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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14
ANOTHER REFORM SPRINGS A LEAK.

From the Triton Gazette.
News from Dawson says three hundred
negroes have registered there for the presi-
Dental election. How about this? We're
we not assured that Georgia's "disfranchise-
ment" law debarred the colored brother from
the polls? Yet we are told that some of
these negroes registered under the old sol
der clause, some as descendants of soldier,
and others under the property and good
character clause. Evidently our boosted
disfranchisement law has sprung a leak
somewhere. Is it possible that after all the
yelling of the captains and the shouting of
the hosts we will have to depend on white
primary to keep cuffy out of politics?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

A Dawson man says he never expects to
get beyond the point of being bossed by a
woman. His mother bossed him until he was
married. Then his wife took up the task.
She was succeeded by his daughter, and now
his granddaughter is on the job.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Our old and genial friend, Colonel En-
NETT Houser, has made the suggestion that
a new county be created from parts of Hous-
ton, Crawford and Macon and named Peach,
with Fort Valley as the capital The name
is a very happy one, if the proposed county
should be created, as it would embrace the
territory where are grown the peaches that
have made Georgia famous for that luscious
and delectable fruit. 1t is just as appropriate
as a spiked lemonade when the mercury is
humping the top of the tube on July day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

The bull moses are exceedingly warlike.
Their national platform, adopted at Chicago
last week, was principally declaration for
big navy and standing army. They also,
with equal enthusiasm and unanimity, en-
dorsed woman suffrage. Several Georgia
mooses, male and female, were in attend
ance, but it is not apparent that they bel
lowed very loud.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14
Notice Debtors and Creditors

All creditors of the estate OF MI.
Nancy l.. Powell, late of Terrell couo
ty. Georgia. deceased, are hereby no
titled to render in their demahu,1 ~
the undersigned according 10 I ato
and all persons indebted to SAID estoso
are required to make Immediate Re- r..
ment. This May 2, 1916. GbO. .4or
DONALD, Cuthbert, Ga, E1ecu a.
Estate of Mrs. Nancy Powell ~
ceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Because he did his duty in the Frank case
does not in itself entitle Solicitor General
Dorsey to the governorship. And, on the
other hand, it is no reason why he should
not be elected governor. Mr.. Dorsey has
just as much right as any other citizen of
the state to aspire to the high Office of gov
ernor, if he does so on his merits. And we
have seen no indication that he has asked or
expects to ask the support of the sovereign
voter on any other ground.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

The Chicago Tribune is one of the most
successful newspapers in America, worth
several millions of dollars, yet the manage
ment recently received 900 letters advising
them just how to run the paper. This only
illustrates how much talent there is that is
going to waste.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

There should be local humane society
to put stop to certain lines of cruelty, par
ticularly to dumb brutes. The man who
wantonly abuses or causes child or domes-
tic animal to suffer needless pain deserves
to be called to account.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Our good friend of the Darien Gazette,
apostle of loving-kindness, wants it in Geor-
ga politics. He says: Sprinkle little
loving-kindess on your politics before tax
ing and it will taste much better" Try it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Hon. Rufe Hutchens, who is delegate to
the national bull moose convention, annOunc-
ed upon his arrival that Roosevelt, as pres
idential candidate, could carry Georgia
against the democrats. The honorable Rufus
is dead failure as political forecaster, and
a bowling success as a humorist.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

The recent naval battle was clearly vic
tory for the British. When one of the COM
battants runs out of fight it means he is
licked; and that's what the German fleet did.
They skeedaddled away after getting in a
few pretty good ticks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Surely Villa is dead No Mexican leader
could so long remain silent if living. They
all are "eroic men"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

A GAINESVILLE citizens, and perhaps a very
clever man, has announced desire to GUST
Chairman Bob Dawson from the office of
prison commissioner. He may take our word
for it that he is on very cold trail.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Discuss candidates freely and temperately
Your antagonist is as likely to be as sincere
and intelligent as you are.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

