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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
The Service Pension Biu.

From the Macon Telegraph.
The Telegraph continues to re-
ceive inquiries and complaints from
old veterans about the failure of the
legislature to pass the service pen
sion bill, and they want to know
how it happened.
First, we will say that we believe
that it will pass at the next session.
but the old soldiers will be one year
older then, and no doubt many of
them will have passed "over the river
to rest under the shade of the trees
with Lee and Jackson and their 9TH
er comrades that have gone before.
and the service pension bill will be
too late for them!
The main trouble was, perhaps.
the McLendon investigation got in
the way, took up the time and
blocked legislation to such an extent
that a great deal that ought to have
been done was not done. EVERYTHING
had to give way for the political
game which was set for the session.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
HOme-Raised Dog.

From the Pike County Journal.
The average Georgia farmer buys
canned and dried fruits-likewise
canned and other dried goods. He
gets up at the alarm of a Connecti-
cut clock, fastens Chicago suspend
ers to his Detroit overalIs, washes
his face with Cincinnati soap, in
Philadelphia wash pan, sits down to
a Grand Rapids table and eats Indi-
ana hominy, friend in st. Joseph lard,
with bacon from Kansas City, and
flour from Tennessee, baked on a st.
Louis stove. Then he puts a st.
Louis bride on Missouri mule, and
plows a farm covered with an Ohio
mortgage. When bedtime comes he
reads chapter from Bible printed
in Chicago, says prayer that was
written in Jerusalem, and crawls I'M
der a blanket made in New Jersey,
only to be kept awake by a Georgia
dog, which is about the only home
raised product on the place.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

j. E. Moore. a wealthy citizen of
Logansville, is suing a pretty young
lady of Gwinnett county for breach
of a marriage contract, and also to
recover $1,000 in cash which he says
he gave that tickle maid in antici-
patton of his promised reward. Ed
itor White of the McDuffle Journal
notifies Georgia girls that if the Lo-
evansville man gains his case it will
be warning to them that, in matri-
monial as in all other bargains where
payment is made in advance, the
goods must be delivered or the price
returned
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

Mr. c. M. Hitch, former clerk in
the executive department, has used
two columns of newspaper space in
an effort to show that the state treas
ury is in very fine shape. A suffi-
Gent answer to Mr.. Hitch is a sim
pie statement of the fact that the
state has pressing obligations long
past due that it cannot meet, of
which there is ample evidence right
here at home. There is a balance of
about $4,000 due Terrell county
from the school fund that should
have been paid months ago. Those
who are evidently trying to mislead
the people into believing that the
state has plenty of money should find
it, so that it may be used in settling
unpaid debts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
GRAVES GLEANINGS.
School Will Open Next Monday. Big
Music Glass. Personal Mention.

School Will Open Next Monday. Big
Music Glass. Personal Mention.
Prof. j. c. Perry of Chattanooga.
Tenn, who is teaching singing
school at Graves, has class of fifty.
The people generally of the commu-
nifty are taking an interest.
Mr.. Bert Newman, who accompa-
MED Mr.. S. Alex Smith in his auto
mobile to Madison, Fla, last week,
has returned home
Miss Amorette Burge left Tuesday
for Cuthbert, where she will resume
her duties as instructor in painting
at Andrew Female College.
Mrs. E. S. Smith and little daugh-
ter, Martha, and Miss Artie Bridges
OF Surrency, spent Friday with Mrs.
W. D. Davidson,
The opening of school has been
postponed until next Monday, because
the addition to the building has not
been completed
Mrs. G. w. King and children of
Tampa, Fla, who have been summer
ing at Tallulah Falls, are visiting
relatives here.
Misses Mae Patrick and Emma
Mathis of Doverel spent Monday with
Misses Florence and Mary Lena New
man.
Messrs. Tom and Carlton Grimes
of Florella, Ala, are visiting their
grandmother, Mrs. Martha Grimes.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Kimble and chill
dren spent Sunday and Monday in
Eufaula with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Smith of Daw-
son spent Sunday here with rela-
tives.
Miss Florence Newman left Friday
for Richland and Lumpkin, where
she will visit relatives.
Mrs. Lizzie Cliatt left Tuesday for
Jernigan, Ala, where she will visit
her son.
Miss Kathleen Grimes left today
"wednesday for Andrew Female
College.
Miss Helen Smith left Tuesday for
Columbus, where she will visit rela-
tives.
Miss Emma King will enter An
drew College today Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Mcneil spent
Sunday in Parrott
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
THE DEATH OF MIR. HARTMAN

