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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
A SPECIAL NOTICE.
Here Is Something That May or May
Not Interest You.

NOb AntOEGSU AOus
All parties indebted to J. M. Cliff
ton Hardware Co. are hereby mott
fed that all accounts made prior to
Dec. /, 1908, must be settled during
the month of February without fail.
as we are compelled to close all ac-
counts made prior to that date not
later than March LIST. We respect
fully urge each and everyone owing
us an account dating back prior to
Dec. LIST to give this matter your
prompt attention, as recent change
in our business really necessitates
closing all these old accounts before
March LIST. We will during this
month, present each and every per-
son owing us an old account a bill
of same either in person or through
the mail, and kindly show us your
appreciation for the courtesies which
we have extended to you and oblige.
Yours respectfully,
j. M. CLIFTON HARDWARE co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
For SaIe,

Several small houses very cheap.
Located on the Rogers lot, corner of
Stonewall and Church streets, and
are to be moved. w. H. DAVIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
Notice.,

We don't sell any other kind of
hoes but the genuine D. & H. Scovill:
best hoe in the world Our prices
are right. See us before buying.
j. M. CLIFTON HARDWARE co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
THINGS THE FATHERS DID
CITY COUNCIL HAD A BUSY AND
INTERESTING SESSION.
Committee to Investigate the Cost of
matchmaking the Streets. Had to
Find Now Dumning Ground.

Committee to Investigate the Cost of
Matchmaking the Streets. Had to
Find New Dumping Ground.
The session Of the city council
Tuesday night was one of the busiest
that had been held in quite a while,
many important matters coming up
for attention.
Mr.. B. H. Brown appeared before
the body, and asked that the city
pay him for an alley which is owned
by him between his residence lot and
that of Mr.. c. T. Buchanan and used
by the general public. The matter
was referred to the street committee.
Macadamize the Streets.
A committee consisting of Mayor
Marlin and Alderman McNulty was
appointed to investigate the cost of
matchmaking the streets.
Chairman Deubler of the street
committee reported that no action
had been taken toward further paw
ing of sidewalks, as he was waiting
on City Attorney Gurr for an opin-
ion as to the city's right to force
property owners to lay the prescrib-
ed sidewalks.
The Water Wagon.
Alderman McNulty wanted a
change made in the present arrange
ment for sprinkling the streets, and
made a motion that the city furnish
only the sprinkler free and charge
10 cents per thousand gallons for
water for sprinkling. Alderman Davis
offered as a substitute that the pres
ent plan of sprinkling be continued,
which was adopted.
Look into Day Current.
Chairman McNulty of the water
and light committee and Superin-
tendent Peddy were requested to as
certain if a day electric current could
be put on a paying basis, and to get
as much guaranteed by parties who
would use the current as possible.
Chairman McNulty was also au
thorized to have a we'll dug at the
light and water plant from which to
supply water for the boilers, it being
the opinion that the artesian water
from the waterwOTks mains, which is
now used, causes scales in them.
Aldermen LOwrey and Davis were
appointed to examine the doors at
the fire station, and if needed to buy
new doors or have the old ones re-
paired.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
Will Observe Mrs. Wizards Birthday

An interesting program is being
arranged for the w c. T. u. meet
ing at the Methodist church Monday
afternoon, the 18th. The heavenly
birthday of Frances E. Willard will
be observed with appropriate exer-
cises.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
COUNTRY STORE ROBBED.
Burglars Visited the Establishment
of Mr.. j. s. Jones.

The store of Mr.. j. S. Jones at
Yeomans was entered Thursday
night, and about 500 worth of mer-
chandise of various kinds taken
away.
The burglars entered by prizing
the door open with a crOWbar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
LIVE WIRE IN THE STREET,
Charged With $500 Volts, and Was
Dangerous.

Friday afternoon an electric light
wire at the junction of Stonewan
street and Third avenue which was
blown against the cable Of the tele-
phone company by the high wind
that prevailed burned in two and fell
to the ground. 1t was charged with
$500 volts of electricity, and was
exceedingly dangerous.
The electric light department was
notified, and soon had men on the
ground to remove the deadly wire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
Cabbage Plants.

