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liam's fondest dreams He could draw 100000 tons of vegetable oils and fats annually from Nigeria, Sier- ra Isone, Dohomey, Togoland, the Cameroons, the Congo and Senegam- bia
 Acquisition of oil producing terri tory by Germany, is advocated by the writer on the ground that the African oil regions could be "ob. tained with comparative ease" Zim- merman says that the Congo basin can in 30 to 50 years be raised to rich productivity and become a sec ond Brazil
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
SOME HIGH PRICES

PARIS, Oct. 31.-Food prices in est ever recorded there according to letters received here by the father of two French women now in Rus sia. Boots cost $160 pair and a mans suit $240 The clothing and shoe crisis is said to be terrible. :
 These French women said they were paying 50 cents for one egg, $170 for a pint of milk; $4 for a pound of meat; $10 a pound for but ter; $50 pound for potatoes and $2 pound for fish. The Russian pound, it must be remembered, is about one-fifth less than the Ameri- can pound averdupois.
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married two years she is beginning to get used to disappointments.
 We have noticed that they have quit naming five-cent cigars after heroes. Maybe the heroes were not brave enough to smoke the ropes that bore their names.
 A mans excuses are explanations to his Affinity. But to his Wife his explanations are excuses.
 The old-fashioned girl who used to consult fortune teller before she gave her hand to a suitor now has a daughter who consults an income tax collector.
 Let A and B represent any two tightwads, and A will tell you that is closefisted while A is merely thrifty. And B will tell you the same thing about A.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
1 MISS PIERRE ANDRE CONBRE'r DE L.ANUX
 < PHOTO BY N1AncFKIl

Miss Elizabeth Eyre, of New York city, and MT. Pierre Andre Combret de Lan1X, member of the French High Commission, whose engage ment was announced recently. were married in the Church of the Trans figuration, New York. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Dr. George c. Houghton, the rector, and was attended by small group of guests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

unwarranted and very unjust to Gov. Riggs. ''The fact that the Nenana river under unusual flood conditions left the channel II . had occupied for years and broke through into an old slough thereby causing much damage to the railroad and necesstating re- building of a number of miles is no fault of Gov Riggs but is likely to happen to any one.
 While Gov Riggs was stationed at Ne mana I visited him twice, and I always found him attending strictly to business. The telegram from MT. Browne:
 "Nenana, Alaska, Oct. 25, 1918. Alaska Daily Empire,
 Juneau, Alaska
 ''Wickershams opinions of Gov. Riggs en- gineering capability are his own, and the responsibility for his statements must rest with him. Wiekersham is lawyer and l am an engineer. His opinions on a matter of engineering are entitled to as much weight as mine would be on a matter of law, and no more
 "As matter of fact the railroad out of Nenana was as well constructed as any railroad ever was. An act of God sent de- structive floods as it did on the Seward branch, and the relocation and reconstruc- ton followed The same thing has happened thousands of times in the United States, and many times in Alaska on the upper river and elsewhere. It is of the hazards of rail- road construction.
 If Gov Riggs played politics at Nenana as stated by Wickersham, l do not know it. ''l do not give credit to statements made by political opponents in the heat of pO- Iitical debate and inspired by the desire to win.
 "BROWNE"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
SUITS ARE EXEMPTED

WASHINGTON, Oct 31-Further Steel and Anthracite coal trust cases, pending for several years, as well as postponment until next session of other dissolution suits brought by the government under the antitrust law was expected when the Supreme Court reconvened for the opening of the Fall term.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

That panic in Germany reminds us that the Al lies had idea of arranging an armstice for the pleasure or profit of Germany. They have not been fighting her of it. They have intended all along whip her whether she liked it or not, and was not the intention permit her to talk us into letting her win at conference table anything she could not get the battlefield
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

The Dispatch says there is no Sulzer enthusiasm in the Fairbanks region and that Wickersham is sure to carry the Fourth Division. Well, we only have to wait few days whether it is printing news Wick propaganda.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

Watch Us Grow
 Seviar Pain, and Cyrus Sample have joined the Nashville (Tenn branch of the club.
 "AlI Good American Names An enlisted man in the American Army gives his name and address as "Konstanz Szamkul Minsk Cub ozni, Moushrudskch Uezda, Horodes- ga, Russia"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

Let us hope the shade of Thers is cognizant of what is going in the world The tears he shed when he compelled to sign the peace terms i'm posed by Bismarck about to be gloriousy avenged
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
Yes, You Can Have Him!

