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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
TERRELL SOMEWHAT TAXED
MIR. RUSSELL HAS ON HIS DIGEST
$67, 10000 TO BE COLLECTED.
OF This Amount S54 900 Is for State
and County and Remainder for
Schools. Dawson VIII Pay Hair.

and County and Remainder for
Schools. Dawson Will Pay Half.
Tax Collector Russell, who is now
making his rounds, reports that the
people are paying their taxes much
more promptly than they did year
ago.
But the citizen will find consid-
cradle tax paying to do before he is
through with this legally imposed
duty, as the assessments for various
purposes run the total that is to be
paid in Terrell county up to +Ae very
large sum of >$67, 900.
OF this amount $54,1S9.53 is for
the state and county and $9,S67.S3
for the support of schools in the
county outside of Dawson. Then
there is to be paid $2,710 poll tax,
which will go to the state school
fund, and $4,000 professional tax.
OF the state and county tax the
whites will pay $51,269.29 and of
the school tax $S,S74.76. while the
negroes will pay the state and coun-
ty $3,920.24 and for schools $7S6.57,
The white polls number 1,016 and
the negro polls 1874 The whites
pay professional tax amounting to
$3.50 and negroes $37.
Dawson Pays More Than Half.
The Dawson district pays a frac-
ton more than one-half of the taxes
of the entire county, it's contribution
to the public cxchequer being $34.-
318.76
Of this amount $31.431.7S is for
the state and county and $2,SS6.9S
for rural schools-the schools in the
county outside of the corporate limits
of Dawson.
Other districts, as shown by the
digest, will pay taxes as follows:
Bronwood - Total, $6,691.5S;
state and county, $5,2O5.97, and
schools, 81, 485.62.
Sasser-TotaI, $5,9O3.O6; state
and county, $4,595.S9, and schools,
81, 3O767.
Parrott-Total $6,218.O3; state
and county, $4,S36.24, and schools,
$1,381.79.
Twelfth-Total, $4,17S.80; state
and county, $3,246.74, and schools,
$932.16.
Dover-Total, $2,993.69; state
and county, $2,281.76, and schools,
$65193
Herod-Total, $2,51O.4O; state and
county, $1,944.76, and schools,
$555 ga.
Eleventh-Total, $1,514.56; state
and county, $1,17S.61, and schools,
$33595.
New Eleventh-Total, $595.7S;
state and county, $467.27, and
schools, $133.51.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
ALLEGED BURGLARS ARE HELD
WARRANTS CHARGE ATTEMPT
ED ROBBERY AT GRAVES.

Young White Men Have Written to
Relatives at Rome and Say They
viii Ask for CommittaI Trial.
VIII Evans and Hillisrd Timmons,
the two young white men who were
arrested Friday on suspicion of being
the robbers who had attempted to
enter the store of Dismuke & David
son at Graves Thursday night by
blowing the lock to the iron door
with dynamite, are still held in Jail,
Mr. Ben Orr, the Waterman at the
gin, and Ben Shedd, the negro black
smith, who discovered the robbers at
the store and exchanged shots with
them, have visited the Jail and iden-
tied the prisoners as the burglars.
The prisoners appear to be nine
teen or twenty years old, and say
their home is at Rome, where they
have written relatives of their troub-
lie. They insist that they know moth
ing of the burglary and that they
were making their way back to Rome
dlCeI ISdNluS OduISllS Cll Gus, ny
whom they were employed, at Cuth-
bert. They were seen in Dawson late
Thursday afternoon before the at
tempted robbery at Graves that
night, and say that they spent. the
night here under a tree near the in
tersection of the Seaboard and Cen
trail railroad tracks some distance
north of the latter roads passenger
station.
A warrant has been sworn out
charging Timmons and Evans with
the crime, and they say as soon as
they hear from their people at Rome
they will ask for a committal trial.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
White Women Bound Over.

Rose Parker and Mary Carter, two
white women, were tried before Jus
tice Peddy Saturday on warrants
charging them with keeping disor-
derby houses, and were bound over
to await the action of the grand jury
in the sum of 800 each. The war
rants were sworn out by Mayor Nc
Nulty
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
Chronic Dyspepsia.

