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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-05-17
JUMPS TO FOURTH PLACE.
Georgia Makes Wonderful Showing
in Agricultural Progress.

The value of wealth produced on
farms of the United States was S.
926, 100000 during 1910, as esti-
mated by the department of agri-
culture in statement just issued.
This is an increase of 100000 900
over 1909.
Texas, with her 100000 acres
of cotton, wrested from Illinois dur
ing 1910 the honor of being the first
state of the union in point of value
of her principal crops, which aggre-
gated 1854, 40, 1000, an increase of
14.9 per cent over 1909. Illinois,
with $290,295,OO0, dropped to sec
Ond place, the decrease having been
1873 per cent. Iowa held her place
as third state, while Kansas, in 1909
fourth state, dropped to tenth.
Georgia made a rapid stride in
crop production for the year, and
jumped from tenth to fourth state
with a total of $21O,592, 1000, an in
crease of 26.5 per cent over 1909.
All the other southern states made
good increases except Louisiana and
Kentucky. South Carolina made the
largest, 28.46 per cent, or $780,
100000, jumping from twenty-first
to thirteenth state.
Revised figures of the department
of agriculture's cotton report indi-
cate the area planted to cotton in
1910, was about 33,418,O 900 acres in
stead of 1916, 900 acres, as esti-
mated last June. These figures will
be used as a basis in making the
estimate on June of the acreage
planted to cotton this year The
yield per acre in 1910 is estimated
at 1907 pounds, and the area picked
1904, 900 acres.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-05-17
TILLMAN NEARING THE END
SENATOR BACK ON FARM TO END
HIS DAYS IN PEACE.
There's Still a Pickering of the Old
Fire in His Eye, But His Frame
Is a Hollow Shell.

TRENTON, S. C.-Senator Ben
Tillman, his pitchfork at rest, is back
on his big plantation near Trenton
tc die. Il look in the glass and see
the CID Ben he said the other day
to enc who had inquired about his
health; then try to hop around as
used to to and find | am not worth
a d-n."
The senator is not far astray. The
rugged form and face are apparently
Pickering of the old fire in his single
eye. But his physique is a hollow
shell. None of his family refers to
his failing health, nor do visitors
mention it. But the senator is con-
tinually talking about his approach
ing end, usually in joking way.
The people of the state understand
that if Tillman's health permits he
will try for reelection to the senate.
And if he is candidate he will be
elected. No man in the state has his
political strength. But he knows his
future work will be raising aspara-
gus and not legislating. The aspara-
gus raised by Senator Tillman is as
famous as the senator himself.
Hates the Idea of Death.
Senator Tillman hates the idea of
death. Just when I'm getting ready
to live I've got to die, he complained
to friend recently. And yet while
apparently the hand of death is close
to him he is planning for the future
The other day he directed the setting
out of new vineyard. 1t adjoins
the kitchen garden, in which Mrs.
Tillman, in sunbonnet and apron,
was at work with a wedding hoe.
She is a fine, motherly woman, and
the plain truth is that she'd a good
deal rather work among her flowers
and vegetables than be holding up
her social end in Washington. The
big house sets back behind perfect
jungle of japonicas and myrtles, cape
jasmines, magnolias, palmettos, pur-
pie and yellow aisles Of iris and DAT
fodils, all Of her setting out.
What a BANKED fool l am; just
ready to die and planting a vine
yard, said the senator
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-05-17
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To All
Whom 1t May Concern: Robert Full
ton having in proper form applied
to me for letters of administration
on the estate of j. A. Futon, late
of said county, this is to cite all and
singular the creditors and next of
kin of j. A. Fulton to be and APP
pear at my office within the time al
lowed by law and show cause, if any
they can, why permanent admins
tration should not be granted to
Robert Fulton on j. A. Fulton's es-
tate Witness my hand and official
this both day of March,
1911 w B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-05-17
SNITH VISITS WASHINGTON
.o,-rRNOR-ELECT PRAISES SEN
,rop BACON AND CONGRESS.
lined to Express Preference for
, nomination for President. Tells
Of GeOrgia's Progress.


