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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
LADY NICOTINE HAD
HER GREATEST YEAR
BILLION AND HALF DOLLARS
PAID FOR PRODUCTS OF THE
WEED" DURING 1925.
EIGHTY BILLION CIGARETTES
Feminine Use of Flags" Said to Be
Spreading to Smaller Towns, and
More Than 36,396,0Oo Pounds Of
Snuff Were Dipped. Other Figures.

Snuft Were Dipped. Other Figures.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Lady Mic
otine had the biggest year in her his
tory in 1925.
Smokers of the United States paid
$1,624,000,000 for cigars, cigarettes, to-
bacco and snuff this year, on the basis
of estimates made on internal revenue
figures issued by the treasury depart-
ment.
Cigarette consumption for the year
will reach S0000,000,000, about l2,000,-
100000 more than last year, accord
ing to the tax returns. The retail price
paid for this pile of Tags would more
than meet this years interest on the
public debt.
More than 720,00O,0OO cigars were
smoked during the year. If their aver
age retail price was 10 cents-the linn
it set by the late Vice President Thos.
$40, 900, 900 for this tobacco product.
Smoking and chewing tobacco con-
sumed a m oun nj e d to 328,000,0O0
pounds, and, although the use OF snuff
is not prevalent, the country got away
with 36,39o000 pounds, material in
crease over last year,
Increase Due to Women.
The enormous increase in the con-
sumption OF cigarettes is considered
almost entirely due to their use by
women.
One official ventured the guess that
more than hall of the feminine race
over II years of age living in the larg-
er cities smoke cigarettes.
Feminine use of cigarettes is rapid
" spreading to the smaller towns and
rural communities.
Officials predicted that more than
100000, 100000 cigarettes would be
smoked next year.
Although the number of cigars
smoked this year will be less than in
1924 figures disclose that a heavier
tax is being paid on this product.
Officials explained that the country
is smoking better cigars than ever be-
fore an additional indication of pros
perity.
Huge Tax Paid.
In November federal tax was paid
on 500, 478,000 cigars, about 100000
less than last November, but the tax
was $4,000 For FIVE months ending
December LIST, the government col
lected $l59,222.211 as taxes on all to-
bacco commodities. This is the largest
source of miscellaneous internal reve-
nue. receipts and takes the place on
the governments ledger Of the pre-
war liquor taxes.
The tax for the July-December pc
Rod Of 1925 was $l2,730,000 greater
than in 1924.
The government collected $105,-
471000 from cigarette taxes during
this period. 1t was $12,000,0O0 ahead
Of 1924 The snuff tax was $2,8l3,O0O,
chewing and smoking tobacco $28,-
571 900 and on cigarette papers $492,-
000
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
COURT MERCIFUL TO
DRUNK SANTA CLAUS
DESTROYED HAPPY ILLUSION
FOR MANY LITTLE ONES,
JUDGE TOLD HIM.

CHICAGO.-Santa Claus, hardy
old bird, is not tough enough to with
stand the stuff peddled as booze in
Chicago. When he was turned out Of
the South Clark street police station
he was somewhat the worse for wear.
Except for the holiday season this
particular Santa is known as Thomas
Martin and was ringing a bell and
standing guard over a little red Saliva
ton army chimney at Randolph and
State streets, when the aqua FORTS or
whatever he drank caused him to fall
in q sodden heap over the chimney.
Minus his cotton whiskers and red
suit he presented sorry spectacle in
court. Judge Borelli was outraged by
the incident. you broke the hearts
of every kid who had faith in you
when they loaded you in the patrol
wagon" he said to the fallen Santa.
1T broke my heart as well" said
Santa. I'll admit | took a drink or
two. 1t was on account of the cheese
cloth pants not being winter weight.
The Santa Claus pants are getting
worse every year. | have been Kris
Kringling for three years and | never
touched the booze until yesterday. l
felt like it many times when the kids
and tiny cherubs and brats and pudgy
women, braying the joyful blah-blah
of Yuletide passed me without slip
ping even a penny in my coffee pot:
I'm through with Santa Causing and
its temptations"
Case dismissed" said the judge.
"You destroyed happy illusions for
MANY little ones when the police pick
ed YOU off the street"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
CENTRAL ASIA HELD
HUMANITYS CRADLE
MONGOLIA BELIEVED CON-
TINUOUSLY DRY SECTION
FOR 20 MILLION YEARS.

