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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
HEFLN GIVES 5 NAMES
IN SLUSH FUND CHARGES
Demands Investigation That He
May Probe Conduct of La Fol-
lette and a Representatives
SAYS HE'S PROSECUTED
Alabama Congressman Promises to
Tell of 13 or ID Members He Ac-
cuses of Disloyalty
WASHINGTON. Sept. 81.

Representative Hein, OF Alabama, be-
fore the Rules Committee Of the House to-
day demanded immediate appointment Of
a committee before which he can denounce
members Of Congress who in his opinion
have acted disloyally.
In an impassioned speech he mentioned
the names OF Senator La Toilette and Rep
resentatives Britten and Mason, of Illinois,
and Baer and Norton, Of North Dakota,
and asked an investigation so he could as
certain II there were any connections be-
tween their conduct in Congress and the
$4,000 Bernstorff slush fund
He also said that he would not be sat
isfied to have Speaker Clark name the menu
bers Of the proposed committee but would
insist that the House elect them. He
accused the Speaker of unfairness toward
him at a recent House session, where he
was hooted when he failed to substantiate
alleged charges of members receiving money
by gambling.
When Britten went to the Rules Commit
tee to find II definite charges had been made
against him, he was informed that the
stenographic record would not be made pub
lie until Representative Hetln has had an
opportunity to revise II.
Before this Congress is over. Hehin said.
he would name thirteen or fourteen menu
bers whom he regards as dlsloyal, as un-
sympathetic with their Government, whose
conduct had been suspicious.
He preferred he said a committee before
which to make his charges. but II one were
not named he had determined to deliver his
accusations before Congress itself.
At the coming investigation he promised
he would show the relationship, II any be-
tween the Kaiser's spy system and the bills
OF Mason, of Illinois, to repeal the draft
law; by Britten, of Illinois, to exempt Ger
mau-born citizens from service against
their former fatherland, and the speeches of
Senator La Toilette.
Hefliu said that since making his orig
inal speech he had been prosecuted; that
important letters had been stolen from his
files. and that newspaper men had been
hired to lie about him.
There were many members in the House,
he said, who would like to have him ex-
PEELED before he had a chance to make his
disclosures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
NEW STYLES OF HAZTNG
SHOWN AT WEST POINT
Seven Upper Classmen Are Ac-
cused of Torturing Two Fresh
men Until They. Collapsed
WEST POINT. n. y. Sept. 81.

WEST fOlN i, n. u sept. -.
Stories of new and amazing styles of
punishment were brought out today in the
trial of one of twelve upper classmen
charged with hazlng.
Testimony given by two victims shows
that the lower classmen were forced to
strip TO the waist, stand on tiptoe. with
chins In and heads back and hold that po-
sition until they tainted.
Worth e. Shouts. Of Maryland. and JOS
eph A. Cranston. Jr., of Kansas, both re-
lated experiences OF having been subjected
to such hazing until they collapsed. The
seven men charged with the hazing OF
these two are Wilson G. Ssvil, Of the State
Of Washington. a third classman: Stuart
NJ Bevans. of Illinois; Clarence A. Rosen-
dahl, Of Texas; John e. wadelick. Of Penn
sylvania: Hugh B. Wadell of Mississippi
jain S. Niles Of Missouri, and Eugene Il.
Vidal OF South Dakota.
On completion of the trials Of the seven
mentioned, five additional upper classmen
will be tried on the charges OF having hazed
two other lower classmen.
Beneath the charges Of hazing, II Is said,
there lies a feeling OF resentment among
200 upper-class cadets because the military
authorities have not graduated them and
given each a commission in the regular
army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF JUDGE DOUGHERTY
Services at Church, of st. John
the Evangelist-Buried
Beside Parents

