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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
Free Passes Plentiful with lawyer.

FFee faSses Plentiful With LAWYERS.
From the Triton Gazette.
epresentative-elect Claude Paw
ton OF Sylvester, who was an attor-
ney-at-law before he was a legislator
writes an interesting letter to his
nome paper concerning the recent
meeting of the Georgia Bar Associa-
ton, in which he quotes one member
as saying that in the railway car in
which he travelled were fifteen mem
Ders OF the association, and fourteen
OF them were riding on passes, An
other member said there were eight
IN MS car and each Of them had q
pass From which Mr.. Payton draws
the conclusion that railroad inAn-
ence dominates the Georgia Bar AS
soclatlon. Here is aptly illustrated
one OF the effects of the Hepburn
law. AS soon as the politicians lost
their passes many proceeded straight.
way to get railroad jobs in order IN
get them back. And there are a faw
politicians even among lawyers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
WATSON AND THE BIRDS.
a Distinguishing Trait
of the Noted Georgian.

OF the Noted Georgian.
From an Exchange.
A pair Of wrens had nested in the
corner Of the awning on the back
porch of Tom Watson's house at
Thomson, Ga. 1t was a canvas avn
ing which shaded the windows of the
summer dining room and ran the
length of the porch. When the tiny
nest was discovered the awning was
down, and down it stayed through
sunny days and dark days, until the
little birds were feathered and had
flown out into the world. Then the
awning was drawn up.
The summer was not quite over,
and the wrens soon had another nest
built in the awning and filed with
eggs. This time the awning stayed
up through cloudy days and sunny
days, until Tom Watson'B tiny friends
were strong enough to fly away into
the trees and shrubbery around the
house
That was a year ago.
Last spring Mr.. Watson decided
to add two side pOrches to his house.
When the carpenters came to put up
the timbers for the porch on the
western side they found that pair
Of wrens had nested in an angle of
window. Tom Watson was told about
1t, and the work Of building that win
dow was stopped then and there.
Contractors, carpenters, brickIayers
and concrete men all waited for the
little Wrens to make their start in
life. AS soon as they flew away the
work went on.
The birds and the squirrels are
Toms friends, and he protects them
as he would members of his family
All things that live gently and use
fully are friends of his You may
sit in his library and hear the wood
peckers drumming under the caves,
cutting their way to the open spaces
under the roof, where they build and
make their homes year after year.
Not long ago a red-bird-a Ken
lucky Cardinal-used to come daily
to the window to be fed, but some
thOughtless boy shot him. to Mr..
Watsons intense anger and grief.
Out in the wide lawns and groves
around the house you can see the
squirrels playing. Everywhere you
will find trees and shrubs that bear
nuts and berries down to the ragged
,pokeberry-all for the squirrels and
birds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
THE HOME PATRONS CREED

back OF his goods.
Because I sell what l produce here
at home, and here I buy.
Because the man l buy from pays
his part Of the town, county and state
taxes.
Because the man l buy from helps
support my schools, my church, my
lodge, my home.
Because when i'll luck, misfortune
or bereavement comes the man I buv
from is here with his kindly greet
ing, his word of cheer and his mock
etbook, if need be.
Here I live and here | buy.-Mer-
chants Index.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
DIRECT ELECTION OF SENATORS.


