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THE NEWDS,
DAWSON, - GA.
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WHY NOT !N DAWSON, T 00?
Citizens of Rome are making pathetic
complaint about tte importunities of
oandidates for the postoffice in that
town. The application of ja number of
good men and friends for their endorse
ment for tha same office has given rise
to considerable embarrassment. Ihe
Tribune suggestgthat the matter be left
to a primary.
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JUDQES AND SOLICITOARS.
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£ There is a bill now before the Seneral
Assembly the intent of which is to
change the mode of choosing judges and
solicitors. °,
The bill provides that the governor
sha'l appoint these officers, the appoint
wments to be confirmed by the senate.
The measure deserves careful consid
eration. Such slate-making, logzrolling
and trading as has been characteristic of
the present legislature is a disgrace to
any state government. 1 our state leg
islatures will not put themselves above
corruption‘, then some measures should
be taken which will remove, at least
some of the power for it, from their
reach.
MR. RANDALL'S POVERTY.
Pennsylvania's great common 1, Sum
uel J. Randall, died a very poor man,
how poor in this world's goods wius not
disclosed until recently.
Mrs. Fannie W. Randall, widow and
administra‘rix of the deccased states
man, filed an answer in the orphan’s
court to proceedings brought by a cred
itor of the estate to compel an account
ing. *
Mrs. Randall simply states in answer
that her husband left no real or personal
estate save a few personal effects, and
that after the payment of the funeral
expenses and the setting aside of her
$3OO widow's exemption there was noth
ing to account for, nor enough money of
the estate left to pay the costrequired in
accounting. She added that no disre
spect was intenled the court, but under
the ¢:rcumsiances she had not compplied
with *he request.
It is so unusual a thing in this day for
aman who occupied the position Mr.
Randall held to die poor that it calls
for more than a passing notice. Mr.
Randall was one of the purest as well as
one of the oldest of American statesmen.
That he shou!d have died penniless is
she highest evidence that his character
was too lofty to consider the allurements
of mammon where duty cailed in the op
posite direction.
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IS MARRIAGE A FAILURE?
During the last twenty years 328,000
divorces have been granted by the courts
of the United States, ninety per cent. of
them to women. While this totalis
large enough to appear to give good
grounds for the assertion that the per
petuity of the family relation is in dan
ger it dwindles when brought into com
partion with the numberjjof marriages
-during the same period. One twentieth
-of the total is 16,400 the number granted
each year, only about one per cent. of
the marriages. There is nothing in the
world that human beings undertake to
«do that canshow so small a per centage
of failure as marriage. Though statis
tics are not at hand to prove it there is
doubt if divorces much exceed golden
weddings in number. They certainly do
not exceed silver weddings. Investiga
tion of the subject of improper mar
riages would seem to offer more hope of
results [fianeficial to society than exami
nation (’)fs divorce statistics.
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I~ ancient times children had doses of
quinine administered in preserves, but
the bitier taste was never lost. Now
the cunning chemist hides quinine in
chocolate candy jand the small patient
cries as long for more doses as he once
did because he was compelled to take
one. This is a question to be debated
by mothers—can sugar coating become
as troublesome as bitterness used to be?
THE Georgia house of representatives
has passed a resolution requesting the
senators an-d representatives of Georgia
in the federal congress to urge the
prompt repeal of the 30 per cent. tax on
state bank_ circulation. This resolation
was unanimously voted for by the demo
crats and opposed by the thiid party
men—a fact that shows clearly and con
clusively who represents the people.
Tuge latest returns show the legisla
ture of Kansas to be tied on joint ballot
between the populists and republicans,
with two independent republicans and
one democrat in doubt,
A Goop deal of opposition is being dq?\
v Jloped to an extra session of congress\"é"‘%
i'l'he New York Sun reports Mr. Cleve
land as not disposed to call one. ? 1
! A FARMER living near Lexington has
% 13,000 worth of property pi-led about his |
house awaiting a rise in prices.
