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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-02-10
Mr.. Gregory ON Slippery Ground.

Mr. Gregory on Slippery Ground
The report that the Department of Justice hav-
ing failed to convict Thomas E. Watson, editor
of weekly newspaper in Georgia, of circulating
Objectionable matter in the mails, intended to
renew the prosecution in another State, has been
persistent of late that members of the Georgia
delegation entered formal protest before At
torney General Gregory. His response to the eff
feet that he had doubt of Watson guilt, and
that the only question in his mind was whether
he should bring him to trial again at his home
in remote jurisdiction, seems to establish the
truth of the rumor
Is it possible that Democratic Attorney Gen
eral has soon forgotten the humiliation of a
recent Republican predecessor, Charles j. Bona
parte by name, who, acting under the orders of
Mr. Roosevelt, in 1909 procured criminal indict-
ments at Washington against editors of The World
and the Indianapolis News for 'libelling the Gov
eminent and sought to the defendants
to the District fColumbia for trial? If So his
memory is in desperate need Of a tonic,
When United States Attorney Joseph B. Kea1-
ing of indianapolis was asked to move in this
matter he refused, saying that the principle in
volved was dangerous and promptly resigned his
office. When the came before United States
Judge A. B. Andersen at, Indianapolis, he dis
missed 1t InStanter, with the remark that II the
history Of liberty means anything and if consti-
tutional guarantees mean anything, such prosecu-
tons must be looked upon with apprehension.
When similar issue was presented to United
States Judge Charles M. Hough in New York,
The World being under indictment for lbelling
the Government by circulating copies of the pub
lication in the city Post Office and at West Point
Government reservations, that Magistrate quashed
the Indictment the ground that it was I'M
authorized by law. On January 3, 1911, the
Supreme Court of the United States unanimously
affirmed this Judgment.
What Attorney General Bonaparte attempted
to do to drag editors from their homes for
trial in Washington, or, as in the New York case,
by strained construction to gain Federal jurs-
dction in complaint against a newspaper be-
a few copies of it had been delivered or
sold on property owned by the Government.
What Attorney General Gregory threatens is the
same thing in spirit and purpose-to pick from
many jurisdictions in which he thinks
Vction will be certain and then proceed against
his victim under the postal laws with all the
enginery Of despotism President Wilson's urgent
duty is to forbid this indefensible misuse of
power.--New York World
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-02-10

case may be tried in the court of either 1t is
not to be hastily assumed that in any State in the
Union an offense committed there cannot be
fairly tried there.-New York Times
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-02-10

- .AA - 49, 49, - &A WAaE3a~7
son, The News is in no way concerned. He has
been tried once in this state-a mistrial resulting
The proposition as seriously considered by the
attorney general, is to indict Mr.. Watson in a
distant state for sending into that state maya
zine published in Georgia and alleged to nave
contained obscene matter.
1t is an entirely novel, as we'll as most dam
gerous, undertaking that the attorney general
has in mind 1t is of the most pointed at
tacks on states rights that has ever been made
1t u.s. moreover-and here is the concern of The
News, of the Georgia congressional delegation,
and of the people of this state-an unwarranted
attack on the integrity of the jury system in
Georgia.
The Government proposes to declare to all the
world that it cannot get fair hearing in this
State and must, in consequence, try i'll another
state case that, if tried at all, should, by all
rights of custom, decency and, we dare say, legal
precedent, be tried in Georgia.
1t is astounding proposal such an one as to
make the good red blood of every loyal and self
respecting Georgian boil at the thought of it.
The propositions of this idea great that
Mr.. Watson as an individual is lost sight of at
the thought of it.
If Mr.. Watson, or any else, has violated a
federal law in Georgia, then let him be tried in
Georgia.
And no member of Congress from this state
should rest until this attempt to officially pub
lish canard on Georgia is absolutely and etern-
ally squelched. They should remember that there
is a great deal more than mans personal
rights at stake-the good name of Georgia is
impunged as it has never been assailed before
Macon News
Remove Georgian to Another State
For Trial
J. Gordon Jones, OF CordeIe, former mayor Of
the city and we'll known lawyer of that city,
who is one of the attorneys representing Thomas
E. Watson, states that in his opinion it is an out
rage for the Government to attempt to have Wat
son indicted outside of Georgia.
Mr.. Jones, in discussing the matter, says:
81 glad to see that Mr.. Watson has come
forward with full and complete statement con-
corning the proposed scheme and plan of the
United States government, through the depart
ment of justice, to ndict him in some other state
other than Georgia. Mr. Watson's statement to-
gresham Carl Vinson, in this weeks Jeffersonian
ment, and-those who are endeavoring to prose-
cute and not to prosecute him before the people
of Georgia and the whole country
Reflection on Georgia
1t is fragrant insult to the people of Georgia
for this Democratic administration to say as has
been stated by Mr.. Wallace, the assistant attor-
ney general, that the Government is unable to
obtain fair trial in Georgia. Is this the reward
which the Democrats of Georgia are to receive
for having voted the Democratic ticket since the
days of Andrew Jackson? Is this Democratic adj
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01

