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Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

The Grand Lodge of F. and A. Ma sons of Arkansas will meet at Masonic Temple in Little Rock on the 18th day of November, at 10 a. m.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Mrs. Herman Coats of Lockesburg has been informed that her husband, Herman Coats, was killed in France while assisting in carrying wounded r-m a battlefield to an emergency hospital.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Governor Brough issued pardon to Casey Jones, convicted in the April G915) term of the Monroe County Circuit Court of murder infh first Hegree, and ,senteMeed to lifet } t4s- onment in the state penitentiary.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

l.. B. Delight, living two miles north of Delight, brought to town sweet potato that weighs eight pounds and measures 22 inches in circumference. The sweet potato crop Is much better than was predicted.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14
The Riuht Place.

The Right Place. Pop, why do they have cages for arisoners?" ITO put the birdmen in, my son."
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

The residence and general merchan- disc store of Mrs. W. H. Clark of Woodson was destroyed by fire, the loss being approximately s6,500.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Congressman s. M. Taylor arrived in Pine Bluff from Washington for q short visit with his family. and 70 vote.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

A large service flag containing B stars for the white men of Huttig now in service has been unfurled in the Union Sawmill Company store here. The material was donated by the em- ployes of the store.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14
Exact Copy of Wrapper.

Sometimes man avoids scrape by citing his whiskers grow.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

wild cat still, seized by Sheriff Ia tum Plant of White county several weeks ago. has been taken to Little Rock by a deputy Uunited States mar shal.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Governor Brough has returned from Pontotoc, Mississippi, where he deliv cree an address for the unfurling oi the service fla gof Pontotoc county and also opened tAe allied war drive in that section of Mississippi.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Medley Hollobaugh died at his home at Leslie of pneumonia, following in- fluenZa. He was the last of his family, his wife and small daughter having died few days before
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

The "Rip-Snorter," Jefferson coun tvs new road machine, has arrived and will begin work soon on the roads of the county. The machine cost $500 and is a combination scar Der and grader.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

According to the report of Special Agent W. R. McHenry, the number of bales ginned in Faulkner county to October IS, this year, was 8,536. This represents a ginning of only 4,2o4 bales from September 21 to October Is, the smallest number in many years
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

II. transferred from the Reform School ] to the penitentiary. Four whites and five negroes escaped. Five whites and three negroes were recaptured.
 Vice President Thomas R. Marshall will be the headline attraction" of the lyceum course for the season of 191S-1919, conducted by Hendrix and Central Colleges, the State Normal and the high school, the Lyceum Com mittee announced. The vice president is expected to deliver lecture hero some time this month.
 pr. c. w. Garrison, state health cf- ficer, has arranged with the adjutant generals office for an itinerary in the state for physiciaes who are to de liver lectures on venereal disease pre- vention The lectures will be under the auspices of the State Board of 1 Health and the local health officers. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Adams of Dalark have received a letter from their son, Private Ernest Adams, Ma rine Corps, stating that he was wound ed in action and that the French gov ernment has awarded him two gold medals for conspicuous bravery.
 Mrs. Herman Coats of Lockesburg has been informed that her husband, Herman Coats, was killed in France while assisting in carrying wounded r=~m a battlefield to an emergency hospital.
 Governor Brough has returned from Pontotoc, Mississippi, where he deliv- cree an address for the unfurling of the service fla gof Pontotoc county, and also opened tAe allied war drive in that section of Mississippi.
 The two county agents, A. w. Mill ing and Miss Myrtle Smith, for north Franklin county, lave scheduled club rally to be held at Ozark on No vember 30. The six clubs will render a 25-minute program. There will also be a parade of all the clubs.
 The new S16,000 Methodist church at Benton has been completed. The pipe organ has arrived and will be installed as soon as possible, but will be of no use until electric power $ secured.
 Since October 1, according to the Arkansas Fish and Game Commission, 6S licenses have been paid for by non resident hunters, as follows; Mem phis. 42; Illinois, IA; Kansas, l; Louisiana, 1; Mississippi, 8; Missouri. 2: Oklahoma, 8; Massachusetts, l; Iowa, 1.
 Flight Lieut.. James M, Richardson of Devalps Bluff was wounded in an aerial battle in France, and now is in a hospital, according to message re- ceived hv bis sister.
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 About 300 men are expected to pass through Batesvitle en route to train ing camps, Move hber 25, and the mag azine committde of the local Red Cross chapter has made call Tor enough copies .sf magazines to supply each man with one copy.
 The "Rip-Snorter," Jefferson coun- tvs new road machine, has arrived and will begin work soon on the roads of the county. The machine cost 1900 and is combination scar Der and grader.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Another adjourned term of the Faulkner Chancery Court will be held on December 31, 1918, Judge Jordan Sellers announced.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Two can play the game of love, but three make it hard work.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Race war broke out at Lewisville between negroes and Mexican labor CTS in railroad camps. One negro used a shotgun, wounding several seriously
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Ross Griffin. who lived near Cush- man, was hauling logs when the wag- on in which he was riding turned over and he was thrown out. A heavy log rolled across his body, killing him instantly.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Keep your liver active. your bowels clean by taking Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and you'll keep healthy, wealthy and wise. Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

