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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Craftsmanship in Washington.

The Washington correspondent OF
The Chicago News, Mr.. Leroy T. YER
non, in an article of unusual interest
which he wrote for his paper last
week pays generous tribute to the
present day craftsmanship of this
section.
From the standpoint Of an OBJ
servant critic, he, of course, notes
the change which pOst-bellum condi-
tions have wrought in the general
character of the south's representa-
ton.
But he is candid to admit that the
velvet manners of the old regime
have not entirely disappeared from
the halls of national legislation.
And when it comes to dignity or
speech and to courtliness of bearing
in debate, he says that the palm must
be awarded to the statesman OF the
south.
In this connection he mentions
two senator's who conspicuously en-
body the best tradition of the old
school
John w. Daniel of Virginia and
Augustus o. Bacon of Georgia.
Both, he says, are full of the old
chivalric dash and fire, but are equal
ly marked by the silken glove and
the polished lance which were CHAR
acteristic of the old tournaments.
Senator Bacon he calls the mentor
of the senate on the question OF
rules" and Senator Daiel the most
dignified senator in the chamber.
Generalizing upon the subject OF
the south's representation in wash
ington the correspondent continues;
Agricultural communities OF the
south are represented in congress by
the purest type of the southern
statesmen. On the other hand, its
manufacturing centers, especially
where northern capital is invested,
are represented by younger men,
more alive to commercial questions,
who speak by means of illustrations,
forget their Latin and their classics,
and who approach near to the line
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Joe Hall Says Certain Parties Have
SWiped His Political Assets and
Squandered Them.

On Thursday the lower house of
the Georgia legislature defeated the
bill of Mr.. Hall of Bibb making rail-
road passes in Georgia unlawful by
a vote of 143 noes to Sc ayes.
Messrs. Anderson of Chatham and
Alexander of DeKalb spoke against
the bill, as did Mr.. Lovejoy of
Troupe, the latter saying it were bet
ter to let the present order of the
railroad commission stand
Mr. MacIntyre of Thomas offered
an amendment which was in effect
a substitute, enacting the text of the
Hepburn law, making specific pro-
hibition and specific exception. Mr..
Wright of Floyd offered an amend
ment giving the railroad commits
sion the right to make additional
regulations in the matter not con-
ficting with the act.
Speaking upon the question, when
the vote was about to be taken on
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
A SAD STORY is THIS ONE
The Wife of a Former Judge and
Populist Candidate for Govern
or Advertises for Work.

Mrs. 7. L. Nugent is prepared
for doing profession work in the
hair business, making switches, puffs
and curls out of hair, no matter how
tangled. Will call at houses of
ladies, giving treatment in facial
massage and shampooing. Patron
age respectfully solicited"
This advertisement, which ap-
peared recently in a Stephenville
paper, furnishes food for some
thought and a few remarks Judge
Nugent was learned lawyer, an
able judge, and one of the states
best and purest men. He was a pop
ulist candidate for governor in 1900.
and received about 10000 votes.
But Judge Nugent made a mistake
and gave far more attention and
study to correcting the evils of gov
eminent than to providing for his
family. He died very poor, and now
his venerable widow earns her liv-
ing as a hair dresser. 1t is no dis
oNSNNS W wa n, 1elI LlOIIl lI-duu DIX
honor to the widow of the learned
judge, who, instead of shedding tears
over her poverty, advertises for work
But Judge Negent made a mistake
the mistake that all men make who
put state before family. 1t was I'M
selfish, to be sure, but it was mis-
taken patriotism. Judge Nugent
was a reformer; he caught a vision
of a better, fairer government, and
in following this he forgot his own
family.-Honey Grove (Tex) Sig
nal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Mr.. TRICKS $3.50 UNDERWEAR
The American Millionaire Is Getting
Right Particular About His
UndershiIt and Drawers.

