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The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
SYRUP Of FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
Il is cruel to force nauseatIng
harsh physic into a
sick child.


Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor Oil calomel cathartics.
How you hated them. how you fought
against taking them
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling 10 the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do The children's revolt is well-found-
ed Their tender little ''insides' are
injured by them
II your caild's stomach. liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup OF Figs. Its
action is positive. but gentle Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative handy. they know children
love 10 take il; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
OF California Syrup of Figs, which
has full directions for babies. children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
WHEN MOTHER GOT ACTIVE
One Guess as to What Happened to
Phoebe After Her Extremely
Personal Question

Phoebe WAS bored In all the six
long years of her life She had never
spent such miserable day. Cireum-
stances AT Inst grew too strong for
her, and she cried She was one of
those Who do not often cry. hui who,
when they de- make no See'et of It. In
short, Phoebe nearly lifted the nursery
ceiling off.
Upstairs came rhoebc's mother. al.
ready dressed in her Smartest clothes
ready 10 have ten with a hiend
"Why. what's the matter. rhoehe?'
she asked
Phoebe, standing hopelessly in the
middle ot the nursery. only hoWled
the louder. and refused t. see any
thing cheerful about life
Lifting the unhappy child up in her
arms and cuddlins the tear-staiued lit
tie face against her own. the mother
walked over TO the looking glass. j..
Just look. Phoebe. at that ugly lit
tie face in the looking glass =
Phoebe immediately became Inter
eSted and stopped crying
(Which oae. motherf' Size asked
fearseH's Weekly.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
CiL0MEL SICKENS! It SALIVATES!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
Guarantee "Dodson Liver Tone viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever HadDont Lose Days Work!

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and It salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
If you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, if your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour. just take a spoon
full Of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead Of using sickening, saliyating
calomel Dodsou's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know 1t next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine. your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness gone,
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular You will feel like
working, You'll be cheerful; full of
vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
60-cent bottle OF Dodson's Liver Tone
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
intellectually Murdered.

Randolph Bourne, an editor OF the
New Republic in an address recently
said American colleges are institutions
In which youths are intellectually
murdered" and the efficiency sys-
lem upon which universities operated
has resulted 'in II card-index sys-
tenn of education impersonal and
materiaistic." This indictment is
true as to the field, but there are
many institutions that are not So
hose that consult the spirit more
han the intellect. and that construct
purpose and aspiration rather than
oevote themselves To learning and
knowledge. The fact Ia that the end
u education will never be reached or
mankind be substantially advanced
ntfl the spiritual dominates the In
ellectual In the training OF the youth.
h Is hard for scholars TO understand
nat the intellectual is materinlistic,
sut II is.-ohio State Journal.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Edmondson Bill Defeated.

Senator Edmondson's bill 70 prohih-
II the president of the University of
Arkansas from appointing 10 fiji va
cancies in the benefciaries granted to
each county met strong opposition and
failed TO pass. 8 to %. Senators Ken
dali Greenhouse and others said /.
would reduce the enrolment of the
university. Senator Edmondson said
that was one object OF the measure
TO make larger appropriations for
buildings unnecessary He added that
he did not expect the bill to pass.
Senators Adamson. Alexander. Collins.
Edmondson. Godmin and Sims voted
for the bill
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15

under my personal guarantee that IL
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; it won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back. Chill.
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because it is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick
am selling millions OF bottles of bod.
sons Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable liv.
er medicine takes the place OF danger
Gus ealomel. Buy one bottle on my
sound, reliable guarantee Ask your
druggist or storekeeper about me- Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Federal Aid For Roads.