,r,,o washington Post publishes an
..u,,iow with Gov.-elect Smith, who
aont a day in Washington en- route
Now York. The governor-elect
,,,1;rad to express his preference for
l5omocratic nomination for pres
.sent though he indicated his belief
W. o+ the democrats will win the next
eie 40 commended the work of the
,-+,looratic house of representatives,
Oooka in terms of praise of Senator
12po v-l, stand with reference to the
% p@[ situation, cleverly avoided
.lIusions to Georgia politics, and
Iwn1t upon the development Of Geor-
gia o.,, o1,
.ommitttals as to the democratic
somination of a presidential candi-
a 1otn early next year. That man
.bon1d be selected as the democratic
nominee for president in 1912 who
oen serve his country best, and who,
for that reason, can lead his party
n victory" said Mr.. Smith.
The real enthusiasm of Mr.. Smith
gnshed forth when he spoke of the
0regent democratic house of repre-
enntatfves. 81 believe the sentiment
of the citizens of Georgia and of the
south generally commends unre-
eervedly the course of the house.
We feel that those who are directly
in charge of party affairs in the
DoDular branch of congress are act
inc wisely and giving the country
Droof of the ability of the democrat
ic party to handle the affairs of the
nation wisely and well.
What is more, l want 20 com
mend the course of the majority of
them in putting principle above par
" when it comes to the enactment of
legislation for the good of all the
Deople Such action meets with gen
eral approval and commentator
among all citizens of all parties who
seek for the greatest good regardless
of party ties. l refer to the passage
by a democratic house of the reci-
procity measure, the enactment of
which was asked by a republican
president. | can add that in our
state we approve the course OIL 0eud-
tor Bacon, who has represented
Georgia in the senate 16 years, and
has proved himself a valuable public
servant We have no fear but that
he will aim to do his best not only
for Georgia, but the whole country
The attitude of Senator Bacon to-
ward the Mexican situation will also
receive commentator in our state. !"
Turning aside from politics and
congress a minute" continued Mr.
Smith, down in Georgia we are de-
TelOping our natural resources, and
the state is destined to be one of the
greatest contributors to the prosper
ity and progress of the union. Soils
once barren have been made to pro-
duce abundant harvests.
Georgia is prosperous, and We
are glad to talk about it. We raise
more cotton than any other STATE ex-
Cept Texas, and our manufactures
are increasing year by year. We
have mines in the interior; we have
the Atlantic seaboard and ships car
rying our products to every port on
earth, so why should we not be hap
py and hODeful?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Stamp Selling Machine Made
 in Bridgeport
Agents Soon Out on Road With New Invention Patented by New Britain Man.

New Britain, June 26-James R. Hal loran, the well known druggist, is exhibiting an automatic stamp vend- ing machine of which he is the inven- tor. MT. Halloran, has mechanical turn of mind, has been working on the machine for a year and is elated at it's completion.
 The machine is being turned out in the factory of John A. Hurley, Inc, in Bridgeport, and several salesmen will soon be put on the road intrOduc- ing it. The machine is easy of opera tion and will no doubt find a ready sale. It is the acme of simplicity. All that is necessary to do is to place a nickle in a slot, turn a handle and a package of stamps-two in number drops out.
 Larger machines are now being made for the sale of one cent stamps, two cent stamps, postal cards and stamped envelopes. The contrivance does not take up much room and can be placed on a showcase, a counter or other similar stand. In addition to the stamp selling device there is a weighing machine on top which tells the purchaser how much is necessary to carry the letter or parcel.
 MT. Halloran has communicated with the post office authorities at Washington, D. C., and has received in reply notice that the machine is perfectly legal and may be used.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
OBITUARY

