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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26
WASHINGTON CITY'S SLUMS
OVER SIXTEEN THOUSAND PER
SONS LIVING IN FILTH,
VICE AND DISEASE.

The slums of Washington rival if
they do not surpass those of any 9TH
er American city. The spacious
blocks and large sized lots paved the
way for the opening of alleys which
have become sinkholes OF vice and a
menace to public health through the
unsanitary conditions in which many
of the inhabitants live. AS the
values of land rose the owners OF
lots fronting on the regular thor
0ughfares permitted tie use OF the
rear ends of their lots for purposes
that would yield an income and help
values Stables and ramshackle
buildings which have become the
last resort of the poor for shelter
were erected on this surplus land in
the centers of the blocks As en-
frances were required for these
structures systems of alleys have de-
veloped. There are yeritable laby-
rinths of narrow passageways buried
in the centers of the blocks. They
are often reached only by means Of a
single narrow alley. Sometimes this
passageway is no more than a foot
path, giving admission through a rec
tangular opening in a building 'front.'
ing in the street. A person passing
along the street would be in abso-
lutte ignorance of the presence of a
colony Of the poorest of the poor in
the rear of the high-class apartment
houses, the clubhOuses and the we'll
TODD homes bordering it. The cen
ters of these blocks, figuratively, are
sepulchres full of dead mems bones.
There are more than $50 of these
labyrinthine alleys Living in them
and exposed to filth, vice and dis
ease are upward of 10000 persons.
1t is said that when President
Roosevelt's Homes Commission some
months ago decided to send through
the mail copies of its report certain
inhabitants of Washington sought to
have it excluded because of the
nakedness of its descriptions of the
conditions found in the capital s
slums. Tt is believed that the condi-
tons could hardly be duplicated any
where in New York city, where the
pOpula NIOl 10 many times larger ana
excuse for congestion is much great
er. Where running water and sewer
connections are needed they are had
in New York. This is frequently not
the case In the Washington alleys
Sometimes an entire alley is depend
ent upon a single faucet, from which
the water occasionally will run and
frequently will not. This faucet may
be out of doors and of service only
to those who are willing to walk tC
it, sometimes hundreds of feet from
their shelters. 1t is not possible tC
describe the character and condition
of the toilet arrangements where
there are no water and sewer cOnnec
tons. In the point of indecency the
sanitary arrangements of many of the
Washington alleys, apparently, are
all that any one could imagine then
to be-and a little more.
1t is natural that only those VIII
care the least for decency and moral
ity, or are forced by economic con
ditiOns to seek the least expensive
shelter, should be willing to accep
these hidden abiding places as a sub
stitute for wholesome homes. Her
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR ALDERMEN,

To the People of the City of Daw-
son: We desire to announce that
we are candidates for the position
of members of the City Council of
Dawson for the ensuing term, sub
ject to the action of the City Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. We do
not desire to subject the people to
a long campaign, but feel that condi-
lions prevalent require immediate &C.
ton. We respectfully solicit your
support. L. G. DURHAM,
j. H. LEWIS,
G. M. ROBERTS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26
Smashes AM Records

AS an all-round laxative tonic and
health-builder no other pills can COM
pare with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone and regulate stomach.
liver and kidneys, purify the blood,
strengthen the nerves, cure constipa-
ton, dyspepsia, biliousness, jaundice,
headache, chills and malaria. Try
them. Csc. at Dawson Drug Co.'S
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26
irst- Class Grain.

We represent Wilkes & Jordan of
Nashville, Tenn, one of the best and
most reliable grain firms in the coun-
try, and those who need oats, corn
and hay will get only the best quality
II they buy from US. Let us sell you.
T. o. WHIITCHARD & co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26

are gathered men and women whose
lives are menace to society, and
here children are brought up amid
surroundings which almost invaria-
bly, serve to perpetuate the condi-
tons
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26

Do feel weak tired Respondent have frequent head
aches, coated tongue, bitter or bad in morning
heartburn bechng of gas, acid rsings in throat ate
eating, stomach gnaw burn, foul breath dizzy spells
poor or variable appetite, at times and kindred
symptoms
If you have any considerable number of the
above symptoms you suffering from bilious
ness, torpid liver with indigestion or dyspepsia.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is made
up of the most valuable medicinal PRINCIPLES
known to medical science for the permanent
of such abnormal conditions. 1t is a most
efficient liver invieOrator, stomach tonic, bowel
regulator and nerve strenethener
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
New Land Office Rulings.

