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The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Wouldn't Stand for It.

She wore a determined look as she entered the drug store.
 Look here, young man, if tall man with a red mustache comes and asks you for prescription you're not to let him have it"
 Really, madam, l."
 No, you mustn't let him have it on any account. He's come here for month. and says he wants some thing to improve his appetite. Hes boarding at my establishment, young man
 And with a muttered threat the landlady passed from the shop leay- ing the druggists assistant pale and trembling
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
His Only Pos secession.

Al Rogers was travelling through q lonely section in the suburbs of Bos- ton one night, q short while ago, when lie Was startled by hearing this pite- ous appeal
 Will the kind gentleman please help a poor unfortunate man l-2
 At this point Al felt 10 locate his watch The other continued
 T have uothiu in the world but this loaded revolver
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Distorted Veoetarianism.

So long as you find the cost of liy- ing high. said the friendly adviser. why don't you and your husband be come vegetarians 9"
 What do you mean 2' asked the worried looking woman.
 Why, eat only vegetable prod ucts.
 Couldn't think of it What I'm try in to do now is to persuade John 10 take to beefsteak and quit tryin Co live on liquor and tobacco
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Startinq the Day Wrono.

There was gloom on the face of the farmer
 Whats the matter. Elijah eA asked his nearest neishbor @Flapjacks gwen cut over to your house.
 @Worsen that, said Elijah eYou know, 'twasn't apple year. and wife says We cant have any more apple pie for breakfast
 Can't you make out if you have apple pie noon and night?s
 T can. because I've got to sad Elijah, but. l tell yeu, 1t upsets ne, starting the day wrong like that.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Poor Burglar.

A burglar got into my house about three o'clock this morning when was on my way home from the club, said Jones
 Did he get anything oe asked Brown
 T should say he did get something, replied Jones The poor devil is in the hospital My wife thought t was me Cincinnati Enquirer
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
At the First Siqns

Of falling hair get Cuticura. It works wonders. Topch spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura Oint- ment. and follow next morning with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests falling hair and pro notes hair growth. For free sample each with 32-p. Skin Book. address post card. Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. .'ald everyw here.-Adv
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Upsettinq His Theory.

The heavy explosions of a battle always cause rain It rained after Wa terloo; it rained after Fontenoy; 1t rained after Marathon.
 "Rut Marathon was fought with spears and arrows. my dear.
 There you go. Always throwing cold water on anything have to say, "
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Failures as Stepping Stones.

John Wanamaker. in q recent ad- dress in Philadelphia. urged his audi ence to persevere.
 Every successful man he said. has probably had more failures. far more failures. than the nonentity has had
 Success, after all. is nothing more than failure with new coat Of paint.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Sicns of War.

So many of our busy burghers are standing in front of the war maps arguing and deelaiming. that dozens of safes and pianos are being hoisted into high buildings with almost no- body 10 observe the phenomenon.
 And on Broadway man repaired a tire to a gallery of four boys-New York Tribune
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Inconsis stent.

The English are queer people"
 You think so2'
 Yes. In time of peace they treated Tommy Atkins with contempt and made him sore, and now in time of war they treat him with so much good liquor that they make him drunk.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Seekinn .MorthN Ohlrcts.

apodsWorth tells me that he Is practical philanthropist'
 That's just what he is Before of, fering a dime to a began Dodsworth asks nim so many disasreeahle Ques- tious that the poor devil is glad to es- cape without the dime.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The Peellnn Kind.

Mamma. said little hoy. "the place where I get stuue last sunday down at Uncle lims Is all peeliug of
 Brother Bruce took look at the injury
 That's SO. lie erinned T guess you must have been stune by a husk- Ing bee
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
important 10 Mothers
Had Debts of His Own.

Nodd-Here's list of European war debts Don't they stagger you9
 Todd-Well. they might, old man; but Eve just been looking over my monthly accounts Life
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Cause Removed.

Did you notice how few sunday school Picnies there were this sea son e'
 T did in a way"
 How in a way
 T did remark how little rain we had
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
COLDS & uaGRlPPE

5 or doses 666 will break any case of Chills & Fever. Colds & LaGrippe; 1t acts on the liver better than Calo- mel and does not gripe or sicken Price 25c-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The Best Eminent.