NNA oAAAAO anu Drawers
A London cable to the New York
Times says: A London haberdasher
is now exhibiting in a shop window
IN frequented thoroughfare a sam
pie of a dozen suits of underwear
which a notice displayed alongside
says have been specially made for a
wealthy American at a total of $3.50.
The haberdasher acknowledged
this afternoon that the dozen suits
OF silk underwear were made to the
special order of Henry c. Frick of
Plttsburg and New York, and that
four dozen silk-wool suits displayed
in another window of the same shop,
costing &127, were ordered by the
Colorado millionaire, William N.
Wood. The haberdasher further
proudly announces upon a placard
IN the front of his shop that he has
more than 10000 American custo-
merS.
When interviewed he said the price
paid by Mr.. Prick was more than
twice the highest previously known.
The texture of the garments is heavy
woven silk of the softest, most fexi-
BILE, and glossiest quality manufact-
ured in England. The color is a
very light ecru. The needlework,
binding and buttonholes are as fine
as those of the wedding trousseau
of a princess or the clothes of a
royal baby. Each suit consists of
only two pieces.
The haberdasher spoke of a dozen
other orders for silk underclothes
for wealthy Americans, the prices
ranging from $40 a dozen suits up
ward
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28

which divides the true southern
statesman of the old school from the
northern business man who goes to
congress. Once in a while there is
Tillman and Davis who upset
the tradition of the southern states
man, but they are rare
Mr.. Vernon is also greatly i'm
pressed with the southern senator's
tone Of moral earnestness. The
Washington correspondent adds in
conclusion that this is the only sec
ton of the country which is repre-
sented in Washington by men whose
exclusive business and whose central
ambition is craftsmanship
Georgian.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
is IO7;; GOES ON A LARK
NEW YORK HAS "A TIME" WITH
A VISITING CENTENARIAN.

Alexander Harriet, Old as He Is,
Can't Stand 1t to Stay Always
in Yonkers.
From the New York Herald.
About two weeks ago in all the
police stations a general alarm was
read describing the disappearance
from his home in Yonkers of Alex
ander Harriet, 107 years old. Po-
liceman Henry of the East One Hun
dred and Twenty-sixth street station,
on duty yesterday afternoon at Third
avenue and One Hundred and Twen-
ty-eighth street, saw a man whose
general appearance resembled that
of the man of the general alarm.
You seem to be in distress?" said
the policeman.
I'm all right" said the man;
what are you worrying about?"
Aren't you Alexander Harriet or
Yonkers?"
Suppose l amp"
Your son-in-law, John Lavatt, is
worrying about you, and he has
asked the police to find you and send
you home"
You'll get to the poorhouse doing
everything you're asked" .retorted
the other. You'd better run along
and patrol your beat and let people
alone that are minding their own
business.
III have to take you to the sta
fIOn hOnC0
You will, eh?" asked the gem
tleman, bristling with anger. "Well,
you'd better begin now by sending
for the reserves and a patrol wagon
or two If l want to come to New
York from Yonkers that's my bust
ness. Do you suppose that just be-
cause l live in YOnkers | have to stay
there all the time? Try it yourself
awhile and see how you like it. Now,
l don't want any more monkey bust
ness with you. l want you to go
away from me and stay away from
me, or I'll forget you're much strong
er than | am and I'm likely to hurt
| you"
Policeman Henry being thus ad-
monished telephoned for patrol
wagon When it arrived Mr.. Har-
riett said:
You're a bunch of bone heads,
but l suppose you think you are do
ing your duty. | am sorry for the
horses, and l won't make this use
less trip for them. Just to oblige
them I'll get in your old patrol
wagon"
A policeman stepped forward to
assist Mr.. harriet into the wagon
Don't butt in said Mr.. Harriet,
Il got into wagons when you were
too young to walk. Let 'er go!"
At the East One Hundred and
Twenty-sixth Street Station the aged
gentleman pre-empted the easy chair
of Lieutenant Loonan and stayed in
lit, chatting about topics of the day,
till the arrival of his daughter, Mrs.
John Lavatt of Garden street, Yonk-
ers. Complaining that his holiday in
New York had been cut off before
he had had chance to see the mon
ument of his old friend, General
Worth, who fought in the Mexican
war, Mr.. Harriet went, grdmbling,
back to YOnkers.
On the way back in an automobile
he served notice that inasmuch as
he is old enough to know what he is
doing he intends to return to the
city to see some of the Broadway
shows in the fall
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28

