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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01

1t was the first time that she had in
vited him to a meal. and her prepara
tons were beyond the ordinary She
had in her days of prosperity hired
competent maid, and they brought out
the silver and glass. and when McDer-
mott sat down In the dim, fragrant din
ing room the feast that was set before
broiled chicken and salad and delicate
biscuits and Strawberries and cream
and cottage cheese and all the wonder
full gastronomic triumphs of Maryland
cooks.
And when he had finished he sat
with Miss Lavinia on the front porch.
81 want TO ask you somewhat deli
cate question" he said. out of the
silence of the dusk. IF find John
Forbes is single. what am to do about
it,"
81 don't know" Miss Lavinia fal-
tered.
McDermott hitched his chair forward
slightly.
"You love him very much?" he asked
suddenly.
I'm not sure" Miss Lavinia muir
INJURED in the darkness
"Well, there's one thing l would like
to say right here" the little man stat
ed. 81 wish to withdraw from the
case, Miss Lavinia."
oh" she gasped, but l can't do
without YOU"
Cant you?" he cried radiantly. "Do
you mean that you could love me?
I've wanted TO tell you how much l
loved you for a long time-only there
was John Forbes
'Oh. | didn't dream Miss Lavina
futtered
Its more than human nature can
stand" McDermott went on TO ex.
pect a man who loves you TO go and
bring back another man to marry
YOU
YES" she agreed timidly. sit is. l.
l think if you wish tive will drop
the case of John Forbes, Mr.. MeDer-
mott"
But McDermott didn't drop the case
lie went west and looked up the old
lover and found him neither single nor
married nor dead But lie was divorced
and of doubtful reputation.
HE isn't worth another thought"
MeDermott said holly when he came
back. "And I'm not saying that be
cause I'm prejudiced, either"
well, it relieves my mind to know
the lady confessed. land, anyhow, il |
hadn't tried to find him | wouldn't
have met yeu-and"-
you have promised to marry me in
October said her lover triumphantly.
$50 who cares for John Forbes or any
other man when you are going to be
Mrs McDermott?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Remarkable Power.

A dear old lady was taken one day
to musical service In Il Boston
church. She had heard much about
the fine voice of the soprano and was
prepared for treat.
She sat in rapt enjoyment until the
service was over and then turned a ra-
diant face toward her escort, who was
n young grandson.
Dear boy" she said, you've given
me a great treat. Her voice Is per-
fecuy beautiful. 1t made cold chilis
run all up and down my spine
Its too bad. grandmamma," said
the boy, but she didn't sing today.
though she was there. The gentleman
next me says she's been suffering from
bad cold, and one of the chorus had
to sing the solos for her"
"What dear?" said the old lady.
looking momentarily distressed. Then
her face cleared, and she patted his
arm reassuringly.
"Never you mind" she said. I'VE
can come again some time. But, after
all, il she can make me feel that way
without singing | don't know that IL
would be wise for me to hear her.
Now. would itf"-Youth's Companion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Railroads Are Never Finished.

In one respect railroad Is unlike
any other project undertaken by man
1T Is never finished. Like cucumber
vine. says a writer in Popular Me-
cbanics, the instant IL ceases to grow
Ii begins TO wither. There must be
continuous expansion and enlargement.
Larger cars require more powerful To-
comotives. and both In turn call for
heavier rails. bigger roundhouses,
stronger bridges, longer platforms and
sidings. increased safety devices, while
the Strengthening Of curves and the
leveling of grades come in for their
share of attention on even the oldest
roads. Little wonder, then. with our
railroads consuming nearly one-half Of
all our manufactured steel and iron
and fully one-balf of all the lumber
made each year. that they are the I'M
failing barometer of the business ac-
tiyity of the nation.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
HE WANTED A PARROT.
The Use to Which the Old Man Would
Put the Green Bird.