The special joint committee. con
sisting OF Representatives McFerrin,
Norneet and Thane, and Senators Ut
ley and Adamson. appointed to draft
bill with the McFerrin-Cazort bill as
a basis. reported proposed law by
which the state will be enabled to Sc
cure federal aid for the building and
construction OF good roads under the
Shackelford act The amount which
this bill would eventually bring to
the state from the general government
would be sl.240.33650.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
RADICAL CHANGE IN
ASSESSMENT PLAN
BAXTER MEASURE EMPOWERS
TAX COMMISSION TO FIX AS.
SESSIiENT RATES.
FINAL VOTE WAS SIS TO 80
A Penalty May Be Assessed Against
Any County Assessor Assessing
Property On Lower Basis Than
Fixed BY State Commission.
Little Rock

Little Rock
Two important administration bills
were passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives Monday morning.
There was no opposition TO Repre-.
sentative Carter's bill to allow voters
absent from their homes. but within
the state. to vote in county and state
primaries and general elections.
However. Representative Baxter :
bill to give the State Tax Commission
power to regulate the basis of tax as
sessments. and to empower II 10 re-
duce or increase assessments Tor
counties. subdivisions of counties or
individuals. caused a fight that con-
sumed most of the morning session.
but which resulted in the bills pass
age. SO TO 30.
The Baxter bill is considered one
OF the most important revenue meas
ures introduced in the Legislature.
Although the constitution requires
that property be assessed at true
market value. or ut 100 cents on the
dollar. by common consent assess
ments have been supposed 10 be on
SO per cent valuation.
Reports TO the tax commission,
nevertheless. have proved that in some
counties assessments are on basis
lower than 80 per cent. while in 9th
ers property Is assessed ut as high
as II cents on the dollar.
Under the Baxter bill the tax com
mission would determine upon the ba-
els OF assessment IL is 10 use in taxing
railroads. utilities and other concerns
under It's Jurisdiction The commits
sion then would notify county assess
ors and boards of equalization OF the
basis OF assessments throughout the
State. They would be compelled to
use that basis for all properties. thus
eQualizing the assessments through
out tho state. The commission also
would have power TO increase or de-
crease the assessments OF any county,
part OF a county or individual. If IL
were proved that the basis OF as,
sessmenf was not uniform with the
basis of assessments throughout the
state.
Proponents OF the bill declared that
the tax commission, following adjourn
ment of the legislature, could deter
mine the amount OF money appropriat
ed by tho legislature. and by using
that could ascertain the basis OF as
sessment needed TO derive revenues
sufficient to meet expenses.
one clause OF the Baxter bill would
assure its enforcement. The clause
provides penalty OF $500 may be as
sessed against any county assessor
or member or board OF equalization
assessing property on a lower basis
than that fixed by the State Commits
sion.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Insurance Bill Defeated.

The King bill to prohibit fraternal
Insurance companies from raising as
assessments on policies already issued
failed 10 pass, 9 To II. Senator'S Smith,
Adamson and Brown argued that ii
would put all fraternal orders in the
state out OF business. Senators God.
win and King said some orders have
raised their rates so persistently that
hundreds OF policyholders have been
forced to drop their insurance and
that the present law is unfair 10 re.
liable insurance companies.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
The joke Sticks.


Senator Owens joke amendment TO
ire Burnett house bill requiring rail.
roads Ia bury carcasses Of animals on
their right OF way created more
amusement in the Senate. While Sen
ator Johnson, who was Interested in
the measure. was out of the chamber
the bill WAS called up and an amend
ment by Caldwell adopted To change
the manner Of disposing Of the car
casses to burning Later Senator
Johnston called up the bill. not know
ing the amendment had been adopted
and asked unanimous consent TO have
the amendments stricken from It
There was objection on account Of the
last amendment, and the chair ruled
that the only way the joke amend
ment could be stricken out would be
for the house not to concur in it.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
One Lonesome Opponent.

Another debate was on the defi"ion
CIV appropriation for the State High.
WAYS Department. Senator Caldwell
opposed the bill. introduced by the
Budget Committee. until ii was
brought out in Committee OF the
Whole that the appropriation was 10
cover deficiency proclamations issued
by Governor Hays AT the request of
the department He then voted for
the bin on final passage. Only Sena-
tor Ponder opposed It, The measure
carried $1,000
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Amend Municipal Court Bill.

