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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.

Mr.. George NJ. Marshall. formerly
of Dawson and a son of Coroner
M. II. Marshall, has entered suit at
Macon for $4,000 damages against
the Georgia Southern and Florida
railway on account Of alleged per-
manent injuries, said to have been
sustained as helper in the yards
when great weight fell on him and
crushed him. r. l.. Berner is attOr-
ney for Mr. Marshall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
wAsHINGToN's ANNIVERSARY.
Will BE Observed by the School To
day With Exercises.

Washington birthday anniversa-
ry will be observed tomorrow (Wed-
nesday) morning at the public school
building. An interesting program
has been arranged for the occasion.
The exercises will be in entire
charge of the Little Courtesy
Club" composed of the first, sec
Ond and third grades. The public
is cordially invited to be present.
The exercises will begin promptly
at II o'clock
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
La Grippe Coughs

Strain and weaken the system, and
IL not checked may develop into
pneumonia. No danger of this when
Foley's Honey and Tar is promptly
taken. 1t is a reliable family medi-
cine for all coughs and colds, and
acts quickly and effectively in cases
OF Group. Refuse substitutes. Daw-
son Drug Co. and Peoples Drug
Store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
SOUTHERN LIFE WINS.
Court of Appeals Reverses Judgment
in Favor of Mrs. Hill of Americus.


The Court of Appeals has handed
down a decision reversing the YER
dict that was won in the City Court
of Americas by heirs of the late Mrs.
Hill against the Southern Life Insur-
ance Company of Dawson for S4,-
600, the amount of insurance she
had in the company and the policies
for which were cancelled prior to
her death.
This is one of the claims that first
caused the company trouble, and I'LL
timately resulted in its being placed
in the hands of a receiver. =,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
SmithYiIIe Is SnnnIInr

The census bureau at Washington
mas announced the population of
Smithville as STA. In 1900 it was
597, and shows a decrease of % the
last ten years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22

Get Busy, get in the race and win
the beautiful $3.50 piano, or help
some of your friends to- get it. j.
NJ. Clifton HARDWARE Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22

Seed Irish potatoes-Earlv Rose.
Bliss Triumph, Peerless-at Full
tons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
Delightful Meetings of the Wednes-

DelgnUful Meetings OF tne w edneS-
day Afternoon and 5. S. Clubs.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club
had a delightful meeting last week
at the library. The study of POrtu-
gal was taken up and thoroughly en-
joyed. Roll call was answered with
notes on Portugal and Spain. Miss
Bessie Pye opened the programme
with a map study Of Portugal, which
was very interesting and instructive.
Mrs. L. Lamar gave an interesting
sketch of the land and people, and
Mrs w. A. McLain entertained the
club with an account of Portuguese
institutions. A reading by Miss Alba
was delightful number
of the programme. A review of the
study, conducted at the
close of the programme by Mrs. R.
L. Saville, proved an interesting and
enjoyable feature.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-02-22

Miss Elizabeth Patterson was
hostess at a meeting of the S. S. Club
Saturday afternoon. The house was
decorated in red, white and blue,
flags and bunting being used. The
score cards were small red hatchets.
Progressive up-jinks was played. No
prize was given At the close of the
game cream and cake were served
by little Miss Luella Jernigan, who
was clad in a dainty dress of red,
white and blue. The affair was thor
oughly enjoyed by all present.
Miss Sallie VIII McLain entertain
ed a few of her friends delightfully."-
Friday evening. 1t was very infOr-
NAL. Progressive game was played.
No prize was given. At the close of
the game a salad course was served.
There were ten present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
MARROW
Is the Escape Of a Goal
Bumper, When a Car
Runs Wild.

