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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
UNDERWOOD WILL GET NEW YORK
Neither Party Has Ever Won a Presidential Election
Without Its Vote. Georgia VIII Be in Line

Neither party has ever elected a
president without the electoral vote
OF the state of New York. While New
York will have an uninstructed dele
cation, the New York state commit
tee has endorsed the record of Leader
Underwood in the house, which indi-
Gates very strongly that they favor
his nomination and election.
With four Democratic candidates in
the field, no one of them will go into
the national convention with anything
like majority of the vote. Under
the Democratic rule it takes two
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
Want to BE Col. Green's Wife.

Col. Edward H. R. Green, son of
the richest woman in America, let it
be known some weeks back that,
having reached the discreet age of
forty-two, he had it in mind to get
married. Since that time he has re-
ceived more than 1000 letters from
women who say they are willing to
share his lot in life. One Chicago
girl, who says she has beautiful hair,
and that it is all her own, advises
Col. Green to throw his money away
so that they may begin their happy
married life in a four-rOom fiat. She
says she is an excellent cook and can
wash the dishes Immediately. That
ought to appeal to Col. Green's bach
elor heart, but it seems that he is
adamant. He will neither throw his
money away nor marry the Chicago
girl who has hair of her own and
can cook and wash dishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
SURE MEANS OF SUICIDE.
Filled His Shirt With Dynamite and
Then Lighted the Fuse.

Placing three sticks of dynamite
in his shirt William Bennett lighted
the fuse and was blown to death at
his home in New London, Conn.
The windows were blown out, but
otherwise the house was not dam
aged.
Bennett, on returning from work
handed his wife a bouquet of flow
ers with the remark: "You will
know what to do with them between
now and Monday.
Then he demanded money, and on
being refused drew a revolver and
fired at his wife, the bullet striking
corset steel and glancing off. He
was arrested and released under ST.
900 bond.
Next day he kissed his father and
mother, and entering his wife'B room
said: Don't you want to die with
me?" He then crossed to another
room and touched off the dynamite.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
lSSlON GIFTS DECLINING.

E'lon Has Begun in This Depart
ment of Christian Activity.
gIelgn missions have been played
ue last few years as never be-
yet the missionary gifts of Can
'nu the United States increased
car less than a half million dol
me smallest increase In years,
'S,,o ,Ie total gifts of Professionals
"ullu over actually decreased.
QUESTION arises; have missions
Gi i've as a department of
\ 5'ou actlclty and has there fol-
reaction as more attention is
NJ" given to more essential
VI religious service? Many
4 - 'g JIlze the tremendous needs
lI nj nand Particularly in relation
!. grafton presenting, as it does,
ro ssn missionary opportunity at
liz y! uoors. This may partly
'ne falling off in missionary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
w. C. T. U. NOTES.
Contributed by the Dawson Chapter.

Everywhere the accumulated facts
concerning the saloon and it's influ-
ence show that it's doom is near and
cosmic consciousness of it's evil and
the tremendous opposition to it show
that it's disappearance is only a ques-
tion of time.
The pecuniary powers bound up
with the manufacture and sale of al
cohol, while making tremendous eff
forts to conserve their interests and
prevent the destruction of their bus
mess, are strangely oblivious to the
great commercial revolution that is
rapidly coming into prominence. The
stupidity of carrying on an organized
combat with these mighty forces of
evolution and the money and energy
spent beating the air and shouting
to check the race march fir m the
lower to the higher is startling. =
Every advance in scientific study
of disease and degeneration shows
that alcohol is one of the most prom
inent agents and is very vitality con-
cerned in the diseases and destruc-
ton of the human race. Statistical
studies of the causes of accidents, in
juries, diseases and the great forces
of heredity which enter into our civ
ilization bring out the same fact in
greater prominence, that alcohol in
some form is the most influential fac
tor of these losses.
Medical, sociological and econom-
zeal studies all confirm these facts,
and make prominent the conviction
that alcohol in some way is a source
of danger, recognized imperfectly,
and yet powerful beyond measure,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24

thirds to nominate. 1t will be seen.
therefore, that the nomination will be
secured in the convention and any
candidate has an opportunity of getting
the nomination.
This is the first time in fifty years
a Southern Democrat has had such a
bright chance of getting the nomina-
ton. Georgia should, therefore, in
sist upon her preference and do all
in her power to give the nomination
to the son Of her daughter state, Ala,
bama.
Georgia will De in line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
FOOD PRICES STILL SOARING
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING is
SAILING AMONG THE STARS.

