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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
Siamese Sextette of
Kittens Freak of Nature
Virginia Pussy's Strange Contribution
To Things Out of the Ordinary.

NEWPORT NEWS, Vain no
degree dismayed by recent discoveries
of freaks in nature, such as the four
listed, quadrupled Fish" brought to
light from the marshlands near Rich
mond, an aged gray cat which makes
her home in the grocery store of B..
Levy, this city, few days ago offer
ed the world a "Siamese sexette" of
kittens or kitten as the courts may
rule.
This contribution to the realm OF
things outlandish was nothing out of
the ordinary for "Lottie," that is the
name she answers to, for since her
first kitten died she has had three
families ranging in numbers from
three to six and each peculiar by the
fact that the individual members were
joined together at the hip-something
after the manner of the better known
tribes of "hot dogs" The first kittens
were two. They lived but few hours
and from that day none OF Lottie'
offsprings have survived, because in
the instance of each family one of the
number soon became the victim OF
some ailment and died zen masse."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
Some Hats Are Sold
For Ten Thousand Dollars
Lids of Varied Architecture in Philip
pines and China.


pines and China.
Large sun hats are worn by the ma
tives of the Philippines and South Sea
Islands as a protection from the heat.
The material generally used is palm
leaves of various kinds, but the shapes
differ. Some are woven fiat and some
with peak. The commonest form in
the Philippines is made of palm leaves
covered with cane, cane bandeau CIV
ing an air space above the head. The
ornamentation of these hats is extreme
1y simple; no colors are used with the
exception of brown, which is occasion
ally introduced in the use OF hemp.
In China in addition to the large
peaked coolie hat used as protection
against heat, there is the hot which
is emblematic of rank. The position
of Manchu woman, for instance, can
always be determined by the orna-
ments on her bonnet, often consisting
of precious Jewels. These hats range
in price from a few dollars to as high
as $4,000 apiece. One of the most in
teresting specimens on exhibition at
the Brooklyn museum is hat cover
ed with delicate ornaments of tur-
quoise blue kingfsher's feathers, in
imitation of jewels formerly used, fas-
tened to a frame of stiff black open
mesh. These ornaments, which are
made with metal foundation, stand
out about half an inch from the hat
itself, and are beautiful, both IN design
and color.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
IS MAID OF HONOR AT
CONFEDERATE REUNION

Miss Ruth Finn left Thursday for
Savannah to join the official party rep
resenting the four divisions of the Con
federate veterans organization OF LOT
ida, en- route to Richmond, Va, to at
tend the reunion. Miss Finn goes as
maid of honor on the staff of one OF
the divisions. From Richmond she will
90 to Winneshevrauka Camp, Luen-
burg, Vermont, where she will be en-
ployed as instructor for two months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
FOR A RRIDE-ELECT.

Miss Willie Chappell was the Charm
ing hostess on Tuesday afternoon at
one of the loveliest parties OF the sea-
son, arranged in honor of Miss Wlnl-
fred Brim, a bride-elect, and Mrs. Tai
lev Brim, whose marriage was re-
cent interesting event. A beautiful col
or motif OF pink and white prevailed
throughout the reception rooms, guam
ties of cut flowers being effectively ar
ranged. The ices were frozen IN the
form OF dainty bride slippers in del
icate shade of pink and served with
individual cakes embossed in white.
The happy occasion assembled a large
number of the younger society con-
tingent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
Plague of Locusts
In Northern Illinois
Insects Bear the Sign of War, But No
body Seems to Be Superstitious.>

CHICAGO, Ill.AThe plague of II
year 1ocusts, predicted by government
experts some time ago, has reached
northern Illinois. Residents Of north
shore towns 7and cities and farmers
over the entire district say the locusts
are swarming by millions.
SO far they have attached themselves
to trees and have made no serious in
roads upon grain and other crops. At
Aurora a great drive has been inaugu-
rated by the citizens, who brush them
from the trees to prevent them from
laying eggs. Carloads of them are
brought down by sprayers and burned.
Throughout the Fox river valley the
loCusts are said to be so thick that all
ordinary sounds are drowned by the
din of their wings. They are moving
from west to east, but experts say the
invaders will all jbe dead within six
weeks. The wings of all of them bear
the letter "W," which formerly was
thought to be a sign that war impends,
but inasmuch as all locusts are thus
marked, the old superstition has lost
its significance.
Kill the weevil with Niagara Brand
calcium arsenate. DAWSON WARE
HOUSE co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
How a Noted Vet. Gets Rid of Rats.
Farmers Heed.

