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Charge Of Conspiracy
Against Labor Men
Los Angeles, Dec. 30.—Olafa
A. Tveitmoe, secretary-treasurer
•f the State Building Trades Coun¬
cil; J. E. Munsey, leader of the
Salt Lake union of Structural
Iron Workers, and Anton Johann-
sen, organizer of the State Build¬
ing Trades Council, were indicted
today vy the federal grand jury
in connection with the alleged
nation-wide dynamiting conspiracy
Their arrest followed.
The three labor leaders who
have been here for some time as
witnesses in the government dyna¬
mite inquiry, were arrested in the
witness room in the federal build¬
ing a few minutes after the indict¬
ments were tiled.
None of them expressed any
surprise, and when told by Deputy
United States Marshal Albert Sit-
tell that they were under arrest
for alleged complicity with the
McNamara brothers, and were
wanted at once in the federal
court, they pioceeded there with¬
out a word.
Change in Nation-Old
United States Courts
Washington, D. C., Dec. 31.—
Throughout the United States to¬
day marked the passing out of
existence of the various federal
circuit courts, tribunals as old as
the nation and more prominent in
the early days of the republic than
the supreme court, itself, lne new
judiciary code wnieh goe- into
effect tomorrow, provided tor the
abolishment of the circuit courts.
In the main, the business of the
circuit courts will be transferred
to the federal district court, and
the judges to the federal district
courts of appeals
Banquet o Judges,
Cordele, Ga., Dec. 31.—Asa
mark of respect and esteem in
which Judge U. V. Whipple and
Judge E. F. Strozier are held,
both of whom are retired, the
members of the Cordele bar will
tender to them a banquet at the
Sewanee hotel on Thursday eve-
ning, January 4. Every mem-
her of the bar and the various
county officials will be invited,
An excellent program is being
arranged and many speakers will
be present. Among the invited
guests will be Judge W. F.
George, of Vienna, and Solicitor
General Max E. Land, the newly
SEMI-WEEKLY
The Fitzgerald Leader.
FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY GEORGIA, JANUARY 2, 1912.
Women. Signed Paper
For Clemency
Atlanta, Dec. 30.—The fact that
hundred of the good ladies of
county signed a petition
the pardon of Judson Jordan
a good deal to do with Gover¬
Slaton’s action in extending
executive clemency.
Jordan was convicted three
ago of criminal assault. He
a well-known white man. Sub¬
evidence showed, it is
that he should have been
of a much less serious
He has already served
years. Governor'Slaton felt
in such a case the fact that
hundred of the best women of
community signed the petition
pardon must be a certain in¬
that the man deserved
The petition was join¬
in by two thousand citizens, in¬
the judge, solicitor and
officials of the court.
Orleans Cleexr-
R.each $1,011,000,-
000 .
New Orleans. Dec. JO.—Bank
for this city for the year
to a close will total more
$1,011,000,000 This is the
time within the history of
city that its clearings have
the billion dollar mark dur¬
1906 the total bank exchango
been recorded as $1,823,-
This is regarded as surprising in
of the prevailing low cotton
r j ces< Another peculiar feature
f showing- for 1911 is that
increases over last year
made during the summer
omen Kick Minister
in Big Church Row,
-
Tampa, Fla., Dec. 31.—At the
of services this morn-
Rev. R. E. L. Kirkland, pas-
of the First Congregational
was the storm center in
near riot in which the police
arresting six persons,
Kirkland spent the after¬
in bed.
In a written statement he de-
he had been kicked by
of the women,
The cause of the outburst was
attack made by Rev. Kirkland
his sermon on a former pas-
in connection with an alleged
church funds,
Kirkland’s subject was “If
lived today, would he be
socialist?” His text was “My
New Mayor And Council
Organized Last Night
The new mayor and counci Ituet
last night in the council chamber
and organised for the year 1918.
The old administration held their
closing meeting just preceding that
of the new one, and formally
turned over thn city’s affairs to
their successors.