Bad Crops in Russia and France Are
Said to Have Had Much to Do
With Advance in Prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24

in degeneration and increased NOR
tality.
These facts have created a sense of
alarm in the public mind which is
Undertaking. in various ways and
apparent in very remarkable forms.
DR.. 7. D. Crothers, Hartford, Conn.
hear makers of alcohol, at last
aroused by the prohibition wave, cry
ing out that they stand for it's mod
crate not it's immoderate use.
In reply to this l answer that if
they make it and sell it the use is
practically beyond their control, and
that their plausible declarations are
as light as the paper on which they
are written, and can in no way affect
it's use, whether moderate or immod-
crate. l further inquire why these
gentlemen have been so long in
reaching this benevolent conclusion.
L declare that I believe their con-
tention and their expressed desires
are specious and false, and, further,
| aver that, judging. by such scien-
t1tic evidence as we now have, there
is no such thing as a moderate use of
alcohol.
If it is ga sign of weakness to be
total abstainer" I hasten to confess
my weakness, and I confess it for all
who are dependent upon me; would
that l might also make confession
for the whole world We are no
stronger than many of the thousands
OF bright young men and fine wo-
men who thought thew ware stron O
and found out their weakness only
too late.-Dr. Howard Kelly, Balti-
more, Md.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24

|
With Advance in Prices.
Food prices are higher than they
were last year, in some instances,
and some of them have broken all
time-of-peace records. Coffee is
higher than it has been in twenty
years. Other staples show marked
advances.
Coffee is two and half cents high
er than last years prices, for prac-
tically all grades, and is seven and
half cents higher than during 1910.
Corn has smashed all records since
the war, now being quoted at $1.O5
cents bushel. Meal is 80 cents over
its 1911 quotations.
Short crops are said to be the
| cause OF the great advances.
sugar continues it's advance, al
though more slowly than was the
| case some time ago. Flour is quoted
| at from 30 to so cents a barrel more
than during 1911. Bran and shorts
have advanced rs cents per 100
pounds.
Meat is advancing, this commodity
being Influenced to a great extent bv
grain and kindred produce prices.
Dry salt meat is two cents a pound
higher than last year. Leaf lard is
two cents up, but compound lard has
not changed.
Oats have advanced 81 cents a
bushel. Hay costs $12 a ton more
than it did year ago, and is bring
ing S32 ton. Cheese is seven cents
more costly than last year.
Bad crop years in France and Rus
STA had had no little to do with the
change in prices. In many sections
of America crops have failed or have
been so short they have exhausted
to the soaring figures.
Dealers say that but few of these
commodities are subject to the influ-
ence the public attributes to trusts.
In the case of coffee, like cotton, the
staple is utterly at the mercy of arti-
tlcial control. This is true to a great
extent about meat.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
NEVER WEDS TELL WHY
IN NJ. TURNS OUT EN-
no HEAR REASONS.

