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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
SPINNING COTTON
BY MOUSE POWER

From the Youths Companion.
Man long ago began to earn leis-
ure COR himself by forcing nature.
both animate and inanimate, to la
bor for him. He has harnessed the
winds. the tides and the cataracts,
and Disciplined the horse, the OK and
the elephant. And one man, an in
genious Scotchman named DAVID
Hutton. actually proved that stores
of profitable energy were going to
waste among that tiny but active
folk. the ordinary domestic mouse!
The Montreal Family Herald quotes
his own account of his curious eXpe-
rimentS:
In the summer of 1872 | had oc-
casion to be in Perth. While inspect
ing the toys and trinkets that were
manufactured by the French prison
ers in the depot there my attention
was attracted by a little toy house
with a wheel in the gable that was
running rapidly round, 1mpelled by
the activity of a common mouse. For
one shilling | purchased the house,
the mouse and the wheel.
But how to apply half-ounce pow
er (Which is the weight OF mousse
to a useful purpose was the dllnculty.
At length the manufacture or sewing
thread seemed the most practicable.
Mr.. Hutton found that an ordinary
mouse would run on the average OF
ten and a half miles a day; he had
one mouse that ran the remarkable
distance OF eighteen miles in that
time. A halfpenny's worth OF oat-
meal was sufficient for its 1000 tor
thirty-five days. during which time
it ran three hundred and sixty-tWo
miles.
He kept two mice constantly en-
gagged in the making of sewing
thread for more than a year. This
tread mill was so constructed that
the mouse was able to twist, Irvine
and reel from one hundred to one
hundred and twenty threads day.
To perform this task it had to run
ten and a half miles. which it did
with ease every day.
On the halfpenny's worth of oat-
meal. which lasted for five weeks,
one of these little mice made three
hundred and fifty threads twenty
five inches long. Since penny was
paid to women for every hank made
in the ordinary way the mouse at
that rate earned ninepence every six
weeks. After deducting the cost OF
food and machinery there was
clear yearly profit from each mouse
of over six shillings.
Mr.. Hutton intended to apply for
the loan of Dunfermline Abbey,
which was empty, where he planned
to set up ten thousand mouse mills,
and still have room for the keepers
and several hundreds of spectators,
but the project was never carried
out because of the inventors sudden
death.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

The entry of third candidate for
the gubernatorial nomination Is apt
TO keep things moving from now I'M
til August 21st. No new or import
ant issues have, however, been IN
iected into the campaign, and the
people can easily distinguish between
the genuineness and the spurious"
ness of the different claims advanced
for electoral support. There is no
need of getting excited over the sit
nation. for calm thought and delib-
crate judgment cannot be exercised
if political passions and prejudices
are allowed to usurp the place OF
reason. Good nature and fair play
should be brought to bear upon the
situation which has arisen at the last
moment. 1t will clear itself and the
spirit of justice and manliness, which
are the essentials of our system OF
government, will write the popular
verdict.
This good old ship of state has
weathered many storm, and what
ever the result the people will ex-
claim, God rules. and all is well.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
A Texas Wonder

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, removing graV-
ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism and all irregular
tiles of the kindeys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. IL not
sold by your druggist will be sent by
mail on receipt of $1.OO. One small
bottle is two months treatment, and
seldom fails to perfect cure. Send
for testimonials from Georgia and
other states. DR.. E. w. HALL, 1926
Olive street, st. Louis, Mo. Sold by
druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
THE CONTENTS OF THE HOME.