In decision by the general land Of
flee it was held in order to enable the
heirs of homestead entryman to sub
NIT Communication proof. of his entry.
they must show both residence on and
cultivation of the land for IA months bv
the entryman, or the heirs, or partly by
both. The same rule, it was held, ap-
plies in case where the communication
proof is submitted by the widow of the
entryman. Heretofore it has only been
necessary for an entryman or an heir
to show either residence on, or cultiva-
tion of the land for ii months.
In another decision it was held that
when an entryman sells his improve
ments on the land and relinquishes his
entry, he is not entitled to make a sec
ond homestead entry.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Oneida County S. S. Association.

Rev. F. C. Redfern, of Boise, General
secretary and field worker of the Ida
no State Sunday School association was
here last Saturday and Sunday in the
interest of Sunday school work. Sun
day afternoon a Sunday school conyen-
ton was held in the Presbyterian church
and in the evening the Presbyterian
and Methodist churches united in SER
vice in the latter church, when Rev.
Redfern, spoke on Sunday school work.
At the convention in the afternoon the
following nominating committee was
appointed for the purpose of nomina-
ting officers of the Oneida County Sun
day School ssociation for the ensuing
year: Ray E. Austin. Miss Leona Dex-
ter and Budd Leitch. After the con-
vention the committee met and nom-
mated the following officers, who were
elected at the evening service: Pres
ident, w. w. Thompson; vice president,
Nate Newcomb, of Aberdeen; secre-
tary, Miss Vida McComb; treasurer,
Miss Mayme Calkin; supt. of teachers
training department, Rev. las. Leitch;
supt. of Elementry department, Mrs.
w. o. Garrett; supt, of Home depart
ment, Miss Leona Dexter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Death of Mrs. Cynthia Riggs.

Mrs, Cynthia Riggs, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Rowe, Sat
urday, April, 3. She was in the best
of health and in good spirits for one of
her age, only two days previous to her
death. Mrs. Riggs was holding home
stead near her daughters home and had
gone to pay them a visit when she was
striken with pneumonia.
M. L. Riggs, her son, of Groton,
South Dakota, was notified and plans
We're made for taking the remains tc
Groton for burial. Mr.. Riggs arrived
on No l Wednesday and will return
with the remains on No. 2 Friday. The
deceased was born December 18th 1919,
making her at the time of her death al
most ninety years of age.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS HOUSE.
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Com
pany to Establish Branch Here.

The Consolidated Wagon and Machine
company, of Salt Lake City, one of the
largest dealers in farm machinery in
the country, have purchased site on
the railroad switch, in block 81, south
of the Fall Creek Sheep company and
northeast of the Idaho Lumber COM
pany, where they will at once erect a
warehouse 30xl00 feet, and will add
thereto from time to time as required.
A general line of wagons, carriages,
harness, saddles, and farm machinery
of every description will be carried, as
also gasoline engines, pumps, etc.
The company, at its annual stockhold-
ers meeting, set aside $3.50, 200 to be
used in establishing branches in south
ern Idaho, and they promise to make
the American Falls branch complete in
both buildings and the stock carried,
recognizing, as they do the large de-
mands to be made for their goods ow-
ing to the unprecedented manner in
which this section is being settled up.
w. w. Becksted, of Rexburg. is local
manager and he offers the information
that the line of goods and completeness
of the stock will be second to none in
the state.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Curfew Needed.

