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WHY THE UNDERWOOD MEN ARE SO CONFIDENT LANDSLIDE FOR THE ~ SIMUON PURE SOUTHERNER Letters From Every Part of the Stat Sentiment—Quotati:ns From Thre But ¢th If any one has any doubt about Un derwood sweeping (Georgia in the election on May !st, that doubt will be dispelied if he goes through one day’'s mail at Uwnderwoou headquar ters. Herewith are given the princi pal expressions rom three days’ mail. They are given in brief but the ex pressions are verbatim, . Hon. A. J. Munday, chairman Demo cratic executive committee, Hall county: “Kvery indication at this time is that Underwood will carry this coun ty overwhelmingly.” W. D. Elliott, Porterdale: “I am a farmce 59 years old, and live in Newton county. I have talked with many amongz the farmers who are strong supporters of Underwood. I think we will raise a big majority for him on May 1, and hope he will carry every county in the state,” Hal! County. C. A. Dozier, of Gainesville, one of the mest prominent men in north Georgia, strongly endorses Under wood, and says e will carry lall. C. 1. Lord, of tligh Shoals: “l don’'t know but one man in this neighborhood that is for Wilson, I live in the corner of Morzan, Oconee and Walton counties, It will be a landslide in these three counties for Underwood,” i Waiton County. i J. L. Moore, Bethlehem: t “This (Walton) county will easily go in the Underwood column.” Found Only Underwood Sentiment. Hon. R. R. Marlin, Dawson, Ga.: : “] find that in the county nearly every one is for Underwood. In Dougherty 1 found it the same way. In Cordele, Crisp county, it is almost unanimous for Underwood. I find nearly all the traveling public for Un derwood.” Farmers Stand Together. C. N. Weatherly writes from Ath ens, Ga.: “] was in Hart county with Mr. A. A. McCurry. We talked with about fifty farmers anil found thein all for Underwood. One farmer went out and talked with nineteen others and found seventeen for Underwood and two for Wilson.” Walton All Right. Hon. Krnest Camp, of Monroe, edi tor of The Walton Tribune, reports that Underwood sentiment is very strong in Walton county, Hon. B. A. Sharpe, of Carrollton, prominent in business and politics, and one of the most prominent Con federate soldiers in the state, called at headquarters and said it looks to him like Carroll county is solid for tUnderwood. , Hon. B. H. Hardy, a prominent edi ftor of Barnesville, and his brother from Thomaston, stated that they :believed Pike and Upson county 'would give Underwood good majori ties on May 1. _ Hon, H. 0. Farr, of Barnesville, jalso said that Pike county would give }UEderwood a majority. . . Haralson County. ‘ Pferce Walton and J. L. Bentley, from Haralson county, say that Haral son is for Underwood, and that the farmers appreciate what Mr. Under wood has done and is doing for them. The “Next President.” Hon. W. J. Shattuck, a prominent Yawyer of Walker county, writes: “Walker county is for Underwood— %he next president of the United States.” J. M. Gresham, of Monroe, Ga., says: “Walton county will give Under wood a good majority.” Hon. John W. Giddens, of Swains boro: . ~ “7This county (Kmanuel) will go for Underwood and we propose to make his majority as large as possible.” Heard and Randolph. Hen, O. A. Moore, of Texas, Heard ‘county, says that the Democrats of Heard county in mass meeting en dorsed Underwood for president.” Hon. J. W. Andrews, of Carnegie, writes: “Randolph county held her primary for county officers. and at the Carne gie precinet 124 votes were polled. [ got an expression from almost every man and found only one man against Sladerwocd. At }Moye, a small town fn Calhoun county, every voter is out spoken for Underwood.” Second District. Hon. Roscoe l.uke, of Thomasville, said that he had been over a great portion of the second congressional district., and that he firmly believed Underwood would carry every county in the district. Hon. L. W. Branch, of Quitman, says Mr, Underwood’s prospects in Brooks are very bright indeed. Eleventh District. Hon. R. W. Grubb, of Darien, writes that Mclntosh county is almost solid for U'nderwood. Hon. J N. Buxton, Millen, GCa., writes strongly indorsing Mr. Under wood, and says he is confident his county wiii go