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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-01-18

own and not be IN the poor mouse.
That is just the remarkable part of
it. He did save. He was not only the
biggest man, but the richest giant in
the world at one time. He never
drank drop of liquor in his life,
never smoked nor gambled.
When Barnum was at the top of the
circus ladder Hon. William Connery,
''the Irish Giant" was worth plenty
of money 1t looked like he could re-
tire and live in luxury for the rest of
his life. He could hold barrel of
flour in one hand, and yet he had
never done a days work.
A Victim of Misfortune.
He could get no work. He was too
big to work. Nobody wanted him
around except to look at, and every
body who ever went to a circus or
dime museum had seen him. SO he
and the Irish giantess retired from
business. In time she fell sick and a
large part of their fortune was swept
away in trying to save her life. They
travelled in all the health restoring
countries and drank of the waters of
the springs of the old and the new
worlds. The baths of Germany and
Switzerland were tried, but all to no
avail. The giantess grew worse and
worse. Then the giant took sick and
larger sums of money were spent to
restore his health. Finally he was
we'll enough to return to the exhibition
stage. He came back to America, but
Barnum was dead, and the younger
showmen looked upon him as has
been" giant. He could get only small
engagements at Coney Island and on
the Bowery, and in many cases could
not collect his salary.
Finished OF by Wall Street.
He took a flyer in Wall street and
this finished his fortune. There he was,
alone, worn out, widowed giant. As
big and strong as ever, but not worth
the while for nickel museum managers
to consider. He tried to secure other
employment, but all he could do was
to dress up in an advertising suit for
dentist or a masquerade ball. Fifty
cents day and his food at last be-
came his limit. Even this he put up
with until his feet, which are seven
teen inches long and proportionately
wide went back upon him. In order
to save his feet he bent his legs in
ward until he became knock-kneed and
then it was hard for him to even get
lob as a sandwich man on the Bowery.
He determined to give up the light,
and one morning last week he went
before a police magistrate and gave
himself up as destitute. He said ne
was SO years of age and unable to get
work
Sent to the AImshOuse.
Although nearly twice as big physl-
cally as any man within the court
room, when he presented himself for
commitment, he stood there clutching
the railing as helpless as baby. The
ao,,,,orcinYo on him and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-01-18
BURN BALE EVERY SATURDAY
Brazos, Texas, Offers Fifteen Bales
for Sacrifice.

for Sacrifice.
A Brazos, Tex, dispatch says: An
an agreement to burn their share OF
surplus cotton was reached at mass
meeting of the farmers of this region
today. A committee of three took a
bale of cotton just north of the Texas
and Pacific railroad, where the match
was applied. The following resolu-
ton was passed;
Resolved, that we burn bale OF
cotton every Saturday until we burn
at least fifteen bales of cotton, our
part of the 1000, 600 bales requested to
be burned by the people in the cotton
belt of the United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
Love and Laundering.

The Korean mother. anxious to as
sure her daughters successful mar
riage, makes certain that the young
woman becomes good laundress. for
ability In this direction counts for
more than beauty with the Korean
swain. He does not even demand that
his wife shall be more than fairly
good cook. but she must be able TO
keep fresh and spotlcss the linen gar
ments which every one. from prince 10
peasant. wears. In spite Of the fact
that every article of wearing apparel
Is of white linen not even the humble
fatiron has made It's appearance In
Korea. and the attempts TO Introduce
such occidental fads as washing ma
chimes and wringers have met with
marked disfavor. The laundry work
Is done In the same manner ms It was
centuries ago. and the first recommen-
dalton to n young mans favor is abili-
Is ms laundrcss
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
PERT LITTLE PRINCESS.
5rnnd Duchess Olga Exacts Homage
From "a busy officer.

