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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
THE DECREASING FAMILY.

1t is conceivable that eX-President
Roosevelt, when he commenced
preaching about race suicide and ad-
monishing the people against its dan
ger and unwisdom, had been pouring
over census statistics somewhat more
industriously and a little in advance
of most of us. Anyway, study of
these same census figures do reveal
that Mr.. RooseVelt's admonitions
were not as unwarranted as some
have supposed. The statistics show
one fact very clearly, and that is the
gradual but steady decrease of the
size of the American family. The
News has not had opportunity to
make a close analysis of the tables
furnished by the census bureau, but
is willing to accept some investiga-
tions made by a more industrious
contemporary.
We are told that the census bu-
reau at Washington has prepared a
report which shows that on an aver
age among native American families
there are only about half as many
persons to the family now as there
were in 1890. The report states
that if the average size Of American
families had remained the same in
1900 as it was in 1890 the United
States would have a native pOpula-
ton greater by 20,OOO,O00 than it
has at present.
1t appears that in the interval be-
tween 1890 and 1900 the ratio of
children to the number of women
has been cut in half. If it were not
for the increase afforded by immi
grafton from Europe, and by the
larger families which the immigrants
raise in this country, the population
of the United States would be about
at a standstill.
The report also shows the greater
relative growth of the population in
the large cities as compared with
that of the rest of the population.
In 1890 the population of New York,
Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore
formed only "a per cent. of the
total, but in 1900 they included with
in their confines 76 per cent. of the
population of the country.
These statements are interesting,
and may induce some study at home
as to how things are tending here
We hear of weddings galore all over
Georgia every day in the week, but
it does not seem that the number
of births is important enough to in
sure great growth in population.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
HEROD HAPPENINGS.

Miss BObbie Martin entertained
the juniors Friday evening in a
charming manner She is a most
gracious hostess, and did credit to
her reputation on this occasion. At
late hour refreshments were served.
Miss Alma McLain leaves this
week for Ty Ty, Sylvester, Metcalf
and other places. She will spend the
month of May from home, and will
be missed very much in our social
functions.
Mrs. j. L. Hass entertained at
forty-tWo Saturday evening in her
usual cordial manner. Fruits were
served, and those present voted it
one of the weeks pleasantest affairs.
Rev. D. S. Bernard made one of
his best efforts at the prayer and
praise services Sunday evening,
which was treat to those present.
We hope the school trustees will
re-elect Mr.. Bernard principal, as he
has given general satisfaction. How
ever, he has not put in an applica-
ton yet.
If the plaques of Egypt were any
worse than the flea plague we have
here we extend sympathy to the
Egyptians at this late day.
Capt. D. J. Dennis spent Thursday
in Shellman with relatives. Mrs.
Dennis returned home with him, to
the delight of her many friends.
Judge and Mrs. J. P. Hanna were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Wor-
sham Sunday. They heard a force
full sermon by Rev. Bass.
The cooks, nurses and laundresses
are hieing away to the fields to chop
cotton and prevent an attack from
General Green.
Rev R. M. Allison will be with us
again Saturday and Sunday, and will
nave a message of Importance for us.
Herod is ahead on gaIlantry. The
beauX and bellies are very evident on
all social and religious occasions.
Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Hays of Do
verel spent Friday here, guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cense Gatlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Fulford of Ran
dolph were guests of Captain and
Mrs. D. j. Dennis Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Brim of Sas-
ser spent the first of the week with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Brim.
SlXty-hVe persons have applied for
teachers positions in the school here.
1t pays to advertise.
Miss Alma McLain spent last week
in Dawson, the popular guest of Mrs.
w A. McLain.
Mr.. c. M. Harris made business
trip to Randolph county Friday and
Saturday.
Mr.. Eli Bridges has purchased the
saw mill outfit of Mr.. C. NJ. Harris.
Mr.. Orb Marshall and family visit
ed relatives near Bethel Sunday.
Mr.. Erchenbergh Of Atlanta has
been the guest of Mr. c. M. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Horsley spent
the first of the week in Dawson,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
HAS CALLED 1T OFF.
"The SUM- Doesn't Want a Com
pariSOn Now.