DAY IS FEBRUARY IS
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE MAKES
APPEAL TO EVERYBODY TO
BE PRESENT AT 9:3O A. NJ.

Every member of the church in the
state is asked to go to Sunday school
on February 18th, which is designat-
ed as Go to Sunday School Day" by
all the denominations that are seek
ing to build the kingdom through the
efforts of the Sunday school as an
auxiliary to the church. The Sunday
school board of the South Georgia
Conference has fallen in line, and is
urging the pastors and superintend-
ents to organize to make this a great
occasion. Programs have been sent
out to very nearly all the schools in
the Conference, and there is a gen
eral movement along the entire line
of battle.
The Dawson Methodist school has
determined to make it great day.
A committee of publicity has been
appointed, and an invitation is to be
given to every Methodist to be pres
ent at the Sunday school at $3.50
o'clock on the morning of Feb. 18th
without fail. This is our motto: 'As
Many in the Sunday School as Be-
| long to the Church" Begin now to
make arrangements to attend the ses-
sion on that day. If you cannot walk
and would like to attend let w. P.
Hornady and DR.. Lamar know of
your desire and provision will be
made for you to ride.
Every member of the home depart
ment is invited to be present, or write
us a short note that we may know
you are thinking about the Sunday
school and your church. Let the
parents of the cradle roll bring their
babies. This ought and we trust will
be the greatest day our school has
ever had. We will look for you Feb
18th. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
INDICTMENT OF MOB
MEMBERS IS EXPECTED
EDITOR GRUBBS SAYS WORTH
GRAND JURY is MAKING AN
HONEST EFFORT.

Editor c. e. Grubbs of the Worth
County Local, published at Sylvester,
was a visitor in Dawson for a short
while Saturday. Editor Grubbs said
that the Worth county grand jury,
which was in session all of last week
and is again in session this week, is
making a determined effort to bring
to justice the men composing the
mob who entered the jail at Sylves-
ter and took five negro prisoners
therefrom and lynched them in Lee
county.
The people of the county, accord
ing to Mr.. Grubbs, are very indignant
and highly wrought up over the ac-
ton of the mob, and are giving ev-
cry assistance to the grand jury, who
are making a thorough investigation
and will leave nothing undone to ar
rive definitely at the identity of and
indict those who composed the mob.
They are not, he stated, going to
cease their investigations until this
is done.
The negro Jim Keith, whose arrest
led up to the unfortunate affair in
Guiding the death Of Sheriff More
land has been indicted and will be
tried in Worth county, as no sugges-
tion of a change of venue will be con-
sidered. Keith, adVices from there
say will be given absolute safety
from mob attack.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Excursion Fares Via Central.

Excursion fares will be quoted by
your nearest ticket agent to the sta
tions named below on account of the
occasions mentioned: Tampa, Fla,
Gasparilla Carnival, Feb. Alp. At
lanta, Ca, Georgia Manufacturers
Association, Feb. 10-11. Detroit
Mich, National Education Associa-
ton, Department of Superintendent
Feb. 1927. New Orleans, Mobile and
Pensacola, Mardi Gras, March 2-7
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
'The Right Way"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
NTETDRM SAYS O. B. STEVENS
WAS MOST REMARKABLE MAN
While Others Grated He Directed Al
fairs in Quiet, Simple Way.