For falls on icy walks. sprains and bruises. rub on and rub in Hanfords Balsam of Myrrh Apply this liniment thoroughly and relief should quickly follow Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The -Drumrer,s Work.

Are these moving pictures of the war authentic
 of course All but the rumble of artillery That's initiated by the drummer
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
w ar Styles.

Have you heard anything about the fall fashions as yet"
 Not as to how the gowns will be made l suppose the girls are bound to wear cartridge belts. of course"
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
His EaNorite Role.

"Dubson entertained some friends al dinner last evening
 Entertained. you say Why, Dubson invari tbly makes an ass of himself
 That's how he entertained them
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Marble to Retain.

Kniieker-Jones has a remarkable memory.
 Wonderful he remembers a winter that wasn't just like this.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Conscientious.

Hes one of the most conscientious men l know
 So"
 Yes. He always says Give me a match. please. instead of Lend me B match .-Detroit Free Press.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
A Womans Way.

Your doom Is sealed cried the villain
 "Ha" laughed the heroine defantly "I guess can steam 1t open
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Quite Safe.

What did that man want with you, Henry?e
 He was after my scalp" Goodness graeious,'
 Don't be frightened. He's only a hair specialist.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The View.

There Is story in that facet" You must te seeing it out of the tale of your eve
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Many a man is so constituted that he makes friends with everyone ex. cept himself
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
RUB-MY-nSM

Will cure your Rheumatism and alf kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia, Cramps. Colic. Sprains. Bruises. Cuts, Old Sores Burns. etc. Antlseptle Anodyne. Price 2Sc.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

An atomizer for perfumery small enough to be carried in pocketbook is novelty from Europe,
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

When q woman discovers a, silver strand among the gold she always says it is premature but she thinks it's d shame
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

The selt-made m.n cant understand why anyone should prefer a family tree Co q business plant
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Experience is good investment only when you don't pay more for it than 1t Is worth.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Quite So.

"Baleful lookout this. isn't it?" What lookout" Cotton
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white clothes Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The est,

Is he a good lawyer"
 "l should say he is. He's acquitted some of our most notorious crimi- nals"
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
A Bit Personal.

He-I think Wigglebee is the worst dancer in the room
 Hush, you forget yourself.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

The painless hIhur you get at res taurant is far more satisfactory than the one you get in a dental parlor
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

The more man knows the less he thinks he knows.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Few of the men who are willing to give you a recommendation would give you a job
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
The Uusuai Story.

How came you to lose control of 1 your automOhile2 2'
 Because my wife wanted it
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

For any cut use Hanford's Bal sam. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Start the year b getting Hantords nalscn You VII find ,qpent use for it AGe
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
looic5I Result.

She has such logged eNpres sion
 No wonder. with that pug nose.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

An extensive deposit of asphalt of superior quality has been discovered in the Philippines.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

You never believe a man when he flatters you. but you like to hear 1t just the same.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Few of us get more happiness out of life than the amount we make our selves.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

For sore feet rub on Hanford's Bal. sam. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Beautiful clear white clothes delights the laundress who uses Red Cross Ball Blue All grocers. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Good wine needs no bush, and d gold brick needs no hodcarrler.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Quite Old Fashioned.

Did she marry well?"
 No. 1t was a case of true love- Harvard Lampoon.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
That's EaSN.

Who was the first lightning calcu- lator?'
 Ben Franklin and his kite"
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

Many girl is gem, in spite of the fact that she refuses to be cut
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

The St. Vitus kind Is just about as graceful as some of the other dances.
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
Paradoxical Result.

Whats the matter with my labor theories O.
 They won't work
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOD Try Mur nc Rye Remedy tor Red Weak, watery lust Eye comfort Write for Book of the Eye by ma4l Free Murine Bye Remedy Co.,. Chicago
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24
EjeQ!Ild!|| { L(Tr||0|y dfRL0reS||et df

LICKED away in the very heart
 of central Europe, where the vast armies of half dozen na- tions are fighting the biggest
The Dermott news., 1914-12-24

you a jot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
VOLCANOES IN HAWAII
SOME ARE GIGANTIC SUBMITS
MORE THAN 10000 FEET HIGH.
One Continually Active Is Approach
ed by No Other Volcano in World
in Vastness of Its Mass.

