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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23
SOMETHING IN A NAME.

From the Savannah News.
The battleship Georgia is living up to it's
name. 1t is a prize winner To $50 of it's
crew recently there was distributed $500
in gold because of the vessels excellent rec
ord in elementary gun practice off the Vir-
ginia capes. On the rear gun turret is a
big letter "E," which stands for excellence,
and the sailors will wear the letter on their
uniforms for the next year. Evidently there
is something in a name.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

Editor Boykin, of the Lincolnton Journal
+akas issue with the weather prophets that
we are to have late cold weather ana oners
what we consider strong proof to the con-
trary. He says: Birds have started TO
build nests, snakes have appeared, dogwood
buds are swelling and there is hazy, day
balm in the air which makes fellow want
to 90 a-fshing"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

A careful study of the scientific develop
ments conyinces US that most all wealthy
people have ancestors" In other words
when you find patient broken out with
finance" the chances are that the germ
was handed down therefore, the person
should not be held responsible. Often in
ore generation there is not sign of the
disease" left Perhaps that is one reason
so many people do not object to taking it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

The commissioners of Sumter county are
to be commended on their decision to buy
only home-raised supplies for their chain
gang and road mules. One of the best ways
to encourage the farmers of the cotton belt
to plant less cotton and raise more meat and
bread and feed stuffs is for the merchants
and consumers to buy home-raised products.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

The Lyons Progress finds evidence of the
return of prosperity to Southwest Georgia
in the fact that a Cuthbert man has paid
$40 for a dog. 1t may surprise our con-
temporary to know that the woods of this
section are full of $40-and even more
.costly-dogs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

Even in Russia with it's autocratic gov
eminent prohibition, like it is in the United
States, is having a hard time prohibiting.
Eighteen hundred mOonshine stills have
been discovered in that country, and the
stuff they have given the thirsty is said to
be more deadly than vodka.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23

Commenting on the recent statement in
The News that Terrell county negro had
sold 500 bushels of potatoes at $1.00
bushel from an acre and a half of land
the Telfair Enterprise remarks: yet some
people persist in making cotton and keep on
contending there is no money to be made in
farming"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-02-23
ANOTHER FAKE REMEDY.

From the Valdosta Times.
The 'fbuy-a-bale" movement having peter
ed out the political takers have started
"buy-a-ship" movement, which Is a little
worse.
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FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

