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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
THE ALDERMANIC CANDIDATES.
Announcement Received With Much
Interest bY Friends.

The lateness of the hour at which
the announcement was handed in
prevented the usual mention of the
aldermanic candidates last week
Messrs. L, c. Durham, j. H. Lewis
and G.. M. Roberts.
The announcement of these gentle
men, who are among Dawson's best
known and most highly esteemed
citizens, was received with much in
terest and favorable comment. Mr..
Durham is an extensive farmer and
well-knOwn stock dealer; DR.. Lewis
is one of the prominent physicians
of the city, and Mr.. Roberts has
long been identified with the bust
ness interests of Dawson, and is at
present secretary and treasurer of
the Southern Life Insurance Co.
They are loyal citizens, are capable
of making excellent members of the
municipal board and will have strong
support
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
HEROD HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. ]. 7. Cocker has bought the
residence of Mrs. S. w. Hass on
Church street. This is one of the
most desirable homes here. The
many friends of Mr.. Cocker and fam
lily have given them "a more than cor
dial welcome back to their old home
town.
Mr.. j. Lee Harris, a noted sports
man of Columbus, returned home
Friday. He had such splendid luck
this time that he promised to return
in the summer. He has many friends
here who always give him a glad
welcome
The hunting party returned laden
with the fish and game, and had "the
time of their lives" while gone. They
were quite generous to their neigh
bors, and we all enjoyed the fruits
of their labors.
Saturday and Sunday will be Rev.
l.. l.. Lyons regular appointment
here. He always has something
good for his congregations, and is
much appreciated by the people here.
In spite of Boreas and ]. Pluvius
our farmers are forging ahead with
their work, and will make good their
claim to being the most successful
farmers in the county.
Mrs. J. P. Hanna met with her
Sabbath school class Sunday morn
ing for the first time in six weeks.
We are glad she is recovering from
very severe spell of the grip.
Mrs. L. G. Hass has returned from
pleasant visit to Baconton, where
she was the popular guest of Mrs.
Gertrude Rivers Jackson.
Mrs. ]. T. Cocker of Dawson and
Miss Arna Thompson of Americas
were charming guests of Herod
friends last week.
The friends of Mr.. J. H. Bellaow-
er sympathize with him in the death
of his father, which sad event &C.
Cured last week.
Miss Helen Melton and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. F. Melton went to Sasser
Sunday and heard Rev. Culberson
preach.
The friends of Miss Alma McLain
regret that she is on the sick list,
and wish for her speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. jim Lee and Miss
Beulah Lee of Doverel visited rela-
tives here last week
Miss Claude Harris will be the
guest this week of Mrs. Jepeka Leroy
Harris in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee and Miss
Catherine Lee spent Sunday with
Sasser relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Brim
this week.
Messrs. George and Jim Polk Nc
Lain visited some of Sasser's bellies
Sunday.
Mr.. c. Lewis of Dawson was
among our Sabbath visitors.
Mrs. Elm Collum will visit relatives
in Americas this week.
Mrs. Green Gatlin is visiting rela-
tives in Buena Vista.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
For Mrs. IutZ.

A delightful affair of last week
was the "42" party given by Mrs.
w. F. Locke on Tuesday afternoon
in honor of Mrs w. A. Lutz of Read
ing, Pa, and Miss Emma Jones Of
Atlanta. Palms and ferns were
prettily arranged throughout the
house. Misses Frances Campbell and
Mamie Locke served delicious punch
in the reception hall There were
five tables, and souvenirs were given
to the one making the highest score
at each table. Mrs. Caraway re-
ceived lovely picture frame. Mrs.
JONES handsome vase, Mrs. Chap
pell hat pin, Mrs. Weaver a barette
and Mrs. Carver a Jade collar pin.
Both Mrs. Lutz and Miss Jones re-
ceived hand-painted plate. A salad
course was served at the close of the
game.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
CAME TO LOOK AT LAND.
A Representative of the State Board
of Prison Commission Was
in Dawson Thursday.

