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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
Gasoline Tax In Favor
For Road Improvement

ATLANTA. March 15-The propos.
al OF John N. Holder, chairman of the
State Highway Department, that al
additional tax of two cents be put on
gasoline and lubricating oils may prove
ITO be the solution of the financial prob
lem OF the States highways according
to Georgia newspaper editors who have
discussed the subject.
We do not believe there will BIZ
much opposition to this increased tax
provided all the money goes directly
into road improvements and maintain
ance", says Robt. H. Clagett, manag-
ing editor of the Rome. Ga, Daily
News. Automobile owners are re-
nowned for their willingness to pay
taxes for good roads, because they real
ize that Improvement of the roads re-
duces operating costs of their motor
cars, When the tax can be collected
in small sums such as few cents ev-
cry time the gasoline tax is filled, there
is scarcely any protest against it."
Seventeen states, including Georgia
are collecting such taxes and in all OF
them, according to information receiv-
ed here. it has proven satisfactory. The
present tax in Georgia is only one cent
a gallon. An increase to three cents, il
is pointed out would not beburdensome
provided the money is put on the roads
and is not wasted.
The present gasoline tax in Georgia
produced last year $73o,188 without
additional cost of collection. But by act
of the legislature, the money is now
being used to repay the Indebtedness
that was met temporarily by discount
ing Western & Atlantic railroad rent
ais.
An increase of two cents a gallon
on the basis of last years collections
would produce $1,478,376, calculating
that as many gallons would be used as
last year. The probability is that there
would also be an increase in consump-
ton, which would carry with it an in
crease in collections.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
Luther Rosser, Of
State Renown. Died
In Atlanta Tuesday
Well-Known Attorney Dies at Home
After Short Illness; 81 Years Old,

Luther z. Rosser, Sr., one of the
South's leading attorneys died in Allan
ia Tuesday morning after an illness
OF two weeks, being "a years old.
For the past forty years he prac-
ticed his profession in Atlanta and
made nationwide reputation, being
connected with most of the prominent
cases arising in Atlanta. He was for
several years, president of the Georgia
Bar Association and was a prominent
figure at the annual meetings of the
Bar Association in this state in the
National meetings. He is survived by
one son, Judge Luther Z. Rosser, IT.,
of the Atlanta Municipal court, and
three daughters; Mrs. Joseph B. Eby,
Mrs. Charles B. Shelton and Mrs. Til
lon Forbes. Attic Mr.. Rosser was
forced to work his way thru college
on account of the poverty of his fam
lily, he has accumulated one of the
largest fortunes in the Capitol City
being known to be one of its largest
tax payers at the time of his death.
Solicitor General ]. B. Wall of this
city is first cousin of the deceased.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
New Trustees For End
District A. & M. School
o. L. Bradshaw Appointed AS Mem
Der From Ben Hill

Governor Hardwick appointed the fol
lowing as the Board Trustees for the
A. & M. College at Triton for the term
ending September END, 1928:
Bennett Odum, Newton, Ga, from
Baker County.
B. H. .Askew, Jr., Arlington, Ga,
from Calhoun County. 4
W. c. Vereen, Moultrie, Ga. from
Colquitt County.
For term ending September %, 1926:
Judge A. H. Gray, Blakely, Ga, from
Early County
J. B. Warnell. Cairo, Ga, from Ora
dy County.
Mrs. w. J. Bush, Colquitt, Ga, from
Miller County.
Mrs. T: B. Perry Camilla, Ga. from
Mitchell County.
Mrs. J. T. Dixon, Townsville, Ga,
from Thomas County.
Mrs. N. A. McPhaul, Poulan, Ga,
from Worth County.
O. L. Bradshaw, Fitzgerald. Ga.
from Ben Hill County. s.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
CLIMATE TOO SEVERE
FOR COLORED DOCTOR

DIR. Joseph Mcmillan, the colored
doctor who made his residence here
for a number of years and left for
St.Louis some two months ago to prac-
tice his profession and make a home
for his family, returned to Georgia
within a short time after leaving it,
we'll satisfied to remain in the perpet-
ual sunshine of the South. DR.. Mac is
reported to have found the climate
unbearable and advises his race to
stay in Dixie where they can bask in
the sunshine, even if the wages are
not quite so high. livir:t expenses are
so much higher, according to the doc
tor that the net result ltaves the aver
abe man about where he would be here.
DR.. Mcmillan is now located in Bruins
wick. where he opened an office.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
Firemen Do Good
Work This Morning

