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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01
INFORMATION ON THE COMING CENSUS
Enumerators Will Stand Examination. What the Seized
ue of Questions Will Include.

With the time for taking the gov
eminent census near at hand some
general information relative to the
work of the census department in
securing the desired information of
the states and territories of the
United States proper, the District of
Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii and Porto
Rico will be of no little interest to
the people. From the census Office
in Washington have been sent the
instructions to the census Supervis-
Ors in the different congressional dis
tricts of the country.
The bill enacted by the last con-
gress provides that the census for
1910 shall embrace the following
subjects: Population, Agriculture,
Manufacture, Mines and Quarries
The statistics relative to population
and agriculture will be collected
wholly by enumerators under the SUI
Dervision of Supervisors of each con-
gressional district. Statistics rela-
tive to manufactures and mines will
be collected by special agents and
employees of the bureau at Washing
ton detailed for that purpose
Period and Time For Enumeration.
The act provides that the enumera-
ton of population and agriculture
shall begin on April Is, 1910, and
shall be completed within 80 days
in case of rural districts and small
towns. Incorporated cities which
had 5000 or more inhabitants under
the census of 1900 must be com
pleted in two weeks
Each congressional district is di-
vided into enumeration districts and
each enumerator is given a clearly
defined district, in order to facilitate
and to simplify the conduct of the
work. The law provides that the
population of incorporated towns,
villages or cities shall be returned
separately; and the population of
each shall be clearly and plainly dis
tinguished from that of the rural ter
ritory within tht civil districts.
The act authorizes the employment
of special enumerators for institu-
tons, such as prisons, hospitals, asy-
lums, benevolent institutions, reser-
vations, military posts and naval sta
tions.
When each congressional district
has been divided into enumeration
districts it will be the duty of the
Supervisor to designate suitable per-
sons in each district to perform the
work of enumeration. This VIII re-
quire the greatest possible care, as
the success and value of the census
absolutely depends upon the thor
oughness and accuracy with which
enumerators perform their duty.
Examination For Enumerators.
Applicants for positions as enum-
orators should apply to the Super
visor of the congressional district in
which they reside, and will be re-
quired to stand an examination of a
practical character, such as filling
out of sample schedules. These ap-
plications will finally be passed on by
the Bureau of the Census at Wash
ingtOn, and the applicant appointed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01
The Hair Dressers

Will call at your residence on short
notice. Fancy hair dressing by ex-
perienced hair dressers (style Paris)
scalp treatment, Marcel and Ameri-
can. Waving, hair dyeing, bleaching,
manicuring, shampooing, facial mas
sage, braids, pompadours. puffs, CHG
non, Billie Burke curls made of
combings or cuttings. Yours to
please, E. M. & H. H. EVANS.
Andrew St., P. o. Box 1872, Cuthbert.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01

~ w - Via
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago l
was a walking
shadow. had been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorelief.
My hus ba nd per-
suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e ge ia Bile Com
pound anditworked
like a charm. 1t re-
lieVed all nv pains
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01

or rejected according to his ability
and fitness as indicated by this ex.
lamination. The enumeration shall or.
dinarily live in the district to be
canvassed by him, and must be ia.
miliar with the territory and char
acter of the people. The law pro-
vides that all appointments shall be
made solely with reference to fitness
of the appointee and without refer
ence to party Affiliations. No enum-
orator will be appointed unless he
or she shall be of good address,
trustworthy, honest and of good hab-
its. The requirement of at least an
ordinary education and ability to
write plainly and rapidly will be re-
quired.
1t is the purpose of the census SUI
pervisor of the Second district to
make the effort to secure the SER
vices of persons to do this work who
care more for the public interest
imam Tor the remuneration lnVOIFeQ.
Cannot Resign.
The entire time of enumerators
will be required during the period of
enumeration, and they will not be
allowed to undertake any other work
or business at the same time. I'm
der the law enumerators cannot re-
sign after they have been accepted
Except for justifable cause) with
out mourning penalty prescribed by
the census act.
The compensation of enumerators
will vary according to the peculiar
difficulties that present themselves in
each enumeration district; but the
rates, as fixed by the bill, are such
that an enumerator of average in
dustry can earn from three to four
dollars per day during the period of
enumeration.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01
Seed Oats for Sale.

Five hundred and fifty bushels Of
the genuine Bancroft variety. Made
SO bushels to the acre this wear
G. F. SMITH, Bronwood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-01

Woman loves a clear, rosy com
plexion. Burdock Blood Bitters pu.
rifles the blood, clears the skin, re.
stores rudy, sound health.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
THE CABBAGE MOVEMENT
Still -oing Out from Various Points
Prices Firm.

