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THE FITZGERALD Published Every Tuesday and Friday by THE LEADER- PUBLISHING COMPANY ISIDOR. GELDERS, Managing EARL BRASWELL, .....City ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS PER YEAR Entered at the Pcstoffice at FitztferaJd. as Second-Class Mall Mattor, under Act Congress of March 18, 1879. Officia.1 Organ of Ben Hill County Rnd City of Fitzgerald Kates for Display Advertising t nished on Application, Local Readers 5 cents the line r each insertion. No ad taken for less than 25 cents. * Our Slogan. Georgia For Oscar W. Underwood For President. Registration books close next Tuesday, If you are not registered you cannot vote in any of the elections during 1 ft J 22. REGISTER ! &&— - Why Underwood Will Get the Solid South Free Trade has b® the cardinal principle of the party. ‘'A tariff for Revenue only” became the slogan of Democracy in the HQ’s The opportunity to put this principle into operation sented itself only once since the war, and the abortive Wilson Bill was the result. Reducing luxuries and adding to the burden of plain people. Oscar W. Underwood, Congressman from Alabama, was elected chairman of the Ways and Means Committee by the Sixty-first Con gress and by virtue of this election, became Leader of the (Democrats) in the present House. A Democrat by conviction, able and trained through long service in Congress, Mr. Underwood began his program of Tariff revision by pushing the Farmers’ List Bill through Congress. Mr. Taft vetoed the measure, but Mr. Underwood bad done his duty. The district represented by Under wood is a protection district, was ut one time represented in by Mr. Aldridge, a Republican, whom Mr. Underwood defeated. Against the threats of the moneyed interests of his home district, Mr. Underwood placed wire nails and other iron and steel products on the Free List, placing principle above self-interest, since he, himself, is largely interested in iron mines and furnaces. Reciprocity with Canada was one of Mr. Underwood’s measures, and but for the extravagant utterances of Champ Clark, would become a law. The South would have been the largest gainer by its operation. Being strictly an agricultural section, the South will reap benefits from a low tariff than any other part of the United States. Mr. Underwood is the foremost champion and authority of tariff form—the logical candidate to lead Democracy. That he is a southern-born man, that he is makirg his nome the South and represents a Southern District in Congress, are that we appreciate and incidents that reflect a certain amount of on the entire section; but that which is far better than local pride the knowledge of his ability and sincere efforts to serve the masses the people and not the vested interests. The Twenty-Seventh Year. Watts’ Official Railway Guide, Atlanta, Ga., for March, 1912, is now in its twenty-sevruh year of Publication. It is a volume of rail way schedules and miscellaneous information of the transportation lines of the Southeastern States in connection with an up-to-date Hotel Directory of the South. It is one of the most up to date and unique periodicals of its class. Its timetables, distances and connec tions are complied monthly, and the occasional traveler can readily make up his itinerary through the South with the art of a “veteran Knight of the Grip” by its use. Congratulations to Manager Watts for the success attained in giving- the South a ready reference in matters of travel so necessary in the rapid growth and prosperity of this section. No library, office or traveling bag is complete without the Guide which is only 25c per copy and the annual subscription is only $2.00 per year. The country press of the state as a whole is a pretty fair and lev el headed exponent of the best political thought of the great mass of the intelligent people of Georgia says the Athens Banner. The coun try press is almost a unit expressing- its preference for Underwood and giving reasons why these editors who are close to the people be lieve that the Alabamian is a w orthy leader and a man with whom to defeat the oppression and extravagance of a republican administration that has caused the high vest of living.