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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
Clean Kidneys
By Drinking
Lots of Water
Take Salts to Flush Kidneys if
Bladder Bothers or
Back Hurts

Eating too much rich food may pro-
duce kidney trouble in some form, says
a well-known authority, because the
acids created excite the kidneys. Then
they become overworked, get sluggish,
clog up and cause all sorts of distress,
particularly backache and misery in the
kidney region, rheumatic twinges, severe
headaches, acid stomach, constipation,
torpid liver, sleeplessness, bladder and
urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts or kid
neys aren't acting right, or if bladder
bothers you, begin drinking lots OF good
water and also get about four ounces OF
Jad Salts from any good pharmacy;
take a tablespoonful in a glass OF water
before breakfast for a few days and
your kidneys may then act fine. his
famous salts is made from the acid OF
grapes and lemon juice, combined with
lithia, and has been used for years to
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate
them to activity; also to neutralize the
acids in the system so that they no
longer irritate, thus often relieving oiad-
der disorders.
lad Salts can not injure anyone;
makes a delightful effervescent llthla-
water drink which millions of men and
women take now and then to help keep
the kidneys and urinary organs clean,
thus often avoiding serious kidney dis
orders. By all means have your physi-
clan examine your kidneys at least twice
year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
Democrats Are Hard Hit
By Cost of Convention
Spent Nearly Million Dollars Financ'
ing Big Show at New York.

NEW YORK, N. Y.-The long
deadlock in the democratic national
convention has proved severe drain
on official as well as private funds.
The New York convention commit
tee. which practically financed the big
show for the first two weeks, turned
this task over to the democratic ma
tional committee after spending about
$800,000 not including the $500 daily
cost Of the band and other amuse-
ment features.
The national committee, with funds
limited to about 100000, promptly be
gan to reduce the costs, eliminating
among other things, forty-one OF the
forty-five ushers, on the theory that
after a score OF sessions ticket holders
needed no guide to gnd their seats.
! Despite the retrenchments, how
ever, it was said today that the ma
tional committee already has over.
drawn its fund by $4,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
MILLIONS OF WORMS
DESTROYING CROPS
ONE FARMER COMES HOME
FROM PICNIC TO FIND HALF
HIS CROPS MOVED DOWN.

Army worms by the millions are
moving across northern Illinois, de-
stroying crops as they advance. The
loss is estimated by the hundreds OF
thousands of dollars. Farmers OF Page,
Kane, McHenry and Boone counties
are arming themselves with torches,
plows, spades, poison bait and kero-
sene, and are waging a determined
fight against the pest.
The worms have also appeared IN
Laporte county, Indiana. The county
agent has issued warning to the
farmers, asking them to take meas
ures to destroy the worms.
The worms seem to have a prefer
ence for timothy and rye. After these
crops are destroyed they go into the
corn fields. They do not seem to have
liking for clover.
A loss of $500 was caused on the
farm of Richard D. Weisemann, a few
miles south Of Burlington, Ill. When
Mr.. Weisemann returned from pic
mic he found that the worms were
moving down the crops on halt his
farm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
BONUS BARES TALES
OF LOST SOLDIERS
MOTHERS AND WIVES SEARCH
IN VAIN FOR VETERANS.
HALF MILLION MISSING.

