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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.
A Blazing Meteor Was Seen to Fall
Thursday Night.

Blazing with amazing splendor a
large meteor formed brilliant spec
tacle of the skies for late pedestrians
and others who happened to be sit
ting on their porches about II O'Clock
Thursday night.
The meteor seemingly passed over
the public school building going in a
westerly direction, and midway in it's
flight became ball of fire about
twelve inches in diameter to the
naked eyes. A shower of falling
stars followed it's disappearance
The phenomenon was little less
than startling to those who witnessed
1t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
Prof. Kenyon Returns to Preston.

After spending the summer vaca-
ton at his home in Terrell county
Prof. J. L. Kenyon has returned to
Preston and opened the Fall term of
the Preston High School, to which
position he was reelected after a
year of successful work Professor
Kenyon, who has wide experience
as a teacher, already has a good
school at Preston, and is steadily i'm
proving it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
Go With a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney cure, DR..
Kings New Life Pills, is astounding.
The Dawson Drug Co. say they never
saw the like. It's because they
never fail to cure sour stomach, con-
stipation, indigestion, biliousness,
jaundice, sick headache, chills and
malaria Only Csc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Song Composed by j. w. Patterson
Will Be Featured.

At the electric theater Wednesday
night, September 8th, Messrs. Rainey
and Brunette, who have for the past
two weeks been entertaining the peo-
pie of Dawson with their high class
music, motion pictures and illustrat-
ed songs, will for the public's bene-
ut feature Mr.. j. w. Patterson's Jr.,
late song hit entitled NOW and AL
ways Will My Love Be Thine" Mr..
Patersons song will be sung by Mr..
Brunette, accompanied by Mr.. Raj
ney. Mr.. Patterson, whose home is
in Dawson, is well-known, and is
quite genius in the art of music,
and no one should fail to hear his
beautifully illustrated song.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
Foot
srv1E AND QUALITY.

!, STYLE AND QUALITY.
SCHOOL CHILDREN
blotters at our store to use
'i ,roste1) Well be glad to
oh pupiI one blotter, while
last
"O.HI-O"
. the new lasts we are selling
y shoes, and they fit the foot
80 Look at them. You don't
- buy unless you need them.
"HI-DADDY"
.tber new last that the young
! sepm to like very much, by the
Y tbey buy them.
| THE NUGGET"
one of the best filters of all
: ,.sts. and has a fancy perfOrati0n
the tip.
SELLING HATS
~ he easier and easier since we
t " enquirer" and it makes
= npopIe enquire about it soon
70 .hor = see it on the other fellow.
.ne orc olove-fitting, and last about
= lang as a man cares to wear one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
Quarterly Conference.

The third quarterly conference
will be held tonight Tuesday at
the Methodist church at o'clock
A full attendance is desired by the
pastor, Rev. o. B. Chester.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
Notice to the Public.

Mr.. J. w. F. Lowrey is now with
us, and will be glad to see and serve
his friends at our store. Respect
fully, T. S. & G. B. MARTIN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
$4,000 Cash to Invest

In real estate at a bargain. See me
quick if you have anything to offer
cheap. W. H. DAVIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
PILING IN.

Tho Fall shipments of our shoes
niling in, and they show up bet
|, thap usual. We want you to see
ON for Yourself.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS
In the District Court OF the United States for the
Northern District OF Georgia, Western Division
In the matter OF
NJ. M sslibs. In Bankruptcy
In Bankruptcy
NAs Nts C1liDd
Bankrupt.

Ca. in the county OF Terrell and district
aforesaid, bankrupt: You are hereby notified
that on the 1st day OF September A. D., 1909, the
rupt, and thst the first meeting Of his cred.
itors will be held at the court house in Dawson
Ga, on the 18th dav of September, A. d. 1909, at
the hour OF O'Clock in the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint g trustee examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may come
before said meeting. r. 4 CASTELLOW,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
COLLEGE BOYS