The action of the United States
senate (even if by the closest vote
possible) declaring in favor Of direct
election of senators is hailed as
somewhat of a victory for the peo-
ple, or for reform ideas. The senate
is willing, it says, to accept the re-
form if three-fourths Of the states
ratifv it and decide to so amend the
constitution Of the United States.
The measure now goes back to the
house, for the senate tackled on what
is known as the BristOw amendment
and the house must concur in the
amended resolution to give it effect.
Some people doubt if the house Will
agree to the Bristow amendment
(Which was the cause of every south
ern senator voting against the meas
ure) because it provides for federal
supervision of elections where United
States senator's are to be chosen.
Hence 1t will be seen that even the
acquiescence of the senate is not
surety that the proposed change Of
method is going to come about.
The News is free to confess that
it has never felt enthusiasm about
direct election of United States sena-
tors. To us the old way has seemed
good enough, even conceding that it
can render possible the election Of
unworthy men who do not in reality
represent or are not in sympathy with
the people. We have seen Lorimer
and some other men no more admir-
able than Lorimer chosen under the
old system. But it is an assertion of
the old principle of state dignity and
sovereignty that will be difficult to
improve on, and when the people are
alert and solicitous to look OBt for
their interests it will, as a rule, safe
guard their rights, and as a protec-
ton against corrupt influences and
the use of money it is an open ques-
ton whether the proposed departure
will prove real safeguard. We see
now in Georgia, with our general and
direct primary system, that it is vir-
tually impossible for a poor man to
make the race for governor or sena-
tor. The last state primary in Geor-
gia emphasized the fact that the man
who seeks a high Office must have
the money himself and be willing to
spend it to influence votes, or rely
on somebody to furnish it for him
his friends, let us say, or those who
hope for political favors if he shall
win the race. 1t can occur that mol-
ey will show its potency with direct
elections, even as with the power
lodged in legislatures, 1t is as long
as it is broad.
However, as the matter must still
run the gauntlet of congressional dis
cussion and action we can wait and
see what the outcome is there before
assuming that the so-called reform
is to become part and parcel of our
political system.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
PROHIBITION IN ATHENS.

From the Athens Banner.
An effort is being made through
out the state to bring before the leg
islature bill providing for local OBJ
ton and the repeating Of the measure
now in force. The friends of the
statewide prohibition bill, which was
passed in 1907, are actively at work
and thoroughly organized 1t is be-
lieved by them that the present pro-
hibitiOn law will stand regardless of
the attacks which are anticipated
Will be made upon it at the approach
ing session of the legislature. It is
claimed that a majority of both
house and senate favor the present
law, While on the other hand it is
declared by the opponents of the
statewide prohibition law that a ma
jority in both house and senate favor
the repeal of the present law and in
lleu thereot measure which will
SlVe the right to every county in
the state to vote on the question.
1t Is argued that on account of the
open violation of the prohibition law
in many counties of the state many
OF the prohibitionists are in favor Of
local option bill, believing that the
successful enforcement Of the law
cannot be had in this state. The
question is attracting much interest
throughout Georgia, and when the
legislature meets it will prove to be
a live wire.
Prohibition can be enforced. Ath-
ems has succeeded in the enforcement
OF the prohibition law, and other cit
les can accomplish just as much if
they will undertake to see that the
officers do their duty. Athens can
boast of her record on the prohibi-
ton question. Few cities can make
a better showing than Athena.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

The indications now point to the
early passage of the reciprocity bill
by the senate. An effort is being
made in that body, however, to kill
the measure by so amending it that
it will not be acceptable to Canada.
Senator Root of New York prepared
an amendment in the interest Of
the paper trust. 1t will be recalled
that when reciprocity was before the
senate at the last session Senator
Root was one of those who were bois-
ferrous in their protests that amend
ment was impracticable and impossi-
Bile. That was less than five months
ago, and now Mr.. Root, reversing
himself, declares the bill must be
so amended as to benefit the paper
trust. His opposition is only a part
of a systematic campaign being wag-
ed against reciprocity.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
| buy at home

| buy at home
Because my interests are here.
Because the community which is
good enough for me to live in is
good enough for me to buy in.
Because l believe in transacting
business with my friends.
Because / want to see the goods.
Because l want to get what l buy
when / pay for it.
Because my home dealer carries"
me when I run "short."
Because every dollar l spend at
home stays at home and works for
the community in which live.
Because the man / buy from stands
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
Stands for Law and Justice.
From the Macon telegram

from the Macon Telegraph.
Joseph M. Brown will never he
knoWn as the pardon governor" ~
Georgia. The constitution -" ~ "a
says, does not intend that after a
verdict has been found by a Jury and
amrmed by the highest court a vote
snail be taken by petition to decide
whether it shall stand" The COW,
ernor stands for justice tempersd
with mercy, but he wishes It TO Se
clearly understood that ne stands for
law and justice. loi
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
a Sinecure oil '.Refawm. y
Darien Gazette.

