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The Detroit times., 1913-08-16

credits movement.
IL Is the same be
nevolent interest
taken by the loan
shark IN the needs
OF the poor.
DO you want
money, good Mr..
Farm 2 r? We
should be delight
ed to lend II to
YOU. Here is a
bond You sign
there. Now the
bond has become
liquid assets and
all you have TO DO
Is 10 buy back
your farm in par
tial payments all
the rest OF your
life
That is the Wall
Il point of view on
The Detroit times., 1913-08-16
IN gibson GARDNER.

WASHINGTON. Aug, l6.-Wall-st.
Is taking a lively interest in the rural
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
IN A CLASS BY ITSELF.
ne Chicago Tribune.

| From the Chicago Tribune.
If we were to destroy the onion
there would be a gap in the universe
that could never be filled.
Kill the onion" says DR.. E. T.
Wilson, an English physician, land
you have destroyed an article of food
that can never be replaced
Kill anything else and there is a
substitute. The potato is akin to the
cereal; cabbage and turnip and cauli-
flower are of the same family; beans
are elongated peas; the lemon is a
pessimistic orange; watermelon the
survivor of the cucumber, and so on.
But the onion is alone, unique, tri-
umphant. 1t is a special creation to
tempt the palate of a weary world.
Man in his wisdom might have guess
ed everything else under the sun, but
he never would have guessed the
onion.
Science may deduce a new star be-
fore it becomes visible, or something
more marvellous than radium, but the
onion would have gone uninvented
forever had not it's own insinuating
yet not bashful quality forced itself
into -brimmed eyes and upon an
ticipatory lips:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
Lesson of a Negro Farmer.

Sam Mccall is an ex-slave, Tilt
crate and Is years old, but he Is
teaching the farmers of the world
some noteworthy lessons. He has
won fame by producing on his little
farm in central Alabama the largest
amount of cotton to the area ever
grown in the United States This is
one bale to an eighth of an acre OF
land.
Sam Mccall has developed a metn-
cd of cultivation on once worthless
land which is so successful that he
thinks nothing now of producing
three and four bales of cotton on
an acre, or eighty bushels of oats or
corn. When Sam was made free he
bought land to the amount 100 acres.
He cultivated forty acres and the first
year made hardly enough to keep
himself. He concluded that with his
limited equipment and in view of the
fact that he was doing practically all
his own work it would be wise for
him to reduce the amount of land.
He gradually brought his cultivated
farm down to two acres, and for
twenty-four years has spent all of his
time and energies in what farm ex-
perts call one of the most interesting
examples of intensive farming car
ried on in the United States. Ac-
cording to some who have gone to
Alabama TO study his methods the
reason for the ex-slave's success in
agriculture is due largely to the fact
that he has manufactured nitrogen
in the soil unknowingly by feeding
the soil bacteria with carbohydrates
and cellulose, coming from the re-
fuse of the crops.
McCalls land is part of an aban-
doned farm. Before he began to Gull
tivate it the soil was perhaps as bad
as any that can be found on any
farm in the Southern states. The
former slave knew nothing of scien-
tific methods of cultivation, but he
was a good observer. He noticed
white farmers in his section gather
ing leaves in the fall to spread over
their land to form humus in the
soil He had meyer heard of the
word humus, but he concluded the
white farmers knew what they were
doing and he followed suit. He later
decided to use the refuse of all crops
as a natural fertilizer At the time
he began to cultivate his land COM
mercial fertilizers were little known,
and the ex-slave has never made use
of them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
Cruelty to Animals.