The little Russian princesses. accord
Ing to a reliable correspondent. do not
quite bear out the prevailing impress
sion that all children of the crowned
heads of Europe are necessarily para
CONS of perfection or little prudes. says
London NJ. A. +. These small girls are
children In every sense Of the word.
warm hearted, mlschievous. high spir-
tied, free OF speech. unfettered OF &C.
ton and possessed of a full apprecia-
ton OF their own exalted rank. The
latter is quite particularly true OF the
fair haired. blue eyed Grand Duchess
Olga. She has often been known to
stop her little pony carriage In the
parks OF Peterhof-the cars summer
residence-to call TO order some passer-
by who had failed to accord her the at
tentlon she considered due to an en-
peror's daughter.
Here is an anecdote about this conse-
quential little lady which has not found
Its way into print before: One day last
summer when the court was still at
Peterhof the four little duchesses were
playing ON the beach In front of the
Alexandrine palace when they saw
some distance away young officer,
who. with casquette thrust back from
his hot. perspiring forehead. was en-
crossed in supervising a group OF tired
looking sailors executing a difficult
piece Of work.
The men on perceiving the children's
approach instantly suspended their Ia
Dor and. standing attention. rendered
them the full military honors that were
their due. This amused the little girls
TO such an extent that they instantly
abandoned their game to strut demure-
ly up and down In front OF the work.
ers. who We're thus compelled to neg
lect their labor and salute each time
they passed.
This went on for some time until the
officer began TO lose patience. Observ-
Ing that the little girls meant TO con-
tinue the game indefinitely. he quietly
ordered the men TO go on with their
work and take no further notice OF
them. To the Grand Duchess 0lga's
amazement. then, no one moved to
acknowledge her presence along the
path. She gazed first at the officer.
then at the sailors. as II ut loss whom
to hold responsible for this gross act
OF contempt to her imperial person.
Then. stamping her small foot. she
cried. Salute at once. or Ill tell pa
par
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16

No. connects nj Berlin with ID. M. X
v train No. 5g.. north. and connects NJ Salisbury
AT y. y. u. Il \. Junction with ~ y. T.. Il n
train No. ~. north and 81 south. when on time.
~ No connects AT Salisbury nj y. Y. T.. &N.
Junction with y. Y. r.. y train M. ~. south,
and ut Berlin with u. N. ~ V. train No 5., south,
when on time.
Sc No. > gets connection nj Salisbury nj s. a.
7. y Junction tom y. y. +. y y. tain No. 81.
north. when on time.
M No. connects nj Salisbury NJ y Y. T. AN.
Junction with y. y. l.. & y. train No ~. north.
when on time.
Connection made with steamer lines ut East,n
Vienna and Salisbury.
saturday only.
ipaily except sunday.
WILLARD THOMSON. Gen'lMnnnccr.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
WIZARD BURBANK.
The Way the Famous Horticuiturisf |
Changes Plant Life.


The processes by wlSch Luther Bur
bank, the famous horticulturst, works
are not new or peculiar. They are in
accord with well known and unalter-
able laws of nature The principal
methods used are selection and cross
ing Nature is using these same proc
esses every day. The bees and the
wind carry the pollen OF one flower to
fertilize another thus bringing about
the crossing Of species. The struggle
for existence and thousand crcum
stances of growth and development
tend TO weed out the unfit among the
plants. leaving the best To survive.
This Is selection. But where natures
operations are largely left to chance
and accident. Mr.. Burbajik gives them
intelligent direction. and his results
are sure and immediate.
He takes two plants whose life hab-
Its. structure and environment may
have been wholly different He brings
them together. lmplanting the pollen
OF one upon the stigma Of the other.
AS result the species are thrown into
a state of perturbation-se TO "wab.
bling" MS II were. The life tendencies
are broken up by the shock The
plants resulting from the crossing may
resemble one or the other OF the trent
plants. These are not important.
Some of the plants will combine the
best qualities Of the parents. From
fhnan ffftnrnraI x-opfaffnc Of Unit 70
flowers are produced. Some of the
plants will be different from either
parent-perhaps unlike any other plant
in existence. From these unusual va
Rants new plants may be developed.
He selects his original subjects from
from Siberia TO combine IL with
blackberry of California. He brings
plum from China or Japan TO combine
II with native apricot. An expert
ment Is built up on the foundation of
common wild flower. as the daisy,
for example. In another experiment n
flower from Australia may he used
He brings a cactus from Central Amer
lea to cross with a species from Ari-
IONA.
Having crossed his species. he plants
the seeds. From the resulting seedlings
he selects the single plant. or the two
or three at most, which he finds best
suited for his purpose. The seeds of
these are again planted. and the work
of the selection goes on. Ii was from
bed of $1,000 plants that he selected
the one from which his white black
berry was developed. The seeds accu-
mulate by a rapid progression. In II
few seasons there is an immense
quantity of them. All are planted He
does not believe In dealing with Il few
examples. He chooses few. but the
number to be chosen from is large.
When the time for selection comes the
whole lott may be Il hundred or
two hundred ;housand--is passed be-
fore him in review. He selects those
which suit his purposes. and the others
go TO the brush heap and the bonfire.
Professor lie Nries has remarked. 1T
is no easy task To pick the right apple
tree from II growing bed of 100000
seedlings" but this is exactly what Mr..
Burbank does. He deals with large
numbers. and his results are CORE
spondingly large and important-Suc-
cess.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
Harness Has
Advanced