who has been confined to the house for several
weeks, way keenly missed. The degree stan
Garden Lodge is deeply Interested in the new
employment emp bureau essistlng to make u a sue
s a absr senS sagnss S sppor other lodges to
The annual service at the Odd Fellows'
Home last Sunday was conducted by American
R TSoas e msn Tss pas,6r o 1 th
Uniyersalist Church. 47th street i.arcb
s Tseqs vsr se ,SS y Of Mss ss Pp9sbs ms
Kay and Adam Patterson Addresses were
made pnSs by 1 President Slips and Vice President
sipps -'O''''''
were In charge OF these lodges Cincnnatus.
Beacon Shackamaxon, North Star. Parker
constituting the 1lth Piilsdsiphls District. 'f Rd
dresses dresses were made by District Deputy Grand
RsSSrd saRSs sneh w62 % - hs bEs
Methodist Episcopal Churchj Past Grand Mas
dent BnSs Ssa dSSno FSG Robs fEs
4 4 quartet choir choir Of St. Matthews Methodist
EReS Solos nsd sy i5Se9 OF h
G. w. Carroll There were selections by the
s9n Tesd 6e Snd sSs MSS Ms 6 MS
Lodge on Monday presented large American
nag to the orphanage Christian E.ndeavor So
The odd Fellows Home had its annual dona-
I ton DAY, reception and entertainment on Mon
cash ana many useful articles President Spps
read his annual report and reviewed the his
tory Of the institution, which was the first
other speakers were the Rev. j. NJ s. Eisen-
berg. of Trinity Reformed Church; the Rev.
|. {. Hoffman, of the Lutheran Church OF the
Nativity, and Past Grand Master Fred Henyen
OF Scranton. Prof. c. o. Althouae. Of the
Central High School, gave an illustrated lee
ture in the evening on Washington.
The annual spring rally OF the junior soce-
ties Will be held on Saturday afternoon next
at 2:30 o'clock In the auditorium or Odd Fell
lows Orphanage, osontz and Chelten avenues
The Orphannge Junior Christian EndouVor So
ciety under direction OF Mrs. L. A. Enoch
!matron) and mister George" 0nstructor), will
have sole charge OF the pros ram. ana M,li
entertain with an elaborate Junior Christian
Endeayor exercise. entitled THE Temperance
Flags" Some special features will be music
by the /. o. o. r. Junior c. E. Orchestra an
object talk by Mister George" etc.
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new propositious were also presented. The
Campaign Committee to aid In electing DIT.
very encouraging report. All members OF the
order are Invited every Tuesday evening 10
Post, No. IS, @. r Hall, goth ana Carlton
Court Northern Liberties held smoker last
oSed SSedday BTo9Rer SyGas JOIN hGh farrell s active
arranging these affairs for the court and az, h,,
tRe he mefn5ers Ssg Of the Entertainment commi,tse
This court s n he best SEose SSnaGn 10 Sns h
most most saccessini %R tiy'f yeaf y Its career y
Green is financial secretary and resides e'
Co Court ' Olive sranch's reports show the court
t. be in Sstsr SnaGs tnsn ese Of the most
the euocess Is due to his efforts. The sL1, court
Tssrsdsy TssIs ~ eysnnS ssRITS Robert Wels IS financial
Court Girardville, located at airardyllle. held
supTeme SSS ''S cso r Ranger tSN Mace supreme Trus
81 gIlSt DoTGSsns4a GEsn4 Pes9Ris Ranger sey%o
BShneiIy HHh supreme Fs seSretsry OF Jersey city
Sde special tg to The So mSstInS odIsS spsao6es %nd
were made on the good of the order. ,o,o
s1SGsS egS - sySSS ySts MS es I p FSnarS
with ensrianmePt and bansnet ,ns, turned and oa @
vided The results of The event rSo were highly som.
Scssa Sssslfaoi0 81 10 Inc ssSsRpt1 sSSS
Missimer william Ash. RAYMOND Misslmer'
Raw Unrtranft Lewis l. Keene and Richard y.
seashoits Financial Secretary Clymer Missli ,5
read historical sketch OF the S91pt tS s
It's progress stating that \ was institneff sf YIN on
the rolD and now has ITO members and ana
SITa7 81 in the treasury. after expendins
SiS2 2iI 10 for pick and funeral benefits ana
benevoient purposes during its 20 years OF ek-
iItence Among those taking part IN the tx-
Mace Grand Chef Ranger Michael J. Sey-
mour Grand Treasurer William ID Bacon: M; M;
G Grand Chief Rangers william r. gilbert ana Z
Na arouette, S. b. Moser. George. w, Roshon.
d. II. Bertoiet, Harry 7; Dellieker, HAY Ii,ars
n nd Joseuh Fout.
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| charge
nament will meet the delegates Of the other
courts Intending TO participate this evening az
the nai arransements wlli be bee completed. Court
| Schuylkil has challenged the winner of this
Kennedy, who are looking after Court Fair
| mounts interests. are besieged by members
! Brothers o'Tooie and Magee, the delegates to
! the Combined Excursion Committee, are work.
oT g ara ana SNpeGt to SnEy arse number OF
| June 20. Lively times and large meetings will
paT Srder Of N court be 5o abs no% .. gns the
delegates takes place.
Court American Eagle, meeting at oath and
| I,ougherty, had entertainment February
70, the champion pinochle team from Court
t!onnors, Corbctt and Thompson Court Amos.
lean Eagle beat Robin Hood three games out
Forcsters, and they would like to hear from ON
other court ,plnoche teams. Court American
communications to Brother David Kissick, 1899
South Path street.
Court North East was delighted to have
Past Grand Chief Ranger Charles p. Bradley
at the last meeting. He gave very impressive
address on the subject Of dues. State Master
the court members and urged the courts to
organize a cabin of choppers TO promote the
socialibility OF the order: There, was also
challenge to Court North East to a pinochle
and quoit tournament, AS Court North East
will accept there will be some important
tournaments between these courts. The
monthly chopper meeting followed and four
candidates Initiated. Refreshments were
served. Court North East is now running
continuous benefit In the moving picture thea
tire. Aramlngo avenue above Huntington street,
and ask all members Of the order to patronize
the courts benefit. Tickets can be secured
from the secretary, John Creedon, 2421 East
Hazard street. A baseball team la being
gan2ed and other courts urged to get in
line for n league
Court Cross Keys Washington celebration
was greatly enhanced by the stirring addresses
of Brothers White and Powers, OF Court Hav-
erford Brothers Whtford and Kelly, OF Court
Delaware and the following court members:
Brothers, Loring, Goldthwait, William White
and Keller. Enthusiastic applause
corded the speakers by tho large assemblage.
Brother William II. White, captain of the de-
gree team, made an urgent appeal to the teams
members to use their utmost endeavors to per-
form the initiatory degree at the next meeting,
thereby helping the court to maintain its repu-
tation of being the banner court of West
Philadelphia.
Court Schuylkill initiated new members
John Flick, Anthony Belzer, James Clifford
John O'Donnell and Francis ]. ovens Five
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CHAPTER XIV.

