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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
OLDER MEN FOUGHT WAR.
Average Age Higher Than in Former
Conflicts Generals Old Men.
From the New Orleans Times.

"Old men for counsel and young men for
war; is an adage old as history Nearly all
wars have been fought by young men, The
young men had a great part in the present
war, although the age percentage was high
er than in wars of the past, because of the
enormous demand for men. But the dstnc-
ton of this was in the fact that most of its
generals in high command were men of ma
ture years. Several were taken from the re-
tired list after the great war began Most of
the great martial figures in history had their
marked success while young men. AleXan-
der died at 33. Hannibal crossed the Alps
at 20. Charlemagne began the conquest of
SaXony before he was 30. Godfrey of Bouil-
lon was made king of Jerusalem at SO. There
are only few exceptions Caesar was 81
when he crossed the Rubicon and Cincinna-
tus was 81 when called from the pillow
Three of the great figures at Waterloo
Napoleon, Wellington and Ney, were each
AS. Washington became commander in chief
of the revolutionary armies at 43. Taylor
and Scott were both past 60 in the Mexican
war, but only one of the leading generals of
either side of the Civil war was past so when
the war began. Lee was 50, Grant was 80,
Sherman not quite 4 l, and Sheridan was less
than 30. Custer and Merritt were mere
striplings. Hancock was 80 at Antietam.
Meade was as at Gettysburg. Beauregard
took command at Shiloh before he was AZ.
oIOneWdll JdChSOn was 81 at Bull Kun.
Thomas was II at Chickamauga, the same
age at which Andrew Jackson won the battle
of New Orleans
At the beginning of the great war Kitch-
ener was Ga. Haig will be So next June.
Petain is 50. De Castenau is g. Foch
was 81 October 2, while Hindenburg was "a
on the same day. Pershing is SO. Mangin
and LudendOrtf are each in their middle fif-
ties. The Italian generals are of advanced
age. The conditions of fighting were such
that line and brigade officers were subject
ed to the severest examinations to determine
their physical fitness. The age of retire
ment was placed low with the general in
command held personally responsible for ex-
ceptiOns. But it is clear that the men who
had the planning to do were unusually ma
ture. The theory that older men would be
unable, because of fixed habits of thought to
adopt their plans to the changed conditions
of warmaking is completely refuted by re-
suits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
AS 1T SHOULD BF

Not so very long ago when an epicure
wanted a choice cut of meat he went to the
butcher and specified western meat, but con-
ditiOns are now undergoing a very rapid
change, particularly in Georgia and other
southern states, where the live stock indus
try has experienced such remarkable growth
in the past few years.
AS a result of scientific breeding, careful
feeding and the development of packing
houses in Georgia native meats are consid-
cred as good today as western meats. and
the most careful and fastidious buyers are
ready to take cut of Georgia-raised beef
as quickly as western beef, provided, of
course, it has a good appearance on the
butchers counter
In this connection it is interesting to note
that Georgia growers of cattle and hogs
have right to demand prices that are on
par with the ''hoof" prices paid in the west.
Eradication of the cattle tick, and grow
ing sentiment in favor of fenced ranges,
where such an enormous slaughter of hogs
and cattle by trains and automobiles will
not occur every year, are doing a great
deal to promote the development of the live
stock industry
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
IMMIGRATION INCREASING.

A great exodus of foreign-born citizens
is now under way The state department
at Washington has applications for, more
than 100000 passports. Every steamer de-
parting from New York has full passenger
lists. In spite of every inducement to remain
Italians, Spaniards, Greeks, Slavs and Poles
are seeking Immediate transportation.
New York newspapers have indeavored to
determine the reason for this exodus. They
find that the more wealthy foreign-born citi-
zens desire to investigate conditions of es-
tates and other properties located in the
war area; but that the large majority of the
poorer people is convinced that in the re-
construction and rehabilitation of Europe
they will have larger and more remunerative
opportunities for labor than they will have
in this country
That these foreign born citizens intend to
return to their native countries for perma-
nent residence is apparently denied by the
fact that they leave their families here.
What they are after is the money which
they believe will be more plentiful in Europe
than in this country Their exodus presents
an estimate of future industrial conditions
here
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
DOGS.
From the Kansas Civ Time,

