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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
STRAW HATS TO BE
SCARCE THIS YEAR

Straw hats will be few and far
between toward the end of this
summer. Repeater" will be at
a premium. For hats will be
passed but once, and there will
be no seconds, according to a
warning sent out by the straw
hat manufacturers and bleachers.
Pick a good one while you are
picking" is their advice, for
there will be no second crop"
The war has shut off the foreign
peroxide supply, cutting down
the bleaching concerns to three
fifths time and leaving them
nothing to do.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
Mr.. Deubler Ill in Florida.

Mr. r. e Deubler left a few days
ago for Lake City, Fla. called there
by the illness of his brother, Mr..
Charles Deubler. Sr., who is i'll at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Mark
ham. Mr.. Deubler had stroke of
paralysis. A letter from Lake City
Tuesday morning stated that the con-
dition of Mr. Deubler is much i'm
proved, which will be gratifying news
to his many Dawson friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
WILL SELL FLAGS FOR
BELGIAN BENEFIT SATURDAY
Local Chapters ID. A. r. to Help the
War-Stripped Country.


The world has never witnessed a
sadder sight than the peaceful little
country of Belgium laid waste by in
vading hordes who have ruthlessly
trampled under foot everything dear
to the hearts of those home-loving
people, leaving them utterly desti-
tute. America, always the friend of
the oppressed, is making an heroic
effort to relieve the 3 100000 in such
dire need. and surely Terrell county
Ca very important part of America)
wants a part in this broadly humane
work. An appeal has been made to
the national society Daughters of the
American Revolution to lend hand,
and the two chapters of Dawson are
an Xious that a sum worthy OF our
splendid county shall be contributes
to help swell the general fund. To
this end Belgian flags will be on sale
in Dawson Saturday, the 6th, the
small sum of seventeen cents being
charged for each. In the luxury of
our everyday living is there one who
can turn a deaf ear to the cry of dis
tress as it rings across the waters
from a proud people whose heroism
in the midst of suffering has won the
admiration of the world? You are
not only requested to buy flag, but
to wear it Saturday and Sunday as a
tribute to brave little Belgium and
in honor of the birth of King Albert.
one of the greatest and best beloved
rulers of the world Any member of
either D. A. r. chapter can supply
you with a flag, and in the name of
humanity they earnestly ask your
co-operatiOnu. ID. A. h.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
MIR. A. +. GORE DIED
AT RICHBAND SATURDAY

Well Known Citizen Passes Away at
Ripe Age.
Mn. A. f. Gore died at Richland
Saturday morning at O'Clock after
an illness from pneumonia.
Mr.. Gore was II years of age, and
one Of Randolph county's most sue
cessful planters, having accumulated
an estate valued at $4,000. He
was an ex-Confederate soldier, and a
man we'll known throughout this sec
tion of the state. He was an uncle
of Mrs. j. NJ Clifton of Dawson,
The remains were inferred at the
old family burial grounds near Yves
ton. Rev John Gore, nephew of the
deceased, conducting the ceremony
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
THE w. G. T. u. DISCUSSED
SABBATH OBSERVANCE
Meeting Friday Afternoon at NIetho-
dist Church Largely Attended.

The w. C. T. U. met Friday after
noon at the Methodist church with a
large attendance. Mrs. J. D. Laing
was leader, her subject being Sabbath
Observance.
A number of interesting papers
were given by the members, and a
vocal duet by Mrs. j. G. Parks and
Mrs. E. B. Durham was much enjoy
ed. The membership campaign,
which closed with this meeting, re-
suited in a number of new names
being added. Mrs. r. d. Smith and
Mrs. J. r. Webb led the contest, and
the latter obtained the largest mum
Der of names The losing side will
entertain the winners at an early
date.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
10 Trustees of County Schools

1t is ordered by the Board of Edu-
cation that an election be held on the
21st day of April between the hours
of 10 a. m. and p. m. for the pur-
pose of filling all vacancies in the
Board of Trustees. Please attend to
this duty and report the result to
]. w. F. LOWREY, County School
Commissioner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
Registrars Complete Work.

The county registrars met in the
court house Monday morning for the
purpose of revising the registration
list and furnishing names OF voters
to the election managers. They COM
pleted their work Monday, removing
only, about % names of voters who
had moved from the county. There
are about l, 500 names remaining on
the list. an increase over two years
ago of about $50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
NEGRO METHODISTS WILL
HAVE GOLDEN JUBILEE
Rev. Cutler and Col. Parks Win Adj
dress Gathering Sunday.

Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock,
at the Atoc A. NJ E. church, the ne
gro Methodists will hold a golden
jubilee in celebration of the tiftieth
anniversary of the existence Of their
church in the state of Georgia.
An interesting and appropriate pro-
pirate program has been arranged,
which will be under the direction OF
Rev. John Cooper, D. D., the presld-
ing elder of this district of the A. M.
E. church, and Rev. w. b. Loving,
the pastor of Atoc church.
Colonel j. G. Parks and Rev. j. NJ.
Cutler, pastor of the NJ. E. church
in Dawson, will deliver the principal
addresses of the day, and there viii
no doubt be many white citizens pres
ent.
Colonel Parks and Rev. Cutler will
discuss practical education for the ne
gro. The following is the program
for the occasion:
e Music. Invocation. Music.
Paper by Ola Dugans.
Duet-Eva Miller and Annie Iver-
son.
Paper by Ethel Shirley.
Quartette-Tennie Douglass, Salllc
Pittman, r. E. Jones and Will lver-
son.
Address-Col. j. G. Parks.
Music
Address-Rev. J. NJ. Cutler.
Solo-Maggie Hill.
Offertory. Announcements
New lot of little felt hats for spring
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
TERRELL COTTON CROP 1892
BALES SHORT PREVIOUS YEAR
The Government Issues Its Final Re-
port ON 1915 Production.

The census bureau has issued its
final report on the production 5t cot
ton in 1915.
The figures show that the number
of bales ginned in Terrell Of last
years crop was 24,91S. as compared
with 38,475 the previous year. a re-
duction of 1887 bales. It is the
smallest crop of cotton produced in
the county in long mum Der of years.
The total number of bales for GeOr-
gia is reported at 1,936,11 as
against 2,723.094 in 1914
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
4 RirfIldav Party.

Mrs. T. E. Bum complimented her
little daughter, Rowena Josephine,
with an Easter egg hunt Monday af-
ternoon in honor of the little girls
third birthday. A number of chill
dren enjoyed the egg hunt and juven-
lie games
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
Engagement Announced.

DR.. and Mrs. r. NJ Stewart have
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Jamie Catherine, to Mr..
Harry Jones Davis, of Athens, the
date of the marriage to be announced
later.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05
Attention Auto Owners.

/ have just purchased large vul-
canizing plant, and on arrival will De
in position to do all size casing and
tubes up to ) II inches. VIII keep
a full line of supplies. Get my prices
before you buy. o. w. LEWIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful, cid reliable Dr..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain aue Heals at the same tine. &c sc, S.O0
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

Mrs. J. B. Perry is critically i'll at
her home on Stonewall street, and
there is very little hope of her recov-
cry. This will be painful news to
the many friends of this good woman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

VOTE FOR J. NJ. BELL FOR
COUNTY TREASURER.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

Vote for w. P. Nasworthy for
Tax Colleetor.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

Best Button Bronze Boot. Hornady
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-04-05

New lot of little felt hats for spring
1t Herman's.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
TRY THIS FOR A
COLD-|T'S FINE!
"Pape's Cold Compound"
ends severe colds or grippe
in few hours.

