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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
ARE VERY GENEROUS.

From Cappers Weekly,
Even bankers are susceptible to oratory,
unless it may be used to renew note. Ten
thousand OF them at the bankers convention
heard fervid pleas for canceling the debt owed
us by Europe and joined the ''forgiyers" who
would permit those who raised the money
for liberty bonds to pay the interest and
principal on these bonds as it comes due. 1t
is possible the bankers would not have been
Sc enthusiastic if the operators had advocat-
ed having the banks do the forgiving instead
of the people. 1t is easier to forgive" away
the other fellows money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
WORTHY OF EMULATION.

From the Cuthbert Leader.
In relating his life experiences the late
Thomas E. Watson said: while studying
law l worked on a farm for $500 per month.
thought it great fun, and would do it again
rather than loaf, rust or commit apostasy of
any sort I lived for several years after my
admission to the bar on small fees and small
feed" That willingness to work even for lit
tie pay in preference to being idle has con-
tributed largely to the success of many men
who accomplished things.
EUROPE ALWAYS MAKING A TOUCH.
From the Washington Star
In spite of the reference to America as
isolated" there is no evidence that she finds
herself particularly lonesome.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
BOUGHT TIRES FOR RATS!

H. H. Johnson says: rats gnawei
right through the fabric of a new $50
tire while my car was in the garage
Thanks to Royal Guaranteed Rat
Paste, l won't have to buy any more
tires for rats" Rats do terrific dam
age to property. They menace your
health! Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste
DOES destroy them. 25c and Soc
tubes. Sold and guaranteed by W. A.
HARE and Collier Drug Co-ady
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
ARE FINE FELLOWS, TOO.

From the Sioux City, Iowa, Journal
The south believes in its boys Judge Wal
ter r George, nominated by the democrats
as their candidate for the United States sen
ate, is A. Senator Pat Harrison, Of Missis-
sippi, is not yet ~. Senator Robinson, Of
Arkansas, first went to the senate nine years
ago at the age OF 43. Senator Trammel, Of
Florida. became member of the upper house
when he was Al.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

It is easy for a community to go down the
moral toboggan if it persists in winking at
law violations If public officials will not en-
force the law they should be brought to &C
count, and when good officials attempt to en-
force the law they should have the support
and cooperation OF ali good citizens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

The more Senator George talks the better
we like him, and the more we are convinced
that he is a real, old-time democrat without
anv of the new tangled fads and fanc1es OF
government In his speech before the re-
cent state convention accepting the nom-
nation he vigorously declared against the
United States becoming entangled in foreign
alliances, said Europe must pay the United
States that federal usurpation must be halt
ed, and attacked the various boards which
have been set up to NEEDLE with the people
and their affairs 1t sounds good to hear one
speak OUT along these lines, and Senator
George is to be congratulated He makes a
good beginning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

It is claimed that the number of automo-
biles reflect the prosperity OF a community
If that is the case Dawson is on the crest OF
the wave. Automobile agents have been act
I'VE, and large number of handsome new
cars have been sold here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

This from the Triton Gazette has the right
ring: Brooks county will join the tobacco
growers the coming year. E. l. Ring was
over at Quitman Saturday and addressed a
mass meeting at the court house, after which
fifty acres were signed up, with more to fol
low"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

Travellers returning from Europe bring dis
ouieting reports concerning the European at
titude toward the United States. Although
somewhat tactless, the frank assertion OF
Senator Caraway, of Arkansas, that one OF
Europe's favorite pastimes is "cussing" the
United States will disillusion some kindly
souls who obstinately close their eyes to real
conditions
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

Ex-President Wilson and the late Senator
Watson weer vociferously cheered at the re-
cent state convention, mention of the name
OF the latter provoking one OF the greatest
outburst of applause ever known at po-
1itical gathering Such is politics in Georgia.
1t shows that principles have little to do
with our campaigns, and that they are fought
strictly along factional lines.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

There is at least one argument which can
ddates for office have not advanced. None
of them have tried or are trying to be elect
ed on a remit Europe's debts" platform. 1t
is bad enough to spend the peoples money
foolish1y, but few have the nerve to say they
want to give it away.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

