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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
COUNTY TEACHERS TO MEET.
Commissioner LOwrey Invites Them
to a Social Gathering Saturday.

County School Commissioner J.
w. F. Lowrey has mailed each teach
er in the county request to meet
at the court house in Dawson on
next Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
The object of the meeting is So
cial in it's nature. The commission
er and teachers desire to become
more intimately acquainted with
each other, and to consider in some
way those matters that tend to the
uplift of the schools. Besides this
few points of business will be sug-
gested which the commissioner
hopes will result in general good.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
Look Out for the Tax Man.

Tax Collector Laing will soon be
abroad in the land interrogating you
as to your wealth. He publishes a
schedule of his rounds in this issue
of The News, his first appointment
being at Dover on Thursday, April
9Th,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
DAWSON TO BE REPRESENTED.
VIII Have Contestants at Meeting of
District High School Association.

The Second District High School
Association, an organization COM
posed of the high schools of the Sec
lond congressional district, will con-
vene in Moultrie on March 80 and
81. There will be contests in read
ing, defamation, music, essay writ
ing and athletics.
The Dawson High School will be
represented by Miss Marie Marlin in
expression, by Terrell Raglan in dec
lamation, and by Miss Zuleita Clay
in music. These pupils, with Miss
Jackson, the expression teacher, and
Supt. F. E. Land, will leave for
Moultrie on Thursday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
WE ARE BUSY

liking that Quick Sale Counter we
eiave told you about. 1t might pay
Bou to look it over; can't do you
bny harm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
"oH, YOU RALSTONS"

bora. arriving Monday morn
y nt' o1,r store, where they will
|Ea az the men who are looking
|sl! 70 verv latest things in fads
M staples.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
TOWN TOPIC

I'm interest those men who want
II see all the late things before they
Inv We have this oxford made
IN in a black Tuscan leather, said
h be the toughest stock ever
aimed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
THE BELL cow

llravs leads, while others follow.
En- could almost guess without
I,kpg that the Ralston people are
h ones who are making the Bell
E6W last.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
SneciaI Notice.

For cents we will sell at oul
Fridays Sale one box Of fine toile
soap to each customer. Nasworthy'
Pharmacy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
TY-COBB

n town. That is the name OF one
! n ~ =. new lasts, so named because
!; w. moving to be the best hitter
| Me market. The
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
Lost Last Friday.

Several boxes of talcum powder
at Is cents. Remember Fridays
Soap Sale. Nasworths Pharmacy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29
BASE BALL

lnno men should see this last.
|sst an eve at it as you pass our
EindOW.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-03-29

Penslar Cold Tablets for sale and
guaranteed by Nasworthy's Phar-
macy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
THIRTY DIE TN PLUNGE
or TRAIN INTO RIVER
Breakdown Of Bridge Causes Disaster
On French State Railway
Twenty Bodies Recovered.

Paris. Nov. 2f-Thirty passengers
lost their lives By the breaking down
Of q bridge over which a train vas
passing Oh the State railway near
Saumur-
The train. which was bound from
Anglers 10 Poitiers. carried about 100
passengers While crossing the
bridge over the Thouet rver the
structure. which had been weakened
By recent foods. gave way. sending
the entire train into the swollen
stream
Three Of the cars Immediately dis
appeared. but the roof Of the fourth is
visible and OF II twelve passengers
chung for several hours before they
were rescued by a detachment OF mil
itary. Some OF the passengers who
we're swept out Of the cars BY the
force Of the water tried 70 cling TO the
branches Of trees along the uver
bank. but the current vas so swift
that they we're washed away. Several
small boats were launched in an at
tempt at a rescue. but weTe nearly
swamped.
Twenty bodies have been recovered
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
BANK MEN ELECT OFFICERS
Arthur Reynolds Of Des Moines. Ia, 10
Chosen Chairman Of Executive
Council.

New Orleans, Nov. 25.-Arthur Rey-
nolds. president OF the National bank
Of Des Moines. la. was elected chair
man of the executive council of the
American Bankers association by 80
votes over William George. president
Of the old Second National bank OF
Aurora. Ill. by the councilmen.
William Livingstone of Detroit.
Mich. was elected president.
The amendment TO provide for an in
vestment bankers section was post
poncd until the next convention and
the currency commission reported IA
vorably on the Aldrich bill. the report
being unanimously adopted.
Resolutions indorsing the monetary
plan and urging congress to pass the
bill. as an economic measure and not
political. were adopted. there being but
one dissenting vote.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
MORSE SENT TO HOSPITAL
Former Banker May Be Parconed by
President " Condition Of
Health Warrants.