but we are keeping our old
prices, owing to stock we had
bought before the advance.
Prices run from s. to $25.
Good harness. So 90
A special harness. .......... 1900
Genuine rubber trimmed. 1900
Extra light rubber trimmed
with hay saddle ). 49,. 1000
Double harness. $50 and SO
1t will pay you to inspect our
line before you buy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
Have You
Bought Your
Blankets For
The Winter !?

We have the largest and best
assorted line of Plush Robes.
Horse Blankets and Stable
Blankets in town. Note some
of the prices
Stable blankets. IS 80. 65 to $500
Horse blankets. 10 to 700
Plush Robes ....... 200 to 500
Examine our line of All Wool
Horse Blankets. made up in
beautiful patterns.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16

An additional boat leaves Chncoicngue for
Franklin City $50 T.. NJ. week days.
". ". ATTERBuRY. J Il. WOOD,
General Manager. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
GEO. ". BOYD. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16

The mission of early Risers" is to
clear the way and give Nature full sway.
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels of all putrid matter, thus
removing the causes of headache, con-
stipation, sallow complexion, etc. De-
Wits Little Early Risers never grippe
or sicken. A safe pleasant, perfect pill.
Sold by Paul Jones, Snow Hill; Lloyd
& Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
CEMETERY NOTICE

Any enc desiring to purchase Monument or
Tombs OF any kind. either Marble or Granite
or fencing of any kind will he pleased to have
you write us or call on our local agents. aud
will call to see you with first class designs of
some Of the incest. ncatncst and cheapest
work done on this peninsula. All material and
work guaranteed in every respect. We have
heen doing business for twelve years. No
strangers write us for trial
Our local agents are: X. J. McAllcn & Bro.
Snow Hin. W. o. Payne, stockton. J. T.. Wise.
Jr.. Berlin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
PocoMoKE RIVER LINE,
baltimore Snow I'M Route

baltimore Snow Hili Route.
The Steamer Maryland leaves Snow IIill AT q
o'clock a. m. every Monday and Thursday
weather permitting stopping at Maiaponi,
Pocomokc city p. M. Powcll's. Rchoboth,
Cedar Hall. PITTS Wharf. shclltowu. Saxi
Pier. Onancoek 230p IN. Finncy's. Tapgicr
Island 30 p. m. crisflcld q p. M. arriving in
baltimore O'Clock next morning.
Rcturninng the steamer leaves baltimore
from pier foot Of South street at 500 p. M,
every Tuesday and Friday for points named
arriving nj. Crisficld M p. M. Tangier Island
$50 II. m. Onancock 3 ~ a. m Saxis Pier. Shell
town. Pitts Wharf. Cedar Hall. Rchoboth
Powclls. Pocomoke City % p m, Snow IIili
$50 .. IN.
Ia. JOYNES. Superintendent.
T. MURDOCH Passenger Agen
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
For Cracked Hands.

Rough skin and cracked hands are
not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. but an occasional application will
keep the skin soft and smooth. Best
for Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Boils, etc.
The genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve affords immediate relief in all
forms of Blind. Bleeding, Itching and
Protruding Piles. Sold by Paul Jones.
Snow Hill; Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16
We will
help you.

II you are living in rented house.
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans to
that end. There il no need to delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
YOU, and when yon realize that the
money You have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you. then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Call and see w. ID. Cordry. .Ir.. Sec
rotary of the Association and he will
explain how You can get the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION L. HARGIS.
President
w. d. CORDDRY, Jr.
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-16

WILLARD THOMSON. GenlMnnnccr.
7. MURDOCH. A. j. BENJAMIN
''ch. Pass Agent. Supt. 4 Div. Pass ACT.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
Mr.. CURTIS IS COMING
Kansas Congressman Will
Visit Kaw Indians, Says
General Hardy.