from the Kansas City Times.
Now that the British government has is
sued an official report on services of trained
dogs with the British army, the dog is bound
10 nave new standing in society After
reading such exploits as the one where the
shepherd dog ran two and one-half miles
IN ten minutes, part of the way through
deadly barrage, with a message calling for
relntorcements that saved the day, you may
think that all the dogs were pure breds. But
they were not. The report says that 'the
hrSt dog recruits came from various homes
for lost dogs, and many a soldier owes his
life to stray dog saved from the lethal
chamber by the war" A majority of the
dogs that were trained for the service were
strays of the common variety which were
picked up by the police and sent to the
training school for dogs.
When the soldiers return from the front
there will be stories told of the faithful 81
lent, dumb messengers that will put to
shame, perhaps, some of the human slackers
who contributed far less to their country in
Its time of need. For a brief review of the
Official report of the war records of these
dogs makes no mention of any conscientious
DIRECTORS among them. They were used not
only as messengers, but as searchers through
No Mans Land for wounded soldiers, and
good wherever they were trusted
When the soldiers come home we NAV
have to abolish the time honored custom of
shylng dornlcks at every stray dog we see.
Many stray in London that could not afford
license tag won a service flag, a life pen
sion and an honorable citation on a field of
glory. There is almost sure to be a feeling
OF cOmradeship between the soldier who
saw fighting and the dog that served him
while he fought which we who stayed at
home will not be able to understand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
A Dawson Woman Points
Out Some Inconsistencies.

Editor Dawson News: 1t strikes me as a
bit inconsistent that, as much as our mer-
chants cry Keep your money in circulation
at home," "Patronize home industries" etc,
a thorough canvass of the grocery stores
of Dawson failed to disclose a single can of
goods put up in our own town, and it is
claimed that not one of our merchants pat
ronizes the various manufacturing plants in
our state, where many articles they place on
their shelves may be obtained. Now, frankly,
what is the difference in the individual SEND
ing his shekels abroad himself or turning
them over to the merchant who in turn turns
them over to eastern markets? l haven't a
single penny in the canning factory, nor in
any manufacturing industry in the state, but
am able to see inconsistencies when pre-
sented in so bald a form.
Dawson, Ga. A MERE WOMAN
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
WAR TIME MARRIAGES.

Many writers are finding a fruitful theme
for worry in war time marriages, fearing
that many of them are not destined to turn
out well because they were frequently con-
tracted in a hurry, and perhaps for selfish
or loveless reasons. There is considerable
reason for the opinion that Large per cent
of the war brides were enamored with uni
form, setting off to good advantage the form
of a rather ordinary young man. With the
war a thing of the past and that same figure
clad in overalls or some other suit of civil
wear bit of romance may vanish, but we
are not inclined to the view that such
changes will disturb to a great extent the
strength of the bonds of wedlock. All hon
eymoons have an ending, those associated
with the great conflict the same as the rest
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
That | Have Time.
thank the Lord that | have time

| thank the Lord that have time
For things that pay no dividends,
For song and book and sunset CLEAN
And sweet companionship of friends.
The song may be some simple theme,
The book some poets dreamy rime
For those who dare to pause and dream
| thank the Lord that | have time.
! thank the Lord that l have time
To stop a moment by the way
To kiss the scented lips Of flowers
And hear the voice of song birds gay.
The lark announces morning hours,
Around my doors the roses climb.
And nature lures me to her bowers
| thank the Lord that ! have time.
/ thank the Lord that | have time
To pause beside some other soul
Who falters by my poor abode
Upon the path to greater goal.
If | can help him on his road,
Can aid his weary feet to climb.
II | can ease him of his load,
| thank the Lord that | have time
thank the Lord that | have time
For humber JOYS and humber things,
| thank the Lord for lips that smile,
| thank the Lord for heart that sings.
If | in life's uncertain while
With word or song or CHEEKY rime
Can light some pilgrims drearv mile,
| thank the Lord that I have time.
douglas Malloch in The Woods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
X" ANOTHER WHITE. ELEPHANT.

