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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
SITUATION is GRAVE, SAY COMPANIES
Insurance People Are Making Inquiries About Water
Supply for Fire Purposes. Representative of the
Water Company Is Daily Expected in City.

While no action has yet been taken
by the fire insurance companies rep
resented in Dawson in the matter of
an increase in rates consequent to the
order from the city council to the fire
department not to use the public wa
ter supply in case of fire, it is certain
that decided raise will come unless
the order of the council is soon re-
voked or an agreement with the water
works company is effected whereby
the city will have the use of the water
in case of fire.
Messrs. Parks & Bell, representing
the Southeastern Tariff Association in
Dawson, have been asked by num-
Der of insurance companies to furnish
a full statement of the facts with ref
erence to the present lack of water
supply, which the association pro-
nounces a grave situation for both
citizens and companies. This firm
has forwarded a complete statement of
existing conditions, and it is very
likely, unless these are ameliOrated
within the next few days, fire insur-
ance in Dawson will be rather costly
proposition.
It is believed, however, that an
agreement will shortly be entered into
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
yughIy eradicated from the system.

oughly eradicated from the system.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
but one dollar, and includes a neat
pocket inhaler, medicine dropper
and sufficient Hyomei for several
weeks treatment. The inhaler lasts a
life time, and if more Hyomei is need
ed extra bottl eS can be obtained for
80 cents.
In Dawson there are scores of we'll
known people who have been cured of
catarrh by Hyomei. If it does not
cure you Dawson Drug Co. will re-
turn your money This is the strong
est evidence they can offer as to their
faith in the remedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
RIGHT TIME TO CURE CATARRH
Dawson Drug Co. Guarantee HyOmei
TO Cure if Used Now.

The early summer, when the weather
becomes warm and settled, is the best
time OF the whole year to treat ca
tarrhal troubles with the expectation
of complete and lasting relief.
Everyone who has catarrh or even
a tendency to catarrh should use Hyo-
mel now, for the benefit will be gained
twice as quickly and the disease thor
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24

his unanimous ell ection is we'll de-
served compliment.
The retiring members of the board,
Messrs. Harris, Roberts and Pace,
during theirincumbency have made ca
pable and Jealous officials, and their
records are reviewed with approval
and with the sincere congratulations
of the people of the county for the
excellent administration of their
duties
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
OFF TO FIGHT FL. GAINES.
Dawson Base Ball Team Goes Up
Against NeighbOr for Three Games.

8tNII15V " ''E7V7-
Dawson will meet Ft. Gaines in the
latter town this Tuesday afternoon
in the initial contest of series of
three games terminating Thursday.
The locals left with the CLINT of de-
termination in their eyes and strong
hope of victory in their hearts. They
expect to bag three games and be
welcomed home to the tune of Hail:
the cOnquering heroes come.
In addition to the members of the
ball team a number of enthusiastic
fans went to Fort Gaines to cheer the
Capitolas on to victory. After de-
feating the Fort Gaines aggregation
the locals expect to pluck several
other easily won games in the near
flltnre.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
Great Clearance Sale.

We intend days the greatest days the sale by
inc all goods and making all through the such prices
move the goods them quick
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
mat ReautifmI GlOss

comes from the varnish in Deyoss
Varnish Floor paint; costs c 8niI
more quart, though. Sold oF D''
Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-05-24
Ex.Oflcio Justices of the Peace.

Before adjourning the grand jury
reelected Judge F. M. McLendon
notary public and ex~officio justice of
the peace Of the town district, which
position he has filled for the past two
years.
Mr.. NJ. N. Childs was elected to a
similar position in the Bronwood dis
trict to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Mr.. 7. w. COwart.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-09
GOING SOUTH
FOR
WINTER.

you contemplating going South during the Summer
1904 you get valuable information free of charge by writing
John Patrick Pineblu N c. He you money hotel
rates. can you which the best railroad route travel
you neatly furnished cottages single
WRITE HIM
The Monmouth inquirer., 1905-11-09
In Business Life.


Christs command applies also to
mercantile and professional life. Ev-
cry man to a greater or less extent Is
or ought to be a servant AS a clerk
he should be servant to his employer;
as a physician he should be servant
to his patients; as lawyer he should
be a servant to his clients; as a mer-
chant he should be a servant to his
customers; as professor he should be
a servant to his students; as a scien-
fist he should be servant to his inves-
legations. Now, the man in profession
al or business life who works for mon
ey alone and who is willing to do only
what he is paid to do and nothing more
is very foolish. He is looking at sue
cess through the wrong end of tele-
scope 1t is only when man works
for the love of work and not for mon
ey that we can say a happy man is
trudging along the highway of true sue
cess.
One day a young artist called upon
Audubon, the great naturalist, and
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
As Viewed In Toxic.
japanese Officials Do NotLook Tor
Early Conclusion of Peace.

