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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
EAR TO GROUND;
IS NO WILSON CALL
FAILS TO ISSUE SUMMONS FOR
CABINET MEETING. MANY
WEEKS WITHOUT ONE

Nearly two months have passed
since the fateful days when Robert
Lansing called the cabinet together to
function during the illness of Presi-
dent Wilson, but though an official
rebuke for summoning the cabinet
without authOrit, at the time no
meeting has since been called by the
president himself, writes David Law
renee, the widely known newspaper
correspondent.
Every Tuesday and Friday mem
bers of the cabinet, especially the
new ones, wait eagerly for the mys-
tic ring on the telephone from the OPP
orators at the white house switch
board telling them they are to ex-
.perience the thrill of the first cabl-
net meeting. But many Tuesdays
and Fridays have gone by and not a
word from the president. Mr.. Wilson
appears well enough to take motor
rides in Rock Creek park and the Vlr-
ginia hills, and to transact official
business for an hour or so day, but
the strain of cabinet meeting is evil
IDENTIFY too much for him yet.
The president has brand new sec
rotary of commerce, secretary OF ag
riculture, secretary of the interior and
secretary of state, and though David
F. Houston sat in the agricultural
chair before, he will now move up
closer to the throne and occupy the
chair of secretary of the treasury.
Attorney General Palmer is really a
newcomer. Only the familiar faces
of Newton D. Baker, secretary OF war;
Josephus Daniels, secretary OF the
navy; William B. Wilson, secretary OF
labor, and Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson remain.
But there has been no session OF the
Wilson cabinet yet to talk over plans
of the campaign, or the matters OF
government which the cabinet mem
bers are supposed to be dealing with.
Ever since last September, when Mr.
Wilson took sick, the executive branch
of the government has been decentral-
lied. Cohesion was confidently x-
nected when Mr.. Wilson dismissed
Mr.. Lansing, but for some unexplaln-
ed reason the situation has not chang
ed a bit from the days when enforced
confinement inside the white house
kept the president detached from his
cabinet. Presidents differ, however,
in their estimate of cabinets. Mr..
Wilson has never leaned heavily on
his cabinet. He got accustomed to
the elimination of one cabinet meet
ing every week during the war, and
of course when he went abroad ne
kept in touch in only the most super
fetal way with the heads of the diff
ferent departments. Looking back
over nearly two years Mr.. Wilson
has seen very little of his cabinet, ell
their collectively or individually, and
has established thus far the record
of holding no cabinet meetings what
soever for more than seven months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06

How to get an adequate supply of
paper to print newspapers is one of
the problems of publishers.
Paper is scarce and high priced.
The supply is so far behind the de-
mand that mills are operated over
time.
To safeguard the public the national
government sometime ago recon-
mended a policy of conservatism.
Eliminate waste was the advice from
Washington.
But it appears that the eonserva-
ton of white paper has not become a
burning issue at Washington, where
thew still fill the congressional rec
ord with undelivered speeches and
mail out statements that mean the
consumption of tons of paper.
A huge envelope sent through the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
BANQUET IN HONOR
OF OLD FIRE HORSE
SEVENTEEN YEARS OF FAITH
Full SERVICE REWARDED
WITH OATS AND SUGAR

GREAT FALLS. Mont.-SeventeeH
years in the service of the fire oe-
partments of this city recently were
terminated for Dewey, rs year old
fire horse, with civic ceremonies that
included a public banquet, numerous
speeches of felicitation and an Off
cial proclamation issued by Mayor
Louis Newman.
"The city of Great Falls returns to
you thanks and such gifts as may
be given in appreciation-green pas
ture and running water in the sum-
mer time and a warm stall and the
food you love when blasts of winter
blow, and freedom from bride and
harness forever" the mayors procla-
nation said, after reciting the serv-
ices the old horse had performed for
the city.
women and little children slept
in security" it declared, and hun
dreds of thousands of dollars" have
been saved by the fidelity of the ami
NAL.
More than 100 guests were present,
including city and state officials
Dewey stood at the head of the speak
er's table, beneath big horseshoe.
His dinner consisted of oats, with a
dessert of sugar.
Except as far as the sugar was con-
-cerned Dewey maintained throughout
the ceremony an air of unconcealed
boredom, probably due, it was sug-
gested, to his long years & public
1ifa
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
FARMERS SHOWN IN MINORITY
FIRST TIME IN NATIONS HISTORY