FORMER Judge d. Webster Dougherty.
who died Monday at his summer home in
cape May, n. j., was buried today from
the Catholic Church OF St John the Evan
geust Thirteenth street. above Chestnut.
hosts or those prominent I'm political and
social circles hereabout attended the serv-
ices which started at 10 o'clock
Solemn high requiem mass was cele-
orated by the Rev. DIR. William McGarvey.
Monsignor Nevin F. Fisher, rector Of St
Johns, presided. pronounced the absolu-
ton and reclted the commitment prayer as
the body was lowered into the grave in the
churchyard where It will rest beside those
OF Judge Doughertys father and mother.
The honorary pallbearers were Judges J..
Wills Martin, Norris S. Barratt. Charles Y.
Audenried, William H. Stake, John NJ. Pat
terson and Joseph F. Lamourelle; former
Judge Mayer Sulzberger. former Governor
John X. Tener, Joseph II. Shoemaker. MUIR
dock kendrick, Thomas Murphy, Cornelius
Haggerty. Thomas Meagher, Harry Hodge,
John c. Bell and DR.. Robert Torrey.
There were few floral offerings at the
ceremony owing to a request by the family
that they be ouitted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
LYNCH MAY LOSE ONE
OF HIS JOBS, IS RUMOR
Report Says Dual Office-Holding
Senator Is to Be Dropped
From Hospital Place
SCRANTON. Pa. Sept. q.


Lackawanna's dual office holding Senator,
william NJ. Lynch, is to lose his $4,000 per
year job as superintendent OF the state
Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Far
view, it is reported here.
The board of trustees meet in Phladel-
phla tomorrow at the office of Henry w
Walton, chairman OF tho board Among
other things, the trustees are to award
contract for a new ward, also a residence
for the superintendent.
Thomas f. Price, OF Scranton, named by
Governor Brumbaugh to succeed Senator
Lynch as trustee, Is understood to be dis
posed to go along with friends of Senator
Penrose on the board, including Chairman
Walton, who do not take kindly to Lynch
Walton refused to vote for Lynch when
Lynch landed the job
Price got the appointment despite the
fact that Lynch, through his being Senator
tried to get Governor Brumbaugh to add
George w Beemer, workmen's compensa-
tion referee, to the list of dual offiCehoders
by having Beemer made a trustee.
Senator Lynch before leaving Philadel-
phia today said news Of his being sched-
ued to lose his job was real news to him
He said he was to accompany Judge Denny
Of Montrose: ex-senator Walter McNichols.
of this city; Mr.. Price and Wallace Barnes.
Of Honesdale, all trustees. to Philadelphia
Senators Sproul Of Chester. and Catin.
of Ldzerne, and Walton and Charles Dor
finger Of White Mills, are other members
of the board.
Some weeks ago there was n story going
the rounds to the effect that Senator Lynch
voted himself into the position Of superin-
tendent then resigned from the board.
He said Attorney General Brown told him
that the oce office of Senator and superin-
tendent of a State institution are compat-
ible, hence he continued TO serve as Sem
ator
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Gigantic Burden ShOuldered
6y Nation to Pay Cost of War
HOW MONEY Is RAISED FOR
WAR CHEST
WASHINGTON. Sent. 27.