CHICA G O.-Further proof that
central Asia was the cradle OF the hui
man race and the discovery of addi-
tional links in the evolution OF mann
mails out Of reptiles are among the
principal results of the third Asiatic
expedition of the Roy Chapman An
drews party of the American Museum
of Natural History.
Implements of a Stone Age race
earlier than those of the primitive hui
mans discovered in Europe were
found in the Cobb desert. No bones of
primitive humans were found this
year but "it is certain that in some
Localities they must have been present
and that eventually they will be
found" said Mr.. Andrews.
Found Oldest Land.
1--WE have determined" Mr.. An
drews continued, that Mongolia is the
oldest continuously dry land in the
world. 1t has been continuously dry
continent since the late paleozoic
times, probably for twenty million
years. We have determined that in
Paleozoic times a great seaway ex-
tended through the central Asian pla-
teau from the Caspian sea to the Pa
cihc ocean. The central Asian plateau
was never invaded by an ice sheet
similar to that of Europe and Amer
lea.
I'VE have determined that in Mon
golia there were successive wet and
dry stages with an ever increasing
aridity. For the last $4,000 years the
drying up has been rapid.
THE theory that central Asia was
the point of origin for much of the
reptilian and mammalian life OF the
world has been greatly strengthened.
We have discovered in Mongolia the
existence of several great groups OF
mammals which previously were
known only from America or Europe.
Is Largest Mammal.
"The feet and part of the legs Of
the great giant Baluchitherium, the
largest land mammal that ever lived,
were discovered. Some three million
years ago, this great beast had sunk
in quicksand and was fossilized in an
upright position.
FOR the hTSt tilIle dICHcOloSy duu
ed to our Investigations. We discover
ed in the Cobb desert two Old Stone
Age human cultures. A late palollthic
culture, corresponding somewhat to
the Azilian of Europe, but probably
twice as old, was found We named
these people the Dune Dwellers' be-
cause they inhabited the sand dunes
on the shores of ancient lakes about
10000 years ago.
about 100000 years ago a vast
redwood forest extended all over
Manchuria closely similar to the giant
redwood trees in California.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
United States Pays Two Hundred
Millions Every Year in Pensions

61O 100000. Since the signing of the
arrnistice the government has paid out
Sl371 645.447 in pensions. The cost OF
the civil war was about $4,50O, OOO,OO0.
Pensions paid out as result OF that
conflict total nearly $4,000, 100000.
The number of pensioners on the
government rolls is 512,537, as COM
pared with 525,539 during the fiscal
wear 1924. The maintenance and oper-
alton OF the pension system costs the
government nearly $1,5O0,000 a year.
However, payments are gradually get
ting smaller.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
Son of Farmer Ascends From Stable
Cossacks to Throne of the Persians

came a leader of the Cossacks and
then took part in the revolt which re-
suited in the Punishment of King Ka-
jar. Immediately he was chosen as the
new dictator and began perfecting his
organization.
Beza has large part of the Persian
army in his pay, it is said. thus as
surfing him safety in his new Office.
Reza also has retained the Persian
parliament, which is held likely to re-
main loyal to his policies. The depos-
ed king, however, declares he expects
soon to be called back to the throne
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
Since system Was Begun in 1870 the
Government Has Given Seven BIZ
lions to Kin of Soldiers.

