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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
PISTOL DUEL IN PARROT
MARSHAL CHRISTIAN EXCHANG-
Ed SHOTS WITH BAD NEGRO.
Jack Jones, Told to Consider Himself
Under Arrest, Drew His Pistol and
Began Firing. No One Hurt.

There were exciting times in
PARROT about dark Saturday even.
ing.
1t was reported to Policeman
VIM. Christian that Jack Jones had
slapped the face of another negro
and when the officer found Jones
and told him to consider himself
under arrest the latter drew a PTS
tol and began firing. The police
man drew his own weapon, and at a
distance OF about thirty feet a fierce
duel was engaged in. Both emptied
and reloaded their pistols, and
about twenty shots were exchanged
without either being hit, Mr., S. B.
~Pinkston appeared on the scene
at this time and opened fire up
on Jones, who returned it. They
shot several times at each other,
but their craftsmanship was bad,
and neither OF them was hurt.
Jones made his escape, and Sher-
if Oxford was notified by tele-
phone. The sheriff at once sent to
the convict camp, several miles
from Dawson, for the county S
blood hounds and FASTENED to Par
rott as soon as possible, reaching
there about II o'clock. The dogs
were put on the track of Jones,
with about % citizens following, but
after going two or three miles the
trail was lost and the searching
party returned to PARROT without
the fugitive.
Jones has served two or three
terms in the chaingang, and is con-
sidered a desperate and dangerous
character.
The citizens of PARROT have offer
ed reward of $I5 for the arrest OF
the negro. Sheriff Oxford has mail
ed a description of him to officers
throughout the country, and every
effort will be made to apprehend
Inn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
SESSION OF FATHERS SHORT
BUT SEVERAL MATTERS OF IN
TEREST WE'RE DISPOSED OF.
Streets May Be Curbed With Marble.
Contract Let for Erecting Wa
ter Station. Other Matters.

Contract Let for Erecting Wa
ter Station. Other Matters.
The city council held short ses-
sion Tuesday night, but a number OF
matters were disposed of by the
solons.
A petition was read from the mem
bers requesting that an electric light
be put near Sardis church to replace
one that was broken sometime ago.
The petition was granted, and the
council adopted resolution offering
standing reward of S25 for the ar
rest, with evidence to convict, of any
person who maliciously breaks or
damages a street light or other prop
erty Of the city.
Bids for erecting the new water
station we're opened, and the contract
awarded to Granger & Bartlett for
$500. The new building will be erect
ed at the electric light plant, and the
water and light plants consolidated.
The mayor and clerk of council
were instructed to investigate the cost
of marble coping suitable for curbing
the streets of the city.
The city attorney was instructed to
investigate and report to the council
what steps it will be necessary to take
to change the ordinance relating to
street tax. 1t is proposed to make
this tax due February of each year
instead of April /, as at present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
MIR. PINKsroN ANNOUNCES.
Popular Tax Receiver Is Candidate
for Reelection.

In today's News Mr.. L. G. Pink
ston announces to the voters of the
county that he is a candidate for re-
election to the Office of tax receiver.
Mr.. Pinkston, who is now filling his
first terma as public official, has
proved to be very capable and accom-
modating officer, and his record is
one that will no doubt insure him re-
election without opposition.
Last year, which was his first in Of
fee, there was an unusually large IN
crease in the tax values OF the county
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
Sc WORTH OF SILVER TABLE WARE FOR SIS
We Expect Other Dollars Worth from You in Adver
Using These Handsome Goods

your jewelry and kindred line pur-
chases of us. We not only appreci ate
and desire your trade, but have right
to expect it, with such a stock and
such prices.
Our stock comprises a greater va
riety and value than all other jewelry
stocks in Terrell county put together.
You can bank on quality where our
name appears.
ADAMS JEWELRY STORE,
Terrell County's Jeweler.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09

A torpid, inactive liver can pro-
duce more bodily ills than almost
anything else. 1t is good to clean
the system out occasionally. Stir
the liver up, and get into shape gen
orally. The best results are derived
from the use of DeWitt's Little Ear
" Risers. Reliable, effective, pleas
ant pills with a reputation. Never
grippe. Sold by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
Lime Causes a Fire.

