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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
MERCER NOT A CANDIDATE
In Card He Says He Has Decided
Not to Make the Race For
the State Senate.

Just as The News was going to
press Mr.. j. R. Mercer gave for
publication the following card stating
that he had decided not to make the
race for the state senate. Mr.. Mer-
Ger is one of the foremost and strong
est citizens of Terrell county, and
his decision will be learned with re-
greet by many friends:
ITO the Voters of Terrell County:
I will not be a candidate for the
senate. My business requiring most
of my time, l find that l cannot con-
sistently make the race. l desire to
thank all my friends who have SO
generously offered me support. Very
respectfully, ]. r. MERCER.
March 10, 1908"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
sPEER FOR TREASURER.
WelI-Known and Popular Citizen An

WeII-Known and Popular Citizen An
nounces His Candidacy.
We refer the attention of the
readers of The News to the card OF
Hon. VIM. J. Speer, who announces
his candidacy for state treasurer.
Mr.. Speer served Georgia both as
treasurer and assistant treasurer for
more than twenty years, and Volun-
tarily retired from the office some
years ago. He is one of the most
capable men who has ever occupied
this responsible position, and will
make an active and strong race.
When he was treasurer he visited
Dawson a number of times in his
official capacity, and has numbers OF
friends and acquaintance here who
would like to see him in his old po-
SitiOn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
CENTRIFUGAL CASTING OUTFIT.
DIR. Crouch Installs a Modern and
Valuable Machine in His Office.

Dr.. Charles F. Crouch, the dentist,
has installed one of DR.. Jamerson's
Centrifugal Casting Outfits, the very
finest machine of the kind yet pro-
duced. 1t is superior to any other
make, in as much as there is no air
or gas pressure required; no valves
to leak; no expense to operate; no
getting out of order; no checking of
facings; no uncertain results-per-
feet results. The possibilities of this
machine are unlimited
Call and investigate. Filings
made by this method are superior to
any other kind.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
SPOKE. TO UNION MEN.
Mr.. w. b. Martin Filled an Appoint
ment i'm Dawson Saturday.

Nhf. w. ID. MdTIlH 1t llSd eth hppolhe-
ment i'm Dawson Saturday.
Mr.. w. B. Martin, a representative
of the Farmers Union of Georgia,
delivered an address at the court
house in Dawson Saturday to the
County Union.
Notice of his coming had been
given but a day or two before, and
on that account the audience that
greeted him was not as large as it
otherwise would have been.
There were a number of loyal
Union men present, however, and
they were entertained and helped by
the speaker, whose theme was CO.
operation. He told of many things
that the Union had done for the
farmers, and other things that it will
do if they will stand together.
Mr.. Martin went from Dawson to
Bronwood on the noon train.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Marriage in Bronwood.

On Sunday afternoon Mr.. Rufus
Mitchell and Miss Jessie Davis,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. A.
Davis, were married in Bronwood by
Rev. S. J. Hargrove, the ceremony
being performed at the home of the
minister The happy couple are
well-known and highly esteemed
young people of their community
and have the best wishes of many
friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Ouitman Court This Week.

The first of the spring courts in
the Pataula circuit is being held at
Georgetown this week, with Judge
Worrill presiding. Solicitor-General
Laing, Judge A M. Raines, Col.
William H. Gurr and Judge M. c.
Edwards are among the Dawson at
torneys who are in attendance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
Popular Young Man of Twelfth Dis
trict Announces.

In The News today appears the
announcement of Mr.. J. L. Jennings
for tax receiver.
Mr.. Jennings is weii-known
young merchant and farmer of the
Twelfth district, is thoroughly capa-
BILE of discharging the duties of the
office. and has many friends who will
give him strong support in the prl-
mary on April 3rd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Miss Twins Party.

