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There are in the Georgia penitentiary two thousand, two hundred and one criminals for the following offeuses: Arson 75, attempt to murder 230, at tempt to rape 201, aiding escapes 2 burglary 696, bigamy 4, bestiality 11, bLreaking railroad cars 9, embezzlements 2, forgety 27, infanticide 1, incest 3, kidnapping S, larceny after trust 8, lar ceny from house 34, larceny from per son 5, mayhem 2, manslaughcer 201, murder 418, obstructing railroad trains 2, perjury 12, personating another 1, re~ ceivirg stolen goods 1, rape 101, robbery 87, resisting an officer 1, simple larceny 138, wrecking railroad train 5, shooting at another 15, riot 4, sending threatening letter 1, seduction 1, counterfeiting 1; making a total of 2,201, Two hundred and forty-five are white men and three are white women, while 1,885 are black men and 68 are black women. That is to say, there are eight black criminals to one white in the charge of the state, although the negro population of the state is less than the white. B These fizures upset several impres sions that are general abroad if not at home. One of them is that a majority of the negroes are coavicted of petty of fenses. A glance at iie figures given’ abovye reveals the tact that a large ma-l jority of the convictions,more than 2,000 out of a total of 2,201, in fact, were for very serious offenses. The largest num ber, 696, comes after burglary, a crime so serious thkat many favor making it a capital offense. Next follow murder, 418, attempted murder, 230, and man slaughter 201. Adding these figures we find that there were 849 copvictions for or attempting to take human life. Theun follow in the order of their firequency attempted rape 201, simple .arceny 139,‘ rrpe 101, robbery 87, arson 75. 1 The fact that there were 302 cons victions for zrimes committed and at tempted agaifst women upsets another impression. It has been asserted S 0 often that the “usual crime” has been. must and wiil be lynching without fail that nearly every one now believes it t 0 be a statement of fact. mnf;;;{% rPower.- Latest U. 3. Gov't Report. € l;{oyal Baking & Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE TAMMANY FOR BRYAN. Richard Croker Says Nebreskan Is the Only : Logical Candidate. Before sailing tor Europe last Tuesday Richard Broker was interviewed at the democratic clab, He said: “] want to say before my departure for Europe that Wiliiam J. Bryan will be the standard bearer of the democratic party in the next national campaiep. The fight will be made against trus's and im perialism,and Mr. B yan is the only man to lead such a fizbt. “Tammany iJall will give him its heartiest support, you may rest assured of that. No running mate for Mr Bryan has been selected yet. Several names have been under consideration, but no decision has yet been arrived at.” ‘ A Pointer to Merchants. The New York Herald gives this } pointer to merchaunts, or all who have ‘an article to sell or buy: ~ «¢advertising has become the mer chant's greatest help toward achieving success. The complacent tradesman who relies solely upon his individual meriis to build up a thriving business may be commended for the faitl that is in him, but such faith is without a solid foundation. 1t is much like that which was characteristicof the optimis tic Mr. Micawber, who, being bald, was of the opinion that he had beea provi dentially deprived of his hair in order that he might without discomfort wear the wig of a lord high chancellor. A merchant may be ever: 80 worthy, but in these days of hustling times Le must in addition do something in order to get the public interested in his estab lishment. Good newspaper advertis ing answers the purpose.” | A system regulator isa medicine ! that strengthens and stimulates tne| liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. PRrRiCKLY ASH BITTERS is a superior system regulator. It drives out 5111! unhealthy conditions, promotes activ-. ity of body and brain, restores good | appetite, sound sleep and cheerfulj pirits. Sold by McLaixy DruG Co. g | You can find what you want in eil verware atthe Dawson Drug Co’s, or Main Street ’harmacy. SR R e i e See N. B. Barnes for Watch es. Clocks, Spectacles and Jewelry. Repairing a SDECI alty. - Now is the time to begin to think where to buy your Xmas Goods. We have made extensive prepar ations to meet every demand. Our store is glittering with MATCHLESS BARGAINS in Confectioner= ies, Toys, Fireworks, Chinaware, Glassware, and Fancy Groceries of every description. We realize this is the last month in the year to do business. We have bought wisely; we own our goods cheap and we propose to break all past records on low prices on First-Class Goods. NO COll. PETITOR CAN NAME LOWER PRICES LEGITIMATELY. & Edi L ECA. DN e O L iS r ety Out of town customers from Parrott, Bronwood, Sasser and Shellman who purchase to the amount of SIX DOLLARS we will pay railroad fare each way and sell them the goods as advertised. Here goes for your consideration. Read these prices: FANCY GROCERIES. Currantsper p0und................100 TOMSION Por OBN, ...... . .cvi. .80 DEBNES PEP OB . ...l DB curon per povnd ... ... ... 