Dear Luke: I have located the bird who tucks his watch into a little muslin sack before he puts it into his pocket. He was on street car enroute from Huntington, w. Va, to Ashland, Ky. Any re, ward ?-R. J. Sellman.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke hcLuke
 --:- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Some Hot!

The star Gamma radiates 960,000 degrees of heat. But right now the Kaiser makes Gamma look like an iceburg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
Flaw, HaW!

Berlin has been on the Spree for long time, and D. J. R. opines that Berlin is about due for an aw ful headache.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

One of these historical sharps has discovered that the Kaiser and Nero alike two peas Poor old Neroi
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
Luke Mcluke Says

Don't forget that success depends as much on good front as it does on good backing.
 By the time a woman has been
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
AMERICA IS A MODEL.

EXCHANGED, Oct. 31.-America is held up as model for regener- ated Russia by the Sievernoie Utro. an Archangel newspaper, in urging Russians to restore their country to it's former place in the world.
 "The ideals of America and Rus sia are alike" sasserts the paper. Both countries strive for perma- nent, democratic peace, and equal ly hate the German imperialism. We hope that our friendly feelings toward America will allow us to grow more and more acquainted taking her as model, Russia will occupy her former rank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

Germany's retreat specialists certainly having the time of their liyes.--( Springfield Republican)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
Job

Jobs lot in life was not so bad, His troubles would have made me laugh Jobs next door neighbor never had A fourteen dollar phonograph.
 -Luke McLuke.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

Jobs lot in life was not bad His troubles would have made me
 shout; Jobs next door neighbor never had A flivver with loud cut-out
 -(Columbia (S c. Record)
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Our Daily Special A Wise Man Is Merely A Fool Who Keeps His Mouth Shut
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

German Admiral says. our cause is an exalted inc" Probably meant that it is up in the air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

Names Is Names . Jump lives at Halfway, Mo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31

TELEPHONE NUMBER. The telephone number of the Gift Shop is 258.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-31
ONLY PLACE IN TOWN

serving Mallard and Teal ducks. Your way is the right way.
 THE ALASKA GRILL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
NEWLY WEEDS MAY
NOT ESCAPE ARMY
INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED HERE
TO REFER ALL SUCH TO THE
DISTRICT BOARD.

The newly weds, at least all
whose bachelorhood did not cease un-
til after May 18th last may not es-
cape army service after all. Their
claims, at least, will have to be pass
ed upon by the district board, ac-
cording to an order received in Daw-
son Sunday, in the shape of the fol-
lowing telegram from the provost
marshal general:
SIN order that district boards NAV
review all classifcations by local
boards in cases of marriages since
May 10, 1917, and secure uniformi-
ty of action, all government appeal
agents shall be instructed to appeal
all cases where local boards have
granted deferred classifcations, in
either class two or four, on account
of such marriages"
In accordance with these instruc-
tions Attorney W. H. Gurr, who was
appointed to represent the war de-
partment in drafting registrants, will
appeal to the district board in Allan
ia all cases in which registrants re-
Gently married have been placed in
deferred classifcations.
There are quite a number who are
affected by the new turn of affairs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
BROTHER OF MRS. J. w. F.
LOWREY DIES IN AMERICUS
General Davenport, Eminent Veteran,
Passes at Advanced Age.