The people in town and country have
many interests in common, and a friendly
understanding and friendly relations will
promote the welfare of all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

In the list of candidates nominated by the
united republicans to represent California
in the national republican convention were
two of the most self-reliant and successful
women in the west.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Man at Kirksville, Mo-, is said to be sue
cessfully demonstrating that one person can
live on a dime day. Will he give his for
mula to the world? 1t is more important
than the outcome of the European war.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Dispatches from Germany show that the
Frankfurters are also frankighters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Germany, in extremity, has resorted to
the community cuisine. That which is found
necessary in war may be retained in peace
as an economic advantage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Columbus woman is teaching deaf persons
to sing. Have we not already ar overphl
Ct those who think they can sing?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-06-14

Hon. Luther z. Rosser, of Atlanta, is quot
ed as having said in speech delivered be-
fore the Georgia Bar Association at its re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
With Other Editors Than Ours

publican press that James +. Wat
son cannot be elected senator from
Indiana. Further and merely as a
matter Of opinion we believe he
could come nearer to an election
than Harry New. Finally if one or
other could be elected it would be
infinitely preferable TO have Watson
rather than New in the senate.
So tar as their political principles
are concerned there is not a toss
up between the two. Both are ram
pant standpatters. They are of the
tribe Of SmOot, Cannon. Penrose and
Barnes. A roll call in the senate
would be answered the same way
whether the name of Watson or
New was called.
But there is a vast difference in
the ability Of the two men. Wat
son is an able orator and in general
ability stands high. He would be
one Of the standpat leaders of the
senate Whether the distinction is
70 be desired or not, he would bring
a certain kind of distinction 20 In
diana.
Harry New would be an amiable.
listless nonentity in the senate. He
would merely count one on the roll
call
The reasons we believe Watson a
stronger candidate than New are be-
cause nothing can be said against
the one that cannot be said against
the other. They are tarred by the
same stick. on the other hand Wat
son has popularity. He is a splen-
did campaigner and New is not.
Watson further can claim a party
debt which New cannot After the
Chicago convention in 1912. New
lost interest in the sinking ship. He
got away from the stranded bark.
Watson stuck 10 the bridge and he
went down with his lamps burning
and his cOlOrs flying. During 1912
and since he has kept the republican
organization together in Indiana.
Neither New nor Watson is a for
midable candidate but Watson is
several thousand votes the stronger
Of the two.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
NICE GIRLS, YES, BUT NO BEAUTY
"TRUST" AT THAT

our society editors inform and not the least
grudgingly that according to measurements taken by
Massachusetts gymnasium, there are 1000 girls in
Wellesley college who conform almost precisely to the
measurements of Venus de Milo. Wherefore Wei
lesley eNuts
1t is good news. alp right but not ALFRED start
ling throw hat out of the window
execute Hopi dance. otherwise demean our
editorial dignity.
We walk into any telephone exchange or big de-
partment in the country and spot large bunch
Of females who would make Miss Venus look like
Apache squaw any time you ask to- we won't
any tape measure either
OF course proud and glad of the Wellesley
girls for it proves that the daughters
wealthy classes running more physics than
10 phlandering: that Society" written with cap
ital :. is getting ready turn real fine
American mothers; that speak the upper crust
* thickening.
Far be IL from US to deride; on the contrary are
delighted at the tidings from dear old Wellesley.
But lest the fifteen hundred get all pulled up, and
vain and unapproachable. that honest hard
working youth who isn't a fifth cousin Apollo
cannot look them through a spy-glass. we are re-
marking gently. that Wellesley does mOnop-
ollie the Venus de Milos of little old America Not
any all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
RAPS CONNIERCIALIZED
EDUCATION.

