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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
EDITORIAL
CURRENT EVENTS: THE TREND OF THINGS
AS WE SEE IT

Things Kept the even CenOr Oh Cno1I way AoSo
week Nature was too beautiful, the world too
fair, for us to have cared to think OF war or
crime or pestilence. Life is now at high tide.
Lowell asked "What is as a day IN june e
but New England Juno is like Southern
May With us this is the month when the world
comes nearest to being an Eden; when life is astir
in every clod, and glory beyond that OF Solo
mons palace in every field and meadow. Nature
makes us all kings and princes now, and gives us
in sky and field and forest grandeur than
ever the cunning of man has been able to Put IN
side any mansion of monarch. And at night the
breezes catch the fragrance of dew-laden flowers,
and "the stars stoop down over the brownest,
homeliest common with all the spiritual magnif-
cence which they shed on the Campagna on the
marble deserts of Egypt" And with the breath
of the morning, the odor of freshly-plowed earth
and of newly opened flowers, and the May sun
in a fair sky-who does not feel the throbbing of
tumultuous life within him and think
eHow good is mans life the mere living! how fit
to employ
All the heart and the soul and the senses forever
in joy~
This after all is the matter of real moment to
the world-God pity us that there is so much
worse news to take our attention from it The
war in the Far East the agitation of political
questions, the clash between great financial inter
ests-these would be lost sight of if for once
Nature should lose the freshness of it's youth and
Proserpne return to us haggard and unfruitfuli
But most of us pass these things by as not worthy
of serious thought-even once year.
The Loomis-Bowen Scandal.
: President Roosevelt who left Secretary Taft
Al L - L L
went out to give the Colorado bears taste of the
strenuous life. is back in Washington again. and
finds some rather serious matters claiming his
attention. In the first place, there is scandal
in his own official household. Mr.. Francis B.
Loomis is now Assistant Secretary of State, and
prior to this was our minister to Venezuela, in
which position Mr.. Herbert w. Bowen succeeded
him. Both are men of some prominence there
fore, and charge made by or against either off
cial is sure to have weight Hence it was natural
enough that diplomatic circles should be shaken
from center to circumference when Mr.. Bowen
declared few days ago that his predecessor, Mr..
Loomis, had put the United States in permanent
I'LL odor in Venezuela by the virtual acceptance of
bribes. He charged, first, that Loomis had re-
ceived $4,000 check from an asphalt company
for services rendered in his official capacity; and
second, that Loomis had CONTRACTED with one
Meyer to use his influence for the settlement of
$10,000000 claim against Venezuela in consid-
Grafton of one-seventh of the whole amount or
$1,400000" Mr. Loomis has issued denial and
explanation which seems to have satisfied the
general public of his innocence, but an official
investigation is to be made. Meanwhile Mr.
Bowen has been recalled. He seems to have been
imposed upon.
Wars Awful Work.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Getting Good Men on Our Juries.

In North Carolina the jury boxes in each conn.
ty are to be purged and filed again in June This
is a matter of no small Importance and public
opinion should be alert enough to compel our off,
cials to strict performance of their duty in re-
gard to it. No matter how worthy our laws may
be, they will count for little unless the machin-
cry for executing them is in the hands of "good
and lawful men," as the legal phrase has it. The
pressure of aroused and intelligent public opn
ion can accomplish great deal for the State
and for law and order, just here.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16
Why Isn't Togo Ready +?

Neither the Russian nor Japanese government
has yet asked for very valuable opinion in the
matter. but looking at it from away over here
the other side of the earth it seems to that Mr.
Togo has waited until the Russian navy has been
too largely reinforced for there to be much pros
pect of good old-fashioned japanese victory like
Kuroki and Oyama used to make. And if it be
not undignifed for to deliver our expert opinion
might probably have learned a lesson from the
little American boy who came home in somewhat
dilapidated condition to meet the maternal in
quiry as to whether he had been fighting.
"No, mamma didn't fight" was the answer; ;
"'cauth told the boyth wuthn't ready to fight,
and when I got ready, they wath a-thettin' on
mep'
And such is the usual fate of the unready
The Death of Washington Duke.
Mr.. Washington Duke, who died just as The
Progressive Farmer went to press last week, had
lived out Aldaddinlike romance in actual life
Without the advantages of wealth or education.
while yet poor Orange County farmer his vision
was broad enough for him to grasp the possibili-
ties of manufacturing tobacco. "a feeble man
can see thief arms that are fenced and titled, the
houses that are built. The strong sees the posi-
bic houses and farms" Washington Duke was
one OF those strong who saw the possible.
and he knew what Disraeli called the only secret
of success-to be ready when your opportunity
comes He was ready with strong, well-dis-
ciplined body, mind trained by circumstance If
not by the schools, and with tireless ambition to
succeed. GY
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

