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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18

making 10000 rifles daily for the al
lies.
Today, nine months after the dec
laration of war, with hundreds of
thousands of American soldiers still
unarmed, the average daily produc-
ton of rifles is only 5000.
This discovery was made in cross
examining General Crozier.
This was only one of a series of
disclosures so startling in their rev.
Citations of wasted time, effort and
money as to astonish the committee.
Members declared themselves amazed
by the accounts of seeming neglect,
and action to force a general shake
up among those responsible for con-
ditions was clearly foreshadowed bv
questions asked.
Can Use Same Gun.
aren't there hundreds of thou
sands of our men in the training
camps without rifles" asked Senator
Hitchcock.
mo, sir; there may be thousands
but not hundreds of thousands" an
swered the general.
General Crozier said that a rifle to
! each man was not absolutely neces-
sary in the training of the men in the
environments, because by arranging
for different drill hours two or three
men could be trained with each gun.
inquiries Into Conduct of War.
The committees investigation,
which leaders say is the beginning
OF general inquiry into the eXecu-
tive conduct of the war, has been
under way since Wednesday. Gen.
Crozier's admissions yesterday of the
existence of machine gun shortage
and that the American troops in
France had been supplied with
French weapons brought a running
fire of questions from committeeman.
General Crozier's examination to-
day went into further details of the
rifle and machine gun situation. Sew
eral senator's sharply questioned him
IN what were described as somewhat
heated" exchanges.
Navy to Undergo Inquiry.
Members of the committee say
that as at the last session 81, $780,
100000 was appropriated for naval
expenditures and that this year an
other billion is proposed, the system
of expanding such vast sums should
be examined.
Representative Britten also said he
purposed to urge creation of su-
+ preme council of defense, comprising
not exceeding three men and prefer
ably one man, to handle the war in
America and have arbitrary power to
determine every question so as to
avoid issues.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
GEN. CROzIER STIRS
ARMY INVESTIGATION
SENATE COMMITTEE is AMAZED
BY REVELATIONS OF DELAYS
IN PREPARING FOR WAR.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Responsi-
olllty for the army's failure to have
any effective number of machine
guns was placed directly on Secretary
OF War Baker this afternoon by
Major General William Crozier, chief
OF ordnance, testifying before the
senate military affairs committee in
the investigation of the army.
The general had just finished tell.
ing the committee that there were
only about $50 machine guns in the
whole army and that not a single
new one was delivered to the war de,
partment for more than two months
after the declaration of war. H,
gave the committee brief explana.
ton of this condition.
"Your explanation doesn't satisfy
me-" said Senator Chamberlain. the
chairman of the committee, bluntly
ut doesn't satisfy me, either" thu
general replied.
"Well, who is responsible?" de
manded Senator Chamberlain.
Puts Blame on Baker.
"The Secretary of War;" blurtec
out the general Gle has to be-"
Just before the United States en-
tered the war last April small arm
manufacturers in the country wer,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
NATIONAL BANKS EARNED
10 PER CENT. IN PAST YEAF

WASHINGTON Total earnings
of the national banks of the United
States during the fiscal year that
ended June 80, 1917, were the larg-
est in their history, $667 100000, an
increase of $76,764, 900, or 10 per
cent over the previous year. The
figures were made public by the
comptroller of the currency.
Net earnings were $194, 1921, 900, an
increase of $36,778,OOO, or 23 per
cent. They were 1876 per cent. of
the capital stock as compared with
14.78 per cent. the preceding year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
WOMAN MAJOR IS
AN ANTI-SUFFRACIST
TRANSITION TAKES MRS. HOR-
WITT FROM SOCIAL WHIRL
TO FLORIDA POLITICS.