wore Masks. Even Voices
ln' C?nanged. Rumor Says the
FeF rev or TelIers Are Married
slol C1 AIR. n. There is a lot
|lo .atisaed curiosity in Montclalr'
unSa''' boon demonstrated how to
church. 49,. tho time set
no ',o appearance of the Never
~ Don't know 'em, do you?
aS' o,+bor does any one in Mont
n,,t there is a lot OF guessing
Mover Weds we're seven spin
n' 1 seven bachelors who were
I'me right out in public like they
! Iou lsayfng a piece" in school, and
Sr thew had never married.
WY WIZ "a reveal the awful secret
~ SGtT world in the First Meth
S o5rrch, and for the first time
p cLrI' in MontcIair an S. r. 0.
TeCU o necessary at a church.
H. a@ rrowds piled in, expecting TO
'ne ~, Ciy ,nwedded ones face to face.
' aid. but the faces OF the IN
y, d'0 we're covered. In other
G ~ the seven couples were dis
u. a5' Their own mothers Wouldn'
s. known them. Loou
sT nI know 'em when we hear
we Voices u complacently declared
d onrions ones in the audience.
j t Su didn't. In addition to the
=. '1v wigs false boards and faDtas.
.oos+rmes the spinsters and old
SSS used such clever elocution
sodv could size them up.
FL first old maid explained that
E. she played the ingenue the men
ted her like a doll; when she be-
an athletic girl they treated
lita chum. She had tried pray
bnd got no response unless the
cing was in not getting a man,
Sba had concluded she would next
bynotism or mental science.
~ first bachelor declared he was
81 looking, had enough money to
mort home and wanted to mar
But he had never met a girl who
tired him with enough assurance
would not be turned down ii he
bosed to her.
be next speaker said she was sim
because there were so many men
the one who had Just spoken.
You want us to propose to you,
said. Nothing venture, nothing
want to be carried by storm"
he next bach declared that he had
ID only once. He was one of the
Ing sort, but after interviewing
girls father they carried him
lie on a shutter. Never again!
be next girl explained that she
BIT 50 much time learning to cook
sew for a prospective husband
had lost interest in her before
became efficient, and she had
er had another chance.
bel sufragette gave her testi-
n She would willingly wed pro-
ID her husband would let her live
own life. The next three bache-
said she could as far as they
concerned, and that it was her
that had scared them off.
Pc last old maid" naively admit
she was unmarried because no
u had ever asked her. Each of
explanations brought forth roars
Rughter and kept everybody try
to guess who the speaker was,
not a disguise could be pene-
ed.
was said after the seven couples
glddily waltzed off the stage arm
rm, singing I'm seeing Nellie
e. that one of the couples is
yea, and-WOrse stiIl-that the
six are married.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
Failures in April.

Liabilities of commercial failures
reported for April to date amount to
$8,046,311, of which $3,67O,989
were in manufacturing $3,759,728
in trading and 615,594 in other
commercial lines. Failul es last week
numbered 80 in the United States
against 263 last year, and 81 in Can
ada compared with 10 a year ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24

You will look a good while before
you find a better medicine for colds
and coughs than Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t not only gives
relief-it cures. Try it when you
have a cough or cold, and you are
certain to be pleased with the prompt
cure which it will effect. For sale by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24

For rheumatism you will find
nothing better than Chamberlain's
Eminent. Try it and see how
quickly t gives relief. For sale by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-04-24
Raymond's Pure Pepsin Phosphate

Is our own product. Sold only at
our soda fount. Delicious and re-
freshing. Aids digestion. Good for
tired feeling. DAWSON DRUG co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
BE SURE OF MENTAL
AND PHYSICAL FITNESS"
Bishop Admits Having Made Mistakes
in Performing Marriages.

Detroit, May 3*-The Right Rev
Charles d. Williams, Episcopal Bishop
Of Eastern Michigan, in addressing the
Diocesan Convention on the subject
Of the divorce evil, said:
Il am sure We must all plead guilty,
| IS ! personally must, to having Joined
together in holy matrimony persons
about whose fitness for marriage We
: were not sufficiently assured Thought
less boys and girls, unfit men and wo-
men enter unadvisedly and lightly in
to this hottest of relations and make
J Ill considered and impossible marriage
that can end in only one place, the
divorce court as soon as the shallow
passion that drew them together is
burned out, as soon as certain ten
denotes that would have been more or
less APPARENT to a careful observer at
the start, have had time to develop.
Il earnestly counsel the clergy new
er to perform the marriage ceremony
unless the parties or the witness are
known to you or YOU are assured of
the physical and mental fitness of the
parties"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
ANNOUNCEMENT.