Put the Green Bird.
We are all striving for two things
success and happiness, TO get these
many of us are struggling for third
fortune. In striving to attain our
desires many of us need green par
rot. In Il little town III Iowa, In the
midst of n great stretch of timber and
meadow, Il man built castle. Some
thing over $4,000 he spent In building
IA home 1t WAS finished within with
the finest polished weeds. The founda
ton WIS of brownstone. the windows
of French plate, and every detail was
carried out iii the best manner. He
had grown to be an old man. lie had
always lived in Il modest cottage of
six rooms. This mansion had fifteen,
On one side there was a magnificent
stone arch over the paved drive that
led up 10 the house. lie had just com
pleted showing friend over the
place and reached this point when the
visitor exclaimed;
well, John, you ought to be happy.
This Is n magnificent home. Here is
everything one could wish for"
WAL replied the old man, who
was cattle buyer, "a fellow always
wants something else
what on earth could you wantf'
was the query.
"a green parrot to hang up thar in
the drive"
"Why Il green parrot?"
$50 every morning aforc drive out
he would say. John, you're n darn
fool &C Cleveland Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Table Mountain.

Al Capetown. In South Africa, where
the traveller usually has the first
glimpse of the continent, Is Table
mountain, a magnificent natural curl
osity which rises behind the city to
the height of almost 1000 feet and
has a level top about three square
miles IN area. Its resemblance TO n
huge table Is so marked that the
dense clouds which collect ut times
around the summit are referred to MS
the tablecloth. A pretty little flower
which Is found nowhere else on earth
grows on top, while ON the northern
side of its base is similarly rare
tree, popularity called the silver leaf
tree
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Enorav.d Gem. Of III. Anoients.

Engraved gems are among the most
interesting objects of art inherited by
MS from the ancicnts. Though many
Of the cameos and intaglios were en-
graved on precious stones over 1000
years ago, they are still as clear and
fine as IL they were cut yesterday
The designs engraved on these stones
indicate that the old Greeks and Ro.
mans regarded them as charss against
accident Or misfortune. This super
stitlon generally took the form Of a
fondness for representation of certain
animals. Sailors affected the dolphin
because IL was believed to bc the mari
ner's friend Women, so far as fishes
were concerned, preferred the repre-
scntation of the prolific aringa Of the
Adriatic. which was a symbol of fruit
funess because Of the great number
Of lis eggs The ant was worn as. an
emblem of industry. BY the frog was
Indicated the idea Of resurrection, be
cause that interesting batraehian re-
news It's youth each spring by shed
ding It's old skin.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
CouIdn't Turn Il.

The eye of little Willles teacher was
sad and sorry, for, Notwithstanding
that he was her favorite pupil. he stood
before her convicted of the heinous
charge of theft OF candy from fel
low pupil. II was a first offense, how
ever, aud she did not desire to infiet
corporal punishment A moral lecture.
she thought, would fit the case.
Bear in mind Willie" she conclud-
cd, that these temptations can be re-
sisted If determination is used. Al
ways turn deaf ear to temptation"
Little Willic's lip trembled
But. teae her" he answered. 81 amt
got u deaf ear"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Pertaining to Fish.

blessings on thee, little man! Go
a-fishing when you can. Never mind the
teachers rule not to run away from
school Take your bait and alder pole
and then hunt the deepest hole where
the wary trontlets hide by the canyon
streamlet's side. You'll get licked at
home of course and you'll suffer great
remorse, but when daddy sees your
string he'll gasp and say, by jing''
And his rod and reel he'll snatch and
start out to make catch when your
jacket he doth tan. Blessings on you.
little man!-Los Angeles Express.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
A Chronic GrumbIer.

Charles Lamb tells of a chronic
grumblcr who always complained Mt
whist because he had so few trumps.
by some artificc his companions man
aged to fix the cards so TINT when he
dealt he got the whole thirteen, hoping
to extort some expression Of satisfac-
tlon. but he only looked more wretch
ed than ever as he examined his hand.
'Well, Tom" said Lamb, haven't
you trumps enough this tImer'
yes" grunted Tom, but Eve no
other cards.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Children of Criminals.

II Is Il curious fact onc all at yarI-
ance with the doctrines of hercdity,
but borne out by police records that
the children of crooks, If all classes,
rarely iuln out to he crooks them
selves. Deeper study of the subject
might reveal that they are possessed
Of the criminal instincts, but that the
tragjcally close example Of The punish
ment and wrcichcdnesS that attend
criminal career hns been Il terrifying
deterrent The fact, at any rate, re-
mains The rogucs' galleries Of Scot
land Yard. New York aud Chicago
may be studied in vain for the photo
graphs Of q father and n son .Argo-
uaut
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
The Slow One.

would you" he said after they had
been sitting In the dark for long
time, "be angry with me If | were to
kiss your
She was silent for II moment. Then
In tones the meaning Of which was not
to be mistaken she replied:
"Why do you suppose | turned down
the light an hour and n half agof
And yet he wondered, poor fool, how
other young men who had started far
IN the rear were able to pass him In
the race of life.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
He Did His Part IhorouahlY.

