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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
THE ELEPHANT IN BATTLE.
Most Docile, Yet Courageous and
Faithful of Animals.

Most Docile, Yet Courageous and
Faithful of Animals.
Of the docility of the elephant
there is no need to multiply exam
pies. 1t is said that in India native
women sometimes, when called
away, intrust their babies to the care
of "The Handed One" confident that
they will be safe and tenderly ham
died.
But of all elephant stories surely
the finest is that which tells how the
standard bearing elephant of the
Peishwa won great victory for it's
Mahratta lord. At the moment when
the elephant had been told to halt
its mahout was killed. The shock
of baltic closed around it had the
Mahratta forces were borne back, but
still the elephant stood and the
standard which it carried still flew,
so that the Peishwa's soldiers could
not believe that they were indeed
being overcome, and, rallying, in
their turn drove the enemy backward
till the tide swept past the rooted ele-
plant and left it towering colossal
among the slain. The fight was over
and won, and then they would have
had the elephant move from the bat
tlefield, but it waited still for the
dead mans voice.
For three days and nights it re-
manned where it had been told to re-
main, and neither bribe nor threat
could move it, till they sent to the
village on the Nerbudda, hundred
miles away, and fetched the ma
bouts little son, round-eyed lisp
ing child-and then at last the hero
of that victorious day, remembering
how it's master had often in brief
absence delegated authority to the
child, confessed its allegiance and
with the shattered battle harness
changing at each stately stride
swung slowly along the road behinC
the boy.--London Times.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
WHY LIVING COSTS MORE.
Demand Is Overtaking Food Supply Says President OF
New York Produce Exchange. Some Figures.

In cheese the percentage of decrease
is even greater-frOm 1885, 30
down to 6,822,842 pounds.
"These government statistics show
that in the last two years the exports
of all meat and dairy products have
decreased approximately $4,000, 700
in value, or abount II per cent. At
such rate it will be only a few years
before the exports will cease entirely
and the home demand exceed the
supply.
Until recently New York was a
great dairy state. 1t more than sup
piled this city with its butter, milk
and cheese. Today we go far west
for the greater part of our butter
and eggs The states of the Missis-
sippi valley supply the New York
breakfast table. The commission
merchant is driven to go further and
further west and south for his con-
signments of farm produce.
THE very rapid increase in popu-
lation has a double effect. First,
there are a greater number of peo-
pie to be fed, particularly in the
large cities, who do not raise any of
their food supply; secondly, there is
a decrease in the available acreage
in eastern states, owing to the
spreading out of communities. Ev-
cry new town that springs up or ex-
pands into a city draws first on it's
own immediate vicinity for farm
products, and thereby decreases the
supply that formerly was shipped to
the metropolis.
Rail Distance Adds Cost.
Thus everywhere the general de-
nand for food products is increasing,
while the available supply grows very
little larger. The first effect of the
demands is to raise prices at initial
points. The farmer can ask and re-
ceive higher prices for everything he
raises than five and ten years ago.
There is a steady upward movement
in all market prices.
The longer distance from which
New York must bring it's fresh food
supply naturally leads to some in
crease in the cost of transportation.
Only very small part of the total
comes from nearby regions. The
truck gardens of Long Island have
been turned into building lots. The
milk trains start 200 miles or more
away from the city. Iowa butter
is sought after. The states of the
south furnish us with vegetables.
But it is not merely these special
conditions that is raising the cost of
living. The real causes lie further
back. The population is growing
enormously. We are wanting and
getting better qualities of food. The
demand is going ahead at such rapid
pace that it is overtaking the supply.
The result is Observation-Disclosures
prices.
There is the answer to your ques-
ton
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