MT. ouAR1E, May 16-By the
breaking or rope at the Cooke
mine about 10 O'Clock Monday, a
coal car rushed Down the incline
and the tipple was completeiy
wrecked, and Patsy Pickett, the
bumper, had narrow escape from
death. Two railroad cars that were
under the tippIe were damaged by
the crash OF heavy timbers. Three
or four days will be required to re-
move the debris and begin the erec-
ton or new tipple. The mine had
only recently resumed operation af-
ter long idIeness and the accident
will throw several men out of em-
ployment for at least a month.
omcers have investigated the cut
ting scrape at the Hutchinson mine
sunday evening, but the evidence IS
conflicting and nothing definite could
he learned as to who started the
bloody afa.r. Tom vinek. who is
charged with the cutting, has dis
appeared, and as the victims talk
very poor English, it is difficult to
ascertain the facts IN the case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
ROAD laws
Prohibit the Throwing of
Tacks, Glass and the Like
on Streets and Alleys.

For the protection of horses and
vehicles as well as human beings,
the road laws OF West Virginia con-
tain the Following provision with
penalties for violation thereof:
mo person except as authorized
by ordinance. order, regulation, IL
cense or permit OF the council of any
city or township, or the county court
without, such city or town, and for
some public purpose or use. shall
drop. place or throw and suffer to
remain or caused to be dropped
placed or thrown and suffer to re-
main upon any highway, road,
street. alley. lane. square or other
public place, any glass, scrap iron,
nails, wire paper or offensive mat
ter Of any kind"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
Pom = Ne ca Ed
10 BRIBERY SCENE
To Confer with the Attorney
General and, Some of the
Court Officers.

COLUMBUS. or May 1s.-senato1
Pomerene came here from washing
ton last night at the request OF Attor-
ney General Hogah and today was
closeted with one of the assistant
prosecuting attorneys IN connection
with the legislative bribery investiga-
tion.
It was the expectation this morn
Ing. that the FRANKLIN county. grand
jury would probably submit a partial
report during the day.
The prosecuting attorneys office to-
day issued surnmonses for witnesses
in the Representative Me case set
for hearing tomorrow.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
HUNDRED
Or More West Virginians Will
Go on Special Train to
Convention.

The special train of the west vir-
GINA sunday school Association for
the convention of the international
sunday school Association will leave
wheeling Monday, June 10. carrying
a hundred or more of West Virgin
ians. that number having already sig
nified their intention of making the
trip. The train Will run via the
Union Pacidc the salt Lake route and
Los Angeles, while the choice OF sew
eral routes is offered on the return.
A. T. Arnold. general secretary of
the West Virginia Sunday school AS
ISOLATION, has charge of the arrange
rnents for the trip and he is anxious
for as many as can possibly do so.
to take advantage of this opportunity
to attend the International sunday
school convention, which is sche duled
for san Francisco. June 20 to %. He
has arranged the best accommoda-
lions on Pullmans for the state dele
cation, which he is now anxious to
increase.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
BOY kills. Sci.
Bullet Through His FTe and
Pistol in His Hand
the Story.

WESTON. May Either
cident or with suicidal INT
rison Simons, aged %
Edward Simons, shots
a revolver. The young man let
father's home very early saJ
he was going to the tatnls ri
Bennett, neighbor. ~
rarely remained way tFoIn
night, and his father c ed
neighbor by Telephone 81 the
ing to inquire about him
that he had not
and recalling that he had
discharged soon after he. Il
he began search which resEl ~
finding his dead body lying
tree on a ridge near vanda q g ~
let hole in his head and q reEol
hrmIy grasped in his hand 10
tive can be assigned foF
He is universally said 70 hl
a boy of good habits, idollza
father, and in, the best Of hen
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
STI RI 0T#FIC s. MAY
TO ia GE The COURTS
On Criminal Charges as Re
suit of the Supreme
Courts Decision.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 16
The government policy In dealing
with the question OF trusts and
combinations OF capital as must be
shaped in the light of the supreme
courts decision in the Standard OIL
case was discussed by President Taft
and his cabinet today.
Attorney General WIckersham may
consider criminal prosecutions OF
the omciais of the STANDARD. It was
learned that some OF the ofdcials Of
the government hold that there is
an opportunity for such proceed
ing under the decision.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
Every Company VII Operate
as Usual tIndeFIts Own
Distinct or anlz lion
FIRST w oR u -
From the Standafd 81 the
Decision Gwen 81 Pie
Court against

