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Evening journal., 1915-06-08
New News Of Yesterday
Lincoln'S Defense OF His
Decrepit Armchair
By Holland.

The late Robert r. Hit, who was at
one time a representative in Congress
from one of the Illinois districts, and
who, earlier, was charge d'afaires at
Paris, as well as Assistant Secretary
of State, was, when lie was member
of Congress, probably the only repre-
sentative who had personal knowl-
edge of the now traditional debates
between Abraham Lincoln and Ste
phen Douglas in Illinois, in 1858. and
who, furthermore, had intimate per-
sOnal acquaintance with Lincoln him
self Mr.. Hit, when a young man,
! learned stenography, and he was
chosen as the official stenographer TO
report the debates between Lincoln
and Douglas. When he had written out
his notes, he was accustomed TO show
the manuscript to Lincoln and TO
Douglas so that there might be op-
portunity to correct the notes. In this
way he was brought into close rela-
tions with both. especially with Lin
coin.
Mr.. Hit had a fund of interesting
| anecdotes about Lincoln, and when he
was in the mood he would. in a quiet,
gentle. and sometimes almost rever-
ent manner relate some of his eXper-
fences
Somebody-it may have been John
Hay-once told Mr.. Hit Of little in
cident that occurred in the office OF
the White House where Lincoln did
most of his work. "As reported 10 me,
Mr.. Hit, in repeating the anecdote
was accustomed TO say, 'it was only a
few days after Lincoln's second in
auguration that after a Cabinet meet
ing one of the members of the Cabinet
happened TO notice the armchair
which was placed at the head of the
table and in which Lincoln sat during
Cabinet meetings or when he was al
work throughout the four years o
his first administration The chair
was dilapidated. II seemed so rickety
that it was wondered whether it woult
be safe longer to sit in il. and thu
Cabinet officer said: It seems to ms
that the United States ought TO fur
nish the President of the Unitet
} States with a respectable chair
Thereupon the President turned t.
. the chair and said What is the mat
ter with that chair? Poor as it ma.
be, there is a considerable number o
q | AlIii IN int 0ulitu 0ldltH WIN WOui
., be perfectly willing to occupy it,
81 presume" Mr.. Hit would say
that Lincoln used his chair according
to his custom. He was fond of wear
j ing slippers and he used often L
meet his Cabinet or, in fact. visit ther
= still wearing slippers. Il was an old
time custom of his to throw his le
: over the arm of the chair, and ! pre-
u sumo he often did that when seate
: in the chair that was at the head q
y the table. He was a pretty heav
: man and his legs we're long. and
= may be that for this reason the chai
Il Il got pretty rough usage. but the az
y swer which he made to his Cabinet o
ficer was perfectly characteristic
y him, and he often used to speak wit
il his dry humor of what he called Il
E. Presidential grub. which, he Won
say. never could be driven from a ma
d after it had got into his. mental sy
E tenn"
Evening journal., 1915-06-08

Howard Holiday. John Wise, Roland
Patterson, Irwin Cats, John Swan
and Joseph Roidinger.
Mrs. George N. Bright is the guest
of Miss Fannie Gleason OF Philadel-
phia.
William Derrickson. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Derrickson. who has
been IN at the Delaware Hospital.
has returned home in a greatly inn
proved condition.
Mrs. George b. c. Custer. wife of
Scrgoant-Maior G.. B. C. Custer. is
seriously IN at the Chester Hospital.
Chlldrcn's day exercises will be
held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church here on Sunday evening,
June 20.
Mrs. ]. w. Marley a former resi-
dent here. has been the guest Of Mrs
Norris W. Wilkinson.
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
BERRY Growers said
TO Be MAKING money

SNOW HILL, Md, June S.--AIl over
the lower peninsula it is said that
the present strawberry season is a
highly satisfactory one. More straw
berries have been shipped from Snow
Hin so far this season than ever be-
fore in the same time, and although
the growers have not received fancy
prices, they have been getting fair
returns and have made good money.
At Selbyville, Berlin and Bishop the
sales have been pleasing and many
thousands Of dollars will be brought
into the county. In Wicomico the
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
EVENING SOCIAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY, Del. June s.
A party was given at the home of
Miss Helen Hendler on Saturday.
Those present were; Miss Dorothy
Metzger Miss Helen Bender. Miss
Catherine Heal, Miss Mildred Ball,
Miss Marguerite Spicer. Miss Greta
Holiday, Miss Catherine Schundcr,
Evening journal., 1915-06-08

crop is fine. In one day at pittsvillo
over S55,OOO was paid out to the grow
ers. Some 32-quart crates OF Prize
Candy berries we're sold at auction at
Pittsville for S1i and many crates
brought Sc and $3.50 each These
prices are. of course, unusual. but the
average of $3.50 to S4.25 has been
maintained at Pittsville and Fruitland
for the last week
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
Just Apply This Paste
and the Hairs Will Vanish
(Boudoir Secrets)

