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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
A JURY OF IGNORAMUsEs.

Remarkable to say, perhaps more
ignorant jury was never empanelled
in the history of this country than
the one that has been selected to
determine the fate of the CoOpers,
father and son, for the killing OF
ex-senator Carmack in Tennessee.
All of the principals in this tragedy
were men of high political and social
prominence and education. and yet
the Jurors who are to determine the
crime that has been committed seem
to have been selected with a view to
their ignorance.
The dispatches say that four of
the jurors accepted can neither read
nor write, and two others understand
English only indifferently. All eX-
cept one of the twelve swore he had
not read a newspaper since before
the killing, and some had not read
one for ten years. Bierman, the
only exception, had been out of the
state from the week before the kill
ing until the day he was summoned.
In this enlightened age it is
strange that men like these should
sit in the trial of a case of so much
Importance and prominence as that
now in progress at Nashville, and
upon which the eyes of the whole
country are turned.
Colonel Cooper and his son will
not be able to say they have been
tried by a jury of their peers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
SAFTER SETTINGS.

Sasser had a ball at the skating
rink Friday night. The out of town
attendants were Mr.. Chas. Brown of
Dawson, Messrs. G. D. and B. w.
MOreland of Leesburg, Misses John
son and Lee of Leesburg and Mr.
o. P. Lundy.
The public schools of Sa5ser are
among the best of any of the smaller
towns of the state. We should feel
justly proud of them, as we do, and
should doff our hats to the etncient
teachers for building the curriculum
to the present standard.
There will be an entertainment at
the school auditorium on the night
of the 22nd inst. A rare treat is in
store for those who attend 1t will
be given by the school in commem-
Grafton of Washington's birthday.
Sasser has no doubt out grown
a mere cross roads; so it is getting
time some few were aware of this
fact Let's all pull together for bet
terment, bury the chronic grumbler
and watch Sasser grow.
Miss Cassie Knight has returned
10 ueI nome at hartford, Ala. Miss
Cassie's many friends regretted her
! leaving.
Miss Annie May Jones of Jackson
vile and Miss Annie M. McMurrav
of cambridge are visiting Mrs. c. G,
Brim.
Rev. R. H. Barwick filled his regu-
lar appointment at Macedonia church
near here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss jolly Oxford of Yeomans and
Miss Prior of Dalton, Ga, have been
visiting Mrs. E. w. James.
Miss Clark. who has been VISITING
at Mrs. Jays, has returned to her
home in Americas.
Miss Matte Thomas of Dawson is
visiting Mesdames o. G. and !
Crawford. -
Advertise what you have TO soil
in your paper and watch your busi-
ness boom.
Messrs. w. E. and S. A. Brim arc
at Panacea Springs, Fla.
Mrs. Mauk of Buena Vista ie ,,si+
ing her son, Prof. Mauk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

means to a community you need but
look about you now.
You have a personal pride in your
community, and you point with pleas
ure to it's growth, but you have no
right to any credit for that growth
or improvement-yOu have done all
in your power to reduce real estate
values, to reduce the amount of taxes
collected, to reduce the number of
teachers employed in your schools,
and their salaries as well. You have
prevented many young man and
young woman from getting employ
ment at home. You have driven out
of your town and community good
Workmen; you have striven diligent-
ly to keep down real estate values;
you have reduced rents and prevent
ed the painting of houses, and the
general upkeep of your town"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
The Newspaper Guy.

see a man pushing his way through
the lines
OF the cops where the work of the
fire fiend shines.
'The chief" l inquire-but a fire
man replies:
"Oh, no; why, that's one Of those
newspaper guys"
[ see a man walk through the door of
a show
Where great throngs are blocked by
the sign IS. R. O."
rs this man the star that no ticket
he buys?"
Star, nothin'! He's one of those
newspaper guys"
see a man start on the trail of a
crook,
And he scorns the police, but he
brings him to book.
Sherlock Holiness" l inquire-some
one scornfully cries:
Sherlock h! Nav; he's one OF
those newspaper guys.
And some day I'll pass by the great
Coates of Cold
And see man pass through unuues
toned and bold.
"a saint?" I'll ask, and old Peter'l
reply:
''No; he carries a pass-he's a news
paper guy"
BENZ. Scoville in Louisville Herald
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Horace Greedy Stripe of New York
has begun the publication of the An
ti-Mail Order Journal. The leading
editorial in the copy that has reach
ed The News desk is headed Are
You a Mail Order shopper" and is
in part as follows:
I'VE wonder if the man or woman
who has contracted the mail order
shopping habit has ever stopped to
think of the actual crime they are
committing-of the dire and dread
full consequences of their act upon
the community in which they reside;
of the evil effects which tend to seri-
Ously injure their own children, their
neighbors and themselves.
IF you have never thought upon
the subject it is time to do so. If
you have never before realized what
this habit-this pernicious habit
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
4 VERY PATRIOTIC MAN.