Every family should have a curfew
which should ring tonight" and all
other nights if needed. These curfews
are inexpensive and can be made at
home. Take piece of siding two feet
long and whittle one end to a handle.
Take the child that needs the curfew
and bend it over a barrel. Now take
the siding and use it as clapper. Put
it on hot dividing the strokes evenly,
and see that none miss. Good for girl
or boy up to Is, and three applications
are warranted to cure the most pro-
nounced case of street loafing that
exists. The music is said to be more
effective than singing, 'Where is my
wandering hoy tonight" Exchange.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10

Special Easter exercises will be held
at the Tabernacle Sunday evening.
fThe children have been practicing
songs, recitations and other exercises
under the direction of committee COM
posed of Mesdames Arms, Hoskins and
Foulks. Superintendent Newcomb will
preside. The program is as follows:
Song, 81 Know That My Redeemer
Liveth, School.
Welcome, Payton Hurt.
Easter Sermon, James Hurt.
Song, Little Bellies of Easter"
Recitation, 81 Know That My Re-
deemer Liveth, " Walter Lottis.
Recitation, Viola Lofts.
Song, 'There is Something on Earth
for the Children to do," Esther Hoskins
and chorus.
Recitation, "The Risen King, Rel
Brown.
Song, Easter Lilies, Florence
Haines and Rate and Harriet Myers.
Recitation, who Died to Save Us
ALL" Mark Hepner
Solo, "The Heavenly Song, " Florence
Haines.
Recitation, "a Child's Easter Ques-
tion," Harriet Myers.
Solo, Calvary" Mr.. Heitman.
Lily Drill, nine little girls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Homestead d Filings.

The following homestead filings have
recently been made on land near Amer.
ican Falls:
Edwin Franklin, 81 swt sec. 20, and
nj nwl 29-1l-31.
Abraham Harder, set 1850.
Estella Wilkinson, set 22-10-30.
Edward D. R. Webb, 81 nei, nwt net
sec. 8, sw1 nw4 10-10-91.
Ralph G. Salina, nef 9-11-31.
Edward NJ. Jackson, VIZ net, ea nw4
32-6-30.
Eli Taysom, lease on sw4 nwi 2S-
l0-3l.
Fred Funk, Possessory claim unsur-
veyed land, Blaine county.
Minnie Funk, same.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
ADVERTISING SOUTHERN IDAHO.
Hon. E. N. Heigho to Address CONNER.
cial Club and Citizens.

On Wednesday evening April, Ia, Col.
E. M. Heigho will address our citizens,
at public meeting, in the Auditorium
at 5 o'clock sharp. The League OF
Commercial Clubs of Southern Idaho
anticipate conducting series of moving
pictures, with lecturer, at the Alaska.
Yukon Exposition at Seattle this sea.
son.
The views will be taken from all ovel
southern Idaho, and will be the greatest
advertising our state has yet received
Col. Heigho will explain the plan anc
enthuse his audience, as he is running
over with the Idaho spirit. At the
close of the meeting dancing will be en-
joyed until IL. Music by Sweeten's
orchestra.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
M. E. Church Notes.
Y school at 1890 a. m.

Sunday school at 1890 a. m.
Preaching service at IL 80 a. m.
Junior Epworth League at $3.50 pm.
intermediate Epworth League at $40
p. m. Senior Epworth League at
700 p. m.
Preaching service at 500 p. m.
The topic for the Intermediate League
will be, Planting the Seed" Miss
Hazel Tyler, will lead.
The Senior League topic will be,
"Comforted by Risen Savior. +"
A short Easter program will be given
in connection with the Sunday services.
An Easter sermon will be preached in
the morning.
A chorus choir has been organized to
furnish music for the evening service.
You are invited to all of these serv-
ices. JAMES LEITCH, Faster.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
OLD BOARD COMPLETES LABORS
New Village Trustees Take Reins oI
Government.

No time was lost by the new village
trustees in assuming the reins of gov
ernment. Four of the five attended
the meeting of the trustees Tuesday
evening to familiarize themselves with
village affairs that We're soon to be
committed to them, and were surprised
by being sworn in. DR.. Moth was call
ed to Rockland and could not be pres
ent.
The only business transacted by the
old board was the allowing of bills to
the amount of 1921, and the increasing
of the obligations of the village by $50
for the extension of culvert near the
new school building. A contract was
recently awarded to Mr.. Robinson for
the building of 66-foot culvert for
$500. Mr.. Robinson agreed to extend
the culvert A feet for $50 additional
and the board accepted his offer.
The new board temporarily organized
by selecting Walter Sparks for chair.
man, and adjourned subject to call.
A called meeting of the board was
held last night to take UP the matter OF
a telephone franchise, all members be.
ing present. Two propositions, one
from the Rocky Mountain Bell company
and another from on Independent sys
TEN, were considered, but no definite
action was taken on either, further in
formation being deemed necessary.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
PEOPLES TICKET
The WINNER
-Four Of Its Five Candidates
For Trustees Elected.
Sparks, Of the Citizens Ticket, Get.
Largest Majority, Receiving Bene-
fit Of Scratches on Both
New Board Organized.