There is entirely too little consid-
Grafton for horses, mules and other
work animals during the hot months
of summer. For hours they are forced
to stand in the blazing sun, often
times unnecessarily, and in many in
stances are roughly treated by cruel
drivers.
In urging more humane treatment
of them our contemporary, the Co
lumbus Ledger, says: Horses sufrer
from the heat more than men, for
most men are more careful of their
own comfort than they are OF the
well-being of the horses they drive.
The horse labors at disadvantage.
He cannot give voice to his ailment.
Sensible drivers can discover the
mute signs of distress, but all drivers
are not sensible The horse, like
man, has his limitations. The hui
name owner will see that it is not
over-driven; that it is properly fed
and watered at suitable intervals
that it is protected as much as posi-
BILE from the torrid heat; that its
harness is rightly adjusted and no
allowed to cut into its flesh; that it
feet are well shod-in fact, that /
receives he attention that it deserve
as a faithful servant of mankind.
The Ledger calls attention to tn
fact that dogs and other domesti
animals often suffer for lack Of wa
ter, too. Probably that is one of tn
reasons for the popular belief tina
hydrophobia is more prevalent
midsummer Any dog which give
evidence of distress or eccentricit
is more than likely to be shot for
mad dog" A man cannot tamel
endure the fortunes of thirst, and
more can an animal.
There is a law against inhumar
treatment of animals, and it shou
be enforced.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
THE OLD TOM-CAT.

Twas a mental train. through
space of years,
That carried me back, mid the
smiles and tears,
To the old homestead with its rustic
grace,
And the old Tom-cat at che. old fire.
place.
contentedly curled on the worn
straw mat,
Yet ever alert for venturesome rat,
Day-dreaming in soeth that tribe to
efface-
The old Tom-cat on the old fireplace.
There was music sweet in his salts
fed purr;
A resistless charm in his soft, smooth
fur;
And / fondly muse. as I gaze into
space,
Ger the old Tom-eat at the old fire.
place.
With dignified mien he seemed to
demand
A pat of affection from each human
hand,
And oft would / venture friendly
embrace
AS he stretched out his length at the
old fireplace.
How I long for the power to carry me
back
To my boyhood days-to the wealth
er-worn shack,
To the old-fashioned clock with its
tell-tale face,
And the old Tom-eat at the old fire
! nlacai Roy L. Hoppman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
The Cost Of the Fly

Don't neglect to swat the fly THESE
summer days.
According to government experts
who have been making study OF the
results of the germ-spreading' activ-
tiles of these insects, figured out IN
money, to say nothing of the loss in
human life, the cost to the United
States annually of supporting its ny
population amounts to $t57, 500, 900.
1t is estimated that the fly is re-
sponsfble for an expenditure of $780,
900 900 for the handling of tubercu-
losis cases, attributable to germs
spread by the pests, while $4,000
900 represents the cost of typhoid
fever cases originating in the same
way.
AS a carrier of fever and summer
diseases and transporting agency
of dysentery the fly, scientists say
must be charged with an expenditure
of SS7,2O0,O00 for the cure of These
diseases.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
P1CKETTs ROTATION BILL.

From the Commerce Observer.
A bill is being prepared in the leg
islature providing for the rotation of
superior court Judges. 1t will be
framed toomeet the peculiar needs of
Georgia.
Such a measure should appeal to
all thinking people and to those
who want ttg see strict justice admin
istered by the courts. There are
many features that commend such a
system. Especially should it receive
serious and favorable consideration
in Georgia, where Judges are elected
by popular vote-E method that is
plainly derogatory to the states ju.
dicial welfarGG
Under the rotation system suQe-
rior court judges of one circuit
would preside over courts in others,
possibly never serving the same
county more, than one time. Going
into strange territory, not knowing
the defendants, prosecutors, jury
men, witnesses nor their social rank,
financial standing, advantages, hab-
it's, hardships or fortunes, a judge
would have nothing but facts and
law to bear upon him in trying cases:
He would be clothed with a protec-
ton that should enable justice to be
meted out, regardless of persons, pol
itics or conditions.
There is a disregard for law now
adays. Such g condition is danger
Gus and depIorable. Sane reform is
needed. The proposed bill, If enact
ed into law, would undoubtedly
prove a. wise step in putting our
courts and judiciary on a firmer ba-
sis. It deserves thoughtful consfd-
Grafton On the part of Georgia's peo-
pie
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
FOR SALE.
Valuable Farm Property !.