Washington. Nov. 25.-President
TAFT directed the warden OF the At.
lanta ~penitentiary to transfer CHARLES
v Morse. the New York banker. TO
me United States army hospital at
Fort MCPHERSON. near Atlanta. where
ne VIII remain under federal authority
ana viii be given medical treatment.
me transfer is to be made because OF
poor health.
y Is understood that II the bankers
condition warrants IL President Taft
VII pardon him after the observations
az me hospital as to Morse's condition
are reported TO the chief executive.
District Attorney Wise Of New York
ana a. F. Dougherty. one Of Morse's
attorneys. were called in consultation
az The White House.
Inc attorney general old the presi-
Gent that Morse was In bad condition
PIT Wickersham recently made a hur-
lied and unannounced trip to Atlanta.
!. develops now that II was to see
Morse personally.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
LONDON SUFFRAGETTES
STORM HOUSE or COMMONS
Two Hundred and r~enty-Three Ar.
rested-They Refused 70 Pay
Fines I'M Are jailed.

London. England Nov. 23-Unre.
pentant sunragettes 10 the number OF
-zs. many Of whom apparently are
stu In their teens. appeared 81 the
Bow street police court 10 answer for
tEeir acts OF violence 10 their assault,
on the house OF commons. and we're
sentenced 10 fines or alternative terms
OF Imprisonment. varying from a fort.
night to a month. The N inyarf-
ably chose prison instead u a fine.
In their charge on parliament the
women fought most desperately but
were repulsed by a large force Of Do
lice after they had done much damage
by stone throwing For a time the
police withstood the attack and pre-.
vented the women from entering
tie hoase Of commons The ON.
GERS finally charged the crowds and
hundreds OF persons we're hurt By
lying missiles
Inc situation grew so menacing aft
er the window smashing was begun
mat the police reserves were called
out. and as they came dashing upon
the scene in patrol wagons the crowd
scattered and inside half an hour had
dispersed.
The demonstration was planned
against the manhood suffrage bill
which now is in a fair way OF passing
parliament
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
EX-SENATOR DRYDEN DIES
Had Of Prudential Life Sinks After
operstior-son May Succeed Him
as President

New York. Nov. 25-Former United
States Senator John r Dryden. presi-
dent OF the Prudential Life Insurance
company. died at his home In Newark
following an operation last Sunday.
For several days following the OF
Grafton Mr Dryden was In a critical
condition. but Thursday he rallied and
his physicians and family had strong
hopes for his recovery.
Mr.. Dryden was seventy-tEo years
old. He is survived by his wife. n
daughter. Mrs. Anthony X. Kuser. and
a son. Forest Dryden. who Is FIRST vice
president Of the Prudential company.
and probably will succeed his father
as president
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
TO SET CONVENTION DATE
ing Of Democratic National Com
mittee on January g.

sount Clemens. Mich. Nov. rs
Chairman Norman Mack Of the Demo
cratic national committee. who Is here
for a thre- weeks course OF baths.
announced that he had sent out a
call for the national committee 10
meet in Washington on January 3.
1912. TO select a date and place for
the next Democratic national conven-
ton
The committee meeting will be held
in connection Nth a Jackson day
banquet
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
FARM HOME, IS THEME
Problems OF Rural Communities Dis
cusseo at Country Life Con-
eress in Spokane.

Spokane. Nov. 25-This was farm
home day on the program Of the Ma
tional Country Life congress. in ses-
sion in this city. and il included the
discussion Of a wide variety ~ ques-
tons relating 10 home life in the rur-
al communities and the work OF the
grange. Prominent among those who
contributed papers or addresses were
Joseph + Wing Of Mechanicsburg.
Ohio: Professor r. G Holden. head Of
The agricultural extension department
OF Iowa state college: Mrs Clara II.
Waldo Of Portland. ore. and Clifford
Willis OF Minneapolis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
SPARKS FROM LIVE WIRES