Edward H. Hartman, the greatest
railroad man of the world and who
recently bought the Central of Geor-
gia Railway for the purpose of CIV
ing his big lines of the west connec-
ton with the Atlantic seaboard, died
at his home in Arden, n. Y, Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Hartman had
been sick man for some time, and
the public was prepared for the news
of his death. Only a few days ago
he returned from Europe, where he
went in the hope that the disease
which had laid it's hand upon him
might be arrested and his health re-
stored
He was only 81 years of age, and
his death only illustrates the result
seen in so many of his predeces-
sors in the business world-of too
much work and worry and too little
recreation and pleasure to compen-
safe for them.
While in life he was the subject
of many and varied criticisms a
cold and calm estimate of his true
worth will now be made, though too
late to benefit him 1t remains to
be seen if the new hand can guide
as steadily and safely the trust left
by him. His death at this time will
be a severe loss to the railroad world
and its effect upon the markets and
future status of holdings will be
watched with much interest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
THE FINDERS OF THE POLE.

And now comes the news that
Lieutenant-Comm Peary of the
United States navy has found a
North Pole, too, but year and
several months later than the date on
which DR.. Frederick Cook says he
found Pole. Lieutenant Peary is
an arctic explorer Of experience and
high repute. He left a year ago with
a well-equipped expedition, propos-
ing to reach the North Pole, and per-
haps he has 1t is certain that none
of us down here can venture to say
that he has motor how are we to
know. We hope Lieutenant Peary
has done what he says he has.
Maybe there are poles enough up
there for all of the intrepid Ameri
cans who go after them. DR.. Cook
says he found pole, and Peary says
he did, too. Perhaps both men are
correct, though neither brought back
pole or even splinter of one.
But, seriously, the news from
Peary is important, and it will be
wise to patiently await develop
ments, and not permit the apparent
clash of statements to discredit either
mans claim. Peary's claim may be
sustained, but somehow we cannot
doubt but that the frank and modest
statements of Dr. Cook will be found
to be literally true. His repute is
atleast fully as good as Peary's; his
experience has been almost if not
quite as great, and the modest,
straightforward way in which he
tells his story is all to his credit, and
we are inclined to believe that he
will live in history as the first white
man to reach the apex of the globe
and unfurl Old Glory there If
Peary has been there, too, there is
honor enough for both.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

In an address at a political meet
ing in Macon Saturday night Hon.
Joseph H. Hall caused something of
a sensation by announcing that he
would never again be a candidate for
the Legislature. The words were
hardly out of his mouth, it is said,
when a storm of protest arose. Yes,
you will" and I'VE will make you
a member for life," were shouted
back by the large audience. The leg
islature without the old war-horse
from Bibb would not be like the leg
islature at all. We have not always
agreed with Mr.. Hall on public mat
ters, but we consider him in many re-
spects the most useful man who has
been in the Legislature in many years.
We hope, for one, that he will recon-
slider his intention to retire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
CHANIBLISSTON CHAT.

A Marriage Epidemic Among Wild
overs. News Notes and Personals.
If you want to get married Just
come to Chamblisston. In the last
two weeks Mr.. Joe McEachern and
Miss Bethel Peel have been Joined
in the bonds of wedlock, and Mr..
Henry Slocumb and Miss Ammons of
Benevolence, and Mr.. ]. B. Hudson
left Saturday for the wiregrass to
claim his bride. They will return
home Tuesday This is a noted
place for widowers to marry, as this
makes five who have Jumped the
broom" here this year. 1t is also
reported that Mr.. Willie Leverett is
soon to claim a partner for life
There's good opening here for
young men, for there are only two
left-Oliver RUSSELL and Tom Moore.
But who do you think would have
them?
Our little merchant, ]. O. Russell,
is with the Farmers Union Gin Co.
in PARROT, and will appreciate any
cotton you will send him. He says
they VIII do their best for you.
Rev. J. o. NOVEL; has been called
to fill the vacancy in the passionate of
the Baptist church in Parrot.
Mr.. Walter Walker and sister, Miss
Claude, have returned from Alaba-
ma.
Miss Gussie Hairbuck's visitor,
Miss Annie B. Carter, is still with
us.
Miss Annie Murdoch has returned
home from visit in Poulan.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
A SOCIAL FUNCTION IN MEXICO.