DR.. H. H. Butler says, 81 use RAT
SNAP around my hospitals every
three months, whether l see rats or
not. 1t does the workmanship
gets them every time. | recommend
it to everybody having rats" Don't
wait until there is brood OF rats;
act Immediately you see the first one:
Three sizes, 35c, Csc, $1.25. Sold and
guaranteed by Dawson Hardware Co,
Collier Drug Co. and Dawson Phar-
macy.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
ATTENDED WEDDING OF
A RELATIVE AT PERRY

Mrs. ]. G. Parks will return tomor-
row from Perry, where she attended
the wedding OF her niece, Miss Jane
Cater, and Mr. Lawton O. Sargent, OF
New Haven, Conn, which was a bril-
liant event of Wednesday evening, tax
ing place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Cater.
Miss Cater has frequently visited III
Dawson, and large circle Of admiring
friends here were interested in her
marriage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

Miss Marian Roberts entertained the
members of her Sunday school class,
including the teacher, Mrs. ]. S. Low
rey, very delightfully."- on Friday al
ternoon at her home on Sixth avenue.
The rooms in which the guests were
received were bright and fragrant with
vari-colored summer flowers. Cream
and cake were the refreshments daint-
lily served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
Petition to Validate
Brentwood School Bonds
Will Be Heard by Judge Worrill at
Dawson on June 29th.

Notice is published in this issue OF
The News that on June 10Th, at the
court house in Dawson, Judge Worrill
will hear the petition to validate $50
coo worth OF school bonds recently au-
thorized by a vote OF the people in
the Brentwood school district.
At the recent election, at which the
issue of bonds was submitted 1872
votes were cast for bonds and 20
against them. The number necessary
to carry bonds was 142. The number
OF votes against bonds was the same
as at a former election, which was set
aside by the court on the ground that
the election had not been properly ad-
vertised.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
HIGHLY ESTEEMED WOMAN
DIES NEAR SHELLMAN

A recent death that brought much
sorrow to many relatives and friends
was that of Mrs. Annie Perry, which
occurred at her home near Shellman.
She was about 70 years OF age, and
was a consistent member of the Bap-
fist church. She is survived by several
children, among them Mrs. H. E. Hay
of this place. The remains were taken
to Damascus and inferred in the fam
lily lot, Rev J. w. Martin officiating.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
METHODISTS WILL HAVE NO
PRAYER MEET THIS WEEK

The different congregations OF the
city worshipped together at the Bap-
fist church Sunday night, and there
will be no prayer service at the Meth
odist church tomorrow "Wednesday
night, the congregation worshipping
with the Baptists at the closing service
of the revival SERIES
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
A CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of thanking
our dear friends for their many deeds
of kindness during the sickness and
death of our baby. May Gods richest
blessings be with each of you.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith,
Brentwood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20
BENEFIT PARTY.

On Tuesday afternoon the young
matrons will give a benefit bridge par
ty at the home of Mrs. F. M. Mar
tin on Pearl street. The proceeds will
go to the building of bath houses at
Magnolia lake.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20

Harris 1-2-1 Blood Remedy removes
pinples, stops boils, heals sores and
old ulcers by purifying and enriching
the blood. 6-13-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20

New Manhattan Shirts in beautiful
summer patterns, in silk, madras, etc,
just received. We have what you want
in your size. THE McLAIN co. a.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-06-20

The way some men answer a tele-
phone reminds us of bulldog greet
ing stranger
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
INQUIRIES AS TO STAND

Washington, April 11.-Dcmocratic
leaders j nthe Senate and elsewhere
were challenged by Senator McCor-
mick, Republican, Illinois, chairman
of the Republican Senatorial cam
paign committee today to "show col
ors" on the stand taken by their
party's "titular head" former Cover
nor Cox, of Ohio, for continuation Of
the campaign to have the United
States join the League Of Nations.
Speaking in the Senate with ref
crence to the New York address of
Governor Cox, Senator Mccormick
said:
81 want to know whether the views
of the candidate for the Presidency
at the last election are the views Of
his party here? am certain that
soon they will have to take stand
before the public"
Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho,
an irreconcilable Of the League of
Nations controversy of two years
ago, interrupted the speaker to in
guire whether there were not some
Republicans who were growing
more friendly" to the league. Mr..
Mccormick replied that there was
only "an invisible remnant" on the
Republican side of the Senate.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
MEETING OF TRUCK GROWERS