Postwar tragedies involving hun
dreds of thousands OF American lives
the stories OF boys who have disap-
peared and whose families are seek
ing them, have been brought to light
by the granting OF the soldier bonus.
Half a million veterans OF the world
war. although they returned home al
ter the armistice was signed, are mss
ing.
No Bonuses for Them.
Their bonuses probably never will
be paid. Unless they can be proved
dead, according TO ruling OF the gov
eminent, their dependents will go
without added compensation for their
services.
OF the 5,500,000 former service men
who in the eyes OF the veterans bu-
reau should have bonuses probably
not more than 100000 will receive
them.
Strange are the cases efforts TO col
lect the bonus have brought to light.
Stories OF wanderlust, tragedies OF
human hearts, disappointed hopes and
lives made almost useless are lnvolv-
ed.
Hunts Missing Lover.
A young girl told her story to the
bureau. Her fance had returned from
France. His appearance, the face de-
stroyed almost beyond recognition,
had shocked her. He knew it and,
leaving her the night after their first
reunion, disappeared. He has not been
heard from since, except for a letter
which said he could not ask her to
marry man who looked as he did
She has tried in vain to find him.
One mother Travelled from Seattle,
Wash, to Washington to see il the
bonus officials would not help to find
her boy. He had served in the navy
throughout the war. Alter the war he
went home-but he was restless.
The sea called, and he signed on a
steamer sailing the Atlantic ocean.
One morning, when the ship was off
the coast of France, he was gone. His
shoes and outer garments were found
on an upper deck No one had seen
him go. His personal effects were I'M
disturbed The mother has not heard
from him since, but she believes him
living or roaming, perhaps in France.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
BIGGEST POTATO WAREHOUSE
IN WORLD LOSING VENTURE
Maine Firm Disposes of Building to
Wrecking Contractor for Timber.

The biggest white elephant in the
world has been sold and will be dis
mantled. 1t is the enormous potato
warehouse, 600x30O feet, at Stockton
Springs, Me, and which was built in
1907 for the storage OF potatoes prior
to shipment by water.
The warehouse is located on Cape
Jellison and freighters locked at the
plant toreceive their cargoes, but ii
was found that potatoes did not ship
well by water. Heavy losses were sus-
tanned by freezing and other causes.
The potato shipping firm became
disguised with its venture and rented
the warehouse to a fertilizer company
for the storage of its product. Later
it was used as a paper warehouse. For
months the big building has been idle
and contractor bought it for timber
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
Democratic Nominee for President
Has Iona Been Prominent in Politics

Ialma mater for the next two years.
He practiced law in Clarksburg, w.
/ Va. and is a member OF the hrm
OF Stetson, Jennings and Russell OF
New York
Mr.. Davis has a long political ca
reer. He was member OF the West
Virginia house OF delegates; demo-
cratic elector; a delegate to the ma
tional convention in St. Louis; was
twice elected to congress and resign
ed from congress to become solicitor
general OF the United States on Aug
ust 80, 1918. He resigned this posi-,
ton in 1918 when he was appointed
ambassador to England. On his return
from his British mission he was made
member OF the delegation to confer
with Germany on treatment OF war
prisoners.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15

John William Davis, born at Clarks-
burg, w. Va, April 3, 1873, a son OF
John J. and Anna kennedy Davis.
He was graduated from Washington
and Lee University with a degree OF
A. B. in 1892 He pursued the study
OF law at the same institution and was
made an Ii. B. in 1895. He has re-
ceived the honorary Ii. d. from the
following universities: Washington
and Lee, University OF Virginia, Uni
versity of Birmingham. England, Uni
versity OF Glasgow, Union University,
Yale.
He was married to Miss Julie T.
Mcdonald on June 20, 1890. She died
the following year. His second wife
was Miss Ellen G. Basel. Mr.. Davis
was admitted to the bar in 1895 and
was assistant professor OF law at his
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
WEAVER GIVES UP
UNION PRESIDENCY
ELECTED AS DELEGATE TO
NATIONAL MEETING. ROAD
BOND ISSUE CONDEMNED.

