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&hre LEADER-ENTERPRISE Published Every Tuesday and Friday by THE LEADER PUBLISHING COMPANY = Sl RS R g Editor T T~ “’_”“U-(;NE DOLL—A;I AND FIFTY CENTS PER YEAR e oooilfion at Fitederald, ss Second-Class Mall Matter, under Act of Congress of March 18, 1879. W—om:ml (?;;_ja;\—of Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgerald Rates for Display Advertising ‘urnished on Application. Local Readers 10 cents the line for each insertion. No ad taken ‘or “less than 25 cents. ——————'_#_#——:_':———_————:———:‘fi A Big Event for Fitzgerald is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Aldine, G L R R L e e G e Leader subscribers have been rendered a statemeut of their cubscription account, and we wish to urge upon you the importance of a prompt settlement. We must make a report to the Post Office Department of our subscription list and unless you pay promptly will have to discoztizue your paper. If you are short of ready cash, come in and fix it the next best way, We don’t see why Uncle Sam takes such a paternal interest in a newspaper’s business, but he in sists that we get paid for our papers if we use the Post Office. Georgia 15 suffering as other Southern States from its antiquated tax system. The present method breeds inequality in tax returns, and places n premium on dishonesty, W ith the best of intentions our tax receivers can but partially do justice to the county as well as to the property owner. The incoming Legislature could immortalize itself in devising a system of taxation that would meet the conditions. County boards of equalization weuld be a step in the right direction and distribute the burden of taxation more equally among the land owners. It’s a big aquestion, but men aspiring to legislativ. honors should be equal to the task, If they fail to measure up to that stan dard of intelligence, keep them at home. Petty local legislation should not be tolerated to consume the time of so important a body as the Legislature is presumed to be, to the detriment of the larger issues so! important to the whole state, ‘ The United States Senate Wednesday designated Hon. A. O. Bacon% to act as president pro tem for the next six weeks on account of the ab sence of Vice-president Sherman. This is not the first timne this high honor has been conferred upon Senator Bacon and it is greatly appreciated by his Georgia friends, who want him to continue to represent them on ac count of the splendid record he has made as Senator—Ex. Georgia's stand in law enforcement is attracting the attention of the country, being the subject of an editorial in Collier's Weekly recently. Within the past year the supreme court has passed on more than seven ty-flve capital cases, and has reversed less than a dozen. Gov. Brown’s stand against too free use of the pardoning power is too well known, and his position meets with the approval of good people in all parts of the State. Observing people believe this stern and rigid enforcement of the law’s decree will go far towards checking criminal tendencies in the state, because the law-breaker will come to understand that he must suffer the full penalty for his wrong-doing. The Republican National Convention in session today in Chicago promises some surprises. To date it looks like a serious smash-up for the G. 0. P, and we trust the signs of the times are true. Democracy will meet the conditions with a solid front, preferrably with Oscar W. Under wood as our Presidential nominee. Telephone Co. in Hands of Receiver. Atlanta, June 17.—Involuntary proceedings in bankruptcy were filed with Deputy Clerk Beers of the Fed eral court, against the Cotton Belt Telephone and Telegraph Co., with headquarters at Cuthbert, Randolph county, the petitioning creditors be ing the Athens Mattress Company of Athens, C. J. OFarrell, Jr., of Athens, and W. J. Stribling, of Wal halla, S. C. A petition for the ap pointment of a receiver was also filed. C. J. OFarrell is shown by the papers of file to be the leading creditor of the Cotton Belt Telephone and Telegraph Co, his claim for money loaned appearing to be $7 - 600. The papers declare that the Cotton Belt Co. made an assignment in April of this year to E. H. Davis and that Davis is now in control of the company at a salary of $2,400, “or some other large sum.” The papers were