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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06
Noisiest CAPITALS.

| sent staying in London is making ii
her life's work to reduce the amount
of noise in the world. especially in
the streets of great cities.
Mrs. I. L. Rice is the wife of a we'll
known American chess player. She is
dark, vivacious lady of medium
height. Her manner, kind and
gracious, is that of the competent wo-
was first turned in the direction of
noise abatement by the constant
shrieking of steamer whistles near her
Riverside home on the Hudson river.
AS result she founded, in 1905, the
present New York Noise Abatement
Society.
Discussing London in comparison
with other great cities of the world,
Mrs Rice, who has travelled widely,
said 1.-THE order of noisiness in which
place the worlds chief capitals is
as follows: Paris. New York, London,
and Berlin.
I'm Paris there are absolutely no
restrictions on street noises. Every
several. The cochers are apparently
always quarreling, and throughout
the night shrieks of rage ring out
from every cab rank.
"In New York we have less traffic
than you have in London. but our
trolley cars. which run on practically
every avenue. are much noisier than
anything here. London is a quieter
city than 1t was when I was here
few years ago. The worst feature of
london streets is the unrestrained
use of motor horns. Then. too. the
extremely shrill whistles which are
used to summon cabs at hotels. res
taurants. and the large stores. are an
undesirable feature or London
London Daily Mail.
Automobile or Auto-MO-b bile
Battle RACES in the Bookman over
the pronunciation Of automobile,
which Webster's and the Century say
ought to have the accent on the mo"
The Bookman reckonS that these oro-
epists are the sort of persons who al
ways "smell of fried things" just as,
according to another authority. the
man who writes whilst is pictured
in the minds eye as wearing a grease
spot on his waistcoat. Our arbiter
contends for Automobile" as the
pronunciation sanctioned by the Gull
tivated, the Enlightened, the REM
nant, the Very Few.
conditionally. Usage makes pronoun-
citation, and usage both common and
cultured alike shuns AU-tomoDlle, Au-
to-MO-bl and automo-BEEL. The
are machine" "buzz wagon mo
tor carr and plain "car. New York
Press.
Did This Dog Reason?
We brought from Scotland collie
about months old; He was allowed T.
never to be fed in the dining room. This
rule was strictly enforced by my
daughter. I was the only member of
the family who ever broke over the
rule. And often when l offered him
tempting bone he would glance across
the table, and If he caught the forbid
ding eye he would resist the tempta-
ton. But one morning she left the
table abruptly. Rab followed her into
the hall and watched her till she had
closed the door of her study Then he
scampered back, nudgcd my elbow, as
if to say. Now is our timei" He
seized the bone, and was soon crunch
ing it with the greatest satisfaction
London Spectator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

off with the children for their vacation in
the country As she got on the train he
fiction to read?'" "Oh, no." she respond
ed sweetly. II shall depend upon your
letters from homev'-Tatler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Cut Bono.-He-Why don't Won have a
dip? She-Oh, I'm too old now. Whom
should I battle for?-Meggendorfer Blaet-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

'I wish Lucy hadn't gone rowing with
that young Pliners,' says LucY's mammal
He is such fool in a boat. !" ''Rock-the-
boat idiot?" smiles the listener mo. Not
that kind He is one OF the sort that
proposes. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Manufactured Woman-So you had
money once, had you? May ask you
how you made your first thousand dollars.
Tuffold Knutt (wiping his eye with his
coat sleeve)-Ma' am, drempt it!-Chi-
cagO Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

That boy. of yours whistles the Merry
WIDOW waltz very correctly" "Oh, he's
a wonder. He remembers every tune he
hears- Gee! He'll make a fortune as a
land Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