0 000 Pork and beans per can..., ..,... 10¢c Grated cocoanut per package......lo¢ Black pepper per p0und............20¢ N B 0. et ... e Maceargni per package........... 10c Heinz’s catsup per b0tt1e..........10¢ Heinz's pickles per b0tt1e..........10¢c Uneeda Biscult, per package........b¢ Seeded raisins per p0und..........10¢ Heinz's celery sauce.... ...........80¢ * Keystone dre55ing..........28¢c R A aa e Uneeda ginger wafer 5........... 10¢c Grated pineapp1e............ ... .200 Mince Meat per p0und............10¢c Cosfahperoan. .... ...... ..c..0 Vienna sauTge percan ........... 108 Belle bran céndensed milk per can 10c¢ Shoxes bhaiee - . LOOOO M Mustard per BOX ...... | ...iv6 00108 Graham flour per p0und............4¢c CRACKERS! CRACKERS! Tea flakes per pound. ~ ..... "' 'lbc Grabamwater. . . ... a 0 Tiemon and vani11a................ 200 AXX BOUES . ne e REHEARSING HIS OWN FUNERAL. A Japanese Who Paid a Good Price to See It Through Properly. A curious incident 1s related by the Japanese papers. Mr. Kumekawa of ' Kobe, like every other intelligent Jap anese, desired that his funeral should be attended by ceremonies appropriate to his rank and position, and in order that he might not be disappointed in this respect, having reached his seven ty seventh year and knowing that his days were numbered, he déters mined to have his funeral in ad vance and make the arrangements himself. Therefore, on the day appointed his relatives and friends were invited to his house and gath ered around an empty coffin with all the paraphernalia of mourning and engaged 1n the most elaborate Bud dhist ceremony that could be devised. Mr. Kumekawa sat at the head of the casket and watehed with Interest all that was going on. | After the ceremonies at the house were concluded & procession was forms ed which marched through all the prin cipal streets to the cemetery. Mr. Kumekawa walked in front of his own coffin. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The Kobe city band led the procession and play ed modern airs, while at intervals were groups of dancing girls and memn: bers of the theatrical profesion, who performed pagitomine allegoriea to il-| lustrate the mobility of Mr. Kume-i kawa’s character and the loss that was suffered by the community at his death. Just before reaching the gates of the cemetery the processiou was balted and several photographs were taken. After the coffin had been low~ ered Into the grave and covered with floral offerings the tuneral party pro ceeded to the Jinko Club, where an elaborate feast was served and speech es eulogistic of Mr. Kumekawa were deliverd by several of his friends, Mr. Kumekawa was thoroughly sat jsfied with the success of his funeral, although it cost him a large sum of pioney, and he may now depart in peace, knowing that all the rites have been observed, and when he dies it is only necessary for his family*to place his body 1n the coffin that lies in the ground.—Chicago Record. Took ’Em for Tramps. Sixteen men from the drouth stricken section of Greene county left homein a body, seeking work. They were mistaken by the people of the communities where they went for pros fessional tramps, beut on mn.schief and so inhospitable was the reception they received (hat they have returned to their homes in the Ruth and Liberty neighborhoods thoroughly dishearten ed by their failure to find employment [ elsewhere. —Greensboro Herald-Jour nal. -] was nearly aead with dyspepsia, tried doctors, visited mineral springs, and grew worse. 1 used Kodol Dyspep sia cure. Thatcured me.” Ii digests what you eat. Cures indigesiion, sour stomach, heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia. Dawsox Drue Co, TOYS! TOYS! Toy pi5te15,...............5.0 2ud 200 s B Sl ORI T P BREeDREA GOAtS..... ...iiiivivi B TOF OB OONN., ~ .. . viiicvicßanl 00 Toy trains, four ear 5.......... ...60¢ Toy clappers with cymbals ‘', .. 15¢ TOy Ritohen 5et5............... ... N .. R e R Dolls with hair...... .......15 and 26¢c 0N HEPDS . oo e TOF SURN ... .ii sBB Fine decorated vases ...........15¢c up China cups and 5aucer5..........10c up Rocking h0r5e5................... 