Three persons were killed and two
seriously injured when an inbound
train wrecked an automobile at a
grade crossing In San Berardino. Cal.
Heads OF all railroads operating in
Missouri have agreed 10 abolish com
mon drinking cups on trains II the
state board OF health makes the re-
quest.
An express package containing s10.-
600 was stolen from the ONCE OF the
Canadian Northern Express company
at Regina, Manitoba. during the alb
sence of the clerk
Miss Alta Scott, a young teacher
near Custer. 5. d.. is proudly display
ing the skin OF a coyote she caught
with a lasso. 10 show that she can
throw a lariat as well as teach school
Ten seal pups from Unaiaska. con-
signed TO the government geological
gardens in Washington. ID. c.. were
passengers on the revenue cutter Bear.
which arrived at Port Townsend.
Wash.
The viii OF August Uihlein. the
brewer. covering an estate Of $4,000
600, was filed for probate at Milwau-
kee. The entire estate is left 10 the
six children-three sons and three
daughters.
New canals have appeared on Mars.
the Sabaeus. Sinus and Mareicarum.
according TO an announcement IRON
Lowell observatory at Flagstaff. Artz-
They were see and photographed No
yember q.
Archduke Franz Salvador. the Aus
TRAN emperor's sonin-law. has re-
signed his command of the cavalry d.
vision of Vienna and retired TO private
life in consequence OF a squabble with
the heir apparent.
Charges OF collecting vice tribute
and permitting gambling and prize
fights have been filed against Mayor
A. r. Turnbull of Canton. Ohio. who
won his place by lot from Harry
Schilling. Socialist
Surrounded by flowers and the con
gratulatory messages of official and per-
sonal friends, United States Senator
Shelby NJ. Cullom Of Illinois celebrated
at Washington the e-ighty-second ami
ye-sary Of his birth.
Detroit was selected as the meeting
place OF the 1912 convention of the
American Bankers association The
time of the next convention will be
named by the executive council at its
meeting in the spring.
Harold Kountze. son OF the late
Charles Kountze Of Denver. will re-
ceiye 30 per cent of his fathers inter
est In the New York brokerage firm
OF Kountze Brothers. The Kountze
estate is estimated at $40. zoo. 900.
General Tejera. the ASSASSIN OF Pres-
ident Caceres OF San Domingo. was
captured and put to death. and General
Pimentel. an accessory. also was exc
cuted. according 10 reports 10 the
state department at Washington.
Virgil holland. a student at the Uni
versity OF Oregon. whose home was at
Klamath Falls. was burned to death
in a fire caused by an overheated
electric bath robe. holland was left
guard on the university football team
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
AID ASKED FOR M'NAMARAS
Federation Of Labor Requests Every
Paid Union Ofhcisl to Contribute
Weeks Wages 70 Fund.

Atlanta. Ca. Nov. 24-Every paid
official OF a labor union in the United
States and Canada was asked BY the
American Federation OF Labor con-
vention to contribute one weeks
wages to the fund for the defense Of
the Mcnamara brothers.
President Gompers said II was i'm
possible to estimate the amount that
would be raised from the trade union
officers. but thought II would reach at
least 100000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08

importance for him 70 pass upon
alone Justice White. however. con-
sented to have the plea OF the pack
ers for a writ Of habeas corpus heard
on December Z before the entire
court
IN the meantime the case Is set for
trial in Chicago. but Attorney John
Miller said that ne surmised another
delay might Be granted. in view OF
TIE action OF Chief Justice White II
the trial Is not begun before the ap-
plication Is fied with the Supreme
court IL Is expected that a prompt
decision will be Forthcoming In order
20 expedite the hearing Of the case
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
GIRL SAVES LIVES OF MANY
rags Passenger Train When She
Finds Bridge 6urned-cets
Purse OF 500.

rnrceli. Okla. Nov. 25.-Eva Hall, a
.en.year-old girl. saved a passenger
ualh on the Oklahoma Central rail-
Ioau from going into a ditch three
niles east OF here. she was on the
way from school when she discovered
maj a bridge over a deep gulch had
been burned out.
: was only a few minutes until the
passenger train would be along. for she
aINays met II half a mile farther down
ne road. She dragged some pieces
yes which had not ben burned ana
,sood upon them and tagged the train.
80 passengers made UP a purse Of
SAW and gave 1t to the girl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
W. J. CUMMINS Is SENTENCED
Suspended Carnegie Trust omciaI to
Serve Four TO Eight Years in
Prison.