All the farmers in this vicinity who
are growing any truck crops for mar
ket are invited to attend meeting
in the Court House Tuesday afternoon
at four o'clock, April the 18th.
The purpose of this meeting is to
work out some plan by which we can
assemble our produce in car lots and
put it on the markets in proper con-
dition. This is absolutely necessary
we are to expect any chance of profit
from these crops. Another purpose
of the meeting is to discuss the mat
ter of lining up with some good sell
ing agency for the proper distribu-
tion of our crops.
1t is hoped and expected that we
will have with us representatives of
selling and distributing organizations
who will tell US in what way they
can serve us, and upon what terms.
This is most important problem for
the growers of produce and I trust
that we will have good representa-
ton. Come to the meeting, even
though you only plant one acre of
truck. Farmers who would naturally
ship from Manning are especially
urged to attend this meeting, but any
grower is cordially invited.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
MISS irene PLOWDEN
ELECTED COUNTY QUEEN
Contest Closed Saturday Might Mt
Eight O'clock.

Miss Irene Plowdcn has been select
ed by the citizens of Clarendon Coun-
ty to represent them at Palmafesta
which will be held in Columbia next
week, starting Monday. Miss Emma
wynn Mood of Summerton kept
things lively until almost CLOSING.
time of the contest Saturday night
but the many friends and admirers
of Miss Plowden determined that she
should be selected and the votes
poured in so fast that it was trouble
to keep up with them. At the closing
time the vote was:
Miss Plowden .- 8OO78
Miss Mood ------ 1927
Miss Plowden will go to Columbia
Monday morning and will have a
prominent part in all the festivities
of the week.
On Thursday the voting for the
Queen of the Palmafcsta will take
place. Our citizens should make
special effort to go to Columbia on
that day and elect Miss Plowden as
the Queen. If every person in Clar-
cndon that owns an automobile would
load it up with people and go to Co.
lumbia on Thursday there would be
no trouble in making Miss Plowden
the winner. Somebody get busy and
start the ball rolling. We want the
Queenship this year.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
PUBLIC DEBT INCREASES

Chicago, April 1.-the United
States owes twenty three times as
much money now as in 1917, when
the public debt was about 81 ,OOO,-
100000, Eliot Wadsworth, Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, declared
in speech here today.
"Ihls huge debt we must pass on
to the future citizens" he said.
For this reason it is the intention
of financial leaders of our govern
ment to pay all new debts from
current funds. We are just stand
ing still financially, as our expenses
this year just about cqualed our
revenues. Next year there will be
some deficit because of shrinking
business, loss of foreign trade and
suspension of activities that came
into being during the war.
without any surplus of revenue
over expenses we cannot decrease
our public debt of $22,50O,O00 900.
Government expenditures m ust
come down. Although the civil war
is sixty. years behind us yet the an
nual bill for pensions is $3.50 ,OOO,OOO
Only Is per cent of our public ex-
pcnditurcs go for peaceful purposes,
as it were. The remainder, SIS per
cent. goes to pay for debts and ac-
tlVltlcS based on the war"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
TOLL OR FLOOD WATERS

Memphis, Tenn, April 11.-Flood
water, held within bounds along
the Mississippi, was taking its toll
in Southern Arkansas tonight as a
result of break in the levce along
White River which let in water
which ultimately will cngulf up
wards of twenty-five square miles
of cultivated land and dozen or
more town an rice farming settle
ments in what is known as Laconia
Circle at the confluence of the
White and Mississippi Rivers in
Despa County.
Thus far no loss of life has neen
reported, but heavy damage to farm
property was anticipated as re-
suit of the force with which the
flood was driven through the gap
in the embankment by high winds
wich prevailed last night and to-
day.
According to dispatches received
here the break occurred last night
near the town Of Snow Lake. Hen
rico, Laconia, Knowlton and eFr-
guson arc among the towns within
the circle i over which the water is
spreading.
Reports received over railroad
wires indicated that the water late
today had reached a depth of from
five to eight feet in the flooded
area.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
CIVIC LEAGUE NEWS