1t begins to look as though the govern
ment has another white elephant on its
hands. The director general of railroads
would have the government keep the rail
roads for five years or else turn them back
now. If it keeps them five years congress
sees a government investment in them APP
proximating billion dollars. If it turns
them back now congress feels that the gov
eminent would have to pay the railroad
companies a sum almost as large. As con-
gress looks at it, it's case of be damned if
you do and be damned if you don't.
But whether the government keeps the
railroads or surrenders them now one thing
has got to be taken into consideration-it
must pay whatever it has to pay for military
service it demanded of the roads This will
amount to millions. 1t may total billion.
And it must do so because the railroads sur
rendered all traffic and gave military neces-
@ity preference.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
"a NUGGET OF WISDOM"

From the Lincolnton Journal
This paragraph from The Dawson News
contains a nugget of wisdom and common
sense: eff we can accomplish in one treaty
what the Christian religion has failed to
bring about in 1000 years-establish per
manent peace on earth, good will to men
and the golden age at one sitting-that will
be going some. But when the average man
looks inside himself he isn't so sure about
if"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Editor Shope, of the Dalton Citizen. has
refreshing way of always speaking his
mind Of Brother Burleson's official activi-
ties he says: Having ruined the mail ser
vice Burleson is now busily engaged in do
ing the same thing to the wire service, and
at the same time is doing lions share in
heading the democratic party to the rocky,
barren beach of defeat"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The country desires debate on the league
of nations. No great subject can be thresh-
ed out without it. President Wilson cannot
contemplate continued prevention of discus
sion. But the people do not want narrow,
partisan opinions. They want frank, open,
sensible discussion, free from political bit
terness and stinted views. SO far most of
the discussion of the league plan has been
vindictive
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

No one would have thought that the wide
awake editor of the Post-Searchlight ever
sleeps, but from the vociferous manner in
which he is demanding a sleeping car from
cambridge to Atlanta it seems that Broth
er Pat Griffin takes an occasional nap, espe-
cially when en- route to the capital to edit the
legislature. AS it is now Editor Griffin and
other Bainbridgeites who travel at night
have to set up until their train connects with
the Central sleeper which serves Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Hon. W. J. Harris became United States
senator from Georgia in fact on last Tues
day. Mr.. Harris will be active and untiring
in his efforts to serve the people, and it may
be depended upon that any request made
by his constituents will receive prompt atten-
ton. Moreover, he is very ikable gentle
man personally, which will be worth a great
deal to him in discharging the duties of a
senator. The News wishes him pleasant
and successful tenure of office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

An esteemed subscriber renting $500 in
payment of subscription says, 81 would rath-
er be without my pants than The Dawson
News" Both are necessary in a we'll regulat-
ed family, and we are glad to know that this
citizen is now supplied.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
THAT is TO SAY

If some people could transact bust
ness with the same thoroughness Thai
they dispense gossip their salaries in
the business world would be almost linn
itless.-Dawson News.
Which is another way of saying that if
some people would attend to their own bus
mess, as well as they talk about the other
fellows, they might have business of their
own.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Congressman Johnson, of South Dakota,
who enlisted in the army and saw service in
France, seems to have found no one disput-
ing his charge that the sons of administra-
ton officials all had bullet-proof assignments
in the recent war.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The coast defense bill which passed the
house carried appropriations totaling SILL,
199,291. The war department, following the
armistice signing, asked for $56,491 1862.
The amount asked before the armistice was
$3.50, 085,68 Some difference is noted
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The News prints on this page a short but
interesting communication from Dawson
lady. She writes to the point, and calls at
tention to an Inconsistency it would be well
to take note of and profit by. 1t is another
instance of not practicing what we preach
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The Valdosta Times says Savannah will
probably get the next reunion of the Con-
federate veterans. The next reunion of the
veterans will be held at Dawson in the late
spring This city has already been officially
designated by General Thomas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