Toxic, Jan. 4, Evening, The
weight of o.inion in Japanese
official circles seems to be against
belief in the early conclusion of
peace, and doubt is expressed that
the fall of Port Arthur will MATER
ially affect the situation.
Cne OF several officials who dis
cussed the question with the cor
respondent of the Associated Pres.
today voiced the sentiment Of the
majority when he said:
"We are confronting situation
which continues to be purely mil
ltary. The present problem il
created by Gen. Kuropatk,n's g
army and by the Russian second
Pacific squadron. We are devst-
ing all attention to them.
"We anticipate that the Rus
slams will renew more determined
ly than ever their effort to drive
Field Marshal Oyama back and
that they will strive to gain su-
premaoo at sea. We are repairing
to defeat these objects.
"Ths situation makes talk of
peace futlle.n
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Cotton Fire in Georgetown.

Georgetown, January l.--At 4
o'cleck this morniug, on the wharf
of the Waccamaw Line of steam :
ers fire destroyed 200 bales Of cot
ton, consigned to Sprunt g Son,
Wilmington, N. e. The fire de-
partment responded promptly aud
worked haad to save the building.
Estimated loss $1,000, said to be
covered by insurance,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
japanese Count of Prisoners.

Toxic Jan. 4.-The prisoners
captured at Port Arthur mum bersd
26, 900. The total OF inhabitants
of the stronghold is 35, zoe. The
sick and wounded mum bsred TWEEN.
ty thousand.
Col. Gadke, war correspondent
OF The Tageblatt, who has return
ed from Mukden, says Port Ar
thurs defense practically saved.
Gen. Kuropatkin's army and that
theJapanese have lost in the attack
more men than the whole Russian
garrison numbered.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Reduce the Cotton Acreage.
Appeal of the National Cotton
Association.

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan g.
The following self explanatory
notice has been mailed to every
county Judge in the South:
National Cotton Association,
Office of the Secretary, Fort
Worth, Texas, January AIN
compliance with the resolution Of
the national executive committee,
you are requested to call farmers,
bankers, merchants and others iu-
terested in the cotton industry to.
gether on Wednesday, January
ii, 1904, at 10 a. M, at the
county seat, to elect vice presi-
deuts, who will hold precinct
meetings at each school house in
youl county, on Saturday, Jan.
IA, at 3 p M, for the purpose Of
taking definite action on reducing
the cotton acreage this year. At
these meetings, have all farmers
who will sign this agreement:
ave, the undersigned farmers,
residing in voting precinct No =,
county -, hereby pledge our
selves to reduce the acreage Of
cotton to be planted by as in
1905 Is per cent below the
amount that We planted in 1904. :"
Those who will not sign, take
their names, addresses and the
number Of acres they will plant
this year. Have a committee ap-
poin ed at the precinct meeting to
visit every farmer, landlord, ten
ant, white or black, in their pre-
cinct, who are not at the meeting,
to secure their acreage. This re-
quest 10 sent to every county in
the cotton States and unless
prompt action is taken the acreage
will not be reduced.
Texas has begun, but it will
take your support to avail any
thing. Give notice to all news
papers. Mail written report Jan.
%, giving name and acreage of
all who sign and those who do not
sign. Oswald Wilson. .
National Secretary, Forth Worth.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Young Man Killed in Door Of
Disreputsbls House.

Shot through the heart, Oscar
Ourston, q son of Police Officer
Cureton, fell dead within the thre.
hold Of . vile osl On Court street
last night At 500 o'clock. Leila
Evans, the woman who keeps the
house, says that Otto Sunny, 4
horse trader. said to have come
here some time ago from North
Carolina, committed the deed, and
Sheriff Gilreath and Chief Of Po-
lice Bseknall began a search for
the man Immediately after the
tragedy. They captured him abs.t
midnight.-Gresnville News, 4th
inst.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Crime in the State.
Decrease in Number of Murders,
But an Increase ia Percentage
of Acquittals.

