The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, July 10, 1889, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text“<THE NE WSk THE NEWS*>| B:::.m;___:-_ .By E. L. RAINEY. [ OFFICTAL ORGAN OF THE COUNTY. li DAWSON, GA., JuLy, 10 1889. e i sot . TEDE Y o - Advertisers should remember that the News is the Official paper of both | “the Town and County Officers, and ! we guarantee our Cireulation to equal | the combined eweulations of the two oth-r papers published in the county. : A Correspondent and Branch Colleges. | Elsewhere in to-day’s NEws may | be found a communication signed | “Southwest Georgia,” i Our eorrespondent vigorously at- | “tacks those papers that oppose| ‘branch colleges, and plants hims -self gquarly in the fight for Doctor Felton's *higher education” scheme. Being a citizen of a town where “in is Jocated one of these so-called i Jdranch colleges, “Southwest Geors ®ia™ may have some personal or local interest in seeing maintained ‘these branch’ institutions, which benefit but very few and are, at the same time, supported by the whole people, -_h?,plrtia]ly relieve the pain op eur correspondent, we will say thag the Nrws is not in favor of doing #way with any of the branch ¢l Feges unless all of them are abolishs 1 “&d; nor do we favor the division of the support of the branch institu- l tion at Cuthbert with Thomaaville. 1t we are to continue to have branch | -ecolleges in Georgia, one in each eongreseional district, let the entire aid from the state be given to one institution in-each districts. and let the eollege in this district, by all means,remain at Cuthbert. The public school problem in Georgia is most important, and i's solution is apt to occupya large share of public attention for many Years yet to come. The public school fund was larges ly increased by action of the legixla ture at the last session, and by that same action a further increase wil] be available next year. Added to this, the fund appropriated by the National government will Zprobably give next year double the amount of free education heretofore received. It is highly commendable and right that our legislators should provide for free education of our cbildren, so far as can be without rendering the taxation overburden~ some, We thiok, however, tlat a step 00 far-might be taken in provids ing for the education of our chil- | dren at the expense of the state. By this we mean, that no more state movey should be devoted to ‘branch colleges. The large majority of Georgia’s citizens are poor peo ple, anditis the’r children for ~whom the state should provide free education. We do not wish to ap pear as opposed to collegiate edu cation, but we want the state to ~do the greatest good to the greats est number, and this ean be done only by devoting the school fund sapearly exclusively as practicable to the common schools of the #ate, leaving the colleges to toke ‘ware of themselves. Of course we do mot advocate an abandonment of the State University, but we do #ay no branch colleges. ‘The children of our “every-day” people want good, plaiv English education. Most of them cannot aflord the attendant expenses that go with the frills, flounces and laces ot “higher education.” We hold ghat it is not the prov ence of the state to provide diplo amas for a few at the expense of the many. ¥ "Why then pick out tem places to be fornished academies at the expense of the people who can get ®o benefit, snd who must have #vch schools at their own doors? Help the schoels for the masses, but give us. no more branch’col lege humbugs. Clean up--We Nean the City. The continued rains have creats od vome “‘disturbing elements" that stand in wait to oflend the olfac: fory senses, and through them ‘he health of those that are abroad af ter night fall. There are several Jow places that ought to be filled, | and some other places in town are Mot as fragrint as they might be. ! < MNonday The irustees will meet at the eourt bouse 10 elect a president of the College. Every member of the beard is requceted to be pres ént. FIGURES TELL THE FACTS. | A Handsome Increase in the Taxable Property of the County. Tax Receiver Harris' books Shnwb? handsome increase in the taxable property of the county for 1889. ol e ? While the increise in the taxa ble property throughout