The outgoing officers cannot be
praised too highly for the splendid
record they havescornd during the
year just passed, leaving the af¬
fairs of the city in a more healthy
condition in every way than any
preceding administration. Under
the leadership of Mayor Drew W.
Paulk, 1911 has proven a banner
year. During his administration
they have paid off $15,000 indebt¬
edness of long standing, and
started their successors off with
$2,000 in the city treasury.
Mayor Ansel Cook, in outlining
th* policy of the council for the
year 1912, took occasion to pay a
glowing tribute to the retiring
members for their able manner of
conducting the city’s affairs dur¬
ing their term of office. Mr.
Cook stated that it would of course
be ttie policy of the new alderman-
ic board to enforce the law to the
letter, making no effort, however,
to court the favor of the evtremist,
but striving to give the city a clean,
conservative, business administra¬
tion
The following committees for the
year 1912 were appointed:
Purchasing—Mayor, Mayor Pro
Tem, and Paulk.
Union City Residence
Destroyed by Flames
Union City, Ga., Dec. 31.—
(Special)—Flames completely de¬
stroyed the home of J. H. Harris
here at about 7 o’elock tonight.
The family escaped feom the burn¬
ing building in safety, although
Mrs. Phillips, the mother-in-law
of Mr. Harris, fainted and had to
be carried out.
The Harris home was only com¬
pleted about two months ago. The
building worth $7,000, was elabo¬
rately furnished. Insurance part¬
ly covers the loss. The lire is sup¬
posed to have originated from a
defective Hue.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris lived in
this city before going to Union
City, and hare many friends here
who will learn with regret of the
loss of their home.
Raney Medicine Co.
Cemes to Atlanta
Another big concern, the Raney
Medicine Company, of Rebecca,
Ga., will move its laboratory to
Atlanta in a few weeks, thereby
adding another to the large list of
manufacturing plants to the Gate
City of the South.
W. L. Smith, secretary and
treasurer of the Raney Medicine
Company, was in Atlanta the lat¬
ter part of last week looking for a
location for the big concern. He
ha? closed out all his extensive in-
terests in Fitzgerald, Ga. and will
devote his entire time to the rem -1
edy. j
He will move to Atlanta m a few j
weeks, and bring his large labora- j
tory here, lie is enthusiastic ov-
er Atlanta as the greatest city in
the South.
Ttie company has been repre¬
sented in Atlanta by John S.
Dobbs, agent, 613 Austell building,
and has been such a success that
.the company has determined to
move the plant to this city.—At-
lanta Georgian.
Finance—Griner, Paulk, and
McLauchlin.
Streets and Alleys—Paulk, Mil¬
ler and Mays.
Printing—Parn.n, Mays, and
McLauchlin.
Judiciary—Stokoe, Mays, and
Griner.
License—Miller, Broadhurst,
and D. P. Adams.
Sanitary—Mayor, Stokoe. and
Parmn.
Police—Broadhurst, Paulk, and
Griner.
Public Buildings—Griner,
Stokoe, and Parnin.
Railroad and Corporation—Mc¬
Laughlin, Paulk and Mays.
Fire—Miller, Stokoe, and Mays.
Charities—Mayor, Millar, Par¬
nin and Griner.
Alderman D. P. Adams was re¬
elected Mayor Pro Tem.
Dr. L. S. Osborne was re-elect¬
ed Health Officer: the same police
force was elected for 1912, and
the tire department elected were:
W. C. Wilkerson, chief, Milo Mc¬
Kee, Homer Waters, and A. S.
Chaple.
The near-beer license for 1912
remains the same as last year, viz.,
$1,000 retail license and $200
wholesale license.
The following were granted li¬
censes last night: Frank Hager,
i Wiley Williams, G. E. Davis, W.
W. Murray, Claude Murray: and
the Fitzgerald Ice Co. was granted
wholesale license.
