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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-01-11
DEVOTION OF OLm-TTNIE DARKEY
TOUCHINGLY ILLUSTRATED.
Heard Captain Hatcher Was ''im
Trouble" and Travelled Miles, to,
Offer Him All Their Money.

COLUMBUS, Ga.-The devotion of
the southern plantation negro of an
te-bellum sentiments to a kind. en-
ployer was illustrated in striking and
touching manner recently during the
illness of B. T. Hatcher, d. prGEni-
nent planter and business man of
Columbus, who is convalescing from
a severe attack.
In addition to other interests Mr..
Hatcher has farmed on a large scale
in the ChattahOochee river valley,
his plantation south of the. city being
one of the large old-fashicned places
with hundreds of negroes working ON
it.
When MIR. Hatcher was seriously
i'll a negro in the city wrote to an
other ON the plantation that Mr.
Hatcher was 'in trouble. This
phrase suggested only one meaning
to the negroes there, for it did not
occur to them that Mr., Hatcher, who
is normally a strong, healthy man,
was i'll; they thought it referred to
] financial straits.
! There was a consultation down on
the farm, and out of the conference
came action. One day Mr.. Hatcher S
family were surprised to see quite a
delegation Of country negroes APP
proach the house. They entered the
yard respectfully, half dozen or Sc
in number, walked around the house
and entered the rear door and said
through their spokesman, that they
wanted to see the "ole marster. -
The wish was communicated to Mr.
Hatcher who, though i'll, told them
to enter the sick room, and they
filed through the door.
Mr.. Hatcher was touched to see
the boys from the farm for he
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-01-11

One of the features Of this train load Of mules
will be two solid cars of heavy road mules, tur-
pentine mules and mules adapted to all classes Of
extra heavy work.
We buy mules in enormous quantities for cash.
We sell them at lowest cash prices. Every man
who wants any mules can serve his best interests
by buying from US.
Here he will find the biggest assortment from
which to choose We save every purchaser frsm
S25 to $50 on every animal bought.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-01-11
MAN SWALLOWED RING.
1t Was Not His, and the Officers
Are Holding Him.

1t Was Not His, and the Officers
Are Holding Him.
Suspecting that he swallowed
stolen diamond ring the Jersey City
police have had X-rays applied to
John Miller, who is under arrest for
theft. The ring, valued at $40,
was received as a Christmas gift by
Jersey City business man who was
proudly showing it to some friends
in a downtown restaurant when it
suddenly vanished
A policeman who was called ar
rested Miller. The ring was not
found on him, but it was decided
that his articulation was INSTRUCTED
for few minutes while being inter
rogated and that he had swallowed
the ring.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-01-11
Old Soldier Tortnred

For years I suffered unspeakable
torture from indigestion, constipa-
ton and liver trouble" wrote A.
K. Smith a war veteran at Erie. Pa.
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills fixed
me all right. They are simply great ="
Try them for any stomach, liver or
kidney trouble. Only % cents at
Dawson Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-01-11
DEPORTING JAPS.
Uncle Sam Picking Out s'Undesira-
bles" in the PhiIipDines.

1t is unofficially stated at Wash
ington that the state department will
demand that Japan severely punish
those who assaulted Vice-Consul
Williamson at Darien.
The deportation of he japanese
from the Philippines has started
One was deported as undesirable, -
and others, in whose homes large
quantities of explosives were found.
were turned over to the military au-
thorities. High excitement prevails.
Good underground meal, FuIfon'e
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
ELECTION CHANCES.

TT HE chances largely favor the election of the
i Republican ticket on Saturday On normal
vote the Republicans would win by good ma
jorify. But at city elections the normal vote is
not polled The Republicans never do so we'll at
a city as at a state or national election
The Democrats count on this fact TO give them
victory. They think the Republicans will not get
their full to the polls And if the Republicans
stay at home, any number of them, and the Demo-
Gratis come out and support the present admins
tration of course the Democrats will win.
There is considerable independent vote in the
city. At the last city election it is supposed that
it went with the Democrats because the indepen-
dents we're dissatisfied with the Republican ad-
ministraton. This year there are indications that
il will go with the Republicans 1t should do so
in line with the growing inclination TO hold our
oiceholders personally responsible. 1t should also
support the Republican ticket because the Repub-
licans have named candidates peculiarly free from
any entanglements. DR.. Howell is about as free
as any man could be. We don't believe he has
been tied up with any one because it is not neces-
sary that he should be- Therefore with a good
ticket and with the Democrats disturbed by an
unsatisfactory record and harassed by dssatisfac-
tion caused by appointments and other things that
the party in power must bear, il would look as
II the Republicans certain Of victory. But
II will not do for careless or Indifferent Republi-
cans or any other citizens TO take the view that
they should not vote, unless they are satisfied to
allow the present state Of affairs to go on.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
SURPRISED THE BISHOP,

