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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
WHAT OF THE RAILROADS.

The end of the year. when, the
president has declared, the railroads
will be turned back to their owners,
has been reported out of committee
in either house, embodying legisla-
ton, which everybody, even the rail-
road owners, seem to regard as neces-
sary.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States, which represents COM
mercial and trade organizations with
membership of $4,000 business
men, has announced that complete re-
turns of referendum submitted to
its members showed that 80 per cent
OF the votes cast were opposed to gov
eminent ownership. Further indica-
tive /of prevailing sentiment is the
statement Of the National Grange filed
with the house committee that 1.-The
National Grange is opposed to gov
eminent ownership of railroads. espe-
eially opposed to the so-called Plumb
Plan which seeks not only to have
the government acquire the railroads.
but then turn them over to be oper-
ated by a management-in which the
men who draw the wages will name
two-thirds of the directors"
Since a continuation OF government
operation beyond the end of the year
is unlikely it is generally recognized
that re-establishment of railroad
credit Is the prime necessity. If the
whole transportation system is not to
be imperilled. Notifications and i'm
provements IN the machinery of reg
ulation, necessary as they are, will
prove futile unless requisite measures
are also taken to make the field of
railway enterprise inviting to capital.
Early in August the National
Transportation Conference submitted
to the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce of the House of
Representatives a new program for
remedial legislation concerning the
railroads. That part of the plan par
ticularly aimed to strengthen and
stabilize credit proposes that congress
adopt a statutory rule of rate-making
requiring the interstate commerce
commission to establish rates designed
to yield the carriers not less than six
per cent upon the aggregate fair value
of the properties.
This plan does not contemplate a
guaranty to individual railroads but
simply provides for a level of rates
which will yield q reasonable return
on the property of all the roads.
Under this plan some roads would be
able to earn more than six per cent
and many roads less. The premium
on good management and strategic
location would remain.
Rightly or wrongly the investor has
lost confidence in the interstate COM
merce commission and the situation re-
quires definite instruction from con-
gress to the commission as to what
constitutes reasonable rates. The
railway industry is so fundamental to
the welfare of the nation that if pri-
vate capital cannot be attracted to
provide the necessary new facilities
the government itself must undertake
the work. The country will then be
forced into government ownership of
railroads at time when the sentiment
of the people is opposed to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
THE RACE Is NOT TO THE SWIFT.

THE RACE Is NOT TO THE SWIFT.
Nothing is ever accomplished with
out great and infinite pains-if it is
meant to last and form a part in the
scheme of pernanence.
How many racers take an early lead,
only to fall to the rear before the con-
test is ended.
And what a part long and faithful
prepaFation plays in the final result.
The race is not to the swift-but to
the faithful, the steady. the loyal. the
careful, the watchful, the honest-the
one who has real soul-vision.
One Of the greatest reasons why the
world today is in such chaos is that it
has wanted to reap too much too
quickly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The strike in the steel industry. says
. bulletin issued by the Guaranty
Trust company of New York. is re-
garded as a determining factor in the
business situation. 1t Is realized that
sooner or later a break must come
in the long succession of strikes that
have hindered the progress of bust
ness since the signing of the armi-
stice, and many look upon the issue
of this strike as the signal for one
thing or the other-increased output,
better distribution, steady reduction of
prices. sound prosperity, or reduced
output. scarcity of goods, continued
high prices. general chaos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The declaration of Premier Lloyd
George that England intends to re-
main master of her own house is COM
mended to Italy in her present rela-
tions to the Fiume situation. She
should make d'Annunzio come home.
She stands to lose more than she can
gain by the retention of Fiume Her
chief and most important loss will be
that of the friendship of her allies,
without which the country will be
in a bad way in the matter of re-
establishing pre-war stability and
prosperity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The packers explain the declining
price for cattle by stating that they
are running light because OF uncer-
tainty regarding what the government
intends to do. 1t has usually been the
case ever since the government began
meddiing with the business of the
country. that any abnormal price con-
dition can be traced to the activities of
federal departments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

he, will be permitted to die peacefully
in bed in a home of his own selec-
ton. But it was necessary for a time
for the allied council to temporize
with the mobs at home and let it be
believed that the poor old man would
be still further punished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
The race is not to the swift.