Both branches of the general as
sembly have passed the bill to ex-
empt farm products from taxation,
the reason for which is not clear
But now that it has been done why
not go a step further and place the
contents of the hOme-the needed
furniture and utensils essential to
living-beyond the reach of the tax
gatherer?
There are thousands of people all
over the state whose only worldly
possessions are the chair and the bed
upon which they rest their bodies
and the pan and oven or two in
which they cook their frugal food.
Why should not these be safeguard
ed?
In the larger cities every day in
the week improvident husbands seek
out loan agents and mortgage the
ve.v beds in which the wife and chill
dren sleep, and that family is put
to hardship ever afterwards to keep
ap interest on that mortgage, for the
creditor rarely ever expects to get
anything but interest. How many
wives and mothers could tell truthful
tales of deprivation because of the
mortgage the man of the house has
put on the contents. Why should not
these be safeguarded by exempting
from taxation and seizure for debt
certain amount of household
goods?
Legislators could give this matter
thought and attention to the great
good of those of our fellow-beings
who are struggling in the depths Of
poverty, and to the great good of
women and children who are too
often helpless to protect themselves.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held on the 14th day
of August, 1912, at the court house
in Dawson, Ca, in the manner pre-
scribed for city elections, for the
purpose of allowing the voters OF
the city of Dawson to determine the
question of granting franchise to
the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Co., as set out in the or
dinance this day duly approved by
the City Council of Dawson. The
ballot at said election shall read as
follows: For the Franchise" or
against the Franchise" This June
4th, 1912. ]. M. BELL, Mayor.
r. E. Bell, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
THE CREDIT PLAN.
THE FIRST 4 CURSE

From the Buena Vista Patriot.
The general credit plan of our mer'
chants and business men makes the
first day of each month not only COL
lection day, bad debt day, or what
ever you please to call it, but 1t
makes it a day to be dreaded, and
curse.
If merchant has sold you his
goods cheap enough he has honestly
earned what you owe him, and he
can't afford to lose a day or perhaps
several days trying to collect it. He
has already earned what you owe
him, and you should go and pay it
without putting him to any further
trouble or expense.
Many persons will put you of
when you present statement, and
have you call again, and then again.
Others will appear offended and
don't pay until they get ready, and
then seem to think you ought to
knock off" part of what they owe
because they are ready. Some peo-
pie don't pay at all Now, these peo-
pie would become offended to call
them dishonest.
Our business men should change
this general credit plan. If man
is not good pay don't credit him at
all. If you can't trust him on an
honorable basis sell him your goods
for cash. Mail statement to a
debtor, if necessary, and if he don't
come promptly and settle what he
owes get what he owes you the best
way you can, and don't credit him
again.
1t is not pleasant to do business
with a person who is not prompt
pay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

Albany is kicking on the price of
ice, and the city council has taken
up the matter and may put in mu-
nicipal plant for it's manufacture.
That would be carrying paternalism
almost to the limit Our observation
and experience does not make us a
very enthusiastic advocate of public
ownership of any kind of an enter
prise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
Tobacco in Ettiology of Cancer.

From the Medical Era.
To one who has access to cancer
hospital the lesson is brought home
that man not only digs his grave
with his teeth, but also by his indul-
gence in that appetite for tobacco,
which is one of the characteristics
of average man. If one must use
tobacco the choice of form which is
to be carried out with most gratifi-
cation and least danger is surely
worthy of consideration. The safest
form is unfortunately the most ex-
pensive-the cigar. The most dan
gerous again is, unfortunately, the
cheapest and most popular-the
chewing habit. Between these two
the pipe and the cigarette occupy a
middle position. For the lips the
clay pipe stem and the dry, porous
cigarette paper are a real danger,
while the use of any form of pipe
often eventuates in tongue cancer.
The cigar smokes "cool," does not
adhere to the lips and by reason of
it's price prevents overindulgence
and by its satisfying qualities causes
moderation in its use.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

A vast amount of i'll health is due
to impaired digestion. When the
stomach fails to perform its func-
tions properly the whole system be-
comes deranged. A few doses of
Chamberlain Tablets is all you need.
They will strengthen your digestion,
invigorate your liver and regulate
your bowels, entirely doing away
with that miserable feeling due to
faulty digestion. Try it. Many 9TH
ers have been permanently cured
why not you? For sale by Dawson
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

The Cuthbert Leader has recently
celebrated its twenty-third birthday.
Editor Howell is a good newspaper
man, and is giving the people OF
Cuthbert and Randolph county pa
per that is worthy of their patron
age. Here's hoping our friend will
be with us on many more such ami
versaries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

