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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

The editor of the Enterprise
paid out last Saturday on three
payrolls about $1,000. Perhaps
the advertisers, or the business
houses who ought to advertise,
will appreciate the fact, per-
haps some of them will not.
Nearly all of this money found
it's way into the tills of the differ
ent stores. We believe in pay
rolls as the best basis for our
prosperity. We believe in adj
vertising as the best evidence of
business sagacity. We believe
in the use of these columns as
an advertising medium, as the
best evidence that the people ap-
preciate what we are doing for
Fitzgerald's interest.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

There is room on the Enter
prises band wagon for you, and
there is room off it. If you don t
think you would be quite com
Portable up here, we feel very
much like Mcdonald expressed
himself before the election, butif
you think we can do business to-
gether, crawl up, you are entirely
welcome, and will find hearty CO.
operation in all that tends to our
mutual interests.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

The first marconigram, or mes
age without the use of wires was
AignaTed across the broad Allan
lie Monday. For several months
Wireless telegraphy for limited
Instances had become quite COM
mon but the climax was reached
Monday when the inventor, with
the greatest success and perfect
satisfaction to himself sent
several messages from the Amer
ican shore to Cornwall, England.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
THE CITY ELECTION.

In explaining how it happened
some of the disconsolate, very
naturally and with some caution,
seeks consolation in the state
ment that the bar-room men and
negroes voted for the other side.
The Enterprise finds not the
least excuse, and has not the
least inclination to lose temper
with the disconnected. They are
not entitled to sympathy, butour
feelings are irresistibly sympa-
thetic towards them, which ex-
plains why we have not boasted
of the unmerciful wolloping of
the "amalgamated wire pullers as
sociation" received atthe hands of
the good peop1e-the business
men of Fitzgerald in the munich
pal election.
AS to the negro vote, we have
no apology to make, for while we
abhor the thought of socialequa1-
ity, we have much more respect
for the average negro than for
the white man who tolerates the
suggestion. We have touched
elbows" with the negro from in
fancy, not only at the polling
places, but in the broad fields of
cotton and corn. We have worked
many of them, and paid only last
Saturday several hundred dollars
for their honest toll. We extend
them every right, not social
equality, which we contend is not
a right, but privilege that would
be extended only by a lousy eau
casion. None of that class were
on the wining side in the city
election.
AS to the saloon men-they are
law abiding citizens of Fitzger-
aid. The Enterprise would not
allow them to be otherwise, and
it doesn't matter who was elected
mayor, they have long since re-
allied that as long as the Enter
prise is published here under it's
present editorial management,
they must conform to the law in
the conduct of their business,
and as we understand it, they
neither ask for, nor expect any
favors at the hands of Mayor
Wilson, who unlike his predeces-
sors, has not only collected the
full amount of revenues levied
against the saloons for the first
time in the history of the city,
but has experienced no great
difficulty in enforcing all laws
regulating the sale, in a manner
much more satisfactory to the
public than has any predecessor,
Notwithstanding the recent hue
and cry about excluding the min
ors.
| The people and negroes have
spoken against few of the peo-
pie who by instinct love the out
stinct of the brother in black.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

About three years ago the
Methodist church in America
undertook to raise what they
called a thank offering fund. "
Probably many readers of the
Enterprise have had one or more
opportunities to contribute to
that fund. 1t was proposed to
raise twenty millions of dollars.
Just why they didn't make it ten
millions or thirty millions per-
haps nobody knows. They just
made big guess that they could
raise twenty millions, and they
have done it. Rev. E. II. Mills,
of Rochester, n. Y, correspond
ing secretary for the fund, an
nounced on the goth of this month
that the fund had been completed
and that more than five hundred
thousand dollars for educational
purposes had been raised within
forty-five days. These arelarge
figures and we give them here
merely to show the great strength
of this church organization, and
the generosity of the American
people.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
Judge Roberts Decision.