PRESIDENT HARKISON dropped $40,000
inio the campaign barrel, but that con*
nct buy him a $50,000 job.
. CoL. T. W. FremiNg, cf Baker, has
;becn selected to succeed the late Sena
} tor Reuben Jones,
Work for Dawson. That is the duty
of | very man, woman and child within
her borders.
Tur signs of the times indicate that
‘the negro vote is rapidly beeoming dem
ocratic.
CHEER up, Bennie; the same thing has
happened to others.
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The Chinaman’s “Yellow Oath.”
One of the strangest judicial proceed
ings perhaps ever witnessed is that of
the Chinaman taking what he is pleased
to call the ‘*vellow oath.” The ‘oath”
or declaration is always written on a
piece of ‘‘sacred” paper, and is as fol
lows:
«This is to call the spirits, both good
and evil, to descend and watch ever the
trial of —— -—, who is charged with
murdering —— ——. If I swear falsely
and tell one untruth, or do not make
| statements according to the facts in the
' case, | humnbly beg the celestial terres
trial spivits to redress the wrong done to
—— —— and to punish me immediately
i for having been a false witness; to ar
| rest my soul in its flight; to make me
i perish by the sword, or to cause me 1o
| die while on the sea far from home.
This is sy true and solemn oath, uttered
by my ewn lips, and signed by me this,
the —— day of the month in the
—— year of the reign of the Emperor
—— —— and in proof of the earnestness
of my declarations, may my soul be de
stroyed as I now destroy this paper—by
fire.” Immediately after the witness
finishes readinig his “yellow oath” a
lighted candle is handed to him, and the
paper is given as food for the flames.
To the writer's certain knowledge this
form of oath has been administered but
once in an American court of justice—
during the trial of Wong Ah Foo, who
was accused of murdering Loi Ah Gou
at San Francisco in 1885, In China the
scandle used in this extraordinary cere
monial is made from the fat of criminals
who have undergone the death penalty.
—St. Liouais Republic.
A Practical Illustration.
Uncle Silas was the best posted man
on general topics in the village, and a
hunter of renown as'well. He also had
a virago for a wife. Dear, dear, whata
temper that woman had! She was the
only thing on earth of which Uncle
Silas was afraid.
One day a class of schocl children
called on the old man. They were sent
by their teacher to get sume fach§ in
natural history.
“We've come,” said the spokes of
the class, “to ask you some questions,
Uncle Silas, about the habits and eus
toms of the wildcat.” b
Uncle Silas had been very glad to'see
them, as the broad smile on his face
testified. But now he looked very much
alarmed.
«H-u-s-h!” he said, with a cautious
gesture; ‘‘who on arth sent ye here on
such a’ errand?”’
«Miss Knowles, our teacher,” said the
class in concert.
“Waal, she oughter know better. I
ain’t never hed anythin to say about
them thar critters sence-—oh, Lordy,
thar she comes!”
And Uncle Silas lit out as a tall wom
an armed with a broom lit in.
“Think ye'r smart, do ye?” she scream
ed. *“Wanter know about wildcats,
hey? Got up a joke on the ole man, but
I'll teach ye to joke on fac’s. Take that
home for yer pains.”
Whack, whack, went the broom, and
it did not fail in its aim, as two of the
boys who were the last to get out could
easily prove.—Detroit Free Press.
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A Million Friends.
A friend in need is a friend indeed,and
not less than one million people have
{ found such a friend in Dr. King’s New
’ Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. If you have never usad this great
{ cough medicine, one trial will convinre
you that it has wonderful curative pow
ers in all diseases of the throat, chest
and lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will be
refunded. ‘Trial bottles free =t Sale-
Davis drug store. Large botiles 50¢. and
$l.OO
I Fali Millinery.
Call at Mrs. M. M. Antheny's millinery
store for the latest shapes in canton and
{n'nlan straws, felt hats, hoods, zeplyr,
siik floss, bels, ete.
