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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
SUGAR SHORTAGE IS ACUTE;
NOT ANY IN SOME WAREHOUSES;
Due to the Government Shipping a
Hundred Thousand Tons to
France. Supply Far Short.

Do you like sugar in your coffee?
If you do, use it sparingly, else you
may have to do without.
This is what consumers are up
against, according to the Instructions
the jobbers sent to the retail grocers.
The sugar supply Of the country is
far short Of the demand as the de-
mand usually is, although if sugar is
used economically instead of extrav-
agantly by consumers there will not
be sugar famine, jobbers say.
There is not a speck Of sugar in
some Of the jobbers' warehouses and
grocers who are out of sugar will
have to buy from other retailers
whose supply has not yet run out.
Orders have piled up in the wholesale
houses, and they will not be filled
until the refneries see fit to ship
sugar here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
EDITOR JOE LAWRENCE IS
ADDED TO ORPHANACE BOARD
An INSTRUMENTATION Institution,
and One of the States Most De-
serving Enterprises.

At a recent meeting of the board
Of directors of Hephzibahl Orphanage
Joe Lawrence, prominent business
man, farmer and editor of the Wire
grass Farmer Of Ashburn, Ga, was
elected a member of the board.
The management consider them
selves fortunate in securing the in
terest and cooperation of this man
of sterling christian character and
wide business experience, which his
active association with this institu-
ton will bring to it.
Mr.. Lawrence has for years been
vitality interested in everything look
ing to the uplifting of humanity, a
great lover of children, especially
those who in early life have had no
opportunity.
Mr.. Lawrence wishes to enlist the
aid and cooperation Of the editors
of the weekly press in his efforts to
provide for the maintenance of the
fatherless and mOtherless children in
the above named worthy institution.
and we feel sure they will be glad
to render him all the assistance they
can. The Hephzibah Orphanage is an
interdenoninational institution and
no one connected with it gets a sal
airy. Any contributions in the way of
money, clothing, food or other arti-
cles will be thankfully received.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
Plenty of Long Sweetening.

Press reports indicate that a sugar
famine is just around the corner.
This region has plenty of long
sweetening" which is some better
than no sweetening to lots of peo-
pie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
To C0IOred Teachers.

An institute for the benefit of the
colored teachers viii be held in Daw-
son for a week, beginning on Mon
day, November 5, 1917. All colored
teachers are requested to attend. By
orders Of the board.
j. W. F. LOWREY, C. S. s.
Dawson, Ga, Oct. 6, 1917.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
PRIVATE STUCKEY GETS
BIGGEST SHOES IN THE ARMY
His No. 1615 "Gunboats" Cost the
United States S18 the Pair.

WASHINGTON, D. Cit costs
Uncle Sam quite a sum each year to
outfit his soldiers and sailors in shoes,
and it would cost considerably more
If all Of them wore the same size as
Private Stuckey Of Company F, 9th
United States Engineers, now sta
toned at Washington barracks.
Uncle Sans stock does not contain
any shoes large enough for Private
Stuckey, so Capt Holland l.. Robb
ordered T. Guiffre, a Washington
shoemaker, to make a pair for Pri-
vate Stuckey.
The shoes have been completed
and are size 161a. They cost SIS.
The shoemaker received an order to
make two more pairs for Stuckey, as
he is soon to leave Washington.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30
TAX ROUNDS

The tax books of Terrell county,
Georgia, will be open for the payment
of taxes for the year 1917 on and
after October 1, 1917, and will close
on December 20, 1917. l will be at
the following places on the dates
named below:
First Round.
Sasser, Monday p. M, October % ;
Brentwood, Tuesday a. M, October
%; Parrot, Tuesday p. M, October
%; Graves, Wednesday a. M, Octo-
Der %; Doverel, Wednesday p. M,
October "a; Herod, Thursday a. M,
October 25; New Eleventh, Thursday
p. m, October %; Warner, Friday p.
m, October &c.
Second Round.
Sasser, Monday, November 5 Bron-
wood, Tuesday p. M, November 6;
Parrot, Wednesday, November 7;
Graves, Thursday p. M, November
8; Doverel, Friday p. M, November
9; Herod, Monday p. M, November
II; Pleasant Hill, Tuesday a. M, No
vember 10.
Third Round.
Sasser, Tuesday a. M, December
4; Bronwood, Wednesday, December
5; Parrott, Thursday, December 6;
Graves, Friday, December 7; Doverel,
Monday p. M, December 10; Herod,
Tuesday p. M, December II; Warner,
Wednesday a. M, December 12; New
Eleventh, Thursday p. M, December
10.
J. o. RUSSELL, Tax Collector.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-10-30

