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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02

would be compelled to bring suit foE
alimony before it would be binding.
Defendant was advised to the contra
ry, but the writ ne exeat was issued
against the defendant at a time that
he thought the entire matter was on
the eve of adjustment.
Department Upright.
Defendant answers that all of his
acts and conduct in regard to his
sister-in-law, Bertha Averitt, have
only been those which were perfectly
proper, legal and right; that he has
never been guilty of any act or deed
with Bertha Averitt that would In
any way impugn her conduct or her
character; that Bertha Averitt's de-
pertinent with him has been upright;
that she is good and virtuous wo-
man, and has been improperly charg-
ed and all of the allegations in said
petition which mean directly or indi-
rectly to intimidate that she and de-
PENDANT have been guilty of any
wrong doings are absolutely untrue.
Petitioner has voluntarily since
the filing of said petition returned to
defendants home, admits that she
was mistaken in many of the allega-
tions in the petition as published, re-
tracted many of them, states that she
was really not familiar with what
was contained in the petition, did not
intend to assert many things that are
inserted therein, and asks that petit
ton be dismissed and said case be
terminated Defendant and petit
toner have resumed the relationship
as husband and wife, and are living
in peace and harmony. Defendant
feels that justice to Bertha Averitt,
justice to himself, justice to his wife,
ad justice to all concerned demands
that he file this his answer denying
each and every allegation, whether
direct or indirect, which charges de-
PENDANT will improper relationship
with Bertha Averitt, or Bertha Aver
lit with improper relationship with
him, asserting most positively that
said charges are unfounded. This he
is ready to verify.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
ACCIDENT ON THE CENTRAL
Truck of Passenger Train Tender
Left Track and Great Catastro-
phe Was Narrowly Averted.

A great catastrophe was narrowly
averted when the rear truck of the
engine tender of the west-bound train
on the Central of Georgia railway left
the track and turned at right angle
to the roadbed Wednesday morning
shortly after Z o'clock. The accident
happened on Is foot fill about four
miles east of Cuthbert while the
train was travelling at the rate Of rs
miles an hour. Strange to say, none
OF the cars left the track, although
the crossties and roadbed were badly
torn up for a hundred yards or more.
So quickly and easily was the train
brought to a stop that at first the pas
sengers were not aware that any
thing unusual had happened. But
for the presence of mind of the engi-
neer a severe wreck might have re-
sulted.-Fort Gaines Georgian.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
THE POTATO BEETLE.
The Famous Colorado Pest That Has
Worked Devastation.

The potato bug, or Colorado bee
tie, was a native of Colorado, living
on the sandbur of the plateau. The
sandbur is botanically akin to the
potato, therefore when advancing CIV
ilization introduced the more succu-
lent herb the bug turned to it with
greed long held in check This ap-
pears to have been in the SOS. Not
content with eating potatoes in Colo
RADIO the bug spread along the potato
trail eastward in a devastating trek
The dates of the migration, which
have been preserved, are the follow
ing: In 1859 it was 100 miles west
of Omaha, 1861 Iowa, 1854 it cross
ed the Mississippi, 1857 Indiana,
1869 Ohio, 1870 Ontario, 1872 west
ern New York and Pennsylvania,
1878 eastern New York and District
of Columbia, 1874 it reached the At
lantic seaboard from Connecticut to
Virginia, and in the last few years
has appeared in the South Atlantic
States.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
BEEN PASTOR TWENTY YEARS
Rev. w. w. Mabry Is Again Called by
NOchaway Baptist Church.

The following item from the cur
rent issue of the Shellman Sun will
be read with interest throughout this
section:
Saturday and Sunday are our reg
ular preaching days at the Baptist
church. Saturday Rev. w. w. Ma
bry was unanimously reelected to
serve as our pastor for another year.
This makes twenty consecutive years
that Rev. Mabry has so faithfully
served US. Delegates were also elect
ed to represent us at the Summerhill
Association, which will convene with
the Weston Baptist church Sept. %,
"a and %. The following named are
the messengers: Rev. w. w. Mabry,
Messrs. r. P. Lowrey, J. V. Arnold
and G. L. Holman"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
DRAW OUT MORE
THAN THEY PAY IN
Judge Hart Is Investigating GeOrgia's
Tax System, Which Permits 100
Counties to Do That.