—LaGrange Graphic. The Time To Act A Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade, Business League, or whatever name you desire to adopt for an organization of Fitzgerald’s progressive citizens, is greatly needed at this time. We are entering a new era of development and we must find the way and means to im press this entire section with the fact. Fitzgerald, is the logical trading point, wholesale and retail, for a large territory. To get the best results co-operation is absolutely necessary. Individual effort is good as far as it goes, but it is limited to restricted means and effect. The best trade from a score of towns could be attracted bv the extensive stocks ca: ried by our merchants in every line, if we’d only go after it. Merchants and Bankers, get together and get the business that’s waiting to be invited. I am in position to furnish rough lumber for building, T>e livered on your lot at $12.00 per 1000 loot. A, J. Swords, 20-Bt R. F. D. No. G. FOR SALE—-Mj entire lot of chickens. R bode Island Reds. Brown Leghorns and Partridge Cochins. Will sell cheap. J. W. Moore, 21-2t. K. F. D. No. 1. THE FITZGERALD LEADER FRIDAY MARCH 29, 1912. JOHN 11 SIMON OUf t'GR GOVERNOR I FORMAL CARD John M. Slaton has issued tlief lor mai announcement of his intention to make the race for governor. He says that he had desired to keep his candidacy in the background unt.i after the presidential, primary, but that pressure of letters from ail over the state persuaded him it was his duty to make public, now, whether he would be a candidate. He indicates that he will not open campaign headquarters until after the presidential primary. As to his platform and policies, the announcement does not go into detail, simply stating in a general way that he stands on his record in the house and senate and as acting governor, that he favors a businesslike adminis tration of the state’s affairs with spe cial support for the agricultural and educational interests, and that he will seek the nomination on the time-hon ored principle of the county unit plan. This makes two announced candi dates now in the field, Hon. Thomas G. Hudson, resigned commissioner cf agriculture, having formally become a candidate several days ago. Mr. Slaton will, with the ending of 1912, have rounded out 17 years of service in the general assembly, Tlie first 13 years of this long term he was a member of the house and the last four years he has been in the senate. He was chairman of the house judiciary committee for seven years and was speaker of the house for four years. During Mr. Slaton’s entire four years in the senate he has been pres ident of that body. He never had op position in his races for either speak el- of the house or president cf the i senate. For 75 days, the interim between Governor Hoke Smith’s resignation j and Governor Joseph M. Brown’s in auguration, Mr. Slaton filled the gov- i ernor’s chair. | Mr. Slaton's ability as the preaid- j ing officer in both the house and sen- : ate has been generally recognized, j His handling of the stormy debate in 1 the house during the discussion cf j the prohibition bill in 1908 was con- ] sidered so able and impartial that ! both sides introduced resolutions com- ] mending him. Mr. Slaton’s announcement follows: j To the People of Georgia: The wide ]y published report that I will be a j candidate for governor subject to the ; August primary has brought to me ! letters from all parts of the state ask- j ing for a definite declaration of my j intention. formal It. was announcement not. my desire until to j make any being | after the presidential primary, | impressed, as l am, with the idea that i the people preferred to consider one I campaign at a time. I So general, for however, statement has become that I j j the demand a believe it is proper for me to say ] now that I will be a candidate, and at the appropriate time I shall enter j upon a vigorous presentation of my views cn the issues which may be involved in the race. My record as a member of the gen eral assembly, as presiding officer of each house for two terms and as act ing governor for a brief period, is an open book. If elected, I will continue to do all in my power to serve the best interests of the state. As governor it will be my special endeavor to give the state an econom ical and businesslike administration of its affairs; to see, particularly, that the agricultural and educational inter ests receive that liberal support nec essary to general progress; that every dollar expended on each department of government shall yield to the people a dollar’s worth of efficient service, and that not one penny of the public revenues is used to promote private cr political Interests. I shall seek the nomination on the time-honored principle of the county unit system of selection, for I believe this fundamental guarantee, intended for the equal protection of the rights of every community in the state and written into the constitution by our forefathers, should be inviolably pre- served in the spirit as well as in the letter. Later on, I will prepare a statement dealing with all questions of public in terest.'*" .Meanwhile, I declare my can didacy for the office of governor for the term beginning in June, 1913, promising, if elected, to devote my best efforts and concentrate my undi vided energies to the end that the state may be faithfully served. JOHN M. SLATON. COL WEST NAMES SLATON Valdosta, Ga., March .