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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
OREGON TO HAVE REFEREN-
DUN ON PROHI AMENDMENT

Salem, Ore. Mar. 19.-Steps toward
the application of referendum to
the joint resolution of the recent legis-
lature ratifying the national prohibi-
ton amendment were taken today
when Portland attorney filed a pc
tition for the invocation of referen-
dun for approval of the legislatures
action, and for the preparation of a
ballot.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
Germany In Ruins
Is Rathenau Vision

BLOOD OF DEAD NOURISHING
NEW NATIONS AND OLD, SEEN
BY ECONOMIST PEERING 20
YEARS INTO FUTURE; ALL IT'S
PEOPLE WRETCHED; CITIES
BLOCKS OF, STONES; SHAME
AND GRIEF WILL FILL ALL
WHO KNEW THE EMPIRE AS 1T
WAS, HE PROPHESIES i
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
Brewers Bring Test
Suit On Prohibition
Federal District Court Of New
York Asked For Injunction

New York, Mar. ia local brew
ing company, which is bringing a test
suit in the interest of the United
States Brewers association, today APP
piled to the federal district court for
an injunction restraining the collector
of internal revenue and the United
States district attorney from begin
ming any proceedings to interfere with
its contemplated production of beer
that is to have two and three quarters
per cent alcoholic content.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
OF ALLIES IN
ODESSA SAID TO BE SERIOUS

London, Mar. 19.-Oficial reports
received here indicate that a critical
state of affairs exists in Odessa.
There is no confirmation of the ru-
mors that Odessa is being evacuated
by the allied forces, but the report
was not denied.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
FLOODS IN BRAZIL;
THOUSANDS ARE HOMFL ESS

Rio Janeiro, Mar. 19.-Various To-
.ca]ities in Brazil are flooded. Joazei-
TO, in the state of Bahia, is inundated
and thousands of houses have been
wrecked by the water. Rivers in va
rious parts of the republic are above
flood stage, considerable damage re-
sulting.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
Each Nation Will
Settle Its Own
Labor Problems

Paris, Mar. 19,-The commission on
international labor legislation held
probably it's last meeting today, when
agreement was reached on all points
under discussion, The American con-
tention that each country should set
tie its internal labor problems with
out invoking the power of the league
of nations prevailed
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
RAINBOW DIVISION WILL SAIL
FOR HOME BEFORE APRIL 10

Washington, Mar 19.-The Rainbow
division will sail from Brest between
March % and April 10, General Per-
shing informed the war department.
today.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
WILL YOU BE THERE?

The jubilee entertainment at the
Venice theatre is to pc gwen by he
" C. T. U. of Tarpon Springs TO-
morrow night. Admission free
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19

Paris, Mar 19.-(By The Associated
Press.)-In report submitted yester-
day, the commission which has been
considering plans for an international
air code announced that the British
proposals in the main will be accepted.
An international council will be
formed as a section of the league of
nations to handle all matters relative
to aerial navigation. Each nation
will be. entitled to sovereignty over
the air above its own territory.
Paris, Mar 19.-(By The Associated
Press. 1.-The inclusion of the league
of nations covenant in the preliminary
peace treaty will not delay the sign
ing of the treaty, which it is hoped
will be accomplished within the next
two weeks; said Lord Robert Cecil of
Great Britain, talking to British and
American newspaper correspondents
last night.
Paris, Mar. 19.-(By The Associated
Press.)-The military terms of the
peace treaty have been amended by
the elimination of the clause provid-
ing for the control of Germany's arm
ament for an indefinite period. Ad-
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
Asque May Be
First President
League OfNations

London, Mar. 19.-There is a strong
feeling in political and diplomatic CT
Giles in Paris in favor of inviting Eyel-
bert H. Asquith, former British pre-
mier, to become the first president of.
the league of nations, according to.
the Daily Mirror.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19

Mention The Leade- 5he. Gang
on or writing an advertiser.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19

Spring goods arriving at WILSON'S.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-19
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS

The Evening Leader is the only
paper in its field having Associ-
ated Press reports of the world
news - best and most reliable
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-19
BUsINEssLIKE GOVERNMENT.