NEW. YORK.-Mrs. Marian N.
Horwitz, mayor of Moorehaven, Fla,
major on the military staff of Gov
ernor Cats of the Southern state,
has come here to get legal pointers
from the biggest city on how to run
her little town.
Perhaps the strangest fact about
Mrs. Horwitz's occupancy of may
or's Office is that she is an anti-suf-
fragist and is opposed to women
holding public offices.
Now that Mrs. Horwitz is actually
administering the duties of the may
orally she proves with the best argu-
ment possible that her theories are
wrong. Whether she will change her
ideas before her term of office expires
is a qeustion which is interesting suf-
fragists and anti-suffragists alike.
From a prominent place in Phila-
delphia society to the mayors Office
in the Florida municipality is the
transition which has taken place in
the life of Mrs. Horwitz. The wo-
man mayor is the widow of George
Quintard Horwitz and a daughter of
the late Daniel Newhall, a former
vice president of the Pennsylvania
railroad. Before taking up her resi-
dence in Florida Mrs. Horwitz was
one of the most popular society wo-
men in Pennsylvania. Frequent visits
to Florida, however, created in her a
great liking for the Southern state,
and she has taken up her permanent
home there.
At the present time she is the own
er of the largest farm in the Florida
Everglades and even now she spends
great part of her time there playing
the part of a farmer. The manner
in which she handled her extensive
farm property, the efficiency methods
which she put in use, and the remark
able results obtained by her so i'm
pressed the citizens of Moorehaven
that they decided that Mrs. Horwitz
was the one person to handle the
reins of the local government.
The post of mayor was literally
thrust upon Mrs. Horwitz. She pro-
tested to the well-meaning citizens
Of the place that she did not care
for the office and that it was against
her principles to take it, but her pro-
tests were UNDECIDED. She had to take
the nomination and her election fol-
lowed. Mrs. Horwitz received rs per
cent. of the votes cast at the election.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
BROTHER OF MRS. MARY
BROWN DIES IN oUITMAN

Was Officer in Confederate Cavalry
Mentioned For Distinguished Deeds
Mr.. j. T. Black, brother of Mrs,
Mary Brown, of Dawson, and whose
critical illness was mentioned in the
last issue of The News, has sue
cumbed to the Grim Reaper. The re-
mains were taken to Calhoun. Ga,
his former home for interment He
is survived by his wife and one son.
Aleck Black, of Chattanooga. He was
an officer in the Confederate cavalry
and was mentioned for distinguished
bravery in battle.
Mr. Black at one time spent sew
eral months in Terrell county, and
many here will regret to learn of his
death.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
FIGHT TO Be
WACED ALL WINTER
.rOoy STALKS, WEEDS AND
/ nrBBIsH, AND REDUCE THE
LITTLE PESTS NEXT YEAR.

r.vt years boil weevils can be
IN very effectively. The bureau
entomology of the United States
,,,rtment of agriculture urges that
raeds and rubbish be cleared out
alton fields throughout the South
this time.
Al stalks still standing in the field
.,,Id he destroyed by the time of
n ~ ar as soon thereafter as posi-
i, This cleaning up will decrease
nossible destruction by boil wee
n. next year. The species is greatly
1ncAd in numbers this year, but,
Sltbongb the boil weevil's strength
/ weakened at present, he will try
regain some ground next year.
destroy weeds, rubbish, and stalks
ou is to destroy to a large extent
! prospective army for that drive
ext season.
A concerted campaign throughout
l. South, if taken up Immediately
Id pressed vigorously will save a
sOrsiderable amount of cotton next
slmmer Quick action is the watch
lord for this work.
Light Boil Weevil Year.
REPORTS to the bureau of entomolo-
from all field men in the cotton
Iii and from state entomologists in
eate that this has been one of the
ghtest boil weevil years since the
sest entered the country. The only
actions in which the damage has
Zen comparatively heavy are the
Sea Island sections of Florida and
Buthern Georgia and the northern
sbrtion of the Mississippi delta.
Il The cold weather OF the early part
h 1916 caused falling back of the
Heevil around the entire limits of its
&spersion last year and resulted in
great reduction of weevils through
hi the South. However, about Aug
81 1 the weevils began to regain
Bme of this territory, and reports
Sdicate that there will be some points
Mich have remained infested
kroughout the year.
These places will be foci for dis
Rrsion this fall. Therefore, it is
Rry important that a concerted cam
Rign be undertaken now to clean up
IL fields and lessen further the boil
#eyil damage next year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18
NEW SUGAR CANE SYRUP.

