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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18
CAN THE RAILROADS SMOTH-
Err DEBATE IN CONGRESS

Advocates of the Gooding long and
short haul bill are indignant at the
obstructive tactics of the house com
mittee on commerce. The Goodins
bill passed the senate last May, 5
to 20. and went to this house com
mittee, of which Congressman Wins
low OF Worcester, Mass, is chairmaH
There 1t has lain pigeonholed fgs
seven months.
The house committee on commerce
deals with railroad legislation. # Il
railroads can control it they ca
block any bill not to their liking a
can speed along any measure III
they may want to manipulate through
congress. II they control the house
committee they practically contro
railroad legislation.
The railroads are hostile to the
Gooding bill. Its enactment would
interfere with their purpose to de
stroy boat competition through the
Panama canal If they can smother
1t in house committee, as they have
so far succeeded in doing, they will
prevent it's consideration by congress
as they have already prevented its
consideration for many months. They
are afraid of open debate on the floor
of the house. They don't want dis
cussion of the measure on its merits
After a long parliamentary battle
the friends of the Gooding bill got
it squarely before the senate in open
session, and after a week of debate
only 23 OF the SO senators lined up
in support of the railroads opposi-
ton to the measure. Only one sen
ator west of the Mississippi river
voted against the bill
This revelation of railroad control
OF powerful committee of congress
will shock millions of citizens who
had been thinking that these old
time, throttling influences of power
full special interests were of the past.
These disclosures bring a rude awak-
ening They are convincing dem
1nstratfon that the railroads are
playing the old political game in
heir old way and still have the dan
serous power to smother important
bills in committee and prevent dis
,ussiOn on the floor of congress of
measures of profound national i'm
,ortance
1t Is such exhibitions as the house
ommittee on commerce is now Civ
ng the country that incite radical ,
SIN and dangerous distrust of the I
ountry's institutions 1
Twenty one members constitute the !
ouse commerce committee. They
re: Winslow of Massachusetts. chair .
ian; Parker of New York, Cooper of
'hio, Denison of Illinois, Sanders of
indiana. Merritt of Connecticut,
1apes OF Michigan, Graham of Hi :
OILS. Newton of Minnesota, Hoch of r
,ansas, Wyant OF Pennsylvania :
'urtness Of North Dakota, Barklev :,
t Kentucky, Rayburn of Texas, Hud :,
lesion OF Alabama, Lea of Califor- Fl
ia, Halves Of Missouri, Parks Of Il
.rkansas, Crosser of Ohio, Shallen
erger Of Nebraska and Corning 9
'ew York
How many OF these are controlled =
the railroads? Undoubtedly some V
them are independent and in Il
st. But they seem to be in the inn +
otent minority. 2
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18

For Rent-Good house with one
acre of ground, at edge of town. Wa
ter in house, electric lights, tele-
phone, wired for electric range. Rent
reasonable. Homer L. Settle. Slit
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18

How old IL she?"
II can't say, but on her last birth
day, when they brought on the cake
with the candles, several of the Wis
euES nearly tainted with the heat"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18

FOR RENT-Six room house close
in. E e. Kirk, phone 352R4.
Dec. 11-18-p
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-12-18

The fat plumber was In a philosophi
cGl mood.
, 1924-06-10
Publication.

PURSUANT to Paragraph 2 Of the
Chart i of Foundation Of Merchant
WILHELM SMIDTS Legacy fer as
sistlng poor persons in St. Croix. it is
hereby brought to public notice that the
sum of Francs 653.674. representing IT,
terest accrued on the invested capital Of
the above named legacy, will be on han1
for Distribution on | July 1921.
Applications for participation in this
di tribUtion, duly Ger fled, should be for
Warded to the undersigned on or before
the 2lst day Of June 1924.
Uespatching Secretary's Office, Chris
tiansled. ST. Cryix. Y. /, 2 June 1924,
Il. Il. BARRETT,
De3patcbjRg Secretary.
, 1924-06-10
Publication.

TT is hereby brought to public
q notice that The Government ha.
this date. authorized the Reverend
GEORGE l.. J, SCHNEIDER, G..
S.. r., to perform ciyiI-reljglou3
fun:tions in the Municipality OF
amt CIOjX.
Government Of the Virgin Islands
Of the United States, St, Thomas,
Z June, 1924.
VIM. s. ZANE,
Goucyument SecrefuEy
, 1924-06-10
Publication.