Delay in commencing treatment
for a slight irregularity that could
have been cured quickly by Foley's
Kidney Remedy may result in a seri-
GUS kidney disease. Foley's Kidney
Remedy builds up the worn out it's
tues and strengthens these organs.
Dawson Drug Co. and Peoples Drug
Store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
TWO ESCAPE IN CALHOUN.
''Life-Timers" Battle and Then Skee-
daddle. Reward Offered.


One night last week two negro
convicts, Spear Simms and Tom
Johnson serving life sentences for
murder, escaped from the camps of
the road gang of Calhoun county,
and no trace has been found Of them
since.
With the other convicts they had
just finished taking a bath and gone
into the tent to prepare for supper
and on their failure to report at the
proper time a search disclosed their
escape, and it being dark efforts to
capture them then were useless.
A reward of $50 for the capture
of each has been offered by the COM
missioners, and strong effort is now
being made to recapture them.-Edi-
son News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
DOCTOR SUES FOR BIG FEE.

Wants $4,000 For Relieving Moth
eer-in-Law of Her Appendix.
DR., S. E. Milliken has filed suit in
Dallas, Tex, for $4,000 debt
against Mrs. S. A. Gibbs for an OPP
Grafton performed on her for appen-
9cltis, Mrs. Gibbs is the widow of
Barnett Gibbs, former lieutenant
governor of Texas. DR.. Milliken was
formerly son-in-law of Mrs. Gibbs.
ne was recently divorced from his
Wife, Sallie Gibbs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
For Sale.

Bull Terriers, pedigreed stock.
Absolutely dead game. The best
watch dog or companion, and fastest
fighting dog on earth. Correspond
ence solicited.
BURNETT KENNELS,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Announcement.

We wish to announce to the pub
lie that we are now in position to
dress lumber, and will give you as
prompt service as possible.
THE VARIETY WORKS co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
To City Voters.

The city registration books are
now open for qualification for the
primary election. Books will close
August 6, 1909, at o'clock p. m.
This July IA, 1909.
r. E. BELL, City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Chickens for Sale.

First-class S. C. Rhode Island Red
chickens. DIR. J. T. CLEVELAND,
Weston. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Business Bargains.

| have for sale in Bronwood a
brick store house and an up-to-date
stock of dry goods. Good town, good
people, good business. A bargain
for somebody. j. A. HORSLEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28

HIS is the clothing dealer who
went
~ the hardware store and freely spent
". advertised bargains the very bill
.i g got from the furniture dealers till,
"nere it went when the dry goods
A. merchant bought
ma paid with the bill that the butcher
got
from the grocer who had settlement
49,, made
WIKI the money the honest workman
paid.
T'o.-1he local dealer tUko's Up 10 snuff
mn afavays CdUertse his st"F.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
For Sale.

Secondhand tin and corrugated
iron. Excellent for use on barns,
stables and shelters. j. G. Dean.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Hulls and Shingles.

| have good cotton seed bulls and
No. / heart shingles for sale. Sam
pie of shingles can be seen at r. L.
Melons store T. j. SLADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
For Rent.

A four-room residence with sani-
tary connections and water Close in.
Apply to Horsley Drug Co. or w. B.
Cheatham.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
Abolish County Assessor.

