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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
A KINGDOM FOR SALE
A Ruler With Thirty Lovely
Wives Wants to Sell Out.
PRICE COMPLETE 100000

The Strange Story of Traders
Son Who Has Tired of 1.-THE Call
of the Wild" Is King of "a Can
nibal Tribe in Africa.
For the past few months there has
been appearing from time to time
in the European newspapers the fol-
lowing notice, or something very
similar to it:
'Wanted-To sell a kingdom, $50
miles long by 80 miles wide, sit
uated in the heart of Africa. Crown,
scepter, domain and subjects, all
kingly prerogatiyes, including the
power of life and death over my
subjects and the right to grant all
and sundry concessions. AS a special
inducement to very desirable party
will throw in my 80 wives. Price,
complete, 100000 cash. Apply to
Yborshi, King of Aysbonia, Africa. 3"
Strange at it may seem, up to the
present time King Yborshi has not
found purchaser. The price is low
enough, in all conscience. Only
100000 for an entire kingdom with
throne, diadem and scepter, royal
robes and a royal palace and several
thousand loyal subjects, for less than
our American heiresses have to pay
hoi
What though the kingdom is small
and in an inaccessible and unhealthy
part of the globe, and what though
the royal robes are scanty and in
Clude only a dress coat of the vint-
age of 1889 or Whereabouts, a silk
hat and several strings of beads, and
the palace is a hut of sticks covered
with plantain leaves? 1t is a royal
all the same, and a diadem made
of human skulls can be worn in the
heart of Africa with as much ease
and pleasure as the jeweled crown
of the ROmanOffs rests upon the head
of the emperor of ali the Russians
OF the two the African monarch has
the most absolute sway, and he GER
tainly is in less danger of being as
sassinated, for bombs have not as
yet been imported to Aysbonia.
A Pathetic Story.
Ridiculous as the advertisement
may seem it is genuine and really
tells a pathetic story. This King
YbOrshi, ruler of a cannibal tribe of
African negroes, and to all intents
and purposes as savage as the tribe
that bows to his slightest word, is
the son of a white man, a Hollander
of Lorenzo Marques, and it is the
white blood in his veins that rebels
at the customs and the savagery of
his people and suggests the plan of
selling his kingdom, so that he can
leave and go out into the world of
white men, his half-brothers, to seek
that which something within hin
tells him he should have. He is we'll
past his early manhood, and his
whole life has been spent with his
mothers people, the savage bosch
jesmen (bushmen) of Central Afri-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith of West
Franklin, Maine, says: Il like good
things, and have adopted Dr.. Kings
New Life Pills as our family laXa-
tive medicine, because they are good
and do their work without making a
fuss about it" These painless puri-
tiers sold at Dawson Drug Co. 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
[ Do Ditching.

/ am still here for work, and
everyone in need of my services can
get them by dropping me a letter
at Dawson, Ga. l am a ditcher of
20 years experience, and thoroughly
understand the work. l can get all
the labor | need at any time.
CHARLEY CARTER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
How the Mighty Hath Fallen.

The president can take a swim at
Oyster Bay without having his ath-
letic calves snapped by a photogra-
pher and Judge Parker can disport
himself in the limpid waters of the
Hudson at Esopus without securing
line in the papers. But just let
Taft or Bryan dare "shuck off" one
of these hot July days and jump
into the "Old swimming hole!"-Sa-
vannah News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
NOTICE.

Do not forget that l am yet here
and can give you better satisfaction
than any other in your town on
female complaints. Come and see
me. MANDY CARTER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05
AMERICUs GETS FIRST BALE.
One Was Sold at 16 Cents, and Other
Is Being Held.

Americas received its first new cot
ton on last Wednesday, the 29th.
Two bales were received during the
day, and 16 cents was paid for the
first one. The second bale was not
sold. 1t was stored in a warehouse
and is being held.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-08-05

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
.pleXlon sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. 25 cents at any drug store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
MUMMERS' PRIZES.