PURSUANT to Paragraph 3 of the
Charter of Foundation of Upper
Chamberlain NALDEMAR FULLY
Won OXHOLM and WIfe's Legacy for
assisting needy persons, it is hereby
brought to public notice that the sum Of
Francs /, sol. 05, representing interest
accrued on the invested capital Of the
above named legacy, will be on hand for
distribution or l July 1924.
Applications containing the requisite
information, and dolly certified, should
he forwarded to the undersigned on or
before the goth day Of June, 1924.
Despatching Secretary's Office, Chris
tiansted. St. Croix, Y. l., 2 June, 1924.
r. E. BARRETT,
DeSpatching Secretary.
The Chilkoot post., 1924-02-01

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The Chilkoot post., 1924-02-01

MOVING
 
 and
  WEDNESDAY, Special cast, East" Il
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Candy

-Kann's kapitol Handy. our own
make and made fresh every day. AS
sorted Pound. .60c
Assorted Fudge, NJ "a shmallow.
Vanilla, nut and cocoanut. fresh every
pOullu 0SC
Delicious Milk Chocolate Silverettes,
pound Observation-Disclosures. 4oc
Orange Jelly Slices. pound. 19c
Regular ACC Assorted Hard Candies
Special, pound ....................z 9c
kann' s-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Saturday Specials in
Toilet Articles

-kolynos Tooth Paste. Regular G
CSC tube. Special, 8 for. ......
Owens Toothbrush. Regu- 9
larly 45c. Special. ...... =
-Pompeian Face Pow d e r. 9
SpeCIdl
Regular 10c cake Wrisleys
Olivilo Soap. Special, 4 cakes 8
SC cake oxford Toilet Soap,
made by Palmolive Co. Spe-
cial, dozen cakes. .. !
Best Steel Triple-cut Nail
Files. CSC and soc values. 7
opceidi
-Cando Ivory Polish, restores
luster to ivory toilet articles. 8
A jar. q
-I5c box Mignonette Face 8
Powder. Special. ...... q
Kinds Honey and Almond q
Cream. Special. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

New Hats, including the popular Madge
Evans hats for girls, of velvet and fet'
Prices range from
$3.50 to $7.95
-Pleated Skirts, for girls, made
Of . navy serge serge on waist Sizes 1875
Girls Dresses, of jersey and serge. The
Jersey. dresses are wool embroidered have
linen collars, and the serge dresses have
braided panels. In brown and SS OK
navy Sizes to H. At.......,. 4pO'O
Girls Dresses, great variety at the
price, including checked pleated skirt
styles with plain tops, silk-mixed jersey
dresses, embroidery trimmed and fine
striped crepes All are nicely tai SO OK
lored Sizes ! to ii. At........
Girls Regulation Serge Dresses, pleated
style; collar and cuffs, trimmed with
white or black braid. Sizes SlO.05
10 ~ yedI .'...'..'
Girls Two-piece Dresses, have Scotch
plaid silk blouses and pleated skirts, with
velvet jacket piped with silk. Sl4.95
Sizes II to IA. >At............. TO-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Goats for Girls of 7 to IA

The little girl may also choose from plaid
or block wool polaires.' Most of the models
at this price are made with self collars, one
style has collar of fur. They trimmed
with fancy stitching and other smart touches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

kann' s-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

-Cotton-heeced Ribbed Vests and
Pants The vests have high neck.
long sleeves, or Dutch neck and elbow
sleeves. The pants are in knee and
ankle lengths. Sizes to TO-
Sizes II and 10 at soc.
kann Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

The one illustrated is OF CUR de Laine. an
has the front, sleeves and collar trmme
with black fox fur. Others are shown in tn
block woods so popular at present. Bot
misses and women's sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

AT such long range of prices there should be
difficulty in pleasing the girl who is hard to fit. 81
wool downy wool. velvetone and the finer mater
are shown at one another price. The ustra
is of handsome vevetone and has dyed opossum col
The price is $500.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
DOES YOUR BACK ACHE7
Bad Back Brings Suffering to Many
Fitzgerald Folks

