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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
~ HOUSE PASSES EXTRA
APPROPRIATION FOR FARM

neen Asked BY Prison Commits
~ s''R to Make improvements.
b.. eA the house of representatives
- consideration of the general
l. Opilation bill the first thing pass
s2o" 20" a special appropriation of
WV 10 make improvements at the
onr prison farm and state referma-
ny near Milledgeville.
ro;.., several years the prison com
81 mas annually asked the legis-
u ;. iof money to make these need
u improvements.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
BILLS SELDOM ARE
FRAMED CORRECTLY
MANY MEASURES ARE LOST IN
GEORGIA'S LAW-MAKING BODY
ON THAT ACCOUNT.
Members Are Agitating Question of
Some System That Will COnduce
to the Proper Drawing of Bills In-
troduced i'm legislature.


acknowledgements of the leg
islature who believe in careful and
correct expression in framing the
laws of the state are quietly agitat-
ing the question of some system for
the next session that will conduce to
the proper drawing of bills that are
enacted.
Although it is generally considered
to be their duty the standing COM
mittees seldom take the trouble to
put measure in proper and accurate
language. The usual procedure is to
read a bill over and if its general
purpose appeals to the committee it
is favorably reported just as drawn
by the author; if not it is rejected.
Occasionally amendments may be
adopted, and these are usually writ
ten on separate pieces of paper with
cross mark to indicate where they
should be inserted.
1t is only in cases where bills are
drawn by the lawyers of house or
senate, or where they are refeerrd to
subcommittee of lawyers, that they
may be counted upon to be present.
ed in proper shape as to language
and expression.
Remedy Suggested.
At the present session of the leg
islature one bill was reported favor
ably by a committee with the repeal
/ ing clause reversed; in other words,
instead of repeating conflicting laws
the effect of this clause as it was ap-
proved by the committee was to con-
tinue in force every law conflicting
with the new measure. Only a few
years ago in incorporating town in
South Georgia a bill was actually
passed in which one of the limits of
the town was described in the law as
! perpendicular to" the right of way
of the railroad.
These are only two of the many in
stances in which errors, sometimes of
the most inexcusable kind, creep into
measures considered by the legisla-
ture and which sometimes get
| through without being noticed.
| Many suggestions to correct this
evil have been offered. One of these
involves the appointment of special
standing committee with clerks and
stenographers for the purpose of per-
/ fecting all measures as to wording.
Another is to require every measure
referred to a committee to go to a
special subcommittee for perfection
in this respect.
There are many laws now on the
Georgia statute books which should
they come before the courts would
! be capable of two constructions, and
some, it is said, which would prob
ably have to be construed differently
from what the authors intended.
While legislators are talking about it
the chances are much against any
remedial action being taken at this
session. Unless something is done
about it, however, the number of bum
glesome laws on the Georgia statute
books is liable to grow rapidly in
| extent
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
|VONEN PLEAD FOe,
and AGAINST BALE~'
an Tearing SPEECHES COM
- ,r,r ADJOURNED WITHOUT
Gazing ACTION ON BILL.
|mSs NJ. RUTHERFORD SPEAKS

