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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
SALEsMEN AND GRocERS CLAIM
PREFERENCE is GIVEN PACK
ERs BY THE RAILROADS."
MANY WITNESSES TESTIFY
Travelling Men Welcome Fair competi-
tion, But Claim Actions OF Roads
Give the "Bie Five" Unfair
Advantage.

Memphis, Tenn. nn.-Preferential rail
road service which the big five packers
enjoy in the transportation OF their pro-
ducts, which includes many grocery
Items, was testified to by wholesale
and retail grocers, travelling statesmen
and traffic men from many southern
states at the hearing before w. P.
Bartel, examiner of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, in the case OF
the Southern wholesale grocers' asso
ciation against. the common carriers
and Director-General Hines of the rail-
road administration. W. 5000
w. B. Coker. retail grocer New Al
bany, Miss; julie Smith, retail grocer
Bonneville, Miss; R. c. Daugherty, a
travelling salesman for the Oliver Fin in.
nie company of Memphis, who resides
at Tupelo, Miss; J. E. Giles, travelling
salesman for the Oliver-Finnie COM
,Iany, Memphis, who resides at Para
gould, Ark; w. w. Dillon, travelling
salesman for the Fly & Hobson COM
pany, Memphis. who resides here and
at Luxora, Ark; u. s. Pawkett, traf-
tic manager OF the San Antonio TEX }
Chamber of Commerce.; George R.
Clayton. secretary treasurer of the A.
e. Want & Co., Inc. wholesale gro
GERS, of Fort Worth, Texas; G. w.
Haywood, secretary Of the
Southern Traffic League, Meridian,
Miss.
One of the most startling of the
statements of the witnesses at the
hearing yesterday was that of r. C.
Daugherty, who said that he had been
passenger on passenger train on
the M. & o. in Mississippi when the
train was sidetracked SO that meat
train" as he termed it. could pass
In cross-examinaion Of many Of the
witnesses counsel for the packers and
railroads brought out that the sales
men welcomed competition, but thai
they could not meet the competition
unless their firms, wholesale houses
could be given the service which was
now enjoyed by the packers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
HOPE THAT CONGRESS VILE COM
PLETE lTs WoRk NOV. 10
is, VANISHING
SOME IMPORTANT MEASURES.
Railroad and Other important Legisia-
ton VIII Have to Await senate's
Action On World Peace
Treaty.


Washington.-Pre from admin
lstration sources for enactment of per-
manent raifroad legislation may BLOCK
the tentative plans Of congressional
leaders for adjournment of the extra
ordinary session about Nov 10.
Leaders were Of the opinion that un-
less consideration of the German peace
treaty is expedited action by the Sem
ate on the railroad bill prior to Nov. 10
would be impossible. House leaders,
however, were hopeful that the bill
might be enacted at least by that
branch prior to adjournment.
The railroad bill as completed by
he senate interstate commerce COM
mittee is expected to be in position
Tor consideration Immediately after
ratification OF the peace treaty. The
louse interstate commerce committee
'aopes tosreport out its bill about No
gember l.
IesWhile the senate treaty fight con-
nnues, the house expects to pass the
budget BILL decide the election contest
II Representative Fitzgerald and Peter
F. Tague, both democrats, from the
Tenth Massachusetts, district, and take
1p the public land leasing bill. The
house elections committee plans dis
,osal of the custer proceedings against
Representative Victor Berger, socialist,
If Wisconsin.
Many important committee activities
ire planned in both senate and house
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
PRACTICALLY EVERY HANDLER
OF FLEECY STAPLE SEEMS
TO BE NEeLEcTFuL. .e@s
EMlNDER OF TWEED RING
Representative Of New England Spin
ners Delivers An Address Before
World Cotton Conference At
New Orleans.