Farm contains $50 acres in the
Twelfth district of Terrell county.
120 acres now in good state of cwlti-
walton, % acre pasture with water
afforded by we'll, three good houses,
good well and wire garden at each
house, good stockade with conVen-
fences for the place. Four head OF
stock and farm implements. Will
sell with or without the place. Price
Of land with stock and farm nipple
ments S., zoo; without them $4,000.
Als0 one good five-room house and
16 acres of land, one three-room ten
ant house and good stockade, all in
good condition; land being under
wire fence and in high state of eul-
tivatiOn. House is conveniently az
ranged with waterworks and hot and
cold bath. Price 5000. Anyone in
terested in purchasing said property
apply to
J. A. COCHRAN, Parrott, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
New Counties.

OF the dozen or more bills tna'
have been introduced in the legisla-
ture to create new counties Barrow
with Winder as the county site, has
already passed the lower house, and
Gambler, of which Meter is to be the
capital. has received a favorable com
mittee report. Three of the other
candidates for new counties have been
adversely reported, and none of those
vet to be considered will have smooth
sailing. The claims of Griggs coun-
ty. which it is proposed to form from
parts of Worth, COlquitt and Mitch
ell. with Doerun as the county SITE
will be heard by the committee this
afternoon. 1t is being strongly urg-
ed, and the chances are that it Will
receive favorable action.
New counties are great developers
and increase tax returns.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
It Ought to Pass.

Representative Roddenbery of the
Second district has introduced a bill
in congress providing for one cent
postage on first-class matter when
mailed for local distribution. The
rate provided for is one cent for each
ounce or fraction when delivered at
the postoffice where mailed or by
carrier or rural route originating al
the postoffice. AS the Triton Gazette
says. the bill is a worthy one and
should be passed. The cost for dis
tributing frst-class mail locally Is
certainly much less than where il
has to be transported by rail, but a.
present the rate is the same. 1t is Z
return to the same rate prevailing
for drop letters, which is not allowed
to postoffices having a city carries
system.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
News of the Week Pithily Paragraph
ed for News Readers.

ed for News Readers.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. P. McLendon en-
tertained at an elaborate dinner par
ty on Saturday. This home is noted
for it's generous hospitality and fine
table fare. The decorations were In
white and green and were much adj
mired. The wide porch on three
sides of the home was highly enjoyed
by those present. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee,
Rev. Johnson, Mr.. J. H. Kelly, Mrs.
McLain, Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Brim, Mrs.
Hass. Mrs. Collum, Miss McLain,
Miss Kirkland, Miss Kelly, Miss Nc
Rec, Miss Collum and Miss McLen-
don. 1t was among the weeks most
delightful affairs.
Mrs. Hanna had as honoree at a
/ dinner on Monday Rev. Johnson. The
color scheme was in yellow, and was
effectively carried out. Invited to
meet Rev. Johnson were Mayor and
Mrs. j. L. Hass, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
McRee, Mr. and Mrs C. NJ. Harris,
Capt. D. Dennis, Mrs McLain and
/ Misses McLain and Harris.
Creek parties have been the order
of the past week. One of the most
delightful was at Clark's pond on
Friday, complimentary to Miss Kirk
land of Perry, Fla.
Mrs. Hanna will entertain Wednes-
day at p m. for the visiting young
ladies' Rock, 1ominoes and music
will be enjoyed, and cream and cake
will be served.
Mr.. Grady Brim of Atlanta is here
this week. His friends gave him a
cordial welcome to his old home. He
will return to Atlanta the last of the
week.
Rev. Johnson is preaching fine ser
mons to large congregations this
week We hope much good will be
accomplished
Rev. NOVEL; will protract services
during all of next week. All are cor
daily invited to be present at all of
the services.
Miss Emmie Will West of Jerni-
gan, Ala, and Miss. Emma Owens of
Mariana, Fla, are guests of Mrs. j.
E. Brim.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Brim, Mrs. j. H.
Brim, Mr. and Mrs. Battle and 9TH
ers attended preaching at Macedonia
Sunday
The friends of Miss Helen Melton
regret that she is on the sick list,
and wish her a speedy restoras sion to
health
Miss Lucille Hass is spending the
week in Shellman, where she is a
popular guest of Mrs. Leila Watson,
Capt D. ]. Dennis and Mrs. c.. NJ.
Harris visited Randolph county rel
atives last week.
Mr.. Young Blackstock of near
Bronwood spent Sunday with Mr.. W..
F. McRes:
Mrs. Leon McLendon and children
have visited Mrs. A. w. English in
Dawson.
Misses Leone, Lucille and Merrill
Quinn are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Quinn.
Mrs. Cleveland Brim has returned
from pleasant visit to relatives in
Griffin.
Mr.. Edgar Matthews is a popular
Mrs. Matte McLendon of Bethel
is the guest of Mrs. Ned McLendon.
Mr. Cliff Kelly and family of Par
rott are visiting relatives here.
Mrs Dan Sem and children have
visited relatives at New Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McLendon are
at White Sulphur Springs. Fla.
Miss Cleo Curington of Columbus
is a guest of Mrs. j. E. Brim.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