The fortunes of rich men are usu-
ally overesimated. When Edwin
Hawley, the railroad king, died last
February his wealth was variously
estimated at $15,OOO,OO0 to $40,-
100000. The appraiser reports that
its value is $5,283,287.93. 1t con-
sists almost entirely of railroad
stocks and bonds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

The Georgia legislature has pass
ed a curious bill that would give
judges arbitrary power as to jury
service. 1t is ascribed to the infu-
ence of dog days, and may be ex-
pected to strike some sharp snags.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

On account of illness Congressman
has left Washington and
returned to Thomasville. His con-
dition is not serious, and his many
friends are hoping for him an early
recovery
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

We venture to suggest that a HUI
name Society was never more needed
in Dawson than now. Every DAY
cases of wanton cruelty to dumb
bruteS can be seen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

The entry of Mr.. Alexander in the
gubernatorial race makes Jack Sla-
tons election more certain than ever.
Its only effect will be to divide the
opposition to him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
versaries.

Mr.. Alexander says he does not
expect to be elected governor. AS
nobody else does it is hard to un-
derstand why those two hundred
plunks were put up at the last mo-
ment a candidate could enter the
race
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
RAVENS HAVEGONE
TO ROOST

Elijah of old was fed by ra-
vens, but ravens have quit the
Job. The only bird that will feed
you now is the Eagle on the
American Dollar. Eagles like
Terrell county land. There iSno
reason why you should mot have
a supply upon yours. If you
have none / can ssistyoulnse-
curing them. Borrow money up
on your farm land, secure some
of the Eagles on the American
Dollar, put them to work fol-, you
and you and your family vii mol
starye. Interest is only Six per
cent per annum, and loans maze
for five years at a time. No year
Iy renewals, no personal en-
dorsements, simply pay the an
nusl interest at six per cent
while the Eagles earn living lor
you and your land increases ~
value. The more Eagles you put
to work upon your farm lanas
the faster the values increase Ine
more land you can own, the more 49r
land you own, the more Ea'
giles YOU will have. LET some
Make your arrangements now w.. +
have q choice variety, the best
-, +ornos are the lowest
and we should do business 70
gether. Come to see me-
Very truly yours,
L. G.. HOYL
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
FINE FARM FOR SALE
$50 Acres of Good Land in Terrell
County, Georgia.

Only FIVE miles from Sasser and
eight from Dawson, on the public
road; eleven tenant houses; large
barn; good artesian well; land lies
level, and is red clay soil; good for
growing cotton, corn and wheat and
peaches. Sixteen horse farm open
and plenty of woodland. Price $40
an acre. Address P. o. Box SO, Sas-
ser, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06
from the date when it shall take eff

from the date when it shall take eff
feet.
Section 8. This ordinance shah
be in force from and after the date
of it's passage for the period of fifty
years, with the privilege OF renewal,
as provided by law.
Read and adopted at regular meet
ing of City Council of Dawson, this
June 4th, 1912. ]. M. BELL, Mayor.
R. E. Bell, Clerk.
Georgia, Terrell County,, r. q.
Bell, Clerk Of the City Council of
Dawson, Ca, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is true
copy of ordinance this day duly APP
proved by the City Council of Daw-
son and ordered published as re-
uuired by law. Witness my Official
signature this June 4th, 1912.
r. E. BELL, Clerk City Council of
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-06

The patronage of the farmers is soIio,.-,
We will keep in close touch with the e''0 Olo
est possible price for their cotton Vic mar
70 OUR WAREHOUSE FREE OFC1J mo-
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-08-15

pinned across the bosom Of her white
dress. She smiled and seemed happy,
and as she was carried past the speak
ers' stand she looked into the face OF
the former president and screamed,
TEDDY! Teddy"
The Eighteenth Pennsylvania dis.
trict carried big ring wrapped in q
flag and there was real Rough Rider
hat suspended In It.
AS the cheering eased up the col
onel drew one OF the red bandannas
from his own pocket and waved it.
The crowd could make no more
noise, but it could wave more hand
kerchiefs and 1t did.
When the demonstration had lasted
IS minutes the crowd began singing
John Brown" For little while the
rolling clamor Of the song nearly
drowned out the cheering. But not
quite. The crowd had TO give way to
stored-up enthusiasm that was too
great for music and in spite of the
rhythmical swing of the music there
was staccato of handclapping and a
booming accompaniment OF cheers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-08-15

