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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
WASHINGTON NOT IN
NEED OF THE BALLOT
HAD SUFFRAGE ONCE AND 1T
WAS WITHDRAWN AN ABB
NORMAL NEGRO VOTE.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Advocates
of the establishment OF the vote in the
District OF Columbia and the popular
election of its local officers are taking
the Knickerbocker disaster as a text
for their argument So are those who
are urging that the district should be
directly represented in each house OF
congress.
1t is hard to see how either OF these
persistently- changes would
tend to improve the efficiency OF the
district government. There is excellent
reason to believe that the extension OF
suffrage TO the district would lower
the efficiency OF its local government
instead OF raising it. and it stands to
reason that a congress which actually
lives here and is composed OF over
FIVE hundred members could not be
compelled to do its duty as local
council by two or three local repre-
sentatives.
Washington had local suffrage once,
but for reasons which every southern
reader will understand the situation
became so serious after the civil war
that the privilege OF the ballot was
withdrawn by congress and the sub
stantial community of the district
heaved a sigh OF relief. 1t should hard
" be necessary to explain that there
IS an abnormal proportion OF colored
people here and that for lamentable
reasons of national politics such iran
chise restrictions as protect the public
interest in the south could not be ap
piled. Practically the entire adult col
ored population OF the district voted,
n he H1v1f %
population did not do so; and the re-
suit was that the colored vote III most
instances decided who should hold the
local ofices-ran the district, IN TACT.
To re-establish such a state of things
would be calamity, and it is amazing
that there should be so many people
here who do not realize this.
The chief fault as to the admn1stra-
ton of Washington's local government
lies with congress, but it is fault
which no agency except congress IS
able to correct This district is fed
eral, and it is the seat OF the federal
government. Congress is not going to
give up its control over the approprla-
ton OF money for the district govern
ment-and that is the real key OF the
problem The administrative officers OF
the district are three commissioners,
two being civilians and one being an
engineer officer OF the United States
army. These commissioners are ap-
pointed by the president, subject to
confirmation by the senate. They are
in nearly all cases men OF high ability
and character, and the complaint some
times made that they are not familiar
with district conditions and needs does
not often apply and certainly does not
apply now.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
Seven Carloads of Hogs
And Chickens Sold at
Sycamore Past Week
COOPERATIVE Sale Nets Turner Coun-
~ Farmers approximately Eight
Thousand Dollars.

SYCAMORE, Ga.-Approximately
$4,000 worth OF chickens, eggs and
fat hogs were sold at a sale held here
today with products bringing TOP
prices. Turner county farmers near
Sycamore sold all their surplus hogs
and chickens, the totals being six cars
OF hogs, one car OF chickens and more
than 1000 dozens of eggs.
The sale was result of the CO.
Operative marketing system started III
Turner county, and it has already
shown remarkable results.
The car OF chickens and eggs was
bought by J. A. Kelly, wholesale~pro-
duce company, Atlanta The hogs
were bought by Scott & Zorn, of Ash
burn, and the Hall Live Stock Com
.pany, of Sparks. The gross weight OF
hogs was $4,000 pounds and the price
for No. l was $685 per hundred.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
Parrot Paragraphs
Gathered for Readers
North Terrell Town Has Many In
teresting Happenings.