The Newsehas had the pleasure of
looking over a number of newspa
pers that were sent to Mr.. w. P.
Hornady from Mexico. A half page
in the Monterey Daily
News was one of the things that at
tracted our attention, and being
sure that it will interest our own So
ciety women, who have such ire
mendously exciting times and are so
utterly enthused over their pink teas
and card parties, to see the kind of
social diversion that is INDUCED in by
their sisters in Mexico we reproduce
the advertisement verbatim, as fol-
lows: Bull Fight Sunday at Plaza
Monterey. Benefit of Flood Sufferers.
Given by the Young Men of Monte
rey. Society Ladies of Monterey
Will Be Queens, and Distribute the
Prizes. Come and Help a Good
Cause"
Bull fights on Sunday for "a good
cause" with the leading society ladies
as queens of the festivities and dis
tributing the favors to the winners
sounds somewhat queer. But, then,
we are not in Mexico.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
THE GOVERNMENT ON A SPREE

Jefferson said that the accounts of
the United States government should
be as simple as those Of a well-kept
farm. So they are in some respects.
For one thing, the income and the
outgo, though expressed in terms of
hundreds of millions, are as plain as
the earnings and expenditures of a
clerk or mechanic.
If clerk or mechanic earned
$1,000 year and spent $1,000 he
would soon be forced to discover new
sources of income or get into trouble
with his creditors. Uncle Sam is in
the same predicament, says the
New York World. Though his
income is in the neighborhood of
$500, 100000 per annum he is spend
ing much more than that, and that
is why we are hearing of new taxes
Men sometimes become reckless, and
going on sprees indulge in many
extravagances from which they must
recover by economy So nations
sometimes go to war and draw dowr
their surplus and become involved il
debt If they do not return to the
old habits of life they must impose
more taxes or suspend payment. TIL,
United States government spent NOR,
money last year than it did during
the year of the Spanish war, ant
almost as much as the average yearl
expenditure during the four years o
civil war"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
WHERE IS YOUR TALENT?

Remember the case of the man
who took his talent, wrapped it in
a napkin and buried it?
Not only did his master punish
him for his folly, but his conduct
has become a by-word
The world has progressed since
his time. Modern conditions have
developed kind of man who is
even more useless than the one who
buried his talent. He is the man
who sends his money out of town
to buy from mail order houses.
The man who buried his talent at
least had the talent to show for it.
If we all spent our money out of
town in short time we would have
nothing to show for it except bank
ruptcy notices.
The man who patronizes home in
dustries benefits the people he deals
with and benefits himself. His con-
duct is like that of the good and
faithful servant who so used the
talents intrusted to him that they
greatly increased. He is a good and
faithful citizen who is worthy of the
success he is sure to win.
The next time you see an attract
i've advertisement of mail order
house go to your local merchant and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
MIR. MURPHY GAMBLER.

The Savannah Press pays a tribute
to Mr.. Murphy Gambler, tribute
that is deserved and in which The
News heartily joins. Mr.. Gambler
is one of the ablest and cleanest
public men it is our good fortune
to know, and we would not at all
object to seeing him in the govern
ors Office at some time in the future
the present incumbent re-
tires. Georgians could go further
and fare much worse in choosing a
man for this exalted office. Says the
Savannah Press:
Some of the papers are criti-
cising Mr.. Murphy Gambler for
dipping into the discussion about
the state finances. Mr.. Gambler,
they say, is railroad commission
er, and has no business butting
into a controversy over fiscal
matters. Mr.. Gambler and Mr..
Hoke Smith are very close to-
gether, we are told, and there is
a very strong suspicion in the
minds of some people that
Murphy Gambler is being
groomed for governor"
Everything that happens these
days is reduced to a partisan
basis. No man can make
speech or write letter without
being put down as for or against
one of the factions in Georgia.
The Press entered a mild pro-
test the other day against such
wholesale and hasty conclusions.
We saw no reason why such
things should be-
The Press knows Mr. Gambler
very well. He is one of the pur-
est men in Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