the count y is very satisfactory, thecity comes up with an inerease that shows that we aregoing ferward at one grest I(‘ﬂpn There is a total incraase in the county of $157,268. Of this in crease the Dawson district comes up with $107,158. In 1888 tha taxable property of this district was $860,161. In 1889 it is §963,310. The twelfth district gives in 8153, (30, an increase of $l2 882; the eleventh $162,913, an increase ot i $4,908; the «ixth $259,022, an in= crease of $1.962; the fourth $lOO,- - 514, an increase of $10,185; the third $151,124, an increase of §6,596. Last year the colored people of the county gave in property to the awount ot $860,161, This year ! their returnsare $101,639, an in erease of 813,627, The increase in white pollsis 17, colored 37. What Some Friends of Education Want. Mr. Editor— The fancy seems to have fasten~ ‘ed upon sorue of the editors and writers for the Georgia press that somebody awants the legislature to give away the mouey of the State to certain favored institutions snd enterprises located, or to be located, lin a few lucky places within her | horders, solely thatit may be squan dered on a few bad town beys, Naturally enough this irritating fancy has gotin its perfect work, and is bringing forth, in due season, fruit an hundred fold, ot fevered editorials and super-heated articles in the weekly Yrees, all over the State, violently opposing such “‘wanton waste and utter indifter encetothe people’sinterest,” coupled with appeals more or less vehement and urgent for protection against all such monstrosities in legislative action. “Where there is Jots of smoke some fire must be,” Now where is this “spark that kindleth so great a fire?” The friends of popular ed ucation, helieving the time is ripe tor the State to assume all the bur< den of educating her sons and daughters, have bestirrel them~ selves and now propose going before the legislature to secure the enact ment of a law that will assuredly accomplish the following ends: First, (and at all times foremost in this scheme,) common schools at least niue months in the year, with firstsclass teachers employed. Secend, adequate support for the Technological school, now success fully under way. Third, tull support for the Ex perimental Station at Griffin, with adequate m-ans for adding sub-sta tions, Fourth, the inauguration of a “Girl's Industrial and Literary Intitute” combined, to be permas nently and adequately supported. Fiith, the establishment of ad ditional Branch Colleges as feeders to the University, and m terzitory not already occupied, with ample means to make eacha success in carrying cut the scheme of ths es tablishment. Sixth, now th at everybody else is fully provided for, to give to the University at Athens all the help ‘needed to bring it up to the high standard Georgia’s grand old Uni versity should occupy, and befitting the Alumni Mater of many of our greatest and best men. 1 think the spark under the vols ume of smoke, a misapprehension of which has set 50 many tongues wildly wagging in furions, increas ing denunciation, and inspired so many pens to fierce onslanght through the press, has been fully and freely uncovered in the fores going statement. Its scope fully grasped and fairly understood, it seems to me, will inevitably lead to the question—what find we here to congemn. much less to decry as de ceitful, dangerous and fraught with evil and only evil to our State? It istoo late in this era of advane ed thought and con:ecrated effort 1 man’s behalf to blatantly contend that education by the state is a failure, in any respect. It has roven always, and nnl{, ablessing. %pheld and nurtured by the infi nite wisdem and undying love of God for his children, always and everywhere it has uniformly lifted the people above ignorance and superstition,and proven a reliable bulwark against oppression of the weak and feeble by the strong, as well as degradation and ruin of the very poor at the bands ot the might ly and very rich. It common schools supported by the State are good, and furnish a ready key to the sos lution of many state and society problems, why, then, is not higher ‘education by the State a desiralle thing? Why is it that “a litile learning is a dangerous thing” only ' to the rich man’s child, and isguite [ a good