The race is not to the swift
II an idea is sound, ii can wait upon
development. Money made quickly is
never appreciated. Early fame is de-
teriorating-it stunts And the struc-
ture rapidly built. soon crumbles- If
thing is worth doing, it is worth do
ing the best that it can be done.
Effort may be dissipated and come
to little avail.
Wait Take time. Think. Prepare
and make your preparation for that
which will endure. Mind not the
urgency of the present, for unless you
make the correct use of the present.
you cannot hope for greatness in the
future.
+ The race is to the sure-not the
swift!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

II the threatened strike OF coal
miners November 1 materialize. soon
there will be no fuel to keep the fac
tories of the country going. The own
ers of the factories can stand it, and
possibly the public can stand it, but
how about the miners brother labor
unionists in those factories?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The capitalist group in the indus
trial conference is making a mistake
in opposing collective bargaining.
This principle has become too firmly
established in our Industrial and busi-
ness life to be disturbed. 1t is doubt
full that the proposal to do away with
1t would command the support OF =
majority of the employers of labor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
DINNER STORIES

When Monroe Salisbury was a little
fellow his parents insisted upon his
attending Sunday school with relent-
less regularity.
On one festive Sunday the superin-
tendent of the Sunday school asked
each little boy to repeat Bible
phrase IS he dropped his penny in
the plate.
One little shaver dropped his penny
and said: The Ic~-l 1oveth a cheer
full giNern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The failure OF King Albert to In
clude Chicago in his itinerary doubt
less is a great disappointment to the
residents of that city. They are de-
MED the opportunity of showing him
the stockyards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11
prosperit

Time brings great changes to the
human mind as well as to all else
earthly. No more is heard of the plan
to punish the kaiser for the great
crime which he perpetrated against
the world. Those who few months
ago thlrsted for his blood seem to have
forgotten and the probability is that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

In placing General Wood in charge
of the military forces in the strike dis
trict, 1t may be that the administra-
ton designs to queer him with the Ia
Dor vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

a round of gayety to nurse scarletina
was the right wife for him.
copyright, 1919 by the Mcclure News.
pepper. Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

The era in which sartorial eminence
could be attained thru the medium OF
a celluloid collar and a pair of red
has passed forever.
Them was the days; them was the
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-11

AS became one who had spent much
time in analysis, Mr.. Steffens was
more definite and given TO detail. His
description of the MCNAMARA boys was
that they were healthy, good-natured
animals"
The moral seems to be that a really
angry mob is a thing to be dreaded.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
DO NOT LET MALARIA SAP
YOUR STRENGTH AND
VITALITY

Your physician will tell you ma
laria is tho cause of more disease than
any malady known. Chills and Fever,
Malarial Fever, Bilious Fever, loss of
appetite, drowsiness, loss Of energy
are the direct causes of Malaria,
Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic is the
deadly enemy OF Malaria. Ii kills the
germs and its action is prompt and
sure in breaking the fever.
Thousands of prominent citizens
have been cured with Ameco Chill tIl
Fever Tonic and unhesita.irgly recon-
L.end it to their friends.
w. T. Mcdonald prominent en-
ploye Of the Macon Railway & Light
Co., of Macon, Ga, says:
Il had Malaria and Bilious Fever
and Chills and Fever and Ameco Chilli
and Fever Tonic cured me. 1t does
everything you claim for it.
Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic is
sold and guaranteed by ali dears.
PRICE rs CENTS
Pridgen Bros, Wholesale Distributors
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
MRS. TERRELL HOSTESS