General Peter w. Meldrim, presi-
dent of the American Bar Association
and one of the most distinguished
lawyers of the country, in an article
in the last issue of the Meldrim, Ca,
Guidon, said of the late o. B. Stew
ems:
THE late Mr.. Stevens was one OF
the most remarkable men who ever
appeared on the political stage OF this
state. The part that he played was
interesting and important. Twenty
wears ago he was the man who con-
frolled the men who controlled. Qui-
ct. unobtrusive and clear-headed, he
knew public men and appreciated
their strength and understood their
motives. His judgment as to the et-
feet of legislation was almost pro
Dhetic. He could be as silent as the
sphinx or as responsive as the harp OF
Aeolus. His influence was felt in eV-
cry gathering, and when oratory was
most blatant the clear convictions,
simply expressed, of this quiet little
man gave direction to affairs. For
wears he has taken no active part in
politics. but those who knew him
best respected him most. He was
loyal to his friends, and today they
mourn his loss. Georgia has had
more brilliant sons, but never one
more efficient.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
NEGRO HOUSE DESTROYED
BY FIRE SUNDAY NIGHT
Indications That 1t Might Have Been
Work of InCendiary.

The house occupied by Oscar West
negro, near the Seaboard depot,
was destroyed by fire about II
o'clock Sunday night. The fire de-
partment responded promptly, and
succeeded in playing a stream of wa
ter on the house from a plug at the
Variety Works, but the pressure was
not sufficient to be effective.
The house was a four-room frame
dwelling, and was valued at S5OQ,
which was partially covered by in
surance. 1t was the property of Mr..
J. D. Laing.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but indications suggest that it might
have been the work Of an incendiary,
as there had been no fire in the
house.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
MOVING PICTURES.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Lockett and
children of Dawson and Graves
Meetze, who is attending school in
Dawson, came down Sunday morn
and spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
B. P. Meetze.- Courier.
Misses Sarah and Bethia English of
Richland and Arlington spent Satur-
day and Sunday with homefOlks.
Miss Zuleita Clay was the recent
guest of Miss Hazel Crittenden in
Shellman.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Riordan visit
ed in Atlanta the past week.
Mrs. ]. S. Clay spent Sunday in
Eufaula with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Carter visited
in Richland Sunday.
Mr.. NJ. J. James was in the city
Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
A NOTED SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKER TO BE IN DAWSON
Miss Fitzpatrick Will Make Addresses
At Methodist Church Sunday.

Next Sunday, at the Dawson Meth
odist church, Miss Elizabeth Kilpat-
rick, who is employed by the General
Sunday School Board or the Southern
Methodist church in the capacity of
field worker, will address the Sunday
school, or the adult department, and
in the afternoon will speak to a mass
meeting at $3.50 o'clock. The Sun
day school workers of the county as
we'll as the city are invited to attend
this mass meeting. Miss Fitzpatrick
will also speak at might on some line
of Sunday school work.
The Sunday school is one of the
most important phases of the church
activities. Be sure to attend the Sun
day school and the other announced
meetings.
Miss Fitzpatrick is an unusually in
teresting speaker, and thoroughly ca
pable to handle any subject bearing
upon the Sunday school work.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
EASTER LATER THIS YEAR
THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE 100;
viii Be on April 23, Nineteen Days
Later Than Last Year.

Easter comes later this year than
it has since 1905. April % is the
date of the end of Lent. Easter Sun
day was the same date fl 1905, and
will not come again as late as April
23 again until 1913, when it will be
two days later, April 25. In 1886
Easter Sunday fell on April %, the
latest date for Easter from 1901 un-
til 1000. In the year 1000 Easter
no Easter Sunday as late as April %
Sunday will be on April 25. With
the exception of 1913 there will be
no Easter Sunday as late as April %.
Coming on April % this year Easter
Sunday will be nineteen days later
than last year. Next year it will be
fifteen days earlier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Sciatica's Piercing Pain.

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the seat
of pain and brings ease as soon as 1t
is applied. A great comfort, too.
with Sloan's is that no rubbing is re-
quired. Sloans Liniment is invalua-
BILE for stopping muscular or nerve
pain of any kind. Try it at once if
you suffer with rheumatism, lumbago,
sore throat, pain in chest, sprains,
bruises, etc. 1t is excellent for neu-
ralgia and headache. 25c at all drug
giStS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
FUNDS FOR RELIEF OF
SUFFERING JEWS IN EUROPE
Miss Helen Eisman Thanks Contrib
utOrs For Donations.