That 100 counties of GeOrgia's f46
are drawing out more money annual
ly than they actually pay into the
state treasury was the information
received by State Tax Assessor Hart.
Judge Hart wished to know just how
much each county paid in and with
drew from the treasury. According
ly he requested Secretary Harrison of
the controller generals department
to compile list of the counties with
the amounts expended and with
drawn. The list showed that about
100 counties withdrew more money
annually than they paid in and that
the deficit is made up by the larger
counties.
Judge Hart is conducting a minute
investigation of the entire taxing sys-
tenn with the view of overhauling it
to meet the demands of the new law
passed by the recent legislature.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
THE LARGEST SNAKE FARM
UNIQUE TEXAS INSTITUTION OP-
GRATED BY MIR. AND MRS. KING.
Poison, Oil and Reptiles Dealt in by
Pound. Wife Learned to Handle
Snakes When a Girl.

0I1thCS bhSA q
BROWNSVILLE, Texas. ably
the largest snake farm in the world
is operated here by W. A. King
Snake King" as he calls himself
The title is not inappropriate. He
has a partner in the business in his
wife. The two have handled many
thousands of venomous reptiles.
Just now they are catching great
many, it being the breeding season.
1t is not unusual for rattler to bring
forth fifty or sixty in one litter.
Not long ago one brought forth 1873
in one litter. An infant snake is
worth fifty cents, and it grows in
value up to SIS and $40. depending
upon it's weight. Snakes are usually
sold by the pound. King feeds his
snakes field mice and rats brought in
by Mexican boys.
King says he has handled more
than 100000 snakes since he started
in the business about twenty years
ago. He is now shipping annually
about 10000 snakes from his farm.
The chaparral wilderness of South
Texas and all of northern Mexico is
the natural habitat for rattlers and
many other kinds of poisonous rep
tiles
ExDert Snake Hunter.
Mrs. King is an expert snake hunt
er. AS a girl she learned to handle
them with a minimum danger. She
found that there was a market for
them, and for several years before
meeting King she made business of
hunting the reptiles in the brush
around Brownsville. She still de-
lights in snake hunting and is usu-
ally accompanied by sister, who is
an assistant at the farm. The hunt
ing of rattlesnakes gives employment
to more than 1 200 Mexicans in the
spring of the year.
Snakes from the King farm are
SuIppcu dll ONCI JAC WI H. my AA
in demand by museums, side shows,
geological gardens and for other ex-
hibition purposes. Many OF these
snakes are also used for scientific
purposes-for study and dissecting.
The Kings do quite business in
selling snake poison. 1t is used large
Iy by chemists for experimental pur-
poses and brings good price. 1t is
said to be valuable for medical pur-
poses also. There is also much de-
mand for rattlesnake oil, many be-
lieving that it is good for rheumatism
and other ills.
King and his wife have been Bit
ten many times by rattlesnakes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
GYPSIES TO NAME NEW KING
MEMBERS OF MITCHELL TRIBE
GATHERING AT MEXICO, MO.
Old King Nicholas Ruled for Thirty
Years. The New King Is Member
the Masonic Fraternity.

CHAMPAIGN, In.-Iong gypsy
caravans wound over central Illinois
roads this week bound for Mexico,
Mo-, where the new king of the large
Mitchell tribe will be elected and
crowned according to gypsy ceremo-
malls. In other states similar move
ments occurred, for the word had
gone out that the old king was dead.
The bands which traVersed Illinois
this week had just buried the old
king of the clan in a Danville ceme-
terry. King Nicholas was buried three
weeks ago. Since that time hundreds
Of gypsy trains have halted at the
cemetery to gaze at the grave of the
dead ruler.
Ruled 81 Years.
King Nicholas had ruled the Mich
olas or Mitchell tribe for thirty years.
His successor has been selected and
the gathering at Mexico is merely a
ratification.
The new king TO De formally eject
ed when the fragments of the tribe,
all headed toward the Missouri city,
unite is Emil Mitchell. He was a
nephew of the late king, and is al
ready king. He is ruler of all the
gypsies of the United States. He has
papers, signed by former President
Taft and former Secretary of State
Knox, proclaiming that he is the rec
ognized chieftain of the American
gypsies.
King Mitchell is said to be a mem
Der of the Masonic order. At least,
a Masonic emblem is painted on the
side of the wagon in which he lives.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
BIG GAINS IN TAX RETURNS.
Increase in State Is S24 ,24O, 1873. NJ
Counties Heard From.