thing to have about-~indeed, ‘almost *“ a slice of bliss” for the son or daughter of ‘‘oneot the people?” No one granting the necessity, or advisability ot commou acbon{ ed. ’ ucation by the State, can be found | standing on any platform denying the utility ot higher education \-uch a platform would be too nar row and restricted for the first stated plank, if it could not contain the latter. Grant me the utility of higher education, and I can spap my fir~ gers at the opposition to the State supporfing such institutions as guarantee to the people the most efiicient means of dispemsing such learning to the hungry and greely masses. Thisis my ~ creed—ctm mon echools In every commuinity well taught, the year round; a branch college in every aggrega tion 01 communities —call it what you will—=that will most cettainly and most nearly bfing its “higher education” as close into the pecple as the common school placed its teaching; and finally, in the grand agoregation of 41l vur communities, the great and good state ot Geor gia, set down in the midst with | doors gjar, the State Univerdty; that grand finale of all our efforts, and the honored dispenser of come plete education nms) finished culs ture to the sons ¢f an “Empire" state, | I beg now, briefly, to rotice this plan as it affects the several secs tions of the state. Schools tor every community with braneh cols leges for every section, is the idea in a nut sheli, Southwest Grorgia is already reprerented by the college at Cuth bert. Let oursection rally to their col'ege. Itisbut fairly under way and needs the moral support of our sympathies. Fostered, as it now is, and willbe in the future, whocan measure its uscfu'ness, or foretell its ir fluence on South. west ‘Georgla in woulding the characters and giving tone to the in*ellects that are to control our destinies? Surely every county of our section will come up heartily to the support of their own, and claiming each an equal interest in our branch college strive, every one, to make it an .honor to our ltiction and a blessing to our peo ple. There are those in this section (both in Ranaolph and elsewhere) who do not favor the plan of branch colleges supported by the state. To them I%eg to say: if you are compelled to help support a branch college, anyhow, au(F(:)ne is already located at Cuthbert, why, give to it all the sympathy and support you can, and make 1t just as successful and just as helptul to Bouthwest Georgia as is posrible for it to be made. Its trustees pledge themselves to make the school one for Southwest Georgia and not for Cuthbert alone; they say they are proud af it, and that you shell be proud of it; that it is your college, you people of South west Georgia, and is for your good | and the nfl;vnncement of all this’ gection of our beloved siate. Now, Mr. Editor, I kaow yoa woot like this scheme because, (as I believe,) you have not fully un derstood its scope and intentions. Suppose, however, it 18 practically the scheme adopted by the legisy lature. Then, wont you belp us to make Southwest Georgia’s col lege at Cuthbert a helyer. in deed and in truth, to our whole section, and wont you help us to keep be fore the eyes of the worll(’] the Branch College ot Southwest Geor gia located at Cuthbert? Pacdon my questions, Mr. Editor. I ouly want to bring out plainly the fact that we do not intend our college shall be or become a local school, and to get your promise to take us, if the legislature insists upon forcing some fair one on you, anyhow. SoUTHWEST GEORGIA. A Nuisance. In the field to the right of Johns son streev, and near the residence of Mesers. L. A. Lotwey and S.A. Loyless, there is, whenever it rains, a pond of water that might be util ized asalake were it not that the water i¢ toofreely impregnated with the unpleasant drainage from a series of surfuce closets to be even avilable for aquatiz sports. Whenthe hot sun comes out, this water is taken up by evaporas tion and leaves a deposit that is neither pleasant to the mose nor wholesome to the body. ‘This matter has been spoken of trequently and complaived of time without number. It's a nuisance of the first water. Advertised Letters. Dawsox, Ga. July, B'B9. The following is a list of un claimed letters in the Dawson P. O. which