If the comfort Of the public is considered
President Harding will not call session OF
congress this month The people have not
rested long enough from what they went
through during the sessions extending over
period of the last several years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

The Nashville Herald reports that more
fban 100 different kinds of farm products
were displayed at the Berrien County CiuD
fair last week. This section is certainly land
flowing with milk and honey"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

In some districts candidates for congress
are running on the wet platform. The saloon
has gone and everywhere, we think, there IS
unanirnity of opinion that it has gone to stay.
IT'S influence was altogether evil
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

One wav to insure the wide circulation OF
>. hook Is to decree that it is unfit for cir
culation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

Europeans who are constantly saying that
the United States is not carrying out its
moral obligations to the old world would
find that they were wrong II Uncle Sam de-
cded to quit his role OF benefactor for
while It's only when the well runs dry
that the water really is missed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
AN OLD FASHIONED IDEA

From the Joplin, Mo. News
Now that all the beautiful girl contest.
seem to have been held, why not have one
to find the best biscuit maker?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

To Av at the rate OF 229 miles per hour
shouId satisfy the most ardent speed tlend.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

Rumania has 100000 to spend in the
coronation OF king and queen but none to
apply on the debt it owes the United States
money furnished to rescue its people from
starvation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

The amount Of $3.50 charged for a one-half
interest in a famous queen bee in Alabama
Is not so Steep many bees have cost much
more than that Ask any Georgia politician.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
EXCESS OF POLITENESS,

From the Washington Post.
Juries which find criminals guilty and then
beg their pardons carry politeness to excess
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

Senator-e1ect George has announced the ap-
pointment of Miss Sarah Orr, secretary to
the late Senator Watson, as one OF his sec
retaries, in appreciation, no doubt, OF the
support given him by the watson vote"
Miss Orr is daughter OF Mr.. Edward Orr,
who was reared in Dawson and in his early
manhood was a prominent merchant OF this
city She is a very capable and charming
Young woman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

There has been general and varied COM
ment on Governor Hardwick's proposal to
edit newspaper. The Columbus Enquirer
Sun is of the opinion that the right sort
of statewide weekly is needed in Georgia.
lust what would be the right sort is a matter
of individual opinion, and about which there
would be wide disagreement AT any rate,
Is the governor gets into the newspaper game
the public may expect some pungent stuff"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

The commission appointed by the presi-
dent is going to thoroughly investigate the
coal industry, but the recommendations are
not expected to be in shape for the winter
session OF congress By the time you have
struggled through the winters blasts 1t VIII
be time to investigate-oh, anything. Then
remember, also, in April next year the MN
er's wage scale controversy is to come up
again. Coal is a cold subject, and the net
result of the investigation will be the trans
fer OF some OF the public's cold cash into the
rockets of the commission for their services.
Mr. Lovelace Eve is now sole owner and
editor of the Americas Times-Recorder hay
ing bought the interests OF Messrs. Arthur
Lucas and W. s. Kirkpatrick. Editor' Eve
Is splendid newspaper man, and since his
connection with the Times-Recorder that pa
per has advanced to the front ranks OF Geor-
gia's smaller dailies. The News extends him
neighborly fluctuations, and wishes for him
and the Times Recorder continued success.
He deserves we'll at the hands OF the Amcri-
Gus people
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07

That's too bad. The cambridge men
have Just grievance, and they will have the
approval of husbands generally if they teach
a lesson to this chap who has been so dis
rcgardful of the amenities as to bring about
a situation that will seriously interfere with
their comfort and peace of mind at home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-11-07
Deserves the Worst.

The male population OF cambridge who
are attached to households are in state OF
wrathful indignation against one OF their tel
lows The Searchlight-Post explains the state
Of affairs in this exposure Of the culprit;
Caught fellow in this town working
his garden at p m, right when every
woman in the neighborhood could see
him at it. Now such cases as that need
attention A guy like that will get every
man in the neighborhood in trouble, and
he should be seen, When woman sees ICES
gets the idea right then that her hus-
band ought to do it also, and when
man does do such a thing he ought to
stop and think about his brethren on the
street Next thing he does he will be
chopping wood and making fires in the
stove.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13

