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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
.PROH|S WIN IN MACON COURT
JUBILANT OVER DECISION REM
DERED BY JUDGE MATTHEWS.
Saloon Is Ordered Closed, and Case
of Far-ReaChing Importance VIII
Be Carried to Supreme Court.

MACON, Ga.-According to Macon
prohibitionists Judge H. A. Matthews
of the Bibb superior court this after
noon sounded the death knell Of the
near beer saloons and blind tigers
in Georgia when he granted a perma-
nent injunction against the saloon of
Ed Cassidy on Cotton avenue.
After a hearing which lasted all
day long on a petition brought by the
Law and Enforcement League of Ma
con and signed by fifty persons.
Judge Matthews held that the saloon
of Cassidy was public nuisance and
ordered the place closed.
The Judge refused to grant SUI
persedeas until the case can be pass
ed on by the supreme court.
Of Far~Reaching Importance.
The decision is claimed to be of
far-reaching importance as regards
the prohibition law in Georgia, for if
the supreme court sustains Judge
Matthews the Macon Law and En-
forcement League will bring similar
proceedings against every saloon in
the city and it is said to be the
intention to wage the same kind of a
campaign throughout the entire
state,
There is no denying the TACT that
the saloon men of Macon are consid-
erably downcast over the decision of
Judge Matthews, but they are pre-
pared to fight to the last, and for that
purpose have formed an association
with which to provide funds to carry
on the fight.
Similar cases to that of Cassidy
are now pending against Charles Be-
kakes, proprietor of saloon on Oc-
mulgee street, and Tony Cutro, a
locker club proprietor.
These cases, however, along with
charges of contempt of court for al
legged violation of the temporary re-
straining order granted some time
ago by Judge Matthews, have gone
over to September 5th.
Attorneys in Case.
The Law Enforcement League was
represented in the hearing today by
Attorney R. D. Feagin, while Attor-
neys John R. Cooper, Joe Hill Hall
and Sam B. Hunter represented Cas-
sidy.
Attorney Feagin did not have
much trouble in proving that whis-
! key had been sold at the place of Cas-
sidy. and introduced several witness
es to prove it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
INTENSIVE CULTIVATION.
Three Crops in One Patch in Dublin
All Are Doing Well.

Cotton, corn and peas, all growing
upon one patch of land and all doing
well can be seen upon the plantation
of J. NJ Finn of Dublin.
Mr.. Finn desired TO plant the eight
acres in corn, to be planted with
peas later and used considerable cot
ton seed as fertilizer. The seed
sprouted along with the corn, and
whenever the corn was not strong
the cotton got a good start and
good deal of it was left by the hands
when the corn was plowed So both
crops grew and tiourished in the same
row. After the corn was up peas
were sown in the corn when it was
laid by, and now there are three crops
growing upon the same piece of
ground. The corn will make large
Weld. while the cotton and peas are
doing splendidly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
BE FED TO SMALLER BANKS
Large Banks Are to Distribute Cash
From the Treasury to Be Used
in Moving the Crops.

WASHINGTON.-The 50,000,000
deposit of government funds about to
be made will be placed in the banks
of the large cities in the agricultural
regions of the South and West upon
the condition and expectation, said
the treasury officials today, that these
large banks will distribute the mon
ey to the country banks at reasona-
BILE rates of interest.
While tho treasury department will
not attempt to fix the rate of interest
because it has no such power it will
insist upon equitable treatment so
that the money will be available for
the marketing and moving of crops
at reasonable rates.
Assistant Secretary Williams said
it was necessary for the government
to place the money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
NEGRO'S NAME WITHDRAWN
REGISTER OF TREASURY WILL
BE MAN OF WHITE RACE.
Patterson Felt 1t Would Do Race No
Good TO Insist, But Likens Relin-
quishment to Gethsemanae.