Miss Helen Eisman, daughter OF
Mr.. J. Eisman, the we'll known Jew
ish merchant, solicited funds for the
relief of Jews in the warning coun-
tries. She received S14.50 for the
fund, and thanks the contributors in
the following card:
I wish to thank the following who
were so kind to contribute to the re-
lief. fund for the suffering Jews in
the warning countries. May God
bless them for their kindness: f. L.
Saville, 81; J. G. Dean, 81; E. L.
Rainey, 81; ]. R. Mercer, 81; ]. y.
Bell, 81; j. G. Parks, 81; R. R. Mar
lin, 81; j. Eisman, 81; K. S. Worthy,
81; Kenneth McLain, 81; Sam
Abramson, 81; Sam Pearlman, ST.;
J. w. Perry, 81; Rogers Carver, ST;
Will Melton, so cents; Clyde Wall,
20 cents; NJ. C. Edwards, 25 cents.
Respectfully, HELEN EISMAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

The ankle watches that have Gre
ated so much excitement in other cit
les have made their appearance on
the streets of Dawson, and they do
not look bad, either-we mean the
watches.
There are rumors of candidates
for county officers, but their patriot
ism has not yet been worked up to
sufficient pitch to cause them to
burn the bridges behind them"
There are exceptions, but when
most people tell you they Just can't
get to Sunday school, they are lying
around home. People generally go
where they want to go.
"A record-breaking attendance is
desired by the Dawson Sunday
schools on Georgia Go-to-Sunday
School Day" which is scheduled for
February 18th.
The friends of both municipal
tickets are busily engaged trying to
convince the doubtful voter that their
special ticket is the one that should
be voted for.
No arrest has been made of the
party who burglariZed Mike Saliba's
store several nights ago. The iden-
tity of the burglar is not known to
the police.
There is some talk of modern
new moving picture theatre being
built in the near future. The vent
ure is not developed enough to give
details yet.
More groundpeas will be plant
ed this year than ever before in the
history of the county. Many farmers
will grow them for market.
"A good many Terrell countians
are in Leesburg this week as specta-
tors at the trial of the men charged
with killing A. D. Oliver.
Little Ruby Oxford who was Sc
riOusly burned few days ago, is still
confined to her bed, though improV-
ing from the accident.
The regular carriers for routes
C and E have not yet been appointed,
and the contestants are all in state
of anxious expectancy.
W. S. and o. B. Roberts are
opening up a stock of dry goods IN
the old Eisman stand in the BALDWIN
block.
Peach trees are blooming, the
elms are budding, violets are bloom
ing, and spring is just around the
corner.
Phone No. Sc for fresh meats of
all kinds. Nothing but first class
meats and prompt service. E. w.
Hasty.
MIR. ]. A. Lowrey bought Mrs.
J. P. Aliens residence on College
avenue. The consideration was ST.
500.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Scott are en-
tertaining fine young man, who VIII
be called Charles Freeman.
Mr.. W. NJ. Brown and family are
moving to Browns mill, which MI.
Brown recently purchased.
New, juicy hams are coming in
from the country, and are finding
ready sale at 8 cents a pound.
Capt. D. c. Pickett has Joined
the joy riders, having purchased
handsome automobile.
Fresh underground meal, seed
peanuts seed Irish potatoes and Burt
oats. J. M. Rauch.
Read Halladday's new ad in to-
days News. 1t shows some interest
ing values.
Mr.. Fred L. Lasseter has accent
ed a clerical position with the Battle
Hardware Co.
Miss Ethel Bridges and brother,
Luther, spent Sunday with Miss Ruby
Bridges.
DR.. w. B. Cheatham has return
ed from his Florida fishing trip.
Mr.. Sidney King of Leesburg
was in Dawson Sunday.
invigorating to the Pale and SickIy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Action Is Natural.

P. S. Meehan, Hancock, Mich,
writes: 81 have given Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets a thorough trial and can
positively state that they are the best
laxative l ever used. Their action is
natural. no pain or gripping, and they
clean the system in fine shape" Stout
persons say the buoyant, free feeling
they bring is a blessing. Dawson
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE
AND NATION CONFERENCES
Stone Castle Chapter ID. A. r. VIII
Be Represented.

