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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
Title to the Bullet.
From the Omaha Bee.

A case of curious interest is reported to have re-
Gently been decided by a German court. wound
ed soldier brought suit against the surgeon who at
tended him to recover possession of the bullet that
had brought him under the doctors care. Claims
on both sides were set out and the court determn-
ed the bullet belonged to the soldier.
Who will deny that in this decision the court has
not followed the rule Of common sense as applied
to property rights? The title to the bullet orgi-
unfairly relinqushed its rights when the bullet
sped upon its fight, and inferentially at least
conveyed title in the same to its recipient. The
doctor of course may set up some show of title
under the doctrine of treasure trove, but the
owner of the premises which the treasure
located set up immediate claim to it the doctor
would seem only to receive such reward as he
might reasonably claim from the owner Of the
premises. In the end the enemy nation may bring
suit to recover possession of the bullet, alleging
that it was not intended that title should pass.
In this case action for trespass in favor of the
recipient of the missile might lie. Other intricate
phases of this question may be followed by those
who have the time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
PEACHES AND CREAM TREE.

From the Detroit News.
Enos Martin is showing visitors to his farm near
Benzonia Mich, what he thinks will be the great
est horticultural curiosity in the country.
Last June when the big wind cut through Ben
zie county, ripping up the woods and blowing away
several barns, it hit Enos peach orchard. 1t tore
up few Of the trees.
After the windstorm Amos discovered stem of
weed driven entirely through the body of of
his best peach trees. He left it there to snow
people how strong the wind had been to drive 4
tender weed stalk through the peach wood This
spring to his surprise, Enos found that the weed
stem was putting out leaves and wondered what
it
Now that the leaves are uncurling he has dis
covered that it is a milk weed, and he thinks
that it will unite with the peach and that next
same tree.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
THE LEGISLATURES MENACE.

James Galloway in Macon Telegraph.
The members of the legislature will be beset by
lobbyists, both male and female, clerical and lay
1t is a thing in Georgia for the legislature
to contend against female demagogues, but the pro-
fessiOnal women politicians have established head
quarters in Atlanta and will keep open house.
Another organization presided by DR.. Eich-
elberger has also headquarters, but will keep Sc
cret house, in that they boast Of detectives and
willy ways to entrap the members.
So the legislature is to be coerced and intimi-
dated the political career of members to be de-
stroyed unless they do the will of the lobbyists of
both concerns. 1t seems the female dema,, ogue
and the ecclesiastical demagogue will combine
forces and introduce steam-roer processes to car
their ends
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
TWO WAYS OF FIGHTING THE BOIL wEEvIL
From the Savannah News.

From the Savannah News.
DR. WOTsham, state entomOlOgst, has again
warned the cotton of the state that the boil
weeyil is moving Georgia and that unless the
proper methods for combating it are adopted it will
do tremendous damage in this state as in those
it has been ravaging.
1t is relieving to know that there are methods
of fighting it that will make its ravages in Georgia
when it does break over the western line much
less than other parts of the cotton belt have suf
fered. That puts sQuarely up to the cotton farm
the question of whether not they are going
to feed the pest without fight or fight it to the
last boil.
There are two ways to fight it, Both should
be adopted. One is to follow the instructions Of
the state department of agriculture in the selec-
ton of cotton seed the planting of cotton and the
actual hand-to-hand fighting, as it were, with the
pest, and the other is to give more attention to 9TH
crops than cotton, so that it cannot eat up the
farmers whole profits if it does amUck
in his cotton field. 1t is good strategy to diversity
crops and it is good tactics to plant early maturing
cotton. Good generalship is necessary il the Wee
vii is to be controlled.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Mr. Bryan is a great man, but he has made the
serious mistake of talking too much since his res
ignation as secretary of state. While many
people admire him they do not approve of his
efforts to embarrass President Wilson's admins
tration at this time Instead of adding to his pop
ularty Mr.. Bryan's statements are serving to wean
from him some of his most ardent admirers, who
feel that he had right to resign but that it is
indelicate for him to discuss the differences be-
tween the president and himself before the dis
pute with Germany is settled.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Former Governor Joseph NJ. Brown has lost none
f mis- power to make a strong and logical presenta-
4ion Of a matter as again demonstrated when
ne appeared before Governor Slaton as the repre-
sentative of the people Of Cobb county ana pro-
tested against Communication OF the sentence OF Leo
Frank. The former governor showed his Usual
ir If intellect and fearIessness in the discharge
of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