Judge D. NJ. Roberts has de,
cided the contest case of S. B,
Reid and ]. P. Doster against G.,
f. Mcleod and Il. M. Parsons
in favor of the latter.
Judge Roberts has also enjoin-
ed the present commissioners
from selling the personal proper.
ty at the county farm. Rochelle
New Era.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

Mitor of the Enterprise
id handed out about one
hecks on last Saturday
which formed the basis
zee per cent. OF the days
sin many of the stores
tops Of the city. Most of
stores advertise in the En-
Prise; some of them do not.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

The people of this country adj
mire man who can win and that
is the reason that they like Grow
er Cleveland-and it's human ma
ture.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

The Dublin Courier-Dispatch
is one of the best twice-a-weeks
we have seen. That paper has a
good town right at it's back, that
appreciates a good paper.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

Already, almost before the
Cha freight reductions are an
need there are rumors of new
esale houses TO come in and
@ excellent territory that is
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

1t has been a great while since
Fitzgerald had fire and as this
is a season for fires we warn the
department to be vigilant.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

& cotton oil mills are crush
Id. The mill has on it's pay
out twenty-five names who
weekly salary, and spend
gerald, and that is what
ills mean to the commu-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

Everybody advertises now-a-
days-that is everybody who is
anybody, from Cruikshank & Co
real estate, Broadway, New York
10 Grant street barber; from a
Fitzgerald contractor to the
1ank of England. There is no
eaping. All sensible business
are agreed now that adver-
!. N anecessity. Thatnews-
avertising is the best, and
Enterprise is the best
Asse "diggings" goes
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

battleships are per-
responsible for the re-
ii the Monroe doctrine
other one influence.
American navy, Ger
I British troops would
cnpying Venezuelan
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

q he Atlanta Journals strike
the Lobby has strengthened it
more with the public than any
one thing it has undertaken I'M
der its present management.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

1 dead say nothing but
rOvided you can do it
1t is not commenda-
lte falsehoods even or
Sparta Ishmaelite.
kshmaelite would say
or bust.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
The Christmas travel on the
railroads is unprecedently large
this season.

To see community where ex-
unionand ex-confederate soldiers
are pulling together in building a
city, come to Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

Grover Cleveland is the big
gcst man in America today, and
tso amount Of abuse can convince
|Ris otherwise,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

The northwestern states have
kaffered this week from record
breaking blizzard.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

Many of our exchanges are OBJ
irving Christmas by enjoying a
weeks lay off.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

If you want to see city with
Is per cent of bran new houses
come to Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26

# you want to see a growing
own grow, come to Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
AN ADVERTISING PROPOSITION.
SAVANNAH, GA.

ENTERPRISE, Fitzgerald, Ga.
conference.-the want an adver-
tisement with you S inches dou-
BILE column plate and 2inches read
ers for IL months if we can get it
for you.
AS the holidays are approach
ing it may be possible that you
may need some whiskeys. We
are pushing the advertisement of
this celebrated Rye Whiskey.
Our best wholesale price for
cash f. o. b. Savannah is $3.50 per
case holding 2 rs gallons, II bot
ties to case. Now if you want
4 cases of this whiskey and will
pay half cash, we will take the
other half in advertising as above
stated. You can order one case
or more at a time. We are salts
fed that you will be well pleased
with the celebrated Whis.
key and everybody should have
the whiskey in the house if fol
no other use than for medicine
A little now and then is good fol-
even the best of men.
We enclose label of the genuine
G. w. Whiskey.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
Yours truly,

The above is sample propo-
sition for advertising received by
the Enterprise. We have re-
ceived several propositions of a
like nature. Our purposei in pub
fishing this letter is two-fold.
First--to express contempt for
it,second--to show the public how
liberal CD advertisers are with
the weekly papers. These fell
lows are willing to give the editor
l, 2, or 3 cases of bust-head whis-
key if we will pay for the samein
cash and throw in all advertising
they want.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-12-26
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1902.

Do All the Good You Can.
AT All the Times You Can.
Ia All the Ways You Can.
TO All the People You Can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
MRS. WEBBER'S pITIFUL STATE
Preparations to Bring Joe Ilisginbotbam TO
Lyrchbrrg to Hang him.
Special Dispatch 10 Tho T:mcs.)

