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Subscription States >ne Year,..... 11 S S'x Months........ $ Tl ree Months...... is Official Organ Ben Hill County. * Farmers Organize For Better Prices Officials Meet at Union City to Perfect Cam¬ paign for Coming Sea¬ son. Union City, Ga., March 8.— The officials of the Farmers’ union met here recently rnd plan¬ ned a campaign for pushing the work of preparing for the fight of pricing this year’s crop. ! The facts gathered at the recent convention held in Macon, showed that 90 per cent of the members of the Farmers’ union grew their home supplies last year. The officers present were Hon. Lawson E. Brown, Sandersville, Ga., president; W. H. Faust, Og- lethorge, Ga., vice president; J. T. McDaniel, Union City, C*a., secretary-treasurer; J. L. Lee, Stone Mountain Ga., state organ- izer. The officers will be actively in charge of the work. The Macon meeting of the 15th, 16th and 17th of February, was the best ever held in Georgia by the Farmers’ union, and it is con¬ fidently believed the union will grow even more rapidly and that thousands who have never belong¬ ed, will become identified with the work. The Farmers’ union is hoping that tbe late rains which have in¬ terfered with the sowing of grain, will not cause the planting of too much cotton. The landlords should see that at least 50 per cent of tbeir land is planted in food crops. It is believed that the specula¬ tors are planning to get this year’s cotton at a basis of 8 cents per pound. Waycross Educator Coining to Atlanta Waycross, Ga., March 11. To engage in lyceum work with head¬ quarters in Atlanta, E. A. Pound, for seventeen years superintendent of public school of Waycross, and one of the best known educators in the state, tendered his resi^na- tion today to take effect June J. He is a brother of J. M. Pound, former state school commissioner, No successor has been chosen. This Selling of New Suits and Dresses at The Empire Store is Indeed Noteworthy. T here’s an “air” about these dresses that’s different from the ordinary sort—little style points that are distinctive—fresh, clear-cut models, from New York’s best modistes, that are not ly exquisite in design and color on¬ moderately priced. For combinations but have the added attractiveness of being very instance- Linen Dresses at $7.50 to $12.50 One-piece dresses of shrunk linen in daintiest col¬ orings. Tub dresses that embody all the style- points of the heavier and warmer materials. Some remarkable values around $8.50 and $10.00. Ev¬ ery dress a different style. We’ll also be glad to show you those Lingerie and Wash Dresses at $4.48 to $13.50 that you’ve heard so much about- Dainty Neckwear for Women. Charming Hand-made Jabots of Lace and Silk. Plain Lace Collars, Rose Jabots of Ribbon, lit¬ tle Persian Fixings, just the right touch for the well-dressed woman, 25c, 35c, 50c to $1.50. SEMI-WEEKLY Fitzgerald Leader FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY GEORGIA, MARCH 12, 1912. Farmers Held Big Rally Saturday A farmer’s rally was held at the Court House Saturday morning, when President Lawson Brown of the Farmers' Union, and Prof. J. W. Hendricks of the State Col¬ lege. of Agriculture, addressed a gathering of about two hundred, including the farmers, teachers and pupils cf the county. Prof. R. J. Prentiss introduced Prof. Hendricks, who spoke in¬ terestingly on the Boy s’ Corn Clubs of the state, and after him President Brown was introduced, who apoke at length upon the needs of the Union, stressing the point that organizntion is the mam f ac t or needed in the Farmers’ Union ranks at pre sent. Mr. J. J. Cowan, of Emanuel County also addressed the This was the first visit of the State President to Ben Hill Coun¬ ty, and the farmers of the county and the business men of the city were pleased to have the pleasure entertaining him. Labor Men Expected To Plead Guilty to Dyna¬ miting Charges. Indianapolis, Ind., March 11.— Neither W. N. Harding nor A. R. Hovey, attorneys for the indicted iron workers, was willing today to reveal the plans for the defense when the alleged dynamiters are called for trial Tuesday morning. It is reasonably certain, however, that demurrers will be filed. If Judge Anderson overrules the demurrers, as it is predicted that he will, the defendants may be asked to plead directly “guilty or not guilty.” Various predictions have been made regarding the pleas of accused men. United States At¬ torney C. W. Miller has expected several of the accused to plead and throw themselves on mercy of the court. We have a 25 cent piece at this one side of which is perfect- smooth and is beautifully en- with the letters, “B. E. Original owner can get same telling date of coin, paying for ad and $2. reward. CZ> cz> ■=-iUVU STORE W. R. BOWEN, President. J. A. MURPHY, Manager Ben Hill County’s Financial Condition. Fluttering R.eport Ma.de By Wesley WeJker, Retiring Clerk of the Board of County Com. Wesley Walker, the retiring clerk of the County Commissioners, made the following report of the ffnancial condition of Ben Hill County to the Boird of Commissioners at their last meeting: Total amount Warrants isseud from Jan. 10th, 1911, to Feb. 6th. 1912.............................. $43,067.30 Warrants redeemed ...................... . Total Outstanding Warrants to date........ $ Records against the Tax Collector: Taxes Due the County for 1911 $44,693.21 .......... Amount Collected and Turned into Treasury 37.504 Balance due County to date........... $ 7,189.21 Records against the County Treasurer: Amount paid into Treasury from .Jan. 1st, 1911, to date Amount paid out............................... Balance in Treasury............... § 1 Some of the well recognized signs of a banks strength, wisdom and popularity are: Large voluntary protection fund for depositors, called surplus, as compared with the capital stock and age offthe bank. Large deposits, as compared with other banks in the same section of the country. This bank organized as a National Bank in 1906. Our paid in capital stock is Our $ 100 , 000.00 voluntary protection fund for depositors is $90,- 000 . 