Is that dull, constant backache max
ing you old and miserable? Does
your back throb and ache until it
seems you just can't keep going? Do
you suffer headaches, dizzy spells and
urinary disorders; feel weak, tired and
worn-out? Then look to your kidneys
Delay may mean serious kidney sick
ness! Use Doan's Pills-a stimulant
diuretic to the kidneys. Doan's are
recommended by Fitzgerald folks.
Mrs. Henry Trip, GA w. Ocmu1-
gee St., Fitzgerald, says: "When I
washed, there was a severe throbbing
in the small of my back that just
about had me down. My kidneys didn't
act right and my feet bloated so badly
my shoes felt tight. 1 got Doan's Pills
from Halle & Cos. Drug Store and
after using three boxes I was cured"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mrs.
Trip had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfrs,
Buffalo, N. Y. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15

of the most youthful looking of the
guests Mrs. Harriet Stalker gave a
splendid reading, one remembered
from her girlhood.
Mrs. Mary Green, aged 80, sang in
full rich voice the favorite Loves
Old Sweet Song" Mrs. Lee the intro
duced some special guests, coming
from the district federation meeting in
Ocilla, who had come over to enjoy
the occasion. There was party OF
Blackshear ladies in company with
Mrs. A. P. Brantley, state president
OF the Woman's Clubs, and a party of
Ocilla ladies, who were we'll known
and esteemed, Mrs. Melvin Paulk, Mrs.
Dwight Rogers, Mrs. M. E. Flanders,
Mrs. J. J. Flanders, Mrs. J. R. Paulk,
also Mrs. H. D. Russell of Macon, and
Mrs. Dimmock of Waycross. Many of
these voiced their tribute to grand
mothers in general and their apprecia-
ton of this demonstration of the Fitz-
gerald club.
The list Of grandmothers invited was
Mesdames H L McLendon, A Hager-
man, Jay, R. A. Majors, Young, S F
Stewart, w. L. Dunn, ]. H Shaffer,
J H Shearer Odom, J C Ross, J w
Howe, Startling, S P Jones, Floyd
Stephens, J H Stalker, Walker, J A
Adams, Ida Taylor, Ernest, McCor-
mick, Shallenberger, J T Cass, D T
Paulk, Hooker, Belle Chovin, Tyler,
c E Emery, w F Jones, J H King,
Waller, Boyd, w E Adams, E E Bail
ey, Bowen, E S Bill, w D Turner,
Winslow, Sword, Carl, Mary Drew,
Elkin, J w Graham, T M Bush, e.
lington, Kenny, Rollings, Watson,
William Petty, James, Barfeld, J F
Davis, Curry, Bush, Fred Isler, Mash
burn, Anderson, w R Skinner, Mat
tie Bailey, Fannie Fordham, Clark,
Mary Bradshaw, Mary Green, J F
Blum, McAl1ister, M S Smith, L w
Frink, Smith Ray, S w Babbitt, D T
Curry, Ida Newcomer, E A Seeley
E w Hester, M E Huff, S D Lang
ford, Stephenson, A S Dorinmy, Geo
Ransom, S S Persons, M A Mccarthy
E w Pattishall, D L Martin, I B Al
len, S G Pryor, Reeves, Miller, Rache1
Pau1k, Sabra Smith, Marie Defoe
Francis Gibbon, Sallie Walsh, M R
Dean, I N Frey, Geo L Hit, M E
Berry, S M Garrett, ] P Morris, ] c
Boney, Brook, Julia Griffin, Mccall
Cone, Davis, Ross Wilson, Dorminy
Null, Kerr, Stafford, H G Powell, J
D Mclaughlin, Renkes, Day, Bran
non and Miss Louise Smile.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15

c1usion provision agreed to by house
and senate conferees was proposed.
Mr.. Longworth said he knew of none
that would be offered when the report
comes. up for house approval.
The conference at the white house
is said to have developed considerable
opposition to any change in the bill
as it now stands. Some of the leaders
were of the belief that there is no
legislation precedent under which for
ther delay could be sought in view of
the overwhelming vote on the question
in both the senate and house.
Unless a contrary decision is
reached, plans which have been agreed
to would call for vote on the confer
ence report on the bill in the house
Thursday. Immediately after house
action, the report would be rpesented
to the senate, and in this event it
would be in the hands of the presi-
dent for signature Saturday.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
HEARING ON MILEAGE
BOOKS IS POSTPONED

ATLANTA, May IS Travelling
men here who have commented on the
matter approve the action of U. S.
Senator VIM. J. Harris of Georgia in
opposing the delay of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in holding
hearings on the issuance of mileage
books which were authorized by Con-
gress several years ago, but which
the railroads fought through the Su-
preme Court
Hearings were set for June 4th but
Senator Harris has been advised by
the commission that the hearings have
been postponed to a date to be fixed
hereafter.
Senator Harris insists that Congress
passed the necessary legislation author
izing the mileage books and that need
less delay since the Supreme Court
decision is being caused by the Com
mission.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15

