to this mat
bnt the latter declined to talk to
honr it. He was followed into
,tora Of Crouch & Cannon by the
b, who, Mr.. Livingston states in
a him and received slap in the
. for his insolence. Wilson swore
z he would get even with Mr.. Liv-
ton. but the young man did not
Innate any serious trouble as a re-
Aof the threat.
left towu somewhat after night
and he states. had almost forgot
shout the occurrenc of the dispute,
he passed Wilson's house, which
his way home. It was here that
hon and his son, so Mr.. Livingston
ares, attempted to assasinate him,
inc from their house and catching
orse by the bride, Mr.. Livingston
pg from the buggy and was seized
Wil Wilson, and while he was be-
held by the son was fired upon by
Eather, the balls taking effect as
ID.
was at this juncture that Mr.. Llv-
tones two brothers arrived on
kcene of action, they being also on
way home. They put the negroes
ght, and then turned their atten-
to their brother, who they found
bot been seriously wounded. But
be brothers timely arrival, there
doubt but what Mr.. Livingston
have been killed.
e friends of the young man were
" incensed by the attempted as
patton and had it not been for
II heads more trouble might have
rrpd
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
COX-ROWELL.
Young Lady Well Known In Daw.
son Weds cambridge Man.

The wedding of Mr.. w. C. Cox and
Miss Loula May Rowell occurred
Thursday in Newton at the home OF
the brides mother. The marriage
had not been announced, and came
as quite surprise to the friends of the
contracting parties.
Miss Rowell for the past year taught
school near Dawson. She is well and
popularity known here. The groom is
one of the leading business men OF
Balm bridge, being in the livery bust.
ness in that city. The brides friends
in Dawson extend wishes for great
happiness to her.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
No PITY Shown.

aFor years fate was after me con-
tinuously" writes F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena. Ala. ~ had a terrible case OF
niles causing a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured
me- Equally good for burns and all
aches and pains Only 25c at Dawson
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
Working NIGHT and Day.

e busiest and mightiest little
that ever was made is DR.. Kings
Life Pills. These pills change
mess into strength, listIessness
energy, brain.fag into mental
b. They're wonderful in building
Ee health, Only 25c per box. Sold
kws0n DruU Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
A Marriage Sunday.

At the home of the brides brother
in-law. Mr.. J. P.'Culpepper, near the
citv limits. Miss Ida Josephine Merritt
and Mr.. John A. Dease of Sumter
county wer united in marriage, Rev
s F. Sullivan officiating. The happy
couple have many friends who wish
them much Joy on the matrimonial
sea
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
Killed by Lightning,

just as The News was gong to press
lightning struck the wife of Doc Burch
a negro living near Atoc church IN
this city, killing her instantly. II Is
said that the stroke fired her clothing
and broke every bone in her body
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
Pleasant Hill Elects Teacher

At a recent meeting Of the trustees
and patrons of Pleasant Hill school
Miss Mary Odum of Newton was elect
ed teacher for the ensuing year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
70 Clean Bethel Church Cemetery.

+ members of Bethel Baptist
Ch and others interested are re-
FED to meet at the church on
lsday before the third Sunday ia
|lor the purpose of cleaning up
PAurch yard and cemetery. We
some posts and would be glad to
parties bring d number with
J. r.. JOLLY, SIR.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08

lna kidneys are safeguards of
Make kidneys healthy with Fo-
Kidney Cure.
HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-08
When Other Medicines Have Failed

take Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t has
cured when everything else has dis
appointed. HENDRICKS DRUG STORE
HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
NINE IMPROVEMENTS.
Thomas Mines Will Install New Drum and
Track at WhitWell.

Thomas mines at Whitwell will make
great improvements in the near future,
and to do so will shut down for about
six weeks. A new drum will be put in
at the top of the incline, considerably
larger than the one now in use, and fit
ted with all the latest devices for the
safe handling OF incline cars. The
track on incline will be taken up and
heavier rails and broader guage sub
stituted. The iron tor the track is now
on the spot ready for use. New and
heavier incline cars are now being con.
structed. The trips now run at much
faster rate OF speed than formerly ow-
ing to the increased quantity Of coal
mined, and the conditions are such that
increased production is demanded, and
these Improvements are supposed to
meet the demand. The cars in the
mines will be drawn out by engine pow
or, instead of by mules as at present
These Improvements will be commen'
ced about the first OF the month when
the time for the annual settlement with
the miners occurs.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
JULY NUMBER.
New Idea WOman's Magazine.

