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WAY & JAY, Attorney-at-Law, Fitzgerald, Georgia. OmcE-to tho Slayton & Korn building on Pine avenue. K. W. Kyniau, L. Kennedy, Of South Dakota. OC Savannah. RYMAN & KENNEDY, Office—I n Fitzgerald Block. DR. C. A. HOLTZENDORF, Office—I n Slayton &Kern building,'oppo¬ sin' Commercial hotel. Fitzgerald, Ga Phone 21. J. II. POWEIL, M. D., Special attention given Djseases of a Chronic Nature. Residence and Office S. Main Street. R. M. WHITE, Cor. Altamaha and Sheridan, of has opened up a new line FAMILY GROCERIES, Feed stuffs. Bated Hay, Etc., at bed-rock fctt&'a an " ,n?,t,Bg ' JOHN BOLAJA, Dealer In FRUITS and CONFECTIONERY. Oranges, Malaga Grapes, California Pears, Peaehes and Grapes ; also basket fruits of all kinds. Store first door west of Leader office. For Fist Watch and Jmlq Repairing, Go To C. S. BALDWIN, The Leading Jeweler and Optician. He is up-to-date. Have a diploma from ono of the beet Watchmaker's Institutes. Eyes ex¬ amined free. Glass from 10 cents to $10. GRAY BROTHERS, LIVERY AND FEED STABLES. For first-class and stylish rigs give us a call. Draying a specialty. On Sherman between Central and Pine avenues. NICK RENKES, DEALER in Hardware, Tin & Woodenware And Crockery. and South Main stree, between Magnolia Jessamine. E. NICHOLSON, Auctioneer, East Pine Avenue, FITZGERALD, GEORGIA. Is now prepared to give rates on short notice. Having had fifteen years experience, perfect and Satisfaction is guaranteed. For rates bills call at Leader office. MRS. E. V. GRAVES, DEALER IN Millinery, V Near corner of Pine Avenue and Sheridan St., has just a new line of Roods, consisting of Hats, Artificial Flowers, Ribbons, etc., of the latest style and patterns. They must be seen to he appreciated. Cal- see my new goods and be convinced. Over Thirty Years Experience atthebench. H.Wett- 61 in. Watchmaker, Jeweler, Silver¬ smith and Optician. SIDNEY LASCELLES, Merchandise AND Insurance Broker Room 6 and 7, Fitzgerald Block, FITZGERALD, - ^GEORGIA. Palace Rofel, Wm. H. Smith, Prop. I Cor. Jessamine and Main Streets. We are now making special rates to our fel- low colony members from the North. When you reach the depot here have the hack driver take you to the Palace Hotel Everything- new and strictly first-class. For Tailor Suits CALL ON E. J. DANCY, IPine A*, Next Boor to Commercial Hotel A perfect fit guaranteed. A trial is all I ask. .11 garments cut and made on premises. /loaning. Hopairi ng and Pre ssing a Speciiltv. FITZGERALD THE FITZGERALD LEADER. Official Paper of the City. PUBMSnKI) EVERY THURSDAY BY j j;' KNAPP,' f EDITORS and Punr.rsHEiiS. cJUBSciui'TiON Katkh:—O ne copy, months, one your SI.60,* Six months, 76c: Throe 5 O 0 . Tp.kms--I nvariably in advance. Job and advertising 1 rates made known on application. Yonrpatronage solicited. CITY AND COUNTY. Mr. Fitzgerald is expected here Sat¬ urday evening from Indianapolis on a business trip. It has just leaked out the reason Cor¬ bett was kuocked out was because he had “Fit-z" in the ring. Mrs. M. E. Pittman returned last Wednesday from Atlanta, where she purchased a large stodk of millinery goods. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Whit- ham, this city, last Friday, a nine- pound boy. Mother and son getting along nicely. A Mr. Williams and wife, of Johnson county, Indiana, who have spent the past winter in Florida, arrived in the magic city last Monday. Deputy Clerk Kabrich, who has been od the sick list for the past ten days, is able to be around again. The Leader is glad to see him about once more. A fire alarm was turned in last Mon¬ day morning from a building on Oconee avenue, occupied by negroes as a res¬ taurant. The loss was trifling. R. C. Kimball, the contractor, se cured the contract for building Mayor Goodnow’s residence on the first five acre tract facing W. Ocmulgee ave. Department Commander James Av- erille, of Atlanta, has appointed Capt Wm. McCormick, of this city, as mus¬ tering officer of this department of Georgia. _ Mr. S, M. Coleman, postmaster of Ocalla, this county, and chairman of the democratic county central commit- tee, honored this office with a short call last Friday. . Cr. John Spicer was called to Golds- boro, N. C., last Friday by a telegram stating the serious illness of his brother. He is expected back the latter part of the week. Lutheran services next Sunday at 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m. and Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. in the Presbyterian church on