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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
ON A BUSINESS BASIS

In May, government expenditures
exceeded income from all sources by
approximately 100000. Eighteen
months after the cessation of hostili-
ties with Germany, the government Of
the United States is still so overbur-
dened with the enormous imitation of
its departments that it is apparently
impossible to return to a point where
government can be conducted within
its income. Never in the history of
the world have such colossal sums
been spent a. those which are today
burdening American taxpayers with
taxes at every turn of the road.
For some reason, it was not until
a Republican majority controlled con-
gress that any effort was made to cur
tail expenditures. OF course. it is i'm
possible to continue pyramiding the
government debt. While the United
States possesses almost unlimited re-
sources, nothing could be more fool
ish than to believe that it is impossi-
BILE to arrive At point where the
country cannot carry the debt.
The difficulty is that precedent
has been established. Congress has
thrown money to the winds and there
still remain obligations contracted dur
ing the war which must be met I'm
der our political system, any organic
ed group Presidents can bring en-
ormous pressure to bear on congress
until duly elected representatives of
the people, fearing that they might
lose prestige if not actually endanger
their further tenure in office, succumb
and advocate what that faction of the
taxpaying public demands.
The habit Of spending is one of the
most difficult to break It is just as
true of congress as it is of individuals.
But if this country is to enjoy con-
tinued prosperity, something drastic
must be accomplished.
Most people will rejoice that the
Republican congress, now adjourned
for summer recess, did accomplish
something tangible by slashing the
recommendations for appropriations
emanating from various departments.
And no one can but applaud that
section of the Republican platform de-.
signed to insist upon further curtail-
ment of federal expenditures.
1t is possible that requests for fed
eral appropriations may be shelved
when the investment, from business
standpoint, would have possessed both
merit and wisdom. Reclamation fur
nishes sufficient proof of this asser-
ton where, without question, every
dollar invested, will return to the
country generally many times that
dollars value in farm produce and
wealth. Congress has now before it
. budget bill. That legislation should
be passed ~ an emergency measure
just Is soon as the legislative branch
OF the government reconvenes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
ing them very liberal rates.

ng them very liberal rates. 81
The most important clause in thi
speech reads as follows
A very long step in the direc-
ton of stabilizing public utility
securities would be taken If rea-
sonable issue of stocks and bonds
could be agreed upon and recog-
nized by the regulating authori-
ties and thereafter rates fixed to
obtain interest on the bonds and
dividends on the stocks, and to
carry over periods of sudden and
unexpected increases in operating
expenses resulting in fuctuating
net revenues, the setting up of
cash reserve held rigidly for the
purpose of paying bond interest and
which would act as reserve to be
drawn upon to pay bond interest
and dividends when net revenue
temporary was not sufficient to
build up against as net revenue in
creased above the demands for
bond interest and dividends, thus
having at all times actual cash as
an assurance of payment to the
creditors and returns to the own
ers.
If, in addition to all this, re-
wards TO refficiency of operation
were accorded to the company, so
that an incentive would constant
1y be present toward progress in
the production and delivery of ser
vice, it seems to me that we would
have approached condition
where our public utilities compan-
les would be placed in status
where all necessary money would
be available and the need for in
tensive regulation would be min
imized.
Such a clean-cut endorsement
of this doctrine, for which the pub
Tic utilities of this state have been
striving ever since the Railroad
Commission was organized in 1912
will occasion surprise to num-
Der of persons who have not kept
track of the recent decisions of the
commission, enunciating a liberal
policy with regard to rates.
In the following paragraph Presi
lent Edgartcn emphasizes the stan,
he has taken and pays his respects I,
hose who are constantly urging tina
-ates be reduced: 4
So true is this that the public
ought not merely to agree that
adequate revenues be produced
out of rates to maintain the credit
of the companies, but it should af-
Tentatively insist that this be so
and instead of listening with sym
pathy to the demagogues who at
tempt to persuade the public that
its pest interests lies along the
line of attack on these institutions,
it should cry down these demago-
CUES as public enemies.
How wide a departure on the par
Of the commission is the policy out
lined by President Edgarton from ths
in force during the incumbency {
President This has apparently occur
ed to Edgarton, for his speech EN-
bodied the following confession:
l have no apologies to make
for regulation in California and l
frankly admit that some of the
ideas and conceptions of 1912
have been abandoned or seriously
modified.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Tn Mexico Presidential contest j.
more of a chase than race.-Norfoll
Virginian- Pilot. 9as q - s
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