II do well to look at our trunks,
+ eases and handbags-if they
re- enough to put in them. In fact,
have some small ones.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08
YOUNG LADIES

oinc away to college or to teach
t. get such suit cases, handbags or
links as they want at the prices
kpy want at our store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-08

niling in, and they show up bet
han usual. We want you to see
en- for yourself.
COLLEGE BOYS
N do well to look at our trunks,
Il eases and handbags-if they
re enough to put in them. In fact,
have some small ones.
YOUNG LADIES
nine away to college or to teach
In get such suit cases, handbags or
hunks as they want at the prices
bpy want at our store.
1T WILL PAY YOU
wear oxfords just as late this sea-
a as possible, because we'll sell
hem now at a price that you could
ford to buy them for next spring.
TRY THIS.
By using OvergaitOrs you can get
low cut shoe and use it all winter,
EhCh will save you money, and per-
Iaps you would only have to put ON
he OyergaitOrs a few times.
ARE YOU CRIPPLED?
If so, we have the felt shoes you
IAN wear ON a foot that is swollen,
md they don't cost much.
IF YOU WEAR SHIRTS
re can benefit a few more people
Nth some sizes left yet. Come on
low, if you want them.
HOrnady-IVeY
Shoe Company
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
HARNESS THIEVES
GO TO WORKHOUSE
Men Arrested Here are Given
Short Terms.
0ficer McDOnOugh Who Made A l
rests Testifies at Trial-Ar-
rested While Selling Harness

Patrolman Jack McDonough was
in Cleveland Thursday where he ap-
peared in the common pleas court as
witness in the case of the state
against A. b. Ward and Thomas
Logan.
The men were arrested in this
city a few weeks ago and nine sets
of fine harness which they had stolen
from firm at Cleveland, were
found in their possession. They
were charged with grand larceny, the
stolen harness having been valued at
about $3.50. McDonough effected the
arrest and consequently appeared as
a witness
The attorneys for the accused men
induced the authorities TO change
the charge of the crime from grand
to petit larceny and the pair entered
a plea of guilty They were each
sentenced to short term in the
work house.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
HAPPENINGS IN WASHINGTON
John A. Benson Of San Francisco,
Charged with 5rlbins Govern
ment Officials, Acquitted.

Washington, Apr. 3O.-John A. Ben
son of San Francisco, charged with
bribery OF government officials in con.
nection with western land IRREGULAR.
ties, was acquitted by a jury in the
criminal court here.
officers of the United States army,
by authority of President Taft. will
hereafter be granted a leave OF abb
sence, not exceeding four months,
with full pay, Immediately preceding
their retirement from active service
for any cause other than age (64
years) or failure to pass the re.
quired physical examination for pro.
motion, provided they desire to avail
themselves of such leave.
The entire time of the senate was
given to the general discussion Of the
tariff bill. Senator Rayner of Mary.
land led off with a general denuncia
tion of the protective system of the
Republican party and he was followed
by Senator Nelson of Minnesota, who
made an earnest plea for the admis.
sion of lumber free Of duty. His as.
sertions aroused a quite general dis.
cussion, which was participated in by
Senators Hale. Warren, Carter, Clapp.
McLaurin, McCumber, Elkins, Aldrich
and Gallinger.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
THE BUCKEYE RECORD
A eRIsT OF NEWS FROM VARIOUS
CITIES IN OHIO.
Short Chronicles Of Days Happen.
inss as Told by Telegraph
for Our Readers.
STATE CAPITAL NEWS.

Columbus, Apr. 30.-The funeral OF
Willis T. Lewis. late state labor com.
missioner, was held from the family
residence, $40 East Spring street, at
2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in
Greenlawn.
Within few days Gov. Harmon
will give consideration to the reorgan-
ization of the state institution for the
feeble minded. It is understood he is
contemplating calling for the resigna-
tion of the trustees. The term Of
William Russler of Lima as trustee
expired on April 6, and his successor
has not yet been appointed.
Superintendent Lemert of the state
Insurance department. in a statement
issued said a shortage of 81, I,342.5S haa
been found in the agents account of
the Ohio Underwriters Mutual Insur-
ance Co. of Columbus and that the as
sets had been padded by the entry OF
IA bogus policies aggregating in
amount S62.5OO, the premium on which
would offset the shortage. These pol.
icies, he said. mad been cancelled Just
after the company's report for 1907
had been made to the department. BY
his direction. he said, the officers and
directors of the company had made
good the shortage. They held for
mer employe responsible.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
TWENTIETH CONGRESS
SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION CONVENE.
Delegates Present from az State Soeie-
ties Having a Total Member
ship Of Some $4,000.