South Bend. Ind, Feb. Il, 1915.
Editor News Times:
While al this terrific noise is be-
ing made over the dismissal Of a
certain official: while popular in
dignation" is alleged 10 prevail:
while intense feeling" exists in GER
tain editorial sanctums: while most
influential business interests" are
whetting their knives: and while this
awful cataclysm in our school his
tory seems 10 have aroused the pub
lie from it's normal condition OF
apathy toward its most important
institution-the public schoOls-this
should be a propitious moment for
publishing the information that
there is n existence all over the
country an organized vicious and
stealthy movement TO quietly and
gradually withdraw from the public
schools those studies which will tend
toward developing the mind and
substitute in their place those prac-
tees which will atrophy the brain
and develop the animal instinct 10
use its claws. This Shiny thing has
raised its ugly head in places not a
thousand miles removed from South
Bend
Before the Civil war. slave own
ers would fog nearly 10 death
Negroes trying to learn to read; so.
today, the most influential business
interests" which own or control
large manufacturing institutions, for
obvious reasons. view with alarm the
tendency Of the modern workman
to read scientific and economic
works, and any movement that will
stamp this out and assure them a
generous supply Of ignorant and
therefore cheap labor in the future
will receive their most righteous"
support.
Joubert said that the direction Of
the mind is more important than
its progress.
If the great mass Of so-called
common" people, whose only func-
ton seems TO he that of merely sup
porting the schools while the most
influential business interests die
tate its government, with their boys
and girls to be manufactured into
future factory hands" then il is
proper for them to go out and fight
the battles Of the most influential
business interests"
Innocent Bystander.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
SARTORIAL LAW NOW REACHES
OUT TO OUR STATESMEN.

The National Association o Merchant Taors of
America in their convention St Louis passed a
outon calling upon all members Of congress, state
legislative bodies and municipal assemblies and other
public officials general particularly careful
public functions the attire prescribed for such
occasions by the generally accepted Of correct
dress"
We trust that the members Of congress etc. will
attend the matter in a spirit of proper humility.
The disregard Of fashions edics by American
notorious and reprehensble There is a of
tradition in this country that public life calls for
tain simplicity, ana carelessness But that is all
changed.
Statesmen must understand that though they may be
lawmakers. there is higher law than theirs Every
knows that intuitively but folks slow
TO learn things of real importance
Let the taors fight it along this line If takes
all winter Let them 10y all means enforce the salutary
statutes requiring rock coats. plug hats
sigma o genteel pomp The ripe anyhow for
their propa sanda. shows which way the wind
blows When Congressman Cyclone Davis Texas
goes the incredible length Of putting a collar,
what may the taiors from other statesmen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
RATHER HARD ON MARJORIE BUT IT
Would MEAN $50. 600. 600 DIMES.

Little Marjorie Serrett of Brooklyn y. Y. decided
that she wanted TO help Uncle Sam build big
So she sent dime To Secy Daniels go toward
battleship She had idea that a Of other chill
dren 'ould follow her example. she dreamed of
dreadnaught built altogether by the boys and girls
of the United states. Its name be the Amer
lea" And then the country would be safe.
Little Miss Marjorie with enthusiastic support
Her schOolfellows FASTENED TO contribute their dimes
\ New York newspaper took it up Theodore Roose-
welt Marjorie wonderful letter enclosing dol
lar. representing a dime for each his grand
children six dimes the other grandchildren
that born yet, but whose names are all ready
for them
And Marjorie is bitterly disappointed For Sec'y
Daniels has returned her dine, the other chill
drens dimes. He praises her motives" but explains
that the government is big enough rich enough to
pay for its batteshps in the usual way and that il
more money is needed he knows that grown-ups will
be willing pay taxes.
All OF which is doubtless Its also true that
inasmuch a modern dreadnaught OF the California
type costs S150ooooO would take 10000 600 chill
dren dime apiece TO pay for the America" and
there quite that many children in he country
still it's rather hard Marjorie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
THE HOMING ROOSTER LATEST
ACCRETION TO CHICKEN WORLD.