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Remember the Dawson News Co. when
you Leed stationery, blank books, school
books and supplies. Crain & Souns. |
. You will find at Miss A. B. Smith's
‘the hanisomest baby caps ever brougn
i t» Dawson. : Il
Buy fresh Alabama lime a Variety
Works. : 1
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Sweat potaloes at 30 oemnts per bushel
at Jordan Bros. A L AR
THREE CALICO DRESSES
Sealed a Transaction Wherein Two Men
Swapped Wives.
RaLEIGH, N. C., November 135
A specisl states that a most remarkalic
double marriage occured a few days ago
in Allegheny county.
’svo men there, Hall Waters and Har
rison Blankenship, became enamored
with each of the others wife. The wo
men’s affections ran in the same channel.
Waters eloped with Mrs. Blankenship.
They returned in 2 month and there was
no quarrel between the men. The men’s
wives then arranged for a swap of hus
bands. Mrs. Waters, who was more ea
ger for the exchange than was Mrs.
Blankenship, gave the latter three calico
dresses to ciinch the bargain.
This settled matters, both women got
divorces, and now each has married the
man of her choice. The statements in
regard to thisremarkable case are vouch
ed for.
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When Nature
needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly, but one should remember to
use even the m~st perfect remedies when
needed. The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the Califoinia Fig
Syrup Co.
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Through Train
The through coach between Albany
and Atlanta,via the Columbus Southern,
the Georgia Midland and Gulf, and the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroads was put on yesterday after
noon. A postal clerk between Griffin
and Albany was also put on.
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Bargains in tobacco at Jordan Bros.
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IS THERE NO REASON?
Is there a reason why you should re
main an invalid, a discomfort to yourself
and those around you? Yousay you have
lost faith in medicine, and that doctor
ing does you no good. Then yon are to
be pitied for it is not you but the-im
proper treatment you have received that
is the fault. However, do not dispair,
medicine has not lost its virtue. Yet, to
get well, you must take theright medi
¢iné:" Lry
Dr. John Bull’s Sarsaparilla.
1t has cured many and will cure you,
It is a quick rebuilder of broken down
constitutions. Itstrengthens the nerves.
It aids digestion. It gives an uppetite.
It purifies the blood. It checks decay.
1t heals soreness. It soothes pain. It
is refreshing. You wrong yourself if
you fail to give it a trial. Do so now.
Do mnot delay. Large bottle (192 tea
spoonfuls) §l.OO. Sold by all druggists.
@A gentleman from St. Louis, Mo,
who does not wish his name printed,
writes: “Had I sooner known the cura
tive virtue of Dr. John Bull’s Sarsaparil
la, my whole married life would have
been happier. My wife suffered from
weakness and became an invalid. No
medical treatment seemed to benefit her,
and she had poor health for years. Some
six months ago, a neigchbor induced her
to try Dr. John Buil's Sarsaparilla, and
the change in her health and appearance
almost seemed like a miracle.”
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL.
THE MOST PERFECT AND ELEGANT PREPARA
TION AND SCIENTIFIC COMBINATION
EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC.
In ‘the largest hospitals in the world, presided
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often as all others put together.
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DYSPEPSIA, i
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And every otker Symptom or: sults
from any Disorder v. .
Stomach, Liver or bswels.
Ripans Tabules banish pain and prolong life,
Ripans Tabules contain nothing that can be in
jurious to the most delicate.
Ripans Tabules are sleasu:t to take, safe and al
ways effectual. One dose gives relief.
The best general family medicine ever offered
to the public. Circulars sent on application.
Experienced and thorou%xly qua}ifled physici
ans are connected with the :lpms Chemical Com-
Pany.wd patients are invited to write for special
nstructions in peculiar cases. Their letters will
rgc:ri;: such attention a&s they require, free of
. Always keep Ripans Tabales in the house
and when you travel take some with you. 'l‘h;{
are put up in small vials, which may be convenli
ently carried in the vest pocket or portmonnaie.