About 300 men are expected to pass through Batesviile en route to train ing camps, November 25, and the mag, azine committf of the local Red Cross chapter has made call Ioi enough copies of magazines to supply each man with one copy.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

The new s16,O00 Methodist church at Benton has been completed. The pipe organ has arrived and will be installed as soon as possible, but will be of no use until electric power $ secured.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Flight Lieut.. James M. Richardson of DeyalPs Bluff was wounded in an aerial battle in Fl rance, and now is in a hospital. according to message re ceived hv bis sister.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

The two county agents, A. w Mill ing and Miss Myrtle Smith, for nortf Franklin county, kaye scheduled club rally to be held at Ozark on No vember 30. The six clubs will render a 25-minute program There will also be parade of all the clubs.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-11-14

Since October l, according to the Arkansas Fish and Game Commission 6S licenses have been paid for by non resident hunters, as follows: Mem phis. AZ; Illinois, IA; Kansas, I; Louisiana, 1; Mississippi, 8; Missouri 2. Oklahoma, 8; Massachusetts, l; Iowa, 1.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
The Growing Food Crisis.


Earnest efforts are being made at Wash
lngton to drive it home to the great BODY of
the people that the United States and all her
allies face a most perilous food crisis, and
unless we take heroic steps to conserve meat
and wheat we literally jeopardize our sue
cess in the war
The government has already practically
determined to secure the passage of legisla-
ton making food conservation compulsory.
The voluntary system has failed The people
Will not grasp the urgent needs of the hour,
and alien enemies are deliberately defving
the government by contributing to the gen
eral wastefulness.
Competent authorities at Washington do
not disguise the fact that the submarine men
ace IS serious. The undersea boats, we are
told, are destroying shipping at the rate of
more than 100000 tons annually, while
the allies, with their utmost efforts. hardly
expect to be able to replace this at rate of
more than 100000 tons a year In some
quarters it is thought 100000 tons year
will be the limit of our combined capacity
Opinion has veered to the view that the
situation cannot be saved by a mere increase
IN ship-building, though the supply must be
kept up, of course, as far as possible The
view is taken, rather, that some means nust
be found for destroying the submarines.
France has been compelled to reduce her
bread ration. Food has been cut down in
Italy. Great Britain is about to go upon a
compulsory meat ration, and the British
food administrator has gone on record to
the effect that in his opinion compulsory con-
servatlon IS now necessary in this country.
1t is the general plan of the allies to live
on the food they can get from South Amer
lea as long as it is available, and to save our
own supplies for the critical weeks and
days when the actual pinch of hunger may
be the deciding factor in this war.
The only comfort in all this is that of
course the Central powers are in greater
danger of starvation than we are, but the
American people are urged to realize the
fact that this food crisis is upon us.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Those Interned Germans.
They Are Not Prisoners of War, But
Civilians. Are Paid For Their Work.