complaints about both men and
women misrepresenting themselves
as music teachers for the cultiva.
ton Of the voice." Mr.. Berolzheimer
said.
1T takes a season or two for
pupils to discover that teachers are
conducting business illegitimately.
I have \been requested by several
persons. among whom might
mention Lucrezia Bori. the opera
star. to rectify this abuse by licensing
music teachers. who would first have
to pass an examination by n COM
mittee appointed by the mayor and
Commissioner OF Licenses.
State Action Necessary.
"I have put the question up to
Acting Corporation Counsel George
p. Nicholson. who, without looking
into the matter very carefully. sug-
gested that State Legislation would
b. required. in which case nothing
could be done until next year, ty
which time we will surely be in a
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
ADVOCATES A CHANGE IN
CLASS OF CHURCH MUSIC

The history of the church music
from the earliest form to the present
was presented in an interesting and
educational manner at the recent
convention of the California State
Federation Of Music Clubs at Los
Angeles.
IT wish every member Of the Fed
Grafton could have heard the splen-
did program of sacred music render.
ed so beautifully by the Temple Bap.
tist choir" said Mrs. Grace Widney
Mabee, chairman.
II am thoroughly convinced that
more of such programs must he
given in order to show our church.
going people the advancement the
churches must make in order to grow
musically as we'll as spiritually.
Music has a spiritual message just as
truly as the sermon.
"If there were a class in musical
appreciation in every divinity school,
there would be no change In the atti.
tude OF the ministry as to the class
OF music used In the churches. II we
as musicians demand It. It can be
accomplished"
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
FOREIGN LANDS
TAKE INTEREST
IN MUSIC TEST
Brazil and England Adoo'
Movement Which Originated
In America.

The Music Memory Contest. orig.
mated by c. NJ. Tremaine. director Of
The National Bureau for the Advance.
ment OF Music has penetrated into
foreign countries. In Brazil a con-
test has been held in Lavras. II
was instituted by Miss Hattie Tan
nehill. a Presbyterian missionary,
who had come into contact with the
work in this country as carried out
in Fort Worth. Tex.
Many of the selections most fire.
quently used in North American con-
tests appear on the Latin-American
list, though pretty we'll disguised un-
der their Portuguese names. Nc
Dowelrs ITO a Wild Rose" becomes
"A Rose Silvestre:" Mendelssohn's
Spring Song" is "Canca da Prima-
vera" and Wagner's Evening Star"
is "A Estralla da Neite. de Tam
hauser."
In England impetus is being given
the Music Memory Contest move
ment by Percy =. Scholes. editor Of
two London musical journals. In a
letter to Miss Sudle Williams, super
visor Of music in Dallas, Mr.. Scholes
writes that the klca IS sound and
that he regrets that the United
States should have all the credit for
it's originstion.
Although introduced bu. five years
ago, the number OF cities, towns and
counties in this country which have
held Music Memory Contests so far
is 3s5. including only hose Of which
the National Bureau has had direct
reports. II is the opinion of leading
musical educators that the contest is
destined to become q permanent fea.
ture OF musical training in the
schools throughout the country.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13

posi-, ION to tall aft an inVestiga'
ION by the police department wheth.
er there is a~sufficient number or
frauds In the teaching OF singing to
warrant such legislation"
Walter L. Bogert. former president
of the New York Music Teachers
Association. and of the National AS
ISOLATION OF Voice Teachers. adVo.
Gated a plan put forward several
years ago by John C. Freund' editor
Of Musical America. compelling every
voice teacher to exhibit in his studio
a sworn statement OF his training,
experience and evidence OF hIs
achievements.
1T seems to me-" Mr.. Bogert said,
in an interview with Musical Ameri'
ca, that the licensing plan must
eventually resolve itself into deter
mination of the facts which AS.
Freund deemed necessary. Beyond
that there Is little that can be accom-.
plished by a licensing board. II Is
too difficult to attempt standardiza-
ton OF method. The methods OF
singing teachers vary too widely. II
is only honest and fair to the student
who pays out good money that he
should know what the teacher has TO
offer. Too many charlatans adver-
tise this method or that method. and
10 reality know nothing about the
one or the other. The whole plan
should be worked out to eliminate
fraud and false statement"
The Washington times., 1922-07-13