The Civic League under the prcsi-
dency Of Mrs. S. Oliver O'Bryan and
the active work of the newly appoint
cd committees is determined to do its
part to clean up. The town is already
beautiful with it's wide paved streets,
magnificent shade trees, flower gar
dens, and its spacious Court House
plaza, but it can be made more beau
tiful by the efforts of the Civic
League. The State makes the follow
ing comment on the work that should
be done in our capital city:
Every week should be, clean-up
week in Columbia. The city should
be respectable in every part. The
backyard of the cottage and the 'front.'
yard of the mansion should be alike
decent, tidy and attractive. We're
every spot within the corporate lin
It's of the town clean, spic and ST. n
at all times, no more evidence w, |
be required to prove that the town
was healthy in body, mind and morals.
But the town is not nearly so clean
as it should be and, therefore, this
week is especially designated for
cleaning up. Let all the houscholdcrs
property holders, therefore, get b..y.
Then when they have seen the i'm
provemcnts, perhaps the improve
mcnt will be maintained"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12

| meeting and authorized him to tender
the association in this meeting a free
site Tor warehouse, which Scranton
! would erect for the association if
the association preferred
Several others spoke very encourage
lngly for the association and pledged
their properties, services, or any 9TH
er aid within their possession to in
sure the success of the growers organ
ization.
The plan of operation, to purchase
or lease these warehouses, is for the
association to issue it's stock and
bonds to cover the liability. They will
be serial, or in classes, rcdeemable
over period of years. To retire
these, small assessment will be
made on the tobacco which the asso-
citation handles for the individual
grower. AS these outstanding obi
cations are absorbed, their equivalent
in common stock will be issued to the
individual grower in proportion to the
tobacco the association handles for
him. The association wants to do the
fair thing by the warehousemen, Mr..
Sapiro emphasized many times in the
course Of his talk.
Mr. Sapiro's presentation of the
SO'oA oSo ihiDi IlIS uutllcHCc gem
orally as very fair and attractive. He
did not hold out any promises or false
hopes or give any false information.
as one could best Judge, about the af-
fairs of the association, it's ability,
or plans He said the association
would like to buy the warehouses and
pay cash on the spot for everyone of
them but is not able now to do it. He
said frankly the association is going
to build warehouses where it cannot
procure them and it may need them.
It has 81 100000 offered them now for
this purpose and will build one at
Wilson, N. c., and one at Danville,
Va. 1t will not build them where It
can possibly avoid the necessity. Also.
it wants the services of the best of
the warehousemen, who are popular
with the grower, know the local con-
ditions and tobacco, and have the cx-
periencc.
He was not at all mealy mouthed
about telling them also the association
does not want any warehouses from
anyone who does not believe in both
the contract and the association.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
ORGAN RECITAL HELD
AT SUNIh1ERTON SUNDAY

The organ recital at the Episcopal
Church at Summerton Sunday night
was a rare treat for the people of
the town. Manning talent took part
and acquitted itself most creditablv.
inc following was the programs:
prelude IN T. fat-Edward M. Read
by Miss Marguerite Mcleod!
Congregation Song-No. 4O3.
Scripture and Prayer.
Chorus-Unfold Ye Portals from
",Fhe Redemption n"-Gounod-by Mes
danes J. w. Widcman, S. |. Haryin.
": Z. DAVIS, George Hanks and
Misses Rosa Mahaffey, Vallyc Appelt.
Organ Solo-Grande Choeur-Spcn-
cer-by Miss Carolyn Plowden.
Solo-Resignation = Caro-Roma-
by Miss Pauline Haynesworth.
Anthem-Jesus, Saviour Pilot Me
p. A: Schneider.
Offertory--Sommuni in E. Minor
Ed. Batishe.
Solo-How Lovely are Thy Dwell
mgs-Sa} "ucl Liddle-by Miss Hay
nesworth.
Chorus-Thc Lost Chord-Sullivan-
Warhurst.
Organ Solo-The Rosary-E. Nevin
by Miss Mcleod.
Soio-God's Promises-Rosa Ever
sole-By Miss Haynesworth.
Organ Solo-Love Song-Nevin-
by Miss Plowdcn
Chorus-(a) Lift Thine Ewes from
"Elijah' h'-Mcndelssohn.
(b) Adore and Be Still-Gounod
Warhurst.
Postlude-Gloria 12 Mass-Mozart
by Miss Mcleod.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
Tobacco Meeting at Turbeville