The bill amending the Little Rock
and Argenta Municipal Court act. in.
troduced by Senator Adamson. WIS
passed without discussion The bill
reduces the salaries of municipal
judges from $500 per year to s.. goo.
eliminates one deputy constable in
Big Rock township and the clerk Of
the constable of Hin township, and
provides that the city. from the re-
ceipts from the Municipal Courts. shall
pay half the maintenance, relieving
the county OF part OF the burden.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Pistol.Carryino Bill.

The Judiciary Committee returned
the Rowland bill to make pistol-car-
rying a felony. with amendments pro
viding that for the first offense the
penalty shall be fine of not less than
$50 nor more than sl00 not less than
so nor more than loo days on the
county farm. and for the second Of
Tense, from six months to two years
in the penitentiary.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
GERARD AND PARTY
At SWISS BORDER
MEMBERS GIVE A GENUINE SIGH
OF RELIEF WHEN STRAIN is
BROUGHT TO AN END.
DECLINES TO MAKE REPORT
While in Berlin His Telephone Wires
We're Cut, His Mail and TeiegraPhic
Privileges Stopped. SO That He
Could Not Instruct ConsuIs.

Zurich Switzerland Most of the
members of Ambassador Gerard S
large party gave a genuine sigh OF re-
lief when the Swiss border was
reached. for the strain Of the las;
few days had told more or less on the
majority Of the travellers. Ambassa-
dor Gerard met cordially the horde OF
news paper men who crowded about
him on his arrival at Zurich, clamor-
ing for interviews for papers all over
TO his determination not to speak for
publication until after he had report
ed to President Wilson in Washing
ton.
The strain of the situation of the
Americans in Berlin had been height,
ened toward the end by the efforts OF
the German authorities 10 induce Mr.,
Gerard 10 open negotiations for an
amendment 10 the Pruss ian-American
treaty of 1899 At the same time the
German newspapers were flooded with
reports OF the seizure of German
ships by America and with stories OF
difficulties and indignities encountered
by Count Won BernstorfY Ambassa-
dor Gerard was refused permission TO
communicate In cipher with Washing
ton and the authorities ignored all de-
malls OF the stories printed in the
German newspapers until an official
message received through the Spanish
mbassy made II clear that the stories
were false. Prior to this Ambassa,
dor Gerard's telephone wires were cut.
his mail and telegraphic privileges
stopped. so that he could not even In
struct the American consults. and he
was In his own words prisoner
Mt. Gerard's farewells were said in
a friendly. though formal manner
Many Germans were in the throng at
the station. which consisted partly OF
Americans who had not received per.
mission TO depart on the embassy train
and must await the police routine
before being allowed TO leave
The fact that il was not generally
known that Mr. Gerard was departing
reduced these demonstrations at Che
South German stations TO minimum
OF curious crowds
The party was accompanied by two
representatives OF the foreign Office
and guarded carefully by men from
the secret service. The customs in
sspection and other examinations at
the border We're relaxed to mere
formality,
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

81 tMageelTo cual
County
Concurrent Resolution No Holloway and NorfFor
o
In Franklin
for Grand uri in he
zard)To Of
teasure o
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Million For Militia.

Albany y. Y.-The Senate unant-
mously and without discussion passed
upon receipt OF special message
from the governor. a bill appropriat-
ing 81 goo. 600 for the expenses OF the
national guard. naval militia and
other organizations called into service
in connection with the existing situa,
ton
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
To Elect Pen Commissioners.