From the Shellman Sun.
Mob violence is little worse than
a homicide by an individual, the
greater number and their premedita-
ton alone making any material diff
ference in the two crimes. AS to in
dividual homicides Terrell county,
we believe, had a record not far short
of any county of similar size, and
for this reason could do little boast
ing in the matter of superior EN-
lightened and law-abiding citizen
ship" over other counties.
Now that The News admits there
have been too many murders in each
of these counties" we have no fur
Their wish to compare records. In
the matter of crime and number of
homicides we know Randolph would
appear close to the top of the column
of counties of similar size in the
state. Except the two lynchings, in
which two on each side were killed,
the county's list of crimes shows up
little worse than that of any other
county. But we have no room to
boast; instead, our record is regret
able.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
A VERY SMALL SERMON.
rom the Dalton Citizen.


In the spring the world looks
so clean and sweet, so full of
young and tender things. After
looking at bed of violets or a
group of happy children playing
on the grass we pick up a news
paper and read of things like the
Hams trial, or an old woman
with an unsavOry record drink
ing prussic acid, and it seems
to belong to another world
Quitman Free Press.
And they do. Such things belong
to the under world, and are a result
OF secret SHINING and brutal passion.
Living an open life, in the sunshine.
breathing fresh air, with the music
OF birds about and flowers around.
with wholesome friendships and an
intimacy with good books-these are
few of the things that make life
worth living. To these must be
added the cOmpanionship of those
who understand you and whom you
understand, with all naggers and
tault-hnders sent to limbo, together
with those who consider belief more
important than life.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

from a sister state
Inc two governors appeared at the
reception at the mansion that night
clad in black suits made from cotton
picked that morning from this little
cotton patch adjoining the exposition
grounds. 1t was picked, ginned,
spun, dyed, tailored and worn all in
one day, and we have not seen since
where that feat has been repeated or
even approached in so far as the
handling of cotton is concerned. 1t
has been stated that bread has been
made from growing wheat in the
great wheat fields of the west in 20
minutes time-that is, it went
through all the processes of harvest
ing, converted into flour and then
cooked into bread in that length of
time, but we haven't seen any record
that beats that of Governor Colouitt
ana MS visiting governor in wearing
black cotton suits at night that were
made from cotton picked from the
fields that very morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

The anti-Bryan papers keep nag
glng at him. The News is and has
always been a friend and admirer
Of the democratic leader, but we are
of the opinion that it will be best
for the party if he is not again can
didate for the presidency. But his
enemies have adopted a course that
may cause his nomination in 1912.
They need not be deceived into think
ing that Mr.. Bryan and his friends
will sit quietly by and see him ridi-
culed, abused and misrepresented.
We do not believe Mr.. Bryan will be
a candidate again if the hostile ele-
ment in the party VIII permit him
not to be.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

(From the Sandersville Progress.)
These enthusiasts
should brush away some of the cob
webs. They have forgotten a little
incident in Georgia Disappointing
that occurred back yonder in 1881
at the first Cotton States Exposition,
held on the site where the present
Exposition Cotton Mills now stand
on the line from Atlanta to Mari
eta. Gov. Alfred H. Colquitt is en-
titled to the palm for old-fashioned
simplicity along this line.
There was a cotton patch along
the exposition boundary just out
side the grounds. Within there was
all the machinery necessary to carry
the cotton through all the processes
from the field to the loom. There
was a visiting governor in Atlanta
at the time, the guest of Governor
! Colquitt. On the night of certain
day there was to be a reception at
the mansion to the visiting executive
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
THAT POSTAGE STAMP BILL.

