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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
10000 YOUNG WOMEN
DISAPPEAR ANNUALLY
LARGE NUMBER OF BOYS AND
MEN ALSO VANISH. CARD
SYSTEM BIG HELP.

The missing person bureau OF New
York city has been developed to such
a state of efficiency that it locates or
accounts for % per cent of the cases
reported to it. 1t has been estimated
that 10000 girls disappear annually IN
the United States, and if only few
of them are traced it is because only
a few cities have a missing person
bureau. In New York city fom March,
1921, to March, 1922, more than ZOO
persons dropped out of sight.
During 1920 the bureau handled lo,-
600 missing person cases, the bulk OF
them being inquiries from all over the
country. Most of the persons who dis
appear are "wilfully missing" Not &C
cidents. white slavery, or murder IS
the average reason, according to ON
cial reports. The missing person IS
angry, frightened or dissatited with
home conditions.
Vanish at Circus Time.
From 10 to 20 is the foolish. age,
officials saw, and most of the missing
persons come between those years
lime is the popular month for running
swav. and the chief reason is trouble
over school, with home friction as
close second. =,
Around circus and world series
times boys also vanish IN dozens Be
tween 20 and 80 years OF age the num-
Der of missing persons IS noticeaDly
less, and it decreases by decades IN
til the fewest, even fewer than IN the
wears between one and ten, are those
persons between 90 and 100: Yet the
bureau has been asked occasionally to
find missing persons who were more
than 90 years old. The man or youth
is considerably fonder of disappearing
than the woman or girt although
more than 900 New Yor k girls have
been known to vanish in three years
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
HELPFUL WORDS
F rom a Dawson Cnzen.

Is your back lame and PAINFUL
Does it ache especially after exer-
ton?
Is there soreness in the kidney
region?
These symptoms suggest weak kid
neys.
If so there is danger in delay.
Weak kidneys get weaker fast.
Give your trouble prompt attention.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Your neighbors use and recommend
them. Ask your neighbor,
Read this Dawson testimony:
Miss Lilly Allen, $50 E. College ST..
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills did me a
lot of good for trouble with my back
and a lameness and soreness in my
kidneys. A short use of this medicine
rid me of the trouble entirely and l
am glad to endorse them"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Miss Allen had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y-adv
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
SOUTH HAD THE FIRST
PAIR SIAMESE TWINS
ORIGINALS LIVED IN NORTH
CAROLINA FORTY YEARS.
DIED AT AGE OF EIGHTY.

Eng and Chang Bunker, the orig
ina1 Sianese twins, lived in North
Carolina for more than 40 years This
fact twas recalled to many old resi-
dents recently by the death of Josefa
and Rosa Black, the so-called Siam
csc twins. in Chicago. The original
twins had large families, and died in
Surrv county. near Mount Airy, N. c.
The Siamese twins married Yates
sisters in Wilkes, county, n. G., an
event which marked the end of their
show business. They settled down on
large farms with the money they had
accumulated. The twins were accus-
toned to spend a week on one. farm
and the next at the home of the other.
Joined by Breast Bones.
Eng and Chang were joined in front,
near the lower end OF the breast bone.
The connection consisted of skin, mus
Gle, arteries, veins and nerves, but no
bones. The twins had to walk facing
each other, with Their fronts forming
an angle of about AS degrees.
Once they decided to have them
selves cut apart Physicians decided to
try cutting off the circulation between
them before the operation. A few min
utes after a cord was frightened about
the connection, both men tainted. The
operation was then known to be i'm
possible.
The twins lived to be about 80 years
old. One of them became i'll while his
brother appeared to be unaffected by
his brothers illness. The sick man
died, and an operation was performed
to free the surviving brother. He also
died almost Immediately.
All of their children were normal.
Many of them later achieved promi-
nence in national life. A grandson was
hera1ded as one of the greatest aces
of the world war.
Twins Often Quarreled.
The twins were not always of the
same mind despite the fact that they
were joined in body. They frequently
resorted to their fists to settle disputes.
Their fights rivaled the best boxing
matches of modern times. Neither
could flee.
One man who recalls seeing them
tells of an incident in which the twins
were driving an OK cart One of the
men slipped and fell, pulling the 9th
er to the ground with him. The twins
fell on each side OF the tongue of the
wagon. They staged battle royal
while in that position.
Eng and Chang became sensitive
about their condition after they left
the show business. They resented ref
erence to it or the attention they at
tracted among strangers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
WOMAN GLOBE TROTER
rovFRS 100000 MILES
40 ESTE MILLER BACK
MISC 2 THE UNITED STATES.
In noooo MILES LAST TRIP.