In addition to being tall and portly,
and tipping the scales at 300 pounds,
or in that immediate vicinity Bishop
Noyes OF New England enjoys a good
story. and he appreciates it just as
heartily when the joke is at his ex-
pense, Therefore he tells with much
pleasure a story Of how he was sur
prised while taking a stroll in a
park. After walking some time he
decided 10 rest for a few minutes, and
seated himself on a bench that had an
unusually deep dip. Finally, feeling
sufficiently rested. he essayed TO rise
from the deep bottomed seat. and the
effort proved too muchlon the first at
tempt, owing to his generous proper
tions. A little girl had been watch
ing him closely. and when he again
made an effort to rise she stepped
forward and said Give me your
hand. mister; I'D help you TO get
up"
Why, my dear child. you have not
strength enough TO help a man as big
as ] am was the amused Bishops
reply
"Oh. yes / have responded the lit
tie girl. I've pulled papa up many
time when he was drunker than you
are. Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
PROGRESS ON THE FARMS.

TT HE Government statistics relative to the value
4 of the domestic animals and poultry and bees
in this State as gathered by the census depart
ment at Washington show that Delaware has made
considerable progress. Only in regard TO bees
has there been decrease, and their rotal value is
small only $4,000 in 1870 as compared with
$4,000 in 1900 The bee industry doesn't amount
TO very much.
The Census report says:
The aggregate value Of all domestic animals. poul-
try and bees in 1910 was reported AZ S6lS7o0o as
compared with 900 in 1900; the Of in
being $2,7O6,ooO and the rate 65s per cent
The tota value Of the domestic animals report
ed $e24SOOO in 1900 the Increase amounting to
S251OO00 or 672 per cent.
The poultry was valued at s5so1oo in 1910 as
compared with Ss575 in 1900; the gain being s2o2-
The bees we're valued at $4,000 in 1910 and $50.
200 in 1900; the decrease amount ing to $4,000. or
Not only does the total valuation show good
increase, but there is considerable actual in
crease in the number regardless of value. For
ample the total number OF fowls increased 3l7
per cent, the number of farms reporting fowls in
creased 800 and the average number of fowls on
the farms increased from n to 81.
In the aggregate the value OF all has very great
ly increased as shown by the foregoing figures.
All this means that our farmers are much richer
than they we're ten years ago, for it must also be
considered that the value of farm crops in Della
ware has greatly increased These reports indi-
cate what may be done in the future.
There is every reason to believe that at the end
of the present decade there will be still greater
increase in the value of our farm products than
there was during the decade closing with 1900.
If the cry for the proper development of Delaware
is needed at ALL as it should be, the value of our
farm property and its products will show an
tonishng advance.
Their value during the decade just ended more
than kept pace with the increase in population.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
GALLANT ROBERT KIRKwOOD.
Sketch of q Delaware Revolutionary
Hero Who Was a Native of This
County.