The governor mas finally turned
down State Treasurer Parks bill for
postage stamps amounting to be-
tween $500 and $500 1t seems that
under the law the state treasurer
has to send a copy of his annual re-
port to each banker in the state and
to certain other persons. He asked
the governor to pay the bill out of
the contingent fund of the state,
and after considerable delay the re-
quest was refused
Nobody will blame the governor
for his action in the matter, says the
Savannah News. If the law doesn' t
permit the payment of the state
treasurers postage stamp bill out of
the contingent fund we don't see how
the governor could consistently pay
it. 1t is true that there may be
difference of opinion on that point
between the governor and the treas
urer, but as the governor ranks the
treasurer and is besides responsible
for the proper disposition OF the con-
tingent fund his Interpretation of the
law will stand until it is reversed.
The legislature, as soon as it as
sembles, should make provision for
reimbursing the treasurer 1t is
hardly probable that it was the inten-
ton of the legislature to require him
to distribute his annual report at
his own expense.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

The outlook for an income tax
isn't encouraging. When Senator
Bailey introduced his amendment to
the tariff bill providing for an income
tax he was pretty certain that enough
republicans would vote with the dem
ocrats to pass it, but since then sew
eral of the republicans who protested
to be in favor of an income tax have
come to the conclusion that it would
be waste of time to pass an income
tax bill for the reason that under
the decision of the supreme court it
would be held unconstitutional.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
JUST THINK OF 1T.

From the Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Every condition is favorable to the
raising of hogs in Georgia. Pastur-
age is good, and what is needed aside
from what the growing hog may get
in the pasture may be grown very
rapidly. Think of Georgia sending
approximately ten millions of dollars
annually out of the state for an ar
ticle of food that may be produced
at homeland especially so when the
home-raised article is so far superior
to that which is shipped here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
NindiCatiOn Has Come

From the Chattanooga Times.
1t is being whispered about the
corridors at Washington that con-
gresham Champ Clark is privately
admitting that so far as practical
results are concerned for the good
of both the people and the demo-
cratic party the Fitzgerald resolution
was the thing. The mistake was
made when Mr.. Clark attempted to
force a condition under the very
Identical kind of a rule he was seek
ing to change. The vindication of
the so-called democratic "insur-
gents" is at hand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
WAS NOT DONE BY A MOB.

The Shellman Sun still seems t
be out of sorts because The News
without intention of rejecting OF
any other county, but for the sol'
purpose of calling attention as {
matter of information to the gooC
record of Terrell county, recent!
stated its people had never beer
guilty of mob violence. Our sensi
Our sensitive neighbor says:
The News statement last
week repeated this week
that since the county was or
ganiZed fifty-three years ago
mo mOb's blood shed by her
people has stained Terrell cOun-
ty" evidences a mistake some
where. Doubtless several of the
older citizens of that county
could enlighten The News on the
fate of poor young Lee along
about 1870. That was a good
while ago, but less than fifty
years. We first learned of this
tragedy about ten years ago,
and a gentleman showed us the
place where young Lee killed a
man named Fletcher. Lee was
a poor boy, and Fletcher thrash
ed him with a whip one day be-
cause he would not get out of
the road for Fletcher. Smarting
with anger the boy later way
laid and killed Fletcher Lee
was carried to Dawson jail.
Now, will The News tell us
Lees fate?
Young Lee was killed in 1868, and
while his death, if all accounts are
rue, was one of the BLACKLIST crimes
ever perpetrated anywhere it cannot
De charged to mob violence. His
throat was cut in his cell one night
~ some man who had access to the
all, or was admitted for that pur-
pose. The young prisoner was found
lead next morning with every jail
lOor securely locked and without any
ign whatever of a visit by a mob.
n fact, it is universally conceded
hat there was no mob in Dawson
hat night.
The editor of The News has not
ived in Terrell county fifty years
n fact, he has not lived that long
III told-and does not speak of these
matters from personal knowledge.
We have, however, the assurance
If some of our oldest and most repu-
able citizens, men who were here
When the county was organized, that
lever in its existence Of a little
more than fifty years has there been
/ death in its borders by mob VIC
ence in which the people of Terrell
county participated, or for which
hey were in any way responsible.
We shall accept this as true until
Ome one proves it to be otherwise.
f there are any who can, let them
10 so.
We repeat that it is a record of
which any county might we'll be
proud, and of which but few can
BOAST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Objects to Feeding Joe and Hoke

From the West Point Herald.
What good is this large expendi-
ture of money for banquets for Joe
Brown and Hoke Smith? Would the
money not be better spent if given
to the missionary cause?
Is not this demonstration over our
rulers something akin to monarchy
slavery?
Who are these characters that we
DOW and scrape and fawn at the
feet of?
Why, one is the next governor of
Georgia and the other is the present
governor of Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Worth Reading.

