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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
NEGRO DEPARTMENT STORE
Remarkable Scheme Suggested
bv a Chicago Man.

A man named Hirsch, whose resi-
dence is in Chicago, has written let
ter to Governor Terrell informing him
that a movement is on foot to open up
department dry goods stores in the
south, to be operated exclusively by
negro help The writer SAYS that he
ia making an effort to interest And rev
Carnegie and Booker Washington in
the scheme and desires the gov ernor's
views upon the matter. Hirsch says
that it is proposed to locate two of
these establishments in Louisville
and New Orleans.
While he does not say so, it is evil
dent that he wants Carnegie to furnish
the capital, Washington with his in
huence among the colOred people to
control their trade and he will handle
the finances With this sort of ar
rangement there is no chance for pro-
snoter Hirsch TO loge out in the trans
action, as he will be on hand when the
money comes in, and will be the only
man connected with the enterprise
trusted with the com bination OF the
safe
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
WILL HE BE HANGED AGAIN i?
That's a Question That's PHz-
cling Alabama Authorities.

The authorities OF Randolph county,
Alabama, are confronted with puz-
cling proposition. Two weeks ago
Tom Barth, colored, was hanged at
Wedowee, the county seat. After be-
ing pronounced dead by physicians
Barth's body was cut down and turned
over to his relatives to be buried. AS
the body lay ''in state" to be viewed
by the curious negro population, some
hours after the hanging, there were
signs of life. A physician was called,
restoratiyes were applied and con-
seriousness was restored in the hanged
man. A day or two ago it was reported
that he was able TO sit up, and would
probably be we'll in a week or so.
Now the officials are in doubt as to
his status under the law. The official
papers, duly attested, show him to be
dead man. Being legally dead, the
officials doubt that they have right
to rearrest and rehang him, and yet
the fact remains that he is alive,
whereas the law decreed his death.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
BRIDE 65; GROOM 10 +.
A Rather Remarkable Romance
in Augusta.

That truth is.stranger than fiction
is most emphatically proven in the re-
cent marriage of Mrs. Victoria Pyles
of l4OI Broad street and MIR. Willie
Savage. The BRIDE has for several
wears been in the "sere and yellow
leaf'' stage of life, and quite looks the
sixty-fve years that are accredited to
her, while the youthful groom has
lust passed his sixteenth milestone.
The bride makes no pretenses at being
Young, and the groom has as yet made
no effort to develop the very necessary
adjunct to most youthful grooms who
marry elderly ladies-a beard. In
fact his smooth, childish face shows
no sign of needing a razor for several
years TO come.
Although this is Mrs. Savage's Sec
ond trip through the very interesting
stage of honeymoon she was shylV
Gov when asked about the rather re-
markable marriage, and briefly
summed up her rather unusual rO-
nance by stating that she Loved the
boy aud for that reason married him"
"a reason which was understandable
THAT it was nobody's business, and
IL he and she were satisfied what else
is to be wished?" The elderly bride
has for some time operated boarding
house.-Augusta Herald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
10000 MEN WILL Be AT WORK ON ONE JOB
ngess People Is Expected the Canal STRIP
Operations Are in Full Swing Many Negroes from
Southern States Will Probably Employed.

from Panama to Colon. They are I'M
der control of French authorities and
French engineers, and it is not impos-
sible way will be found to keep these
men at work constantly in the mean
time, because the labOrers are all sea-
sOned an would form an excellent
nucleus around which to build up the
new organization. But tat question,
as well as all others affecting the con-
strnction of the great ditch, will be
settled by the canal commission which
President Roosevelt is TO nominate
SOON after the canal treaty is ratified
bv Colombia. The labor supply is be-
lieved to be abundant for the work,
present wages being 40 and so cents a
day. If sufficient recruits cannot be
had from the West Indies and from the
southern states it may be that Japan
csc will be brought to the isthmus.
They can be gathered in large num-
bers and without great delay.
Outside of the laborers there will be
great demand for white men who
must live on the isthEaUs. There
will be a rush for those places, for
there are plenty of engineers, assist
ant engineers, instrument men, bosses
and machinists anxious TO serve the
government or big contractors, as the
case may he, in mlngling the waters
OF the Atlantic and Pacific.
MANY PLACES FOR MACHINISTS.
The applications are already pour
ing in and will eventually have passed
on to the canal commission. All these
employees will probably be white men.
1t will be necessary to establish great
machine shops along the canal for the
repair of dredges, excayators, steam
shovels and the divers kinds of small
tools
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06