New York. Nov. 25.-wilIiam ].
Cummins. the Nashville CTennD bank
er and the head OF the suspended Car
negie Trust company OF this city. re-
Gently convicted Of the theft OF st40.
900 from a trust fund held by the Car
negie company. vas sentenced By
Justice Davis in the supreme court to
an indeterminate term In the state
prison OF four years and eight months
to eight years and eight months.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
PRISON FOR Ex-TRUST HEAD
william }. cUmmins Must Serve al
Least -Four Years ard Eight
Months in Sing Sing.

New York. Nov. 75-wnllam J.
Cummins. convicted last week Of steal
ing $1,000 fror the Carnegie Trust
company OF ~hich he was formerly
president. vas sentenced 20 Sing Sing
prison for not less than four -cars and
eight months and no, more ttan eight
years ard eight moths
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08

court Of the District OF Columbia on
charges OF contempt arising out OF
the Bucks Stove and Range case.
Justice Wright handed down q de
cision overruling the motion OF the
labor leaders for a dismissal OF ID
proceedings under the statute OF limi-
tations. The court held that con-
tempt OF court is not classed as GRIM
inal and consequently not subject 10
the bar OF the statute OF limitations
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
SHIP WRECKED; SIXTY DIE
News OF Disaster 70 Austrian Vessel
Reaches Vienna Sirocco
RACES.

Vienna. Austria. Nov 25.-The Aus
TRAN steamer Romania was wrecked
near Rovigno. II IS reported that six
~ persons were drowned.
a sirocco has swept the coast Of
the Adriatic for three days and caused
much damage TO shipping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
carrIes DEAD son Flye pars

Ottawa. Ont. Nov. 25--Thomas Tay-
Tor has just reached New Liskeard.
after carrying the dead body Of his
twenty-one-yearold son for FIVE days.
bringing II from a northern region
where there was no train. The son
was drowned.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
PACKERS ARE REFUSED STAY
Chief Justice White Says Full ST.
prene Court Bench Must Pass
on Case.

Washington. Nov. 2i-Chief JUS
tice White refused 20 grant a stay
in the trial Of the Chicago beef pack
ers indicted for violations OF the
Sherman antitrust Law.
lie asked the attorneys 10 make the
application 70 the full bench. as ne
considered The matter OF too mucn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08

Newark. y j.. Nov 2i-Former
United States Senator John ? Dry
den. president OF the Prudential In
surance company. who was operated
on last Saturday al bis home here
for the removal OF ~gallstones. vas
said 20 be sinking and Il was feared
that he could not live another "a
hours-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
BEATT|E C0NFESSES
vlR6lNlAN GOES TO ELECTRIC
cHAlR-LEAvEs STATEMENT
WITH MINISTERS.
SORRY He COMMITTED CRIME
Walks 10 Chair Refusing Life Lease
an Admission Of Staying Earned
Maintains His Nerve TO End Of
Ordeal.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 25.-Henry Clay
Beattie. Jr., died In the electric chair
with The fact that he had confessed
killing his wife July is last a secret
known only to his spiritual advisers.
his aged father and himself.
Welcoming death as a relief from
She torment he declared he was suffer
irg. he walked braveiy TO the death
caair. scorning the t~hirty-day reprieve
Governor Mann had promised as a re.
ward for confessing his guilt.
Confession Made Public.
Beattie's confession was made pub.
lie following a conference between
the ministers who ~counseled the pris.
oner in his last hours and Henry Clay
Beattie. Sr. The ministers and the
aged father decided that the confes-
sion should be made public. and this
Was done.
The confession vas as follows.
Il. Henry Clay Beattie. Jr.. DESTROYS
OF standing right before God and man.
DO. on this. the twenty-third day OF
November. confess my guilt OF the
crime charged against me. Much that
vas published concerning the details
was not true. but the awful fact. with
out the narrowing circumstances, re.
mains. For this action | am truly
sorry and. believing that | am at
peace with God and am SOC TO pass
into his presence. this statement is
made.
tSigned)
HENRY CLAY BEATTIE. JR."
To the confession was appended a
note from the clergymen:
This statement was signed In the
presence OF the two attending minis
tiers and is the only statement that
can and viii be made public by them.
Mr.. Beattie desires TO thank the
many for kind letters and expressions
Of interest and the public for what
ever sympathy vas felt or expressed"
According to Rev. Dennis. Beattie
first confessed 10 him the day after
he was received in the death chamber
Of the penitentiary. November 3. The
confession. however. was at that time
held as a secret confidence by the
ministers and neither felt al liberty TO
say anything about H. And for that
reason the final statement was pre-
pared and signed.
Meets Death BraveIy.
I. Beattie went TO his death calmly.
showing not a trace OF a breakdown
IN the iron will which had sustained
him since he was arrested for the slay-
INK Of his wife.
he was executed az 1923 a. N. in the
little house OF the prison where we're
gathered only the necessary officials
and the II jurors selected by lot.
Just n minute was required 10
snuf out the life OF the condemned
man. Beattie did not utter a sound
as h. entered the chamber accompa-
MED by " guards and the two minis
ters- His great nerve did not deser;
him even when he reached the instru-
mcnt Of death. He walked with firm
step. took the sea and seemed the
least excited Of the attendants and Of
fcers.
The body was taken in charge By an
undertaken and was taken away from
ne prison within an hour after the
execution.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
TARRERS TO JAIL
FOUR, WHO ACKNOWLEDGED
GUILT. ARE GIVEN TERM
or ONE YEAR.
TWO GUILTY, ONE ACQUITTED
Jury Returns Verdict in Trial % Three
Charged With Attack on Kansas
School Teacher - Sentence Is
Stared.