General Henry 7. Davenport, a
brother of Mrs. J. W. F. Lowrey and
a cousin of Mrs. A. E. Pickett, of
Dawson, died in Americas Saturday
at the age of rs years. He had been
i'll about two weeks.
General Davenport was prominent
ly known over the state He was
twice commander of the confederate
veterans of Georgia and was elected
honorary commander of the camp
at Americas and was one of the trus-
tees of the old soldiers home, near
Atlanta.
He is survived by a son, Professor
W. H. Davenport, of the University
of Georgia; a daughter, Miss Mary
C. Davenport, of Americas, and two
sisters, Mrs N. D. Walters, of Plains,
and Mrs. J. w. F. Lowrey, of Daw-
son.
The funeral occurred Monday
morning at the Baptist church in
Americas, and was attended by Mrs.
Lowrey and Mr.. j. A. Shields from
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Free Flower Seed
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About 1t

No matter whether you farm on
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in small way, you need
Hastings 1918 Seed Catalogue. It's
ready now and we have copy for
you absolutely free, if you write for it,
mentioning the name Of this paper.
In addition to showing you about all
the varieties of vegetables, farm
grass, clover and flower seeds, our
catalogue tells how you can get free
five splendid varieties of easily grown,
yet beautiful flowers, with which to
beautlfy your hcmo surroundings.
Good seeds Of almost every kind
are scarce this season, and you can't
afford to take chances in your seed
supply. Hastings Seeds are depend
able seeds, the kind you can alwa~a
depend on having "roo1 larx .il
You ere goiag = garden or farm
this s~r.ag. WHY 70 iA5at9 "rc2os3
so FAR IS possible By starting 1yiti the
right seed? Dor't take chances t'laG
you do not have to in reeds.
Write today 9or Hastings 1919
Catalogue. It's free and will both in
terest and help you to succeed in 1913,
II. G. HASTINGS CO., Seoasa.Gn.
Atlanta, Ga.-Advt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
TRIBUTE PAID TO
lee AND JACKSON
SOUTHS CIVIL WAR HEROES
COMMEMORATIVE WITH APP
PROPRIATE EXERCISES.

Dawson, like the rest of the South,
rejoices in every opportunity to pay
tribute to the memory of Lee and
Jackson and each recurring anniver-
sary but adds to the love and admi-
ration felt for these peerless leaders.
The public school put on a pro-
gram of unusual merit at the audi
forum on Friday at one o'clock in
celebration of the day, which was en-
Joyed by large number of visitors.
The stage setting was ideal, the
bright hues of Confederate flags
showing up well against a back
ground of hills and valleys in the
green of spring, furnished by the
drop curtain. Growing plants were
effectively placed and to complete the
pretty picture were three young girls
in costumes to represent the allied
nations, Miss Dorothy Dozier as
France, Miss Martha Bell as Britta-
MIA, Miss Louella Nasworthy as Col
umbia. The singing of Dixie by the
school was the opening number.
Greatly appreciated was the poem
Lexington, composed by Miss Bush
and given as a reading by Miss Eliza
beth Kennedy. The words were sung
to the tune of Aud Lang Syne by
the high school pupils. Prof. Dukes
then presented in a few words of APP
probation Rev. T. M. Galloway, who
not only entertained his audience but
gave a vast deal besides in his eulo-
gies of Lee and Jackson. There were
periods of stirring eloquence, but the
address was notable for the array of
historical facts and incidents in the
lives of these two great generals so
graphically set forth by the speaker.
The climax to the inspiring occa-
sion was the singing of the national
airs of the allies and the waving of
the tri-colors of France, the Union
Jack with the American fag-the
audience rising and joining in the
singing of the "Star Spangled B
ner." By special request Miss Bush's
beautiful poem was repeated for
those who could not be present at
the opening of the exercises.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
SHERIFF TURNER'S DOGS TRAIL
. ESCAPED CONVICTS in EARLY
Terrell Officer Called There When
Two Long Termers Took to the
Woods Near Blakely.

In response to a telephone call
Sheriff Turner, accompanied by his
son, Dug Turner, left Dawson for
Blakely Thursday with his track dogs
to hunt two convicts who escaped
from the Early county changing
that morning.
About two o'clock the dogs were
put on the trail, and shortly before
six the two escapes, after running
about fifteen miles, were bayed in a
swamp two miles from Arlington.
Dug Turner went in the swamp and
brought them out.
One of the negroes is serving a
sentence of ten years, and the other
is life-timer who was the recipient
of Governor Dorsey's first act of
clemency, being saved from the gal
lows by Communication of sentence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Moving Pictures.


