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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
BURN NO COTTON SAYS
COMMISSIONER STEVENS
HEAD OF GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL DE-
pARTMENT RlOlCULEs PROPOSITION
Reduction of the Cotton Acreage and the
Raising of Home Supplies Is the way
for the Farmer 10 Win.

Agricultural Commissioner o. d
Stevens does not take to the PROPOSE
ton to burn half million bales o.
cotton in order to raise the price.
"Reduce the acreage" he says
"What is the sense in burning cotton
that has already been made ii we are
going to the expense of raising the
same amount next year? l think al
this talk about burning up 5OO,OOC
bales of cotton so as to get better
prices for the remainder of the crop is
pure nonsense, and l take no stock in
it. Now wouldn't it be better not to
plant for big crop next year? linen
we would not have to burn any cotton
My advice to the farmers Is to plant
Just half as much land in cotton next
year as was planted iE cotton this year,
and take the rest of the land and put
it in grain and hay. Raise hogs and
cattle and home supplies and be lnde'
pendent. The way for the cotton
grower to get his price for cotton is Tor
him TO make that crop his surplus:
When he can live without being forced
to sell his cotton he will then be In
position to demand good price for
his crop. The buyers will then have
to come to him instead of his going to
the buyers. If man is not forced to
sell certain thing and can get along
without doing so he is then independ-
ent of the other fellow. This plan, In
my opinion, beats burning cotton all to
death.
Now, if the planters will next year
plant twenty acres in cotton to che
mule and put the other twenty acres
in grain and feed stuffs the crop will
be smaller than it is this year, and we
can then hope for better prices. II we
can get practically as much money for
5000, COO bales as we can for l2,0OO,OOO
bales why not raise 100000, and then
on the remainder of our land raise
products that will make US independ-
emit, so that we can put our own price
on the cotton that we have to sell!
LET the farmers get in fix to live
at home, make their cotton surplus
crop, and then they can be independ-
ent and dictate their prices"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
No Case of Pneumonia On Record.

O We do not know of a single instance
where a cough or cold resulted in
pneumonia or consumption when Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar had been taken.
1t cures coughs and colds perfectly, so
do not take chances with some I'M
known preparation which may contain
opiates, which cause constipation, a
condition that retards recovery from
a cold. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar and refuse any substitute that is
offered. HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
HARP-LOYLESS.
Florida Citizen Married Dawson
Lady Yesterday.

Near Weston yesterday, at the home
of Mr.. B. L. Kim brough, Mr.. John
Harp of Crescent City, Fla, and Miss
Fannie Loyless of Dawson were united
in marriage. The happy couple left
Immediately for their future home in
the land of flowers.
Mr.. Harp is a prominent and wealthy
citizen OF Crescent City. His bride is
very popular in Dawson, where her
beautiful disposition and many attract
i've traits have drawn around her a
large circle of admiring friends.
The News extends sincere congratu-
lations, with the hope that their future
may be blessed with uualloyed happi
ness,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Examination Of Teachers,

The semi-annual examination of ap-
plicants for license TO teach in Terrell
county was conducted at the court
house Friday and Saturday. The ap-
pllcants nun bered twenty one, of
which three were white and eighteen
colored. Commissioner Wilkinson g
duties as referee in bankruptcy COM
PEELED him to be absent from the CITY
Friday, and Colonel L. G. Hoyl super
intended the examination for him that
day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
| COUNCIL STARTS NEW TEAR
THE RECENTLY ELECTED MEMBERS
HAVE TAKEN OATH or OFFICE.