From the Darien Gazette.
There are three able lawyers on
the Georgia railroad commission,
and still another will be added in
october, making four out of five, and
for the life of us we cannot see why
an advisor" at big salary, is en-
ployed by the state to advise the
commission. 1t may be all right, but
it looks to us like waste of good
money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

The GAINESVILLE Chamber of Com
merce has again undertaken a tour in
behalf of the State Chamber of Com
MERGE, this time to Washington, D.
G. The delegates are being received
in the larger cities through which
they pass by local trade bodies, and
at the capital arrangements have
been made for an official visit to the
president. The Georgia delegation
in congress, headed by Senator Ba-
con, will have charge of the party
and accompany them to the white
house. They will also entertain the
visitors while in Washington. The
party carries pennant from all
the cities in Georgia that have joined
the State Chamber, sixty-five in num-
Der.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
LETTING OUT THE SECRETS.
From the valdosta Times,

From the ValdOsta Times.
The Hon, Guyte McLendon is out
in another interview in which he
goes back to the history of those
iron rates for Atlanta which caused
him to lose his position. He shows
by the records that he voted against
the proposition because it gave At
lanta rates at the expense of the
other cities of Georgia. He also
shows that five orders of the railroad
commission have never been enforc-
ed, though they were passed at the
beginning of Governor Smiths term
of office and meant saving of $685.
600 a year to the people of Georgia
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

All signs indicate a mighty paw
ing of the earth around Atlanta, when
the legislature meets, over the pro-
hibition question. AS the prohis have
their law and the ants have all the
liquor they want the present status
would seem to be IDEAL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
Who'd Have Thoughts It?

From the Griffin News and Sun.
The Dawson News speaks Of the
editor Of this paper as Bachelor Ed
itor Boyd of Griffin" Great Scott!
Cut it out, Brother Rainey. The edi-
tor of the News and Sun was married
in the early days of his youth.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

The Rome Tribune doubts that the
legislature will elect Mr.. Smith to
the senate, but if that should happen
it wants two years mo- of Little
joe" Georgia, says the Tribune,
never had a safer or saner governor
than the present executive, and he
would beat to a FRAGILE any suggested
candidate for the place
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

Hadn't we better organize a
Board of Trade and all of us chip in
and hire a live wide-awake man for
the job of secretary and get him
busy doing things for Dawson? It
would do more than anything else
to put Dawson on the map, and it
pays to attract attention. The News
is ready to chip in it's just proper
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

J. Proctor Knott, ex-governor of
Kentucky and ex-congressman, is
sick at his home at Lebanon, KY
Fears are entertained that he will
not recover. This generation hardly
knows him, but a quarter of a centu-
ry ago he was in the limelight as a
witty and eloquent man and withal
a capable and genial man Who is it
that recalls his famous speech at
Duluth but must smile yet? 1t con-
vulsed the land and gave him fame.
Then came old age and weakness,
and younger and ambitious men
pressed into the limeIight where he
stood, and he had to give way to
them. So goes the world, and it is
all right. But for proc" Knott, al
most forgotten and perhaps dying,
many will breathe a sigh of sympathy
and admiration.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

We notice in the Lexington (Ky.)
Climax that the average price of
mules in that state is $3.50. Bringing
them to the cotton fields Of Soutn-
west Georgia certainly has magic
effect in enhancing their value. Most
any mule worth having brings from
$3.50 to $500 after reaching this
section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

why not South Georgian to sue
coed Smith as governor? Have we
no one in this section competent to
fill the office of GOVERNOR" asks the
Darien Gazette. Where's Luke?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

Carrie Nation of Ratchet fame is
dead. 1t is said that her first hus-
band was so addicted to strong drink
it created in her an uncomfortable
hatred for the juice of the corn and
those who sold it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
An Error Corrected

From the Rome Tribune.
What is gin rickey?" inquiries
the Atlanta Journal. Does not the
Journal mean, Where is a gin rick
ey?"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
LAWYERS.
JAMES G. PARKS,

AttOrny and Counsellor at Law.
Dawson, Ga.
viii practice in all the
courts, both State and Federal.
Prompt and careful attention
given to the interests Of every
ellen who may put business in
my hands. l make a specially
of preparing all kinds Of legal
papers, such as wills, deeds,
bonds and contracts, examin-
ing and abstracting titles, also
commercial law and collections
Office in Dean building.
IIIU IIEIIIIIIyTEI MN
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
Wants Rain.