hectares, With Others, That
an ".o,oia Does Not Want Women
vsseyed. Mrs. Cheatham and 9th
w. Espouse Female Suffrage.
1ANTA. - Woman's suffrage
Urged and opposed today at a
1 We. o.,ng Of the house constitutional
Sandments committee. The COM
.ittpe after hearing the addresses,
Aadionrned subject to the call OF the
4 S''.oan without taking any action.
W. wrs ? s. Whiteside was the first
Hsoeaker for the bill.
~T+ danends on women for the
.,oservation of the human race" she
zstotod Women have a right equally
With men in all things and should
.rt side by side with them, not
onIv in domestic life, but in the polit-
heal life as we'll
Mrs Elliott Cheatham spoke next,
slso advocating the measure. She
cold that woman suffrage was based
on eypediency and justice.
Stand for the Best.
DWomen. she asserted, ''stand for
i sn that is best; for the advancement
~ civilization. They are for the home,
for the schools and for sanitation.
4 For epcb measures they should have
riobt to vote, and men should not
deny them
Miss Mildred Rutherford of Ath-
ens spoke against the bill. She said
h was not wise to tamper with the
Georgia constitution on the question
hi suffrage when the negro question
Tas still unsettled. They want you
to make a catspaw of Georgia" she
said. I'VE do not want to see women
#upsexed and thrown into politics.
when women ask the men for home,
stheir hearts and their money they
have all they can give and all we are
entitled to.
Mrs. Lamar Speaks.
Mrs. W. D. Lamar of Macon spoke
against the bill. She urged the mem
bers Of the committee not to let wo-
men leave their homes and firesides
and enter into a sphere for which
8they are neither fitted nor educated.
Women Voters Cheated.
You cannot always count on wO-
men voting right" she said, "for the
Estate Of New Jersey had to repeal the
woman suffrage law because women
Cheated hagrantly at the polls"
Mrs w H. FELTON,, who spoke for
athe bill, said that the white suprema-
4 ley question should not have been in
sJected into the issue, as the white
men had settled that by the grand
father clause. She read long list
Of states and countries which had wo-
man suffrage, and asked why Georgia
Should lag behind.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
HUSBAND SHOOTS WIFE
SENSATIONAL TRAGEDY OCCURS
IN CLAY COUNTY.
After Handing Wife Baby l.. Il. Lind
sey Picks Up Pistol and Fires
Bullet Into Her Forehead.

Bullet Into Her Forehead.
There was sensational killing in
Clay county Monday, L. E. Lindsey
taking the life of his wife.
1t seems that Mr.. and Mrs. Lind
sey have not lived in harmony for the
past few months. Saturday night, it
is said. Lindsey came home drunk
and beat his wife. Mrs. Lindsey fled
to the home of her brother, S. M.
McCorkle, and on Monday swore out
writ of habeas corpus for the pos
session of her children.
The sheriff served the warrant and
as he, Lindsey and the children were
riding to Fort Gaines they came to
McCorkle's home. Lindsey asked to
be allowed to leave the baby with its
mother, which request was granted.
As he entered the room Lindsey saw
a pistol on the bed. After depositing
the baby he seized the pistol and shot
his wife through the head, killing her
instantly. He then cazle out of the
house and surrendered to the sheriff.
Lindsey is in Jail at Fort Gaines,
and public sentiment is said to be
bitter against him.
l.. E. Lindsey, commonly called
Lon, is a brother of the late George
Lindsey, an engineer on the Central
railroad who was killed several years
ago in a wreck near Leesburg.-
Cuthbert Leader.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
RATES MUST NOT
FAVOR SAVANNAH
INTERSTATE COMMISSION OR
DERS CARRIERS TO CARRY
OUT NOVEMBER DECISION.
MUST ABANDON PENALTY RATE
Reimbursement of Rates ON Export
Cotton From Several Southern
States to Mobile ON Basis Not Dis
cr-iminatory i'm Savannah's Favor.