The attorney general has re-
ceived all of the reports from the
solicitors and has completed q
table, showing the totals as to the
convictions and acquittals in this
state during the year.
For the year 1904 there were
presented l, S91 cases, of which
900 were dismissed or there we're
no bills brought in by the grand
jury. Of the remainder $50 were
found not guilty and 924 guilty.
The year 1898 there was a similar
mum ber of cases, the total number
being 1918.
Of the murder cases in 1904
there were 202 for murder and
manslaughter presented during
the year and of these 26 no bills
were returned, ~ were acquitted,
70 found guilty of either man
slaughter or murder and the other
two appealed to the supreme court.
The dispensary cases presented
in 1904 were $50, of which 26 no
bills were returned, 27 not guilty
and n guilty.
For 1908 there were 222 mur.
der trials, of which 20 no bills
were found, 100 acquitted and 1O2
convicted
For 1903 there were 169 dis.
pensary cases, of which IS we're
dismissed, 25 were acquitted and
50 convicted.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
In The Grasp of q Tsrribl
Storm.

New York, Jan Mot in sev-
eral years has New York been Wis
tied by = storm Of such proportions
as that which commenced ysstsr-
day and continued until early this
morning. 9 inches of Snow fell,
paralyzing traffic, and the marked
drop IN tho temperature brought
untold suffering to tho city's
poor. The blizzard caused seven
deaths in New York and vicinity,
while many persons, overcome by
the cold, dropped to the street,
some Of th.m receiving fractured
bones.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
TIE LEDGER.
THURLOWs 5. CARTER,
EDITOR AND MANAGER.
SUBSCRIPTION 5, ooPER YEAR

Theodore II. Price is out in an-
other statement in which he says
that the Gotten CROP will amount
to 13, 500, 900 bales. His ob.
ject IN spreading this sort of talk
is plain. Naturally, it may lead
the farmesrs to sell, and any
rush TO market Will force the price
down to lower figure. Being on
the bear, or selling side, Mr.
Prize would stand to win few
million dollars extra, and as the
price falls his profits will increase.
Sully has Joined him for the time
being, and the farmers have no
hope Of driving the market up to
point where the product can be
raised ut narrow margin of prof
i t. I h government estimate
pla ;od the total crop at 12, 1872
600 bales. The farmers said it was
too high, but certainly they should
not accept the advice Of spec
uIator who Is talking that way to
increase his fortune. .-Greenville
News.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Son of Prof. Bains, of Columbia
Accidentally Killed.

Columbia Jan. 3.-Tres limbs
swept by high winds brushed q
brick from the top of Prof. G. W.
Bain's residence at tho South
Carolina College this afternoon
and the missile struck his six
years old boy, Henry, playing in
the flower garden, on the head
and crushed his skull The bow
died that night.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
WILL OF THE LATE COL. M'CALL

WILL OF THE LATE COL. M'CALL.
Bennettsville, Jan.4. The will
Of the late Senator G S Mccall was
probated here today. Senator
Mccall left most of his estate to
his three sisters and two br others
and to his nephews. Two of his
bequests are notable. He left the
Thornwsll orphanage the sum of
$500 Another noble besues st
was that to Mr. William BOYER Of
this county. Mr. Bo>er's house
and farm was mortgaged to Sena-
tor Mccall but the will when
opened showed that the mortgage
had been Cancelled. Mr. BOYER
lost both Of his arms several years
ago iu the premature explosion of
cannon during political cs.e.
bration in Bennettsville.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
aucute the youth at all haz

aucute the youth at all haZ-
.--.Jis our advice. If parents
will not send their children to
school let n law be enacted to make
them do it, and every child will
in the coming years sing the
praise and proclaim the blessings
of their benefactore. jackson
VILE Metropolis.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07

Mrs Lily Richards, formerly
assistant, has been elected matron
OF Winthrop College vice Mrs
Cochran, resigned. Mrs Shumate
has been elected assists matron.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07
Happenings in .the State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor
respondents of The Co,umb bia
State.
FATAL NEGRO FESTIVAL.

Winnsboro, Jan. 5.-At negro
festival at Monticello, in this coun.
ty, Sam Bell killed Ben. Perry and
broke Dave Peay's jawbone.
Wylie Suba was shot in the back
by parties unknown. DR.. Scott
does not think he will die. Anoth.
er negro whose name Is unknown
had his skull cracked.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-01-07

The quarterly report of Chief
Constable Hamet for the quarter
ending Nov 80, shows 81, ,O39, 733
spent by the people in the local
dlspensnrics during the months
of Sept. Oct. and Nov, an in.
crease in sales over the same
months last year of S172,0O2 70.
SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR.
Total cost of constabu-
larry for year 8 Ga, 3Ss 26
Total value Of seizures
for year 21,o71 81
Total salIs Of State
dispensaries o,9s6, 91s 80
Total sales of local
dispensaries 3,374,7S6 43
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Important.