00 . This, together with our undivided profits, makes $ 102 000.00 , Our deposits range around, having recently passed the high water mark for Fitzgerald deposits, $400,000.00 Upon these truths, we have splendid grounds for inviting new accounts from corresponding bankers, at large, and from every class of depositors in our home territory. The Exchange National Bank. Student’s Bank Is Inaugurated A matter of considerable inter¬ est to the school patrnns is the in¬ auguration by Superintendent R chie and Professor Morris of a Students’ Bank in the pupils schools of the city. The system will be c inducted on the same plan as a regular banking institution, and besides giving the pupils in Silk Dresses at $6.98 to $15.00 In Foulard, Taffeta and Messaline Silks. Some have large collars, others in low round Dutch col¬ lars, and others still in V neck with dainty four- m-hand at yoke. All colors and black in this lot $6 98 to $15.00. the business department valuable experience, habit it also encourrges the of saving in the individual pupil. The Leader is now printing the rules and by-laws to govern the Bank, and at a later day will go of more the thoroughly into the details system. Coat Suits at $13.98 to $25.00 Cream Serges, Pekin Stripes, Novelty Mixtures, Self Stripes, suits of excellent tailoring in the sea¬ son’s newest styles. Snappy suits of the better qlass at prices most moderate, $13.98, $14.98, Low-cut Shoes of Newest Styles, White, Tan, Kidskin and Patent Low-cut Shoes of newest vogue, Dorothy Dodd, Grover, Empire Special, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4 and $4.50. It Looks Good For Underwood According to Senator Bankhead, Who Man¬ ages Campaign. Washington, March 10.—Sen¬ ator Bankhead, of Alabama, who is in charge of the campaign of Oscar W. Underwood for the dem¬ ocratic nomination, in a statement issued Saturday, expressing his gratifiaation at the pronounced success with which the campaign of Mr. Underwood is meeting, points out that the latter is not neglecting his duties as democratic leader even to advance his own political interests. Early in tie campaign Mr. Un¬ derwood told his supporters that whatever was done toward his nomination must be without his aid or active support; that he had his work cut out, and was going to do it to the best of his ability. This attitude has been universally applauded. His friends insist that they will conduct a fight for him in keeping with the dignity and importance of the high office to be filled. Mr. Bankhead’s statement follows: “We have had hundreds of ex¬ pressions from all parts of the country pledging support.” Sen¬ ator Bankhead said. 'These prof¬ fers have come from quarters wholly unexpected and, in many instances, from people and sec tions hitherto believed to be com¬ mitted to other candidates. “Mr. Underwood has had nu¬ merous calls to make public ad¬ dresses during the campaign, but these be has consistently declined because of his high conception o a complete and full performance of the duties involved in his posi¬ tion as majority leader of the house.” Presbyterian Church. In tbe absence of the pastor the Rev. D. B. Nicholson, Jr. has kindly consented to preach at the morning and night services on next Sabbath. All the members are urged co uphold his hands by their presence and prayers. Every¬ body is cordially welcomed. The prayer meeting services will go on uninteri uped, being in charge of the Elders. The pastor will return in time for the following Sabbath services, S. G. Hutton. Official Organ of Ben, Htli County. $1.50 a Year. VOL. XVII. NO. 18 Much Joy at Unadilla Over Ocilla Southern Unadilla, March 11.—Practically the entire amount of stoci and bonds of the Ocilla Southern rail¬ way asked for by President Hen¬ derson have been subscribed. The road is now certain for Unadilla and there is much joy manifested over the successful efforts ot tbe soliciting committee. Mr. Henderson and attorneys are here tonight for the purpose closing the contract with local subscribers. They will leave to¬ morrow, but not without leaving an iron-clad contract guaranteeing that the Oeilla Southern will cross the Georgia Southern and Florida at Unadilla. The surveying corps is expected to start from Unadilla shortly and work toward Rochelle. Troops Are Ordered Along The Mexican Border San Antonio, Tex., March 10.— Orders have been received from Washington by Gen. Duncan to send one troop of the Third caval¬ ry to Sanderson and another at Canulillo, in the Big Bend country. Gen. Duncan wired the war de¬ partment asking authority to hold up the order until the department has received his reports on the towns along the border which have requested troops’ assistance. The general says if there is to be a large movement of soldiers it would be advisable to delay de¬ partures of the two troops until the department decided upon the advisability of sending men to all the towns which have asked for them. If the general’s request is granted it may result in all the cavalry at Fort Sam Houston be¬ ing sent to the border for duty and it will be necessary to bring troops from other departments into the east. The many friends throughout the county to Mr. J. A. Bussell, R. F. D. carrier of Abba, will re¬ gret to know that he sustained very painful injuries yesterday when his horse ran away, pitching him out of the vehicle. Mr. Bus¬ sell’s leg was broken.