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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
CHARGES LAWYER HELD
FUNDS FROM COMPANY
Firm Sues Attorney for Sum
Alleged to Be Due

Edgar NJ. Wilson. an attorney. is de-
fendant in suit being tried before "a
jury in Judge Sturtevant's court in
which the Western Pacific land COM
pany claims from him $500. which it
alleges he wrongfully withheld
In a cross complaint Wilson asserts
that S4.145.75 is due him for legal serv-
ices rendered the company from March
4, 1904, to October ! 5, 1907, and that for
the balance of s1.404.25 he has handed
the company his check.
Wilson was both director and at
torney for the company In his testi-
money yesterday he stated that during
the period of his claim he collected for
the company about $45, 600. He con-
tested several suits, rendered services
in connection with the clearing of titles
to land, prepared papers for diminish
ing the capital stocN and furnished
much other legal service. Attorney H.
A. Powell, called as an expert witness
said the work was worth $500.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
CONCRETE PIERS
HAVE FALLEN AWAY
Harb0r Commission Informed of
Trouble at Broadway
Street Wharf

reported caving in of half dozen
supposedly solid concrete piers under
Broadway street wharf No. 1 caused
something of a sensation yesterday
morning at the regular meeting of the
state board of harbor commissioners.
searching investigation has been or
dered for the purpose of ascertaining
how many more of the piers are i'm
perfect. When the responsibility for
the faulty construction, if that is the
cause of the collapse, has been fixed an
effort will be made on behalf of the
state to recover damages from the
party at fault
The disappearance of the. piers was
discovered Wednesday afternoon and
reported to Engineer Barker Barker
found that four of the cylinders had
disappeared altogether. In the case of
two others the concrete has fallen away
from the lower end of the cylinder, ex-
posing the piles around which the con-
crete had been originally placed. At
the top section of concrete still han gs
to the beam it was supposed to sup
port, showing that the upper layer of
concrete is all right
This wharf was accepted by the state
on April s, 1903 It was built by Hyde.
Hayes Co, under the supervision of
Lott ID. Norton. who was the chief en-
gineer of the harbor commission. The
work was commenced under the Paris
fKilburn administration and was ac-
cepted by the board presided over by
Charles Spear When Engineer Barker
has made his report Hyde. Harjes 6,
Co., Lott Norton and probably Spear
will be summoned before the present
commissioners to explain the mystery
Of the crumbling concrete.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
The California Promotion Committee

The California Promotion Committee
THE State Central Organization Organized In
19O2-An association for the commercial and
Industrial development OF Californla.l
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion, advance
ment encouragement. Century Dictionary
The committee has for its object the PRO
MOTION OF California's interests. II has noth-
ADVANCEMENT OF California. 1t Is an author-
ity on all matters relating to California It EN-
COURAGES the establishment Of new industries
desirable immigration 1t presents the oDDorru-
mites and needs OF all fields OF business and Dro-
fessional activity It is supported By poDula- suh
scriptiOn and makes no charge for anv service
rendered 1t has affiliated With Il 200 CONNER
cial organizations OF the state. with comhined
membership OF more than 1000. Meetings of
representatives OF these organizations are held
semiannually IN dlnerent parts OF the state
where matters OF California interest are 5is
eussed- Headquarters OF the COMMITTEES ara
maintained in California building. Onion SQUARE
san Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE INviTFD
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
THREATENS EX-FIANCEE
AND LANDS IN JAIL
Printers Romance With Mani
curist Shattered BY Waiter

The infatuation of Peter ]. Rogers. a
printer. for Miss Bell Reynolds. dress
maker and manicurist. 5Ss Octavia
street. has landed him in the city pris-
on on a charge of threats against life.
He was arrested early yesterday morn
ing in Fillmore street by Policeman
O'Dowd and appeared before Police
Judge ShOrtalI yesterday, when the
case was continued until Monday.
Rogers said that he and Miss Rey-
nolds came here together from Los
Angeles. They had been engaged but
she had later found her affinity in Max
Kreische, waiter in the Old Louvre.
Early yesterday morning Rogers. met
her and Kreische in the La BOheme se-
loon, and he pulled a loaded revolver
out of his pocket and threatened to
shoot her. She screamed and Rogers
was overpoWered and disarmed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
CALHOUN IS SLOW
IN "SPfEDY TRIAL.
One Chair Remains Vacant in
Jury Box After Examination
OF 500 TaIesmen
Twenty=six Excused During
Day, Defense Desiring to Re-
tain One Who Shows Bias
By w. Russell Cole