WASHINGTON. -ReaGjustment of
the rates on export cotton from sew
eral states in the South to Mobile
so that they will be upon basis that
is not discriminatory in favor of Sa-
vannah against Mobile and many
changes in the practice of the rail-
roads serving Mobile in relation to
rates on export cotton, are contained
in an order of the interstate COM
merce commission on the complaint
of the Mobile chamber of commerce
against the carriers serving that city.
Decision i'm November.
The commission handed down de-
cision in this case last November and
suggested that the railroads meet its
terms by April 1, 1915. Failure of
the carriers to carry out this sug-
gestion is responsible for the order
which will be issued in few days.
1t is said to DIRECT the roads to COM
ply with the terms of the decision.
All the carriers serving Alabama,
Tennessee, Georgia, NJ ssissippi and
the Carolinas were interested in the
complaint. The reasonableness of the
cotton export rates was attacked.
The decision does not hold them
unreasonable, but condemns many Of
the practices of the carriers in max
ing the rates.
Ban Penalty Rate.
It requires the carriers to abandon
the system under which many of
them charged a penalty rate on
cotton to compress points higher
than the local rates and orders the
establishment of rates to compress
points not more than the reasonable
local rates. 1t holds also that the
carriers interested should join in
joint rates and through routes to Mo-
bile, and there is discrimination
against Mobile from many points in
the South in favor of Savannah.
No Preference to Be Shown.
Enforcement of a previous order
of the commission requiring some of
the defendants to cease showing pref
erence to particular steamship lines
in the matter of docking facilities at
Mobile was promised, and dock own
ers were required to establish inter-
changing switching systems so that
any shipper may ship to any dock.
Charges of cents per 100 pounds
for terminal switching were held
reasonable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-08-03
ACTUAL STARVATION IN
THE CAPITAL OF MEXICO
Conditions There Are Reported to Be
More Chaotic Than Ever.

LhOFS GnaOtfC IDdH ESSEs
WASHINGTON, D. Demand
ing in the name of humanity that
food be permitted to reach the starv-
ing people of Mexico City the state
department tonight sent urgent rep
reservations to Generals Carranza,
Villa and zapata declaring avenues of
transportation to Mexico City must
be opened to provision trains.
Suffering Increases.
Official reports from Mexico City
today said there was actual starva-
ton there. and that conditions gen.
orally were worse than ever. People
of all classes are suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
CARDINAL TO
MEET WILSON
IN CONFERENCE

Washington, Sept IA request was
made al the White House today on be-
half Of Cardinal Gibbons for an inter
view with President Wilson was regarded
as significant in official and diplomatic
circles in view of recent reports Of the
Pope's hope 10 bring about peace in Eu-
rope through cooperation with the heads
of neutral governments. The interview
was arranged for tomorrow afternoon
Many officials here believe the success
OF the negotiations with Germany over
submarine warfare places the United
States in an advantageous position &c
bring about an agreement between Ger.
many and Great Britain on the question
Of maintaining the freedom Of the seas
which ultimately may pave the way tc
a discussion Of peace terms.
At the White House the object of Car
dinal Gibbons request for an interview
was not disclosed, although it was indi-
Gated that he wanted to discuss the in
ternational situation.
Monsignor William +. Russell of Wash.
ineton made the engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
BOXING NOTES

Young Saylor has withdrawn from
the match, with Phil Brooks, which
was 70 be held in Minneapolis next
New York will be substituted for Say
lor.
Dave Mills and Kid Cotton are
matched for Biddeford on Labor day.
Cotton wants to meet Sandy Ferguson
at any game he names.
Gunboat Smith and Sailor Carroll
will meet in Brooklyn next Saturday
night.
Mike Glover and Joe Eagan have
been matched to box al Halifax, y. S,
Sept. 10.
frankie Mack Of Beachmont and
Walter Mohr Of Brooklyn boxed a
slashing bout Monday night in New
Bedford. going Il fast rounds to a
draw. Mack's hitting was like a
fash, and on points he had the better
of his opponent; but Mohr was always
willing to carry the milling to him and
did some heavy hitting on the body in
the mixups and clinches. In the final
round both lads cut loose al a terrific
pace, in an effort to earn the honors of
the bout. Monr did the forcing at the
opening Of this round but before it
was over Mack came to the front,
landing a volley cf lightning jabs with
both hands. With the exception of a
cut under MRCk's right eye. neither
man showed any effects of the fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
KEEN & SIMPLY
SHOWS THREATEN
TO BRING SUIT

