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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
FIGHTING TO EXEMPT
COLLEGE ENDOWMENTS

Atlanta, Ga, July Authorizations
are that the bill to submit to the peo
pie constitutional amendment au-
thorizing the legislature of Georgia to
exempt college endowments from tax
alton will pass the legislature at this
session. 1t has been favorably report
ed to the house by the constitutional
amendments committees committee of
that body, and more than two-thirds
OF the members of the house are I'M
derstood to be in favor of its pass
age. The passage of the bill in the
senate is considered assured.
Recently the Christian Index, of At
lanta, the powerful organ of the Bap-
fists of Georgia, has come out strong
ly in favor of the bill, showing that
Georgia is one of the very few states
which continue to levy tax on col
lege endowments, that the federal
government levies no tax against them
and that the federal government also
eXempts all imported goods for col
leges from the payment of any tariff.
The giving of large donations to
college endowments in Georgia is dis
couraged by the states backward
policy of taking them. UNCONVENTIONAL
and other endowed colleges are pro-
vidlng the same kind of education for
young men and women as the state is
providing. To take them away would
crowd the states university and col
lege system beyond capacity and
would leave the youth of the state
deprived of educational advantages.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
STRONG OPPOSITION TO
FREIGHTS ON SUNDAY

Atlanta, July 24.-Before the rail-
roads are going to be permitted to
operate their freight trains on Sum
day in Georgia, even as war meas
ure, there must be overcome a strong
opposition in the Senate of the Leo
islature. When the Senate adjourned
today, following a session devoted al
most entirely to discussion of the
Beauchamp bill calling for the opera
ton of freight trains on Sunday, a
large number of senators stood firmly
behind the opposition.
Senator Heath asked unanimous
consent that the session be suspended
until the question was disposed of but
this was not allowed and the issue
was carried out.
Senator Wohlwender took the Of
fcnsive against the BILL declaring that
1t IS SCENE of the railroads to get
on the statute books law which
they intend never shall be repealed,
although the bill of Senator Beau
champ provides that the Sunday op-
erations shall only endure during the
time Of the war Senator Wohlden-
der declared that there are statutes
on the books now giving the railroads
power to operate on Sunday under
special dispensation from the Govern
or and the military department.
A personal tilt ensued between SEN
ator Andrews and Senator Wohlwen-
der, in which he declared that the
railroads were trying to put over un-
der the guise of patriotism a law that
will work to their own individual in
terests. Senator Andrews stopped
him and asked:
Il believed you once represented
them, did you not?"
Senator Wohlwender declared that
he had until he had voted against a
bill in which they were interested, af-
ter which his pass was taken from
him.
Il suppose there are members of
this legislature who still represent
them" he declared.
well, | don't" answered Senator
Andrews.
Il didn't say you did" Senator
Wohlwender declared wDont let
the shoe pinch you unless it fits"
Senator Brown spoke against the
bill.
Senator Beauchamp author of the
bill, ridiculed the idea of Senator
Wohlwender championing the cause
OF the churches, but declared that he
was glad to see that the senator had
undergone change of heart.
Seriously speaking" said Senator
Eeauchamp, Il was moved to foster
this bill because l expect to have a
boy III the trenches and | would feel
that | was guilty of criminal neglect
IT l did not do all in my power to see
that he and the other boys with him
were supplied with all the necessaries
OF war, even though it calls for the
operation of the freight trains in this
state on Sunday"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
FOR WATER, LIGHT AND BOND
COMMISSION

At The solicitation of large num-
Der OF citizens / have concluded to
otter for reelection at the coming
primary as a member of the Water.
Light and Bond Commission. Should
the voters honor me with their con
fderce | assure them that | shall give
the office the same careful attention
that it has received from me during
my present term. The support of all
the voters DESTROYS of continuance
OF business administration of this
important part of the city's assets
viii have my highest appreciation.
JOHN D. DORMINEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
TAMPA POSTMASTER
REQUESTED TO RESIGN

Tampa, Fla, July 23.-Capt. James
Mckay. postmaster at Tampa, re-
signed his post today, effective at the
pleasure of the Postoffice department.
The resignation was in compliance
with request from the department.
received by the postmaster this morn
ing. The action of the department
was caused by the discovery recently
fan alleged shortage of approximate
ly $4,000 in the accounts of Assistant
Postmaster John Carney 1t is held
by the department that the post
masters administration has been lax.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
TAX EQUALIZATION LAW
CAUSES A BIG INCREASE