Those crews of interned German ships
whom we are entertaining in comfortable
detention camps are not prisoners of war
They are informed civilians, protected under
treaty rights.
Americans who are troubled at being tax
ed to support these people are reminded by
the government that these interned German
civilians are not prisoners of war and are
not under the jurisdiction of the war de-
partment; but by the provisions of our i'm
migration laws are placed under the iuris-
dlction of the department of labor and
comprise officers and crews of the German
merchant vessels seized by the United States,
and other German civilians. Their deporta-
ton, which ordinarily would take place. is
impracticable in view of the international
situation.
These aliens receive no compensation
from the government except such as is al
lowed them for work actually performed,
and the wages paid them are not exorbitant.
In fact, if from their labor and other
sources they receive more than a moderate
amount of money month all in excess of a
reasonable amount for their care and com
fort is withheld from them and placed to
their credit in the postal savings banks
or some other safe disposal made of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
PATHETIC

Pathetic incidents of the war are
coming to the surface every day. as for ex-
ample the recent news item from Mississippi
telling of the death of young man and his
mother. The boy was drafted, and with a
bullet ended his life by his own hands, while
the mother lost her reason and in despair
ended her life by severing a vein.
The comment of the world will be of su-
preme pity for the demented mother, but
as to the young man it will say he should
have manifested courage and patriotism and
gone cheerfully to his duty as a soldier, and
that is literally true, and yet underlying cpl
sodes of this nature there may be features
unknown to any save those directly affect
ed that would palliate the act of the boy.
God knows and will judge in all these cpl
sOdes, known to but few and soon forgotten
at that, and so the world goes on.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
WHAT MOL ACT

Why investigate the meat trust, the coal
trust, the shoe trust, the paper trust, and
the other trusts?
Haven't these things been investigated
time without end? What new principle can
be elucidated by lengthy inquiry? Is it i'm
agined that the leopard has changed its spot
since the war begun. Is it fancied that
thief is less thief because the country hap
pens to be at war, or rascal less rascal?
Are the gentlemen who run the beef and
coal and shoe businesses of the nation be-
yond government control? Are they super
men that we should stand in awe, with our
hands over our eyes lest their splendor blind
us? Is there a dynasty within our nation?
If not why should we hem and haw about
bringing them to taw?
Why dilly-dally- Why keep investigating,
and wasting time and the peoples money?
The country has had its fill of investga-
tons. They never get us anywhere. Act!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Thrilling Employment.

There are few posts as thrilling as those
occupied by the modern torpedo-lieutenant
and his men. The officer has to be an cleo
trical engineer, a scientist, versed in chem
istry telegraphist, a submarine mining en-
gineer a mechanic, and various other THINGS.
During action the torpedo-lieutenant must
stand by and wait, because the opening
ranges of a modern naval engagement are
so great that torpedoes cannot be used. But
when the torpedo bugles sound for action
the crews Immediately repair below decks,
load the torpedo tubes, and again wait for
orders to fire.
For hours the officer stands thus, watch
ing the combat. Then suddenly his chance
comes. The ships close in. There is a good
chance to put torpedo into an enemy YES
sci. "Snick" dull kissing tells that the
torpedo has left the tube and is speeding
towards its mark. Then the tubes are again
loaded, and so it goes on.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
GOVERNMENT RAILROADINC,