Subscribers should be sure to call for
the votes in the stove contest to which
they are entitled when paying for their
subscription, whether the payment is
made at our cfiice in person or sent in
by mail. Votes not issued at the time
payment is made cannot afterwards be
delivered. This rule is necessary for
the reason that we have no way of re-
cording who has and who has not re-
ceived their votes AID to be fair to all
we must assume that all have had them
who paid anything on subscription.
Read the standing of contestants on
page |, and then choose your fayorite.
Remember any new candidate may enter
either class by the registering of one
vote only.
All invited to join, 1.-THE more II e
merrier.n
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09

j. A. Kendall will return from Bath In
the early future and his orchestra will
be ready for business, Friday, December,
lst. Anyone wishing to eomunnca
with Mr.. Kendall regarding engagements
al )uld address him for the present at
SO Oak street, Bath, Me.
F. G. Ennls and Clarence Mantor who
have been making the run of the railway
mail service between Boston and Skow-
hogan the past summer were promoted
TO class four from the next lower grade,
November lst. The length of the Boston
ana Skowhegan run, which they have
mad since last May is sufficient to entitle
them TO classification in the fourth grade
OF the service with the pay of that < adc,
but previous to November lst their sal
airy and rank had not been changed from
that of their Portland run, which they
had previously.
Il. A. Parker, submaster of the Show
hogan High School and +. c. Butler,
Esq, were present at the MAINE Night"
exercises held last Friday evening In tie
Chapel of the University of Maine at
Orono. Maine night is an annual affair
held each year at Otono on the evening
preceding the most important football
contest of the season, for the purpose
OF arousing enthusiasm among the mem
bers of the u. of M. team and their sup
porters. There was of course large
attendance of students now at the Uni
versity and also many distinguished
alumni. Mr. Parker was one of the
speakers of the evening being introduced
as Judge Parker" the sobriquet by
which he was known in his college days
and which still greets him when college
men get together. His prominence in
athletics qualified him to speak with es-
pecial force at a gathering of this kind
and he received the most enthusiastic
ovation of anyone who addressed the
gathering. Mr.. Butler and Mr.. Parker,
together with Herbert L. SWEET of this
place witnessed the game on the follow
ing day between University of Maine
and Bates, in which neither eleven were
able to score.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09

Dress Goods of all the most popular makes styles
and oolors 25c, soc, Use, 81 co. 81 25 81 so and
So 90 yard
Flannelettes and Kimono Cloths, all the latest
most desirable styles, 100, 124o and l5c yard.
great line of Outings in white, plain colors aud
fances sc, Sc, loo and 124o yard
Crashes of every kind 4c SC, &c, &c, Sc, l0c l2tc
and lac a yard
Fast colored turkey red Damask, 25c and 45c yd
White Damasks 25c, soc. SOC, 75o, sloo 81 25
and 81 so yard
Blankets in great variety, bought last spring be.
fore the great advance, both white and colored at
49c 75c 81 co. 81 25 81 So 81 10 81 90, $780, SO o.
81 co. s.. 90 and 5000 pair.
Yarns for every purpose, Country Yarns, all
colors, 10c skein.
Scotch Yarn 25c and 35c sken
Spanish yarn, 15c a skein
Saxony and Germantown Yarn, l24c skeiu.
Shetland Floss, l0c skein.
Last years prices although wool is one-third
higher.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Hotel s't Oxford =. :. Judkins sto#hsgan.
Ladies' Coats


We have never had such a elegant liue. al unts
in wool from - 90 to SIS % aud fur up tn So %
each.
Misses and chndren's coats from 500 to $1,000
each
Misses Dress Skirts, SO each.
Ladies' Dress skirts, 500. - so, - o. S.,
- 10 - 90, SO 90 and 500 each.
ladies' FlanneeJte Wrappers, 81 90, So sl5o
aud - 90 each
1'nonos, SOC is, sLoo, $3.50, $500 and $40
each
Bath Robes, s3.75 and $3.50 each
Ladies' winter shr, Waists at SOC, slo5 as,
$50 = 90, g So 800 ana 500 each.
silk Waists at $3.50 aud 1880 each.
Ladies' Outing Flannel Night Robes soc &c,
ST 90 81 . and $3.50 each
Ghdren's Outing Flannel Night Robes, 25e, and
zoe each.
Boys outing Night Shirts soc each.
Mems Outing Night shirts Soc 7jc, 800 and
II %.
Boys Sweaters, soc and n 90 each
Misses Sweaters 81 o. ard Sl.25 each.
Ladies Sweaters, II -, 800 and s. 90 each
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Buy stationery at Heselton's.

