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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
FORMER TERRELL TEACHER
LED ALL IN EXAMINATION
VIII Receive Commission as Assist
ant Paymaster u. s. Naval Reserves.

Mr.. L. NJ. Handley, former princi-
pal of the Doverel school, now locat-
ed at the training camp at Charles
ton, writes Mr.. J. w. F. Lowrey that
in a recent examination for assistant
paymaster in the U. S. reserve naval
force he made the highest average of
20 applicants, his general average
being 9315 based on 100 as per-
feet, and has been recommended for
the rank of ensign, which CORE
spends with second lieutenant in the
army. Mr.. Handley thanks Mr.. Low
reg for assistance rendered him in
getting chance to stand the exami-
nation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
For Dismisson.

Georgia, Terrell County,. R.
Webb, guardian of Zeb Odum Mar
shall, having applied to me to be dis
charged from such guardianship, let
all persons concerned show cause be-
fore me at the court house in Daw-
son, Georgia, in said county, on 3rd
day of June, 1918 next. why such
application for discharge should not
be granted. Witness my official sig
nature this 9Th day of May, 1918.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
SPECIAL AVIATION FLIGHTS
FOR LADIES FROM DAWSON

Miss Claire Wooten and her visi-
tors, Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Lanier, of
West Point, were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lanier, of Amer
icus, on Tuesday, and were entertain
ed at the aviation camp by exhibi-
tons of skill in the handling of fly
ing machines by the air men of
Souther field, the special perform
ance being arranged for the pleasure
of these visitors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
For Leave To Sell.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that L. Crouch as ad-
mnlstrator of Mrs. Emma Crouch de-
ceased, having applied to me by petit
ton for leave to sell the real estate
of said Mrs. Emma Crouch, deceased;
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
LITTLE DAWSON GIRL
UNDERGOES AN OPERATION

Mrs. 7. C. Geise returned Thurs
day from Montgomery, Ala, where
she took her little daughter, Eliza
beth, to a specialist for the removal
of her tonsils and adenoids. The OPP
Grafton was very successful and the
little girl has fully recovered from
the shock of the trying ordeal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
Notice.

VS. have disposed of our garage
business to Mr.. Harvie Durham. At
ter this day, May 9Th, we will not be
responsible for any debt contracted
In our name here. Parties who have
accounts against Plains Auto Co. will
please mail statement to Americas,
Ga. PLAINS AUTO CO., j. W.
Oliver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
SIX BUNIES ON THE
HEAD OF EVERY SOLDIER

1t took 36,OOO,0OO rabbits to make
the hats now worn by the United
States army. Since war began Uncle
Sam has bought 100000 hats, and
each contains the fur of six rabbits.
In other words, every soldier is going
about with six Dummies on the top
of his head. =
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
FOSTER GEISE HAS PASSED
EXAMINATION FOR ANNAPOLIS
Telegram From Congressman Crisp
Brought News to Family.

NSAA views 10 Eamllys
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Geise were in
receipt of a telegram Friday from
Congressman Charles R. Crisp bear
ing. the pleasant information that
their son, Mr.. Foster Geise, under
appointment to Annapolis, had pass
ed creditable examination. Some
time ago Mr.. Geise was given the APP
pointment by Congressman Crisp as
one of the alternates from the Third
district, but one of the principals
having failed he takes that place and
will in a few weeks enter for train
ing at the naval school.
Mr.. Geise enters upon his career
with fiattering prospects, and will be
a worthy representative of this con-
gressional district.
He is being warmly congratulated
on the successful manner in which
he passed the rigid examination
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
VISIT FROM A PUMA
PUTS BROOKLET ALL ASHIVER

BROOKLET, Ga.-This little city
got the scare of its existence last
night. Some folks haven't quit shak-
ing yet. About 2 o'clock this morn
ing the town was visited by large
animal, believed to have been a pu-
ma. 1t killed several dogs and gen
orally created disturbance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-05-21
To Cure a Cold in One Dav.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. 1t stops eEle
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists rcfaud norey If it fails to cure.
r. W. GROVES signature On each boz. sCc.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
OFFERS STREET CAR JOBS
TO LOCAL COLLEGE BOYS
w. R. and E. Company Sends Cir
cular to Students-Public
Schools Also to Have Chance.

