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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04
HONEY PHILOSOPHY FOR le22-This wire

less business has set the world wondering if, at
ter all the judgment day may not be more embar-
RAISING than any one may think. Imagine what
will happen if all the conversation of the world
now stored in the air is tabuated, checked up and
made a mater of public record. Oh boy! Waves
Of force once started cease Even the whisper
in the secret closet makes an imprint lasting per-
haps into eternity. In short, have just learned
we cannot keep conversation really secret, though
we may do so for little time. Perhaps the waves
of thought are recorded, too. 1t may be best tc
wach your step and talk right and think right after
all. The writing is already on the wall for the
sanderer and the mental crook
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04

Some one is guilty. Some one is
responsible for this great strike which
may cause endless distress to an en-
tire nation of people
If the government is satisfied that
certain parties. regardless of who
they be, should be punished.
Operators are entitled to fair prof
it, and miners are entitled to reas-
enable wage. Neither side has right
co hog it all"
Rout the culprits out and give EN-
hell.-Abbeville Chronicle.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04

tee might wisely invite the creator OF artificial
lightning to suggest means OF controlling the force
he is now able to employ. The farm losses by
lightning are very heavy though fortunately the
loss OF life is not very great. Also let it be hoped
that when appliances are approved they will not
provide another vehicle for the financial explota-
ton of the public.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04

Miss Geraldine Farrar quits the op-
cratic sage for immediate concert work
which is said to be much easier and
more remunerative to artists of her
rank and also to study the dramatic
art with David Belasco which means
future career on the stage as an &C
tress with talent which has displayed
itself to marked degree in her opera
work and also in her screen portray
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04

self: 81 own white man and it is up
% me to train him and treat him so
he will be ten times more profitable
to me-by inspiring him to use both
brain and muscle for me, than the
mere muscle-service of slave was
worth to master - Progressive
Farmer.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04
NO USE TRYING

NO USE TRYING
1t seems to be impossible to keep
middle-aged woman who has lust
had her hair bobbed from thinking
the operation has made her flapper
again.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04
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1 HAVE - HAVE YOU?

Did you ever go a fishin' on a
Sunny afternoon when the crick's
alive with suckers-say, about the
|fust OF June-with plug o Star
It'backer an a can or two OF bait,
when there's nothin' much a-doin'
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-05-04
Depends on Who Gets the Money

Depends on Who Gets the Money
Why is it we hear of no special tax
levy for the proposed loan of five
million dollars to Liberia? Neither
was special tax necessary for the
twenty million dollars donation to
Russia, nor for the billion or so dona-
ted to the railroads, nor for the three
billion given to the shipbuilders and
manufacturers. We appear to be able
to find plenty of money for donations,
reparations, bonuses, and everything
else until it comes to compensation
to soldiers. Then, we must have a
special tax-one which the rich man
and the profiteer won't have to pay.
Triton Gazette.
Now just listen to this from Royal
Daniels, and ye editors send in your
annual dues to Hal Stanley, if you
want to join the gang on their march
to these milk fed chickens and Brooks
County Hams.
Royal says in his last issue.
By the way when the editors come
in July about 800 strong and 100 per
cent hungry, there will be milk-fed
chickens enough for all. The famous
ham trees are loaded down with fruit
age and first-aid stations will be erect
ed and ambulances on hand to take
care of laundering. Its going to be
a wonderful occasion, not only as an
opportunity for eating contests, but
other purposes as we'll"
Give EN- He'll
The government is said to place
the blame for the latest coal strike
on the shoulders of the operators of
Western Pennsylvania.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
OFFICIALS MlSUSED
SEIZED LIQUOR
Grand Jury Says Former Justice
Agents Took Large Stocks.

Washington. Certain unnamed
Representatives of the Department Of
Justice" are declared in Federal
Grand Jury report, made public here
to have withdrawn quantities of
seized intoxicating liquor from stor-
age during 1920 without due process
of law, and to have disposed of a part
of it by appropriating 1t for their own
use and by giving it to friends and
relatives.
The Grand Jury further held that
the liquor in question, most of which
had been seized at the Washington
Union Station and stored in rooms
of the Department of Justice Build
ing and rented warehouses here, was
disposed of by such officers and en-
ployees with the sanction and ap-
proval of those in high authority at
that time"
The report added, however, that "in
view of the unprecedented circum-
stances surrounding the case" it had
been decided not to return indict-
ments against those involved. The
Withdrawals were all said to have
taken place prior to September II,
1920
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
AMNESTY OFFERED
TO IRISH REBELS
Calls For Surrender of Their
Arms BY October IS
FEALTY OATH Is PASSED
Parliament Making Rapid Progress In
Debate On Draft OF Constitu-
tion-FeaIty Oath
Passed.