The half thousand mark was passed
yesterday in the examination of tales
men in the Calhoun trial. but the jury
is yet incomplete. Thirteen hundred
and fifty citizens have been called into
court for jury service, II special venires
have been drawn and exhausted, sos
talesmen have been questioned-and
still there remains a vacant chair in
the jury box and Is unused peremptory
challenges In the hands of the attorneys
in charge of the case.
The speedy triaT'i that Patrick Cal
noun has so often clamored for through
the papers of the prograft press has
turned out to be anything but speedy
AFFAIR now that it is actually under way.
The avera daily record of the case
would make snail proud of its speed,
and the reports of the case might be
simplifed il some one would coin a
good new antonym for progress. The
beginning of each session brings the
dawn of a new hope that something
may happen to hurry the trial along, at
least to the peremptory challenge
stage; the end of each session brings
renewed disappointment.
ONE SKIRMISH DURING DAY
Yesterday 26 talesmen were put
through their PAGES. lers portions of
their family histories embalmed in the
record ana were excused. Ernest l..
Thompson, a manufacturer of gas ap-
pliances, was the only one of the num-
Der to open the way for a real skir-
mish. He was one of those whom the
defense was anxious to keep. and whom
the prosecution was just as anxious to
dismiss. That always causes friction,
but the friction yesterday was OF a
mild sort
Thompson was somewhat loquacious
and his expression of uncalled for views
on various subjects brought him close
to the border line of trouble with Heney
several times. The discussion ran all
the way from actual bias to American
citizenship, but as surely as verbal
clash became apparent it was warded
off
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
President Sends Good Wishes to
Members of Union League
Club
Patriotism Is Feature at House
Warming of Popular Or
ganizatiOn
Opening of New Quarters in
Powell Street Is Duly
Celebrated

Please convey TO the members Of the
club my congratulations and good
wishes upon the occasion Of the dedi-
cation OF the new clubhouse. and my
thanks for the compliment they pay
me. WILLIAM II. TAFT"
with the reading of this message
from the new president, sent out only
a few hours after his Inauguration,
and probably one of the first Of his
official communications. the rebirth Of
the Union League club in its new quar-
ters at Powell and OFarrell streets
was ushered in last night in a fitting
manner, for the banquet at which more
than 500 members gathered was not
only house warming, but as much a
welcome to Big Bill" and a jubilee
celebration Of his Inauguration.
MOST JOYOUS EVENT
The banquet probably was one OF
the most joyous events the club ever
has experienced. From the crab cock
tail to the cigars it was an occasion
Of jollity and wit and frank enjoy
ment
After the members and guests had
wandered through the three floors Of
the clubs new and magnificent quar-
ters they crowded the spacious ban
4ueL nan 20 4lS llIllt OF ca pacllNs anu
few We're the moments when enthusi-
asm and Wit were not brimming over
IN sparkling speeches OF ringing songs
PATRTOTESI - SHOWN
The patriotism OF the gathering espe-
cially was ma ked. and from the time
tae corcourse rose TO sing The Star
Spangled Banner to the finale of
America patriotic songs and thoughts
filled the hours.
Those who addressed the gathering
last might were: Governor James y.
Gilett. Mayor Edward r. Taylor NJ H.
dc Young, Joseph ReGding. samuel NJ.
shortridge ana julius Kann. The
speeches were mainly eulogies OF
Roosevelt and Taft. with occasional
compliments to san Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
IDENTIFY ROBBERS
BY FINGER PRINTS
De Pue Trying to Fix Other
Crimes on Cracksmen

Frank III. de Pue expert in charge of
the state identification bureau in the
ferry building. spent nearly all of yes
terday afternoon. in comparing the fin
ger prints on a. piece of glass with
those of the two cracksmen who are
alleged to have committed more than
% robberies in this state during the
last six weeks and who were captured
Wednesday night at Black Diamond in
On effort to connect the men with other
crimes recently committed.
Just what the results of De Pue's
Investigations were could not be ascer-
tanned
De Pue has already proved that the
men are IMPLICATED in the robbery of
silver d O'Meara's S store in Contra Cos
ca county through the comparison of
tnumn marks found on candle box
used by the cracksmen-
Dr.. ". Decker. Phelan bld.; rms 30S-9-
~ 100 Market ST.: phone Kearny 1880.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
LEANING TOWARD DEFENSE