NEW YORK.-Henry Dunkak is
president of the New York Mercan-
tile Exchange, the organization of
produce commission merchants who
handle New York's fresh food supply.
A Post-Dispatch reporter asked him
why the cost of living is increasing
so rapidly. This is his reply:
Natural causes-a complete
change in the conditions governing
our national food supply. Artificial
charges here and there, extra profits
in some lines, combinations in 9TH
ers; local conditions in cities have
tendencies to increase certain prices,
but those are the exceptions, not the
ruling causes. Underneath them lies
the basic reason; namely, a demand
for food that is increasing faster
than the supply.
I'VE have reached a point where
We are ceasing to be an exporting
nation of food products. Our popu-
latiOn is increasing so rapidly that
we are consuming at home nearly all
products of the American farm.
few years ago we exported large
quantities of food; today we export
little save in special lines; a lew
years hence we may be importing.
James j. Hills Prophecy.
1T is a very simple rule in eco
Monies that when the demand proves
greater than the supply prices rise
This is the condition we are APP
preaching in the food question. This
is why prices are steadily advancing.
Mr.. James J. Hill, the railroad
man, is considered, l believe, an au-
thority on the grain supply OF the
west He has stated that we, as a
nation, are rapidly approaching the
time where we will cease to export
wheat and -four and consume at
home every bushel we can raise.
am not familiar with the details OF
the wheat supply, but I accept that
prophecy, because I know the same
conditions are applying to the fresh
produce of the farm-the butter.
eggs, cheese, milk, vegetables ana
poultry.
The last government report on ex-
ports and imports gives some CON
crete examples. Government t1scal
years end on June 30th, and the
figures for the last year are availa-
bic. Let us take potatoes as spe-
cific instance. In the year 1907 the
United States exported 1,53O,46l
bushels. In the year 1909 the ex-
ports were 763,651 bushels. In two
years the exports fell off one-half
About the Dairy Products.
THE same two years show fall
ing off in butter exports from H.
544,777 hounds to 1891, 265 pounds
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
BIG SENSATION is BREWING
CUTTING SCRAPE IN ATLANTA
ON PEACHTREE STREET
One Man in Mysterious Affair in Hos.
pital and the Other Left Town.
A Woman in the Case.


pital and the Other Left Town.
A Woman in the Case.
ATLANTA, Cat is predicted
that big sensation will grow out
of the cutting on Saturday night in
front of the Majestic Hotel on Peach
tree street of Hugh McAfee, a we'll
known young man, who had his
apartments there.
McAfee's face was cut from the
corner of his mouth almost back to
his ear, while there were serious
wounds in his neck, which came dan
gerously close to the jugular vein.
His condition, at the Presbyterian
| Hospital, is still said to be precari-
Gus.
McAfee positively declined to give
out any information whatever con-
corning the cutting, and would neith-
er disclose the name of his assaiI-
ant nor the cause of the dispute
which resulted in such close fall
| for him.
1t is understood today, however.
that a warrant has been sworn out
! for the man who did the cutting, and
that he is charged with assault with
intent to murder.
The man in question left the city
Saturday night, and efforts are now
being made to locate him.
With his arrest, if it is accom-
plished, the whole story, including
the names of all concerned, is bound
to come out, though as yet consider
able secrecy is maintained about it,
1t is reported that a well-known
woman, formerly resident of Ala
bama, is at the bottom of the diffi-
Guilty. Some statements which this
woman, it is said, made to the man
who did the cutting, led up to the
serious difficulty of Saturday night.
AT any rate the man charged with
having done the cutting called Nc
Afee from the piazza of the hotel
about IL o'clock Saturday night.
McAfee left the piazza and went out
to a point near the sidewalk to talk
to him. They talked for a few min
utes, after which the cutting fol-
| lowed. McAfee was barely able to
get back into the hotel, where the
house physician had him sent at once
to the hospital. The man who did
the cutting left the city. The affair
occurred across the street from the
Capital City Club and almost in the
heart of the city.
The guests of the hotel are all ia
miliar with the circumstances of the
case and are discussing it freely.
They are predicting sensational dis
closures should any arrests in the
case be made
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
The Farmers Union Pensions
Widow of Founder of the Order

of great enthusiasm, mingled with
sentiment that brought tears to the
eyes of many.
Newt Gresham was born in Lau-
derdale county, Alabama. He spent
most of his life in Texas, where he
organized the first Farmers Union.
He died in 1906. His widow, &C
companied by her two daughters, has
attended every convention of the as
ISOLATION. She is in Birmingham to-
day, receiving rare attention and
honor from delegates and visitors to
the great gathering.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

