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Official Organ of Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgerald
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- Roll Of Honor.
Alabama For Underwood,
Georgia For Underwood,
Florida For Underwood,
Tom Watson carried the Tenth District for Underwood, with the
exception of Richmond County. :
The State Committee’s arbitrary rape of the small country coun
ties again repudiated. The next state Convention will re-instate the
County Unit System —it’s Democratic,
Contempt of Court 1s a greater restraint to law-breaking than the
fear of a trial by jury. There is always a chance fora ‘reasonable
doubt’ among some of twelve men. :
R i et
Our Little May Buds will all blossom out into full-bloom flowers
by the 16th of this month. The Flower Queen, the Fairy Queen, the
May Queen and her Maids and Fairies, her pages and peasants will
foim a gorgecus peagantry,
Bond Election.
380 voters have qualified for the Bond Election and 380 votes
should be cast in favor of progress and improvement. The time is
here when our citizens must stand together for the development of
our city. To stand still is impossible—we must either go back or
make forward strides, Stagnation is death. No good citizen should
hesitate to vote for this much needed improvement—you don’t want
to continue in the mud. The largest part ot the cost will be met by
the owners of p:operty along the propt‘ed line - two-thirds by the
property owners and onlv one-third by ¢ e City.
The bonds will cover the City’s part, Street improvement is a
benefit to all—everybody uses the streets and orly part of us help
maintain and build them. We can distribute the investment over a
period of 30 years and have the benefit of the paved streets during all
these years, We can't afford to fall behind in the procession of
South Georgia cities—we must hustle to stay in the lead.
Underwood The Hope Of The South.
Georgia’s decided vote for the Southern Champion of Democracy
will place the South again in charge of the National Democracy, The
time was ripe—the Man of the Hour was Underwood. Recognized
by the Nation as an able and fearless exponent of the salient features
of the Democratic platform, it became the duty of Georgia to endorse
his candidacy, both for his fidelity to the Party’s Platform and for
the honor of the South.
Alabama, Georgia and Florida have blazed the way—the rest of
the South will follow. Backed by a solid Southern delegation, with an
unassailable public record made in Congress, Mr. Underwood will be
the strongest candiaate to enter the Baltiniore Convention.
Barring political trickery, we expect to see him nominated and
sincerely believe him the strongest man to pit against either of the
Republican candidates.
Underwood Shows Appreciation
° *® ° ®
0f Big Plurality Given Him
Washington, D. C, May 2.—Discussing the Florida and Georgia
primary returns, Oscar W. Underwood said today:
] “I appreciate most highly the result of the primary election in the
two southern states and wish to express my grateful thanks to my friends,
the people of Florida and Georgia, for the loyal support they have given
my cause. The result indicates most clearly the sentiment of the south
in regard to the selection of the southern man for president, and I hope
and believe that it indicates that within the next few weeks a number
of other states will come into our column. I wish especially to express
my thanks and appreciation to the press which supported my cause.”
The distinguised Alabambian was the recipient of many congratu
tions from his friends in the house before it convened today. They de
clared that he is right in the running and will be a prominent factor at
the Baltimore convention.
Mrs. S. E. Slocumb left today for
“home, after spending two weeks
with her niece, Mrs. W. D. Watson.
LOST—A new four-bladed Knife,
having two large blades and two
small blades, bone handle. Re
ward if returned to this offic .
THE LEADER-ENTFRPRISE. FRIDAY MAY 3, 1912.
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The Biggest Thing That Will Happen 1
In Fitzgerald In Years Will Be
The Fitzgerald Chatanqua Attractions
Beginning June 4th., And Lasting One Week
Twelve Splendid Entertainments.
Here They Are! R cad! ‘
A great Debate between Ex-Governor Hanley of Indiana ard
Captain Hobson of Merrimae fame, ~
Schubert Mixed Quartette, one of the most populsr musicrl com
panies of the day. In solo, duet and ensemble work, they more than
excell, .
Their Concert and Opera Quintette, is composed of five sisters,
really truly sisters—two pairs of twins and with but thirty five
months between the oldest and youngest. They are gitted musicians,
charming and attractive young ladies.
Dekover Msale Quartette, have been appearing before Lyceum
audiences in the South for a number of years. They are so universal
lv popular that the Alkanest management decided to inciude them in
the Alkahest Chatauqua Circuit for this season. Their work in solo,
duet and ensemble renditions is of the verv highest orcer.
Vitale and His Band. In Angelo Vitale we have possibly the
most remarkable boy musician of the age, Master Angelo Vitale is
only a boy of fourteen years and yet he wields the baton with the
dignity and success of a Sousa or Creatore. He carries with him a
splendid company of young musicians, This will te one of the **big”
features of the Chatauqua. :
Miss Evelyn Bargelt, Cartoonist.
Burgberfer, The Fun Man.
Price Concert Company.
Crowl, Impersonator of Famous Sam Jones,
Pamahasika and His Pets, Birds, Dogs, Pony, and other attrac
tions which wili be mentioned later,
The Chatauqua wilt be held 1n the beautiful new Burkhart Opera
House. Season tickets and single tickets will be offered for sale in a
few days.