The first step toward procuring
school boys for conductors on the
street cars during the vacation period
has been taken by the Washington
Railway and Electric Company in
sending circular appeals to the stu
dents Of Gonzaga and st. Johns Col
leges.
Ernest L. Thurston, superintendent
of schools, has expressed himself as
being heartily in favor of the pro-
posal, and it is probable that the cir
culars soon will be sent also to public
high schools. In view of the impor-
tance Of transportation to the thou
sands Of government war workers in
Washington. the company Is asking
the high school students to work on
the cars through patriotism. as well
as to earn money during the summer.
William F. Ham, acting president of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company, said today that while the
officials of the company have dis
cussed the possibility of inviting
women to become conductors, no ac-
ftion has been taken on the proposal.
He indicated that this step would not
be taken until it became absolutely
necessary.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
R. W. MOORE BECOMES AID
TO GENERAL COUNSEL
Virginia Attorney to Serve Rail-
road Administration Before In
terstate Commerce Body.

r. Walton Moore Of Fairfax Court
House. Va, an attorney representing
railways of the south before the In
been appointed assistant general
counsel for the railroad admipistra-
ton in charge Of affairs before the
commission. Mr.. Moore's duties have
heretofore been confined solely to the
adjustment of affairs touching the
southern roads. Now he will serve as
| counsel for the administration in
| cases touching all roads throughout
the country. General Counsel Payne,
announcing the appointment, said Mr..
Moore would devote all his time to
| the railroad administrators work
Mr.. Moore is one of the leading
lawyers Of Virginia and has been ac-
served for several years as counsel
for the carriers Of the south before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
While in active practice In Virginia
he was elected president of the Bar
Association Of that state. During his
merce Commission he has maintained
his office In the Colorado building
He Is unmarried and lives with his
sister at Fairfax Court House. Va.
MT. moore Is graduate OF the old
Episcopal High School Of Alexandria
and of the University Of Virginia
Recently he has been assisting in the
Red Cross drive in Virginia as chair
man of the Fairfax Court House
| auxiliary. He was chairman Of the
legislative committee at the Virginia
state constitutional convention at
Richmond in 1901. and as a young
man was a member of the Virginia
state legislature. He is a member Of
the University Club of Washington,
and was recently elected chairman Of
the Phi Beta Kappa Society Of WASH
| ingeon.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
MEN UNDER COLORSI|
CLASH IN BIG MEET!
Athletes From Many Canton
ments to Take Part in
Service Event.

All arrangements for the holding Of
the united service meet. in which
hundreds of soldiers. sailors and
marines will take part at the Central
High School stadium tomorrow after
noon. have been completed. Last
nights heavy rain and today's damp
ness have deadened the track and
made the field soggy in spots. but the
meet will be run as scheduled, accord
ing to announcement today by the
District of Columbia War Camp Com
,munity Service.
Additional entries numbering over
eighty have been received from Camp
Humphries. Quantico and Fort Myer.
Lieut.. ]. H. Craig, athletic officer at
Quantico. brought in to those in
charge Of the meet yesterday thirty
more entries from Quantico. The
largest delegation. however. is that
from Camp Dix.
1t is now definitely decided that
many members of Congress. members
Of the allied war missions and possi-
bly, the President will attend the
meet. Acceptances of many of the in
vitations sent out have been received.
Admission will be free to all men in
uniform. An admission fee will be
charged to all civilians, the proceeds
to go to the fund for the purchase OF
athletic equipment for the men in the
various camps.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
ENSIGN IS DISMISSED.
Finding Of Court-Martial Approx
ed by President.

Ensign Clarence F. Williams. United
States Naval Reserve Force, has been
dismissed from the service as a re-
suit of his conviction by court-martial
Of the charge of absence from station
and duty without leave. In consider
alton OF extenuating circumstances,
seven members Of the court-martial
recommended clemency. and the chief
Of the bureau of navigation recon-
mended that Ensign Williams be plac-
ed on probation. The Secretary of the
Navy. however, recommended that the
sentence Of dismissal be confirmed
and the President approved that rec
ommendation.
Ensign Williams Is credited with ex-
cellent service in both the mercantile
and United States services, particu-
larly In the war zone on q United
States transport.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Oath Is Administered.