Mr.. J. NJ. Burke, a representative
of the state prison commission, was
in Dawson Thursday the object of
his visit here being to inspect the
large body of land, consisting of
$500 acres, in the southern part of
the county which had been offered
to the prison board by MI L. c. Dur
ham as a site for the farm which will
be bought by the state for its white
convicts
Mr.. Burke looked over the land
carefully, and declared that it was
the best of fifty or more farms in
different parts of the state that had
been offered the commission. He
said also that it was the only tract
of land owned by one person which
contained as many acres as the COM
mission wanted to buy
The commission has asked for bids
for approximately 5000 acres of
land in south Georgia for a farm on
which to keep the thousand or so
white felons of the state, and has
received many offers. They will open
these bids in the next few days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
HONORED WASHINGTON.

Dawson Schools Celebrated Anniver-
sary of Father of His Country.
The exercises held at the public
school building Monday morning in
honor of the one hundred and sew
enty-seventh anniversary of the birth
OF George Washington were we'll at
tended.
The programme consisted of songs,
recitations and dialogues. All the
different grades were represented on
the programme, and each number
was very creditably rendered. The
third grade presented the school with
a large picture of George Washing
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
THE SOCIAL REALM
BY MAY CLARK

The Geiger Music Club held its
regular monthly meeting with Miss
Chap Saville on Friday night The
house was bright with the club col
ors, yellow and green, and potted
plants. A very interesting pro-
gramme was carried out. Roll call
was answered by the birth and death
of famous musicians. Solos were
given by Misses Wray Chester, VIII
Anne Gurr, Ruth Cheatham and Mary
Yeomans. A charming trio was rem
deTed by Misses Will Anne Gurr,
Ruth Cheatham and Susie May Do
zier. Miss Saville read a very in
teresting paper. After the pro-
gramme was rendered fudge and
fruits were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
IMPROVING NEW QUARTERS.
Engineer Is Expected to Lay Out
Plan for Telephone Apparatus.


The Dawson Telephone Co. is cell
ing and plastering the interior of the
two-story brick building it recently
purchased on North avenue, and Mr..
George j. Yundt, an engineer of the
Bell Telephone Co., is expected in
Dawson in a few days for the pur-
pose of laying out plans in the build
ing for the installation of the new
apparatus that was recently bought.
Manager Davis is a busy man
these days, for besides getting the
building ready for permanent home
for the company he is making i'm
provements on the different lines. A
trunk line is now being constructed
between Dawson and Bronwood, and
as soon as this work is completed a
similar line will be built from AL
bany to Weston.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Miss Wells Party in Brentwood.

One of the prettiest parties of the
season in BronwoOd was that given
by Miss Marguerite Wells Thursday
evening in honor of Miss Eva Waller
of Plains. The following were pres
ent: Misses Mary Williamson of
Ellaville, Leila Matthews of Dawson.
SUSIE Waller, Pearl Cowart, Kath-
crime Collins, Pearl Berry, Willie
Holland, Lois Glass, Berta Young,
Mrs. H. A. Wall, and Messrs. Henry
Williams, Emmett Barnes and Nor
rison. The decorations were very
pretty, the colors used being white
and green. At late hour refresh
ments were served. Miss Wells al
ways adds much to the social life
of her town
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
The Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The Wednesday Afternoon Club
had an unusually interesting meet
ing last week. Mrs. L. C. Hills pa
per on the Rise and Fall of Politi-
cal Parties" was extremely good, and
Miss Belle Cheatham's on THE
South's Place in the World Today"
was very much enjoyed by all. Miss
Lille Cheatham read an interesting
paper on Our Southern Statesmen, ;"
Mrs. Guy Chappell gave a short
sketch of the life of Washington.
Miss Washburn a sketch of Lincoln,
Mrs. E. T. Jordan a sketch of the
children's poet, Eugene Field, and
also read one of his poems, THE
Sugar-Plum Tree" Mrs. Dean had
charge of orthoepy, and Mrs. Perry
Cooke gave number of interesting
current events.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above is the name of a German
chemical, which is one of the MANY
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid
ney Remedy Hexamethylenete
mine is recognized by medical text
books and authorities as uric acid
solvent and antiseptic for the urine.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon
as you notice any irregularities. and
avoid a serious malady. Dawson
Drug Co. and Peoples Drug Store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
DEATH OF A WORTHY NEGRO.
James Hardwick, the Wen-Kkown
Hackman, Dies of Paralysis.