Congressman Charley Curtis Of To-
pei,a, Kan. is coming to Oklahoma in
the near future. according to state
ment made by his venerable uncle C.ea.
erai Hardy. the aged chief and secretary
Of The Kaw Indian tribe. Mir, Curtis
and each Of his children have valu-
able allotment in the Kaw country and
ne makes occasional vitlts to oklahoma
ia look after his interests. It is likely
that the Congressman win visit other
PORTIONS Of the territory while here.
/ General Hardy, who Is ninety-one years
/ old. is here taking the Masonic degrees
necessary 10 make him a thirty-second
| degree or Scottish Rite Mason. Re-
Gently he WIS honored above an other In
| diars by the Indian department making
! him secretary Of the Kaw tribe for life
un honor never before imposed on an
/ indian. He was also anxious TO get an
opinion ON the recent decision Of Chief
9usticc Brewer Of the United States SUI
IRENE court allowing allotted Indians TO
buy whiskey. He does not want his
tr.besmen 10 buy LIQUOR and he feels
that intemperance would increase among
them. II was "ticlled" when United
states Attorney Speed held the decision
not operative In The territory
General Hardy If very careful Of the
reputation of Congressman Curtis. be-
lteving him 10 be one Of the leading
statesmen OF the present time. lie does
not like any reference to be made to Cur
tis being am Indian. as he is afraid It
win nJure Curtis political ambition.
| Curtis, however, 10y those who know him
is ranked among he best fellows" and
rs good indian in all that it i'm
lilies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
NABBFD BY OFFICERS
Young Darkey Thieves are
Quickly Landed With the
Goods on Them.

Jud vick and young ddrkcy hy the
roem OF Coots pleaded guilty yesterday
evening 20 robbine "a trunk 90 the barn
Of Stuart Mckay The robbery occurred
yesterday afternoon and two hours after
wards The police had both of the thieves
in Jail
Mr Mckay was cleaning house ot hts
residence and had placed a trunk Of
goods in the barn to have them out OF
the wny. Some time during the early
part OF the afternoon the trunk was
broken open and SOME underwear and
jrwelry to the amount OF twenty-five dol
ltrs were taken from &c. The police
were notified and an hour afterwards the
negroes were caught with part Of the
goods on them--one Of them wearing
Mr.. McKay's underwear, in which the
owners name was worked The circum-
stantial evidence was strong enough TO
bung q confession from the thieves. All
of the goods have not yet been recov-
cred.
The police are making it hot for the
touphs OF tie city and general clean
ing up is taking place,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20

r. S. Virgins, one OF the prominent
hnannciers and successful business men
Of Woodward county is here for few
aays attending the Scottish Rite meetnE.
ltd Wiggins Is very popular with old
time Guthrie people and is enjoying his
vsit here hugely Tie says Woodward
county is coming to the forefront as AN
agricultural country, and Is fast proving
,he assertion which has frequently been
nude that sny country which win raise
good grass viii also raise good crops.
I!e said: eve win ship 200 ears Of broom
cnn alone from Woodward county tins
year, and tHice that many cars of hogs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
Call for Warrants

Once OF Treasurer Logan County o. r.,
Guthrie, okla. April 20, 1905
Notice Is hereby given that there are
funds IN possession OF the county treas
uror sumoient 10 pay The following war
rants.
An warrants on the salary fund.
All warrants on the court fund up to
and Including NO. ilii February s. 1905
All warrants on the supply fund up 10
cnd including No 6gs. Janrary 2. 1905
All warrants on the sinking fund.
An warlnts on the contingent fund ex-
Sspt No. %, isred April 3. 1905, for
sg97s5
All warrants on the road and bridge
fund Nd 90 aud Including No. 5G9 De-
cember s. 1904
An warrants on the poor and insane
fund up to and including No, $40, De-
cenber s, i5o4
All warrants on the separate school
fund up 20 and including No 5o7 jar
nary H. 1905.
Interest Ceases thirty days from date.
CHARLES SEELEY,
County Treasurer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
bob" DECLINED REWARD
Under Sheriff Myers Made
Quick Recovery of Lost
Diamonds.