LAX-F0S IS an IMPROVED CASCARA

"''1' - WF0OWHN
A Digestive Liquid Laxative, Cathartic
and Liver Tonic. Contains Cascara Bari,
Blue Flag Root, Rhubarb Root, Black
Root, May Apple Root, SIENNA Leaves and
Pepsin. Combines strength with pala-
table aromatic taste. Docs not pripe. soc
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
VON BETHMAN'S SPEECH
 WINS HIM SUPPORT

BERLIN, May 24-Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg has, according to all the newspapers of the day, made the boldest and best speech ever made in the reichstag. The press comments on his speech refer especially to the references to Russia as the outstand- ing feature of ths Premier's utterances, and in their comments, personal crit icism of the chancellor is conspicuous ly absent.
 "The chancellor has won adherent and camp followers" says the Vossiche Zeitung, "and for the first time he yesterday became a leader
 The Lokal Anzeiger offers the most hostile criticism of any Berlin paper It says:
 "The national ferVent desire for a leader in whom the country may trust as the army trusts Won Hindenburg has this day been fulfilled by von Bethmann. There is bitter disappoint- ment turnout the land"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
? 2 k ELIMINARY WORK ON PULP
 MILL STARTED
Forestry Department Takes In- terest in Future Development

The Forest Service launch Tahn has just returned from Shrimp Bay where it left a party of Forest Service men who intend to spend the entire sum- mer in the region of Shrimp Bay, and Traitors Cove in mapping and esti- mating the timber which has been ap- piled for in connection with the erect ion of a large pulp and paper mill in this region. It is the intention to GOV CT an area with a map and estimate that will include one billion feet of timber.
 The above interesting bit of news was secured through the courtesy of the local forestry department, the Sup erintendent of which Mir Weigle, is much interested in seeing Alaska de. veloped.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
RAGE TO BUILD SUBMARINE CHASERS
 INTERESTS NAVY

The whole Navy is watching the race in the buildir" of submarine chasers, and there is lively competition not only betwee le navy yards and the private builders but between the diff ferent yards themselves.
 The New York Navy Yard has the honor of launching the first of the new "subchasers," which went into the wat CT one day last week. Tie keel was laid on April 1, and in five weeks the l10-foot vessel was in the water. Con- struction was started on another chas- CT at the New Orleans yard on April 1, and this second boat is reported as about as far advanced in construction as the one just sent into the water. She will be launched in the next few days.
 A good deal Of work remains to be done of course, to complete the vessels after they are launched, but both the private builders and navy yards are making new records in construction,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
RENAME GERMAN SHIPS

The two informed German commerce raiders taken over ny the United States Government will bear the names of famous German generals who sery- ed under Washington in the Revolu- ionary War and aided the American Colonies in winning their independ- ence.
 The Secretary of the Navy announc- es that the Kronprinz Wilhelm will be renamed the Baron von Tteuben, and the Prince Eitel Frederick, German oo,nmerce raider. will be renamed the Barcn de Ealb Both vessels will be put into rle United States service, and 3esa big steamships. which bore the
 of tho German autocracy. soon 4,fI bear the names Of Germans who
 ere leaders in the fight for liberty Official Bulletin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
BEAT UP ANTI-CATHOLIC
 LECTURER IN HOTEL

WALLA WALLA, May 24-The con dition of A. D. Pullman. an anti-Catho- lie lecturer, who was badly beaten in his hotel here, and who is at present in the hospital, is said to be quite ser ious.
 Pullman had delivered two lectures against Catholicism and was to have given his last address last evening. Four men went to his room in the hotel yesterday afternoon and calling him into the hall. gave him 8 severe beat ing. Only two os the men are said to have been concerned in the assault, which was made with bare fists. John Doe warrants for the assailants have been issued. but the men have not been arrested yet.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
EXPLAINS
 FOOD FIXING POWER

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 24.-Sec- retary Houston explained today in a letter replying to an inquiry, that the if given power to fix max imum food prices, would exercise the authority only to break up corners or to prevent extortions.
 "The single thought in this connect ion" the secretary wrote, "is that tEe power applied only in individual cases where it is clear that an individual or corporation had established a corner or was practicing extortion. When that particular situation was controlled or the abuse eliminated, the incident would be closed"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
Daily Doings In District
 Court
Jury Decides in Favor of Defendantin in Land Tres
 passing Case.