Thompson was temporarily excused
after his examination had been par
tally completed at the morning session
and was recalled in the afternoon to
answer questions concerning newspa-
per reading in certain old copies OF
papers which were not in court in the
morning. He evidenced a leaning IA
vorable TO the defense and finally was
excused on Heney's challenge over the
objection of the defense
The other talesmen who were ex-
amined and excused were Irwin j. Tru-
man, Joseph w. Van Praag, James f.
Tynda1l. John Z. Van Brunt, Edward l.,
Crossett, Carl j. Thomson, Charles f.
Tarrant, Fred Tit. Charles j. Vance
Alfred j. Turner Albert w. Craig, Louis
c. Brown. Bruno L. Thursbacher, John
p Holdersbach, Paul Van Loom. John
S. Trezise, Edward n. Van Buskirk
Anton f. Thornberg, Burton c. Van
Emon, Jacob B. Shroyer. Fredericl,
Todt, Williams Timsou, Lester Van
Nostrand, Jerome B. Coy and Alexander
5. Armstrong.
new special venire Of 60 will be
in court this morrLing for examination,
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05

For Coughs and sore Throat. better
remedy be found than Browns Bronchial
TrnchfS -
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05
womAN's HANDS BuRAED-w

to extinguish a fire at her residence. 40 B
street. Wednesday night Mrs, \. Conway had
both of her hands badly burned and the hair OF
her head scorehed. The IRE caused 800 damage
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05

EILADYS gownng and hating glowing still
IN/E the all be
boot maker has his law of fashion binding
others who plan and toll that lady shall
sprIngt1ne the perfection of the lilies of
SO there will be capean extended
about shoes The Calls Spring Sunday
March28
Here hints taken gath
cred by The Calls fashion for the chapter
The shoes particularly pretty this spring. .
The moderately pointed and either plain or perforated
are in favor.
Low shoes mainly of the bow tie slipper
moderately high heels and bows of eahe RIB
Ian IS very popular for both low and high shoes
crude bright yellow ago; mlower and more
shade
High shoes higher past having buttons
They have the
front and forms pcepdbe point front
And these only hntforetastes
oe cnaer on SHOES The who guided
suggestion OF Inc Calls
ona she VIII be
ms many Paged many colored edition will published Sunday
$3.50
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-05

iIr-t.W. Decker, Phelari bld., rms 30S-9-
~. l0O Market ST: phone Kearny 1880. :
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
UNUSUAL ACCIDENT WAS FATAL
Little George Coxwell Dies in She'll
man From Blood Poison,

man From Blood Poison.
The Shellman Sun reports the
death of George Coxwell, the little
eight-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Coxwell, of whose accident
an account was printed in the last
issue of The News.
The accident which terminated in
the death of the little boy was quite
unusual. With other boys he was
playing in an old barn, and George
climbed to the top to some cross
pieces above the loft floor. He fell,
and in going down through the open
ing in the floor caught by his chin
on joist. Although suffering he
never told about the accident until
next day, and there was no outward
sign of the injury Finally, though,
he had to tell, and then it was found
that his lower teeth on one side
had been broken loose. The gum
had bled inwardly, and it was this
that caused fear from the first that
blood poison might develop This
was the result, and although he had
the best medical attention nothing
could be done to save him. The ac-
cident happened about ten days be-
fore he died.
The interment occurred in She'll
man. Among the pretty floral offer
| ings were two beautiful bouquets
one sent by his class at the Institute
and the other by the Sunday school
class of which he was a member.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Sees Mother Grow Young.

ut 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
ters 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 Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Welded AT BRIDES BEDSIDE.
MISS McCollum and MIR. HOlbrook
Married Wednesday.

