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The Washington times., 1904-07-03

A first glance at the accompanying
order issued By Major Sylvester would
make It appear that the Chief of Police
was unnecessarily harsh upon the small
boys who wish 10 celebrate the Clio
rious Fourth behtungly- But when the
father who is TO pay for all the ire
works realizes that those things which
the superintendent has forbidden are
more expensive and place the lives and
limbs of his children. as we'll as those
OF his neighbOrs. in jeopardy. he VIII
probably thank Major Sylvester for is
suing such a mandate.
Since giant crackers. dynamite bombs,
cannon crackers. and firecrackers over
three inches long We're invented. the
list of casualties and injuries have been
on the increase. Luckily the District Of
Columbia has had fewer CT these than
possibly any city in the United States.
and as this is no record TO be ashamed
OF, Major Sylvester intends 10 do every
thing within his power 10 maintain it,
hence his seemingly stringent order
Casualties Elsewhere.
In most Of the cities as large rs
Washington hundreds of fingers are
blown of every Fourth Of July by giant
crackers and dynamite bombs exploding
prematurely or ia the hands Of chiidI en-.
and in number Of cases those of their
parents or big brothers. While loading
cannon or making fuses 10 explode the
same, hundreds OF children nave had
their faces burned with powder, and
the fine grains have sunk so deep into
the flesh that they carried the black
spots of the powder marks for life.
III I'll mo-,
all such explosives
Revolvers We're used a great deal in
celebration Of the Fourth until a few
years ago. when accidents of a serious
nature occurred. Numerous persons
were injured in the hands or feet by fly
ing bullets from revolvers, and bird
shot from guns inflicted no slight injury
10 those il struck. Those things are ia
booed. as are toy pistols. which make
bat little noise and give q minimum OF
pleasure TO the child who handles them,
while the flying caps from the small
weapon have frequently been known TO
strike persons in the face or burn the
hands OF the child.
Beating Of Anvils.
The heating Of hammers upon anyiIs
has been known 10 scare horses and
cause runaways. while the noise Is deaf
sning to a human being and affords but
little pleasure. The small boy and many
grown ups do not realize all these dan
gers. They think only OF their own
pleasure and measure not the cost or
danger 10 themselves or others. Major
Sylvester has done the thinking for
them and has prohibited all those things
In which the danger Is found 10 be at
a maximum, and has granted the free
use or all those things which give pleas
are and fail 10 jeopardiZe life and limb.
Members Of the police force have been
Instructed 10 be especially vigilant in
lpprehending persons who explode fire.
crackers in the vicinity Of hospitals or
near the homes OF the sick. Chief Belt
Of the Fire Department has also in
structed his men 10 keep a sharp look
0ut for those who violate the law by
using fireworks which are under the ban
,r who use Explosives too near frame
buildings and thereby enhance the dan
Ter Qf
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Floral Designs by Gudo.

A touch Of art aids nature. making
GUIDES work beautiful and In perfect
taste. 1924 +.
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Only Butter That's Not Contaminated

Elk Grove Butter is purity par Seei-
lence. and is rich and delicious Pt up
in alright cartons that are proof aeinsI
germs and impurities At grocers
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To Colonial Beach.

The steamers OF the Randall Line
will make special trips TO Colonial
Beach today and tomorrow in order 10
accommodate the large throngs expected
TO visit the resort. The steamer T. v.
Arrowsmith leaves at s;45 a. m. today
TO carry the extra large crowd expected.
and to avoid crowding. the steamers
Randall and ArrOwsmith viii both
leave here Monday. july 4. at S:i5 a. m
Those who do not wish 10 remain at
the beach until Monday evening can re-
turn home Sunday evening. the steam
ers leaving .here at p. m. each day
These outings offer the pleasure-seeker
an opportunity 10 spend forty-eight
hours on salt water without any loss
Of time from business
The pleasures OF Colonial Beech are
too well known to need extended notice.
The Arrowsmith Will make tri~s to the
Beach Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day. OF this weeA. leaving here at s:45
a. m
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A Memorable Day.
Other Daylight Features.

Other daylight features will be grand
military parades and patriotic meetings
on the Exposition grounds Columns of
soldiers and marching bands viii pass
through the avenues and bouleyards OF
the Ivory City, and the funmakers OF
The Pike will for the occasion turn
patriotic ana join in the celebration.
Governors Of ii dozen States. Congress
men frorI every part of the United
States. and great men in the history Of
the country Will be ia St. Louis TO lend
their oratory to the patriotic moment.
IA more than thirty State buildings
special ceremonies will be held.
Thousands OF soldiers and dozens of
bands, those elements that most inspiT c
patriotism. VIII be at the Worlds Fair
to participate in the greatest Fourth Of
July celebration on record.
But what OF the night? All. tbs then
the young American spirit will have its
vent Darkness has made a new setting
Of the stage ard enthusiasm takes a
new start
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FIREWORKS THAT
ARE FORBIDDEN
Reasons Why Heavy Ex-
plOsiyes Are TabOOed.
MUCH DANGER IN THEIR USE
Experience of a Former Time Conyinces
Authorities of the Wisdom Of
the Regulations.
MUCH DANGER IN THEIR USE
What You SHAY
And shay Not Do.