The government in its operation of the
railroads can do with them many things that
directorate could not do. For instance, it
can give precedence to this or that commod-
ity, reduce passenger trains to a minimum,
eliminate comforts of travel Should direc-
torates do these things they would leopard
ize business, and endanger dividends of
stockholders. The government can do as it
pleases, for it guarantees dividends to stock
holders
Government operation of the railroads
looks first to the necessities of the govern
ment, then to those of communities and in
dividuals 1t subordinates to the REQUIRE
ments of war everything that is not essen
tial to war. 1t makes no effort to hold much
less create business for the roads. The gov
ernment's business is itself increasing, and
will continue to increase the larger the army
and navy become.
Government railroading is not scientific
operation. There is no pretense to results
other than those desired Therefore, it may
not create public demand for government
ownership. There is greater prospect that
it will lessen the demand that already ex-
lists, so far as patrons of the roads are con-
cerned. No surprise would be occasioned
for demand for prompt return of the roads
to their owners after the war comes to an
end
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
The Government and Cotton.
S. M. KeIlam in Atlanta Journal.

l have been expecting to see the Atlanta
Journal raise a voice in protest to the efforts
of certain people to have the government fix
maximum price for cotton. l cannot see
what this should have to do in winning the
war. Large per cent. of the cotton crop is
reported. The foreign spinner will buy our
cotton at cheap or regulated price and sell
for a full price-law of supply and demand.
After the war ends all Europe, including,
Germany, will be needing our cotton and if
the price is left to law of supply and de-
mand we will get full price, but if the gov
eminent fixes maximum price we will be
forced to sell, in my humble opinion, at
much less price than otherwise would OBJ
tain, thus giving our cotton in part to en-
rich our present enemies
No one would help the south in 1914 when
cotton was selling much below cost of pro-
duction. We virtually gave that crop to the
domestic and foreign largely foreign) spin
ners Now that cotton is selling at price
to in part reimburse the south other sec
lions are kicking. Why should the west kick?
Do we not spend vast sums for her corn,
flour, hay and automobiles? The more pros
porous we are the better customer of theirs
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Mans Faithful Friend.
From Our Dumb Animals,


The Animal World, of London, saws the
brilliant correspondent of the Daily Chron-
icle, Philip Gibbs" tells in a recent dispatch,
this story of a dogs silent, pathetic devo-
ton; ITO a casualty clearing station was
brought boy of nineteen who had been
gassed. He was lifelong paralytic and
wlzened like an old man, and deaf and dumb.
No one knew where he had come from or to
whom he belonged but he had one creature
faithful to him. 1t was small dog, who
came on the stretcher with him. sittino on
his chest. 1t watched close to him when he
lay in the hospital, and went away with him.
sitting on his chest again when he was sent
farther away to another clearing station. ),
Close your eyes, reader, see the mental pict-
ure OF this story, and say, if you can. that
there was no spark of the divine mystery
OF life and love in the heart of that silent
but faithful friend
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
THE WOMEN'S VICTORY.

The result of the long drawn out struggle
in the lower house of congress over the
equal suffrage measure must have been an
ticipated by all who gave intelligent atten-
ton to the matter. 1t must have been evil
dent to all thoughtful observers that for
quite a while the trend of sentiment in this
country has shown favor in behalf of the
movement 1t did not seem at the outset
that they could or would win as early as has
been the case, and there is where surprise
ensues for those who had doubted that such
a movement could achieve victory.
Of course, the several states are yet to
act on this amendment, ratify it by votes of
their legislatures or otherwise, and that is
what in due course of time they are going
to do. There is no sort of doubt as to that
1t is in the mind of the American people
that women have a right to vote, that ex-
ercge of the elective privilege by the sex
will be of value to the country and to socie-
ty, and thus it will be that state after state
will ratify this amendment 1t is not our
purpose to indulge in any criticism or re-
Election here and now as to the developments
touching this movement The News has been
and is in accord with the national and state
democracy as to the proposal, believing it
to be a matter for adjudication by the state
rather than as a proposal from the federal
authorities. We hold the same view as to
the national prohibition movement, believ-
ing that to be a matter to be settled in the
exercise Of the police powers Of the state
We have the thought; however, that the
franchise in the hands of the representative
women of the country, the women who are
worthy to be thus designated, cannot through
any train of circumstances that we know be
of harm to country or to society And there
is abundance Of consolation in that refec-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
TO OUR PATRONS.