New Orleans.-Randall N. Durfee,
representative of New England spin.
ners, speaking before the World Cot
ton Conference, strongly advocated
that the. government abolish its sys-
tenn OF crop reports, or, at least limit
reports by more widely separated in
tervals. For grounds he stated that
spectators take undue advantage of
these reports to manipulate the mar,
ket to the hurt of Legitimate inter
ests. Mr.. Durfee also advocated the
elimination Of purely speculative buy
ing and selling from the futures ex-
changes.
!. A free-for-all discussion OF causes
resulting in damage to cotton in the
bale, in which the conference engaged
suggests the probability that every
man handling the bale is in some way
guilty of contributory negligence.
The discussion reminded one of
nothing else so much as did Thomas
Nast's famous cartoon of the Tweed
ring. Those whose memories cast so
lar DdCk lulO the mlSLS OF antiquity
will recall that, as Mast saw 1t, the
ring stood as though ready for game
OF rog-in-the-middle-po each point
ing his finger at the other.
Discussion was several times pune
trated with cries of Hear! Heart" or
hondclapping. but It was noticeable
that the two seldom occurred together.
A gentleman from Texas got some
what hot under the collar when gen.
tleman from Mississippi intimated that
some at least of the country damage
is traceable to the hope of the farmer
that his cotton out in the weather
would gain more than enough weight
to overcome loss due to any cause.
One of the two gentlemen from op.
posite sides Of the river was seated
among the growers, while the other
was at elbows with the merchants.
Railroads and other transportation
companies did not escape without
blameg Even the banker was accused
Of not doing all that he could do by
way of remedial measures.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
WILL SELL ARMY AUTOS
Plan to Distribute Machines Among
Highway Commission Seems to
Have Been Abandoned. .i.s,..

Washington Republican leaders in
The house have discarded the plan for
tree distribution of army surplus auto
mobiles among the various highway
commissions.
Instead, a resolution will be put
through ordering the war department
to sell direct to the public all cars not
required for military purposes.
This decision was reached at con-
ference between the republican steer
ing committee and republican members
of the committee on appropriations, ag.
riculture and military affairs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
TOO NARROWING.

Mrs. Jagshy has for years had a
curiosity to see the inside of Mr.. Jags-
sbys favorite saloon. where ne used to
purchase most of his packages
Quite natural"
"Yes, and 1t was gratified the other
day. Mrs Jagsby dropped in with two
FOR three other ladies and had ice
cream soda"
II don't suppose she could induce
f&ir. Jagsby to go along?"
mo. He was afraid he might break
down"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
AMENDMENT IS DEFEATED


Washington.-The Shantung amend
ment to the peace treaty was rejected
BY the senate by the vote of IS to So.
The votes OF 80 republicans and three
democrats were recorded for it, while
Il republicans and ~ democrats voted
against 1t.
BY this vote, the opponents Of the
treaty again demonstrated, as they did
ON the vote Of the Fall amendments,
that they have the power to throw the
entire treaty out unless reservations
covering the Objectionable points are
agreed to- ejse ~
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

A young Boston artist. looking for a
model, found on the common just the
specimen of genus hobo required. In
making arrangements With him she
said: "You know, posing is not partic-
ularly easy to one not accustomed to
it-how long can yousstay in one ipol
sitlon without moving?' 4swa as
It'll the cops get busy, miss" was
the tramp's reply.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Tried to Steal Train.

Berlin.-The pinnacle OF graft and
corruption. which is rampant in Ger
many has been reached in plan to
steal and smuggles out OF the country
across the Polish frontier a fast ex-
press messenger train and sell 1t to
the Poles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Fais Warning.

Edward, a six-year-old urchin, acci-
t1entally cut his shoe with his knife
and his father proceeded to scold him
at great length for his carelessness.
The little fellow listened patiently for
"a time. then, looking at his father,
said: -
Papa. If you don't stop taIking so
much abont II you'll get n {. m@ -.too.'..
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

Yokohama-Ar adverse demonstra.
tion by Japanese workingnnen accom-
panied the-saifing hence-'pf- rne. -Japxs
nese delegation to the labor conferences
1t Washington.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
PHILADELPHIA PHYSICIAN DE.
cLAREs RuMoRs ABOUT PRES
IDENT's CONDITION SILLY.
WILSON COULD SIGN BILLS
White House Attaches Assert That
President Could Attend to Busi-
ness, But 1t Is Not Placed
Before Him. as,