presented to Judge Newman of the Federal court by Brown & Randolph, Atlanta attor neys. Children’s Day Service i at First M. E. Church The Sunday School of the First M. E. Church rendered an appro priate and effective program to an over crowded house at their Children’s Day service last Sunday night, The instrumental music was furnished by Mr. Ray Frey and the church orchestra; the choruses by the school led bv the choir. All were of exceptional merit. The sunshine recitation; the primary song and the duet by Misses Kath aleen Owen and Glenna Russ also deserve special mention. ; But perhaps the most effective number on tne program was a Graduation Drill rendered by nineteen young ladies of the school an explanation of the work of the Board of Education of the church; the delivery of diplomas to the g irls representing nationalities helped by the Board and the taking of the offering followed by the Prayer of Consecration, all in conjunction with the drill made this numt er very impressive. Great credit is due to the par ticipants in the program and to those who had it in charge. Also an expression of thanks to the pastor of the Clristian chvrrech who postponed his stereoptican lecture that it might not interfere with the atte.dance, I have for service, male iLnglish Berkshire hog. Pedigree, Premier Longfellow 102208, Sire Premier Longfellow VIIII 126990, Dam Plantation Beauty 100676, Dam of Anmmal, Prode 89708, Sire [rum peter of Britmore 65279, Dam Black Beauty 83489. G. H. Johnson, | 46-Bt. R. F. D. 6, Fitzgerald, Ga. THF LEADER-ENTERPRISE. TUESDAY JUNE 18, 1912. District Conference Closed Sunday Night. The First District Conference held since the union of the Home and Foreign Departments of the Woman’s Missionary Society convened here Thursday, and Sunday evening’s service closed what is felt to be one of the best meetings held in years. The opening session Thursday evening was well attended. Mrs. J. A. Thomas, wife of our pre sining Elder held the attention of all as she talked of ‘“Our Own Land.’”’ After the meeting a pleasant half hour was spent welcoming the visitors. Delight ful refreshments were served during the time by a committee of girls from the Young People’s Society. At the Friday morning session organization was perfected and a report given by Mrs. Mullins, district Secretary. Mrs. J. J. Ansley talked about ““Our Pledg es’’ and closed the morning ses sion with a beautiful Devotional service. In the afternoon Miss Emma Myers discussed ‘‘Waste of Money, Intellect, Social Influence and Time,’’ as to make each one present feel that with what is wasted we would be able to es tablish a world-wide reputation for Christ. Friday Evening, Rev. *E. E. Clements, Returned missionary from Cuba, told of his work in Cuba, the great progress that has been made and of the vast opportunities for greater service. ' Mrs. George Watson opened the Saturday morning session with a devotional half hour fol lowed by roll-call and minutes. Mrs. J. B. Jones discussed ‘‘Our Fourth Department.” Miss Emma Myers conducted the Del egates Round Table, which was reports from each auxiliary by the delegates and a discussion of any topics that suggested help fuluess. Miss Bessie Oliver whom the Cordele district has been sup porting at Scarritt training school, gave a most interesting talk on Scarritt. An insight into the life and work of the school, also the needs of Scar ritt. Miss Oliver having com pleted the training course, sails soon for Korea. She goes forth with the prayers of the Cordele District, in the joy of personal service for her Master. Saturday afternoon Mrs. R. J. Prentiss gave ‘“Cullings from Council Daily,”” and Mrs. C. A. Wheeler an excellent talk on “Young People and Missions."’ and Miss Ragen, a Deaconess, told of her privilege as a Dea coness. : Saturday Evening, Rev. J. M. Glenn gave a most interesting and instructive Stereoptican Lecture, ‘“The Dragon Empire,”’ and on Sunday morning preach ed a powerful Sermon on the Great Commission, ‘‘Go Ye,” beginning in Jerusalem and car rying the Gospel to the utter most parts or the earth. Sunday afternoon Rev. W. A. Farmer, returned missionary ifrom China, held a service for 'young people and Juveniles, his subjcct being a call to mission work. And Sunday evening Rev. Farmer delivered a force ful and inspiring lecture on China, telling of the great need of money to send the Gos pel and the greater need of Self. Hawkinsville was chosen as place for next District Confer ence. Mrs. W. O. Wooten Press Supt. Clark Howell Leaves For Baltimore. Atlanta, June 18.