—Stating that he will not be in the race for governor and advocating the Candida cy of Hon. John M. Slaton for that of lice, Col. W. S. West of Valdosta has issued the following card: “To thank many of my political friends who have solicited me to en ter the race for governor in the com ing primary to succeed Hon. Joseph M. Brown, the incumbent, and to con vey to the press of the state my predation for the favorable mention of my name as a candidate for gover nor, is the object of this communica tion. In making up my mind not to en ter the race at this time for gover nor, I am sending: up no wail from south Georgia, for my contention has •always been, and I trust will ever be, against sectionalism, and it is only when the southern part cf the state shall advocate the claims of a candi date for governor who is in every re spect as well equipped—as conserva tive, as honest in purpose, as broad minded, efficient and fair—that i shall espouse his cause, ‘•’Fulfilling ail these requirements, then, I say, south Georgia, nearing the century mark since she has enjoyed the distinction and, too, upon the eve of the realization of the marvelous possibilities in the material growth and development of this section, is once more entitled to the honor, “I appreciate the confidence of the people of Lowndes county and the Sixth senatorial district for the long senatorial service in the two branches of the legislature, and the people of Georgia for my election as president of the state senate. I gave the same attention to the discharge of the du ties in personal affairs in private life, for I have ever regarded duty as one of the greatest virtues, whether in the private walks of life or struggling with the difficult problems arising for solution in the political arena, and while I would like to be governor, knowing the trials that lie in the path of him who seeks the honor and the uncertainty attending the result, I have decided not to enter the con test, : Tt is well known that Hon. John M. Slaton will be in the race for gover nor. In addition to serving some years in flie house with him, he was speak er of the house of representatives while I was president of the senate in the years 1905-6. It was during this term of the legislature that eight new counties were created, and his treatment of south Georgia in appoint ing the committee on new counties was fair and impartial, and this is evi denced by the fact that seven of these eight new counties are in south Geor gia. “As a member of the house, as speaker of the hcusfr of representa tives, as president of the state sen ate, and—when there was an inter regnum in the office of chief execu tive of the state caused by the elec tion of Governor Smith to the United States senate—as acting governor, he has always acquitted himself in such a manner as to command the respect and merit the approval of the public. “With his past record, it is reason able to suppose, if he is elevated by the electorate of Georgia to the of fice of chief executive, his adminis tration of the state’s affairs will be such as to hold the confidence of his friends. W. S. WEST.” Cook w ith Gas We are row demonstrating to the people of Fitzgeiald Artificial Gas generaied from coai oil. Cheaper than coal or wood. Besides, it makes your home modern. No smoke, ^ soot, dirt or ashes; no fires to build. Just like natural gas. It is absolutely safe, fer it cannot explode. This attachment fits your old heater or cook stove, You don’t have to buy a new stove to get the gas. Call in and see this wonderful burner on exhibition next door to First National Bank. This attachment is new in this locality. Thousands in use in the north. People who are users of this burner claim it superior of all other fuel. Call in and let us show you what we claim it will do. Demonstration next door to First National Bank R. W. ANDERSON, Demonstrator, E. PINE STREET Victoria Fertili The above brand, manufactured by THE FITZ GERALD COTTON OIL GO.,has built up a repu tation for Cotton Seed Meal goods that has caus ed two other mixing plants to be established in our city. Prizes were awarded in every contest last fall in Ben Hill Co. to some users of VICTORIA FER TILIZERS. Get our prices before placing your require ments for the coming season. Special Formulas will be manufactured on application. We do not mislead with a lot of different brands. “VICTORIA” is our brand under which we manufacture all our different analyses. Fitzgerald Cotton Oil Co. COFFINS and CASKETS. ^ II SVJ I All prices from the cheapest ' to the best. All calls will re ceive our immediate attention. * m, ' Nfs**** _ Sandlin Furniture S, Undertaking Company, Day Phone 116. Night Phone 375, ■» ♦ill B » II I jig HI: § ’• Harness Maker Rapainng ||gg§p 'P and Old Harness Made G-ood as New, both in Looks and Durability. See me. Satisfaction Guaranteed 221 E. Pine Street. Pumps and Oxfords © for the Warm Days i asj vy [j 6 = TW S O £ i| bJj c+- CD in pi you into low shoes. i\i Make your selections while the ^ mercury and your mind are in j a temperate state. The new “JOHN KELLY” o styles in pumps and ties are being greatly admired. o This is a good day to call. £ o E* E. ROACH, Fitzgerald* Georgia* Advertise in the Leaden