course is not indispensable even in the b;n,
careers. IF a young man is willing to nov SS' u
price in laborious effort, he can sooner ., 4S
equip himself quite as completely as tbp oon '''
would equip him. But few are willing to nav ~:
price, and anyhow the college sta1nn itsolf
worth something. After all is said he on;olo,'
and easiest way to get what the college stands =.
is to go to college-not the only way, bnt Il.
easiest way. AS old Gorgon Graham saws. uTLs
lack of a college education cannot keep M
man down, but having it boosts No. man unr
Nor is this philosophy in any sense contradiotoa
by his further declaration that Esorne men o,,
like pigs, the more you educate them, the more
amusing little cusses they become, and the funnip,
capers they cut when they show off their tricks
Men of this type are No. men-or worse-and
are hopeless cases. whatever is done with them,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-16

Wars Awful Work. "
1t was many years ago that Tennsyson dreamed
of a time
'FWhen the war drums throbbed no longer and the
battle-fags were furled
In the Parliament of Man, the Federation of the
World"
And for long time it seemed to be but dream.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Colonel Davenport Guerry of Ma
con was in Dawson Saturday. Mr..
Query is prospecting, and it may be
that he will locate in this city.
Mrs. Sula Bird of Enterprise, Ala,
has returned home after a visiJ to her
aunt, Mrs. w. T. Everett. near Daw-
son.
Capt. IL. a. Wilkinson of Dawson
spent yesterday in the city mingling
with Albany friends. Albany Herald.
Misses Francis Symmes of Bruins
wick and Julia Foute of Gainesville
are guests of Miss Evelyn Melton.
Joe Christie has been down from
Atlanta spending several days with
his parents.
Mrs. J. J. Crawford of Arlington
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Thompson.
Col. j. r. Williams, a prominent
lawyer OF Americas, was in Dawson
yesterday.
Mr.. j. p. Ingram of Kentucky has
arrived in Dawson, and will spend
the winter.
Mrs. N: c. Vinson of Columbia,
Ala, is visiting her brother, Mr.. b.
H. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Riordan have
returned from a weeks visit to At
tanta.
Mrs. r. T. Patterson and little girl
of Albany are visiting Mrs. Tom Nc
Gill.
Miss Burton of Smithville is the
guest of Mrs. G. c.. Ansley.
Mr.. S. ID. Pickett of Atlanta was in
Dawson Monday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

The people indicate by their patron
age that they prefer to do their trad
ing in the jewelry and kindred lines
where people make it their business
and have for years made it a study.
Is knowledge worth anything? There
isn't a merchant in Dawson who will
tell you that they could serve you
as satisfactorily or to your financial
advantage without knowing their bus
mess.
We get first chance at everything
good that is offered by being thor
oughly posted. Poor workmanship
and poor values are seldom offered
the legitimate jewelry trade: Such
goods are made and must be sold.
Who. then would be the victim
The man who doesn't know must
handle these goods. Are you the
owner of one of these soft, gold
filledk? watch cases They cut away
in a few months and wont stay closed,
and loose their shape. This is the
best indication of cheap case.
You can get good one for about
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

Satisfied We Find Be Our Best Advertisers
Have Made business Study.