The Savannah Press reports that
a busy week of the state food inspec-
tors in that city has resulted in much
bad meat, both canned and fresh,
and many other articles of food be-
ing condemned. A visit of inspectors
to Dawson some days ago revealed
market conditions here not as they
should have been, and improvement
will no doubt follow. The people
are entitled to sound, wholesome
food, and the crusade should sweep
from one end of the state to the
other.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Mr.. Charles H. Markham, pres
fdent of the Illinois Central and the
Central of Georgia railroads, gave
the Savannah Morning News a cheer
full and cheering talk while in that
city a few days ago.. He said that
good times for this section and the
entire country are just ahead MI
Markham is :. captain of Industry
of more than ordinary note, and
therefore his views en- matters OF
business are important.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

If you are housewife you cannot
reasonably hope to be healthy or
beautiful by washing dishes, sweep
ing and doing homework all day and
crawling into bed dead tired at night.
You must get out into the open air
and sunlight. If you do this every
day and keep your stomach and bow
els in good order by taking Chamber
Iain's Tablets when needed you
should become both healthy and
beautiful For sale by Dawson Drug
iCompany.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

There's going to he mo back-taIk
or counter-argument between GeOr-
era and Uncle Sam over tine expert
neut station question. The protest
of the United States department OF
agriculture over the way tine annual
$50, 600 given by the United States
to- Georgia has been spent is being
received in a spirit which will prob
ably mean that Georgia wTII not lose
the federal aid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

The women of Georgia will have
no chance to secure the ballot from
the legislature now in session. 1t
took their level best to secure the
hall of the house of representatives
in which to hold a meeting in the
interest of woman suffrage. The
News does not favor the franchise
for women, but, we know of no rea-
son why its advocates, as citizens Of
Georgia, should not have been read
lily granicd the use of the capitol.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County.-TO All
Whom Tt May Concern: c. B. Weav-
err having in proper form applied to
me for letters of administration on
the estate of J. P. Lee, late of said
county, this is to cite all and singular
the creditors and next of kin of ].
P. Lee to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law and
show cause, if any they can, why per-
mament administration should not be
granted to c. B. Weaver ON J. P.
Lees estate. Witness my hand and
official signature this 7th day of Ju-
ly, 1918.
W 3. CHEATHAM. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
Have Nothing on Them.

Some very interesting facts with
reference to business life four thous-
and years before Christ is alleged to
have been revealed in the deciPber-
ing of old Babylon records of clay.
In many cases these records relate to
trade transactions, to business dis
putes, incident to the ordinary, every
day doings of the merchants, and to
their troubles as to the title of prop
erty. There are even data to show
how the Babylonians and their
neighbors conducted their account
ing systems.
Four thousand years ago these
people had so far progressed in "busi-
ness" that it was actually found nee
essary to enact special laws to deal
with those who were trying the
short cuts" to wealth. The young
man with prospects," like his pro-
totypes of today, was wont to utilize
those prospects in negotiation with
the professional money lender. The
banker of Babylon deposited regu-
larly and issued his brick cheeks"
and bills of exchange, and the law
interviewed, as it does today, to up
hold the rights of property.
After all, it seems, those good
old times" we are so often told of
by way of rebuke are largely imagi-
nary. We are not so very much
woree nor so very much better than
our ancestors. We are merely folks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
KNOW 1T WELL.
Familiar Features Well Known TO
Hundreds of Dawson Citizens.
A familiar burden in many a