$1.O0 per gallon, jugs 25c; will
bottle, cork and seal at $1.25, you
to furnish bottles. Best quality ever.
Crop short-better lay in your sup
ply now. We will call for bottles and
deliver syrup. Phone 10. ELLA
DALE ESTATE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18

Initial handkerchiefs at Herman's,
Main street.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-18

He will appreciate his tie if you
buy it from Herman's.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS IN
AIlNIv ERSARY CELEBRATION
SHOW GUESTS GOOD TIME

An enjoyable evening was had by
the many who attended the knights
Of Pyfhiass fifty-third anniversarJ
dance Saturday might E. w. Bull
chancellor commander of Mystic
Lodge; was the speaker Of the evening
and ave his aloha to the lodge and
the assembled guests. saying the lodge
WAS built upon liberty, fraternity and
equality with the habit Of practising
what It preached.
He declared further that the young
men who became members were i'm
proved morally. mentally and finan-
cially, and that although the lodge was
called q secret order in truth il
had no secrets for its purpose was TO
encourage the down-hearted. strength
en- the weak and alleviate the sorrows
ofsthe suffering.
Music for the dance was furnished
by the Hawaiian Glee Club and the
floor managers were A. H. Ahrens and
p. ]. Levey. The Committee in charge
was w. Borthwick, George z. Gall. c.
e. Branco
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
WANT HIGHER SALARY
FOR HIL0 MAGISTRATE
Especial Star Bulletin corrsspondslesl

Especial Star. Bulletin Cofrespondeneel
HILO, March 9.-That the salary of
the district magistrate Of Hilo should
be at least $1,000 per annuni was the
Unanimous opinion OF the Hilo Board
OF Trade expressed some time ago.
At that meeting Representative Evan
da Silva was present and he was
taken to agree to the proposition as
debated and decided at the gathering.
A bill has been presented in the
house of representatives calling for q
salary of only $175 per month for
Judge Wise and this Is taken as q
direct slam at the board of trade. The
stand is taken by Silva and others. 1t
Is claimed, that other district magis-
trates are entitled to higher salaries
and that they would become discon-
tented should the Hilo Judge be given
$500 per month. No objection to speak
of would be made to the proposed
salary OF SITS per month.
The directors of the board of trade
decided to instruct the secretary to
write to Representative Silva and in
form him that the board, some time
ago, at a meeting at which the repre-
sentatiye-elect was present, had
threshed out this matter and that 1t
is still hoped that the. representative
will try and have the wishes Of the
board carried out. especially as 1t Is
the impression of everybody that Mr..
da Silva agreed to the proposition Of
salary, as then decided upon by vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
.METH0DISTS' CONFERENCE
CT 0SES SUNDAY WITH TWO
SERMONS FROM THE BISHOP

The annual Methodist conference in
Honolulu ended yesterday with two
sermons In church by Bishop Leonard
at which Choon Ho Lin, Youn Talk
Ohio and Sun Yil Lee were ordained
elders and Hurn Joo Song became a
deacon. The bishop is q strong
speaker and those who were fortunate
to hear him yesterday may not have
another opportunity for some time as
he has been called back to the coast
sooner than he had expected.
The activities of the church for the
year proved very satisfactory when re-
viewed at the conference and 1t de-
yeloped that there has been an In
crease Of over 40 per cent In the
BENEVOLENT offerings and material
one IN membership among all races.
the Filipinos excelling in both.
About 30 representatives attended
the conference and some interesting
people who are doing big work in
Hawaii were there for the first time,
such as Rev. H. J. Song, a Korean
with a degree from Roanoke College
and Princeton University, and Rev.
Seiji Izaki, graduate of Aoyama eau
kin College Of Toxic, Japan. Several
young Filipinos were also particularly
active at the meeting.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
SAN FRANCISCO
PEOPLE MAY get
rink BUILDING

That the skating rink on Fort street
mauka Of Beretania may be purchased
by San Francisco hui and modern.
up-to-date theater erected is learned
On good authority.
The lot and building are owned by
Fred Harrison and Morris Rosenbledt.
The latter left for San Francisco on
the Matsonia Wednesday and It Is un-
derstood that his trip may result in
the sale being put through. The San
Francisco people are very much inter
ested in the proposition and the two
partners, It is said, have little doubt
that the deal will be closed some
time next week.
At q recent auction sale Of ne prop
erty the upset price OF $4,000 was not
bid and as an offer Of approximately
$37 600 was refused Ii would indicate
that at least the former amount Is to
be the purchase price.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
MAUI FAIR WILL
Be INCORPORATED
Especial Star. Bulletin oerrsspondencsj