FORBIDDEN.
Giant Crackers-Dynamite Bombs.
Cannon OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Guns-Toy Pistols.
AnVils-Cannons.
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PERMISSIBLE.

PERMISSIBLE.
Fireworks such as Roman Candles,
Sky Rockets. Flower Pots. Wheels.
Colored Lights, Fountains, Balloons,
and Aerial Displays.
Firecrackers. except giant and can
non.
Dealers violating the regulations as
10 sale and purchasers disobeying the
regulations as 10 discharges viii BE-
arrested.
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P0ST0FFICE ORDER
FOR JULY FOURTH

Postmaster Merritt has issued the fol-
lowing order concerning Postoffice hours
On July 4;
The following divisions Of the main
3ffice Will be closed 10 the public on
Monday. July 1:
Cashiers division
Money-order division
Registry division.
a delivery by carriers from the main
sfiee and its stations VIII be made at
80 a. m.
Carriers window wlIl be open for de-
livery OF mail 10 clerks IN the depart
nents from 9 10 1880 a. m. and for the
general public from 8 to p. m.
Collections Will be made at the main
Iffice and Station G at $50 a m. 5. and
l. m, and II 80 p. m; Station y at
80 a. m, and II p. m: Station . at
a. m. and 1890 y. m. Station + at
a. m, and 1913 ,. m: Station II at
a. m and D. m. Station Il at II
&. n. and y. m; Takoma Park Station
Il II a. N. and 4 p. m: BrOOkand Sta
ION at II a. IA. and y. m. and Benning
station at a. m. and D. m
The following named stations viii be
opened 10 the public for the transaction
u business:
Station A. to Il a. m: $50 TO D. m.
Station 3, 8 10 u a. m, $50 TO D. m.
Station Q, 70 10 a m
Station u, 10 II a. m: $50 TO D. m.
Station \. $3.50 TO IL "A. m. 500 70 2. m.
station @. 20 ii a m. 10 Z D. m.
Station X, 70 IL a. m, 5 TO y. IN.
Station X. 10 II a. m, 5 10 y. m.
Brookland, 70 II a. m, 8 10 D. m.
Takoma Park. 10 II a. m. 20 p. m.
Benning, TO IL a. m. 10 p. m.
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SOON TO PAVE
SEVENTH STREET
Assistant Engineer Wok-
ing Ont the Plans.
COMPLETED hi SEPTEMBER
Great Improvement for Roadwa Of
One Of the Most Important
Highways in City.

The paving OF Seventh Street villas
phalf viii be begun within the nextW0
weeks. This Improvement. for w!Sa
the merchants OF Seventh Street md
The Times wased a successful TN
paisn. viii extend from Pennsylynia
Avenue TO f Street and from G Sect
to the north side Of New York Avale
1t viii cost $4,000 and the timere-
quired 10 complete II will be W.
months, according to the present esu-
latiors of the District Engineer .Defrt-
ment
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A Big Undertaking.

The paving VIII be laid by Septaber
Is. as the work will start July Is. The
job is what Is consid cred "a big u1er-
taking" by the Engineer Departent
and it Is thought the full two maths
VIII be required 10 complete H.
At TIE end OF that time. hOweve the
drays and wagons viii no longer rnnle
like miniature thunder up and own
this. one OF the most important )usi-
ness streets of the city. Seventh rect
will have at last secured the imEove-
ment to which it was long ago entitled
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At Work on Plans.

T. c. J. Baily. jr.. assistant enginel is
at work on the plans for the impKe-
nent. Although the contract for pang
streets during the fiscal year 1906 hanoi
yet been formally awarded. II IL uner-
stood that IL will go TO the CraBrd
Paving Eesesnany. the lowest biddefor
the contract
The officials do not expect the 0n-
tractor TO be ready 10 begin operaDns
before the end Of two weeks. At nat
time he viii be instructed % priced
with the paving Of Seventh Street *
is recognized that this improvem~ Is
the most important OF all the item In
Guided in the street paving appr1ia-
tion money for this fiscal year
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
AN IMPORTANT MEASURE.