In compliance with the order of the fuel
administrator making the next ten Mondays
heatless days The News office will be closed
every Monday for the next two months
which will necessarily delay the publication
of the paper every Tuesday. If The News
is a day late during that period subscribers
will know that, being matter over which
we have no control, it is unavoidable. While
it will cause considerable inconvenience and
much extra hard work we cheerfully coop
crate with the government in the effort to
improve the fuel situation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
THE SENATORSHIP.

What's this we hear? A senatorial candi
late from Savannah? Such is the intimatior
If the Press, which says:
The question of the United States
senatorship and Savannah's support of
candidate for that office is one that
is going to be brought prominently to
the attention of the democrats of this
section before great while, it is be-
ieved. Up to this time Savannah has
made no declaration as to a choice be-
tween those who have been mentioned
as candidates for this office 1t is pos
sible there may be circumstances arise
which might make it desirable to have
South Georgia man as a candidate for
the senate. 1t is by no means certain
that such a course will be pursued, but
it IS declared among the political prob
abilities. Of course, if Savannah man
should offer for this place he would
have little trouble in getting the united
support of the people here
1t is evident, for more reasons than one
hat the senatorial campaign is yet to be
ought and Won
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

The Atlanta Journal calls attention, with
favorable editorial comment. to the state
geological surveys report on agricultural
drainage. Reclaiming Georgia's swamps is
a matter worthy of consideration Hon
Jesse Mercer, when member of the state
senate from Calhoun county years ago, saw
the Importance of it, and introduced a meas
ure looking to the Inauguration of work
along that line, but could not enlist the sup
port of the middle and northern sections of
the state. To him belongs the credit for first
proposing the work, which would open up
hundreds of thousands of productive acres
and add untold millions to the wealth of
Georgia
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

The Macon Telegraph says if the proposed
woman suffrage and prohibition amendments
to the federal constitution are ratified by
the states negroes, including women, will
vote again, even if it has to be done under
the protection of government bayonets. If
the Telegraph is correct in its approximations
it would deplorable situation Can the
Macon paper throw more light on the ques-
ton? 1t is of grave nature, and one upon
which the people of Georgia should want to
be informed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22
Sunshine and Music.

A laugh is just like sunshine;
1t freshens all the day,
1t tips the peak of life with light.
And drives the clouds away,
The soul grows GLAD that hears it.
And feels its courage strong;
A laugh Is Just like sunshine
For cheering folks along.
A laugh is just like sunshine:
1t fingers in the heart,
And where its melody is heard
The ills of life depart;
And happy thoughts come crowding
Its joyful notes to greet;
A laugh is just like music,
For making living sweet.
Selected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

Former President VIM. H.. Taft will visit
Camp Gordon on January the 30th, and
while there will deliver an address to the
soldiers on the war and its issues. Georgia
will welcome this distinguished citizen of
our country with a cordially not less than
it gave him when he visited the state dur
ing his administration as the chief executive
of the nation. This fine type of the Amer
Jean, though classed as pacifst before the
declaration of war, is doing genuine service
in preaching the gospel of victory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

If there are those who expected any 9TH
err decision than the one affirming the con-
stitutionality of the draft law they should
have known better, for it is to be kept in
mind that in these days the supreme court
ratifies virtually all acts of congress. Thus
the draft law and the present military sys-
tenn will stand unchallenged at least until
the end of the world war, and that is what
should ensue
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-22

Knitting nerves sends hundreds of wo-
men to the doctors" says a newspaper head
line. Nonsense, and something stronger if
you choose. If knitting causes the dear lady
to have an attack of the nerves she is of
little use in the world, and is in need of re-
pairs. Think Of how mother and grandmoth-
er knit the happy hours away by the open
fire, and "nerves" had not been introduced
in the American home.