This Chatauqua Course will be the biggest social event ever held
in Fitzgerald.. Everybody should attend the ¢ourse and enjoy the en
tertainments,
Remember The Dates—June 4-11—at Burkhart Opera House,
Fitzgerald, Ga. All our neighbors in surrounaing towns are cordial
ly invited to attend.
Fitzgerald Chatauqua Association Fitzgerald, Ga.
Galloway To Recover
Reidsville, May I. W, J. Gal.
loway, the young cashier of the
Bank of Collins, who shot himself
with suicidal intent several days
ago, is improving, and the doctors
say that he will recover, It will
be remembered that Galloway,
while in the bank at 5:20 o’clock
in {he morning, just a little over a
week ago, shot himself through
tne head with a 38-caliber pistol.
He left a note stating that he was
tired of living and had decided to
take his life, After the shooting
he was hurried to Savannah for
medical treatment, and the physi
cians said there that there was no
chance for him.
~ Galloway, after placing the re
‘volver in his mouth and shooting
upward, walked across the room,
‘took a wash bowl. placed it on the
floor and sat down in a chair with
his head over the bowl, which
held a large quantity of blood.
When found he was conscious all
the while, The exact cause of the
deed will probably never be
known.
Arbor News
At the home of the bride’s moth
er, Mr. Robert Barentine and Miss
Amanda McDowell were united
in matrimony last Sunday morning
at ten o’clock, Rev. C. A, Cozart
officiating.
These two young people coming
as they do from two of the most
prominent families in this locality
number their friends by the score,
all of whom, are extending con
gratulations and best wishes for
their success and happiness, -
Rev. C. A. Cozart fiiled his
regular appointment at Arbor
Churech Sunday. The congrega
‘tions being unusually large both
‘morning and evening, the auditori
um being taxed to its utmost ca
pacity,
Doubtful About the Joke.
My daughter had tried to !nculcate ‘
courage in her two-yearold boy by
telling him when any accident befell
him that “it was only a joke.” Onmne \
night a tormado struck the neighbor
hood, and while trees were crashing
around them and they expected mo
mentarily to be carried away he crept
up to his mother and, pulling her
dress, said, “Mamma, is this just a
joke ?”"—Exchange.
The Wreck of The Titanic.
By Ann:E FurLcHuM.
TUNE, ‘*SunNY SoUTH.
It was on it's maiden voyage
And was nearing Newfoundland
When it crushed into an iceberg
And disbursed the happy band
That had got on board in England,
And had bid their loved farewell,
To see them pever more again,
But, then, one ne'er can tell.
CHorus:
Hooray for their gallantry!
Hooray for their gallantry!
For the men upon that ship
When 'twas on its maiden trip;
For ladies did they bravely give
their lives.
Hooray for their gallantry,
Hooray for their gallantry,
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray for the men
both young and gray;
Hooray for their gallantry.
There were southern men upon that
ship
Who bravely gave their lives
To save the mothers, sisters,
Maidens, widows and the wives,
And two of them were Georgians,
Archie Butts and Jacques Futrelle
‘Who. went down with the proud new
| ship
- In the deep blue sea to dwell.
CHORUS.
‘When I think of all the brave ones,
i And those they died to save;
iWhen I think of Butts and Astor
} And of Futrelle true and brave,
How they sank into the water
! Holding back the grevious tear
It thrills my soul and body
And makes me love to hear.
CHORUS.
(Note—Annie Fulghum, the au
thor of the foregoing verses, is a lit
tle girl of about ten or eleveq years,
and is worthy of much praise for
this excellent work.)
He Also Serves Who——
If you want to ‘'serve the people” it
isn’t necessary to run for an oflice.
Work hard, attend to your own busi
ness, and pay your bills on the tirst
of the month. Follow that pian and
you will be more popular than any
statesman, and will have less grief.— ‘
Emporia Gazette.
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Oscar W. Underwood Carried Ben Hill County
The Democratic Presidential Primary was held Wednesday, May !
Ist, Ben Hill county voting for Oscar W. Underwood by a plurality of 9
votes over Woodrow Wilson. Voting in Fitzgerald was held at the City
Hail, the managers being A. A. Harvey and Graly Hale. There were 375
votes polled in Fitzgerald, Underwood receiving 190, Wilson 179, Clark
3 and Harmon 3. Below is the official vote of the county by districts:
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DISTRICTS ’r g % §°,
Wiliamson's Mill. . ....cceoveiieeenns 19 2
oRR R 2 7
RT e 4
Dekama Ml .. .. ohsveiiaiisdnaan
B i ARty 2 12
FIZEEORI . . ... i v e aas pan 3 3 190 179
2o o e 8 B
Vote For May (Queen. |
Have you _voted for the Mayl
Queen? Adams’ Candy Kitchen is
the place to vote, and there area
score or more of pretty little girls
who are working diligently for the
highest number of votes in order that
they may be crowned Queen of the
May Pole. It costs five cents to
vote, and the candidates will be
found elsewhere in this issue of _,the
Leader-Enterprise. o
_ This unique contest is under the
supervision of the teachers of the‘!