The present farcial method OF arriV'
ing at the value of franchises for taxa
tion will be at an end if a bill intro
duced by Hon. Joe Hall and passed
almost unanimously by the lower
branch OF the legislature runs the
gauntlet OF the senate and receives
the governors signature.
By the terms of this bill the comp
troller general is empowered to ap'
point three disinterested citizens, who
shall hold Office for the ensuing two
wears, to be known as the Estate board
of assessors" The corporations shall
continue TO make their returns to the
comptroller general, and that within
fifteen days after the returns are re-
ceived the comptroller general shall as
semble the board of assessors at the
capitol to submit the returns to them
and for them to assess the corporations
for that year. The decision of the board
is final. The bill will do away with
the promiscuity of boards of arbitra'
ton, and will centralize all arbitra-
tions in this one body.
The passage of this bill in the house
sets the first piece of important legis
lation on foot By unanimous vote II
was sent Immediately to the senate
and will come up for action in thai
body at an early date.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS.

The republican national convention
which met in Chicago last Tuesday
nominated Theodore Roosevelt of New
York for president and Cnas. w. Fair
banks of Indiana for vice president
The republican party acted wisely
in nominating a man OF Fairbanks
characteristics for vice president. He
is reported as a conservative man OF
few words, a man who says something
when she speaks; in fact, his every
makeup is negative to the Terrible
Teddy of Rough Rider fame, the bron-
co buster and circus clown who has
reduced the executive mansion OF the
great American republic TO SIDE
show rnd freak museum 1t was per-
baps the idea of the republicans to
nut Fairbanks on the ticket as bal
ance wheel for their strenuous presl-
dent. but Teddy has shown in the past
that any man will have more than his
hands full to 'attempt to balance ana
force him to run in a conservative
groove. Even as an accidental presi-
dent he has performed some unusual
stunts, humilitating this great nation
and making it the laughing stock OF
the world, and should he be made
president by the choice of the people
he will consider that his high-handed
and bigoted acts have received public
approval, and the country may expect
the next four years OF his administra-
tion to he comedy of freaks.
Fairbanks is a conservative and able
statesman, but if he is expected to
hold Teddy in check he has an inter-
esting Job on his hands, and one which
may be expected to bring all of his
conservative faculties into play.
The democrats never had better
chance than now to elect president If
they 90 toto the battle united, and it
is to be hoped that the national con-
yention which meets in St. Louis next
week will harmonic the warning fac
tions, and that the unterriied democ.
racy will go into the campaign with
candidates for president and vice pres
ident whom all classes and factions
can enthusiastically support and carry
the banner of the party to victory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
NEW BETHEL NOTES.

Several from Graves atteneed Sun
day school here Sunday. Let every
BODY remember we still have Sunday
school at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
Let all remember the singing at
New Bethel Saturday, July 2, and
don't forget to bring well filed
baskets.
The many friends of Mrs. G. T.
Marshall will be glad to know she is
able TO be out again.
Mr.. w. T. Slade and sister, Miss
BERTHE, visited at Pleasant Hill Satur-
day aud Sunday.
Miss frankie Horsley of Dawson
visited her cousin, Miss lizzie Sem,
last week.
Mr.. Shelley Kaufman aud mother
visited Mrs. J. D. Chambliss Thurs
day.
Miss Mary Murdoch of near Parrott
passed through our village Wednesday.
Mrs. Louisa Robertson was the
guest of friends near Sardis Sunday.
Messrs. ]. I. Roberts and d. K.
Christie spent Wednesday out here
Mr.. Carl Avera of Parrott visited in
our neighborhood Wednesday.
Mrs. Billie Spier spent last week
with her son, Mr.. Josh Spier.
Mrs. Walter Chapman spent Monday
with Mrs. Frank Chapman.
One lot of torchon insertions reduced
L
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Made Rome that HUNG John Brown

Jordan D.. Scott, the negro who
made the rope that HING John Brown
is dead at his home in Ilppecanoe
county. Indiana. He was 81 years oIo'
1t was while in slavery near Harper s
Ferry, Va, that his master ordered
him to make the rope to be used IN
the execution. Scott, with unwilling
hands, constructed the hangman s
moose and Witnessed the execution.
He asserted that he kissed Brown
while he was on the way to the scat
fold
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
A CAUSE FOR ACTION.

The first consideration of any city is
the health of its citizens. Sanitary
precaution and system should take
precedence over public utilities or
municipal Improvements.
Many citizens of Dawson have
brought forward a petition to the city
council urging that body to give its
immediate attention to an alleged evil
in the form of large ditch in the
eastern part OF the city, which, it is
claimed, is a positive menace to the
health of a goodly part of the people
of the town.
If this is correct statement OF the
condition of this waterway, immediate
action should be taken by the council
to rectify at once such condition of
threatening lack of sanitation. II the
council thinks that these citizens are
unduly alarmed it should order an i'm
mediate investigation Of the ditch by
capable authorities and satisfy itself
beyond shadow of doubt. There is
too much at stake to accept the uncer'
tainty or risk delay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
CHANGES IN CABINET.
RoOs eveIt Names Men for Membership 10
His Official Family.