Dublin. - The British Government
has issued a proclamation offering full
amnesty to all offenders who surrender
their arms by October Is.
The Irish Parliament is making un-
expectedly smooth and rapid progress
in the debate in committee on the
draft of the constitution. The draft
Is going through with very slight
amendment in committee and doubt
less will be adopted without essential
alterations.
Clause XVII, making the oath Of
allegiance obligatory upon all men,
bers of the Free State Parliament in
accordance with the formula con-
tanned in the Anglo-Irish treaty, was
adopted by a large majority in its
original form. Attempts were made to
amend the oath to meet the objections
Of the anti-treatyites and laborites,
but these were rejected after brief
debate. The speakers for the Govern.
ment argued that any amendment
would be throwing away Ireland's
harvest from the long and bitter strug
gle.
The adoption of Clause XVII. is
regarded as removing the last OBJ
stacle to giving the treaty form Of
law and as insuring that the consti
tuition will be ready for submission
to the British Parliament for rati
fcation at the coming autumn ses
sion.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
Washington Expects Peace.

Washington.-As IL American de-
stroyers were dispatched Monday
from Hampton Roads for the Near
East trouble zone, United States Gov
ernment officials viewed with satisfac-
ton the lessening of the tension be-
tween the Nationalist Turks and the
British. In official circles here the be-
lief prevails that the Turkish accept
ance of the armistice plan would re-
suit in a peace conference.
While there was no official utter
ance on the subject, it was generally
understood that the United States
would have an observer sitting in at
such a peace parley to see that Amer
lean interests were taken care of.
Meantime, the destroyer tiotilla or
dered to Constantinople Is carrying
extra supplies for the relief OF
refugees.
The mission of the destroyers is en-
tirely pacific. They will be used by
Admiral Mark Bristol, United States
High Commissioner at Constantinople
wherever they are needed to take care
of American lives and property or te
transport Americans or other refugees
1 out of the danger zone.
When the ~ vessels reach Con
stantinople some of the destroyer'
now there probably will be ordered
back to home waters.
The British and other Allied Gov
ernments clearly understand the posi-
ton of the United States, though ther'
has been no official interchange o
views. Informally the American posi-
ton has been made known, Thus ia
no suggestion or intimation has com
from foreign capitals that the Unite
States would be invited to join in an
way in handling the Near East prof
lem.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
Text OF Article.

Article XVII. of the new Constitu-
ton, which contains the oath, reads
"The oath to be taken by members
of Parliament (Oireachtas) shall be in
the following form:
DID, do solemnly swear true
faith and allegiance to the Consti-
tuition of the Irish Free State as by
law established, and that l will be
faithful to II. NJ. King George, his
heirs and successors by law in
virtue of the common citizenship of
ireland with Great Britain and her
adherence to and membership of the
group of nations forming the British
commonwealth of nations
Such oath shall be taken and sub
scribed by every member of the
Parliament before taking his seat
therein before the representative of
the Crown or some person authorized
by him."
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
STRIKE ENDS ON
50 RAILROADS
Lines Employing Over 10000
Union Men Agree
DEFENDS UNIONS CAUSE
inal So Have Accepted Balt-
more Plan-lnterpret Chi.
cago Injunction.