You can end grippe and break up
severe cold either IN head, chest.
body or limbs. b. taking dose of
"Pape's Cold Compound every two
hours until three doses are taken.
II promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages In the head.
stops nasty discharge or nose running.
relieves sick headache. dullness, fever
Ishness. soro throat, sneezing. soreness.
and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
head-nothing else In the world gives
such prompt relief as ''Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only g cents
at any drug store. IL acts without
assistance. tastes nice. and causes no
inconven'ence. Be sure you get the
genuine.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
]. S. STEEL UNTITLED
ORDERS NEAR RECORD
Great New Business This
Month indicates Eclipse Of
All Past Figures.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE United
States Steel Corporation reports untitled
orders on the books Of the subsidiary
COMPANIES on January 81 amounting to
7f22,76i tons. With the exception of De-
ccmber. 1912. this IL the largest untitled
TONNAGE ever reported. The increase
last month was 1851 tons or within
3tOoO tons the trade estimate.
The production of steel ingots in
January was slightly less than In De-
cember. the total being little more
than 900. 900 tons. which is at the rate
of 5000 tons daily during the twenty
dicetes an output OF 1.300.O00 tons OF
rolled products. which Is at the rate OF
ol.WO tons per dav. As the new orders
booked were l1e.W0 tons greater than tho
shipments. II Is shown that the new
orders taken amounted to 1.a56.547 tons,
rs the shipments are understood to have
Deen approximatelv 1.250.000 tops: that
is. shipments were at the rate of $1,000
sVns @ snd new orders were at the rate
In january, 1915. the steel Corporation
was operating ct the rate OF q per cent
OF Total capacity. Production OF steel
6LSmO tons and shipments OF rolled
products were 10000 tons. while new
NnsinesS was taken aggregating about
sSOcO tons. Today the corporation sub
salaries are operating practically at full
capacity. but there has been an increas se
IN plant capacity In the last year, so
mat operations TODAY are more than
100 per cent. based upon the rated ca
paclty a year ago.
The enormous orders booked by the
) corporations subsidiaries since Febru-
Hry liar In excess OF capaclty-indi-
cate that the untitled tonnage today is
iar greater than at any previous time
~ thc history of the corporation. Il
estimate Of the gain In unified tonnage
thls month. however. Only official re-
turns can be relied upon to give even
an approximate estimate OF the book
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
philadelphia Publlel Lrdrer.

.socretary Garrison's sudden and un-
cxprctcd resignation marks the second
serious break In President Wilson's
Cabinet. Unlike that which preceded Il,
the change removes one OF the most
visers. an official who possessed the
confidence OF the public In a marked
degree. and who was respected by the
officers OF the army. Far more serious.
however. than the loss OF capable pub
Garrison reveals the irreconcilabie dIf-
ferences which have arisen among the
Democrats In Congress and in the Nd
ministratlon upon the vital questions In
volved In the national defense. :
II * clear President Wilson will have
TO use ali the power he can bring 10
bear upon his party followers II he
nopea 10 unite them
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Boston Herald.

The news columns describe with SUM-
Client fullness and doubtless with rea-
Fonable accuracy. the influences which
have led Secretary Garrison to lay down
his post In the Cabinet.
These include his dlspleasure at the
Acant attention which the President and
ConRrea have been giving ~ his pro-
posal for n continental army and It's
apparent purpose TO liberate the Philip
pine Islands before, he thinks, their day
Of deliverance has arrived: and he must
further find himself out of touch with
most OF the rest of the Cabinet itself
by reason OF his distinctly militant
views. He believes In universal service
and resents with v'gor the notion that
PREPAREDNESS has any tendency to pro-
woke War
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
The staats-Zeitung.

Mr. Garrison has regarded seriously
not only his office OF Secretary OF War,
PRECEDENT. hut President Wilson needs
no. advisers. hut messenger tboys
Therein IN the cause of SeSretary Gar
rison's resignation TO bo found. The
actual motives for the resignation will
be revealed In time They must in
evitably become public. Apparently
thev lay hidden In the foreign policy OF
President Wilson and not In domestic
affairs
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Cleveland Lender.

From the beginning of the Presi-
dents term Secretary Garrison. of the
War Department. has been one OF the
most positive and forceful members OF
Mr.. Wilson's official family.
Beyond question this break in the
Cabinet will encourage the PRESIDENT :
opponents In his own party and also
will be hailed as evidence that the diffi-
culties OF uniting upon an adequate
plan OF national defense may prove too
great to he overcome. But II need not
and should not be sufficient 10 thwart
the purpose OF the executive head OF
the nation or discourage his supporters
I'm all parties and outside OF all politi-
cal bodies.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
New York Journal of Commerce.

Evidently Mr.. Garrison paid much less
heed than the President to political con-
alteration and keeping the forces to-
gether to get what could be agreed upon
rather than the utmost that was desired
There was little hope for the
success OF his nlans with tho nraaen,
Congress. and that NAV be fortunate
Tor the country. He had come TO take
an extreme. not TO saw one-sIded.
view. and there is no real ground FOR
oenevinE that there Is anv pressing oc-
r!.iCh he Insisted SpOi
The Washington times., 1916-02-11