The press is discussing the state
ment that the Hon. Isaac Stephen
son, United States Senator from Wis
consin, who was elected to fill the
unexpired term of Mr.. SpoOner, is
said to have spent $1,5OO,O00 in the
interest of his political ambitions
within the last two or three years.
In round figures the office pays about
$4,000 a year, and the term is six
years; thus the gentleman will pay
about $1,420,00O for the privilege
of going to Washington as a senator.
Such love of country is truly touch
ing.
Mr.. Stephenson is over so years
of age and one of the richest lum-
bermen in America, and doubtless
feels if there is anything in politics
he wants and is able to pay for there
is no reason why he shouldn't have
it, He is trying to be reelected to
the senate, but so far his money has
heen a handicap rather than a help.
Upon a plain, simple statement of
the facts, he ought to be defeated.
His reelection would be a disgrace
TO his state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
News Notes of Interest in and Around
That Community.

mat community.
Rev. Allison has recovered from a
recent visit of la grippe, and filled
his appointment here Saturday and
Sunday, preaching good sermons to
large congregations.
Mrs. Lumpkin Quinn and Miss
Bessie McLain were put on the
church finance committee Sunday.
and are doing some good work al
ready.
Miss Charlie Claude Harris went
up to Dawson last week, and assisted
Mrs. Worsham in entertaining Misses
Bachman and Harris of Andrew Col
lege.
Mrs Matte Lasseter, who has been
the guest of relatives here, returned
to Hatcher Saturday. Her home-go-
ing was regretted by many friends.
Messrs. Edgar Todd and Frank
Bowen of Chickasawhatchee, with
their families, were recent guests of
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Garrett.
All are cordially invited to attend
the prayer and praise service Sunday
night at the Baptist church to be led
by Rev. D. S. Bernard.
Some of our citizens who do not
appreciate these gentle zephyrs' we
are having occasionally have taken
out cyclone insurance.
Miss Dean Laing of New Hope was
the attractive guest of Miss Florine
Cocker, at the home of Mr.. ]. L. Hass
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. H. P. Hass got tangled up with
the business end of mule last week,
and though not seriously hurt his
face is bruised badly.
Mr.. J. H. Bellfower went to Syl-
vester last week to be at the bedside
of his father during his critical ILL
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Cocker and Mr.
w. o. Cocker were welcome visitors to
some of their friends here Sunday
The friends of Mesdames McLain
and Melton will be glad to learn that
they are on the health list again.
Mr.. ]. Lee Harris of Columbus and
Messrs. Hass, Harris, Hasty and 9TH
ers are on a big hunt this week
Mr.. Charlie Weaver of Morgan and
Miss Beulah Lee of Doverel were
welcome visitors here Sunday.
Mrs. Jeptha Leroy Harris of Co.
lumbus was the guest of relatives
here the first of the week.
Miss Harris and Bachman of An
drew College were pleasant visitors
to friends here Sunday.
We are glad that little James Den
nard is recovering from a severe spell
of sickness.
Miss Claude Harris will leave Fri
day for Columbus to visit relatives
and friends.
Miss Marie Kelley entertained the
younger set delightfully."- Saturday af-
ternOOn.
Mrs. ]. L. Hass will visit relatives
at BacontOn this week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
BRONWOOD BRIEFS.