!
Chosen and Salaries Fixed. Some
Changes In Both Take Place.
The city council has organized and
begun the work of another year.
AT a meeting of that body Friday
night reports covering the work of the
various departments OF the city gov
eminent the past year were read,
after which the council of 1904 ac-
| iourned sine die.
Mayor ]. r. Mercer aud Aldermen
A. NJ. Raines, J. G. Dean and F. NJ.
Jennings, who were elected to succeed
themselve, took the oath of Office, and
the council of 1905 Immediately con.
vened and entered upon the work OF
electing city employees and fixing their
salaries.
City Clerk r. E. Bell was reelected
at bis present salary OF $3.50 year
and perquisites, and CITY Attorney M.
c. Edwards succeeded himself at the
usual salary of $50 for this position.
Patrolman M. G. Hill was elected
chief of police TO succeed Chief j. b.
Oxford, who retires to become sheriff.
Policeman W. n. Cobb was reelected,
and Mr.. W. Z. Heirs was elected to
the vacancy on the force caused by
the promotion of Mr.. Hill. The sala-
ries of the policemen remain the same
as heretofore-$70 per month for the
chief and $55 for the patrolmen.
Mr.. G. H. Peddy was elected super
intendent of the light plant at salary
of $50 per month, succeeding Snperln'
tendent E. r. Slade, who was not a
candidate for reelection. Mr.. Ed
Pace was reelected engineer at the
plant at salary of $50 per month, but
declined to accept. The council met
Monday might and elected Homer
Lowe TO the position.
Street Overseer S. W. Arnett sue
ceeds himself at salary of $40 per
month, an increase of S..
Chief W. =. Shelton continues at
the head of the fire department at
salary of $50 per month, while Firemen
Steve KenneV and Pierce Christie will
receive $40 per month. The latter
two, like the street overseer, get an In
crease of S. per month.
The mayor made no change in the
standing committees, and announced
the appointment of Alderman L. y. |
Whitchard as mayor pro TEN.
Smoke Figaros, clear Havana
scent cigar. For sale by all lead
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Best Remedy tOT Consultation.

"The finest remedy for constipation
ever used is Chamberlain Stomach
and LIVER Tablets" says Mr.. Eli But
Ter of Frankville, N. Y. "They act
gently without any unpleasant effect,
and leave the bowels in a perfectly
natural condition" Sold by Dawson
Drug Co., Dawson; Williford & Co.,
poprOtt
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Administrators Sale.

Bv virtue of an order Of the Court of Ordinary
of Terrell county will be sold before the court
house door of said county, on the hrst TUESDAY II
January next. within the legal hours of sale, the
following described land towit: One house and
lot in the city of Dawson. Ca, known as the
Marina place, southeast corner, at intersection
of Lovless street and First avenue, one-fourth OF
an acre. more or less. Also fifty acres OF land II
being the northwest quarter of lot Of land No
PIG in the Third district Of Terrell county, Ga
Terms cash. This December 5. 1904
j. R. MERCER, Admir-.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Bank Directors Take Oath.

Ordinary Roberts has been down to
Sasser for the purpose of admi mister
ing the oath to tee directors of the
Bank of Sasser. Work on the bank
building is progressing rapidly, and
the doors of the institution will soon
be opened for business.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Guardians Notice.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Notice is here
by given that on the 10th day Of January, 1905, a
petition will be presented to the Hon; H. c. Shelf
field Judge of the superior court, SAID county, at
Arlington. Ca. praying for leave to sell at pri-
vate sale, and for REIMBURSEMENT a one-tenth
undivided interest in the east half of lot Of land
No 1872 in the Twelfth district of Terrell county.
This Dec. 8, 1904. GEO. 5. DENTON.
Guardian for i c. and S. D. Denton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
TAX BOOKS HAVE CLOSED.
Collector Thornton Will Begin
Issuing Fl Fas This Morning.

The state tax books closed last
night, and Collector Thornton will
begin issuing ffas against defaulters
this morning.
There has been rush in the Office
of Mr.. Thornton the past al days,
and the amount of unpaid taxes when
he wrote his last receipt and closed his
books last night was comparatively
small
The people of Terrell county will
pay as taxes to the stale this yeal
about $4,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
BARGAINS at Lowers,

A large line of furniture for sale
regardless of prices.
Rugs, Rugs, Rugs at YOUR own price.
Silks to be closed at bargain.
J. w. f. I.OWREY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
APPRECIATION.

Do you know that where an Xmas
present comes from makes it MORE or
LESS appreciated ? That it will be
more appreciated if it comes from store
where nothing but FIRST-CLASS
GOODS are handled, and where the
quality Of every article is known and
guaranteed?
We know our business from every
standpoint, and if your Xmas present
comes from us, in one of our boxes,
you know it is alright.
We have the largest and finest stock
of JEwELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND ART
GOODS ev er shown in awson and in
vite your inspection. Come and see. A
ticket given with each dollars worth
bought for cash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
The DispenSaTy Building.