The iudicious use Of delatone pasteB
insures any woman clear. hairless
skin. To prepare the paste, mix al
little of the powdered delatone with
some water. then apply to the obicc-.
tionable hairs for or 3 minutes.
When the paste is removed, and the
skin washed. every trace of hair will
have vanished No pain attends the
ues Of the delatone and IL will not
mar the most sensitive skin, but to
insure results, see that you get read
dclatone.
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
TODAY's OLDEST STORY.
By the United Press.

Dy lue Onileu IIeSS.
OKMULGEE, okla. June s.
She was fair and good to be-
hold. John Davenport, out of
town travelling man gazed upon
her admiringly as she tripped
along the street.
"Ah there, little one" mur-
INJURED the knight of the grip in
his best tones. But she beeded
not.
Undaunted. John followed her,
got her street number and then
found her phone number. There
upon ne called the house.
Say, I'm that cute little fell
low you passed a while ago
brown suit, gray cap and"
Bang went the receiver but
John persisted. until the fair
one agreed he might drop around
this afternoon.
He did. Inside the house. he
was confronted by heavy man
with a heavy voice.
Johns done with flirting.
.
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
RUPTURE
A Reliable Expert of High Standing
Coming to Wilmington.

W. b. Seeley, the noted expert, will be az
the Hotel DUPONT Tuesday and Wednesday,
June and O. where he will be pleased 20
have those desiring something better than
the common truss consult him.
The government has used his goods for
years, and many officials representing every
branch Of the service are numbered among
his patrons.
No fee for consultation. Those treated on
former visits are invited TO call Home
office, 1927 Walnut street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Cut out and keep for reference.
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
TO DISCUSS "TwILIGHT SLEEP

The Homeopathic Medical Society OF
New Castle county will hear papers
on Twilight Sleep" by DR.. J. f.
James. Jr., of Philadelphia and Dr.
Marshall w. MacDuffe Of New York
at the meeting of the society on next
Friday evening
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
SELL WILSON EFFFCTS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND, Del. June S.-The
home of the late Mrs. James Wilson
with its contents were sold here on
Saturday to settle the estate. w. P.
Wilson and Son purchased the dwell
ing for S1,675.
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
EAGLES EAT RFRRTFS.

Blue Rock Castle, Knights of the
Golden Eagle, held its annual straw
berry festival in the grange hall at
Talleyville, Saturday night. There was
large attendance
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
Copyright, 1915, by E. J. Edwards
All rights reserved.)

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell Of
"A Brilliant Son of the Green Noun
tain State"
Evening journal., 1915-06-08
Just "A Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quiniuh
(The Sunshine Mani

DO not forget as you 80 on your way
Through this busy world, with its
toll and strife,
Often a kindly word TO say
TO those you meet in the paths of
life.
Do not forget that smile of cheer
May comfort heart that is sad and
drear,
And brighten a day that is hard and
long.
The burning words that forever live
It may not be yours to speak or give
But there's heart and hope In bit
of a song.
Do not forget that wherever you go
Kindly deeds may be found to do.
No one so poor but can bestow
The help that will courage and faith
renew!
No one so weak who cannot give
The hand that may help a soul TO live
And rise again from the trodden
clayl
Splendid achievements may never be
yours.
But the deed that for loves sake is
done endures.
And will blossom forever from day
to day.
By L. NJ. Montgomery.
Is not the meat cut off before our
eyes. yea, JOY and gladness from the
house of our God Joel l. Is.
The prophet here chides the mad
ness of the Jews, that they perceived
not things set before their eyes. He
/ therefore says that they were blind in
the midst of light and that their sight
was such that seeing they saw moth
ing; they surely ought to have felt
distressed. when want reached even
to the temple. For since God had
commanded the first fruits to be Of
fered to Him, certainly the temple
ought to have been hOnored with its
sacrifices: and though mortals perish
hundred times through famine and
want. yet God ought not to be defraud-
ed of His right. He afterwards adds
that Joy and gladness were taken
away. for God commanded the Jews
to come to the temple to give thank.
and to acknowledge themselves bless
ed, because He had chosen His habi
tation among them. Hence this eX
preston is so often repeated by Moses
n Thou shalt rejoice before thy God;
for by saying this God intended to en-
courage the people the more to com
/ oheerfully to the temple; as thougl
He said: 81 certainly need not you
presence. but / wish by my presenc
to make you glad" But now when tn
worship of God ceased, the prophe
says that JOY had also been abolished
for the Jews could not cheerfully Civ
thanks TO God when His curse was be
fore their eyes.-Calvin.
Dayton. Ohio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14