Lewiston, Me, Sept. eff were not
permitted TO show on Lee Park next
week. someone will have to settle"
declared Dewy Campbell REPRESENT
ing the Keen & Shippy model shows
which were to appear in Lewiston next
week. TO 4 reporter on Wednesday
noon.
a license vas issued by City Clerk
Lemaire last week to this show TO
operate a night carnival and fair on
Lee park during fair week Following
announcement 10 this effect opposi-
ton arose in certain sections The
result Of this was that on Tuesday
night al a meeting of the board Of
aldermen the license was revoked and
Wednesday Alderman Wilson and Po
lie Captain Murphy went to Rumford,
where the show is now appearing, TO
return the $50 license fee to the man
agement and notify il that the car
nival would not be permitted in Lew
iston.
Mr.. Campbell who with Arthur Z.
Campfeld. general agent for the
shows is in Lewiston, stated Wednes-
day noon that the management re-
fused 10 accept the money and an
nounced they should come TO Lewiston
70 show
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
RICHMOND

Edward Eankins left Wednesday for
Rurnham, Where he will visit relatives
for few days.
Mrs James Somers and son John are
visiting relatives in Westbrook this
week
Lawrence Riley has returned to Port
land, after making short visit at the
home Of his mother, Mrs. Louise Riley.
Herbert and Edward Stewart at
tended the Central Maine Fair at Wa
terville Tuesday.
Miss Frances Proctor, who is passing
the summer at Capitol Island, is Wis
iting at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Frank E. Preble.
Perley Rodrick Of Boston is visiting
AT the home of his mother, Mrs. Belle
Rodick
Q. S. Sherhurne and family went to
Capitol Island Wednesday, where they
will pass the next week.
Miss Gladys Vincent, who has been
/ visiting az the home of her sister, Mrs.
e. c. Macdonald for the past few
weeks, has returned TO her home in
Massachusetts.
Mrs. Rachael Messenger. who has
been passing the past week at Pleasant
pond, has returned home.
Miss Frances Bryant has returned
home from trip to New Hampshire.
In behalf Of the girls in the stitch
ing room, Grover Southland presented
Miss Anna Hewitt, the retiring fore
woman. with SIS in gold. Miss Hewitt
was taken completely by surprise but
a 10 ~ n
words Miss Mabel Means of Freeport
will take up the duties Of Miss Hewitt.
Mrs William Sloan and daughter
are passing a few days al the Pleasant
View farm in Dresden.
A ball game has been arranged for
Labor day between the local team and
Hyde Wirdass team of Bath.
Mrs. W. A. Lewis is passing a few
days at Capitol Island with Mr., and
Mrs Randall TAYLOR, who are occupy
ing the Gaubert cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Small and son
are visiting at the home of Mr.. Small's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Small.
Mr. and Mrs Newell and son Joseph
Newell of Boston have returned from
a visit to Capitol Island.
MISS Norma Dung OF 1arulNeT was
a recent visitor in town.
Mr. and Mrs c. B. Day recently en-
tertained Daniel and Robert Sullivan.
Miss Davidson and Mrs. Georgia Rich
ardson OF Capitol Island.
Rev and Mrs. c. c. Macdonald and
son Ian are passing the week at the
Theobald cottage. Their guests are
Herbert Bishop and Miss Mae Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Smith and
daughters are visiting relatives in
town.
Robert Stewart and William Grover
left Sunday for Pressure Isle, where
they will pass the next two months.
Mrs E. r. Bowdoin and son has re-
turned from visit with relatives and
friends in the northern section of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
LITCHFIELD