There will be meeting of the
Turbeville farmers at Turbeville Hall
Saturday afternoon, April 18th at 3
o'clock. Mr.. E. c. Epps of Kingstree,
q director of the Tobacco Association.
Roger Mcintosh, Henry McElveen
and w. E. Lea prominent and we'll
known warehousemen will address The
farmers.
Mr.. Epps will tell what has been
accomplished by the Association and
some of the things that are being
done: Messrs. Mcintosh, McElveen
and Lea will discuss the general to-
bacco situation and outlook. They
will also discuss the grading and ty-
ing of the crop. They will be glad
to answer any questions that may be
brought out by the growers.
All these men are we'll and favor
ably known by the .rbeville farm
ers and big crowo of farmers is
expected to attend the meeting.
w. r. Gray, County Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
HONOR ROLL FOR THE
MANNING PUBLIC SCHOOL

1st. grade-Arnold Beatson, Leland
Crouch, Leila O'Bryan, Mary Lewis,
Charles Snyder, Lila Mae Alsbrook,
Mercelenc Thomas, Dorothy Bomar,
Martha Chewning, Virgie Haley.
Adv. 1st. gradc-Imogcne Ridgill.
End. gradc-W A. Mahoncy, Joe
Mathis, Josie Plowden, Louis Appclt
Joe Thomas Bradham, Stewart Har
vim, Joseph McElvcen.
3rd. .grade-Frank Barnes, Sara
Chewning, Sara Coffey, Dorothy Err
yln,. Wilma Bradham; Eva Mccall,
Lucius Harvin, Cooper Dickson, Mar
shall Creccy, Earl Gamble, George
Williams.
4th: grade-Doris Coffcy, Frances
Harvin, Harriet Plowden, Frances
McElveen, Wilmer Shope, Florcne
harrington, Dock Bradham, Florence
Davis.
5th. gradc-Annie Sue Bradham.
Cooper Bell Dickson, Vivian KatZoff,
Mary Edith Plowdcn, John Edward
Arant. p
9th: grade-France Coskrcy, Doris
Crouch, Mary Walter Hcrriott, Hattie
Alice Mahoney, Ashton Plowdcn.
Robert Chandler, Muldrow Windham.
Ith. grade = Jerome Alsbrook,
CLARENCE Brecdin, Rosa Geger, Vir-
gnia Orvin, Audrey Young.
9th. grade-Olin Burgess, Warren
Clark.
9th. grade-Sara Ellen McKelvey.
10th. grade-Hattie Brccdin, Lily
Emma Sprott.
11th. gradc--Bertha Johnson, Sara
Lescsne, Isabel Plowdcn, William
Richardson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
THE TOWN ELECTION

The town election was held Mon
day, and passed off quietly, there be-
ing no issues. The candidates offer
ing for election were. Mayor, A. c..
Bradham, 1872 votes; Alderman, J. H..
Rigby, lao; Dr.. G. l.. Dickson, SO :,
Hugh McKclvey, 145; w. p. Legg,
1872; c. c. Chewning, LAG; Fred Les
esne, l49; G. N. Sprott, 1877; H. M.
Thomas, 116. Commissioner of Pub
lie Wor ks, w. M. Plowden, 1SO The
six highest being elected to serve as
alderman the ensuing two years. All
these gentlemen are good business
men and we feel sure the affairs Of
Manning will be well taken care of.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
MIR. WATTERSON'S WILL

Louisville, April 11.--Hcnry Wat
tcrson, former editor of the Louis
vile Courier-Journal, left an cs-
tate Of 1928 500, mostly in govern
ment securities. According to the
terms of his will, probatcd in coun-
ty court here today the meme from
$2O0,e0O is left to Mrs. Wattcrson
during her lifetime, an dthen de-
sccnds to Mr.. Wattcrson's son,
daughter and grandson. The re-
malndcr of the estate is disposcd
Of in special bcqucsts. Mr.. Waiter
sons library, curios, pictures and
other personal belongings are left
to the Louisville public library, to
which was bequeathcd $4,000 for the
construction of a place to keep
them, to be known as the "Hcnry
Wattcrson A lcovc."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1922-04-12
FUNERAL OF COL. BECK

Washington, April l1.-Thc body
of Lieut.. Col. Paul Ward Beck, as
slstant commander of Post Field,
Port Sills, Okla, who was killed by
former Judge Day, of Oklahoma
City, will be inferred tomorrow
afternoon in the Beck family plot at
Arlington. The funeral will be with
the usual military honors, includ-
ing the firing of salute over the
grave, but at the request Of Col
Bcck's relatives the military pro-
ccssion which, under army rcgula-
tions, would follow the caisson to
the cemetery, will be dispensed
with.