WASHINGTON, D. president
Wilson today withdrew the nomina-
ton of Adam E. Patterson of Okla
homa, negro, to be register of the
treasury. Patterson declined the ap-
pointment, and the president nomi-
mated Gabe E. Parker OF Oklahoma,
a Choctaw Indian, recommended by
both senators from Oklahoma and
the congressional ieleg4'on from
that state.
In his letter to President Wilson
Patterson says:
In view of recent developments
caused by my name having been sub
mitted to the United States senate
for confirmation as register of the
treasury I beg to request that you
withdraw my nomination for that
position. 1 consider that you have
paid me a high tribute and an honor
we'll worth cherishing in appointing
me register of the United States
treasury, for which l heartily thank
you, l had hoped that the nomina-
ton and confirmation would be made
without protest. This hope, it seems,
was unfounded
Cup of Life and Death"
Il feel like our Savior must have
felt when He was handed the bitter
cup-it meant life and death. Yet
l take it and cheerfully stife my
personal ambition and surrender
back to you, Mr.. President, the ap-
as register Of the United
States treasury, the prize for which l
have striven all my life.
II refuse to embarrass your admin
Mr.. President, by insisting
upon my confirmation, and l also
believe it is best for my race that l
withdraw my name from further con-
for that position"
Paterson worked in the democratic
national headquarters during the last
presidential campaign in the negro
bureau and was recommended by Ma
tional Committeeman Hudspeth of
New Jersey. Opposition in the SEN
ate from Southern senators brought
about the withdrawal of Patterson's
name.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
CHANGES IN POSTAL SYSTEM
PARCEL POST RATES TO BE RE-
DUCED ON AUGUST 18TH.
Carry Heavier Packages. Maximum
Weight to Be Twenty Pounds.
Autos for Delivery.

Neutrality-suspicious. for the extern
sion, improvement and reduction in
rates of the parcel post were announc~
ed by Postmaster General Burleson.
The changes. which are to become eff
fective on Aug. 10, include an increase
from eleven pounds to twenty pounds
in the maximum weight of parcels; a
material reduction in the postage rates
in the first and second zones, the aban-
donment of the parcel post map as a
means of computing rates and the sub
stitution for it of a rate chart individ-
ualized to every postof1ce in the Unit
ed States.
The plans contemplate the purchase
Of large number of automobiles to be
used exclusively for the delivery of
parcel post matter.
While for the present the maximum
weight limit of twenty pounds and the
reduction in rates will apply only to
the first and second zones, from any
given postoffice-a distance of about
$50 miles-the changes directed constI-
tute the first long step toward a uni
versal extension Of the system and
general reduction in the rate of post
age on parcel matter.
1T is my expectation and belief,
said the postmaster general, that
eventually-and it may be fifteen or
twenty years-the postal service will
handle practically all of the small pack
age transportation business in the Unit
ed States. The maximum weight lin
it, extended now from eleven to TWEEN
ty pounds, expect to see increased to
100 pounds. and experience may dem
onstrate the practicability of handling
the parcel business at even lower rates
than we now propose
In the making of extensions and
reductions of rates it is necessary Tor
US to proceed with caution, so as to
afford ample opportunity to prepare
for the increased business For that
reason we have made the changes pro-
posed apply ouly to the first and sec
ond zones. appreciate fully the senti-
ment for an increase in the weight linn
it and a reduction in rates to all zones.
but it is necessary for US in a sense to
feel our way"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
Hard Cider In cistern.

Bonner Springs. Kan.-The discovery
of a cistern filled with hard cider on
farm near Bonner Springs has solved
a mystery that has baffled the law Off
GERS of Wyandotte county for more
than year
Frequent complaints had been fled
with the prosecuting attorney that
many men and boys in this vicinity
were being ruined by strong drink, but
the utmost vigilance failed to disclose
the source of liquor supply.
The cistern was found by one of the
prosecutors assistants, disguised as
farm hand
The farmer who owned the cistern
was enioined from selling or making
cider. and the cistern and its contents
were destroyed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
LECONTE SURRENDERS.
zone of Pursuing Party Killed and
One Wounded by Their Comrades.