An enjoyable event of the past week
was fish fry at Lees mill on Mon
day evening. Messrs. Pinkston and
Helton were hosts of the occasion
and it was indeed feast. Those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Cannon
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. w. Lee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hollis Kenyon, Theron and
Binion Helton, Rev. Mr.. Herring and
family, Mr.. Henry Bridges and Roy
Pinkston.
The Columbian Society of the Par
rott high school entertained the Rob
ert E. Lee Society with valentine
party at the school building on Friday
evening prior to Valentine day. Shoot
ing for hearts and several old time
games were played. Red and white
.heart-shaped cream was served at a
late hour.
The many friends of Theron Hell
ton are glad to know he is doing nice
ly at the Plain hospital, where he I'M
derwent an operation for appendicitis
on Wednesday.
Mr. ]. R. Cochran, of Troy, Ala,
was a visitor here the past week. Miss
Maybel Cochran returned home with
him for a short visit.
DR. NJ. L. Wade was called to Mon
trose the past week on account OF the
death of a brother, Mr.. Gordon Wade,
lat that place.
Miss Annie Laurie .Pinkston, OF Al
bany spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Pinkston.
Miss Mary Dell Brightwell was call
ed to her home at Richland the past
week on account OF the illness OF her
mother.
Messrs. s. ]. Carter and Howard
Arnold went down to Dead Lake, Fla,
on Monday. They report good luck.
Mrs. Inhnger has been confined to
her bed for more than a week. Her
friends hope to see her out again soon.
Thornton Lee Harry Cook and
Louis Tilley attended a show in Co.
lumbus Friday evening.
The friends of W. K. Mitchiner re-
greet to know that he is making his
home at Richland now.
Mrs. Allen and daughter, Miss Leita,
of Shellman, spent the past week with
Mrs. Howard Arnold.
Geo. w. Kenyon and son, G. H.
Kenyon, made a business trip to
Lumpkin on Monday.
Miss Myrtle Stubs was a recent
visitor at the home of Miss Daniel in
Ellaville.
Miss Ida Reynolds spent the week
end with homefolks at Pinehurst.
Prof. and Mrs. Banks, of Yeomans,
spent Sunday with homefolks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
HUNTING NEW PLANTS

where it was grown to find others OF
its kind
Perhaps it is a kind OF pepper, ex-
ceptionally large and fine OF flavor. He
studies it in its native garden patch,
finds out the kind OF soil that suits it
and gathers whatever other informa-
ton in regard to it that is worth while.
The next thing is to procure some
seeds OF the plant Cor budwood in the
case of tree fruit, pack them in a
fashion to secure preservation and ship
them by mail or otherwise to the
United States. 1t is in just this way
that macaroni wheats, alfalfas from
the Siberian steppes, dates from Sa-
haran GASES and hundreds of other
plants invaluable to our agriculture
have been introduced during the last
quarter of a century.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

Agricultural Explorer Wilson Pope
noe, OF the United States plant bu-
reau, has just returned from a three
years trip through Central and South
America. bringing back with him many
new fruits and vegetables.
This sort OF plant-hunting work IS
not accomplished by search in wild
and uninhabited places. The explorer,
passing from one region to another,
visits he principal towns and studies
the vegetables and fruits offered for
sale in the markets.
When he comes across something
new and which seems desirable-it
may be a superior type of melon or
tomato or variety OF particularly pal
atable fruit unfamiliar to him-he asks
the market vendors where it came
from, and then starts for the place
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
MRS. ELIZABETH KELLY
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Had Been in Feeble Health Some
Time and End Was Expected.

Time and End Was Expected.
The death OF Mrs. Elizabeth Rob
erts Kelly occurred Wednesday at the
| home of her son, Mr.. w. w. Kelly,
near Dawson. She had been in feeble
Health for some time and the end was
mot unexpected. Mrs. Kelly was for
lmany years a resident OF Dawson, but
Ifor the past four years had made her
home with her only daughter, Mrs.
Florence West, of Port St. Joe, Fla.
| Just before the Christmas holidays
! she came to visit the family OF her
son. and became too feeble to return
to Florida, gradually growing weaker
until her passing away.
| Judith Elizabeth Roberts was born
| in Macon. Ga, June II, 1847. In early
| childhood she moved with her parents
to Dalton. During the war between
the states the family refugeed to Daw-
son. In 1869 the deceased was mar
ried to Mr.. Ezekiel Kelly. She had
| long been a faithful member OF the
! Methodist church. In large family
connection Mrs. Kelly was greatly be
loved, and she was held in the high
est esteem by a wide circle OF friends.
! The funeral service on Thursday al
ternoon conducted by Rev. Reese
Griffin, was attended by a large con-
course OF relatives and old friends
The casket was covered with beauti-
full flowers, and the short service was
deeply impressive. The body was laid
to rest in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two
children. Mrs. Florence West. OF Port
St. Joe, Fla, and Mr.. w. w. Kelly,
of this county, to whom is extended
the sympathy OF many friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

