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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
MONEY
IS HONESTLY SPENT
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MAKES
REPORT TO LEGISLATURE.
NO GRAFT WAS FOUND.

ATLANTA, Ga.-The special leg
lslative committee, headed by Rep
resentative Joe Hill Hall, of Bib,
appointed to scrutinize the appropria-
tions and expenditures of various de-
partments in 1917, has reported to
the house that, in the main, the ap-
preparations and expenditures were
legal and being honestly expended.
1t was recommended that the cler-
zeal force in the department of agri-
culture be legalized by proper legis-
lation. 1t was found that the present
system, inaugurated before the pres
ent commissioner took office, and
which is costing $4,000 a year, is il
legal. The same trouble, it was stat
ed, exists in the department of the
state chemist, and the appropriations
for the department of entomology al
so, said the report, were open to
question.
The committee recommended that
all fees Of the agricultural depart
ment be paid to the state treasurer
direct.
Some Overlapping.
The report further stated that
there is too much overlapping and
duplicating in the work of the de-
paTtment of agriculture and the state
college of agriculture, suggesting
that the college confne itself to edu-
cational work and the department to
regulatory work.
Some of the committee members
questioned the legality of a number
of appropriations to the University
of Georgia and recommended a con-
stitutional amendment as a remedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
CERTIFICATE
FOR BRIDEGROOMS

The state senate has unani-
mously passed the bill by Sena-
tor 7. A. Brown, which makes
it unlawful for an ordinary or
deputy in any Georgia county to
issue a marriage license unless
the bridegroom-to-be presents a
certificate sworn to and signed
by reputable physician of the
state, showingo condition of
his health. "rdj.
1t is provided Stay that
the certificate must sh,
the man who wishes the L.
riage license is sound and has
no communicable affection. No
provision is made governing the
health of the woman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
ARE AGAINST A BAN
ON CHRISTMAS GIFTS

NEW YORK, N. "a sug-
gestion of the council of nation
al defense that as a war measure
Christmas gifts this year be con-
fined to an exchange of cards
and letters is meeting with OPP
position from merchants in all
parts of the country, according
to an announcement today by
the Retail Dry Goods Associa-
ton, These merchants, it was
stated, consider that sufficient
regulation has been placed on
non-essentials by the govern
ment at the source of produc-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16

ones, are shown entirely. Cham
pagnes, light grays and wine colors
are missing, leaving only tans, blacks
and whites. And not top that meas
ures more than eight inches from the
ground. Think of that!
Yet while the models are not friv-
olous many of them are smart. The
more than $50 manufacturers from
all over the country who are exhibit
ing will start making the new lines
in the fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
SAD FOR GIRLS WITH PRETTY
FEET; NO MORE GIDDY SHOES
All Gay Coors Are Barred and Also High Heels and Lines
VIII Be "Mannish" Is Edict of the Makers

noSTON.-Girls with desire for
pretty shoes have a sad time ahead
'nem-for the duration of the
anne me edict was issued today at the
At u ~ shoe and leather style show
for me Copley plaza. Spring styles
ana ISi9, instead of dazzling colors
the least. are manlsh' TO say
Low heels, instead of high, curving
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
PRESIDENT DOES not FAVOR
EXPERIMENT STATION FUND
Sends Agricultural Appropriation
Bill Back Without Signature Be-
cause of Wheat Price Fixing.

WASHINGTON, D. President
Wilson today vetoed the annual ag-
ricultural appropriation bill contain
ing an amendment increasing the
price of wheat to $2.40 per bushel.
The presidents message said the in
crease in price of wheat would add
So to the cost of barrel of flour.
The president was also expected to
express his dissatisfaction over the
Georgia agricultural experiment sta
ton item of $4,000, and that he did
not do so was great relief to the
Georgia delegation.
Helped for 20 Years.
For twenty-nine years the Georgia
experiment station has received its
annual allotment from the govern
ment under the Hatch account and
three of the payments have been
made by Secretary Houston. A year
ago the agricultural department took
the position that the annual allot-
ment should go to the agricultural
school at Athens and has steadily re-
fused to pay the money over to the
experiment station at Griffin.
Georgia members of congress take
the position that if the status Of the
experiment station is to be changed
it should be done by the Geo-cia leg
islature and not by the order Of the
department of agriculture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
FEGGMEN ARE PLYING THEIR
TRADE IN THIS SECTION
l"o Safes Are Blown at Benevolence
and Money Obtained.

