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d. A. r. CHAPTER
ELECTS

Mrs. w. D. Dorminy entertained
the Nathaniel Abney Chapter Friday
afternoon at it's annual meeting.
The reports from officers and COM
mittee chairmen and election of Off
GERS was the business of the after
noon.
$500 was given the civic COM
mittee to continue beautifying D. A.
r. Park on Main street. The cleo
tion of officers resulted as follows:
Regent, Mrs. f. A. Russell; Vice-Re-
gent, Mrs. w. G. Broadhurst; Treas
urer, Mrs. w. P. Coffee; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Jesse Powell; Report
er, Mrs. R e. Lee; Historian, Mrs.
Ben Williams, Ocilla.
A rising vote of thanks was given
Mrs. I. Gelders for splendid work as
treasurer during the past two years.
Mrs. Dorminy, assisted by Mrs.
Stubs Dorminy, served delicious
salad plate with hot coffee and
cream.
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Mesdames IsIer and Mcdonald
Hostesses

HosteSSes
Entertaining as joint hostesses at
a kitchen shower for Miss Benton
Wednesday were Mrs. Julian McDon-
aid and Mrs. C. S. Isler at the home
of the latter. Thirty five mutual
friends gathered at the appointed
hour of 4:30 o'clock, being served
with punch on their arrival by Misses
Christine Isler and Louise Mclean,
A Valentine scheme of decoration
was used and the white narcissus and
jonquil blossoms added further bright
ness to the setting. Several spirited
contests were enjoyed, one names of
several of the guests featuring one
of charade style. Musical numbers
were given by Mrs. Lee Whitmire, of
Hendersonville, and Mrs. Roy Lee
Graham. Introducing the shower of
kitchen gifts for the bride-elect lit
/ tie Anna Mae and Jeanne Pryor en-
tered dressed as maids and drawing a
small wagon on which the parcels
were loaded. The opening of these
was of great inetrest to all assembled
as well as to the recipient. A salad
| course accompanied by coffee and
cream was served by the hostesses as
sisted by Mesdames w. G, Broadhurst
u. C. Register and G. W, Mclean.
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assortment of letters drawn by each
guest were to be the initial letters
of words that described the honor
guest. Another funny one was the
suggestions offered on "How to be
Happy Though Married" Musical
numbers were given by Miss Ruth
Bussell and Miss Helen Chastain. AT
the proper moment there entered as
a tiny chef and maid, little Dan Nor
ris and little Carolyn Rosser bearing
clothes basket which contained the
interesting and useful array of gifts
that will afford the bride handy kit
chen use. The unwrapping and in
spection of these articles afforded
general interest. In conclusion de-
lightful salad plate was served by Mrs.
j. A. Dorminy, Mrs. Roy Dorminy
and Mrs. Harold Beall.
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and Mrs. Roy Dorminy, all in dainty
reception gowns.
Mrs. Lee Whitmire, of Henderson
vile, N. c., and Miss Corinne Ellis
gave piano numbers during the after
naon. Mrs Benton was wearing a
handsome afternoon toilet of beige
satin and Miss Benton decollette
reception gown of beaded white geor-
gette. All the assisting friends wore
handsome gowns that lent brilliancy
to the occasion.
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We print check books for the First
National and the Exchange National
Bank patrons. For prompt delivery
phone 328.
Mrs. r. E. Lee will leave Tues
day for Atlanta to attend board
meeting of the State Federation of
Women's Clubs and the banquet given
by the directors of the Tallulah Falls
school. Mrs. Lee will be the guest
of Mrs. C. E. Brewer during her stay
in Atlanta. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Frey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burr Stokoe and Miss Marjorie
Owens will go to Macon Friday after
noon to enjoy the program to be pre-
sented by Schumann-Heinck at the
auditorium Friday night. They will
return Saturday.
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Miss Williams Hostess