2 Big Whales Washed
Ashore on St. Simons
Two whales, one measuring for¬
ty, and the other fourteen feet,
were found on the St Simon beaeh
yesterday morning just a short dis¬
tance from the new hotel, and dur¬
ing the day they were viewed by
nearly everybody on the island.
The two monsters of the sea
were, undoubtedly washed upon
the beach some time Thursday
night, as they were discovered
early yesterday morning by some
one walking from the hotel to the
pier.
Whales are . unusual things in
these waters these days, as a mat¬
ter of fact they are becomin
scarce everywhere, owing to the
fact that they have been hunted to
a great extent in recent years,
their skin, oil, etc,, being very
valuable. This is probably the
first time that any of the fish have
been seen in nearby waters.
Just what killed them seems to
be a puzzle, more so because of
the fact that there were two of
them, indicating that they must
have been cruising about together
when killed. Even then it seems
strange that they should he washed
ashore at the same place and found
within a short distance of each
other.
The larger whale, as described
by people who viewed it yester
day, must be a monster. M eas-
ured over all, it tipped the tape-
line for exactly forty feet. Of
course it was impossible to tellex-
actly what the fish would weigh,
but it is believed that it will tip
the scales for many thousand
pounds,
Whether or not those making
the discovery on the island will se-
cure the skin, etc., is not known,
but no doubt t iey will, as both the
fish are said to be in perfect con-
dition.
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Master Ral ph Woolsey, of Ocil-
la, spent several days last week
with Mr. and Mrs. W. VV. Harper.
Britain Hurries Troops
Bushite, Peksia. Dec. 31.—
The British government has lost
no time in sending troops to Per¬
sia. It w T as the expressed inten¬
tion of the government to increase
the number of Indian troops em¬
ployed in southern Persia to pro¬
tect the British consulates and the
trade routes. Quick action, how¬
ever was considered necessary by
the recent attack near Kazeroon
by Kashgati tribesmen, on the
British consul, W. A. Smart,
while being escorted to his post at
Shiras by a detachment of Indian
sowars. The British cruiser, Fox,
arrived here last evening and land¬
ed 169 of the Indian Carnatic in¬
fantry against possible contingen¬
cies.
Further details have been re¬
ceived oi the attack on Consul
Smart. The consul’s escort was
engaged thrice. On the first occa¬
sion they drove off the natives,
who were cleared from the hills
with the loss of only one killed and
one wounded on the British side.
On the second occasion the sowars
had to fight a rear guard action
for eight miles. They saved the
convoy, including a large amount
of specie. In this encounter the
British lost five men killed and ten
wounded. Consul Smart himself
was injured, but only slightly.
Americans Urged to
Start Fox Ranches
Washington. Dec. 30.—Fox
farming is probably the most prof¬
itable agricultural industry in the
history of the world. This is what
Walter Jones, of the departmei t
of agriculture, told the American
Breeders’ association here yester¬
day. At the suggestion of Secre¬
tary of Agriculture Wilson, Mr.
Jones made an investigation of the
fox farms of Canada, where a
practical monopoly of the business
is now enjoyed with the idea of
trying to interest Rome Americans
in the rvork.
Ma^y Revise CriminaJ
Code of Georgia
Atlanta Dec. 30.— As the result
of a meeting of the Georgia Bar
Association’s legislative committee
here yesterday, and following a-
long lines suggested by the supe¬
rior court judges in their recent
meeting, it is certain that bills will
be introduced at the next legisla
ture providing for revision of the
Georgia criminal code and for the
simplification of many other points
of court procedure in this state.
Use Speed Irv
Marking Biscuit
In making biscuit, add the
liquid last, using all possible haste
after the liquid is added. In mix¬
ing, use the hands as little ns pos¬
sible, pressing lightly with the
rolling pin, cutting with a biscuit
cutter, and hurry.ng the dough to
a hot oven while the gas still re¬
mains in the mixture. ‘’Speed”
should be the motto in making
biscuit. — From Mrs. Stevens’ ar¬
ticle on Bread-Making, in The
Progressive Farmer.