u, WORK N. Y.-When the
NEW la0oIand arrived from Ant
steamer l,e frst Of the passengers to
werP i Lora was Miss Celeste J Miller,
step as' as the Chicago globe trotter."
k9o" sImilingly said she had Just com =:
ont ,,5 six months European, tour III
PIet.esGG 1be travelled $1,000 miles. Miss
Wy,il lcn added that when she reaches
MillTtl ,n,e in Chicago on Friday she
heI Ell have have travelled 100000 miles IN ~
yeaaITS;, Miller carried cane with
NE, Mis' sbe declared she had saved her
WIV'l ;f 2, on three different occasions.
own lid I'D She has made three trips
oh o the world in 10 years and al
+ a.TG short rest Will make another Eu-
ropean trip. ,o = Errooeap
p|ie Miss Miller said, She often
Couli' herself in places where she could
lo gt sneak the language OF the natives,
no. lo. lad little difficulty in making her
Ou. .' Known or herself understood.
E@i'' declared the cane she carries act
oiV % - magic wand" on many occa-
''0 81 am very fond OF chicken" said said
Mics Miller, land when | found myself
=; m',S 5 Village or town where I could
not ne speak the language Of II the ma ma
t 1--WE / would clap my hand and crow.
II : VA, va served with chicken! It's won
dorful what one can do to make one
seIf understood"
Questioned about her prize cane
Mss Miller related that while travel
jog in Manila she was accosted by
two m9 hjghwaymen. She modestly ad-
,nitted She used the cane on them with
,II, effect that they were taken to a
f HOSPITAL. When she made a trip to
Morocco She said she had as her
rr Nubian. While they were
travelling three and one-half miles
rom human habitation the guide met
crowd of natives and became drunk
on native liquor He then became
boisterous and she had to beat him
into submission with her cane.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
MILADY WILL
CARRY A BAG

There are all sorts of lovely new
bags on the counters and in the cases.
They are temptation to buy, temp
tation to open our purses wide and
spend the money we find in them.
One bag is a revival of something
old 1t is attached to a belt. Many
of us remember the old fashioned
chatelaines of leather that our mothers
wore at their belts, wherein house
keeping keys, memoranda, handker
chief and money were kept secure. To-
dav. of course, such bags would carry
lipstick and powder puff in addition
to these other neCeSSarleS.
The new belt bags are made OF
lovely suede and silk and embroidery
charmingly combined. Sometimes the
belts are no more than long strip
of silk lined suede, that wraps loosely
two or three times about the body,
with the bag strung on 1t to place at
the side Sometimes the belts are wide,
and the bags hang down by cords or
straps. Anyway, they are quite delight
full and tempting.
Then there are tweed bags, most
suitable to carry with tweed suit.
They are mounted on bond or wood
frames sometimes and sometimes they
are pulled up with drawstrings. These
bags may be bought in any of the
accepted tweed mixtures and so may
be had to go with any suit.
The little doll bags are made with
black silk skirts that form the bags.
The doll heads are bits OF chamois
pert in expression, made up blatantly
and saucily with carmine paint, with
pulled out cheeks and pointed little
chins. Sometimes their frocks are
beaded and fringed.
Tiny little beaded purses are one
OF the things that tempt us. They are
flor coins, and are carried inside a
larger handbag. They are pulled up
with a shir string at the top, some
times run through a silk casing, some
times run through rings.
Then there are bead mesh bags in
gold or silver with small compart-
ments. sometimes in the inside of the
cover, sometimes in the form OF a
cover, sometimes in the form of lit
tie pocket at the side, which contains
diminutive cosmetics-rouge and lip
stick. powder and sometimes a little
package of hairpins, sometimes too a
tiny vial of scent. Sometimes these
bags have jeweled covers, double, with
the cosmetic compartment under the
main top.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Warren B. Parks, jr, celebrated his
third birthday anniversary Thursday
and in honor of the occasion eighteen
of his little friends were invited to an
Easter egg hunt on the lawn at the
Parks home. The Easter idea was
beautifully expressed in the decora-
tons and favors. Games were enjoy
ed and ice cream cones were served
during the afternoon. The three can
dies on the pretty snow white birth
day cake were lighted as the family
assembled for the evening meal thus
prolonging the festivities of the day.
The scores of admirers Of this bright
and interesting little boy wish for him
long life, health and happiness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
THE SOCIAL REALM