AS the singing died down, the I'VE
Want Teddy" yell, the key of the long
demonstration for Roosevelt at the Re
publican convention, broke forth and
Kept up in all parts OF the building.
il beat in increasing volume and
regular rhythm against background
or other sounds that seemed to make
1t more distinct.
Miss Jane Adams, Illinois delegate
at large. was lifted to the speakers
stand. AS she appeared there was a
renewed burst Of cheers and Roosevelt
stepped from the moose pen," In
which he had been standing. and
strobe forth to meet her.
For rs minutes the shouting had en-.
dured. The delegates began TO get
hoarse. Their voices played out ahead
OF their enthusiasm and there was a
session Of whistling. Then the crowd
returned to song.
John Browns Body" was the air
again.
They sang 1t slowly. but there was
plenty Of vim in the singing.
beverage Calls Tor Order.
Ex-senator Beveridge stepped to the
moose pen" beside Roosevelt. He evil
IDENTIFY thought the time had come
when 1t might be possible to hear
Roosevelt's speech. The crowd did
not think SO. The noise came back.
A few delegates took the stand.
They were greeted with handshake
and smile. The women In the dele
cation were led to the stand All the
women with the California delegation
went to the stand. 1t was a signal for
more cheers.
AT last the colonel began to speak.
and the audience settled back with
breathless interest.
The speech was followed with close
attention and was frequently interrupt
ed with outbursts Of cheering.
New Party Launched.
The national Progressive party was
launched in the Coliseum here Mon
day when the followers of Colonel
Roosevelt held their first national con-
vention. Albert j. Beverage. former
United States senator from Indiana.
WAS chosen temporary chairman and
made the keynote speech. He criti-
Cised the Republican and Democratic
parties for their attitude. and ex.
planned what would be the stand OF
the new party on that subject
The Beverage speech was the feat.
ure Of the first days session. The In.
diana man was assisted at the birth
Of the new party by Senator Dixon OF
Montana. chairman OF the provisional
national committee OF the national
Progressive party.
The convention was called to order
at 12:45 p. m.
Dixon Gets First Applause.
Senator Dixon, in his opening
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-08-15
CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS
The Three Political Parties to Open
the Battle In the Windy City.

Strategists for the coming political
battle have gathered in Chicago. Be-
lore the end of the week the presi-
dental campaign of three big parties.
Republican, Democratic and Progress
slve, Will be under way. The centers
or the fight will be in Chicago. Re-
publican national headquarters were
opened in the Auditorium hotel. Da-
vid Mulvane, former national commit
teeman from Kansas, was in charge.
Senator Joseph NJ Dixon, of Mon
tana, national chairman of the Pro-
gressive party, was expected to ar
rive for the opening of headquarters,
probably in the Congress hotel, Just
across the street from the Republi-
cans.
A number of Democratic leaders
were in Chicago making final prepa-
rations for the opening of Democratic
headquarters, and the arrival of Will
lam f. McCombs was expected to set
the ball rolling. For the present the
campaign OF the three parties will be
directed from the headquarters.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-08-15
Demonstration for Colonel.