The contract for erecting the dis
pensary building has been let to
Messrs. Granger & Bartlett for 81, $50.
Work will be begun at once, and the
structure pushed to com Dletion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the City National Bank of
Dawson, Ga. will be held at their banking house
IN the city of Dawson on Tuesday, January u,
1905 for the purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year X S. WORTHY, Cashier.
Dawson Ga Dec. 10 1904.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
For DismissiOn.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary S
Office, December 3, 1904 w. Nj. Brown
abv. deceased, represents that he has fully
discharged the duties of his said trust, and
pray for letters of dismIssion This is, therefore.
10 notify all persons concerned to show cause If
any they can on or before the first Monday in
January next why said executor should not be
discharged from their sad trust
/ w ROBERTS. Ordinary. -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21

McCollum IS making genuine plati-
mum photos for only $3.50 per dozen.
Not limitations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
A Fresh Shipment

of lemon, vanilla and champagne
waters, cracker meal, butter thin
and oyster crackers at Wall Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
Notice to Stockholders.

An election Of directors of the Dawson Nation
al Bank will occur Tuesday January 10th, next,
between the hours of 10 a. m. and y m at the
office of said bank This December 13, 1904.
NJ. NJ. LOWREY, Cashier,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21

Don't fail to see the diamond
brooch Bell Bros. will give away
December 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21

Smoke Figaros, a clear Havana
scent cigar. For sale by all lead
ing dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
TAINTED
Columbus, Ohio, May 10, 1903.

Columbus, Ohio, May Io, 1903.
Some four years ago I was suffering
from impure blood and a general run.
down condition of the system. had no
appetite, was losing flesh, and had an all
gone tired feeling that made me misera-
bic. 1 began the use of S. S. S., and
after taking seven or eight bottles my skin
was cleared of all eruptions and took on a
ruddy, healthy glow that assured me that
my blood had been restored to its nor
NAL, healthy condition. My appetite was
restored, as I could eat anything put be-
fore me, and as regained my appetite
Increased in weight, and that tired feel
ing" which worried me so much disap-
peared, and I was once again my old self.
heartily recommend S. S. S. as the
best blood purifier and tonic made, and
strongly advise its use to all those in need
of such medicine. VICTOR STUBBINs.
Cor. Barth1nan and Washington AYES.
Wheeling, w, ", May 28, 1903.
Ny system was run down and my Joints
ached and panied me considerably. 1 had
used S. S. S. before and knew what it
was, so purchased bottle of it and have
taken several bottles and the aches and
pains are gone, my blood has been cleas-
ed and my general health built up. can
testify to it as blood purifier and tonic.
1888 Market st. JOHN c. SrRIN.
w 81 ]; !. 7: !: !. i
~ ~ - If you have any
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write us and our
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Our book on
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diseases sent free.
The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil

is just such a food in its best form.
1t will build up the weakened
and wasted body when all
other foods fail to nOurish. If
you are run down or emaciated,
give it a trial it cannot hurt
you. II is essentially the best
possible nourishment for delicate
children and pale, anaemic girls.
We will send you a sample free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-21
All Run Down
L SllHIS is a common expires
sion we hear on every
- side Unless there is

some organic trouble, the con-
dition can doubtless be remedied.
Your doctor is the best adviser.
Do not dose yourself with all
kinds of advertised remedies
get his opinion. More than likely
YOU need a concentrated fat food
to enrich your blood and tone
up the system.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
WHEN PRECEDENT Lousgr
PAYS VISIT TO ITALY.

ROME. March 80 Elaborate ar.
rangements are being rapidly carried
out for the welcoming here OF Presi.
dent and Mime. I1oubst. The fetes
will follow the style OF those held at
the time Of the visit to Rome Of King
Edward, and will include number Of
events affording opportunities for
spectacular effects. Private residents
and shopkeepers are adding TO the
government funds for Transforming the
avenues and bouleyards of the city
into masses Of color, with floral arch.
es, Venetian masts. and loopings of
flowers.
The programme SO far as completed
includes gala performance at the
opera on the first night Of President
and Nine. Loubet's visit and recep-
tion at the capitol the next day. The
day following the president will On.
terrain King Victor Emanuel at the
French embassy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
PLENTY or PRIZE
BUTTER ON SHOW.