LYNCHBURG, VA, February %
City Sergeant S. II. Johnson is perfect
ing his arrangements for bringing Joe
Higginbotl1am to Lynchburs in time for
the execution, which will take place on
next Monday at some time between sun
rise and sunset. While the Sergeant Will
not divulge his plans, it is certain tEat
HiCrinbotham will reach JynchburS late
Sunday night or early Monday morning,
and he will be hanged in all PROBABILITY
between and . o'clock.
Sergeant johnson will have no military
to assist him in handling the negro, and
he intimates that not even the Lynchburg
Home Guard viii be asked to assist at
the execution. The Sergeant will leave
here Sunday afternoon for Roanoke and
will take with him Il member of the
Lynchburg police force and the two VIII
cndeavor to bring the prisoner here With
out any additional assistance.
The authorities seem to be convinced
that there is no disposition on the part
of the public TO resort to violence
rho condition of Mrs. Ralph Wehher,
who was assaulted by Higginbotham. is
said TO be very pitiful. Every effort is
made lry her friends and relatives to dis
tract her mind from n morbid contcm-
pIation of her horrible experience, but
her thoughts by day and night seem to
dwell on nothing else. and she is con-
stantly repeating to herself and to those
near her the details of the agonizlns
terror which She suffered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
REPLY TO SHAW.
Lady Who Complained Of Customs Regula
tlons Writes Again.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o.-Secrctary
Shaw has received from Elizabeth c..
uobson, secretary of the committee OF
ladies who recently made complaint OF
the personal baggage inspection methods
ar New York and other ports IN the
United States, an answer to his letter
TO the ladies making complaint, asking
them numerous questions on the sub
iect. The answer says the Secretary 8
letter seems to be quite beside the
mark.
'.,rhe real question" writes Mrs. Hob
son. sis whether or not you propose tc
maintain the regulations OF alter them.
You know that receipted bills are not
accented as proof of value. Other Of your
questions relate to the recollections OF
travellers as to what happened on DIFF
ferent voyages during a period of three
Years, and their futility suggests that
thew were prepared by the same one OF
your subordinates as drafted the i'm
possible regulations
..It is not for US to say how you should
administer the law, but it seems proper
to point out wherein regulations consti-
tute an offense."
Mrs. Hobson states that II Secretary
shaw desires to cross-examine the ladies
and will allow them counsel the petit
toners will be happy to be present at
such examination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
ONE OF WALKER
VICTIMS DIES
Cray, Whom He Claims Was Ac.
dentaIIy Hit, Passes Away.
THE NORFOLK COUNTY CASE
Judge Portock Does Not Like tho Atmosphere
Surrounding lt-A Gasoline Explo.
sion In Boat Injuries
Two Men.
THE NORFOLK COUNTY CASE
Special Dispatch to The Times,

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 20-The Death
at IL o'clock this morning of Walter j.
Gray was announced. Ir. Gray died at
his home in tho suburbs of Brambleton,
where he was conveyed after he was shot
last Tuesday by Levi Walker. Young
Walker after he shot William 0. Shipp,
whom his sister, Miss Bessie Walker,
charged with betraying her, and also
shot young Gray, who testified in Ships
favor at the police court trial, said that
he shot Gray accidentally
Walker now has counsel and will not
discuss the case. He maintains the air
OF conscious innocence he has worn ever
since he avenged his sisters wrong.
Attorney n. L. Green, of counsel for
certain citizens of Norfolk county, ap-
peared in the Norfolk County Court to-
day and asked Judge William Portlock.
who sat upon the bench, whether he
might properly make a motion that Judge
Portlock do not sit at the trial of the
case of the members of the Board Of SUI
pervisors charged with malfeasance, in
that they drew compensation for their
services in excess of the legal amount,
which is $50 q year.
Judge Portloc!1 replied that such motion
would be useless, as although he consid-
cred himself unbiased, he had determined
iioL ~ ST. III tuS tdSc, DIS Hc ulu HUI liNC
the atmosphere surrounding it.
Mr.. Green then expressed his desire
that a jury be summoned from some Sec
ton where the political feeling does not
run SO high as al Portsmouth and Berk-
ley. This question could, Mr.. Hopper, for
the defense, said, only be settled properly
by the trial judge. Judge 3. D. White,
of Princess Anne county, will sit.
Mr.. GREEN'S action has caused much
talk. 1t is characterized by the fusionists
as impertncnt, but it is defended by the
straightouts. The battle is largely po-
litcal and is between the straightout and
fusion factions of Norfolk county. The
supervisors trial is set for February 18th.
GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
An explosion occurred this morning at
the Standard Oil Company's pier, and
shortly afterward another followed, and
the bugeye Sarah w. Wingate, which
was lying at the pier burst into flames,
endangering much valuable property.
The Wingate is bound for Baltimore
ION Edenton, n. c., with guano. She
was taking on naptha for her auxiliary
engine when the explosion occurred, and
soon afterwards Elmer Clark and one
.Patsey," another member of her crew,
whose surname is not known, were taken
tC St Vincert's Hospital, dangerously
burned and hurt No cause for the eX-
DIOSiOn is ASSIGNED
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21