for him. From Democratic Chairman. Hon, J. C. Evaus, chairman Demo- = Tell of Overwhelming Underwood ¢ Days’ Maii Are Given—All Over e Shouting. reratic ccmmittee Warren county, | says: “You can put me down for Under wood and I think you can safely couar | Warren county in the Underwood col ” uinn.” { Hon. W, R. Frler, Donglas, Ga., ed | itor of The Douglas Enterprise, says. { Carry Them All ! “I believe Underwood will earrv ev lery county in the ileventh district” l A letter from Hon. R. R. Marlin | says that the county is overwhelminz | ly for Underwood. ‘ Hon. L. W. Leslie, Bethlehem, -ia., ‘wril.es that his county will be iound 'in the Underwood column.” f Knows None Against Him. l Hon, J. R. Luinsden, of Sautee, %Gz., ! writes: { “I think White county will give him (a large majority. I don’t szy every cne is for him, but 1 do not know any 'rmo who is against him.” Hon. James P. Raney, Clayton, Ga., l writes: “Everything is ail right in Towrs county.” Coweta Too. | W. F. Waldrup, of Turin, Ga., thinks | Coweta will go overwhelmingly for Underwood, ‘ H. K. 'Hensler, ¢f Monroe, Ga., says everything in his section is for Un derwood, and says he was in .iuspurl county recently and everything down | there was for Underwood, 4 Hen. Ivy W. Gladin, of S;mrlr‘r:u.'illw.i (Ga., a prominent farmer of Wagshin: - ton county, says he is for Fion. Os-| car W. Underwocd for president to the end, and that all the farmers in his section are for the Alabama leader, Judge A. S. Johnson, of Newton, (a., says the whole Second congres- | sional district looks like l"mli'r\\'ood‘ to him. ‘ .. Want to Make It Unanimous. | A. A. White, of Baldwin, Ga., says Banks county will for Underwood, but they feel a pride in making it as nearly unanimous as possible, Clinch County. Hon, R. G. Dickerson, of Homer ville, Ga., strongly indorses Mr. Un derwood and predicts his victory in Clinch county. ; Hon. John J. McKay, of Macon, has been on a business trip in a good por tion of the state and predicts a land slide all over the state for Underwood on May 1. Walton Is Solid. J. W. Arnold, of Walton county, called and said that his county, from what the people there tell him, is Un derwood from one side to the other. Solicitor General Thomas J. Brown, of the northwestern circuit, believes Underwood will certainly get Warren county. Concluding, he says: “It looks like Underwood will carry the state by a large majority.” Hon. DeWitt C. Pickett, of Dawson, writes: “I thought perhaps it would be gratifying news to let you know that southwest Georgia will come up al most solidly for Underwood. I have traveled extensively through this sec tion of the state recently, and I feel justified in saying that Underwood will win in this section with hands down.” General Sampson W. Harris, of Carrollton, was a caller at Underwood headquarters. He was for many years judge of the Coweta circuit and is one of the most prominent Confed erate veterans in life today. General Harris expressed the greatest admira tion for Mr. Underwood as a leader and considers him splendid presiden tial timber. The Entire Fourth District. Mr. Dan C. Pritchard, writing from Columbus, says: “Underwood will carry Muscogee county and the entire fourth congres sional district by a greater plurality than any candidate who has ever be fore offered for any political posi tion in this section. No effort or fu ture plans of any combination can possibly have the least effect on this inevitable result. Our Underwood club—hardly a week old—now num bers over 1,000.” Advices from Athens show that Mayor H. J. Rowe, Judge Andrew Cobb and other prominent Athenians are supporting Mr. Underwood, and Hon. Howell Erwin says Underwood will carry the county 3 to 1. Screven for Underwood. Hon. J. W. Overstreet, former con gressman from the first district and one of the most influential men in his section, writing from Sylvania, says: “Underwood will carry this county and this part of the state.” Washington County. Colonel E. P. Wood writes from Sandersville: “1 think that the chances are excel lent for carrying this county for Un derwood.” . Hon. T. J. Cooper, of Sandersville, also thinks that Underwood will carry Washington county. Mr. F. H. Goodman is of the¢ same opinion. He says: THE FITZGERALD