GEORGIA, Terrell County-No-
tice is hereby given to all persons
having demands against E. B. Bridges
late OF said county, deceased, to pre-
sent them to me, properly made out
within the time prescribed by law, 50
Jas to show their character and amount
All persons indebted to said deceased
ARE hereby required to make immedi-
ate payment to me. This 10th day OF
Feb. 1922.
MISS MINNIE BRIDGES, Ad-
ministratrix, Estate of f. B. Bridges,
deceased
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
MRS. HARPER WILL GIVE
PROGRAM AT GRAVES

A splendid program under the di-
rection of Mrs. NJ H. Harper, will be
presented by the pupils OF the Graves
high school at the Graves school au-
dtorum on Wednesday evening at
7:30 o'clock in celebration of Wash
ington's birthday Special features in
the varied high class selections give
promise OF rare entertainment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
KILLS HIMSELF WHEN
HE HITS A NEGRO
Hazlehurst Man Strikes Servant With
Gun and Weapon Explodes.

HAZLEHURST, Ga.-Frank Col
Inns, a farmer OF Jeff Davis county,
received wounds from which he died
within a few hours, at his home near
here yesterday, when he attempted to
strike John Whittle, negro servant,
with the butt end of his gun and it
accidentally discharged.
When the gun exploded the bullet
struck Collins in his right leg, near
the hip, He bled to death in a short
time.
Information received by officers here
was to the effect that Collins was I'M
der the influence of whisky. White,
it was stated, is an old negro, and bore
reputation as an humble and relia-
bic servant.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
D. H. S. PLAYS ALBANY
HIGH BASKET BALL TONIGHT

The Dawson high school basket ball
team will go over to Albany to play
the Albany high tonight with the full
expectation OF winning. They will car
.ry large company of rooters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
Special Notices

NOTICE-Call on Allen Lewis for
vulcanizing at Lewis stables.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WANTED-Hens, friers, cocks, tur-
keys. J. F. McGILL, Route l, Daw-
son, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WANTED Stenographic pupils. Will
also do public stenographic work.
Phone 382.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21
MR.. HASTY CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

The birthday anniversary of Mr.. G..
w. Hasty was very happily celebrated
at his home Sunday, the occasion be
ing marked by a sumptuous family
dinner consisting OF large turkey and
all the good things which usually &C
company such feast The guests. go
ing our from Dawson were Misses
Alice and Anna Hasty and Mr.. Leroy
Hasty.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

FOR SALE-Frost Proof Cabbage
Plants. Nj varieties 5000 $500;
10000 $500; LOCO $10O. Potato and
tomato plants $3.50 per 1000. KIN
.SEY WHOLESALE PANT CO.,
Valdosta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

DRAWING and hauling for the pub
lie. Call phone 249. Prompt atten-
ton. r. w. MILAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

FOR SALE-Eight hundred pairs Of
shoes at HAIRE'S, to be sold cheap
for cash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

ATTENTION-Long, hot days are
ahead. Have your electric fan repair
ed today. Everything electrical. Phone
| 242. WEAVER ELECTRIC SHOP,
III n Main Street
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WHEN YOU NEED anything in
fresh meats call 373 market. J. s.
PEAK, Manager.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

FOR SALE-Two cows with young
calves: two sows with young pigs.
is. d. HATCHER, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WANTED-Chickens and eggs. I'm
limited quantities. Ask for prices.
Egg cases and filters for sale. GEOR-
.GIA POULTRY CO., Albany, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WANTED-One secondhand ice box,
$50 or 200 pound capacity. J. c.
McLENDON, Trunk 1913 Herod.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

NOTICE-The Elladale flour, corn
and rice mills will close down after
December oath until June /, 1922
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

FOR SALE-Pure, single comb R. /.
Red eggs, from chickens that arc
red, 10c each. R. c. McCOLLUM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

FOR SALE-Genuine North Carroll
ma runner peanuts, &c per ID. Phone
trunk 20 Strings. HOLMAN DREW,
York place, Dawson, Ga,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

MONEY TO LOAN-We are pre-
pared to make loans on farm lands
at 61a per cent on amounts Of $4,000
and upward PARKS & BELL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