will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for in 14 days. W.R. Barowin, P, M Alston Miss Emma, Burnet?S., Bush Miss H. J., Edwards Gustus, Harris Zed, Holleyman W. C., Josey Francis, Lamar Miss Dora, Luc{ie K. 8., Peol Mrs. Freddie, Willis Henry, Scott Gmfgﬁ. Watts L. M.,” Waghen Loocindy, Wilson Joe, Williams Ella. Cholera Infantum. There i one remedy to be relied upon in summer ceomplaints of ngulu aod children. It is Chol ‘era Cordial,made and sold by Hill 'man & Wade. It bas the endorse ment of many of our best eiti~ ZeNns§, The time for these troubles is here. That it cures Dysentery, Diarrhoes Cholera Mobus and Chol era Infantum is certain from the number who eertify to its meits. Price 25 and 50 cts. Get Cheatham & Dean’s prices on lead and oil and other paints and paint brushes before buying. Btaple groceries at standard prices. J. W. Turner.. THE FOURTH AT SHELLMAN. Our Little Neighbor Entertains in a Roy al Manner--Notes, Etc The glorious fourth was perhaps the biggest day in Shellman’s his tol;F. he veterans of Randolph coun. ty had a grand batbecue and re. union, and the town was full to overflowing. People from Terrell,Clay, ‘Cal houn, Wehster, Early, Quitman ahd Stewart tere there to enjoy the bospitality of their Randolph friends; . Col. R. F. Crittenden delivored a most appropriate and hos pitable address of welcome, and wag followed by Mr. O, A. Barry, who replied with much ease and grace for the veterans. The oras tor of the day; Rev. R. B. Taylor, reached the hearts of the vets in a beautiful and feeling spesch. At noon dinner was spread on a table 160 yards long. This was a pretty large table, but no larger than the generosity ot Randolp's citizens, for it literally groaned under the weight of good things. The Cuthbert bnnﬁ furnished music for the occaslon, and we voice the opinion of all when we ‘we say they are hitrd to beat, ~ Their base ball boys,though,were ‘made of different material, for afs ter accepting & chollenge from ‘Dawson's nine they failed to p'a after appearing on the grouud’: ‘Their back out was coraplete. ‘ ~ The ball given at night at the residence of Editor Jackson was one of the o t interesting events of the day. It was largely attends ‘ed and highly enjoyed. Dawson ‘was out en mas-e, from Mayor to 'Marshal, from Charlie Mercer to Jim Lowrey, and all tipped the— “light fantastic toc.” NOTES. Jim Guerry shook hands with every man and asked about the ‘health of every man in six couns ties. He's sure to be elected. ~ Will Talbott was the most en thusiactic base ballist present. - Roy Jones made a hit with his exv«}uisite music and songe. ~ Jack Savage, always anxious to protect ihe dignity of the law, threatened to lock up several in~ toxicated fellows, Jim Lowrey basked in the shade of an ogle tree all day. €hellman impressed vs as being flush with pretty girls, clever boys and hospitality. Everybody was surprised at the signs of improvements tc he seen on'every hand New stores and residences just completed and more goirg up made us think of Daw son’s enterprise. An ugly complexion made Nellie a fricht, Her face wasali pimplee and red, Though herfeatures were good and her blue eyes were bright, “What a plain girl is Nellie™ they said. But now, as by magi, plain Nell'e has grown { As fair a 8 an artist’s bright dream; Her tace isas sweet as a flower 'new-blown, Her cleeks are like peaches and cream, As Nellie walks out in the fair mor ning light, ~ Her beauty attracts every eye, And as for the people who called her a fright, “Why Nellie is handsome!” they cry. And the reason of the change, is Nellie took Dr. Pieree’s Gol den Medical Discovery, which regus lated her liver, cleared her com» lexion, made her blood pure, her greath sweet, her face fair and rosy and removed the detects that has obccured her beauty. Sold bb druggist. ] Notice 18 hereby given that at the sum mer session of the Legislature a bill will be introduced to incorpo~ rate the town of Parrot, in Terrell county, Ga., providing for a May~ or an({ Council of said town, and for other purposes. May 22nd, 1889. Notice. Notice is hereby given that a bill will be introduced at the adjourned seseion of the legislature to meet in july next, to authorize the county commisioners of Terrell county to submit to the qualified voters of said