Six months ago the state of Idaho inaugu-
rated cabinet system of government. There was
opposition to this step, of course chiefly on
the ground of expense because of the initial bud
get appropriation of 100000 was considerably
greater than that of the two preceding years.
That increased expense has already been ius-
tined Among the government departments estab-
llshed under the cabinet system was purchasing
bureau tor state supplies. In making coal con-
tracts and purchasing automobile license tags; the
bureau has already saved more than the amount
OF appropriation for its establishment
This instance simply shows that state govern
ment can be efficient and economical 1t seems
likely that municipal and national government can
be run a sound business basis too if the people
really wish. The working out of sane budget sys-
tenn for the receipt and expenditure of national
funds will be step in this direction for the fed
eral government. States and cities do not have to
wait for the nation to lead the way, however They
can inject business methods into their conduct of
public affairs any time And though the inaugu-
ration OF the system may cost something at the
start, it will a good deal more in it's con-
tinued careful operation.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-19
THE PACKERS TO BE PACKERS.

The news of yesterday that the big five
packers had agreed with the department of JUS
xice to discontinue all side line activities from this
time forward. and devote themselves exclusively
to the packing and distribution of meat is one of
the most important news stories since the ending
of the war Bound by federal injunction, which
peacefully retire from the fight which has been
waged for years in this country with them one
side and other interests, political or business, on
the other Under the terms of the injunction the
packers have agreed:
To sell under supervision of the United States
district court preferably to the live stock produc-
ers and the public all their holdings in public live
stock yards.
To sell under the same supervision, and in
Ike manner, all their interests in stock yard rail-
roads and terminals.
To sell under the same supervision and in like
all their interest in market newspapers.
To dispose of all interest in public cold stor-
age warehouses except necessary for their own
meat products.
To forever disassociate themselves with the
retail meat business.
To forever disassociate themselves with all 'un-
related lines" including wholesale groceries, fresh
canned, dried and salt fish, fresh dried or canned
NSSCldDlcS' lIeSil, CIuSned, orleo, SVdPOrateO or
canned fruits confectionaries syrups, soda water
fountain supplies, etc. molasses, honey jams. jel-
hes and preserves, ices sauces. relshs etc. coffee,
tea chocolate coca, nuts, -four sugar. rice and ce-
reals with exception to be noted) bread, wa
tezs crackers, biscuits, spaghetti vermicelli, mac
aroni cigars, china, furniture, etc.
To forever abandon the use of the branch
houses, route and auto trucks, comprising their
distribution system, for any other than their own
meat and dairy products.
To perpetually submit to the jurisdiction of
the United States district under an injunction
fOrbidding all the defendants from directly ~ in.
directly maintaining any combination or conspiracy
with each other any other person or persons, or
monopclizing or attempting, any food products, in
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-19
OTHERS WE MIGHT HELP.

You have done so well with the Empty
Stocking Fund this year and the people appear SC
responsive, that 1t think it would be fine thing
if you would mention to the good people of Sum
ter county that there other children beside.
our own at home here who are in dire need !
refer to the 100000 Armenian orphan children.
of whom all have heard so much. Five dollars
per month will give of them both home and
food
That was the message of Mrs. Emmie P. Nor
gan. of Americus, to the Times-Recorder, who
asked that the suggestion be passed along Any
contributions may be sent to the American Com.
mittee for Armenian and Syrian Relief No. /,
Madison avenue, NJ Y
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-19
AFLAG ON EVERY CHRISTMAS TREE.