LEADER, FRIDAY APRIL 12, 1912 News From Vaughn Taylor School Dis trict The Easter egg hunt at our School Thursday was greatly en joyed by ail present, teachers and children, Thera was a great ex citement amonyg the children to see which would find (he turkey ege and the most eggs, Master Coley Murray and Minnie Horpe were the lucky ones and received candy, from JMiss Miss Lee, as 11rizes. We. the school, both children ar.d teachers, desire to thank the canidates for the nice picture f George Washington presented to us by them. It is now hapging on our wall and we are more than proud to have our first presidents picture in our school building. The school here weas dismisspdi Thursday in order that we might| attend the closing exercises of thel Lyrwood high school. g Mr. W. R. Dorminey has l)eeni quite sick for the past few days; and we regret to say is not im-| proving very fast, i The all day sing at Dorminev’s | Mill Sunday was attended by the v ung people «f this community. ’ Miss Liee McC 1l spent the week} ¢ with home 10iks in Fitzgerald | i.d Camp-Brooklyn. ‘ Mr. Charlie Bond was in Fitz-| cgerald Saturd.v, selecting hisi [aster hat, | Come out Friday and hear the | oirls debate ac:in. Subject: Rsui sclued that Fitzyerald should bave open saloons, | Some of the children of this| school have found out how impor- | tant 1t is to come to school regular. ' Some seem to think that they can‘ spend half their time at home and ] get along just as well as the ones | who come regular, but when their perfect marks are counted they will see where they are, . Our school will close Friday. May our vacation this year be the pleasantest we have ev.r had, School Boy. In Memorium. Whereas—God in his infinate wisdom has removed from our midst, our Comrades William H. Babritt and Andrew Pantridge, The Comrades of George Crouse Post No. 17, G. A. R., tender their deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families of said deceased Comrades. We can but bow in submission to this Devine dispensation and say, ““The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away,” “On fame’s eternal camping ground, Their silent tents are spread And Glory guards, with solemn round “The Bivonac of the dead.” Committee. Tax Receivers Notice First Round I will be at the Court house on Saturday April 13th, 20th, and 27, and will be at Ashton Monday morning, April 29th,, at Dixon’s Miil Monday evening April 29th, at Bowen’s Mill Tuesday morning April 30th, at Vaughn Tuesday evening April 30th and at Wil liamson’s Mill Wednesday moran ing May Ist, For the purpose of receiving state and county taxes for the year 1912, April 9th 1912, J. B. F. Dixon, Tax Receiver, First Baptist Church W. Magnolia, between Main and Lee streets. Sunday Schooi, 9:30 a, m,, L. Kennedy, Supt. Preaching service every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening 6:45. Prayer meeting, Wednesdhy night, 7:30. All are cordially invited to at tend ali these services. Thomas M, Calloway, Pastor, ll v N AND ADVANCED STUDENTS T »ED RIS MRS A A EACHERS and advanced students should take advantace of the eppor- T portunity afforded by THE TEACHERS’ CORRESPONDENCE NOR MAL, of Nashville, Tenn., to quality themselves for better positions. This School makes a specialty of qualifying you to pass any examination. We teach literary and commercial branches by mail, and give diplomas on about thirty different courses. Our terms are very reasonable. If you are not in position to pay cash for your course, we will arrange the matter to your satisfaction. Write for one of our recent catalogs, stating the course that would interest you. Fill out the Coupon and send to The Teachers’ Correspondence Normal Nashville, Tenn. Cut this Coupon out and send to The Teachers’ Correspondence $ Normal, Nashville, Tenn. : Jamintereglied lin. . ... Tio ol o (What position) nd would like to know what course of study you have to offer that would qualify me for j setter salary in this position, also price and particulars regarding course. ' P omo e s (Name of paper) Name L el ey D BoslOloe .=. 0 G LL I Pates o g s e s HOIDL . Normal Course ... .. - 835 00 Advanced Normal C0ur5e.......... 25 00 Seientifie Course . ... . . .. 2540 Heal Detate ... ... . ... 2500 Shogthand .. . .