The Kiowa County News. (Lone Wolf, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 14, 1916 Page: 5 of 10
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ATTENTION FARMERS
Do you know yon an boy a fire-proof safe with plenty
of room for all yoor books and papers for only
$20.00
Geo. L Mitchell is agent for the Victor Safe & Lock Co.
of Cincinnati, Ohio. Come in and see os; every well
to do farmer needs a safe.
Gift Suggestio
Delight them *
, with our
Christmas Presenl
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MARK THIS
LIST
This list was prepared for your
help and convenience. Look it over
carefully and mark what you want;
BRING IT WITH YOU. Our line
of Christmas gifts embraces selec-
for every member of a household,
from grandma and grandpa right
down to the baby.
We have what you want at the
price you want to pay for it, and
remember that our name on a box
is a guarantee of QUALITY.
For Baby
Locket and Chain
Baby Ring
Silver Cup
Brooch Pin
Set Baby Pins
Silver Fora
Feeding Spoon
For Brother
Ledge Emblem
Pocket Knife
Cuff Buttons
Watch Chain
Watch
Scarf Pin
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For Sister
Fancy Hat Pins
Faney Barrette
Manicure Set
Set Ring
Faney Belt Buckle
Silver Mesh Bag
For Mother
CMdfteooeh
Gold Watch Chain
Gold Watch
Belt Buckle
Pearl Necklace
Diamond Ring
For Father
Watch
Lodge Emblem
Pipe
Fountain Pen
Cuff Buttons
For “Her1
Bracelet Watch
Jewel Case
Vanity Set
Locket and Chain
Diamond Brooch
Diamond Necklace
Diamond Ring
For “Him”
Silver Ash Tray
Leather Collar Box
Pocket Knife
Initial Ring
Shaving Set
Pipe
Diamond Scarf Pin
Initial Cuff Links
For Grandma
Ebony Toiiet Set
Set Gold Pins
Watch Chain
Bed Room Clock
For the Home
Set Silver Spoons
Set Knives and Forks
Silver Cutlery
Silver Spoon Tray
Cut Glass Fruit Dish
Silver Sugar Bowl
For Grandpa
Cuff Buttons
Silver Match Box
Case for Glasses
Purse
Watch
Pipe
Live and Let Live” Drug Store
CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEE BEGINS
RAILWAY INQUIRY
Proposed by President to Bit-
ter Condition of Carriers.
Lose Wolf, Oklahoma
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MAY CHANGE PRESENT SYSTEM
Official* of Roada Prepared to Advocate
Fndaral Incorporation, Suporvioion ol
Securities and Exteneicn of Authority
of Interatato Commarca Commieeion.
Washington, Not. 20.—Ten meml>ers
■>r emigres*, live Senator* and Hr#
members of the Homo* of Represents
Uvos. began here today an Inquiry into
thr *nbject of public control end su-
pervision of railroads that way lead to
tin* revolutionising of the whole scheme
of governmental regulation of the conn-
try's transport a tloa Ultra Incidentally
tin* ooinmlttee Is to look Into the quo*
(loti of government ownership of rail-
ways, telephone and telegraph tinea
and express eompantea.
The meuibera of the committee
which will conduct thla Important In-
vestigation htc Senator Newlanda of
Nevada, chairman: Senators Roblnaou
of Arkansas. T'nderwood of Alabama.
Cummins of Iowa and Brandegee of
I'onne. tiout, and Keprescntative* Atl-
atnson of Deorgln, Sima of Tennessee.
I'ullop of Indiana, Ksch of Wlxeoualn
and 11 m niilton of Michigan. The In-
quiry was recommended by President
Wilson in Ids message to Congress In
December of last year. He described
aa Its purpose to determine tv but could
be done “for bettering the conditions
under v\ blob the railroads are operated
and for making them more useful serv-
ants of tIt,* country as a whole.”
Prominent Men aa Witnaaaaa.
In order to obtain the view* of all
Interests affected by the operations of
flic transportation line* the committee
lias invited prominent shippers, bunk
ei's, representatives of eommerelaJ or-
ganizations, railway executive*, econo-
mists and other* to appear before them.
The first to lie heard are railroad
commissioners of various states who
began their evidence today. Their
testimony Is directed chiefly to oppos-
ing nny enlargement of the federal
authority over commerce that would
detract, from the powers now exercised
by state bodies. They will be followed
shortly by officials of railway labor
organizations who are expected to reg-
ister their opposition to the Increase
of governmental authority over wagea
and inpdii ions of labor.
Chief Interest In the hearings cen-
ters in die proposals that will be put
1 forward by representatives of the rnll-
| roads, for If is reported that, they wilt
advocate an extension of federal au-
I (lioj-il> over rates and securities to the
practical exclusion of stale control of
! these matters. It Is understood also that
they will go on record in favor of fed
cral incorporation of all railroad lines.
Legislative Program of Railroads.
I'roni an authoritative source Ls nle
taim'd the following outline of the leg-
islative program which the railroads
will ask the committee to consider In
i its Investigation: They will endeavor
to demonstrate to the commission that
one of the principal defects its the pres-
ent system <>f railroad regulation is
the lack of coordination resulting from
I be simultaneous and conflicting regu-
lation bv i lie federal government and
by the IS states They will, therefore,
ask that entire governmental control
of the rates and practices of interstate ;
carriers, except purely local matters,
be placed in the hands of a federal
i body so that Interstate traffic may be
! regulated without reference to state
* dues, leaving to the slate commissions
jurisdiction only over local matters and
| loon I public Utilities. As a part of this
i plan, a compulsory system of federal
incorporation Is to be recommended,
accompanied by federal supervision of
railroad stock and bond issues.
A reorganization of the Interstate
Commerce Commission will be asked,
in order to enable the commission prop
erly to exercise its increased powers.
It is also proposed that the preparation
and prosecution of cases against the
railroads shall be delegated to some
other agency oT the government, possi-
bly the Department of Justice, so that
the commission may devote Its ener
gies to its administrative functions.
Wit It the commission thus relieved
of some of its present duties and equip-
ped to handle its business more prompt-
ly. the railroads will urge that the pe-
riod during which the commission may
now suspend proposed increases in
rates be reduced from ten months to
<‘>0 days, with provision for reparation
to tie paid to the shippers if the ad-
vance shall tie declared unreasonable.
They will also ask that the commis-
sion be given the power to prescribe
minimum a< well as maximum rates
to that in meeting compiaints of dis-
rrimination tlie commission may order
the advance of a rate which it consid-
ers too low
One of the most important recom-
mendations for which the railroads
will ask. favorable consideration is
that the commission be specifically
authorized to take into account lit
rate regulation the effect of rates
upon total earnings In the light of ex-
penses
While the Newiands Committee la
required, under the resolution ervat
.nc it. to submit a report by January
_• next it is not anticipated that tba
Committee* will have come anywhere
ucar completing Its labor* then.
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Hill, D. E. & Mitchell, George E. The Kiowa County News. (Lone Wolf, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 14, 1916, newspaper, December 14, 1916; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc914253/m1/5/: accessed March 28, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.