—Georgia’s scout in the national democratic party will be Hon. Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and Nation al committeeman. He leaves for Baltimore tomorrow, in order to be on hand for the committee meeting prior too the convention on the 26th At the same time Mr. Howell will look out for the accommodations and comfort of the Georgia delega tion. G. R. Hutchens, one of the Geor gia delegation at large, will also pre cede the delegation. He will leave Thursday, and will g¢» via Washing ton for a conference with Mr. Un dervanee -0 o Candidates For Governor. Atlanta, Ga., June 17.—Although the names of Attorney-General T. B. Felder, Congressman T. W. Hard wick, Murphy Candler, Judge W. A. Covington, Dr. L. G. Hardman and Judge C. H. Brand, of Athens, have been “mentioned” in connection with the Governorship, most people be lieve that there will be no more €n tries and that the voters will cast their ballots in the August primary for one of two men—. John M. Slaton, of Atlanta, or Joe Hill Hall, of Ma con. 0 Some think that the final dispo-i sition of tne Tippins bill will have some bearing on the possible candi bacy of a straight ont prohibition candidate. If the bill is passed at the summer session and it is vetoed by Governor Brown, as many think he will do, it may bring out a pro hibition candidate. This is all purely speculative, however, and nothing may come of it. Itis just now a part of the current gossip anent politics. However, the leaders on both sides of the question, in the main, are opposed to making it an issue in the gubernatorial campaign. One of the most gratifying things to a majority of the people of the state is the absence of any factional or old-time partisan politics in the present race, such as tore the state assunder in recent years. That much is a distinct gain at least. We Are Fighting Against Robbery Cries Roosevelt The Colonel Sounds The Battle Cry for His Foliow ers in a Speech on Eve of Convention Chicago, June 17.—Theodore Roosevelt made a fighting speech tonight before a great gathering of his followers in the Auditorium, Never before has there been such a crowd in the Auditorium and the crowd was as full of fight as the colonel. Colonel Roosevelt dealt scorch ingly with the conduct of the national committee and his sting ing sentences caused his hearers to shout, ‘‘Give it to them. We won’t be robbed.” ‘““‘WE WON'T BE ROBBED.” ““No,” thundered the colonel, ‘“‘we won’t be robbed. The people must not be the servants of a lot ef crooked politicians,” ‘““We have come to the parting of the ways,” said Colonel Roose velt. ““The country is on the eve of great political changes in the interest of social and economic justice and the movement cannot be stopped by delegate stealing by discredited bossed.” The doors opened at 7 o’clock and an hour later the former president was in troduced by Alexander R. Revell. The Auditorium did not begin to hold the crowd which overflow el into the street for several blocks about the building, The crowd was in sympathy with the colonel and every fighting word he ut‘ter-! ed brought a fignting responsei from his Liearers, Special Notice Piano Contest P . Contest Closes Tuesday Night, June 18th. ' Everyone holding piano coupons please bring them to the Leader-Enterprise office not later than Wednesday morning, June 19th. They will be counted by cne em- « ployee from each bank, and name of party having the greatest number will be an nounced Thursday night at Grand Opera House. Mr. William R. Bowen -5 -~ Mr. Jack J. Dorminey ~ Mr. John D. Dorminey Mr. Jim E. Turner . Each of the above gentlemen are real bank Cashiers. q Mr. William: Bowen was Fitzgerald’s first resident bank Cashier. Mr. Jack Derminey was The Exchange Bank's first Cashier. Mr. John Dorminey is the present Cashier. Mr. Jim Turner brings to this bank his experience gained in two : other F itzgerald banks, as Cashier. € The banking knowledge , and experience of all four of these men are employed in the penetrating and searching monthly examinations of the bank. ° q Here then, it cannot be denied, is a bank of ectraordinarily : experienced officers, whose chief determination is T 0 BE SAFE AND STRONG ABOVE EVERYTHING; and, to treat the people fair ly and upon a LIVE AND LET LIVE PLAN. § Such signs and evi dences of strength, and such liberal policy as they have used : in the past, have enabled this bank to publish the following: j Capital Stock Strength, Surplus and Profits $300,000.00 ; Ragauaha - . .., 0w sl A : TIGDORME. ... .