MACON, Cal. H. Mills, OF Jenk-
insburg. Ga, who served as president
OF the Farmers COOPERATIVE and Ed
vocational Union for seven years and
was succeeded last year by James d
Weaver, of Dawson, was reelected to
the presidency at the annual conven-
ton which was in session here Thurs
day.
When President Weaver called for
nominations he surrendered his seat
10 the vice president, and placed Mr.
Mills name before the Union. Mr.
Weaver said that his farming and
other business interests occupied so
much of his time that he is unable to
give the position as head of the or
ganization the time the place demands
and declined to stand for reelection.
The convention then elected him
vice president to succeed ]. s. Jones,
of Adel, Ga. Andrew ]. Fleming, of
Atlanta, was reelected secretary
treasurer for the ninth year.
Mr.. Weaver was elected as the dele
gate to the National Farmers Union
convention to be held in Oklahoma
CITY. Okla in November, and as fra
ternal delegate to the state and nation
al meetings OF the Federation of La
Dor
a resolution was passed calling up
on the president and tariff commits
sion not to reduce the tariff on Orient
al peanuts and vegetable oils 1t was
explained that while the Georgia farm
ers are all democrats they believed it
to paw tariff on whatever they buy
they be given protection on their
raw materials A reduction in the
present tariff, it was said, would mean
the ruin OF the peanut industry IN
Georgia at present.
Okay State Port Bill.
A resolution presented by {. H.
KittreIl. of Dublin, the author OF the
state port and terminal bill, endorsing
the plan was adopted. The Union did
not name a location for the proposed
port and terminal more than that It
be located ION the coast OF Georgia.
The Georgia Farmers Union Co
Operative Fire Insurance Company
was also endorsed by the convention,
which urged that its organization be
COIlDltlGU d. QulNhiS 40 PO9'4D'N.
company was authorized recently by
the state Legislature and has already
enlisted 1000 members. They set their
aim at 10000 membership
The state department OF agriculture
was praised for the work done under
its supervision, particularly in respect
to aid in establishing cooperative
markets and exchanges in Georgia.
The proposed issue OF bonds for
roads and highways was condemned.
The highway committee offered res
olution saying that they did not rec
ommend a bonded Indebtedness, but
preferred that the money now in the
hands OF the state for roads be spent
on upkeep OF roads rather than OF
salaries in the state highway depart
ment.
Other resolutions asked that the
state take over enforcement OF the
quarantine in the border counties in
the tick infested section and that the
special tax on cigars and cigarettes
be repealed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
OPEN NOSTRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.
H%%~~@%%%@~@%$@@@@%%@%

Count fifty! Your cold in head or
catarrh disappears Your clogged nos
freely. No more snufiing, hawking,
no struggling for breath at night
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply a
little of this fragrant antiseptic cream
IN your nostrils. It penetrates through
every air passage of the head soothing
and healing the swollen or infamed mu
cous membrane, giving you instant re-
lief. Head colds and catarrh yield like
magic. Don't stay stuffed-up and miser-
aole. Relief is sure. .
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
THE INSURANCE BUSINESS
IS GROWING IN GEORGIA
An Increase of S2,OOO,OO in Premiums
In One Year.

There is steady and remarkable
growth in the insurance business in
Georgia, especially the development in
the line OF life insurance written upon
citizens of the state, according to the
annual report OF the insurance depart
ment of the state.
The year 1923 surpassed all records,
showing about 100000 more in pre-
miums paid in the previous year, with
over S75.000000 additional insurance
in force and with only $l,500,000 adj
ditional death and endowment claims
paid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
PAYS $4,000 FOR A RUG
FROM CHINESE EMPEROR
St. Louis Man Travelled 10000 Miles
To Obtain Carpet.

James F. Ballard, OF St Louis, who
has given $500,000 worth of Oriental
rugs to the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art recently arrived from China with
the finest antique imperial Chinese
rug he says he has ever seen. He trav-
eled more than 10000 miles to obtain
it from the emperor OF China in his
shut-in- palace in Picking. Ballard sail
ed January 10Th from New York and
has just returned with his treasure,
which, though only II feet square, is
valued at from $4,000 to $4,000
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
Meat Eating Plants Are
Numerous in Tropic Section
Consume Birds, Small Animals and
Insects. Have Sense of Taste.