Write Monroe Stevens, Shellman,
Ca, for cabbage plants. $3.50 per
1000 f. 0. b. at Shellman, or 25
cents per 100 by mail, prepaid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
Special Notices.
For Rent.

A desirable house and lot on Vine
street. J. b. HAYES.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
For Sale,
Lost

A heifer eleven months old, gray
ish brown, Jersey, with blaze in her
forehead. Liberal reward if returned
to MRS. j. H. M'CLELLAND.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-10
Announcement,

We wish to announce to the pub
lie that we are now in position to
dress lumber and will give you as
prompt service as possible.
THE VARIETY WORKS co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
LOSES AGE RECORD.
Methuseah Only Seventy-nine By New
 Reckoning.

From the Washington Herald.
 n-"Methuselah loses his famous record, for his 9O9 reputed years are whit tied down to 7SA." Thus says the Jewish World in discussion of Jewish charac- teristics.
 There has always existed a certain in the literal truth of the Bible concern patriarchs are recorded as having lived. Some of the theories evolved to reduce the Biblical records of this kind to some thing near the allotted span of man are dealt within the article.
 It is surmised the Jewish World says, that in the earliest times the month, the period of a moon cycle, was called a year. Thus Adams 990 years of life, call culating year at 29h days, the period of a lunation, works out to 75A years. After the month year there came fve-month year, the limit of five being derived from the fingers on one hand, it being remem- bered that primitive people always used the fingers for counting purposes. Then came the 12-month year.
 Excuse for this encouragement is found in the Psalmist's limit of life of three score and ten years, and 1t is maintained that between the times of Noah and Da vid no such extraordinary change could have taken place as to reduce the life of man by eleven-twelfths. On the five month year basis Abraham'ss 175 years work out at 72 and Isaac's 1S0 at "A
 Perhaps, too. there intervened six month year, discovered by Jacob while watching Labans fiocks. Thus Jacobs AT yeaKs work out at about 7S. The 12-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
NEW ORLEANS |S
 NUT BADLY HURT Five Lose Lives In New Orleans
 and More Outside PROPERTY LOSS Is HEAVY Railroad Tracks Are Washed Out All Along the Coast-Natchez and
 vicksburg Are Damaged
 Considerably.