The lofty volcanoes of the Ha-
waiian Islands, rising above the
ocean from 5000 to nearly $4,000
feet, are only the SUBMITS of gigan-
tic mountain masses that rise abrupt
ly from the bottom of the Pacific,
Mauna Loa, on the island of Hawaii,
stands 1865 feet above sea level,
according to the United States geo
logical survey, but its slopes descend
beneath the sea, as shown by deep
sea soundings, with a grade fully
equal to if not greater than that OF
the visible slopes. The same is gem
orally true of the submarine slopes
of the other islands, and the depths
attained by these continuous slopes,
within 80 to so miles of the shores,
vary from $4,000 to 10000 feet.
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, if
their true bases are considered to be
at the bottom of the Pacific, are
therefore mountains of as great an
altitude as Mount Everest. or APP
proximately 10000 feet. In general
the Hawaiian Island group consists
of SUBMITS of a gigantic submarine
mountain chain which projects only
its loftier peaks and domes above the
water. On the island of Hawaii the
volcanic forces are still in operation.
The one continuously active vol
far down on the eastern flank OF
far down on the eastern f1ankk OF
Mauna Loa-"the great mountain. y
No other volcano in the world ap.
proaches this in the vastness of its
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL TO TRAIN
CANDIDATES FOR CITIZENSHIP

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Instead Of
familiarizing themselves with the
constitution and memorizing the
names of the presidents cabinet can
didates for citizenship in this district
hereafter will go through regular
course at Los Angeles high school,,
and certificates issued to them from
that institution will be accepted in
lieu OF the usual examination in the
courts. Presiding Judge Wood of
the superior court said today the
plan had been approved by the gov
eminent bureau of naturalization.
The first class of new citizens, Fl in
number. will receive their naturaliza-
ton papers at commencement" at
the high school in a short while.
The course in citizenship cOmpris-
es ten lectures on the science of gov
eminent and the duties of citizenship:
under a republican form of govern
ment. Glasses are held at night and
the term covers ten weeks.
Final examinations are given I'M
der the direction of the court and the
federal naturalization officials and
certificates of proficiency entitle the
recipients to citizenship papers with
out further formalities.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15

are payable during the month of No
vember, 1914, and will be reckoned
as from the first day of that month.
Subject to special tax (act Oct. %,
1914D and amount of annual tax:
Brokers, $4,000.
Commercial brokers, $4,000.
Proprietors of theatres, museums
or concert halls, including moving
picture shows:
OF a seating capacity not exceeding
$50, $25.
OF a seating capacity over $50 and
not exceeding 500, $50.
Proprietors or agents of public ex-
hibitions not otherwise enumerated,
$40.
Proprietors of bowling alleys or
billiard rooms-for each alley or ia
Bile, IS.
Dealers in tobacco whose annual
receipts from sales exceed 5000,
$3.50.
In arriving at the amount of Ii
cense tax to be paid and in the levy
and collection of such tax each per-
son, firm or corporation engaged in
the manufacture of cigars, cigarettes
Including little cigars), or tobacco
shall be considered and deemed
single manufacturer And every per-
son who carries on any business or
occupation for which special taxes
are imposed by this act, without hav-
ing paid the special tax herein pro-
vided, shall, besides being liable to
the payment of such special tax be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof shall pay
fine of not more than $500, or be
imprisoned not more than six
months, or both, at the discretion of
the court. Provided, that the special
taxes imposed by this act and paya-
BILE during the special tax year ending
June 80, 1915, shall be collected and
paid proportionately for the period
during which such taxes remain in
force during said year. (Seetion 4,
act Oct. %, 1910
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
PSEUDO PREACHERS TRICK
ON AUGUSTA CASHIER
Georgia Railroad Bank Officer Easy
Picking for Shrewd Negro.

