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The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Who Would Pay?

The Standard Oil Company of Cali
fornia paid $4,900,OOO as first quarter
payment on its 1918 income and ex-
cess profits tax. Other oil companies
paid large amounts.
And thereby hangs u tale. Suppose
the government owned the oil wells
as many politicians of Socialistic or
Bolshevistic leanings advocate; also
the railroads, wire lines, insurance,
utilities, shipping, etc.
Who would be paying the taxes, and
who would be buying the Liberty
Bonds? Did you ever hear of the
post office paying any taxes or buy
ing any bonds?
No. The added tax burden would DE
shifted to the common people together
with increased cost of operation and
added expense of public officials.
The Railroad Administration and
Mr.. Burleson have dearly proved this
with the railroads and telegraph lines
by increasing cost and reducing serv-
ice to the public. Millions of taxes
now paid by these private corporations
would be shifted onto the individual
and taxpayers under complete gov
ernment ownership.
Europe crumbled under government
Ownership and paternalism. let as
fight it to the end in this country.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
SPECIAL CONvOCATION
Orient Chapter No. 32 r. A. NJ, Holds
Afternoon and Evening Session
for Out of Town Class.

A class of five candidates from a
distance took the NJ NJ. and p. NJ. de-
grees in Orient Chapter No. 32, X. A.
NJ, Wednesday of this week, and the
home members held an afternoon and
evening session so as to give both de-
grees in full form to these Masons
who came a long distance for the work.
The class consisted of Herman HON.
er and Uriah Calkins, Cheyenne Wells,
Milton Thompson, Eads, John c.
Shriver, of Springfield, Russell Coates
Bristol. There were several visiting
companions from Cheyenne Wells and
Eads, and other points. The well
known travelling man, Geo. A. Reese
of Trinidad, was in town and assisted
with his usual effective style in the
good work.
The Mark Master degree was con-
ferred in the afternoon and at 700 n
bountiful supper was served. In the
evening the Past Master degree was
exemplified in most impressive man
ner. After which social session was
held until the visiting members were
forced to leave as number had 65
miles to travel by auto before morn
ing. There was a good attendance of
the membership and fine afternoon
and evening was enjoyed by all.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
- SOLONS AND THEIR WORK >m>
~ BY Special Correspondent. '"~
VIZ
BY Special Correspondent.

conditions arising from the war. Be-
fore the United States entered the war
Congress had gradually extended the
practice of enacting laws which con-
ferred large and unnecessary discre-
tion upon the President, Departments,
Commissions and bureaus. Such has
been the tendency for many years. 1t
is a departure from the fundamental
principles of republican form of
government best defined by President
Lincoln in his reference to govern
ment of the people, by the people, for
the people Popular governments op-
crate through laws. Autocracies op-
crate through edicts of rulers. That
is the fundamental Difference between
government by law and government
by men-the difference between de-
mocracy and autocracy-the difference
between orderly government and boil
shevism.
Every American citizen, whether
a capitalist or day laborer, whether
an employer or employee, should de-
mand that present laws comforting un-
certain and discretionary powers be
amended or repealed and that hence
forth no law shall be enacted creating
any uncertainty as to the rights, duties
and responsibilities of every individu-
al. If a law cannot be made definite
and certain it ought not be made at
all. The fight is on between orderly
government on the one hand and auto
cracy and bolshevism on the other. The
country must look to Congress for re-
storation and preservation of govern
ment by law"
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Coover-van Glider Engagement.

Mr. and Mrs. William NJ. Van Glider
of 239 North Clinton street, East Or
ange, has announced the engagement
of their daughter. Miss Irene Frances
Van Glider, to William f. Coover of
Fourth avenue, East Orange. The
wedding will probably take place in
Evening News, April
16. 1919.
William f. Coover is a Lamar young
man, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Il.
Coover. He is graduate Of the La
mar high school and later of the Rem
nsalaer Polytechnic College at Troy,
N. Y. He has been employed for over
a year on government work in con-
nection with war contracts and locat-
ed at East Orange. New Jersey. His
many Lamar friends extend hearty
congratulations.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Death of Judge X. r. Ross.