lation was rural and 1853 per cent ur-
ban. Thirty years before that 70 per
cent lived in the country.
The transformation of America
from an agricultural to an industrial
nation has been gradual and continu-
Gus until it has reached the point
where persons who produce manufac-
tured goods and render service out
number those who make living from
the soil. The movement was acceler-
ated by the war.
The number of farms is expected
to be about 7,350,0OO, and the coun-
try's total population between 1885,
100000 and 100000. The average
farm will have to provide the food,
and part of the fuel and materials
for clothing, for about fifteen Ameri-
cans and an indeterminate number Of
persons in other countries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
PAPER WASTE GOES ON
Government Says Save, But Practices Extravaganza in
Printing Congressional Records

mails under government frank has
been received by the newspapers.
1t contained a typewriter and
printed transcript of the testimony of
Admiral Sims before the senate com
mittee investigating into naval at
fairs during the war.
All that was of news value to the
people of the country at this investi-
cation was printed by newspapers
days ago.
The transcript of Admiral Sims
testimony was sent out in two parts,
100 pages of it typewriter and 100
pages printed, approximately one
hundred and forty thousand words In
all. The government spent tons Of
paper for this purpose. Many wor-
ried editor would like to have the gov
ernment's good luck in getting paper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
JUDGE POETIC TO
RHYMING ROBBER
Bandit Who Quoted Poetry to Drug.
gist While He Rifled Cash Regis
ter Meets Rhyming Judge

NEW YORK.-The alleged "rhym-
ing robber," James Smith, who is said
to have quoted poetry to druggist
while he rifed the cash register, was
given poetic justice today when Mag
istrate VIM. Sweetzer pronounced the
following lyric judgment:
81 hold you in five thouand bail,
Which means you go right back to
jail;
But before you go just let me say
This hold up game-it doesn't pay"
To this poetic disposition of his case
the prisoner promptly responded:
"It's all right, judge, Pm on my way,
Your verdict means Pm going away.
L'Envoi
And the magistrate replied:
"You said it, boy; be on your way"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
ONE OUT OF EVERY FIFTY is
NEVER FOUND, BECOMING
MYSTERIES LIKE CASE OF
DOROTHY ARNOLD.

Out of every 100 girls who mystic
riously disappear from their homes
only two are never found, New York
City police statistics show.
According to these figures, $4,000
girls disappeared from American
homes last year. Two thousand of
them were officially reported missing
in New York City-and as many more
probably ran away, but were never
reported missing. Police find most of
them-and blame parents for uncon-
sciously causing most runaway cases.
The woman Sherlock Holmes of
America, Miss Josephine Corni Krem-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
BAKED CAKE THAT WAS
FOUR FEET IN DIAMETER
More Than Two Thousand People
Were Given Slices

A cake baked to celebrate the an
niversary of a store at Bonner
Springs, Kans., contained so dozen
eggs, 100 pounds of sugar, 60 pounds
of butter,12 5 pounds of flour, 10 gal
Ions of milk, pounds of baking pow
der and quart of vanilla. The first
layer of the cake was 48 inches in
diameter, the second SO inches and
the third 25 inches. When it was
cut 1000 customers were given slices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
MAKES HORSE AN
AID IN SUICIDE
Prominent Washington Man Ropes
Neck to Limb and Rides From
Under Tree on Horseback

ASHEvILLE, N. County au-
thorities reported tonight that they
had cut down the body of General
Richard D. Simms, aged 81, of Wash
ington, D. c., a patient at a local
sanitarium, from a roadside tree,
where it had been found hanging some
hours after life was extinct. General
Simms' horse was found nearby, and
officials said he had apparently rid
den under the tree, knotted the rope
around his neck, tied the other end to
a limb and then spurred his horse out
from. under him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
RURAL POPULATION OUTNUM-
BERED BY CITY JEWELLERS,
u. S. CENSUS WILL SHOW.