the same money, usually for less
money, if you go to Adams.
If you have ever owned one we think
we can rest assured of your purchas-
ing a standard piece of goods next
time. You know where to get it.
1t is foolish to think that we will be
undersold by 'Side line Dealers" we
can sell at the ''side line" purchase
price and make money.
We won't accuse you of having so
little judgment. You know that a
piece of iewelry from a jewelry store
is more appreciated when you make a
gift.
WHY? These are few of the logic
reasons why Adams jewelry business
has doubled.
If we did not handle standard goods
our business would be on the decline
rather than the increase. We are
willing for our prices to be compared
anywhere.
We sell you diamonds 20 per cent
less than you can buy for in Dawson.
Let US prove this.
ADAMS JEWELRY STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR CATARRH
just Breathe HyOmei Four Times a
Day and BE Cured.

just Breathe HyOmei Four Times a
Day and BE Cured.
If few years ago some one had
said you can cure catarrh by breath
ing air charged with a healing bal
sam the idea would have been ridi-
culed, and it remained for that emf
nent investigators, r. T. Booth, to dis
cover in Hyomei this method of cure.
Hyomei has performed almost mi
raculOus cures of catarrh, and is to-
day recognized by leading members
of the medical profession as the only
advertised remedy that can be relied
upon to do just what it claims. The
complete outfit of Hyomei costs S1.00,
and consists of an inhaler, medicine
drOpper, and Il bottle of Hyomei.
Breathe HyOrnei through the inhaler
for few minutes four times a day,
and it will cure the worst case of ca
ta1rh. 1t soothes and heals the mu-
cOus membrane of the air passages,
prevents irritation and effects COM
ple.e and lasting cure.
In Dawson there are scores of well
known people who have been cured of
catarrh by Hyomei. If it does not
cure you, Dawson Drug Co. will re-
turn the money you pay for Hyomei.
This is the strongest evidence that can
be offered as to their faith in the
remedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Dawson Drug Co.'S. Success.

Dawson Drug Co., the enterprising
druggists, rather than await the ordi-
nary methods of introduction urged the
DR.. Howard Co. to secure a quick sale
for their celebrated specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia
by Offering the regular SOC bottle at
half-price.
The wonderful success of this plan
was a great surprise even to Dawson
Drug Co., and today there are scores
of people here in Dawson who are
using and praising this remarkable
remedy.
So much talk has been caused by
this offer, and so many new friends
have been made for the specific, that
the DR.. Howard Co. have authorized
Dawson Drug Co. to continue this
special half-price sale for a limited
time longer.
In addition to selling soc bottle of
DR.. Towards speci6c for 25c, Dawson
Drug Co. have so much faith in the
remedy that they will refund the mon
ey to anyone whom it does not cure.
When your head aches, your stomach
does not digest food easily and natur-
ally, when there is constipation,
specks before the eyes, tired feeling,
giddiness, bad taste in the mouth,
coated tongue, heartburn, sour stom-
ach, roaring or ringing in the ears,
melancholy, and liver troubles, Dr.
Towards specific will cure you. If it
does not, it will not cost you a cent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
CAUGRT ON THE CURBSTONE.

The hunting season, November l,
is drawing near, and the sportsman is
overhauling his gun and shooting
kit. Game can be killed on and after
next Wednesday.
Mr.. L. A. Hall is again with the
Central railroad as chief clerk. Mr..
Sammons, who took this position re-
Gently, has gone to the roads Airing
ton office.
Clothing at bargain prices at Nc
Lain Bros. Best suits ever shown IN
Dawson at $3.50, so and $3.50. Two
hundred boys suits at cut prices this
week.
Coroner G. T. Buchanan has
bought from Mr.. {. l.. Bryan IL, 100
acres of land near Pleasant Hill The
price paid was about S22 per acre.
For choice cut flowers, wedding
boouets, floral designs, plants, etc,
telephone, telegraph or write Idle
Hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga.
Randolph superior court will be
the next to convene in this circuit. 1t
is said that Judge Nose Wright OF
Rome will preside.
Judge Dick Russell, if he doesn't
resign before then, will probably pre-
side over Terrell superior court next
month.
Write to Stanley's Business Col
Iege. Macon, Ga, for booklet desig-
mated Success" 1t is free.
10 pieces of 36-inch haIf-wQol dress
goods, worth p cents, bargain price
10 cents at McLain Bros.
Yard wide bleaching g cents at
the ManipulatCr's Sale of The Bee
Hive.
Hundreds of Terrell county peo-
nile attended the fair in Atlanta last
week.
When you want a nice rug for
little money call on j. w. F. Lowrey.
Some handsome new homes will
oo I'D in Dawson at an early date.
Best Georgia seed rye and seed
oats at T. o. Whitchard u Co.'S.
Mr.. L. C. Durham is making some
improvements on his residence.
Bert Durham sells the White Star
buggy. It's a good one, too.
New style cloaks just received from
4aT -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
"wATCHMANn HAS A WORD.
He Writes of Some Things That Have
Attracted His Attention.