1t is . question now which vii
break first, prices or the ultimate con
sumer.-Baltimore Sun.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Our ideal summer resort is one
where FISH bite and mosquitoes don't
Public Ledger. ss-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Anyway, Debs can show the lowest
campaign expense account-Toledo
Blade.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

that he is sure to get residence, we
know several Canadians who are will
ling to be diplomats.-Saskatoon (Can-
ada) Star. -
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

The H. c. l. problem is matter
of dollars and sense.-Norfold Vir-
ginian-P Pilot.
Too bad white paper pulp can't be
made out Of Presidential timber-New
York World. n1
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Give Jawndee free hand and John
Bull will never get a monopoly of
the worlds oil.-Greenville Is. CT
Piedmont.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

So far as prices are concerned, W,
may as well prepare for late fall
Nashville Banner.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Mexico's Provisional president is
considered a remarkable tenor sing
err" and he used also to be teller in a
bank This familiarity with notes will
be useful to him when he begins to
correspond with Mr.. Chicago
Tribune,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Canada is to have a resident dip
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Pronouncing these towns the Pole
are capturing requires freedom of tn
sneeze-Baltimore Sun.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
WIT AND
WISDOM

Anyway, Debs can show the lowest
campaign expense acccunt-Toledo
Blade.
Germany lost the war, but still
thinks ii can always find it again
Wall Street Journal
Tn Mexico Presidential contest isl
more of chase than raee.-Norfolk
Virginian- Pilot. 2as q u @
1t is q question now which will
break first, prices or the ultimate con-
sumer.-Baltimore Sun.
/ Our ideal summer resort is one
where FISH bite and mosquitoes don't
-Philadelphia Public Ledger. ,sr
Give Jawndee free hand and John
Bull will never get monopoly of
the worlds oil.-Creenville Is. CT
Piedmont
Why not show the Turks we can
forgive and forget by offering them
the mandatory for Mexico?-New
York World.
It seems to be the custom for Mex
lean presidents to come in by the
ballot and 60 out by the bullet
Nashville Southern Lumberman.
There is talk of the United States,
going wet again. but between.the pro-
hibitionists and the bootlegger there
ought to be votes enough to keep
things as they are.--Seattle Argus.
q a.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
Mary AdeI Hays

Return Western tour of the noted New
York soprano-a coloratura voice of pure
gold. Fourth evening only.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

price Of sugar goes" No us.
wasting type; you know which way i
always goes.-New Orleans Times
Picayune. p r
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Why not show the Turks we car
forgive and forget by offering then
the mandatory for Mexico?-Nev
York World.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Some hackers of the Presidential
booms are paying good stiff price for
their experience.-Buffal Commercial
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

France may pretend that she fought
for human freedom, but how is she
going to explain that tax on bachelors
Beacon. @
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

1t seems to be the custom for Mex
lean presidents to come in by the
ballot and 60 out by the bullet
Nashville Southern Lumberman.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

The reason an article costs $40 more
is because the material in it now costs
Is cents more and the labor 9 cents
more.-Baltimore Sun.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
Pereira's Quintet

Native singers from New leland featur-
ing their own songs and dances. Only
organization Of its kind in America. Two
Concerts-Last Day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

Everybody is Interested in the
Back to the Farm movement" says
a contemporary. They seem to be-
at least, they seem to have their back
to the farm.-Houston Post.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22
The Alaskan Duo

Iona Laska, native Alaskan soprano, and
Huldah Voedisch, mezzo-soprano- bril-
liant soloists. Two Concerts-Second Day.
Royal Welsh Lady SINGERS
The famous singing organization from
Wales, Great Britain, under the personal
direction of Madame Hughes Thomas, Two
Concerts-Third Day. =
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-06-22

its power-gives 1t better
acceleration. And it re-
duces mileage costs radi-
cally.
The reputation of the
New Stromberg is evil
dence Of its superiority
and proof Of its need on
any car-of any make, of
any model. It holds off.
cial worlds records on
virtually all m axes of
machines-for power, for
speed and for fuel savings.
! II Stromberg equipment
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-08
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper win b.
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that scierce has
been able to cure in all Its stages and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Hairs
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation OF the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing It's
work. The proprietors have SO much
faith In the curative powers of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls
to cure Send for list of testimonials:
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. TIC.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-08
any other nation.
"New Nations.