The resignation OF Secretary Garrison
evokes expressions OF regret from news
papers OF the country generally. Fol"
lowing are extracts from editorial COM
ments:
New York Times.
Secretary Garrison is free to resign.
The President cannot resign. Yet the
refusal OF Congress to accept the con-
tinental army part OF the plan OF pre-
parednesS is as much a rebuff to the
President as to his Secretary of War
although I'm his letter 10 Mr.. Garrison
he shows great patience and for-
bearance.
The defeat in Congress of the Presi-
dcntH plan for national defense would
provoke tho public Indignation, ~ 20
t1at be added the shameless breach OF
trust involved IN Withdrawing our pro-
lection from the Philippines, with the
possibility. still dreaded. OF settle
ment OF the Lusitania case incompati-
Bile with the national dignity and non
or. the country will have had from the
Democratic party more than it can or
Will rtand.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
PHILADELPHIA Inou,rer.

the loss OF Secretary OF War Gassi-
son Is serious blow for his was the
solitary. imposing mentality I'm the offI-
ciai family OF the White House. .
Inere can be no adequate or salts.
soiute authority OF the Federal Govern
ment. secretary Garrison knows this.
Every military expert knows II. Pres
ldent Wilson knows. In pursuing the
course which he has, the President has
lost the one brainy man In his Cabinet
The President always disappoints in n
crisis. II Is the mark of a weak man.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Text OF RESERVATIONS !;
And AcceptanceS

quite understand why you deem 1t
incumbent upon you in loyalty TO
your chief to follow his example
in rendering your resignation. and.
since I have accepted his resigna-
tion, ] am sure Il will be your
desire that I accept yours also. !
do so with genuine regret. because
YOU have in every way fulfilled the
highest expectations and rendered
the country the most conscientious
and efficient service.
1t is with genuine sorrow that I
see this official relationship be-
tween us brought to an end. Cor
daily and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON
Henry Breckenridge. Assistant Sec
sretary OF War.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Boston Journal.

Lindley M. Garrison's resignation as
Secretary OF War is regretted not only
because II creates some confusion I'm a
department where keen leadership IL vi
tai today, but because the Cabinet need
ed the Garrison brains and backbone.
President Wilson was not overfortu-
nate in his Cabinet selections. Although
the dumping Of Bryan was a relief. that
boon is almost wiped out by the loss OF
Mr. Carriqon
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Comment of the Press
on Cabinet Break

tary policy; u has favored a larger In
crease OF the regular army than he was
willlng-or able--to advocate. Yet Il has
always recognized the sincerity and
soundncss OF his general views and has
applauded his readiness to do what he
thought could be done TO improve the
military establishment and to Vproot the
false notions and traditions which, have
Administration.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Boston Post.

Political1y-for that aspect OF the
case is bound To be considered-this
new split In the Cabinet Is not one or
the democracy. The Republican, enemy
is quick nowadays 10 seize upon any
thing that gives them talking point.
and this furnishes one that they will
turn as adroitly as possible to what
ever advantage they think may accrue.
But the Administration Is not dis
integratinR.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Two Motors in Crash.

Endcavoring to avoid running down
q boy on a bicycle, DIR. John w.
Shaw. 1853 Rhode Island avenue.
swerved his automobile suddenly near
Fifteenth and u streets last night. He
collided with q machine driven by John
l.. Weaver. OF the Woodward building.
according to the police. Both machines
were damaged
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
The German HsrnId.

Mr. Garrison has apparently seen the
writing on the wall which predicts the
collapse of the Wilson Administration
He rushcs to safety while there In still
time: the others venture to remain in
the mess. Through his retirement Mr.
Garrison Is left free. handed TO support
Presidential candidates other than Will
son,
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
New York Herald.

Mr.. Garrison's departure from the
Cabinet is a distinct loss to the Ad-
miristration and to the country. .
IL Mr.. Garrison were more OF a poIiti-
clan and less of patriot. he would
have rested content under the lack Of
Presidential leadership about which he
COMPLAINS. Evidently Mr.. Garrison is
too much Of n patriot to be party TO
sacrihcinE The nations preparedness
aven on tho altar OF militia politics and
In the year OF national election,
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Conquest of Facts.

Miss Margaret slattery. a member Of
the Massachusetts, State board of edu-
Facts" before the District Sunday
school Association at q o'clock toniRft
at the Mt. Vernon NJ r. Church. Ninth
and K streets northwest The public Is
invited.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
To Attend Memorial
Exercises at Arlington

Members OF the various associations
OF war veterans employed in the Cow
ernment service will be granted leave
next Tuesday to attend the Maine Me-
mortal exercises at Arlington. Orders
have already been issued In the Post
office and Treasury Departments. and
it is expected that other departments
will follow suit.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
New York Times.
New York Sun.