word from the sStdnd nrrS
on the decision aEal st terdar'
came today It nll uolr
clear: First. that thefe con-
tumacy by the com pauS- poses
to obey the dectee. and
il win be some time heto
OF congratulations re
Mortimer F. Et1i0tt. 81
itor for the compan9, 10
said that It may be eaid
Standard OIL COMPANY
decree of the court and tI1.t y
companies embraced in the
decree will carry on theft
usual, under the direction
own officers and THROUGH on
corporate organization.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
SUPREME COURT
On Its Own Volition Institutes
Proceedings Today for
Alleged Contempt.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May rs.-
The Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia on its own initiative today
instituted proceedings for alleged
contempt against President Gompers.
Vice President Mitchell and Secretary
Morrison OF the American Federation
OF Labor.
Sentences OF imprisonment im-
posed upon these men by the court
were yesterday revoked by the
United States supreme court and the
case remanded to the District SUI
preme court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
ELECTORAL
COLLEGE TO
MEET HERE
Is Comprised Of Laity Repre-
sentatlon Of the Churches
Of the Conference.

The Electoral College, which Is
made up of one layman elected ny
each church in the conference and
which meets at some place selected
by the annual conference, will hold
its quadrenniaI session in Prlde'a
Chapel tonight, where the members
will be rendered a reception and the
following program rendered:
Selection by choir.
Prayer
Selection by choir.
+ welcome address from church
~. N. Thomas, Clarksburg.
Response Blair Dabney, Buck
hannon.
Welcome on behalf OF city-;Aaron
Wilson,
Response william woods. Of
Wheeling.
: Addrsss-PpoE. ~; Z. Jordan.
clarksburg: .=The Laymans Place
in the Church
cofnet soIo-Mr. Clay, clarks=
burg.
Address. .The Duty of the
Church TO the Laymen' John run y
Morgantown.
Short address by visiting clergy.
Selection OF choir.
Benedction.
Refreshments.
Wednesday morning at $3.50
O'Clock the members OF the electoral
college will organize for business
and proceed to elect two OF their
members to represent them in the
general conference, which meets this
month in Kansas city. Mo.
The meeting is one OF the most
important of the church, and Will
bring to the city some of the
strongest laymen of the A. NJ. e.
church in West virginia.
The public is cordially invited to
all the sessions, and especially the
reception.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
ORDERS
Are Made by Judge Charles
w. Lynch in Several Cir
cult Court Cases.

Several orders were made Tuesday
.!by Judge Charles w. Lynch of the
circuit court and the trial OF the
suit OF Hannibal Perine against the
South Penn Oil Company was pro-
ceeded with.
George H. Duthie, member Of
the Roane county bar, qualttied as
an attorney here.
IAN order .quashing the return and
giving leave to amend the same was
directed in the cause of j. W.
Wright against R. Harmed.
An order filing plea of set-of1
was entered In the cause of R. p.
Beeghley against Lee Mccalmont
let al.
Demurrer was entered In Clarence
p. Stouts chancery cause. No. 2
against John II. clifford. ct al.
The suit OF Elmer ]. Baxter, Jr.'
against howard H. swiger ct al was
dismissed, settled.
DEGREES of reference were entered
in the cases of Mark L. Jarrett ad'
ministrator, etc, against Lando Is
Linville ct al, and Beverly L. Nor
man, administrator, against william
E. Norman ct al.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
TRAGIC END
Comes to Philip Bayard Who
Formerly Worked for R.
T. Lowndes Here.

A dispatch from Washington, I. c.,
conveys the news OF the tragic death
at the Garfield hospital there oi
Philip Bayard, who formerly worked
for R, T. Lowndes here and who
was son CT the late Thomas 2.
Bayard. Of Wilmington, Del, secre-
tary of state under Grover Cleveland
and ambassador to England.
A few hours after Mr.. Bayard had
fallen or jumped from the third
story to a veranda below at the hos
pital, he died of his injuries. An
autopsy revealed that he had suf-
fered from pericarditis and died
from a shock, which broke no bones
and which would hardly have re-
suited seriously to a man in normal
health. He was found in a semi
conscious condition on the veranda.
Surviving Mr.. Bayard are his
mother, a brother, Thomas F. Bay
ard, of Wilmington; and two sisters.
He was a school mate of Richard T.
Lowndes, Jr., deceased, at st. PauI's
academy at Cambridge, Mass, when
the two were boys and their friend
ship resulted in Mr.. Bayard's coming
here to work in the office of the
Lowndes wcolen mills several years
ago He worked there about six
months and then returned to his
home at Wilmington, after which
he returned to school
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
POSSE.
Scours Country for a Man
Charged with Attempt AZ
Criminal Assault