County tax returns show gain of
more than $25, 100000, according to
late reports received at the office of
the controller general All counties
have reported, and 7S show gains
and 6S losse.
Among the counties showing heavy
gains are Fulton, with again of $10,-
S23 $50 and Chatham, with a gain of
$2,699,598. Only five counties now
remain to be heard from.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
PEOPLE SHOULD STAY AT HOME.
High Cost of Living Causing Those

High Cost Of living Causing Those
Who Entertain to Pawn JeweIry.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Kansas City says:
People should stay at home and
not burden relatives when the high
cost of living is paramount, said the
manager of the municipal pawn shop
here today
He said a dozen persons had pawn
ed their jewelry within two weeks
because their relatives and friends
visiting had caused bills to amount so
high that more money became abso-
lutely necessary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02
OF the Water Wagon.

The report that Kaiser had fore
sworn the wines of the Fatherland
was. followed after few weeks by a
second report that he had fallen off
the water wagon" A little girl who
heard the second report asked If it
hurt him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02

Between writing notes to Lind and
those to Japan Mr.. Bryan doesn't
have much time to lecture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-09-02

The weather man declares that we
are going to have moderate weather
the coming week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
Text Of Governors Veto of
Kennebec Superior Court Act.

not asked the Legislature at this SEES
sion for any increase of salary, in
many instances WILL in justice, require
proportionately large increases. II
this percentage of increase is applied
to all the officers of the State, 1t
would increase the salary roll two
hundred and eighty thousand dollars.
which would have to be raised by tax
alton in some form or other.
Hence | think you will see the jus
tiee of having this subject patiently
and carefully considered, taking much
more time than is possible for the
Legislature, at this state of its SEES
sion TO give to this important mat
ter.
If you should feel that there are
any special cases among the fifty-two
pending, where the salaries are 50
radically low as to demand an in
crease for the next two years, | would
not be opposed to the same, in case
YOU provide a commission to read
just the entire salary list. whose re-
port may be acted upon by the next
Legislature.
| cannot believe but what the dis
tinguished judge of our Superior
Court will agree with the position
am taking upon this matter. and
would prefer TO wait two years for
an increase of salary rather than to
be subjected to criticism as he might
be under the act which you have
passed.
That part of the act which changes
the jurisdiction of the Superior Court
for Kennebec county and the Superior
Court for Cumberland county, in both
civil and criminal matters. in my
judgment is not of such Importance
that the administration of justice in
either county will be in any practical
way hindered or delayed for the next
two years on account of my veto os
this act, for the reasons above given,
but | do not know that | have any
serious objection to such amendments
or changes in the matter of jurisde-
ton, as are proposed by this meas
ure, but / think they should come to
me in separate bill from that in
which the salary of the justice of the
Superior Court for Kennebec county is
fixed. especially as it includes the jur-
isdiction of two different courts in
two counties of the State and applies
to the salary of only one of the
judges of said court.
l trust that you may act upon the
suggestions herein contained, rather
than present to me for approval the
fiftytwo measures for increase of
salaries, or any considerable part
thereof, at this session of the Legis-
lature.
(Signed) WILLIAM T. HAINES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20

Removal of an unjust judge from tue
United states bencf reminds the Lon--
don Chronicle that centuries agos JUS
tice was not administered nearly 50
Invariably aseit IS now. There, were
the basket Justices who received
their nickname from the pr esentsscpen-
ly handed up to them in court Eyssuit-
ors. And in more recent timessthere
were the Grading justices. satirizsd by
Fielding in Amelia" Townsends the
celebrated Bow street rnner, IN his
evidence before a parliamentary COM
mittee in 1916 described how these JUS
tees used to issue patches of warrants
every day ito take up all the poorsdev
lis on the streets, so as to clmrgeithem
shilhngs pence each as bail. Only
the penniless offenders were sent to
gaol, and a mornings work would
sometimes produce G1o ESQ., After
which the worthy magistrate and his
clerk would adjourn to a neighboring
hosiery for refreshment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