Mesdames B. F. Crittenden, H. o.
Crittenden, Charles Slappey and Miss
Crittenden made up an automobile
party from Shellman visiting at the
home of Mrs. S. E. Hornady Thurs
day.
Mr.. Charlie Ward, who is employ
ed in the clerical department of
railroad at Quincy, Fla, has spent a
few days with his mother, Mrs. Ma
ME Ward.
DIR. J. B. Stapleton returned Sun
day from Atlanta, where he took a
post graduate course in dentistry.
Messrs. Tom Hart and Charlie Ma
this went over to Albany Thursday
night to see Gus Hills minstrels.
Mrs. B. M. Davidson is spending
several days in Shellman with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Beacham, of
Arlington, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. R. Cox Wednesday.
Mr.. Clarence Raglan, who has en-
listed in the army, is at home on a
vacation awaiting orders.
Mr.. Fulton, of Randolph county,
was looking after business in Daw-
son Thursday.
Mr.. Andrew Irwin came down
from Camp Wheeler Sunday to visit
homefolks.
Hon. S. R. Christie, of Decatur,
is in the city visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. C. G. Brown came from Mil
ledgeville Saturday to visit home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Greene and
Miss Jewette Greene, of Shellman,
spent Sunday in Dawson.
Mr.. Frank Thompson was here
from Americas Sunday.
Mr.. John Goeppe is here from Eu-
faula today.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
DAWSON NEGRO FIRST FROM
HERE TO LOSE LIFE IN ARMY
Clyde Gaines, With Forces in France,
Dies of Pneumonia.

Clyde Gaines, reported by General
Pershing dead in France, was Daw-
son negro who was among the first
from this section to enlist in the
army entering for training at Camp
Gordon.
He was the son of Matt Gaines,
a colored woman employed as SER
want in the Irwin family. The tele-
gram announcing his death was the
first his mother knew of his having
been sent to the front. He was with
the stevedore unit, and died of pneu-
monia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
ELECTED TEACHER IN
GRAVES HIGH SCHOOL

Miss Elizabeth Patterson has ac-
copied a place in the Graves school,
which is one of the best in the coun-
ty, and the community is to be con-
graduated on securing the services
of one so efficient and painstaking as
this popular young woman. Miss Pat
terson has been organist at the Meth
odist church for some months and
will be missed in all lines of church
activities as well as socially.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
BRINGS WHEAT EIGHTY MILES
TO DAWSON FLOUR Mill
Alabama Man Brought Is Bushels of
Grain in Automobile, and Took
the Flour Back With Him.

The flour mill of the Elladale es-
tate is running full time these days,
which indicates that the farmers of
this section will have plenty of home
raised bread this year, and are not
bothered about how much the price
of -four is raised. 1t is now selling
at the high figure of $1,000 per bar
rel.
Farmers are coming long distances
to the Dawson mill with grain. One
came in a few mornings ago from
near Enterprise, Ala, a distance of
80 miles, with Is bushels in an au-
tomobile, and early in the afternoon
started on the return trip with more
than two barrels of -four in his car.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
FORMER DAWSON RESIDENT
ENTERS AVIATION CAMP

Mr.. Allen Beacham, of Arlington,
formerly resident of Dawson and re-
Gently with the navy, spent Wednes-.
day with friends in the city while en-
route to Los Angeles, Cal, to enter
an aviation camp.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Dawson Merchants Leave
For the Eastern Markets.

The Dawson merchants have be-
gun their usual trips to the eastern
markets to buy spring goods. Messrs.
B. NJ. Davidson, of Davis Davidson
Co., and T. S. Martin, of T. S. & G.
B. Martin, left Saturday night, and
will have for their customers this
spring the seasons choicest showings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
MR.. J. M. PAGAN, WELL-KNOWN
RAILROAD MAN, is DEAD
Deceased Was Brother-in-Law of MIR.
and Mrs. Finn, of Dawson.