The election, Tuesday, resulted in
the choice of the following village trus-
tees: w. T. Oliver, R. F. Moth,
Charles johnson, Wilford Bennion and
Walter Sparks. The four first named
were nominees on the Peoples ticket
Walter Sparks was the only successful
candidate on the Citizens ticket. There
were PIG ballots cast, three of which
were not counted. Two of them had no
marking, and the third was marked
for both tickets. Mr.. Sparks benefited
largely from the scratches on both tick
cts, which accounts for his large vote.
He carried the strength of his own tick
ct with but two exceptions, and was
favored by the scratches on the other
ticket. Judge Oliver and DR.. Moth
were also favorites with the particular
voters.
On the Citizens ticket w. S. Sparks,
L. V. st Clair and Lot Payne were the
favorites. They are all pioneers, and
generally received the votes of the
old-timers regardless of party affilia-
tions, which shows that it pays to be a
pioneer. Judge Oliver benefited from
the same cause. DIR. Moth is popular
with everyone, and was conceded to be
winner from the first. The vote was
as follows: w. T. Oliver III; Charles
johnson 112; R. F. Moth 119; Wilford
Bennion ITO; Carl lines I'D. Machines
SO; l.. V. st. Clair 102; Lot Payne 100;
Walter Sparks 1885,; j. R. Bowen "a.
The candidates did little work, and
some of them voted against themselves.
None of them sought nominations, and
several protested against being can
didates. They had warm supporters,
however, who conducted their cam
paigns and got out a good vote-216 out
of total registration of 23S. The
nominees were good men, and but for
unfortunate caucus methods there
would have been but one ticket to be
voted for. Carl lines suffered some,
what from the circulation of a SANDER
GUS story on the one hand, and because
of his pronounced temperance views, lost
some support that went to other nom
inees of his ticket, and benefited none
by scratched tickets of the opposition.
The new trustees are against the licens.
ing of saloons, but pledged to submit
the question to vote of the people iT
case the county commissioners grant
licenses. AS this is the second time the
temperance forces have won, where
lines were drawn, there is no doubt as
to what their verdict will be should the
question be submitted.
The trustees met Wednesday evening
and organized by electing Judge Oliver
chairman, 7. E. ST. John clerk, and J
T. Doran treasurer. Marshal Barnard
was appointed to serve for three
months, and his salary raised to sos.
The board adjourned to meet Friday
evening, when an attempt will be made
to learn the conditions of the village
finances.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Open Meeting by Syringa Club.

The Ladies of the Syringa club will
hold their second annual open meeting
for the ladies of American Falls next
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Frances Chapman, from 2:S0 to s
O'Clock. A musical program will be
given and light refreshments will be
served. All ladies are most cordially
invited to be. present at the meeting.
The Syringa club has already gained
the reputation of being most royal en-
tertainers, in view of which fact you
will miss very enjoyable afternoon if
you are not present.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
REVIEW COURSE FOR TEACHERS.
Students to Receive All the Privileges
Of Albion State Normal School.