Mistaking the sound of an audible
kiss for the get up signal of it's
driver an Atlanta horse started a
mad runaway, and wound UP by
breaking the glass in a street car
and injuring a policeman. The kiss,
it was learned later, was a part of
a wedding salute to the bride by a
relative. Those Atlantans may be
depended upon to be enthusiastic in
whatever they 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
SASSER SETTINGS.
Real Estate Deals. Cotton Receipts
Heavy. School Opens.

Heavy. School Opens.
School opened Monday. Prof. c.
&c. Carlton of Elberton is principal
and Miss Davis of Morris and Miss
Brown are assistants. Mrs. Lollie
Carter has charge of the music de-
partment
One thousand five hundred and
fifty-six bales of cotton had been re-
ceived in Sasser at the close of bus
mess Saturday. The staple brought
IL u cents that day.
Mr.. A. E. Johnston sold his place
near Macedonia church to Mr.. w. A.
McCrea of Pelham. 1t contains IS
acres, and the consideration was S4,-
500.
Mr.. B. L. Watson has rented from
the Mrs. R. ]. Marshall estate a por-
ton of the farm near Sasser, and will
move there.
Rev R. H. Barwick preached at
Macedonia Saturday and Sunday,
those days being his regular appoint
ment there.
Road tax is now the order of the
NNV' OAiJ' A1ctu hdS UuC lew DAYS
to live, and they are full of trouble.
Misses Alice and Emmie Jordan
and Mrs. w. A. Anthony have re-
turned from visit in Cuthbert.
Mr.. A. J. Foreman recently bought
the house and lot of Nick Swearin-
gen. The price given was $3.50.
Mrs. r. M. Fillingame and little
daughter of Morris have been visit
ing Mrs. A. ]. Foreman.
Don't forget Sunday school at 9
a. m. and p. m. every Sunday.
Your presence is needed. I
Mr.. R. w. Moreland of Leesburg
was mingling with Sasserites Sun
day.
Mr.. Will Oliver and wife of Triton
have moved to the Wilburn residence
here.
Mr.. Ray McLendon visited in Ches-
son and Hurtsboro, Ala, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Warner are
visiting relatives in Norman Park.
Electric lights are being placed in
most of the residences here.
Miss Lillian Grace of Wellston is
visiting Mrs. J. H. Lewis.
Mrs. j. L. Jay visited in Arlington
during the past week.
l will make a friend if l do your
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
The Union Warehouses.

From the Thomasville Press.
Most of the counties in Georgia
now have Farmers Union ware
houses. We notice that Dawson has
two that seem to have different man
ayers, each carrying a good ad. in
The Dawson News. At the head of
one is an expert grader from the
Union cotton school, who proposes
to get the highest market price, etc.,
for cotton. This is as it should be.
We think it very important that each
manager be "up to snuff" in grading,
especially if they are to sell in large
blocks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
GOING OUT
OF BUSINESS

have decided fully to go ont tof
business and throw my entire stool
on The market at 10 per cent. on
cost to close out everything quickly
This is lifetime opportunity to buv
tirst-class merchandise right in tho
heart of the best part of the season
at such prices.
My stock consists of Shoes. Hat
Clothing, EmbrOideries, Crocke,.v
Glassware, Enamel Ware, Scbool
Baskets, Zinc Tubs, Clocks. Kitchen
Safes, Ladies' Trimmed and Sailor
Hats, and many other things too
numerous to mention. Come in and
examine the stock and see for your
self. Nothing will be reserved
Every day will be bargain day until
the stock is closed out.
NOTE THESE PRICES.
Cups and saucers, worth soc
POI o0U 49,. .39c
One set of plates, worth soc
pei SCI %
Elght-day clocks, worth $500,
to close out at. oQ
Alarm clocks, worth one dollar
at ............ Use
Sailor hats, worth SOC, to close
ouI DIT .......2 5c
Kitchen safes, worth $500, to
close out at .S2.98
Kitchen safes, worth $500, to
close out at oQ
A nice SIS dresser to close out
at .......... .S892
A nice trunk, worth $500, to
go at %
Good large lamp complete, to
close at 25c
One hundred pairs boys knee
pants from PIC I'M
Ladies and mems slippers and
low cuts, at this closing out
sale at cost.
Large lot of boys suspenders at. Sc
Counterpanes, worth $3.50,
VIII close out at. 95c
Nice bowl and pitcher, worth
S1.l5, to go at 75c
syrup pitchers for only.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