In Shellman early Friday night
the barn of Mr.. w. T. Jay, together
with its contents, was completely de-
stroyed by fire. 1t is supposed that a
hundred barrels of lime which were
stored in the building got wet during
the storm and caused the condagra-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
THE WEEKS WEATHER.
Temperature and Rainfall in L erreli
County as Noted by Mr.. Massey.

CLIMATE AND CROP SERVICE OF
THE WEATHER BUREAU-Ofice OF
Cooperative Meteorological Observer.
Editor of Dawson News: For
publication in your paper [ fur
nish herewith record of meteorolog-
zeal observations taken by the under
signed as a cooperative observer OF
the weather bureau of the .. S. de-
partment of agriculture during the
week ending May 6, 1906, at sunset:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, telling US all your
troubles. We will send free advice lin
plain sealed enveiope). Address: La
dies Advisory Dept, The Chattanooga
Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breatn'
general debility, sour risings. and catarIn
of the stomach are all due to indigestion
Kodol cures indigestion. This new oiScov'
cry represents the natural Juices OF diges-
ton as they exist in a healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructlve properties. Kodoi Dys-
pepsia Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remeoy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stonach'
.. Mr.. S. S. Ball, Of Ravenswood, w. Va, says:
= was troubled with stomach for twenty yes IN
Nodol cured me and we are now using II IN n'iN
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Si.oo Size holding III times the trA
size. which sells for so cents. 1900
prepared by e. o. Dewitt & CO.. OHlOAASS
NAId hV DsWCAu lrUO 60
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
A SHOOTING sCRAPE.

Two negroes, Arlington Lewis and
Mitch Ware, had difficulty on the
farm of Mr.. H. O. Thornton Satur-
day, resulting in the shooting OF tne
the latter with a pistol. The wound IS
not a serious one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
"DUE TO CARDUI

and nothing else, is my baby girl, now
two weeks old" writes Mrs. J. P.
West. of Webster City, Iowa. She
is a fine, healthy babe and we are
both doing nicely"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09

The instrumental readings are from
government standard instruments ex-
posed in the manner recommended by
the chief of the weather bureau. Very
resnectfully, G.. L. MASSEY,
Cooperative Observer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
DID NOT FILE RESIGNATION.
Road Superintendent Denton Granteu
Another Leave of Absence.

Another Leave of Absence.
Mr.. D. J. Denton did not file his
resignation as superintendent of
roads at the meeting of the board OF
commissioners Tuesday, as was gen
orally believed that he would no.
but instead was granted another
leave of absence for thirty days. ,
Mr.. J. 7. McLendOn was elected
to take charge of the roads the
present month. This action OF the
commissioners is looked upon as in
dicating that if Mr.. Denton re-
signs and creates a vacancy Mr.
McLendon will be named as his sue
cpSSOr
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03

The meeting of congress today will
he the last event of the kind in the lives
Of several Of the members who by long
I: service in the house of representatives
nave almost become a part Of the
national history. Among those who
will retire at the opening of the new
congress on the fourth Of next March
will be Fred Lands of Indiana, L. N.
Littauer of New York, J. T. McCleary
of Minnesota, ]. F. Lacy of Iowa. and
lockwood Hoar, the famous tariff ex-
pert of Massachusetts,. All these are re-
publicans defeated by democrats In
the regular election. Another interest
ing figure who will retire will be c. H.
Grosvenor Of Ohio, who was defeated
in the nominating convention and who
wilt be succeeded therefore by re-
publican. Among the new faces the
most interesting will probably be Rich
mond P. Hobson of Merrimac fame,
who is elected from an Alabama dis
trict.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
WHEN JEFFERSON WAS HOST.
Formal Dinners at White House Par.
taken Of In Gloom.