Both the quality and the prices of
cabbage still remain about the same
with a good outlook for future prices.
Yesterday one car was shipped from
Brownsville as was also one today.
There were also shipped to-day two
cars from McAllen. one car from Mis-
sion and one car from Bigsby
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10

Some northern fruit growers are
complaining ofheavy losses due to the
fruit falling from the trees before it
has matured. 1t is interesting to note
in such cases that the knockers are
not permitted ito condemn the coun-
try where such a thing occurs as
not being adapted to fruit growing.
On the contrary, scientific men soon
began to investigate the matter and
have announced that the losses re-
suited from the presence of some
insect or fungus pest, which may be
eradicated by spraying the fruit with
solutions which will destroy para
sites and restore trees or vines to a
healthy condition. There is a les
son here for fruit. growers every
where.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
An Emergency Dish.

A good emergency dish for Sunday
night tea or the unexpected luncheon
guest is this: Cut slices of bread a
little thick and scoop hollow in the
center of each, leaving the crust as
rim. Crate some cheese, season it
with salt and paprika, moisten it
with milk and spread the mixture
on the bread. Then turn an egg with
out breaking the yolk into each piece,
dot it with butter and bake about
ten minutes.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
LAD PROVES HIS INNOCENCE
without Counsel or Friends, Tells
His Own Story and is Acquitted.

Yesterday afternoon in the district
court, Jas. Cunningham, young Am
erican lad, was placed on trial,
charged with attempting theft from
the person 1t was charged that, on
the night of February End. Cunning
ham attempted to take from the per-
son of one r. R. Smith a gold watch
The lad was without counsel and de-
Tended himself merely by his own
statement of his case. To the sur
prise of all he defended himself SO
well, telling his story in such a
straightforward manner, as to leave
no doubt as to his innocence. The
jury, after being out for about TWEEN
ty minutes, returned verdict of not
guilty. When he heard the verdict,
the lad spTang to his feet with a joy
full smile and, after heartily thanking
the jury, left the court room
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10

Failure does not always indicate
that the enterprise which fails is an
impossibility The best and most
intelligent of men may make mis-
takes which will result in failure, al
though the undertaking upon which
they were engaged may be entirely
feasible. The brave soul will not be
daunted because first efforts may
not succeed, but will try again, at
tempting to avoid the mistakes which
may have caused the Illustration of
his plans in the beginning. 1t is only
such beings as will gain the whip
hand over conditions and retrieve
their failures.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10

Austin, Texas, March 3-With the
opening of the first week of the
month Of winds. the Texas law-mak-
ers are fast approaching the home
stretch of the legislative race course
and are running with such a vigor
and determination that they bid fair
to come under the wire by the time
limit, March 18th. set by the house
several weeks ago. That the Thirty
First Legislature has been working
hard and fast cannot be denied and
as result of this commendable accel-
GRAFTON of law-making it appears that
special session may not be neces-
sary In this event, however, adj
jOurnment can be taken On March
18th, but the regular session may
be allowed to run until, say about
April 1st. by which time it will be
possible to dispose of all business
pending and pass the appropriation
bill
The finance committee OF the SEN
ate expects to be able to bring in
report on the appropriation bill
sometime this week and many mem
bers believe that ten days will be
oullAN101t " Tic UQQSSt- III
such event the Legislature could
work out its destiny and depart from
the Capitol corridors by the time All
Fools Day rolls round. OF course
from March 13 on. the recompense
for the solons will be only $500 per
day. unless special session is con
vened
The last week has been productive
of large quantities of tropical debat-
ing, but not much legislation of
statewide interest The Thomas in
vestigating committee has been sit
ting nights, but nothing has been
given out concerning it's findings. 1t
will probably finish its labors dur
ing the week The bill of Senator
Holsey of Navarro county, providing
that corporation officials should not
be entitled to hold congressional or
legislative positions, was given its
death blow. after heated debate in
the Chamber of the Upper House
during which Senator Holsey ex-
ploded some vitriolic and sensational
oratory, but all to no avail The
senate refused to consider the bill
out of its regular order by vote
that indicates the majority of the
senate is against the measure.
During the week the Governor
signed number of bills, all of To-
cal purport. with a few exceptions
The anti-racing bill is still pending
before the Senate and the pure-food
bill before the House A good roads
measure. which is being strongly ad-
vocated by the Commercial Secre-
taries has been introduced and will
have little, if any, opposition. 1t
was drawn by former representative,
Camp, of Rockdale and provides for
the issuance of bonds by political sub
divisions of counties for the purpose
of building highways The merit of
the measure is evident to the most
casual observer and if passed. it will
accomplish much toward the better
ment of Texas roads,
/ The members returned Monday
from an excursion of two days to
Dallas. pretty we'll tired out but
greatly pleased with the trip Only
a short session was held Monday af-
ternoon and neither branch got down
/ to actual business before Tuesday.
From now on the legislative mill
will grind rapidly and the various
committees will see that only the
cream of the grist offered will be per-
mitted to be thrown into the hopper.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
NJ. E. CHURCH AT SAN BENIro.
Organize Ladies' Aid Society-Suc-
cessfuI Entertainment.