Some time in the cool months of au-
tumn ia 1904, when the country is in
the thpoes of a presidential election.
an army of about 10000 negroes, armed
with spades and picks, will be invad-
ing the Isthmus of Panama, saws the
Washington Post. By that date, or
not long afterward, the canal strip
through the republic of Colon bia will
have an extra population of something
like $4,000 souls, for the negro from
the British West hides and the far
southern states to be engaged on the
great project cannot be held to his
work unless accompanied by his fami-
ly. All, directly or Indirectly, will
have to be cared for by the United
States government and under condi-
tions of discipline that may approx
mate in way the conditions of army
life.
That is the forecast of prominent en-
giueers familiar with the task OF dig
ging big canal $50 feet wide on the
bottom and 80 feet deep for distance
of forty-nine miles from ocean to
ocean. The information comes from
within the present canal commission,
whose members are probably better
qualified than anyone else to tell of
probable details of the undertaking.
The army of laborers will be able to
work all the year round, through the
rainy season, which corresponds with
the summer season 10 Washington,
but even If the new canal commission
has completed its preparations before
eighteen months have gone by it is
doubtful if it would be expedient fer
many reasons to begin operations with
a big force Of untried men till the
cooler season had set in. During the
ensuing season the men can in consid-
cradle measure become acclimated.
FRENCH FORCE AS NUCLEUS.
Probably 10000 laborers will be
found a medium force for the opera
lions; but it is very likely that from
time to time it may be increased to
even 4O,500 men, provided the excava-
lions can be economically fastened by
the exertions of such a multitude.
There are now about 1000 men at
work on the canal, ground for which
has been broken every inch of the way
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
STATE TO MARK GRAVES.
Governor Terrell Memorial Day
Orator at Madison.

Governor Terrell was the Memorial
day orator at Madison, and his address
was notable one. In the course OF
his remarks he declared that the state
should assume the duty of marking the
graves of the confederate dead, and
called upon the Ladies Memorial AS
sociations of the state to lend their CO.
operation to that end. On this subject
the governor said:
"There remains to be performed by
the people of Georgia one duty which
should not longer be delayed, and in
calling their attention to this duty and
in urging upon them prompt action. L
ask that the ladies of the Memorial
associations throughout the state, as
we'll as all loyal and sturdy confederate
veterans, lend me their cooperation
The state of Georgia should assume
the care and marking of the graves OF
the noble band in gray. Ia order for
this to be done the general assembly
should provide for state memorial
board and authorize il to accept all
deeds conveying title to these GENE.
teries vested in the state. Suitable
appropriations could be annually made
for the care and keeping of these
graves. The state board could 10 its
work largely through the local memo
rial associations, and the annual APP
propriations necessary for the proper
care ond marking of the graves would
be a small matter"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
TURNED AWAY FROM SOUTH
EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS PREJUDlCEl
AGAINST THIS SECTION,
Maps Are Distributed Representing the
South as the Black Belt and Vel
low Fever Country.