Cairo.-The negro, Ed Leconte,
who assaulted the Bedford family
Friday night, is in the Macon Jail.
This morning he surrendered to John
Knight in Whigham and was taken to
Albany, and later carried to Macon
and placed in jail to avoid a mob
which was said to be forming to take
him from the Dougherty county Jail
and lynch him.
The people of this entire section
are wrought up over the bloody deed
committed by the negro, 1t is the
most shocking crime ever committed
in all this section.
Boldly Admits Crime.
The negro boldly admitted to Mr..
Knight and others that he committed
the crime and that he did not regret
the deed. He said he did it because
he and Bedford had a disagree
ment over some vegetables. Excite
ment has been at the highest pitch
since the crime was committed. Hun
dreds of people have been in and
through Cairo today.
One of Searchers Killed.
Last night about II o'clock Hardy
Rawls was killed and Linton Single
tary badly wounded. The best infor-
nation obtainable is that Singletary,
Arch Adams and Joe Hall were in a
cane patch near a road on the look
out for Leconte, and Mr.. Rawls, era
ven Singletary and perhaps three 9TH
ers were about after the negro, but
they were walking along the public
road.
When opposite where Linton Sin
gletary and Hall were hiding in the
cane patch it is reported that Linton
Singletary called out to them to get
on down the road and Immediately
fired on them. Rawls was instantly
killed, and as Linton Singletary ant
Hall ran off through the cane CraveI
Singletary, who was with Rawls, fir
ed on them, thinking they were ne
groes, and wounded Linton Single
tary, a nephew. Warrants have beer
sworn out against Linton Singletary
and he is under arrest. RumoT say
there was unfriendly feeling existin;
between Linton Singletary and tn
deceased Rawls
All Of the Bedford family are ra
ported TO be still alive
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
Expected s5o.ooo. Got Nothina.

Aurora, Hl.-Heirs Of Charles Tae-
gee, who died nine years ago. found
the key to a safety deposit box which
had not been opened for twenty-nine
years. In the recess they discovered
a will which deprived them Of the
$4,000 estate which they had expected
to inherit Taegee left his property to
his widow. who died in March. and his
relatives will get nothing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
LIGHTNING AND HAIL.
Putnam County Crops Suffered and
Stock Was Killed.

A severe electrical and hail storm
passed over Eatonton and Putnam
county Saturday, doing heavy dam
sc to growing crops throughout the
county.
The farm of Florence L. Batche-
!or was practically riddled by the
hail. The farm of E. B. Ezell was
also heavily damaged. An exciting
feature of the storm was the continu-
Gus fusilade of lightning and thun-
der, which was so rapid as to resem-
bic cannonading in war times.
Tall trees were riddled seemingly
to tooth picks and live stock was
killed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
THINK As BEE sTINGs WILL CURE

Mayor Lewis Shank OF Indianapo-
lis, who has been suffering from
rheumatism for several weeks, will
try the stings OF honey bees as cure.
He thinks forty-f1ve stings Will give
him permanent relief An apiarist
has guaranteed a perfect cure, with
no charge for the bees.
Forty-fve bees will be let loose in
. clos ed room with the mayor. Only
his face and hands will be protected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
TURTLE EIGHT CENTURIES OLD.
Carried Four Men on His Back and
Bit Cops Club in Two.

bAN UP NANc 80
THE Old Man of the Pacific" is
the title bestowed on giant sea tur-
tie just received at the Central Park
Zoo in New York, He is said to be
500 years old, or Whereabouts. His
age was figured out from the sixteen
squares marked on top of his shell.
Each square was said to represent
fifty years.
The turtle weighs AGA pounds and
is feet inches long from tip OF
nose to tip of tail He was brought
to New York from the California
coast on a tramp steamer.
Two policemen and two menagerie
keepers got on the turtles back when
it arrived at the menagerie, and it
carried them several yards.
A policeman poked him with his
club and the turtle bit the club in
two. His mouth is six inches across.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
ONE SQUIRREL DID 1T ALL.
Brought Out Police and Lured Two
Men Near Death.

Atlantic City, n. 1.-Two men were
nearly S~tally shocked, police reserves
were called out and business tempo
rarily suspended in the center of the
city because of the antics OF gray
squirrel which escaped from a store
climbed a telegraph pole and then
walked over mile Of wire along the
main thoroughfare of the city.
The two men had a close call when
they climbed poles and tried to cap
ture the squirrel Thereafter a squad
of police followed it's trail to keep 9th
ers from climbing the poles.
At night the squirrel camped on
pole on the board walk. Next day ne
was electrocuted while endeavoring to
20 back over the route be covered
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
INFANT PARALYSIS TRACED.
Disease Shows to Be Transmitted
From Fowls to Flies.

Disease SHOWS 10 DE IFdhSihit'eu
From Fowls to Flies.
A demonstration of the theory that
infantile paralysis was originally
disease of fowls and is transmitted
to children by the larvae of the fly
has been presented to the st, Louis
Medical Society by DR.. E. W. Saun-
ders.
The theory. which was originated
by DR.. Saunders, was adopted by
many of the physicians who heard
him. A monkey, a chicken, several
guinea pigs and three rabbits were
used to demonstrate the deadly eff
fects of the larvae.
Dr.. Saunders called attention to
the fact that infantile paralysis is
! prevalent only in the insect season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
Tacoma Birds NIGHT Singers.