Senator Owens introduced a bill to
provide for the election of peniten-
tiary commissioners. All three would
be elected at the general election of
1918. The one receiving the highest
vote would serve six years. the next
highest. four and the next highest,
two. one commissioner would be
elected for six years each two years
thereafter Vacancies would be filled
by the governor.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known actress gives the follow.
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint of
water add ! OF. Bay Rum a small box Of
Barbo Compound. and 4 OF. of glycerine
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix II at home at very little cost Full
directions for making and use come tx
each box OF Barbo Compound It will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray
hair, and make II soft and glossy. 1t will
not color the scalp, is not sticky OF
greasy. and does not rub off. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Uncle Sam EolloNfA Suit

Washington.-Incr in cost for
all sizes of stamped envelopes. effec-
tive February l. was announced by
the Postoffice Department The raise
was made necessary by the increased
cost of paper and the use Of more
and better material. The increases
average AZ cents per 1000 envelopes.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
With THE LEGISLATORS

health officers and to cure defects in
the present law. as recommended by
the State Health Board The bill was
sation shall not be less than two cents
and not more than four cents per cap
ita for the population of the county
II was then referred TO the Engross-
ing Committee.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
To Validate Marriages.

The Greathouse bill to validate all
marriages performed in the past by
ministers whose credentials had not
been filed with the county clerk AZ re-
quired by the state law. was passed
without opposition.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
CHARGE a Slsal Trust.

New York The government filed a
suit in the federal court here against
the Pan-Ameriean Commission Cor
poration. Sol +. WeSler and Others,
charging conspiracy under the anti.
trust laws TO restrain trade in sisal
and to increase the market price of
sisal throughout the United States.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
To Decorate BernstorN.

London.-Count Won Bernstorft. dis
missed German ambassador TO the
United States, has been granted the
the German emperor, says an Amster-
dam dispatch To the Exchange Fele~
graph Company. This decoration is
conferred on civilians for services
rendered in time OF war
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
PREPAREDNESS.

Prepare for next washday by taking
home Red Cross Ball Blue. Ask any
good grocer. Red Cross Ball Blue i'm
parts a clear white; makes you smile
when you see the basket of beautiful.
snowy white clothes. Red Cross. the
blue that's true blue.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
. Where the Difference LES.

Mother" said George, IF God made
men and women, why did he not make
them alike"
"Well. they are not so very differ
emf" Suid mother
"But look ut the difference in their
clothes" said the observing young
man
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Probably Not.

The clock is striking twelve" said
the impassioncd sutton "Oh, that
might turn back the hands of time for
one hour -
You might be able to do that, AL
gernon," said the beauteous maid, "but
father Will he coming downstairs soon
and I'm afraid you couldn't turn him
back birmingham Age-Herald.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
For Bone Dry" Kansas.

Topeka, Kan.-The first section OF
the bone dry" bill prohibiting the
publication of liquor and the shipping
of liquor into the state, was adopted
in the Kansas House of Representa-
tives.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
To Work convie,s On Road,

The Senate. on reconsideration.
passed the Jones bill Providing for the
working OF state conyicts on public
roads at times when they are not
work under the direction OF The State
Highway Commission and the Peni.
Tertiary Commission. Senator Caba.
Miss alone opposed the bill.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Idaho For Wilson,

Boise. ldaho.-A concurrent resolu-
tlon was passed by both houses OF
the Idaho legislature instrueting Gov
ernor Alexander TO inform President
Wilson that the state stands firmly
behind him with all resources at It's
command in the present international
crisis.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
COVETED az ALL

tut possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray. or Is harsh and stifr. you cnn re-
store II 10 It's former beauty and lus-
ter by using In Creole" Hair Dress
ing Price 81 Oo.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Wash Houses For Miners.

The Hester bill. requiring mines 10
establish wash houses for employees
was passed Only Senator King OBJ
posed the measure on roll call.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Remedy for Il. c. /.

The price of living might not be so
high II more people merely ate what
they need instead OF all they can
Cleveland Leader.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
To Take REFUGE Here.

Washington. - Alfredo Gonzales.
Costa Riea's deposed president, is on
his way to the United States aboard
a fruit steamer. official dispatches
saw
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
County Health Officer.