SOHSuHle bHuSs OHIdll AIlIHd1S anu
Insects. Have Sense of Taste.
Insect-eating plants are by no
means rare They exist by the con
sumption of insects and small animals.
and abound in boys and marshes in
tropical countries. All carnivorous
plants are endowed with sense of
taste, and tasty morsel of meat is
speedily devoured.
The side-saddle plant sets water
traps for its victims. This insectivor-
Gus plant holds up to the sunlight
yase-ike leaves, around the mouths
OF which are glands that secret honey.
Tempted by the scent, the insects
make their way across the leaves to
the mouth OF the plant; farther and
farther they wander down the tube,
looking for the honey. Detentive hairs
prevent their exit, and tired and weary
they eventually fall into the pool Sc
GREETED at the bottom of the leaf.
Another plant, native of Califor-
MIA, is constructed in a similar fash
ion, and the acid stored in its internal
glands browns and decomposes both
birds and insects. The common sun
dew captures dragon flies and ants
Attracted by the gummy appearance
OF the rosy leaves, the feet of the un-
fortunate prey become securely fixed
to the gum, and the red tentacles close
in on the unwary insects.
The Venus fy-trap catches its vic
tins by means of fringing hairs that
interlock. The pecu1iar-looking leaves
stand up almost straight and their
lobes look like half-opened book
When beetle stumbles over them
the lobes shut up, dropping the insect
into the cleverly constructed trap
A burglar can open almost any
thing except a bank account.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
SMALLEST WATCH IN THE
WORLD IS WORTH $5,O0O.00

The smallest watch in the world and
a wonderful jewel which changes col
or like a chameleon are among the
treasures being shown at the great
British Empire Exposition now tax
ing place in Wembley, England. The
watch is smaller than an English six
pence and is worth $4,000 Its thick
ness is about that of coin. 1t can
be carried as a charm on watch
chain and keeps perfect time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
TONS OF SUGAR ARE USED
IN SOUTHERN MOONSHINE
Distillers Who Make Good Corn"
Buy 1t in Big Lots.


The ups and downs OF the sugar
market have real meaning Tor the
makers OF moonshine, according to
Robert Kirksey, United States mar
shall for the western district of South
Carolina. His jurisdiction includes that
portion of the mountainous regions OF
the state known commonly as the
Dark Corner" which had reputa-
ton for producing good corn" IN
blockade stills long before the Vol
stead edict =,
Sugar and molasses, Kirksey said
play an important part in the manu-
facture OF mountain liquor and the
lower the price OF those staples the
higher the profits of the manufacturer
who often buy sugar by the ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15
SMALLEST FISH IN WORLD.

The smallest FISH in the world live
in Lake Bull, in southern Luzon, the
largest OF the Philippine Islands. These
midgets are only half an inch long
when full grown, and are so slender
that they are much smaller than any
other fish They belong to the fami-
ly of bogies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-07-15

Convict Camp and County Farm.
Court House and Jail.

Mathis Motor Co, parts. IS
Dawson Hdwe. Co., accounto
Fla. Metal Products Co... 2,
Yancey Bros, account. 49,. /,
Gull Refining Co., oils. ..
Dawson Pharmacy. drugs,
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
M ION 7 GOMERY.
WO0DMEN
BANQUET
County Club Women Will Meet
in Rockville to Witness
Special Demonstrations.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, Feb. g.
With about a hundred members of
the organization and others in at.
tendance, the annual banquet of the
Rockville Camp Of the Modern
Woodmen Of America was held at
the Montgomery Country Club last
evening. It was in charge of a
committee consisting Of w. VaIen.
tine Wilson, chairman; Marvin w.
Simmons, Berry C. Clark, Marbury
F. Gates, Albert Moulden, and Guy
Watkins. and proved an event Of
much interest and enjoyment. The
large hall was attractively decorated
with flags and flowers.
States Attorney John A. Garrett
was toastmaster, and toasts were
responded to by Judge Robert b.
Peter, Mayor Otis NJ. Linthicum,
Preston B. Ray. clerk Of the cir.
cult court; Sheriff H. Clay Plum
mer, former Sheriff Clifard L. How
ard. F. Barnard Welsh, the Rev. s.
G. Goode, Robert G. Hilton, George
M. Hunter, Theodore Ricketts,, and
others, Of Rockville, and State
Deputy McCaffery and Messrs. Pot.
ter and Millard, of the A. r. Tai
boI' Camp. of Washington.
During the evening a vaudeville
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
WILSON CHAPEL
WILL ADMIT
VISITORS
Cathedral Decides to Permit
Bethlehem to Stay Open
Indefinitely.