The following unsolicited testimo-
NAL should certainly be sufficient to
give hope and courage to persons
afflicted with chronic dyspepsia: Il
have been a chronic dyspeptic for
years, and of all the medicines 1 have
taken Chamberlain's Tablets have
done me more good than anything
else,' says w. G. Mattison, No. 7
Sherman St., Horne1lsvile, n. Y. For
sale by all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
oatsrrh Cannot Be Cured

witt local applications as they cannot reach the
Sc Il OF the disease. Catarrh is blood or consti-
tutional disease and in order to cure it you must
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. It prescribed BY one of
the best physicians in this country for years and
is a regular prescription. 1t is COMPOSED of the
best tonics known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect comb nation Of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results IN curing
catBFrh. Send for testimonials free
r. J. CHENEY 4 Co. Props Toledo o.
Sold by druggists. price Use. Take Halls Fami
Pills fen constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
A Former Citizen Here.

Mr.. w. w. Tedder. who moved
from Terrell county to Alabama four
teen years ago, is here on a visit to
relatives and friends. MIR. Tedder's
home is in Henry county, and he
says the boil weevil did great damage
there last year, but not one of the
pests has been seen this year. He
does not know how to account for
their disappearance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
A Marvellous Escape.

MY little boy had a marvellous es-
CAPE" writes P. F. Bastiams of
Prince Albert, Cape of Good Hope.
at occurred in the middle of the
night. He got a severe attack Of
Group. AS luck would have it, I had
large bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in the house. After
following the directions for an hour
and twenty minutes he was through
all danger" Sold by all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28

John E. Moreland, who has con-
Quoted a country store several miles
east of Dawson for number OF
years, has been adjudged a bank
rupt, and w. w. Wright. referee in
bankruptcy, gives notice in The News
today that the first meeting of cred
itors will be held in Dawson on the
18th day of November. Mr.. More
lands liabilities are $4,000 and as
sets 1900.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolves graV-
eel. cures diabetes, weak and lame
hacks. rheumatism and all irregulari-
ties of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. II not
sold by your druggist will be sent
by mail on receipt of $l.OO. one
small bottle is two months treat
ment. and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other states. DIR. r. w.
HALL. 1926 Olive street, st. Louis
Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
Dangerously Sick.

Mr.. John Martin has been danger
ously sick several days with typhoid
ously sick several days with hemor-
rhagic fever at his home near Bron-
wood. The last report from his bed
side was that there was little if any
hope of his recovery.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
a SCANDALOUS SALE.

HiCkey'S Store Announces Sensation
al Mercantile Event in Dawson.
A page is used by w. E. Hickey in
today's News to announce an event
in mercantile circles that is termed
"scandalous." 1t has to do with a
monster sale of seasonable merchan-
disc that will be begun at that well
known establishment on Thursday of
this week, October 3Oth, and Mr.. E.
R. Duke, the manager, says that the
low price at which every piece Of
goods in the house has been marked
for this sale is scandalous.
The stock is large and new and
many real bargains will be given the
trading public.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28

When you buy American and Bow
ker fertilizers you can be certain that
it contains plant food in forms
available to your crop. The ingredi-
ents are so mixed as to feed the crop
from start to maturity Sold by c..
NJ. Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
SPECIAL RATES TO DAWSON
The Central Railroad Will Sell Tick
cts on Account Terrell County
Fair at Excursion Rates.

The Central of Georgia railway
announces that on account OF the
Terrell County Fair it will sell round
trip tickets to Dawson at excursion
fares November 4th to 18th inclus-
i've, with return limit November 9Th.
Large crowds from neighboring
counties are expected to take advant-
age of the low rates to visit Dawson
during the fair.
The outlook for one of the best
fairs that has yet been held is grow
ing brighter every day. There will
be innumerable and interesting feat
ures, and there will be four days of
education, fun and frolic.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
THE COTTON MARKET.

Nearly 1900 Bales Received in
Dawson. The Price.
The warehouses of Dawson have
received 1875 bales of wagon cot
ton.
There has been no change in the
price the past two or three days, the
quotations this morning being: Full
ly good middling 1874, good mid
ding 1875, middIing 1917.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28

Lena, the little eight-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Alex
ander. has been critically i'll several
days with diptheria. She was report
ed to be some better this morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
Make Suits Look Nice.