+l iide wise susis iivasan: OUDNO 00 ; QWe are steadily gaining new accounts and continually invite : others upon our showing of strength and correct treatment. ; THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK | - . s - v ord Disirict Doctors [n Cordele June 19 Cordele, June 14.—The Third Congressional Distric Medical Association of Georgia will meet in its eleventh semi-annual session in Cordele, June 19, at the court house. The program for the afternoon of Wednesday, the 19, at the courthouse is being prepared for the public and several lectures by eminent physicians of the state are planned, the entertainment to be concluded with an elaborate ban quet to the visiting and local doc tors and their families at the Su wanee hotel Wednesday night. Dr. W. W, Pilcher, of Warren ton, president of the Georgia Medical Association, is expected to be in attencance, together with Dr. A G Forte, of Atlanta, field director of the state board of health in its campaign agaiost the hook worm and other prominent local and visiting physicians. : Dr. Forte will discuss to the public the best and most practical methods for the elimination and eradication of the hook worm. He nas charge of the state appropri ation of the Rockefe'ler furd con tributed toward the eradication of this dread disease germ. Dr, Edwards, of Cordele, will lecture on the subject of tuberculosis, its causes, etc. Other subjects to be discussed at the meeting will be announced as the program for the occasion, in charge of Dr. M. R, Smih, secretary of the local as sociation and the committee on ar rangement, is completed. The committee on arrangements for the occasion embraces Dr. T, J. McArthur, as chairman, Dr. T, E. Bradley and Dr. W. E. ¥d wards. Officers of the local asso ciation are Dr. Charies A. Greer, of Oglethoipe, presideut; Dr. J. Johnson, Roberta; vice president; and Dr. M.R. Smith, Cordele, secretary and treasurer, \ TEN THQOUSAND DOL LARS Worth shoes and slippers bargain prices at Golden burg s Excursion Rate Sale. Blacksnake Milked His Cow Atlanta, June 17.—A stolen milk mystery was solved in the most un pected manner yesterday afternoon by Mr. William Wier, foreman of the Atlanta Journal composing room. At his home in a suburb Mr. Wier indulges his odd moments in semi agricultural pursuits. A few days ago, while milking one of his fine cows, he began to notice that one of the cow’s udders was always drained dry as if some other milker had pre ceeded him. At first hé imagined that some calf had broken in from a neighboring lot, and finding this 2 < not the solution he suspected one of the pigs on his own place. But he couldn’t catch the thief; so yesterday afternoon he came home earlier than usual, he got a book to while away the time and went down into the meadow to await developments. The evening passed without bringing either calf or pig, and Mr. Wier was about to give it up when he noticed that the cow seemed to be standing against what he thought was a queer looking bush. The closer he got the queerer it looked, and to his amazement he found coiled under the cow a big blacksnake which was supporting itself on its own spirale and sucking away at the cow’s ud der as complacently as any calf. The cow, instead of being terrorized, . seemed theroughly content. Mr. Wier watched the operation for a moment and then got busy with a big stick. Can’t Supply the Demand™ [Telegram] Aranta, Ga., June 16,1912, ¥ Mr. B. T. StrickLaND, Fitzgerald, Ga. Dear Siri—Your wire of the 15th at hand and beg to advise that we have no Maxwell cars on hand, and will have no more this season. Re gretting our inability to supply you, we remain, UNITED MOTOR ATLANTA CO. E. P. Horron, Hanager. v The above telegram conclusively shows the popularity of the Max; b well cars, as the 1912 oatput was sold two months ahead of the ex piration of the 1912 contracts. Mr. Strickland had sold a Max well to Mrs. R. M. Wilson and will bring it in from Cordele this after noon.