Everv wear the United States is pay
ing more than $2O0.0OO,O00 to SurvlvI :
or s widows. helpless children anc
other dependents OF soldiers OF war
!, which this country has taken part.
Since 1870, when the pension system
began, the United States has pala
,,,oTe than $1,000, 00O, 600 to pensioners;
The world war, according to oth acs
eonres cost the United States ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
Twenty
Years to Lie Is Held
Possible by Doctors
Medical Science May Bring Such
About Within so Years, Is View.

NEW YORK, N. Y.-There is
no insurmountable obstacle to the
addition of twenty years to the
average life within the next half
century through the application of
existing medical knowledge, states
John A. Kingsbury, secretary of
the Milbank fund, which is assist
ing community public health dem
onstrations in Chattarangus coun-
ty, Syracuse and New York city.
Mr.. Kigsbury today made public
the funds report of results accom-
plished last year. 1t showed that in
Chattarangus county infant NOR
tally had been reduced from SO
per 1000 living births in 1923 to
65 in 1924, while the general death
rate over the same period had been
reduced from 144 per 1000 to 1875.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
QUICK POTATO DIGGERS is
NEW INVENTION ON MARKET
New Machine Sorts Them Out Into
Nice. Convenient Rows.

Drawn by tractor or horses, a
potato digger now on the market har-
vests the crop more quickly than IS
possible by hand or pillow, says Popu-
lar Mechanics.
1t straddles the row and has a
shovel in front, set deep enough to
avoid cutting the .tubers while remov-
ing them.
Vines, grass and dirt fall away as
they are carried on an endless cham
belt OF a shaker at the rear. A kicker
attachment sweeps the refuse to one
side, leaving the potatoes in row so
that they can be gathered quickly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
THREE KINDS OF FLOWERS
ON THE STEM OF FOURTH
Botanical Wonder Is Propagated by a
Texas Man.

From the stern OF night-blooming
cereus will soon come the luxurian.
blossoms of three different kinds of
crab cactus, as a result of a graft
made by Wade Lyon, of San Anto-
MO, Tex. Technically the cacti are
known as Ruseyliun, Trauncatum
and Macoyannun1. The first two
tubuiar-shaped pink blossoms, while
the third will bloom at Easter with
magnificent blood red blossoms.
Lyon is a disabled ex-soldier who
has been at Fort Sam Houston for
treatment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
IIliterate Man Leads Revolution That
Results in Punishment of King
And Power for Self.

From hostler in the stables OF the
Cossacks to shah OF Persia is the rise
OF Reza Khan Pehlevi. Leader OF the
revolt which overthrow the govern
ment OF King Ahmed Kajar, ne has
assembled the throne of the country.
Beza is the son OF a Persian farmer
and has had little education.
From tender Of the horses Beza be-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
FIRST MEMORIAL
TO MOTHER EVE
HAS APPLE AND ALL, AND
NEIGHBORS GLARE IN HOR-
ROR IN FRONT YARD.

FOUNTAIN INN, S. C.-Robert
CULLEN, author and Photographer, has
erected monument in the front yard
of his home here to Eve, the first wo-
man.
The monument, which Mr.. CULLEN
says is the first that mankind has
erected to the first woman, after an
estimated 5000 years of history, was
carved by a local marble cutter and
placed on the CULLEN lawn only few
days ago. 1t bears this inscription:
I'm Memory of Eve, the First Wo-
man."
Oh, Horrorsl
To make the shaft harmonious Mr..
CULLEN had a nicely carved apple,
with twig and leaf, placed below the
inscription. But neighbors stared at
the monument with incredulous hor-
ror," said Mr.. CULLEN in the current
issue of the Fountain Inn Tribune,
his paper.
I'm sorry" he added. a never
hurt anybody's feelings nor offended
against anybody's pet superstitions.
This is purely family affair Eve was
a fair and charming lady and deserv-
ed a finer monument than / have pro-
vided for her. 1t is almost incredible
that after over 5000 years of history
none of her kinsmen erected stone
to her memory"
Distant Relative"
Mr.. CULLEN further explained that
Eve was a distant relative of mine,
on my mothers side" that she was
"the first lady of the land; reigning
belle of her day." and that the monu-
ment is an effort to atone for the "un-
pardonable neglect of her by poster
ity."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29
PAVING OF FLORIDA SHORT ROUTE
THROUGH FIVE COUNTIES ASSURED
S0VIETS WILL SELL
CROWN JEWELS IN u. S.
WILL VISIT AMERICAN JEW
ELERS TO MAKE DEAL. LOT
IS WORTH S25O,0o0,0OO.