Miss Jewel Williams entertained de-
lightfully with four tables of bridge
in the tea room of the Womans Club
on last Saturday afternoon. A cozy
appearance was given the room by
the profusion Of spring flowers used
in decoration. Miss Williams bestow-
ed nice gifts upon her honor guest,
Miss Benton, and also for top score
to Mrs. Oscar Hamilton and as con-
ISOLATION to Mrs. Roy Lee Graham.
She also served a delightful salad
course.
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Miss Hazel Mayes Compliments
Miss Benton

MISS Benton
A delightful bridge party was given
by Miss Hazel Mayes on Monday af
ternoon at her lovely home on South
Main street, mplimentary to Miss
Benton.
Four tables were arranged for the
game, a color note of yellow and
white being seen in the decorations
and score cards. Mrs. Cecil Powell
making top score was presented with
a bridge set, Mrs. Oscar Hamilton for
consolation was given a dainty hand
kerchief. The honor guest was the
recipient of handsome piece of lin
gerie.
Serving delightful refreshments
were Mrs. J. H. Mayes, mother of the
hostess, Mrs. J. L. McCarty and Miss
Mavis Paulk.
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Glee Club Honors Their Leader

Glee Club Honors Their Leader
The young high schoo1 girls COM
posing the Glee Club were hostesses
Tuesday afternoon at kitchen show
er for Miss Benton, giving the enjoy
able party at the home of Mrs. J. A.
Dorminy on West Central avenue.
The spacious living room was pro-
fusely decorated in the glee club col
ors of green and gold. Entertaining
features were presented in a number
of interesting contests. In one an
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Other complimentary affairs yet to
be offered include a rook party this
afternoon given by Mrs. G. Kicker
and Mrs. L. L. Griner for Miss Ben
ton and attendants and close friends,
twelve in all; Mrs. McCarty will give
bridge party for twelve also Friday
morning; Mrs. w. D. Dorminy and
Mrs. Roy Dorminy will be hostesses
at a large and elaborate tea on Friday
afternoon at their home on West Cen
trail avenue.
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PRE-NUPTIAL PARTIES
PREVAIL

No local wedding has been preceded
by more frequent or more pleasant
mplimentary parties for the bride
elect than those which have for two
weeks been showered upon Miss
Grace Benton, whose marriage will
take place next Tuesday night at the
Central Methodist Church.
Some of the affairs given previous
have been the delightful lin
en- shower by Mesdames Denmark and
bridge luncheon by Mrs.
G. w. Turner and Mrs Oscar Hamil-
ton; sewing party by Mesdames j.
J. Pryor and S. G. Pryor, ,r.
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BIRLE CLASS MEETING
THIS AFTERNOON

The Emery Wesley Bible Glass met
in the home of Mrs. w. K. Bryant this
afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock The hos
tesses were Mrs. W. K. Bryant, Mrs.
S. E. Burns, Mrs. j. P. Manning,
Mrs. S. G. Proyor, Sr., and Mrs. W.
0. Belts.
And choose an author as you choose
a friend. d.-Wentworth Dillon.
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Miss Malcolm Entertains

Honoring Miss Benton, Miss Lois
Malcolm entertained with four tables
of bridge at her cozy home on Wheel
er avenue last Saturday morning. At
the conclusion of the game lovely
gifts were presented by the hostess.
Miss Benton as honor guest received
a beautiful luncheon cloth, and Mrs.
Kenneth Grouse for top score was
given handsome boudoir pillow, and
Miss Hazel Mayes for consolation a
pretty handmade handkerchief. The
mother of the hostess, Mrs. F. M.
Malcolm was assisted in serving de-
licious hot luncheon by Mesdames
Welton Malcolm, j. w. McElroy and
Miss Mavis Paulk.
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Rehearsal Party

The entire wedding party will be
entertained Monday night after re-
hearsal in the Methodist church, at
the Lee-Grant Hotel by a member of
Miss Benton's family.
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EPISCOPAL GUILD