WAILUKU, Maui, Feb. 9.--With the
same spirit of harmony manifest that
made the first Maui county fair the
unqualified success that it was, and
with ample enthusiasm, q meeting of
so of Mauiis representative citizens
definitely decided yesterday 10 make
the Maui county fair a permanent
feature. 1t was tacitly decided not to
hold a fair this year, but to eoncen-
trate on big event for 1918, at the
time of the Civic Convention. q,
The first steps were also taken yes
terday towards incorporating a per-
manent fair association, and before the
meeting adjourned s11SI had been
subscribed towards the $4,000 at
which 1t was decided 10 fix the capital
to start with. Harold w. Rice, who
was the temporary chairman, was au-
thorized to appoint committee of a
dozen or more members TO circulate
the subscription list with expectation
Of having the required three-fourths OF
the capital subscribed by the next
meeting, which will be held on March
%. III
The $4,000 of capital stock will be
issued In shares of 81 each, and It is
the hope that a large number OF per
sons will take this stock in small
amounts rather than few in large
blocks. -rs II
1916 Committee Pau
The committee which organized and
carried through to its great success
the first Maui county fair Is no more.
1t held its last meeting yesterday af.
ternoon with Chairman r. "A. Wads-
worth presiding, made its final report,
and adjourned sine die
The financial statement shows O bal
ance still on hand from the first fair
OF $1753.06, though there Is still some
$500 in bills yet to be paid.
Wordsworth AppiaNded
. In forming Temporary Organization
Of the new association, r. A. Wads-
worth declined TO accept the chair
manship but In q short talk he told
of the results gained by pulling togeth-
er, and OF his hopes OF the fair for the
future. His remarks were vigorously
applauded. Before the meeting adj
journed a vote Of appreciation and
thanks were rendered him.
! Harold Rice was thefeupon nominal
ed and elected Chairman, and d. H.
Case, secretary. and the meeting at
once got down to business with the re-
suits outlined above. The stock sub
scription list that was started contains
the names Of practically every man
present at the meeting 1t is headed
by w. r. Pogue's name.
The plan is to incorporate as soon e.
possible, and with the capital> from
sale of stock, proceed to have con-
strlcted permanent buildings for the
association:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
BR|TISHOFH|CER WRITES RELATIVE
INHILO 'WEHAVE THEM ONRUN'

every day and the railroad tracks and
roads are being constructed so rapidly
behind us as we advance that we are
kept well supplied with all necessities.
The work of advancing is getting more
rapid and I think that, before long,
there viii be a real collapse Of the
Germans and q general retirement to
lines far in the rear OF those we are
now fighting on. Time Is helping us,
too. and Is making it all the worse for
the Teutons.
AZ to America
Il saw an American newspaper the
other day and it told OF the stand now
taken by President Woodrow Wilson.
II is good to see that your country is
getting behind the head Of the govern
nent The breaking off Of, diplomatic
relations must have given the Germans
a hard knock. suppose Austria viii
get the kick-out next. Then Il should
be war, for that generally follows q
severance Of dipomatic relations. We
would like to see the United States on
the side of civilization. Not that we
need any help in the way Of soldiers
from America. We can handle this
little Job thoroughly. Still. have no
do.pt that there will be large volun-
teer army Uttered from America should
war come There are millions of the
descendants Of Anglo-Saxons In Amer
lea and they, no doubt, feel the same
as we do about the raping of Belgium,
the sinking Of the Lusitania, the muir
der of Nurse CaveIl, the sinking of
the Sussex. the Zeppelin raids on Eng
lish town and many other crimes that
have been perpetrated by Germany
since August, 1914. With hopes for
the future and for America, / must
close now"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
COMMITTEE WILL HEAR
FORMER KAN STUDENTS

To give former students an oppor-
tunity 70 express their views as to
what new studies, IL any. should be
added to the present course of study
at the Kamel1ameha schools, the spe-
cial committee appointed by Circuit
Judge Ashford to investigate the
schools wiz meet with the Kameha-
raeha alumni IN the latter's club house.
Fort street, at 7:30 o'clock this even
ing. The committee has about COM
pleted IT'S Investigation but desires
to hear from the alumni before finally
reporting to Judge Ashford.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
PUB ISLES NEW BOOK
ON TREES OF HAWAII