to take charge of the matter for
request for light on Seventh avenue
between Orange and Nelson streets,
with instructions to go to no unusual
expense in the matter of running an
arc line to the place.
1t was ordered by the body that
the collection of street tax shall date
from the first day of April in each
year.
The council ordered that the city
pay the doctor bills of Superintend-
ent Collier, who was recently severely
injured while in the service of the
city in trying to adjust an arc lamp,
which fell and struck Mr.. Collier in
the eye.
The salary committee of the body
was instructed to take under advise
ment the question of restoring the
former salaries of the city employees
and make a report thereon at the
next meeting of the council.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
THE NEWS ADVERTISERS
THE PAPER Is PROUD OF VALUA-
BILE AND CULTIVATED CLIENT
Only Those Who Have the Best Ever
Advertise, Therefore Our Adver-
Users Carry the Best.

The News considers itself very
fortunate in having such a distinct
and valuable chenille and cultivated
advertising patronage. It's an old
adage that only those who have the
best advertise and ask for your bust
ness" and this is especially true if
you come to notice the class and
character of the ads. Not only in this
issue, but in every issue. The News,
no doubt, thru its advertising col
umns, gives valuable information
and advice to its readers that DO
the buying and in most homes ev-
eryone, from the kid to grandpa,
buy" WE ARE justly proud of our
advertisers, and our readers (the
whole populance) should be proud
that they carry a line of goods that
they carry a line of goods that are
advertiseable. AS fall comes, and it
is time for anew Set of Harness
and as we take off the Dutch and
put on the High Collars it is well
to watch and read The News ads.
To those comfortably dressed, and
nicely dressed, efficiency and looks
will be increased.
There is one store known as
'Dawson's Largest Store" that is al
ways up to the minute in advertis-
ing, as well as in the line and style
of merchandise they carry. This
store carries a full page ad in this
issue of The News announcing a great
event-that of their fall opening,
Sept. % to "a. On these dates beau
tiful displays will be made in all de-
partments, and especially will mi
Lady" be interested in the millinery
and ready-to-wear exhibits.
New Things says Martin, are al
ways interesting and delight to the
eye. Every one can conceive of such
a fact, but to know and appreciate
one must visit and be shown the
beautiful and great variety of Ladies
Ready-to-Wear and Dress Goods at
this popular store. Every style and
color here is individual and carries q
charm of grace and elegance.
Herman, the mans store, is anOth-
er one of our valued advertisers. He
always has some valuable bargains
to offer his customers and knows the
value of The News advertising col
umns in acquainting the trade with
what he has to offer. He knows
what is best for men to wear and al
ways gives a perfect fit. He also car
ries a ten-cent department in con-
neCtiOn.
E. B. Durham & Co., the house fur
nishers, also know the value of adj
vertising. They do what they adver-
tise, and give satisfaction to their
customers.
Rosenberg Bros. of Albany is an
out-of-town advertiser who values
The News columns. Every depart
ment of this store is crowded to the
capacity limit with the choicest mer-
chandise. No part of the family has
been overlooked in this well arrang-
ed store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
NO BIDS FOR ARNORY
PROPERTY PUT ON THE BLOCK
TUESDAY AND WITHDRAWN.
CounciJ Will Install Public Drinking
Founts on Main Street. Other
Matters Before Council.