Atlanta, Ga, July 24-Returns from
half the counties in Georgia show that
taxable values for 1917 have increased
nearly 100000 over taxable values
IN the same counties in 1916, due di-
rectiy to the efficient work of local
boards of assessors operating under
the tax equalization law which is now
being attacked in the legislature by
men who want to repeal it.
The reports further show that onlv
IN case here and there have the own
ers OF property objected to having
their returns increased by the local
boards, which would seem to prove
that the taxpayers themselves are no,
against the equalization law.
crease already shown by the counties
have not yet been received, and they
are expected at least to double the in
erase already shown. by tn counties
which have come in.
Although the advocates of repeal
ing the equalization law are still at
work, indications are that they will
tail The act is steadily growing in
favor. Passed in the administration of
Governor John NJ Slaton, it has in
creased taxable values nearly $780,
100000, has received the staunch sup
port by leaders in the general assem-
bly, at every session, and is indorsed
by Governor Dorsey, who declares
that 1T should not be repealed unless
a better law is passed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
FOR CITY TREASURER

To the Voters of the City of Fitz-
gerald:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of City
Treasurer, subject to the white pri-
mary to be held on the 18th of August,
next
| heartily thank all those who have
contributed to my election in the past
and earnestly solicit both the support
and vote of all citizens of Fitzgerald.
Respectfully,
G. F. MINGLEDORFF.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
CLEAN UP PENSACOLA
ORDER OF GOV. Cats

Tallahassee, Fla, July 23.-Sheriff
Van Pelt and Solicitor Blount of PEN
sacola and >Escambia were called here
today by the governor and told to
clean up Pensacola, at which place
the government maintains a navy
yard.
The governor acted on complaint
OF Secretary of the Navy Daniels. who
charged that liquor was being sold to
naval men and that resorts were open
to them despite the federal orders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
FOR ALDERMAN

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as alderman for the City
of Fitzgerald, subject to the white
primary to be held on August 18th,
1917 If elected l promise to give to
conscientious, service that l have
tried to give in the past. Assuring
you of my appreciation of your past
support, and assuring you that l will
appreciate your efforts in my behalf,
/ am,
Sincerely yours,
EARL BROWN.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
UNDER SINGLE COMMAND

Paris, July 23.-P1ans have been
completed for bringing all American
aviation forces here under a single
working in conjunction with
other military units. AirpIane squad
rons will be divided into two classes,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
SENSIBLE ADVICE

Atlanta, Ga, July 25.-A newspaper
man of this city who has read much
advice on the care OF babies from per-
sons who have none, offers the follow
ing from his experience:
Never let growing infant smoke
d corn cob pipe, or play with an old
style razor, or play in the street where
cars and autos pass"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

We are authorized to announce the
name of Mr.. ]. ]. Dorminey as can
didate for Alderman at Large, sub
ject to the city primary to be held
August 18th.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-25

To the Voters OF the City of Fitz-
gerald:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-02

will play for no less.
Serg't Walter Smiley has been en-
gagged to travel to Mineral Wells with
the White Sox and teach them mill
tary tactics during the spring train
ing period.
Today the Cubs are engaged in
mortal combat with Frank Chances
Los Angeles club. It is the first real
exhibition game of the 1917 season,
the Cubs having the jump on all 9TH
er major league clubs. They start
first, no matter where they finish.
Larry Doyle and Chuck Workman
have blistered feet and are favoring
them. They may be held out today.
Leslie Mann is certain to land a reg
ular berth, being a Tight-handed hit
ter. Until Mann came into camp the
first-string outfeld consisted of Will
liams, Wolter and FlaCk, all men who
swing from the Offside of the plate.
Mann is too good a baIIpIayer to
be kept on the bench, no matter
what kind of a pitcher is throwing,
and the race for the remaining two
garden berths lies between the other
three people. Flack should stick, as
he is better against southpaws than
Williams.
Ed McGinnis, Boston semi-pro
first basenan, has been shipped back
east by the Cubs. He needs more
seasoning. Mr.. McGnnis enjoyed the
train ride very much and has seen
lots of scenery.
Walter Meanwhile, Brave short
stop, has signed his contract at a
figure said to call for $500 a year,
the highest salary paid any regular
shoTtielder in the game.
The vanguard of Cleveland Indians
has started for New Orleans. All the ,
travellers were battery men, Joe
Wood being among them.
University of Michigan athletes are
in Urbana, Ill, to compete in the Uni
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-02
GANDIL CAN MAKE SOX TEAM
STRONG CONTENDER
BY Mark Shields