Congress today is nearing the end OF the
greatest money.raising feat In the history
OF worlds parllaments No nation, within
an equal time, ever appropriated such sums
-totaling 500, 900, 600. .0OO-for any purpose.
Means for raising Si9,5OO, 10000 have
been provided under revenue and bond bills
only the conference report on the S2,500,-
100000 revenue bill awaits final disposition
today.
out Of the giant appropriations may be
traced tho new courses modern warfare
has taken. Nearly $1,000. 900 900 has been
set aside for the army. of which about a
third is devoted to artillery and ammunl-
ton alone. Shipbuilding has demanded
more than billion Aircraft production Is
given start with S694,O0o 900 and more
to come.
An even s7OOO,OOO,OOO is provided for
loans to the Allies. The navy has needed
to date only $t.6O6, 900 900.
There is pending a soldiers and sailors
insurance bill. which appropriates $176..
100000 to take care Of the wounded and
dependents
More than eight and a half millions have
been set aside for the selective draft. Her
bert Hoover receives Sl62, 500, 900 to con-
troll the food situation, while Secretary OF
Agriculture Houston has $ll,346, 400 to
hold nationwide survey and learn what
lue lOou supply really lS
But even with the great sums raised.
expenditures of the Government up to June
30, 1918. will leave more than billion
dollar deficit IL more funds are not raised.
Senator Lodge figures the deficit will reach
$4,000 100000. The problem of meeting this
will be left to the December session
The deficit is based on the fact that. in
addition to war expenditures Of $176S7,-
S72,932, there will be other regular expendl-
lures to bring the total to S20,651 700 1874.
Only $19,371 ,00O, 900 is netted from the two
bond bills, war revenue bill and the regular
revenues of the Government The first bond
bill signed by the President. April "a, pro.
vided for $1,000, 100000 in bonds and
Sc, 900 900 900 in certificates of indebted
ness. The second bill provided for 81 ,53S,-
OOO, O0O but of this $4,000 0OO,O 900 goes to
convert bonds authorized but not issued
under the first bill. leaving total of new
funds" of SS.53S, 100000 The war revenue
bill will produce approximately $2,500,-
900. .OOO while regular revenues will add
1888, 900 900 more
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Michael Waters. 8123 Hutchinson st.. and Mary
DsSd F. EdMsrds SRsS g. g. g. Massachusetts and
Helen 4; Ryan. ,BaltimqTe. Md;
c,ias L Brace AsiSuTy PaFsEso ,..r,,nr.. -,
Rs6.ca wSosa 4ss tys St. and
JONI seb Wisss9 ass I3ag DaNDb N 9ta st. and Bertha
John A. shoap. Altoona. Pa and Ruth Miller
James W. Costello 4e4s Hazel ave-. and Edith
nj L. Bailey, 1902 s. sOth st. 80.
John r. TS caIi@an. & si42 R1Gs sRaTswood st. and Eliza
Fred W. Lick; BsltimOre' Md, and Mary vOgel.
John w Kern, Chester. Pa. and Hannah H.
wissaSSs wisSson; Tch Ghsste55o 5ooe Pa at and Eliza.
william Iolf H Fraski @ i7sS' gi7 " iith st. and Mabel
rAsodSrs EisswSy, SH a; 1852 oxford st. and Mar
ASs sSsmfede aToo 2SS TsaRsr ST. It, and Adele
Kaiser. s1i De Lsneey q,
MaRslW1 tnn isos 92 h Front aath st. st. and Esther
.OSSn Il Esdasid. 6sb n, i2tS ST.. and Mary
HS5Ty ]. Brsmmsri, New York city. and Fanny
AlSnzo i Martin. rim aSnso 1929 ast st. and Eliza
beth Rodgers. 1920 s. 21st q.
smith AS HSssyh SoTyh GS@Sss GmeSican J" and NAry
5 %5nis sRfEser dS dSis RlSsg9d st. and
Ruh w. fPsaaas PsTa SIoS 1919 aTITit9Ss'Sn ItS on ave.
Freshman 1897 N. sth ST.
MsassF MsTis Rsy a. oTIa 6Tsana pa s. s. AnnSS0n' and
Fhllip MeGanerty, jamestown. r, L. and Made
=. line Willis. 6728 Stenton ave
harry A. Westwathr. 1929 York road, and Mar
wIEsSssett wIEaset 5: Smith 2o42 cheltep ave.
F,AEln9,. Anna MA5urs. 1897 N; LawEence St.
ESsrwsin' s9so n NJ 18Th IL ST. io'" ''' anu mary
John J. Cannon. y. s. Navy and Mary E,
Parker. Boston. Mass
Joseph J. Fenton 500 Cabot st.. and Lillian V.
Francisco. b27 Cabot 81
oeorse y MillinEton 8739 Locust st., and Eliza
sDeth McCloskey, 3D37 Locust st.
Al, lNernsr N e. Lester. Pa" and Mary Robinson
walter b. HaEood, U. S. s. Whipple and
Helena 4. Mcnamara 99Os Balthnore ave
sem 9 Grips, b22a Frankford ave. and Eva
,,ltsano, 3223 Frankford ave
waiter Moore. a134 pemberton at and Marie
\. fonn.on, LanFdowne. Pa
Norris hohh. o10 NJ 0th A. ana Ysfher Icefn-
stein. I1I Nnw ~ ~
tnsti's slIthcseh, Hotel yends. ana llllIan
~ Aeema' io1l walnut a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
REA ANSWERS CRITIC
P. R. R. President Tells Mayor Mitchell
Why Road Is Not Built