Judge Robert R. Ross, county judge
of Las Animas county, and for ten
years district attorney for the Third
Judicial District, died suddenly at his
home in Trididad on Tuesday morning
of this week. The judge was in his
apparent good health the day before
and his sudden death came as a great
blow to his family and many friends
throughout this section. He had been
a familiar figure in the Prowers coun-
ty courts for years and numbered his
friends here by the hundreds. Mrs.
Ross is a sister of N. N. Mclean and
ID. A. Mclean and Mrs. L. H. Man
vile of Lamar. Judge Ross was o
man of high character and lawyer
of ability and was nominated last fall
by the republicans as one Of their can
didates for district Judge.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
FINISH THE JOB PROMPTLY
The Whole Nation Responding Even
More Quickly Than on Previous
Loans.

I
The slogan for the Victory Loan has
suddenly shifted to 'Finish the JOB. y
As the opening of the campaign ap-
preached it became evident that there
was no necessity for stressing' the fact
that floating this loan is paying a
debt of national honor. That is uni
versally conceded. There is no sort
of doubt that the quota Of every dis
trict will be subscribed nor it there
any fear that any community will bear
the shame of being a Stacker Hence
the only way any community can re-
ceive distinction is by the promptness
with which it finishes its job. The
quota and the terms of payment are
known. The path of duty is plain. We
should subscribe at once and relieve
from stress and strain the organiza-
ton of volunteers who have sacrificed
so much in the various campaigns.
Some of the large cities of the coun-
try went over the top the very first
day of the drive and even here in
Colorado 4 number of the counties re-
ported full quotas raised before the
morning % the 22nd. The debts of
the government must be paid, regard
less of the question of when the peace
treaty will be signed and the people
of the country realize the fact and are
in most cases showing both their pa
triotism and also appreciation of the
governments very liberal terms in
this offering. The fact that these
bonds are made interchangeable with
the specially favored first issues of
the war loans. will make these bonds
worth par and probably a premium
before the last payment on them is
due.
There will be no danger of loss as
some of our people, who have been
forced to sell, have had to pay on
some of the previous issues. The
terchangeable are already selling
above 80 per cent with every indica-
tion of going higher.
The local drive is well under way
now and the workers report most of
the larger subscribers as taking just
as literally as on the previous drives.
The reports coming in from all over
the county are encouraging and all
hope to be able to put the loan over
by the end of the first week.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Roosevelt District Social.

A big time was had by all the large
crowd that assembled at the Roosevelt
school house last Friday evening for
the district social. A large delega-
tion Of ladies and gentlemen went out
from Lamar and the Center Farm and
surrounding territory turned out in
large numbers. The young ladies of
the girls show at Lamar put on a
fine program of songs for the enter
tainment of the crowd and Charley
Wooden put on n big auction which
materially helped out the receipts of
the evening. Other amusements and
sales were held and the total receipts
amounted to s115. 1t was a very en-
joyable occasion for all the visitors
as well as home folks.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Too Much Government by Men

"The vitally important difference
between government by law and gov
ernment by men is that government
by law is definite and certain, while
government by men is uncertain and
precarious. We have government by
law when a citizen can read in the
plain language Of a statute of con-
stitution the extent and limit of his
rights, duties and responsibilities. We
have government by men whenever
and to the extent that n citizen is in
doubt as to his rights and obligations
"The chief trouble with American
business and American industry today
is that we have too much government
by men and too little government by
law There is uncertainty everywhere.
There is timidity because men cannot
know definitely and specifically how
far they can venture in enterprise
without danger of running counter to
some officials Interpretation of dis
cretionary prowers bestowed upon. him
in the exigencies of war. After all
the years it has been on the statute
books and after all the judicial inter
probation it has received, the applica-
ton of the Sherman antitrust law is
still uncertain. and business men look
not to the law but to the varying pol
icies or supposed policies of the De-
partment of Justice. Upon the sign
ing Of the armistice, President Wilson
said Thus the war came to an end
but after the expiration of five months
the administration still possesses and
still may exercise war powers which
give control over almost every line of
private business. That the powers
are not being exercised in some in
stances is some relief. but not full
relief. Men do not invest their money
or expend their energies in the face
of uncertainties.
"But the restraining influence of
government by men 10 not limited to
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
Christian Church.