The Fire Department was called to
the residence of Mr.. McCranie at 300
west Pine street this forenoon when
fire was discovered in the roof of the
building. For some time it looked as
if the entire building and contents
would be lost, but the effective work
of the Fire Boys soon had the blaze
under control. The furniture was con-
siderably damaged and as was also the
roof. 1t is said that the damages are
covered by insurance.
The bulldog is the property of ]. C.
Brewer.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
TEXAS COMPANY TO ERECT
THEIR FILLING STATION

The Texas Company will erect their
model Filling Station on the corner
of Central and Lee streets, as planned,
an amicable adjustment having been
reached between the official board of
the Central M. E. Church and Mana
yer Stone of the local Texas Agency.
The property had been under lease
from Mr.. J. B. Seanor to the Texas
Company for almost a year and it
was tntirely out of the hands of the
owner for term Of five years at least.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
CARRIER RETURNS
FROM MARKET

Mr.. H. CARRIER of the Surprise Store
returned this week from the eastern
market where he has been for the past
three weeks, buying his Spring and
Summer stock. Mr.. CARRIER states that
prices of merchandise are going up, but
that he has secured some exceptional
values for the Surprise Store in ladies
and mems ready-to-wear for this sea-
son. The goods are being now put on
display at the Surprise Store.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
FATAL ACCIDENT
Tommy Reid, IA, Falls With Shot
gun and Is Killed.


Della, Ga,-Tommy Reid, the a.
year-old son of w. J. Reid, accidental
ly shot himself late Saturday afternoon
at his home 8 miles east of Ocilla. He
took his shotgun and went into the
yard to shoot rawk and in crossing
a low fence around the yard slipped
and fell in sucr way as to cause the
gun to discharge and the entire load
entered his chest. Other members of
the family were in the house and
ushed to him Immediately, but life
was extinct. he having died instantly.
lnterment took place at Osierfeid
Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
NOTE: Tommy was the nephew Of
our former townsman, Mr.. B. ]. Reid,
who passed thru here to his home in
McRae after attending the funeral.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
MISS DELLA MAJORS
IN FULL CHARGE

The stock of merchandise of the
Staten Company was SOLD here last
Tuesday and is now under the full
charge of Miss Della Majors, who
will be pleased to have her patrons Wis
it her at the store. Miss Majors will
have a full line of Spring merchan-
disc in a short time.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
GETHSEMANE COMMANDERY
INSPECTED TUESDAY NIGHT

Col. Watts Powell of Vienna, repre-
senting the Eminent Grand Command
er for Georgia, inspected the Gethse-
name Commandery Tuesday night,
and gave it clearance" Command
er David Paulk was highly pleased
with the fine showing made by his
organization
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
GEORGE BROWN
A BUSY MAN

Special Agent Geo. Brown OF the
Internal Revenue Department, has been
busy man the last three days, assist
ing belated tax payers making out
their Federal Income fax returns. But
George was capable of doing it and
was very patient in Strengthening out
some very tangled returns.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
LIGHTS TO SOON
BE NORMAL AGAIN

The lack of street lights in part
of the city, caused by the recent storm
will soon be remedied, as the Water
Light and Bond Commission have re-
ceived information of the shipment OF
a new smoke Stack.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
Baker Boys Given
30 Days Respite
Were to Hang Friday For Murder
of Officer.

Atlanta, March 14.-George and
Ralph Baker. sentenced to be hanged
at Lafayette, Ga, on Friday of this
week, were granted a respite today by
Gov. Hardwick until Friday, April IS,
a short time before the prison COM
mission announced they had recon-
mended to the Governor that the SEN
tence of Ralph Baker be committed to
life Imprisonment. but that against
George Baker be carried out.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

"A cement sidewalk and curbing
around the entire property of the First
M. +. Church is being laid by contrac-
tor G.. B. Frey, which will be quite an
improvement for that part of the
church property.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-03-15