The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will meet on Monday afternoon at
$50 with Mrs. J. C. Register on S.
Main street.
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Mr.. Jimmie Boone, of Tallahas-
see, Fla, spent few days in the city
last week.
Mrs. P. P. Philips, Of Tallahas-
see, Fla, is visiting relatives here for
a few days. She will be accompanied
home by her sister, Miss Edna Will
cox, who has accepted position
there.
Mr.. w. S. Thomas, of Rome, has
been visiting his brother and family
of Ocilla, also Mr.. Norman Lee, of
Leasburg, Ala.
Mrs. Mamie Orser and two chill
dren, Henry and ]. D. Orser, were
called to Waycross on account of the
serious illness of her brother, Russell
King.
Mr.. j. A. Griffin and family, of
Cordele, were the weekend guests
of their brother, Judge D. E. Griffin
and family here Mr.. Griffin was
recently re-appointed as postmaster
of Cordele for second term.
F. J. hanson returned to Ft.
Lauderdale after brief visit here on
business.
Rev Robt. M. Mann, now of
Opelika, Ala, sends greetings to his
MANY friends here in a letter received
'f,by the Leader. Rev. and Mrs. Mann
keep thoroughly in touch with Fitz-
gerald thru the Leader.
Mrs. J. C. Fussell has returned
from the sad mission of attending the
funeral of her brother, Mr.. Ed Lit
tie whose death occurred accidental
ly on Monday, December 81, in South
Florida xand whose remains were
brought 70 Lake City, Fla, for inter-
ment on Wednesday, the End. Mrs.
Fussell was at the bedside of her
mother in Valdosta who had suffered
serious fall when the announcement
of her brothers death was received.
The mother is recovering from her
injuries. !
Miss Faye Adams expects to leave
Sunday to resume her position in At
lanta. after visit of ten days here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis left
Friday to make their home in the
country again The Davenport prop
erty they were occupying on West
Central avenue has been taken by Mr..
and Mrs. Jinks.
Robert Crandall is expected to
be a weekend visitor with Bob Ware,
coming with the basket ball team
from Fort Valley.
q
Mr., and Mrs. J. w. Varnedoe an
nounce the birth of their little daugh-
ter. Winifred, on Sunday, February
9th.
Mrs. Yancey Bowles was the
hostess on Tuesday evening to meet
ing of the Wesley Class of the Cen
trail Methodist Sunday School. The
evening was pleasantly spent with
sewing.
Mrs. R. E. Rosser and little
daughter Carolyn, and little James
Varnedoe are planning weekend
visit to relatives in bonneville.
Miss Mollie Lasseter had as her
weekend guest, Miss Catherine Vln-
a.. of Americus.
w
Mr.. w. H. Lasseter makes fire.
ouent visits to his mother in Vienna
who has &cl in a critical condition
for two weeks, but is now making
satisfactory improvement.
=
Mrs. J. T. Cass returned Satur-
l. day night from visit of five weeks
in Miami with her son, Mr., Eugene
Cass and family Sheawas ace6mpan-
led to Miami by her winter guest,
Miss Townsend, who stopped on their
return for a month in Titusville with
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Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Abrams and
children left Friday fof aSisit of a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. I. Golden
berg in Griffin.
Phone US your check book orders.
Phone 328.
The death of Mrs. Henry Miller
occurring in December at her home
in Commerce, Mo-, has been announc-
ed to friends in this city Mrs. Mil
ler was the sister of Mr.. Josph Burk-
hart. also former longtime resident
of this city, and Mr.. Miller is remem-
bered as former superintendent Of
the First M E. Sunday school.
Mrs. J. P. Manning is spending
several days in Brunswick as dele
gate from the missionary society of
the Central Methodist Church to the
annual convention of the W. M. S.
of the South Georgia conference.
Mrs. Burrell Richards who is visiting
in Savannah will also be visitor to
the convention.
The civic committee of the Wom-
ans Club are planning visit to the
Thomasville Nursery within day or
two to make further purchases of
shrubbery and trees for the street
parks.
Miss Min Harden, of Tifton, is
the guest of Mrs. j. w. McElroy this
week. They will go to Macon Friday
to get Mrs H. NJ. Massee, Jr,, and
children who will visit here with them
over the weekend.
Mrs. H. M. Massee, Jr., will have
vocal number during the musical
program of the McGowan-Benton
wedding next Tuesday night.
The latest report from Mr.. Rus
sell King, of Waycross, is discourage
ing. His parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
King of this city are at his bedside
and DR.. E. ]. Dorminy was called to
attend him. A tardy operation for
appendicitis with all the consequent
dangers is causing complications. His
many friends in the city are much
concerned over his critical condition.
Mr.. C. E. Groom is leaving today
for Atlanta to join hos wife who is to
undergo an operation there.
81,
Mrs. S. D. Young returned Mon
day for visit IN Ashburn and in
Milledgeville with her daughter, Miss
Martinez Young, student at G. 5.
c. w.
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DIR. Ayers in charge of the mis-
sion school this week at the Baptist
church is the guest Of DR.. and Mrs.
f. J. Dorminy.
Miss Julia Allen, of Atlanta, IS
the guest this week of Mrs. K. l..
Stone.
Friends of Mr.. G. C. Smith, of
Douglas, are concerned to learn OF
his illness, being under treatment IN
the Douglas hospital.
Miss Doris spraggins, of lob
ingier avenue, is visiting in Column
bus.
Mrs. Kester, of Oberlin, Kansas,
who has been spending the winter
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Crowell has now returned
home.
Mrs. M. L. Roberts and daugh-
ter. Alberta, from Chattsworth, Ga,
who have been enjoying the pleasant
winter in Fitzgerald, are guests of
E. M. Roberts on North Main street
this week. They are boosting our
fine weather in South Georgia, after
having spent practically all their life
in North Georgia, where the winters
are cold. and the mountains are COW
cred with snow.
r0TcrnDAT CTITIn
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The Wedding