S. Grant street. Rev. H. F. Long, pastor. Everybody cordially invited, Attorney Cheney, formerly of East¬ man, has located in our city for the practice of his profession. He comes well recommended as a jurist of high ability. The Leader welcomes him to our city. Here is Minnesota philosophy for you. The St. Paul-Globe says. “The burning of corn in Nebraska is a doubly good thing. It keeps the farmers warm and prevents the sale of it to somebody- to make into bad whisky." No mail has been received in this city since Monday morning on account of washouts on the main line of the G. & G. Steps should be taken at once by our citizens to see that wo have mail over the T. & N. E. railroad. E. H. Campbell, representing the Southern Real Estate and Financial Journal, of Atlanta, was in tne city the first of the week in the interest of his paper. Their April number will con¬ tain a writeup of Fitzgerald with a number of illustrations. F C. Mallory, of St Paul, Minn, who has been here on a business trip tbe past week left last Tuesday for his northern home. Mr. Mallory is more than delighted with Fitzgerald. While here he purchased the Dillingham property on E. Magnolia avenue. The mayor has made his appointment on the board of health, consisting oi Dr. J. L. Miller, Dr. C. B. White and Alderman Brunner. They are given power to close up every privy vault in the city if not renovated in proper shape, and other matters pertaining to the health of the city. Jack McMillen, of New York, and Larry McDonald, of Massachusetts, have agreed to give a sparring match in this city on Monday evening, April 5th, for the gate receipts. The match is attracting much attention as sports from Macon and Savannah will be here. The admission, we understand, will be 50 cents. _ Smith Bros, have made a number of improvements about their building the past two weeks. Amoug which is tbe erection of a cold storage room, that for neatness and durability exceeds any we have yet seen. Smith Bros, are agents for the Macon brewing company and keep in stock about two car loads of their celebrated tonic, American Queen and Acme. That young and frisky goat of the K. of P.’s, is having more real hard work than anybody these days. Phil Harris, H. N. Fordhatn and C. Hurst rode him for the second time, and it is said landed one of the boys very near the door with a dull thud, but was finely rescued. Our friend, Judge Moore, also took a gay ride, but it was terrible the way he got bumped. Five more candidates, we understand, will try his goatship to-night. The city council will not meet again until the regular session, which will be the first Mond ay in Apr il. The Emplro store building on Pine street has been sold to Savannah par- ties who are going to open up a saloon the 1st ol Whitley~hasaccepted April. Wiley a post- tion with the Boyd Hardware Co., and desires his friends to call and see him at his new place *# Mrs. T. S. Price, who has been visit¬ ing relatives at Sylvester, Ga , the past ten days, returned home last Saturday after a tplendid visit. H, B. Carter, who was in business here last year and was burned out is again in the city. Ho says there is no place like Fitzgerald. Ross R. Hellish and wife departed for St, Joe, Mo., this morning, where they will reside during the summer. The Leader will welcome them back about November 1st._ Superior court convenes at Irwinville on the 5th of April, with Hon. Judge Smith presiding. A large dbeket is on and court will probably last about ten days. It is hoped that when our next spring term convenes that the court house will be here at Fitzgerald. The Leader will contain next week forty-three parcels of land that will be sold for taxes. A good many of them are valuable lots in Fitzgerald and a syndicate, we understand, is being formed to purchase them. A good many of them belong to colony mem¬ bers living in the North. Mr. S. M. Coleman, of Ocalla, this county, while in this city last Friday, had his bicycle stolen shortly after his arrival by some sneak thief. “Mystic No. 5” is the name and number of the wheel. He offers a reward of $5 for the return of the wheel at his home, or at The Leader office. R ev . Geo. Wagoner, of Shoals, Indi- ana arrived over the G. & A. on the , late train Sunday evening. He is a young man coming well recommended, K^ost. H® w iB T> e the P astor of the U - B - church this y ear - Como next Sunday at 11 a. m., and hear his firat semon - He Beeds y° ur united prayers._ The company of volunteers organized last Saturday will meet this coming