try to buy the article of him If
he hasn't it ask him why. If he
has it ask him why he never told
you about it in your local paper.
That will be a boost for us. But
We'll stand for it. And we'll boost
back; remember that
Do your share of the boosting and
you'll get your share of the pros
perity.
LET US BOOST!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
Last week the Triton Gazette

Last week the Triton Gazette is
sued a booster" edition. Of course
any one who knows the Gazette and
Editor Herring would expect a cred
liable paper. Triton is a thrifty,
progressive South Georgia city, and
The Gazette is one of the leading
journals of the state, a paper of in
fuence and helpfulness, because con-
Quoted with exceptional care and
ability.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

Former Governor Il. B. Glenn saw
such sights in New York as he could
not describe to his audience, and the
editor of the Macon News, who seems
to speak with that confidence born
of experience, warns him that when
his wife gets hold of him he will see
sights again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
Go With a Rush

The demand for that wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney cure, DR..
Kings New Life Pills, is astounding
The Dawson Drug Co. say they never
saw the like. It's because they
never fail to cure sour stomach, con
stipation, indigestion, biliousness
jaundice, sick headache, chills and
malaria. Only Csc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

Il left the stars and stripes at the
North Pole. If you doubt my word
let other explorers go there and
see,' says DR.. Cook And it's up to
the knockers to disprove his claim.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

General c. A. Evans, commander
in-chief of the United Confederate
Veterans, has issued a general order
for the observance of Monday, Sept.
9th, as the one-hundredth anniver-
sary of the birth of Rear Admiral
Raphael Semmes of the Confederate
States Navy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
Hard Year ON Georgia Newsnnners

From the Dublin COurier-Dispatch
Within two years in Georgia there
has been a net loss of four dajlies.
one tri-weekly, two semi-weeklies
and fourteen weekly papers. 1t takes
great deal of time, competency.
energE.~capital, ability, newspaper in
stinct and a most excellent field to
keep a newspaper going.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
1.-THE MODEL NEWSPAPER. "
From the Albany Herald.

Every time The Dawson News
comes to hand we feel like re-
marking that 1t is the model
weekly newspaper of Georgia. 1t
is not only well edited and newsy,
but it is a model in its make
up" and typographical neatness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
TAKE q BATH.

One Can Be Had in Mineral Water
at Cordray.
I have fitted up a large bathing
pool at COrdray, and use in it the
pure mineral water from the famous
Cordray artesian we'll Come to Cor
dray, eat fish, go in swimming, and
have a good time.
w. H. COBB, Manager.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

/ will let you know some of your
friends for whom I've done work be-
fore l arrive. Then / will ask that
you enquire of them. Edward Smer-
ing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
That Old Suit and
THAT OLD HAT

of yours-straw, Panama or felt.
Notice them before you go. Did you
know they could be made to look
new at the o. K. Pressing Club?
Ladies' Coat Suits Speciality.
Dying, hat cleaning and altera-
tons of all kinds done here. Re-
member, too, that orders are be-
ing taken for tailor-made clothes.
Suits cleaned and pressed while you
wait. All work has our prompt at
tention. H. j. SHEPARD.
Phone "a, West Johnson st.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
NOTICE.

To Stockholders of the Union Ware.
house Co. and Union Members.
The stockholders of the Union
Warehouse Co. and every Union
member of Terrell and adjoining
counties are requested to meet at the
court house in Dawson Wednesday
morning, September 22nd, at 10
o'clock a. m. to consider matters of
Importance. Let every one be pres
ent. J. A. FERGUSON.
Chairman Board of Directors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

l will make friend if l do your
piano work, Smering.