Familiar Features Well Known TO
Hundreds of Dawson Citizens.
familiar burden in many a
home,
The burden of bad back"
| A lame, weak or an aching back
Often tells you of kidney ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Here is good testimony to prove
their merits:
Mrs. A. L. Cook, $50 Forsyth St,
Americas, Ga, says: 81 am still us
ing and endorsing Doan's Kidney
Pills. have tried other remedies,
but nothing has ever helped me as
greatly as this one, and feel that
could not get along without it. You
may continue to publish the state
ment l gave some years ago, telling
of my experience, and l hope that II
will prove of benefit to other kidney
sufferers. Doan's Kidney Pills are
the only remedy l know of that
brings prompt and lasting relief from
kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' s.
and take no other,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Colonel VIM. ]. Bryan and the
editor of his Commoner, Mr. Met
calfe, having both been given official
positions under the administration
of President Wilson, that publication
will hereafter be issued monthly in
stead of weekly. These gentlemen
are now too busy serving the public
to instruct them as freely and as
often as heretofore.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Senator E. D. Smith of South Car
DINA has a plan to stop the eastern
march of the boil weevil, and it is
similar to one proposed here in Geor-
gis some years ago. The senator has
offered a bill in the upper house of
congress to erect a fifty mile barrier
in the state of Alabama to keep the
insect out of the South Atlantic cot
ton states. By barrier" is meant
the establishment of a belt of the
width mentioned across the state
from north to south in which no cot
ton should be grown.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

The bill, well known in former ses-
sions of the general assembly, pro-
viding for biennial meetings of that
body, has again made its appearance.
and the solons are carefully watch
ing it. The people want this change
made, and lawmakers can't do it too
ouick 10 suit them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

According to the Shellman Sun the
people of that part of Randolph
county would not object to being an
nexed to Terrell. We would give
them a cordial and hearty welcome.
Come, and be a part of the best coun-
ty in Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Senator Smith will come down
from Washington this week and
spend a few days at home. 1t is ex-
pected that while here he will &C
cept the invitation of the Legislature
to address that body in joint session.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
Notice to City Voters.

The books of registration for the
city primary election to be held on
August 9Th are now open and will
remain so until ten days before said
election. All voters who have pre-
viously registered at any time within
the present year will be allowed to
participate IN said election This
July 18th, 1913.
R. E. BELL, City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Muscogee county enjoys the
unique distinction of being out OF
debt and having money in the treas
ury. Most OF the counties are get
ting deeper and deeper in debt every
year, and taxes are getting higher
and higher. IN those of them where
the limit has not already been
reached.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

A Trenton dispatch reports eggs
a hundred years old that are good to
eat. We relinquish all claim to our
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
Notice to City Tax Payers.

All persons who object to the val
ne at which their property has been
assessed for taxation for the present
year will file their complaint in writ
ing with the undersigned on or be-
fore July 18th, 1913, as required by
law. cL5is July 3rd, 1913.
RE. BELL. City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

Today the people of Georgia are
electing Hon. A. o. Bacon to sue
coed himself in the United States
senate. It is one of the best days
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15

North Georgia contemporaries are
reporting the first cotton blooms. In
less than thirty days we viii be an
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
For DlsmissiOn.

Georgia, Terrell County:-Where-
as, Mary T0Ombs, administrative of
James To0mbs, represents to the
court in her petition duly fled and
entered on record, that she has fully
administered James Toombs' estate,
this is, therefore, to cite all persons
concerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause, if any they can, why said
Administrative should not be dis
charged from her administration and
receive letters of dismission on the
first Monday in August, 1918. This
July 7th, 1913.
w. B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-07-15
LAWYERS.
JAMES G. PARKS
Attorney and Counsellor at
Dawson, Georgia

VIII practices in al :,
courts, both State ana re ont
Prompt and careful atteIH ~
given to the interests OF
client who may put Duslnil
my hands. / make a spe'
of preparing all kinds Oh ~
papers. such as wills -
bonds and contracts, ca
ing and abstracting titles itss.,
commercial law and colle'
ONCE in Dean BuHuin