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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

Did you ever stand by the side of
the track of splendidly equipped
railway system at a country station
and see the train whlz by? How you
admired the massive engine, the
magnificently equipped train, the man
at the engine, who through the
shadows of the night or through the
long hours of the day guided the
train and brought it to its desired
terminal right on time.
Thought you ever of the perfec-
ton of the signal system, that from
time to time says to the engineer
"All's well ahead, the line is open,
there are no trains in this block, you
have the right-of-way? Thought
you ever of that?
Then you looked down at the
track, and connected with the join
ing of the rails you saw a piece of
loose wire hanging limp, not
stretched taut, but just lying there
with apparently no meaning or pur-
pose.
Yet that piece of wire is a part
of the great block system used on
the majority of American railroads.
And on the successful working of
the currents of electricity in that
wire depends the safety of the train
you are watching or riding upon
AS the train passes over it it sets
in motion the subtle fluid and the
fluid dashing through the wire and
running along the track, leaps high
in the air and automat ca1ly sets in
place the white light of safety or
the red signal of danger, and speaks
to the oncoming engineer, telling
him now is your opportunity to
make up your time, or now you
must go slow, for there's danger
ahead"
When the block sets read go slow
Stop unless you see the white light
show That's what the signals mean
to the engineer, and obedient to the
call of the signal he guides his train,
with it's priceless cargo of souls, in
to the yawning mouth of the termi-
nal.
There are times when you see the
white light set on the track of your
life, and you know that all is well.
But sometimes, out before you
without a moments warning, there
is the red light showing, and you
know that you must slow down, per-
haps stop, or disaster will be the
result.
You are worrying today over the
little routine things in your life.
You are not quite sure that you left
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
ANARCHY AT WORK.

The Staying of priest in Denver
at the altar rail in one of the most
sacred parts of the mass has been
followed by a bold invasion of the
home of Chicago's chief of police and
an attempt to murder him in the
presence of his family. Fortunately
the officer, instead of being killed,
put an end to the life of the misera-
BILE assassin.
Never were there two more daring
deeds by foes of society in our
country.
Leniency in dealing with anarch-
lists in the United States has been
mistaken for cowardice, and thus the
Williams have been encouraged in
their work The way to stamp out
anarchists is to apply the law to their
case at the first outcropping, and
not wait until assassination compels
the authorities to act.
The anarchist is q lawbreaker
when he accepts this horrible belief
and he has no business in this coun-
try,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
BRONWOOD BRIEFS.
Pithy Paragraphs and Personal items
Penciled for News Readers.

| The Junior Epworth League was
reorganized Sunday afternoon. The
| following officers were elected: Her
bert Morton, president; Riley Alli-
| son, first vice-president; Freddie
! Bryan, second vice-president; Mar
tina GunneIs, secretary and treasurer.
| The league will meet every Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. This
| league was organized in view of hav-
| ing a league expressly for the chill
dren, and it is hoped many will join
and become acquainted with this
good work.
Sunday night, Immediately after
preaching, one of the most heart
rending murders ever committed in
our town was that of Mr.. Press
Bridges large house cat, which was
killed by some one with pistol at
its own home in Mr.. Bridges yard.
Our detectives and numerous others
are on the trail of the outlaw, and
if he is caught he will surely be pun
ished to the full extent of the law.
Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ. Wooley re-
turned home Thursday after spend
ing some time at the etaOi cmfWyp
ing some time with the formers sis
ter at Brinson.
DR., and Mrs. H. A. Wall went to
Lee county to shoot birds Thursday,
and were compelled to stay until Fri
day on account of their horse being
sick.
MI and Mrs. Powell of Montgom-
cry, Ala, are here to spend several
days with the Iatters parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. c. Calhoun.
Miss Maggie Wells left sometime
ago for Atlanta, where she will be
engaged in millinery work
Mr. s. w. Denton of Russ, Fla,
is here spending several days with
| his family and friends.
Mrs. C. w Gunnels made a short
visit to Dawson during the first part
| of the week.
Mrs. J. L. Stapleton is spending
| several days with her son in Col
quit.
Mrs. D. J. Ray of Atlanta is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. c. w. Gun
nels.
Mr. S. J. Powell of Leesburg made
short business trip over here Mon
day.
Very few from Dawson visited here
Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
RAILROADS WAR ON LIQUOR.