Chicago.-Eighty-thr railroads of |
the United States, operating approx |
mately 5000 miles and employing be-
tween 125,000 and 10000 members of
the Federated Shop Crafts, have set
tied the shop crafts strike with their
system federations, according to spe-
cial bulletin sent to all members of
B. NJ. Jewell, president. The latest
additions to the settling roads were
the Fort Smith and Western, the
Georgia, Florida and Alabama and the
Chicago Great Western.
Replying to numerous requests for
an Interpretation of the Baltimore
plan, upon which the strike leaders
claim the settlements have been made
the circular states three reasons act
uated the executives in accepting this
agreement basis. 1t gives, first, split
in the Association of Railway EXecu
tives-one group agreeable to a settle
ment and the "other bent on destroy
ing these organizations; second will
ingness of the liberal group to nego-
tiate national agreements and lay
down basis for settlements on other
roads; third, that no justification
could be found for keeping 125.000
men on strike who could return to
work and assist in financing those
who remained idle
Justification for the action Of the
l,n MI la a.
clared. is seen in the fact that 81
other carriers. in addition to the orig
inal So. have agreed to the Baltimore
plan.
A second special circular to the
membership contained in detail an
Interpretation of Federal Judge James
II. Wilkerson's decision on the injunc-
tion bill filed against the organization
by Attorney General Daugherty. 1t
was supplied by Donald r. Richherg
attorney for the shop crafts. we
cannot interpret the Temporary injuuc-
ton drastic as its terms are SAID
Mr. Richberg's opinion in part, as in
any way restraining or preventing the
officers and representatives. of the
shop crafts organization from doing
all in their power to maintain an or
derly discipline and conduct of The
lawful work Of the organizations tt
continue to call for and to expect tt
receive the loyal support of each ant
every member, and to continue L
/, work in harmony and with common
lawful purpose to advance the com
mon interests of the organized shol
> craft employees"
), Mr.. Jewell, accompanied by MI
u Richberg, arrived from Washington
where they conferred with Attorne
: General Daugherty regarding the sui
mission of Judge Wilkerson's decisio
to a higher court for review. Atto1
ney General Daugherty assured ther
of his cooperation in so far as it
possible for him to act, they said.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
WOMAN TO U. S. SENATE.
Mrs. FELTON,, OF Georgia, Named To
Succeed Watson.

Atlanta, Ga.-Mrs. w. H. FELTON,, of
Cartervi!le Ga, was appointed by
Gov. Thomas W. Hariwick to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Sen
ator Thomas f. Watson until the peo-
pie elect successor in November.
Mrs. FELTON, will be the first woman
to become a Senator.
Whether Mrs. FELTON, will actually
have an opportunity to qualify and
sit in the Senate is doubtful for her
successor will have been elected be-
tore the expected special session Of
Congress in November.
Mrs. FELTON, is the widow of DR.. w.
II. FELTON,, who served as a member
Of Congress for several terms. She
has long been active in Georgia poll
tics.
In announcing Mrs. Felton's ap-
pointment Governor Hardwick said he
would himself be a candidate to sue.
ceed Senator Watson in the primary
to be held October II.
Mrs. FELTON, announced she would
accept the appointment. which pre-
viously had been declined by Mrs
Watson, widow of the Senator.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
To Discourage the Presentation of Objection
able Pictures on the Screen

These the Of the Better Pictures Association OF the
World
discourage the production and presentation Objectionable
ton pictures.
constructive suggestions and criticisms making for greater
popular approval and support
for the elimination Of misleading and unruhful ader
tisng.
betterment generally in the art of making motion pic
lures purpose maintain departments of
research statistics and information
To safeguard unreasonable regulations and rest
tions.
To up worthy productions through pulpit schools and
special bulletins by the BPA and its various affiliated ogani-
cations
BPA Merit mark excellence that always
be depended upon-to productions of unusual merit
encourage help through department OF experts the
production motion pictures which the whole family
will enjoy.
TO prevent possible unfair criticism and propaganda from
being circulated against motion picture art and profession
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
TELEPHONE GIRL A HEROINE
N. Y. Operator Braves Ammonia
Fumes Until rs Are Rescued.