A large and sorrowing concourse of relatives and friends, also the mem bers of the Third Order of St. Francis assembled at St. Mary's church this morning to attend the obsequies of the late Mrs. Bridget Higgins The cor tege moved from the late home of the deceased at S:30 to St. Mary's church, where a solemn high mass was sung at o'clock, the officers of which were Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, celebrant, Rev. J. T. McDonald, deacon, and Rev. J. F. Murphy, sub-deacon The church choir, consisting of Prof John Dial, Miss Anna Hartigan, Joseph Weller and Edward Rogers, rendered Schnidt's funeral mass At the of fertory MT. Weller sang "Ave Maria. after mass Miss Anna Hartigan rem dered most feelingly Beautiful Land on High, and as the body was borne from the church. the choir sang Near CT, My God, to Thee" Many beauti- full floral tributes, remembrances of friends and relatives, rested on the casket. The bearers were John Cox, Michael Condley, James Seymore, James B. Neary, William Malley, Christopher Finnegan. The burial was in the family plot at St. Michael S cemetery, where Father McDonald read the comrnittaI services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
SUNDAY SPORTS BILL
 DISCUSSED TONIGHT

The bill which is before the Judic- 1ary committee, concerning the regula- ton of Sunday sports, will be discuss | ed at a mass meeting tonight at the rooms of the Gaelic Athletic Club. IL is believed thar this bill as 1t now stands would operate against the talk ing up of collections by amateur l teams, to defray the bare expenses of the sport.
 It is understood that about 17,060 have signed the petitions for a more liberal Sunday
 The amendment to sections 1889 and 1870, which repea1s both sections of the present law, follows: State of Connecticut, General Assembly, January Session, A. D. 1911. An act concerning the observance of Sunday.
 Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives in general as- sembly convened:
 Section 1.-Sunday within the meaning of this act, is hereby de-
 fined to be a day for general rest and the more convenient performances Of religious or charitable duties and cf- fees. On said day, except as herein open any shop, warehouse, or me- chanical, mercantile, or manufactur- ing establishment, or engage in any sport or any secular business or la
  mercy, or such as shall be required for the maintenance of public order. the preservation or promotion Of health or safety, or is necessary for the public welfare of the community
 Section 2.-The provisions of sec tion one of this act shall not affect the issue or service of any criminal complaint or any proceedings tnere- on, nor the performance by hayWards of their duties, nor the issue or ser 11oir fv7f1 ders thereon, nor the issue of ser vice of other civil process except be- tween sunrise and sunset on Sunday, nor shall the provisions of said sec tion be construed to prohibit particf- patton on Sunday in any game or sport in all respects lawful on other days of the week and which does not disturb public worship or the public peace, or trespass upon private rights; provided, that the person or persons partic1pat- ing or in any way assisting in such sport or game receive no compensa- tion or donation for so participating or assisting, and compete for no prize or token; and provided further, that no admission fee or other fee is charged for viewing, or being present at, or participating in such game or sport.
 Section 3.-whoever, on Sunday. between the hours of twelve o'clock on Saturday night and twelve o'clock on Sunday night, keeps open any shop warehouse, or mechanical, mercantile. or manufacturing establishment, or does any manner of labor or business or engages in any sport not excepted under the provisions of this act shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than fifty dollars, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than thirty days, or both.
 Section 4.-Sections 1869 and 1870 of the general statutes are hereby re- pealed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Surgeon Would Not Set Mans
 Broken Limb

Walnut Beach, Milford, June 26.- With his leg broken and unset from Saturday evening until late yesterday afternoon, John Stewart, a young man of Shelton, lay suffering at his cottage at Walnut Beach. Yesterday afternoon he was removed by auto to his home in Shelton where the in- jured member was set. Stewart while whirling around the skating rink at Walnut Beach, Saturday evening sud. denly ripped and fell. Uttering a cry of pain he attempted to rise, but his right leg gave way. His leg was broken at the ankle. A Milford sur geon was called, but on his arrival when he learned that he was not to be called in for permanent treat ment, refused to set the break, and returned to Milford. When the ar- irving cottagers at the many beachers learned of the incident yesterday, there were many remarks of con demnation of the Milford surgeon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
DO MINISTER'S EAT COLD
 MEALS ON THE SABBATH?