New Orleans, September 21.-Tal1ing ex- ceptlon to report said to have been cir culated in various parts of the country today to the effect that New Orleans had been destroyed by a tidal wave, Mayor Behrman tonight issued the following:
 ITO the Associated Press; The city of New Orleans is absolutely safe. Situated no miles from the Gulf of Mexico, no tidal wave could reach New Orleans, either across the immense area of lanl between the city and the Gulf of Mexico, or through the Mississippi river NeE Orleans, London and Hamburg are the three great seaports of the world which are completely safe from the possibility of tidal inundation. The storm, while of great intensity, did no greater damage than to uproot trees, dismantle a few roofs, and create other damage of minor character. Though New Orleans was for a time isolated so far as wire connections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Boats Sunk at Vicksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss, September 2.-Two boats were sunk by the storm which swept over Vicksburg and vicinity last night and early today and other property was damaged to a large extent. No loss of life Is reported.
 The wind reached at least 45 miles an hour during the early part of Tuesday morning.
 The streets and yards are strewn with fallen trees.
 The Buck Elk, ferryboat plying be- tween Vicksburg and Delta, opposite here was sunk, but no lives were lost, and the Fall City also run aground.
 The Belle of the Bends, plying between Vicksburg and Greenville, Miss, sunk this morning at a. m. at Peelers, Miss, a bar 42 miles above Vicksburg, in nine feet of water. No one is hurt, all aboard being saved.
 The Buck Elk, which sunk last night at the city front, lies in the middle of the Yazoo canal, turned on her side and only part of her prow being visible.
 It is stated an effort will be made to raise her at once, as she almost com pletely blocks the canal.
 Scare at Scranton.
 Scranton, Miss, September 21-The se- were gale of last night Is now matter of history so far as this place Is concerned. While it's fury did not equal that of the 1906 storm, its intensity was such as to give every inhabitant the deepest con cerh, and last night many were the anx- ious ones to keep vigil over their homes fearful that perhaps the break of day would find them without a shelter. The gale continued throughout yesterday was a velocity of from 40 to 60 miles an hour, and late in the afternoon it's effects were in evidence on the front beach. where all of the wharves and bathhouses were swept away. Many valuable beach prop critics suffered great damage from the element principal among which were those of Frank IT. Lewis, Will H. Lad nier, L. E. Cox and Charles Bosler.
 Reports from the interior of the county are meagre, but indications point to litt-e if any damage. R e
 large force of men is engaged on the Louisville and rNafhHtlle road between this station and NAlsscagoula, repair No news from K &4teAtward is obtain able here, and 4 &fePncern is felt for Biloxi and Gulfuk
 court yesterdayo0 h@1arned to his home at Gulfport. Th4 rV)awil likely be re- convened later }n ffyeek'
 Negro Wp sg Drowned.
 New Orleans. ee hber 21.-- The death list of the hurricaf Sicfims in Louisiana was further swsH Fqight by the re- ceint of news fro jacksonville that a negro womsu sH 1rowned by the capsizing of heH ltnat place.
 Double dalls sFice to east ern points sby 0GbOard; ele- gant equipma( pd it's the "On- Time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Fierce Blow in Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, September 21.-Much greater damage than first anticipated re- suited from the hurricane of last night and this morning in this vicinity. The storm attained it's greatest velocity at 2 o'clock when 1t reached GA miles an hour from the southeast. Two small schoon- CTS were driven ashore on the west beach. At the navy yard the coal wharf was damaged and five large coal barges torn from their moorings and sent upon the beach. At the navy yard the coal wharf was damaged and five large coal barges torn from their moorngs and sent upon the beach. At Fort Barrancas one of the launches was sunk and the wharf damaged to some extent Tracks of the Bay Shore electric line were washed up and communication shut off from the navy yard until tonight. The same ap- plies to the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville east of the city which were washed Up and other portions covered with sand, delaying trains until late to- day.
 Two men are reported drowned while attempting to cross Big Lagoon eight miles west of the city. They endeavored to go to Fort McRae in a small boat which was swamped at the same point where many lost their lives in the storm three years ago.
 The steamer Marguerite from Tampa was caught in the storm off Renscola, spending the night battling with full steam on headed into the storm, and by this means held her anchorage.
 The damage to shipping port was very light considering the velocity of the wind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
orts of an observation platform are ab

forts of an observation platform are ab sent.
 In such surroundings the classics of lit erature never before were housed, Plato's Apology" "Phaedo," and "Crito." with which Dr. Eliot headed his list. and they remind one of the marvels of Arabian Nights Tales" which he put second to Plato" Dazzling light will be there in- stead of the eternal darkness in which Milton wrote the third book on the list, "Areopagitica." The philosophies of Ben- jamin Franklin's Autobiography" book No. {, will contain no references beyond his allusions to experiments in electricity, that will not be In sober contrast to the luxurious interior of the car in which they will travel, with It's deeply cushioned lounging chairs for a score of men in the buffet and with couch and a score of chairs for women. Browning's Blot on the Scutcheon," Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" and Cicero's letters will be in an atmosphere of novel luxury. Isaac Wal tons Complete Angler will be there whisked to the trout streams of the Rock ies, through such scenery as Walton loved These club cars, IS feet long, not only are longer, but like the others of the new equipment of the Burlington, are distinctive to degree to eclipse any cars in use in the east or in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
TRAVELLING BOOK SHELF.
pr. Eiots' Five Feet of Classics on
 Burlington Cars.
From the Washington Herald.