Support Is Sought.
That the movement is one tnat
should have the support of all vocal
teachers and singers who have spent
years in the study of their art is
scarcely necessary to state.
I do not know just how firm "A
hold the tentacles of chalatanism
have obtained in the musical life Of
this city. But II there are vocal
teachers in Washington whose
previous training is such that they
are not fitted to impart to the
ambitious student the instruction
which only years of serious study
can perfect, they should be "legis-
lated" out Of business.
The city fathers in the big
Town plan to establish a system
by means of which teachers of
singing may be licensed. much as
teachers are licensed in the public
schools. The leader in the movement
is Philip Berolzheimer, city chamber
lain.
There have been a number Of
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
DC. ARTIST Says.
Spirits LISTEN.
IN At REC|TALS.
Mrs. Mary 8. Sawtelle's
Sketches Affected by Ghosts
OF Departed Musicians.

Do spirits listen In" at recitals?
Three automatic drawings by Mrs.
Mary B. Sawtelle, of Washington,
credited to spirit influence" evoked
by the playing OF Katherine Ruth
Heyman, pianist. Is creating no little
discussion in realms musical.
The Interpretation OF music by
pencil sketch and charcoal drawing,
although the medium" is tone-deaf.
is the feat accredited to Mrs,
Eawtelle.
Mrs. Sawtelle, whose pictures are
exhibited at the Anderson Galleries
In New York is described as being
inspired by the spirits of dead COM
posers. The artist asserts she is en-
abled to produce the Spirit pictures"
only to music interpreted by Miss
Heyman. She Is, moreover, short.
sighted, so that she Is unaware OF
the picture taking shape under her
pencil in the short space OF Few
minutes"
Discussing the rphenomena." the
current issue Of Musical America
says:
attribute the productions to the
Uwaye rhythms" Of the music, which
was assumed in some manner to d.
rect the formers sensitive nervous
equipment. Recent examples OF their
collaboration produced before an au-
dience, include an Interpretation OF a
Chopin Etude. in which swimmer
IL portrayed plunging into the sea.
Scriabine's Eighth Sonata inspired
study of five bells, out OF the largest
! Of which the form Of a woman Is
seen emerging.
THE artist does not always pro-
duce the same Interpretation OF
work, a recent example having been
three sketch versions of Scriabine's
"Prelude Lugubre."
Mrs. Sawtelle Is a graduate In
art Of the Corcoran Art Gallery
School of Washington, and has
studied in Paris. For a number of
years following her marriage to an
American army officer, she devoted
herself to other pursuits and only
recently resumed her artistic work.
: Her normal style is said to be totally
unlike the drawings inspired by
music, landscape painting being her
favorite medium of expression"
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
BRITISH CELLIST LAUDS
AUDIENCES IN AMERICA

THE greatest fallacy we hear in
England about the people In the
United States is that a musician to
be successful must do something sen
sational" declares Felix Salmond,
that tall, energetic English cellist,
quick in movement and thought,
whose recent debut here was follow
ed by the unanimous verdict Of his
exceptional virtuosity and musician.
ship.
\ Nothing could be more false. In
my two months stay here In New
York / have observed that American
audiences are highly discriminating.
They bestow applause where 1T -
worthy. they refrain when the work
Is mediocre. They are not satisfied
with mere technical display but de-
mand a serious-not a dull-artistry.
And they quickly recognize II when
they are given II. The New York
critics I find very intelligent, very
just.
,"It Is wonderful to find such
orchestras as you have here. The
Philadelphia Orchestra Is magni-
ficent. I am struck by the finish OF
performance Of the American orches.
tras. You have ample means to
make sufficient rehearsals possible.
Unfortunately, this is not the case
in England, where the patronage Of
orchestras is not so general or SO
generous as II is here.
There are many more orchestral
concerts a week here than we have,
but London has as many as sixty re.
citals a week in the busiest part of
the season, and the metropolitan
audiences hear and demand the best
in art. There can be no question
that England musically is primarily
country for singers and pianists.
There is also much chamber music
to be heard. The study OF this most
lovely and most important branch
of music is given a very prominent
nosition in our schools OF music"
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Lloyd George Finds
Greatest Rest
. in Music