DIR. Dernberg, the former German colonial
rotary who has been in America for several months
trying to create a favorable public sentiment to-
ward the policies of his country, has left for his
native land without having accomplished his pur-
pose Americans, as a general rule, cannot sympa-
thize with Germany in her lust for blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

1t is said that Governor Stations last message to
the legislature which is in process of preparation
will be a business document. Governor Slaton has
given the state a clean, business-like adminstra-
ton, and his advice on the states fiscal problems
ought to be of much assistance to the incoming ad-
ministration
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

1t is said that the women of Saxony vote on the
terms with men, We would suggest that
of rabid suffragettes immigrate to that
country, and leaye wives and mothers alone in
their work of making homes brighter and better
The average woman is happier in the sphere of
wife and mother
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Hon. Josephus Daniels told the girls of the Ohio
Wesleyan college at the recent commencement that
the day of the practical politician had passed,
and that the scholar and so often criticised in
public office coming into power This
must be sorrowful news to Josephus, for he is
ognized as one of the most practical of practical
politicians.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The newspapers OF the country have written
miles of columns about Mr.. Bryan since his resigna-
ton, and most of it is anything but complimentary
Mr. Bryan has many times been buried beyond
resurrection politically by the press, but he has
habit of bobbing up serenely again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The editors of the state have long been plan
ming for the meeting of the press association at
Eastman next month, and Eastman says she is go
ing to give the pencil pushers royal welcome. The
newspaper boys are entitled to a good time at
least once q year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

drummer in the city last week said that he
heard of Dawson a baseball town before he
tered the state, and that there more fans here
to the population than any town he knows of If
there is anybody in Dawson who is not afflicted
with 'baseballitis' we have not heard of him
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
WORTH TRYING AGAIN.

From the Albany Herald.
A proposed issue of $40, 600 bonds by the city
of Dawson for the purpose of extending the water
works system failed of passage by the narrow mar
gin of four VOTES. An election that comes that
near success is worthy trying again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The funeral directors followed the druggists in
convention at Savannah. This was very appropri-
ate The work of the funeral directors always be-
gins when the druggists get through.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

A Macon woman recently shot her husband when
he staggered home drunk at night. This is one
way to sober up truant bubbles, but for the sake
of some of our friends hope it will not be-
come a general practice
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

1t is said that the Kaiser will pass on all death
sentences in the future. If the crop is as prolific
in the future as in the past the Kaiser will not
have much time to look after conditions at the
front.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The bill that will be introduced in the legislature
by Hon. NJ. ]. Yeomans for the establishment of
an orphans home supported by the state has been
endorsed by many of our contemporaries The
measure is an important one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Several tall punches of sudan grass grown on
the farm of Mr.. H. "A. Petty have been displayed in
Dawson This grass is destined to revolutionize
the hay industry of the county, and the farmers
should familiarize themselves with it,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The outlook is good for the members of the
legislature to have old time. Between the
lobbying of the prohibitionists, the suffragettes
and anti-suffragettes the sojourn of the law MAX
in Atlanta will not be a real summer vacation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Uncle NAT" Harris, of Macon, will soon be his
excelIency, Governor Harris, of Georgia. May his
shadow never grow less. He will make Georgia an
able and conscientious executive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The legislature will assemble in Atlanta tomor-
row for its annual talkfest at the states expense
This nightmare will the usual fifty days, wheth-
er we stand it not
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

A New York stock exchange seat has been sold
at $4,000. Most folks down this way are happy
they produce the price for seat in the grand
stand at the baseball park
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Georgia and the South, according to government
reports are the best corn sections. There are few
things for the welfare and comfort of mankind that
this section cannot produce
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