On Friday evening Miss Nell Ir-
win entertained few of her friends
at her home on Lee street. The af-
fair was very informal, and with so
charming and gracious young hos
TESS was one of the most delightful
of those given the members of the
younger set this season. Games were
played and after the games lemonade
and cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
The lucky Quarter

Is the one you pay out for a box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
bring you the health that's more
precious than jewels. Try them for
headache, biliousness, constipation
and malaria. If they disappoint you
the price will be cheerfully refunded
at the Dawson Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
NOTICE.

1 have sold the Union Commission
Company to Messrs. D. S. Kaufman
and John Allen, aud am no longer
connected with the business in any
way. l thank the public for their
liberal patronage, and bespeak a
continuance of the same for my sue
cessors. This March 2, 1908.
w. T.. HICKEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
ELECTION TOMORROW.
Mr.. A. j. Hill Will Be Elected Mayor
to Fill the Unexpired Term.

to Fill the Unexpired Term.
On Thursday, the 18th, an election
will be held to fill the vacancy in
the office of mayor caused by the
death of the late Frank Nasworthy
Mr.. A. J. Hill, the well-known
warehouseman, will be elected with
out opposition and serve until De-
cember next, when the regular cleo
ton will occur.
Mr.. Hill weighs $40 pounds, and
will be the biggest mayor in Georgia.
He is a jolly, genial gentleman OF
wide popularity, and his election
without opposition will be we'll
deserved tribute by his fellow towns
men
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Miss Alva Hatcher entertained the

Miss Alva Hatcher entertained the
Entre-Nous Club Saturday afternoon.
On account of the news received a
few hours before of the death of her
uncle the affair was very informal
A short time was spent in conversa-
ton. and before the guests departed
cream and cake with orangeade were
served
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Gard From Mr.. Palmer.

Owing to the drop in the price Of
leather | have put the prices of half
soling shoes back to so cents and
500. Only best material used and
satisfaction guaranteed. Very re-
spectfully, II. L. FALMEh'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that an election will be
held in the CITY Of Dawson on March 18th, 1908,
in the manner ana at the usual place for holding
CITY elections for the purpose OF eiecting mayor
az the City OF Dawson to all the vacancy caused
by the death Of r. kasworthy. By order Of the
Council. This Feb 4tb. 1903.
W. McLAIN, Mayor Protein.
RI BELL. Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11
Lamp Exploded.

A fire alarm was sent in from
the colored Odd Fellows Hall at an
early hour Monday evening, but the
flames, which were caused by lamp
exploding, were extinguished before
the department arrived. No damage
was done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-03-11

Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what | did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. j. H.
Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05


on working with might and main
for the country's good, and for the
successful performance of all the
great tasks set for him by duty need
never fear to test his case with the
people. 1t means that the old days
OF organization dominance are gone
forever in American politics.
There is another Significance
which must not be over looked. SEN
ator Foraker. apparently with great
sincerity. opposed the policies Of
President Roosevelt With the frank
ness and courage which are charac-
teristic of him, he openly criticised
the president. Secretary Taft stood
and stands for the president and his
program. Between Taft and Foraker
in Ohio the issue was squarely
drawn"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
AYHAWKER JOTS

Garnett is struggling with an electric
light proposition. 49, 80
Admiral Dewey has been invited to
attend the Ottawa Chautauqua next
June.
Wellington is celebrating the end of
her celebrated murder trial by building
| new church.
Western Kansas lands are becoming
valuable, judging by the many trans
fers and contests filed in several coun-
ties.
A Michigan man has imported car
load Of hens from Cowley county, but
this has not taken all the cackle away
from Winfield.
One Of the largest cement factories in
the southwest is at Ada. The plant
cost $350,000 and has a capacity Of 1000
barrels day.
A soap CRATER is working the coun-
try and getting the money which the
Salina Journal thinks should be used
to pay overdue subscriptions.
.Gossipers are always classed as great
liars but the Howard Courant wants to
know IL you ever hear a story about
yourself that isn't partly true.
So sweeping is the reform wave that
has struck Chanute that bowling alleys
and pool halls will be compelled to close
in the future at IL o'clock, midnight.
In Garden City they still have a
crowd Of old men who gather on the
sidewalk, chew tobacco and discuss the
personal appearance of the women who
pass.
An Irishman was seen stuffing a dol
lar bill into crack in a plank side
walk, relates the Atchison Globe with
the remark that 1t believes the story
to be q new one. A man asked the
Irishman why he was doing 1t. IT drop
ped nickel through the crack" the
Irishman replied. land 1 am stuffing
the dollar bill down there SO that I will
be warranted In tearing up the side
walk"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
CARE IN LEGISLATION.