A WARNING FROM MR.. PRITCHARD'
In the morning. when he left for the
city. she was not down. When he came
home in the evening, she was gone
Without removing his hat or overcoat'
he took the letter which he found prop
ped up on the mantleplece and addressed
TO him to the window and read it,
Dear Brother Leonard.-It wasn't your
fault and / don't think II was mine. II
either of us is to blame, 1t is certainly l.
for though you are such clever and am
bilious young person, you really know
very little indeed OF the world-not so
much. I think, as do l am going TO
stay for few nights, at any rate with
one OF the girls at the theatre, who L
know wants some one to share her tiny
fiat with her. Afterwards. shall see.
Don't throw this letter in the fire and
don't think me ungrateful. shall never
forget what you did for me. How
could I?
win send you my address as soon as
1 am sure OF it. or you can always write
me 10 the theatre.
Goodbye, dear Leonard,
Your Sister Beatrice.
Tavernake looked from the sheet of
notepaper out across the gray square.
He knew that he was very angry. angry
though he deliberately folded the letter
up and placed It in his pocket. angry
though he took o. his overcoat and hung
II up with his usual care; but his anger
was with himself. He had blundered
badly 1t was absolutely out of harmony
with all his ideas. He told himself
that he was glad Beatrice was gone.
Housekeeping with an imaginary sister
IN this practical world was an absurdity.
Sooner or later It must have come to an
end. Better now. before 1t had gone
TOO far-better now, much better! All
the same. he knew that he was going to
be very lonely.
He could hx his attention upon nothing,
Al last he pushed his papers away, put
on his hat ana coat. and walked into the
street.
IaFernake hesitated for a moment under
fhe portico Of the Milan Court looking
ont e The rain which had suddenly COM
nienesd 10 descend He scarcely noticed
that he had = companion until the man
Rhe ~aa standing by his side addressed
him.
say your name Is Tayernake. isn't it?''
IaFeraake. who had been on the point
81 slFIdius away. turned sharply around.
The mar who had spoken 10 him Was
wearing moFning clothes Of dark gray
freed aHd a so't Homburg hat His COM
E'ekiee Noe 8 little sailow ana he was
cIe1azahaFed eacept for a slight black
EteaaIaehe lie was amokfns a black
tka# end rs acoent eas tFansatiantic
zalu9 aheat his Appearance struck
asNc - teIny sasuely familiar. bat
a Hat s. 1fgt recail rnere be nad
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in the council chamber OF Wyaluslng Tribe.
Falls of Schuylkill, on the sleep OF the 18th
represented and had live and effective
meeting,
The deputy great sachenis are making ar
rangements in their various districts for the
raising OF the chiefs, which takes place the
first week of April. BY many OF the tribes
public raisings will be held to which the pale
lace friends Will be invited, thus afford!ng them
an opportunity OF witnessing this interesting
ceremony and lesining some OF the lessons that
are given TO the chieftains.
The great chiefs OF the Great Council Of the
on the sleep of the 2Tth sun for the purpose
OF considering some problems that Will af-
feet that body, Great Chief OF Records Brooks,
Of Chicago, on his way to New York will stop
Off to spend Friday afternoon and evening with
his old friends here
Mammee Tribe has reorganized their minstrel
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man, irwin Hostetter, George Snyder. Elmer
Snyder and others.
The talks by Great sachem Pass and Great
Senior Sycamore Walker were the best ever
heard by Redmen In Reading, As the result
over 300 members pledged TO strike the tran to
the wlgwam more regularly, TO propose not less
than one candidate in his tribe, and to glvo
Brother Walker next year the largest Increase
In membership. The ladies' Of the Degree Of
Pocnhontas served the banquet and were
highly compllmented This monster council
was arranged by the board OF control Of Red
Mems Hail. Charles r. Davis, Hayden Nc
ouardt and Allen Miller.
II is likely that membership campaign will
BIO inaugurated as result OF the gathering
Two years ago a similar contest was waged
with the result that nearly 500 new members
were admitted by the city and county tribes
There are nine tribes Of the order In Reading
and eight In the county. The membership Ia
nearly 5000 and the local tribes own their
own home.
Tuskewilla Tribes raising team is in great
demand this term, having engagements with
two tribes and a third In prospect. The team
Is under the direction Of p. s.. George D.
Craig, assisted by p. s. John Henry, All
brothers are invited to the wlgwam, 10th
street and Woodland avenue.
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Camp G6G II was presented
Fry The pastor. the Rev. Charles W. Heath
cote, delivered patriotic address.
A silk flag presented to Taylor Memorial
Methodist Protestant Church. Hunting Park
avenue and Tth street, by Camp 500
At First Baptist Church. wisslnoming. Past
President Samuel G; Wells presented flag on
behalf Of Camp 100.
Camp 515 was donor of flag to Norwood
Methodist Episcopal Church
Camp 90 attended patriotic service in Wes.
ley Methodist Episcopal Church, Sepviva and
Huntington streets, and presented a flag to
tho church.
At Darby Presbyterian Church, 4th and Main
Camp 326 visited the West York NJ f..
Church end were Joined by the ladies of Camp
Camp aS The ReS S2ES Hand ps spoAe
the relationship Of the fraternal organization
gree team from the young members and hope
10 get In WORDING shape soon. -,
TSI' are four applications Tor liquor licenses IN the
So%%it;Ss, ]: i, Miller, eRsIrman,, farnished
cake guessing contest February 90. As no
Eeeley There viii vii be p'GIe an oid 0 song night hight
Sn @ On SO aSy ya S enng NEXT big eGss