We have too many persons of un-Ameri-
can sentiments in this country. The melting
pot has been overloaded. The door should
be shut on ordinary immigration for at least
decade until we can catch up with the
work of assimilation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

There was no Glove lost" between the
president and the late congress. While they
worked together during the war because of
their common purpose to win victory each
has since given evidence of jealousy of pre-
rOgatiyeS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The Triton Gazette is in favor of hanging
the men arrested in New York and Philadel-
phia if they are found guilty of plotting to
assassinate the president" And no time
should be lost in doing it,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The Nebraska legislature is trying to put
the brakes on the teaching of sex matters to
children under sixteen years of age. The
mistake was made in ever loosening the
brakes
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
NOT EVEN ACQUAINTED.

From the Griffin News and Sun.
The Walton Tribune saws money NAV talk,
but 1t doesn't remain with some folks LONG
enough to engage them in conversation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
ANOTHER DIVORCE EVIL,

From the Lavonia Times.
Among the divorces which threaten the
nome life of America there is none more
serious than the divorce between the dollar
and its purchasing power.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The situation is like this: Prices are high
because of labor cost, and labor cannot re-
duce because prices are high.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

"To protect himself against the high
price, says Mr.. Armour, ''the consumer can
quit eating meat" And that is what good
many American citizens have been COMPEL
ed to do by Mr. A. and the other meat
barons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Wonder if the naval officers who are
charged with bribery and graft will receive
as severe sentences as the boys who for
got some of the army regulations?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11
FOSTERING PAT AGAIN.

From the cambridge Searchlight.
Another thing is hanging over us. The
ola hens and she-men are going to poster US
ABOUT our tobacco. We wish the Germans
had got one of them too. by Gosh
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Most people would like to see war prices
demobilized
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The greatest objection to self-made men
is that they persist in talking shop.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

If the prices of shoes are not lowered be-
fore six months good many people will find
excuses for taking the barefoot treatment
next summer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Socialist Berger will go to the peniten-
tiary instead of to congress. That's fine.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

during the war the British covered the
seas with something like four millions of
mines, costing from $500 apiece upwards
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

Old man Williams, of the Greensboro
Herald-Journal, allows: "The old fashioned
boy who once gave his girl love powder is
now bringing her bon bons and taking her
automobile riding"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-03-11

The seventeen-year locusts are announced
for this spring 1t is a good thing they do
not come in an election year. else the people
would be unable to endure all the pests.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-10-11

Mayor
William Hale Thompson, Mayor.
Charles G. Fitzmorris, Secretary.
Room b07, 9Th floor. City Hal.
City Treasurer
Henry Stuckart, Treasurer.
Room 200, End floor. City Hall
City Clerk
James T. Igoe, City Clerk.
Edward ]. Padden, Chief Clerk.
Rooms 1o7-10s, LIST floor, City Hall.
City Comptroller
George F. Harding, Comptroller.
Louis q. Gosselin. Deputy Comptrol.
Ter.
Room sol, 9Th floor, City Hall.
City Collector
VIM. II. Wesley, Collector.
George Lehman, Deputy Collector.
Department Of Health
John Dill Robertson, M. D.. Com.
missioner.
Gottfried Koehler. M. D.. Assistant
Commissioner.
e. r. Pritchard, Secretary.
Room TOT, 7th floor, City Hall.
Bureau Of Engineering
John Ericsson, City Engineer.
VIM. J. Roche. Chief Clerk.
Room 402, City Hall.
Water Department
w. J. McCourt, Superintendent.
Geo. J. Feser. Chief Clerk.
Rooms 101-102, City Halliday
bills here).
Water Pipe Extension
Hugh l.. Lucas, Superintendent.
Thomas F. Herman, Asst. Superiu-
tendent.
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Bureau Of Streets
Felix Mitchell. Superintendent.
8. J. Fisher, Inspector In Charge.
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Bureau OF Sewers