Do our clerical friends of the Bridgeport Pastors association all eat cold victuals on the. Sabbath? Of who will find me the text that makes it lawful to have d coachman get up a team or a chauffeur bring around a car, to take one of the wealthy mem bers of the congregation to the church service? %
 These were two questions propound- ed by Rev. C.. $. Bullock of the Neigh borhood church, Stratford. in a ser mon last evening upon the Sunday observance question.
 He said that he is as much oppos- ed as anyone to the commercializa- ton of the Sabbath ,but that high ideals of citizenship will go much farther in maintaining a proper ob- servance of the day, than any law upon the subject.
 Let the day be kept as the parlor of the week. he said; i've once shut up our parlors from the sun and the children but now they are as much used as the other rooms in the house. and they are used only for the best things. Let it be so with our Sun days"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
PROHIBITIONISTS SAY
 LOBBiES ARE COMBINED
(snecial from United Press. l

Manchester, June 26.-That E. l.. G. Hohenthal, head of the Prohibi- tionists in Connecticut, will sexplode several bombs at the expenses of the so-ealled third house in the legisla- ture, was the report circulated to- day. He has done considerable de- tective work at the state capitol dur ing the present session in an effort 70 discover improper doings by the iob- by MT. Hohcnthal may keep quiet his discoveries until the next state campaign or may decide to spring them before that session. He was prohibition candidate for Governor at the last election. He has repeatedly claimed that the railroad interests and the liquor interests have Joined hands in the lobby at the General Assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
BOY DRINKS POISON AFTER DRAWING LOTS
 WITH HIS ELIMINATES

Boston, June 26-An autopsy was performed, today, to determine the ex- act cause of the death of Matthew Mc- Donough, 8 years old, who died in agony, last night. after drinking poi son for which he drew lots with sev- eral playmates. The youngsters found the half filled bottle in a vacant lot. All wanted to taste the contents and finally drew lots. Young McDonough won and soon after he drained the contents was reeling about helplessly, amid the howls and jeers of his com panions, who shouted, He's drunk, he's drunk" Later the lad began to froth at the mouth and a few hours Latar Uas daad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26

glad l dld, TOT It has cured me.
 "I know of so many cases where vo- men have been cured by Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound that 1 can say to every suffering woman if that medicine does not help her, there is nothing that will."-Mrs. JANETzKI, 2963 Arch St., Chicago, III.
 This is the age of substitution, and women who want a cure should insist upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ju st se this woman did, and not accept Something else on which the druggist can make little more profit.
 Women who are passing through this critical period or who are suffering from any of those distressing ills pe- culiar to their sex should not lose sight of the fact that for thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for fe- male ills. In almost every community you will find women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
COONEY AFTER INJUNCTION.

P. J. Cooney and other residents of Frank street, it is stated, are about to prey out an injunction restraining c. W. Wilson from erecting build ing in that street which will be on a. line with the sidewalk. Cooney is one of the petitioners who asked for a. five foot line in the street, which was denied after hot debate at the coun. cil meeting week ago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
OLD STAPLES PLACE
 AT EASTON BURNS

Damage of between $1,000 and s2,000 was done by a fire which de- old Staples place" at Easton on Fri day, near the Baptist church. The house was the property of the Bap- tist church society and was unoc- cupied.
 It is not likely that the place will be rebuilt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
LAID TO REST

A solemn high mass of requiem was sung this morning at St. Mary's | church at o'clock for repose of the soul of John W. O'Rourke, who died Friday in Boston. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of his brother, James H. O'Rourke, ETA Pembroke street. In attendance at the home, at the church, and at the grave in St. MichaePs cemetery, were many friends, in all walks of life attesting to the esteem in which the dead man was held by his associates and ac- quaintances. Services were held at St. Mary'S church at 4 o'clock, Rev. J. F. Murphy reading the service. During the service a quartet consist ing of Miss Margaret Hogan, Mrs. F. J. Munich, James J. Kennedy and William Chew rendered Thy Will Be Done." After the service, MT. Chew sang, Beautiful Land on High" and as the remains were being escorted from the church the quartet render ed, Nearer My God to Thee" The casket was completely covered with wealth of floral tributes The bear CTS were J. E. Kilroy, M Coffey and Owen ONeil, representing the Broth erhood of Railroad Trainmen, and John Nevins, Richard Brown and David Quinlan from B. P. O. E. No 36. The trainmen were represented by large delegation and a delega- tion of 15 including the officers at tended from the Elks
 Funeral services over the remains of George Murphy were held yester- day from his late home, 1341 Strat- ford avenue at 3 o'clock and thence to St Mary's church where Rev. J. F. Murphy read the services. The church choir rendered, Nearer My Go to Thee" as the remains were be- ing taken from the church. The bearers were John D. Shaw, William Oldershaw, Timothy O'Leary, Hiram H. Gilbert, John Brier and John Reilly. Interment was in St MichaeFs cemetery. A solemn high mass of requiem was sung for the repose of his soul this morning at St. Mary's church at 7:30
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
STEAMER BLOCK
 ISLAND OPENS SEASON