The 1920 census will show more
Amer o., : living in cities and towns
than On vary est time in the
history of the co4.. III
the check in the westward JrO..> of
population, will be the most striking
revelation of fundamental changes IN
habits of life.
Some specialists predict 65 per cent
of the population will be classed as
urban and 35 as rural when the exact
tabulations are made several months
hence.
In 1910, 53.7 per cent of the popu-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
NOW THE HE-MUFF
ARRIVES IN SOCIETY
Nobody Steps on Male Who Sets New
Pace in Style

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-Who-o-
oops, old deari
The Boardwalk turned loose a brand
new one. A young elegant, riding
alone in his wheel chair, wearing a
tweed topcoat with a brown fur coll
lar and, covering his hands
A brown fur muff!
Nobody harmed him, though wom-
en- held their breath and strong men
turned pale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
WILL ASK DEBS
BE GIVEN FREEDOM
Socialists to Parade in Washington,
Previous to Conference in White
House With the President

In an effort to secure the release
of Eugene V. Debs, who probably will
be the next Socialist presidential can
didate, a Spectacular but dignifed"
demonstration will be put on at Wash
ington on April 10, national Socialist
headquarters at Chicago has an
nounced.
Debs was convicted under the es-
pionage act and sent to the Atlanta
penitentiary on April Is, 1919.
After a bandIheaded parade up
Pennsylvania avenue, the delegation
of socialists and radicals will go to
the White House to ask the president
for general amnesty" for all social
lists and radicals confined or under
prison sentence under espionage act
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
CASE IN COURTS
TWENTY.FOUR YEARS
Litigation Over Cinder Which Lodged
in Eye of Man Now Dead Has
Been Brought up Four Times

A cinder, alleged to have blown
from a smokestack "a years ago, lodg-
ed in the eye of a Chicago motorman,
eventually. destroying the sight of the
eve. The man brought suit for dam
ages.
The plaintiff died II years ago and
his babies have grown to manhood,
hut still the case il before the courts.
A verdict of $500 damages was
awarded the motorman in the origi-
nal suit, but the decision was reversed
nv the appellate court. Two subse-
ouent juries failed to agree and now
an effort is being made to secure
fourth hearing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
CHICAGO IS NEAR
THREE MILLION
Sixty Seven Per Cent of Population Is
of Foreign Birth or Percentage


of Foreign Birth or Percentage
CHICAGO.-More than 81 per cent
of Chicago's total population based on
unofficial and incomplete census fig
ures is composed of foreign birth or
parentage. Of the estimated total of
.2,884,827, IA per cent are Germans,
the count of that nationality being
given as 43O,785. Approximately
940,452 native white Americans are
Chicagoans. The second largest
group of foreign nationality, as dis
closed by the figures, is the Polish
population, with a count of 288, 482.
Russians are third with total of 2O1,-
837, while the Irish take fourth place
with 173,083.
The negro population is per cent
of the whole. being counted at 144.241.
Negro Americans are given fifth place
among the groups counted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
MAINE DEMOCRATS URGE
FOUR PER CENT BEER
Leaders Would Insert Wet Plank in
State Platform.

AUGUSTA, Me.-Party leaders are
in favor of the insertion of a plank IN
the platform at the democratic state
convention, to be held at Bangor next
Tuesday, which will permit the sale
of four per cent beer. Just how the
matter will be presented is question
and Just how the beer could be pro-
cured is another question.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
WAR TIME WASTE

Some genius in the war depart
ment purchasing agency conceived the
brilliant idea during the war of buy
ing 100000 curry combs for the 150,-
600 horses in the service.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
MORE DEMAND FOR
BIGGER RAIL WAGE
TWO MILLION WORKERS ASK
s1,1OO, 900, 900 ADDITIONAL PAY.
ROADS FACE TRYING TEST

Demands of union railroad labor to-
falling $1,1Oo.OOO.oOO were presented
to the joint conference of railroad
managers and men in Washington
during last week. The increase rep
resents the additional pay that has
been asked by 100000 workers in
the last eight months.
Coincidentally. the Interstate Com
merce Commission began hearings to
determine what increase in freight
rates shall be allowed the railroads
for the adding of s1,000,OOO,O0O to
their payrolls during the time that
they were under government control.
Experts have estimated that in order
to provide the five and one-half per
cent guarantee given the roads un-
der the recent railroad bill freight
rates will have to be increased Is per
cent to meet the increased labor cost
put on by the government.
II is estimated that each increase
of a cent an hour in wage rates adds
$50 00O, 900 a year to the payroll. The
granting of the new billion dollar
wage demands would. under the law,
mean further rs per cent advance
in freight rates on top of the %
ner cent advance about to be ccnsld-
cred by the commerce commission.
When the railroads were turned
hack to their owners on March 1 the
arrangements were faced with an an
nual payroll of s2,77O,O0O,O00, as
compared with $1.740.00O under pri-
vate control.
What New Demands Mean
The new railroad payroll as pro-
posed by the employees spokesman
would be approximately as follows;
Present New
do
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
MAIL is CARRYING MANY
THOUSANDS OF LIVE CHICKS

Baby chicks, in corrugated paper
boxes, are being shipped by parcel
post this month at the rate of 100000
day out of Cleveland, o., alone.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06

Total ---L-----$2.77O.OO 100000 sl,lOO.OOO'OOo
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-04-06
SOME CITIES.