He tells me he caught a 40-pound bass
Give you any reason to believe hin1?Y
Gave me fairly good gar."-Adilwau-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Williamsburg Astorbilt isn't at all
exclusive. is he? Walters-Why, / don't
znow: Williamson, he isn't why this
morning saw him riding In his automo-
'ile with a policeman.-Somerville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Unsophisticated Visitor-why do so
many of your best people play what they
call bridge whist? Society Leader-Ah,
just to make the time fly. Unsophisticat-
ed Visitor-I see-time is money.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Miss Chatters--Miss Woody told me she
invited you to her party, but you failed
to attend. Miss Swellman-That isn't quite
true. succeeded in not attending
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Salesman-Shirt, sir. WIN you have
negligee or stin bosom? Customer
Negligee. 1 guess. The doctor said must
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Il dunno how to please these summer
boarderS." Whats the matter, SIP
.'They's clamoring for the moss-covered
bucket, after had fitted up the well with
sterilized drinking cups, instead.
ington Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Unsophisticated Onlooker-I think this
is a first-rate place See what fine view
we have of this car coming. Seasoned
ever happens on these straight stretches
Not even a broken leg. Come on down to
the turn and wait for the fun.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Doctor-I advise you to go to Nest. It's
q small place far away from an9tvheres
There your nerves will get better. Patient
oh, but doctor, I've frocks as well as
acknowledgements Blaetter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Are these all photographs of fellows
you have been engaged tor" mo. Theyr re
the fellows who didn't propose" What
in the world do you want of them p
why, / am saving them to make a
rogues' galIery."-PhfladeIphia Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Flows yer wheat?'' First rate" '.Pigi
doin' well?" Fine" That uny. colt com.
to hear things is SO likely, Bill How'l
your wife ?"-Pittsburg Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-06

Head Waiter-What's the matter with
that dyspeptic looking old chap over there
at the fourth table? Assistant-He's got
crouch. He was getting all ready 20
make a kick about that cantaloupe, and
he found it was a good one.-Chicago
Tribune.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
ROCKEFELLER TIRED OF
CONTRIBUTING TOFUND

NV YORK. April John d.
q .c.lllcr has notified tho steering
G.. mittec Of the West Side Neigh.
| D.. hood House. which he founded and
D. since supported. that II must find
some person or persons who will as
sumo the annual burden OF S25. OOO 10
keep the Institution alive. as he Is no
lOAger disposed 90 make this yearly
outlay. In consequence there H. grave
danger OF the collapse Of one OF the
most far-reaching charitable organiza-
tons on the west side OF Manhattan.
Mr. Rockefeller erected the West
Side Neighborhood House ON n plot
Of ground he owned at Tenth avenue
and Fiftieth street. about ten years
ago. Il has been estimated that at
least 10000 boys and girls annually
avail themselves OF its advantages.
THESE include night and day nurseries.
a library. kindergartens, gymnasium.
tennis and basketball court and bowl
ing alleys.
When Mr.. Rockefeller founded the
institution IL was with the understand.
ing that the Fifth Avenue Baptist
church. Of which he Is a member. was
TO operate the house and pay all its
running expenses. Three years ago
the members of the church arrived at
the conclusion that this was too great
a burden for the church TO assume.
and they notified Mr.. Rockefeller.
who has since carried the charge
alone.
He has no idea OF retaining the
It is explained. hut does not
feel that he should continue TO put up
each year $4,000 with which to oper-
ate the settlement I'm addition to
what he had already done.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
KING COAL.
While He Lives His Throne Is Fixed
In the United States.

While He Lives His Throne Is Fixsc
In the United States.
The part played 10y coal I'm the
worlds affairs can well be illustrated
by assuming the available supply to
be suddenly cut of. The huge rail.
road systems Of America would ston
nc once. So also would the electric
power and lighting IN all cities and
suburbs. Steamship service would
cease everywhere. Transit facilities
would be dead. Factories. manufac-
tories and shops would close down.
Vast Industries like steel, iron. copper,
etc. would cease. Armies Of labOrers
would be thrown out Of work. Mails,
schools. the navy, newspapers. foreign
and internal trade-all would cease Co
exist. The trilOgy governing CONNER
cial advance. heat. light and power.
except a negligible amount Of water.
oil. etc. would he annihilatcd-all this
until some other form Of power could
be developed. The possibility Of such
a Cataclysm II not imminent. for coal
viii reign for some time yet and Is
destined to become a power whose ca
liabilities have as yet been cOmpara-
lively felt only more family than would
a feather on the hide Of an elephant
The world needs coal The United
States has that coal 90 deliver. Il will
be- wholly natural that SO potent q me-
cessity will make for continued peace
and understanding among the powers
Of the world.
The coal mines Of Europe are sunk
about 1000 feet deep. Coal Is still
being quarriod on the banks ~ the
Ohio. and tie mines Of Europe art
nearing the limit 81 commercial posi-
billty. The manufacturing supremacy
81 the old world Is passing Co the new.
Coal Is king. ana while he lives his
throne Is fixed forever I'm the United
States. metropolitan Magazine.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
Making Rapid Progress.

