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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
OAK LAWN DOTS

The farmers are mighty busy pull
ing the grass because we have had
such rainy weather
The farmers OF the community have
had an enjoyable week harvesting the
gram in between showers.
Misses Lucille Hart, and Elnora HUI
ling and Messrs Floyd Huling and ],
f. Hart were enjoying themselves
cutting and binding wheat last Friday
The ice cream supper at Mr.. A. ].
Harris last Saturday night was great
ly enjoyed by a number OF friends.
The guests included Mr.. J. B. Huling
and family, Mr.. Frank Fields and
family, Mrs. G. w. White and child
icn, and Miss Fannie Mae McCuller
and brother, Miss Bertha Thompson
and Mr.. Johnnie Ring. Ice cream and
cake were served by Miss Pearl HUI
ling. Many games were enjoyed by
the guests.
Misses Bertha Thompson and Lucille
Hart spent the weekend with Misses
klnora and Ethel Huling.
Mr.. ]. F. Hart escorted Miss Fan.
Tie Mae McCuller to and from the
ice cream supper
Mr.. George Whittle and Mr.. Justice
Watts leave Tor Memphis, Tenn. Mon
day, May p.
Blue Eyed Maiden
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CRUSOE ISLAND DOTS

The farmers are all mighty busy as
1t has been raining so much
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Wynn announce
the arrival of a baby boy May IA.
We regret to learn of the serious
illness of Mrs. Grover Russell and
hope for her speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Pridgen were
in town Wednesday shopping
Mr.. E. H. Pridgen spent Sunday
hight with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
f. B Pridgen
We regret to learn of the illness of
Mr. F. G. Pridgen and hope him a
speedy recovery.
Miss Beatrice Tucker was in town
Saturday shopping,
Misses Mary and Pauline Pridgen
we're the guests of Mrs. Vady Wynn
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Beatrice Tucker was the re-
cent guest of Misses Lillian and Rhon-
lie Horton
Mr.. NJ c. Tucker had as his guests
Sunday afternoon, Mr.. NJ M, Hutchin-
son, w NJ. Horton, Emmett and Geo.
Pridgen.
Mr.. Hardie Hutchinson and L. Find
ley spent Saturday night with Mr..
Eutchinson's uncle and aunt Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Hutchinson.
Mr.. Z. H. Pridgen was the guest
of Miss Rhonie Horton Sunday after
noon. "Chums."
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
CONFIRMATION AT
CATHOLIC CHURCH

On Sunday, May 9th, at $50 A. NJ.
inc Right Rev. NJ, J. Reyes, d. D.,
Bishop of Savannah, will administer
The Sacrament OF Conrmation to the
following children OF the Sunday
School class of St Williams Church;
James Hayes, Henry Kratzer, George
kratzer. Edward Davis, Nav HAYES.
Myrtle Porter, Blanche Davis, Helen
Wallace, Blanche Hayes, Clara Ma
honey, Cecilia Hayes. The necessary
Preparations for this solemn occasion
have been going on during the past two
months, special instructions were Civ
en- every Sunday by the two good and
faithful teachers Mrs. McCloskev and
Miss Francis Wallace, and the children
are looking forward TO one of the great
est feaStdays OF their life. Special mu-
SIC by special mixed choir under the
erection OF Mrs. II. DeVald will be
rendered TO magnify the solemnity of
TINS singular and extraordinary event
Confirmation can be received only
once in a life time.
There are seven sacraments estab
liShed by the Bible. no more and no
less. Cd Baptism; (2) Confirmation:
80 Penance; (4) Holy Eucharist, (s)
Extreme Unction; (6) Holy Orders:
% Matrimony A sacrament is a
sacred and holy process and rite insti-
tuted by Christ and his church to as
sist a Christian in special way to
obtain eternal happiness. The Sacra-
ment of Confirmation is referred to in
the Acts OF the Apostles, 9Th chapter
verses II TO II; And they (Peter and
john laid their hands upon them and
they received the Holy Ghost St.
Haul did in like manner at Ephesus.
The Catholic Bishop of today follows
their example.
Confirmation is so called from its
eject upon the recipients, which is to
confirm and strengthen them in the
Faith OF Jesus Christ and His Holy
Doctrine.
Ten days after ascension of Christ
into Heaven the Holy Ghost, the third
person of the Blessed Trinity, in the
form OF fiery tongues, came down up
On the Apostles assembled, and what
this wonderful event was to the Apos-
ties 1900 years ago, Confirmation is
10 the Christian of the present day.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
WHAT WE NEED