Sunday school at 9:45 next Sunday.
Our Sunday School is growing
There were 149 present last Sunday
and ten decided for Christ at the Sun
day school hour.
Preaching at l1:O0 a. m. Subject,
Jesus the Bread of Life" Subject
at 500 p. m., "The Best Paying Bust
ness in Lamar" All who are looking
for better paying business should
hear this sermon.
Christian Endeavor at 700 p. m. A
very cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services.
J. f. Rains, Pastor.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
NEE-NO-SHE DRILLING
Big Drill Now Down Several Hundred
Feet and Making Rapid Pro-
gress.

After many disappointments and de-
lays caused by slow freight shipping
conditions, and bad weather delays the
big drill at the Nee-No-She well north
of Lamar is now at work. President
Chas. Sweitzer of the company was in
Lamar on Tuesday and was highly
pleased that work at last was well
under way. They were down 200 feet
at that time and drilling rapidly The
only thing now bothering them is the
difficulty in getting water as it has
to be hauled from the lakes a distance
of five miles. They are talking of
putting in a pipe line and pump to
overcome this trouble. Mr.. Swietzer
says that now that they are started
there will be no let up until thorough
test Of the dome is made and it is de-
finitcly decided whether there is oil
there or not They are receiving very
encouraging news from their Texas
properties and expect to be drilling
there soon. Several new big strikes
have been made close to their large
holdings near Burkburnett, and it
looks like their big tract of 5000 acres
could not possibly be missed by the oil
pool.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23
WASHINGTON NOTES
Aswell Not So Well

At least one of the Democrats who
took leading part in the framing OF
the legislation of the last Congress
has become appalled, at the result
and intends to obey the call of his
conscience and penitently apologize to
the House when it reconvenes for the
part he played in bringing about the
national disorganization. Representa-
tive Aswell of Louisiana is the man
who initiated the legislation for the
taking over by the government of the
wires and cables. He says he is
thoroughly disappointed over the re-
suit. He had been led to believe by
officials with whom he conferred that
government operation would lead to
a general reduction of rates, in some
cases as much us one-half. But not
only have the rates not been reduced,
but telegraph rates have been increas-
ed about 20 per cent.
II am the author" humbly confesses
Mr.. Aswell, "of the resolution that
was made the basis Of existing law
taking over the control of the tele-
graph and telephone wires for the
duration Of the war. | believed in it
heartily and worked for it faithfully,
but / am very frank to state that l
am greatly disappointed and discour-
aged to note the increase of 20 per
cent ordered on telegraph rates. / am
not yet ready to admit that any such
increase is justifiable or necessary.
This means the death knell to gov
ernment control or ownership of tele-
graph, telephone, and railroad lines.
/ owe it to my people and the Congress
to apologize for my resolution if gov
ernment control means increase in
rates"
We are glad to know that Mr.. As
wells vision at last has penetrated the
cloud of Wisconsin and government
ownership that seemed to inspire him
and his Democratic colleagues. 1t
would have been far better for the
country if the predictions Of the Re-
publicans, since proven to be true, had
been followed when the Aswell legis-
lation and similar bills were up for
discussion. Apologies cannot repair
the damage that has resulted from the
experiments Of the Democrats in up
setting the established order of things
and substituting their own untried
schemes. The people will be slow to
entrust the government again to the
control of the men who have brought
such disorganization to our railroad
and wire systems, and who now seek
forgiveness for their misdeeds in alb
jeet apologies.
The Lamar register., 1919-04-23

FOR SALE-Wind Mill, steel tower,
pump and tank. See st Holbert's
The spectator., 1919-10-07
To Build Dirt Road

The estimates of the dirt road to be built from Ozark to Mulber- ry creek, via White Oak church and Lonelm have been received by Judge Barham and submitted to the commissioners, Messrs. Bentley Anderson, George Me- Kinney and Fritz Aston.
 The specifications call for a 22-foot road bed with sufficient culverts to carry off the water and over 400 feet of steel bridges.
 The Macadam road bed had to be abandoned because of the fact that the tax levy necessary to raise the amount required to build it was greater than the law allowed.
 A well build dirt road if prop erly dragged, will prove more satisfactory than macadam road for light traffic.
The spectator., 1919-10-07
A Great Lecture in Ozark

Dr. Frank L. Loveland. who has won recognition as one of the foremost speakers on the Chautauqua platform, spoke at the Opera House in this city, Friday evening. From his sub- ject. The Peril to Democracy, v he explained why 40 per cent of the men between IS and 45 were unfit for military service. He called attention to the present defective educational system which is arranged for two per cent of the people and only partly adopted to the needs of the other 9S per cent. =
 He appealed to christianity saying that the church must meet the new problems in Amer ican life which confronts us.
The spectator., 1919-10-07