A Pleasant, affair of the last week
was the rock party at which Mrs. c..
d. Terrell entertained a number of
friends on Wednesday morning.
Brown eyed Susans were effectively
used in the Living room while in the
Dining room Shata Daises were used
There were six tables arranged
for the game and after an hours
play, a dainty salad course was SER
we'd. Mesdames ]. E. Stewart, H. D.
Terrell, j. B. Terrell and Miss
Grace Harmon assisted the hostess in
serving. -
The guests included Mesdames B.
H. Palmer, S. L. Ryals, Clements,
Max Land, G. B. Wilkes, Harmon,
T. E. Fletcher, c. L. Mcmillan, D.
Holmes, j. B. Terrell, Chas. Dhatley,
Mrs. j. T. Morris, Price Heard, j.
NJ. Diffee, A. P Wheeler, E. L.
Harwell, w. H. Mckenzie, B. N. Will
liams, Joe Espy Jr. E. L. Kiker, H.
NJ Coin, w. A. Thompson, A. E..
Jordan, NJ, M. Fakes, F l.. Bartholo-
NEW, o. T. Cover, w. p Fleming,
l.. H. Webb, Misses Annie Kate
Fletcher, Fanny Carswell, and Grace
Harmon
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
IMPROVED FARM LANDS
WANTED FOR SETTLERS

If you have any land for sale-im-
age-we may be able to find you a
proved farms of unimproved acre
purchaser if you will list it with our
IIomeseekers Bureau.
We are receiving some inquiries
about farming opportunities in this
state and it is our purpose to prepare
'nrehensive list of lands for sale
located along these lines. to be dis
tributed among prospective settlers.
All persons having such property for
sale are urged to cooperate with the
'Hdersigned, in order that accurate
and reliable data may be secured to
assist us in making reply to inquiries
about farming opportunities in your
community.
A blank form will be mailed you,
upon application, asking for the
specific information desired
There is no charge for this service
w. w. CROXTON,
G. P. A.. A. B. e A Railroad,
Room 3, Terminal Station
Building, Atlanta, Ga.
G-21-32t.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
ARGENTINE WOMEN WANTS
ALL.AMERlCAN CONGRESS-

! New York, June 25--,An-all-Amer-
lean congress of women sufflagsts is
proposed by Alicia MORGAN, president
Of the National Women's Union of the
Argentine Her proposal has been re-
ceived here by Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, president of the International
Woman Suffrage Association.
Mrs. Gait has not yet acted upon the
suggestion but it IS announced that
she soon will do so. Signora MORGAN
proposes that Pan-American con-
ference be held in Buenos Aires in
July, 1921 for the study Of the civil
and political status OF women.
at is proposed" says Signora
MORGAN, that we concentrate our
energies on a general movement
throughout the Americas in behalf of
our ideals, being confident that the
cooperation of the delegates of the
various countries will encourage the
the discussion of the different pro-
blem raised relating to the position
of women and will be the means of
bringing forward suggestions for the
ultimate solution of such difficulties
eve hope that our sisters in the
United States Of America will give us
their active support; the worldwide
prestige won by the part they have
played in this movement and the result
attained makes them stand out as an
example among the democratic in
sttutions, and will be sure sign OF
ultimate success of our work"
Behind this conference, adds Sig
nor MORGAN, looms a larger hope of
Pan-American organization, (which
would stimulate mutual help among
the all feminist associations"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Gibbs spen
yesterday in Macon.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

Miss Grace Tompkins has returned
from Jackson where she has spend
the past two weeks nursing.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
PROVIDE MINIMUM WAGE
FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

San Juoan, June 1.-The project
providing a minimum wage for wo-
men and girls employed in Porto Rico
was approved in the lower House this
week, after many stormy sessions.
the bill provides that women under IS
years CT age shall be paid not Less
than$l week, and wCmen over IS
years s. a week. the tret three
weeks of apprenticeship are exempt
from this requirement
England is now the only country
left which possesses an upper house
of parliament composed entirely of
hereditary peers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

Ed Jones of Macon has joined
Mrs. Jones and son, Ed Jr. here.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
NEEDHAM-PARRISH

AT the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Louise Needham, on Twelfth
Avenue, Miss Florence Needham and
Mr.. w. E. Parrish were married
Saturday evening. The impressive
ring ceremony was performed by
Rev w. B. Sans in the presence of
only relatives of the contracting part
les.
Bottle of these young people are well
known and favorably in Cordeele,
having spent most of their lives
here the association, which cul-
minated in marriage beginning in
School Days.
Miss Needham has been in the
telegraph office for several years
with her aunt Miss Tallulah Atkins
and is deservedly and universally
popular.
The groom, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Parrish was one of Cordele's
first volunteers and after two years
spent in his countrys service return
ing to Cordele few months ago
where he is now engaged in business
The host of friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Parrish join in extending them
best wishes for the future.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
SERVICE TUESDAY EVENING