From the Commerce News.
Dry as bone. Hang up a snake.
Pay the preacher. Kiss your wife,
DO anything that will bring rain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21

State of Georgia, County of Terrell Be fore mo
came G. P. Rice, assistant cashier Of the Bank Of
fafrott, VINO being duly sworn says that the
ton OF said bank. as shown by the books OF gIe
III sald bank. W. H. MARSHALL
c n. P. Terrell County. Ga.
day OF June, 1911. CT OXEORD l"'"
J. L. PARROTT
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-21
Statement of the Condition of
The Terrell County Bank.

Located at Brentwood, Ca, at the close of bust
ness June z, 191i,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
LAWYERS WRATHY
 AT CAMORRA TRIAL

Viterbo, Italy, May 9.-Although unable to appear at the morning session, Abbate- maggie. the informer, took the witness stand again this afternoon at the trial of the members of the Camorra and was confronted by Giuseppe de Marinis. who. like all the other prisoners, made a sweeping denial of the accusations against him. Abbatemaggio, however. maintained his charges to the end
 Counsel for De Marinis, Signor Lioi. in- terrupted the witness. who cried out: There is also rod in pickle for you Lawyer Eioiv
 All the lawyers for the defense en. tered a violent protest, accusing the pres ident of the court of partiality to Alb batemaggio. To this the president re piled with contempt:
 There never was an impartial law yer.s
 signor Bovis, another of the attorneys shouted:
 present system continues we shall giv, up the case
 The confrontation seemed to have lit
  his wife, the passages between the mer being largely devoted to a denunciation of one another and their relatives. Alb batemaggio accused de Marinis of hay ing engaged in the white slave traffic while de Marinis- retorted that Abbate- maggios mother and sister were of evil repute.
 The exchanges became so violent and personal that the president. cleared the court room and the sitting continued be- hind closed doors
 Abbatemaggio has testified that the greater number of the knife blows were inflicted by Corrado Sortino. The physi. clans expressed the opinion that if this were true that Sortino's clothing need not necessarily have been covered with blood and that he might have gone from the scene of the assassination by train to Naples without attracting particular at. tention.
 This testimony appeared to make grea. impression upon those in the court room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
COL. HUTCHINSON
 D|ESAT CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge. Mass, May 9-Colonel Thomas Higgenson, historian and au- thor, minister and soldier, last of the
 group of famous scholars and abolition
 ists of half century ago, died at his
 home here tonight, aged ST years.
 Colonel Higgenson's death was due to
 a breakdown due to old age He is survived by widow and one daughter,
 Mrs. J. D. Barney of Boston.
 Colonel Higgenson was almost the last of that New England coterie which included Longfellow. Whittier. Holmes, Emerson and Lowell He was also one ot the anti-slayery agitators or abol- itionists with Garrison, Wendell Phil lips, Edward Everett Hale and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe.
 Colonel Higgenson served in the civil war as captain of the Fifty first
 Massachusetts volunteer militia and later as colonel of the First South Caro-
 lima volunteers, Union organization,
 afterwards named the Thirty third Uni
 ted States colored trops. He was author
 of a history of the United States, an
 English history for Americans, and
 many other publications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
DEMOCRATS BEGIN
 ID GUT EXPENSES
Introduce Resolutions Cut ting Off Scores of Fed
 eral Employees