The United Pressing Club cleans
and presses the NEE looking suits
you see on the streets. Give US
trial Phone SO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives or
Malaria and builds up the system 4 true tonic
and sure Appetizer. For adults and children. eJc,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
A-FOOt -A-HGad
N STYLE AND Quality.
EVERY DAY

Nan, converts are made to the cash
.,,,+om at our store. The quality of
Goods and the prices are doing the
,art We dc not claim any credit
for selling goods now. Anybody
aor1d sell our goods at the prices.
Sc EASY.
The selling, the paying and the
--ooring. We can convince any one
u.;tb a sound mind. Try us.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-10-28
Cures old Sores, other Remedies Waa't Ours

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIR.
Porfer's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
taDl and Heals a. The ii--e- &c, SOC. SLIGO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
S1O CASE APPEALED
 TO SUPREME COURT

Washington, D. C., May 2i.-- Direct from a justices court in Dallas county, Texas, there has come [" the supreme court, a suit by C. l.. Cade, section hand on the Missouri. Kansas & Texas railway of Texas for $lO pay from the railroad. The railroad brought the case to the court to test the cOnstitutionality of the Texas statute allowing attorneys fees on claims for labor not paid withing 30 days. The attorney $ fees amounted to about So.
 The record in the ease shows that the justice charged 10 cents to docket the case. 30 cents for swearing three witnesses. and 10 cents for filing two papers. The cost of printing the record in the supreme court may more than equal the amount in controversy. The railroad fare of one attor- ney from Dallas to Washington is $i2.iO.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 HOLDS MEETING
Adjourned Until Sunday, When Will Decide What to Do About
 Celebration of the Forth.

The Fire Department met last night at the fire hall to arrange for the celefral ion of the Fourth of July, but as only a few mem- hers were present it was deter mined to hold another meeting Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and de- eide whether to take charge of the celebration or turn it over to the Pioneers of Alaska, who have eN- pressed desire to take the lead and make the arrangements for a glorious time.
 A check for $75 was received by the secretary from the Rich ardson smoker committee and turned over by them to the de- partment. It was suggested that s35 of this be given to the Cham ber of Commerce for use in send ing tclegramS and current eNpen- ses, but the matter was left on the table.
 Norman Leopold and Sam Me- Neice were elected members of the department in place of two members who had resigned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
G0FF GIVES ANHUT PRISON SENTENCE
Must Serve From Two to Four Years for Offering Bribe to
 Superintendent Russell.

New York, May 23.--Justice Golf day sentenced Attorney Benjamin Anhut to serve not less than two years nor more than four at Sing Sing for offering a bribe of S25,O00 to Superintend- ent Russell of the Mattewan asy- lum for criminal insane.
 The case will be immediately appealed. Anhut claiming that under the statue when he was called to testify before the state senate Investigating committee hat he received an immunity bath and that the state is barred from prosecution.
 The bribe charge arose out of he effort to release Harry Thaw the murderer of Stanford White some years ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
b|G WARSH|PS IN NEW YORK HARB0R
Atlantic Fleet Gathers for Dedi- cation of Maine Statue Near
 Central Park.

New York. May 2i.--With the exception of the batleshipS now on duty in Mexican waters the entire Atlantic battleShip fleet ls. now anchored in the Hudson river to take part in the dedication of the statue to the heroes of the Maine. when she was sunk in Ha- vana harbur. The monument. which is one of the largest and handsomrst in the city. has been placed in Circle Entrance lu Cen tral Park.
 The Wyoming. the newest and largest drradnaught in the navy, is the flagship of Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger, the commando 
 The Slate National Guard. num- bering 10000, and the Federal troops from Fort Wadsworth, Hamilton and other New York forts, will also join in the parade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
CHAMBER KICKS
 ABOUT EXUM
Resolutions Drawn 3y Donohoe Passed Without opposition--
 Be Sent to Washington.

The Chamber of Commerce met last nj ight al the fire hall and in no uncertain terms protested against the Appointment of Ed ward EXum as marshal for this division. He is charged in the resolutions passed last evening with being the owner of houses of illfame in the town of Chitina.
 The meeting was called to or der by Nicr-pres ident Frame and only a few minutes were needed to pass the resolutions. which had previously been drawn by T. J. Dnnohue. The meeting, however, was attended only by 1 members.
 The resolutions of the meeting will be sent to the Senate judic- iary committee on the first boat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
TR|bESMEN LICK
 THE ITALIANS
Xiii 1 900 Soldiers and Put Ocou- patton. Army to Flight--
 Tribesmen Aggressive.