Several matters of interest were
considered by the city council at the
last regular meeting.
Bids were submitted by J. S. Clay
for installing the proposed public
drinking founts. 1t was stated that
suitable founts can be bought for
about 1915 f. o. b. Birmingham.
Chairman Brim was instructed to go
ahead and get the best prices possible
and act as he thinks best in the buy
ing of three fOunts.
Chairman Dean of the health com
mittee was granted further time IN
which get up a suitable ordinance
on the milk question.
1t was stated that there was no
sale of the armory, as advertised, as
no prospective bidders were on hand
at the proposed hour of sale.
Mr.. S. w. Anthony complained that
he is charged too high a rate for
lights at the moving picture show,
and the matter was referred to the
chairman of water and lights for ad-
justment with instructions to do
whatever is customary under such
circumstances.
It was ordered that an electric
light be placed in the street near the
negro hotel and one near the Holman
blacksmith shop for the benefit of the
police force, who frequently are call
ed to these sections in making their
usual police rounds, and the streets
are very dark at present.
The light committee was directed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
ENGAGEMENTS.

Cheatham-Carvep.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Shields an
nounce the engagement of their sis
ter, Miss Ruth Chatham, to Mr..
Rogers Carver, the wedding to take
pace October goth.
Edwards-C ronin.
Judge and Mrs. Marion G. Edwards
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Marion, to Mr.. Michael
Francis Cronin, Of Muscatine, Iowa,
and Washington, D. c., the wedding
to take place at home Novem Der 3rd.
Pierce McDermott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lucius Pierce,
of Parrott, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Juanita May, and
Mr.. Milton McDermott, of Knoxville,
Tenn, the wedding to take place
Tuesday evening, November the TWEEN
ty-third. Miss Pierce is well known
in Dawson, having often been the
guest of Miss Jessie Melton.
Mcrgan-Dugger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy Albert Morgan
of Americas announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Margaret
Anne, to Mr.. Rodine Russ Digger of
Reynolds, the wedding to take place
in November. Miss Morgan has Of
ten visited her relative, Mrs. j. T.
Raglan.
Saunders Carter.
Mrs. F. B. Saunders of Coleman
announces the engagement of hel
daughter, Nina, to Mr.. James Lynch
| Carter of Winchester Tenn, the
wedding to take place in October
Miss Saunders is a relative of Mrs
l.. c. Durham, at whose home she
| has often visited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
HAPPENINGS FROM HEROD.
Interesting Programs Being Arranged
For Orphans and Mission DAYS.

Mesdames Brim and Strickland
went down to Cotton Friday to at
tend the funeral of their niece, Miss
Annie Florence Culpepper, This sad
death was the third in the family in
the last several months. Our SYM
pathies are extended the bereaved
ones.
Mrs. Culbertson, superintendent of
this district, met with our w. B. M.
U. Saturday A successful and pleas
ant meeting was held. There were
two new mem bers, and more are ex-
pected.
Mrs. Dennis was hostess at dinner
Wednesday complimentary to Mes
DANES Claude and Yetta Massey. Gov
ers were land for eight. In the after
noon a number OF friends were pres
ent. Music and rock were enjoyed.
DR.. and Mrs. Collum entertained
at a delightful rock party last week.
Ice cream and cake were served at
late hour.
Messrs Miller and Davis of Lees
burg and Misses Matte Pace and
Mary COlley of Dawson were pleas
of Miss Clara Miller.
Messrs. McLendon, Melton, Dennis
and Chambless were elected delegates
to the Bethel Association, and were
instructed to invite the association
here next year.
An intorocfipC urOCroro iC hoip Or
arranged in the Methodist church
for orphans day, while one is being
arranged in the Baptist church for
mission day
The beautiful rite of baptism was
administered to Mrs. Leon McLendon
Saturday afternoon in Herodtown
creek by Rev. J. F. Eden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Bellhower came
over to hear Rev. Eden preach Sun
day, and were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
L. H. McLendon.
Miss Ethel Blackshear, who has
been guest of Mrs. Frank Everett,
will return to her home in Edison
this week.
Mrs. Joe Battle, Mrs. Hugh Nc
Lendon and Miss Geraldine McLen-
don have visited Americas relatives.
Mrs. j. j. McLain will leave this
week for Atlanta. where she will
be the guest of Mrs. Hugh Duggan.
Messrs. and Mesdames Marshall
of Graves and Dawson have visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Kelly.
Rev. John F. Eden has, been unan-
imously called to succeed himself as
pastor of our Baptist church.
Quite a number of from here at
tended the WoOdmen barbecue in
Dawson Thursday evening.
Miss Johnnie Will Kelly of Daw-
son has been a pleasant visitor to
Mrs. Ned McLendOn.
Mr.. James Dennard, who has been
visiting here, has returned to his
home in Sale City.
Misses Ruth Smith and Louise
Barlowe of the Dawson exchange
spent Sunday here.
Mr.. J. E. Brim and Mr.. J. H. Brim
made business trip to Mitchell
county last week.
Mrs. W. w. Massey and Mrs. H. G.
Massey of Brentwood have visited rel
atives here.
Mr.. George McLain and Miss Alma
McLain spent the weekend at Sale
City.
Miss Mana Barlowe of Lumpkin
has been a guest of Miss Ruth Smith.
Miss Lucy Wells of Bronwood was
pleasant visitor here Friday.
Mr.. c. NJ. Harris spent several
days in Sylvester last week.
Mr. Cliff McRee spent the week
end at Sale City.
Mr.. D. ]. Dennis has visited in
Mrs. ]. H. McLendon spent Friday
in Sasser.
Mrs. R. B. McLain is visiting in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14