The ceremonies opened with a state
ment by Chief Justice Covington.
whose resignation took effect today.
that he was calling together the gen
eral term for the last time and that
he relinquished the chair to Justice
Could as senior associate in order
that he might swear in Chief Justice
Mccoy. Justice Gould then proceeded
to administer the oath and was the
first to congratulate the new chief
justice. The other members of the
bench extended their congratulations
to Chief Justice Mccoy and were fol-
lowed by a long line of lawyers and
others expressing their felicitations.
Mrs. Mccoy and Miss Mccoy were
present at the ceremony. One of the
sons was on hand. the two others be-
ing in France with the colors.
The first official act of the new chief
justice was the granting of a motion
by William Henry Dennis, chairman
of the examining committee of the
bar. for the admission to practice Of
j. Harry Covington. former chief JUS
tice. Mr.. Dennis explained that Mr..
Covington was member of the bar of
the highest court Of the State of
Maryland and was otherwise qualified
to practice law in this Jurisdiction.
In admitting the new lawyer Chief
Justice Mccoy jokingly told him that
he had been requested by his asso-
Evening star., 1918-05-31

cfates on tho bench to initiate the ex-
ample Of his predecessor by making q
speech outlining the duties and re-
sponsibilities of the lawyer, but he
feared he was unable to measure up
to the required eloquence. Chief Jus
tice Mccoy, however. stated that he
wished the members of the bar to
know how much the bonds of friend
ship among the judges of the court
had been cemented under the regime
Of Mr.. Covington. In conclusion he
said:
Il should be satisfied to spend the
remainder of my days as a member
of the court under you. as much as
appreciate the honor OF being chief
Justice"
Attorney Covington thanked the
court for the honor accorded him and
then took the oath required OF all
members of the bar before Fred c.
|OConnell. assistant clerk Of the court.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
NEWLY WEDS IN CAMP
ALONG UPPER POTOMAC
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard M. Blandy
Canoe and Fish Above
Great Falls.

Somewhere on the Potomac above
Great Falls Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Morton Blandy, who were married
here yesterday. are spending their
honeymoon, canoeing and fishing
Their unique wedding trip will con.
tinue for week and will be spent
camping along the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blandy were married
yesterday at the home of Rev. E. H
Lamar, 921 Massachusetts, avenue
Thomas Grant. secretary Of the Cham
ber of Commerce, was best man and
Mrs. Guy Mitchell, sister Of Mr.
Blandy, was bridesmaid. The couple
motored to Great Falls. where theil
canoe and camp outfit awaited them.
Mr.. Blandy is an employe of the De.
partment of Labor and one Of Wash.
ington's best swimmers. In 1903 he
won a medal for rescuing two mer
from drowning at Atlantic City. He
has lived in Washington practically
all his life. His bride was formerl,
Miss Sue Burrows. also a native OF
this city and well known in musica
circles.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Walk Lovers on Hike.

A party Of wanderlusters took part
in a hike yesterday from Rockville to
Kensington, under the leadership of
Henry F. Porter. G. A. cambs will
lead the hike next Sunday, leading
the party as far as Bellevue, by way
Of the Great Falls car line, and visit
ing Difficult run. The party will leave
36th and NJ streets northwest about 2
O'clock.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
JUDGE M'COY NOW
IS CHIEF JUSTICE
Succeeds Judge Covington at
Head of Supreme Court
of District.
It is now Chief Justice Mccoy.

- 20 Ao" Sh1oA y uSeiSo ~ASSoS'
After serving nearly four years as
an associate justice of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columb bia.
Walter l. Mccoy today was inducted
into the Office of chief justice of
that tribunal. The oath Of Office was
administered by Justice Ashley NJ.
Gould. senior associate Justice of the
court, in the private Office of the
chief Justice In the presence OF the
other justices and as many members
Of the bar and officials Of the court
as could crowd into the room.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
MUCH PULP WOOD USED.
Consumption During 1917 Is Esti.
mated as 5.536 500 Cords.

The total pulp wood consumption
in tho United States during 1917 Is
estimated by the forest service, on
the basis Of reports made by the
pulp mills. at $3.50. so2 cords, an I'm
crease Of approximately 8 per cent
over the 1915 figures.
Wood pulp production in 1917 is
estimated at 3.464.511 tons. as com
pared with 3.271. $40 tons in 1915. The
1917 production included 1,40S, ,7O1
tons of mechanical pulp, 1,46s, ,3o6 tons
of sulphite pulp. 421 ,671 tons Of soda
pulp and 75.740 tons Of sulphate pulp
Evening star., 1918-05-31
U. S. HORSES AND MULES
ARE TO WEAR GAS MASKS

Every horse and mule in the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces soon will be
equipped with a new type of gas
mask. which. 1t is declared, will make
them impervious to gas attacks. The
masks are coming from a specially
equipped factory at the rate Of 5000
a day. the gas defense service an
nounced today. and are going rapidly
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Stamp Goes to Red Cross.