The conference committees of the two
branches of the legislature got together
on the different amendments to the tax
law the latter part Of last week and
among other provisions, they recommend
ed the adjustment of county assessors
in counties having a population less than
$1,000. In counties of 1900 and
over the county assessors are made
elective. The bill has not yet reach
ed the governor but according to the
published reports from Topeka this
provision relating to county assessors will
go through, In which event County As
SCISSOR Bailey Of this county viii be lesis-
lated out and the county clerk will do the
work the same as he has done under the
old law. although the presumption IS that
the change will not go into efed until
this years assessment IS completed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
On His Semi=Annual Buying Trip,

John c. Richardson departed on Mon
day for eastern cities to do a weeks
buying for his extensive store. This
trip is made about month earlier this
year than usual on account Of the ex-
traordinary business done during the fall
and winter. Mr.. Richardson takes great
pains to keep his stock up in every de-
partment and is never caught mapping.
He has spent all Of his mature years IN
studying the mercantile business and it
has become part Of his nature to strive
to please the people who buy. His
going east at this time does not signify
that his stock has been permitted to de-
plete-it simply signifies that the goods
are moving, that he anticipates what the
people need in the approaching months
and he is procuring their needs early.
The store has received new and ele-
giant Stock Of Ladies WASTES and White
Muslins and Boys Knickerbockers and
Mems clothing to satisfy all tastes and
ages. 1t has been custom prevalent
among the people Of this city and county
TO send to catalogue houses for goods Of
this character because Of belief that the
home merchants do not handle them.
This may have been true several years
ago but it not the condition today. One
visit to this busy store will convince
every man and woman in Barber county
that the Medicine Lodge dealers can beal
the mail order houses in both price and
quality.
Our city has progressed wonderfully.
Conditions that obtained FIVE years age
are no more like conditions that exist
today than boyhood is like manhood
The merchants Of the town are abreas
with the times, they want your business
they want to please you and they solici
your trade, guaranteeing you every cour.
tesy that it is possible for dealer tc
confer upon a customer. in this Mr.
Richardson is a leader. He specialize
on Dry Goods. Notions, Furnishings anc
Mems and Boys clothing. In this spher,
he has been a revelation to the city anc
community and his purpose is to exec
himself in the year to come. Upon hi
return watch for an announcement oI
bargains secured in the eastern markets
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
Death of James Stranathan.

James Stranathan, who served SIX years
on the board of county commissioners
of Barber county. IN the latter sos and
early o0's.died at his home 30l9 Holmes
street, Kansas City, at | o'clock p. m,
tuesday night, March 2, 1909. Con-
cerning the death the Star says:
lanes Stranathan. 50 years old, a
retired cattle dealer, died last night at his
home, 30lo Holmes street. MI. Srana-
than suffered stroke of apoplexy yester-
day afternoon while he was riding in a
motor car. He had been in Ill health
for about three years. Mr.. Shanathan
leaves wife and four children, WilliamV.
Of kiowa, Kansas, Samuel w. of Viii
sey. Kansas. Charles Stanathan and
Mrs. Arthur Trevellyan Of Chicago. Ill. "
MI. Stranathan moved with his family
to Barber county from Ohio In 1885 and
lived on farm several miles northwes,
of Kiowa, IN Moore township. until SIX
years ago when he retired from busines.
and moved to Kansas City. He became
quite wealthy at farming and stock raising
and was also very active In politics. hav-
ing been strong republican leader during
his entire residence IN the county. Only
one of the children, w. V. Stranathan,
resides In the county now. He owns
the home place.
The friends Of the Shanathan families
are panied to hear Of this sudden death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
Union Party Ticket.