Baltimore, Nd, Apr. 3O.-With dele
gates present from AZ state societies
having total membership of some
10000, the Goth national congress Of
the Society OF the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution was called to order to-
day in the Hotel Belvedere. The
mayor of Baltimore briefly welcomed
the visitors, and the rest of the day
was devoted to the business of the
organization. This evening the dele
gates and ladies are to be given re.
ception in the hotel parlors by the
Maryland chapter Of the Daughters of
the American Revolution.
Tomorrow morning all attending the
congress will go to Annapolis, where
there will be luncheon in the execu.
tive mansion and visits TO the naval
academy, and the Severn river the
scene of the Annapolis Tea Party"
The congress closes with a banquet.
The National Society of the Sons Of
the American Revolution was organ,
lied In Fraunce's tavern, New York
City, on April 30, 1889, being a consoli.
datiOn of number of independent
state societies. Besides the erection
OF monuments in memory of men and
events of the American revolution,
the placing of tablets on historic sites
and markers on the graves OF revolu.
tionary soldiers. the society is active.
ly at work in encouraging patriotism
in the youth of to-day by awarding
prizes and medals for essays on patri.
otic subjects on the principles OF the
American government and institutions.
The special practical work OF tAe
last two years and one OF growing
Importance is the education of arriy.
ing immigrants and Of aliens living
in this country In the opportunities
offered to newcomers and In the i'm
portance and benefit Of liberty regu
lated by law, and also lnstructlng them
how to become citizens.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
SUGAR TRUST PAYS IN FULL
Settles All Civil Claims Arising from
Fraudulent Weighing Of Sugar
on Refineries' Docks.

New York, Apr. 80. - The Amer,
can Sugar Refining Co. OF New
Jersey and the New York corpo.
ration of the same name yesterday
paid into the treasury of the United
States $S96,OoO completing a payment
aggregating over S2,134,O0O in settle,
ment of all civil claims arising out
of the fraudulent weighing of sugar on
the docks of the refineries in Brook
lyn and Jersey City. The companies
further agree to give up their right
of appeal.
The settlement, eghile ii discharges
all the civil claims made by the gov.
ernment against the companies, does
not prevent the bringing of criminal
prosecutions against the men respon-
sible for the use of the fraudulent de.
vice through the use of which false
weights were recorded.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
NOTES
AND MORTGAGES
CHICAGO MAN BROUGHT FROM
PENITENTIARN TO TELL
OF HIS ASSETS.
SAYS OTHERS KNEW OF CRIME
At Time Of Van vlissingen's Expos
ure His Outstanding indebtedness,
Mostly on Forged Notes and
Mortgages, Was $1,63s,2oo.

Chicago, Apr. 30.-The story in fig.
ures of Peter Van VlissingenS s gigan-
tic forgeries was revealed fully yes.
terday in the report of an auditing
firm that spent months In going over
the real estate mans books. These
are some of the statisti4s:
That at the time of Van Nlissin.
gems exposure, November 16, 1908,
his outstanding indebtedness. mostly
ON forged notes and mortgages,
amounted to 81 ,633 200.
That he had applied during the last
eight years S9S2,451 on the maturing
forgeries in his efforts to liquidate
That he had sunk $lO3,860 in various
concerns.
That loans to members Of his fam
lily during the last eight years amount
ed to S5S.609. That he paid to Mau-
rice Rosenfeld and Bernhard Rosen-
berg, independently of other amounts
applied to liquidate, the sum of $l02,-
0OO
That he withdraw for his personal
account 1921 ,232; that the total
amount paid out, used for business
purposes or spent on his own account
during the last eight years was 81 ,655,-
419.
Van Vlissingen, who was brought
from the penitentiary to tell of his
assets before the referees in bank
ruptcy, continued his testimony dur
ing the afternoon.
The forger was examined by Attor-
ney Rosenthal, representing Mr.. Ros-
enfield and Mr.. Rosenberg. Van Wis
singer reiterated his accusation
against these two men, declaring that
they knew of his crimes in 1904 and
that they made him continue forgeries
in order to pay them 100000.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Daughter for queen wllbelmIna.

The Hague, Apr. 3O There was
great rejoicing in the Netherlands cap
ital early this morning when the an.
nouneement was made from the pal
ace that Queen Wilhelmina had given
birth to daughter. The arrival of
he stork had been expected for some
weeks, and the usually lethargic
dutch have been keyed up 10 high
hsah OF excitement The guns which
early this morning fired salute In
nonor OF the arrival OF an heir We're
placed in position ten days ago and
holidays were decl lred In schools.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
second ROse.pIekIe Debate.