The Mummers' Parade on New
Years Eve will no doubt be a big
affair, if the extensive arrange
ments now being made are fully
carried out.
The committee has decided on a
list of prizes, which are as follows:
For the most Enthusiastically dressed
secret organization, all American
flag; second prize, a lamp, donated
by J. II. Mercer.
For the most.fantastically dressed
fire company, an American flag; Sc
cond prize, rug, by Leader Store.
For the most lantastically dressed
woman, first prize. umbrella; Sc
cond prize, hassock; umbrella do
mated by w. II. Brewer Carpet
store.
For the most fantastically dressed
man, first prize, sweater, by Town
send Clothing store; second prize,
umbrella, by Gross and Son.
For the most Enthusiastically dressed
boy, first prize, pair skates, by
Mex. Reber; second prize, pair
buckle arctics, c. NJ. Evans.
For the most iantastically dressed
couple, first prize. VINE set, by
Fair store; second prize, dozen
plates, by Paul L Harman.
For the finest float in line, dress
suit case, by Housenick and Co.; !;
second prize, IS ID. flour, H. B.
Sharpless.
For the most Enthusiastically dressed
girl, first prize, IS ID. -four sec
ond prize, dozen cans of corn; flour
by Tooley and Co, aud corn by J.
l.. Sharpless.
The judges are: Ex-Sherilf J,
Boyd McHenry, Benton; Sheriff d.
c, Williams, Danville; Sheriff c.
B. Ent, of Blooms ourg; Geo.
Sharpless, Catawissa; Chas. H.
Reice, Orangeville; Geo. d. Her
bert and Paul r, Eyerly, OF
Bloomsbury.
At meeting on Saturday night
of the committee in charge of the
parade the following bands were Sc
cured for the occasion: Blooms
burg and Citizens Bands, of town;
Catawissa and Espy bands. A
number of prizes besides those al
ready mentioned, will also be a
warded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION.

The Industrial Building and
Loan Association of Bloomsbury
which has done much since its or
gauization in 1892 fer the upbuild-
ing os Bloomsbury last evening
held its annual election which re-
suited as follows: Directors. John
R. Townsend, Frank R. Carpen-
ter, George +. Elwell, w. H. Hid
lay, o. w. Cherrington, c. c. Pea
cock aud Samuel Wigfall. The di-
rectors organized by the election of
John r. Townsend, president; F.
r, Carpenter, vice president; Sam.
uel Wigfall, treasurer, and A. n.
Iost, secretary.
A remarkable fact in connection
with the work is that never once
since the association has been in eX
istence has it been necessary for
them to sell out property, while
scores of homes have been erected
with their assistance.
The fact the association has not
sustained a loss has been due to the
careful and economical manage
ment aud to the conservative way
in which they have done business.
M0rniRg Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
ABOUT CLEANING PAVEMENTS.

The town council has passed an
ordinance requiring all pavements
to be cleaned after a snow storm,
and fixing penalty for non-com-
pliance.
That is a good idea. The pave
ments ought to be kept in good
condition, and as free from ice as
possible, so as to avoid accidents.
But SO. also, ought the street cross
ings. While compelling property
owners to clean the walks, the
town authorities must not lose
sight of the fact that it their duty
to keep the crossings in a safe and
passable condition.
In the enforcement of this ordi-
nance there should be no favorit
ism shown. Everybody should be
treated alike. 1t wont do to COM
pei residents of the east side of
Market street for instance, to shov-
el their walks every time it SHOWS.
and then permit the walk in front
OF the vacant lot next to the Post
Office TO go untouched all winter,
as it did last year That lot is re-
puted to belong to the deunct Y.
NJ, c A., but to whomsoever it
may belong, there is no reason why
citizens should be compelled to
wade through several inches OF
slush or walk on ice, every time
they pass it during the entire winter.
And there possibly other lots in
the same condition.
To make the ordinance effective
there must be no exc. .ptions to its
operation. If not made applicable
to everybody, Including tee Town
council and the street crossings, it
will soon be a dead letter, and will
be applicable to nobody.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
A GOOD CANDIDATE.

Hon. John G.. McHenry OF
Bloomsbury, is strongly put forth
as a candidate for Governor by the
Democrats when the term of Gov
ernor Stuart comes to an end two
years from now.
Mr.. McHenry has shown himself
to be man of great ability. He
has greatly expanded a business
which has been i'll his family for
MANY generations and has braiched
out in new lines, having become In
terested in large number OF banks
in the interior OF the State, all OF
which are very prosperous. lie
has forged to the front since his
entry into Congress. There is no
Democrat north of Mason and Dix
on's line more influential among
his colleagues, and few OF any party
who show more aptitude for broad
and constructive statesma iship,
Upon questions Of fuance and the
currency whatever he has to say is
listened to with marked attention.
Scranton Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
DEEDS RECORDED.