Keep your feet warm this damp
cool weather, by wearing natural
w ol socks and stockings. I have
a big stock of them at 25c the pair.
E. E. Roach.
Miss Birdie McLendon has re¬
turned to Milledgeville, where she
attends school. Miss Ella McLen¬
don has also resumed her school
work in Louisville after spending
the holidays with home folks.
Mr. H. M. Dodd was a recent 1
business visitor to Atlanta. j
Official Organ ol Uf
Hill Countv. $1.50
a Year.
VOL. XVI. NO 93
Society News .
Mrs. Alvis Ehrlich has returned
from a visit to Savannah.
Miss Sarah Manne was a re¬
cent visitor in Hawkinsville.
Mrs. J. C. Ligeour was a recent
visitor to friends in Brunswick.
Mrs. C. B. Gwyn, of Albany, is
the guest of Mrs. G, A. VonHeide.
Miss Jane Vann, spent Christ-
mas with relatives in Thomasville..
Miss Willie Willis returned Sun¬
day from a visit with homefolks in
Elberton.
Miss Mary Livingston has re¬
turned from a visit with relatives
in Thomasville.
Miss Vnne Spiller. of Jackson¬
ville, was a recent visitor to rela¬
tives in the city.
Misses Lula and Leah Terry, of
Cordele, are visiting their father,
Mr. J. J. Terry.
Miss Florence Jones returned
yesterday to Cordele, after a v sit
of a week here with her parents.
Misses Nelle Frazer and Agnes
Dickson have returned to Forsyth,
to resume their studies and Bessie
Tift.
Mrs. R. A. Wilson and son,
Wimberly, left yesterday for
Barnesville, after a week’s stay in
the city.
Mrs. Daisy Wilcox Brabham
returned Sunday from Tifton,
where she was the guest of Mrs.
Keith Carson.
Mr. and Mrs. Tone Wagner, of
Jacksonville, Fla., were recent vis¬
itors to the family of Mr. and Mrs.
C. C. Lobingier.
Miss Annie Barnes, of Way-
cross, is visiting her sister, Mr*.
W. H. Adkins.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Perkins,
Jr., of Macon, spent the week¬
end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. Id. Perkins, ttr.
Mr. J. C. Rogers, Jr., has re¬
turned to the city after an absence
of sometime, and will again make
Fitzgerald his home.
The many friends of Mrs. H. B.
Deyo, who has been quite ill re¬
cently, will be glad to know that
she is much improved.
Mr. George Whitman, of Chica¬
go, Ill., is in the city, visiting his
children, Mr. Ed. Whitman, and
Mrs. W. G. Smedley.
Mrs. James H. Wooten has re¬
turned to her home in Shellman,
after a visit of several days with
Mrs. J. L. McCarty.
Miss Mary Barnes and Mrs.
John Barnes came up from Doug¬
las Sunday, to visit the family of
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Martin.
Mrs. Claude Allen and daughter,
Miss Eleanor, and sons, Claude
and Julius, have returned from a
visit with relatives and friends in
Waycross.
Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Livingston
and daughter, Miss Mabel Liviugs-
fcon, who have been guests at the
Lee-Grant for several months, are
visiting in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mr. J. C. Rogers, Sr., has re-
turned to the city from Dawson,
and is preparing to move with his
family into the old Griner place,
eorner of south Lee and Lemon.
streets,
The many friends of Miss Min¬
nie Whitley will be pleased to
| pftrn t | m) , s he will not return to
Bessie Tift for the Spring term,
but will remain in Fitzgerald all
winter.
Everything being cut in prices
to make room for spring goods,
arj d my stock is all new and up-to-
date. E. E. Roach.
Dr. and Mrs. Louis Turner have
returned from a visit to Atlanta.