BIRMINGHAM, Remarkable
action was taken by the annual con-
vention of the Farmers Cooperative
and Educational Union when, by
unanimous vote, an annual pension
of $1,000, payable in monthly install
ments, was made to Mrs. Newt.
Gresham, widow of the founder of
the order. Mrs. Gresham is to re-
ceive the money as long as she re-
mains a widow The testimonial to
the memory of the founder of the
Union was accompanied by a scene
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
THINKING FOR THEMSELVES
FARMERS NO LONGER FOOLED
BY RANTING OF POLITICIANS.
"They Are Getting to Be From Mis-
souri," Said President Barrett at
National Convention of Union.

"They Are Getting to Be From Mis-
souri," Said President Barrett at
National Convention of Union.
A point that Charles S. Barrett
stressed in his address at the conven-
ton of the Farmers Union at Biz
mingham on Tuesday was that farm
ers are now doing their own think
ing. And the more they think the
better their progress will be in bet
tering their material condition. The
politicians are not finding it so easy
nowadays to lead the farmers in this
or that direction. They do not
find it so easy as they once did
to play upon their feelings and
use them to promote their political
schemes. The time when a politi-
clan could ingratiate himself into a
farmers organization and lead it in
any direction he pleased is past.
There are still some who can be
hypnotized by the honey-tongued pofA
lCician, but said Mr.. Barrett: Their
number is growing less; they are get
ting to be from Missouri whenever
a politician comes around with sugar
on his tongue and tears in his voice.
They are coming to demand action
instead of words. And the day can
not come coo soon for our own good
when every single one of us will
abide by this standard"
Mr.. Barrett related a story of a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
EPWORTH LEAGUE INSTITUTE.
Conducted by Miss Julia Johnstone
in Arlington.

The Arlington Courier of Friday
said: Miss Julia tombstone of Daw-
son will arrive in Arlington this
morning, and tonight, beginning at 8
o'clock, the first service of the Ep-
worth League Institute, which is to
be conducted by Miss tombstone, will
be held at the Methodist church.
The institute, which is to be con-
Quoted under the directions of Pastor
Rose and his church, will continue
from tonight to Sunday night
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
ARLINGTON'S ELECTION.

Arlington's municipal election was
held Tuesday. DR.. E. x. Rainey was
reelected mayor, and Messrs. Y. w.
Fudge, w. E. Bostwick, j. P. Stet-
son, B. H. Askew, Sr, and L. F.
Murray won for aldermen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

ant expeditions, and on April 81,
1906, he stood beside Peary in lati-
tude 81 degrees and 6 minutes, then
the farthest north. If he lives he
has been at the pole with his COM
mander, the first man of his race.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
A Negro Stood With Pole Finder
Peary on the Tiptop of the World

NEW YORK.--An interesting fea-
ture of the Peary expedition is that
Matt Henson, Peary's body servant,
has been with Peary more than
twenty years on all his most import
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15
BOND ELECTION is CALLED.
Cuthbert Wants WaterwOrks and
Sanitary Sewers.

bttHHItttIJ IJCFFUNbs
The mayor and council of Cuth-
bert have adopted ordinances order
ing special election October 18th
for submitting to the voters of the
city the question of issuing bonds
for the purpose of constructing a
system of sanitary sewers, of extend
ing and improving the waterworks
and electric light plants of the city,
moving the light plant and water
station along the line of railroad, and
for the purpose of sinking one or
more artesian wells in connection
with the waterworks plant.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-15