Durlng the eight weeks beginning
Monday, April 10th, special review and
professional classes will be conducted
by members of the faculty in the State
Normal School at Albion for the bene-
fit of teachers and others who desire to
review the common branches and get
some special work in professional train
ing.
Special review classes will be organ
lied in practically all of the common
branches which will cover the work
given in the state texts; also special
classes will be organized in school man.
agement and principales of training and
in primary work. A class in manual
training will be organized to do work in
cardboard, sloyd basketry, clay model
ing, etc. These classes will be con-
Quoted by the members of the regular
faculty of the school. The Model school
of the training department will be open
to students taking this course and they
will be able to get into touch with the
best methods of teaching. Students
desiring to take work in General History,
Algebra, Rhetoric and other higher
branches will take this work with the
regular classes in the normal depart
ment, which does not close until June
18th, or special classes will be formed
if necessary. Students will be enrolled
in any class at any time.
Expenses will be light and need not
exceed $4,000 for the eight weeks
An enrolment fee of S1.00 will be
charged. Board and room in dormi-
tories will be furnished for S1400 per
month if paid each month in advance.
Students taking this course will have
all of the privileges of library, dormi-
tories, laboratories, etc. and will be
subject to the same rules and regula-
tions as other students. They will
have every opportunity to come into
touch with the best of normal school
work.
The institution of this course is the
first step into the broader field of in
fiuence which the State Normal School
at Albion means to occupy. The last
legislature gave the school an appro-
priation of Sl19, 485 which will enable it
to take its place among the largest
schools in the Northwest. $50, 600 will
be devoted to the building and equipping
of gymnasium; So, 485 will be used to
furnish a splendid department of
science, erecting central heating plant
and in repairing the buildings. The
balance, S75, 900 will be devoted to
general maintenance. This is S25, 900
more than the school had during the
past biennial period and will enable it
to give better facilities to its students
than ever before.
To the teacher or student who needs
the review work, and to the teacher
who desires to gather the inspiration to
be gained from close contact with a
nomal school atmosphere, this is a grand
opportunity. Albion is an ideal place
for study as the days and nights are al
ways cool. The expense of staying in the
dormitories, which are famous for their
pleasant rooms and palatable meals, is
so light that it is little more than that
of staying at home. 1t is expected
that many teachers and students will
spend all or a part of this eight weeks
in Albion taking advantage of this great
opportunity.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
"A Wonderful Town With a Wonder
full Future"

Otto E. Newcomb, of Eureka, CAL,
came to American Falls Sunday morn
ing and left again the same night, yet
during his brief stay he purchased five
lots in block 10 and will build several
houses thereon, which he will rent.
The location is a most desirable one two
blocks northeast of the Remington
Hotel
In giving his impressions of the town
Mr.. Newcomb said: 81 had heard that
American Falls was prosperous town
but was not prepared for what | found.
My wife came with me as far as PEN
dleton, and | left her there to await
my return as thought the accommoda-
tons here would not warrant my bring
ing her with me, and now | am sorry
did not bring her, as it would have per-
mtted my remaining longer, which /
would like to do. You have a wonder
ful town with a wonderful future.
Your business houses are as complete
as any | find in much larger towns and
your presant hotel is fit for a city, yet
the needs of your town warrant the
building of the splendid new hotel now
under construction. | consider Ameri-
can Falls real estate the safest and
most profitable investment know of. y
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10

The well known Sweetser Farms, at
Yale, are being sold on easy terms in
small tracts. These farms have raised
ll9 bu. oats to the acre. Here is an
opportunity for a good investment in
lands now producing crops and bringing
in an income. Write for particulars to
L. H. Sweetser, Burley, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Settler Needs Assistance.

NJ. E. Lyons, new settler of Rock
land, wants clearing and plowing done,
and has not so far been able to get any,
one to do the work The contract is
large enough to warrant some steam
outfit to go in, or some outfit with a
number of teams. Full information
may be secured by addressing NJ. E..
Lyons. Rockland, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Advertised Letters

The following letters remain uncalled
for the first of the month.
Adams, Luther
Blackman, E. n.
Blair, Eta Miss
F'ifford, Mr..
Glover, Crawford
Clifton, Jake
Kelly, A. j.
Labala, Martin
McGouly, Clarence
Richmond, Ina C.
Lokin, S. 81
Thomas, t. J.
Parties calling for any of them please
say advertised.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
Notice to Settlers.

Ira E. Barber attorney for the Ameri-
can Falls Canal association, wishes to
meet the members of the association
at American Falls April 20 and 81.
This meeting is important and it is es-
sential that every settler be present.
A representative of the Canal company
will also be present.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Don't forget that there will be
preaching services at the church Sun.
day evening April IL. The Sabbath
school has been changed to the fore.
noon. We would be pleased to see you
at these services.
NJ. E.. CoEN, Minister.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-10

John Toves was in from Aberdeen,
tuesday. Election returns justify a
suspicion that he slipped in and voted a
lew times for DIR. Moth.