The sale of certain surplus articles
from the old imperial collection of
jewels will bring representatives of
the Russian soviet government to the
United States soon. The gems were
obtained when the car and his entire
family were brutally butchered on the
overthrow of the government by the
radicals and reds.
Appraisals just completed by for
eign experts place the value of the en-
tire collection of crown jewels at ap-
proximately $250,000,000. These in
clude the great imperial Russian
crown, made in the time of Catherine
II, weighing five pounds and contain
ing 1000 carats of the rarest dia-
monds.
Crown Worth Millions.
The crown is valued at $52,000000,
and the imperial gold scepter, con-
tanning the world Janus Orlof dia-
mond of 189 carats, valued at $780,
000,00O which was laid as a gift by
Count Orloff at the feet of Catherine
II.
Another wonderful jewel is the gold
and diamond emblem of the imperial
realm, containing a 157-carat sapphire,
valued at $24,000,000.
The two coronets worn by the en-
presses, each containing diamonds Of
1000 carats and valued at $4,000,000,
are among the treasures, as are also
two huge chains, with diamonds, for
the use of the emperor.
The emperor's chains are valued at
$4,500000, the so-called shah's dia-
mond OF 80 carats, $14,500,000, and a
mammoth Indian sapphire of 258 car
ats, surrounded by diamonds, is worth
100000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29

An ambulance was hastily summon
ca when a Toledo, O., man, upon
leaving an Office building, fell ana
broke his wooden leg.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-29

Pneumonia claims one-tenth Of all
who die.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
ENCOURAGING YEAR
FOR FARMERS SEEN
Official Forecast Warns,
However, Against Too
Much Optimism in Plans.

The Department of Agriculture
promises the nation a fairly encour-
aging" outlook this year for farmers
and the growth of crops in its an
nual outlook report made public yes
terday, but added that there may
be slackening in domestic demand
for farm products next Winter" Pro-
ducers of the major farm crops, cot
ton, wheat, were advised to follow
about the same procedure of produc-
ton as last"
Increased aCreaEeS of these crops,
the report said further, would not be
advisable. General business prosper
ity during the first half Of the year
will maintain the domestic demand
for 1924 farm products yet to be
marketed and should stimulate the
demand for the better grades of GER
tain products.
Slack Is Possible.
1T is not assured, however, that
the Industrial Improvement of the
first half of 1925 will continue into
1926 at the same high level and.
should there be a reduction in busi-
ness activity as result of over
stimulation of business, a slackened
demand for some of the 1925 crops
may be expected.
American farm products promises to
be as good at least during the past
year. The European economic situa-
ton is distinctly brighter than it was
year ago. The short grain corps in
1924, coupled with higher purchasing
power in industrial centers and bet
ter facilities for financing imports. are
favorable for continued sales of
American wheat and rye, at least until
n Cpd
prices, the demand for American pork
products in Germany has continued
strong.
Outlook for Cotton.
'The outlook for cotton. although
perhaps less favorable than in 1924
from the standpoint of production
costs, is otherwise encourag ging From
present indiCa tions, stocks at the end
of the current season will not be
large, and the improved foreign de-
mand should be maintained. Another
$4,000, ,000-bale crop could probably be
absorbed at sustained prices.
"lf there is an average world crop
of wheat in 1925 the present high
price of wheat cannot be expected to
prevail for the 1925 crop. although
prices are expected 10 be better than
In 1928. Growers of hard Spring
wheat are cautioned not to increase
production above domestic require
ments. If the Spring wheat acreage
in the United States is held to that
of last year. and an average yield
is secured, the production of hard
Spring wheat should about equal the
domestic requirements.
From present Indications ample
credit for farming purposes will be
available in most regions of the
United States on more favor2 Bile
terms. Interest rates are now some
what lower than in recent years and
credit needed should be arranged for
early in the season. Additional credit
for production purposes, however,
should not be used unless there is
fair prospect of increasing the net
farm income, or unless essential to
bring about sound diversified ton.
THE present tendency in industry
points to stronger competition for
farm labor during the Spring and
Summer Of 1925 than prevailed dur
ing 1924. From present indications
little change in farm equipment and
upkeep costs are to be expected
Evening star., 1925-02-02
HOLY CROSS ALUMNI
CHOOSES OFFICERS
NJ. J. Mcnamara, Attorney, Is
President of District of
Columbia Group.