The contractors for the excavations
on the Government lot are progressing
very rapidly on the contract and ex.
pect 20 have the greater part OF the
work completed this week. They are
now down 10 a depth OF about five
feet all over the entire lot. but con.
siderable shaping win have 20 be done
20 the hole" before Il will be ready
for the contractors 20 commence
their operations.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
TO HAIR DRESSERS
A Splendid Hair Tonic that Makes
Beautiful Hair

Every hair dresser should know
about Partisan Sage. the quick-acting
hair dressing. that does Just what this
paper tells you Il will do.
Partisan Sage Is a most delightful
and different hair dressing. a fact that
will be recognized the moment Il is
applied 10 the scalp. There Is not a
particle OF sickness IN IT. Il is not
greasy; Il has a delicate and refined
Odor. and Is a truly invigorating tonic
that viii make hair grow. II the hair
root still shows the least sign OF life.
Try a bottle Of Partisan Sage. Il
win brighten up the hair in two
days.
Partisan Sage Is guaranteed by w.
N. Johnson TO cure dandruff. stop fall
ing hair and scalp itch In two weeks.
or money back. II Is particularly in
demand by women OF refinement, who
desire soft. luxuriant hair. that com
pels admiration. Price cents a large
bottle by w. NJ. Johnson or direct. all
charges prepaid. from the American
makers. the GirOux Mfg Co. Buffalo.
New York.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
A Baby Show in Gainesville

Would have many contestants; but
it's safe TO say that the healthiest ba.
by would win the prize No baby
can be healthy who suffers from
worms. and most babies do unless
they are kept free from them with
Whites Cream Vermifuge. Acts
quickly. yet mildly-is its own purga-
tive. Mothers. don't attempt to raise
children without Whites Cream
Vermifuge Price % cents. Sold by
w. NJ Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02

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train loads Of troops have been sent
from Chihuahua TO Quell the rebellion.
The officers were killed when they
tried TO cOnfiscate property because
Of the nOn-payment Of taxes.
Regular troops and rurales were
rushed TO the scene when the news
first reached chihuahua and since then
achievements have gone out on spe-
cial trains.
The Indians cut the telegraph wires
and word OF the uprising went to the
State capitol by telephone.
The country is thickly populated
with descendants Of TemOsachic In
dams. The ranchers In the region are
known as the sharp shooters Of
chihuahua" and they are feared by
State officers. The Indians and half
breeds always go armed and are skill
ed az warfare.
There has always been consider
able unrest In the region. especially
since the numerous arrests Of revolu-
tiOnists az Casa Grandes A few
years ago. seventy armed Temosachic
Indians In open battle stood on a
regiment Of troops. killing more than
900 men. They were later forced
back 10 a church. which was stormed
by artillery before the Indians were
subdued.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
Jersey DIES FROM
EFFECTS OF WOUNDS
INeEREo FOR TWO DAYS AFTER
DEED WAS COMMITTED.
q Times Man Would Rave AZ II
Someone Were After Him TO
% Him Harm.

Postmaster Dorsey OF Mcintosh, who
blot himself and cut his trhoat In an
endeavor 10 end his life on account OF
supposed shortage OF $50 In his &C
counts, died on Wednesday and was
buried from his home yesterday.
The man was evidently demented at
times, for during certain periods he
would be alarmed and frightened. at
the same time claiming that he was
being attacked for the purpose Of rob
berry. He would also state az times
that two men on white horses had
shot him and cut his throat. but the
note that he left TO his wife. and which
was made public. destroyed any the
ory save that OF suicide.
The way the matter was summed
up by several Of the old gentleman's
friends was that he had gotten his af-
fairs tangled. and brOoded over them
90 such an extent that he had become
temporarily unbalanced, which ac-
counts for his rash act.
The Affairs win be adjusted salts
factOrily and everything made all
right for the wife. and she win prob
ably be placed IN charge Of the post
Office, provided she cares 20 take
charge OF H.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
The olasrt univsr,iti.,.