Saturday afternoon for the purpose of electing officers. They expect now to be called away most any day as some of the boys are anxious to get into battle. From our experience from ’61 to ’65 they will be more anxious to get out than they were to get in. T. S. Price, of the Empire store, re¬ turned from New York, where he pur¬ chased a large stock of new goods. Mr. Price is making arrangements with Mr. Fitzgerald to cut an archway through the wall between his room and that of Mr. Baldwin, and will occupy both rooms. This will give the Em¬ pire store plenty of room and carry a much larger stock. Mr. Whitley, of MiDnie, Ga., in a letter to The Leader dated March 24, 1897, in speaking of the recent heavy rains, says: “The hardest rain storm for many years visited us Monday night. It rained all day Monday, The streams were extremely high, and on Tuesday morning the water in the mill pond of Dr. W. Fussell broke the record, the water standing atafull head for twenty- four hours. The public road bridge is a total wreck and out of place gener¬ ally. It has been many years since such a rainfall has visited this section.” Candidates for the Fitzgerald postof¬ fice are still bobbing up, and in a few weeks we think we will be able to pub¬ lish the names, that is, if we can get enough type from the type foundrys. Among the number this week we hear that Mrs. Nettie C. Hall, of the Enter¬ prise, is quite prominently mentioned. From present indications it would seem that the men folks will have to get up and hustle if they heat Mrs. Hall on the home stretch. The songs we will hear after the appointment is made, will be something after this style, something late and catchy: “I’ll Never Smile Again,” "There are Others,” “Good Bye pld William, Good Bye,” “Never Touched Me,” “I Wonder Why,” “I Got That Icy Cold Touch,” “Also the Marble Heart,” etc., etc. There is scarcely a week passes by but what this office is in receipt of let¬ ters from non-resident colony members asking for information in regard to their taxes, saying, “I have written the tax collector about my taxes, inclosing a stamp for answer, but I am unable to hear from him. I wish you would at¬ tend to the matter for me.” The pub¬ lishers of The Leader beg leave to say that they have not the time and cannot afford to hire a livery at their own ex¬ pense and make the trip to Inyinville in answer to the many letters we re¬ ceive relative to taxos and other mat¬ ters. In many instances the parties writing fail to giye the number of their lot or tract, whether deeded or other¬ wise. Mr. D. C. Welch, Fitzgerald, Ga., is the proper man to write to rela¬ tive to colony matters. He is superin¬ tendent of the colony, receives a stipu¬ lated salary, and, who, we believe, will answer all letters on all matters per¬ taining to colony business. Mrs. Jane E. Clayton died last Tues- day evening at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. D. B. Jay. aged 70years. f* ^' le ie * remains lad keen were Kn invalid shipped for to lT^ears. Morgan, ' R st Wednesday for burial. The sympathies of a host of friends go out l ° Mr8 ' Jay in her 8orrow - Those having legal notice for publi- cation will please bear in mind that commencing this week The Leader is the official paper of Irwin county, Georgia. As Thj; Leader has been for some timo past the official paper of the city, and virtually now the official paper of the county, makes it a vaiua- ble newspaper for the tax payers ot Ir- win county. I he Leader is the only office in this section of wire-grass Geor- gia whose power presses are run by en- gine power, and hence fully equipped to turn out all kinds of hook and com¬ mercial printing. The Leader has a large circulation among our native farmers, to say nothing of our large and increasing city circulation, all of which makes The Leader the host adver¬ tising medium in this section of Georgia. The board of education met last Wednesday afternoon and deferred the engaging of a superintendent until the next regular meeting which will be Wednesday, March 31. The board, as an official body, visited the Third Ward school building and found the teachers and pupils all busy. The first primary department is presided over by Miss Adeladie Riebsam, with forty-two en- rolled scholars. The second primary is in charge of Miss Louise Goodnow, with thirty-seven scholars. Miss Dell Herrington ably manages the interme¬ diate department with thirty-five schol¬ ars enrolled. The high school, sixth, seventh and eighth grades, are under the special supervision