Martin j. Mcnamara, a prominent
Washington attorney, was elected
president of the South Atlantic Holy
Cross Club at a dinner of the alumni
of Holy Cross College in the Hamil-
ton Hotel yesterday, presided over
by Senator David l. Walsh of Massa-
chusetts.
Plans were made for charging the
club to include alumni residents in
Maryland and Virginia. Delegates
from those States appeared to re-
quest such amalgamation.
Arrangements are being made for q
banquet at which Senator Walsh will
be the guest of honor under the
auspices of the Holy Cross Club.
James r Dulligan, House ONCE
Building, is chairman of the ban
quet committee, and he has already
received assurances that more than
800 persons will attend including
many colleagues of Senator Nalsh IN
Congress and others prominent in the
Capital life.
Guests at the dinner yesterday in
cluded William ONeil of Akron, Ohio
and four former members OF the Holy
Cross faculty.
War Stories Feature.
A feature of the entertainment was
group of humorous and pathetic
stories Of the great war by Repre-
sentative William Z. Connery, jr., for
lnerly on the vaudeville stage, now
playing at the Capitol, Washington,
who was a sergeant .'over there
The other officers elected yester-
day are: Vice president. Timothy j.
Daley, attorney in the Veterans
Bureau; secretary-treasurer. James +.
Dulligan. secretary to Representative
Roy Weller Of New York; executive
committee, VIII T. Kennedy. chair
man; William L. Leahy. William ..
Keefe, George p. Hughes, Rev. Thomas
OConnell Martin J. ODonohue and
Robert Gallery.
The banquet committee consists of
Mr.. Dulligan, chairman: Representa-
tive William p. Connery, jr.: William
F.. Leahy. DR.. Peter ]. Mclaughlin,
Will +. Kennedy. George p. Hughes,
John P. Cooney and Walter F. Donlon.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
COLLEGE MUSICIANS
ROUSE ENTHUSIASM
Swarthmore Clubs Give Vocal and
Instrumental Program at
Raleigh Hotel.

A concert of unusual merit was
presented Saturday night at the
Raleigh Hotel by the SWarthmore
College Musical Clubs under direction
of Karl w. Nocka.
The Instrumental Club was heard
in two impressive numbers, Iron Di-
vision" by Kiefer. and Coronation
March" by q. Meyerbeer
The Glee Club sang an excellently
balanced program in which the en-
sembIe work revealed careful train
ing and good voices. Hymn of the
Pilgrims" by Mcdowell; 10, How
a Rose" by Praetorius, and "Alcola"
were among the more pretentious Of
feringS, considering volume, excellent
modulation, difficult harmony and
precision.
Jollity was well injected by the
Glee Club numbers. Jolly Roger"
and "Old Man Noah" and by the
quartet, Walter Studdiford, John De
Groot, Donald Dudley and John
Milne, who made a hit with comical
numbers for which they were roundly
encored.
The Garnet Serenaders, jazz band,
furnished music for dancing which
followed the program.
Miss Helen kressley, accompanist
to the Glee Club, interpreted a Chopin
ballad and Friend Hunter, violinist,
played the "Liebesfreud.'
Evening star., 1925-02-02
MISS BLOODGOOD DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Public School Teacher Is Buried
This Afternoon in Glen
wood Cemetery.