Mayor Drew w. Pauik. ]. J. Dorm
iney, John D. Dorminey and Col. A.
]. Mcdonald were in Macon Tuesday
attending to legal matters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16

In the newest Spring mater
ials and colorings. They come in
solid colors with Paisley trim
ming, all over Paisley, Egyptian
and fancy figured designs. The
materials are Crepe De Chimes
and Silk Crepe, in either the
slipon or jacket effects. The sizes
3s to 46. Priced at $4.9S up to
S12.9S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16

All pure wool
made in the Norfolk
style with belt and
patch pockets; white
linen collar with black
silk tie; with straight
pants; sizes 4 to 10 yrs.
1925.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
EXTRA Special
WOMEN'S SILK HOSE

In Black only; extra good
quality in sizes S1s to 10;
double woven heel and toe;
Isle garter top; scanned
back; pair ........... soc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
DIAPER CLOTH

Red star Diaper Cloth,
best quality; Is inches wide,
regular $1.49 quality; spe-
cial for Saturday, 10 yard
piece
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
Definite
On Plant Closing
Can't. Larimor Says There
Are No New De-
velopment5

According to Capt. z. 3. Lari-
mer, Of the Alexandria Nava;
Torpedo Station, there is nothing
now at present regarding the
prospect Of the closing of tne
Alexandria Naval Torpedo Sta
ton in this city July /. Capt.
Larimer said the question Of the
appropriation OF funds as made
By Congress for this work is now
in the hands of the Navy Dc
partment and he expects de-
cision on the matter within a
short time.
AS heretofore stated the clos
ing of this plant would effect 275
employees most Of whom are
highly skilled mechanics from this
city and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15

Soviet manipulation Of the mar
ket.
unfortunately, this grain prO-
duction and distribution in Hns-
sin is very unequal and whlle
there are provinces where the
surplus is so great as to permit
Of expectation, there are other
provinces where as high as S0C,-
600 people are starving.
II have pointed out to the So
Wet government the inconsistency
of its attitude in asking for world
wide help TO save starving Rus
SLAMS while the Sovicts are them
selves exporting grain and food
stuiFs.
unfortunately the Sovie; gov
ernmcnt is very badly in need Of
money and these expectations cn-
able it to secure funds. The
grain. flax, hemp and other pro
auctions which the Soviets, who
still maintain a monopoly On
foreign trade, comes to them
from two sources. Either it con-
sists Of products which it has
collected as taxes and which it e:I-
ports for is own prohS, or j
consists of expectations which it
undertakes on behalf Of CO. opera
t;vcs. IN the latter case, the
funds naturally come back to the
co-operatives themselves.
"Althou~h the feeding Of the
Russians in those districts where
inadequate food supplies still eX-
ist is still most Important prob
lem. it is not the big one that Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
District Meet
OF The 0. F. A.
Various Councils to be
Represented at Gath
ering Here

The semi-annual meeting OF
Fairfax district No. i of the Or
der Fraternal Americans will be
held tomorrow evening in the
Pythian Temple on Cameron
street and will be presided over
by james /. Wilmeta. The coun
ellis oG this district include Al
cxandria. no. :; Vienna, No. y;
FairfaE No. 2G; Herndon No
IS; Farmers and Mechanics no.
y. Representatives from all Of
the councils viii send delegations
to the meeting.
1t is announced that this win
be the last meeting Of this dis
tlict prior to the meeting OF the
Grand council in this city April
II. The meeting is scheduled to
begin ut Z o'clock and after rou-
tine business is disposed y the
degrees of the order will be con
fcrrcd prior to the district meet
ING. A buffet luncheon will fol
low the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
TestiGes TO
Help Others
Restored to Health by
Tanlac, Gratitude Leads
Mrs. Nichols to Re-
late Facts