The wedding will take place on
Tuesday night at the Central Metho-
dist church at o'clock. Admission
will be by cards issued in the we'd
ding invitations.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Abrams and
children left Friday fof visit of a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. |. Golden
berg in Griffin.
Phone US your check book orders.
Phone 1928.
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The death of Mrs. Henry Miller
occurring in December at her home
in Commerce, Mo-, has been announc-
ed to friends in this city. Mrs. Mil
ler was the sister of Mr.. Josph Burk-
hart. also former longtime resident
of this city, and Mr.. Miller is remem-
bered as a former superintendent Of
the First M E. Sunday school.
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AT THE
GRAND
FRIDAY

NA1fAA
PARIS with Charles Ray.
Serial: THE HOUSE WITHOUT
| A KEY"
SATURDAY
Western Feature: "SKY HIGH
CORRAL"
Pathe Comedy: Madame Sans
Jane"
Serials: "Strings of Steel'' and
phantom Police"
MONDAY and TUESDAY
THE MERRY WIDOW" featur-
ing Mae Murray and John Gilbert.
The madcap stage play that thrilled
Europe and captivated New York for
three years, has now been made into
motion picture masterpiece. The
most gorgeous and thrilling of all film
romances-the immortal love story
of the ravishing beauty called the
Merry Widow and the dashing Price
Danilo. Except something bigger.
and more beautiful and more thrill
ing than anything you've ever seen
before on the screen. You won't be
disappointed. The greatest romance
of all times.
Pathe News and Educational Com
edy.
Prices Is and 80 Cents
WEDNESDAY,
! "THE BLACK BIRD" featuring
Lon CLANCY, the greatest character
actor, in a play of mystery-mystery
lurking behind locked doors and in
the foggy streets of London's under
world And beauty blooming in its
shadow finds romance amazingly.
Aesop's Fables and Sportlight.
THURSDAY
Feature Picture, "What Happened
to Jones" and Band Concert-pro-
ceeds to be donated to band. Matt
nee, picture only, 10 and 20 cents.
Night show picture and concert. rs
and so cents. Two shows four and
p. m.
RW V
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LOYAL BEREANS
ENTERTAINED