Ny the resignation OF the Secretary
OF war the Administration and. more.
the country loses most valuable serv-
ant. Mr.. Garrlson's career has Deen
marked by n breadth and depth or
learning, a maturity of judgment. ana a
great good sense that was the keynote
OF his signal ability.
The loss 10 our public service Is ut
terIy deplorable.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11

age. lie has rot tried to mislead the
public, and it should be remembered
TO his credit that h~ stood for pre-
paredness at q time when preparedness
was under the White House frown.
OF War has seen ~ 20 stop out and n
Is regrettable that he should have quit
for the reason that has been assigned.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
why Swear, Dear Z
Use 'Gets.If
for Corns!"
It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure as
Fate. Applied in a Few Seconds.

why. John. I never knew you 10
use such language I've told you rev.
crrl times it's no use to try those band
ages, salves, tapes, plasters. and con-
The Washington times., 1916-02-11

resignation follows:
The White House.
Washington. Feb. 10, 1915.
My Dear Mr.. Secretary: ! must
prise at your letter OF today offering
your resignation as Secretary OF
War. There has been no definite
action taken yet in either OF the
matters to which your letter OF yes
terday referred. The whole matter
Is under debate. and all the infiu:
ences that work for clarity and
Judgment ought to be available at
this time.
But since you have felt obliged TO
take this action, and since 1t Is evil
dent that your feeling in the mat
ter II very great, indeed. l feel that
would be only imposing a burden
upon you should / urge you to re-
tain the Secretaryship or war while
| am endeavoring to find n success
sor. ] ought to relieve you at once,
and do hereby accept your resigna-
tion. because 1t Is so evidently your
desire that | should do so.
I cannot take this important step.
however, without expressing to you
my very warm appreciation of the
distinguished service you have rem
dered as Secretary OF War. and am
sure that In expressing this apprecia-
ton I am only putting into words
the Judgment Of our fellow citizens
far and wide,
with sincere regret at the action
YOU have felt constrained to take,
Sincerely yours,
Hon. Lindley NJ. Garrison. Secretary
OF War.
Breckenridge Letters.
Here IS the letter OF Assistant Sec
retsry Breckenridge rendering hil
designations:
War Department Ofice OF the AS
sistant Secretary, Washington,
d. e., Feb. 10, 1916,
Ny Dear Mr.. President The Sec
retary OF War. MIR. Garrison, has
Just informed me of the fact that
he has submitted his resignation.
TO take effect at your convenience.
have been cognizant OF each de-
tail Of the correspondence between
yourself and him leading up to
this action on his part have
principle made by him throughout
this correspondence. | share with
out exception his convictions, and,
therefore, have rendered my rcsig-
nation to take effect at your con-
venlence. Very respectfully.
HENRY BRECKlNRIDGE.
The President.
Presidents Reply.
In accepting the resignation OF Mr.
Breckenridge. the President wrote,
The White House.
Washington. Feb. 10. 1915,
A. Dean Breckenridge: l can
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
New York World.

Secretary Garrison's resignation is the
more deplorable. at such a critical time
as this, because II is without adequate
cause. II Cabinet members are to resign
whenever there is opposition I'm Congress
to the measures which they advocate, or
whenever Congress is on the point OF
doing something OF which they do not
approve. government must soon collapse.
The World has high respect for Judge
Garrison. and has long regarded him as
one Of the ablest men I'm the National
Government. but his resignation Is a
very grave mistake. Believing what he
believes. II was his duty TO keep up tho
fight, remembering that this session OF
Congress Is neither the beginning nor
the end OF legislation.
The Washington times., 1916-02-11

Detroit Free Press.
Mr.. Garrison also has shown GER
tain degree of independence and cour-
The Washington times., 1916-02-11
Wan Departmont.I z

War Department
Washington. Feb. 10. 1916.
My Dear Mr.. President: I am just
IN receipt OF yours OF February 10. In
reply to mine of February .. 1t Is
evident that We hopclessly disagree
upon what conceive to be funda-
mental principles This makes mani
fest the improperly OF my longer
remaining your seeming representa-
tive with respect to those matters.
hereby tender my resignation as
Secretary OF War. to take effect at
your convenience. Sincerely yours.
LINDLEY ii. GARRISON.
The Dreaidnni
The Washington times., 1916-02-11

New York Tribune.
The Tribune has differed with Mr..
Garrison on certain details OF his mill