G is the initial of mans most
laudable aspiration great, good and
God-like.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

lessening the market for American
goods, are kept upon the statutes
largely fer the benefit of William
Cramp & Sons, of Philadelphia. the
largest ship-building firm in the
United States. Cramp & Sons arc
so powerful politically as to practic-
ally be able to dictate what changrS
if any, shall be made in American
navigation laws.
Il would greatly regret to hear af
n change in the American registry
laws" said an eminent Scotch ship
builder. For the last 30 yeal 5
America has permitted us to build.
and largely to own, nearly all :hc
ships that the ocean-carrying trade
requires; and Americans have caus-
ed a loss of about $200,OO0.O00 an
nually of freight money that they
might have appropriated to them
selves. a policy of free ships, if
adopted in America now, would I'M
questionably benefit our shipyards
for one or two years; but the com
petition to which American ship
wrights would be forced would soon
enable them to divide with us the
ship-owning of the world, in both OF
which industries they have hereto
fore so kindly given us the practical
MONOPOLY"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
DAVENPORT
Is Barracks a church?-Whether Or

Is Barracks Church?-Whether Or
not the Salvation army barracks on
East Second street is a church under
the Interpretation of the law, will he
decided within the next few days by
Judge Barker and his decision will be
awaited with much interest. The ap-
plication for temporary injunctions
against Joe Calvin of the Palestine
hotel bar and August KARL, who con-
ducts saloon on the southeast corner
of Second and Perry streets, on the
ground that they are selling intoxicat'
ing liquors within 800 feet of church,
viz: the Salvation army barracks,
were argued yesterday before Judge
Barker and by him taken under adj
,visement. Judge Barker has an
nounced he will give an early decision
and this is expected within a few days
Picnic Success.-The annual ont
ing and get together party of the
Modern Brotherhood lodges of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
A HAIR DRESSING
That Is Guaranteed to Make Women's
Hair LustrOus and Beautiful, or
Your Money Back.

Women of culture want perfect
hair dressing; one that is delicately
scented and that will make the head
feel better the minute it is put on.
They want a dressing that is not
sticky or greasy.
And above all, they want Il dreS-
sing that will make the hair lustrous
and fascinating; that will kill the
dandruff germs and Danish dandruff,
and that will stop falling hair and
itching scalp.
Partisan Sage, now sold in Amer
lea, will do all these things, or money
back.
That's the offer the Harper house
pharmacy makes after investigating
the merits of Partisan Sage.
A large bottle only costs 80 cents
and leading druggists everywhere
sell it. The girl with the auburn
hair on bottle.
Partisan Sage ribs the scalp and
hair of dandruff, makes the growth
of hair profuse, and leaves Il silky
fluffy, luXuriant appearance. We are
glad to endorse the use of Partisan
Sage John Null, 81 1913 street
Wheeling, w. Va.
Partisan Sage keeps the head COO
in summer and drives away disa-
greeable odOrs arising from perspir-
alton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
rheumatism Cured In "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa. says: "a short
time since | procured a bottle of Dr..
got me out of the house in "a hours.
/ took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and DR.. Detchon's
Relief for rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good.
had five of the best physicians in the
city, hit | received very little relief
from them. | know Dr. Detchon's Re-
lief for rheumatism TO he what it is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it 10 other poor sufferers"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 900 West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
NO REASON FOR IT.
When Rock Island Citizens Show the
Certain Way Out.


There can be no just reason why
any reader of this will continue to
suffer the tortures of an aching back,
the annoyance of urinary disorders,
the dangers of diabetes of any kidney
ills when relief is so near at hand
and the most positive proof given
that they can be cured Read what
a Rock Island citizen says?
Mrs. Charles Weiss, S21 Fourth
avenue, Rock Island, H., says: Il
was troubled by kidney complaint for
some time and there were severe
pains across the small of my back
that made it very difficult for me to
bend over or do any lifting. l was
often dizzy and had headaches, in
fact every symptom of kidney COM
plant was present. A member of
my family had been cured of this
trouble by Doan's Kidney Pills and
| was thus led to get a box at the
Harper House pharmacy. After TAX
ing few doses | was relieved and
from that time on / improved stead
lily until every symptom of my trouble
had disappeared. DOan's Kidney
Pills cured me and therefore | feel
that / owe my endorsement
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States.
! Remember the name-Doan's-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
A Hurry UP Call!