In order TO avoid an argument with
"A woman suffragist on the subject of
her hobby a happy bachelor CALAMITY
acqulcsccd in the truth of her asser-
tions.
But SIR sternly remarked the
spinster, your admission is anything
but creditablc to you. What, for In
stance, have you ever done for the
emancipation Of woman"
Madam" responded the gentleman,
with polite smile and bow, II have
al least remained baehelore
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01

Howell-W What did the poor fellow
say when they picked him up with a
broken leg after being knocked down
by a trolley car? Powell-Th2t It was
the first time in his life that he hadn't
had to wait for car.-Nes Yori.
Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Deliaht of Varied L abor

None but the fully occupied can ap-
preciate the delight of suspended or.
rather, Of varied labor 1t Is toll that
creates holidays. There Is no royal
road yes, that is the royal road to
them Life cannot be made up Of
recreations. They must be garden spots
in well farmed lands. Mrs. Gilbert
Ann Taylor
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Not Desired.

Having at enormous pains got her
length, breadth and thickness about
right, the woman hcaved sigh OF re-
lief. "No fourth dimension In mine,
II You Dlease!' she exclaimed, with
unmistakabi. feeling.
Some aver thhs the feminine mind
Is not attracted by metaphysics any
way,-Puck.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01
Precedent

"Will that young man ever go
homer demanded the irritated bsad
Of the house
II guess so, father" replied the ma
terfamilias. "He always has gone
Washington Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-09-01

II thing is possible and proper to
man, deem it possible to thee.-Marcus
Aure,ius.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Life 100000 Years Ago.

Scientists have found in a cave in
Switzerland bones of men who lived
100000 years ago, when life was in
constant danger from Wild beasts.
Today the danger, as shown by A.
w. Brown of Alexander, Me-, is
largely from deadly disease. eff it
had not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which cured me, 1 could
not have lived" he writes, "suf-
fering as l did from a severe lung
trouble and stubborn cough" To
cure sore lungs, colds, obstinate
coughs and prevent pneumonia it's
the best medicine on earth. soc and
$1.O0. Guaranteed by the Dawson
Drug Co. Trial bottle free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Sees Mother Grow Young.

1T would be hard to overstate
the wonderful change in my mother
since she began to use Electric Bit
ters," writes Mrs. w. L. Fitzpatrick
of Danforth, Me. Although past
70 she seems really to be growing
young again. She suffered untold
misery from dyspepsia for 20 years.
At last she could neither eat, drink
nor sleep. Doctors gave her up and
all remedies failed till Electric Bit
tiers worked such wonders for her
health" They, invigorate all vital
organs, cure liver and kidney
troubles, induce sleep, impart
strength and appetite. Only soc at
Dawson Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

1t will interest readers of The
News to know that Prof. c. ]. Tay-
lor, who taught in the Dawson
schools the past year, will take law
course at Mercer University Mr..
Taylor has many friends here who
will always feel an interest in his
movements.
The city council will meet in
regular session tonight (Tuesday).
The proposed new city charter as
amended by the mass meeting will
be one of the important matters be-
fore the body for consideration.
$3.50, $500 and $3.50 Boyden
shoes for men-patent leather, vici
and tan-will be sold at only $500
during the Reduction Sale. Oh, yes,
at the Empire Store July 1st to 18th.
We are now in position to do
machine work upon short notice, be-
ing equipped with a complete MA
chine shop and a frst-class ma
chinist. The Variety Works Co.
The school board has not yet
elected a principal in the place of
Mr.. E. H. Knowles, whom the Hawk
insville board refused to release from
a contract with them.
-Bailiff Gordon Stevens of the
Eleventh district brought in and de-
livered to Jailer Slade Sunday after
noon negro who was wanted in
Albany.
The county commissioners were
in regular monthly session Thursday
morning. Only routine matters en-
gagged their attention.
i want to rent for October LIST a
residence. State location and price
Address Box 267, Dawson, Ga.
The farmers are complaining OF
blackroot in their cotton. In some
fields it has been almost disastrous.
Ask those who have been using
Queen of Pantry flour how they like
it. Sold by T. o. Whitchard & Co.
"A number of Dawsonians will
leave tonight on the Central rail
roads $3.50 excursion to Tybee.
-Caucuses are being held and
the city political pot is already sim
mering right Smartly.
GO FLY keeps flies off horses
and cattle. % and SO cents at all
drug stores.
MIR. G. R. Collins, who was quite
sick several days with fever, is now
much better.
5 or 6 doses 1866" will cure any
case OF chills and fever. Price 25c.
"A fresh lot graham -four in II
pound sacks at Wall Bros.
Ring 800 for peaches and can
teloupes.
If you need awnings see Tony
Lavely.
Try Heinz's soups. At Wall
Bros.
50 cents value window shades will
sell for % cents each during the Re-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
The Fourth in Dawson.