II OLITICAL parties are the
evolution of principles.
When the dynamic Of the prin-
ciple is exhausted the party dies.
Organization machinery cam
not make a political party.
There isn't anything binding
nor inspiring in the mere frame
work of organization.
We should force the riff-raff
Of the United States who believe
in every ism, who are unstable
in government, unsound in
patriotism, unwelcomed in citi-
zenShip, unworthy of leader
ship, who are opportunists, pc.
litical vagabonds and beggars
into a party which should De
called the dnti-federdl party.
They are opposed 10 this gov
eminent. Let us force them to
say so in a political organiza-
ton and in a political declara-
ton and by political machin-
cry, for which We can hold
them responsible
As our parties exist today
they have in their rank and file
men who are guilty of treason,
who are unworthy Of respect,
who are cowardly, who are an
archists, socialists and traitors
to the constitution and the flag.
Americas greatest need is a
party made up of brains and
character and craftsmanship
and courage; made up of men
who believe in the constitution,
who are controlled by funda-
mental principles, Who will
never be moved by expediency,
who will never yield TO the cow
"r@lv doctrine of "omnror,iSe.
- win live 10 eS.ahHeh he
'ht, or de to dsfs~d pr4nci-
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
AMERICUS PREPARES
FOR COUNTY OFFICERS

AMERICUS, Ga.,-. At a special
Getting Monday the Board OF Commits.
sioners of Sumter County completed
arrangements for entertaining deleg-
ates attending the annual meeting OF
the County officers Association which
meets here Thursday and Friday.
Committees were named to meet the
visitors at depots and hotels.
Dinner will be served the delegates
Thursday at the Windsor Hotel and
Friday noon they will be guests at
a great community barbecue. George
0. Marshall is general chairman OF
the committee on arrangements with
Neal A. Ray chairman of the commits
s;oners Board as chief host of the gath
ering.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern District of
Georgia, Albany Division.

In the matter of Luther Johns Boggs
bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
:, To the creditors of Luther Johns
Boggs of Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County,
Georgia, and district aforesaid, greet
ings:
You are hereby notified that Applica
ton for Discharge in Bankruptcy has
been filed by the above-named bank
rupt, and that hearing upon the
same will be had before the U. S.
District Court, at Albany, Ga, on
Iune 18th, 1923, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon; that you show cause then
and there, if any you have, why the
prayers OF he said bankrupt should
not be granted.
Witness my hand and dated at AL
honv, Georgia, this 21st day of May,
GEO, F. WHITE, Deputy Clerk,
1t. us. District Court.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
ASHTON NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Williams OF
Miami, Fla, passed through here on
Friday enroute to Macon.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gwen Viii
banks Sunday evening baby son.
Mr.. Whiddon and family from town
were visitors here Friday.
Little Jeanette Bishop happened to the
misfortune Thursday OF getting a
plum seed wedged firmly in her nose
After a tedious process with various
instruments the seed was finally re-
moved.
Mr.. Thomas Passmore and family
spent Saturday and Sunday near II
winville with relatives
Mrs. H. H. Hooker had as her guest
Sunday her nephew Mr.. Bert Wallace
OF Jacksonville, Fla.
All that was mortal of Mrs John
Futch passed away Friday at her home
:: rear Paulk's Mill Pond. For several
years Mrs. Futch had been in i'll health
and the end was not unexpected. She
leaves a devoted husband and three
children, Messrs John and James
Futch and Mrs. Bird McCook. The
remains were laid to rest in the Paulk
Cemetery near Frank on Saturday aft
c:noon
Mrs. H. H. Hooker spent Saturday
as the guest of Mrs. Alva Ewing.
The many friends of Mrs. Lola
Belle Troupe and Mr.. I've Parker were
given a pleasant surprise Saturday
when they learn of their marriage.
The marriage was very quiet affair
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Par
ler left for Macon and other points on
their honeymoon.
Mrs. Denvie Stroud of Detroit,
Mich, is the guest of her sister Mrs
c. f. Bishop this week.
Mrs H Fl Hooker left Wednesday
for Evansville, Ind, where she goes
to spend the summer with relatives,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
LYNNWOOD P. TIA.