Robert Kirkwood was born in New
Castle county, Del, and was engaged
in the peaceful occupation Of farming
until 1875 when hostilities began be-
tween Great Britain and the colonies.
The patriotic courage Of Kirkwood
did not waver as TO its proper course.
He enlisted in the Continental army
and was made a lieutenant In the
Delaware regiment commanded by
Colonel Hazlet, and remained in the
army during the entire Revolutionary
War.
He was with Washington at Long
Island, and with him in his retreat
through the Jerseys, and was at the
side Of the lamented Hazlet when he
fell in glory at Princeton.
In 1880 the Delaware line under
the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
Vaughan was assigned to the army
Of General Gates in his Southern
campaign. At the disastrous battle
of Camden. the fortune of Gates being
reversed, the Continental Army was
totally defeated. The commanding
officers and the greater part of the
Delaware regiment being made pris-
oners by the enemy, only two COM
panies remained under the command
of Captain Kirkwood. This gallant
remnant of the Delaware line was at
tached as light infantry TO Lees cele-
brated legion and distinguished itself
with glory in the Southern campaign.
At Cowpens, where the enemy under
the notorious Colonel Tarleton were
cut to pieces, Captain Kirkwood was
in the thickest Of the fray and the
bravest of the brave.
When a charge was ordered Cap
tain Kirkwood advancing ten PAGES in
front, bsde his men follow him
against the enemy. His example of
bravery in this battle inspired the
whole legion with courage.
After the Revolutionary War had
ended, he left his native State and
settled i'm Ohio. near the Virginia line,
on lands he had purchased. Soon his
country's dangers summoned this vet
eran soldier to the field. and he obey
ed her call. The Indians were threat
ening the entire West. An army was
place in the field under General St
Clair. to repel them, and Kirkwood
resumed his sword again. On Novem-
ber 4, 1892, he fell in battle and was
murdered by the Indians. fighting
with his accustomed heroism at the
head of his detachment. SO perished
by the hands of the merciless savage
! the most valiant hero of Delaware,
who had faced death and danger in
every form in battles for his country 3
| liberty His example will live to stir
posterity to patriotism and valor-
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
Middletown's Plead.

Middletown New Era.
II is plainly evident Middletown
will not fare as we'll as some of the
other towns at the hands Of the Penn
sylvania railroad. at least this year,
in the way of station improvements.
No new buildings, no tunnel or over
head bridge. nothing 10 add TO the
convenience and safety of the travel
ing public. True. the old station is
being frightened up under the paint
ters' brush. safety-gates have been
erected at the Main street crossing,
both Of which means a waiting pro-
cess by the public on the convenience
and pleasure Of the company in NOV
ing their trains. II Is also true that
the long fence recently erected be-
tween the two tracks has by no means
added to the safety or convenience of
passengers and shold be removed. A
little more consideration. Mr.. railroad
man, If you please.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
HE GOT THE CHAIR.

Another story Of official red tape. It
was Sir W. S. Gilbert's first day at the
Office, and the first thing to interest
him was a senior clerk trying to work
comfortably in a chair with one cas-
ter missing, the clerk growing and
explaining for the hundredth time
that the department would recognize
nothing less than a broken leg in the
matter of chair mending. Then you
have your own remedy" mildly sug-
Cested Gilbert The elder man look
ed hard for a moment at the promis-
ing young recruit, and then at
O'Clock, as his colleagues began to file
out Of the Office, the long suffering
one was seen 10 seize the poker and
with one blow smash the chair leg
giving a glance at Gilbert and a NUT
ter of That's all right" Next morn
| ing he had a new chair-London
Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
EDITORIAL OPINION

iconoclasts Of the French revolution
tried to make one day in ten sufficient,
and the calendar was adjusted to con-
form to their idea. Only twelve years
were required to convince the French
nation that the old calendar was SUI
perior, and they restored 1t. China is
progressing; there can be no doubt
about that The millions of yellow
men and women Of the Flowery King
dom are feeling the impulses of mod
ern civilization. That these millions
VIII be capable before the lapse Of
many years of doing the things and
sharing the feelings that are charact-
eristic Of Western civilization at its
best, one in touch with the worlds
progress can hardly believe. But
surely, If slowly, the march of pro-
gress is manifested, China has awak-
ened and is learning.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
OUR SOLDIERS
NJ. c. Robbins.

