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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
GEN. LEE ON CUBA
HOLDS AMERICA MADE MISTAKE
IN LETTING ISLAND GO
NEVER WAS BETTER GOVERNED
Lee Praises Mckinley for Acting
Where Cleveland Temporized and
Places Blame for Maine Disaster on
WeyIer's Young Officers.

NEW YORk-General Fitzhugh Lee
addressed members of the Patria club
Friday on "The United States and
Cuba" He said in part:
Cuba was never so we'll governed
by Spain as it is today. Congress
wearied of the wars in Cuba and pass
ed resolution recognizing the right of
I belligerency of the revolutionists.
Then came the war. | want to say
that l reported to President Clevelanl
the exact condition of affairs that ex-
listed there. | reported the rebellion,
with all its brutalities and horrors,
and told him it would continue for
several generations if not brought to
speedy end.
Mr.. Cleveland gave no attention to
my reports and it was not until that
great man now sleeping his last sleep
in Canton, o., took charge of affairs
in Washington that these atrocious
conditions were brought to an end.
Cuba is well worthy of the atten-
ton of the American people. 1t is
the richest spot on Gods green earth.
No country ever riyaled Cuba in it's
products. 1t has been waiting for half
a century for American energy and en-
terprise. If we had not sacrificed wis
dom for sentiment we would own Gu
ba today. When We did have Cuba
We should have held ON to it, but some
of the people wanted to show the
world that they were acting for hui
manity's sake and not for the posses
sion of territory.
Prior to the war with Spain, when
| was consul general in Cuba, there
were repeated attempts to assassinate
me. Wherever | went | had to sit
with my back to the wall and hand
on my siX-shooter. | received twenty
and thirty letters a day in which
was threatened with all manner OF
deaths. Some threatened to waylay
and strangle me, others to string me
up to the nearest lamp post, and still
others to tie me 10 horses tail and
drag me around the streets in Havana.
Five Spanish women called at my
office one afternoon and handed me
letters from some Spanish officers in
which they threatened to come to my
Office, tie me hand and foot, put me
aboard the Maine and drive me out
of the harbor. | received reports that
even the Cubans wanted to kill me
because war with the United States
would thus surely result.
while these reports were current, |
a man came into my office with the |
as | thought, of killing ne. |
He moved toward me inch by inch, |
had him covered with M. revolver.
asked him what he wanted and to
my surprise he said in English:
4 have just come from General Co !
mez's camp, suffering from a wound
in the thigh. l want to leave Cuba.
want to go back to the United
States
Il asked him where ne came from
and he said, in the drawliest kind of
4 way: From Kansas. That man
was General Frederick r. Funston.
So YOU see | had mucn 10 do with
he later capture Of Aguinallo.'
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
The BOARDS PAY
SENATE THINKS $4,000 ENOUGH
FOR ARelTRAToRs.
STATEHOOD BILL GOES OVER
Rumors Have it that Plans Are Being
Laid to Kill the Measure by Artf-ul
Obstruction, Thus Allowing Time to
Turn Votes Against 1t.

| WASHINGTON.-The senate OF
Thursday passed, with several amend
ments, the bill fixing the compensa
| ton of an anthracite coal strike com
mission, and it now goes to conference
| The sentiment of the senate wa!
strongly in favor of allowing member!
| of the commission who are not in the
civil or military service lump sun
| for their service, and after considera
| BILE debate $4,000 was settled upon as
| the proper amount, thus taking the
| matter out of the hands of the pres.
| ident.
Several other amendments were
adopted fixing the expenses of commits
sioners and the assistant recorders al
$40 per day instead of SIS, and leaving
the question of salary for the assist
ant recorders and employees to the
commission. The name of the COM
mission was changed to anthracite
wal oIllhO al Dill dIlOu
An amendment offered by Mr. Daniel
(Va.) to prohibit officers of the gov
ernment from serving on commissions
or performing duties other than called
for by law provoked a lengthy dis
.cussion, but was finally withdrawn.
At 2 o'clock the statehood bill came
UP and there was brisk exchange be-
tween Mr. Quay (Pa.), who favors the
omnibus bill, and senators who oppose
it. MI Quay and Mr.. Bate (Tenn.l
said they were ready to vote. Mr..
Beveridge Qnd), Mr.. Lodge Mass l.,
Mr.. Hale (Me.) and others protested
against pressing the bill so soon after
it was reported and it went over until
Monday.
The air was full of rumors concern
ing the statehood bill, which, it was
said, was to be defeated; not by votes,
but by obstruction; the vote being
postponed from day to day until one
by one all the votes for the omnibus
bill were picked off.
Mr. Quay wanted it understood that
the bill would retain it's place as the
unfinished business, and President
Frye said: THE bill remains the un-
finished business if it is in the power
of the chair to keep it there, and the
chair thinks it is''
The senate then resumed consider
alton of the coal strike commission
bill.
Mr.. Daniel (Va.) precipitated lively
debate by offering an amendment pro-
the further assignment of Of
ficers and employees of the United
States or senators and Representatives
ON any commissionHe did not criticise
the president; on the contrary, he
commended him, but he argued that
there is an abundance of intellect,
and wisdom among the peo-
pie of the country outside of the gov
crnment service which could be drawn
upon.
Mr.. Allison and Mr. Hoar appealed
to Mr.. Daniel to withdraw his amend
ment with the view of offering it at
some other time when it could have
better attention. Mr.. Daniel finally
and the bill was passed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
Elect Haytian President

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti-The
chamber of communes finished the
election of senators Friday and the
national assembly will elect a new
president within a few days. The ma
jority favor Seneeque Pierre, whose
election is assured in case General
Nord, the war minister, who will en-
ter the capital with his army on Sun.
day, does not oppose him.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
Sultan's Troops Hcmmed In.