Miss McCollum and MIR. Holbrook
Married Wednesday.
Miss Alice McCollum of Weston
and Mr.. j. P. Holbrook of Commerce
were quietly married Wednesday
morning at 1880 o'clock at the home
of the brides brother, Mr.. ]. B. Nc
Collum, where she was visiting. Rev.
j. B. tombstone performing the mar
riage rites.
Only day or two before the day
appointed for the wedding the bride
was stricken with fever, and all in
vltations to the marriage were re-
called. 1t was impossible to notify
Mr.. HOlbrOok, however, of his sweet
hearts illness, as he had already left
his home for Dawson. Upon his ar
rival here it was decided that the
wedding should occur any way, and
the service was performed at the
brides bedside.
Mrs. HOlbroOk had sufficiently re-
covered Thursday to leave for the
home of the groom in Commerce.
Mrs. Holbrook is the daughter of
Mrs. A. R. McCollum, and was a
resident of Dawson until three years
ago, when she moved with her moth
er to Weston. She is a young wo-
man of exceptional lovely traits of
character, and is admired by all who
know her, The groom is a promi-
nent hardware merchant of Com
merce, in Jackson county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
MONEY ORDERS AS EVIDENCE
postmaster Instructed From Wash.
mgton to Obey Subpoena to An
pear in Court With Records

pear in Court With Records.
During the session of the citv court
last week Postmaster w. J. Lewis
was subpoenaed to appear before
that tribunal with the record of mon
.ey orders that had been issued nv
the Dawson postofice. -
NOW, Uncle Sam is one of those
VINO attends strictly to his own busi-
ness and is very particular about
Iettlng others know what he is doing
and knowing this the POSTMASTER
wired to the department at Wash
lngton asking to be instructed what
10 90. During the day a message
came from the third assistant nost-
master-general instructing him TO
oDev the court summons and testify
ouC 70 retain possession of all of his
records. ''''
1t is understood that the money
order record is wanted in court for
the purpose of being used as evil
oence by the state in the trial of
pllnd tiger cases. 1t is intended TO
show that the alleged tigers
bought money orders made PAYABLE
to Whiskey dealers.
1t was thought that some of the
several tiger" cases that are pend
ing would be tried last week. but
they were not called.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
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. ''If it
had not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which cured me, l could
not have lived" he writes, "suf-
fering as I 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.OO. Guaranteed by the Dawson
Drug Co. Trial bottle free.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
Elder Monsees Preached.

Elder J. A. Monsees, a prominent
young Primitive Baptist minister of
Macon, preached at Bellfower school
house, about five miles southwest of
Dawson, Saturday and Sunday, and
was greeted both days by good con-
gregations. Hereafter Primitive
Baptist services will be held month
ly in building at the peach farm
of Mr.. F. A. Ruggles north of the
city, Mr.. Ruggles having given them
free use of it for several months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28

Mr.. F. G. Thompson went to
Morris Sunday to see his brother-in-
law, Mr.. R. B. Thomas, a former res
ident of Dawson, who was stricken
with paralysis Saturday. Later re-
ports state that there is a chance for
Mr.. Thomas to recover.
Prof. o. w. Stapleton of At
lanta occupied the Methodist pulpit
Sunday morning and night, and de-
lighted both congregations. He is
also singer of note, and rendered
a solo that was especially enjoyed.
Real Estate Agent Horsley has
sold to Mr.. T. w. Martin the resi-
dence on Crawford street occupied
by Mr.. Dan English. 1t belonged to
Mr.. A. A, Lewis, and the considera-
ton was $4,000.
Mr.. l. J. Policy, who has been
warehouse clerk at the Central
freight depot for sometime past, has
accepted position with the Dawson
Consolidated Grocery Co. as book
keeper.
Mr.. ]. T. Oxford, one of the good
farmers of the western part of the
county, was in Dawson Saturday,
and reported that he had seen bolls
of open cotton in his field.
The city primary will occur just
two weeks from next Monday. There
is apparently very little interest
among the rank and file of the voters.
Calhoun superior court is in SEES
sion at Morgan this week. A num-
Der of attorneys and others are in
attendance from Dawson.
The rural mail carriers who own
automobiles do not have to register
with the city clerk and pay the
$3.50 license.
Ask those who have been using
Queen of Pantry -four how they like
it. Sold by T. o. Whitchard C Co.
Mr.. J. w. Roberts, who was
critically i'll for several days, is re-
ported to be much better.
Mrs. L. Futrell is now in Macon
stopping at 655 First street, where
she will remain for sometime.
Mr.. J. D. Weaver is being con-
graduated upon the arrival of a fine
young man at his home.
"A number of people left for Ty-
bee Monday morning on the Sea-
boards excursion.
The Drs. Lumley have left Daw-
son for the summer. They may re-
turn in the fall.
Mr.. B. S. Matthews will move
into his handsome new house on Lee
street this week.
GO FLY keeps flies off horses
and cattle. 25 and so cents at all
drug stores.
Buy a large 3Ox60 Smyrna rug
for SO cents at The Empire Store.
A fresh lot graham -four in IL
pound sacks at Wall Bros.
Two carloads Of wagons just re-
ceived by ]. P. Perry Co.
Buy window shades at The En-
pire Store.
Ring 800 for peaches and can
teloupes.
See J. P. Perry Co. if you want a
wagon.
Try Heinz's soups, At Wall
Bros.
To-day is the first dog day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
HA, THERE! GOING TO TOWN?