Sunday morning at Georgetown
Mr.. S. E. Glass of this place and
Miss Mary Lou Bowden of Eufaula,
Ala, were happily married, and are
now here for few days. They will
soon return to Eufaula, where Mr..
Glass holds a position with the
Southern Bell Telephone Co. Miss
Margaret Butts and Mr.. w. R. At
fieck of Eufaula accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Glass to Bronwood.
Rev. w. A. Parker of Colquitt,
Ca, filled his regular appointment
here at the Baptist church. He has
many friends here who are always
glad to have him among us.
Mr.. and Mrs Steve Brim and chill
dren of Sasser spent Sunday with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. w Bridges
Miss Helen Tondee returned to
Ellaville Saturday after spending
sometime with her uncle, Mr.. Edgar
Williamson.
Misses Lois and Undine Glass
spent last week with Mrs. J. w. Glass
in Dawson.
Mr.. Robert H. Ellerbee is at home
from Chattanooga, Tenn, where he
holds position with the Southern
Express Co.
Mr.. E. E. Collins Of EIlaville came
down Sunday to see his mother, Mrs.
}. T. Collins, who is seriously i'll.
Messrs. George Denton and Sam
Bowman were with homefolks here
Sunday.
Mr.. Ed Glass and wife of Eufaula
came over and spent Sunday with
the formers mother, Mrs. Glass.
Miss Marilu Hargrove spent a
day or two at home from Ashburn,
where she is teaching school.
We were so glad to have Miss
Jackson back in school again after
several days of illness.
Mrs. J. T. Collins, who has been
very sick with pneumonia several
weeks, is some better.
Miss Odelle Allison from Andrew
College spent Saturday and Sunday
here with homefOlks.
Mrs. Walter Cowart and daughter,
of Smithville, spent Saturday and
Sunday here.
DR.. H. w. Harris, wife and daugh-
ter were over Sunday to see the doc
tors parents.
MIR. D. ]. Denton of Russ, Fla,
is with homefolks here for a few
days.
Messrs. Colon and Henry Gam
mage of Eufaula are visiting here.
Mr.. E. L. Massey of Albany spent
Sunday here with homefolks.
Mr.. Dan Wells of Cordele spent
Sunday here with relatives.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. A.
G. Hill is much better
Mr.. M. N. Childs is visiting his
parents at Oglethorpe.
Mrs. Holley and children are visit
ing in Brentwood.
Mr.. T. E. McAfee of Atlanta spent
Sunday here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
MIR. JORDAN SAYS NAY.

Hon. G. Gunby Jordan, the Co
lumbus captain of industry fo1
whom a miniature gubernatorial
boom started recently during his alb
sence abroad, has returned home and
put a quietus to it. Mr.. Jordan is
not only not a candidate, but it is
his opinion that Mr.. Joseph M.
Brown, whose term of Office has not
yet begun, will be renominated and
reelected. He is quoted by the Co
lumbus Ledger as follows:
"Governor-elect Brown has
not yet gone into office, and
when he does he will have two
years to serve. 1t is very likely
that he will be renOminated at
the end of his term and elected
and that will throw the Oppos-
ing candidate four years away
from the office" Mr.. Jordan
facetiOusly added that a man
can lie down and sleep and
sober up several times before
the four years are gone"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN GEORGIA

From the Columbia IS. O. State.
Georgia is peculiar. Nothing per-
haps since the late gubernatorial
election or the Atlanta riots or the
Introduction of near beer has so ex-
cited the good people of that state
as the announcement recently made
by Little joe Brown that there
will be no excitement attendant uDOn
his inauguration, no parades, no
booming of cannon, no blaring of
horns, and no beating of cymbals,
no marching of the Chatham Artil-
lery punch club, no carriages filled
with the beauty and chivalry of Geor-
gia, no nothing except the plain bust
ness in hand of being inaugurated.
Little joe will ride in from Mari
eta on the trolley car, and will pro-
ceed from the end of the car line on
| foot to the capitol, where he will pro-
| coed to take the oath of office, will
make brief speech, and will then
go down to the gubernatorial office
and start things going.
He has only to point to the exam
pie set by the governor of South Car
DINA, who managed to be indicted
into office, speech and all, in the
space of thirty short minutes, with
out any parade or red fire.
Little Joe" knows what he /.
about; he knows that the very sures
way of making a big noise in Geor
gia is to remain silent. This set,
him aside as marked and remark
ed man-like the man who was con
spicuous by his absence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
ON MInDLE GROUND.