Sold by Druggists, or sent b{ madil in the follow
ing quantities upon receipt of price:
1 Bottle, =« 16 conts.' 12 Bottles, - $1.28
6 Botties, = 76 cents. |24 Botiles, - 2.00
ADDRESS
THE RIPANS CHEMICAL CO.,
10 BPRUCE BT, NEW YORK.
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For Sale.
One 6-horse power engine of the
Frick make—on whee's and in splen
did fix,
One horsevpower press,
Ope Brown gin, feeder and con
denser—>so saws.
Will be sold cheap and on easy
terms. Call on or address,
W. LLPACE&CO.,
or G. V. Pace, Dawson, Ga. I
R A I e en S S e S
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fer Infante and Children.
““Omstoriaisso well adapted to children that | Castoria cures Colic, Constipation,
1 recommend it a 8 superior to ary prescription :S“;fi: bv&vomach, Diarrhcea, Eructation,
known tome.” H. A. Ancuxa, M. D, w gives sleep, and promoteg g
111 80. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y, Wit.fiout injumous medicatioa,
o ¢ a 1 ive * 1’ rai
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fx{télgix:ge;:{l)fs&mifsel w‘;m gc?:ot ku;%:;tmi: l‘esults.“l fvariadly produced beneficia)
wi easy reach.” EpwiN F. Parpze, M, D,
Cantos Mawrrn, D Doy, | “The Winthrep,” 4%th Street and Teh ave
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Churdss New York Cltq
TeR CENTAUR CoMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW Yorg,
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FURNIDTURE. 103
ROW ON EXHIBITION IS MARYVEILOTS.
OUR PRICES SUIT the TIMES.
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DAWSON PUBLIC SGHOOLS
The Fall Term of the Public Schools will begin on
Monday, September 12th, 1832
Matriculation Fee for resident pupils is $2.00 per term. _
Pupils wore than 18 years ot age, and those pot living in Dawson, wil
be charged as follows:
Primary Bchool per month.......c.ccveeeviaanne DA G
(3rammar School per mouth,,, ....ccevceevievons i siaiii i
Hi(%h BeBOOR GO ORI, .11 1500 vineh i nndbiican boql
n"application for admission into the schools, the Superintendent W
furnish the pupil with a blank certificate, which must be carried to (¢
Treasurer, Mr. A. J. Baldwin, with the matriculation fee for the full term.
The pupil will return the certificate, or rece’pt, signed by the Treasuret,
to the Superintent at once, whereupon he will enroll the name and grid
the puypil. '
T.J SIMMONS, SUPT.
Columbus Southern R. R. (0
A NEW ROUTE! °
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QUICK! COMFORTABLE! SURL
. Double Daily Passemger Service.
The tollowing double daily passenger train service has been esmMié‘“fiSi}
the Columbus Southern Railway between Columbus and Albany, D&
clese connections in both directions for the following poiots:
~ SOUTHBOUND NORTHBOUYL
FNo. 8| *No. 1| Efective Kprl 10 | |1
710 a m{Lv Atlanta : A"J 735 p mj
Z 9 U 5 amLv Griffin Ar| 5 50p e 10p
5 4:)0 pm|ll 5 a m|Lv Columbus Arf 6pm -4,
6 58pm|118p mj"Lv Richland Lv/9118 pm ! 7~
81T pm| 117 p m| Ly Dawgon Lvjll 5 s ™ ; 309
930 pm; 3 05p m‘Ar Albaby Lv'lo 55 a m| =
= 1610 p m/Ar Thomasville L"i 745804 ogy
745 am| ’Ar Jacksonville Lv| 750 p™o 5y
10 pm [Ar - Brooiwmpk o ke R
*Daily. {Daily, except Sunday. 9 Dinner Station.
No change ot cars between Columbus and Atlanta. West
Close connections at Atlanta auda!l points North, Fast and Li‘l;,\'A '
For turther informationapply to w. F SHEL bus, 0¥
General Manaycr, Colum™
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