New York.-Gertrude Radtke, 49,
year-old telephone operator. braved
dense ammonia fumes which almost
choked and blinded her. and stuck to
her switchboard in a Brooklyn con
fectionery factory until all of the IS
girls she had warned of the danger
were safely out of the building. In
formed by the buildings engineer that
an ammonia tank in the basement was
leaking rapidly, she plugged in on all
the switchboard extensions, rang all
the bells at once, and then shouted a
warning. She waited until everyone
left the building, then staggered blind
ly into the street, to join the other
girls, tears flowing freely down all
their cheeks.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
LIVE STOCK
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BALTIMORE. - Calves Choice
handyweight, per lb., 12@12kc;
choice. fat, heavy veals, 10@11; fair
to good, sos; heavy, smooth, fat
veals, eos; heavy, rough veals, 5.
Lambs and Sheep-Lambs, choice,
60 to 70 lbs. average, per lb., 12@13c;
fair to good 10@11; do, 40 to 60 lbs,
7@S; poorer, small, 7QS; smooth
sheep in fair demand No. 1 sheep,
per lb., 4@5; spring lambs, choice, IL
013; fair to good, 9@11; poor, small,
common and thin, 5@6.
Beef Cattle-First quality, per lb.,
7@Sc; medium, SOC; bulls, as to quail
ity, 4@6; cows, choice to fancy, 597;
common to fair, 3@4; oxen, as to quail
ity, 4@6; milch cows, choice to
fancy, per head, s5O@75; common to
fair, per head, $30@40.
CHICAGO. - Cattle-Top matured
beef steers, s12.65; best long year
lings, $3.50; lower grade native beei
steers, $9.5O@11.25; bulls steady to
10c higher; veal calves weak to 25e
lower; stockers and feeders fairly &C
tive; about steady; bulk stockers anf
feeders, s6.5O@7.25.
PITTSBURGH. - Hogs = Heavies
| s9.75@9S5; heavy Workers, 500
1910; light Yorkers and pigs, s9.75.
Sheep and Lambs-Sheep, $3.50
lambs. $3.50.
Calves1Top, $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
DESTROYERS SAIL
FOR DAROANELLES
Under Command Of Tozer Set
Out From Hampton Roads
THEIR MISSION PEACEFUL
They Carry Supplies For Refugees
And Will Aid In Relief Work
Washington Expects
Peace.

Norfolk, Va.-Twelve United States
destroyers, under command of Capt.
C. M. Tozer, started for CONSTANT
nople from the naval base Monday.
The flagship left the dock first and
the others swung in line behind her
as she started down Hampton Roads.
Kisses, hugs and tears were inter-
mingled at the naval base submarine
piers as the destroyers prepared to
depart. A crowd of several hundred
lined the docks, including relatives of
officers and sailors aboard the torpedo
carriers.
Scores of sailors were on hand to
wave farewell to their buddies and
wish they, too, could make the trip.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
Will Be Real Senator.

ington.-Although Mrs. w. H.
FELTON,, appointed to succeed the late
Senator Watson, of Georgia, probably
will not have the opportunity of act
ual service in the Senate because of
the present recess of Congress, she
will have the pay and prerequisites
as well as the title OF Senator until
successor is chosen.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
TELLS SON TO DIE LIKE MAN.
Exhorts Convicted Murderer To Go
To Electric Chair BraveIy

Mineola, N. Y.-William NJ Greasy,
convicted of the murder of Miss Edith
Lavoy, Freeport school teacher, awoke
in his CELL after restful night, and
said he "felt fine"-thanks to the
moral support given him by his aged
father, who had come from Kentucky
to be at the side of his son. When
Greasy broke down and wept in his
cell after the verdict his father patted
him on the shoulder and said: Brace
up, lad. If you have to go to the cleo
trio chair, go like man."
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
LAUDS OWN ATTRACTIONS.

Mineola, N. Y.-William M. Greasy,
on trial for the murder of Edith La
voy, his school teacher sweetheart,
declared on cross-examination that he
believed the girl shot herself because
her love for him was SO great she
could not bear the thought OF post
poned marriage. Miss Lavoy and
Greasy were alone in her room in a
Freeport boarding house when she
vas shot. The State contends that
Greasy shot the girl.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
HAGUE DECIDES FOR NORWAY.
Arbitration Court Allows Ship Owners
Claims Against U. S.

London-It is reported that the
arbitration court at The Hague has
practically decided in favor of the
Norwegian ship owners, who brought
action against the United States Ship,
ping Board involving 125,000,000 kron-
er, in connection with Norwegian
shipping seized by the United States
during the war, says a Central News
dispatch from Christiania.
Arguments ended September 1. 1t
was not indicated then that an early
decision was expected, as representa-
tives of both governments agreed that
the court might extend its time for
rendering a decision to February l.
Kroner are worth 1850 cents each
at the present rate Of exchange.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
GREAT DROUGHT
H0tDS COUNTRY
Elements Acting Contrary,
Weather Experts Report
MANY FLAMING FORESTS
At Least Six Towns Burn And Thou
sands Are Rendered Homeless
Crop Damage Not
Large.