The following deeds have recent
ly been entered on record by Re-
corder of Deeds Frank w Miller
Ezekiel Fritz to Clinton O..
Hartman for thirteen and three
tenth perches of land in Jackson
township
NJ. NJ. Armstrong and wife to
The New York and Pennsylvania
Company for the Paper Mill prop
erty in Catawissa
Walter Klinger and wife to NJ.
NJ. and II. d. Miller for a lot of
ground situate in the village of
Foundryville.
Clarence A. Peterman and Anna
NJ. Peterman to George w. Rob
erts for 26 acres sand IoS I2 perch
es of land in Jackson township.
Rosemont Cemetery Company
to William F. Sterling for lot in
Rosemont cemetery.
Milton II. Croop and wife to
Thomas B. Corner for a lot of
ground situate on Orchard street
in the borough of West Berwick,
William B. Ruckle, administra-
tor of the estate of Amelia l..
.Ruckle deceased to Miriam A
Hess for lot of ground situate on
the south side of West Third street
in the town of Bloomsbury.
Charles B. Remley and wife to
Calvin T.. Remley for four acres of
land situate i'll Center township.
Gavin +. Remley to Clara V,
Remley or four acres of land stu
ate in Center township.
Amandus l.. Fritz and wife to
Loren Fritz for III 9-ro perches of
land situate in Sugarloaf township. |
Isaac Martz and wife to William
+. Houck for lot No. "a in Fair
view Terrace in borough of Ber-
wick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
FORMER TREASURER DEAD.

Following a long illness, A. NJ.
Johnson of Cleveland township died
at his home on Tuesday morning,
aged seventy one years. He filled
the office of county treasurer from
1882 to 1855.
Mr.. Johnson was born at Nume-
dia, November rs, 1887. In boy
hood he lived on farm, and when
a young man he learned the shoe
making trade, and lived at Esther
Furnace. Later, moving to Locust
township, he married Miss Eliza
beth Campbell in 1858, Cleveland
township was afterwards formed
from a part of Locust.
Besides serving as county treas
urer, he held tue following town
ship Offices: Auditor, school di-
rector, poor overseer and tax col
lector. He was also president of
Locust Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany for two terms. He was life
long member of the NJ. L. church,
Surviving him are the following
children: Mrs. Ella Thomas, OF
Pensyl; Mrs. Z. P, Giger, of Elys-
burg; Nc. B. Johnson, of Main
Vile, and B. H. Johnson, of town.
His wife died in 1906.
The funeral services will be held
from his late home Friday morning
at o:2o o clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
WORTHY MASTER GREASY.

At last Thursdays session of the
State Grange at Altoona, Hon. w.
Y. Greasy of Catawissa was elected
Worthy Master. He and the other
new officers were installed on Fri
day.
Mr.. Greasy is known through
out the state, not only as an able
legislator and honest politician, but
also as an intelligent and progress
s;ve farmer, and his selection for
this office was we'll merited honor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17