Yes, gather all your pure white fiow-
ers,
Go scatter them around,
And let your tears fall on that spot;
You know tbs sacred ground,
For soldier boy sleeps meath Il;
He who was once so brave,
In the battle he was foremost,
And he died his home to save.
Weave a chaplet of sweet roses
And place them DER his head:
II was for his home and country.
That his youthful blood was shed.
And in dying he remembered.
And II made him. oh so glad.
That he sacrificed his life-blood
For his countrys much loved flag.
They are sleeping now so calmly,
In their cold and lowly bed,
Scatter flowers in great profusion
Der your noble dead.
Don't forget they fought so bravely.
Now their race is run;
They have won a rest eternal
Heard the glad. well DONE"
They have fought their last great bat
tie,
Now they've entered rest;
Tread so softly lay so gently,
Flowers above their breast.
Not a war-cry now can reach them,
They have crossed the bar.
And in Heavens great encampment
None their peace can mar.
Yes. they loved their country's en-
blem
To il they were staunch and true,
Not one stain must be upon it,
The red, the white, the blue.
In the hour of death they cheered it,
AS their lips grew cold,
And they felt that II was glory
Dying meath its folds
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
THE BLENDING OF
The BLUE AND GRAY
BY Mrs. S. E. Reedy.

They are sleeping now the nong, long
sleep
The boys who wore the blue.
Above the gray the grass creep,
And both were good and true
And in the twilight of our life
The ending OF the way
There comes forgetfulness Of stripe
The blue fades into gray.
And the gray is blending into blue.
And both were good and true,
And the boys who wore the blue
Above the mounds the lilies wilt,
And the roses soon depart,
'rhe gray and the blue
Live within my heart.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

tration of the city is really business concern.
Do the voters think that the best interests of the
city would be conserved by approval of the present
Democratic administration? Where in the world
would the finances of the city be at the end of
another two years under the same management?
Is there any valid reason for believing that the
Democrats would do better than they have done?
The administration of Wilmington has see-sawed
from one party 10 another. Upon the record made
by the present administration it certainly would
not seem that the Democrats have any good ex-
cuse for asking TO be continued.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
A RI1SINEss MATTER

IT HERE is really no mystery about the present
L city campaign. 1t is question of plain
business. Two years ago the Republicans we're
punished because the people we're dissatisfied with
them as managers of the city. The Democrats we're
placed in power. The voters are to pass judgment
upon them. The Democrats ask approval
Yet the voters find the finances of the city in a
chaotic condition. There is borrowing and bor-
rowing. The City Treasury has been so low that
there has been only a trile more than $1,000 in
bank with many expenses 10 meet. The Demo-
Gratis are trying to hide the real conditions. Some
persons suspect that the facts are than they
have been presented.
City Auditor some time ago pointed out that
there would be large deficit, that the city was
running on the financial rocks. Nothing appar-
entity has been done TO relieve the situation per-
manenty. The question to be asked is whether
the Democrats have given a proper administration
OF the affairs of the city Was the expenditure for
so-ealled Fairgrounds in the western part Of the
city.a good thing? Could the accumulation of
deficit so large as the figures given have been
avoided with more on the part of those re-
sponsible? Was il necessary to saddle debt of
$4,000 on the incoming administration?
The people must decide between the candidates
offered by the two great parties. The admins
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
TUESDAY. MAY 80. 1911
MEMORIAL DAY.

T USTICE HARLAN of the Supreme Court of
the United States will celebrate this week his
seventy-eghth birthday He has had a long and
useful life and the hope of the country is that
he may be spared to many more years OF useful
ness.
The Justice recently attracted considerable at
tenton because of his opinion dissenting from
that of his colleagues the bench with reference
10 the Standard Oil case One might be inclined
to believe that the Justice is pessimst. But
he isn't. He talked TO correspondent the other
day and his talk was full of optimism. Our politi-
cal and other conditions have greatly improved, he
believes, during his long life. The country is
making steady progress.
1t is true that we have some great questions to
solve but there is no reason for dismay. They
will be solved and solved rightly just as the great
question Of human slavery was solved by those
who are called to our mind by the day we celebrate
today-Memoral Day Not that any questions in
sight will require a war and great loss of life for
their solution, but there will be peaceful sou-
ton of the profound problems relating TO the dis
tribution of wealth and our economic conditions
which vex so many leaders and thinkers today
The underlying problem settled by the civil war
was that economic problem-free or slave labor
That as we see led to the war-the question of the
absolute ownership of labor. Looking back after
the lapse of years it seems strange to this gen
GRAFTON how the idea that this country could con-
tnue as saveholding seriously possessed the minds
of the Southern leaders. Jefferson saw the in
consistency of human slavery in the beginning.
He looked for its abolition by peaceful means.
When a person thinks of the vast changes that
have taken place in the United States he should
be filled with the most hopeful feelings regards
the future He should be thankful for the
vice rendered by the veterans who endured hard
ships that only those in the midst of them can
realize. And he should be thankful that we are
today reunited country, a country grander than
ever
The ranks Of the veterans are constantly thin
ming. The survivors we're very young men dur
ing the rebellion. They should receive our con-
sideraton and thoughts today as never before.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