Chicago, Apr. 30.-Orchestra hall
will be thronged this evening when
Mayor Rose Of Milwaukee and Sam.
uel Dickie, president Of Albion college,
meet in the second Of their series OF
debates on prohibition. The question
is: Resolved, That prohibition ap-
piled to the manufacture and sale of
intoxicating beverages is right" The
first debate, held in Milwaukee, at
tracted national attention.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Killed with iron Bar.

Cincinnati, Apr. 30.--The torments
OF fear made James Dugan. charged
with the murder of Leonard Webb,
give himself up to Patrolman o'Neiu
few hours after the body of W0bb
was found in his office. Dugan IL
charged with having beaten down
Webb with an iron bar as he sat al
his desk.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Indicted for EmbszzIement.

Cleveland Apr. Charged with
the embezzlement OF bonds of the Gin
cinnati, Bluffton & Chicago railroad OF
the par value of $227,OOO. w. j. Hayes
and Harry u. Hayes, members Of the
firm of w. j. Hayes & Son, bond
brokers, were indicted by the grand
jury Thursday noon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Unknown. Steamer sInks.

Detroit Apr 30.--A Free Press spe.
cial from Saulte st. Marie, Mich, re.
ports the sinking OF an unknown
steamer about 400 feet long in White
fish bay yesterday. Capt. Boyce Of
the steamer George w. Peavy report.
ed that the crew of the sinking
steamer were seen walking over the
ice 70 another vessel which had also
been caught in the ice.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
CONFER ON
new TABLES
[ 1n-i7}Li
blocking and Erie Men Meet
Here Today. :
BOTH TO CHANGE TINE
Matters Adjusted Concern
ing Train Connections.
c. G. Smith not to 60 to Gallon Un-
I'll Later Date Storm Effects the
Wires.

A conference of the officials or
he Erie railroad and the Hooking
Valley was held here this morning
md matters relating TO the running
If trains under the time tables which
90 into effect next Sunday, were dis
aussed. In the party We're; C.. A.
Allen, supertendent of this division
IF the Erie, Trainmaster Baldwin,
Il. T, Speaks, freight agent and NJ
A. Kinney, master mechanic of the
docking Valley G. B. Sanders, local
.reight agent, and Erie agent VIII
liam Sanders were called in the con-
ference,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
TRIAL IS
POSTPONED
Boyle Case at Mercer p u
Over Until Next We'd
nesday.

Mercer, Pa, April 80. - The trial
of James Boyle, set for today, was
postponed to next Wednesday on
account of the inability of Attorney
Anderson OF the defense to be pres
ent. Boyle had many witnesses
present. Mrs. Boyle's trial will prob
ably oosW Tuesday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Overcome by Gas; One Dead.

Youngstown, o., Apr. 30.-Wliliam
Jones is dead and Patrick Casey. Rob
ert Backus, Harry Thompson, Steve
Broski and Herman Proschey are in a
hospital as a result of being overcome
by gas at the furnaces of the Carne-
gle Steel Co. works here yesterday.
Casey may die. III.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
kIlIs Woman and Then suIoIdes.

sandusky, o., Apr. 3O.---In order to
revenge himself against Mike Costo,
who he believed had robbed han Of
his life savings, about 5000, Mike
Mcks shot aud killed Mrs. Coste in
her home here yesterday. Later no
killed himself with the same revolver
which had fred the fatal shot into the
woman's body.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

A number OF Marionites went to,
Gallon Wednesday with the purpose
seemingly of imblDing freely of Gal
DIN liquor. Michael Dangherty was
arraigned before Mayor Geer and was
given fine of SO. The Others were
given good lectures.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
Lunch and Social Follows
Meeting.
DRUIDS HAVE MEETING
First Nominations of Officers
Made.
Red Cross Degree Conferred by
COmmandery-UnifOrm Rank, X.
p. Hslds Meeting The Lodges.