aafeblowers are at work in this
section, The Cuthbert Liberal-Enter-
Prise reports that at Benevolence the
I y, Of w. S. Parham & Co. and
w; Q. Reddick were entered and the
safes blown open and robbed of their
o ~ contents. The yeggmen entered
az az the front door, by the aid of q
unlseI, and pried the door open. The
We work must have been that of profess
S on safe blowers, as the plans were
oar1e1ully carried out, sacks of flour
ana sacks of rice being placed on the
+ IGOR IN front of the safes to catch
.ne door and overafls were placed
1--we the doors to muffle the sound of
ne explosion. The door to Reddick's
l aL was blown from the hinges.
sosut $40 were secured from each
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
ALLIES TEASING FOE;
GERMANS DELAY DRIVE
MONTHS INACTIVITY ON PART
OF TEUTONS MAY PROVE FA-
TAI TO THEIR CAUSE.
ELEMENTS INTERFERE WITH
MOVEMENTS OF KAISER'S ARMY

Ground on the Western Front Has
Become Thoroughly Soaked by the
Heavy Rains, Making Any Large
Movements Difficult.
Resumption of the German often
sive on the western front, calling for
fearful sacrifices of men, will be the
next great episode in the world war.
Rainy weather in northern France
has caused the thorough soaking of
the ground, particularly in the low
living portions of the battle front,
and not inconceivably has had some
thing to do with the delay of the
Germans in renewing their offensive.
The Germans are beginning to
show renewed activity, however, in
marked contrast to the quietness
that prevailed since their last smash
ing blows were checked by the Brit
ish, on the north, and the French
and Americans to the south.
Meanwhile the allies have been
pushing back the German lines little
by little at various important points,
hardly day going by without a
French or a British attack.
The Next Big Drive.
The allies are said to be awaiting
the next German blow with conf
dence The months delay in Hin
denburg's drive that was to carry the
victorious army to the channel ports
and to Paris has given the United
States time to place a magnificent
army at the front, while England
and France have been able to
strengthen their lines and even to
carry the fight to the enemy in sew
eral sections of the battle zone.
These actions, while local in char
acter, have been fought for import
ant immediate objectives which have
strengthened the allied line where it
needed bolstering before the break
ing of the storms of shot and shell
expected at any time At various
points the allies have placed in ieop-
ardy the enemy's tenure of certain
parts of the line and have extended
their control over wide sectors If the
front
Continue "Nibbling" Tactics.
From day to day the allies have
continued their "nibbling" process,
biting off bits of ground that will be
advantageous when the next German
attack materializes. Just where the
full strength of the German offensive
will be directed is not known, al
though the allied command seems by
its confident attitude to have some
clue as to the intentions of the foe.
The blow, when it comes, is expected
to eclipse the ferocity of the attack
before Cambria on March 81, or
along the Aisne on May 81. An cpl
demic of influenza in the German
army is reported and this, together
with the prevalence of typhoid and
other diseases, is believed to have
partly caused delay in the plans Of
the German war heads
Allies Face Supreme Crisis.
The allies may be said to be facing
the supreme crisis of the war. The
next few weeks are pregnant with
tremendous possibilities. The Ger
man militarists fully recognize that
they must either achieve a decisive
victory now or continue a hopeless
struggle against daily increasing
odds.
Washington reports 100000
Americans in Europe and in transit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
SIGNS BILL PROVIDING FOR
FACTORY AT PENITENTIARY

WASHINGTON, D. C.-President
Wilson today signed the bill provid-
ing for the equipment of the United
States penitentiary at Atlanta for
the manufacture of government sup
plies and the compensation of prison
ers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-07-16
LIBERTY LOANS COST NEAR
LY THREE MILLION DOLLARS
Expense Was Evenly Divided Be-
tween Treasury and Reserve.