~ have to thank tn. people
who permitted their experience
with TauIac to be published, for
that's what led me to take the
madeline. and now | want TO do
my part by telling what it has
lone for me-" declared Mrs. q. 4.
Nichols. 50 Rose Ave, Clifton
Forge, Va.
- suffered from stomach
trouhlc til my entire system was
upset and ] finally had almost
a nervous breakdown. Scarcely
anything appealed to my appc-
tic, ard after eating ! suffered
with dreadful sa'focatcd feeling
from gas and terrific pains I'M
der A.. shoulder blades. I hardly
had strength to DO 4 thing, and
lust didn't see how could keep
going.
But the Taniac treatment help
ed me from The start, and | am
now convinced I should have talk
en- it sooner, for it would have
saved me months Of i'll hcalth.
Today haven't a single all
mont, always feel strong and
happy, and never tire Of telling
about Tanlac. Il is wonderful"
Tanlac is for sale by all gooc
druggists. ever 35-million bottle.
|, sold.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15

facing either Russia or the rest
Of the world as regards Russia.
That problem is one. of economic
or rather agricultural reconstruc-
ton.
Europe needs Russia worse
than Russia needs Europe. Rus
sia can be fairly self-supporting,
but the European trade balance
ccn never be established until
the Russian population is on an
economic basis that will again
make Russia market place and
buying center for the manufac-
smed produces Of all the rest or
Europe. When that nomcn.
.comas The European trade balance
viii be established.
The outside help that is going
% be necessary for this Geo
no0lic reconstruction Of Europe
.w;G rot be charity, but merely
tie c%tcntion OF long term agri-
rltural credits with the abso-
lutte security thai after three 20
five years there will be ample rc-
turns on the money invested.
"Under the system which I ar'
working out under the augpiae5
of the LcanGe no deajings VII
The Soviet government VIII be nee.
esz2ry I my salf have negotiated
q treaty with them permitting the
frec importation Of farming I'M
PIGMENTS, animals, seed and other
necessities, but oil dealings VIII
be directly with the Agricultural
Co-operativcS themselves.
"a loan will be made to these
co-operatives sufficient to enable
lhem to purchase all the machin-
cry and material necessary 10 re
sume cultivation and production
the same to be paid back by 4
fixed percentage of their crops as
soon IS conditions viii warrant
the collecting Of the same.
1--WE do not expect ito secure
FUNDS from governments ba;
purely from private interests.
"When our plans arc carried
cut the economic reconstruction Of
Russia will have taken place,
lG0.O0O,O00 people viii have re-
sumed their role, both OF produc-
Gion and consumption in Euro
Dcan economic life. The effect o.
The latter cannot be over csti-
mated.
$50 great has the Soviet gov-
crnmcnt cvoluted that personally
r am convinced it would even
Join the League Of Nations if il
saw any chance of getting IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15

league of nations in Russia, on
his recent return from Moscow.
with the frank admission by
the Soviet government of the com
plete failure of their system and
theories of government and with
the substitution BY them Of tne
capitalistic system, with q new
Soviet national bank and a new
currency based on gold reserve
the industrial life of Russia IS
steadily being re-established.
However, rs Russia is at all
times an AGRICULTURAL rather than
p manufacturing country and as
he re-establishment Of her eco
nomic life and the drawing OF her
back into the orbit of European
economic life depends upon the
complete rc-cstablishment OF her
agriculture, It is going to De
necessary that outside help be eH-
tended to the latter.
"For the moment, conditions
generally in Russia, and especial
" food conditions are greatly I'M
proved. Incredible as it ma:
seem, food is now cheaper IN
Russia than in the rest Of Eur
ope.
wheat can be bought on the
Russian market for $50 . to"
where it probably costs twice
that in the United States and Ear
opc generally. This is due purely
to natural conditions, namely tha,
the wheat exists in certain dis
tricts at least, in abundant guam
titles, and is in no way due 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
Fast Selling
Stomach Remedy
Dare's Mentha PepSin
Six Thousand BOTTLES Sold in One
New Jersey Town Last Year
Al Druggists Declare Money
Back if One Bottle Doesn't
Make any Stomach
Sufferer Rejoice