Jefferson was q methodical man,
keeping account of all his expendi.
lures. and the :ellowed accounts kept
while he was in the White House
show that he spent $4,000 for liquors
alone during his term Of eight years.
says . writer in the Home Magazine.
When we take into consideration the
fact that glasses clinked merrily
around the cabinet table as we'll AS
the dining table. and that an open
buffet was kept for all callers, this
amount 10 not surprising. Notwith-
standing the low prices. Jefferson
often spent as high as $50 on his
small dinners, wine list not included,
and he was most particular about his
wines and brandies.
Jefferson's state dinners were usual.
~ limited to about 40 guests. The
large dining room was not considered
finished, SO when his guests were
numerous he had q long table placed
In the center Of the great east room.
and dismal enough It must have been.
with its bare walls. many windows
and draughts and insufficient light
from the candles. which dropped wax
tears at every wind which blew up
from the Potomac. No wonder Jefer-
son and several Of his successors
looked forward dismally to the state
affairs and cheerfully to the informal
dinners.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
Falcon a. ships Mascot.

Ohio Fred is a large falcon with a
curved and wicked looking beak and
claws which command respect from
all. He was captured by Chief officer
F. G. Mills when the vessel was about
100 miles inside Of Uniuak Pass, on
the voyage north.
Mr.. Mills only secured Fred after
hard struggle. The bird alighted
on the foretop of the steamship one
afternoon. There was n heavy wind
and the big bird was tired out. MIR.
Mills climbed aloft and after strug-
gle succeeded in bringing Fred to
the deck. Fred. however, almost toOk
them both overheard on the way down
from the foretop. He struggled with
his large wings and nearly took the
officer from the rigging.
Mr.. Mills, however, chung to his
prize, and the result was that Fred
became the pet and mascot of the
ship. 1t was only with his cantor
that he would become friendly. To
anyone else approaching he shows his
beak and threatens them with his
claws and they keep their distance
Seattle Post ,Intelligencer.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
GETTING EVEN.

Nov. madam" said the lawyer for
the defense to little wiry. black-eyed,
adgety woman who had ben sum.
moned rs witness in an assault and
battery case, you will please give
your testimony in as few words as pos
stble. You know the defendant"
Know who?"
THE defendant-Mr. Joshua Bagg?"
Josh Bagg! reckon do know
him. and knowed his father before
him, and I don't know nothing to the
credit Of either Of 'em. and I don't
think"
I'VE don't want to know what you
think, madam. Please say yes or mo-
to my questions"
What questions?"
DO you know Mr.. Joshua Bagg?"
Don't know i'm. though? You ask
Joshua Bagg II he knows me. Ask
him IT he knows anything about tryin'
to cheat pore wilder like me out Of Q
two.year.od COW. Ask"
Madam. l."
ASK his wife, Betsy Bagg, II she
knows anything about slippin' into a
neighbors field and milking three
cows on the sly. Ask"
Look here, madam"
ask Josh Bagg about that uncle Of
his who died in Jail; ask i'm about
lettin' his pore old mother die in the
workhouse; ask Betsy about putting
big brick into a lot of butter she sold
last autumn"
That has nothing to do with the
case. want you to"
Then there was old Jimmy Bagg,
uncle to Josh, who was chased out of
the village for chicken stealing; and
Betsy Bagg's brother, who got caught
in neighbours house at midnight. Ask
Josh"
Madam. what do you know about
this case?"
i don't know a single thing about
1t, but III bet Josh Bagg is guilty,
whatever 1t is. The fact is I've owed
them Baggses grudge for the past Is
years. and I've got myself up as a wit.
ness on purpose to get even with 'em,
and feel I've done 1t. Good.by."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
HUNT FOR A hANeMAn.
Difficulty in Finding Some One to ex
ecute q Murderer.

The British army was once in dim.
culties through the lack Of a hangman.
Murder was committed by a soldier
in the Crimea, but nobody could be
found to carry out the sentence OF the
court-martial.
1t was announced that EGO and .
free discharge would be granted to
the man undertaking the task. At
last a man volunteered. He was 3
newcomer to the army.
On the night prior to the date fixed
for the execution they locked up the
hangman in stable to keep him safe.
In the morning the party at the gal
lows waited, but there was no hang
man. He had gone mad during the
night, or else he was now Stimulating
madness.
The officer in command turned to
one Of his captains with: Captain,
you will have the goodness to hang
the prisoner!" The captain changed
countenance, but he pulled himself to-
gether. and appealed to the sergeants
with: (Which Of you will hang this
mani"
And to spare his captain. one Of
the men volunteered. He afterward
had the satisfaction of logging the
man who had volunteered and failed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
GOLD LOST IN SHIPMENT.
Why Bankers Prefer to Send Precious
Metal In Bars.