Tie earliest date which auy unlver
city puts forth g. that Whlrh Cam
bridge makes that o. was founded
about O35. lts continuous tiuury
dates. however. from llO9 Paris WI.
founded IN 40 and renovated n l2'1
Oxford dates hack 90 an academy mtn
tionod as ancient On 50, che school.
were founded by King Alfred about
SO aud King Henry III granted enc
charter in i2is Bologna dates from
ma SALAMANCA was founded o. l239
--ArsOnauL
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
Indian "SharpShOOterS"
Stay Severed Officials

CONTINUED from Page one)
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
A Knoeksr

Is a man who can't see good IN any
person or thing It's a habit caused
BY a disordered liver. II you find that
you are beginning 20 see things
through blue spectacles. treat your liy-
or 20 a good clean cut process with
Billiards. Herbine. A sure cure for
constipation, dyspepsia, indigestion.
biliousness. all liver. stomach aud
bowel troubles. Sold by W. NJ. John.
son.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
one.euarter Of . Pound > no.

Az least Is what a young baby ought
90 gain In weight Does yours? II
not there's something wrong with It's
digestion Give Il McGec's BABY
Elixir Cures stomach and bowel
troubles, aids digestion. stops frctful
ness, good for teething babies. Price
2Jc and JOc Sold by ". N. Johnson
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
onlnien Of On Actress.

Miss Ellen Terry at reception once
talked about the inuumerable women
who ask her 90 help them get ON the
stage "The fact b.. she said. every
woman under thirty believes she l. AN
actress And every actress" she add
ed. believes she b. under thirty"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
Politics and Poker.

A man who dips into politics occa
sionally may be- compared 90 a man
who engages IN a poker game occa-
sionally. lie Is liable 90 run into a
professional aud be- worsted. The safe
rule Is 90 keep ont OF politics and
poker. -AtchisOn Globe.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02
She Threw Him Over Twice.

"why have you thrown over Mr.
PitcOeT'
"Oh. could never marry a man
with n crooked leg"
What made his leg crooked
II ran over IL with my motor carr
Success Magazine.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02

Let a want ad negotiate a trade
for you-of something you don't need
Cor something you DO.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-02

Subscribe for The Sun and vote for
sour choice IN the piano contest
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

Mosquitoes, flies and gnats have
been unusually pestiferous this sum-
mer. Mosquitoes are known to carry
malaria, flies have been caught in
the act of spreading typhoid and 9TH
er diseases, while the pesky gnat is
responsible for the spread of sore
eyes, of which there has just been
an epidemic in the city.
Dawson people off at the springs
are focking back now by every train,
and are happy once more in the COM
fort of their homes. AS soon as they
rest up from their vacation they will
be all right again.
One son of Ham shot at another
in the public road at the lanyard
Sunday afternoon. The trouble was
that the shooters buggy turned over
and the shootee laughed No dam
age was done.
Rev. L. r. Christie of Valdosta,
who has been in the city several
days, preached at the Baptist church
Sunday. His discourse was a force
full one, and much enjoyed by the
congregation.
Nothing has been heard of a
park in Dawson in sometime. 1t
must be that public sentiment is not
strong enough in favor of park for
the powers that be to take notice
of it.
Mr. J. M. Crouch returned from
Buena Vista Monday, where he went
to see his sick baby. He reports the
little one much improved.
Henry Melton, one of Dawson s
fine young men, has gone to Valdosta
to take a position with the Thomas
Dekle Hardware Co.
Fewer cases of serious illness
are now in Dawson than have been
known in years. There is no town
quite like ours.
The telephone line is going to
be extended from Herod to Clark S
mill by the farmers living on that
road.
Ask those who have been using
Queen of Pantry -four how they like
it. Sold by T. o. Whitchard & Co.
The county board of education
has met and ordered another room
added to the Graves school house.
-$25,OO0 stock of high grade mer-
chandise at j. l.. Edwards public
sale, beginning August 25th.
DIR. Lamar received a handsome
new automobile SATURDAY 1t is one
of the fastest yet.
The county road tax will be due
September LIST. 1t is $500 this year,
as, usual.
The 'sqush" of the compress
will again soon be heard in the land
Two carloads of wagons just re-
ceived by J. P. Perry Co.
On August 25th the public sale
of Edwards stock begins.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
MORE MOVING PICTURES.