A large number OF Lynnwood pa
irons met at the school house Thurs
day evening May 18th. Everyone
seemed to enjoy the program of the
p. IA and many new members were
added to the list This being the third
meeting since our P. T. A. was or
ganized.
Mrs. NJ. w. Chasteen gave an inter
csting paper on Home and Neigh
borhood Recreations" bringing out the
need of recreation centers such as we
might have at Lynnwood.
MIR. c. T. Owens our county agent
gave short talk on Training OF
Our Boys and Girls. Mr.. Owens
stressed the importance of earnest con-
secrated leaders for the training of the
children, as we must realize that our
present school boys and girls are the
future citizens of Lynnwood.
We were also delighted to have with
us. Mrs. ]. F. Singleton of Fitzgerald,
who gave in her usual manner a most
interesting talk on High Moral and
Spiritual Standards More Needed To-
cay than Ever Before. Mrs. Single
ton stated that since the education and
health OF the child is of great impor-
lance, there is still a much greater
need OF developing higher spiritual
ity of manhood and womanhood.
Several numbers were rendered by
chorus composed of the boys and
girls OF the community.
Little Miss Mildred Sutton told the
story of the Three Engines" and all
enjoyed the piano solo by Miss Inez
Arnold.
Rev. ]. F. Singleton gave a short
talk and dismissed the audience with
prayer.
The president invited all to pass thru
the room where refreshments, consist
ing of iced tea and vanilla waters were
served by the high school girls, and
social half hour was enjoyed by all
The next meeting OF the P. T. A
will be held at the School House on
Thursday night, June 9TH.
Miss Cora Lane will have charge of
the program. Come and enjoy the ev-
ering with MS
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
SEE BIC.
CHANCE FOR Herr
Waycross Resident Now Manages
Store and Never Tires. Gives Tan
lac Credit.

Among the thousands OF we'll known
Georgia people who have realized both
immediate and lasting benefits from
Tanlac treatment is Mrs. Annie E.
Smith, 9O3 Brunei St, Waycross.
Mrs Smith is also we'll known in
business way, as she owns and opera
ties general store and is honored with
splendid and well merited patronage.
In discussing her experience with Tan
lac Mrs. Smith said 1T was about four
years ago that | realized what a Won
derful medicine Tanlac is. 1t helped
me out OF my nervousness and gen
eral weakness at that time and | have
enjoyed good health ever SINCE
Before taking Tanlac | would have
spells of sour stomach and shortness
OF breath, and the gas would bother
me halt to death. l was troubled with
chronic constipation and splitting head
aches, and ct so dizzy the whole world
seemed to be spinning around"
"puAN ioll anu tOSS DIT HlSIll anu
get up mornings ali tired out instead
OF rested. My nerves were so upset
| couldn't stand the noise of the child
rem playing in the house l lost weight
until l became amazingly thin and
hadn't strength to get through with
hall the work that needed to be done.
| began taking Tanlac and in almost
no time | was on the mend. | gained
both weight and strength so rapidly
| could hardly believe it and my friends
all noticed my improved appearance
and cheerfulness.
Il am now able to attend to the
store all day long without noticing the
work. | weigh more and &c 're ter
than ever before Tanlac WAS grea.
blessing to me-"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
Gists. Accept no substitute. Over
81 million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills are Natures
own remedy for constipation. For
sale everywhere. (adv).
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
FIRST METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Corner 5. Lee and w Magnolia.
Services as follows over next Sun
day.
Morning worship and sermon by the
pastor al ll:30
AT $50 P NJ, the pastor VIII preach
the Memorial Sermon for the c. A. r.
This wall be a patriotic service 20
Thioh everybody ) invited.
Epwor1h League at 80 P NJ.
Evening worship at $50.
Mldweek service Wednesday even
ing al 500 o'clock.
The public Is cordially invited TO all
o. these services.
James H. Elder. Pastor
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
State Railway Bodies
Lose In High Court
U. S. Supreme Tribunal Denies Right
To Ask for Local Preference Rates

WASHINGTON, D. 'C.,-The Su-
preme Court of the United States Mon
day denied the right of a state rail-
road or utilities commission to request
carriers to give preferential rates to
the government, the state and political
subdivisions OF the state.
This right was challenged by the
United States, t1e Interstate Com
rlerce Commission, the Louisville &
Nashville Railroad Company, and 9TH
er carriers, against the State of Ten
nessee and the Public Utilities.
The Tennessee commission ordered
a freight rate on sand, gravel, stone
and road building consigned to federal
state, county or municipal authorities
lower than tn level OF rates fixed by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The railroads appealed to the Inter
state Commerce Commission on the
ground there was undue prejudice to
persons and localities in states adioin-
ing Tennessee, and unjust discrimin-
alton against interstate commerce.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has sustained the carriers and
ordered an increase in rates to main
tain parity and equality between inter
state and interstate rates. The District
Court upheld the action of the Tenn
essee commission and issued an in
junction against the imposing of high
er rates ordered by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. The government
and carriers appealed to have this in
junction set aside.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
JACKSON METHODISTS
BUILDING NEW CHURCH