From the Washington Herald.
 In the adoption of the library of 100 books selected by Dr. Charles w. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard uniyer- sity, the move in the west has been made by the ''five-foot library of controversy, as one of the features of the palatial club cars which are part of the 900 new equipment for It's 27-hour service from Chicago to Denver, to be inaugural ed next Sunday.
 This first Eliot library will have de luxe setting, the book cases are of Santiago mahogany, to match the woodwork throughout the writing room and the la dies parlor instead of an open observa- tion platform. Reading in this sun parior will be the height of travelling luxury so far devised. The sun room is three feet longer than observation platforms, Is en- closed in glass fitted with bronze doors and disappearing bronze window sashes, which part In the center. making 1t pos sible to lower them and open the sides of the room when the usual discom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

month year began with the Egyptians, who say that a, complete period was made up of the two years" In one of which the days were longer than the nights and in the other the nights longer than the days.
 The Christian and Jewish year, con cludes the Jewish World, will not forever be separated, for" it says. Tin due course Rosh Hashona will fall at Christ mas time and then catch np the Chris tian year. This, however, will not hap pen for 30,o0O years, and no doubt that Is the reason why nobody worries about It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
NatcInez Is Sufferer.

Natchez, Miss, September 21.-For al- most 24 hours Natchez was without com munlcation with the outside world all wires, both telegraph and telephone, be- ing down. as a result of the storm which reached this city yesterday and ragged with cyclonic fury from 7:30 D. m to midnight dana aging the coal fleet of the Plttsbcrg Coal company, the electric light plant telephone company and other prorl- erty. The greatest loss was sustained by the coal company, whose fleet of 15 boats of coal coal digger, and pump and tug boat were sunk entailing a loss of S150- coo. The tug boat and part of the coal may be raised.
 Capt Charles Hoffman, Engineer Robert Garrity and d crew of six negroes on the tug and fleet Lad a narrow escape from drowning. When it was seen their craft would be sunk the men buckled life pre- servers on each other and as the wind was blowing inshore, the men were blown to Nhe bank. Numerous dwelling houses were damaged. plate glass windows smashed and shrubbery ruined, but no lives were lost. At it's height the wind attained velocity Of 90 miles an hour.
 Gloster, Fayette and neighboring towns report damage, but no loss of life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Marninas Save Mobile.

Mobile, September 21.-With the passing of the storm this morning people began to take account of the damage done by the wind and water The river steamer J. T.. Staples, moored across the river, had her Texas and smoke stacks blown off, entailing a damage of $2500. Ow ing to the warning of the coming of the storm the damage In the wholesale dis trict to stocks of merchandise was very slight It is learned tonight that the damage along the coast from Ocean Springs to Mobile was very slight, in volving the loss of bath houses and wharves and the blowing down of trees; the same conditions prevailed along the south beach bordering on Mississippi sound and Portesville Bay, where the loss of life was so great in the atorm of 1906. This morning the sun shone brightly for a time, the forenoon being interspersed with periods of sunshine and showers; but after noon the weather cleared and tonight the stars are shining brightly and normal weather conditions prevatl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

steadily increased in violence. According to the local weather bureau, il is part of the storm which wrought such havoc In the south last night and today. 1t is ex- pected to reach its height early tomor- row morning The center of the storm at o'clock was in southern Illinois and Missouri and 1t is advancing steadily northward. The local foreeaster said the storm spreads over tremendous terri tory and is almost a record breaker for the area covered. It extends from the Atlantic ocean to the Rocky mountains and from Chicago to New Orleans. storm signals were displayed all over the great lakes today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Too obedient.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 What is the trouble between Hetty Highup and Mark Srottle?"
 "She wrote to him one day and told him some great secret she didn't want anybody else to know and asked him to light his next cigar with her letter."
 .'Well?"
 "Well 1t sAam hs did it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Wind FearfulIv Eioh,

Gulfport Miss. September 21.-The wind attained velocity of 70 miles an hour here last night and the damage to this section will be fully sS00,000 No lives were lost. The street cars are in- definitely out of commission and the town In darkness. The big pier here still stands and all shipping is safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
First Communication.