l am thankful to say that | am re-
covering from my recent illness, and
am now in position to transact bust
ness with my friends and customers
who want new farm loans or desire
to renew those, that have matured.
Please see me at my home or office.
j. r. IRWIN, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
A Clogged System Needs Attention

Are you bilious, dizzy and listless?
DR.. Kings New Life Pills taken at
once seizes upon constipation and
starts the bowels moving naturally
and easily. Moreover it acts without
gripping. Neglect of a clogged system
often leads to most serious compiled
tiOns. Poisonous matters and a body
poorly functioning need immediate
attention. If you wish to wake up
tomorrow morning happy in mind and
entirely satisfied start your treat
ment tonight 25c a bottle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14

Mr.. Sam Abromson, one of the pro-
prietors of the German store, brought
a bride home from New York Satur-
day. They are now visiting in Tai
bottom, after which they will reside
in Dawson
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
Anniversary RecertIon.

The ladies of Dawson are cordially
invited to attend the anniversary re-
ception of the Woman's Club to be
held at the club house Tuesday af
ternoon, Sept. 81, from 4:30 to $50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-09-14
AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL
LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE
Commission Merchants and Cotton
Seed Buyers Must Pay License.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the city council the special license
tax ordinance was amended so as to
require commission merchants to pay
a license of $40 per annum, and cot
ton seed buyers, other than those
connected with local oil mills, are
required to pay an annual tax of Sill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-26
DAWSON PAPERS 1915
 FORECAST FAVORABLE

old Earth starts the Marathon to- day on lap 1915. What Of the race2 What will be the chronicle at Che fin ish2 Seers now have their opporlun- ity. Auguary may be lndulged in, and prophets hago their horoscopes. But none who are rational will dare even to claim definite deductions thus far in advance. The gigantic issues that rock the earth today are bringing all strength Of all world powers into the struggle.
 Art, science, religion and literature hang on the Issues. Whether che war now involving humanity will last two months two years or ten can but be swmlsed. Complications may arise, and things be moro entagled year henoe than today But the hope is strong that such win not be the case. Yet Britain and her allies count on no shor; term of war. They take the dis erect view of preparing for prolonged conflict Then lf peace ccmes, well; and # war continues, the defenders VIII moi be lacking in strength
 Wih hard times already caused in many quarters by the stress Of war and disturbed conditions, 1915 cannot hope to be made to shine as Q brll- liant year the world over in affairs commercial and industrial But from military standpoint it win gain an ineiiaceable place in history
 Iu the Northland the mining opera tons Of companies established will continue. There is no question Of pay ing companies following up the pay and getting ,he gold now when gold is worth more than at any other time The paystreaks are not rendered poor CT by wars or hard times.
 4he other industries of the Yukon also should continue active. The new silver properties give every promise. end prospectors are busy in an direc- tious
 In Alaska, ono Of the greatest years .n history is on the program in the railway development. together wlth the initial expenditure of the SS5.O0O,- 900 which Uncle Sam agreed to use there. Many other activities will come as a whole. and the prosperity drawn into the Northern Empire in one quarter will spread over the whole. Nineteen fifteen may be an uncertain factor for The outside world, but for the Northland 1t must continue to spell prosDerity-(Dawson News.