All over the land railroads are
erowning more and more on the use
Of Intoxicating liquors by employees.
A new chapter is being written IN
the history of the remarkable PROM
bitfon wave that is sweeping the
country.
The first of the new year 25,O00
employees of the Chicago & North
western railroad became total alb
stainers. A few weeks later the
management of the Baltimore & Ohio
issued an order prohibiting its en-
ployes who have anything to do with
the running of trains from using IN
toxicants whether on or off duty
Thousands of men are affected by
the order Other railroads nave
adopted a similar policy until now
it is estimated that nearly 100000
railroad men are living under what
amounts to a practical rule OF tota
abstinence
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
When the Block Shoes Red.
Nv John Anderson Jayne.

,our desk at night in just the condl-
ton it should be. You worry Wheth-
er YOU set the combination of your
safe: you wonder if you locked all
the windows in the house: if you
did turn off the water. To satisfy
Yourself YOU go over all the mental
processes leading up to the act, and
at the end there is the great ques-
ton mark, and the interrogation:
Il wonder' if | did," Then you go
over all the work again, making sure
this time you have done the routine
things, things it would be well-nigh
impossible for you to forget. And
at the end again there is the same
interrogation, Il wonder?"
Lookout, friend There's danger
ahead. The red light shows. Ply
sicians tell you that you need a rest;
that your nerves are jangling and out
of tune; the failure to remember
whether you have performed the
routine work is a sure sign of brain
flag, leading, unless checked, to in
sanity and death.
You are cross with your wife; you
say things to her that you'd be
ashamed to say to anyone else, or
be skittish about saying to anyone
save her who is your best friend and
home-maker; you are ugly with the
children; you haven't any patience
with tom" You don't see how
Mary" can do as she does; the baby
annoys you. Lookout! The red
light in the block is showing.
Wouldn't it be better for YOU to
stop and take good rest while you
can? Business will get along with
out you when you are dead. And
when you are dead you'll be long
time dead You can't come back
from the grave to make apologies or
straighten up this, that or the other
tanglement. Better go slow before
you run into something far down
the track that will wreck your train
and bring disaster to many
You were out with the boys last
night. You didn't intend to take
more than one drink-nOt that, per-
haps; but the crooked steps of your
homeward way are each of them so
many red lights saying, Danger
ahead! danger ahead"
Watch your red lights! Obey
them! And then when the white
lights show on the block arm go
ahead, knowing there's d clear track!
And the terminal at last
Watch, therefore, when your block
light shows red, and wait until the
light shows white-and then go
ahead.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR STATE TREASURER.

To the Democratic Voters of Georgia: ] am a
candidate for State Treasurer, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party in the approaching
State primary In making this announcement |
refer with confidence and a pardonable degree OF
pride to my long service in the treasury depart
meut, covering Il period of more than twenty
years during which time / looked after the IL
nancial interests of the state as well as the in
terests of depositors in the various banks with
apparent satisfaction to the people My record
in this office WILL believe, be accepted as suf-
fcienU guarantee that the duties OF this import
ant trust will be faithfully performed if again
placed in my charge. | earnestly solicit the sup
port of my fellow citizens. Very respectfully,
WIN. j. SPEEER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
THE FIERY HOBSON.