Recently issued from mainland
press is Prof, ]. F, Rocks new book,
. "The Ornamental Trees Of Hawaii
wellwritten, copiously filustrats0
volume that undoubtedly will be popu
lar. The volume contains 210 pages
and 70 photo engrayings. This book
follows the publication by Prof Rock
OF "The. Indigenous Trees Of Hawaii, ?
which already has been widely read.
Prof Rock is widely known In Ha-
wall, being botanist OF the College Of
Hawaii and consulting botanist Of the
board of agriculture and forestry. The
ornamental trees and shrubs OF Ha-
wall are treated in non-technical way
in the new book and should greatly
enhance the study Of island trees.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
.HILO TAKESUP
CLUBLICENSES;
CONTROL ASKED
Especial Star Bulletin corrssrondenee,

Especial Star-Bullstin Corresrondenee) ri
HILO, March g-Once again has
the matter OF club licenses been taken
up by Hilo people and the trustees of
the board of trade have decided to
take steps to induce the territorial
treasurer. who at present issues all
CLUB licenses, to hand over the control
of the clubs on the outside islands TO
the license commissioners of those is
lands. Treasurer Mccarthy viii be
communicated with and he win be
asked to turn over the power of in
.speetion and control to the license
commissioners.
Some time ago the Hilo Board Of
Trade passed q resolution that leg
islatiye bill should be prepared calling
for the control of clubs being handed
over to the license commissioners and
also for the license fees becoming
county realization. This bill was not
introduced because it was claimed
that Il would have no chance of pass
ing the legislature. However, Presi-
dent G.. III. Wears of the Board OF
Trade brought the matter up again on
Tuesday last and asked for an opin-
ion on the subject He said that the
beard had passed resolution to the
effect that control of clubs should be
vested in the license commissioners
hands, but that no such bill had been
introduced In the legislature He fav-
0red such bill being presented and
declared that even IL 1t were turned
down there would be something on
record about the attempt being made
TO pass It.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12
BRITISH GAIN TRENCHES
AFTER BLOODY FIGHTING

Associated Press by Federal WireIess)
ing a day Of intense battling. in which the
contending forces came handto-hand along .
wide front, the British operating on the
Anere section emerged again as yictors, hay-
ing advanced their lines in some places .
mile The Germans lost heavily IN prisoners
and machine guns while the casualty lists
on both sides are severe.
The British, following o preliminary BON
bsrdnent advanced along thFee-mile front,
sweeping the defenders from the first series
OF trenches and occupying new lines with
comparative ease The center Of the al
vance was directed against the fortified town
.of Tries. a mile east Of Miramount before
which the Germans had prepared duplicate.
barriers Of barbed wire and elaborate trench
and rpdoubt defenses
At the end Of the day the positions and
their defenders were in British hands and
the town Of Irles was occupied.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-12

den you with personal assurances OF
our willingness to do anything that we
may be called upon 70 do In order TO
maintain the honor and integrity OF
the American government. but should
you find il necessary to call upon our
organization, feel that every men,
Der thereof win be just as willing and
anxious to obey the call as they were
in the early days OF '9S.
With assurances OF the highest es-
TEEN. beg leave TO subscribe myself.
Sincerely yours.
ID. v. CHISHOLM,
commander-ln-Ch Chief
Appeal to Patriotism Of Comrades
Comrade Chisholm also has author
lied The American Standard % pub
lish this appeal and statement 10 the
members Of the United Spanish War
Veterans:
To the Comrades Of the u s. w. ":
In the crisis facing the country at
the present moment desire TO recall
to yonr mind your actions when q
similar crisis was pending 10 years
ago.
Loyalty to our duly constituted OF.
ficefs. loyalty to our country and 10
our Flag was our motto then. and still
is. The oath we took on entering the
service still binds. us; the renewal OF
that oath on affiliating with the or
ganization is still binding. and our
loyalty and patriotism are just a.
strong now as then.
There are comrades Of our Order
who came from foreign countries. but
feel safe in saying that every mem
Der Of the United Spanish War Vete-
rams viii lend every moral and physi-
cal support in his power in sustaining
any action taken by the President OF
the United states-our Commander.
in-Chief.
Yours In f., p. and II.
ID. v. CHISHOLM,
COMMANDMENTS Chief. US. w. v.