Homng pigeons are familiar, and cats. everybody
knows have unconquerable tendency to come
while their lives last. Chickens scatter
Drained irresponsible critters given rather strayng
abroad than finding their way homo. But New York
boasts OF rooster overthrows all Chicken ira
ditiOns.
month there poultry show in Madison
Square Garden. and among the birds shown was a
valued $3.50. from Port Jervis. y. Y.
When the exhibits being Grated for shipment after
the show this rooster escaped. Nothing seen
heard OF him. He given for lost. And then,
four weeks later just the other morning when Albert
Monroe. his owner, TO feed his flock, there
was old Mr. Prize Rooster back home again
lie didn't about the yard of yore. He
stumbled feeby weak from exposure and lack Of food
were calOused swollen he got
back from the big city distance of eight miles, is a
matter for conjecture Mr.. Monroe incines 10 the
opinion that he started fly home, but weared of the
air and walked the rest Of the distance. all
through sheer hOmesickness. And the neghbOrs
say. Nov. what do you think of that"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
BELLIGERENT ARMED MERCHANTMEN
OUR LATEST SEA Peril.

Germanys announcement that armed merchantmen
VIII oe treated as warships leaves American commerce
between Scylla Charybds of German submarines
and British power. In spite of German protesta-
lions II may nuy all the concessions that our gov
eminent has gained since the German submarine cam
paign began IL may close the ocean 10 American
citizens and American goods, except as carried on
American ships. And that would amount to a block
ade OF American commerce.
The most battling thing about this new situation is
that each Of the rival powers presents a good sreu
ment- Germany explains that iuasmuch as the British
government has not only armed merchantmen but has
given their commanders instructions to attack suba
rres or sight the Uboats have no alternative but TO
the merchantmen armed foes and attack them
without warning International law has hitherto re-
garded mounted commercial ships for defense
only permissible the United States has held 10
his But the vulnerabity OF submarines COM
plicates the And when the guns are used oren
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18

ively the distinction breaks down and the merchant
become practically perhaps technically, war
ships
assassin methods OF German submarine have driven
her 10 this that the U-boats have persstenty
acted pirates In attacking without warning. and
that therefore she must treat them pirates. She
cannot depend. che says. German pledges made to
the United to refrain from attacking ships with
out warning IL they viii their And be-
sides. the British are by desire 70 punish the
German submarines for past crimes.
Caught in the feud OF these bitter begerents what
do? The situation fraught with graver
dangers than any have yet faced II calls for states
manship Of high order If not 10 become hope
Iessy involved with either Germany Britain.
or with both OF them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
SEES COERCION FOR MONT
GOMERY.

South Bend. Ind, Feb. 16. 1915.
Editor News-Times:
In reading this mornings News
Times 1 have wondered how many
of those STA cards were signed by
parents. I know that in the west
end pupils were given three cards
and instructed TO have parents sign
one and anyone else the other two
Did all Of these teachers who re-
quested Mr.. Montgomery's retention
do so because they wanted 70 or
was there some power higher up
that directed them?
At least one business man who
signed the petition said that he did
it TO get rid Of those who brought
it.
OF course anything the Keller ad-
ministratiOn does is wrong 10 the
tough element, but why the Better
element should see politics in this
move when these two members are
opposite in political belief is hard
for me to see, but when you want
advice on any subject ask the one
who knows least about it, and in this
matter / think that I know as much
as most OF those that are making
the noise, and that is nothing
A Citizen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
THE VELVET HAMMER.