WASHINGTON, D. CT cost
81, 709, 480.30 to float the second
and third liberty loans and to sell
certificates of Indebtedness, accord
ing to statement sent by the treas
ury department today to the United
States senate.
The cost was about evenly divided
between the treasury department
here and the federal reserve banks.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

Several days ago the Spanish gov elnment notified Germany that for every Spanish boat sunk rcprisal would be taken and an intemed Ger man boat would be taken.
 Germany replied with kick and said that such action would be uaugh- ty, or something like that. Then Germany, through the Chmcc,Ior who ever he is by this time, refused to furnish any guarantees agaius- th' submarine warfare as affecting pain. It is now practically up to Spain to act rog Germany has as much stat ed that if Hun Kultur U-Boats get in the way of Spanish ship the lat ter was go down.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
RICHARDSON COMMANDS
 AT FRONT

A night letter received from Wash ington says that Gen. W.P. Richard son. formerly President of the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners, had either sailed or was about to sail for Overseas as the Cor manding Officer of a brigade in the SOth Division O. the National Army" It said the 3Oth Division had arrived at "an Atlantic port" for authorization several days before the date of the telegram. 1t had been stationed at Fort Bureaugard, La.
 The night letter said that it was sent because "all of Gen. Richardson B burning desire to get in service at the front
 Gen. Richardson was transferred from the Alaska Board of Road Com missioners at his own request last Fall. He asked for the change because he felt that the place for a soldier was at the front. The day after Christmas he was placed in command of the De pot Brigade at Camp Lee, Petersburg Va Here he made a notable record, but he soon requested to be attached to a permanent brigade so he could take it to France and lead 1t m battle after training it for service. He was then assigned to the 39th Division at Fort Bureauguard, and with 1t, he has gone to France.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
STEEL BEING
 LAID FAST

Three thousand feet of steel was laid on the northern end of the Sew ard division last Monday according to Robert J. Weir, who witnessed the laying and who returned here last night. Steel on the Seward division has now been laid to Mile 76 and as Mir. Weir has practically all available men at work will have his part of the government railroad completed within a week or ten days. There is yet onIy three miles to be laid on the Seward division and the grade is finished ready for the ties and the rails.
 The Anchorage steel layers have reached Mile S3 and are now working towards the steel end on the Seward Division
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
HUNTERS BACK FROM A WATERY
 TRIP UP RIVER

The three hunters who left towards the end of last week for trip up Re surrsction r:ver returned late yeSter- day afternoon empty handed. Those in the party were Frank Cotter, Leo MarguleS and A. F. Davis. From the time the trio left Seward until their return hey encountered water over head and under foot. Rain, nothing but rain and therefore the weathe.' was great CD for hunting purposes. Plenty of Moose cows and calves were seen but no bulls. There were grouse and ducks galore. The hunters reached the Russian river divide about 90 miles from Seward.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
FERDINAND IS
 HELD HOSTAGE

WASHINGTON, D. c. Aug. 29.-, King Ferdinand, of Bulgarian, is held virtually as a prisoner by Ger many as hostage, according to ad- vices received through official chan nelS today.
 That Germany is taking this means to insure the loyalty of Bulgaria to the cause of the central empires is be- lived here. It is known that Bulgaria, the same as Turkey, is dissatisfied with the treatment accorded it by German, and is seeking chance to break away from the control of the TeutOns.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
BOARDS MUST
 NOT DO SPITE WORK

that many senators were under the
 impression that much spite work had been done by some draft boards throughout the United States and AL aska in making classifications. Adjt
 Gen. Crowder stated that many cases had been brought to the attention of
 the War Department and where such action had been resorted tc, that IS forcing men into the service, the mem -bers of the draft boards had been severely dealt with and prison sent ences will also be meted out to future members of draft boards who are "Spiteful" in making classifications.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
MOTION PICTURES NOW
 AN ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug. D. The war industries board has recog- nized the motion picture industry as an essential war industry, The con struction of new theatres during the war, however, is forbidden and the industry must not be allowed to af- feet economic materials, according to the ruling of the board.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