The Law and Order League, at its
meeting last Thursday evening, nominal
ed the following candidates to be voted
for at the city election April 5th, and
adopted the name Of Union Party"
Mayor-H. w. Skinner.
Councilmen-J. A. Fair, VIM. Rule,
G. F. Guthrie, J.H. Minick, F. J. Wads-
worth.
Police Judge. w. Kidd.
The chairman and secretary, assisted
by the executive committee, were en-
powered to 6ll vacancies should any oc-
cur. The next meeting Of the League
will be held at the courthouse, Thursday
evening. March 18th.
The League adopted constitution
and bylaws covering their demands and
principles on which the organization
stands. This organization claims to stand
not only for the moral betterment Of the
city but also asserts that it is the purpose
of the administration. in the event Of the
tickets success, to attend to its business
interests as well. 1t is conceded, so far
as our knowledge goes. that the present
administration has done splendidly in the
way Of substantial improvements and in
ironing out the bonded Indebtedness in
such way that it is being handled with
out working any great hardship on the
taxpayers. The improvement policies Of
the present administration, the union tick
ct people say, they intend to carry on,
but on moral questions they take a strong
stand for what they claim should be a
cleaner city.
1t is reasonably certain that in the event
Of the success of this ticket that the pool
hall and 2-per-cent Institutions will be
legislated out. and this is really the only
clearly defined disagreement between
what is called the two factions. Both
are opposed to the boot-legger and the
only question open to argument is wheth-
er a new administration will be more
able to catch the offender than the pres
ent one.
1t is also probable that city marsha
will be employed. regardless Of how
the election goes. although the presen
council has looked upon it as an unwar.
ranted expense in the light Of the city
financial condition. However. the city
finances are now in better shape than
they have been for many years and some
Of the present councilmen are inclined to
favor a marshal.
That there will be two tickets is al
most certain but the drafting" process
seems to be puzzler. The presen
administration have worked faithfully alC
\ hard during the past two years and the.
4 naturally feel that they are entitled to quit
wet the faction that is opposed to thc
Union ticket is demanding that the ole
mayor and council stand for reelection
and here the matter rests.
The Union ticket Is composed Of rep
resentative business men and i tn,
Cihzens ticket to be nominated later
equally Strong. it will be close election
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
No More Cigarettes.

A law was passed by the legislature
the latter part Of last week and signed
by the governor. prohibiting the sale of
cigarettes In the state of Kansas. 1t i:
very sweeping in its terms. 1t is mis-
demeanor punishable by fine for any
dealer to sell or keep cigarettes in hi:
store. Any minor smoking a cigarette
on streets or highways or IN public places,
is also liable to punishment. Cigarette
hends hereafter must buy. their supply
outside OF the state and minors will mol
be permitted to smoke them anywhere
except In private houses.
The new law has already been pub
Eshed and is now IN eGed. .
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
Pretty Good Advice.

Like many other prominent actors
Mr.. Eugene Moore, who is,appearins IN
Edwin Milton Royle's play. My Boy
Jack" receives some funny letters; here
is one: MY Dear Mr.. Moore:- Il saw
you play Jack Paden in MY Boy, Jack
and | liked you so well, | take the liberty
Of wiring you for little information in
order to settle dispute with my intend
ed. In escordng young lady to the
theatre, is it proper to wear a cane2
Mr.. Moore's reply was. My Dear SIR
If you have nothing else to wear, take
my advice and stay at home" but we
advise everybody to go to the theatre
and see MY Boy. Jack" if they have
to borrow clothes, or even the price
He will be here at the opera house Sat.
urday night. March 10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

400 shoats weighing from 40 to 10
lbs. for sale. Inquire Of r. A. Palmer
on Palmer ranch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

"Mr. Kemp was inesisibly funny and
is a master ic his art. .-Watseka Ql.)
Republican. Do not miss this entertain
ment next Monday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

Miss Aline Bradshaw Of Wichita ar
rived Saturday to visit two weeks with
Miss Mary Davis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

One Of the things that Medicine
Lodge needs in the way Of protection to
property owners is chicken ordinance.
Our city is behind other towns in this
respect. There is no more reason why
home owner should be bothered with
his neighbor's chickens than with his
horses and COWS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

The latest date set for the adjourn
ment Of the state legislature is Friday Of
this week. There is nothing certain
about it. however, the legislature may
change its mind again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10

Residence property for sale. On
North Walnut street. $3.50 will buy It.
Inquire at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-03-10
Remember the defamation contea the
evening Of the 18th inst.

Wanted-A good man to work on
a ranch.-H. G. Alexander.