Considerable time was spent in
discussion OF a bill by Representative
Hardy for the appointment OF county
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
WHAT IS
F0S
LAX-FOS is an improved Cascara
A DIGESTIVE LAXATIVE Pleasant to take

In LAX-FOS the Cascara is improved by
addition of certain harmless chemicals
which increase the efficiency of the Cas-
cara. making it better than ordinary Cas-
cara LAX-FOS aids digestion; pleasant
to take: does not grippe or disturb stomach.
Adapted to children and adults. Just try
bottle for constipation or indigestion. soc.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
Saving Space.

1T is very small fiat"
"Well, hubby. youll just have to
keep me folded in your arms"
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
The Brief Spell OF Confidence.

"She believes every word he tells
Aer.
How long have they been married?"
They're not married, They're go-
ing to be"-pctroIt Free Press
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15

Fortunate Is the woman whose hus-
band Is rs smart ms she thinks he Is.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15

If you can't get along with people
try to get along without them.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15
lMME DiATE ATTENTION

should be given tn sprains. swellings,
bruises. rheumatism and neuralgia
Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini-
ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes
Zoe soc and $lo0.-Adv.
When a dentist is buried he has
dllrd his last cavity.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-15

Only Ono PROMO OUININE"
n get tho genuine, call for full name LANATIy n
bR0Mo QriSiSR f.Jos for signature Of h "
AkOvh lures a Cola IN one Day. ?5c.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
Drink Hot Water
With Meals to Stop
Stomach Disorders

Thousands of unfoI tunate people suffer
almost daily from dyspepsia. indigestion,
fermentation, sour. acid stomach, flatu-
lence, gases or distress after eating due
TO catarTh OF the stomach. II they would
only form the agreeable habit OF slowly
drinking before each meal a glsssful OF
hot water containing a teaspoonful OF
pure bisurated magnesia many sufferers
would soon find their stomach so
strengthened and improved that they
might eat satisfying meals without the
least symptoms Of indigestion.
In nearly all catarrhal conditions Of the
stomach there is apt &c be an insufficient
blood supply. allowing the food to ferment
and sour before digestion can take place.
glass Of hot water before meals Will
draw the blood TO the stomach, thus pro-
noting secretion and bisurated msgnesia
further helps by its solvent action on the
mucus. thus still more furthering the
natural secretion Of the digestive juices.
so that the food contents will not fer
ment- Easy. natural digestion without
distress Of any kind is the result sought
Bsurated Magnesia is not a laxative. ls
harmless, pleasant and easy TO take and
can be obtained from any local druggist
Do not confuse Bisurated Magnesta with
other forms Of maEnesia-nnilks. citrstes
etc. hut get It in the pure bisursted form
powder or tsbletsl especially prepared
for this purpOse.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17

the tsrt-and she had the most atirac-
tive little fine sprinkling OF freckles.
I know used to wash nv face in but
termilk. often and often. to keep the tan
and freckles away" mother said, 'and
1t does keep the skin clear and fair.
without any Of these new creams ana
things with heaven knows what all mixed
up in them. Don't you be Worrying
Mary, about a freckIe or two. Your
grandmother used to tell me they were
fairy favors. and shed prove II bv
Shakespeare himself Just look in Mid
summer Nights Dream and you'll find
where T1tania used TO send the elves
hunting the brown spots in cowsIips 10
sprinkle on the noses Of sleeping chill
dren who were their favorites" IEn't
that pretty? I know II used to satisfy
me and do feel as though must warn
all these girl friends at once to beware
OF using too many preparations unless
they know Just what they are made on
II you must have some healing cream
make II up yourselves. You can do n so
easily, and be perfectly sure that all YOUR
ingredients are pure, and IL all else fails
stop eating candy and ice cream ana rich
pastries Try the milk diet, IL YOU can
and see II you can't get a Complexion
like roses,