Plenty of chickens, choice stock, at
the Skowhegan Market,
Fine Velour suits and waists at So 98
and 81. 9S at D. f. Judkns'.
Half dozen youag shosts for sale; In
quire at 80 Summer street
For that cold, try a bottle of Fogg's
Cough Syrup. 1t is guaranteed.
Steward has a Job OF of ladies' Jersey
underwear, marked from soc and 39c to
zoe.
Have you seen those Sawyer pictures
at Bucknam's? You cannot 10 better
than to select few for Christmas pres
ents. Don't wait till they are all gone.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09

On account of storm and bad roads II e
auction sale at Arthur Gains (river road)
the 9TH inst. did not dispose of all the
household goods, farming tools, etc. AS
all must be sold Mr.. Cain will be at home
the 10Th to 18Th inclusive. Go then and
see him and buy what is left at about
your own price.
K. r. FAIRBROTHER, auetioner.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Annual Grange Fair.

At the meeting of Skowhegan Grange,
Nov. s, it was voted to hold three days
fair, December ID, IA, 10. There will be
the usual citizens chlcken.pie supper,
and two evenings entertainments, dra-
matte and vaudeville. This will be the
opening of the hall enlarged and with a
modern and up-to-date stage. 1t will be
the best of the season.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Good rent. ~ Madison avenue.

Coed rent, 257 Madison avenue
Buy kitchen furnishings at Heselton s.
Buy Loomer's spiral spring and Z b
corsets of d. F. Judklns.
Do you use pure cream tartarf DO
you buy it Of Bucknam?
New line of hot water bottles at Fogg' s
drug store. Guaranteed for one year.
Fresh homemade candies, many kinds
at Delsno's, Saturday. Get pound for
next Sunday.
Buchanan has a new line of Sawyer
pictures it will pay you to leave your
Christmas orders early.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
MEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

Furs-H. {. Judkins.
For sale-C. A. Marston.
Dog Lost-HRrry Goodwin.
To Rent-Calvin Cleveland.
las Engines-Fairb banks Co.
specials-O. f. Knowlton CO.
sacrifice Sale-D. r. Judkins.
Sheriff's Sale--Clvde II. Smith.
0vereost Snap-Ira A. Norton.
cook WRnted-New Caratunk.
Boy Detectives-D Dow h Garter.
sIeds and Pungs-Palmer & Co.
arave Tablets Baker & Mar le.
Libel for Divorce-Edith p. Clark.
Pocket Knives. etc.. d. Symons.
Notice of lat meeting Daniel Lewis.
Libel for Divorce-Fannie e Waller
Notice of Foreclosure-9rant Witham.
Fall and Winter Goods-W. P. Ordway
Notices OF Foreclosure-William A. Rand.
FRESHMAN Wsnted--SawyeF Publishing Co.
Carpenters Wanttd-D. A. & W. E. Porter.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-09
Excitement Among the Boys.

Great interest and enthusiasm Is being
stirred up among the boys of this place
as the result of a unique and original
offer made by Dow & Carter.-See ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18
OFFICES FOR SENATORS
Preparing the Site for Con-
struction Of Building.
WORK OF DEMOLITION
CONTRACTORS ENGAGED REMov-
ING THE DWELLING HOUSES.
Thirty-Two Structures in the Square
Hundreds of Men Employ
ed Today.

The site of the future Senate office build
ing, bounded by Delaware avenue and Ist
B and c streets northeast, is today literally
alive with workmerl. From roof to
cellar, in every room; in front yard, back
yard and alley. like a colony of ants de-
stroying newly discovered prey, the men
are swarming. The sounds of the pick and
hammer are in the air, and ever and anon
these are deadened by the crash of fall
ing wall or the cry of a man from some
rooftop warning those below to get out of
the wayp'
Not until today did the work of devasta-
ton really commence. The center of the
square, in what is known as OrioIe alley,
where lived many colored families. is being
RACED first When the interior is leveled
to the ground the big steam shovel of the
excavators will be placed on the ground
and the labor of digging the foundation for
the big building commenced at once. Thus
no time will be lost.
Besides the hundreds of men at work on
the thirty-two buildings in the square there