Amha ssad dor Bryce, whose expert
knowledge of American institutions
was recognized years before he came
to represent Great Britain at WASH
ington, delivered an address before
the New York State Bar association
not long ago that deserves attention In
every legislative hall in the country,
whether national. state or municipal.
He points out as one of the weak
nesses of popular government the
cool common sense. dictate the sub
stance and form Of legislation.
The great need. Mr.. Bryce contends.
is the introduction of scientific meth
DDS into the business of law making.
The tendency In all popular assemblies
Of enacting laws without due care and
deliberation In response to some wave
of popular feeling, he decries. AS a
result of such hasty work, laws are
often ambiguous, difficult of interpre-
tation and still more difficult Of en-
forcement.
Several examples come readily to
mind to point the warning of the
English ambassador The Sherman
antitrust law so abounds with con-
Predictions and uncertainties, lawyers
agree, that to interpret 1t intelligently
is practical impossibility. The
Hepburn rate bill, enacted in response
to a widespread demand fostered per-
haps by a president pledged in its be-
half, contains features which it is be-
lieved will not stand the test of the
courts. The employers liability act.
recently knocked out by the supreme
court, might have been saved in prin-
ciple, had the lawmakers paid more
attention when 1t was under con-
sheraton.
Care on the part Of individual legis-
lators in drafting measures would
prevent still another evil, the inserting
of "sleepers'' by selfish interests. The
scientific study of legislation in the
making cannot be too strongly urged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
THE LATEST SPORT,

He1ghho, let's take a lofty spin.
r.; AND test the upper weather.
mo alrshfp at the gate outside
Is Juggling at its tether;
Inc basket with its bags of sand
For ballast has been freighted:
Inc running gear is all in tune:
The bag has been inflated.
Well jump into the waiting car
And, at our ease reclining,
Sail pleasantly among the clouds
And test the silver lining,
And, though the sun should be obscured
And though the tempest below,
Wen take the blizzard by the hand
And say, Hello, old fellow,'
The automobile down below,
F'orlorn and out of fashion,
Neglected by its erstwhile friends,
Wen look on with compassion,
It's running gear attacked by rust,
Its chauffeur wrapped In slumber,
AS we'd have pity in our hearts
For any old back number.
Then let us in the new machine
Above the clouds go sailing;
Feel free and easy in the car
And lean upon the railing;
Leave all our troubles on the earth,
Put care behind and worry,
Although we at most any time
May come down in a hurry.
Nashville American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
OUR NAVY.

1t has hardly seemed worth while
to take an active part in any of the oc-
casional controversies that have found
their way into print concerning the
United States navy. In fact, the action
of our ships and the men who man
them from stem to stern, and from cabin
to fire room, whenever action became
necessary, is a sufficient answer to all
criticism of either. And there is a
great deal of the latter INDUCED in now
and then with no other object in view
than to cause a momentary sensation
that might bring the writer into prom
inence. In saying that we do not be-
little the Scientific Americans state
ment in refutation of criticism Of the
naval vessels by another recently pub
lished.
There is nothing wrong with either
ships or crews. always ready might
well be the motto for the latter; and as
to the ships. there is no such thing as
a perfect one the world over. In con-
structing each new one, use is made
Of the experience had with the old. And
while opinions differ among the experts
on various points of more or less i'm
portance. each new one is likely to be q
compromise, and then be an improve
ment on those already tried out.
AS for the magnificent fleet now on
its way to the Pacific, it will probably
be heard from next at the Strait of
Magellan which separates the continent
Of South America from the rocky isles
of Cape Horn. The Strait affords a
passage from ocean to ocean, but has
never been used by such a great aggre-
cation of vessels, war or merchantmen,
in it's history. AS it is not without dan
ger the public mind will follow the
fleets passage through it with interest
And no one has any idea other than
Bob Evans will carry his ships through
1t with safety and glory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05