Washington-The weather elements |
Just aren't acting right. That is the
only explanation the United States
Weather Bureau can make for the pro-
tracted drought which grips a great
portion of the country.
Meteorologically speaking, the
winds and the barometric pressures
are acting contrary to nature. The
air is sluggish and there is little
movement in high or low strata, con-
sequently, the misunderstanding air
cannot journey over the country.
With the exception Of California and
the Northern Pacific Coast, Florida
and the East Gulf Coast there have
been few areas where any rain to
speak of has fallen for four or five
weeks. There is a low" extending
from Washington, d. c., to south Of
Knoxville, Tenn, which Is hardly
moving and which forms barrier to
misunderstanding winds. When that
moves away, the Weather Bureau
says there will be some chance OF q
change for the wetter.
Although the present dry spell is
making somewhat of a record for ter
ritory covered and length of time, ag-
riCulturists and meteorologists declare
It has been marked by an exceedingly
small amount of crop damage. The
preceding warm weeks rapidly ma
tured corn and other crops, cotton and
truck stuff, and the harvest generally
is practically over. Some little dam.
age may result to late corn, it was
said by Agriculture Department Off
cials. but this probably will not be
extensive The main trouble, from
the farmers point of view, is that
sowing of winter wheat is being re
tarded by inability to get the grount
In condition.
Cotton in Texas and Oklahoma was
slightly damaged several weeks ago II
the early stages of the dry spell
saved from loss by recent showers
from the Gulf OF Mexico, but mos
late truck crops in Northern section
have reached the stage where DIR,
weather does little damage.
While farmers have not bothere
greatly over crop damage, great los
has been done by forest fires in dries
sections, and grave fears have bee
expressed in this country and Canad
for inhabitants of forested areas.
In Northern Ontario 5000 person
have been rendered homeless. an und'
termined number are feared to hav
perished, six towns having been wipe
out and at least four others PARTIAL
destroyed. Tentative estimates of tn
property loss amounts to million
forecasters. It is said the forest fire
will have to burn themselves out
In Northern Minnesota, an area
about 100 square miles is burning
many places, over 100 fires havir
been reported. While it is thought l
lives have been lost in that State, dl
to the long warning residents hay
had, several towns have been repol
ed destroyed and others damaged
the encroaching fires.
Because of the danger of fires Go
ernor Baxter, of Maine, has order'
the hunting season closed and perso
are prohibited from carrying firearr
into the woods. At Penobscot Bi
tests of a new destroyer of the Unit
States Navy were abandoned becau
smoke from the fires obscured t
course.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
BARS MEN FROM PAYROLL
Deed For Woman's Party Headquar-
ters Contains Stipulation.

Washington.-No man can hold Of
fee or draw pay from the National
Women's Party under the terms OF
deed to the party headquarters. which
Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont gave the or
ganization.
The deed specifically bars men from
being officers in the party or getting
any money out ofits Golfers.
If the capital is ever moved from
Washington, the woman's party can
sell the headquarters and move also.
otherwise the building cannot be sold.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
CLASH OCCURS IN SIBERIA.
Both Sides Retire After Engagement
Biu Battle Expected.

Tokio.-"White" forces which have
been harrying Soviet detachments on
the outskirts of the Vladivostok from
tier clashed with troops of the Far
Eastern Republic of Siberia at Kha-
boroysk Tuesday, according TO official
-adviees from vladivostok. Both sides
retired after the engagement, whicE
is believed to be the forerunner Of a
bigger battle
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
FACES MANsLAUoHTER CHARGE
Owner OF Theater In Which Child
Was Killed Held.

Pittsburgh.-Sol Selvnick, one Of
the proprietors of the Strand Theater,
in East Liberty, where an S-year-old
girl was killed and many other chill
dren injured when the foyer of the
theater collapsed September %, was
ordered held on charge of man.
slaughter by coroner's jury here.
Middletown transcript., 1922-10-14
EXTREMISTS CONTROL PARTY.

Milan.-Extremists have gained con-
troll of the Italian Socialist party, ac-
cording to word received from Rome,
where the annual Socialist Congress
is being held. The moderate reform
lists" are said to have been expelled
from the party.