« .. .. . 25 00 Toush Typeweiting ... ... . 1800 Bl . 15 00 Bookkeepine....._ ... ... 20 Puncination. ... .. ... 1000 Pemoanghip . ... ... . 3000 R egdistration Notice The registration Books are now open, and will remain open at the Clerk’s Office in the City Hall until 6 o’clock p.m, May the 2nd. 1912, for the purpose of allowing voters to qualify for the Bond elec tion to be held May the 14th 1912. Said election to determine whéether or not, the City shall issue Bonds for the purpose of paving certain stree:s in the City of Fitz gerald, Ga. This 2nd day of April, 1912, Attest. A. B. Cook, Mayor. Geo. W, Brown, City Clerk R elieve Indigestion Quickly A Little tablet called ‘‘Digestit” has brought instant relief to thou sands—their own statements are proof. Two or three tablets after meals or when suffering stops fermentation, prevents distress, relieves indigestion and cures dys pepsia. ‘‘Digestit” is sold with the distinet understanding that your money will we refunded if you want it—soc. Ask at The Dixie Pharmacy. First M. E. Church Services next Sunday will be as follows: Sabbath School, Chil dren’s ciass and Epworth League as usual. Morning preaching at 10:45. Sermon ‘“‘On Holy Ground” night preaching at 7:45, sermon, “Thomas,” Prayer service Wednesday night at 7:30. Topic, “Thy Kingdom Come,”—missions, Home and Foreign.” There will be good music at all services, special music at preach mng service; orchestra Sunday mght. The general publie, especially strangers, will find a cordial welcome at every service. E. J. Hammoad, Pastor. PRICE OF COURSES Easter Music atFirst M. E. Church The musical program rendered at the First M., E. Church last Sunday night was a treat to all who heard it, Credit must be given to Mr. Burr Stokoe who prepared the vocal part, to Prof. C. W. Merck who provided much of the instrumental music, and to Mr. Ray Frey the pianist, who ably assisted both, The vocal part of the program was rendered by the choir with out the aid of outside talent. Each number on this part of the pro gram was exceptionally strong, sustaining the reputation of the choir which has never disappoint ed an audiance. The regular orchestra was en larged by the presence of Messrs Merck, Crews, Harrington, Mix on, Thurston, Glover, Lagerstrom and each number on this portion of the program was selected and rendered in harmony with the oc casion. In this connection should be mentioned specially, the trom bone solo, ‘‘Calvary” which was ably rendered by Prof. Merck. The entire program has met with much praise. First Baptist Church All the members of the Church and congregation as well as all in terested friends are cordially in vited and urged to be present at the First Baptist church Sunday morning, at which time the new building will be discussed. The committze will have some thing important to say and it is hoped that a large congregation will be present. The new building is progressing finely and if no unnecessary delays occur it will be completed within a few months. T. M. Calloway. Wise Philosophy. When anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the of fense cannot reach it.—Descartes. Tabepgtiape ... - . . Bla 09 Special Course (for teachers)..... 25 00 Siadents Course ... ... - 1500 Conymereinl law = ... .. .. 1000 Business Letter Writing.............. 10 00 Business Avithmetie.. .. ... 15 00 Bisiness Englich ... .. 1500 Selme . 00 @0 Official Ballot Ben Hill County, Georgia, White Pri mary Election Held April 17, 1912. ORDINARY, (Vote for one) . D. L. Martin C. M. Wise CLERK SUPERIOR COURT (Vote for one) W. L. Smith D. W. M. Whitley SHERIFF (Vote for one) W. H. Fountain J. W. Norris G. W. Rogers TREASURER (Vote for one) G. A. Jolley F, M. Smith TAX RECEIVER (Vote for one) J. B. F. Dixon Early Gibbs : TAX COLLECTOR F. M. Graham SURVEYOR Oscar Baron CORONER. (Vote for one) Wm. McCormick W. H. F. Lee J. C. Peavy COMMISSIONER ROADS AND REVENUES (Vote for one) J. G. Minshew W. B. White JUDGE CITY COURT (Vote for one) D. E. Griffin E. Wall SOLICITOR CITY COURT (Vote for one) W. H. Horne A. J. McDonald Half a Million Animals, There are 505,000 known species of animals, according to a paper read at the session of the American Society of Naturalists, held at Princeton, N. J. —The Argonaut.