Bethlehem Chapel, in whose crypt
Woodrow Wilson is entombed, will
remain open to the public indefi-
nitely, by order Of the National
Cathedral authorities.
Plans to close the chapel 'tomor-
row, sending the floral offerings to
the Walter Reed Hospital veterans,
were reversed, late yesterday. after
several hundreds Of men and women
had visited the resting place Of the
War President.
The Army sentries who took up
their posts at the doors of the
chapel Wednesday night will remain
on watch before the crypt until the
doors are finally closed. The chapel
is always open.
There are three guards, who are
relieved by others at two-hour inter
walls. This procedure will be fol
lowed until the crowds of visitors
have dropped to a point when the
War Department believes 1t may
dispense with the watch.
The floral pieces are banked high
in the rear Of the chapel. AS the
flowers wither, they are taken out.
Mrs. Wilson has been advised 10
take a rest trip, away from the
city by Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray
son, physician to Wilson. Both Mrs.
Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson
were reported to be bearing up
well, but Mrs. Eleanor Wilson Nc
Adoo is under the care of a physi-
clan. She is confined to her bed.
NO announcement has been made
regarding probate of the Wilson
will. Nathaniel Wilson, who drew
up the document, and his son,
Clarence r. Wilson, who assumed
from his father charge of Mrs
Wilson's affairs, are both dead.
A letter Of coincidence was sent
to the widow by William H.
Wagner, president Of the Advertis-
ing Club of Washington.
A Wilson memorial service will
be held by the students Of Colum-
bia University School, at 8 o'clock
tonight, at 8061a I street northwest.
Chief Justice Taft, whose illness
prevented him from attending the
Wilson funeral, has practically re-
covered from his attack of indiges'
ton, and expects to leave his bed
tOdaV,
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
PLEASES
IN Plan D
RECITAL
Artist Had Transcribed or
Revised Most Of Num-
bers Rendered.

Alexander Siloti left his fussiness
behind him yesterday afternoon in
his recital, at the New National, and
played his program in a dignified
and businesslike manner. Perhaps
a little too businesslike, for before
the applause had subsided he began
the next number, the listeners los
ing the opening phrases.
Last season Mr.. Siloti had trouble
adjusting his bench to proper
height, then his glasses wouldn't
stay on or off, and his coat tails
wouldn't fall at the proper angle
over the bench. The absence OF
these mannerisms yesterday detract-
ed not one whit from the ability
Of the artist as a foremost pianist.
One Number As Written.
This pupil Of Liszt and teacher
of Rachmaninoff, played thirteen
numbers one of which, prelude from
the Suite for 'Cello). E flat major,
by Bach, was a transcription by the
artist. One he played as originally
written, prelude from the "Well.
tempered Clavichord'O d minor, by
Bach. The remaining eleven were
revisions by Mr.. Siloti.
It was a peculiar looking program
each number, excep one being pre-.
faced with an aSterisk (transcribed)
or a dagger (revised).
The most enjoyable group was the
last, the Liszt composition. includ.
ing "Jeux d'eaux a la Villa d'Este," "
Sursum Corda, Sposalizio and Rhap-
sodie No 12. In the humble opinion
of the reviewer, Mr.. Siloti is a
credit to his teacher, Lszt. He made
brilliant work of the LisZt compo.
sitions, to which he added his ar
rangement of Sicilienne from the
sonata for flute and piano by Bach.
his only encore for the enthusiastic
audience.
Other Numbers.
Other numbers were Bach's Organ
Prelude, G Minor; Mozart's Varia.
tions, G Major: Tschaikowsky's
Variations, F Major; Liadoff's Bar
carolle and Goolenki; Russian Cradle
Song; Scriabine's Poeme and Senate
Fantaisie.--B. M. J.
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
WHAT'S DOING
Today and TOMORROW
To-day.