You can't be too careful to en-
phasize Adams Jewelry Store when
you send your watch in for repair.
We are all the time having calls for
watches, clocks or jewelry which
have been sent to us for repairs and
failed to reach us.
1t not only makes a difference in
the condition of the article when
returned TO you, but also makes a
difference in the cost and trouble af-
forwards. You get it back in the
best condition and are not troubled
with bringing it back a half dozen
times, and probably a new move.
ment eventually.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-07-28
MOVING PICTURES.

vile arrived Saturday to visit Mr..
Charlie Jones and other relatives
before going to Savannah for a
month. Mr.. Hall is agent for the
Central railroad at Ellaville.
Mr.. Joe S. Roberts returned to his
home in Nashville, Tenn, Monday
after a visit to his father, Mr.. J. w
Roberts. His many friends will be
glad to know that he is prospecting
in his Tennessee home.
Representative M. H. Marshall.
Jr., returned to Atlanta Sunday after
spending ten days at home at the
bedside of his father-in-law, Mr.. J.
w. Roberts.
Mr.. w. A McLain left Saturday
for New York and other points in
the east Before returning he will
buy fall and winter goods for Nc
Lain Bros. & Co.
I Misses Alice and Emma tombstone
are visiting Misses Martha and
Frances Lasseter in Vienna.
Mrs. H. E. Watson and two chill
dren of Sylvester were recent guests
of Mrs. j. T. Bartlett.
Miss Ethel Worsham of FORSYTH
| is visiting at the home of her broth
er, Mr.. E. E. Worsham.
Mr.. Will Leary of Birmingham has
been a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Dismuke
Mr.. o. E. Lowe, after rusticating
in north Georgia several days, re-
turned home Saturday afternoon, and
was given the glad hand by his many
] friends.
Misses Claud and Marie Saunders,
who have been the guests of Misses
Lynne Durham and Wray Chester,
have returned to their home in Cole
man.
Miss Jetta Wommackl of Blakely is
visiting Mrs. T. o. Whitchard. She
will leave soon for Atlanta to spend
month with Mrs. G. A. Harbour.
Misses May and Tarpley McCarty
are expected home Saturday from
Athens, where they have been attend
ing the state normal school.
Mr.. A. B. Cumbie of Eufaula was
in Dawson Sunday visiting at the
home of his brother-in-law, Mr.. H.
T. Palmer.
Mr.. T. o. Whitchard went to Fitz-
gerald Monday to see his mother and
brother, Mrs. John Whitchard and
Mr.. S. M. Whitchard
Mrs. w. A. Eubanks has gone to
John Hopkins Infrmary in Balti-
more. Mr.. Eubanks accompanied
her.
Mr.. and Mrs. K S. Worthy re-
turned Saturday from a visit to rela-
tives at his old home in Carthage.
n. c..
Mr.. John Crowell of Mobile, Ala,
has been in Dawson visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Crowell.
Mr.. ana Mrs. M. H. Porter of At
lanta have been guests at the home
of Mr.. J. D. Weaver several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Parks and Mrs.
Warren Parks and daughter left Sat-
urday for Americas and Atlanta.
Mrs. Guy Chappell and little Miss
Willie Chappell left Saturday night
for Atlanta
Miss Callie May Christie is the
guest of Miss Mamie Lou Huff in
Columbus.
Mr.. l.. E. Baldwin left Saturday
on a trip to Atlanta and Indian
Springs.
Miss Jamie Stewart and little sis
ters are visiting relatives at Fort
Valley.
Miss Susie May Dozier is visiting
relatives in Atlanta.
Miss Villa Hatcher is visiting in
Dunbar and Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. McNulty went
to Americas Friday.
Miss Claud Blackwell spent Sun
day in Cuthbert.
Dudley Mize was recent visitor
in Americas.
Miss Alice Roberts is visiting in
Blakely.
IrV HermanS TailOrinn This Enrinn