That kissing bug, whose herolsn
at the entrance to the forTess-de'
Tended opening at Santiago bay dur
ing the Spanish war is a part OF its
history, has been in a bellicose MOOD
ever since. He scents danger from
afar and near. and scents it all the
time
He is now a representative in con-
gress from Alabama, and his career
in that body has been pugnacious
from the start. To increase the
army and naval powers of the coun-
try is his aim in this law-construct-
ing body.
Just now Mr. Richmond P. Hob
son sees Japan forcing us into a war
in which we are 10 be beaten be-
cause our fighting ships are no match
for those of the island empire and
our soldiers are inferior. After we
have been Inundated by Japan, and
this is to happen within two years,
England is likely to embroil US
in trouble and in our weakened
state from the tussle with Japan, he
is not sure who is to come out tri-
umphant. Unless we spend $50
100000 a year for new battleships
for the next ten years we are bound
to be overwhelmed on both the At
lantic and Pacific oceans is the warn
ing set up by this highly imaginative
young man.
Mr.. Hobson is youthful and harm
less, and we can afford to take him
Such rant as he is Civ
ing vent to does not stand for any
save that of the CORY, and
they are but one in a hundred.
Hobson should turn to kissing
He is a success there. AS for proph-
ecy, he should leave it alone if he
cannot do better than have Uncle
Sam fighting for his life on two
oceans at pretty nearly the same
time
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
TO GOVERNOR SMITHS
ETERNAL CREDIT.
From the Americas Recorder

From the Americas Times-RecOrder.
We have exercised the privilege of
vigorously dissenting from Govern
or Smiths methods and policies and
of expressing our views freely as to
mis- projects and ambitions.
At the same time it is genuine
pleasure to commend his recent de-
Glover case, a stand that he must
have known would provoke the bit
ter and undying antagonism of a man
by no means to be despised by an
aspiring politician in Georgia-Tom
Watson, the pOpulist lea2er.
In refusing to commute the SEN
tence of death in the Glover case, in
refusing to accede to Watson's re-
quest and save low and brutally
wanton murderer from a well earned
end on the gallows, Gov. Smith per-
formed a public duty that deserves
public endorsement. He demon
strated true courage that entities him
to hearty commentator from all low
ers of law and justice in Georgia,
from all who desire to see a higher
value put upon human life in this
state and section.
Glover deliberately and malicious
ly shot to death a woman who had
spurned him, shot her down in cold
blood in the place where she was en-
ployed because of her intention to
sever their relations and marry an
other.
1t is to the eternal credit of Gov.
Smith that he refused the bait of
Watson'sr continued support, that he
preferred the enmity of a powerful
influential leader to the debasement
Of his official honor
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
CON Wheels" in Augusta.

From the Griffin News and Sun.
The Augusta Chronicle makes this
COMPLAINT:
In Augusta the Agricultural Col
lege on Wheels converted itself into
sort of night school-arrived at
s O'Clock Friday night and left at
1880 Saturday morning. A lesson
on how to exterminate electric light
bugs would not have been out of
place
Probably Deane Soule decided that
the only time to reach Augustans
was when they were returning home
to their families from across the
bridge. The proper time to SOW
oats was doubles the subject of his
lecture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
what Fools These Mortals Be-"

From the cambridge Search Light.
D. w. Mays of Monticello is the
latest entry into the race for con-
gress from the Third district of
Florida. 1t costs something for a
candidate to get lin the swim" in
that state. The entrance fee is ten
per cent. of the first years salary;
therefore the congressional candidate
must plank down $3.50 to get his
name on the party ticket-and there
are at present five in the race, four
of whom will get left.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.

! am candidate for reelection to the office of
Solicitor General OF the Pataula circuit subject
the will of the people expressed at primary cleo
ton to be called by the State Democratic Ex-
ecutiye Committee this year. ! understand the
duties Of the office and appreciate its great re-
sponsiblltips. With gratitude for the high hon
or of serving the people in this important posi-
tion promise continuance Of my hest efforts in
behalf OF the pub c welfare faithfully, fearless
Nv and impartially JOSEPH 4. LANG.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
ELECTION OF JUDGES.