Yesterday afternoon after a short delberation, the jury brought in a verdict in favor of the defendant, V. Allain, in the case of Elizabeth Bates vs. V. Allain, for alleged destruction of a board walk, which the plaintiff con- tended was on her property. The plain tiff was ordered to pay the costs of the suit. Attorney Blue acted for the plaintiff and Attorney Cosgrove for the 
 The grand jury this morning brought in two mot true" bills against Sabino Gonzales, of Wrangell, charged with furnishing liquor to Indians, and with murder in the second degree. A true bill was found in the case of the U. s. vs. Willie Baines, charged with en- ticing a girl to enter house of pros- titution.
 This morning Wm. Cleveland and Josie Baker, otherwise known as Mrs. Wm Cleveland, withdrew their former plea of not guilty and entered plea If guilty. They are charged with un- awful cohabiting.
 This morning the petit jury was ex- mined and selected to hear the case of the II S. .vs Fred Madden, on large of cohabiting in state Of ad-
 'try which case was set for this af .ernoon at two o'clock.
 The case Of Stella vs. William A. Curtis was heard at 1,30 today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
WASHINGTON, May 24.-

WASHINGTON, May 24.- Secretary Wilson said this morn- ing that he was busy planning to supply the shortage of labor all over the country. To that end he has secured an orGer whereby Mexican aliens can be admitted temporarily to engage in agricul- tural pursuit or other labor.
 WASHINGTON. May A. Delegate Sulzer from Alaska, this morning introduced a joint resolution providing for a joint congressional committee to vis- it Alaska during the adjourn ment of congress, for the purpose of Investigating the legislative needs of the territory, and incl dentally gain an idea of what must be done at this time when all national resources are needed for war purposes.
 WASHINGTON, May a. President Wilson today re-ap- pointed Erwin, Marshal for the
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
REMAINS OF MAN
 AFLOAT IN BAY

Mir. Bert Atkinson reported to Dep uty Marshal Sharpe last evening that on May IS, while out in his power dory some five or six miles from Loring during heavy weather, he saw the re- mains of a man afloat and made for the spot He came near enough to catch the arm, but just at that time a heavy swell caught his boat and as he held on, came near swamping his boat and he had to let go. Later he tried repeatedly to locate the corpse, but was unable.
 Deputy Marshal Sharpe is of the op- inion that it may be the remains of George Mays who disappeared early last fall He notified every fisherman to be on the lookout.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
LOYAL CITIZEN GIVES HELP IN
 TIME OF NEED
Colorado City Sends Letter of Appreciation to Mrs. Tyron
 For Her Offer.
Mrs. Emma Tyron.

Mrs. Emma Tyron. Box 734,
 Ketchillan. Alaska. Dear Mrs. Tyron: l have your letter O. May 11th of serine the use of six lots at Vermiio and Prospect streets for raising gar den stuffs, etc. I want to thank yon for your most commendable offer, which is an exemplification of the spirit that ought to animate all good citizens at this time. As this work is being taken care of by an organized committee in the Chamber Of Commerce, I have refer red your offer to MT. Lloyd Shaw, who is in charge.
 Again thanking you, I am,
 Your truly,
 CHARLES F. THOMAS,
 Mayor
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
P. G. BURKE IS
 BURIED TODAY

The funeral services of P. J. Burke, were held this morning at nine o'clock under the auspices of the B. l. L. of A. from the undertaking parlors. Many floral offerings were evidences of the regard in which he had been held by his many friends and acquaintances a large number of whom were present at the parlors and at the burial ser. vices in the cemetery. Rev. Paul Kern having known the deceased for many years.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
WAR PRISONERS USED
 TO BUILD RAILROADS

NEW YORK, May 24-James P. C.aasoG, steam shovel company repre- sentative, who has just returned from Russia, states that Austrian prisoners of war. vorking under American en- giuears. were used to build a newly completed 200 mile railroad from Pet rograd 10 the northern ice-free port of Chupa and Alexander.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
EVERY MAN WITHIN AGE
 LIMIT MUST REGISTER
Delegate Suter introduces Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Com mitee visit Alaska During the Adjournment Congress for the Pw
 pose Of Investigating Our Needs.