Mrs G. F. Smith, Miss frankie
May Smith and Mrs. Ophelia Dozier
and Miss Gordie Dozier are visiting
| in Sylvester
Mr. E. T. Jordan returned home
Monday from trip to Tennessee.
Miss Jessie Martin has returned
from an extensive western trip.
Miss Annie Coxwell and Master
Charles Coxwell of Shellman are Wis
ting at the home of Mr. A. J. Bald
win.
Mr.. John Chamblee of Raleigh,
N. c., has been visiting his sister,
Mrs. Minda Hankins.
Little Misses Melissa and Nancy
Hankins are visiting in Union
Springs, Ala.
Miss Bessie Cox of Three Notch,
Ala, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hen
ry Marlin.
Miss Pearl Melton is the guest OF
Miss Olive Thornton at Hurtsboro,
Ala
Misses Nancy and Melissa Hawkins
are visiting in Union Springs, Ala
Rev. j. A. Ivey has returned from
Indian Springs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
Twas a Glorious Victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn.
A mans life has been saved, and now
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the talk
of the town for curing C. V. Pepper
of deadly lung hemorrhages. 81
could not work not get about" he
writes, "and the doctors did me no
good, but, after using DR.. Kings
New Discovery three weeks / feel
like new man, and can do good
worka again" For weak, sore or
diseased lungs. coughs and colds,
hemorrhages, hay fever, lagrippe,
asthma or any bronchial affection it
stands unrivaled. Price so cents and
$1.00. Trial bottle free. Sold and
guaranteed by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
Washington,s Plague Snots.

Lie in the low, marshy bottoms OF
the Potomac, the breeding ground
of malaria germs. These germs
cause chills, fever and ague, bilious
ness, jaundice, lassitude, weakness
and general debility and bring suffer
ing or death to thousands yearly.
But Electric Bitters never fail to de-
stroy them and cure malaria troubles.
'They are the best all-round tonic
and cure for malaria | ever used, "
writes r. M. James of Louellen, S. C.
They cure stomach, liver, kidney and
blood troubles, and will prevent ty-
phoid. Try them SO cents. Guar
anteed by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
A.FOOt -A-Head
~ STYLE AND QUALITY.
AN ICE MOUNTAIN

Glacier. Canada, doesn't seem to
the weather from being warm
but we ought to be very thank
Cor the good breeZes we have
.,v all the while. There has
molly been a sultry night for sew
oval years. But even if the nights
rore sultry, think of how well cot
does in that kind of weather, and
49, more shoes you can buy; and we
have some of the best to put against
the best cotton.
WE ARE SELLING SHIRTS.
II Won are not being benefited by
orr special sale it's your fault. Good
.ndoes of good bargains are buying
o,r shirts after looking elsewhere.
~~was BRAINS -..4.sIs....~
znd nrfnter's ink make the best adj
vortisement when properly mixed and
used-so ''they say" We are trya
inc to learn to mix them. Tell us
al Won know about it; how to make
most people read it, etc.
OUR DOUBLE WEAR"
rolIars and shirts are opening the
eyes of the good shoppers, and the
boxes we are emptying shows what's
being done.
COTTON PICKING
has opened up in good shape, and
will soon be the best and biggest
thing ION foot" except shoes which
we are selling.
1T WILL PAY YOU
to wear low cut shoes just as late
as possible for several reasons. The
IOw-cut shoe now has a lOw-cut
price, anu you have several months
to wear them before cold weather:
even then you can wear Overgaitors
and be comfortable.
WE CAN SHOW YOU
exactly how much the price is cut on
goods, because our prices are plain
figures, and have been for years.
Look at them whether you need any
goods or not.
TO GIVE OUR CUSTOMERS
few more straw hats on the rack.