Sunday was the Glorious Fourth, -
the anniversary of the birth of this
great country of ours, but Monday
was generally observed instead.
In Dawson there was nothing to
distinguish it from any other day,
except that the banks all took holt
day, the postoffice observed Sunday
hours, and the rural carriers did not
go out on their routes. A number
of the latter went to Cordele to at
tend the annual convention of the
rural carriers of Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
NEARLY z MILLION DOLLARS
IS the Assessed Value For Taxation
of the Property in Dawson.
What the Figures Are


Inc city tax assessors, Messrs. 7.
w. f. Lowrey, w. H. Davis and L. G.
Hoyl, have completed their work
and the total assessment is s1,755-
.S31. 10
OF this amount $1,66O,764 is the
property of whites, a decrease as
compared with 1908 of $32,136. The
property fthe negroes of the city
Is assessed at sos, 074, an increase of
$156 over their returns of last year.
While there is an apparent de-
crease in the total assessments of
about $4,000 there is an actual in
crease, as nearly 100000 of prop
erty was listed last year on which
no taxes were collected, some of this
property not being found, and some
reductions being made on other as
SeSsments by arbitration.
The assessors have done their work
carefully, and agreed with nearly
every taxpayer, and the number who
VIII arbitrate will be much smaller
than heretofore.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
MOVING PICTURES.

MISS jessie Martin left Monday to
join a party from Fl. Gaines on an
extended trip through the west. She
will visit Yellowstone Park, San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake
City and other points of interest.
Senator ]. R. Irwin and Represent
ative Marshall came down from At
lanta Friday morning and remained
at home until Monday. Mrs. Irwin
and Miss Mary Belle Irwin accom-
panied Mr.. Irwin back to Atlanta.
Misses May and Tarpley McCarty
are attending the summer normal
school at Athens. Miss May has just
closed a years work at Triton, and
Miss Tarpley is one of Dawson's re-
cent graduates.
Mrs. E. M. Mckenzie, who spent
several weeks with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. w. Wooten, has re-
turned to her home in Montezuma
Miss lone Stephens, one of Ma
cons bellies, left Thursday for her
home after a few days visit to Miss
Julia tombstone.
Mrs. G. N. Dozier, Misses Mamie
| Deubler Claude Blackwell and Min
ME Lou Martin have returned from
Asheville, N. G.
Miss Rushia Ray, who was the
guest of Mrs. J. R. Mercer several
weeks, has returned to her home in
Atlanta.
Captain and Mrs. w. H. Futrell
are at home again after an absence
of several days in Macon and other
places.
Mr.. c. w. Morrison, agent for the
Central railroad at Brentwood, spent
Sunday with Mr.. D. Finn and family.
Mrs. j. A. Shields and children
have gone to Atlanta. From there
they will visit in north Georgia.
Judge w. H. Gardner and son, DR..
Gardner, are visiting in Elizabeth
town, their old Kentucky home.
Capt. S. A. Loyless and Messrs.
B. S. Matthews and Homer Williams
are at home from Hot Springs.
Miss Minnie Query of Evergreen,
Ala, is visiting at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. T. D. Lee.
Mrs. w. o. Thornton of Atlanta
/ .
Dozier several days.
Misses Alice and Pearl Melton left
Friday to visit relatives and friends
in Clayton, Ala.
Mrs. A. B. Goode, Miss Laura and
Sam Goode are spending month in
Shellman.
Miss Isabelle Storey of Buena Vista
is the guest of Miss jennie Will Nc
Clelland
Miss Minnie Drane Hornady Of
Buena Vista is visiting Miss Mary
Hornady.
Mr.. M. NJ. Lowrey, a prominent
banker of Americas, was IN Dawson
Monday.
Miss Cleopatra Varnedoe has re-
turned from visit to relatives in
Sumner.
Mrs. Wilson Crews of Brunswick
is visiting her sister, Mrs. r. E. Bell.
Mrs. R. F. Simmons has returned
from a visit in GuXton and Cordele.
Mrs l. ]. Policy returned to Allan
ia Friday after visiting Mrs. d. Finn
Col J. H. Oxford has returned
from a business trip to Oglethorpe
Mrs. A. E. Coley and children are
visiting relatives in Columbus.
Miss Zuleita Clay and Miss Olive
Wilson visited in Leary Friday.
Mrs. J. c. Kinds and children have
returned from Cordele.
Mr. F. NJ. McNulty has returned
from a trip to Atlanta
Miss Berta Baldwin is spending
two weeks in Shellman
Mr.. G. NJ Roberts and family are
on a trip to Tybee.
Mr.. B. c. Perry is spending a week
at Starke, Fla.
Mr.. Lee McClung has gone to Hot
Springs, Ark.
Mr.. L. G. Hill left Sunday for Chat
tanooga.
II you want a good tea try Royal
1frftTa Lac Ill L =
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering II through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except Cd prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you eau posi-
blyderive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.. con-
tains no mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces Of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. J. Cheney s. Co
Testimonials free. Sold by druggists Price 75D
per bottle Halls Family pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Coming Home,