900 TOylEßmPets., . ....;cco.vicyh. .. B 0 0D THy pianos, will play tune...... 30¢ Toy whips with whilble. R T Y ORI, ... e viieidea FNEIE DRI, ... s i e o Bird in theonge. . . ... .. iv i 108 Sheep and wag0n..................100 JUMDIDE JBARS. .. ... i iiait e Whistling ba1100n5................. §¢ Express wag0n5..............51.00 up BLOCK’S FINE CANDIES. A full line of poundand penny geods, Block’s stick candy beats all, The fioest and largest assortment ever shown in Dawson, TIME-TRIED. —ESTABLISHED 1876 FIRE-TESTED. PARKS & GELL are still in the front rank with “the old reliable” Insurance agency, which, during the past two decades, has; dealt justly and liberally with the insuring public. Losses invariably set tled withabsolute tairness and great bromptness Compa nies repesented are the largest and oldest with records un approached. Rates as Low as the Lowest. We are now prepared tc; offer special facilities for insuring gin houses and contents, We also represent one of the bes} life insurance companies in this country. - Fonight Just before retiring, if your liver is sluggish, out of tune and you feel dull, bilicus, constipated, take a dose of y : v Food’s Piils . And you’ll Le all right in the morning, e e ‘ WHAT POLITICS COSTS. i ! Vi. Reports Show What Was Spent in;the ;Ohio Campaign. A Columbus, 0,, dispatch says: The statements of the democratic and repub lican campaign committees were filed at the office of the county clerk this after noon, as required by law. The republi cau committee expended, according to its repor., $91,123.57. The democratic state committee reports receipts of 818,- 149.25 and expenditures of $17,998.53. Church Sells Man’s Home. The odd spectacle of a church securing a judgment and seliing a man’s dwelling bouse from over his head was witnessed at Horton, Kan.\? few days ago. The defen?:(l)nt, Frenzsl, had given his note for $lOO to help pay off the church debt. When the note fell due he declined to' pay it on the ground that he had not re ceived any valuable coasideration for the am unt represented andi that the note was therefore invalid, But the court held otherwise, gave judzment with costs, and the house was sold in satisfaction, Claims for $25,000,000 Filed. 1o the treaty ot Paris Spain aud this onntry ach ook over the claims of 18 cilizens against the government of the other for damages sastaiued during the war in Cuba. Up to a few cays ago claims on account of damages sustained by citizens of the United States t» the amount of $25,000,000 bad been filed,and still others are looked for. Congress will of course have to make provisions for the adjudication and payment of these c.aims. FIREWOQRKS. The largest assortment of Fifeworks ever brought to Dawson, Roman candles, 4-ball, 15¢ per dozen; 6 ball 20c per dozan; 10 ball 80c per dozen; 12 ball 50c per dozen; 15 ball 60c per dozen; 20 ball 85¢ per dozen; 30 ball 20c each. Sky rockets 20¢ per dozen up. Hot air balloons 20¢ up. 5 cases torpedoes lc a package. 8 cases torpedoes 2 packs for 5 cents. 16 cases Chinese crackers 5¢ package. Zannon crackers ¢ up to 20c each. Young America salutes Bc up. Big lot Japan ese lanterns cheap. Whistling bombs be up. Paper caps 5 ¢, per dozen boxes. Big shipment for the holidays. Be sure to see them, Prices from 25¢ to $3.00 Glassware, Choice of any mece. .. .bc Case best toothpicks, per b0x.......50 Special prices on oranges, a(fples. ba nanas, lemons, ete., Saturday evens ing, December 23rd, Raisins per 14 b0xe5,.............51.50 NUTS. Brazil nuts, per p0und.............15¢ Pecan * " B WAk Almond ‘5. ¢ B e L English walnuts, per pound ..., .174 c Special prices on quantities. , PR AT T 7, v‘;"“";’;\ AT R A Oe S T ] Ao (AL Ty Sy 5t R, A AL R s oo *:\:*V’k " f”% e w.:'v“_ 708 oa M &/l ".'i”ﬂy) 3 ,",ﬁ';z’r', ‘%‘;% A | a 5 Vel 4;? _— 4 ; e o, 4 = LI N Y %}t a {.é fi?*f"‘r‘\ RN o A 2At (1 £ s 'ﬁ’é‘\ Do eAN s[© ik R i %@n g 3“555" B e s(‘ e (7, o TRANY 4TR e (P ez N e ey N ot ||\ £l3/) sWA 7)) Al 0 ‘7); s A The Comingy of Bahy brings joy or pain. It's for the mother to decide. With good health and a strong womanly organism, motherhood but adds to a woman’s attractiveness. : McELREE’S T LN DN AT KSR TSI S SODIRT Vs W takesaway all terrors by strengthening the vitalorgans. It ﬁ’;s a mother for baby’s coming. By revitalizing the nerve centres it has brought chubby, crowing youngsters to thousands of weak women who feared they were barren. It purifies, heals, oxgig'ulates and strengthens, and is good for all women at all times. No druggist would be without it. $r 0o Foradvice in cases requiring special directions, address, giving symptoms, “The Ladies’ Advxso?' Department,” f The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat i tanooga, Tenn. ¢ é i MRS.LOUISA HALE, of Jefferson, G @eays:—“When 1 first took Wine of dard.a we had been married three years, but could fnot have any children. Nine months later I had a fine gir] baby.” e s A. R. McCOLLUM, Photogranhs. Dawson, Georgia,. 