of Professor Saunders, with Professor Swafford and Miss Stewart as assistants. The school is in excellent shape and the corps of teachers are well pleased with the work and giving the best of satisfaction. The Leader is proud of our school system and the able manner in which they are conducted. The board will officially visit the First Ward some time next week. The Leader is sorry to see the re¬ cent articles appearing in the Citizen of this place relative to the manage- ment of city affairs, under our mayor and aldermen. Such articles do no good, and are hurting the town in a good many respects. Instead of trying to tear down what our mayor and al¬ dermen have done is for the Citizen and others to help them and all work together. Capitalists and others inter¬ ested in our town and hearing such re¬ ports will stop and probably never lo¬ cate in our city if they are led to be¬ lieve that such fabrications are true. Our mayor and board of aldermen are all citizens of Fitzgerald, and doing all in their power for the upbuilding of our city. They are men above reproach. The Leader is for Fitzgerald and Ir¬ win county first, last and all the time; we are here to stay and money cannot hire us to put in our paper such lying fabrications by some unprincipled fel¬ low who probably did not get some fat job he was after. We are of the opin¬ ion that the board of aldermen can run this city as well as this same fellow. Georgia the Garden Spot. While our sympathies go out to the people of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missis¬ sippi and Louisiana, because of the de¬ vastation wrought by the floods, we cannot but felicitate Georgia upon tbe fact that she is spared from calamitous visitations. The State has an abund¬ ance of fructifying streams, but none is so large that it ever becomes seriously destructive. The lands in the Missis¬ sippi valley which are now under water are richer, probably, than are to be found in any other part of the country, but there production is limited practi¬ cally to cotton, not because the soil is not adapted to general cultivation, but because investments in permanent or¬ chards and gardens are rendered unsafe by the recurring overflows. The levees are not strong enough to guarantee continual immunity, and hence no man plants orchards which require years which for their development or gardens and demand close attention year in year out. An overflow which would destroy an orchard or a garden may not affect the year’s income of a cotton planter. Georgia’s good fortune lies in the fact that the conditions of the seasons may be depended upon more absolutely than anywhere else, for drought and frost and flood are rare. Hence it is that Georgia may claim to be truly a garden spot, not only for cotton, but lor all the fruits of the earth. Barely does any¬ thing occur to interfere with the farmer when the ca'endar marks the regular planting time, and so with the periods of growth and harvest. Cotton in Georgia does not grow so rankly as it does in the alluvium of the Mississippi is delta, but it grows more safely and it freer from the ailments that menace in a region where there is excessive moisture or excessive and protracted heat. It is in Georgia where nature af¬ fords the farmer the best averages, and this may be statiscally demonstrated. Tbe conditions are such that tbe Geor¬ gia farmer, no matter in what portion of the State he may live, can more cer¬ tainly calculate upon results from a given amount of labor and acreage than is possible for any farmer in a region subject to extremes of weather. It is for this reason that Georgia is so gen¬ erally favored by home-seekers who de¬ sire the-greatest approximation things to being un¬ varying conditions, other at all equal. In the sections of the South subject to overflow, it is not al¬ ways p ssible for a planter to make his permanent home upon his plantation. This he may do in Georgia everywhere, deal.