Governor Smith gave to the daily
papers Saturday statement which
was considered reply to some things
Mr.. E. b. Hartman said on his recent
visit to Georgia The people of the
state have passed upon the whole
question, and it is a reminiscence
now. They do not stand for or en-
dorse all that Mr.. Hartman, the rail
road boss, does or wants, and neither
do they endorse all that Mr.. Smith,
the politician, has said and threaten
ed to do. There is safe, a conserva-
tive and a just middle-ground be-
tween the two, and that is the posi-
ton they tave taken and are going
to hold.
The railroads have suffered more
from general business stagnation
caused by agitation, threats and de-
nunciation by the politicians thar
they have from adverse legislation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
Che Dawson News
WEEKLY AT $500 PER YEAR
BY L. /. RAINEY.
DAWSON, GA, FEB. II, 1909.
BUT HE'S THE LOUDEsT ONE.

The Montezuma Record says:
''The Dawson News each week de-
votes a certain space to reasons why
all money should be kept at home.
The man who sends his money off
from home lacks the first principle
of a good citizen, and though he may
writhe under the accusation it does
not tend toward making it any the
less true. The merchant who sends
on to have his printing done, how
ever. has no cause to complain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

The Oklahoma legislature is going
to abolish the title honorable" as a
perquisite to the holding of political
office That's all right for Oklahoma,
which is pretending to the ultra
democratic, says the Savannah News,
but notice may as we'll be taken right
now that We are not going to abol-
ish titles by courtesy in Georgia. We
are going to have our judges and
majors and colonies and generals
right along, and we shall expect them
to live up to their honors, as they
have done heretofore.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Now we know what caused the
tornadoes and billiards we have
been having. The Dawson County
explains it all:
Johnny Hayes, of Route /,
was the cause of the bad spell
of weather last of last and first
of this week. A fine ~ pound
baby girl made it's appearance
at his home, and he cut such
capers that it created a commo-
ton of all the planets of the
elements.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
A BIG IMPROVEMENT.

From the Darien Gazette.
Things are getting better in Geor-
gia we are glad to observe. No son
has killed his father nor nephew his
uncle during the past week. We sin
cerely hope this improvement will
continue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

A contemporary notes the pres
ence of a real captain of industry in
South Georgia. At Thomasville
Ralph Deer, who says he was form
erly of Wilkesbarre, Pa, has filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy,
and places his liabilities at $243, 900
and his assets the clothing on his
back.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

wv. ]. Bryan reserves the an
aouncement of his purposes with re-
gard to the presidential nomination
in 1912. Meantime he is not letting
the grass grow under his feet work
ing TO secure the nomination" says
the Macon Telegraph, Well, how do
YOU know. Mr.. Bryan has recent
ly expressed the hope that he will
never be called on to again be can
didate for office, and we cannot help
but believe he is better authority
on this matter than the Telegraph
Bryan has the same effect on om
Macon contemporary that a red faG
does on bull, and in its frenzy i
is not always just to the democratic
leader
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
The President and the Farmers.

From the Griffin News.
The presidents message on farm
life was read to congress yesterday,
and is presented in our columns to-
day, The president says that the
great need of the farmer is to stay
on the farm and not to seek the de-
lusive and fictitious allurements Of
the streets of Griffin, let us say, on a
wet day like yesterday; but he still
insists that on account of the tobacco
trust the government will not be able
to buy perfeCtOs for the farmer, but
that he must continue to pay for his
own old stogies. But if the presi-
dent really wants to make the farmer
of this section happy he must devise
some means to make the price of
cotton little higher each year than
it was the year before. Surely, this
is simple matter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
Mr.. Hankins, Condition

The condition of Mr.. P. M. Han
kinson, who is critically ill, was
thought to be somewhat improved
Tuesday afternoon, and there is hope
of his recovery.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

The Georgia peach crop has been
killed and saved again for about the
'steenth time. A wonderful thing is
the life of the Georgia peach crop.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

The Athens Banner throws in this
sarcastic paragraph to add to the
gaiety of nations:
Tillman has made a brave
fight to down Crum, but the
negro will no doubt be put on
Charleston again by that splen-
did friend of the south and half
Georgian.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Corn planting time is nearly here,
and the Terrell county farmers
should not forget the 800 prizes
in gold offered by Mr. Mercer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Senator Tillman has licked Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the republican
senate. 1t is admitted that the
Crum case will have to go over to
the next congress, and be a problem
for Mr.. Taft to solve
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