Fourth Division to succeed him. self.
 WASHINGTON, May 24.- The federal shipping board said to J. T. Gregory of Tacoma, who is here that a hundred or more wooden ships would be built on the Pacific coast by the govern ment.
 WASHINGTON, May 24.- The pay increase for army men, according to the act of congress recently enacted, becomes effect i've June 1.
 WASHINGTON, May a. The vote on the eighteen million' dollars revenue bill is expected to take place late this afternoon.
 WASHINGTON Ma y24-Sec- retary Lansing today announced that nc American would be given passports to attend the Stock holm Socialist convention to dis cuSS peace.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
FLAG GOES UP AND
 PASTOR RESIGNS

WORCESTER, Mass, May 24-The Rev. Charles E. Beals. pastor of the Church of the Unity, Unitarian, re- signed because his parishoners insist ed on raising aa American flag over the choir loft Altho an ex-militia- man and military chaplain. he is an ardent and prominent pacifist. He had presented an ultimatum two weeks ago. predicting his resignment if the flag was raised.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24

VANCOUVER, Wash, May 24-To help prevent the rising of the Colum- bia river from eating away more of the sand approach to new interstate bridge on the Pacific highway here, United States soldiers have been pres sed into service here. Officials said they hoped to have the water checked soon. Seventeen thousand empty sacks were brought here from Port land today to be filled with sand and used in the fight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
JAPANESE
 READY FOR
 SUB. BA THE
More American Army Men Reach England, Are Mostly
 Engineers

LONDON, May 24.-Lord Cecil today announced in a spech in the house of commans that a considerable number of Japanese naval craft had reached the Mediterranean sea to cooperate with the naval forces of the allies. This is for the purpose of making the blockade complete against the Germ an submarines.
 The speaker further announced that over thousand engineers and others belonging to the American army had just arrived and would go to the front at once.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24

NEW YORK, May 24.-The railroads have been asked in the interest of the nation "in all cases" to keep the cars moving and settle the differences of opinion afterward." the special com mittee on national defense of the Am erican Railway Associations has an nounced. A new set of regulations governing the handling of freight eq- uipmeut has been sent to the roads.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
RUSSIANS AND GERMANS XIX IN
 BALTIC RUM0RE0

COPENHAGEN. May 2f-From what is supposed to have been ter rife engagement between the kaisers navp and those Of the Russian gun boats in the Baltic sea is reported here as unofficial, but that some such battle was taking place is shown by the awful concussion of the air due to large explosives as many houses were rssked breaking many windows in building on the islands in the south ern part of the Baltic sea today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
CHARLES F. THOMAS,
 Mayor.

Mrs. Emma Tyron, wife of MT. Max 1yron. well known restaurant man and caterer nov rnning the New York tdfe, is If Galr,aa birth but an Am aIican by adoption and q loyal citi- zen Of Ketcllikan. Mrs. Tyron is 3 memler oE the Red Cross cf Mexico who saw actual service in the open battle before Tampieo. when President Huerta's federal soldiers were lighting against cerranza h March and April 1914.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
MEM2r2cHlp c~'''
 GROWS; NOW 529

The membership of the Ketchkan Red Cross is fast increasing, and to- day reaches the number of 529, includ- ing the following enrolled members. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ryus, Floyd Ryus, Al. Shyman, Mrs. A. Granger, Milton Atkinson, Mrs. Geo. Graham, Henry Goemaere and William Winston.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
LEAVE ON VACATION

MT. and Mrs. [ G. Prnell were among the passengers leaving for the south last evening on the Alemada, on a vacation trip MT pruell i7 manager oe tho Drg Goods department Of tie Tongass Trading coinanpy, and 1t Is expected that they will be away for about 9 month They will visit in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
TAKE UP DOUBLE
 TRACKS FOR WAR USE


 VANCOUVER, B. C., May 24-Ar- engagements are now being made for taking up the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific for distance of 300 miles, fol lowing the recent announcement from Ottawa that one of the duplicate rail way lines thru the Yellowhead pass would be requisitioned for service at the front There will be no dislocat- ion of service as the trains will use the Canadian Northern line in the dis mantled area.
 The sending to France of this rail way line will bring the total trackage contributed by Canada up to a total of about 1,200 miles.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
CHINA PRESIDENT
 DlSMLSSES OFFICIAL

pEKIN, May 24.-The President .ast evening dismissed Yuan Chi Wau,
 nd appointed Dr. Wu, the former am 'lassedor to the United States, Premier of the empire. Friction is said to have existed between the members of the cabinet who demanded that the prem fer Joe dismissed or they would resign their portfolios.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
ITALIAN OFFENSIVE IS STARTED IN THE
 SECOND STAGE
Makes New and Important Gain Between GorizZia and The
 Sea First Day