The Loyal Bereans enjoyed the
evening, Monday, February 9TH, at
business and social meeting at the
Central Christian church.
Members present were; Misses
Irene Roberts, Lois McCranie, Belle
Sharpe, Winnie Hopkins, Catherine
Blum and Mesdames L. E. Martin,
Matthew, Alex and Tom Simpson,
Bales and Prydgen. Visitors were
Mr.. w. A. Adams, Rev. and Mrs.
Bruce Nay; also teacher, Mrs. Lob
ingier.
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PETERMAN-THORNTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Earl Thorn
ton announce the engagement and APP
preaching marriage of their daughter.
Mary Jeanette, to Thomas Lester
Peterman. The marriage viii take
place March 30.-Montgomery Adver-
tiser.
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Mr.. W. S. Thomas, Of Rome, has
been visiting his brother and family
of Ocilla, also Mr.. Norman Lee, of
Leasburg, Ala.
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The groom is the son of Mrs. New
ton Watkins and has visited here on
several occasions.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-10

Oculists report a decrease in cases
of eye-strain. With the present sty-
les it isn't even necessary to strain
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Mrs. Mamie Orser and two chill
lren, Henry and J. D. Orser, were
,alled to Waycross on account of the
serious illness of her brother, Russell
King.
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Mr.. Jimmie Boone, of Tallahas-
see, Fla, spent few days in the city
last week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-10

Mrs. P. P. Philips, Of Tallahas-
see, Fla, is visiting relatives here for
a few days. She will be accompanied
home by her sister, Miss Edna Will
cox, who has accepted position
there.
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Mrs. ]. P. Manning is spending

Mrs. j. P. Manning is spending
several days in Brunswick as dele
gate from the missionary society of
the Central Methodist Church to the
annual convention of the W. M. S.
of the South Georgia conference.
Mrs. Burrell Richards who is visiting
in Savannah will also be visitor to
the convention.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-10

"PARIS,,' with Charles Ray.
Serial: THE HOUSE WITHOUT
A DEU ~
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-10

The civic committee of the Wom-
ans Club are planning visit to the
Thomasville Nursery within day or
two to make further purchases of
shrubbery and trees for the street
parks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-10

Miss Min Harden, Of Tifton, i
the guest of Mrs. ]. w. McElroy thi
week. They will go to Macon Frida!
to get Mrs. H. NJ. Massee, Jr,, ant
children who will visit here with then
over the weekend.
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REDDINGTON ALTERS
ALASKA ITINERARY;
VISIT JUNEAU ONLY

A change in the itinerary OF
Paul G. Reddington, Chief of the
U. S. Biological Survey. will lin
it his Alaska trip to Juneau and
vicinity. it was announced today
by H. w. Terhune. Alaska Agent
for the Bureau and Executive
Officer of the Alaska Game Com
mission. He will arrive here
September 13 and remain in this
vicinity for one week.
Mr.. Reddington had planned
to spend some 30 days In Alaska
covering western towns and go
ing as far as Fairbanks into the
interior A wire received from
him today by Mr.. Terhnne said
unexpected business had arisen
which would shorten his stay to
a week and, therefore, he would
not be able to visit other dis
tricts as planned.
Mr. Terhune is leaving next
week for Fairbanks. He will be
there for about three days and
return here in time to meet Mr..
Reddington.
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DOROTHY ALEXANDER
MAY CALL. JUNEAU