Third Ward School, and was describ- |
ed in the last issue of this paper.‘;
The contest closes one week from
next Monday, and at that time the
little girl having the largest number
lof votes to her credit will be crown
ed Queen of the May Pole on the
following Thursday.
The teachers have arranged for a
most spectacular parade, having
miniature floats entered for prizes
by the children. These exercises will
%take place on the afternoon of May
‘ 16th at a place to be decided upon,
‘which will possibly be on Main St.
near Pine. :
. The teachers have gone to consider
ableexpense in getting up this unique
‘affair for the pleasure of the children
‘and the grown-ups as well, and they
should receive the encouragement
of everyone. So go around to Adams’
Candy Kitchen and vote as many
‘times as you please for the Queen.
JUDGE CAN FINE MEN $29,650
Magistrate’s Power Great in Case of
tllegal Fishing in Chesapeake and
Deslaware Canal.
Wilmington, Del.—Harry Hall of
Delaware City and Benjamin Runnell
of Chesapeake City, Md., will be given
a hearing before Magistrate Lewis
and, if they are found guilty of vio
lating the state fishing laws, as
charged by Constable Jones, the mag
jstrate has the power to impose fines
ranging from $6,345 to $29,650.
Constable Jones found a launch at
Delaware City containing 854 fish of
various kinds, and he is said to have
learned that it was owned by Hall,
and that the fish had been caught in
the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
with the aid of nets, which is against
the law. The statute gives the magis
trate authority to fine such violators
from five to twenty-five dollars ' for
each fish found in their possession that
was caught in a net in the canal.
There being 854 fish, Hall, if guilty,
can be fined from $4,270 to $21,350.
The constable found in the canal
eighty-three pike nets, which, it is al
leged, were owned by Runnell. A fine
of not less than $25 nor more than
$lOO for each and every net is provid
ed under the law, so Runnell, if guilty,
can be fined from $2,075 to $8,300.
The launch, fish and nets have been
seized as evidence and the fish will
be turned over to the local charitable
institutions if the owner be convicted.
CHENEY’S
! EXPECTORANT
{The Great Cough Cure
i For Children and A “ults.
Newspaper Has Record for Size.
The largest newspaper in the world
was the Tlluminated Quadruple Con
stellation, which appeared in New
York on Independence day, 1858. Its
dimensions equaled that of a billiard
table—eight feet long by six feet
wide; and, strange to say for an Amer
ican publication, it had no advertise
ments. A copy of this mammoth new
world production can be seen at the
Newspaper Museum of Aix-la-Chapelle,
France. Its price was fifty cents.
Three Blind Men
And Cripple Run
Atlanta, May 2.—Three blind
men and a cripple ran the hottest
rac: of all in the Fulton county
primaries yesterday, They were
candidates for coroner,
The three biind men, like the
proverbial three blind mice of the
Mother Goose tale all ran after
the same thing,” and that ‘‘you
never saw such a race in all vour
life” is as true in this instance as
in the rhyme. - The blind candi
dates were Paul Dobnakoo, the in
cumbest, W, H, Redwine and M.
Y. Griggs. The crippled candi
date was W. D. Wil<or, who has
but one leg.
l The race was won, according to
incomplete returns by Coroner
Donahoo, but the race was very
close, 2nd this time the case of
the “‘blind leadiug the blind”
made the pace a pretty rapid one.
Paul Donahoo, Fulton county’s
blind coroner, is one of the most
intel esting figures in local politics.
A long time ago all aspirants who
were not themselves blind gave up
any hope of defeating him,
A comparativelv young man, he
is a lawyer of ability, and a musi
cian. Absolutely blind, he has
neither friend, nor dog to lead him
on the streets, but with his short
cane, taps his way all over Atlanta
iand Fuiton county, He enters
skyscraper elevators, boards stree:-
| cars, crosses streets with unerring
linsinct for safety and a topo
|graphical knowledge that never
deserts him and is like a second
sight. '
Yesterday while the other two
| blind Fcandidates were being led
around bv thcir friends, Mer,
lDonohoo was skipping blithely
| from one polling place to the other
las sure of his way as any politi
‘cian with two good eyes in his
head—and a little bit surer of his
{victory.
Give Your Liver
A Fair Chance
Stop Drugging It With
Calomel; Dodson's
Liver Tone, a Vegeta
~ ble Liquid Medicine,
Works Withowut
Harm
If your liver stops working it
is a mistake to try to whip it into
action with doses of calomel.
It’s so much simpler and safer
to cure your liver troubles with
the pleasant tasting liquid, Dod
son’s Liver Tone. You can get &
large bottle at J, Hawkins Good
man’s drug store for fifty cents
and every member of the family
can use it, Dodson’s Liver Tone
is an all vegetable liver medicine
that starts the liver to act within:
a few hours and has no bad after
effects. No restriction of your
habits or diet necessary.
J. Hawkins Goodman guaran
tees it to be a perfect substitute
for calomel and will give you
your money back if you are not
pleased with the medicine.
Get a bottle instead of calomel
next time,