.. n. Fogg returned Saturday from a
trip to New Gloucester, Old Orchard and
Eliot. where he attended the reunion of
the Fogg Family of America.
Rev and Mrs. Josiah Nutting Of Wash
ington. D. c.. are guests at F. W. Lib.
by's.
Mrs. Title Wright of New York is a
guest al A. s Ashfords.
Mrs. Sara Kelley and daughter Ethel,
who have been guests at C. T. Powers
returned to Massachusetts Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Buker. who has been quite
i'll, is reported as much improved.
!. W. Gilbert, NJ. D.. of Auburn was
calling on friends here Friday.
A. P. Berry lie the owner of a Holstein
COW. "Maude Gerben.'' which produces
Ave pals of milk that weigh g. pounds,
each day.
DR.. B. F. Small of Old Town is visit
ing at 3. r. Smalls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
Friends OF
Wilson Work
TO Nominate

Washington, Sept. I-Indications were
given tonight that President Wilson's
closest friends expect him to be renom-
mated for the Presidency in 1916 and are
laying their plans accordingly. The
President himself, it was said authori-
tatvely here, is taking no part in such
plans.
Last September, Secretary Tumulty
sent a letter to q New Jersey Democrat
ic leader asking that no steps be taken
to indorse the President for another term
and saying the President feels that II
might seem as if he were taking advan-
tage of the extraordinary situation now
existing to gain a personal advantage
through such an expression of conf
dence."
AS far as the President himself is con-
cerned, he is understood to take the
same position at present, but many OF
his friends are declared TO believe that
no further efforts should be made to stop
political Endorsements which may be Of
fered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
EMPLOYED YIN. c. 4.
OFFICERS TO MEET
At Y. N. c. A. FARM

Final arrangements are being made for
the conference of the Y. N. c. A. En-
ployed Officers Association of Maine.
which will be held Sept. 3. 4, and at
Longwood Inn, Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Excellent speakers have been selected to
address the meetings and very interest
ing topics have been chosen for consider
alton. The object of the conference is
TO unity the work in the State. to get a
definite policy of work in all the depart
ments of the Maine Y. NJ. c. AS. 1t Is
expected that good number Of the en-
ployed officers will be present at the con-
ference. The program Of the conference
is as follows:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 3.
100 P. M.-Inspiration address. William
Knowles Cooper, Washington. d. c.
500 p. M.-1000 P. M.-'The Work of the
Educational Department" F. w. Pierce
SATURDAY, SEPT: 4.
600 A. 1880 A. M.-Devotions. led by
William Knowles Cooper.
$50 A. MSS A. disappointment of
s.45 A. M.-l245 P. M.-"The Work of the
Augusta, Me, followed by discussion.
100 F. M.-Dinner.
- r.
SEQ F. M.-700 p. M.-Banquet, f. A. Jor-
dan of Bangor, POSTMASTER.
100 P. NJ. 500 +. Naturalization of new
men nothing seriousl:
500 P. M.-a.oO P. M.-''The Assimilation
of the New Member W. G. Richards
of Portland, Mo.
800 P. M.-l0.00 p. M.-"The Industrial
Man the Associations Opportunity and
Obligation" r. B. Nelles of Bangor.
Me.
SUNDAY. SEPT 8
1000 A, M.-Address by William X.
Cooper.
30 P. Mo +. M.-"The State Com
mittee's Policy for 1a15-l6." H. c. Day,
chairman of State committee.
go F. 40 P. M-"The Central OBJ
jective of the Association" f. w.
PIERCE of Boston, Mass, followed by
discussion.
go P. M-Supper.
100 P. Mao T. M.-"The Work of the
Boys Department" c. c. Robinson of
New York. followed by discussion.
MONDAI, SEPT 6.
$50 a. M.-9.30 A. M.-Business session
$50 A M-l0.30 A. M.-"The Cultivation
of Our Financial Constituency" Jeffer-
son c. Smith. State secretary.
10 80 A. M.-1I3o A. M.-"Closine Message
of Conference" w. X. Cooper.
Adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
JOICE