To The Herald:
San Benito Texas, March 9.-The
ladies and friends of the NJ. E.
church South met at the home of
Mrs. w. j. Warren of this place
Tuesday afternoon and organized a
Ladies' Aid Society Mrs. Warren
acted as president pro TEN. The
following officers were elected: Mrs.
w J. Warren, president; Mrs. w. l..
Freeman, vice president; Mrs. Jo-
seph Roy, Secretary; Miss Zuber.
treasurer.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
E. church South gave New Eng
land" supper at the Driver building
Friday evening, Feb. rs, which was a
decided success. Supper was served
to 135 guests. The proceeds of the
supper will go toward the erection
of a Methodist church there.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 10, 1909.

The Houston Post is right when it
declares that, primarily, the death
of the race track in Texas is attribut-
able to the pool rooms. This evil
was a fostering sore on the con-
science of the state, corrupting in
luence which was the undoing of
many a youth. The Punishment of
the pool room is cause for rejoicing
on the part of Texans.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
DEATH OF MRS. VICTOR EGLY.
Aged Lady Who Had Residede Many
Years at Brownsville.

Died, in this city. at eleven O'Clock
this morning, Mrs. Katherine Egly,
wife of Victor Egly, after a lingering
illness of several months duration,
at the ripe old age of IL years. Mrs.
Egly, whose maiden name was Kath-
crime Near, was born in County Fer
mana, Ireland, in 1887. At the age
of five. she was brought TO this coun-
try by her parents, making their
home in New Orleans, La. At the
age of 10, she was married to Victor
Egly, in New Orleans, where they re-
sided until 1865, during which year
they removed to Matamoros, Mexico.
where for two years they made their
home In 1867, they removed to
Brownsville, where they have since
resided. For the past five years Mrs.
Egly has been in delicate health and
has been confined to her bed for the
last eight months.
Besides here aged husband, Mrs
Egly leaves five daughters, Mrs R. B.
Wallis. Mrs. Josephine Johnson, Mrs
Kate Leahey, Miss Elmira Egly and
Miss Mary Ann Egly, all of whom
reside in this city, and one son, VIM.
Egly, who is lighthouse keeper at
the Point, and several grandchildren.
The funeral services will be conducted
from the Episcopal church on Wash
ington street tomorrow afternoon at
five o'clock. with interment in the
city cemetery.
AS one of the oldest residents of
Brownsville, Mrs Egly had many
friends, who regret deeply to lose
their. old friend. The surviving mem
bers of the family also have the sim
cere sympathy of a vide circle in
their bereavement
IHE CARRAGE NANEaIENT
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-03-10
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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Total vOte......

The republican candidate who car
ried these fourteen counties, with a
total republican vote of $3.50, would
be considered the republican party
choice for United States senator, al.
though his republican opponent may
carry the other thirteen counties, with
q total republican vote of %, 2S3. 1t
will also be apparent that the fourteen
counties named in this list could be
carried by a vote of a little over 1000
properly distributed.
A proposition that contemplates the
election of a candidate for United
States senator who might be the choice
of only Is per cent. of the voters OF
his party is so manifestly unfair and
deceptive that its enactment into law
would be an insult to the Montana
electorate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
THE DRUG FIEND.
Hasheesh Makes Its Slave Utterly
Useless For Any Service.