90 bars to customer)
Iowa Golden and White Dent Corn,
Garden Seed, Irish Potatoes. Libby's
bulk Dill and Sweet Mixed Pickles
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-02-21

WANTED-A few more customers.
sweet milk 10c per quart, butter 4Oc
per h., cream 40c per pint. Phone p.
MRS. ]. NJ. CROUCH.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
IT PAYS TO Hold
WAR SAVING STAMPS

Owners of the 1918 issue of
Savings Stamps are being advis-
ed by the postmasters of Rich
mond and Berea to hold them
until their maturity on January
lst, l92S-about s months. In
that period they will earn over
Is per cent interest per annum
on the average cost price, it is
pointed out.
To give some idea of the adj
vantage of holding these 1918
stamps until their maturity date
it is stated that $1,000 worth OF.
stamps, costing $3.50 in 1918, are
worth 1920 during the current
month, but in s months thew
will be redeemed in cash by the
government for $1,000 or SO
more than their present cash
value.
In order to finance the re-
demption OF these stamps the.
Treasury Department is issuing,
a series OF Treasury Savings
Certificates in denominations Of
$1,000, 500 and SIS, costing.
$500, $50 and $50 each, respec-
lively. These certificates run for
five years and pay 4 II per cent
interest compounded semi-an-
nually, and are free from all
state, county and city taxes and
the postmasters state that they
can supply any desired quantity
Of these certificates.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
The Richmond Daily Register KY Wednesday April 1922
WILDCAT OIL RIG
PROVES TO Be Still

Mexia, Tex, Apr. 1q-One of
the best camouhaged moonshine
stills ever discovered in Texas
was brought to light near here
a few days ago through an over
indulgence in the product. by, one
OF the men employed in its man
ufacture. Several weeks ago an
oil we'll derrick was erected in
wildcat territory on the outskirts
OF the proved oil pool. Ostensi-
bly,, regular equipment OF en-
CINE and machinery was install
ed. 1t was noticed. however.
that the somewhat unusual me-
thod of enclosing the bottom
space of the derrick or housing
it IN" was apoted, 1t was eX-
planned that this was done to
protect the drille95 from the
weather.
Anyway, in due time the drill
ing was started, at least there
was steam coming from the
frame inclosure and men could
be seen hauling supplies to the
place and working about the der
ricl;. Little atter tion was paid
to the operations Ct the wildcat
well, as with several hundred
suc'l wells going down in this
section no one we'll arouscs very
much interest.
1t was not until armed guards
were posted around the derrick
and all strangers prohibited from
coming close to the supposed
we'll that any special interest
was aroused. Because of these
precautions the report was cir
clllated that d big flow OF OF was
about to be struck The price OF
land leases for some distance
arpnfH the derrick went soaring
+ and much excitement was Great
ed. Then came. the denoumcnt.
1t Happened that prohibition
enforcement officer was passing
near the mysterious we'll when
he saw a man come staggering
out OF the door of the drilling
house. This officer staged a raid
on the place and a complete still
outfit was found, with a large
supply of corn whisky" and
mash on hand. Not even a sem
hlance OF an oil we'll hole was
found.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
Smoking Slaves OFF
Hunger, Russians Say
(By Associated Press)

Moscow, Apr. f8-Russian
women have found that tobacco
slaves off hunger. hence the
of women who smoke
cigarettes has, increased nfateri-
ally since the Soviets came into
power. Women of all ages ard
classes smoke in their rooms, in
the trains, in the restaurants
and shops. and it is not uncnnl-
mon to see them smoking on the
streets. All through the dark
DAYS of the revolution, often
when food was not to be had at
any price, there was plenty OF
cigarette tobacco offered at req
sonable prices. With the equal
ty Of the sexes established TN
der Communism and a break
down of conventionafities, the
women promptly Adopted sn,ck-
ing as the first of their aewly
acquired privileges.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
Mrs. Russell Accents
Oneida Presidency