MARTINsBURG, ". Va Mar
omcers OF this county are sel ilie
for Andrew Thompson, Of GeE
town, this county, who e
with attempted criminal a nut
on Mrs. George Dunham, 81 g
town. 1t is CHARGED thlt q on
went to the home 81 lIr
during the absence d heE agltI
and attempted TO commit
but he was driven on " nel q
who were summoned NJ the
of the frightened woman ll15 q
Is a plasterer BY occppst
said to have been iEttcYtca
he visited the Durham hem
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
Two PAY fines
And Case of Disorderly Con.
duct is Continued in
Police Court.

Dick Robinson was arraigned be-
fore Mayor Frank R. Moore this
morning in police court on a charge
OF disorderly conduct at 1880
O'Clock last night in pike street for
which Policeman sapptngton ar
rested him at the time. The defend
ant pleaded not guilty and the case
was continued until evening.
Two other men were convicted OF
drunkenness in the streets and we're
fined So and costs each, on payment
of which they were released.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
FOREST FIRES
Continue to Burn Fiercely in
Pennsylvania, Maryland
and West Virginia.

PITrsBURG, May 1l6-Forest
fires continue to burn fercely today
in northwestern Pennsylvania and
portions of Maryland and West vir-
g mia. In West Virginia, on Laurel
Hill mountain, big fires are raging
near Kerens and Weaver. From
Kingsville to Coalton flames have
swept everything before them. Be
lington is still surrounded by IRE,
and the people have suspended all
work and are combating flames.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
CLEAN GlREsBgRG
Will Be the Resultff EVERY
one Takes a Part in the
Cleanup Movement

Wagons will haul trash free y
day Friday and the Crema tory
burn it without charge. Will ep
not use this opportunity to ma
your own yard, the street befafa
your home and the alleys spotle
Begin now. and work to have tiie
trash, in boxes or in barrels, e ~
sible, ready at the curb or 81 y6pE
back gate for the carts VIII bs
some places early Friday morn Il
and you should be ready for hem
when they arrive. Let the llofni5
of May 90 dawn upon cle9n
CIarksburg - ver!tab1e spotle
town.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
ON SPECIAL
TeanpInrs and Ladies WIN Go t,
Wheeling "Wednesday Morning.

More than one hundred knights
Templars and their ladies will leave
the city Wednesday morning on a
special train over the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad for Wheeling to attend
the thirty-seventh annual conclave
of that branch of Masonry, which
will be held there Wednesday and
Thursday. The special train will
leave the local station at Z O'Clock.
II will go by way OF Fairmont and
make stops at Meadowbrook, Gypsy
and shinnston..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
FLNED az JUSTICE.

John Booth, arrested Monday even
inS in a Glen Elk street by Consta-
BILE Thomas W. Kearns for drunken
ness and disorderIy conduct, was
hned 81 ana costs Tuesday by Justice
g. H. Gordon. The defendant paid
the amount and was released ffo1n
custody.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
TWO GAssIERs
Are Drilled in by Hope Company in
This County.

On Simpson creek, Coal district
this county, the Hope Natural Gas
Company has completed test on the
Highland-Denham farm and has a
fair gasser in the fifth sand. On
Jones run, the same company has
completed a test on the Stark heirs
farm, located in Eagle district, and
has a gasser in the Big Injun sand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The annual Sunday school conven-
ton of the Union Baptist Association
will be held Wednesday and Thurs
day in the Baptist church at Indus
trial. Dr. H. T. Musselman, OF Phil
adelphia, national teacher training
secretary, and other prominent
speakers will take part.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
STEEL PROBE.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Investi-
CATION of the- United States Steel
Corporation was odrered by the
House, when it today passed the
Star resolution. providing for
sucl. an inquiry.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16