Tacoma. Wash.-Mrs. Clara Giles
pie of 4130 South Yakima avenue re
ports that Tacoma has birds that sing
III the night We have an orchard
that is Frequently visited by these night
singing birds. said Mrs. Gillespie.
They MARBLE and trill very prettily.
although I have never been able TO
see one"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
VIII Keep Evans, piarY Secret

LondOn.-Mrs Evans. widow of Sea
man Evans. one Of the victims Of
SCOTS antarctic expedition, who re-
ceived her husbands diary from the
hands Of Commander Evans, says that
she is forbidden to publish the diary
for two years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
WOMAN A HOUSE WRECKER.
Works Beside Husband. Says Her
Strength Is Test of Equality.

Strength Is Test of Equality.
Merrimac, Mass.-Mrs. Willard W.
Chase, mother of five children. is now
a full fledged housewrecker, having
been taken into partnership by her
husband She goes out to work with
her husband every day and performs
the labor of tearing down houses with
the vigor Of an average man.
Its a grand thing for these women
to be interested in educational things
and take up civic problems" said Mrs
Chase. But if women really want to
get anywhere it's high time they be-
gan to show that they are capable Of
doing the same sort of physical work
that the men do"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, dissolves grav-
ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame
backs, rheumatism and AL irregulaTi-
ties of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder troubles in children. If not
sold by your druggist will be sent
by mail on receipt Of s1.00. One
small bottle is two months treat
ment, and seldoms fails to perfect a
cure. Send for testimonials from
this and other states. DR.. E. w.
HALL "92G Olive street. St. Louis,
Mo. sod r., druggists.
Attend the demonstration of the
famous St. Charles coffee at the Daw-
son Hardware Co. Aug 9Th and 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
"a Prevent BLOOD POISONING

Apply ct once the wonderful old reliable DR
PCRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur
gical dressing that relieves pain aud heals
the same time. Not a liuiment. 2Sc, SOC. s. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
KeIlog-Haines Pro-
gram for Augusta.

The program of the kellogg Haines
Singing party at City hall, next Tues
day evening, is one that will appeal
to the popular ear as well as TO the
trained musical critic the kellogg
Haines people can appeal to both, for
they can render Grand opera and al
SO the more popular airs, and indeed
they are counted experts in some OF
the more difficult Grand Opera selee-
lions. At the request of the commit
tee in charge the Company has con-
scented to give a varied program in
Augusta: The first part of the pro-
gram will consist of miscellaneous
seleetione such as the company IS
famous for: The second part will
consist of Songs of the Sixties in
costume: the third part Of the pre-
gram will be the presentation of the
musical comedy Lovely Galatea.
This Is really three programs boiled
down into one, or the cream OF three
put into one. as it is desired TO make
the concluding entertainment OF TINS
years the climax and in order to do
their best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
NOMINATIONS, WEDNESDAY.

The following nominations We're an
nounced, Wednesday, by Governor
HaineS
Notaries public-omar l.. Farnsworth.
Caribou: Ralph E. Mason, Ellsworth: l..
d. Small, Bowdgnham' Benjamin &.
Feeley, Houlton; Everett L. Smith. Au-
burn
Justices of the peace-Aivin d. Stur-
tevant, Blanchard: w f. Hogan, Bath:
J. Luther Pierson. Auburn; Thomas L.
sullivan, Van Buren,; George \. Stevens,
kennebunkport; George NJ. Currier,
Pennington; Harry H. Camel, Portland
Harry L. Ridlon, Bangor; Hannibal y.
Drew, Dyer Brook.
Coroner-Vital Gilbert, Lewiston.
Agent for the prevention of cruelty to
animals-Dr. c. Z. Pickering. Gardiner.
Trial justice-William f. Ross, Portage
Lake.
Dedimus justice-Frank D. Henderson,
Limerick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
PROGRESSIVE RALLY, TONIGHT.
Distinguished Orators Will Address
Meeting at City Hall, Augusta.