Samuel Rea. president of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad and member of the COM
mttee of trunk line presidents interested
In the project, mas answered personally the
charges of bad faith made by Mayor
Mitchell, of New York, in which he scored
the railroads for not pushing construc-
ton Of the Brooklyn Marginal Railroad.
President Rea pointed out that the cost
of construction of this line had advanced
from S12.OOO,OOO to $15,OOO,OOO as a result
Of the war. He also stated that its oper-
alton would cause deficit of $500. 900 an
nually. which would have to be borne by
the railroads. He explained that under the
present financial conditions of the roads
it was impossible to assume this added
burden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
PLACES
FOR AUTOS, PLAN
Director Wilson Consider
ing Way to Avoid Numer-
Gus Thefts of Cars
OTHER CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Police Issue Warning That
Bogus Electric Light Inspec-
tors Are at Work

In order 10 prevent motor thefts, Dl-
rector of Public Safety Wilson is consider
ing the establishment of public auto park
ing places in the center of the city. One
snace to be used, according to the plans, is
that at Broad and Filbert streets near
r,lty Hall and vacated for the Parkway. 1t
q Manned to have the parking under police
supervison with a check system for the
Identification of cars
The plan was suggested after hundreds
of complaints had been received by the
polce as the result of automobile thefts.
MANY of the cars were stolen in the central
section of the city While Director VIII
eon said that the Parkway parking place,
N decided upon, would be only temporary,
he is anxious to try out the plan. He also
has ordered an investigation to be made
relative to the Parkway site.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Municipal Appointments Today

City appointments today include Stephen
F. Puff 725 East Girard avenue, drafts
man. Bureau of Surveys, $1,000; Robert
Groben, 16S East Philellena street drafts
man, Bureau Of Highways. $1,000; Joseph
A, Magee, 2402 Master street. assistant
teacher, Board Of Recreation. $3.50; Harold
A. Beddall. 72s East Allegheny avenue ap.
prentice, Department of Wharves. Docks
and Ferries, $500. and William Martucci
767 South Tenth street. caretaker, Board
of Recreation, SS4O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
BABY PLAGUE IN NORRISTowN
Strict Quarantine Follows Report of
First Case

NORRISTOWN, Pa, Sept 27-Infantile
paralysis made its first appearance this
year in Norristown, case being reported
to the Board of Health this morning and
Immediately an absolute quarantine was
established The victim is Elizabeth Allen
year-old daughter of Porter Allen, super
visor of the Schuylkill Valley division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, who resides at 1909
West Main street.
The family only moved to Norristown
recently. The child became sick last Sat
urday after her return home from Lam
caster County, where she spent two months
with the family of John A. Nauman, a
relative. The paralysis affects the right
Leg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
New ArdmOre Bridge in Position