SPRINGFIELD, I'LL, March 30.--Rut.
ter enough to feed an army and fine
enough to grace the table Of king Is
displayed at the second annual butter
show Of the Illinois State Dairymen's
association. which opened In Spring
field today. Nearly every county in
the state Is well represented In the
display and the exhibits are OF such
a high order that only the most ex.
pert judges would be able to distin.
guish the difference in grade and
award the numerous prizes offered by
the association.
The show will continue two days and
in conjunction Herewith will be held
conferences OF dairymen and butter
makers from all parts Of the state,
Professor Hart OF the University OF II.
.linois, has been engaged TO give dem.
onstrations in centrifugal separation
and other dairy work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
SEASON or COLLEGE BASE
BALL OPENS TODAY

NEW YORK, March 30,--Today
marks the virtual opening Of the col.
lege base ball season In the east and
south, and an excellent array Of games
Is on the calendar for the fans 10 wifi.
ness and ponder over. Yale and Har.
ward will not make their appearance
on the diamond until later in the week,
but with these exceptions nearly all
the big colleges have games slated
for today. Pennsylvania VIII play It's
initial game with Trinity on Frank.
lin Field, and Columbia will open It's
season with game with Pratt Insti-
tnte on South Field. this city. Other
games scheduled are Brown and Ford
ham at Fordham; Princeton and Get
tysburg at Princeton; Lafayette and
Virginia at Charlottesville; Carlisle
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATS
IN FAVOR or HEARST.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., March 3o.---
The democratic state convention for
the selecting Of -four delegates at large
and alternates 20 the st. Louis con.
yention was called TO order here short
fy before noon The convention for
the nomination Of state ticket viii
be held At Aberdeen in July. II is d
foregone conclusion that today's con.
yention will reaffirm the platform or
1900. and II appears to be equally Ger
tain that the delegates from South
Dakota will be instructed for VIM.
Hearst for the presidential nomina.
tion. The recent declaration OF former
Senator Pettigrew for the New York
congressman Ii indicative OF the senti.
ment Of the democratic party through.
out the stare.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
City
Stock Market
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 30.
There we're some good Kansas fed.
range bred steers on the market last
week. which sold at 10 to 20 cents
better than the previous week, at $3.75
Q34.40. Range bred she stuff was
scarce, but included some fine lots
which sold 10 to is cents higher than
the previous week. There was large
supply OF range bred stockers and
feeders. including some lots. OF Colo
RADIO. Oklahoma and Texas stockers,
which brought as high as $4.05; prices
averaged 10 to is cents higher for the
good, and strong to 10 cents higher
for common to medium. This stuff
sold fully in line with native stock
ers and feeders, and eastern feeder
buyers showed partiality for II, be-
cause Of the good showing Of the west
ern sotck stuff has made In the feed
lots. Stock calves were strong to a
shade higher. Supply today 10 1000
head, including the usual proportion
Of range stock. Stockers and feeders
are strong; cows, heifers and butcher
stuff steady; beef steers steady to 10
cents lower than the close Of last
week.
Sheep and lamb prices gained some
last week, and good markets were the
rule. Scarcity Of aged sheep still con
tinues, and they sell better than year.
1ings and lambs; ewes and wethers
are now bringing the highest prices
Of the witer. Supply today is liberal,
at 1000 head; market active at 4
shade higher prices, although nothing
strictly choice Is included in today's
receipts. Best lambs bring $5.75; me
dium to comon grades, $490@$5.35;
yearlings sell at $500; ewes, $3.50;
wethers. $4.s5.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
w. j. BRYAN SILENCED
IN COURT TO-DAY

NEW HAVEN. March 3o.--A sen.
satlonal incident occurred III the Ben
nett will case today when Stoddard
In the course Of his argument declar.
ed certain sealed letter did not ex.
press the truth and did not represent
the sentiment OF Bennett. Bryan,
who had Just entered the room, jump
ed to his feet and Immediately start.
cd to speak. but was interrupted by
Stoddard who said with great EN-.
phasIs that Bryan was hiding behind
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
REJoRr or GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY ON PETROLEUM.