JACKSON, Ga.-Work has been
started on the new Methodist church
in Jackson and work on the parsonage
will begin within few weeks. These
buildings were made possible in a re-
cent campaign that raised $4,000.
Both buildings which will be OF mod
ern construction, will be completed by
early fall.
Other construction includes the re-
building OF the Carter-Warthen build
ing. Quilted by fire the past winter
This building is owned by the Jackson
Banking Company.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
kAO

YOU WILL BE WELCOME IN
OUR MEMS BARACA CLASS
We meet at 1000 o'clock every Sum
lay at the First Methodist Church
,orner of Lee ano Magnolia Streets.
We want you to be with US.
Come next Sunday Surel
No questions will be asked.
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ID - 10
i 4 BIBLE THOUGHT /
a. u FOR today
! Bible Thoughts memorized, will prove a IL
81 priceless heritage in after years. IL
~ I3j
MAY rs

MAY rs
FEAR NOT NOR BE DISMAY-
ED:-Fcar thou not; for | am with
thee; be not dismaycd; ior ! am God.
/ will strengthen thee; I will help
thee; yea, will uphold thee with the
right hand OF my righteousness.-Is S
a;ah 41:l0.
MAY 20
THE PRINCE OF PEACE;-For
unto us a child is born; and the gov
mn,nt shall be upon his shoulder
and his name shall be called, The
P:nce OF Pcace.-Isiah 90.
MAY 20
JOY OF THE RANSOMED--
/ he ransomed OF the Lord shall return
and come to Zion with songs and ev-
erlasting Joy upon their heads they
shall obtain JOY and gladness, and
sorrow and signing shall flee away.
Isaiah 35:l0
MAY 2e
MEN LOVE DARKNESS:-This
$ the condemnation that light is
come into the world, and men loved
darkness rather than light. because
;heir deeds were cvil-John $40.
MAY 80
WAY TO LIFE.-He hath Showed
tree, Q man, what is good; and what
'l.h the Lord require OF thee, but TO
do justly. and to love mercy. and TO
Y ak humbly with thy God-Micah
6.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES AT
NEW MT. ZION CHURCH

There will be an all day service at
New Mt. Zion church, Abba, Ga, the
INST Sunday i'll June in memory of
our four deceased deacons. Names as
follows: W. A. and j. NJ. Russell, r.
d. Avery and D, w. Jones Everybody
invited, Come and bring baskets OF
flowers and some good talks. A nice
program has been arranged.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
RECTOR WILL PREACH
LAST TIME AT DUBLIN

DUBLIN, Ga.,-Rev. w. w. Webster
who has been rector of Christ Epis-
copal Chuch here for many years, as
we'll as rector OF the Episcopal church
at Hawkinsville, will preach his last
sermon here Sunday before he leaves
for pastorate in Maryland.
As mark OF esteem, the Presbyter-
ian Church will worship with the Epis-
copal church Sunday morning.
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AT THE CENTRAL
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Corner Lee and Jessamne street.
10. A. NJ. Bible School.
1850 A. NJ. Lords Supper and a
message by Miss Ross, the mother
OF two children who are missionaries
IN India. Mother Ross, as she is known
along her brethren is most enthu-
slastic speaker.
7:50 P. NJ. c. E., leader Miss Cath
crime Blum.
$50 p. M. Evening worship.
A growing church and a place
where you can be OF real service If
70 uhave no church home, worship
with us.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Birds and Animals Extepminated

OTTuS ara NhITUdTS EXtePEnihdlSu.
louis Agassiz Fuertes. the we'll
known naturalist, says that about fifty
species of birds and animals have been
exterminated in the United States,
while several others are on the verge
Of determination. The buffalo Cor
bison) is not extinct, there being near
iy 10000 living buffaloes in the United
States today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Program For Memorial
Day, Wednesday May 80
To Be Given At Opera House We'd
nesday Afternoon at 200 O'clock.