Alexander NJ. Dockery. third assist
ant postmaster general. obtained the
second airplane mail stamp turned
out by the government and donated 1t
to the Red Cross Of st. Joseph. Mo
The stamp was placed on a card and
was autographed by President Will
son, besides containing the certificate
of the third assistant postmaster gen.
trail, attesting to its genuineness. The
stamp was sold recently. and the
opening bid was $500. 1t was knocked
down at $1,000.
chased the first stamp, ana 1t was
turned over, with the Presidents au-
tosraph. to the New York Red Cross
for auction. -
Evening star., 1918-05-31

the boats bearing iowers passsd un-
der the bridge the children dropped
flowers on them. The services were
held under the auspices OF the Army
and Navy veterans Of Georgetown.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
WE|DENbATH HEADS
AIR MAIL SERVICE
Mai. Fleet IS Sent to Train
ing School in Cali
fornia.

Mai. r. H. Fleet Of the Signal Corps
has been transferred by the War De-
partment as supervisor of the airplane
mail service between Washington
| Philadelphia and New York to a NY
ing school in California
| Capt. c. A. Weidenbath, who has
seen three months service abroad
with the American expeditionary
forces as a flyer. has been named his
successor. Capt. Weidenbath's ap-
pointment is .yfonly temporary and
pending the development of the serv-
| ice to a point where it has been de-
over to a successor.
The new head of the airplane mail
service went overseas last year with
! the first division Of Americans. He
was then private, but shortly after
arrival "over there" was transferred
to the aviation section, taking up NY
ing. Two well known American fly
Lieut.. Edward +. Rickenbacher, who
were also privates when the first di-
vision went to Europe, also took up
aviation and they with Weidenbath
formed trio and were fast friends.
Capt. Weidenbath gained expert
pTdCliCdl h1OWlSuSo VI Gil pioHSS Win
the forces overseas, and 1T is expected
that he will quickly develop the air
plane mail service to a high point
of efficiency.
Mist Hampers Service.
Up to noon today tho heavy mist
aand dark clouds that allied the sky
prevented operation Of the service
between Washington and Phlladel-
phia, as yesterday, but 1t was an
nounced that. should the weather
clear the mail would be dispatched
by airplane. Lieut.. Edgerton was
scheduled to make the trip today and
was to be accompanied by Capt.
Benjamin B. Lipsner Of the Signal
Corps of the Regular Army. 1t would
be the first trip in the service IN
which the aviator was accompanied
by another person. Capt. Lipsner IS
keeping a record Of atmospheric and
other conditions which enter into the
service with view to having on
hand data which will prove OF value
in the study of aviation in this coun-
try.
1t was planned that Capt. Lipsner
accompany Lieut.. Edgerton to Phlla-
delphia today and go on from there TO
will keep a log Of the trip.
Plans are under consideration by
the Post ONCE Department to change
the northern terminal OF the Wash
inston Philadelphia New York air
mail route from Belmont Park, Long
Island, to Branch Brook. near New
ark, n. J. This would facilitate the
dispatch of mail to the New York
post office.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Fifth Of Sweet Potato Crop Decay,

In the southern states. approxt-
mately 100000 bushels Of sweet po-
tatoes are produced annually, and it
10 estimated that at least 10000, 200
2usnsaA a&&hAsA A1esaest AnapoQE1 ~
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Children Add Floral Tokens.

Three hundred children from the
Addison. Hyde and Curtis schools took
part in memorial exercises yesterday
Evening star., 1918-05-31

Finest Of organdy Batiste
and a few voile Dresses. in
sizes for girls 8 to 13 years.
Handsomely trimmed with
fine lace, ribbon and em-
broidery: soiled or crushed.
Close-out price.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
$3.50 Beaded
Georgette
Waists

flesh, white, gray, tan,
etc. Finest quality
waists, in new tie
collar or satin lapel
model, entire fronts
magnihcently silk en-
broidered and bead
trimmed. .-..
Evening star., 1918-05-31
$500 Georgette
Waists
%;,.. e; e : , $2.08

Waists Of dne sheer
Eeorgette. in popular
round neck, slipover
styles. richly silk
embroider 9 d also
beautiful frilled mod.
els with venise lace
trimmings.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Handsomest and Newest Smocks
Sl.5O White
Waists

Finest Wolfe
and Organdy Waists; !;
crisp, fresh qualities.
in high or low collar
styles, with finest Of
lace and embroidery
inserting trimmin 8 8 .
Choice of roll collar,
MILDLY style or big col
lar effects.
Evening star., 1918-05-31

Combin a t ] o n
drawers and body
suits. in weights
suitable for pll-
year round use
Made with taped
seams and double
row of buttons.
Every size.
Evening star., 1918-05-31