WASHINGTON, March ao.-The'
forthcoming annual volume on mineral
resources published by the United
States Geological Survey. win contain
an interesting report on the produce
tion Of petroleum In 1902. The rc-
port win show that the production Of
crude petroleum. which amounted to
ss.7S7.3s5 barrels. was greater than
that Of any previous rear. The in
crease was due principally to he de-
velopment q the petroleum fields II
Texas. California and Louisiapa. and
BY an increased production 10 indiana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30

2 snbterftige in this important mat
ter and that II was about time Bryan
said something. Stoddard referred TO
certain letters which are said 70 have
passed between Bryan and Bennett,
but while Bryan was still trying to get
an opportunity to speak, the court
ruled that all reference to tho letters
mentioned at this time is inadmiss-
able. Bryan insisted ON being heard,
but the court refused to allow him to
speak at this time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
Old Bogy''
Crosses Over

CHICAGO, Ills, March 3o.-Henry
A. Bogardus. perhaps the most widely
known telegraph operator in America.
Is dead here in sanitarium. He had
a unique history. He was born about
sixty years ago and on the death Of
his wife he became an inveterate
traveller. "Old Bogy.' as he was IA
millarly known. for d qnuarter Of a
century had worked In every tele-
graph otilce Of Importance IN the
United States. Canada and Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30

liable report from the vicinity VI the
Yalu river states tnat everything i
quiet In the interior citiss. Natives
are forbidden to cross and re-cross
the Yalu river. The natives bslievo
that the troops on the YAlu river viii
not exceed 10000. Travellers report
having seen troops under strenuous
march along the reng Huang CAeug
road, footsore and weary. Hsidges
which are largely temporary, are part
" inundated owing to melting SHOWS
and rains.
japanese Losses.
ST. PETERSBURG. March aVs-Offi-
cial dispatch from Gen. Mishtchsnko
reports that on the authority ii the
Inhabitants Of Cheng Ju. Korea the
Japanese lost forty Killed. 100 wound.
"a. and q number Of horses during the
fighting there Monday.
japanese Advancing.
i SEOUL, March 3O.-- The Japanese
advance occupied Haiju. seaport
south Of Anju. March ~.
What's Ia : Manner
MOSCOW, March ao.-The Gasstte
urges the re-christening u Port Ar
thur to. Port Nicholas, ~ the English
name sounds badly to Russians
Russians "Mhalsd.r
vLADIvosTOcK, March so. ono
mine in Pessiet bay was exploaea BY
: whale. His mangIed cafcass VAS
snbteQuensly washed ashore He bore
evidence Of the destructive qualities
Of the mines laid BY Russians y ex-
pectation Of Japanese landing At
Possiet bay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
Mohler Not
President

NEW YORK. March so.--At the
Union Uacific railway office here It
was said today that the report that
Chas, L. Mohler had been made pres.
ident Of the Union Pacific is incor-
rect. u. II. Hartman is president.
Mohler, II is understood here. Is to DO
made vice-president and general man.
agef.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30

great damage Many houses we're
washed away from the foundations
and much live stock was drowned.
The break increased the water at
Westport, where the food is now in
the second story Of every house The
town has been abandoned. Twothirds
Of Lawrence county is under water and
In many places twenty feet deep. al
hard rain is falling
GRAND RAPIDS, March so.--Thes
Grand river is recedlng and the great.
est flood danger seems to have passed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
FLOODS STILL DOING
SERIOUS INJURY

PIEDMONT, Mo-. March ao.-Jrhe
Black river has steadily risen during
the past week until today il is five
feet higher than any previous record.
The country is inundated for miles,
buildings being floated from their
foundations and many thousand feet
Of lumber destroyed. Three persons
were drowned All Mil Springs many
are living on house tops.
Whole Town Abandoned.
vINCENNES. Ind. March 3O.-
belgrade leyee broke today causing
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-30
CONVENTION or PLANTERs
AND STOCK BREEDERS.

LAFAYETTE. La, March 30-The
Louisiana State Agricultural society
and Stock Breeders association be.
gan two days convention here to.
day. An interesting and Instructive
programme has been arranged, with
which the representative character Of
the attendance. gives promise Of one
of the most successful meetings of the
kind ever held In the state.