Rome, May 2i.--The Arab tribesmen in Tripoli took the measure of the Italian forces and de feated them with the score of ,000 dead and many wounded Italians and a few tribcsmcn killed.
 The attack was unexpected, as nothing was known of force large enough to take the aggreS- sive, but without moments no- tice they swooped down on the force of i5.OO0 troops and soon routed them.
 The aggrrs>ivenesS of the tribesmen make il impossible for small attachments of troops to be sent into the desert. More re- Inducements will be sent from here to assist the troops now in Tripoli
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
CAPTAIN REFUSES
 II. DROP DIVORCE

san Francisco, May Trial of the divorce action brought by Capt. H. C. Merriam. |. s. A., against Mrs. Bessie C. Merriam was begun today before Superior Judge Graham. Appearing in court with Capt. Merriam was his father, Major Merriam, retir- ed, of Washington, D. c., and with s Mrs. Merriam sat her > year-old daughter. Helen. and a number of friends.
 Judge Graham sought to recon cile the couple after Mrs. Mer- riam had said she would agree to any course for the sake of her daughter.
 Will you be reconciled for he sake of the child?" the judge ask ed Merriam.
 1t is impnssible." was the re- ply.
 In outlining the case for the captain his attorneys named Capt. Lewis, now stationed at New Orleans, as correspondent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
MONTANA SENATOR
 TIES UPPER HOUSE
Walsh Will Vote for Sugar Tariff
 and Louisianans Vote for Wool Tariff.

Washington, b. c., May 2i.-- The Democratic majority met a snag today when Senator ThoS. J. Walsh of Montana, served mo- tice that he would vote with the senators from Louisiana against free sugar and that they would vote with him for tariff on wool.
 The combination of the wool and sugar senators on the above agreement will tie the vote in the upper house.
 The Democratic organization have pleaded in vain With Walsh wh" refuses {" change his posi- tion in spite of promises of all kinds of patronage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
II LOOKS BAD FOR
 WOOL TRUST HEAD
Check He Endorsed "For Expense Lawrence Strike" Shown in
 Evidence at the Trial.

Boston, May 2i.--Thr attorney for the state today introduced in evidence the checks paid by Pres ident Wood to his co-dcfendant, .AttcauX. endorsed with the words. "For Expense of Lawrence strike.
 An effort is being made tu con meet the president of the trust with AtteauX in order to show that the latter did the work un- der instructions from President Wood.
 The testimony yesterday of John Brecn in favor of Wood has been overcome by the checks plac- ed in evidence today. which show that AtteauX acted for Wood.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
P|TTMAN PREDICTS RUSH
 WHEN COAL LANDS OPENED
DRAWS TO OPEN HALF COAL LANDS; HAVE ALTERNATE STRIPS OF CLAIMS RUNNING FROM WATER RAILROAD
 --covERNmENr RESERVE ONE, OTHER FOR FILING.

Washington, ID. G., May 24.-- Senator Pittman announces that d stampede will surely follow the passage of his bill to open one half of the coal lands in the ter ritory. and to have the govern- ment retain ownership in the all tcrnatc claims to prevent mOnOp- oly.
 He outlined his plan to have d government owned claim tOuch- ing the ocean and crossing the entire coal fields. In the event the claims can not be located from
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
ALLIES FIGHT
 ABOUT sPO|LS
Greeks and HuIgarians Clash for sx,sesss 1b.tze Second Time Over Captured
 Territory.