From the Dublin Times.
A great many of the neWspa-
pers of the state are speaking
out against the election of
judges by the people. They con-
tend that the proper discharge
of judicial duties and wrangles
in politics no more mix than oil
and water. We believe the peo-
pie can be trusted to wisely
choose their public servants
Dawson News.
Sometimes the election of
Judge brings people out from
their lethargy and causes con-
sentative elements to rally at
the polls. This is true in New
York state and may be true in
Georgia. If we elect presidents
and mayors and all other agents
by the people why not elect
Judges? Savannah Press.
The last question is one that ha
always puzzled us. If we elect may
ors and councilmen by the peopl
why not elect the officials whom tn
mayors and councilmen select?
we elect Representatives to the les
islature why not elect county scho(
commissioners and boards of educt
ton and others? But the more 70
get to thinking about the matter
popular elections the stranger til
entire system of electing and al
pointing people to Office become
The best way, perhaps, is to MAX
the best of present conditions, an
depend upon the future to get theS
Inconsistencies Strengthened out.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
An Atlanta Baroness.

An Atlanta woman has married a
nobleman. Georgia's capital city is
trying awfully hard to get in New
York's class. An Atlanta baroness
is a brand new institution.-Co
lumbus Enquirer-Sun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Public Sale.

VIII be sold at public outcry, TO the highest
bidder for cash on the premises of the late F. r.
Dozier's residence, in the Twelfth District of Ter
rell county, on wednesday. March 18th, 1908 sew
eral head of hogs. one organ sewing machine and
other items of personal and perishable property,
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Sold as the property Of p. h. Dozer. deceased
on an order granted hv the Court Of Ordinary
Terrell county March 2ud 1908 Thi, March srd
1908. G. f SMITH, admir-, p b. Dozpr, deed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
NOTICE
To Dcbtons and Creditors.

Georgia. Terrell County.-Notiue is hereby Civ
en- to all Creditors of the estate of p Il. D.7zier
late of said county. dece tNed, to render in an nc
count of their demands to me within the time pre-.
scrfbed by law properly made out. All persons
indebted to id deceased are hereby requested il
make immediate payment to the undersigned
This the 27th day of February 1913.
G. F. SMITH Admir- of 2 Z Dnzinr
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

Some folks are kicking because
the new railroad commission costs
three times as much as the old.
Probably it will be worth three times
as much to the state, but we believe
our old friend, Col. McLendon, could
handle the whole situation by him
self and save expense.-Rome Trib-
une
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

am Il candidate for reelection to the Office of
Tax Collector of Terrell county. subject to the
democratic primary on April 3rd. | sincerely
thank the people for past favors and in again So
iciting their support promise continued faith
full discharge of the duties of the office.
L, McLkNDON
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR ORDINARY.

To the Voters Of Terrell County: | hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the office of Ordi-
nary of Terrell county subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary on April 3rd, ~ g. | assure
each and every voter that will, to the fullest eX
tent appreciate both their vote and support
whether should have the pleasure Of a personal
interview or not Very truly and respectfully,
w r. CHEATHAM
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR CLERY SUPERIOR COURT.

lam candidate tor reelection to the office OF
Clerk of the Superior Court, subject to the demo-
cratic primary to be held April 3rd. | understand
the duties of the office, and appreciate very much
the confidence that has been reposed N me as an
officer. | respectfully solicit your support IN the
COM ng primary promising you clear and faith
discharge of the duties of the office.
w s. DOZIER,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR sOLICITOR-GENERAL.

+ am candidate for the office OF Solicitor Cen
erDI # the Patauh Circuit. subject to the action
of the Dpnlo ratio party. If elected pledge my
best efforts il the faithful discharge of the du-
ties of the otlict. Il I. CASTELL0W.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

Although General Stoessels sur
rendered Port Arthur to the ia
panese he first laid $4,000 of the yell
low boys cold in the snow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

hereby announce self candidate for Tax
Receiver, subject to the primary on April 3rd. /!
earnestly solicit the support Of the voters, and
promise efficient and conscientious discharge OF
the duties of the Office if entrusted with IT..
Respectfully. j. l.. JENNINGS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR STATE SENATOR.

:, | will be "A candidate for Senator of the Eiev-
enth Senatorial District before be next Demo
cratic primary. If elected shall appreciate the
honor and will endeavor to serve the public IN
,erest with fidelity. Respectfully
JNO. K. IRWIN
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

am candidate for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer. | am deeply appreclative of
the Kindness of the voters to me in the past. and
again solicit their support in the primary. prom
ising continued faithful discharge of official du
ties Il. b. PERM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Can Now See the Other Side of 1t.