One Of the drugs that are most strik-
ing in their effects is hasheesh, or
Cannabis indica, largely taken in Asiat-
ic countries, where l used myself to
meet its votaries. It's chief popularity
is to make one believe with all his
might whatever Is suggested to him.
If he is an Arab. tell him that he is
a sultan. and straightaway he orders
heads to be cut off. Tell him he is q
rooster. and he will crow. l knew of
two Americans who experimental on
themselves, and when the first was
told that he was like a locomotive he
snorted and whistled and kept going
round the table putting and blowing
until he dropped from sheer fatigue.
The other somehow conceived the
idea that he was dead and forthwith
gave elaborate directions for his own
funeral till he waXed wroth at the
unseemly mirth Of his companions
when they should have wept.
Hasheesh makes its slave utterly
useless for any service. and so with
the other drugs. Their victims one
and all end In becoming do-nothings.
Self made do-nothings, or those who
are SO by drug taking. are much worse
than useless.
AS they usually do not begin till as
adults they reach the working period
of life, they become wretched burdens
on the real workers, since our social
system lacks any constitutional enact
ment whereby, as occurs in a commu-
nifty Of bees, the workers systematical-
ly put their drones to death.
The opium fiend from long living in
an unreal world becomes transformed
into the most all round liar in the
land. the very embodiment Of I'M
veracity. One of them victimized me
with a loan that he might go and
close the eyes Of his dying mother
when her eyes needed no such closing
for years afterward.
Another sent from a western city to
his wife a telegram which purported
to come from an undertaken demand
Ing money to pay for shipping his
body home. This money, when it came,
he, and unfortunately no undertaken,
pocketed and then went his way.
We all know what the confirmed
drunkard becomes, but not till the
Judgment day will the whole story be
known Of the griefs and tears of the
innocent ones whom the drunkard
made to suffer while he was here
Everybody's Magazine.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
OF POWER.

In view of the fact that electric
power promises to be an important
factor in the development of the re-
sources of the United States, the
action Of the president in guarding
the use of navigsble streams for
power purposes is to be commended.
At the last session of congress, Mr..
Roosevelt vetoed q bill that proposed
to give q syndicate the use of q river
in Idaho for electric power purposes,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
His Glorious Victory,

The commanding officer had sur
prised the young lieutenant and his
daughter trying to occupy the same
chair.
The lieutenant sprang to his feet and
saluted.
Sir" he said, 81 have the honor to
report an engagement at close quar-
tiers in which I have been entirely VIC
torious. 1t now merely remains for
you to give your sanction to the terms
OF surrender ."-London Scraps.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20

and similar action was taken the pas,
week in reference to q like project in
Missouri.
The reason for these vetoes was tina,
no provision was made for compen'
sating the people, to whom these rivers
belong, the applicants for the privilege
being granted free use of public pro-
perty for private profit, without limi,
to their enjoyment Of the same. In
explaining his more recent veto, the
president says:
1.-THE people OF the country are
threatened by far more powerful
evil because it is far closer in touch
with the domestic and industrial life
than anything known to our ex-
perience. A single generation will
See the exhaustion of our national
resources of oil and gas and such q
rise in the price of coal as will make
the price of electricity transmitted by
water power a controlling factor in
transportation. in manufacturing
and in household lighting and
heating. Our water power alone,
if fully developed and wisely
used, is probably sufficient for our
present transportation, industrial, mu.
nicipal and domestic needs. Most of
it is u~ndeveloped and is still In nation.
al or state control.
ITO give away without conditions,
this, M of the greatest of our re-
sources. would be an act of folly. IT
we are guilty of it, u children will
be forced to pay an annual return
upon a capitalization based on the
highest price which the traffic will
bear. They will find themselves face
to face with powerful interests in
trenched behind the doctrine of vested
rights and strengthened by every de-.
tense which money can buy and the
ingenuity OF able corporation lawyers
can devise. Long before that time
they probably will become a consoli-
dated interest, controlled from the
great financial centers, debating the
terms upon which the citizen can con-
his business or earn his live.
lihood and not amenable to the whole
some check of local option.
Information contained by the bu.
reau of corporations" says the presi-
dent, "shows that thirteen large con.
cerns, Of which the General Electric
and the Westinghouse Elec-
trio and Manufacturing company are
the most important. now hold water
power sites aggreg attng almost 1,046,
power, where the control by
these concerns is practically admit
ted. This is a quantity equal to over
10 per cent, of the total now in use."
Further evidence, he says, makes it
probable that these thirteen concerns,
directly or indirectly, control valuable
water power and advantageous power
sites equal to than 30 per cent.
of the total water power now in use.
"This astonishing consolid ation,"
said the president, "has taken place
practically within the last five years.
1.-THE movement is still in its in.
fancy, and unless it Is controlled, the
history of the oil industry will be re.
peated in the hydro-electric power
industry with results far more op.
pressive and disastrous for the peo-
ple."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-01-20
Influence of Pluck,

The blindest, the most purely instinc.
tive, effort Of mere pluck has a lifting
power and deserves our Thankful! ad.
miration. Every degree and every
form Of courage tends to raise the
whole tone Of life within the range of
its influence in proportion to the amount
and the quality Of the endurance exer-
cised.-Hibbert Journal.