He Writes OF Some Things That Have
Attracted His Attention.
EDITOR OF THE NEWS: I see from
a recent number of your paper that
the city council has passed an ordi-
nance prohibiting the keeping of hogs
in pens less than twenty feet square.
A very good law, but it ought to have
been passed the first of the year, as ii
worked a hardship on those not hav-
ing sufficient space, and forced some
to sell their hogs at a sacrifice. If the
city council had visited the back yards
of some restaurants and public places
in Dawson they would have found
more causes detrimental to the health
of the city than pig pens.
Also [ see from late issue of your
paper that notice is given that here
after the ordinances prohibiting fast
driving and riding and throwing
trash in the streets of the city will be
enforced. Is it not the duty of the
city officials to execute all ordinances
on the city statutes without notice be-
ing given by some one that it will be
done? 1t seems that vigilance on the
part of city officials and the enforce
ment of city ordinances are very
slack nowadays. WATERMAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
TOOK PRIZES AT THE FAIR
Herd OF Jerseys from Dawson Was a
Feature OF the Cattle Ex-
hibit in Atlanta.

The exhibit of live stock at the state
fair in Atlanta by the Dawson Dairy
Farm was a highly creditable one,
and resulted in a number OF prizes be-
ing received.
eJersey cows exhibited by the farm
were undoubtedly the prettiest shown
there, and took four first prizes and
two second prizes. This might we'll
have been expected, as some of the
highest-priced and finest COWS in the
south belong to the Dawson Dairy
Farms herd.
A hog shown by the farm also took
first prize.
This institution also had a display
of collie dogs and white Plymouth
Rock chickens. The dogs were sold
there at S20 pair. They were only
three months old. The chickens were
bid in at S. a pair.
The Dawson exhibitors are to be
heartily congratulated on the fine show
ing they made.
The 50 Clarendale counterpanes at
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Dawsonians Visit in sheIIman.

DawsOnians Visit in Shellman.
Messrs. John Briner, of Sasser and
Ernest Baldwin of Dawson were WISH
tors to our town Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Bell of Dawson visited at
the home of Col. and Mrs. r. F. Crit
tenden since our last report Presid-
ing Elder w. F. Smith of Dawson
preached a very interesting sermon
Sunday at the Methodist church.
Messrs. Crouch and Melton were over
from Dawson Sunday Shellman
Items in Cuthbert Liberal-Enterprise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Letter to j. ID. Laing. Dawson.

Dear Sir: If it took 10 gallons to
paint your house last time with some
body else's paint, and takes s with De-
voc we save you So or $40; for paint
ing costs two or three times as much
as paint.
Mr.. Ezra Rathmeli, Williansport,
Pa always used IL gallons of mixed
paint for his house: DeVOe took s.
But that isn't ALL that's only first
cost; how long will it wear?
The paint that goes furthest in COW
ering wears best too.
All paint, true paint, and full-meas-
ure are on one side; part paint, false
paint, and short-measure are on the
other. What can you expect? Yours
truly, F. w. DEVoE u co.
p. S.-Bell Bros. sell our paint. -
! IL l., ,,%
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Notice. Farmers Union.

The Farmers Cooperative Union
will meet at the court house in
Dawson on Friday, November Bird.
All the Union members are re-
ouested to meet at $3.50 O'Clock a. NJ,
a. business of Importance will be dis
cnssad w. 3. OXFORD, Pres.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Will Incorporate.

The Dawson gentlemen who bought
the Cordray mill property some time
AGO have applied to the superior
court IF Calhoun county to be incOr-
norated as the COrdray Power Co.
Some extensive improvements are con-
temnlated by the new owners.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Eel on the Street.