,ro made BY the "pull together" OF many
.:.inons, Resolve to pull for the Chamber of
Gommerce and boost Dawson.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Reception at st. Marks
for Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks
Continued from rage onej

NSO4LA4LhNu 44OIll bS OilIJ
beautiful ebonized serving tray, with
silver trimmings by the Ladies
Guild and the Woman's Auxiliary, in
both Of which she has been an inter-
ested and valued member.
The presentation Of the gift WAS
made by Bishop Bliss.
Mrs Weeks is also a member Of
the Newport Wor.qn's Club and of
other social organizations, and their
hospitable home has always been a
mecca for their friends.
Nh Weeks, who is Il B. and NJ.
passenger conductor running between
Newport and Boston, will now have
the run from Northampton to Boston
with headquarters in Northampton,
and will be able to get home every
night and with two hours rest be-
tween trips.
MI Weeks has bought a large
house on Elm street in one of the
best sections of the city.
They have already shipped their
household goods and viii leave We'd
nesday night. The best wishes Of
4 large circle of friends will 90 with
them TO their new home.
The Birthday club held an extra
session at the home of Mrs W. W.
True on Friday afternoon in honor
of Mrs Weeks, who is a member of
the Club
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Presidents Message to
Congress Read
Continued from page u

and in that faith let US dare to do
our duty as we understand il"
At its close the president wrote 4
paragraph which might be regarded
as valedictory saying 81 have not 50
much laid before you series of
recommendations as sought to ut
ter a confession of faith to stand
/ by, until my last fighting day. | be-
lieye this 10 be the faith of America,
the faith of the future and of all the
victories which await national action
in the days to come whether in AM
erica or elsewhere.
Democracy" the president said,
is being put upon its final test" The
old world, he said, ''is just now SUI
fering from Wanton rejection Of the
principle of democracy and a substi-
tuition of the principle of autocracy
as asserted in the name. but without
the authority and sanction of the null
titude.' This is time Of all 9th
crs,' he said when democracy should
prove its purity and spiritual power
to prevail. 1t is surely the manifest
destiny of the United States to lead
in the attempt to make his spirit pre-
vail.
The ways in which the United
States can assist to accomplish this
great object were outlined by the
president. They were First by offer
ing the example within her own bord-
er of the Will and power of demo-
cracy, to make and enforce laws
which are unquestion1bly just and
which are equal to their adminietra-
ton; second by standing for tight
and justice Is towards individual na-
tons"
The United States" said the pres
ident, Cannot refuse this role Of
champion without putting the stigma
of rejection upon the great and dc
voted men who brought its govern
ment into existence" The message
was transmitted by messenger, the
president adhering to his decision not
to address congress in person.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
NEWPORT LOCALS

For sale, one par bay horses,
weigh 2300. Priced for quick sale.
Gray Lawn Farms, Inc, Newport,
VI. adv.
Mis- Ethel Addison is spending
several days with Miss Pricilla Uttin
in Barton.
Raymond Brown ha gone to work
in Tomtobia.
Samuel Clark of the Ggaylawna
Louise Chase Co., is in Bangor, Nc,
to attend the state poultry show,
Mrs. Samuel Wheeler is very i'll
with typhoid fever. Mr. Wheeler has
been i'll for several weeks with the
same disease but is nov able 20 be
about the house.
Stewart Douglass OF Calgary Al
bcrta. Can, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
John Police, and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Wiley of
Warehouse Point, Conn, arc visiting
Ms. Willey's parents, Mr.. and Mn.
". a. Price until after the ho!i-
days.
Mrs. Roy Skinner is assisting at
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Ladies' and Children's Shoes
Welcome Gifts

Our Ladies Boots are at reduced prices
and all Children's Shoes will be priced at the
lowest possible prices. Caters and Over
shoes are also very good gifts.
Boudoir Caps, Very Pretty Designs in
Pink and White Wash Satin, Point DIES
prit Lace, Muslin, Shadow Laces, all pretti-
ly finished with Val Lace and Ribbons.
Priced SOC to 1926 and All Extra Good
Values.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
White Ivory Pieces