Marion lodge No 80, b. p. o. Elks
initiated two candidates at regular
session last evening. Two candidates
were also ballotted upon. Following
the lodge session, luncheon was serv-
ed and various social diversions were
enjoyed until late hour. The lunch-
con and social features was given
under the auspices of a committee
composed of Messrs. e. E. Bush and
Samuel Lippincott.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

Work in the Red Cross and Tenn
pie degrees was done at well at
tended meeting of Marion Command
cry, No. SO, Knights Of Templares,
Thursday evening. lr
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

Frye, the plunDer and timer,
now located opposite postofifce.
a oi.r 4-21-12t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

At well attended meeting OF the
Druids Thursday evening, the nom
ination of officers was taken up and
arrangements made for the election
next Thursday evening. Installation
will also take place upon that even
ing. A meeting will be held next
Sunday afternoon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30
l~OTO.NIGH
UO1c0I0A)9|
.I:':!sGgzZualEKEEE1!.!!'.. .I:':!s a..

Best work and medium priced,
81 .4S and sl.as shoes in Marion at
Beatty, & Longs cut price shoe
STORE. sI4-AAA. "
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

oiled and many injured. Hendersoh,
Tenn, reports three persons injured
ind large property loss. In the vi
,inity OF Medina. Tenn, two were
tilled and Ave injured.
Indianapolis. Ind, Apr 80. - Gov.
Marshall was notified late last night
BY Warden Reid OF the Northern In
llama prison at Michigan City that
900 feet Of the prison wall had been
blown down by the storm.
Louisville. KY, Apr. 30.--Shortly af-
Ter midnight the storm from the west
struck this city. While no casualties
we're reported, the Gait house, lead
ing hotel, had a section Of its roof
wrecked by bolt of lightning. At the
University hospital patients we're cut
Oy flying glass when two great trees
we're blown against the windows Of the
building. From all over the south
come reports Of wire trouble.
Cassville, Mo-, Apr. 30.--Four people
we're killed, at least 12 injured and
great damage was done by q tornado
at Golden, near here, last evening
The town was completely destroyed,
avery building being razed, according
% reports received here.
Cleveland, Apr 30.--Accidents which
may lead to the death Of two men
and damage amounting to many thou
sands OF dollars we're caused by the
terrific thunder storm which struck
Cleveland and the surrounding viii
lagos last night. Lightning started
several fires in the city and immediate
vicinity, many houses'were blown from
heir foundations and otherwise seri-
ously damaged, trains ON the Lake
Shore were routed over the Erie
racks for hours as the indirect result
Of the storm, and many persons we're
more or less seriouslyl injured.
Snow, Beautiful Snow.
Detroit. "A record-breaking late
April snowfall Of three to 10 inches,
heavy rain and hail and a spectacular
electrical display at night marked a
storm that swept over southern Mich
gan yesterday and last night. Little
iamage was done to fruits and yege-
tables, but wire service was seriously
interrupted.
Scranton, Pa.-Eight inches Of snow
fell here yesterday between a. m.
and p. M, impeding traffic. During
The afternoon there was a heavy rain.
tall, accompanied by severe thunder
and lightning. About 6 o'clock there
was a severe hail storm and another
hard rain.
Albany, N. Y.-Wintry weather con-
ditions prevailed here yesterday. Snow
fell for several hours, but melted as
fast as II came down. Last night the
storm turned to rain.
Buffalo.-Snow, sleet, hail and rain
FELL here yesterday within the same
hour. The storm, which was general
throughout western New York and
Canada. was accompanied by thunder
and lightning. The fall Of snow here
was light. but in Chautauqua and Cat
taraugus counties IL amounted to from
eight to ten inches. In the western
part of Ontario the storm resembled a
winter blizzard.
Rochester, n. Y.-From early yester-
day morning until late in the afternoon
snow fell here, but the fall did no
more than to whiten the ground well,
and about 4 o'clock in the afternoon
It turned to fine rain. There have
been heavier falls OF snow In the coun.
ties south OF Monroe, notably in Steu-
ben county
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

Beatty g Long can at you.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

on the Erie time card as chief train
dispatcher, has notified G. A.. Allen
that he will be unable to take up
the work and will remain at Cleve-
land to the lok after the interests
of the road there for some months.
Telegraphic service on the rail-
roads was badly broken down Thurs
day evening by the high wind.
Nlarion's busy millinery store gives
you the best for your money al
call will convince you.
MRS. JENNIE THOMAS.
Try the Mirror want column.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

Wayside lodge |. o. o. T., consid-
cred routiue business at a regular
meeting last evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

G. q. Smith, whose name appears
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-30

Try the Mirror want column.