AUGUSTA Gait is a smart ne
gro who gets ahead of the Georgia
Railroad bank, but Frederick Null
lens, alias I'll. P. Hilton, is one who
did the trick. Mullins presented
himself at the bank, said he was a
Methodist preacher just transferred
from Norfolk, Va, to Augusta, and
was to be presiding elder of the Au-
gusta district as we'll as in charge of
local colored church. He told the
cashier he had an account of $346
in a Norfolk bank, which he wanted
transferred His story went, his
check was accepted, and he immedi-
ately began to splurge on his get
rich-quick income But after he had
drawn $205 word came from Norfolk
that the deposit there did not exist,
and as a result Mullins was captured
and got the limit of the law on the
charge of cheating and swindling.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
MRS. WORRILL RETURNS.
Was in Europe Two or Three Years
With Her Daughter.

Mrs. w. c. WorriIl and her daugh-
ter, Miss Marjorie, who have been in
Europe for some time, arrived at
home this morning and are receiving
a hearty welcome. While abroad
they spent the greater portion of the
time in Berlin at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Bleeck, the latter better
known to our readers as Miss Annie
Worrill. DR. Bleeck was engaged in
business in London when war was
declared, and being German sub
ject was not allowed to leave and
was kept under surveillance. DR.. and
Mrs. Bleeck, Mrs. Worrill and Miss
Marjorie Worrill sailed from London
a few days ago and visited relatives
at Darien first. DR.. and Mrs. Bleeck
are expected in Cuthbert in a few
days.-Cuthbert Leader.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
Remedy For
BilIOusnesS and
Constipation

People all through this section are
buying IIV-VER-LAX because it is
preparation of real merit. 1t is veg
etable remedy that acts naturally and
effectively, thoroughly cleansing the
liver and bowels. 1t is easy to take
and has none of the dangers and bad
after-effects of calomel. LIVER
LAX will get you right, keep you
right and save you doctors bills.
Sold in soc and s1.00 bottles under
an absolute guarantee. Every bot
tie bears the likeness of L. K. Grigs-
by. For sale by T. D. Lee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
mass or in the magnitude of it's erupt-

mass or in the magnitude of its erupt-
i've activity. There are many volcan-
ic peaks higher in the air, but most
of them are planted upon elevated
platforms, where they appear as mere
cones of greater or less size. 1t is
not yet known as what level the base
of Mauna Loa is situated, but it is
below the sea-probably far below.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15

Mr.. w. H. CLANCY. r. F. D. @
Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co, Va,
writes: For the past twelve months
I have been a sufferer from catarrh
of the head. Since taking four bot
ties of your Peruna I feel like a
different person altogether. The Sc
we're pains in my head have disap-
peared, and my entire system has
been greatly strengthened.
This is my first testimonial to the
curative qualities of any patent
medicine. I feel it a duty to man
kind to let them know Of Peruna
In my estimation 1t is the greatest
medicine on earth for catarrh."
We have thousands of testimonials
like Mr.. Chaneys. Some OF them
were cured after years of suffering
and disappointment in finding a
remedy.
Send for free copy OF Ills Of Life"
The Peruna Co, Columbus. Ohio.
Those who object to liquid medi-
S'nes can now procure Peruna Tab.
let's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
JAY BECOMES FARMER.
ShelIman Editor Lays Down Pen to
Raise Pigs and Such Things.

Mr.. J. L. Jay, who has been editing
and publishing the Shellman Sun for
the past two or three years, has dis
posed of the paper to a gentleman
from Eufula, Ala, and has Joined his
family, who have been making their
home here with Mrs. jays father,
Major w. J. Horsley, since Septem-
Der list. Mr.. Jay will engage in
truck farming and hog raising next
year on the farm of Major Horsley
in the northeastern limits of town.
Arlington Courier
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-15
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching,
Blind Bleeding Protruding Piles in 6 to "a days.
t. ---st G9p.Jration gives Ease ano Rest 5Jc-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-11-21
Puss IN BOOTS.