supreme court OF the United states !
should deem 1t sufficient evidence
that proper occasion existed for the
convenins OF the legislature for that
purpose. I shall be glad 70 be- adj
Sdsed from line to time % the views
81 the nie4ii,e ~ tpf the legislature M
this subject
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
WILL TAKE TREATMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Nuzum, of
Sycamore street, will leave Wednes-
day morning on train No. for Mt.
Clemens. Mich, where Mr.. Nuzum
will take treatment for rheuma-
tism.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
ST ANDAR.D CASE
AFT CTS PRICE
Upward They 60 with a Rush
in the New York Stock
Market.
BUT LITTLE FURRY
In Financial Circles in City of
London Caused by the
Courts Decision.

LONDON. Eng, May 16.-The SUI
preme courts decision in the stand
ard Oil case created surprisingly little
interest or furry in Ds4ancla1 circles
here, as the result had been generally
anticipated The initial prices on the
stock exchange were from a half to a
full point below parity. but buying or
ders from New York; soon strength
ened values, the market became firm
and rose from one and "A haR points
over yesterdays New York closing.
y NEW xoBK CITY. May 1s.GThe
supreme courts decision in the Stand
ard OIL case caused an awakening of
the stock market today from its long
period OF Inactivity and prices went
upward with rush. Gains ranged
from large fractions to nearly three
points and the market became very
active.
standard OIL opened on the curb at
G75, a loss OF 81 points, but a few
minutes later more than recovered
this loss. selling at $50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
GIRL IS LOCATED:

Miss Anna shannaman, who re-
Gently disappeared, has beer located
.ac Braddock, Pa, and her uncle has
gone to bring her nome. /.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
-HAs Eel.

b. NJ. Wilson is suffering from q
big boil on his face and Is unable
to be at his work at the sturm g
NYllson drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
IS
REBEL TERMS
IN ITS Reply
Asks for Governors of Four
teen of the twenty
Seven States Now.

JUAREz, Mex, May 16-Upon
whether the Mexican government
VIII grant to the rebels governor
ships of fourteen of the TWEEN
'ty-seven states depends the
issue restoring peace in Mex
leo. This proposition is slight
modification of the original demand
of the rebels and Is the reply which
will be made today TO the oner by
the federal government of one cab
met member and ten governorships.
An answer by the government is exc
pected here tonight.
MlBxIoo CITY. May p6-R.oting
and pillage occurred at Pachuca to-
day following the surrender of the
city to the revolutlonists. The reb-
els became drunk as did their com
manders.. Banks were dynamISed
and looted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16

Charles s. Sleepy, Of East Liver
pool, q former local resident. is a
city business visitor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-05-16
oIIIoAoo GRAIN alAR1sIsT.

CiEHBC lAGO. May Wheat. %
conn 81 as; cats. ss 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-22
.OARSMEN R EADY
. FOR BIG REGATTA
Washington and Lee Crew Will
Try to Take Measure of
Locals Saturday.

The spring regatta of the virginia
Boat Club will be held Saturday after
noon; and the oarsmen are now training
ior the races. The Washington and Lee
eight has been here two days, getting
acquainted with the water and taking
trial spins. The local eight Is on the
water every afternoon endeavorlng to
get In trim to take the measure of the
visiting collegians. Captain Crawford,
of the locals is using every spare mo-
ment TO get his men In the pink of per-
lection. The team will probably row
In the following order: y. c. Wheat.
stroke; a. j. Seville. No. Z; Dorsey Ty-
Ter No. s; L. NJ. Wexford. No S; ]. IL.
Jones. No: 4; n; r.. Watt. No. q; r. p.
Forrest. No. 2; Mae Wexford. No. l.
The Washington and Lee men will
probably start MS follows: J r. Black
burnc. stroke; Clarke. No. a; Miller. No.
6: Fillon. No. 5; Webster. M. q Hob
son. No. 3; ordeman. No. q; FIannis
No. II Is expected that large
crowd will be out to watch the races.
as applica ticyls for admission cards
have been made by n number Of per-
sons. A good view OF the regatta may
be obtained from Mayo's Bridge.