Philadelphia. DR. Francis X. Der
.um Of this city assailed Senator Geo.
Il! Moses of New Hampshire for his
statement that President Wilson had
uttered cerebral lesion and that
concentration of mind might reopen
he lesion, with fatal results,
II will not discuss that report, said
Dr.. Dercum. 1T is one Of the silly
umors of which there are entirely
90 many in, circulation. IT is nom
,ensicaf beyond discussion. We can
aot listen to the opinions. predictions
md guesses Of every one WHO volun-
seers some expression relative to the
presidents condition. i.as r
II have my opinion" he continued.
"of any one who uses backstairs COS
sip. or porch-climbing methods"
DR.. ]. Chalmers Dacosta of this city,
the surgeon whose sudden trip to
Paris was linked with the presidents
reported illness at the peace confer
ence, made it plain he would not COM
ment on the presidents condition or
his visit to France.
81 will not discuss 1t In any way
he said. ~ know nothing about 1t.
Leave me out of it.v $780, .t4.--
Washington. president Wilson's
condition remains much the same, and
his organs are functionng normally,
said bulletin issued by his physi-
clans. The bulletin follows:
"The presidents condition remains
much the same. His Temperature,
with the exception Of one day, pulse
and respiration rate, haart sscsson and
blood pressure are normal and have
beer SO since-th onset Of his illness.
His kidneys are functioning normal
~" ss'.< = 4
White House officials resented pub
lication of rumors that the,president's
condition was such that heNcould not
attend to his official duties should
matters of importance arise.
1.-THE president could sign bills to-
day il they were placed before him,
hut we are-not putting them before
him." one official said.
Those close to the president said
they had every confidence he would
regain his health, although he must
continue to obey his physicians orders
to remain in bed for IAN extensive
period" and resign himself to the ut
most Quietude and relaxation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
ArmenIans Back Home.

New rk.-Turks. Tartars and
Kurds who invaded Armenia have been
routed and the Armenians have reoc-
cupied their lands, according to infor-
nation from reliable sources received
here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
After Cigarettes Now.

Cincinnati--Dr. Clarence T. Wilson.
of Washington, D. c.. secretary of the
temperance board Of the Methodist
church, at the international conyen-
tion of the Disciples of Christ declared
in an address that the elimination OF
the cigarette would bethe next cru
SADIE undertaken by his church.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
INSTRUMENTATION is ISSUE
Senate Committee, After investIpa.
tion, oplnes This IL Now the
~ Paramount Issue.

Washington.-The numerous strikes
throughout the country have impress
ed as never before the necessity for
the Americanization of every alien in
the United States. The senate COM
mittee; which has just returned to
Washington after three-day inyesti-
cation of the great steel strike in the
Pittsburgh district, is urging this as
the popular slogan. The several states
will be asked to take 1t up and make
the most of 1t.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Cabinet win Act.

washington, The cabinet win as,
sumo the duties Of President Wilson
for the remainder. Of the period Of his
illness. This means cabinet operation
Of the lexecutive branches OF the gov
ernment until the president is we'll
snouga to resume his duties.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
PARsoN WINS AERO RACE
Preacher FIier Makes Trip From New
'sfssA York to San francisco In
.s,>isasas.s. Twenty-Five Houra

!. San Francisco Lieut.. Belvin w.
Maynard. the sky pilot" won the
first trans-continental air race when
he arrived here from New York His
actuaAnflying time was "a hours. So
minutes, 55h seconds, or an average
of ABOUT 1864 miles an hour for the
Z, Tor miles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Bait

s "Isn't that wrap little large for
&ou?' asked the husband. ,a,A % sissee
"Yes." said the wife, .The, cook, is
preparing to leave, and I'm getting
clothes near enough to her Size to keep
her interested in lingering"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
More trouble For George.

London. From one labor difficulty
the government passes to another, No
sooner was the railway mems wage
crisis surmpunted or deferred than the
miners demand for the naticnaIiza.
fion Of mines confronts the cabinet.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Home wreckers.,

"Ah. window full of homt
wreckers."
what do you mean"
Il was referring to that imposing
display of gas stoves"
'Still, don't understand"
'They are home wreckers for brides
brought up on jazz"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Sugar crop Not sold.

Washington. Judge Sidney Ballod.
attorney for the Hawaiian Sugar
Planters Association. in statement
here denied that next years Hawaiian
sugar crop had been sold to Japanese
interests.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
poubtful.

First Traveller Well. good-by.
Please to have met you and made
your acquaintance, Hope we shall
meet again soon and cement this
pleasant friendship.
Second Traveler-So long. old chap,
and If ever you come within few
miles of my home sincerely hope you
will stop there.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
French stIIl Thrifty.

ris.-Deposits. in FrenchN govern
ment savings banks increased 84O,0O0,-
900 francs last year, according to fig
-ures just given out by the statistical
department.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
southerners to West Point.

washing gton. Young men from four
southern states were designated by
.tAs %war department to take entrance
examinations for West Point, which
win be held next February.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Warshlps At RIaa.