anV OCner naClOH.
"New Nations.
"The Democratic party expressed
/ its active sympathy with the people
of China. Czecho-S lovakia, Finland,
Poland, Persia and others who have
recently established representative
government and who are. striving to
| develop the institutions Of true democ-
racy.
"Ire]and.
| "The great principle Of national self
determination has received constant
reiteration as one of the chief obJec-
tives for which this country entered
the war and victory established this
principle.
"Within the limitations of intelna-
tional comfy and usage, this conven-
ton repeats the several previous ex-
pressions of the sympathy of the Dem
ocratic party of the United States for
the aspirations of Ireland for self
government.
"Armenia.
eve express our deep earnest sym
pathv for the unfortunate people OF
Armenia and we believe that our gov
eminent consistent with it's constltu-
ton and principles should render
every possible and proper aid to them
: in their efforts to establish and main
tain a government of their own.
''The Philippines:
1--WE favor the granting of lndepen-
dence without unnecessary delay TO
the 1O,50O.OO0 inhabitants CT the
Philippine Islands.
"Hawaii:
eve favor liberal policy OF home
steading public lands in Hawaii to
promote a larger middle class citizen
population, with equal rights to all
citizens.
"The Importance of Hawaii as an
outpost on the western frontier OF the
United States demands adequate ao.
propriatio-s by Congress for the de
velopment of our harbors ard high
;. ways there.
porto Rico:
1--WE favor granting to the people
of Porto Rico the traditional territor-
ial form of government with a view
to ultimate statehood, accorded to al
territories of the United States since
the beginning of cur government ant
we believe that the officials appoint
ed to administer the government OF
such territories should be qualified by
previous bonafide residence therein.
alaska:
eve commend the Democratic adj
ministration for inaugurating a new
policy as to Alaska as evidenced by
the construction Of the Alaska railroad
and opening of the coal and oil fields
eve declare for the modification OF
the existing coal land law to promote
DEVELOPMENT without disturbing tbs
features intended to prevent monop
oily.
"For such changes in the policy
of forestry control as will permit the
immediate initiation of the paper pulI
industry.
For relieving the territory from
the evils of long distance government
by arbitrary and inter-locking bu
reauerstic regulation, and to thai
end we urge the speedy passage Of 8
law containing the essential features
of the Lane-Curry bill, now pending
co-ordinating and consolidating all
federal boards by partisan
board permanently resident in the
territory.
"For the fullest measure Of terri
torial self government with the view
to ultimate statehood, with juris-
diction over all matters not of purely
federal concern, including fisheries
and game, and for an intelligent ad-
nlinistration of federal control we
believe that all officials appointed
4 IS - - :
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-08

666 cures Malaria, Chills and
Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and
LaGrippe. 1t kills the parasite
that causes the fever. 1t is a
splendid laxative and general
TOnic.-Oct. 80, Advt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-08
We are proud of the confidence
doctors, druggists and the pub
lie have in 666 Chill and Fever
TOnic.-Oct. 80, Advt.
You Are Thin,
Pale and Weak !!
PkPsINoL Make. You Plu-p,
Rudy and String

Pepsinol has become famous family
medicine because Of its success in
overcoming stomach trouble. It works
with nature to help the stomach do its
work and strengthens the entire diges-
tive system SO that the food which
makes pure. invigorating blood is
thoroughly assimilated. If you are
under weight feeling the strain of
overwork, and seem all run down,
Pepsinol win be revelation to you
Makes you healthy keeps you strong.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-07-08

For competition system OF road
construction with increased approp-
riations and the full extension Of the
federal road act to Alaska,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-18
New Orleans cotton


 New Orleans, september l7-Further advances, in a small way, were made by cotton today on the increased trading on the spot in the markets of the western belt and the somewhat higher range of prices reported More or less buying was done on claims of progress in the negotiations looking to avoid the coal strike in England and late in the day the tone was steady on market gossip to the effect that the banking interests were in a more liberal frame of mind toward cotton which meant that the growers would probably be able to se- cure their usual accommodations.
 At the highest levels of the day prices were 40 to 55 points up, with October at 26.S5o and March at 23.2S, The close was at net gains of 26 to 46 points.
 In the early trading the market did better on the heavy showers in some guT coast localities but it was shortly seen that the weather over the belt, on the whole, was favorable, the map l'eing clear and dry over the greater part of the cotton region. Highest prices of the day were made in the first hour of business. after which the mar ket sagged somewhat but recessions at no stage were very wide. Some selling followed the forecast of fair weather in every state in the belt and also the re- ports from Texas stating that some com presses were blocked with receipts. Late in the day offerings were scanty and a moderate increase in the demand served to put the market well up toward the highest levels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-18
BETTER TONE IN COTTON MARKET SHOWN YESTERDAY At the Close General List Was Steady at Net Advance of
 Seventy-three Points
 on October
By Associated Press