—Ma- and this counts for a great eon Daily Telegraph 25th. WILL HAVE LIMIT IS NINETY BAYS. Everything Moving Along iu Elite Shape for th<> Ereelion of the Plant. Capt. R. T. Coverdale and Mr. Ar¬ thur Kit-son arrived in our city on Fri¬ day from Philadelphia, and every de- tall connected with the erection of the gqs, electric light and water-works was edmpleted. Mr. Kitson, after carefully looking ovor the ground, came to the conclusion that it would be wis: to erect the elec- trie light plant simultaneously with the gas plant. It is known that no prova¬ ion was made by the council for elec- trie lights as they saw it would be too expensive, but as the new hotel is fitted with wires, and several citizens were desirous of going to the expense of electric lights for their buildings, the gentlemen connected with the works concluded that it would beof great ben¬ efit to the city to place a few arc tights on Central avenue for which they will make no charge until the city is in bet¬ ter financial condition than it is at Captain Coverdale will return to Fitz¬ gerald in the early part of next week and remain here until the completion of the works, the erection of which he will personally superintend. The Cap¬ tain has erected fifty-two gas works in the United States and probably has no peer in his line of business. Mr. Kitson was delighted with our city, and expressed himself in very fa¬ vorable terms, and he will be the means of inducing other capitalists to come here at a very early date, and will build a residence for himself and bring his family here to spend the winter. It is very probable that the price oi gas to the city and to the consumers will not be quite as high as the con¬ tract calls for. The new “Kitson pro¬ cess” is probably the most economical in existence, and if the consumption of gas is at all encouraging, the price will be reduced. Work on tbe plants will commence in a few days, and it is safe to say that tbe city will be ablaze with lights within ninety days from the first of April. Mr. Lascelles has been appointed sec¬ retary of the company, which will be known as the “Fitzgerald Gas, Electric Light and Water-works Company," at a salary of $1,500 per year. We congratulate our townsman on his good fortune. He has done a great deal for our city, and the thanks of every citizen are due to him for the benefits he has brought to them. The Grand Army Salute to the Flag, Which was received with such patri¬ otic enthusiasm in the department en- campmentof the G. A. R. recently held in this city, has been adopted by Colony Post, which represents in its member- ship every department of the order in the United States. For the benefit of the many'inquiries as to where and how this ritual may be obtained, the author wishes to say that the work is copyrighted and is furnished only by him on the following conditions: • Any pos t, corps, camp or circle wish¬ f sending.name, ing to use this salute, by number and department of their post, etc., with $1, will receive by return mail a concession granting a perpetual right to use the salute and five copies of the manual free. Address all orders to the author and sole proprietor, J. R. Green, P. O. box 183, Fitzgerald, Ga. Revival Services. Rev. Wm. M. Waller, Atlanta’s suc¬ cessful evangelist, is now holding a series of meetings in the M. E. church, south. He has just closed a meeting of wonderful power in Waycross, in which the town received such an uplifting as one rarely sees. His work is thorough, and everybody has a cordial invitation to attend. Services until further an¬ nouncement at 9 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. J. M. Glenn, p. O. I wish to make a few inquiries in re¬ lation to kerosene. I have been an¬ noyed by my lamp blaze flashing up, down or out. Of course it is caused by poor or adulterated oil. Some time ago I saw a notice in your paper that all the kerosene shipped here was per¬ fectly pure. If so, who is the miscreant who tampers with.Us purity? I don’t know whether any one else is so an¬ noyed or not. At first I thought it might be the fault of my lamp, so I got another, then a third, then I tried it in my lantern, but with the same result. So I turned down my grocer; still the same. Then a third, but I find all three buy from the same parly. Now, is there no law in this State to protect us from imposition? Is there no oil inspector or can any unprincipled person go into the oil business and adulterate to their heart’s contentand gounharmed? Who will arise and explain? C. J. Estey. The funeral of Mrs. Geo. Hart, who died Tuesday evening, took place yes- terdy. She was 50 years of age and had been an invalid for a number of years. We are without further particulars. The Leader deeply sympathizes with Comrade Hart in his great affliction. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins take this means of thanking friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness, death and burial of their lit¬ tle babe. ASSESSMENT ATiOUT THROUGH. City Assessor Felt Has About Completed Ills Labors—Valuation 1532,020. City Assessor Charles Feit has about concluded his labors of assessing the Fitzgerald real estate. The total valu¬ ation of city lots; five-acre tracts and improvements will amount to about '*532,020. ’■ The board of equalization meeis on April 9th, When all parties having been erronously assessed can tell their troubles to tho board. .Mr. Felt is of the opinion that there won’t he much complaint, as theuissessment haB been very low. “If 1 had went ahead and assessed the colony property," in talk¬ ing with a reporter, “for what they are asking for property, and also listing other property for what people might ask for it, the assessment roll would be close to *800,000. But I have been very careful not to make the assessment high or erroneous. I don’t think there will be any kicking." RACE TRACK SOLI). Jolm A. Phillips the Lucky Purchaser— Re-sells It to Other Parties. According to advertised sale, the race track, grand stand, barns, etc., were sold last Saturday morning at the front door of Drew W. Paulk’s justice office. The sale was quite largely at¬ tended, but only two bids being made. The first was that of J. G. Knapp, $1,068, and the next bid was that of John A. Phillips of 11,200, who secured the land. Two hours later Mr. Phillips sold the property to Sidney Lascelies and Ar¬ thur Kitson, of Philadelphia, for $1,500, who, we understand, have purchased it for a numbei«of racing people of Phil¬ adelphia who expect to give a larger race meeting next winter than was given last winter. The track and improvements were easily worth $5,000, and Messrs. Las¬ celles and Kitson made no bad bargain. We trust they will be able to make a deal with the Philadelphia parties and that a big meeting will be given this winter. Hon. Dickson, county school commis¬ sioner, was in the magic city last Fri¬ day, and of course paid The Leader a pleasant call. Mr. Dickson is deeply interested in qchool work and is doing all in his power to advance and syste¬ matize the school work of the county. He says there are forty schools in op¬ eration out of a total of sixty-five, not counting the schools of Fitzgerald. The teachers’ institute will be held in this Saturday, April 3d, and says’he h°P es aB tbe teachers in Irwin county will he present. Mr. Dickson says an excellent program will be-prepared for the occasion. In regard to farm mat¬ ters in his section of the country, Mr. Dickson says farm work is well ad¬ vanced, tbe prospects being verv bright for abundant crops of all kinds. He says the farmers in his neighborhood are busy cultivating their corn, which is from three to five inches high and of a very healthy color. Court Cases. The following cases were disposed of before Justice Paulk last Friday: Morris Maher vs. S. D. Walker, suit on ac¬ count, jury trial, verdict for plaintiff, carried to superior court: H. N. Ford- ham vs. M. M. Buck, suit on account, verdict for plaintiff; H. F. Newton vs. Wm. H. Ritchie, suit on account, judg¬ ment for plaintiff; American Tribune Soldier Colony Co. vs. H. C. Smith, suit on account, judgment rendered for $92.91 and costs; The American Tri¬ bune Soldier Colony Co. vs. W. Allen, suit on note, judgment for $52.71 and costs; Troy Sweeney vs. Sarah E. Bal¬ lard, attachment, judgment for plain¬ tiff for $70.98 and costs The suit against corn and cotton palace exposition was carried over until next term of court that convenes April 16, 1897. JUDGE MOURE’S COURT. The following cases were tried in Justice Moore’s court last Friday and disposed of as follows: J. M. Reynolds vs. Jas. Wrenn, verdict for plaintiff; Thos. J. Davis vs. L. Shuraway & Co., verdict for plaintiff; J. A. Shearon vs. W. J. Josey, verdict for defendant; Ir¬ win County News vs. H. Corey, J. M. Way and Austin King, verdict for plaintiff; Levi Zimmer vs. G. & A. rail¬ way, verdict for plaintiff; Wm. Shanks vs. D. W. Whitley, maker, and D. T. Paulk, surety, verdict for plaintiff; Chas. A. DuCharme vs. Louis Weary, verdict for plaintiff; Geo. M. Monk vs. Geo. Burrier, verdict for plaintiff: Howes, Hartley & Brewer vs. Charles Kenton, defendant in attachment, and J. T. Lagan, claimant, verdict for claimant. Levi Zimmer vs. John B. Stevens, verdict for plaintiff; John Waldron vs. G. & A. railway, suit on account, verdict for plaintiff. Notice. Mayor’s Office, ; Fitzgerald, Ga., Mch. 24, ’97. Notice is hereby given that the second quarter’s payment'under ordi¬ nance No. 6, levying a specific tax upon all business occupations in the city, will be due Thursday, April 1st, at this office. No further notice will be given, C. C. Goodnow, Mayor.