In his address before the chamber of
commerce in Savannah MIR. j. X. Orr,
president Of the Atlanta chamber of
commerce, said that when he was in
Europe he noticed many maps of the
United States which had Deen scatter
ed everywhere there for she purpose
of advertising the west, particularly
the lands owned by western railways.
But the feature of many of the maps
The southern states were represented
by blank, across which were words:
"The black belt, don't go there" or
The yellow fever county, avoid it,"
AS matter OF fact, the immigrants
do seem TO avoid the south, Very few
of them find Iheir way here. And
doubtless the reason is the advertise
ments that the western railroads have,
scattered throughout all that portion.
of Europe that is furnishing the immi--
grants.
If we are to get immigrants, says
the Savannah News, we must correct
the damaging impression of the south
these western roads have scattered
abroad. We must send maps to Flu.
rope stating just what sort of coun-.
try the south Is, and what its adyant,
ages are for home seekers.
A little money iudiciouslY spent in,
Advertising in sections of Europe from
which the kind of immigrants come,
that would be acceptable to The south
would do an immense amount of good.
AS matter of fact, nowhere ia Eu-
rope among the class that furnishes
the immigrants is there much known
about the south. 1t is time that some
thing were being done to make the.
south known in localities from which,
immigrants are desired.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
$4,000 FIRE AT BLAKELY.
Flower Bros. Lumber Co.'S Plant
Was DESTROYED.

AT : o'clock Wednesday night the
alarm of FIRE was given at B.akely and
it was soon discovered that it was the
saw mill plant of Flower Bros. Lum-
Der Co. which was on fire.
In an incredibly short time the plant
proper was entirely consumed, entail
ing loss of about 5000. The origin
of the fire is supposed to have been
from a spark from the boilers. This
is the second loss by fire suffered Dy
this firm in the last SIX months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
SnE SWORE NOT AT ALL
AFTER SEVEN YEARS MRS. HALL
LEAVES PENITENTAARY.
Would Not Testify at Her Trial Because
She Was Member of Holiness So
Ciety. An lnteresting Case.

Homeless, penniless, friendless and
with but single relative, ourdened
with large family and dying of con-
sumption, Mrs. Plume Hail was last
Thursday given her freedom on par
COn granted by Governor Hayward of
OOuth Carolina, and for the first time
10 over seven years breathed the air
freedom. The case of Mrs. Hall is
% Interesting one.
little over seven years ago Wet
Fon Hall, we'll to do farmer and ma
cnlnlSt, was found dead, shot through
'ne head, in hie home near Mars Bluff,
P'C' He was seated in a chair and a
gun stood near him, evidently placed
'uefe TO Indicate that he had commit
OFu suicide. The effort to prove self
destruction was futile. The murderer,
meek Terrell, was arrested and in due
sIme convicted OF the crime and SEN
euced to life imprisonment. Mrs.
nSll' the dead mans wife, was also
'OuV'cted as an accessory and SEN
s'uced to life imprisonment. The evil
lence which CONVICTED Mrs. Hall was
'7'Ier written to Terrell, which con-
'''ued the following passage: Don't
= "nere you said you were going UNI
~ you see me.D This letter, which
NC woman declined to disavow on the
Iary.
'irS' Hall was advised to go on the
''uess stand an testify in her own be-
VT out this she declined to do be-
auSe she belonged to one of the Holt
81 !, societies which were so numerous
'ue state at that time, and one of
preachers in the society had writ
ner that she should not testify in
al ~ C own behalf, as the Good Book
" swear not at ALL"
oreat pressure has been brought to
EIa, a. on every governor since her con-
A. ''ou lor her pardon, but not until
i, week was Der innocence establish
h " Tue satisfaction of the governor,
GRANTED her a pardon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
COFFEE INEBRIATES.

There are coffee iDebriates in Paris
Usually they are laundresses, class
of women especially devoted TO the
fragrant beverage. The coffee inc
briate comes at last to such state
that he or she lives almost exclusively
on an effusion of the berry, with the
addition of little bread soaked in it..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06
A UNIQUE STRIKE.

. unique strike is on in Chicago.
/, hundred and fifty deaf mute opAr-
.1'' 10 an electrical company's works
- walked odt to enforce their de-
~ Tor shorter day.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
Somewhat Exacting
the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
From time to time and with all meek
ness we venture to call the pity CT this
superior and supreme sex to the suffer-
ings of downtrodden man. Consider,
for instance. that Brooklynite ofBergen
street who was lugged to the Gates
avenue court Sunday to answer to
charge OF non-support brought by his
wife. With the courage Of DESPAIR b."
said TO the Magistrate:
Send me to Jail for life, or to the
chair. but as long as l have to cook the
meals, dress the children, scrub floors
and do the family washing. besides
toiling all day to earn the living ex-
penses. l won't give my wife cent" "
Far be It from us to say that the
man was right; that mere man can be
rieht when he follows his own will.
But as a matter Of political economy,
does II pay TO overwork a slave? A
general revolt or strike of man will
come If the gynocracy is too exacting.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
B. & 0. CONTROLS
READING ROAD
That and Lake Shore Gets
Possession Of Great Coal
Carrying System
BUYS OVER 100000 SHARES