Hackman, Dies of Paralysis.
Jim Hardwick, the well-known ne
gro hackman, was stricken with pa
ralysis Thursday, and died Saturday
afternoon. Jim always conducted
himself we'll, and perhaps no negro
who ever lived in Dawson enjoyed
to a greater extent the respect and
confidence of the white people and
his own race. The following tribute
to him was sent to The News by
citizen who had known him many
years:
Editor of The News: Departed
this life on the goth inst. James
Hardwick, colored. He was a quiet.
peaceable, lawabiding and honest ne
gro citizen. l had known him for
years, and always found him to be
obliging and respectful on all occa-
slons. VIM. KAIGLER."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
4 Young Folks Party.

An enjoyable party of the past
week was that given by Miss Marie
Marlin and Master Leroy Marlin on
Friday evening. A number of old
fashioned games were enjoyed, after
which a geographical contest was
engaged in. All proved themselves
experts in geography, but in drawing
for the prize Edmund Hart was the
lucky one, and was given a box of
candy. Cream and cake were then
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
A Candy Pulling.

Miss Alice Patterson entertained
a number of her friends on Friday
evening with an old-fashion candy
pulling. Music by some of the guests
added to the pleasure of the occa-
sion. Miss Alice is charming young
hostess, and her entertainments are
always greatly enjoyed by the young
people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Will Return Home Today

Mrs. w. B. Melton and son. VIII
lie, are expected to return home
from Atlanta today (Tuesday). where
an operation was recently performed
upon the latter for appendicitis. He
stood the ordeal remarkably well,
and has recovered rapidly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
A GOOD SHOWING.

The semi-annual statement of the
Southern Life Insurance Co. is print
ed in this issue of The News, and
makes a very creditable showing.
This is a Dawson enterprise that is
proving to be big success, and it de-
serves the support of all the people
throughout this section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
MIR. Hankins' Condition Is Critical

A change for the worse has oc-
Cured in the condition of Mr.. Mil
ner Hawkins, pneumonia having de-
veloped, and no hope is entertained
Tor his recovery. Relatives have
been summoned, and the end, it is
feared, is but a question of a short
time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
New Store.

L have opened an up-to-date stock
OF groceries at the old Fulton stand,
corner of Fulton and Main streets
Prices right, and recollection OF
quality will remain long after prices
nave been forgotten. Prompt deliV-
cry. Your patronage is solicited.
G. T. BUCHANAN,
The New Groceryman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
A Gard.

We wish to extend to our friends
and acquaintance our heartfelt
thanks for their sympathy and acts
Of kindness during the recent illness
and death of our precious mother.
MRS. ]. II. LEWIS.
MRS. c. T. BUCHANAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Op0rCOat Lost,

Lost in Dawson several days ago
a gray crayanet overcoat. The finder
VIII return to me and be properly
rewarded. CIR CANN0W y
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
THE EUREKA TAILOR SHOP

Cleaning, Altering and Pressing Prompt service
and satisfaction guaranteed Skirt work special
ty We have the best workmen in town. Give us
trial One dollar per month or SO cents smt
Washing and Scrubbing extra We do frst-class
dyeng Leave your laundry there for the Dawson
Steam Laundry ]. L. MCLUNG Prop.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Miss Aven Entertains in PARROT.

/
In Parrot on Tuesday evening Miss
Annie Aven entertained a number of
her friends at a delightful Valentine
party. The beautiful home was dec
GRATED in palms and ferns, vases of
hyacinths, narcissi and jonquils be-
ing placed in the hall and parlors
From all the doors, windows and
mantels festOOns of red and white
hearts suspended, making within
very pretty indeed
After the guests had arrived they
were informed by the hostess that
there were quite number of hearts
hidden, and each begun a most zeal
Gus search Mr. Angle Turner finding
more hearts than any other one.
Later most interesting contest en-
sued, when each guest was blind
folded and given bow and arrow
in turn that they might test their
skill as marksmen by shooting at
large red heart with a tiny white
heart in the center. DR.. Brown be-
ing so fortunate as to shoot nearest
the center heart was given the prize,
a nice box of candy.
At late hour the guests depart-
ed after having spent the evening
most pleasantly. Miss Aven is
young hostess, and always
her friends in a most gra-
ciOus manner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Shirt Waist Club at a Lemon Party