Now York. March 19-There was no
Improvement, today, IN the STOCK mar
ket Which continued to be SOW ana
dragging with tendency toward lur-
Their depression. Sentiment was bearish
and BUYERS were scarce. some scatter
ing gains were made in the forenoon.
b,1t later the whole list went OF, num-
her of stocks making new low records
for the Drotracted decline. subsequently
there was a rally, and iinal prices SNOW :
ed comparatively small changes except
afnong minor issues.
srbe course of prices centered largely
around an unofficial report that the gov
eminent was to proceed against Aierl-
can Smelling under the sherIi,ah raM
four points to 63s, new low ilgure. THe
weakness spread to the other heeti
stocks and subsequently the whole INST
sold off Union Pacific touched new
low noint at 1455 When. later in the day,
the attorney general was reported TO have
denied the Smelling rumors, the llst re
bounded sharply the iact thas sue M, az !
factor in the days movement served to
illustrate the narrowness Oh the nlarhet
at present. Liquidation amonS the spe-
cialties continued. Sugar stocks We're
depressed further by selling on the pars
of holders who fear the effect OF tan III
revision on sugar. American sugar ut
1899 and Beet sugar al S re1 naefwo oeM
Can and others of the speeialties, sus-
tanned substantial losses New hiaveh
rallied Il after its recent severe preak;
Cali money touched per cent, with
the prospect of a higher rate Tor loans
over the triple holiday which begins FIJI
day. Berlin bankers were again bitid
for funds in this market, eiieri,ls n aHu
So far MS could be learned these bids
brought out only small offerings
Bonds Were weak \ numper OF is So
par value. $l,s55. $50. United States bonds
were unchanged on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, March 10
Dust storms IN Kansas caused a sharp
upturn, today, in wheat. Tar netk clos
ed strong TO snz higher than. last
night The day ended with corn to "a
= up and oats at an advance of to 1as
Provisions showed a net loss of y to e.
WHEAT-Alay S5ss July $50, sept. ess.
CORN-May ~; July 81; SEPT, %.
OATS-May 33snE; 9uly Sas0fsi Sept ~.
MESS PoRK-May aa5sf452l; july zVir;
i.ARD-May 1ossae5; July 1855; Sept,
SiIoRT RIBse-May 1916; July 1885
Sept 1052a
Notwithstanding: creameries gs@s5
EGGS-Lower; receipts l2e33 cases; az
market, cases Included. 1si@i7s;r ordinary
frsts 16l; firsts III.
Michigan 45a4S: Minnesota 4@ufs, WIS
consin 5000
BARLE.Y-45Gi6S
TIMOTHY-250n335.
CLOVER-i200lfls50.
pORK-205.
LARD-1052a
RIBS-1025ftli0o. ssass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
cHsRNowsky,s OPENING.
New Store Draws Crowd to See the
Beautiful Display.

Hyman Chernowsky's grand opening
was a festive occasion and the public
certainly appreciated the entertain
ment to the full. Thronss wended their
way, to and fro. between spark
ling show cases. The music made
every one feel like dancing their de-
light, and smiling faces was the rule
The lovely flowers in set pieces and in
bouquets which adorned the windows
in such profusion We're from friends
living in New York, Boston and many
places. The magnificent piece COM
posed of rare roses, lilies. pinlks, vio-
lets, etc. was from La Vogue of Cleve-
land, Ohio. The basket of carnations
and the large lilies We're greatly adj
rnired. The windows were beautiful
beyond description. Souvenir pfnks
We're given to all the ladies'
The orchestra on tile second floor
played to the satisfaction of all. II
space would allow, these election and
Legislative times, much more might
profitably be devoted to description
of the wonderful attractions on both
floors in rich goods sparkling in the
stately glass cases, also the elegance
and beauty of the dresses and suits
on the second floor. a short word ex-
presses it all success Chernowsky
is success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
VIC. II. Celebrates
Neal Dow S Birthday.

The w. C. T. L. celebrated the BIRTH
day of Neal Dow, father of prohibit
ton, on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Joseph Larrabee presided and the fol-
lowing program was given: Sketches
of theIlife of Neal Dow, Mrs. LARA bee
and Mrs. Friend; Prohibition ana
Acknowledgement" Mrs. Turner; The
Woman's Christian Temperance Tn
ion,' Mrs. Brooks; Recitation, NO
Saloons in Heaven Miss Lila Ham
mond- Winthrop: reading, lone Little
Woman Mrs. Friend: reading, THE
Tea Party Miss Gomley: recitation,
'.The Last Hymn" Miss Lila Ham
mond- Winthrop; original poem, THE
White-ribbon,' Mrs. Larrabee. Re-
freshments We're served by the hostess,
Mrs LaHrabee and pleasant after
noon was enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION
IN 18th ANNUAL COUNCIL
Continued from Page one.)

ters, there being three baby Chap
ters'' now Graded in the D. A. r.
home of the State. These bring the
total of Maine ID. a. r. Chapters to
% with membership of 1852.
las our strength increases numeri-
eally." pleaded the Regent, go must
our endeavors expand in like proper
ton. Our field of endeavor is large
and embraces every good work entered
into by modern women. These are
neither narrow for confined, for with
the marking of tRevolutionary soldiers
graves, preservation OF historic spots
and data, patriotic education in all
its phases, welfare of women and chill
dren, conservation, the building of
Memorial Continental hall and work
among the immigrants. their field of
endeavor is as wide as the continent
and broad as the minds of those noble
women who founded this society.
Names nearly 100 women divided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
Boston Produce Market.