Rev. ]. w. Rowett of Atlanta I'm
iversalist minister, arrived in the
city today and will conduct parlor
service tomorrow evening at eight
o'clock at the home of Mrs. D. A.
Pitts.
The public is corially invited to at
tend.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Hartley and
Mrs. Frank Sanford of Lakeland Fla
were guests yesterday of Rev and
Mrs Wallace Wear en- route to North
Carolina
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
IN HONOR OF MR..
AND MRS. w. e, PARRISH.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Parrish enter
tanned at dinner Sunday in honor of
sIr. and Mrs. w. E. Parrish.
"A sumptuous feast was spread, and
there were gathered around the
the board the immediate relatives of
the bridal couple, with Rev. and Mrs.
T. B. Stanford.
The gift of the Groom's parents
was handsome chest of silver and
table linen.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
INCREASED SALARIES
CERTAIN OF PASSABE

Atlanta, Ga, June 2S-Whatever
else there may be speculation about
at the present session of the general
assembly, there is absolutely no doubt
about the fact that the first measure
to be passed will be one increasing
the pay of the members from 81 to 7
per day.
The measure which was put on its
second reading Friday VIII be rail
roaded through the house and sent to
the Senate either Monday or Tuesday
were it is expected that mo grass will
grow under it." There is absolutely
not a single old-fashioned statesman
in either branch owage a fight.
The bill as drawn by the Clark
delegation is retroactive, providing
for the increase from the first We'd
nesday in June.
The statute is permissible under
the constitutional amendment which
carried in the last general election.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

Clantcn Shipp of Columbia, S. G..
spent the week end in the'city with
his mother, Mrs. M. r. Shipp.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

! Ed Jones of Macon has joined
Mrs. Jones and son, Ed Jr. here.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Hartley and
Mrs. Frank Sanford of Lakeland Fla.
were guests yesterday of Rev and
Mrs Wallace Wear en- route to North
Carolina.
MIR. and Mrs. T. S. Kenneth and
little son of Arab were guests yes
day of Mrs. M. R. Ship.
Clantcn Shipp of Columbia, S. G..
spent the week end in the getty with
his mother, Mrs M. r. Ship.
Mrs. j. c. Holder and children
Lloyd and Helen have returned home
from a visit to relatives in Hawkins
Vile.
Mrs. c. B. Woodson and little son,
Herbert have returned from Albany
where they spent the past week with
relatives.
News has been received by rela-
tives here of the sad death at an
Atlanta hospital of Mrs. DR.. Henry
Ship. -
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. JOpling and
little son, Wallace Jr, and Mrs.
Lovett left today for visit to re-
latives at Sylvania and Augusta.
Misses Allie Van Devender and
| Florence Morris are guests of friends
in Vienna, Later they will attend
house party at Houston Factory,
Miss Lillian Gibbs has returned to
Abbeville after a visit to Miss Sara
Crum Misses Mary and Malette Crum
accompanied her home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne FAINT and lit
tie daughter Virginia Rose, and Mrs
w. N .Tommie have returned from
an automobile trip to points If
South Caroline.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30

MIR. and Mrs. T. S. Kenneth and
little son of Arab we're guests yes
day of Mrs. M. R. Ship.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-30
ST. LOUIS BAR KEEPERS
TO TEST WAR TIME LAW

St. Eouis, June 8O.-Members of the
Retail Liquor Deals Association today
announced their intention of keeping
a few bars open after midnight to-
night in order to institute a test case
with federal courts.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
TOWN TOPICS