Shirt Waist Club at a Lemon Party.
Misses Julia and Callie Mae Chris
tie entertained the Shirt Waist Club.
which was recently organized, at a
lemon party Monday afternoon.
which proved to be one of the most
delightful of the events of the week
Misses Christie are always charming
hostesses, and on this occasion, the
first of the meetings of the club, sur
passed themselves. The house was
in yellow and white. Vases of ion
qull5 and buttercups were used, with
quantities of crepe paper draped ar
uStlcally about the room. The punch
bowl was in a mass of yellow and
white flowers, and had great punches
OF ribbons prettily mixed with the
flowers and green ferns. Misses
Ida and Myrtis Christie served punch.
The game was progressive word-mak-
ing. The score cards were prettily
done in yellow and white, and repre-
sented lemon-squeezer on a yellow
background. Mrs. Guy Chappell won
the prize, lemon-squeezer After
the game each guest handed the one
on her left lemon, Miss Jessie Mar
tin receiving a large stick of lemon
candy for doing this in the most
graceful manner. Lemon ices and
cakes were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the Western OIvis.
ion of the Northern District of Georgia
III re A, W. Alien.
Terrell County,
Bankrupt.

In re A. w. Allen.
Terrell County, In Banl5ruptcv No 9e1
Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that the above nanod
October, 1908, duly adjudged bankrpnt bo5
filed his petition praying discharge and tbaf
the same will be heard before a JUDGE Of saiJ
court, at the United States court room. in the
1909, at which time and place any one nj ~,
terest may appear and show cause if anv tbor,
be, why the prayer Of said petition sbonId ,a,
be granted This goth day Of February. 1909 '0'
W Q, CARTER, CLERK
Jas Parks, Attorney for Bankrupt. Depu'y'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24
Entertained the Music Club.

Miss Chap Saville entertained the
Young Peoples Music Club on Sat
urday afternoon. Master Marion
Jennings and Misses Louise and
Clementine Marlin, Gladys CTOwell
and Lillian Chester played solos, and
Misses Annie LOra and Alice Price
Davis duet. The rest of the after
noon was spent in playing games on
the lawn. Before leaving the young
people were served with fruits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-24

These are the days when
you'll secure the maximum
OF genuine comfort in one Of
our overcoats. They're in
smart military, tourist and
long overcoat 1nodels-made
and a lined of the very best OF
fabrics, and their cost is $3,49
1898, $9,43 and $12.49.
J. L. EDWARDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-05-13
DON'T WANT NEW COURT.
La7cyers Object to appellate Branch
an 4Dpraisdl Cases.

LAWYERS practising in the federal courts here
have gone TO Washington 10 oppose the clause in
the Senate tariff bill providing for a court to try
cases on appeal from decisions OF the Board or
General Appraisers. The clause provides for hVe
Judges at $1,000 a year each who shall also receive
SO a day for eacn DAY on duty away from the
home court: for an assistant attorney general AT
$1,000 year and FIVE assistants among whom
$4,000 is to he divided each year one OF the law
yers said yesterday:
This new court with the counsel Will cost the
government 10000 year. IL the expense Of court
rooms clerks record rooms. court criers. ballHs
and attaches is reckoned. enough TO allow an
increase in the salaries Of all United states Cir-
cult and District judges OF 300 year. This IN
crease was proposed to Congress not long ago out
In fit Of economy II turned it down
The data collected. which viii be presented TO
Congress cover nineteen years. showing that THIS
district tries 90 per cent of such cases: that "o
causes were tried in that period here, or III a
year and in addition 800 went TO the Circuit Court
of Appeals The result in the total, incIudlhs
appeals was conviction in IS per cent Of the cases
81 uer cent were reversals and per cent were
partial ahirnations Of the board and partial re
yersals IL was said that in the 10 per cent tiled
ont Of this district the results averaged about the
same The number of 10 be tried, 1t was
said did not warrant new court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-05-13
T WENTY-F0UR HANGRr
More Executions of Rebels !
COnStantinOple