Miss Kittie Kirk visited Miss Fanny McKinzie Sunday.
 Tom McCallister and Jim Beels were having for w. o. Mathews last week.
 Miss Cletys McElroy visited Miss Ruby Stever Thursday night.
 Ernest Carpenter has been working the roads the last few days.
 Mrs. James Stever and daugh- ter, Mrs. Martin Carpenter vis- ited Mrs. Jim Ledgerwood Thurs day afternoon.
 Another big strike in on. This time it is the big steel industry. All classes of workmen, except the farmer, seem to be able to better living conditions. (My dear Dubb. didn't you know that the farmers throughot the world are the ones who have pros pered by the high cost of living? Of course if he has grown noth- ing to help feed and clothe the suffering. starving world he can not and should not prosper. It is the man on a salary and the wage earner who IS being ground between the high price of farm products and the profteers.
 Willis L. McElroy and George Fitzgerald. a couple of Etna sportsmen, went fishing on the river Saturday. They caught a fine. large fish. Willis says a large fish drew his pole and line out into the river the other day and he sent his dog, Mont, " out after 1t. The dog took hold of the pole near the end to which the line was fastened and was drawn under the water several times. Mont left the pole and came out of the water. Willis sent him back after the pole and he got hold of the other end hat time and succeeded in getting it to the bank, but his master was slow getting to it and the fish got away. Hard luck, w. l.. Zine, large tale, w. L. Ed
 Henry Dubb.
The spectator., 1919-10-07
ETNA HAPPENINGS

Mrs. Alec Mckinzie visited Mrs. Obe McKinzie Sunday.
 Mrs. Alec McKinzie was re- ported slightly ill Sunday.
 Misses Laura and Jim Shett er- ly were at Etna Saturday.
 There was an old fashion candy breaking at Jeff Gattis' Monday night.
 Lionel and Enlow McElroy wis. ited Lester McElroy Saturday night and Sunday. C Miss Ruby Stever spent Satur- day night with Miss Cletys Me- Elroy.
 k. E. Stever. J. F. McElroy and R. T, McElroy baled hay for Sam Dewitt Monday. Colonel John Farmer of Etna had his violin out today. Have you heard him play.
 R. L. McElroy has bought the Griffin place near Etna from John Bry ant.
 MT. M. P. Marcussen and son, Arthur. with their families visit. ed Mir. and Mrs. J. E. and E. E.. Stever Sunday. Mrs. Jim McElroy and daugh- ter. tCletys, visited Mrs. Oscar Tolbert Thursday and reported a good time.
 Mrs Monroe Grissom was talk en seriously i'll one night last week. but is better at this writ ing.
 Mrs. Ernest Carpenter and son. Eugene. visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. J ames Stever, Thursday.
The spectator., 1919-10-07
OAK HILL

Too late for last week.
 A fine rain.
 Mir. J, T. Moore of Van Buren visited his daughter, Mrs. w. W. Trotter, a few days last week.
 Will Hargroves and family of near Mulberry visited W. I. Kirksey and family few days last week
 c k. McCIelland is suffering from a sprained wrist caused from 2 fall
 Add Hawkins and family and Arthur Hawkins and family vis- ited home folks last Sunday.
 The stork passed over here Saturday, leaving a 9-lb. boy at Ed Chatman's.
 Rev. Heffiey filled his appoint ment at Oak Hill Saturday night.
 Mrs. Wade. 4,leninger and two daughters were baptized last Sunday at the White Oak bridge by Rev. Hefiiey.
 The wedding bells have been ringing around Oak Hill. Mir. Walter Earp and Miss Mildred Perry were married last week, Judge Barham officiating They are two of Oak Hills most pop ular and progressive young folks. Their many friends wish them much success in life. As the writer is an old bachelor and get ing gray headed, he could give them lots of good advice.
 Mutt X Jeff.
The spectator., 1919-10-07
HOW ARE YOUR HOGS

Are they free from worms is their digestion good-do they show a study gain-if not you are losing money. You can cor rect all those troubles by making B. A. THOMAS HOG POWDER a part of their daily diet. It is a powerful tonic. digestant and eXpeller.
 Ozark Variety Store
The spectator., 1919-10-07
THE MOULTINC PERIOD