ITO the voters of the Third Congress
sional District: have the ambition TO
represent the Third district in con-
gress. AS to my fitness and WORTH
ness, l propose to submit that to the
voters of this district, along with
other gentlemen who may aspire to
the honor, in a democratic primary.
81 am a farmer, was born and rear
ed on farm in this district and have
contributed all that | possibly couiJ
to the advancement of the agricultu
raj interests of my section of the
country.
AS member of congress l would
e controlled largely by the same de-
sires and purposes that have actuated
lie as a private citizens in advancing
TIE farming interests of the state and
country, which ultimately is the inter-
st of every person, whether merchant,
lawyer, doctor, banker, mechanic or
citizen following other callings.
Il shall be glad to meet the voters
ace to face N Every county of the
istrict before the day of election.
Sincerely,
JOHN r. MERCER"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
HANDLING OF REAL ESTATE
As viewed BY COMPANY
One Concern at a Time Should
Effect Sales Here

The custom in Americas, long preva
lent, OF half dozen real estate deal
ers listing the same property for sale.
and oftimes at excessive valuations
a figure well calculated to deter pros
pective buyers, does not meet the APP
prevail of some of the local dealers,
among them Mr.. R. E. Allison, presi-
lent of the Allison Realty Co.
Mr.. Allison believes that propert,
should not be accepted by real estate
dealers at fictitious values. as this
only hurts the cause; that it is only
loss of time and expense to the agent,
and nothing is accomplished.
He opposes the placing of the same
rcperty with several agents simultan-
tuusly, believing that best results are
obtained when one agent has the ex-
elusive handling of realty, and in fu-
tire 1t Will be the policy OF his com
] any to thus take only exclusive sales,
10 which they will devote every ener-
%y towards securing best prices.
When property is given the Ali
son Realty Co. We feel that it is up to
ns and not to the other agents, to
make sale, and We will do our very
| est to that end" Mr.. Alison said in
discussing the local business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
FIRES BULLET As FRIENDS
SING JUST ASI AM

Asheville, n. c., May 30.-While two
male friends sat in his Office singing
the hymn Just AS Am Without One
Plea" DR.. P. D. Sinclair young den
fist of this city, fired 3S-calibre bull
let into his left breast at o'clock this
yening. The singing of the hymn
had been preceded by
Nearer. Ny God, to Thee said to
lave been sung by the Titanic band
s she sank into the waves.
At its conclusion the doctor asked
lis friends to isng Just AS l Am
rs the last line was being sung Dr.
sinclair rose from his seat and shot
himself. He was taken to local hos
'ital where attending physicians stat
ed that the injured man would recoy-
r No cause can be assigned for the
loctor's attempt at self-destruction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
Announcements

To the : -.nocratic Voters or the Third
Congressional District: !"
l hereby formally announce my can
didacy for the office or congressional
from said district TO the 63rd Con
sress, subject to the democratic pri
mary to be held next summer. OV
ing to my familiarity with condition
in Washington (being the confdAn
tial clerk to the speaker of the House
believe if the people will honor m,
with the great Office that l can be )
service to them and l will certair,
strive to faithfully and intelligent
represent all the people OF the di,
trict. Their interest and welfare sba
regulate, control and influence N
will be true to the masses of our
people. Before the primary | will an
nounce a formal PLATFORM of princi-
pies, address the voters on the public
questions of the day, presenting my
views fully to them and endeavor o
see as many of them in person az
possible. If you can give me yoIr
support and influence ! shall always
be most profoundly grateful.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES r. CRISP.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
CORN AND CANNING CLUBS
REPRESENTATIVES, ADJOURN

Athens. Ga, Nav 30.-The represen-
tatives from the Boys Corn clubs and
the Girls Canning clubs of the state
have just finished a meeting here at
which representatives from every con-
gressional district of the state were
present. These are the agents of the
United States government who arc
working in this state under the agri-
cultural department and the State Col
eye of Agriculture, organizing and di-
recting the clubs among the boys ami
girls. Addresses were given by DR. A.
N. Soule, president of the Agricultu-
raj college; Miss Mary E. Cresswell,
tate agent in charge of the girls
work; o. B. Marvin, special represen-
tative of the United States der c.,,>-1t
Of agriculture; Professor r. H. Nc
Hatton, Professor J. Phil Campbell
md others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
FISHERMEN ARE LOST
IN GREAT ATLANTIC FOG%