That death loves a shining mark is shown by
the passing away of Mr.. John Warner an estmable
young man who was just entering upon the thresh-
old of a most promising and useful career Hold
ing a responsible position with a concern whose
name is synonymous with that of the better busi-
ness life Of the city. finely educated liked by adj
who knew him, the worthy son Of worthy parents,
as Mr. Warner was, it is great pity that his life
was not spared so that he could become what he
would have become-one of the leading men in the
industrial and business affairs of this city. The
Journal notes his death with keen regret
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
China and Sunday.

Chicago Record Herald.
China's official determination to OBJ
serve Sunday as a day of rest in all
governmental matters is sign of the
times. II means conformity on the
part of the most ancient of existing
nations to the practice of the Chris
tian world. One day in seven as a
day of rest and a day Of worship goes
back to the Orient for its origin. Con-
sidered on its physical basis alone, IL
is the proportion Of rest to worship
that seems best for the human race.
yet no one knows its origin who does
not accept revealed religion. Apart
from all questions Of origin, IL might
be justified on scientific grounds
alone. One day in seven has proved
so good a choice that nowhere has
there been opposition to it that has
resulted in any better selection. The
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
Stories of the Day
WHAT HE WANTED.

Now this car" said the agent, call
ing Billups attention to a handsome
limousine in the corner. "is a dandy
II runs so smoothly you wouldn't
know you were in it. Rides Just like
a rocking chair"
What do you think / am. an es-
capped inmate of an old ladies' home?
demanded Billups 81 want cal
that I'll know I'm in when I'm i'm it
and when go out looking for a rock
ing chair I'll go to a furniture store
and not to garage. .'-Harper'i
Weekly
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

We all remember the scoring the Democrats
gave the Republican administration two years ago,
the attacks they made on that administration and
the promises of what would be done il the Demo-
Gratis were entrusted with power. The people will
give their verdict at the polls Saturday. They
will decide whether il is better TO give the Demo-
Gratis another chance or to give the Republicans
headed by DR.. Howell new chance. We should
think the Democratic Couneilmen would be glad
TO get out of IT,
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
For All Delaware.

Dover News.
OF course all lower Delaware is in
terested in Wilmington's hotel. for we
expect to patronize it more than Will
mingtonians. AS IL will therefore be,
in a measure, for all Delaware and
Delaware was the very first State in
the Union, why not call it the Com
stitution?
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

Some time ago The Journal called attention to
the large amount of taxes long due the city which
have not been collected. 1t now seems that others
are being aroused to the meaning of such con-
dition. The city does not wish TO work hardship
on any owners of property, but surely reasonable
efforts should be made to collect these delinquent
taxes II is folly for the city to go borrowing
money and not realizing on its good assets. Any
business concern confronted with the condition
such the city now faces would attempt to gather
its uneolected accounts. The city should do like
wise.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

The voters are more likely to accept the state
ment of the City Auditor showing prospective
deficit of 100000, not including the bonds TO be
redeemed of about S45,0OO, rather than accept the
specious plea Of the Chairman of the Finance Com
mittee who pooh-poohs the deficit talk.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30
Welcome to Editor wiIliam.

Dover News.
The Delaware State News extends 2
welcome home to Editor william
Salisbury whose fearless and con-
stant advocacy Of pure elections is
efficacious because the people who
know him know that it is genuine.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

1t seems TO us that Mr.. Kane by wanting to
continue as chairman of the Finance Committee
as he probably would be il the Democrats carried
Council, furnishes one of the best examples of
man who enjoys hunting trouble that we know Of.
Evening journal., 1911-05-30

The Democrats seem to have pursued the policy
of borrowing around in circle, robbing Peter to
pay Paul, and they are having much difficulty in
making the voters believe that this is desirable
condition 70 be continued.