Before a vast audience of riotous,
enthusiastic followers Colonel Roose-
welt Tuesday presented his new po-
litical creed. 1t was an epoch ak
ing speech, marking a new era in the
political. and perhaps the economical.
history of the country
The scenes attending the arrival
and reception of Colonel Roosevelt at
the Coliseum were OF remarkable in
terest. Seemingly everyone knew that
the occasion was historical
1t was a personal greeting such as
has been given to few men In public
assemblies For one hour the demon
stration continued.
1t began with a long, western yell.
and dropped into a steady eastern
roar, which continued, interspersed
with songs, parades, state cheers and
parodies on hymns for the better part
OF the hour.
A more colorful scene has been
rarely witnessed. The great hall was
a sea Of waving bandanna handker-
chiefs. Roosevelt, himself, had one
almost as big as a tablecloth, which
he shook in recognition Of the cheers
The building was crowded.
Is Real Pleased.
Far from showing displeasure, or
trying TO stop the noise. the colonel
was as delighted as football hero in
a college game. He waved to every
corner Of the hall, and his teeth
cleaned in a pleased recognition OF
the ovation.
The cheering started at 1882 and at
l o'clock 1t was still too loud to allow
the business to proceed. Instead. a
march Of the states began.
Ohio, New York, Missouri and Penn.
sylvania. in the order named. started
march to the platform with their
state banners and markers. Other
states fell into line and 1t seemed
something must give way the way
they crowded and surged about the
very front of the speakers stand. Ari-
IONA, Montana, Iowa and Georgia were
in the front and Delaware, Virginia
and Colorado were crowdlng them.
The band at the back of the hall
strove to play. Perhaps it did. The
snare drummer had revolver and he
could be seen shooting from time to
time. But the other efforts of the
band that came in with the Roosevelt
parade were lost. They worked and
worked, but It did no, do any good. 1t
was all lost N a volume of shouts.
While the demonstration was at it's
height woman, borne on the shout
ders OF two stalwart delegates. was
taken past the press stand and in
front of the speakers stand.
The woman was Mrs. Ferdinand
White of Chicago. she wore a long
yellow Votes for Women" streamer
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-08-15
PROGRESSIVE TICKET.
For President:
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
For Vice-President:
HIRAM w. JOHNSON.

Chicago, Aug S.-Theodore Roose.
Welt and Hiram w. Johnson were
unanimously selected as the standard
amid scenes of the widest enthusiasm
ever witnessed In a political conven.
ton.
Both candidates appeared before
the convention and accepted the nom.
1nations In brief speeches that were
received with deafening applause.
In keeping with its record as the
singing convention, the first national
gathering OF the Progressive party
wound up with the singing Of the
'tloxology.
Prendereast Names Roosevelt.
Colonel Roosevelts name as the
first candidate for president of the
Progressive party was presented to
the convention by William A. Prender-
CAST Of New York.
AS Mr.. Prendergast cor cluded his
nominating speech with the words,
Il present you Americas greatest
statesman and lion-hearted citizen,
Theodore Roosevelt" the convention
audience and delegates - again
transported themselves into a frenzy
OF delight. The demonstration that
followed was in all respects similar
TO that which had followed the ap-
pearance of the colonel in the same
hall twenty-four hours before, only
yesterdays demonstration was even
more wildly enthusiastic, more fren.
zied. more noisy than the former one.
seeonding Speeches Made.
The uproar continued for as min
utes. When order finally was re-
stored by Chairman Beveridge, Judge
Ben p. Lindsey began the first of the
seconding speeches.
His speech. too, evoked a demon.
Btration. as did the others all the way
down the line.
Jane Adams OF Hull house followed
him and she was given an ovation
such as never before has been given
10 a woman.
Other seconding speeches were
made by A. T. Hamilton, Georgia:
Horatio King. New York: Col. T. p.
Lloyd OF Florida, Confederate vet.
Nihhs "hO lOSl du uIIn III Ine
Civil war; John NJ. Mcdowell and
Lucius F. c. Garvin.
johnson Is Chosen.
After the nomination by acclama-
ton the vicepresidency was taken
up and Governor Johnson of Califor-
mia was unanimously chosen.
John NJ. Parker of Louisiana pre-
sented the name OF Governor Johnson
IN a speech that was wildly cheered.
Beconding speeches were made by a
number of delegates
The platform presented by the reso-
buttons committee was unanimously
adopted.
The temporary organization OF the
convention was made permanent when
abe convention met at noon yesterday
and Chairman Beveridge was given an
vvation when he briefly expressed his
appreciation Of the honor