tie daughter, Fannie, who came down
from Americas for the occasion with
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
D. Lockhart, with whom she has
made her home for some time. Sweet
peas we're used in profusion in the
decorations throughout the reception
rooms and on the lawn, where dozens
and dozens OF gaily colored eggs were
hidden. The prize for finding the gold
en- egg was won by Pinkne y
Sears. The thirty little guests
sharing the pleasures of the afternoon
made merry on the lawn for several
hours. Mrs. Alexander was assisted
in serving delicious strawberry ice
cream by her sister, Mrs. L. D. Lock
hart of Americas, Mrs. Jonathan Viii
liams, Mrs. w. L. Pace and Mrs. Car
yer Fox.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
Considerable Decline Of
Orchard,Acreage in y. S.
Trees Planted in Commercial Orchards
Do Not Make Up Loss.


1t has been generally conceded 1or
some wears that the farm orchaiTdS
have been declining and the number
Of trees decreasing, but it IS gSenerallye
thought that the great number OF
trees planted in the commercial or
chards in many of the states oil the
union would more than make up the
loss; but such does not appear to De
we'll founded. - L..
been in the farm orchards. The tact
that the number of trees is declining
is not positive proof that the yield OF
.anDles will decrease, because the trees
in a well kept commercial orchard VIII
produce much more fruit than IS pro
duced on the trees in the usual farm
orchard. IL .
In 1920. when Pennsylvania had a
normal or full crop of apples, the to-
tai production was estimated at near
" l6. 100000 bushels, which was an
average of about two and ohe-iidii
bushels for each tree. -,
In 1890 Pennsylvania ranked t1 1n5G
in 1000 sixth, in 1910 fifth ana IN ~
fourth in the number OF bearing apple
trees. While the decline IN TINS STATE
during the last twenty years appeal >
to to be- over five million bearing, trees S,,
vet il is not any more marked thdil
other states, particularly in Missouri,
where the number OF bearing apple
trees in 1000 was over 20 million ana !
in 1920 little over FIVE million ana
in Kansas where in 1900 there were
nearly II million bearing trees ana III
ION only one ard one-half million
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
BIRTHDAY elaboration.

In celebration Of the fourth BIRTH
day anniversary of little Miss Sarah
Griffin an Easter party was enjoyed
by a number of friends Of the little
girl in whose honor the happy affair
was planned by her mother, Mrs.
Reese Griffin. Instead of Easter eggs
little marshmalloW rabbits were hidden
on the lawn surrounding the parson-
age and the little folks had a happy
time in the search for the largest
number. After participating in numer-
Gus games they were prepared to en-
JOY to the fullest the delicious ice
cream served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
PERSONALS AND NEWS
BRIEFS FROM BRONWOOD
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniver-
sary. Other Items of Interest.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Martin cele-
sary Tuesday, having about sixty rel
atives and close friends to enjoy nice
barbecue, fresh fish and other good
things. They received many nice gifts.
We all congratulate them and hope
they will be as happy as in their
youth for many more years.
The teachers of the different Sun
day schools entertained the children
Saturday afternoon with several egg
hunts. The Dummies were very kind,
they say. They also gathered violets
and other flowers and all had won
derful time.
Mrs. Hadley Stapleton spent several
days in Plains the past week as the
guest of her brother, Mr.. Jack Slap
pey, and other relatives and friends,
and was entertained with pretty par
ties while there.
The minstrel at the school audito-
rum last Friday evening was largely
attended and enjoyed by all present.
Fiftytwo dollars and ten cents was
realized.
Mr.. Ted Brookshire and Mr.. Joe
Barrentine, of Camp Gordon, spent
the weekend with homefolks.
Misses Mary Miller and Ella Gam
mage, Of the G. N. and l. college, spent
the weekend with homefolks.
Mr.. R. B. Evans and Miss Evelyn
Shelton of Dougles, spent the week
end with Mrs. Hadley Stapleton.
Mr.. Jesse Martin, of Macon, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs w. R. Martin.
Mrs. R. P Israel, OF Smithville,
spent several days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Abb Davis.
Mrs. L. H. Thomas, OF Albany, has
been the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Martin.
Mrs. S. M. Brown, OF Atlanta, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Denton.
Mrs. Maggie Kitchen, of Leesburg,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Miller.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
THE STATE DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE IS CALLED

A meeting of the state democratic
executive committee, to be held in At
Ianta on Thursday, April 9th, has
been called by State Chairman w. ].
Vercen, of Moultrie.
The principal business on the pro-
gram is the selection of date for the
State primary and the fixing of rules
and regulations that will govern it. 1t
will be the first political party council
held in the state in which women will
participate as members.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
Tndigestion and Constipation.