Richard 6. Fowler citizen of Toledo o.,
has little idea that is big one, and he is passing
a on the good folks all over this great country of
ssszrs 1t has come to Americus and the people
Of Americus are asked to take it for their own
and adopt it. 1t has to do with Christmes trees,
and since there is a movement for municipal
Christmas tree in Amercus this year it would ap-
pear that those behind this movement might we'll
lake the lead in putting the idea into practice in
ahis locality. The idea is that an American flag
xhat banner we love so we'll and which the world
also learned to love we'll in the great war recent
" passed-be placed at the top of every Christmas
Eree.
Think what real and far-reachng effect
saach movement might have, says Nh. Fowler.
With American flags at the top of all the big mu-
nicipal Christmas trees-and flags on school trees,
church and smaller flags the top of all our
6ttle home trees-it to me the Christmas
message would be brought home to us in won
derfuI and fitting way.
Our good old flag stands truly for the
Shings Christ lived and died fort speaks so poig-
nanty of sacrifice and struggle and peace on earth
good will toward men that it has special signi-
6cance this year at Christmas time
The flag on the Christmas tree would give
the gospel of good Americanism place in
christmas oy-and while we making our good
resolutions for the coming year it would urge to
pledge ourselves than ever before to the sup
port of American institutions and American ideals
Let there be American flag topping every
Christmas tree in this community
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-19
THE SPENDTHRIFT.

TN blithe and reckless spender, trotting with
a gilded band, and | blow my legal tender
with free and lavish hand. Not silver, not
copper, do | save for days to come; and some
day I'll be pauper, sloshing homeless through
a sum. Oft see the cautious fellow sailing lit
tie dollars down, while I'm painting red and
yellow streaks around the giddy town; he'll
be paying heavy taxes to support me, when |
dwell, with other batt1e-axes, in the poorhouse
in the dell All the people who saving must
support me when I'm DID, when with t'other
buns I'm raving over lost and wasted gold;
when I've soaked my watch and brooches and
my hat and fountain pen and I'm sitting swat
ting reaches in the poorhouse in the glen Peo-
pie tell me crazy not to salt some coin
away; but that threat vague and hazzy,
away; but that threat seems vague and hazy,
is sunny, there's no dampness in the breeze, and
I'm busy burning money that is growing
the trees. Youths the time for gay carouses;
Ill conduct the merry war, till I'm chasing rats
and mouses in the poor-house on the tor.
the United States or induging in any unfair and
unlawful practice.
In the controversy over the packing combina-
ton the public has had difficulty in making up it's
mind just which side was right. The great service
and opportunity for good that came of combina-
ton of resources on the part of the big packers
was recognized; at the same time, there was ops
portunity for abuse of power, and there had been
SO many suspicious attached to practices of the
packers that the public found it difficult to agree
to permitting these interests peacefully to- take con-
troll of many industries vital to the life and well
fare of the nation.
The reaching of an agreement obviating
long fight in which the public might have gotten
much less than apparently has been accomplished
by the arrangement effected, appears to be a most
happy solution Of the situation all around; ends
accomplished by agreement usually more salts
factory than those accomplished by conflict or
force.
1t would appear that the packing industry it.
self has reached such magnitude, and offers such
opportunities for still greater development that
any captain of industry might be satisfied with
making the most of that particular field instead of
attempting to conquer the whole world of industry
merely for the conquerng of it,
And isn't it quite possible that the human
race does not produce men of sufficient capacity
an handle successfully business of such magnitude
as that to which the great packers aspired3 That
in attempting to go far beyond their own field
they found themselves overstepping human capa-
bilites?
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27
Meeting Of School Board

The Natchitoches Parish School Board
met in conference Wednesday, Febru-
airy 10th, 1919, with Supt. T. H. Harris,
District Attorney, J. F. Stephens. Mr..
G. Hyams, Assessor. Supt. A. H. Hor-
ton of Red River parish, and several
other citizens of the parish.
Mr.. Harris announced that it was
the twenty first school board he had
met with in the last two months. He
recommended first. that the numerous
special taxes of the parish be elirai-
mated and one p~arish-wide be voted. This
plan was endorsed by Mr.. Hyams. who
in an interesting discussion, gave MANY
good reasons for his position. The plao
was also endorsed by every man pres
ent. Mr.. Harris recommended that
better schoolfacilities and better chools
be given the negroes. He-rccommend-
ed also that a supervising teacher BE
employed, all of which was endorsed
by the board. An interesting discus
sion was then entered into by all pres
ent. during which time Miss Merritt
and Miss Tauzin served a delicious five
course luncheon. After discussing the
proposition with the people in general.
if a favorable sentiment is found to ex-
list. the board will call a special meet
ing for the purpose of ordering an
election for a parish-wide tax.
EDGAR LEVY, President.
L. E. HUDSON, Supt.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