At last the way has been found
to combine Pepsin with other
corrective stomach agents so that
it will DO the most good IN the
shortest possible time.
Why bother with tablets when
one dessert spoonful Of this splcn-
did LIQUID remedy will cause gas,
hcaviness, acidity, heartburn or
any upset condition Of The stom-
ach to speedily vanish.
And why should any man or
woman suffer another hour with
indigestion or any stomach mis-
cry when the remedy that acts
almost instantly can be easily
procured!
But there is more to say about
this remarkable remedy-some-
thing that will interest thousands
Of Respondent people.
Dare's Mcntha Pepsin not only
quickly relieves stomach distress,
but It conquers stubborn indiges-
ton and puts an end 70 dizzi-
ness, nervousness, headache,
&lceDlessnegs and dependency
which are nearly always caused
by chronic stomach disturbance.
Dare's Mcntha Pepsin is pleas
ant to take, has a delightful re-
freshing taste and after it has
put your stomach in a clean and
healthy condition, Just notice now
much better you look and feel,
for besides correcting stomach
disorders this Supremacy good
remedy that all druggists every
where guarantee, is a fine tonic
that builds You up and makes yor
work with vim, eat with relish
and sleep soundly.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
MEETING POSTPONED

The special meeting OF the
city school board to have been
held last night for the pornosc
Of acting OF the bylaws being
arranged was postponed, owing
to the illness Of Gardner J., Roothc
2 member OF the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-15
DIR. NanSen Says Russia
Better Off Than Rest
of Europe
THEY NEED MONEY
Commissioner of League
of Nations Says Soviet
Land Contains the
Hope of Europe
tBy united "ress>

Geneva, March l5--"The prob
lem which now confronts the en-
tire world in Russia in one of eco
nomic reconstruction rather than
one of saving starving millions.
This is the declaration made TO
the United Press by Dr.. Nansen,
the famous Norwegian explorer
and high commissioner for the
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-02-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court OF the County OF
Shoshone. State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph
Mayer. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the IN
dersigned Jessie o. Scott, administra-
triX of the estate of Joseph Mayer de-
ceased. to the creditors of and all per
sons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit such claims with
the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication OF
tins notice to the said administratr Y
at the Office of James A. Wayne. clyde
Taylor building, Wallace, Idaho. which
the Undersigned selects as the place 3i
business in all matters connecto'
with said estate of Joseph Mayer dc
ceased.
JESSIE o. SCOTT,
Administrative of the Estate of Joseph
Mayel. Deceased.
Daled this 9th day of Jan latv
a. D. 1923 and first published tv0iu-
arg 1. 1928. II .22-t,
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-02-15
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

OF the capital stock of the Square
Deal Mining & Milling Company
Limited, whose principal place Of
business is Occur d'Alene, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at "A
special meeting of the directors of the
Square Deal Mining & Milling Com
pany Limited, held on the 25th day OF
January 1928, at the Office of the sec
rotary in the Occur d'Aiene Bank q
Trust building, Occur d'Alene. Idaho,
an assessment of one mill per share
was levied on the outstanding capital
stock of the said corporation, payable
to +. w. Reed, secretary at his Office
at Occur d'Alene, Idaho, on or before
the Goth day of March, 1928, and any
stock upon which this assessment re-
March, 1928, viii be delinquent
and advertised for sale at pub
lie auction, and unless payment
is made before the goth day OF
March 1928 it will be sold on the oath
day of May. 1928, at 1000 o'clock in
the forenoon at the Office of the sec
rotary in Occur d'Alene, Idaho to pay
the delinquent assessment, together
with the costs of advertising and ex-
pense of sale
Dated this 5th day of February
1928.
F. w. REED
Secretary; Occur dAlene Bank &
Trust Building, Occur d'Alene, Ida
no. FS-M22-T
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-02-15
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Office of the Hypotheek Mining and
Milling Company Wallace, Idaho,
ebruaIy 6. 1928.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors OF
the hypotheek Mining and Milling
Company, held on the 9th day of Feb
ruary 1928, an assessment OF five CO.
mills per share was levied upon the
outstanding capital stock of the cor
puration. payable on or before the Sth
day of March. 1928 to Otto A. OlssOn
secretary treasurer, at the Office of the
company clyde Taylor building Wal
lace, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the Sth day
of March. 1928 will be delinquent ami
advertised for sale at public auction,
and unless payment is made before.
viii be sold on the 9th day of April
1928 at 800 p. m of said day, at the
office of the company Gyde-Taylor
Wallace, Idaho. to pay the
delinquent assessment thereon, to-
yether with the costs of advertising
md expenses of sale.
OTTO a. OLSON.
Secretary Treasurer of the HypOthcek
Mining and Milling Company, Gyde-
Taylor Building, Wallace, Idaho.
FS-NS-5t