appointed commissioners upon the
matter of dividing Catawissa bor-
ouoh into two election districts.
w. C. Yetter, surveyor, Jere-
uiah SNYDER and John L, Kline
were appointed viewers for a county
bridge near George Bucher's in
Franklin township.
A A. Ricketts,, of the Luzerne
County Bar, presented petition
for a rule returnable the first Mon
day in January to show cause why
the defendants in the case of the
Commotlwealth VS., Joseph Cole ct
al should not be discharged.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Commonwealth VS.. Charles Law
ton. b. +. Zarr, prosecutor. The
defendant was charged with the
larceny as bailee of grain on the
Zarr farm in Madison township,
he being the tenant at the time.
The jury returned a verdict of not
guilty. CO...
Common wealth Us. Samuel Stin-
er assault and battery, Freeman
Lorah, prosecutor.
The testimony of Freeman Lorah
was TO the effect that the defendant
had thrown his arms around his
wife and made an indecent propos-
al to her. The witness interierred,
and Lorah threatened to dc him
todilyIharm. ,,
Several witnesses were heard,
after which the case was submit
ted to the jury without argument
bv counsel, and after brief charge
by the Court in which he said that
proper disposition OF the case
would be to find the defendant not
guilty and divide the costs between
prosecutor and defendant, they re-
tired and subsequently returned
verdict finding the defendant not
guilty and dividing the costs be-
tween the prosecutor and deten-
dant. Sentence of the Court was
that they pay the costs or give bail
to Sheriff within ten days.
Commonwealth VS.. Michael ker-
savage, carrying concealed wea-
onps. Verdict, guilty, AID defend
ant sentenced to pay fine OF 500
and go to Jail for six month
Com. VS.. II. S. Williams, charge
violating liquor laws. Not a true
bill. County to pay the costs
Com. VS.. Charles Middleman,
charge, assault and battery. A
true bill.
Com. VS.. William H. Ridge,
charge, assault and battery, a
true bill.
Commonwealth VS.. Fred Shatter,
charge, soliciting and receiving
money, true bill.
Commonwealth VS.. Michael Ter,
savage, charge, carrying concealed
weapons, true bill.
Sheriff c. B. Ent appeared IN
Court and read returns and acHnow-
ledged deeds.
Deed to Commonwealth Trust
Company of Harrisburg. for the
property of John Davis, i'll the
Town of Bloomsbury. Consdera-
ton, 81, 900.
Deed to the State Capital Savings
and Loan Association, OF Harris
burg, for the property OF Charies
Uteris, in the Borough OF BerwicH'
Consideration, 500.
Upon petition of Lydia Belshline,
A. n. Yost, Esq, was appointed
guardian of four minor children OF
Joseph Beishlne.
The forfeiture of the recogni-
zance in the case Of Commonwealth
VS.. d. L. Ferry, upon application
of counsel for the defendant was
stricken off.
Upon petition of Frank Fenster-
macher, presented by William
Chrisman, Esq, a rule was granted
to show why the verdict in the case
OF Commonwealth VS., Parvin l.
Groh SO far as the costs are con
cerned shall not be set aside re
turnable first Monday in January
In the case of l.. n. Moyer vs.
the Borough of West Berwick, up |
on petition presented by H. o'
Brockway, Esq, a rule was gram,
ed returnable the first Monday IN
January to show cause why an APP
peal nunc pro tune shall not be al
lowed.
In the estate of Mary Fettermann'
late of Locust township, deceased,
an order to sell real estate OF the
decedent for the payment OF oeo's
was allowed.
Commonwealth VS.. Fred onahei'
on application of the defendant case
was continued over term.
w. H. Eyer, surveyor, ana r. N
Drake and Eugene +. CarPeh'ei
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
NO WASHINGTON EXCURSION

The annual excursion of the
Normal School to Washington, d.
c. which was to have started last
Monday, was abandoned for the
reason that an insufficient number
O applications was received to Sc
cure the special arrangements that
are always made for the trip, in
cluding a special train, hotel ac-
commodations, &c.
There has been so little appre-
citation shown of this fine opportun-
ity to visit the national capitol,
that this feature will probably be
abandoned in the future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17
LICENSE APPLICATION.

The last day for filing license
applications will be Thursday,
December a4th. Up to this time no
new applications have been filed,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-17

The Boston Candy Kitchen has
changed hands. the new owner be-
ing Michael Marinis of Wilkes
Barre.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-22
Gossip OF the Track

Jockey Groth. ]. f. Spratt's apprentice rider.
was indefnitely suspended BY the judges for in
he Rsndeg o. Ocean sSnr ?. hs sas II Which
turn in the fourth race at Emeryville yesterday
The boy cut across several OF the contenders
the jam which followed. Jockey Buxton. who
was riding the Ally. dismounted with one OF his
legs famed outcome of the mIxnp. Jockey
for three days on account OF ineompetency at
the post.
Jockey Walter Miller is counting on an Enro-
pean engagement for next summer. now that he
Is back TO his good form. He probably VIII 20
70 England. where the high scale oS weights WIN
Miller was able TO do no less Than 1i2 pounds
yesterday.
Native Son had never run in a selling race
heresbents until Yesterday and Harry Slower
lost him by the claiming process after TaWa-
sentha had beaten him 0. A. Bianchi- owner OF
Russell. both put in claims for Stover's sprinter
and Bianehi proved the lucky enc when lois
looks to be bargain st that figure.
william SRed) Walker was visitor at En-
eryyilie YESTERDAY. having come up from Los
Angeles to collect some amounts due him from
local hoFsemen- he returned to the southern
track last night. taking with aim the proceeds Of
no present Intention OF shipping any Of his horses
here. but that later on he might send up a
stake candidate or two. concerning the reports
anent trouble between himself and A. Harris his
apprentice rider. Walker declared taat It was
simply case Of ineompeteneE on the boys part
that had Influenced him to suspend the lad and
ride ofIier boys It is his Intention to sell The
boys contract he averred. He has been offered
second cali Jockey Treubel by p. I. Chinn
and May arrange to take il.
E. J.. Ramsey was called upon to stand a
boost OF $500 after Hereafter had won. II. O.
Bedwell bid the horse up from $700 to 5000
at which figure Ramsey protected with the Gus
fomary IS advance.
Handicapped Martin Nathanzons health has
improved and he was at his accustomed place
in the judges stand Yesterday.
Restigouche is still occupying stall in the
Hildreth stable at Emeryville and will remain
there until the announcement of the weights for
the Christmas day bandicaps enables his owner
to decide whether be will start here or at Ar
esdia
Del Fountain is reported to have eashed big
bet kelowna- Joe Harlan and W r. Eng
strom were helped to winning day BY wagers
on Tawssentha,
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-22
FIGHT PROMOTERS
MUST WAIT ONE
WEEK MORE
Supervisors Defer action on
Permits and Cause Anxiety
i'm Hany Camps