When the war comes to close and the Frank
case runs its course maybe the daily newspapers
will begin to print the news, and just an ordinary
fellow will have opportunity to get into print
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Tt is said that England is spending SIS, 0OO,-
600 day for war purposes. This is a lot of money
wasted in the destruction of human lives If we
had one days expenditures we would quit running
a newspaper and live at peace with mankind.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The folks of Macon are planning TO make next
Saturday gala day in Atlanta, when Judge Har-
rs their distinguished fellow citizen, will be in
augurated governor of Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

If the suffrage amendment is adopted in New
Jersey women will not be compelled to tell their
age Most sufragettes are old enough to vote with
out their age being questioned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

A man at Triton has been unable to find a Ford
automobile recently stolen from him. If there
were not so many of them in the country his miss
ing jitney could be easily located by its rattle
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The funeral directors have decided to meet in
Macon in 1916, and Macon is not dead town,
either.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

The most importantest
Hoes the hoe that tckles up the sile. Thout it
They wouldn' be no grub; thout grub, you know,
We'd lose the hoe itself, and 'thout the hoe
They wouldn't be nothing fer US but to go
Back to the club! The Teller with the hoes
Gods pardner; they work touchin elbows, and
The angels, they look on, and smile, and wait.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
To The Citizens.

On behalf Of the Management of
"Blythe's Orchestra we wish to take
this means of thanking the public for
their liberal patronage at the Alex
Theatre on last Thursday night where
by we realized neat sum as our share
of the receipts.
Our Orchestra is composed of II
members and while we have been or
gained but ten weeks We have labored
diligently and have made splendid
progress.
Our aim has been to he of service TO
our city. such as furnishing free music
on special occasions at the different
churches. for the Board of Trade, the
different lodges. funerals, and other
occasions which are deserving.
We feel that the Orchestra is de
serving of some support from the citl-
zens. yet we do not feel like burdening
the people with petition for the
reason that il is an epidemic.
So we kindly ask any citizen who
wishes to help us, to do SO by mailing
their personal check to Leslie Woods,
Treasurer, and we will publish the
amount in The Dermott News the week
following.
This is not published in the spirit of
begging, but We have been informed
by several citizens that they would
help us. and by giving them this OPP
portunity TO aid us, We will lind out
Just where we stand.
We have an expense of $500 per
month ter tuition, besides buying
music, paying for lights and other in
eidental expenses This w have net
ourselves for the FIRST three monthe
without any OUTSIDE assistance.
We viii In eIad to welcome With
Thanks the df>t check Thanking
yuu for your routesics and hoping we
VIII be able "a serve You frequently Ne
are. Yours 10 serve.
Blythe, Orchestra,
Pc Pope Blythe Secretary.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09

who are thinking of attending this
school inform me of the fact so that
NAV fill out these Certificates and have
them in the hands of the authorities in
due time. Our County was, am in
formed, well represented at the Agri-
cultural School during former sessions
and trust that the enrolment will be
increased this term. The Agricultural
School has established itself firmly in
the patronage of the District and is
worthy of the careful consideration of
every young man and young woman
who desires to secure the kind of an
education that prepares for the practi-
cal side of life and living.
Therefore. | ask that all who are
contemplating attending the State Ag-
ricultural School let me know that |
may see to it that you have the proper
credentials Yours very truly.
Harry f. Cook.
County Judge.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Stores Closed Today.

Rosh Hashona the Jewish New
Year, is being observed by the Jewish
people of Dermott today. All stores
operated by Jews suspended business
at clock last night, and religious
services are being held al the |. Pinkus
home The day is the oldest of all fes-
rivals celebrated in the civilized world.
1t is a time for serious thought. and
intended to evoke pious contemplation
of the problems of life. Jews from
several neighboring towns have joined
in the services here today and are be-
ing entertained as the guests of the
Dermott Jews
The Day of Atonement, another
great Jewish holiday, will be observed
ten days hence.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Medals Offered