Everything of interest and import
ance to the life and comfort Of home
maker in the Summertime, from golf
to bathing suits, and tue various ways
Of serving cherries, is touched upon in
the Midsummer Number of the New
Idea Woman's Magazine. "Parasols
and Sun Umbrellas" are reviewed by
Kate Wallace Clements; Frances Dana
sets forth the vogue in Summer Gloves
aud Mitts,n and Walden Fawcett tells
"How to Make Porticoes Attractive. &"
The Fourth Of July in Luzon" is charm
ingly described by L. Mclaughlin, and
a page Of humor delightfully."- illustrat-
ed is an excellent feature for the hot
weather, The patterns set forth the
latest vagaries Of fashion, and the stOr-
les are Xtraoriinarily interesting.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Marion County Teachers Instl-
tute will meet at Monteagle on Monday,
June IS, and will be in session two
weeks.
Teachers are requested to bring their
text books and the books used in the
Reading Circle Course along with them.
Teachers who attend the Institute
the whole time, and make an average
Of S5 per cent. in tho studies taught,
will receive certificate without fur
ther examination. Prof K. NJ. Payne
will conducts public examination for
those coming late.
School directors can not legally en-
ploy and contract with teacher, unless
such teacher has certificate covering
the time for which employed, and any
director who violates this clause should
be made to suffer the penalty of the
law.
Distinguished instructors have been
employed, and no pains will be apared
to make the Institute a success.
The railroads will give those attend
ing the Institute a rate of one fare for
! the round trip, and good board can be
had at the Monteagle Hotel for S3OC
per week.
School directors will please notify
their teachers at once, and see that nc
one who does not attend the Institute
and procure a certificate is allowed tC
teach.
In calling the Institute to meet a
Monteagle, am simply obeying tbs
unanimous voice Of the teachers them
selves in Institute assembled at Mont
eagle, as expressed by a resolution a
dopted by them June Goth, 1902, with
out opposition, except that offered b!
myself
Come on TO the Institute like all com
petent teachers will do, and procure
certificate, or forever hereafter hOl,
your peace.
Respectfully,
ID. A. TATE.
J County Superintendent
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
His Last Hope Realized.
(Fr0m Tie Sentinel, Geb0, Mont, J

(From The Sentinel GebO, MOnt)
In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this paper
was among the many seekers after for
tune who made the big race one fine
day in April. During his travelling
about and afterwards his camping upon
his claim, be encountered much bad
water, which, with the severe heat,
gave him very severe diarrhOea, which
it seemed almost impossible to check,
and along in June the case became so
bad he expected to die. One day one Of
his neigh bors brought him one small
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy as last hope.
A big dose was given him while he was
rolling about on the ground in great
agony, and in a few minutes the dose
was repeated. The good effect of the
medicine was soon noticed and within
an hour the patient was taking his first
sound sleep for fortnight.
That one little bottle worked a com
plete cure and be cannot help but feel
grateful. The season for bowel disord.
ers being at hand suggest this item.
For sale by COldwell Il ChaudOin; Whit
we'll Drug Co., Whitwell.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
,0O<1O0o0O<0O<9<Se
CONDENSED NEWS.
O0COC0S~SC~C0C;

The Graphic is Tullahoma's latest
journalist effort
A confederate monument will be un-
Veiled at Sewanee, June goth.
Tennessee has 26l mines, of which 166
are coal; 70, metal; 25 phosphate.
There will be big reunion of Confed-
crate soldiers at Tracy Septe N Der "a.
Thomas Clayton Brannan, infant
child of ]. T. Brannan, died at Tracy.
Miss Clara Hall, OF Tracy, died last
week. She had been blind for more
than year.
Joe and Jake Fults we're seriously
cut in a stabbing affray at Werners
saw mill in Payne's Cove.
The fool law OF the legislature in re.
gard to school districts is causing Shook
School at Tracy, some trouble.
Tracy City now has four trains each
way daily, two more reguler passen'
ger trains being put on last week,
Vesper Cope died in Tracy City last
week, as result of injuries received in
the Roddy mines over year ago.
w. A. Stewart, J. G. Blalock and ]
A. Alexander have been appointed elec
tion commissioners in Sequatchie Co.
Mrs B. 0. Duggan, of South Pitts
burg, has beeu appointed an assistant
At tho state normal institute at Athens
June 18th.
The marriage of Miss Matte Ethel
Peay to Mr.. j. Henry Montgomery is
announced for June 18th at the Metho
dist church south in Hill City.
Mrs. Warren Ray, of Tracy, was very
seriously shocked and burned by light
ming striking telephone wire, and
wrecking an instrument which she was
using.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
HANDLE MEMS CONVENTION
POSTPONED ONE WEEK.