Lincoln Center. Kan. Nov. 25-The
three men who confessed 10 the tar
ring OF Miss Mary Chamberlain. the
school teacher. were sentenced 20 a
year zach in jail BY Judge Grover
They are r G. Clark. Jay Fitzwater
and Watson Scranton
Ed" Ricord. who decoyed the girl
TO the place Of the attack and who al
ready has been 90 days in Jail. also
vas given a yea
Says Sentence Is Excessive.
The three were told they would be
given ample time 10 arrange their bust
ness affairs before being committed
Attorney Millikin excepted 10 the sen
tence. saying he considered it exces
sive. Thirty days. he suggested. would
have been severe enough punishment.
None OF the men seemed surprised az
the action OF the court They think
paroles viii be exercised after they
have served a short time. il is said.
The jury in the cases o. Sheriff.
Clark. John Schmidt and A. y. Simms.
who admitted knowledge Of the attack
but denied participation in It. reported
Clark and Schmidt found guilty o. as
sault and battery. under the indict-
ment. but acquitted Simms-
Ask fer New Trial.
Sentence upon Clark and schmidt
vas reserved until the hearing OF a
motion by the defense for a ne~ trial.
which will be heard December IS
The jury proceeded in a meihodical
manner. taking - ballots In all and
voted on the defendants In the follow
ing order: schmidt. Clark and Simms.
II was decided that. although not
present al the actual tarring. Clark
had furnished the tar used in tarring
Miss Mary Chamberlain the night Of
August : and that Schmidt had been
one OF the conspirators.
We gave Simms the benefit OF The
doubt" one Of the Jurors declared. al
though most OF Us believe him really
10 have been concerned in the mob
bing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-12-08
LABOR CHIEFS FACE TRIAL
Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison Fail
TO Obtain Relief at Capital
Court

Washington. Nov. 2i.- Samuel
Gompers. John Mitchell n Frank
Morrison. the labor leaders. must
stand trial again in the supreme
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-18

j. Fred Cleaveland, head of all the
campaign committees, were invited to
the high school to address the boys
Upon their arrival the boys and girls
were placed in separate rooms To keep
the girls amused while the boys were
learning of the advantages to be gained
by joining the Y. NJ. c. a, Messrs.
Cleaveland. Davis and Steele took turTSs
in addressing the fair young students.
Each also had something TO say to the
boys and when they finished their ad-
dresses Professor Jones and his team
got to work in earnest. They signed
up their schOolmates about as fast as
they could pass out the cards.
Physical Director Fitzgerald of the
Y. NJ. c. y. was at the board of trade
all day. receiving applications turned
in by the various workers and filing
them away in their proper places. He
has arranged a card index system to
keep track of the new members. A
big blackboard has been marked off to
tell the standing of the various teams.
Last night the standing, according to
this board. was as follows:
No. /, 10; No. ,. 3; No. 3. %; No.
6. A; No. :, %; No. 3. 1; No. 10,
SO: No. 10. 90; No. 10. s: total 179.
Counting the unreported applications
received by No. ,, No. and other
teams. it is thought that the total num-
Der of members secured Yesterday is
not under go. This is regarded as a
magnificent start II is Hoped that 500
members can be secured during the
present campaign.