WASHINGTON, Aug, % Minor differences between the Senate and House conierees over the man power bill. fixing the draft ages from IS tJ 45, have been cleared away after Pro y.os. Marshal Crowder explained that ne new instructions will provide that draft boards and not registrants must initiate the deferred classification claims.
 The conferees struck out the Pen rose amendment providing that the re -gisuants need not make deferred classification claims.
 Provost Marshal Crowder stated
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
AMERICANS IN FIGHT.

WITH THE AMERICANS. ON THE VESLE, Aug, 29-- The Ameri- cans ana Germans engaged in spirit ed actions today in the regions of Ba- zoches and Fismet,e. The Americans throughout the night made gains at some points around BazoocheS. The Germans have retaken Fismctte from the French and the Americans have been sent there. Stubborn fighting is on this afternoon
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
CONTINUE PRESSING HUNS.

LONDON, Aug. 29-- An official statement says that the German coun- ter attacks east of Arras have been repulsed. South of the Somme the Bri- tish continue pressure against the re- treating Germans.
 Since August 21st, the British have taken 26000 prisoners and one hun dred large guns.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
TROUBLE:
 AVER ED

WASHINGTON, Aug, 20.--Nicar- apua and Honduras have averted an armed clash over the lOng standing boundary dispute by agreeing, at the request of theUnitad States, to sub init to the withdrawal of al troops from their borders. The controversy will be submitted to the United States through ministers at Washington.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
DRUNKS CAUSE
 BORDER TROUBLE

MORALES, Aug, 29- Drunken ci- viiians on the Mexican side are held responsible for the shooting last night as a elimination Of the trouble of Tue -sday night when many were killed on the Mexican and American sides. Several troops have been sent here and no further trouble is anticipated.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
GINCHY IS CAPTURED.

WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. % Ginchy, the town two miles northwest of Combeles is reported to have been captured by the British who have also, taken Belloy, Assevillers, Herbecourt, and Feuilleres, all within four miles
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
PRICE OF SILVER
 IS ANNOUNCED BY
 TREASURY OFFICIALS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29- The Treasury Department has announced that the maximum price of silver win be one dollar and one-half cents per fine ounce,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
BRITISH COLUMBIA TO
 SELL ALL SALMON PACK.

OTTAWA. Aug. 29.- The minister of finance today arranged with the British authorities for the purchase of the entire salmon pack Of Brltisn Columbia. Eight million dollars will be required to pay for the fish.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
MISSING

WASHINGTON, Aug, 29.-- The Commanding officer, executive officer and l4 men of the U. s. Sub-chaser 209 are still missing. The sub-chaser was mistaken Tuesday morning of Fire Island for an enemy submarine and sent down by a shot from the steamer Felix raussig.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
AGROUND

Steamer Northwestern Is reported 10 be aground but the passengers are safe at Cordova. This is the advice given in a private message and no details. The Gateway wired the Cord va Times for particulars but at the time of going to press had received nothing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
RECORD IS SMASHED IN
 BUILDING VESSEL.

DETROIT, Aug. % A 2,5OO ton complete by the Great Lakes Engin- eering Works 30 days after the keel was lad, establishing new record for y.p,d shipbuilding IT the United States.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

WITH THE FRENCH, Aug. % General Hubert's troops occupied Noy -on early this morning according to an official statement.
 General Mangin's forces have crossed the Disc and occupied Morlancourt.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
TO CONSTRUCT RAILWAY.