Is very trying on yonr hens and bv nature this process is very slow. usually taking from two to three months. Hence your hens will be off duty that long," B. A. THOMAS FOUL TRY REMEDY hastens the process. makes them hurry back to work.
 Ozark Variety Store
The spectator., 1919-10-07

The play. "It Pays To Adver- tise" was enjoyed by a full house Monday evening and it was by far the most enjoyable Comedy drama ever given in Ozark. Besides the fun there was a lot of good business sense in their plan to make money.
The spectator., 1919-10-07

Louis Metz died at his home Sunday evening after a contin- ued illness from tuberculosis. Funeral was held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
The spectator., 1919-10-07

For Sale at a bargain, one small Overland automobile m good condition at Abstract offie.
The spectator., 1919-10-07
Who Wants To Trade

A house and lot in town worth from 5000 up for farm? See us about it.
 Guthrie & Son
The spectator., 1919-10-07
BEGIN FEEDING YOUR PIGS

soon- as they will eat. Keep him growing. When you begin feeding them give a little E A. THOMAS HOG POWDER every day, Corrects indigestion, tonic and tissue builder. Expels worms.
 Ozark Variety Co. Dr. Black will be in his office over the Peoples Bank Monday, Sept. P, and remain all week.
The spectator., 1919-10-07

Too late for last week. A fine rain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-03-07
Patience on = Strike.

"ConfOund It!' grumbled old Riley
Rezzidew Of Petunia. .Tm sick and
tired of being everlasting hectored and
limited at by Hi Price. Looks like he
ruts In his time hunting for chances
t. interrupt his Teller citizens In the
exercise of their indelible rights of life.
libburty and the pursuit Of happiness.
Dadburn him, some Of these days I'll
buy a grocery store myself, just SOS !
can have place to play checkers with
out being eternally snubbed and STUN
hlcd overl''
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-03-07
lDAHOANS GIVE Up
DIRECT PRIMARY
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND THE
GOVERNOR SETTLE DIFFER
ENcEs or MEASURE.
House Passes General Appropriation
BllI fer Financial support OF state
Institutions, Appropriatina a
Total o. S2.017,ses

B0ise.--GOvernor Davis signed the
direct primary amendatory act ON
March a. which eliminates the state
wide, primary for the nomination Of
congressional, state and judicial candi-
dates, and substitutes state cOnyen-
tions for parties This action was
taken through an agreement reached
with legislative leaders and the gov
ernor that the former would amend
the signed law removing some OF the
objections the chief executive has 70 IT,.
The principal features Of the amen
datory law include changing the date
OF the primary from the third to the
second Tuesday In August and permit
those desiring to run for office, In
the event they are not selected. TO
become candidates on petition signed
by five members OF their party. The
Democrats In the house asked for =
short time to consider the bin and a
recess of twenty minutes WIS taken,
after which they permitted the rules
TO be suspended, passing II. with
Snow OF Isemhi and Pugh OF Gem yot-
ing against It. the Republicans sup
ported 1t solidly.
The house on March 3 passed the
general appropriation bill for financial
support of state educational institu-
lions. The measure carries grand
total of $2,O17, $50. 1t is not changed
from the form introduced. The unit
versity, normal schools. technical In
stItute, Industrial training school and
blind Institutes are all taken care OF
| The legislature went ON record a.
against Stacker aliens when the sen
ate on March 3 passed two house
memorials to congress urging first
that aliens who claimed military ex-
emption during the war be deported
and, second, that aliens who avoided
the draft and Joined reasonable or
CARNATIONS be deported.
The lid was removed on the Great
ing Of deficiencies by state Officers
and state institutions, when the house
on March passed the Giyens bill re
pealing the statute making Il mis-
demeanor to spend more money than
IN appropriated by the Legislature on
the grounds the law Is a dead letter
The bill passed the forestry commit
tee bill. creating a. state bureau q
forestry empowered TO preserve aht
protect the vast mineral holdings 81
the state.
The house on March 3 passed
among important measures, the Weeks
bin, reereating the state tax commits
sion and placing Il under the depart
ment of finances.
r ss.ngress is urged by the house 4
pass the PoIndexter bill pending DO
fore that body to eliminate discrimin
alton In freight rates.