struck Phillips on the head with iron bar
rel. breaking his skull and inflicting
mortal wound. Truman Immediately IN
serted q cartridge, and turning to THOMAS
Phillips q brother of the wounded man.
dared him to open his mouth at the risk
Of his life.
While he had the drop" on the croMh
he quietly turned and walked away. he
succeeded in making his way across the
mountains into Pocahontas county: w.
Va. Thomas Phillips located him by keep
ing a close watch on the mails. When ne
he made a trip to Pocahontas county. Ar
irving there he hunted up the sheriff OF
the county and got him to go along with
him They found thurman in a box car.
He never discovered his pursuers until
Thomas Phillips laid his hand on his
shoulders and ordered him to throw UP his
hands On looking around and confront
ing a thirty Smith & Wesson
revolver, he obeyed the order without a
word and was handcuffed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
PYTHIANS ADJOURN.
Annual Convention of the Grand Lodge
Closed

The Grand Lodge of Pythians OF yir-
ginia completed its work yesterday morn
ing and adjourned to meet next year in
Roanoke on the third Tuesday IN Feb
ruary.
On all sides the meeting Is declared to
have been one of the best in the history
of the body. The attendance has been
very large and sessions were perfectly
harmonious. The regular business has
been transacted in a highly satisfactory
manner.
The session yesterday was lengthy.
but, so far as could bs learned. was ta-
ken up mostly in the transaction OF rot-
tine matters. Reports Of various COM
mittees were received and there were
some interesting and breezy debates on
lodge questions, appropriations and 9th
er things. The exact nature of these
matters could not be ascertained. Sir.
Edwards. the Grand Keeper OF the Rec
ords and Seal. who Is ths official mouths
piece OF the body. said yesterday after
room that the lodge transacted only rou-
tine business yesterday morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
TELLS STORY OF
RICE'S DEATH
Valet Jones Makes Dramatic Re-
cital on Witness Stand.
ALL THE DETAILS GONE OVER
III. Debll.atlns Pill. Of Mureury and iroa
Administered for Days. and End
Brought By Use OF
Chl1roiorn.
ALL THE DETAILS GONE OVER
{By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Feb. Ca very dra.
matte point in the trial OF Lawyer Ainsrs
Patrick, for the murder OF the millionaire
VILLAIN Marsh Rice, was reached To-Day,
Charles Jones, the valet, was relating 1hs
circumstances leading; up to the son9NEaH
sudden death of Mr.. Rice In Sel-cMoef-
linen plunging into the details, tao helix
the attention of his audience 20 ;ts end
of recital Freed OF minor points, his
story follows:
In August Patrick grew Impatient.
Mr., Rice, though an invalid. was living
too long to suit the lawyers purposes.
Patrick said he would come to the house
and kill him himself If necessary. Ie suG-
sested chloroform and Jones said ne
would get some. The idea of chioroform
as a means was suggested by maga-
zine article Jones taxed With q phSsi-
clan, who said that a person whose hears
was affected, as was Mr.. Rice. could %
mos. easily killed with it and little trace
of the DRUG would be left. Jones got
two ounce vial Of it by writing 10 nlS
brother in Texas.
BECAME DELIRIOUS.
Jones then branched off into the allegea
plan adopted to weaken the already sics
old man. This was by giving him mer-
| curry and iron pills. The Plus nrouens 80. ~
facilitating diarrhoea. Then ineno
brought Mr.. Rice a present OF bananas.
or these the old man ate nine. Tne 1fuis
made him exceedingly i'll. and yet tho
| weakening doses of mercury were keps
up. BY Saturday, being about the eien1i1
| day of the last illness. Mr. Rlce oeca.i'
deIirious. This testimony brought inc
| events I'D to Sunday, the day OF oe4'h-
and the witness had said that ou11hS
these ten days OF illness he hao 1spe
Patrick Informed OF the details personally
and by telephone. ~.
! William Marsh Rice's quick deatn' oe~
! clared the witness. was decided at q con.
| ference between Patrick and Jones heid
| SATURDAY. night. Jones had told the law
| yer of the arrival Of q draft FOR $aa'WV.
! patrick told him 1t was time to Apply tie'
| cbIoroforn. now that the draft had come.
| and Captain Baker was coming, VI Ne''
! would lose all. Jones agreed
| Jones here told his story OF the acsuat
killing. He made a cone Of a towel III
! the small end of which was a chloro1osin
! soaked sponge Creeping into the room
| where Mr.. Rice lay sleeping he QUICKLY
covered the sleepers face with the largs
| emo of the cone Jones rushed from the
| room. In half an hour he came pach.
He removed the cone. Mr.. Rice was
| dead. Jones swore he telephoned to Fat
| rick the words: 'HMr. Rice IS very I'LL.
| tho AGREED signal between the two in ths
event of death.
Jones story OF the end was concluded
! bv the statement that Patrick came 10
! the house and removed all Of Mr. Rice
| papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21