The following delegates have been
elected by Stone Castle chapter D.
A. R. to the state conferences:
Regent, Mrs. T. c. Geise; alter
nate, Mrs. r. E. Bell.
Delegate, Mrs. j. A. Shields; alter
mates, Mrs. F. NJ. McNulty, Mrs. j.
D. Weaver, Mrs. J.. E. Morris, Miss
Alice Melton, Miss Bertha Lee, Mrs
Sallie James, Mrs. j. G. Dean Mrs
S. w. Denton, Mrs. G. w. Dozier
Mrs. B. NJ Davidson.
National conference.-the A. j.
Carver, delegate; alternates: Mrs. r.
E. Bowman, Miss Eddie Brannon
Miss Jewette Greene, Miss Nellie Far
gason, Miss Lily Dismuke, Miss Alice
Melton, Mrs. J. T. Raglan, Mrs. A. L.
McLendon, Miss Johnnie Steadham
Miss Ellagene Rainey.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Jim Lowrey Wins Honor.

James A Lowrey, Jr., who is
student at the University of Geor-
gia. has been elected president of the
Phi Kappis, a literary society con-
nected with the university. This is
distinct honor, and the Dawson
friends of Jim congratulate him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Auto Contest Growing Interesting.

The merchants auto contest is
growing intensely interesting as the
closing day approaches, and the can
didates are redoubling their energies
to make a winning squirt as they pass
the last corner. There are only l6
more days before the contest closes,
and the winner cannot yet be picked
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01

F. G. Prevo, Bedford, Ind, writes;
"An attack of la grippe left me with
a severe cough. 1 tried everything.
l got so thin it looked as if never
would get we'll. Finally two bottles
of Foleys Honey and Tar cured me.
l am now we'll and back to my normal
weight" A reliable remedy for
coughs, colds, Group. Dawson Drug
Company.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Bank of Dawson Directors.

The News made an error in print
ing the names of the directors OF the
Bank of Dawson. The directors OF
the bank are R. E. Bell, w. A. Bald
win. NJ. C. Edwards. D. c. Pickett,
J. G. Dean, J. A. Laing, B. B. Perry,
C. D. Cooke and J. E. Morris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Automobile Owners.

Use Case Tonic in your gasoline.
Increases your mileage % to 40 per
cent. Keeps your motor clean, elm
mates all carbon. We are distrihu-
tors for Terrell. Lee, Randolph, Cal
houn. Dougherty and Sumter coun-
ties. ROWLAND BROS, Dawson
Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01

The Library Association will hold
the first quarterly meeting for 1916
in, the assembly room at 3 p. m. on
Thursday, Feb. 9rd. Besides other
important business to be transacted
officers will be elected, and a full at
tendance of members is very much
desired
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
ENROLMENT OF COUNTY
SCHOOLS SHOW INCREASE

Attendance of Both Whites and Ne
groes Larger Than Ever Before.
County School Commissioner ]. w.
F. Lowrey says that the enrolment
of the county public schools is larger
this year than ever before in the his
tory of the county.
Last year there was an enrolment
of 1.O91 whites and 1901 negroes.
This year there is an enrolment OF
nearly 1900 whites and 1850 ne
groes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
New Commercial Agent.

Commercial Agent Johnson, of the
Central railroad. vas 4 visitor here a
few days ago getting acquainted with
the merchants. Mr.. Johnson was re-
Gently appointed to this position vice
Mr.. ]. w. Reynolds, rec gned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Entertained Fidelis Glass.

The Fidelis class Of the Baptlst
Sunday school was entertained Mon
day afternoon at the home OF the
teacher, Mrs. T. c. Geise. Games,
music and fudge-making made the
time pass quickly. Almost the en-
tire membership were present, and
all highly enjoyed the afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
A Get-Together Service.

A "get-together" service will be
held at the First Baptist church on
"Wednesday night, Feb. Z. All mem
bers of the church and congregation
are urged to be present on that oc-
caSion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
piles Cured in 6 to Il Days

Your druggist will refund money if PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF itching
Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to "A days
The first application gives Ease and Kes1- 9oe-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL
HOUSE WILL BE REBUILT
Will Be Three-ROOm Building Like
the One Burned.

Lumber is being placed on the
ground for the purpose of rebuilding
the Pleasant Hill school house, which
was destroyed by fire about ten days
ago.
1t will be three-room building
and will be constructed on similar
plans and cost about the same as the
former one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
Seed Peanuts.

North Carolina seed peanuts, Burt
seed oats and Maine seed Irish pota-
toes at J. NJ. Rauch's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01

Buying Spring Goods in New York.
Mr.. B. NJ. Davidson is in New York
buying a spring line of goods for the
| Davis-Davidson Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-02-01
fnvigorating to the Pale and sickIy

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up the sys
Gem. A true tonic. For adults and Children QUO