There is nothing that pleases any lady
more than White Ivory and fortunate
purchase our last trip to New York gives
us a chance to offer lot Of Mirrors and
other articles at Extremely Low Prices.
Ladies Wool Heather Hose. Specially
priced $1.59 pair instead of $3.50 or $500
Ladies All Silk Fancy Hose, specially
priced $l.59 pair instead of $500,
There are lot of other styles at reduc-
ed prices.
Ladies Silk Kimonas and Underwear at
Extraordinary Low Prices.
Mems and Women's Beacon Blanket
Bath Robes.
Bath Robe Blankets, Kimona Cloth and
Silks, New Silks bought under prices for
Mems and Boys Shirts.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Samples of Christmas Jewelry

at lust half price for The early shoppers
There are soc articles that are offered
at Csc and there are pieces that are priced
as high as $1,000 and offered at $500 and
wonderful assortment between those prices
There are two other lots Of JeWelry at
Special prices:
3 Pieces of 25c JeWelry at SOC
3 Pieces of soc JeWelry at S1.0O
These Jewelry Bargains will be only
for the early shoppers as there will be none
left later in the sale.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Christmas
Handkerchiefs

Ladies Linen Handkerchief, Plain or
Colored Embroidery Priced Csc to $3.50
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, in box
for 75c to $3.50
Ladies' Colo,cd Crepe de Chine Hand
kerchiefs SOC each
Childrens Handkerchiefs with Fancy
Corners sc each and up
Mems All Linen Handkerchiefs, Plain
or Initials SIC to Sl.J0
There are plenty of cheaper Handker-
chiefs for men in white or colored.
Ladies' Chamoisette Gloves Silk lined,
Priced Sl.75 pair
Ladies Chcmoisette Gauntlet Wrists
with Straps. Priced $40
Ladies Genuine French Kid Gloves,
Black White and Coors. Priced $3.50, $500
While the price is bound to be high for
some time on Genuine French Kid Gloves
there is nothing that any lady would APP
preciate more than a pair of the Gloves for
Christmas Gift.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Anonymous Post Card
Stirs Town
Continued from page one

IContlnued from page onP)
is Photographic copy and it is al
most impossible to trace the author
ship. The cards were sent out quite
generally through the morning mail
today.
The call for a village caucus for
the election of trustees for. 1921 has
been called for Monday evening, Dec
goth at 7.20 o'clock at the town hall
With this anonymous post card
opener there is the prospect of quite
q lively campaign.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07

Extra good values at SOC, 75c, $1.0O,
$1.50, $500 each.
Mems and Women's Neck Scarfs in
Bright Colors with Border, Paisley Colors,
also Plain and Changeable Colors.
Priced SIPS to $685. each
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Christmas Pictures

Thompson's Hand Tinted Pictures.
Priced 95c and up. Also Lamsons Hand
Tinted, all sizes from 35c to $l.25. Either
Mahogany or Gilt Frames.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
NEWPORT LOLAL

The dance at Pastimc Hall by
Burroughs orchestra Saturday eve
ming was we'll attended. Several
couples from out OF town were pres
Cnt.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Christmas Umbrellas

Ladies Colored Silk Umbrellas
Priced S7.95
Ladies' Black Umbrellas
Priced S3.5'
Mems Black Umbrellas
Priced $500
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07
Knit Goods

Infants Bootees, Blue and White
Priced Csc to SOC
All Wool Knit Jackets, all White or
with Pink or Blue Borders, -.
Priced $2.25, $3.50, 1926
Knit Sets Sweater, and Bonnet Boot
ees, Priced $3.50 set
Knit Bonnets, some Of them are Hand
Knit. Priced S1.O0 to 1925
Ladies Knit Scarfs. Priced $685.,
$3.50, $685., $1,000 and up to $3.50
Auto Robes. Priced S5.95, $3.50, SIS.
A Fortunate Purchase of Genuine Wal
rus Bags gives us a chance to make some
very low prices, II, Is, 20 inch Bags, cloth
lined $780, S13.75, $1400. Leather lined,
$1,000, $3.50, $500.
The Small Over Night Bags are very
popular at present, the Fitted ones are
priced $3.50, $500, $3.50. Bags without
Fittings priced 1886 to $3.50.
Ladies' Hand Bags and Pocket Books
are always acceptable Christmas Gifts.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-07

Elderly woman to board.
Inquire at Newport Record, 136-136*
FOR SALE-Womcn and childrcn's
shoe, at very reasonable prices. Mrs.
+. Ross, No ] Eastern Ave 12S-1l3