From the Augusta Chronicle.
An exchange tells of a man
who went out dove shooting.
Accidentally the hunters eyes
were shot out. This will enable
him to see more clearly the
doves side of the sport from
the doves ewpoint.-Hartwel
Sun.
Well, there is something in that
If you'd put yourself in the other
fellows place every time before you
act what a different world it would
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

(The price of announcement for office is $500
in advance. The cash must invariably accom-
pany the copy. No exceptions will be made TO
this rule.)
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR SHERIFF.

sincerely thank / people of Terrell county
for their Kindness in the past, and announce
my candidacy for reelection to the office Of Sher-
iff Your support in the primary on april 3rd is
requested, and will be appreciated
Respectfully NJ. u. HILL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

am a candidate for the Office OF Tax Collec-
tor subject to democratic primary. | solicit your
scit ntious and impartial Discharge of the duties
eff the position. e. W. GUNNELS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR TAN RECEIVER.

am a candidate for reelection to the office of
Tax Receiver promising faithful discharge Of
duty. Thanking you for past favors,
l.. G. PINKSTON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Notice of Posted Land.

Notice is hereby given that on account Of dogs
killing NV goats, have posted nv land known
AS the EdmondsOn place in the Fourth district
near DovereL No trespassing in the future will
be allowed. This March 1st, 1908
W. H. DISMTKE
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
[ Do Ditching.

am still here for work. and everyone in need
of my services can get them by dropping me n
letter at Dawson, Ga. | am ditcher Of % wears
experience, and thoroughly understand the work
can get all the labor need at any time
CHARLEY earlier
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR MAYOR.

am candidate for Mayor of Dawson to fiji
the uneXpred term of the late Mayor ! solicit
tine support Of the voters of the CITY and promise
them, if elected, faithful discharge OF the du-
ties of the office A j. HILL
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

didate for The Legislature subject to the Demo
cratic primary. Your support is respectfully So
liciteG'. NJ II. MARSHALL. JR
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
4 HORRIBLE CATASTROPHE.

The awful destruction of one hun
dred and eighty little children in a
burning school building in Cleve-
land. Ohio, is calamity that makes
the heart sick.
As the Macon Telegraph says 1t
is a warning to every school board
in the land. Every building should
be examined. remodelled if neces-
sary, or other things done to make
safe. if possible, the precious little
lives that are housed up in crowded
buildings. At least all doors can
be made to open outward where
they are not so constructed.
The suggestion comes to Dawson,
where we have several hundred chill
dren housed daily in one building,
is such holocaust possible here?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
But There Are No schooners to Sink.

HItNt II III z III z To t5NIINNFIINES 10 I0IIIhs
Commodore" Geo. C. Folsom of
Tattnall county is threatening to
break into the legislature Being an
adept in sinking schooners he ought
to join the navy.-Nashville Herald
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

At the close of the civil war our
national debt was about $3,OO0,000.
1t is now about s1.000,000,000
New York city owes about SAIL
100000. More than half the states
are in debt Municipal indebt-
edness is enormous, and is increas-
ing at the rate of 15O,O00,00O a
year. David j. Brewer, justice Of
the United States supreme court, de-
clares that we are making a grave
mistake in thus piling up vast debts
for future generations to pay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Cabbage Plants.

Write Monroe Stevens Shellman. Ga. tor cab
bage plants at p cents per 100 by mail prepaid
or 81 80 per .00O by express I. o b. Shellman 20
MONROE STEVENS Shellmsn Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Money to Loan.

The Georgia Loan and trust Company loans
money at per per .nnum on real estate
Prompt service guaranteed. II YOU want to bors
row money see H. A WILKINSON
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
n office.

All parties holding claims against the estate Of
Frank Nasworthv are requested to file them al
once with NJ J. Yeomans
JULIA NASWORTHY, Executrix.