Halifax. n. s, May 31.-Four mem
ters of the crew of the fishing schoon-
CT Eva and Mildred, who strayed from
their vessel in a small boat off thu
Lehave banks last Friday have been
given up as dead Six men and two
boats were originally lost, but one of
the boats containing two men, both
unconscious, was picked up off Liver
pool. The vessel is now at Liverpool
n. s., with her flag at half mast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MISS MAGGIE M'MATH,
Graduate Nurse.

Residence Phone 10. Calls lett
With DR.. E. L. Murray at Murray &
Hooks Pharmacy, will receive promp'
attention
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
gIydLED NEGRO IS
STILL ALIVE HERE
vope is Entertained For His
Recovery

o,..,rss Ford, the negro who jump
seaboard passenger train at
colrege street crossing here on
.rS afternoon ard had both
covered by the wheels, was still
p r,tng yesterday, and some hope OF
,.oysrv is now entertained
The amputation of both limbs above
ankle was necessary, while one
5 a, was broken above the knee as well.
I Ed lived at Preston, and had come
i' smericus, with hundreds OF other
70 roes TO spend "Andersonville
, ,,9 ss the holiday is generally term
ID He is at the home Of a relative
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
MINT GIT RUN DOWN

uooi, md miserable. If you have Kidney or Blad"
Ne .s, i' DrIhead pains, Dizziness. Nervousness,
Ger bork and feel tired all over, get pack
p RAJ Sf y Mother Gray's AROMATIC-LEAF, the
age ol barh cure. 1t never fails. We have many
p !esiimona,s from grateful people who have used
ihls Wo. ~. for Mother Grav's ArOmati Leaf
tqonS -,,1sts or sent by mail for SO cts. Sample
TpPF ADDRESS, The Mother Gray Co., Leroy, NY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

Mrs, Neww ed heard the new
cook cussing and swearing something
awful in the kitchen this morning
Mr.. Newwed-Thats all right. She's
beginning to feel at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

Residents of Americas, Sum
ter county, or this section of
Georgia, have abundant reasons
to be proud justly so-Of the
laid in which they live Few,
perhaps, appreciate the adVant-
ages here-superiOr in many
particulars and the possibilities
that the not distant future holds
for this territory in almost count
less phases.
The Forward Edition of the
Times. Recorder tells the story
of this land of opportunities. 1t
will be fruitful of results. It will
bring more folks, good folks,
here.
A limited number of copies
of this telling literature" are re-
served for individuals or firms
who may have friends or bust
ness relations elsewhere who
might be induced to locate here
by sending a copy of this issue.
The cost is five cents per
copy or six for twenty five
|: cents. Wrapped and mailed six
!: cents each. Will you tell the
story of your country to few
others? Do you think enough
of your home to spend a few
cents that others might come to
enrich and enliven your section?
Call at the office and do it. The
supply of papers is limited.
:sxsssssss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

Mrs Jnnes-That paper has an arti-
Gle on the question which has the bet
ter time, man or woman.
Jones-Woman does, because she
doesn't have to pay for it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

We may be constantly advancing il
he sciences, but the fact remains that
We haven't improved on Noah as ?
Weather prophet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

The man wso assumes the lam
DoIier-than-thou attitude seems to for
80 that the Swiss cheese can do the
same thing,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01
Physicians.
VETERINARIANS.
DIR. z. w. HUDSON.

Graduate A. P. |. Veterinary College
Answers calls day or night. Resi-
dence and Infirmary Lee street, near
Country Club
Phones $50 and "a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-01

Legends are so unsatisfying. We
re told that Diogenes lived in tub,
ut we have no evidence that he eve"
.ook a bath in it.