From the Macon Telegraph.
Congressman James M. Griggs' ar
ticle, The Man and the Machine,
in Van Norden Magazine for May is
worth reading. 1t gives the facts in
an impartial manner and shows just
what "Cannonism" is and is not.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

There was freezing weather out
west last Friday and Saturday. 1t
was a little cool here, but we thought
is was due to the frigidity toward one
another of some of the gentlemen
who occupy offices under the dome
of the state house.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Right, You Are.
le Christian Advocate.

From the Christian Advocate.
The Dawson News is authority for
the statement that mot since Ter
rell county was created fifty-three
years ago has there been within it's
borders a death by mob violence in
which the people of the county par
ticipated, or for which they were in
any way responsible" And Terrell
is one of the best counties in this
or in any other state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
TOMS Wad and Influence Gone.

From the Houston Post.
At a bond election in Cleveland
last Tuesday the voters repudiated
Mayor Johnson's policy by declining
to authorize a bond issue We dis
tinctly remember having warned
Tom after he went broke that his in
fluence in Cleveland was sure to
Wane.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

Corn is selling at SI.OO and $1.10
a bushel here in Dawson and other
parts of Georgia. 1t is something
to think of; and it isn't the result of
future speculation, like the kiting of
wheat in Chicago recently. The
truth is that the corn era has come
in this country, and corn is always
going to be good crop. The day of
cheap corn, raised at no profit, is
gone forever, and it may be that be-
fore long the people of the south
will be grateful that it is so.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

Of course there will be no more
firing down at the railroad commits
sion's office We have the govern
or's word for it when he appointed
him that of all the thousands of
able, competent, patriotic and de-
serving GeOrgians the Hon. S. Guyte
McLendon was the best suited for a
place on the railroad commission.
The governors o. K. is writ upon
him in blazing letters as the contest
one"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

Oklahoma can send out more wild
stories about nothing than any state
in the Union. 1t turns out. that the
Crazy Snake episode was a rank
fake.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Bully for Brooks.

From the Cuthbert Leader.
Brooks county is out of debt and
has $4,000 in bank. They raise pigs
and peanuts in Brooks as we'll as
cotton
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

It's a goodly sight to see the new
homes going up in Dawson, and to
hear of others that will be built
right away. Don't Dawson Grow!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Sold La Dawson by the Dawson Drug

1t will be we'll to watch T.
label on THE News ana q, D I
let your subscription fall
hind, for we will be col
PEELED to discontinue o
paper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

Cotton Picked Morning Spinning Ginning Dyn and Tailor
Completed Time
to Wear the Suits of Clothing a a Reception at Night
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

800 ,t'' SS5iVEIV -
State OF Georgia, County of Terrell, SIS: I, X
5. Worthy, cashier of the above named bank. do
Solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best Of my knowledge and belief
X. S. WORTHY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day
of May, 1909
r. w. MARTIN, Notary Public
Correct.-AtteSt W. A McLain, Il. o.
WhitchSrd and G. W. Dozier. Directors
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Statement of the Condition of
The Bank of PARROT,
RESOURCES.