walk. It is not very far. I want q
chance to cool off,
What are you going to do about
it?" asked the girl curiousiy, as they
sought a more quiet thoroughfare.
Three things explained Jimmie.
I'm going to fire my man for letting
Towne have my old crorhes / am
going to call on Towne-never mind
that-and I'm going to get a license
tomorrow and marry you before they
can spring any more Photographic
seeds Of jealousy on u.s.
think" said Marcia softly, that
in future the seeds will fall on bar
rem ground, Jimmie. but-you'd bet
ter get the license anyway."-(Copy
righted, 1908. by E. c. Parcells.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.
lFrom the Atchison Globe. ]

lFrom the Atchfson Globe.1
You can't frown down a fool
It is better to be good plodder than
a cheap genius.
When some men get a little money
| they spend 1t in looking around"
A widow doesn't mind marrying
jokes; as a matter Of fact, she otter
starts EN-.
seven-tenths of the people of the
country seem to be in a mischievous
humor lately.
A man who knows his own faults
we'll is never SO severe on those he
may discover in others.
A woman does not spend all her
time in buying things; she spends part
OF it in taking things back.
When you see woman with all her
dresses the same color, you may know
her husband buys the dry goods.
There never lived a woman who did
not wish she were man. There never
lived a man who wished he were a
woman.
1t often happens that when a farm
er's team runs away, an automobile Is
not as much to blame as the jug in
the wagon.
A woman can get alone with a lazy
man better than an active one, be-
cause he thinks it is easier to give up
than to argue.
his wife unless he can sit by the fire
and read, and let the fire go out with
out getting scolded.
When a man confesses to himself
that he is not fair with others as
he expects others to be with him, he
is in fair way to improve.
It makes a man feel badly to think
that during the first year of his life,
half the people who saw him could
not tell whether he was a boy or a
girl.
There never was a woman who did
not believe that her husband would
have been dead long ago had he suf-
dures.
IT wouldn't mind opposition" we
heard a man say. 'if nv opponent were
a decent man" Your opposition is
NEVER satisfactory.
The man who comes nearest doing
his duty comes nearest happiness. The
man who refuses to accept this rule
Is like the boy who refuses to accept
the advice of his father, and tries
trouble for himself.
An elderly Atchison man of much
experience says that during his long
life he has known thoughtless, giddy
girls to develop into the most sedate
and we'll behaved matrons. and moth
ers; he has known reckless, dissipated
men to settle down into the most ex-
emplary husbands and fathers; he has
seen wild colts end their days as sub
dued and reliable family horses, and
has known worthless, wandering dogs
to become faithful guardians. as fam
lily dogs. but during his wide and varied
experience he has never yet come
across the clock that would settle
down, be reliable, and keep good time
as a family clock, and, so far. he has
never heard the family piano that
could be depended upon to be in tune
and do the family credit No matter
how respectable or fine the family. the
man says, sooner or later the family
clock and the family plano win dis.
grace 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
FORAKER DOWN AND OUT.