Another happy gathering of the be-
loved grandmothers of our commuin-
ity was celebrated on Wednesday aft
ernoon in way that was better than
ever according to the expression of
many.
The committee on entertainment. of
which Mrs. G. E. Kicker was the gem
eral chairman, decided upon the new
country club house as suitable place
and it proved an admirable choice.
More than twenty cars conveyed the
guests and club members at the ap-
pointed hour of four o'clock.
At the entrance, receiving with Mrs.
R. E. Lee, the president, and Mrs. G.
E. Kicker, the hospitality chairman
was a bevy of the younger club wo-
men in colonial dress who later serv-
ed the luncheon. They all looked very
charming. The large assembly room
of the club house had been made in
viting with quantities of old-f fashioned
flowers and foliage, and on each group
table, set for six to eight guests, were
small potted plants, sheathed in white
crepe paper and tied with green rib
bons, and these were the souvenirs
that each guest had bestowed upon her
on leaving, together with a pink rose
from her plate Only the grandmoth-
!. ers were seated at the tables, while
the club members passed about them
extending their greetings.
Mesdames J. A. PARROT, w. A..
Adams, L. A. Turner and J. B. Wall
composed quartet that delightfully."-
rendered old favorite songs, and they,
too, were garbed in old style dress.
Mrs. Adams afforded the comical
touch by her gown and bonnet of the
extreme style effected so years ago.
This was a costume of real value and
wonderfully preserved, an heirloom
loaned by Miss Emery for the occa-
sion.
During the two course luncheon a
pleasing program was enjoyed Mrs.
Lee gave a welcome address in her
bright and cordial way. A response
was given by Grandma Jay, now 81
years old, and we'll remembered from
early colony days here, tho just hap
pening here on a visit at this time.
i. Mrs. J. w. Boyd was introduced as
"a grandmother, who had raised a fam
iiy of II children. She responded plea
sanity. 1t was then discovered that
Mrs. J. P. Morris was also the mother
of II children, grandmother of a. and
greatgrandmother of 10. She was one
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
COFFEE COUNTY RAISING
BIG TOBACCO CROP

Atlanta-Four thousand acres in
tobacco-more than double last years
crop-will be planted in Coffee coun-
ty according to reports received here
today by tobacco experts.
1t was stated that there was ample
plants to supply all the demand as
the growers began early and put out
large tobacco beds. In addition, a
great many people have planted pri-
vate tobacco beds to supply plants.
Experienced growers and demon
strators from the Carolinas and V;r-
ginia have been at work in the coun-
ty, it was stated
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
SCHOOL PICNIC

The primary grades of the First
Ward school under Misses Prentiss
Cochran and Hawkes. were given a
delightful picnic in a little grove out
on Mckinley avenue, on Wednesday
morning from 11:30 to 80 o'clock.
The teachers and children hiked and
the lunch boxes and baskets were
drawn in a hand cart by some larger
boys. A treat of lemonade was given
the children
This was joyous event and marks
the breaking up of school, such a big
event to the little folks and to whom
the fall term seems for, far away
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
LEAP YEAR" BANDITS
WOO CAVEMAN STYLE

Peking, A lot of trough country
ladies" turned bandits, says the Asia
tic News Agency, having raided towns
along the Peking- Hankow Railway
and have carried oc young men of rich
families whom they are holding for
ransom.
Picked soldiers have been sent to
suppress these outlaws, said to be
armed with modern pistols and iron
clubs" and who are more heart1ess
In treatment of their captives than the
men in the interior districts"
Some of the captives, the report
continues have been forced to marry
the lady" bandits and thereafter be-
come leaders.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
ET|QUE TIE
(By FLO)

Dear Miss Flo: Is it incorrect for
a hostess to invite a married lady
to dinner party without her hus-
band? (2) Should an invitation be
addressed to husband and wife to-
gether or separately?
Thank you. OK.
1t Isl very bad form, indeed to invite
a wife without her husband. Married
couples should always be invited to-
gether. (2) The invitations should be
addressed to Mr., and Mrs.
Dear Miss Flo: Should the guests
at dinner party wait until the
hostess sits down, or sit down i'm
mediately? I want to know.
In.
Guests should remain standing until
the hostess sits down.
90
Dear Miss Flo: When dining at a
MOTEL with two or more couples should
the gentleman rise when one or more
couples leave the table to dance? (2)
Should they also rise when the couples
return! DE
The gentleman at a table should al
ways rise when lady comes to ia
Bile or leaves.
Dear Miss Flo: When eating on
train is it correct to enter a dinin,
car without hat? (2) Where shoulc
the napkin be placed at the end of
meal! Thank you. Elk
1t is incorrect to enter dining cal
without hat. (2) The napkin should
be placed unfolded, when rising from
the table, to the right of the Mate
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15