county the question of the issuance of county ‘gonds to an for the erection of a court ouse in said county; also for the sale and redemption of said bonds, and for other Em:lposee. J. W. ROBERTS, C.B.C. C. Jure 10th, 1889. e Finest Shoe Made. Sold only by Davis & Dozier. i ) e Hillman & Wade! Theit Business Booming ! People rushing to their Store for Drugs. The fact evident that complete stock, Low Prices, with push aud vim, means success, The Boys on top and scoring a grand Success as Druggists. Did you ever visit this popular Drug firm? If you have not make it point to doro immediately You will see the most complete line of DRUGS, CHEMICALS and PATENT MEDICINES in the city of Dawson Beginning with a mederate business, they have built up the most substantial drug trade in Southwest Georgia. By honest and fair dealing, coupled with politeness and kindly courtesy to all, they have attained that degree of pufulnrity with the public that none can gain say. Their business to-day is ‘a living testimony to the fact that pstience, perseverance and fair dealing are not without their reward. A thorough knowled e of the action of different drugs enables them to give timely counsel to the uncertaio purchaser and save him monev by directing him to the most cer.ain means by which health and heppis ness may be restored. Alive to their interest as druggists they keep p-sted on the good things that are continually coming out in the way of new remedies, and allow none to pass by that are known to have merit in curing diseases. They make a number of medicines in their own Laboratory that have gained an enviable reputation in the dis eases for which they are recommended. At the head of this list stands CHOLERA CORDIAL. Than which none better is known for the cure of Dysentery, Diarrhcea, Cholera Morbusfand Cholera Intantum. “It pets'there,” say all who have used it in thoge diseases of the bowels peculiar to hot weather, It you want to be convineed that there is at least one certain remedy for these complaints purchasea bottle a d try it. The next on the list is the FOKM KILLER W LER, or “Show Gitem” Worm Syrup. These fearful little pests are driven from the system by the use ot this p'easant and harmless remely. COHOSH CORDIAL is another of theirs intended for those Diseases Peculiar to Women. Hundreds are being benefitted by this most exceflent remedy. For a special description of this remedy call at their drug house. They make also the most popu’ar LIVER PILL in the market, and are selling stacks of thme- [ | i ~ CIGARS and TOBACCO. | It is not necessary to dwell on the excellent quality of their Ci~ ’ gars and Tobacco, as the great quantity they sel! testify to their supes rior merits. In the form of Cold Sparkling SODA WATER, and that delightful Southern beverage—the MILK SHAKE. To keep your wife in a good humor; show your girl that you are liberal; to stand the swelter ing heat of summer try the sparkling and healthful MILK SHAKE. If it is possible for a stoek of W hiskies, Wines and Brandies to be complete, this can be eaid of theirs. They know the utter impossibils ity of building up a trade on *‘pop skull” liquor, ard are sure not to buy such stuff because it is cheap. ’I!;)ey consiger it bad enough for one to drink to excess, and to do so with mean whiskey makes it doubly bad. They sell whiskey both asa medicine and beverage. The high revenue forces them to do 20 in order to make a profit. If you wapt good gOﬁds on asmall profit; if you want fair dealing and polite attention, eall on HILEMAN & WADE, R. T. Hucaan, H, D, Ot the firm of Hillinan & Wade, hav’lns purchased a horse and buggy, is now ready to atténd calls promptly, day or night. He solicits the patron:%e of the péople of Terrell eounty aud adjacent vicixitils,” and asha a share of their custom. 