Washington, May 9.-Acting upon in structions of the caucus held early in the session, the democratic leaders brought two resolutions into the House for pas sage today, cutting off scores of employees and rearranging the basis of committee clerkships on a more economical plane.
 The first resolution, that cutting off ss2, : 900 worth of employees, went through without much trouble. The second one, however, providing session clerks for sev- eral committees broke up the democratic ranks, but was finally passed. In the resolution was a provision or an assist ant clerk to the committee n.territories, new position which was eliminated from the resolution on protest of MT. Fucker of Missouri.
 Representative Gainor of Texas, deni- ocratic member of the committee on ac- counts, assisted the republicans in criti- cising this creation of an additional place Mir Fucker said the trouble with the democrats was that they were at tempting 'too alarmed much economy
 Minority Leader Mann said he had been nicely treated by the democrats; had been given a good room with a pretty red carpet" in It. He had been given no janitor, however, to take care of the room.
 When I made requisition for car- pet sweeper so that l might more easily clean my pretty red carpet' Mir. Mann said, this distinguished aggregation of economists turned 1t down.
 Urging the reduction of the police force Mir. Palmer of Pennsylvania pointed out that the government keeps 73 policemen to take care of one building in a space occupying four city blocks, while Harris burg, Pa, with a state capitol and 64,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
PASSENGERS MAKE
 SAFE LANDING

New Orleans, May 9.-The United Fruit steamer Joseph Vaccaro was still hard and fast on the rocks at the west jetty of South Pass, where she went aground Sunday night. Her 2l passengers from Belize. Puerto Barrios and Puerto Cor tez were transferred to the steamer Preston at o'clock this morning and will be landed here at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
 After further unsuccessful efforts to float the Joseph Vaccaro today 1t was decided to tighten her load, which con sists of heavy cargo of bananas and coacanuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
THREE DAYS OF
 MARRIAGE ENOUGH

Memphis, May s.-'I just wanted to show that when a woman makes up her mind to do things she can do them" This was the explanation given today by Fay Hilton, an actress, for her suit for di- vorce from Frank s. Cannon, states att torney at Greenville, Miss, whom she married three days ago. Three days of married life even though separated from my husband, is enough for me- she de- clared. Cannon and Miss Hilton eloped from Memphis several days ago and were married in Hot Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
THE WAY IT STARTED

Fl Paso, May 9.-At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon Madero ordered the attack
 At 4:25 o'clock he recalled his order
 At o'clock he harangued his troops to quiet.
 At g o'clock he declared he was at tempting to stop the fighting.
 At midnight he announced that he had give n permission for the attack.
 At 3 oclocl. this morning he demanded the surrender of Juarez.
 At 4SO o'clock rhs morning the general assault began with his sanction. There was no armistice last night. .its
 Madero explains the attack on Juarez merely by declar ring that 1t is the "only thing to do." His leaders throughout yes terday begged him to allow them to go to the rescue of their comrades fighting in Juarez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-General attack made on Juarez. Official Washington alarmed Stone urges intervention.
 Democrats begin to cut expenses. Madero makes statement 2-Battle fought at Tijuana 3-Mass meeting to discus union. Cullman talks liquor Stagg announces programme. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Con;missioners have tilt.
 May decide viaduct problem tomor-
 row
 Anniversary of big institution. Industries want location.
 Jemison to occupy Peoples bank
 quarters. W s, 6-Sports. 7-Dolly at picnic party"
 Society. s-.Will die fighting says General Na-
 varro. h Goodman heads education board. 9-Odd Fellows conclave.
 Growth of Winston schools. 11-Market page. 12-Knights of Columbus meet. Tidewater work begins at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10

only 54 men.
 Former Speaker Cannon said his salary as speaker has never covered more than a third of his expenses. The rest was made from, he said, his income from some line black land in Illinois that he owned before he went into Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
Direct Election Tomorrow

Washington, May 9.-The joint resolution providing for election of United States senators by direct vote of the people, which already has passed the House, Is to be taken up in the Senate Thursday and kept before it until voted upon. Senator Borah. in charge of the resolution. served notice today ad- ding that he was convinced the Senate was ready to act upon 1t.