c. d. 2oror visitor in this city, lost
$500 worth Of diamonds this morning.
and was made glad by the fin0ing of
them two hours afterwards Immedi-
ately after he discovered his loss Rorer
notified the sheuc ard Under sheriff
"Bob" NIyer was detailed on tho case.
The precious stones were found at the
Harvey eating house where Mr.. Rorer
ate breakfast, by a waitress who turned
them over to the under sheriff.
The owner was ovorjoyed at the quick
hnd and offered the officer g handsome
reward, which was declined
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20

citizens and proprietors or the factory
whose six thousand employees have quit
work. The socialists are bitter against
tLe American employers, declaring they
arc The cause Of the trouble
Disorder and rioting continues and
hIEe forces OF clwly md troops arc
bong massed IN the streets Three
strikers were killed and ninety-nine sole
dicrs and many strikers were wounded
hi The ciash last night
Do the chamber Of deputies today NJ
Etlcune. minister Of tho interior said
thc authorities were attempting 90 bring
rcaco, but the Hav1pds maintain they
are in the rlght M valiant (socialisu
Haid The foreign employers were resp0n-
sille After lively debate the house
voted confidence Ca tne government
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
PERSONAL
Mention.

g D rhoburn lcf thus afternoon for
oklahoma City On business
Iditor Fisher Of Carnegie was visitor
at the governors Office today
Ex-senator r. p. Campbell Of okla
homq City is visitor 80 the city
G.. s. Nelson viii leave Do few days
for Minnesota for a visit with his pa-
rents.
sam Combs Of Hobart. formerly county
treasurer is in Guthrie today on busi-
ness.
Mrs. Gustavo A. EriAon and daueh-
tcrs arrived ia Guthrie today and are
now resdine at so7 Eas, Villas
w. %. Fosstt, United States marshaI.
Is IN Springfield H. on Official business.
ltc was accompanied by Mrs Fossett
Ewers White, president Of the board
Of agriculture, went TO Oklahoma city
last night after the odjournment Of the
board
.iexandcr HriNon. brother OF Attor-
ney Gustdve a. Erixon, arrived from
Willmar MINI. this morning. he win
remain ga the once u iioDbs & Erixon
as their collector
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20

= constable az Haslors depu-iscd a
private ciuzen or thv Town 10 go 90
Walter and make an arros, Mhel the
deputy arrived ai Walter and fould his
nam. be was called upon 10 exhibit his
authority for maKiug tho arrest he
fuled and was arrested fci carrying
gun without authority Of law lie made
taud and neWiled 10 lIasungs 70 relate
bic grievance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
Great Easter
...Bargains... =.
Give Us
Your Mail
Orders
Satisfaction
or Money
Refunded

Our Suit Department has been repenshed during the past
week with many Suits Shirtwaists and which have
been marked with such unusual low prices that ought to sell
every during the days A SENSATION in
silk peicoats in Black and Our Millinery Department
is crowded with the latest styles in Hats including the famous
GAGE BROS HATS and the world renowned GOLD
MEDAL HATS Be sure and ask to these special
line of Hats.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
Louis &Clark
EXPOSITION

Portland, ore. June to Oct. IS
Tickets sold on following days onl'
May 20. "a and 25 June 10. IA. y
-, 2S and 20; July 6. 7. s. II. u. IL
25. 26 aad 27; August IS. le II. %
30 ana 81. September ~. l8 Il IS
27, 2sand ~ Final limits 30 days
stopovers allowed west Of and includ
ing Colorado common points.
Fare S4s.1o.
Fare through callfornis seo.fo.
+. J.. BEST, Agt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-20
KlNo Ano QUEEN o. HEAVEN.
Couple Imagine They Are Celestial Po-
tentates.

San Jose, CAL, April s0.--Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Drew Of Milford, A. d.. well 10
90 tourists. are under detention here
lnd viii be examined as 10 their sanity.
II is believed that they are the couple
recently reported 10 have lost their rea-
son while crossing the Rocky mountains
They imagine themselves 70 be- the
king and queen Of heaven. and were
arrested after destroying most Of The