Mr. Louis Klavansky, the we'll
known and clever manager of the
Bee Hive, is expected home this
week from Baltimore, where he was
operated on about month ago for
appendicitis. Mr. Klavansky's hosts
of friends are delighted to know that
the operation was successful and his
recovery rapid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Saws Irwin,s Bill Is Timely.

The Macon County Citizen COM
ments as follows on Senator Irwin S
bill relative to the governor and the
railroad commission:
Senator Twins bill to curb the
power of the governor to remove rail-
road commissioners from Office is
timely Had its provisions been in
the present law Ex-Governor Hoke
Smiths grandstand play in remov-
ing Commissioner McLendon from
office could not have been possible.
Thanks to a kind Providence, how
ever, we have been spared to turn
over a new leaf, enter a new era,
and it is not yet too late to return
to a democratic form of government.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
WHEN THE CITY PRIMARY?
Candidates and Voters Are Begin
ming to Make InouiI.ieS.

Candidates and Voters Are Begin
ming to Make Inquiries.
When will the city primary be
held?
That is the question which is now
being frequently asked by both the
candidates and the voters.
Some think the primary should be
called and local politics gotten rid
of within thirty or forty days, while
others are of the opinion that there
is no need to be in hurry about it.
All of the candidates on both sides
whom The News has heard express
themselves are opposed to a long
campaign.
The city executive committee will
meet Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock to consider the matter. The
committee is composed of e. L. Raj
ney, VIM. Kaigler and j. S. Lowrey
Cheapest accident insurance-Dr
Thomas Electric Oil. Stops the
pain and heals the wound. AL
druggists sell 1t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
Has Typhoid Fever.

News has been received from Cor
nelia that Mildred, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Yeomans
is very i'll with typhoid fever Dr.
L. Lamar went up to Cornelia Fri
day to see her. The many friends
of the family here hope that the
restoration to health of the sweet
little girl will be speedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-07
'A,FOOt
~ STYLE AND QUALITY.
"2 ; -
Southern Beauty Sale

"23' Southern Beauty sale.
,,.vo First, so as to make room
~ our fall goods. These are broken
~ opd sizes. The prices will con-
.~oo Won that we mean to clean out.
. look will prove to you that these
40 real bargains. Second, while our
~ vP. HO1nady is ON his western
:. for a months vacation we have
arted through our stock, and in
.dor to raise some money and re-
,,oo the stock we think this is one
cay to do it.