AS a general rule, meat once day is
sufficient for all classes of men, women
md children, and grains, fruit and rcSc-
tables should con-a.utc the bulk of food
eaten.
But many Of the most nutritious foods
are difficult of digestion. and it is OF no use
10 advise brain workers TO cat largely OF
grains and vegetables where the digestion
IS TOO week to aSsimilate them properly
1t is always best 10 get the best results
r,o,r our food that some simple and
harmless digestion should be taken after
-,,cals TO assist the relaxed digestive or
c;,ns. ana several years experience haEe
,,royen Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets TO be a
very safe, pleasant and effective digestive
nrd n remedy which may be taken daily
With the best results.
ctuart'S Dyspepsia Tablets can hardly
lac called a patent medicine. as they do
NOT act on the bowels nor any particular
n,can Int only on the food eaten. They
.nnnlv what weak stomacne lack. pepsin
siostase. and by stimulating the gastric
,lpnds increase the natural secretion of
h1 drochloric acid.
People who make daily practice OF
taking one or two OF Stuarts DSspepsla
Tablets after each meal are sure to have
perfect digestion which means peflect
health.
There Is no danger Of forming an IN
4,,,ious habit as the tablets contain alb
,olutely nothing but natural digestives:
cocaine. morphine and similar drugs have
,fo place III a stomach medicine. and
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are certainly
The best known and most popular OF all
stomach remedies.
Ask your druggist for a fifty cent pack
are of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. and
after a weeks use note the Improvement
Ga health. appetite end nervous energy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-21
CUSTOM-HOUSE NEWS.
Jury Adjourned ia Bell Case-Isaac Meyer
Bankrupt.

The illness of Mr.. Jackson GUY. counsel
for defendants in the case OF Bells heirs
against Allard ct ais. which was belns
tried in the United States Circuit Court,
caused the adjournment of the jury yes
tertlay morning until March 18th
The case will be continued until that
time. Judge Golf left yesterday evening
for his home in West Virginia
Judge Golf entered a decree In tho
United States Circuit Court yesterday
sustaining the report Of the United States
Commissioners in the claims OF the
Chapman Jack Company and Ensign
Manufacturing Company against the
Richmond and Danville Railroad. and
commissioners decision was in favor OF
claimants.
On Washington's birthday. February
ed. the post-office will be open cniy
from 10 A. NJ. to L NJ.
Civil service examination will be held
for the office of Assistant Inspector or
Boilers on February ctth. The office car
ries 4 salary OF 5000.
Isaac Meyer, the clothier and gents fur-
nsher. of No. Sol East Broad Street, fled
3. petition in bankruptcy In the clerks
office of the United States District Court
yesterday morning, through his attorney.
Henry FIegenheimer.
Mr. Niger gives as the amount OF his
Indebtedness sS,So0.S6. His assets are
s5,333375t. of which amount he claims
51,99i1O personal property exempt.
Isaac Meyer has been in business IN
Richmond for some time, and until few
months ago. when he advertised a cut
rate sale, with view to making q change
in business, he handled an elegant line OF
gents furnishing goods.
Colonel Beach. deputy revenue collec-
tor of Colonel Charles II. Insram's staff,
left yesterday morning for Roanoke.
where he has been assigned for duty for
several weeks.