Quick! Mr.. Druggist-Quick!-
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve-
Here's quarter-For the love of
Moses, hurry. Baby's burned him.
self, terribly-Johnnie cut his foot
with the aXe-Mamie's scalded-Pa
can't walk from piles-Billie has,
boils-and my corns ache. She got
it and soon cured all the family It's
the greatest healer on earth. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

Lienhard of Davenport, Henry Lien
hard of Rock Island; two step-daugh-
ters, Mrs Kate Freistat of Rock Island
and Mrs. Andrew Miller of Davenport.
The funeral will be held from the
home of the daughter, Mrs. Mcfarland,
tomorrow morning and services will
be held at st. Joseph's church at .
O'Clock. The interment will be made
in Holy Family cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
MOLINE

Riot at IsIand.-Ten to a dozen
young men of East Moline are alleged
to have been the principals in a riot
which occurred Sunday evening at the
dancing pavilion at Campbelrs island
A man niclinamed Dutch" is alleged
TO have started the trouble by insist
ing on taking drink of whiSkey while
seated on the porch of the inn. When
ordered TO leave by Manager Baxter,
il is said, Dutch" cursed and swore
and struck Manager Baxter in the eye.
Baxter IS reported to have retaliated
with club which cut n cash in the
forehead of Dutch" The belligerent
young man is reported to have lost
control of himself after being struck
1t is charged that he tore off a sleeve
from a girls waist and that he and his
gang tried to retaliate on Manager
Baxter. A deputy sheriff was called
Dutch is alleged to have attempted
to escape by dropping off the railing
of the balcony on the second floor, and
in the fall he is reported to have dis
located his left arm at the wrist and
elbow Manager Baxter will swear
Tout warrants against the gang. The
roting continued for an hour and :
half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

three cities and vicinity which was
held at l. & l. park, was attended by
success not only in attendance hut N
the amusement features. 1t is esti-
mated that over 800 were present dur
ing the afternoon and evening and Of
this number q large percentage took
part in the games and athletic con-
tests which We're run off.
BEATING for Fruit Peddler.-Because
he resented the inroads which were
being made on his fruit supply by
three Roumanians, Steve Polos, a
Greek, was given terrific beating at
the hands of his associates Sunday
afternoon. He was struck across the
head with some sharp instrument and
two gashes about four inches in
length were inflicted, in addition to
other injuries, including chunk ri
flesh bitten out of his back. His three
assailants. Tom Watell, Joe Hugo and
Paul Dato, were taken in charge by
Officers Brehmer, Jansen and Ran
dolph According to the story told by
the police, Polos is fruit peddler and
| lives in a house on Iowa street be
tween Second and Third. Sunday
evening the three alleged thieves made
another of their hauls on Polos' ba
mana supply and he endeavored tC
drive them away They turned upor
/ him and administered such severe
treatment that only the arrival OF the
police prevented from ending serious
ly for PoloS.
Obituary Record-Mrs. Anna NJ
Kearney, one of the old time resident!
of Davenport, died Sunday at he
home. $40 East Eighth street Sh,
had been i'll for several months, he
end being brought on by the ailment
of old age. Mrs. Kearney was born il
ireland. and came to New York whel
Il child. She was married in Cinciu
natl. Mrs. Kearney was born March
1926. and has made her home In thi
city since 1857. She is survived b,
one son, William II. Kearney. and on
daughter. Miss Margaret. at home
One brother. Patrick Hanley of Den
yer. also survives.
Matthias Ferner, resident of Day
export for the past 40 years, died We:
terday at the home of his daughter
Mrs John J. Mcfarland, pa Yves
Fifth street, of the infirmities of agf
Mr. Ferner was born June -, 1925
and during the larger portion of hi
life had mSde Davenport his residence
He was married in Davenport 40 year
ago to Mrs. Charles Lienhard, VIII,
still survives. Also surviving are on
daughter. Mrs. John J. Mcfarland
three step-sons. Charles and JOSEF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

resided in Moline lohg. they having
come here somethinglo lover year ago
from Henderson, Ill The body VIII
be shipped to that place over the C'
b. & O. tomorrow morning and inter-
ment will be at that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
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