Mr.. w. p. Carlos, suffering with
heart trouble, fell on the sidewalk in
front of Mr.. c. l.. Mics store Satur-
day afternoon in an unconscious con-
dition. Several physicians were sum-
moned to him, and after time he re-
viyed sufficiently to be carried home.
His many friends will be glad to know
that he is now completely recovered.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
WaIl-PaYne.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Payne of She'll
man have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Mildred Virginia,
to William Robert Wall of Daw-
son, the marriage to occur November
s. The announcement has much in
terest for Dawsonians, many OF whom
know and admire Miss Payne and by
whom Mr.. Wall is held in such high
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Has Begun Boring.

Contractor NJ. n. Brewer on yester-
dav began the work of sinking the big
+on.inch artesian well that is to be the
S 90 of Dawson's water supply. II
oOnditions are favorable the well will
- oornnIeted in a few weeks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Keeps on the Move.

Mr.. C. B. Daniels, representing D.
H. Spencer & Sons of Martinsville,
Va, spent few hours at home Sun
day, before leaving for Savannah and
other points. Mr.. Daniels ranks as
one of the best tobacco statesmen
from the factory. His friends are al
ways glad to see him and shake his
hand
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
THE BURGLAR ALARM BANGS
Public Demonstration Of Burglar Pro-
lection System Given at the
Dawson National Bank.

A large crowd of the stockholders
and patrons OF the bank and citizens
generally witnessed the demonstration
yesterday afternoon of the burgler
alarm system which has just been in
stalled in the Dawson National Bank.
The practical exhibition was under
the direction of Mr.. Charles Borg of
the American Bank Protection Com
pany, by whom the system was Install
ed. The test was an eminently sat
isfactory one, showing conclusively
that any attempt to enter the vault
would set the alarm to going at rate
that would startle the soundest sleeper
in that vicinity.
The alarm was put in at cost of
81, POO, and its installment is in keep
ing with the progressive policy of the
Dawson National Bank along all
lines. This institution is one of the
strongest and most prosperous bank
ing establishments in the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
VIII he Worth Seeing.

At the opera house on Friday,
October q, DR.. r. p Hudson will
illustrate his personal travels in Old
Mexico with $50 beautiful photo
graphic views, u feet square. Begins
at p. m. Admission % and 10 cents.
A treat for those who wish to explore
the great Aztec Republic.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Has Stood the Test for Is Years.

The old original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. It's iron and quinine in a
tasteIess form. No cure no pay. SOC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Co,tondaIe school will Open.

The school at Cottondale will open
next Monday morning under the tutor
ship of Miss Jessie Jennings, and
patrons are requested TO send in their
children the first day. Miss Jennings
is an accomplished and experienced
teacher. and with the cooperation OF
the people of the community will con-
Duct a successful school.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Teaching in Ouitman.

Miss Leona Roberts is teaching the
Bland school in Quitman county.
Miss Roberts is we'll qualified for the
work, and will give the people of the
community in which the school is
located efficient and satisfactory SER
4yio
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Ais Pocket was Picked.

Among those who suffered from pick
pockets in Atlanta during the fair last
week was Mr.. w. B. Dismuke of this
county. He was relieved of S45 in
cash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Monday Morning

likes merchants move. There are
many little things TODD, and then
erp is good trade on fine goods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Fine Trunks

l. selling now. The matrimonial
Oyements may have something to
with it,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Wood Wanted.

Will pay highest price for oak and
Pine wood delivered at my wood yard.
w. h. HICKEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Wood Wanted.

Will pay highest price for oak and
nine wood delivered at my wood yard.
pm W. f. HICKEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

The 81 Clarendale counterpanes at
the Manipulation Sale Slip.
The BEE HIVE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

300 new and up-to-date ladies skirts
at McLain Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

Hawkes. optician will be at Daw-
son Drug Co.'S. store Friday, Satur-
day and Monday, Nov. 3, 4 and 6.
No charge for examination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

Changeable silks and plaids Just re-
ceiYed at McLain Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Come to Sunday School.

i've want you, we need you, we
|lst have you to join US with the
EDdv Of the lesson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25

Etb Goods you buy elsewhere and
J whose goods Outwear.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-10-25
Our Goods Are High.
We Find
Make Comparison

Of our best goods sell flrSt.