Lexington. Ky, April 1S-Mrs.
Sylvia W. Russell. Of st. EIe1en's.
Ny, who at recent meeting of
the board of trustees was offered
the presidency of Oneida Insti-
tute. Claytcounty, Ky, has accept
ed the position and assumed her
new duties. She succeeds DR.. F..
l.. Adams. who was the successor
of Burns OF the Mountains. ="
founder of the institution. Dr..
Adams severed his connections
with the school last January.
Chairman Green OF the board OF
trustees. has issued a special ap-
peal to friends of the institution
to raise funds to lift twenty
thousand dollar indebtedness on
the school.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Conquered or Money Back

For 40 years, says Dr. carey. 1 have
been prescribing Marsh-Rout for Kid
ney and Bladder sickness on the mon
ey back if dissatisfied plan.
If you are tired. miserable. tortured
with nagging backache, Iameness.
acute. darting pains; subject to dizzi-
ness, headaches, sallow skin. puffiness
under your eyes, q tendency TO rheu-
matte pains. and Bladder disorders.
look to your Kidneys. Don't delay.
Get your health back while YOU can.
Drink. lots of good pure water and
start at once taking Or. Carey'S Marsh
Root Prescription No. ~. Liquid or
Tablets. Il has wonderfully benefited
tens of thousands Results guaranteed
Recommended and sold by all drug
sists. Insist on genuine.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
kIRKSvILLE NEGRO
OF SOUND MIND

Gloucester Smith, Kirskville
negro. was adjudged OF sound
mind in a lunacy inquest held be-
fore Judge John d. Goodloe in
county court here Tuesday
morning. Two local physicians,
Drs. w. K. Price and II. c. Jas
per examined Smith and said
they could hnd nothing wrong
with Smiths mentality. They
said he was i'll and nervous but
not crazy. Other witnesses told
OF his actions. The jury was out
almost an hour and finally re-
turned 4 verdict that Smith is OF
sound mind.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
BEND

We have been 1nfofmc,f re-
Gently that the proposition for Il
graded school at College Hill has
been done away witt; inaef;iite-
ly. 1t seems that I numler CT
the citizens of this immediate
neighborhood were against t,
We have god men who are farm
ers, who build good barns to
house their stock and spend mo
ney improving their Jams How
would they like TO 20 back to
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19

the grades by the time they arc
10 years of age. if they 10 rot
continue, they will SOON drift
back into the old channa;: and the
best part Of life is lost. The first
impressions are the ones that
last.
We hope to see the time when
these same good men will have
awakened from their slumbers
to realize that their duty is to
their children first, giving them
the very best education possible
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19

the oldtime way OF farming ::
Cutting their wheat with TIE
reap hook. scvthe and cradle;
resorting to the oldt;ne shnNei
pillow; no mowers, hirGerS or
threshing machines. How would
the good women like to resort
to the oldtime way 81 cooi:ing,
on the open fire place With the
oven and frying pan, and do
away with the sewing machine !?
Make clothing by cor;;ins, spin
ming and weaving Oh 4he old
fashioned looms?
This is a progressive age. Note
improvements that have been
made in the last 50 years along
! this line. There have been great
things done in the way OF edu-
cation. We find men that like
to do the way their gran'ifatl:crs
did. The argument they put up
is thai they did not have much
'book larnin'" and yet they
made money.
There is nothing too good ior
the children. The time has come
| when we must educate them and
! give them the best % they are
to be up with the besr in point
of education and intelligence. A
/ boy or girl without education i
/ almost the same as i'll bondage
| They are expected to complete
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
Turning Stones Into Bread
(By Associated Press)

Somerset, KY, Apr. 1S-Farm-
ers in this section of the state
are performing the miracle OF
turning stones into bread, ac-
cording to Comfy Agent W. C
Wilson. Limestone rock in their
fields is being blasted and made
into lime meal that is being APP
piled as fertilizer at the rate OF
six tons an acre. Farmers in one
community banded together and
purchased limestone 'crusher,
while those in another district
have crushed 800 tons OF lime, il
was added.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-04-19
Harding May Attend
National Editorial Meet

st. Paul. Apr. 1S President
Harding has indicated that it
congress aIjourrs by julv | he
will participate in the 37th an
nual convention OF the National
Editorial Association 1T Niiesou-
Ia. Mont. Definite dates for the
convention have been fixed as
July 10 to p, according to IF.
c. Hotaling, secretary Of the as
ISOLATION.