ZiegfeId chorus, this season depends
mainly on legs.
The limbs are attached to Chick
Gandil, the newIy-signed first base
man. In brains and knowledge of
how to play the first stop no first
baseman in the business has any
thing on Gandil He is also a fair
hitter and knows how bases should
be run.
But his worth to the club depends
on the efficiency of his running gear.
Chick has a knee which is liable to
slip out of place on the slightest pro-
vocation. He is obliged to favor this
runner, which cuts down his eff
cheney a bit. Last season he took
part in 145 games, though in some
of them he participated in but few
innings.
Washington sold GandiI to CIeve-
land for $4,000 because of that wab-
bly, knee. Whether Cleveland is pass
ing him on for the same reason or
whether it is because GuistO, the new
Indian first baseman, is a crack, is
the big question.
Let GandiI be in shape, let that leg
give him very little trouble, and
many of the White SOx difficulties
are things of the past. At least ten
games were lost at first base last sea-
son, and those ten games were more
than the margin by which the South
Siders lost the pennant.
GandiI will not need to hit better
than he did last season, .259. A
strong defense is needed at first
base, because there is enough driv-
ing power in the other positions.
In getting Gandil the Sox have Sc
cured a hOld-OUt He was threatened
with a salary cut in Cleveland, and
from New Orleans wires he will not
stand for the slash as a member Of |
the SOX. He wants what he was paid |
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
PAGES WEEKLY LETTER

Little Rock, Oct. "a, 1917
The price of cotton is high this
year, the weld in most sections
is fair at least. Last year many
farmers all over the State were
able to pay out of debt. This
year when the crop is marketed
they will have some surplus
money. At least a large part Of
this surplus money should be
put in some permanent invest
ments. A new home can be built
or the old house repaired. Some
new fence can be built which will
enable the farmer to keep more
livestock. On thousands of farms
the work is handicapped due to a
shortage of machinery. This
year some new tools can be
bought. Many renters will be
able to make a first pay ment on
a farm, so that they can soon
own home of their own. To let
this year GO by without making
some permanent investments or
improvements will be big mis-
take.
In the south half of the state
this year the boil weevil has dam
aged the, cotton crop seriously
The amount of damage done next
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25

year will depend partly on how
many of the weevils live over the
winter. The adult weevil hiber-
mates in the cotton stalks, grass,
weeds and in brush adjoining
the field. The ditch banks should
be burned and the brush cleared
out along the edge of the field
when it is practicable. Breaking
the land and turning under the
stalks and grass on the field will
destroy many of these insects.
Prompt attention to this matter
by all the farmers will reduce
the damage of the weevil next
season.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
Mail Your Packages On Time

Little Rock, Oct. 24.-Accord-
ing to the announcement made
by Ensign William T. Ritter,
United States Navy Recruiting
Officer here, arrangements have
been perfected by the Navy, War
and Post Office Department
whereby Christmas mail to the
American Expeditionary Forces
in Europe and to the crews of the
United States Navy vessels will
be delivered by Christmas morn
ing.
The Government requests the
fullest corporation on the part
of the public, and the families
and friends of enlisted men are
urged to observe the rules adopt.
ed by the Navy, War and Post
Office Departments, in the fol-
lowing three essential respects:
Mails to reach sailors and SOL
diers by Christmas must be post.
ed not later than Novem Der 10Th.
Every package must bear con-
spicuously the words, Christ
mas Mail. the complete address
of the person for whom II is in
tended. and. in the upper left
hand corner, the name and ad-
dress of the sender.
Every parcel must be packed
and wrapped as to admit of easy
inspection by the postmaster.
No parcel will be dispatched to
Europe which has not the post
masters certificate that it con-
tains no prohibited articles.
All mail for men serving on
board vessels q the Atlantic feet
and in European waters should
be addressed to the q. S. S.
:. =. ..............# -. care Postmas
ter, New YORK, N. Y. All mail
intended for men serving in the
Pacific and Z static fleets should
be addressed to the U. S. S
-. -. ......... 49,, Asiatic Station
via San Francisco, Cal. or U. S.
S. ......................... -, Pacific Sta
ton, Via San Francisco. Cal.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
RINGING BROS. COMING THIS WAY
Worlds Biggest Circus and Spectacle
Cinderella" Announced for Early
Date