AMSTERDAM, Aug, 29- The con stluction of a fourth direct railway line between Berlin and Vienna has been approved by the German rail way control boad.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
WEAR NOI PROBABLE
 BY SPIAI

PARIS, Aug, 29.-A German sub marine mas sunk the Spanish ship Cruza. Newspapers here believe that this sinking brings the crisis in the relations between Germany and Spain
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

BULLITEN,- PARIS, Aug. % The French tonight are at the gates of Ham. The Germans have lost three complete munition trains at Breuil, five miles west of Ham in their pre- cipitate retreat.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
MINERS ARE:
 KILLED

TACOMA, Aug, % Twelve were killed and four known to have been injured at the Burnett coal mine near here. Black damp is said to have ex- ploded
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

BULLETIN NEW YORK, Aug. % The Associated Press says this afternoon in the daily summary that the taking of Morlancourt may mark the crossing of the Disc river over a wide front.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
MAKE 4 FAST TRIP
 ID SEWARD BY STEEL

Twelve hours, Anchorage to Seward was the time made yesterday by three over the government rail- road. E. B. Hussey and wife, and H
 T. Tripp left Anchorage yesterday at $50 o'clock, travelled by
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
FORTIFIED WOODS TAKEN.

PARIS, Aug, 2G- The French this afternoon took the strongly fortified Quesnoy Woods after an engagement lasting several hours. The German forces were completely routed and re- treated from the woods in great dis order.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
FORMER MINISTER OF WAR
 HOLLANDS NEW PREMIER.

LONDON, Aug. 26- It is announc- ed at Amsterdam that Jonkheer Colyn former minister of war, is to become premier of Holland.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
VIOLENT ARTILLERY ACTION.

PARIS, Aug, 20 Violent artillery actions are occurring this afternoon along the Somme river. This action continued all through the night. Ger. man surprise attacks last night in tho Locraine sector were repulsed.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

BULLETIN WASHINGTON, Aug. % Pershing reports tonight that our troops are cooperating with the French and have advanced to the railway west of Juvugny and along the Vesle.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
J. s. AVIATOR IS
 KILLED BY FALL

DALLAS, TEX. Aug, 29-- Aviat- ion Lieutenant Charles Hyde was kill ed here this afternoon in fall of 300 feet. One man accompanying the Lieu tenant was only slightly injured.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

Robert J. Weir returned last night from trip of inspection to the north end Of the Seward division.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

rail to Mile 91, by the tug Alaska from Mile 91 to Mile Fl and came in on the regular train to Seward arrlv- ing here exactly at $50 o'clock last night,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29

BULLETIN LONDON, Aug. 29- Haig's forces captured Baupau- me early this evening.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-08-29
RENCH ARE ON OUTSKIRTS
 0F HAM

of PcrOnnc.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-18
RARBERRY BUsH OUsTED,

Bookings, S. d.. July 1S.-More
than 2I,275 barberry bushes have been
found and practically all Of them de-
kota. according to H. C. Gilbert, field
agent, United States department. In
Is counties no barberries have been
found. Although so per cent of the
common barberries in-the state nave
been eradicated, the remaining 10 per
cent are enough to cause a rust cpl
denir
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-18
Help Demand at
Capital Great

J. P. Hardy, state director of Uni
ted States Public Service, urges
more people to enter the govern
ment service for war work. Workers
are needed in all departments at
Washington, he says, and good SAL
aries are paid. The civil service
commission will answer any in
quiries concerning entrance require
ments.
The urgent needs include persons
to fill such positions as mechanics in
the ordnance department, inspectors
and engineers in the navy depart
ment, laboratory assistants lin the
department Of standards, all sorts Of
clerical and statistical positions,
craftsman, stenographers, and other
engineering, professional, scientific
positions paying salaries varying
from $40 to $1,000 a year.
Hotels and restaurants for ac-
commodation Of government en-
ployes are under construction and
will be conducted under government
supervision. At the present time,
the room registration Office has a
list Of 5000 rooms that have been in
spected and found suitable, and the
commission is able to provide board
ing accommodations.
The country needs competent per-
sons to fill these positions, and many
who cannot serve on the battlefield,
may be able to give just as great
service in this capacity, says MT,
Hardy