Mrs. Edith Chase and three children
of Augusta, who were guests last week
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Alton Nc
kindsley, returned Sunday to their
home.
Mrs. Or Hodgkins, Mr.. and Mrs
William Glidden end little daughter
Barbara and Miss Esther Hopkins Of
Newtonville Mass, were callers Sun
day at Leslie Lewis
Mrs. Ellen Green will entertain the
society Of Kings Daughters Thursday
Sept. 9.
Miss Ina Henry was at home last
week.
The Misses Edith and Annie Grady
were at home over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02

Overture-"Sounds from the Sunny
South Isenmann
Waltzes-"Visions Of Beautiful
Woman Fahrbach
Selection from The Grand Mogul"
Lueders
Polish Dance Scharwanka
Medley-"Fifty Miles from Boston"
Cohan
George W. Campbell has been trans
ferred to Clothing clerk and George
Danforth from Capt. ]. B. Machle's
Office to the Quartermaster's Office as
clerk. Edward c. Danforth, orderly
for Col. W. P. Hurley. has been trans
ferred to the position left vacant by
Mr.. Danforth. William c. Higgins has
been detailed as orderly in the Gov
ernor's office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02

Mrs. Hattie Hopkins Laird died
Monday morning at Gao after a long
illness from tuberculosis. Mrs Laird
was SO years Of age She has been
in poor health for some time, but had
seemed 10 be gaining strength dur
ing the past few weeks, so that her
death Monday was unexpected She
is survived by her husband, E r.
Laird. five children, Lottie, HALEY,
Marcia, Esther and Edward her
mother Mrs William Downes, and
one sister, Mrs. Mary Hammond. She
was member Of the Methodist church
and had been an ardent church work
or until i'll health interfered.
Funeral services were held from the
residence yesterday. Rev. John 1Vris-
ton officiating. Floral tributes were
rrofuse. and the family have the sym
pathy Of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
Voter Family Reunion at Phillips.

The annual reunion Of the Voter
family of Franklin county was held
Tuesday at Phillips with good at
tendance, notwithstanding unfavorable
weather, and the party were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses S.
Jacobs. There was a baked bean din
ner in Grange hall. after which there
were games. speeches, and a variety of
indoor entertainment; the outdoor
games planned were omitted because
of the weather. H. Burton Voter Of
Pennington, president of the associa-
tioh, presided, and P Conant Voter,
secretary. assisted by Mr.. Jacobs and
E. W. Voter Of Pennington, had charge
of the arrangements. 1t is planned to
have the reunion with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
E. Voter of kingfeld next year. Plans
are under way for Incorporating the
association to allow it to preserve
some of the family landmarks in
Franklin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02

Charles F. Greenstreet, who was ac-
cidentally shot in the shoulder last
week by Eben Hannaford. cripple
died Tuesday night at the Maine Cen
eral hospital at Portland from blood
poisoning. Greenstreet, who was "a
years old. was preparing to assist Mr..
Hannaford in the shooting of an aged
horse, when the shotgun which was in
Hannafords hands, was accidentally
discharged, the charge of heavy shot
striking Greenstreet in the shoulder,
tearing a gaping wound from which
the blood fairly poured. Hannaford,
owing to his crippled condition. could
render no assistance and Greenstreet
crawIed nearly quarter of a mile to
the nearest road where he attracted
the attention of a passing automobile
and thus summoned assistance. The
man leaves a mother, with whom he
made his home. and several brothers
and sisters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-02
k{sIAN DumA RECEIVES BILL
offending PAPER MONEY RIGHTS

The revenue from ordinary receipts
is estimated at 2,79s, 100000 rubles while
credit operations up to the present time
have yielded 4,1S1 100000 rubles, leaving
over 3.0oo,o00,00O rubles yet to be pro.
vided."
Minister Of Finance Bark, supporting
the report of the committee, said tina,
in spite OF exploitation of internal cred.
it to a degree hitherto unprecedented
amounting to a total of over three bill
lion rubles, Russia possesses immense
reserves OF savings Of which the gov.
eminent intends soon to make use. The
government is increasing the number
Of savings banks. simplifying and ia.
cilitating their use by the people