DCSSaSCO w GO Oh NAEs
and Mrs. Finn, of Dawson.
Mr., J. M. Pagan, a prominent rail
road official, well known to, Dawson
people, died Saturday at his home in
Savannah. He was a brother-in-law
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Finn. Mrs.
Finn went to Savannah Saturday
night to be with the bereaved fam
lily and Mr.. Finn went to Americas
to arrange for the funeral, which
was held at that place at 10 o'clock
Sunday morning. Besides his widow,
who was Miss Policy, Mr.. Pagan
leaves two children, young son in
the training camp at Norfolk, Va,
and a daughter who is a student at
Wesleyan College. Mr. Pagan had
been in rather poor health for sever
al months and his death was no great
surprise to his family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
FARM ON DOVEREL ROAD
SELLS FOR $3.50 AN ACRE

Judge M. c. Edwards has sold,
through the Horsley Real Estate
Agency, the Yeomans form, about
five miles southwest of Dawson, to
Mr.. E. c. Paschal. The place con-
tains 4O5 acres, and the considera-
ton was $13,150.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Mrs. Jordan Called to
The Bedside of Sick Sister,

Mrs. E. T. Jordan was called to
Atlanta Sunday by the serious i'll
ness of her sister. The friends of
the family hope for better news from
the patient, who has been a sufferer
for so long.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
METHODIST MINISTERS OF
DISTRICT MEET IN SASSER
Reports Showed Satisfactory Pro-
gress in Affairs of Church.

The ministers of the Americas dis
trict held their annual session with
the Sasser Methodist church the past
week from Tuesday until Thursday,
Rev. o. B. Chester presiding. De-
spite the unfavorable weather of the
past few weeks the progress made in
the affairs of the churches has been
very satisfactory as indicated by the
reports given by the pastors of the
various charges.
The hospitality of the people Of
the prosperous Sasser community was
unbounded, and the occasion was
pleasant and profitable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
M'ADOO CONFIRMS NEWS
ABOUT PUBLIC BUILDING

The statement published in The
News last week that the secretary of
the treasury had held up the appro-
priations for the public building at
Dawson and all other places until af-
ter the war was officially confirmed
yesterday morning, when Postmaster
Cheatham received from Congress-
man Crisp copy of letter Mr.. Nc
Adoo had written him to that effect
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Arch McCrea Is Recovering
From Recent Operation.

The many friends of Arch McCrea,
who underwent an operation at a
sanitarium in Plains two weeks ago,
will be glad to know that he is stead
lily improving, and hopes to return
home at an early date.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Short Session of the
City Court Monday Morning.

The regular term of the city court
was in session less than an hour yes
terday morning. Judge Edwards en-
tered judgments in cases not litigat-
ed and heard a few motions. Pleas
were also filed in a number of suits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
RAY MGILL IN CAMOUFLAGE
DEPARTMENT OF WAR NOW
Dawson Boy Promoted as Recogni
ton of His Ability as Artist.

That the Terrell county soldiers
are making good wherever stationed
is matter of pride to the homefolks.
Ray McGill's artistic ability has re-
ceived further recognition and he has
been promoted to the camoufage de-
partment, which is one of the most
important lines of service. 1t is very
probable that Mr.. McGill will
soon be given full rein in his talent
in France.
Another Dawson boy whose good
work is being noted is Elon R. Bur-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Terrell County Boy Enlists
In the Navy in California.

Robert Smith, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Smith, who went
west two or three years ago, writes
that he has enlisted in the United
States navy in California.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Little Locals.
The Cotton Market OFF
This Morning Nearly Cent.

The first market report since Sat-
urday was received this morning and
showed a decline of three-quarters
of a cent. Good middling was quot
ed this morning at 80 ga cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
TAKE NEW POSITIONS.

Miss Ethel Leverette, who has
been the popular saleslady at the
Adams jewelry store, is now with the
McLain Co. Miss Mary Bartlett takes
the place at Adams and is filling it
to the entire satisfaction of the pub
lie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
MAIL MESSENGER RESIGNS.

Louis Jeffers, the mail messenger
between the postoffice and railroad
depots, has resigned, and Postmaster
Cheatham is advertising for bids for
this service.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Drives Out Malaria, Rrllds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TO1-IC, drives out
Malaria. enriches the blood and bull sup .hc sys-
TEN. true tonic. For adults and l.. ldren. 6oc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure.
K. w. GROVES signature Gu each box. 30c
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

For fresh meat of every kind cal.
City Market, Phone 313.