The citizens of Augusta will have
the opportunity, this evening, of hear
ing orators of rare ability discuss Pro-
gressive issues of national and state
Importance.
Hon. Joseph A. Walker, Republicas'
candidate for Governor Of Massachu-
sets in 1872 and exSpeaker of the
Massachusetts House of Representa-
tiVes. nov strong Progressive, VIII
be heard with rare interest. Mr..
Walker is an orator of marked abil-
ity and citizens, irrespective of par
", will undoubtedly take advantage
of this opportunity to hear man OF
country wide reputation.
Hon. Hugh Gordon Miller, one OF
the best known lawyers in New York
City, will be listened to as eagerl%
as Mr.. Walker. Mr.. Miller rendered
valuable service to his country IN
matters requiring skill and for which
he received the thanks of both Pres
ident Taft and President Roosevelt \
Virginian by birth, only SO years OF
age, he has won a reputation as a
lawyer and orator rarely equalled by
public men.
The public is cordially invited and
a special invitation is extended to Ia
dies
The Augusta Cadet Band will fur
nish music.-Advertise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
Pathe Weekly at Opera House.

Fhoto-plays, comedies and dramas,
constitutes a rare picture treat at the
opera house, this afternoon and eye
ming. one of the strongest induce
ments fer the public to turn out and
see this stupendous advancement in
the motion picture business, is that
pictorial budget Of world interest.
Pathe Weekly. IA educator of no
mean significance. \ strong drama
hy the Wclknown Edison Go. entitled
"a Day That is Dead is full Of
gripping interest. Saved by His
Horse" is IA wonderful story. cleverly
Depicted. a real funny comedy is
embodied in Making a Baseball
Bug" "Pieeon Pete" is Il Western fie-
ton of popular type that raises APP
plause and comment in the climaXes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
THE HOUSE SESSION.
Continued from Page oneD

tees without interference or consent
OF the bishop. The bill and amend
ments We're tabled for printing.
DR.. PlumIner failed to convince the
House that aniform poll tax should
be 81, he being opposed to all poll
taxes; Representative Newbert Of
Augusta moved that the bill which
specifies that a uniform poll tax of So
be established be indefinitely post
poned and the House voted unani-
mously in favor with whoop.
Mr.. Newbert requested the House
to allow him to place back on the ia
bic his bill to amend the city charter
of Augusta. He said: My colleague
and myself are approaching our sec
ond heat in the mayoralty race. Fe
and will run again next year and also
third contestant will be in the race.
We DO not expect any benefit FROM
this amendment, this year, but We do
hope that some way will be found to
have it effective, next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
Contemporary History.

The teacher in the country school de-
cided to have each one Ct her pupils
draw some of their lessons, that they
might have some practice in this direc-
ton.
She therefore recited the story of tho
landing of the Pilgrims and after she
had finished she asked that each pupil
draw from mis- or her OWE idea a pic
ture Of plymouth Rock.
The majority went to work, but ono
little boy hcsitated and finally raised
his hanG.
What is it, George
please. ma';tn, which do you want
us to draw. hen or rooster?'-Har-
per's Bazar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-13
BELFAST.
Board Of Trade Banquet a
Pronounced Success.
Nearly 200 Members and Guests
Seated al Banquet Tables.
The Associated Charities Meeting
Washington Trip--Personal Items.

Belfast, Me, March 12.-(SpeciaD.
Nearly 200 Belfast men and their
guests sat down to the banquet given,
last night. in Memorial hall, by the
Belfast Board of Trade, when delegates
from 10 of the county Oranges were
entertained as guests and speeches
were made by men well versed in the
matter of raising and selling produce
in the State and county.
The banquet was served by the Ia
dies of the Baptist church, and Pat
terson's Orchestra furnished music.
The banquet over, Secretary Elon z
Gilchrist introduced Rev. A. A. Blair
of the Universalist church, who Off
ciated as POSTMASTER. c. L. Embree.
general manager of the Farmers Pro-
duce Exchange of Maine; President
w. L. Reynolds, of the Waldo County
Farmers Union, and O. B. Abbott of
Lincoln, president of the North Pc
nobscot Produce Exchange, special
guests of the Board of Trade.
Mrs Amos Clement, president Of
the Travellers Club of this city, gave
luncheon, yesterday, at John street,
entertaining the members Of the club
and several guests Special guests
were Mrs. !. b. Mower, president of
the Watervlle Woman's club sis
ter of the hostess; Mrs. Martha Bak-
er Dunn, the wel-known writer &c
Waterville. whose books, poems and
articles in the Atlantic Monthly are
familiar to many; and Mrs Edward r.
Pierce, President of the Belfast Arts
and Crafts Society