FH fs #f# BOSTON, tAateu ~.
(ouotations on flour. grain. millteed
meal. hay and straw are strictly whole
sale for carload lots TO jobbers All otner
quotations represent prices TO tue re-
BEEF-Dressed unchanged; wholeecat-
tie 12Gil2a. oo>,a, IN
BRAN-Unchanged, 2lS0d2z A. COCOON.
RIfTTER- northern SS1tJs;
western sIadt3S ,,. .,.,;,s
CHEES Unchanged; New York twins
CORN-Higher: No. yellow 594.
FGGS-Lower; choice 25426; western -
Gt23 rin.,
FLoUR-Steady; mill shipments spring
patents, a65M500. oa
HAY-Steady; No. grade 2lI22.
Enthusiastically; spring l3zWlia
T,APD-Steady: pure 129
MIXED FEED-Firm, 22.504&.5O.
OATS-Firm No, clipped white d. 81
PORK-Firm; medium backs Z5oottzi-o.
POTATOES-Firm white l3petlV
SUGAR-Unchanged .granulated I'D
VEAL.-Unchanged. 9ltl5. Ek
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.
Boston Curb Market.
New York Produce Market.
New York, March D

New YORK, MATCH To.
FLouR-steady; rye flour quiet a,ti =, buck OK
wheat -four duh; corn meal s'ea"s' ise
a9 WHtE psTt firm: No. red losl eie,
vator ran and iii fob ailoat nominal o No
srtSsra pSa saa July f' ee sSas poaus
o o8Ts-spot quiet; No. sSase; natural
white 35l@37a. ss 9a50es5o. family
230OM2500.
I Bafsf-Is middle west los5a,lvsS. 90
sUGAR-R.aW,, ,g stea % test h SIS; moiasses
test sos: ;,os cen raansd quiet al
81 'GSf FL receipts d Sa3s t sood
creamery thirds s2ass; stan 10 u,' fair ssa
e prime ,; slss srea aH fS%% rsts sss fas
torv current make seconds 2s P crreni
Stock st held 22@2s; packing a STOCK oui'e"'
make No. 2 22I22A: no. . 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
AMUsEME NTS.
Wonderfully Interesting Pictures
Opera House.

The pictures presented at the Opera
house last evening, and to be repeat
ed this afternoon and evening. are be-
yond all anticipation in masterful
production. The Lion Tanners Re-
venge.' by Italian Cfnes, taken in
Southern California, where the tropi
cal climate is conducive to put the
herd of 20 lions ina natural state foI
resenting the frespass of man, is eff
feryescing with thrills and excitement,
it taking 1000 feet of film to depict
this remarkable tragedy. Pathe Week
ly is as interesting. this week, as any,
and the comedy picture, .Over the
Backyard Fence" is a mirth provoker
of the first water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
HALLDALE.

Rev. David Brackct is quite 1T WITH
tonsilitis
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hall of Belfast
visited relatives hire last week.
Mrs Myra Bryant returned 10 her
home in Knox, last Sunday,
Mrs. Martin Whittier and son, are WIS.,
iting relatives in Portland and Angus
ia.
There was no preaching at the church
last Sunday. owing to the illness of the
paster. - N LII,
George Tehidy is preparing to build a
stable this spring.
There are several cases Of grip in this
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20

Crowds of eager shoppers are often
found at Merrick's. Special low prices
today, on house dresses, regular 81
value, only 10 cents. All Sl.6s Values
81. 20 and all S1.37 values 80 cents, money
saving prices. See other good values
in this days adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20

The polls of Ward l will be open,
from 6 A. M. to 4 p. M, today, to vote
for alderman, councilmen and other
ward officers not elected, yesterday. II
is the duty of every Republican to reg
lister his vote as early as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-20
New York Cotton Market.

New York. March 10.
Spot closed quiet Middling uplands
T. so: do gulf l2.S5. No sales.
Galveston quiet, 1875 New Orleans
steady Y 7-16; savannah steady. II;
Net receipts for five days 61.0it.
Exports to Great Britain 146ls; to
France 30. to the Continent 26,l5s, TO
Japan 15ST
Stock 743gi3