The new four-track steel and concrete
bridge on the Pennsylvania Railroad over
Anderson avenue, Ardmore has been com.
pleted While worlmen removed the old
rails and ties and a wreck train derrick
had pulled out the heavy wooden stringers
of the old bridge, powerful steam engines
began pulling the new bridge along the
temporary railway which ran across the
new position. Main Line trains were de.
layed only fifteen minutes during the oper-
alton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
More Men Called in Perry County

MARYSVILLE. Pa, Sept 27.-Able to
obtain only 1l9 soldiers for the new
National Army from the 525 men exam
ined in two calls for the county quota of
1923. the Perry County draft board has is
sued another call for 2iO more men. All
men ranking between 526 and 765, inclusive.
in Perry County will be examined to fill the
deficiency of ten and TO provide suitable
reserve
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
ROUGH TREATMENT FOR l. W. w.
Arkansas Farmers Whip, Tar and
Feather Suspicious Characters

STUT-TGAART. Ark. Sept. 27-A mob
Of $50 Arkansas rice farmers early today
took four white men, believed to be l. w w.
agents, from the county jail, carried them
two miles north of the town, where they
were stripped. tarred and feathered,
Their clothing was then returned and they
were ordered to separate and start in diff.
ferent directions. A warning was given
that IL they returned TO this country. n
"necktie party" would be held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Club Holds Double Celebration

A joint celebration in honor of Harry
Feldstein, a member of the United States
Marine Corps, who Just returned from
France. and Harry Kane who was recently
married was held by the Imperial Club,
at its headquarters, 1925 South Seventh
street. A banquet, in which forty members
and guests participated, was the feature of
the occasion. Addresses were made by
Joseph Brown, Benjamin Rouman, who
acted as postmaster, and others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Wills Probated Today

Wills probated today include those of
John G. Powell, who died in the Hahne-
mann Hospital, leaving to relatives an es-
tate Valued at $127,4O0; Mary Finley, 25
Norm Thirty-seventh street, $3.50; Kath-
arine Il. Coulston, 40 East Logan street.
$4,000 Florence B. Wesley, 4331 Pine street.
$4,000. and Isaac P. Cadwallader, 1945 North
Twelfth street, $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
300 Switchmen Strike

GARY. Ind, Sept 27. - Three hundred
switchmen employed in the local yards Of
the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Belt Railroad
went on strike today, threatening serious
tie-up of the steel mills which are turning
out supplies for the Government About
200 other switchmen are out at South Chi
cago and Joliet, Ill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Bouus Light Inspectors at Work

Watch out for bogus electric light in
npectors This warning has been issued by
sthe police to residents of the Old York
road section Two men posing as inspec-
tors are said to have ransacked homes in
that sections, making rich hauls, in the last
two weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Clubwomen in Patriotic Rally

Representatives from $50 women's clubs
and organizations of this city met at a
patriotic rally in the New Century Club
yesterday to discuss concentrating for pa
triotic work for women. The meeting was
arranged by Mrs. Henry ID. Jump. chair
man of the Philadelphia County division,
and Mrs. ]. Willis Martin, chairman, of the
State division of the Womans Council of
Naiinnnl Defensa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
AlIeged Thieves Caught

A man and a woman, accused of shop
lifting, were caught by the police after a
chase of several blocks at Broad and Wal
nut streets. The prisoners were Sarah
Mitchell, of 2140 North Marvine street, and
Fred Van Coleman, of 24S North Franklin
street They are accused of stealing sew
eral muffs from store near Thirteenth and
Walnut streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Club Plans Patriotic Day

The Review Club. of Oak Lane, has
planned a patriotic day for october 3. The
meeting will take place at the library at
p. m. The speakers will be the Rev. E. II.
Bonsall. Jr., and John Sparhawk, Jr. The
music will be in charge of Mrs Gertrude
H. Fernley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Arcadia Opens Winter Season Tonight

Tonight marks the opening OF the winter
season at the Arcadia Cafe. The man.
agement has secured the Georgia Jazz Band
in addition to the regular Hungarian or.
chestra of previous seasons. There will be
dancing Tonight will be the forerunner
of many gala occasions which will mark
the seasons festivities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Churches Hold Temperance Rally