by a vote of five to one the SUI
prerne Court of this state writes
Walter Wellman from Columbus. o.,
to the Chicago Record-Herald, "has
held the Bronson law to be constitu-
tfonal. The decision is adverse on all
points to the Foraker contention and
destroys the last excuse or pretext for
further opposition to the will of the
vast majority of the Republicans of
Ohio, who favor Secretary Taft for
president. 1t was under the Bronson
law that the state committee called
the state convention. This decision
his own state.
Mr.. Foraker cannot be a serious
candidate for the presidency He
cannot go as a delegate to the Chicago
convention. He cannot even secure
reelection to the senate. Not only
is he down and out. but his friends
everywhere have suffered, or are
about to suffer, loss of prestige and
power. Some have saved themselves
by joining the Taft movement in time;
others have stood out too long in
their loyalty to the blunder of their
leader and must pay the penalty.
THE popularity of the whole thing
Is that the man Who had no ma
chine, no organization, no political
acumen, and who is in fact, judged
by the old standard one of the poor
est politicians in the world, has COM
pleteiy overthrow horse foot and
dragons, one of the keenest and
ablest political leaders In tba co,,,&
backed by one of the most perfect
organizations, led with rare skill.
This means something It has a
significance broader than the state of
Ohio.
ut means that a man like Taft
who ignores politics and simply goes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05

seems to be an unreasonable degree.
Not long ago state law went into
effect prohibiting the licensing of
saloons within a radius of five miles
of the Missouri State university which
is located at Columbia. This town
used to get about $4,000 annually
from saloon licenses. In hunting up
a way to provide for this loss of
revenue the city fathers of Columbia
propose to levy an annual tax of $50
on each old bachelor in town. There
are believed to be about ten dozen
bachelors in the city and through
them the $4,000, which used to come
from the saloons. will be raised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

lFrom the Philadelphia RecordJ
Other peoples faults are always the
biggest.
Many a budding poet goes from
bad to verse.
It is almost as easy to give advice as
to reject it.
Some men spend most Of their lives
apologizing for having been born
Love makes the world go round and
also makes large part OF it go broke.
Popular actors. as a rule. draw bet
ter than the cigars named after them.
1t do esnt do a man much good to
hope for the best unless he hustles
for 1t.
At fashionable wedding the bride
groom generally gets his name in the
paper as among those present.
Nell-"For a Russian the Duke has
q very easy name" BeIle-.sTo pro-
nounce?" Nell-"No. to forget"
A broken engagement sometimes
demonstrates the wisdom of repentin9
in haste and marrying at leisure.
There is plenty of room at the tom.
quoted the Wise Guy. Eyes, but II IL
more sociable at the bottom" added
the Simple Mug.
He-"Why. won't you marry me?r
shall do my best to be q bread win
ner." She-"That's just the trouble.
I've always been used to cake"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
IFrom the Chicago News.

From the Chicago NewsJ
Cold cash covers multitude Of
freckles.
The setting hen may be peev1sh, but
she's on-nest.
Fortune tellers get a share of vour
fortune for telling It.
Nothing succeeds like the success of
some men who fail.
Money doesn't always mako thu
mare go under the wire first.
A pound box OF CANDY will win
girl quicker than a 30o-iine poem
The man who trusts to luck ans
women is apt to get the short end of
The society belle isn't satisfied, rnt;,
sne Is given an engagement ring.
wise man never tells a. rirI IT,.
she Is pretty in the presence ~ h.
rival. VI her
Ii is awfully hard to generate az,
respect Tor man who wears a. Lot 81
rings on his fingers. ~ Ok
HUSBANDS and wives should renoar,-
Der That they married for war.n oi,-
wei as Tor better and act accor dsrs,-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-05
JOURNAL ENTRIES

The principal difference between a
Stradivarius and any other violin is
the price.
Woman is generally considered the
weaker vessel and yet-man is more
often broke.
It's no disagree to be poor. and there
was time when it was no disgrace to
be rich.
A tender hearted jury Is up against
1t when a mans wife is suing his
affinity and they're both pretty.
= -
One reason why clipping couples
leave word where they are going is
that forgiving parents may know
where to send them money so they can
get back home