Today.
Meetia k-HOllins College AlumnSs'
residences Of Mrs Eugene s lie m merle
Meeting Club. Lafayette
Meetins-wTiters; League. Public Ii
LectureEMrs. Frederick Paulding.
benefit Christ Child Society. small
ballroom, New Willard Hotel. p. m.
Annual Dance-Trinity College Alum
nae, large ballroom, New Willard no.
Meeting-stockholde Washington
Auditorium. New Willard HOtsl 8
Meeting-Northwest Suburban citi;;
gems Association. Friendship Scnooi
Dance-Auspices Of the Catholic
women's Service Club. Catholic Com
munity House. COL street northwest
Meeting-caravan Club. 1880 p. m:
Address-Tribute to Woodrow Will
son, DR.. Abram Simon. Washington
AiGeeT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oHsrssdn' Association of
BurrvilIe Community center-visual
% Pour:a, Il GoNan cuSs SSsoFSSs
Folks Social Club. Mothers Club. Jolly
Six Club. whiting Club, Boys Game
Club. Mems Whist ,, clSS;, SS;,+ pvomsT,c Woms1T,,c
Central High Community Center-An-
.niversary meeting, Boy Scouts OF
A%sT1ea' Rast wssSin9ton p %i Community Center
workers. Young Women's Art Club
Boy scouts. Wonder Boys; Quot Club ~
A. thomson h; nSa 0OS Community i 'V csnter-Ghil.
dren's visual education: dancing in, n
10: Boy Scouts. 1880 p. m.
johnson -Powell-Class in expression.
s:lS; Boy Scouts forty: .,;niPr ?; m. c.n..r
Girls Needlework Club. Boys A. G..
boys basketball teamA, Young Peoples
Dramatic Club, Women's Needlework,
Mems Current Events. RED Cross class.
';iS Pet@orth TO 1G;'O Continuity E; nm centsr-airl
Scouts, Brownies. Boy Scouts. dramatic
class. S:1s; Avon A. G. business meet
'"f: beanwood % Community center-Boys'
Story Club, sewing class, Girls Song
Club, Mems Choral Club. Folk Dancing
Club and Athletic Association, 1880 to
Cleveland -Phelps--Girl's Recreation
Club. 4; basketball practice. Z: MT.
Calvary Commandery drill team. Civic
Center of Affiliated Associations and
Northwest Citizens Association, 1880 to
Southeast Community Center
Rhythm class, z; dramatic class. 8:
Country Dancing Club, 8; Winton A. c.,
1880: Scouts, 16 and So, 1880 p. m.
Birney Community Center-Junior
Dramatic Club, rhythmic dancing, $3.50:
Criterion A. c., Rialto A. c., Girls A.
c.. whiting Club. Les Bellies Club,
Busy Bee Club. Boy Scouts, 1880 to
illustrated Lecture-'"The Tibetan Bor-
derland," Robert F. Fitch before Ma
tional Geographic Society Masonic Tenn
pie: afternoon and evening.
Bazaar-Benefit of German children.
Concord Club, 3l4 C street northwest. to-
night.
Tomorrow.
Meeting-At. Pleasant Citizens Asso-
citation, Johnson Powell School, p. m.
Lincoln Day Dinner-Republlcan State
Voters Association, Willard, Z p. m.
Meeting-Maine State Society, Cairo
S:15 p. m.
Lecture-"Anxiety and It's Cure" Viv4
NJ. January. Unity Auditorium. 1925
| street northwest. p. m.
Dance-Knights OF Columbus Hall, els
| Tenth street northwest, 9 p. m.
Lovejoy Community Center-Visual in
struction, s: community singing. Boy
Scouts. Buffalo A. c., $780, Girls A. c..
| Bestyette Club and Once a Week Club
Wilson Normal Community Center
Camp Fire Girls, morning.