The Deal Rrings the Reading Into the
Community Of Interest Plan, As Con-
trolling Roads Are Dominated BY
the Pennsylvania and VandcrbiIts.
Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 9.-Presideut
Loree, Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road officially confirmed the published
report OF the purchase for his company
of stock in the Philadelphia and Read
ing railroad and the later reported sale
of a part of that stock through the
Pennsylvania company to the Wander
bilt interests. He said that the con-
troll of the Reading was acquired by
the Pennsylvania road on behalf OF the
Baltimore and Ohio road through
Kuhn, Loeb g. Co. OF a total Of
$500, 600 shares this firm secured be-
tween 100000 and 100000 shares IN
the interest of the Pennsylvania. TBS
was largely preferred stock. Then the
Vanderbilts and the Baltimore and
Ohio were invited to take these pur-
chases between them.
This was to bring the Reading into
the community-of-ow scheme
originated by the Pennsylvania rail-
road and the New York Central with
out conflicting with the laws of the
state of Pennsylvania, which prohibit
the Pennsylvania railroad from own
ing control Of competing line. Tho
Vanderbilts nominated the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern railroad to
take up their share of the purchase,
and the transaction involved the rails
ing of about $25,OOO,O0O. Pennsylvania
selected the Baltimore and Ohio, and
this company financed the requirement
by part of the money derived from the
recent sale of $42, SOC, 900 of stock.
President Loree said that the deal
makes a substantial addition to the
mileage operated under the Baltimore
and Ohio influence, doubling the same
as follows: Present B. 6 o. system
4,4O0 miles; mileage affected by deal
4,405 total, S,S05.
Mr. Loree said that the management
of the Reading would continue as al
present
The capitalization OF the Readnt
Company is made up of $2S,OO0,OO'
first preferred stock, $42,0OO,00O sec
ond preferred stock, and s7o,0O0,00'
common stock. AS the stock is repre-
sented by half shares of a par value
of $50 each, the stock capitalization
represents $4,000 shares of first pre-
ferred, $4,000 shares of second pre-
ferred and 100000 shares of com
mon, or a total of 2,SOOOO0 shares o
all classes of stock.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
THE TATTLER
Meeting Of Reed and Robson

That the great heart and mind Of
Thomas B. Reed took in more than his
own branch Of endeavor was illustrated
by a conversation Stuart Robson had
with him last winter AS Mr.. Robson
tells it.:
Il was in the elevator Of the Shore
ham in Washington when Mr.. Reed en-
tered. I recognized him from pictures
had seen, and fear my curiosity got
ule better of my politeness, for 1 could
not kaep from staring at him. Caught
in the act. | lowered my eyes and pre-
tended TO be looking at a little Girl with
her doll
But Mr.. Reed smiled and said: Take
a long look at me. Mr. Robson; I've
been looking at you off and on for many
"a year, and it's but fair. 1t honors
'mel of my calling to meet one Of yours
fer one realizes that if we politicians
could distribute as much happiness tc
mankind as you player fellows do. the
world would be a great deal the better
for Il.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
The Parson,s Reiori