Bureau OF Sewers
George r. McGrath, Superintendent.
Edward F. Cullerton. Chief Clerk.
Bureau Of Maps and Plats--
John d. Riley. Superintendent.
T. C. Philips, Engineer Of Surveys,
Bureau Of Gas and Electricity
william j. Keith. Commissioner.
John e. Bradley, Chief Clerk.
Rivers and Harbors-
Richard O'Sullivan Burke, Asst En-.
gineer.
Smoke Inspectors Department
William II. Reid. Inspector.
Room COS, City Hall.
City OIL Inspector
Paul Henderson, Inspector.
Charles Vavrik, Chief Deputy.
VIM. r. German. Assistant
Bureau Of statistIcs-
Francis A. Eastman, City Statisti-
clan.
Frederick Rex. Librarian.
City Architect
G. w. Kallal.
Purchasing Agent
Virtus C. Rohm. Business Agent.
p. C. Schafer. Chief Clerk.
Department Of Compensation
H. v. McGurren. Superintendent.
Inspector Of Weights and Measures
Morris Filler. City Sealer.
w. F. Cluett, Chief Deputy.
Board Of Examining Engineers
Room 1908, City Hall.
Edward F. Miller, President.
r. r. Moore. LIST ice-President
James N. Spencer. I'd Vice-Prssi.
dent
Board Of Examining Plumber
Charles X. Todd, Master Plumber.
V& v. NoEse 6esyneymsn Plumb
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-10-11
Announcem ent.

The Oscar Deis Piano School, &C.
credited, elementary to teachers Ger.
tifcate and graduate courses. School
year begins September 10th. For bull.
letin Of information, apply Oscar Deis
Piano School. Miss Betty Lyons, sec.
rotary, studio 925, 21S South Wa.
bash avenue, Chicago, Ill.
"As an educational subject, music
is essential, and every boy and girl
should have the opportunity to study
music; to ennoble and refresh his men.
tai and spiritual self, sensitizing a
keen appreciation Of the beautiful
through the beautiful"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-10-11
HEADS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
and JUDGES Of MUNICIPAL COURT

Bosrd Of Examining Mason contrae.
tors
Chas. C. Stewart.
Two others to be appointed in
compliance with law in force
July 1, 1915.
Chief Of Operating Engineer
John C. Hayes.
In Base>-nt.
Department. ~ s-as.. welfare
Mrs. Louise Osporne Rowe, Com.
missioner.
James w. Galley, supt. of Employ.
ment.
Room sos, City Hall Square Bids.
Civil Service Commission
Percy B. Coffin, President
Chas. e. Frazier.
Joseph P. Geary.
Mark Fl. Place, Secretary.
Room 61O, 9Th floor, City Hall.
Board Of Local Improvements
M. J. Faherty, President
Jos. J. Elias.
David M. Clark.
Oscar Wolf
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superintendent OF Special Assess.
ments.
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Gas Supervisor
Philip c. Delofontaine.
Room s06, City Hail.
Room III. City Hall.
inspector Of Steam eoIlers-
Geo. e. Nye, Inspector.
Harry A. Grannis, Chief Clerk.
Building Department
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sioner.
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Board Of Election Commissioners
August Lueders.
frank X. Rydzewski
Bernard Norwich.
Morals Comm ssion--
Third floor City Hall.
John Din Robertson. n. D.. Chair.
man.
Rev. ]. McNamee
DR.. Anna Dwyer.
pr. Emil G.. Hirsh,
John Koelling.
Track Elevation
Fannie Specter. Secretary.
Chief Janitor-city Hall
James Connors.
Basement.
Fire Department
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p, ]. Donahoe, LIST Assistant.
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Transportation Supervisor
II. f. Kelker, Jr.
City Physician
DR.. M. J, Purcell.
DR.. A. Lewis. Asst. City Physician.
DR.. Clara Suppel, Asst. City Ply.
stefan.
Bureau Of Fire Prevention and Public
Safety
]. c. Mcdonnell, Chief.
Police Department
John j. Clarity. General Superin-
tendent. Room sos.
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81 Mayer. Secretary Bureau OF Po-
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304.