Copenhagen. A British French
squadron Of more than 20 warships
has arrived at Riga, according to-
Lettish private report received here.s
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

: Berlin Freight traffic between
Hamburg and Cuba and Mexico was
resumed with the clearance of the
steamer Hans. carrying mixed cargo
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
Colossal Finance.

Though figures higher still may so
I'll take no heed of the amount
A billion is not much. I know,
But it's as high as can count.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24
JUST MY LUCK.

Bill Goat-There's a nice dress
shirt, and my doctor has forbidden
. starch dietl
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

Montevideo.-The Uruguayan house
Of representatives voted approval oi
the treaty Of peace between the allied
and associated nations and Germany.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

s'Perver6lty. IS ~
Perhaps @their money pleasure bringp !.
To those who hoard.
But there's ERE ,ss. Icy y doing things wv
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-10-24

OCTOBER a,
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
GELBtCH HOME BURNED.
Former Grangeville Citizen Sustained
Broken Arm Fighting Flames.

On Christmas morning the ranch
bone of Mr. and Mrs John &. Gelhach.
located near Garfield, caught fire pre-
Sumahly from a defective tlue, and was
entirely destroyed, together with near
~ all the contents.
The news received was of meagre
nature and was conveyed in letter 10
A. NJ Baker of the j. Frank Sims
store However, the letter stated that
in the supreme effort to save the home
Mr.. Gelbach, who had ascended to the
roof Of the structure with the intent of
checking the flames, accidentally fell
off and broke his arm At 3bout the
same time Mrs. Gelhach became shut off
from egresa and her husband was com
PEELED to pull her through a small win
dow III order 10 get her to safety.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
JOHN VANDERWALL DEAD.
Aged Resident Passed Away at Home
of Son Four Miles North.

John Nanderwall, aged 10 years, IL
months and 16 days died at the home
of his son, Marcus Nanderwall, Dee
ember 30th. 1918. and was laid TO rest
in Prarieview cemetery Thursday af-
ternoon. funeral services being held
at Hancocks undertaking parlors, Rev.
II. j. Wood officiating.
Deceased was born in Friesland,
Holland and came to this country nine
years ago. He is survived by six child
rem, one step-child and y grand child
rcn. the former being as follows: John
Nanderwan, Conrad, Mont, Mrs. A.
Doornbas, Marcus Nanderwall, Mrs.
II. Sholtens and Mrs ii. Korthius, of
Grangeville. Mrs. T, Rylaarsdan Am
sterdam, Idaho, and step-son, H. Van
Dyk, of Chicago.
Mr.. Nanderwall always lived a goot
christian life and was kind and len
lent father. His wife proceeded him
to the great beyond % years ago while
the family home was maintained II
Holland During his life he was hare
worker ana mp to the last da" was am
bilious for the future and would re
mind one of the quotation: Count the
day lost whose slow, descending sun
views from thy hand no worthy actor
done
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02

During tlle pa,,t two months ANA
half the Fore 81 Service mas had iorce
of men at VI ork upon the Snake river,
Il trail from kirkwood
crock Ia Granite creek. for the purpose
If nrnVidina IA year-round outlet for
settlers res ding upon upper Snake
rive. and alYo Ia better handle the fire
situation in that region.
Heretofore this section Of the coun-
FRY has been very difficult of access
aud when The winter SHOWS blWked
The high tl4lils along the Snake-Salm.
on divide the only possible way IN
which ranchers in this region could
roach the outside world was by going
directly dow II the Snake river canyon
which neceAsitated swimming around
several cliffs which project into the
river and n very dangerous undertak-
ing.
The new trail follows water grade
from the HihbS ranch on Granite creek
IA the mouth Of Kirkwood creek, con.
Meeting with the Shake river-Lucile
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
COURT FREES TOWNLEY.
Discharged From S80,0OO Debts and
EXOnerated From Misuse Of Funds.