Representatives of fifty churches were
present at a meeting of the Philadelphia
County Cooperative Temperance Commit
Zee In the City Club last night Addresses
we're made by the Rev. William Gordon, the
Rev DR.. c. f. Swift, superintendent of
The Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League and
the Rev. Homer w. Tope.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
Need Expert Workers at Camps

Many expert workers still are needed by
Uncle Sam for the various army canton
ments in various sections of the country.
Captain Clayton, in charge of recruiting for
the Quartermasters' Reserve Corps at 23
South Twenty-third street. has been asked
to help get men to fill the jobs at once.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-27
BELTS AND PLEATs

BELTS AND PLEATS
Coat has pleats above and
below belt. Fastened belts
and loose belts. Comfort
across shoulders; snugness
at waist. In sinGle-breast-
ed and double e-breaSted mod
els, with belts all around.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
CALL MADE FOR
TAX RETURNS

Washington, Oct 5.-Noticc to the
public to make its tax return to the
government under the new war reye-
nue. law was issued tonight by Inter
nal Revenue Commissioner Roper in
an interpretatiye statement of the
laws operation. Warning was given
that in no case would the government
take the initiative in getting the re-
turn, although all returns would be
verified and that everybody concern
ed should communicate with the near
est revenue officer.
Persons failing to make returns, Mr..
Roper announced, will be regarded as
tax slackers and penalties will be en-
forced against them. AS outlined in
the statement, the following persons
are affected and must make returns
to the government:
All individuals receiving incomes of
more than $1,000 year.
All corporations, joint stock COM
panies and associations.
"All distillers, rcctifers, wholesalers
and retailers, holders Of distilled spir-
its intended for sale or to be used for
manufacturing purposes
All dealers in fermentcd liquors or
malt liquors, wines, cordials, liquors.
domesti and i,onorted
All dealers in soft drinks, table wa
tiers and carbonic gas
All manufacturers OF and dealers in
cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, snuff, and
cigarette papers
All carriers OF freight, express or
passenger and all operators of pipe
lines.
All dealers in life, marine, inland
fire and casualty insurance.
All manufacturers aud wholesale
dealers in motor vehicles tof every
kind musical instruments, motion pic
ture films, jcwelry, boats, sporting
goods, perfumes, cosmestics, medicin-
al preparations, chcwink gums and
cameras.
All proprictors Of amusement places
including cabarets.
All persons executing legal docu-
ments of any type
All trades on produce or stock ex-
changes and boards OF trade.
All importers of merchandise.
All manufacturers or importers OF
playing cards,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
WAR PROFITS OF ONE MACON
COMPANY NET ST 100000
PAST YEAR

Macon Ga, October, 6-Somc idea
OF what the war is doing for some
lines OF business is shown in the state
ment issued today by the Bibb Manu-
featuring company with plants in
Macon. Columbus Reynolds and Por-
terdSle. The Company earned in net
profits during the year 81 100000, the
greatest sum it has ever earned. A
twelve per cent dividend was paid on
the capital stock Of $2,5C0.000 and the
capital stock was raised 10 S3000O00,
the stockholders each being given 20
per cent Of their present holdings in
the new capital stock.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
TAKE IN THE STRAW

Let poets write a parting ode
TO summer and to fall;
Farewell to nature, ere we're showed
Beneath the wintry pail;
Farewell to rose and TO birds
Before the wind blows raw,
And why not just few brief words
To say farewell to straw?
Farewell to straws through which
we've sucked
r Our ice-cold lemonade;
Farewell to straw hats which we've
chucked
Away-now bent and frayed;
Farewell to straw votes that we've
To prove our party's chance,
For straws have been brought down
at last, liz llE
To covering our plants.
Grave Mckinstry.