No criticism is intended but
Two men sat in a boat on the ohio
river one day in summer. The sun
was SINKING behind some hills in the
distant west and the skies were
lighted up with the graduating
shades of crimson. until it melted
into the pale blue of the heavens and
then darkened until way over in the
cast the deep shade of blue-the
fringe Of the mantle of night-add-
ed to the touch OF natures painting
The bright glare of the sinking sun
was further emphasized by the re-
Election which showed the beautiful
outlines of the fleecy clouds.
The trees on the western bank
east their shadows almost to the 'op-
Posite shore. while the brilliant glow
OF the setting sun kissed the water
until the gleam was lost in the bend
Of the stream. The waters ripples
gave the boat the wavering motion
and seemed TO aid nature in rocking
the occupants TO a realization of the
beauties before their eyes.
The first man said nothing he
vas unable to speak, his love Of the
beautiful held him almost breathless.
But the second-"Gee." he said
this is certainly some muddy river. 4"
f.. ]. NJ.
There is nothing the matter with
my ewes" said a prominent business
man as he made ready TO put on his
glasses. The trouble is that my arm
isn't long enough 10 hold the reading
matter at the right distance"
It's funny what the we'll known
typographical error can do. We see
by our afternoon rival that some
body Charges Brandies Helped
Wreck Road" That isn't the only
thing brandies have helped wreck.
y. B. w
Seriously speaking" said the sec
rotary of the Press club, Il have
here a bill"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18
THE SOUTH DIVERSIFTES.
peoria. III. JournalD


The tribulations of the south with
her overproduction Of cotton a year
ago. when the federal governments
assistance and the buy-a-bale move
ment were drafted 10 relieve the
financial stringency, appear TO have
been a blessing in disguise for that
section. 1t taught the south - at
least a considerable portion Of it
the futihty of depending on cotton
alone.
For generations the south has had
its fat and lean years, according as
the cotton market was up or down.
There was no stability in cotton. for
the simple reason that large crops
meant lower prices, while small
crops meant less average income in
the face Of higher prices. When the
1913 stress came on. the south woke
up and needed the advice which il
had been hearing for years; il be-
gan TO diversity its crops
The United States Chamber Of
Commerce. reviewing the years bust
ness conditions. sets forth the fact
that the south today is enjoying the
greatest prosperity it has known for
years. The cotton crops is small,
but the production of grain and for
age crops is the largest in the history
OF the south. and there are more cat
tie. hogs and dairy COWS in that sec
ton than ever were known. The
good price paid for cotton is. Of
course. a large factor in the present
financial status Of the south. but the
sense Of independence that comes
from utilization OF long neglected
resources is undoubtedly a greater
factor
Northern readers who may be in
cHned TO consider this new phase Of
southern agriculture q dry subject
are ignoring the vital relation be-
tween prosperity i'm the south and
prosperity in the north. Few for
eign markets offer a larger demand
for the products OF our implement
and Irvine factories than that which
viii be developed in the south. once
that vast and resourceful area
awakens 10 its full agricultural posi-
bilities. And the impetus given 10
the railroad business and the elimi-
nation of financial unrest from the
region south OF the Mason and
Dixon lire must also have a bene-
fetal effect on the prosperity OF the
country as a whole.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-18

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. Is, 1916.
Editor News-Times:
My attention has been called TO an
editorial that appeared in your pa
per last week in which there was a
reference to Christian Science that
manifested a desire TO be fair. This
spirit of fairness and tolerance is
commendable and it is, appreciated
by all Christian Scientists. since
Christian Science can endure on
nothing but it's own merits There
was letter in your paper later in
which a critic disapproved Of your
reference to Christian Science, and
took occasion to apply some harsh
terms TO Mrs. Eddy. There could
be no criticism 70 offer Of his prefer
ence for other religious leaders. since
that is his privilege. but / should like
10 reply 10 the charges Of deception
and fraud that he makes against
Mrs Eddy - the test given by the
Master. "ry their fruits ye shall
know them"
To determine the value Mrs. Eddy
placed on money one has but to
consider what she did with money.
and every newspaper reader should
know that she lived very mOdestly.
especially so considering the promi-
hence and importance OF her posi-
ton. and also that she left her en-
tire estate 10 the Cause she founded
Indisputable evidence is at the com
mand Of any investigator that all
manner Of sin and sickness have
been healed through Mrs Eddy's
teaching. These healings include the
destruction OF dishonesty. lying, in
temperance. gossip. criticism. and
the like In addition. discordant
homes have been made harmonious
the weary and worried business man
has found freedom from the cares
Of the business world. and human
suffering Of every kind has been re-
lieved
Yours very truly.
st. Downs.