when the banks ship gold across
the Atlnatic," said a banker. they
prefer to ship it in bars rather than
in coin. 1t loses less that way"
1T loses less?"
Eyes, sir. II 100000 in gold coin
is shipped across the sea 1t is only
$999,S00 on its arrival. 1t loses from
~ to Is ounces. about 5000, through
abrasion, through knocking about with
the motion Of the waves. The sea
makes gold lose weight, you see, the
same as 1t does human beings
Gold bars lose less. In fine
weather they will lose only about
500 to each million. In the ugliest
weather they can't lose more than
$3.50, whereas in like conditions gold
coins have been known to lose $500.
"As gold shipments of $4,000, 900
often occur, to make these shipments
in gold bars instead Of gold coin Is
a saving Of $1,000 or more.
1T is odd to think when you cross
in one Of those gold laden ships that
every wave that hits the boat clips of
10 to Is cents from its golden cargo"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
FARMERS, INSTITUTES.

The Evening Times has repeatedly
called attention to the fact that the
farmers institutes of this state would
better serve their purpose If the dis
cussion of the several matters were
left largely to the practical farmers
of the community. 1t is alright to have
some expert INSTRUMENTATION to
give the meeting the appearance of
higher culture in the realms of ayr.
culture. But the best work so far
as the advantage to the farmers is con-
cerned, will come from the experience
of the men who have tried advance
methods in farming and stock grow
ing. and have by a combination of
common sense and experience secured
results which they can advocate as
reasonably certain.
President Worst knows more of the
needs of the North Dakota farmers
and stock growers than any man that
can be imported into the state, no mat
ter from whence he came. He has the
scientific knowledge, and has devoted
years. not to the study of conditions
which might apply to the tile drained
lands which once formed the swamps
Of Ohio, or which might be suited to
the growing Of pea vines on the clay
banks Of Pennsylvania and New York,
but to the conditions which are desir-
able for the successful growing Of
hard wheat, fax, oats and barley in
North Dakota. He can discuss just
what the farmers want to know, be-
cause he is In touch with their needs.
The man from distance cannot do
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
CHASED AWAY ne INSOMNIA.
What Meal Of Peanuts and Milk Did
for One Victim.

A friend who had heard that some
times suffer from insomnia told me Of
sure cure. Eat a pint of peanuts
and drink two or three glasses Of milk
before going to bed" said he, land
Ill warrant you'll be asleep within
half an hour" I did az suggested,
and now for the benefit Of others who
may be afflicted with insomnia, l feel
1t my duty to report what happened
30 far as I am able this morning to re.
call the details. First let me say, my
friend was right did go to sleep
very soon after my retirement. Then
q friend with his head under his arm
came along and asked me II I wanted
to buy his feet. l was negotiating with
him. when the dragon on which I vas
riding slipped out Of his skin and
left me floating in midair. While
was considering how I should get
down a bull with two heads peered
over the edge Of the wall and said he
would haul me up II I would climb up
and rig a windlass for him. So as
was sliding down the mountain side
the brakeman came in. and I asked
him when the train would reach my
station. We passed your station 400
years ago." he said. calmly folding
the train up and slipping it into his
vest pocket.
At this juncture the clown bounded
into the ring and pulled the center
pole out Of the ground, lifting the tent
and all the people in 1t up, up. while
! stood on the earth below watching
myself go out Of sight among the
clouds above.
Then I awoke and found that had
been asleep almost ten minutes
Good Health Clinic.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
More Girls Than Boys.

The rural village of Toppesfield in
North ESSEX, England. has become
prominent ON account Of remark.
able phenomenon In the births re.
corded there.
During the last decade the great
preponderalce Of girls born IN the
parish ove.. boys has been noticed,
and at the present moment the schol-
ars attending the village school COM
prise SO girls, but only II boys. In
consequence of this the county edu
cation authority is contemplating the
substitution of schoolmistrsss for
the present schoolmaster.
But among those belonging to the
place the present state Of affairs has
aroused considerable concern, and the
question is being asked where the
farm laborers of the future are to
come from IL matters do not Range.
The medical officer for the district
has been consulted, but he can as
cribe no cause for the greater nun.
Der Of girls.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
kentuckv,. Good Ola Corn nre,d.