"Prior to using Chamberlain's Tab
lets suffered dreadfully from midi
oestion. Nothing I ate agreed with "a, me
and lost flesh and ran down IN h i,.Ii
Chamberlain's Tablets stren!gthenee!u
nv digestion and cured me OF e constl-
cation writes Mrs. George Stroup'
Solvay, n. Y-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
A GEORGIA WOMAN
LEAPS TO HER DEATH

ATLANTA, Ga. - Afflicted with
what physicians believe was acute ma
MIA resulting from pellagra, Mrs. E.
L. Little, rs years of age, of Lewner,
Ga, leaped to her death early Satur-
day morning from the third floor of
the Georgia Baptist hospital.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
EASTER EGG HUNT.

The teachers of the primary depart
ment of the Methodist Sunday school
entertained the large number of little
folks enrolled with an Easter egg hunt
on Friday afternoon on the church
lawn Very refreshing lemonade was
served during the afternoon. Candy
eggs were hidden in every nook and
corner, the children entering enthusi-
astically into the search. Games of all
kinds were enjoyed until a late hour
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18

The Dorothy Walton Chapter, d.
A. R., will meet with Mrs. Glenn E.
Rainey on Thursday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, the meeting having been post
poned from last week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
an EASTER PARTY.

One of the happiest of the Easter
parties was that of Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Alexander, given in honor of their lit
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-18
STONE CASTLE CHAPTER.

Stone Castle Chapter, D. A. R., will
meet in regular session tomorrow,
Wednesday afternoon, at $50 o'clock,
with Mrs. J. G. Dean.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
RACHMANIN0FF.

With reputation already estab-
lished as the foremost living Russian
composer and one of the greatest
pianists. Rachmaninoff at 40 Is a COM
manding figure in the world of music.
Rachmaninoif may be deeply melan-
choly in his music, but he Is seldom
or never morbid. He may bo wildly
tastical, and vet a careful student
Of his scores will find that they are
distinguished by tho most careful
workmanship and memorable logic in
the presentation of the musical ideas.
Above all. this music Is broadly and
compreheusivcly human. Rachman-
mon has made musical innovations
ia his time. but they are far from the
wild-cyed eNtravagancos of some OF
his younger couutrymen. lie believes
in writing straight from the heart, like
Tschaikowsky. in avoiding "isms" or
fads. or affectations. in trying 70 COM
pose sincerely and simply, not TO a
special band of musical specialists
but 20 the great public of men and
women OF the world. Hence the popu-
larity in the best sense of the word OF
his music and the grip that this man
has on the people. When they hear
him they understand him. When they
come in personal contact with hin,
they find the man is as fine and as
genuine as his music, Rachmaninon
will be heard. for the first time in WI.
nlington on Monday evening. .Febru-
airy 90, in an interesting and varied
program. including several Of his own
compositions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
THE STORM GODDESS"
AT THE GARR|CK
Musical Comedy With Spectac
uIar Effects Features
the Bill.

THE Storm Goddess" is the head
liner at the Garrick Theatre. the first
Of next week. Spectacular efforts,
several changes of setting and a COM
pany OF ten appear IN the act A COM
plete musical score and a real musical
comedy book which answers for the
plot has been prepared for the num-
ber
Iyoney Haskell. one OF the best
known characters In vaudeville, is also
special attraction. He is a monol-
ogist or rare ability. Lynn and Bailey
will be seen in Help. Help" n comedy
talking act with n singing finish
/ Frank and Ethel Halls show their
skill IN a comedy surprise act.
once more Bert Iyten figures MS
the photoplay star on the billing. His
picture. The Message From Mars.
sets UP new precedent for unusual
ness IN photodramatic themes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
MOVIES AND THEATRES
HOPE HAMILTON FILM
"STARDuBT" AT ARCADIA