IVY CLUB WILL BE ENTER TAINED-The Ivy club will be enter tained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs James BrOderick at her home, 1909 West Olive street.
 HAVE YOU A MESSAGE AMONG HESE-Undelivere telegrams are being held at the Western Union office here for Mrs. Iva Woods, L. M. Harris, Lucien Harris, R. L. Comfort and H. W. Hammond. A cable is also being held for some one named Wheeler.
 P. H. S. RECITAL TOMORROW NlGHT-Pupils of Miss Lorenz' sec ond year expression class at the Phoe- nix high school, assisted by the Girls Glee club of that institution, will ap- pear in recital at the high school au- ditorium Tuesday evening at o'clock. The public is invited to be present
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
EVER HEAR IF AN LAYING DOC?
 WELL, HERE |S ONE

Did you ever hear of a dog laying an egg? Well, there is such a thing. A group of reputable citizens will make oath that they witnessed that achieve ment yesterday morning. They were prepared to scoff when the exhibition was proposed, but they remained to pray.
 This miracle had a beginning at Agua Caliente a month ago when H. R. Patrick, J. G. Simpson and George Hagerman were there for imaginary ills. One night they were sitting on the porch of the hotel lying to each other about smart dogs they had met. Mir Patrick said that he mad a dog that did all sorts of chores. He carried in the wood and salvaged the Republican every morning Mir Hagerman hooted at the narration and Patrick called up- on his neighbor Simpson for proof of 1t. Yes" said Simpson, I've often seen Ben, the dog, carrying in wood. Once he had stick that struck him as being too big for the stove and he returned to the wood pile with it and split 1t to the proper size" Patrick resented this corroborative evidence.
 Hagerman then told about Duke, his blue Great Dane. Duke, he said, had ;t mania for taking care of chickens. He watched over them, especially over the little ones, as though he distrusted the good judgment of the hens. He rounded them up every night. He also rescued such eggs as he found. And said Mir. Hagerman, "the morning 1 leII home, l saw him bring In an egg and lay it on the porch" Simpson observed that he did not believe the dog had yet been built that could lay an egg on a porch or anywhere else.
 That was the beginning of good deal of kidding of MT. Hagerman about his egg laying dog. He never entered or passed the Simpson garage without some allusion to it. Yesterday morning for the first time in weeks he brought the dog to town with him and saunt- cred into the garage. As he entered, Simpson turned to three strangers and said, Here comes the wonder of the age: a dog that can lay an egg.
 "That's right" said Hagerman; he's ready now. Come on, Duke" He led the dog into the office and told him to get on a couch. He did so and then or dered Hagerman, NOW, Duke, lay an egg" The dog opened his monstrous jaws and deposited an egg on the couch
 Hagerman has spent weeks educat- ing him for that very trick.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
LOCAL MUSIC LOVERS
 PRAISE R|COLETTO''
By Eugene Redewill)

The Italian Opera company closed one of their best bills last night at the American in Verdfs 'fRigoletto." The four principals, which by the way are probably the best voices of the com pany, distinguished themselves in the well known numbers, Recall not the past" Safely guard this tender bios son. Each tear that falls" "On every festal morning. Weep my child Woman is tickle" "Fairest daughter of the Graces," (famous quarteD and Tn Heaven above"
 Miss Tina Paggi was in perfect voice and received rounds of applause and repeated encores. No better praise can be given than the expressions of the local music lovers in the audience. It would be difficult to imagine the cobra tura sopranos difficult roe Dettered in musical rendition and beautiful tone quality by any of the better known ce- lebrities. Among the testimonials ex- pressed on the company's work, are the following:
 Tt is a treat to have them here. We attend every change night. We do not think you could find anything better in grand opera anywhere in a travelling cOIHpdIly. Alter Lhe present engage ment we hope they will come again. i The excellent company we heard last year in Los Angeles which many Phoe- nicians went there on purpose to at | tend, was not bit better than the Ital- | ian opera company now playing in l Phoenix" "-Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Deity.
 q enjoyed the Italian opera very much. Don't know that I ever heard the quartet from Rigoletto sung to bet . ter advantage. Perfectly splendid in i every. way-everybody should attend. ! i-Cordelia Hulburd
 "The voices of the opera cast in Rig oletto compare favorably with many oi the best companies I heard abroad"- Alice Redewill.