New Orleans. September H.-(Via Hat tiesburg, Miss. 1.-The first communication New Orleans has had with the outside world since last night was obtained at noon today by telephone to Hattiesburg. The situation here Is not serious, though telegraph wires are prostrated and there is no immediate prospect of their be- ing reestablished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22

Double dalls Tice to east ern points by 6aboard; ele- gant equipmsP pd its the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Negro WS ss Drowned.

New Orleans, e nber 2l.- The death list of the hurricG v3q}ims In Louisiana was further swsu 44ight by the re- ceint of news fro Jacksonville that a negro womau sH 1rowned by the capsising of ba~ e1!lthat place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-22
Storm Reaches Chicago.

Chicago, September 21.-A severe storm reached this city at nightfall and has
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-29
TWO NEW STATES.

It IS now believed that even IN this
short session Congress viii admit Art
zona and New Mexico 10 statehood
Speaker Cannon is said 10 have guar
antoed the right-of-way for statehood
and II is now expected that President
Roosevelt viii be authorized. before
March 4. To- issue a proclamation calling
elections in those two Territories. prep.
aratory 90 final admission into the
union of American commemorative
There is no reason why the two Ter
rtories should not be given state rights
without further delay There Is everv
reason why they should be- admitted.
Il would be a fitting tribute 10 thr
memory of Lincoln 10 add two new
stars 10 the flag this year. and the
name of New Mexico might properly
be- changed to Lincoln. Both terri.
tories have the size. natural advan.
tages and population to warrant their
admission. Both are considerably ahead
on some Of the states hi population.
wealth and Importance and their fu-
tuw DIS not doubtful
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-29
wAsH1NeToNs SWORD.


SprlugVillc Republican.
The sword worn by Gen George
washington when he resigned his
commission as comauder-ln-chIcf of
the Continental army at Annapolis in
lts5 and also when he was inaugural
ed as the first president OF the United
states at New York city Bon 1889. has
bcen bought by y. picrpont Morgan,
who VIII present il 90 The Mount YER
non association The sword was sold
70 Mr. Morgan by Miss Virginia Taylor
LOWS Of Baltimore, who had owned IL
TOT many years and who has now been
obliged 10 dispose Of the historic relic
because Of financial needs The price
paid by MI. Morgan Is not known, but
Il may be guessed approximately from
the fact that some years ago q bill APP
propriating $4,000 for the purchase OF
the sword was passed by the United
states Senate, although the bin failed
IN the House. Miss Lewis consented
finally 20 a private sale after being ass
sured that Mr.. Morgan would place the
sword where Il would become a public
exhibit She valued a 30 highly that
for 20 years past she kept 1t in a safe
deposit vault I'm "a Baltimore bank Miss
Lewis Is q collateral descendant of
George Washington In his will, the
general provided:
To each of my ncphews. William Au-
gustine Washington George LOWS,
George Stcptoe Washington, Bushrod
Washington and Samuel Washington. /
give one Of the swords or couteauN Of
which ! may die uossessed, and they
are ID choose In the order they are
named. These swords are accompan-
led with an injunction not To- un-
sheath Them FOR the purpose Of shedd-
ing blood, except il be for self-defcnse
or I'm the defense OF their country and
It's rights, and In the latter case 10
keep them unsheathed and prefer fall-
ing with them in their hands t0 the re-
liuquishment thereof
This clause Of the win invests with
special interest the sword which fen 90
the nephew. Maj. George Lewis He
presented IL to his son, Samuel. who in
turn bequeathed 10 to his son George
w. Lewis, The sword then became the
property Of George W. Levis's brother,
Henry Howell Lewis. who gave 10 90
his daughter, Miss Virginia. The wea-
pom, u is needless to add has never
been unsheathed for the purpose of
shedding blood" while In the possess
sion Of the LOWS family.