One Of the secrets behind the
phenomenal success Of David Lloyd
George is music. He is devoted
to 1t. When harassed by perplex.
ing problems he flees to II and IS
relieved. He confesses II is the
one thing which makes him forget
politics.
During the short vacation he
passed at his home in Wales before
going to the Genoa conference
Lloyd George Is said to have given
n large part of his time to hymn
singing. He often played his own
accompaniment on the organ. Sun.
day evenings were devoted to song.
tests of old Welsh hymns.
i Lord Riddell is reported as say
ing that there was too much hymn
singing ana not enough golf AT
Lloyd Georges country place.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Church Music Planned.

Hazel Gibson Wood, soprano. will
be the soloist Of the evening service
at Centennial Bsptist Church next
Sunday. John Russell Mason will
preside at the organ and will give
a short recital The organ has had
several additions since it's installa.
tion In the church In 1920. II is
noted for the beauty OF tone of
both organ and chimes,
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Designed
To Gust Fake Music
Teachers Under Way
BY WILLIAM HARRISON MOORE.

The city government of New York is launching
the of which will be watched with keen interest
in the Nation S Capital
1t is campaign designed primarily eliminate the char
atan from the ranks of New York vocal teachers and to
establish whereby the smatown student coming
New York may be saved from falling the hands of
incompetent and ,insufficiently trained instructors.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Oldest Bell In America
Now Hangs In Mass.
Courthouse

What is thought to be the
Oldest beli in the United States
now hangs in the courthouse
at Barnstable, Mass. 1t was
brought to the United States
in 1875 and had done duty in
England at least twenty-five
years before that time.
The bell was brought to Mas
sachusetts by his wife as q me-
mortal to Peter Adolph, a sea
captain, who lost his life on the
coast at Sandwich, Mass, de-
spite the heroic efforts of the
people of that town to save
him.
The bell hung in a church at
Sandwich for many years.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Women's S Pure Thread
Silk Hose,
%
SOC pr.

100 pairs, in black, cordo-,
van. nickel and white; with
Isle tops and high-spliced ,
heels; slight irregularities,
otherwise would sell at s1.25
pair: sizes 81 to 10.
100 Pairs Women's. Lisle
Hose-Special, 35c pair, 3
pairs, 81. Full fashioned;
light or heavy weight; black:
slightly imperfect; sizes . and
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Mems Socks
16c pr. s prs. 95e

100 pairs medium weight
Lisle Socks, with deep-rib-
bed tops and reinforced;
black and white: slightly ir-
regular; sizes 10 and leh.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Pure Worsted
Bathing Suits
$3.75

100 very special; various
regulation styles; black. navy.
Jade. copen, cherry, buff, pur-
pie, orange or Kelly; plain or
combinations; sizes 2S to 46.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Very Deep
Reductions

100. in great variety;
white and bright shades. or
straws, hair braid, leghorn,
georgette. crepe de chine.
felt and combinations.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Aprons House Dresses Much Less

50 Bungalow Aprons, 3sc
each, were 75c; percale. with
rick-rack braid and buttons.
50 Bungalow Aprons. Sc
each, were 81. Gingham,
chambray or percale; with
sashes.
e5 Bungalow Aprons, spe-
ciai, S1.e5 each; Of the favor.
ite cretonne; also percale.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Dresses, So

Is Gingham Frocks. in
checks and plaids; attractive
styles. with tie.back sashes.
Is Printed Georgette and
Tub Silk Dresses, regularly
much more.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
ailored Blouses
Reduced to 85c

50 fine voiles. striped or
checked dimities; wanted col.
lars and short or long sleeves.
50 Georgette Suit Blousee,
dark shades and sand; $1.5O
each; were s1.95.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Skirts, So

5 Silk Skirts, for sports
and dress wear: wanted col.
ors: full cut and we'll tailored.
rs Prunella Skirts, wool,
pleated or plain; some are
button trimmed.
The Washington times., 1922-07-13
Shetland Weave
Sweaters, 81
Were $1.95

IS summer Slip-ons; short
or long sleeves; white, jade.
copen. blue: a few are slightly
damaged; sizes 36 to 46.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.