CANDY Dresses, for girls
4 to IA years. Pretty.
high waisted or normal
WASTED styles, with
fronts, backs and skirts
trimmed with finest
laces and embroidery in
sertions.
Evening star., 1918-05-31

81 dresses or
taneta. satin and
georgette and taf-
feta combination.
in a variety of
this springs choic-
est models. Re-
mainders Of closed
out lines. worth
to $3.50. Misses
Evening star., 1918-05-31
SOC Babies. Dresses

Bishop Style
Yoke NJ o d e l
Dresses, Of good
quality cambric.
Full cut and
well made. Sat-
urday only.
Evening star., 1918-05-31

as7insh wa,,a DC.
Voile. a sheer,
crisp, cob W e b
mesh; the cor
rect fabric for
grad u a t 1 o n
dresses; has silk
taped selvage.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-03

All dogs must be licensed on or
before the first of January, 1919.
and the license fee paid to the Coun-
ty Clerk. He will issue a tag when
the license is paid, and this tag must
be attached to a collar around the
dogs neck. Any dog found with
out the collar and tag must be taken
up by the Sheriff or one of his depu-
ties and shot.
After Jan. 1, it is unlawful for any
person to keep a dog unless the
license has been paid.
1t is lawful for any person to kill
dog that is worrying stock, wheth-
er the dog wears a license tag or not.
A farmer is permitted to kill any dog
or dogs tresspassing on his farm,
whether the dogs wear license tag
or not; and the farmer is not liable
to prosecution for killing such dogs.
Sheriffs are required to take I'D and
impound any dog or dogs found run
ming at large unattended by their
owners. If the dog wears license
tag, the sheriff shall notify the owner
that the dog has been impounded,
and the owner can recover the dog
by the payment of certain fee with
in certain time. Dogs taken up
and not wearing license tages are to
be shot
The Commissioner of Agriculture
serves notice that the dog law will be
enforced to the fullest extent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-03
AUTO CRASHES INTO PLATE
GLASS WINDOW.

An auto bolnging to Mr.. Sutton, of
Lexington, used in delivering daily
papers TO subscribers in Paris, Car
Isle, and other points, ran amuck
Sunday morning about $50, and
ran into the show window at Mr..
Harry Linville's shoe store.
When the driver got out of the
machine to leave a bundle of papers
at the Lexington Herald branch
Office on Main street, he did not shut
of the engine. The vibration of the
engine loosened the brake, and the
machine started across the street,
crashing into the Linville show win
dow, smashing it. The machine was
badly damaged The show window
was filled with a lot Of fine shoes,
some of which were damaged.
Col. S. r. Porter says his idea is
that the auto looked around and got
a glimpse of Col. Sherman Stiver's
hong hair, became frightened and
made the wild dash.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-03
EPW0RTH LEAGUE TO HAVE
CHRISTMAS 1RIVE ?


The Epworth League Of the Meth
odist church has inaugurated what
is to be known as the Christmas
Drive Campaign" with the object OF
securing two new members in each
place made vacant by those in the
service Of the country. The cam
paign begins Sunday and will con-
tinue to December %.
The members of the Paris Epworth
Lergue have been divided into two
groups, "the gold" and "the white "
Captains and lieutenants have been
appointed to take a careful census OF
the church and Sunday school rolls,
for the purpose of enlisting young
PEOPLE of League age in the work OF
League organization
The Paris League has sixteen mem
bers in the army and navy service OF
the United States. This will necessl-
tate securing thirty-two new mem
beers on the s'two-for-one" basis.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-03
SAVE YOUR PROFITS

There is real profit in your work,
but you must save it.
Without care of thrift, your profit
will slip through your fingers and
next pay day may find you poor.
There is a sure way to find profits;
to make them grow.
1t is the way of the Bourbon Build
ing & Loan Association.
Many people have proven it. Have
you?
Our new series opens Saturday,
December 9TH.
H. A. POWER, President.
WILL, S. ARNSPARGER, Sect.
(nov29-2t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-03
BOURBON COUNTY FARM PROVES
GOOD INVESTMENT.

mat Bourbon county land is a
good thing to invest in has three
times been illustrated in the pur-
chase OF a farm near Millersburg On
which Mr.. Joseph Farris resided.
Mr. Farris bought the farm three
years ago for $17,500, resided on it
ana grew three crops of tobacco.
which brought him over $4,000. A
snort time ago he sold the farm to
mr.. Fred Carroll, of Versailles, for a
total OF $4,000. Last week Mr..
Carroll, after having resided ON the
place but few days, sold it to Mr.
Andrew Shrout, of Carlisle, for $29,-
600, making profit of $4,000 on his
investment in short time.