Constantinople. May 12.-Constanttnopls Witsss.,
another batch of executions this morning N.
twenty-four mutineers OF the army and nav -
hanged in public within the city limits. makBy
total OF thirty-eight executions within the e,us.
since the mutiny Of April r. Four q the ~
We're hanged to-day rear the Sultan's palace a.
at the marine barracks. eight In the Difnzi Nsis.|
quarter OF Stamboul and four at the War one.
member OF the court martial which sentsr,sl
these men 90 death explained that Constants
such a city o. rumOrs and traditions u III
ruption that had the announcement been mads a.
these men had been executed IN private Il woua ii
have been believed by the masses. II vas dss-s
to impress the people with the fact that the ~
had been punished and had the h4ngngs not b-
public. the people would nave thought that 81
condemned men had saved themselves By bua-
officials or that the statement 81 their sxscsa-
was nothing more than political Do
Priests prayed with the condemned men 5ss.
they We're taken 10 the places OF execution and ~
mented on the EVIL deeds which had resulted
their deaths. one OF the condemned men rsv
that ali the priests 20 whom he talked on he n
of the mutiny and or days following had appruu
his action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-05-13
LECTURES HURRY TARIFF.
Chautauqua Engagements of Sena-
tors Said to Insure Early Passage.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington May 12.-"There is danger that
Congress will require three four months more
to revise the tariff This statement made
tonight by OF the Republican leaders when he
was informed that Vice-Presdent Sherman had
grave doubts Of the possibility of early adjourn
ment. The Republican leader explained that the
Senators who are responsible for most Of the delay
on the tariff bin will stay in Washington dur
ing July and August
You can mark 1t down" he said that oppos-
ton to the tariff bill will the date for
opening the Chautauqua season approaches. Sen
ators Burkett Dolliver, La Toilette Beverage and
one or two others have lecture engagements for
the summer. and they not going to flbuster
against the gate receipts.
Il don't look for any prolonged opposition to the
conference report from Democratic members OF the
House Champ Clark, the minority leader. Is look
ing forward a lucrative summer in the Chau-
taudua field, and his colleagues viii have TO chain
him down if they wish 10 keep him here on tariff
business through July and August
The Republican leaders express confidence that
the completed tariff bill will be in the hands Of
the President before July l. 1t is understood that
some of the Democratic Senator'S have asked Mi.
Aldrich II he cannot devise some way 10 check
debate 1t is reported that there are at least ten
Democratic Senators who ready TO vote on
the bill and would be delighted If the final rocalI
came this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-05-13
PORTO RIC4NS AROUSED.
Unfar0rabIe Comment on President
Tdft's Message.

san Juan T. R. May R-Only excerpts from
President Taft's message on Porto Rico have been
received here These have caused excited com
n,ent mostly of an unfavorable nature. President
Taft's attitude has caused general disappointment
among politicians of all parties. Governor Regis
H. Post said to-day that the message would IN
doubediy be disappointing to political circles, but
he expected no trouble in the island There Is no
unrest here and business interests not affected
Dr. j. c. Barbosa. leader OF the Republican party,
who is serving his third in the Executive
Council. said:
The Presidents message has surprised
/ expected il. 1t is unjust in treating all Porto
Ricans alike. Necessarily. shall all have to
suffer the consequences for the errors committed
huence and prestige through open support or
the Americans controlling the insular government
Louis Munos Rivera leader of the Unionst party
and a member of the delegation which went to
Washington to discuss with the State Depart
Porto Rican legislation, bitter in his de-
nunciation of Presiden; Taft's message. He said
foresee greater conflicts for the future. termi-
mating in complete rupture between the govern
ment and public opinion. The CniOnlsts cannot be
held responsible for It. They tried TO prevent
clash, but could not. The message Of the Presi-
dent is an insult heaped upon weak people that
cannot reply
Santiago IgIesias. organizer of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in Porto Rico, said:
The message is a strong reproof generally, but
II does not discriminate between the various
classes. While the Unonists solely respon-
spe Tor the ~ eSent condition Of affairs President
Taft the Republicans the Fedora tionists,
the Socialists and the Neurals composing the large
maj ority. who have the slightest responsibility
ecutive Council The organized laborers dis
satisfied with the message, because they retro
Congress should not punish those who have had
no hand In the crisis.