9 Office at Prilg Btore;’ residence o 0 Nee street. iy R. T. HILLUMAN. Is prepaied to fiirnish his customers and the public generally wier freshest and best FANCY and FAMILY GR‘JCERIES g;‘;{{kvi’,:g: WILL Keep constantly in stock a compléte assortment of B ; Fruits, Niits end Candy, and feels confident that he can read, Cul S ANLE. You at least TEN to TWENTY per cent. by inspecting his and prices before purchasing elsewhere, oy Will receive whatever you order and will get the ex: t wei what you bargain for. o e el s MONEY Is what moves this world along, so the old Clown says. Seng your orders and get value received for your money, ; rpin N A BEAUTIFUL YTV GIVEN AWAY ~ These paintings are all the ~work of talented artists, done in that new and beautiful style known as the *Mono chrone.” Each painting is elegantly framed in an orna mental and massive combi nation frame of silver and gold, five inches in width Size eof the picture and frame complete is twenty four by thirtv inches, You must sce them in or der to appreciate their beauty. —l)esirmg to show in some me:se ure at least my appreciation of the liberal patronage I am enjoying this season | have been looking for some method of expressing my thanks in a manner that wou'd be pleasing to my patrons, While I would much prefer to present to EVERY caller some kindly tokea of regard, the number of gifts ueces sary to go around would be so great that each separate giit, ot necessi ty, could not represent much value. I have theretore determined to combine all in one, and once every month pr s nt tosome one of ny ‘customers a PRESENT WORTH HAV NG, No favoritism or partiality ~will be showa in the sclection of the customer who i 3 to receive the gift, as that difficulty has been ‘avoided in the folowing simple but eflectual manuer. During the month every person who, at any one time, purc.ases goods from me to the amoeunt of !#lOO or upwards, will raceive a | numbered ticket which entitles ‘then: to a place among the persons obe selected from. Separate cards with numbers corresponding te ‘these on every ticket given out, will be placed in a glass jar, and after they are thoroughly mixed, a little child or some disinterested person will draw a numbered card from the sack. Whoever holdsthe ticket which corresponds with the !O?Fﬂ drawn will receive the beau~ tiful oil painting framed complere. | r - . - The Paintings are now on exhibi ticn at my store, See them, i ' ry J. W. TURNER, DAWSON, - - GEORGIA. This offer ic made for four weeks commercing July 4th. The paintings will be given out on the last Saturday in each month, at 3 P. M. | Y b 1 ¢ 1. Y. Martin, - Lmgent. DA\VSQ)N. GA. Always on band the freshest FANCY ANDFAMILY GROCERIES, At my Bar will always be found a complete and choice line of Do~ mestic and Imported Whiskies, Wines, BRANDY AND BEER- Duiing the Summer you will al. ways fiad at my store® DELICIOUS ICXZ COLD Keg and Bottled Beer-~the best in the city. Pickled Oysters Are an excellent table delicacy, and can be found at my store, Trf them. Invite the continued patronage of thé publié,'and can be found at my‘oh;?:t.and on Main Street, nextJ door tO'A. J. Baldwin & Co. ° T. Y. MARTIN; Agt, { SUCCESSOR 10 4 DAWSON, G 4, 00— SUCH A 8 Sugar, Coffee, Me; Canned Goods | Harduware, ~ Furniture ETOOURR STOVES, And everything else ke in a first-cluss Geue al Store. eOt eO My stock is full and complet I ruarantee my prices to be asLe = the Lowest, and covdially ask trial this vear. Respectfu'ly, 1 . 1 A, P. HATGHER e T l Feb 13,1889. j pirs. G, Ir. iz Ha: Reccived a beautiful line of s B Sprinz & Summe MIILLILINERY and would be pleased to hivet Lalics eall and examine hor good Dress Maizing I am also propared to do Dn Making, and the ladics would d well to brins their work 10 mé, sell the Domestic Sewi g Machine 1 am still on i ROGERS & JANES RLOCK, DAWSON, CEORGIS, 'BUILDING MADE CHEAP —BY CONTRACTING WITH— ) DAWSON . GA. —_— 0 —" Contracts for all kinds of builds ing token at lowest rates, and m*f terial furmshe¢ when desired: have been in the business for fi teen years and know my busine® and guarantee my work. Mill Work. 1 have had a large experi ncé in this live, and guarantee to d?g‘“’d and cheap work on new mills oF repairing old ones. Gin Work. I have had twelve ye:rs e!P":;; ‘ence with machinery aod 8 full seb of tools can make your old 8% work likea new one. Ihave r?- Eairod a large number of givs l."‘: ave yet to %:ear the first cumpl!lﬂn of my work or price. 1 shasP"“. gins by machinery or hand an l:lo work “done will be made pay® October Ist, 1889. i 4 I will eall on you dunﬂg,nﬁ.' spring and summer months, i 1 is allowing you a ghowing, 8D for hope you will hold your woriox._ me. My address is Lock Bbo% 224, Dawson, Ga, e GEO. V. PACE Feb. 20,1889. :