The convention of the Southern Han
die Makers association that was to have
convened at Lookout Inn on Saturday
has been postponed one week on account
of number of the delegates from points
west of the Mississippi river being un-
able to get here by reason of the high
water, which has damaged the railroads.
Secretary Clancy Sherman notified
Manager Gibson, of the Inn, that the
convention had been postponed, and
that it would convene on the following
Saturday, and would continue in session
about three days, The convention will
be attended probably by about fifty
delegates from all over the south, ac-
cording to the latest estimate. tc.-Chatta-
nooga Times
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
COPPINGER CHAPEL
Dedicated Sunday by Or. J. H. Race, Of
Chattanooga.

Situated deep in the recesses of Lit
tie Sequachee Cove on a spot close to
the ripping waters Of Little Sequachee
River, and surrounded by lofty noun
tains is little chapel, which was tho
occasion of ceremony Sunday which
was attended by from 1900 to 1,5OO Of
Marion county's best citizens. 1t is a
romantic spot, suggestive of the scenery
immortalized in the novels OF Sir Wal
ter Scott, and the little church, erected
by the skill and industry of a number
whose names have been published in
these columns adds to its attractive
ness, inst as a diamond adds to the beau
ty of the ring for which it was intended.
The little church which will hereafter
be known as Copplnger Chapel, was de-
dicated Sunday to the uses for which it
was intended and the people of Coppin.
ger Cove are happy in the possession of
it.
At an early hour the farm chariots
began rumbling over the rough stretch
Of road leading to the scene of the day =
exercises and every wagon bore its load
Of old and young, who will treasure the
occasion up in memory, the old to see
their expectations realized and the
young to have something to place
among the many incidents in store fol
them.
DIR. j. II. Race, President OF Gram
University, Chattanooga, was in charge
of the service, having arrived the even
ing before and at 1O:3O the exercises
were begun. In short address he OK
planned the condition of affairs and ask
ed for subscription OF $4,000 t.
cover balance Indebtedness in church
of S9S. 90, balance salary of pastor, Rev
s. P. Angel, of $40. 90 and $12.O 90 to bu,
stove and lamps. The amount was Sc
cured although the funds possessed b!
the people OF this section are not an!
too extensive. DR.. Race then deliver
ed an excellent address.
Dinner was the next item on the pro
gram and the multitude of baskets wert
soon relieved of their treasures and al
sat down to refresh their inner selves
the scene of the spread being the beau
tiful spring and delightful little grow
just above the residence of Col. JESSE
Coppinger AS is usual on such occa
sions it was delightful feature of the
days outing.
At 2:3O p. N. the usual exercise
of dedication of the chapel we're carried
out and an impressive ceremony clos g
the exercises of the day.
Previous to the dedication nun
ber OF selections were rendered by th
Caroline Chapel choir under the leader
ship of Prof. w. c. Moore, and man,
compliments have been passed upo
their work.
The church has been erected at cos
of about $500 and it is a neat littl
structure, finished complete with bel
seats and nicely painted on the outside
The work of soliciting funds has large
ly devolved upon Rev. S. P. Ange
who superintended the work, and Co
Austin Coppinger. who has interviewe
the citizens of Marion county at larg
on the subject OF funds. Material al
has been furnished by many others
The cove people are very proud of the
little church, and are very pleased
see such large number attend the d.
dicatioD. Those attending report yer
hospitable treatment on the part of th
kind citizens, and wish for many Liz
occasions.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-06-11
Chamberlain's Cholic, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy.

is everywhere recognized as the one re-
medy that can always be depended up
on and that is pleasant to take. 1t is
especially valuable for summer diar-
rhoea among children and is undoubt-
edly the means of saving the lives of
of great many children each year.
For sale by Coldwell & Chaudo!n; Whit
we'll Drug Co., Whitwell.