During the war, everybody was
anxious to see the daitv papers,
and the sensational news was the
topic OF conversation in every dr.
Gle. This period Of reconstruction,
while less dramatic, is If anything,
more important, and the habit of
scanning the head-lines' should.
be dropped for that Of reading the
editorials aud comments and keep
ING abreast of The stirring and
s~poch-making times.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27
The Mayor Of Natchitoches

After a long illness. when he
would apparently, at times. be re-
stored to normal health, George
W. Kile, died at II 80 on Wednes-
day hight of last week.
His death had been expected for
some time, and it was only due to
the skill and love of physicians
and nurses that he fingered so long
as he did, for he had heart trouble,
and his suffering was intense, but
everything possible to do was done
to alleviate the pain and his end
was quiet and peaceful.
Mr.. Kile was born and reared
in Natchitoches, Of Scotch French
parentage. and was open-hearted,
genial natured, patriotic to the
core. public spirited. and a man
who always had the courage of his
convictions.
As city tax collector, as presi-
dent of the police jury and as
mayor of tie city of Natchitoches
ever since It has had the commits
sion form Of government, he prov
ed his ability as 4 public official
and was accorded the respect of
MI classes for reason of his justice
and fairness in his views and man.
agement Of men and matters.
Mr.. Kile might be termed the
of good roads OF Natchi.
parish, as while he was
of the police jury he
started the movement and pushed
t as far as possible. and had plans
n view for the remodeling of the
treets this spring, the condition
+ which was a source of never
nding worry to him.
The funeral on Thursday even
az at 4 o'clock was attended BY ]
Dung and old, white and colored.
N
business being suspended dur
e the evening, so that the prop.
r respect could be paid the
'ayor. who left six nieces and
ne nephew, besides a number Of
osa friends, who truly deplore
Is death.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

Over 400 trades, occupations,
professions and callings are sub
ject to choice by disabled sailors
and soldiers, who wish to take the
free education and support, offer
cd by the Federal Board for Vo-
cational Education Applicants who
qualify as being entitled to COM
pensation under the War Risk
Insurance Bureau. which is a nec-
essary preliminary, and are allowed
$500 a month support fund if
and more if married, all
tuition, library, laboratory, or
other fees including books are paid
for by the government; and a job
is found when the man has quail
led for it.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27
Who Will It Be-

Owing to the death of Mayo
Kile last week, his Office of grave
responsibility has been left vacan,
and the question Of the hour is.
who will be his successor.
In the common parlance Of the
day, the woods arc full of candi.
dates, who however, are still under
cover and are likely to remain Sc
until the psychological moment.
This matter of electing the head
for municipal affairs for the COM
mission form OF government,
which is the form adopted here in
1912, and has prevailed since, is
one that demands the prompe at
tention of our citizens, who should
and must appreciate the fact that
they owe it to themselves, as we'll
as to their city, to get together,
lay all petty and personal differ
ences of opinion aside and keep in
mind only the public welfare and
what will be the greatest good
for the greatest number.
1t is w to the best citizenship
to look after our best interests
along the highest plan of civic
pride. The possibilities of our city
for the next few years are beyond
prophesy. We are, or should be.
fully awake to the Importance of
our position in the industrial de-
velopment, going on all around US;
the coming of new people to make
Il home among US. showing that
the outside world has recognized
our possibilities more than we have
ourselves, so a government adj
ministered by a patriotic, progress
sive, energetic. mayor is not only
essential but necessary, our future
progress depends upon it--de-
mands 1t.
Natchitoches is not designed
by nature to be a metropolis,
but richly blessed by her agri-
cultural ADVANTAGES. her educa-
tional prominence, her natural sit
uation and her people, she can be
made the prettiest, cleanest, hap
most cultured and progress
live city in.Louisiana, if she gets
right kind of a mayor; a man
who understands the problem Of
responsibility; and that response
depends upon inteIligibility
n its methods and upon openness
the counsels OF government.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27
Letter From Germany
Trier, Germany.