Miss Josephine T. Bloodgood, a grad
uate of the class of 1922 of the Will
son Normal School and since then a
teacher in the public schools of the
District, died at the Washington Sani-
tarium Saturday after a lingering
illness. Funeral services were con-
Quoted It the chapel at ClenEood
Cemetery this afternoon at ESQ
o'clock. Intorment was in Glenwood
Cemetery.
After being graduated from Wilson
Normal, Miss Bloodgood taught school
for a year at the Brookland School
and later at Langdon.
Her mother, the only near relative
surviving her, is i'll in the Washing
ton Sanitarium. Her father, the late
Rev. j. D. Bloodgood, died several
years ago.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
TRIBE TO GET $4,000.
Payment Authorized of Indiar
Fund Congress Approved.

Secretary Work today telegraphed
authorization for distribution of
s715, 900 for a per capita payment Of
$50 to each of the 14,300 Chippewa
Indians of Minnesota. The payment
was approved by Congress Friday
and by President Coolidge Saturday
1T was rushed to aid the Chippewas
who were said to be in dire need
of funds as a result of severe Winter
weather and on account of lack ot
outside employment
Evening star., 1925-02-02
MELLON WINS APPEAL.
Grant of Mandamus Upset by Ap.
peals Court

Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary of the
Trea sury, today won an appeal from
a decision of the District Supreme
Court granting a mandamus requiring
him to consider a claim OF the Charles
MCCarl Co. under the war relief act.
Mr.. Mellon contended the claim did
not come within the purview of the
act, but the lower court ruled against
him. Today Chief Justice Martin of
the Court Of Appeals reversed the ac-
ton OF the lower court and remanded
the case for further proceedings.
Evening star., 1925-02-02

1t is queer how careful a man caI
he after he has lost his money.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
lUNSlLlNE sors Throat Rsm.d, "a
For Burning Eczema
Apply Zemo, the Antiseptic
Liquid-Easy to Use

When applied as directed Zenio effec-
lively removes Eczema, quickly stops
itching, and heals skin troubles, also
Sores, Burns, Wounds and Chatting. It
penetrates, cieanses and soothes. Zemo
Is a clean, dependable and inexpensive
antiseptic liquid, that is especially
adapted for daytime use because 1t does
not show. Trial bottle, 35c; large size,
$780, Zemo Soap, antiseptic and heal
ino 25c. All druggists.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
Sore Throat Prudence

Your medicine shelf is not we'll stocked
without bottle of Tensiline, for you
don't know what moment it may be
needed to relieve sudden case of Sore
Throat. Relieving Sore Throat is Tom
shines special mission. 1t is made for
that-adVertised for that-sold for that
one purpose. Tonsiline is the Nat
ional Sore Throat Remedy. 1t is sold in
every State in the Union. You ~
will need Tonsiline one of az
these days, or some night when
the drug store is closed-better k3
keep bottle handy at home. "a
TONSU.INE y: . Ns.is:sI e
Evening star., 1925-02-02
Dropped From Army Rolls.

BY direction of the President, First
Lieut.. Charles A. Morrow. Quarter
master Corps, having been absent
from duty more than three months
without leave, has been dropped from
the rolls of the Army, under the provi-
sions of the one hundred and eighteenth
article of war.
Evening star., 1925-02-02
Charges Prisoner for Police Fees

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, February "A rate
for police fees was set yesterday by
Judge Boote in Yonkers City Court
when he fined Anthony Cannon, found
guilty of intoxication, $40. Il don I
expect this to cure you, he SAID.
This is the charge for the services
of our police and the accommodations
in our Jail"