Oh! dear, what can tho mother
be. ALI the bright children and
merry young folks seem to- be IN
usually busy, and as they trip
along they move with unconscious
grace, as though keeping time
with music still lingering in their
ear.
Our great Southern hero, Gen.
era! Robert Il Lee, led Our Nation
IN time of war, but at this time
Mr.. Madison j. Lee (ouI Generals
grand nephew) Is drilling our girls
and boys in the graces and cul-
rure of our Common w ealth of
Peace, whose motto is the Golden
Rule.
The entertainment to be given
oD Monday night next at the Elks'
Theatre is something unique and
marvelously beautiful. The varie
ty of drills and dances, with music
sui BILE and as effective 10 ito
well marked time 40 q military
band; The little fairy drama OF
Puss in Boots is of course very
pretty and give for the varied tai
ents Of our many gifted girls; the
tiny Tom Thumb wedding 10 An
exquisite bit of acting In baby
hood. Come and soc for yourself
No wo-ds can tell just how lively,
graceful aud inexpressably beauti'
| full the entire entertainment is
SO don't forget next Monday
night. Beside, 1t is for the bene
fit of the Protestant Cemetery
Association, who have never In
all these years called bot once OF
the pubic for help. Mr.. Madison
j. Lee has IN his home l6 orphan
boys whom he is rearing, and thu
money made by him in this artis
tie work goes to the maintenance
I of these little fellows. So VI
shall look for you, one and all.
M. L. p.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-11-21
SOUTHERN MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION.

In Richmond, Va, the Southern
Medical Association was in ses
sion during four consecutive davs,
ending on The 10Th instant. Dur.
Ing the session an election of Off
GERS was in order and the next
place of meeting was selected.
At the meeting DR.. Oscar Dow
ling, of this State, was elected
president OF the association; DR..
Il, G, Door, of Batesville, Tex. i,
first wee president, and DR.. Nc
Guire Newton, of Richmond, Va !,
SECOND vice president; DR.. @. {.
Bass, of New Orleans, who was
the winner of the association
medal for scientific research for
The past ten years, was again &C.
corded the honor; Dallas, Tex =,
was selected as the next meeting
place OF the association.
DR.. lsadore Cobn was appointed
vice chairman of the section on
surgery; DIR. Homer Dupuy acted
al chairman of the section on ear
and throat, and DIR. Lyons was
secretary on the medicine section.
These three physicians are from
New Orleans. DIR. Dupuy was for.
merly of this city.
The meetings of organizations
that are held once in a while IN
the various parts of the Union are
of great importance, meaning
much to the credit of the Organiza.
tions aud TO that of the places
which have the honor TO entertain
them. Oa such occasions the To-
caiitic3 thus visited obtain finan
cial results.
We are in the twentieth century,
the century of great inventions,
when, in consequence, everything
should advance instead Of retro
grading, Yet, although such steps
should be taken IN the right direc-
ton. we must, nevertheless, take
the dull seasons into COnsidera-
ton, study the situation carefully,
and, after obtaining the necessary
information according to our
views, to not hesitate a moment in
carrying out the plans we may
have III mind.
But, whether the seasons are
dull or not, meetings of all kinds
may take place at intervals. 1t
is quite judicious that it should be
40. The Southern Medical Ass0.
clation, in resorting to the action
in regard to its Richmond meet.
ing, must be well satisfied of it's
results there. This association,
of course, expects to continue
holding it's meetings at times like
other organizations do.
PROGRESS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-11-21
After -Four Years Of Discouraging
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron. Ky.--ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: IL suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, ] could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere At
all. At times, l would have severe pains
in my Left side.
The doctor was called IN. and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but was
soon confined - my bed again. After
Ei,at, nothing seemed to d any good.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-11-21
CONyENTION TO TAKE
PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS.

In the Crescent CIty, on U.eeni-
Der 4th and 9th, 1914 be
Of the Association OF ts5arn c !,
the tenth annual convention II
the Interstate Inland Waterway
League of Louisiana and Texas
will be held, the occasion being
the rallying ground for an all to-
gether movement in support OF a
comprehensive plan to obtain re
lief In freight rates, for food con.
troll, drainage, and irrigation.
On all roads reduced ra' have
been granted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1914-11-21
SAVE HALF YOUR MONEY

BY using ORC for Chills and Few
er, Bilious Fever, Malaria, Colds
and Grippe. A 25c bottle contains
exactly as many doses as the usual
50 cent bottle which is twice as
large. Does quicker and better
work. 1t acts on Liver and bowels,
Cleans out the system, Stops Chills
and Fever, Builds up Strength. No
Pills or Calomel needed with it.
Contains no Poisons. Is cents.
Money back plan.