The steamer Block Island. plying between Norwich, New London Watch Hill and Block Island, will resume service for the summer season on Saturday, June 24th, and will run daily and Sundays on this route until Tuesday, September 9th.
 The Block Island has the modern conveniences and comforts of the larger and more pretentious Sound steamers. One of the most charming short sea trips ina aginable is the voy- age to Block Island by this steamer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Seayiew Lodge, N. E. O. P.

It is the turn of Seaview lodge, N. E. o. F., to consider at it's regular meeting tonight the field day of the Steeplechase Island on Aug. 12. The lodge will probably appoint a, com mittee to act in conjunction with like committees from the other local lodges in regard to this matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
AUTOMOBILE FOR MAILS.

If some enterprising automobile owner wants to put in a bid, he may capture the contract to collect mail every night from certain boxes which are now omitted. Postmaster Mari gold has broached the subject to the postal authorities and has secured their consent to the project.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
BAND CONCERT YESTERDAY.

In spite of threatening weather yes- terday a crowd estimated at 5000 gath cred in Beardsley Park to hear the Wheeler & Wilson band. A band stand had been erected just south of the baseball field, forming an ideal spot for the concert. The program was rendered in a. manner that could not be excelled by any other band in the State of Connecticut, and was greatly enjoyed by the audience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
END RECT. BAND TO PLAY.

Bridgeporters are to be treated with concerts by other bands than the Wheeler and Wilson and the Coast Artillery corps. bands. The commit tee from the Park board, in charge of the concerts, announce that the Sec ond Regiment band of New Haven will play at Beardsley park next Sun day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Schiller Lodge. N. E. O. P.

Holding an enthusiastic meeting, Saturday night, Schiller lodge heartily endorsed the field day of the New England Order of Protection to be held at Steeplechase Island on Aug. 12, appointing a committee compris- ing John c. Schwartz, Emily Weiden- hammer and Wallace A. Smith to rep resent the lodge in conjunction with like committees from the other lodges to boom the affair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Biggest European
 Travel Today with 300
 Cabin Passengers
(Special from United Press

IOptCIdI ITOm Unlted PreSS.)
 New York, June 26-European travel reached its zenith, Saturday, when A. 300 cabin passengers went abroad on a fleet of nine steamships. Seven went to British and Northern Continental ports and two to the Mediterranean. This was the largest number to leave this city on any one day this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
HEINZ LODGE, o. D. H. S.

Heine lodge, o. D. H. S., held it's 18th outing yesterday afternoon. The affair took place at Forest Grove and was we'll attended despite the threat ening clouds which obscured the sky. number of guests from out of town were present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
GERMANIA SINGERS,

Members of the Germania Singing Society chorus will meet tomorrow night at Germania hall to rehearse for the public concert which they are to give on July in conjunction with one of the local bands All singers who would like to participate in this are cordially invited to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disf1gured by an unsightly wart 1t can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
Doings In Local
 FraternaI Bodies
COURT NATHANIEL WHEELER.

COURT NATHANIEL WHEELER.
 Court Nathaniel Wheeler, Foresters of America, initiated three candidates at it's regular meeting, Saturday ev- ening. Officers were elected as fol- lows: Chief ranger, John H. Grant; sub-chief ranger, Samuel Thomas; re- cording secretary, E.. F. Davis; lec- turer, Thomas H. Tague; senior wood ward, Samuel Grinrod; junior wood ward, William Horan; senior beadle, John W. Hayes; junior beadle, G. H. Biedel; pianist, Harry Cotter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, s44 Stratfcrd Ave.