Athens, May 24.--king Con- stantine and his staff left here last night on special train for Solonka to take charge of the troops now fighting the Bulgars near this city.
 Car Ferdinand, of the Bull garians, is determined that So- lonka shall not be incorporated into Greece, and has concentrat- ed an army of 60,0O0 troops with which to drive the Greeks back, but they refuse to give up to the Bulgarians the territory they cap iured from the Turks.
 In the first clash of three weeks ago the Bulgarians were routed by the Greeks and tho troops withdrawn, but the defeat has en- bittcrcd the Car, who has dis patched reinforcements to the scene. The city of SOlonka is the prize desired by the Bulgarians and it is now in the hands of the Greeks and is strongly fortified.
 The Servians are also mobilize ing troops to protect territory captured by them and desired by the Bulgarian Car and clash is expected any moment between the two nations.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
Yuan Wants to Retire,

Picking, May 2i.--Pres ident iu- an Shih-kai has issued a mani festo warning the people that al- though he has refrained up to the present from employing military force against plotters in the hope that conspiracies would cease, in the future he will not permit con- spirators to stir up trouble. He expresses the hope that after the next residential election he will be relieved from the cares of of flee,
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
MAIL ORDER 0ATHS
 FOR THE SENATE

Washington, D. c.. May 2i.-- Senator Simons, chairman of the Senate finance committee. has prepared a list of 26 questions to be answered by all the manufac- turers and sworn to by them re- garding the cost of production of the articles they make.
 The answer to the questions must be sworn to by the manu- fact turerS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

the waters edge he would start them from the railroad.
 Under the act which he will in- troduce the pres ident will be au- thoriZed to operate the govern ment mines when the supply of coal from the privately owned mines is insufficient for the use of the people. or if the prices charged for coal are exorbitant.
 .Pittman predicts that thou sands of settlers will rush for the coal fields lo locate and settle on the coal lands after they are thrown open.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
ATTORNEY GENERAL
 NOW TOURING IN CHINA

Pekin. China. May 2i.--Former Attorney General George w. Wickersham, who is now tour ing the world in company with Mrs. Wickersham, is in this city and will leave here in few days for Europe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
Fine Movies Tonight at orpheum

The WOrkman'S Lesson. pro- duced in co-operation with the National Association of Manufac- turerS.
 The Home Folks, interesting Biograph picture.
 The Shadow on the Blind. a comedy by the artist, Harry Fur miss.
 These pictures will be shown also Sunday evening, as our ship 'ment of film is on the Mariposa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
Evans Diary Secret.

London, May 2i.--Mrs. Evans, widow of Seaman Evans. one of the victims of ScOtt's antarctic expedition, who received her hus- bands diary from the hands of Commander Evans, says that she is forbidden to publish the diary for two years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

The Swastika left for Shoup bay with Deputy Marshal Sullivan this morning to subpoena wit nesses in the case against Edward G. Budler, who is held at the To- cal jail awaiting trial. Guy Bru- baker is also making the trip to secure evidence. The trial will be held Monday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

Ernie Miller, who was taken from Valdez suffering from the 2landers, is now well on the way to recovery. He was taken to San Francisco and many experts visit ed the afflicted man.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
CROWDS GATHER
 R00SEVE[T'SSU|T
Bull Mooser Wants $10,00o Be- cause He Was Charged
 With Being Drunk.

Marquette, Mirh, May 2i.-- Crowds of curious people are ar irving here on every train to lis ten to the testimony in the case of eX-PreSident Roosevelt against Editor Newett Ichpening, who, during he last campaign, charged the Bull Mooser with drinking to excess and with having been un- der the influence of intOXicants on many occasions.
 The trial will commence next Monday and a large number of Ialismcn have been called, as if is expected that many will be dis qualified because of the hero wor- >ilIp of the former president.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

sam Blum left this morning for COrdONa on the Lieut.. Donaldson as the guest of Col. O'Neil and will return Monday from the rail- road town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
MINING EDITION POSTPONED.

Owing to the great amount of extra work required for the Min- ing Edition of the Valdez Miner, tho publication of the special has boon postponed to next Sunday, Juno 1St.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

This is the first libel suit by eX-PreSidr Roosevelt which he has carried to an end. although he has been charged with having protited by he sale in the gov anna canal rights. He has also beenf charged with forcing cor pOratiOns to come across for cam paign funds. but has never re- sented it beyond calling the men or papers responsible with being "liarS." The chances are there fore good that the editor will be of he big stick" was full.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

Bob Smith caught 92 trout al the Lake stream yesterday. He nearly broke his back bringing them to town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24

 For Sale, fine launch; it will go only one way and stops at mid night. Inquire of Norman LeO- pOld at Blum's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-05-24
Alameda Arrives in Spirit City.

Seattle. May 2i.--The s. $. Ala meda arrived here last night, bringing many passengers from Southeastern Alaska.