Land of the luscious, indescribable
and ever conquering corn bread, Ken
lucky, We hail thee! Othe- states
have their own bread. but NO corn
bread on earth ever reaches the right
spot in the hungry mans makeup
like that of old Kentucky. Corn bread is
the Kentucky housewives monument.
See the genuine corn bread anywhere.
or even the imitation, and the mind
must instinctively 60 back to old
Kentucky, with all its treasures and
traditions of corn bread making.
This. verify, is "a land OF corn and
wine; land Of bread and vineyards"
See the Kentucky household gath
cred about hospitable tables to realize
the truth Of Victor Hugo: lob. the
love Of a mother. love no one for
gets; miraculous bread which God
distributes and multiplies; board al
ways spread by tho paternal hearth.
whereat each has his portion, and
all have it entire."-Louisville Her
aid.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
Non-sarkina poos.

10 teach a cog not u, bark wou.u
seem to be as impossible task as
teaching child not to cry or a boy
not to talk loud, but there ia a case
on record where q dog was 80 taught,
although it took the trainer three
years to accomplish it. Then lie
thought he had dog that differed
from all the other dogs in the world.
but in this he was mistaken. for there
are at least three varieties of DOGS
that never bark-the lion-headed dog
Of Thibet. the shepherd dog of Egypt
and the Australian dog. The law in
some countries is quite severe on
night-barking dogs. In Japan, for In.
stance, the owner Of the dog is liable
to arrest and to q penalty of one
years work on the complaint of any
one who has been disturbed by the
barking. There would be a got.d
many arrests made II a law of that
kind should be enforced in any of our
suburban towns.-N. Y. Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03
MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER s, 1905.

this. Farmers will recall the fact that
in many meetings of the kind under
discussion in this article. supposed ex-
perts have had to inquire while dis
cussing certain subjects. what could
be done with certain crops in this
state, and after some farmer had in
formed the speaker on the subject the
latter proceeded to tell the farmers
how to do it.
North Dakota is now getting into
the very front rank Of the scientific
agricultural states, and it is there
because its farmers have been ready
and willing at all times to accept
the best that could be procured in the
way of improved methods. They have,
however, been largely self educated.
Naturally, they have little interest in
the discussion Of the best method Of
raising COW peas to be plowed under
for the restoration OF the soil. They
want to know how to best con-
serve the moisture for the several
crops which are produced in this state
and other subjects which have local
application. They want something bet
ter than can be given them by shovel
pillow farmers from the hillside farms
of other states.
1t would be a commendable plan to
have the money expended in farmers
institute work in the state distributed
among a few of the most progressive
Of our own farmers and let them, with
the help of such men as President
Worst and his able corps Of assistants
at the agricultural college. and men
like Professor Hoverstad, who have
had experience in local agriculture,
conduct the institutes. They should be
worth thousands Of dollars to the state,
and they can be made so by the
farmers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03

Before the winter is too far gone
for the work to be finished, the Com
mercial club should look into the pos
sibilities of procuring the 500 FOR this
city. Next summer everyone will be
too busy to give any attention to the
matter of railroads. A prominent bust
ness man of the city is authority for
the statement that the 500 will come
of its own accord. This may be true,
but even then 1t is good policy to let
it know that the city appreciates the
same. A little drop of the milk of
human kindness is not lost, even on a
railroad.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-03

Mans business requires haste" re-.
marks the Journal of Public Health.
THE average business man and pro.
fessional man eats in hurry, and
gets dyspepsia. He walks in a hur.
ry, and gets apoplexy. He talks in a
hurry. and gets the lie. He does
business in hurry, and becomes a
bankrupt. He votes in hurry, and
produces corruption. He marries in
a hurry, and gets divorce. He trains
his children in hurry, and develops
spendthrifts and criminals. He gets
religion in a hurry, and forgets 1t
in a hurry. He makes his will in q
hurry. and leaves legal contest
lie dies in a hurry, and goes to the
devil. And his tribe steadily in.
creased"