od-itby -, "L''
Dear Madam-Just . few lines to te}
you all' that Us lightly lonesom.
over here in the Army 81 Occupation.
and any news the hcm.tIy|ia fy.l!>.
writing would ce;t2.@.s he d p.caia.-,
by this yank.
hope everyone III dear old Natchi.
toches is in the best OF health and pros
pering in business.
| don't know when cur division. wei.
named, the Fighting Middle Westerl
S9", will return to the States. We
saw active service at st. siehiel, Ar
gonne Forest and the drive at Verdun.
1t was a hard, tough scrap, but the
boys did all they could; and | feel GER
tain that the folks back in the old u. S.
A. are satisfied. Now, since it is al
over and we have been in the A. O.. O
for three months, we certainly are get
ting lonesome for hone. 1t is showing
here every day.
If you insert this in your pape
tell the folks | am well and so is 1t.
freeman, who is here with me. We
10TH send u best wishes to ali the
folks we know in town.
We heard there Was to be given q
reception when the boys returned. 4
possible, we would ike mighty well to
be there, for ii. Best Of luck to all Of
you.
Sincerely,
MATHEW CHOPIN.
U. S. Army, A. 0 O.. A. E. F.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27
High School Social Club

Approaching the fact that OF III
tines that lads and Ias.cs need ths
proper. social guidance, SO rs Z;
engage their super energies aloae
the right channels, it IS j5st be.
fore the brook is ready to NEE;
the river-the high sctlooi age
and after mature deliberation.
some good friends of these young
people developed a great plan.
And the result of this plan was
the organization OF a High Sehou.
Social Club on Friday nigh5, when
Miss A. E.. Gaulden's home. on
Normal avenue, was the scene o.
the meet. and such a lovely time
was had that applications for mem
bership are coming thick and fast.
Miss Linfields of the High
School, surprised the young poo
pie by giving a most interesting
after which dancing was
enjoyed for an hour, and the sery-
ing of delicious punch and cake
added no little to the pleasures of
\ delightful evening.
The club was duly organized.
and plans for the weekly meetings
ar ranged, and Friday evening the
Boys and girls will be promptly
IN hand at Miss Gaulden's.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

Wilson's sane. moderate and
fair views commanded the respect
."l confidence of every diplomat
anil dele9ate ut the peace meet and
his popularity has increased the
moral prestige of Americx in the
old world. Today We hold a posi-
lion in the worlds esteem that no
nation has ever held before, I po-
sition which we should prize and
cherish abote any material ID
vantage.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

Louisians is to get 1 big slice Of
road pie, s., ,91s. II, har pro
rata ont Of the $2oO. ooo, 900 that
Is 10 be appropriated = road build
ine throughout tho United States.
~ the result Of the measure pass
81 by Congress last Wednesday,
which appropriatcs 30 percent Of
the net earnings Of tho parcel post
motor truck service. This will
give the sadly needed impetus to.
road. construction ID Louisiana,
which was hampsred 81 var con-
ditions just whom il was making
its Grst real stride g there ID made
immediately available for the fiscal
year. 1919, $3.50. 720.O6 and tie
balance will be within tho next
mo yeeEs.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

The movies" get even with the
spoken-drama BY referring 10 legit-
innate actors a. the ''speakies."
The pendulum is swinging back to
stage revivals. but the screen il
responsible for a demand that the
stage be more convincing, move
with more speed. and present life
rs it is. instead of sticking to stage
traditions.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-02-27

A joint resolution has been IN.
PRODUCED before the Texas Legis.
lsture amending the Constitution,
authorizing the issuance of bonds
II Il to exceed $50, 900, 600 for the
purpose Of constructing \ rerma-
'nent system Of roads thru that
state.