A specias stop at Juneau may
be made tomorrow by the Dor
othy Alexander. which sailed
from here last Monday for the
south by way of Skagway and
Sitka.
Word was received today by
Brice Howard, Admiral Line
agent, that one hundred steerage
passengers we're waiting for a
steamer at Wrangell and Ketchi-
kan and arrangements were made
here for taking on extra life
preseIvers. Mr. Howard is wait
ing for advices today as to the
exact life boat capacity of the
Dorothy Alexander, which al
ready has 600 passengers aboard
Whether or not the ship will call
here depends on the life boat
capacity being sufficient.
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Request Support
From Hindenburg
Birthday Fund

BERLIN, Aug. 24.-Though Pres
ident Won Hindenburg's eightieth
birthday is still two months off.
his offices are flooded with re-
quests for support from the Hin
donburg Birthday Fund.
The fund was started in June
Tile underlying idea is that those
desirous Of showing their affec-
tion for the venerable head Of the
republic should refrain from show
ering gifts upon him, but should
contribute instead to special
Hindenburg Birthday Fund, the
proceeds of which are to be dis
tribnted among INDECENT war vet
Grams and others in dire distress.
Banks and other public institu-
tions are accepting contributions
to the fund.
Contributions have been rather
meager in proportion to the NUM-
ber of requests for support The
presidents secretary has been
compelled to issue a public state.
ment that all begging letters re-
ceived now must go into the waste
basket.
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BODIES, SACCO
AND vANzETTI
Be CREMATED

a BOSTON. Mass, Aug. "a
The bodies of Nicola Saeeo and
Bartolomeo Vanzetti Will be Gre
mated at Forest Hills, Boston,
next Sunday the Defense Com
mittee announced The ashes OF
.vanzetti will be taken abroad by
his sister.
In making public the plans,
the Defense Committee said final
arrangements for the funeral are
not completed. The previous plan
for exhibiting the bodies of the
two men in American cities has
been abandoned because 1t was
deemed a physical imposslbility.
Instead, professions are planned
for Sunday in cities at the same
time ceremonies are held in Bos-
ton. Until Saturday the bodies
will lie in state here.
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SHOULD ACCEPT BRIBE

SEATTLE, Aug. "a. - United
States District Attorney Revelle
today said he believes Prohibi-
ton agents are justified in ac-
capting bribe money from boot
leggers to "build up cases" The
statement was based on private
adviees from Washington, ID. c.,
that an investigation has been
ordered on reports that "prohibi-
tion agents in Seattle have been
in eollusion with smugglers in
pursuit of evidence acting with
tie approval of the United States
District Attorney on the theory
that some association with
wrongdoers is necessary in the
collection of evidence"
District Attorney Revelle dis
tinguished between taking money
for ones own use and for evil
denee How is anybody going
to be convicted of bribery if
some one has not taken money
from him?" asked Reyelle.
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PINK SALMON
or B. c. NOW
THREATENED
Gill Fishing May Be Stop
ped in Certain Area
at Weeks End

VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. "a.
Gill fishing for pink salmon
in all British Columbia waters
north of Howe Sound may be
stopped by the Dominion authori-
ties at the end of this week. This
is indicated by Major Mother
well, Chief Inspector of Fish
cries, who will leave immediate
ly for an inspection of the fish
ing area along the coast.
The run of pinks is reported
to have been so small this sea-
son that fears are expressed the
future of the industry is threat
ened
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SPEEDING C AR
QUICKLY;
DRIVER is SHOT
Member Of Wealthy Geor-
gia Family Is Killed
by County Officer

JEsUP. Ca, Aug. 24.--While
returning with his bride Of two
months from a Weekend at the
seaside, Ernest Dyal, aged 26
years. member of Il wealthy
South Georgia family. was shot
to death in his automobile last
night by Chief w. b. Aycock,
of Wayne County. The police
officer claims self-defense. He
told Sheriff w. G. Mattox he
shot when Dyal drew his pistol
after he accosted him on the
highway. his suspicion haying
been aroused by the sudden
stopping of Dyal's speeding car,
With Aycock at the time was
Capt j.. w. Kemp, of the allan
tic Line Railway Police, who cor
roborated the account of the
shooting. Both men were ar
rested on charge of murder.