Song-"America."
Invocation-J. B. Dennison.
Gen. Orders No. LEICESTER Strick-
land, American Legion.
Music-Ladies' Quartette.
Remarks-U. J. Bennett
Gettysburg Address = Mrs. Anna
Dennison.
Remarks-Rev Whitley Langston.
Music.
Oration-J; B. Norman.
Song.
Close to adjourn to Cemetery to
decorate graves.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
italy leads In Victims.

The best violin strings have always
come from Italy. Why this should be
is something of mystery. but in the
making of strings as in the making Of
violins, Italy has always led the world
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Are Known a. MId.hIpm.n.

The students Of the United States
Naval academy at Annapolis are
called midshipmen. Previous to 1902
they had been called naval cadets. but
In that year the old term midshipman
was revived.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24

Voluntary.
Song, America Congregation.
Prayer.
Salute to the Flag.
Announcements by G. A. r.
Anthem by Church choir.
Sermon by the pastor J. II. Elder
Dreams OF the Past and Visions OF
the Future
Song, America the Beautiful by
the Congregation.
Benediction.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-05-24
Memorial Service
Sunday Afternoon

Program Of Service al First M. E.
Church Sunday at $50 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-17
Franklin Cars Make
Notable Road Runs
In Sampling Contest

In connection with the country
wide sampling contest which the
Franklin Automobile Company con-
Quoted during the month of October
through its various dealerships,
thousands Of persons who had not
previously ridden in a Franklin and
who were unfamiliar with its princi-
pies were given a real demonstration
OF what the car will do on long trips.
One especially noteworthy sam
pie" was given OUT by E. A. Witte of
Camden. N. J. Mr.. WHITE covered
400 miles, taking three big men
along as passengers. The first 200
miles were covered in 4 hours and
~ minutes, an average of 1918 miles
per hour. E. c. Hunt. Jr.. OF Flush
ing. N. Y. gave one sample Of 683
miles in "a hours elapsed time, the
actual driving time being 201a hours.
Ora Zimmer of Champaign, ILL.,.
chalked UP a Sample" Of IT'S miles
in 22a hours elapsed time: on an
other occasion he chalked UP sol
miles in 10 hours and 4S minutes,
an average of 1888 miles per hour.
Mr.. Zimmer's longest demonstration,
however. was another one of 70S
miles. which was covered in 80
hours elapsed time. James Watson
of Columbus. Ohio. made a demon
stration with four women in the car,
covering 106 miles in hours,
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-17

producing measure for war purposes
has been destroyed by the recent
statement of Secretary Mellon of the
u. S. Treasury to the effect that
there will be a surplus between $780,
100000 and $300,0 100000. The Ameri-
can Automobile association further
points to the recent statement of
Secretary Wallace of the U. S. De-
partment Of Agriculture before the
Investment Bankers Association OF
America to the effect that THE auto
mobile revenues of the government
for the last fiscal year ended June 80,
1928. were in round numbers $146,-
100000 and the Withdrawals from the
| treasury for federal aid highway pur-
poses were approximately $4,000 900
which indicates clearly that the own
ers and operators of motor vehicles
on our highways are bearing more
than double the entire federal eX-
penditure for roads," Secretary Wal
lace also stated that up to and in
Guiding the fiscal year ending June
80, 1928, the federal government col
lected $3.50, 012.021 in excise taxes on
motor vehicles, tires, accessories,
parts, etc, while during the same
period expenditures of the federal
government on account of federal aid
highway and forest road construction
together with all administrative out
lays amounted to but $264,782,2 16 or
45 percent of the amount collected
directly as taxes from the users of
the roads.
The American Automobile associ-
alton also points out that in addition
to the war excise tax placed on the
products of the automotive industry
which the motorist pays directly, the
motorist pays more than his fair
share of state, county, township and
city taxes of many various kinds
ed to his burden.
Heretofore, said an official Of the
A. A. A., motorists of the country
have been quiescent in their demand
for the repeal of this war tax as they
realized the government must raise
money to take care of the expenses
incurred by the war even though
they paid a discriminatory tax. The
legislative board of the A. A. A. made
an urgent demand of the last Con-
gress for relief. The committee was
frankly told by the law makers in the
last Congress that the tax was adj
mittedly discriminatory but the rev.
enues produced were SO large the
government could not at that time
afford to relinquish them. although
the excise tax on other products was
either removed or reduced. The com =
mittee was told automotive products
were next in line for relief. With
the surplus existing the A. A. A. be-
lieves that the tax can he removed
without creating the danger of a
deficit.