Announcement is made that Oh
SATURDAY NOV. 3, Ringing
Bros. circus viii give afternoon
and night performances at LIT
TIE ROCK.
The famous showmen are tn
season presenting an all new
and wonderful program. The
tremendous fairvland spectacle
cinderella" will appeal TO both
young and old. More than 1000
persons take part in it. 1t is cas-
| lily the biggest spectacle Ringing
| Bros. have eSer staged and its
glorious Ballet of the Fairies, y
with 800 dancing girls, is in it
self worth going many miles to
see. Following cinderella" 40C
arenic artists appear in the main
tent program. The Ringlings
have secured scores of circus
performers never before seen in
America. An entire trained ami
NAL show has been made par,
of the main tent program this
season. The menagerie now mum
berS 1909 wild animals. The ele-
'phants, including big Bingo. ;
the earth's largest pachyderm
have been increased to Al and al
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25

by teacher and all the fellow stu
dents, but on Saturday Sept 20,
he was transplanted from earth
to heaven. 1t was with sad
hearts that our school came TO-
gether 1.-The following Monday.
We missed Jeff's smiling face
and the vacant seat sent a sharp
pang of sorrow to our hearts but
There is no death; what seems
so is transition. We believe in
an all wise, all powerful Being
and hence we know GOD could
have prevented the sad death
Let US humbly bow in submis
sion to His will AL things work
together for good to them that
love the Lord, so let US love Him
and trust Him in all things.
God meant me to be hungry,
Wisdom, truth and beauty to
satisfy my mind,
God meant me to be lovely,
Lest [ should wish to stay
In some green earthly Eden
Too long from heaven away.
God meant me to be weary
That | should learn to rest
This feeble, aching body,
Deep in the earth's dark breast.
His Teacher,
Nora Mills
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm Of F. ].
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December
A. b. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
fSeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
In Loving Memory Of jeff, Who Died

Some time when all life's lessons
have been learned.
And sun and stars for evermore
have set,
The things which our weak judg
ment here has spurned,
The things DER which we grieved
with lashes wet.
Will fash before US out of life's
dark night
AS Stars shine most in deeper
tints of blue,
And we shall see how all God 5
plans were right,
And how what seemed reproof
was love most true.
And we shall see how, while We
frown and sigh,
Gods plans go on as best fol
you and me;
How when we called, He needed
not our cry;
Because His wisdom to the end
could see
And cen as prudent parents dis
allow,
Too much of sweet to loving
babyhood
So God, perhaps is keeping from
US now
Life's sweetest things because it
seemeth good.
And if sometimes, commingleo
with LIES wine,
We find the worm wood and rebel
and shrink,
Be sure wiser hand than yours
or mine,
Pours out this potion for our lips
to drink,
And if some friend we love is ly-
ing low.
Where human kisses can moi
reach his face,
Oh, do not blame the loving
Father so,
But wear your sorrow with ODE
dent grace
And you will shortly know that
heightened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God
sends His friend,
And that, sometimes the sable
pail of death
Conceals the fairest born His
love can send.
If we would push ajar the gates
of life,
And stand within and all God S
workings see,
We could interpret all this doubt
and strife,
And for each mystery could find
key.
But not today. then be content.
poor heart,
Gods plans like lilies. pure and
white unfold,
We must not tear the close shut
leaves apart
Time will reveal the chalices OF
gold.
And if through patient toll, we
reach the land
Where tired feet with sandals
loosed may rest.
When we shall clearly know and
understand,
| think that we will say God
knew the best"
Sometime we will understand
why God allowed our dear pupil,
jeff Daniel, to be called home
while so young. He was a bright
boy. studious and obedient, loved
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25
Cotton Farm for Sale

We have a, 50-acre cotton farm
located 6 miles from Carlisle for
sale cheap Call on or address
the Independent, Carlisle. Ark.
- If
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25

most 800 horses are carried
There will be 60 clowns and big
free tbree-mile street parade
show day morning.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-25

Ask for votes when YOU buy
from Platation Drug Sore.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-07-20
COMMUNICATIONS.

Editor of The Middlebury Register.
The Boston Herald Of July II has an
article on "Whoa Hysh" copied from
The Register, In the late DOS and
early SOS as a boy on the farm a part
of my work was 10 drive the team to
pillow then plough, The team was
usually made up of pair of steers we
were breaking in, and a pair Of oxen,
In doing this driving found that not
the words but the tone and infection
that counted with the oxen, ! often
called out July fourth or some other
short sentence, giving 1t the infection
Of whoa hish", the cattle would i'm
mediately come to full stop as you can
imagine they were very ready to do,
Cattle are not as tractable as horses
but there is lots of fun in some steers,
One handsome four year old, when he
saw me bring the yoke would attempt
TO make break and If there was a
weak place in the fence he would go
through II, when caught and driven
back into the yard he wouldbe as sedate
az an old OK and | fancied as he was
looking at me that he was thinking,
Didn't ! run you fine race. A
CLEAN In his eyes and toss of his wide
horns showed he resented his humble
employment, also showed that in his
lineage he could trace back to the wild
oxen Of Arabia,
GEORGE o, DURGM.
Exeter, N. II.