There has been great improve
ment in the Montezuma Record I'M
der the management of Mr.. c. w.
HanlOn. Montezuma is one of the
best towns of the state, and has long
needed representative newspaper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

The Marietta Journal is kind
enough to refer to The News as the
foremost weekly paper n Georgia"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Gala week begins on Washington
birthday and runs all the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

Your Aunt Carry Nation is but
few links ahead of Mrs. Amor The
Georgia lady wants the prohibition
lists to tear the national capitol to
pieces, Uncle Joe Cannon and all.
What a spatteratiOn there would be.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
No. 4115. Report of the Condition of the
Dawson National Bank.

at Dawson, in the State of Georgia. at the close of
business February 5, 1909
RESOURCES:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
LAWYERS.
JAMES G PARKS.

] AMES g PARKS.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL.
LOR AT LAW.
Will practice in all the courts,
both State and Federal. PROMPT
and careful attention given to
the interests of every client who
may put business in my hands.
| make specially of preparing
all kinds of legal papers, such
as wills, deeds, bonds and con-
tracts, examining and abstract
ing titles, also commercial law
and collections. Office in Dean
building.
ND IIIIIy ELIr1
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

oIaIe Oh Geofgla, county OF TerrelI-Befora mo
same came > !, Garter cashier Of the Bank of of
Parrott' who being duly sworn saws tInt tfa
above and foregoing statement is a true condi
in said bank SJ CAPrEP p DoohS OF Hle
sworn to and subscribed before me thia t,.l
day OF February, 1909 w. H, MARSHArriSs llth
justice OF the Peace 147Oth Dist. G. NJ Ter.
rell County. " w. Aer-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
Statement of the Condition of
The Bank of PARROT,

Located at Parrot, Ga, at the close of businoss
February 5th, 1909:
RESnT-DGIrC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
No. 6496. Report of the Condition of the
City National Bank,

at Dawson, in the State of Georgia. at the close
Of business February 5th 1907
RESOURCES:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17

"a OV0IE I'd OUUHIy OF TERRELL, S: I, X.
). worthy, cashier of the above named bank. do
Solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best Of my knowledge and belief
X. S. WORTHY, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
Of February, 1909.
T. w. MARTIN, Notary Public
Correct.-Attest W. A. McLain, Nj. C. Ed
wards. L. o. Whitchard, Directors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
Statement of the Condition of
The First State Bank.

Located at Dawson, Ga, at the close of business
5th, 1909
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-02-17
Statement of the Condition of
The Bank of Sasser.

Located at Sasser. Ga, at the close of business
February 5th, 1909:
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-08
WARM BATH nv THE IUNGLE

"On return to camp the clothing is changed and
usually bath taken, after which he puts on
pajamas and mosquito boots and and sits
down to dinner By this time it is dark and he takes
dinner by lamplight the personal boys waiting on
the table The dinner is composed of soup meat rice,
toast, canned fruit, jam and coffee Smoking follows
the meal and about o'clock every one is generally
very sleepy and ready for bed
"As it becomes quite cold toward morning it is the
custom make provision for the drop in the tenn
perature and arrange the beds accordingly. - One
blanket is spread underneath and used as
covering, while rug is thrown over the feet
At 5 a. the whistle blows in the caravan 10
make a march, otherwise the hunter can sleep
until later or get up and go shooting he chooseA
The best shooting is usually had the days when
the caravan does not march, more time can then
be given to sport.
"The personal boy brings the hunter his the
first thing in the morning He brings the clothes
and serves breakfast He washes the clothes and
cleans and greases the boots When he in az
the boy takes his clothes, that soaked with
perspiraton, and hangs them OUT and is, in fact,
combination valet, waiter and laundryman. The boys
and the cook by themselves, and not with the
porters- or gun bearers
THE gun bearers wear the same styles of clothes
the personal boys and always socks, shoes and
puttees. They should be able to speak English.
"The porters dress differently Some a
blanket supported the shoulder side, while
the other it passes under the and hangs down
about to the knee. Others jersey and khaki
trousers Sandals are worn by some. but they
often bare footed
"The porters beans porridge of cornmeal
The is grown by the natives and ground up into
meal They put it into iron pot with water. boil
it and stir it with stick. making sort of hasty