pal Church Longshore g.nad and Hegerman streets
flag presentation to the church.
The Philadelphia Bucks district annual ban
quet will be held on Saturday at Camp $50,
Cornwells. There will be record attendance,
n frst-class entertainment and all-around
good time.
Fifty-fou camps, having more than 1O.O 900
members and assets OF nearly $500, 600, were
represented by about 100 delegates at the an
nual BerlSs county convention, held at Mohn-
tion called to order by Retiring Presi-
dent Orson N Ritzman. OF Reading. A num-
ber of recommendations contained in the an
nual address of President Ritzman were en-
bodled IN the resolutions Which were adopted.
churches, urging that each camp present at
least one flag during the coming year, and
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members anxious to join This council is i've
and gives visitors q cordial welcome. The
officers are: John Knight, councillor: George
cording secretary; Albert MacNutt, financial
secretary; qsnr; Georse C. Mansan treasurer; G Ben,
Hahn, trustees: Hannan Eyerhart. assistant
Clifton Heights Council paid visit to Edwin
A. shnbert Council February, Is and performed
the initlatory work In n highly efficient man
ner. The degree team and guard, under Cap
tain Shepley, were warmly commended. The
councillor of the team H. B. Emery. A
bers.
Wharton Councils game of darts with the
Guards last week resulted in the score of 10
to 2S for the council Among the speakers
the night of March at the State flag presen-
tation, besides the State Council officers, will
be; Past State Councillor Harry Walters; Will
Wilson and John T.. Sauers
Southwark Council gave a Washington tea
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l. --l plications for positions wer'
, :, .aisted Win, lodges IN Penn
etlvenia, New Jersey and other nearby states
Preparations are being made by the board Of
it alrseisors t9 get IN ar direct touch With every
members holding positions With firms who may
be abe to place men. The fact that the bureau
poe has ersaed snG es sPSs
e TTGas nSs odSs and b Il @ y eSBSssd 6hs 3
the maintenance OF the bureau. The cost is
psbsss are being Kept down YSssS io minimum @ n "
Amerlean. Star Lodge, enjoyed gala night
February is Thirty three out OF 5s living
capacity was taxed with members and visitors.
Charles Mauiie travelling from quebec. =. q.
Mandy Neel was accompanied by delegation
where he lives, The FIRST degree was conferred
on class OF II cdnGdates by Z. q. William
MoorheSd as king, AND sS Sian that was 't;ea eom
posed entirely Of past grandis Of This lodge
Secretary Ed zepp Of -I Hamilton Lodge and md
past grands on the quality and Tltualistie cor,
cOismttee supplied refreshments
The nth district Progressive Committee held
It's fourth convocation at Ctncinnatus Lodge
February Is and was attended by 200 members
member OF cineinnatus I.odg,. save. splendid
sdGsSi Louis Mnge Sf EAST 'f Park Lodge gave
an instruetiye ADDRESS on Advanced ODD Eel,
pss srpbanase, talked about the work at the
home.
The fifth conVoCation of the district VIII De
held at North star Lodge, kensington avenue
ers will be the Rev. Walter NJ Randes, 7, G.,
of Hillside, and grand scribe to G.. p. Edwin
4 L. Ritter The nth district Will hold gaia
night at Textile Hail. kensington avenue and
second degrees Will be exemplfed by cincin
natus and Fame Lodges.
Mile Lodge conferred the second degree In
full form on three candidates with some OF
1aher 'od-timers In the harness February 10.
Iiast Grand Pierson assumed his old role on
the team, to the admiration OF the candidates,
Mile was honored again by the presence OF
JOrs. who escaped before their names could
be secured
The trail hitters," under the leadership of
Captain Conway, visited Metropolitan Lodge
last Tuesday night and aroused consideranle
interest in the encampment branch Metro
9oltan had had successful team doing de-
gree work every Tuesday night. Visiting men,
bers always find cordial welcome.
symmetry Lodge of Hamburg, celebrated its
roth anniversary February H. which was the
enterprIsing little city. The banquet wns held
IN the armory. decorated for the occasion, and
4J0 were seated. District Deputy Grand MAS,
ter William b. Kline was the toastmaster ana
introduced the following guests OF honor; Past
Grand Patriarch F. F Conway. of Philadelphia;
Grand Representative Wilson X. Mohr, OF AL
ientown, and Grand Patriarch S. II. Pope. OF
PHILADELPHIA, all of whom made addresses.
Symmetry Lodge is one of the Oldest anu
wealthiest lodges in the State and claims
some of the most prominent citizens OF Berks
Spring Garden Lodge conferred the second
degree on four candidates In highly efficient
manner February lS, greatly impressnB the
candidates and visiting brothers. The old
"standby," District Deputy j. c. Henderson,
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called upon the Consressmen-ele to vote for
the passage Of an immigration bill similar TO
The resolutions also offered the services OF
the carrying out esf tho Snuel custom Of deco
rating the graves Of the soldier dead, the yet
erans having sent a communication that their
ranks are diminishing and that some one else
will have to take up the. work The p o, 3.
OF a. will cooperate with the Sons OF Vet
erans. The following OFFICERS were sleGted!
Nathaniel Grlng. Reading, PRESIDENT ,Willam
X Young, Bidsboro. secretary and treas
ureri L. q. Haas Reading, master OF forms.
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mission OF large classes OF
palefaces on the last council
sleep OF this moon. From re-
ports received from different
sections of the State a gain
almost sufficient to overcome
the losses OF the first six
moons OF the fiscal year Will
be realized.
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By E. PHILLIPS oPPENHEIM
SYNOPSIS.