Press dispatches from Fargo, n. d.,
state that a. c. Townley, president of
the national nonpartisan league, has
been discharged from bankruptcy by
Judge C. +. Amidon of the United
States district court. The order frees
Mr. ToWnley from obligations aggre-
eating nearly $4,000 against balanced
assets of less than $500.
c. G. Townley, brother, jointly in
terested with A. G. Townley in the
forming operations i'll which they III
CURED the debts also is discharged by
the court.
In his decision Judge Amidon sets
aside al claims made by counsel fol
the trustee in bankruptcy, holding that
the evidence had disclosed that a. c
Townley has no interest in the norpar
t:san league newspaper properties ant
that he has received 10 grants OF
money from the nonpartisan league
except his monthly salary of $500
other monies paid to Townley, the
ceurt held. were used 10y him in pro
noting the interests of the nonpartisal
league
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
OVERSEAS MAN ARRIVES.
William j. Francisco. One of First
Idaho County Soldiers in France.

William J. Francisco, well known
throughout the Salmon river and also
ON the Prairie. arrived in the city
Monday evening after spending l.
months in the service of his country.
William was one of the first of Idaho
county's soldiers to arrive in France,
serving the first months of his enlist
ment as a sharpshooter in the machine
gun corps. Later because of sickness
he was transferred To hospital In
England, and upon his recovery he
became machine gunner in IN aero
squadron. Mr. Francisco has no doubt
seen Il great deal of the horrihleness
of war for he now wears two gold
chevrons aud service star. Because
of his valuable service he was awarded
an honorable discharge. He departed
for White Bird Tuesday morning to
visit relatives and friends. We are not
only glad to see him but hope to greet
many more of our overseas soldiers
before long
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
Made Vast Contributions in
Men, Money, Minerals and
Food Products.
PUT UP $5l,5OO,OOO
Soldiers Sent to War and Man
Power Developed Reach
Total of 132,460

Boise, Dec 31.-An interesting com
pilation showing Idahos contribution
to the war has been made by n Boise
newspaper. II shows that approXi
mately $51 100000 has been put up by
Idaho people for bonds, w. s. s. and
war donations, while the man-power
developed and sent to the war. includ
ing registrants ready to respond but
not called, total 1872 400
There were 1860 volunteers for ac-
tive service in France and shipbuildng
and 1912 drafted. The registrants
not called numbered 107 300
On the money side the Idaho bond
purchases amounted TO $44, AGO, 900; w.
s. S. $4,000. .000 Red Cross 500 900 ;
United Welfare drive S450000, and con
tributions to organizations later taken
care of by the united welfare drive
81 ,317 97S
Enormous Production.
During the war Idaho raised 100000
carloads of grain. meat, animals sugar
bcets. potatoes and packing house and
dairy products The state also pro.
duced during that time 1,410,000,00
/ pounds of lead, 332 000 900 pounds OF
| zinc 39.0000O0 pounds of copper, 81.
Z 000,OO0 In gold bullion and 50,00000(
ounces of silver.
! Along lines of conservation Idah,
saved over l,0000O0 pounds q
wheat flour, approximately 12250,00t
pounds of sugar and 100000 pound
of meat.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-01-02
NEW HIGHWAY
SURVEY NOW
POSSIBLE
State Highway Commission
Grants Appeal of Lewis
Clark Association.

Boise. Dec 30.-The Idaho state
highway commission in session here
has given further approval of the
plans for the construction of the Lewis
and Clark highway. The action was
taken in response to the memorial
adopted at the recent meeting of the
Lewis and Clark Highway association
held ut Lewiston on December %,
which requested that the state high
way engineer be directed to lay out
ami survey highway for construction
on standard specification along the
Clearwater river from the confluence
Of the Middle and South forks thereof,
at or near the town of kooskia, to IA
Junction of the highway NOW under
construction between Lewiston and
Spalding.
The highway board, after consider
ing the memorial. adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas, il appears that the above
described is a portion Of the Lewis and
Clark state highway,
Nov. therefore. be il resolved. that
the state highway engineer be and he
is hereby directed Ia make said sur
vey as soon as funds are available Ia
pay for the same the various highway
districts through which said survey
runs. 10 pay two-thirdS of the cost
thereof and the State Of Idaha one.
! third
provided, further that in the event
the said highway districts desire t,
have said survey commenced immcd
lately. they may arrange to pay tie
full cost thereof and to he reimbursed
hy the state of IdaAo To the extent ot
oue-fhird as soon n funds for tha
purpose are available