Many stories are told OF Rowland
Hill, who was buried beneath the pulpit
of the chapel at his own request. 1t
was his custom to read from his desk
any prayer that might be sent in, and
on one occasion hs commenced THE
prayers Of this congregation are de-
sired for Ca brief pause and a clearing
of the throat the Rev. Rowland Hill
that he will not go riding about in his
carriage on Sundays. for our Lord rode
humbly upon a colt, the foal of an ass. '
The reverend gentleman looked up. not
in the least disconnected. and gravely
said: III the writer of this imperti-
nent request is among the congrega-
ticn and will go into the vestry after
service and let me put a saddle on his
back. | will ride him home instead oi
going in my carriage"
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

ences sought to wound the feelings OF
those whose personal conduct was in
no way involved. Il made news such
as scandal mongers love. and yet to the
person of ordinary sense Il was utterly
pointless.
There are certain ideas which the
child of five years should understand,
and which apparently need constant
emphasis all through life. They are
very simple. A man who has wealth
has great power II used for evil pur-
poses it is a curse; If expended in the
promotion of legitimate enterprises It
is a blessing to the community, and
should cause no jealousy. Blue blood
is a good thing so long as we do not
disgrace it. Family pride has held
many a man in check and prevented
him from running into excesses and
degrading himself. Any man had
rather be decended from distinguished
line than from a degraded and brutal
ancestry. Yet If we formed correct
Judgments, no man, no matter how
closely related could disgrace another.
That act the individual should only be
able to perform for himself There are
men "of Norman blood. that's un
through scoundrels since the food" it
is true, hut there are more of such dine
age who are a credit to the names they
bear. One may come from found
ling asylum, and be as worthy of re-
spect as the haughtiest aristocrat; or
the man Of the bluest blood may for
felt the respect Of the humblest laborer.
We hear a great deal about aristo-
Gratis, too, these days But what IS an
aEistocrat? / wealthy men with great
business interests and fine tastes to
avoid this appellation must have a sick
ly smile for every person they meet;
If they must associate constantly with
persons with whom they have nothing
In common; IL they are required TO
mingle with the rabble and pose as
that which at heart they are not and
which from their education, culture
and taste they never can be, then they
had better bear the hated name rather
than feel that they have won that of
hypocrite.' We know Of men who
are always considerate Of the welfare
and the feelings of every one, who are
almost paternal in their treatment of
their employees, who like books and
pictures rather than crowds, and who
by foul-mouthed blatherskites are
called aristocrats. There are some
very simple ideas like the above that
we should impress upon our children
If we wish them to have true ideas of
life.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

There is cause for congratulation in
the fact that coal at very low rate is
promised by The Reading Company for
the poor Of Wilmington. In response
TO the urgent request Of the Mayor and
othons this company has replied offer
ing to ship coal at once. The Mayor
has been indefatigable in his efforts to
relieve the distress Of those who are
without money and without fuel. and
he has been earnestly seconded by
Clork Hamann and others. This is the
kind of work that should be appreciated
since It's inspiration is not politics, but
human feeling. In its prompt response
the Reading Company has shown that
a corporation need not he soulless,
which is good for all to know
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
RELIGIOUS CENSUS

What may be termed a religious CEN
sus of Wilmington will be taken on
February z. The Sunday School Union
has decided on this project in order
to facilitate the religious work that is
being carried on by the various de-
nominations. In other cities this course
has been pursued and usually it has
been found that the persons who have
volunteered to act as agents to get this
information have been treated with uni
form courtesy When these persons
call they deserve courteous treatment
since they are endeavoring to further
the most vital interest of humanity
religion.
IL will be interesting to learn the
number Of children who attend the
Sunday schools, and those Who do not;
those who attend church. and those who
stay at home OF course there is nc
desire TO interfere with a persons opin.
ions or religious beliefs, but merely t,
get information which will be OF as
sistance TO those who are engaged il
furthering religious work.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
Etiauetle Of Being Robbed

From the Kansas City journal.
Probably there are few men who have
not sometimes wondered what they
would do if they should suddenly be
confronted on a dark night in a dark
street. or at the mouths of a dark alley
by real. live robber, who should shove
a pistol at them and command them to
throw up their hands. Whatever de-
cisions different men may have come
to as a result of these speculations, It
Is quite certain what the average man
would do under such circumstances.
He would throw up his hands as quick
ly and as high as he could, and with
very little protest would allow his new
acquaintance to divest him of all his
change and any other articles that the
gentleman Of the road might find on
him and want.