LONDON, May 24-News has reach ed here that the Italian forces had just started the new offensive against the enemy's forces near Gorizzia. The first day, the report says, the Italians won important positions between Cor izzia and the sea and resulted in the capture of several thousand prisoners
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
MERCHANTS HELP FARMER

THIEF RIVER FALLS Mtnns May 24.-Business men of the city will close their stores or leave them in charge of women and will help the farmers of the surrounding country to offset the labor shortage. Farmers have ar ranged to receive lecturers by party .line telephones at a certain hour ev- cry evening and at the same time will tell their wants concerning labor and crops.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
TO REPORT ON TREASON
Postmasters Directed to Aid in Detect
 ing All Disloyal Acts

PoStmasterS Directed to Alo m DetSct-
 ing All DisloyaI Acts
 Postmaster: The Department of Justice is desirous of being informed as to suspicious characters, disloyal and reasonable acts ana gtterances, and anything which might be import ant during the existence of the pres ent state of war, and to assist it i! do- ing so has asked that postmasters and all persons connected with the Postal Service keep on the lookout for individ- uals and the acts referred to above, which you are requested to do. Any information which you believe should be forwarded in accordance with this request should be sent to the inspec- tor in charge of the division in which your office is located.
 JIG. ROOMS,
 First Assistant Post Office Department
 April 25, 1917.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
STATEMENT OFLONDON
 OFFICE
Says American Naval Unit Has Materially Reduced the Loss by German
 Submarines

LONDON, May 24.-The week end ing last evening, IS British merchant men over 16,000 tons, and nine under were sunk by German submarines. A remarkable decrease over the proceed ing week, according to the war office statement issued this morning.
 The statement adds that the arrival of the American naval units is to be given credit for the decrease.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
OPTICAL REPOR1 IF cINKIHI1 IF
 TRANSPORT
Four Hundred and Thirteen Are Lost When Boat Is
 Torpedoed.

LONDON May 24-The British troop transport Pennsylvania was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea on May I. according to an official report received here last evening. Of the en- tire number of troops aboard at the time 413 lost their lives
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
HUMBOLDT COMING

SEATTLE, May 24-The steamer Humboldt sailed for the north last eve ming with Mrs. A. Eggers, Mrs J. Riley G. Masengal, E. M. Sampson, r. A Calhoun and wife. Herbert Calhoun, Vim. Howard, J. H. Anderson, J A. Thompson and John Bother as pas sengers for Ketchikan
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
ALAMEDA GOES SOUTH

The steamer Alameda arrived at g 30 last evening from the north and left at midnight for the south with the following passengers for Seattle. MT and Mrs. J. L. Smiley, MT. and Mrs. I. G. Pruell, Mrs. P. Shaar, LeRoy Yes tel, Wm Harkeland. Chas. Jacobsen, A. Shyman and A. Nagel She took on 15 boxes of fresh fish from the cold storage dock.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24

CHICAGO, May 24.-Tobacco com panies are said to be planning to re- duce the size of their packages of cigarettes, cigars, and tobaccos approx imately 20 per cent, to meet the pros pective war taxes on the tobacco in dustry Prices will remain as they are
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
RETURN SOUTH

Mir and Mrs. J. L. Smiley, who came north several weeks ago to visit the interests of the Smiley Packing com pany in Alaska were returning pas sengers on the Alameda last evening for Seattle, where they make their home,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
COMES TO TAKE POSITION
 AT KUBLEY STORE

Miss Bessie Haneman who arrived On the Jefferson comes to accept a po- sition at Kubley's confectionery store. Miss Hanneman whose home is in Se- attle, is here on her first trip to Alas ka.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
TWO HUNDRED
 ARE CHOSEN

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-Two hundred National guardsmen from Cal ifornia Idaho, Utah, Washington and Montana have been selected to attend the training camp for commissioned officers. More may be selected later.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-24
ANOTHER ALASKAN
 TAXES HIS LIFE

SEATTLE, May 24-Joseph c. Hun ter a retired mining man and former partner to Frank X. Moore, . Toloyana operator, shielded last evening while aboard the steamship Indianapolis.
 No cause is known for his action.