Press dispatches from washington
announce a sweeping change In the
cabinet of President Roosevelt. Inc
annointments made were necessitated
bv the resignation of Secretary Cor
telvou. who resigned to take the chair;
manship OF THE republican national
committee, and of Attorney General
Knox, who is to succeed quay In the
senate. oro
The appointments announced are
w. n. Moody of Massachusetts, attor-
new general; Paul Morton of LIMOS
secretary of the navy; Victor Il. Met
calfe of California, secretary OF com.
merce and labor. The appointment OF
a new secretary of navy was neccessl-
tated by Secretary Moody's transfer TO
the attorney generalship.
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A HOLDING COMPANY FOR S. A. l.
Bond Issue of Ten Million Dollars Among
the Things Contemplated.

The plan for the formation of a hold
ing company for the Seaboard Air
Line railway Is under consideration
by the banking interests In control OF
the property, says New York dis
patch. Conferences have been held
here recently, but the details OF the
plan have not been worked out. 1t is
known, however, that the plan includes
an organization of holding company
which will provide large amount of
capital for the road A bond issue of
$40, 200, 900, is contemplated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
For DiSmiSSiOn.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary's or
fee June 4th, 1904. Robert L. Bridges. executor
Of the will of John Bridges, deceased. represents
that he has fully discharged the duties OF his
said trust. and prays for letters of dismisson.
This is therefore, to notify all persons concern
ed to show cause. II any they can, on or before
should not be discharged from his said trust.
j. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
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For Years Support.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY Ordlnary's Of
fee. June g. 1904. The appraisers appointed upon
the application of Mrs. NJ. J. simmons widow Of
R. F. Simmons. for twelve months support for
herself having made their return, all persons
concerned are hereby notified to show cause, il
any they have on the first Monday in July next,
why said application should not be granted.
j. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
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Total 800. ,.......-,-.. cooZ,ooS o.
STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF TERRELL. Be-
fore me came l.. G. HILL cashier of the First
State Bank, who being duly sworn says that the
above and foregoing statements a true condition
of said bank, as shown by the books OF file in
said bank. l.. Q. HILL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th
day OF June, 1904. }. P. PERRY,
N p. Terrell County Ga.
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No Cause for COnqratuIatiOn.

From the Fort Gaines Sentinel.
Those of our contemporaries who
are congratuIating themselves that
James NJ. Griggs is a defeated can.
didate and Inundated statesman,
are about in the situation of the fellow
who "burnt hole in MS shirt, :"
Besides, they are badly mistaken as
TO the calibre of thar geretlemen.
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A New CoIored Doctor.

DR. HILL. a graduate from Mehary College IS
located in Dawson on South Nam Street. over G..
G. Lewis Il Bros. storG DR.. Hin is prepared to
treat diseases OF long standing, and will visit
from 7:9O a N, and from to D. "a.
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NOTICES.
important Notice by Ordinary.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary's Of
fee June 6. Executors administrators ana
guardians must make their annual returns by the
first Monday in July next.
j. w. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-RoOt is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Ef
and book that tells sssIFSss1xI ass::s%s:s
more about it, both sent e sss.i.s
absolutely free by mail zsels Hslssss.s1 E9
Address Dr.. Kilner & Home of swanpRoos.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mem
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remember the
name. Swamp Root. Or. Kilmer's Swamp Root
and the address, BinghamptoD n Y, on every
hottie
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Administrators Notice.

All persons holding claims against the estate
OF IL. Christie, deceased, are hereby notified to
present same, with proper voucher, to me for pay
ment. and all persons owing said estate are like
wise notified to settle with me. This May Bird,
1904. d. K. CHRISTIE, Administrator
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

The spectacle of little white girl
and a little negro boy standing togeth-
er on the platform of the republican
convention aud waving flags no doubt
delighted Mr.. Roosevelt. 1t also
must have been very gratifying to
those southerners who for the past
eight years have been knifng the
democratic party.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

THE Triton Gazette is urging the
establishment of a new county with
Triton as the county site, and ought
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29
Administrators Notice.

All persons holding claims against the estate
of owen Dodwell, deceased, are hereby notified
to present same, with proper voucher, to me for
pa yment and all persons owing SAID estate are
likewise notified to settle with me. This June
IA 1901. J. R. MERCER, Administrator.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

One lot of torchon insertions reduced
to sc per yard at the Bee Hive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-29

Don't make any mistake, but remember the
name. Swamp Root Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root
and the address, BinghamptoD n. Y, on every
ntf1 10
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ALL hail Queen liberia!