Leonard TaverndIe betriends Beatrice FRANK
,,,,, a,, I,nsricnn otrI IN distress IN London.
Hs preuents her from committing suicide, and
yitjes her position housekeeper TO htnl
TJe1 preterd 10 be brother aud sister. Shortly
after Mrs Wenham GdrdHeT, Bedtrtces sister,
fries 10 make TaUerHdte tell tchere Beatrice tsI
but ne refuses Mrs. Gardner is an dduen-
tiIress tpho has married a rich man aud is
keepinO him prisoner in desoIdte part V
England. She o1ers to finance TdVerndEe !"
a real estate speculation.
Beatrice gets a position IN a musical Comedy
After the drst night TdUerndke Kisses her Jor
fIe arst time He Is troubled at the thought
tEat he kissed her because Of her resemblGhce
10 her beautiful sister, Elisabeth, (Ars'
GnrdHcT).
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tho same court. Ali made an
earnest appeal for the cleo
tlon OF Doctor DAILY at the
annual convention. The mem
bere Of the team struggling
for first honors in procuring
new members are still hard
at II and candidates are still
pouring In.
The committee Wins
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I Church, 2sth street and LehiEh
avenue, and, through Frederick
j, Shoyer, presented the church
with a flag. II was received
by the pastor, the Rev. w. d.
Cope.
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Sedgely avenue and oth
street. received a flag from
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his birthday anniversary by
q surprise to his fellow mem
ments. Brother Wilhelm is a
faithful worker for the coun-
eli. The guard OF this council
has been organized, with
Brother Jacob Z. Wister as
captain, who said II was his
desire to bring the guard UP
to a high state OF efficiency,
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known that many members o
the order in this city We,
out of employment, the ",
OF applicants soon demon
Htrated 20 the managers OF tn,
bureau that employers OF la
tor here who are members oI
the order must do their par
in helping the work along. Ap
pllcations for positions wer,
received from members az
fllIated with LODGES On Pom.
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Improved Order of Red Men

Many OF the tribes outside of the hunting
grounds OF the city have followed the advice
Of the great sachem In his last speaking leaf
nnA ,t.L- H.. ...I
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Patriotic Order Sons of America

The allied camps of the sth district last
Sunday paraded from headquarters. 91st street
and RldEe aYenue. TO Northweat Banilat