The following business firms of the
city have offered each medal TO the
one in each grade of the public school
who makes the highest general average
this year. Hanchey's Drug Store. A
Prothro. Blanks Brothers. Bowden :
Meat Market McCroskey's Billiard
Parlor The American Cafe, The Der
mott Bank 4 Trust Company. +. T.
Remley. Exchange Bank d Trust Com
pany. Orr Hardware Company, Bor-
deauN : Drug Store and Dermott Hard
ware 4 Furniture Company.
The pupils and teachers of the school
are very grateful to these public spirit
ed business men fer offering these in
centives 70 the pupils OF the different
grades The pupils will no doubt show
their appreciation Of this generosity by
doing the best school work they have
ever done
Tn, leaders IN each grade NH he
published monthly 50 those interested
may keep Informed a. te III. progress
of each contest
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Learning to Work

Booker T Washington. the negro
educator. says that the people of Hayti
never Will be able 10 maintain a safe
government and a permanent peace
among themselves until they have been
taught t. work. The same is true of
Mexico. and. in a way, of. thr Ameri
can negro.
The negro educator has undertaken
TO teach his race. not only TO work. but
the necessity of applying the knowledge
after II has been acquired. Unfortun-
ately. Washington has not had the CO.
operation that he should have from
other leaders of his race.
There is only small percentage of
negroes. men or women who have
comprehensive knowledge of their work.
Many abhor work, and when forced to
work for self preservation, do their
work haphazardy.
The negro corn clubs, canning clubs
and such. recently organized in Arkan
sas, will do far more for the negro, in
practical way. than 10 teach him
smattering Of French. or Latin. or AL
zebra. Continuation of the club work
will work wonders for the uplft of the
Arkansas negro. Editorial in Arkan-
sas Democrat
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09

Mrs, Lizzie Wilson spent Saturday at
McGehee.
John Washington of Winchester was
here Monday.
Rev. and Mrs y. W White left Sat
urday for Crossett.
Prof s. NJ Coleman is in town this
week, visiting friends.
Two dollars for one. Read the spe
cial offer in this paper.
Rev. johnson of Monticello spent a
few days in Dermott this week.
Maurice Dukes spent Sunday in Nc
Gehee, returning Monday on the noon
train.
Mr.. Pink Osborne and wife and little
son are guests of her mother Mrs.
Emma Richardson.
Misses Edyth Brook and Coretta Co
forth attended the teachers association
Saturday at McGeh.e.
Mrs. Salie Smith left Friday for
their home after spending several
weeks here with her sister.
Mrs. w T. johnson and little sister.
Josephine Hubbard left Sunday for
Dumas to visit their parents
Mrs. Mamie Miller and sister. Miss
Elizabeth keough. left Sunday for
Collins to visit relatives and friends,
Mrs. NJ. !. Parker and Lucille and
Doris Bynum left Wednesday for Mon
tcello to visit relatives and friends.
Geo. Pless of Crossett was here the
first of the week. He recently bought
property in Dermott and was much
pleased with his purchase.
Mrs. McJoy and little daughter of
Lake Village came to spend while
with her husband Mr. David McJoy
who is employed al the Hotel Dermott.
Mr.. T. J. Walker. Rev. r. A. Adams,
Mrs Broadnax. Mr.. and Mrs. Penn
brooks and Rev. Luke Davis left Mon
day for Chicago TO attend the National
Baptist Convention.
Mrs. Wise and daughter Lipa, of
Lake Providence. La. spent several
days her. with her sister. Mrs o. NJ.
Banks. Mrs. Wise left Friday for
Natchez Miss, 10 visit friends there.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Surprise Friends

Mr.. Calvin Bullock and Miss Clara
johnson, both of this place, We're mar
ried Monday afternoon at the Methodist
parsonage at McGehee, Rev. Hoover
officiating Mrs G. c. Nielsen, Miss
Maude Kennedy and Lee Herring of
Dermott and Mrs. Bridges of McGehee
We're present and witnessed the cere-
mony. While friends of the couple felt
pretty sure that the wedding was
scheduled to take place at no very dis
tant date, their plans had been kept
secret, and even those who We're with
them when they went to the parsonage
did not know the nature of their er-
rand The party left here on the 10: 80
train to go to McGehee to see the ball
game. Mr. Bullock made the trip by
way of Arkansas City, where he was
met at the train by Samuel Cohen with
the license He rejoined the party at
Trippe, and arriving at McGehee. they
We're on their way TO the ball grounds,
when at his suggestion they stopped al
the parsonage. and the ceremony was
performed.
A telephone message to Mrs Frank
johnson bore the news TO friends here,
and merry reception was promptly
planned The efforts of the bride and
groom to evade the crowd We're not
successful and after generous showers
of rice, old showers, and the like. the
party repaired to the home of Mrs
FRANK johnson, where an informal re
ception was enjoyed until a late hour
Those present We're Misses leona
Rayborn, Tommye Maulding. Maude
Kennedy. Aileen Lewis, and Mary Muir
ply WARREN. Mesdames Bullock.
Courtney Maulding, McCroskey and
johnson. and Messrs Bullock. Measel,
Bynum, Seamon. Games and pr
Hutchinson.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Monday, October llth, 1915,