Located at Parrot, Ga, at the close Of business
April 28th, 1909:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

State Of Georgia. County Of TerrelI-Refo,o ~
came 5. j. Carter, cashier Of the RaDt me
Parrott, who being duly sworn saws that +t ol
above and foregoing statement is true con viie
ton OF said bank, as shown nv the hooi. 20 eI
in said bank. S. CARTFP G DoohS OF Bic
sworn to and subscribed before me ~ =,
day OF May, 1909. w. II, MARSH All, InIS Isl
n. p. 7. Co, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

State of Georgia County OF Terrell Ret ."
came c., II; Price, cashier of Terrell So9n 1tV
Bank, who being duly sworn saws that tho obngg
ana foregoing statement is a true conditi"n
bank. C. II pRTGE " my iile IN SAID
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8rd do,.
OF May, 1909. NJ, n CII liz nc cru Jay
n p Ex-Of P. Terrell Co. Ga,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

State Of Georgia. County Of Terrell. IS: l. R.
L. Savile, cashier Of the above named bank do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best Of my knowledge and belief
r. l.. SANlLLE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this lst day
Of MAY, 1909. T. W. MARTIN, Notary Public
Correct-Attest: A. j. Carver, w. c. Pas
chal and J A. Horsley, directors
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
LAWYERS.
JAMES G. PARKS,
Attorney and Counsellor
at Law.

Will practice in all the
courts, both State and Federal
Prompt and careful attention
given to the interests of every
ellen who may put business III
my hands. l make a speciaIty,
of preparing all kinds of legal
papers, such as wills, DEEDS
bonds and contracts, eXamln'
ing and abstracting titles, also
commercial law and collections
Office in Dean building.
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
No. 4115. Report of the Condition of the
Dawson National Bank,

at Dawson, in the State of Georgia. at the close of
business April %, 1909
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
No 6496. Report of the Condition of the
City National Bank,

t Dawson, in the State OF Georgia, at the close
+ business April 28th. 1909:
RESOURCES:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Statement of the Condition of
The First State Bank.
RESOURCES.

Located at Dawson, Ga. at the close Of business
pri 28th 1909. - '0AiiO'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-05
Statement of the Condition of
The Terrell County Bank
RESOURCES.

located at Brentwood Ga, at the close Of hnsinos,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
D. Of ;. Ladies Give
 Mrs. Guest Surprise

merry party of Scotch ladies gave Mir. John. Guest of HaHett street a very pleasant surprise on Thursday evening They assembled at the home of one of their number ,and assailed the Guest household en masse. The good lady was genuinely surprised at the visit. but soon recovered her equannity.
 Her friends brought with them a use full household present and after the formal presentation, the evening was spent in mirth and jollity. At a late hour the party sat down to well served collaticn and it was very nearly noon of night before they took home ward their several ways.
 The party consisted of Mrs. John Guest. Mrs John Rebertson. Mrs. Geo. Lake, Mrs. O. Bigeiow, Mrs. w. Anderson. Mrs. D. Nairn. ST.. Mrs. J. Nairn. Mrs. Schlosser. Mrs. Jas. Rae Mrs. A. Aitken, Mrs. John Japp. Misses Jessie Duties, Maggie Murray. Jennie Nairn. Jessie Japp, all of this city and Mrs McLueen of New London. Mrs. Guest has been treasurer of flaw thorne lodge, D. of S., for several years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
INTERPRETER IS
 A SUED BY CLIENT
John Zavodin Claims That Negligence of Toppiizer Caused Him 10 Forfeit Right of Appeal in Law Suit.

Making his lack of knowledge ot English a basis for his complaint, An drew Zavodin of the West End has in- stituted proceedings against Cornelius Topptizer. the court interpreter. ask ing for s1.000 damages. On Oct. l, 1866. the plaintiff was sued by John Zavodin. the suit starting over the sale Of a saloon. Zavodins body vas att tached. and he was placed in jail. He employed Toppitze- to act as ir:erpre- ter and agent for him in his defense, as he was unable to speak English. He alleges that he was informed by Toppitzer that he need give himself no further trouble. as the city court had rendered Judgment in his favor
 On Jan. 1s. 1907. the city court rem dered Judgment against him for 3212 and costs Of s451S. The first knowl- edge of the judgment he had was when proceedings were begun to collect on his property fin Austria-Hungary. Zavcdin claims that by reason of the defendants negligence he was subject to great expense