Hopc Hnmilton's film "Starduatr
current attraction Mt the Arcadia
Theatre, is one OF the most notable
pictures Of recent months. II In
booked for n run Mt ono Of Philadel-
phio's leading theatres In several
weeks and IL being greatly heralded
Ivy that theatre where admission prices
are two and three times the amount
charged Mt the Arcadia. without un-
due exploitation, "Stardust" has boen
brought to Wilmington and put on ns
n regular feature. IL finishes Its run
this evening. Fannie Hurst's great
story OF the same name was the
original from which Anthony Paul
Kelly has prepared tho scenario.
Lionel Barrymore IL flrst TO be seen
Mt tho Arcadia Theatre next week
Jim. the Penman" an internationally
known crook play. has been selected
as the vehicle for his appearance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
COVER THE HILL RETAINED
AT THE MAJESTIC

II has been deemed necessary by
the management Of the Majestic
Theatre TO hold over the photoplay
"Over the Hill" and TO continue It's
engagement into next week. Rarely
indeed is such a step taken, but over
the Hill' is a rare gem and Is en-
titled 10 such consideration. Although
il is unusual in Wilmington 10 extend
photoplay engagement, il is moth
ing new for this picture 70 be retain
ed past the date set for its run. In
every city "Over the Hi" establishes
records for attendance and length OF
exhibition.
And 1t is peculiar that there is moth
/ Ing about "Over the Hill'' that is
either magnificent or gorgeous, spec
tacular or thrilling. II just happens
to be story Of life. told truly. The
incidents contributing the plot to the
picture have had their repetition IL
millions of homes in this country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
MICkl NORRIS DEFEATS
BoRBN W0LGAST IN PHILA.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 11.-Micly
Morris. OF Wilmington, defeated Bobby
WolEsst, Of Philadelphia, in the semi
windup q the All-stsr show at the
Cambria club Thursday night Morris
led in every round. but the arst and
third sessions when the Philadelphia
entry uncorked some fiashy work.
Morris rocked sWolgast in the sew
enth and eighth rounds and II looked
for a few minutes like he would take
the journey hut by some clever ring
Ceneralship he manage TO weather
the storm and finish in good shape.
Battling Murray. Of Philadelphia
stopped Harry Mansen, OF England.
In the third round Of the scheduled
eight round windup
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
M|LLER-BATES CO.
AT THE PLAYHOUSE
1.-THE Famous Mrs. Fair" to be
Presented Next Tuesday
and Wednesday.

In "The Famous Mrs. Fair" James
Forbes fascinating comedy OF Ameri-
can lie, which brings those foremost
artists of stage. Henry Miller and
Blanche Bates. TO The Playhouse on
February Ia and l5, with n Wednes-
day matinee, the truth IL brought
home to n woman OF public lie that
she may be, at the same time. loser
In her home life. The supporting cast
includes Marie Louise Walker. Mar
iory Williams, Bert Leigh, and Lynn
Starting.
Al. q. Fields Mlnstrels.
Few forms OF entertainment com
pare with that splendid organization
known as the Al. G.. Field Minstrels
which como to The Playhouse next
Thursday, February le for an engage
ment of three days. There Is always
Joy In the hearts Of those who re-
spond to the delegates OF the old.
time blackface minstrel show wher
Al. G.. Field Minstrels come TO town
for this organization retains all th'
good things Of this fine old stage en-
tertainment with all the new feature,
and novelties for which II has growI
famous during its thirty-ilve years
of service 10 the great American pub
lie
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
QUEEN THEATRE CELEBRATES
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY

The Queen Theatre has reached the
sixth milestone OF it's existence as an
important factor in the amusement
life Of Wilmington. Its anniversary
celebration Will be held next week and
the occasion is made a gala one by
the booking Of Cecil 3. DeMille's pro-
ductioii Saturday Night"
"DeMille" is a magic name in film
circles. II always centuries pictures
Of gorgeous beauty, lovely women and
handsome men. interesting stories and
q rare treatment. The DeMille forte
is society dramas. Saturday Night"
is a new and gorgeous one--with
splendid beauty that viii excite the
admiration OF the most blase and
uninterested Of spectators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
On, I'M. out-If Is Worth Money.

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your name and address clearly. You
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Compound for coughs. colds and
croup' Foley Kidney Pills for pains
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and Foley Cathsrtic Tablets. a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing cath
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