Prosperity of the cotton farmer de-
pends on whether he or the boil
weevil will collect on the investment
Of time, labor and money in the rails
Ing of the cotton crop. The boil
weevil has done most of the collect
ing in the past several years, but
farmers now are preparing to put an
end to this by applying the govern
ment methods of control.
The boil weevil can be controlled
in any neighborhood by application
Of these methods, and all farmers
who have not already done so are
urged to make their plans now to use
the control measures they have been
paying experts fo4 thirty years to
work out. 1t is not easy to control
the boil weevil. It takes work and
study, but it pays when it is done
right. 1t is a waste of time and
money when it is done wrong.
We used to think that mosquitoes
did no more than sting us. Now we
know they cause malaria, and by
screening our houses we keep out
malaria. The scientists taught us
to destroy all the mosquitoes, but
they tell us how to conrol them and
to escape their damages. So the
scientists are telling us how to con.
troll the boil weevils. Their methods
are not perfect, but they are practi-
cal; they have been tested by farm.
ers who have tax IN pains to study,
to learn and to fight the pest day by
day and week by week.
An important part of the general
plan OF weevil control is good farm
Ing. That may be practiced by every
farmer and will help very much. 1t
will pay even when there is no wee1
vii damage or when the weather
makes poisoning too expensive for
profit. In brief, the best farmers be-
gin fighting TIE boil weevil by:
l, Putting the soil in fine condi-
ton; good seed bed is necessary
to obtain the best results.
z. Planting after danger of frost
Is past and the earth is warm enough
to cause quick sprouting and a good
stand.
8. Using selected seed of variety
that natures early.
4. Fertilizing highly to make quick
growth and set bolls before the Wee
wills multiply enough to destroy the
crop.
s. Narrow spacing, hoes width,
and one to three e+2lks to- the hill.
6. Putting cotton on well'drained
land that under average conditions
will mako at 1aaat a hale to thran
acres and adopting the slogan, More
cotton to the acre, not more acres to
cotton"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-05-15
PRESIDENT SEEKS
DELAY IN JAP ACT

Washington, May IA - Further
steps were taken by the administra-
ton today to obtain postponement of
Japanese exclusion.
With the immigration bill embody-
ing the exclusion provision pending
for final action in the house, Presi-
dent Coolidge called into conference
at the white house Secretary Hughes
and the ranking house leaders of both
parties.
~ The president is understood to have
hgesented again the administration
view that Japanese exclusion should
be postponed until diplomatic nego-
tiations can be conducted with Japan
The basis for the administration
anxiety also over the matter was set
forth to the house members by Secre-
tary Hughes.
Seeks Bipartisan Support
The house rejected last week a con-
ference report adopted at the behest
of the president to delay the effective
date of exclusion until March /, 1925
The conference since then have report
ed to the house an agreement based
on the original house provision, MAX
ing exclusion effective next July /, but
action on the report has been deferred
until tomorrow.
The house leaders called into con-
ference by the president were Repre-
setative Longworth, of Ohio, rtpub-
1ican floor leader, and Garrett, of Ten
passee, democratic floor leader; Chais-
asss4n Johnson, of the immigration COM
sSn1iittee; Representative Garner, of
Texas, ranking democratic member
of the house rules committee, and
Chairman Smell, of the same commit
tee.
By calling in Representatives Gar
rett and Garner the president initial
ed an effort to gain bipartisan sup
port for the plea for time in which to
negotiate with Toxic.
The house members who conferred
with the president said no definite
policy with respert to exclusion was
put forward by Mr.. Coolidge OF by
Secretary Hughes but declined to dis
cuss the tenor of the conversation.
No Alternative Proposed
NON his return to the capitol Mr..
tngworth acting as spokesman for
Me house group, predicted that the
house would adopt the conference re-
port on the immigration bill making
exclusion effective July of this year,
but said action on the report might
be deferred day or so beyond tomor-
row. He declined to give any reason
for the possible postponement.
1t is understood that the discussion
on immigration at the white hohse was
general, and those present insisted
that no definite alternative to the ex-