The rival fight promoters. who have
been eagerly awaiting the word of the
supervisors as to which OF them shall
control the sport during the coming
year. must do little more waiting
When the question OF a permit for
January and February came up before
the board yesterday il was put over
for another week BY a vote OF s 10 T.
the general opinion prevailed that the
question would be settled once and for
all yesterday afternoon.
After this had been apparently safe
1y tucked away Supervisor Connolly
sprung a little joker in the form Of a
resolution asking the board to grant
a permit to the North Beach club, ex-
planning that IL might possibly see its
way clear TO do this. inasmueh as 1t
was not ready to act on the Lereari
taken. much TO the evident disconl-
future of the chairman OF the police
committee.
At this juncture supervisor Center
intimated that he might possibly be in
favor Or Introducing resolution
crushing the hght game for keeps Il
the board were to be bothered TN the
future with the constant wrangling
this direction, however. and the fol-
lowers of the fight game heaved many
heavy stghs of relief.
From the tenure OF the proceedings
Charles Lercari aud his Pacific club
are still in the aght for a permit. and
they evidently stand very wen before
chairman OF the police committee, was
called upon he introduced a resolution
that the prize be awarded to Lercari
without further delay
But SUPERVISOR D'Ancona was not
quite ready. In a sensible speech he
suggested that the beard get together
at once, determine how many clubs
should be in the game and after Sc
lecting the proper ones, award all the
permits for the coming year in
banch. and thus regulate the sport so
that there should be no further com
ment during the next IL months
Supervisor Murphy. suggested that
the matter go over Tor week, after
which Supervisor MeLeran put in a
lowers, telling the other members of
the board what a splendid gym the
club possessed, that II was backed by
responsible businessmen and was de-
serving OF the privilege.
When 1t came to a vote on the ques-
tion of a postponement. Center was
excused as usual and those in favor
of laying the question over wen out by
q score Of to z, Notwithstanding Con-
nolly's plea for immediate action on
the ground that the promoters should
February. so as to enable them to
make their necessary preparations for
staging their contests
No mention was made Of the new
Mission club or Sam Berger's Organi-
zation. but as both OF them have their
applications in they are bound TO be
heard from later 1t is very likely
that the matter VIII be disposed OF
next Monday afternoon. and now the
only question is, Which shall be the
favored club2 All OF them appear TO
~. 81 N c-r1irs<a of S11ccaSS bl1f FROM in
dications somebody viii have to get
the official hook
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-22
Yale and Princeton Win Over
Harvard at Chess

NEW YORK. Dec 2t.--Tale and
Princeton won over Harvard and Co
lumbia in the first round of the seven
teenth annual intercollegiate chess
tournament which began here today. In
each instance the winning scores were
21s games to IL. The defeat OF RI.
Blumberg of Columbia who had rec
ord of eight wins out Of nine games
played in three tournaments. at fne
hands of l.. W. stephens of Prince
ton. was the sensation OF the day The
victory at the top of the board de-
cided the issue In favor Of Princeton
Three remaining games OF this nlatcn
were all drawn.
In the match between Yale and Ffar-
ward g. Burgess Of Yale won his game
at the sixth table, and his brother made
a draw at the fifth. j. r. Chandler also
won for Yale at the last board and
w. W. Parshley scored Harvards only
win.
The second round Will be played to-
morrow with Columbia playing Har-
ward and Yale facing Princeton.