New York, September 17-While ad- vances were not fully maintained, the cotton market showed a better tone to- day, owing largely, it appeared, to a more optimistic view of trade pros- poets. and covering by October shorts; advance was led by the near months, which sold up to 28.S0c or eighty three The general market closed steady at net advance of seventy three points on October and of twenty to sixtyfive points on later deliveries.
 The buying movement which had been interrupted by the explosion of yesterday, was resumed at the opening this morning. It evidently found en- couragement in the steady cables, cheerful reports from London as to the chances for a final agreement between the British government and the coal miners, and reports that goods buyers were little more active. The strength more confidence in the immediate rul- ing of southern spot markets, which was also encouraged by private re- ports of a slightly stronger spot demand and stiffer basis in eastern belt sections. December deliveries to 25.97c and Jan uary to 24.72c making net advances of about forty eight to fifty-fou points on the more active positions, after which the market eased off, owing to unfavorable trade advices from Man chester and more conflicting spot ad- vices. There were reactions of some twenty-five or thirtyfive points from the best, but the market stiffened up again in the late trading when there was moderate demand which came partly from spot houses. The more optimistic view of goods trade condi- tions were shaded to some extent by reports of less active business in the west, and there may have been some selling early in the afternoon on ru- mors of labor troubles in Lanca shire. Weather conditions were considered generally favorable in the south, but seemed to be partially offset by nu- merous complaints of insect damage Exports today, 18TH, making 256,429 so far this season Port receipts, 12,049; United States port stocks, 756,- s95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-18
Cleaning Up An Oil Town

How a post of the American Legion
 purified a little oil boom town in Texas
 when respect for law and order had be- come a mock cry, is told in the Ameri-
 can Legion Weekly by David Frisbie. "Desdmona, Texas, was hardly more
 than stop for wayfarers on the road a slumberous, dusty community"
 writes MT. Frisbie until oil came and the town took on new life and lured
 hosts of brawny adventurers.
 "The treasure-hunters came to pros
 pect and to pioneer but, as is inevita lily the case, there followed after them a horde of shifty-eyed gentry and red tipped women. The word was passed
 out that the lid was off in Desdemona Then the ring ran up against the American Legion. Individually for a long time the members of Peavy- Price post tried quietly to combat the spread of vice in Desdemona. The ring aided by the constable. deputy sher- if and the justice of the peace. de- ization of veterans who stood for ideals that were not compatible with places of unsavory repute. It began by threatening the Legionnaires with vio- lence and when it found them unwill- ing to retaliate it grew more arrogant. The post quietly called captain of Texas rangers from Austin.
 The captain found Desdemona in tumult. Armed members of the vice ring were parading through the streets in confident bravado. The post mar shaled its forces and ordered three peace" officers to leave town within twenty-four hours. The latter re- turned a contemptuous reply. Des- demona seethed. From oil fields and camps hundreds of men poured into the town to be present when the ulti- matum should expire.
 "Eighteen Legionnaires were sworn in as deputies and mingled with the crowd. while the lawless officers swag- gered down the small main street. Just as the time limit expired. one unarmed member of the Legion post stepped up to the officers and ordered them to surrender. A dozen revolvers leaped from a dozen hips. and all the bravado went out of the ring. The Legion dep lties disarmed the leaders and marched them to the office of the justice of the peace, where the officers wrote out their resignations.
 The next morning the roads from Desdemona were dotted with automo- piles bearing the exodus of the sporting
 fraternity to newer and greener pas lures. Desdemona was through with
 them."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-18
Vaudeville In the Days of Catherin,

From Sightseeing In PeterSpurg q Seh-
 tury Ago, edited by Stewart Culin. in
 Asia
 In this theatre we were entertained at play The stage must have been sixty feet in width. The interior of the build ing, which was closed. so that all light was excluded from without, was illumi- hated with innumerable candles. The audience On the day of our visit con- sisted only of the imperial family. the attendants and ourselves A man who looked like a jouri-dayu, or musical in terpreter. sang to the music. holding q boog in his hand. A curtain painted with various figures was drawn across the stage. The performance appeared to he a representation of events in various countries, and the story did not seem to be continuous. Russian events were shown in the Russian manner. When the play was about negro-land the houses and men were painted black. and the costumes and accessories were in accordance with the customs of the land. The performers included both men and women. the formers included both men and women, the former taking male