on a credit of three months. at the
court house door, in the town of Lake
Village, Arkansas. at public cutlery, to
the highest bidder. the following de
scribed property. situated in the county
of Chicot and State of Arkansas. towit:
Lots Is to l27 inclusive in Dents Ad
dition to Eudora. Arkansas. and Lots
AZ, 90 ll6 l43. lac, lbs. 1873 l32 and
3l3 in the town of Eudora. Arkansas.
Said sale will be made between the
hours of ten o clock and one o clock
and the purchaser will be required to
furnish bond with approved security
for the payment of his bid. and a lien
will be retained on the property for
the payment of same.
~ +. Scott, Commissioner
of the Chicot Chancery Court.
j W. Wade,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
9-9-3t Little Rock. Ark
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09

r. Y T I Program fer Sept l.
Subject. Isa -
leadeI. Miss Grace k,gr
Scripture lsa -
Introduction BY Leader
Song. My Jesus Love The,
V hat The world thought Of Christ.
Mrs. johnson
Sutferlng- of Christ
In sympathy With Is, Mr Meascl
. The Extent of His Suterings
Mr. Johnson
John 3. Ills. Add Johnson
3. Nature OF Christ's Suiferlngs
Miss Oddie Courson
Matt. % 37-3s. Miss Blanche Neal
l. Patient in Suffering, Mr. Bynum
.. A Siness Sufferer, Mr. Freeman
The Results of Christ's Suffering
l. His Prosperity. Mrs Lishman
2 Our Justification. Mrs. Delaney
John 3: Il, Acts 30 30, Romans >: -
Romans >: Is. Read and Explained by
Mr., Delaney
He lntercedes for Us, Bro. Stansbury
Xxx
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-09-09
Show Repeated

The minstrel show which was gwen
by Miss Eunice Ringgold at the school
auditorium week before last was re
peated last Friday night az a partial
benefit for the Baseball Club. A prize
which had been offered to the person
selling the most tickets proved an added
stimuli. 10 both ticket sales and at
tendance During an intermission. the
prize, gold signet ring. was awarded
by Bones tend man in the minstrel
show to Miss Chrystine kennedy
Several new features We're introduced
in the program, all the numbers of
which were very enthusiastically re
ceived by the audience The make
ups and take offs of those partici-
pating in the minstrel were without eN-
ceptlon excellent. but that of Angus
McDermott a. Old Black Joe is worthy
of special mention. Those forming the
minstrel company We're:
DR. S5mms lnterlocutor. Misses
Marie Bullock, Helen Bartmese. Daisy
Bel Neal and Cora Bird and Messrs
Louie Belser Willie Daerson thas.
Measel Joe Gaiyon. Dudley Crenshaw.
June Gibson Angus Nepermett and
Bill Bullock
Following the minstrel and som, very
lauEhahle specialtiee. musical comedy
was given 10y group ef children who
acquitted themselves most creditably.
Fay Mather> and Evelyn Newman in
the leading parts. We're assisted by Lu-
ellie Skipper, Esca and Pearl Thomp-
son. Kate Hoffman, Ruth Leeper.
Evelyn Cannon, Sarah Clare Courtney.
Francis Cannon. Margaret Mathers
and little Maunette Davis.
The program was closed with cos
tuned sketch from Chinatown, by
Misses Elise johnson, Cora Bird. Marie
Bullock. Daisy Bell Neal and Helen
Bartmess, with Mrs. Carl G.. Nielsen at
the piano.