MADRID-A dispatch from Tan
giers, Morocco, says the commander of
the imperial forces has informed the
sultan that his troops are completely
hemmed in bv the rebels, that they
are unable to advance or retreat and
that his hitherto loyal tribes are join
ing the forces of the pretender to the
throne.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
Texas Line is Not Bought

TOPEKA, Kan.-E. P. Ripley, presi-
dent of the Santa Fe, denies that his
road has purchased the Texas Central.
Reports to the effect that the pur-
chase is about to be made are erro-
neous, as the Santa Fe does not want
the Texas road. The short line from
Albuquerque to Galveston will not be
built yet, and for this reason no Tex
as acquisitions can be used, but the
contract for constructing the Santa
Fe short line will soon be lei.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
Nutmeqs Frozen Up.

NEW HAVEN, Conn-The mercury
at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning was 3
below zero, the lowest here of the
season. In Torrenton and other places
in the northwestern part of the state
the mercury went IA below.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
Erie Raises SWitchnen.

CLEVELAND, O.-The Erie Rail-
road company has raised the wages of
400 switchmen on its Mahoning divi-
sion II and Is per cent.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19

1t is better to spare the rod and
spoil the child than spoil the child by
using the rod too much.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19

The protocol OF the commercial
treaty between the United States and
Cuba has been signed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-12-19
THE LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Latest Quotations from South omaha
and Kansas City.
SOUTH OMAHA.

| SOUTH OMAHA.
| CATTI.E-There were "A or 80 ears OF
! oornfed steers included In the receipts
| and at noon the greater part or theni
were in first hands. The market was
very uneven, but as general thins the
| decline amounted to fully SOC as compared
| with the close OF the week In some
cases sales looked fully 75c lower out
those were rare instances.
The cow market was In fully as pad
shape as the steer market, and up to
late hour very little business had been
transacted The general market may
safely be quoted SOC lower for the week.
but the same as noted for steers, the
prices were very uneven. 1t now takes
good bunch of cOrnfed cows to sell
much over $500, so that prices are at the
low point OF the year.
Bulls eased off a little again and so
did stays. Veal calves we're scarce ana
did not show much change.
The stocker and feeder market was also
very slow and lower. The demand from
the country has been very light all the
week. and prices may safely be quoted
25c lower, with common stuff almost un--
salable at any price.
at all points so that prices continued their
downward course The market here
opened right close to a dime lower. with
the bulk of the sales going from S5.95
to $6O5, and as high as S6O712 and 500
was paid for choice hogs. Packers, how
ever, were not bidding those prices
freely. and in fact there was only one
buyer on the opening market, so that
coll at I,.,,r ttaI
cut loose. After about 80 loads had
changed hands, trading came to a stand
str, as packers dropped their bids to
s590G5.95, or fully 15c lower than yester-
days average.
SHEEP-Quotations for fed stock:
Choice lambs. s5.GGGi5. 50; fair to good
lambs, $4.25a4.75; choice yearlings. a.1O@
425: fair to good yearlings, $3.75a41O;
choice wethers. $3.65G39O; fair to good.
s. 40(i365: choice ewes, $3.35d365; fair to-
good $3.OOn3.35; feeder lambs, $3.O0G375:
feeder yearlings, $3C0G3.25: feeder weth-
ers, $2.75m3.OO; feeder ewes, s1.JOdt2.25.
Grass fed stock 254S5c lower than corn
feds
KANSAS CITY.
CATTLE-Corn cattle 1C@15c lower;
cows and heifers, 4O075c lower than last
Friday; calves, 50c@s1 20 lower than Mon
day; choice export and dressed beef
steers, $52O6t6.10; fair to good, $2.65q5.15;
stcckers and feeders. 2.J06D3.85; western
fed steers, $3.O09525; Texas and Indian
steers, $2.35Q3.6O; Texas cows, $2.OOGI255
native cows, $1.25@400; native heifers,
81 .75Gb3.75; Gamers, S1.0G12.2O; bulls. $2.25n
:. rs; calves. $3.CCG6.OO.
HOGS-Market 71AM1Oc lower; top, 610;
bulk of sales. $5.9O46.1O; heavy, s6.O21zGV
SO: mixed packers, $5.971ad6.10; light.
J. S5gI6.O .O211; yorkers. $5.95d6.O2lA; pigs.
S5.5OGl5.9O.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market strong
to higher; native lambs $4.OO6I5.4O; west
ern lambs, 50. $685.; fed ewes, 5000
,95; native wethers, $3.OOd4.20; stOckers
and feeders, $2.O003.35.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
MeadoWs.Dickson.

On last Tuesday morning at
$50 O'Clock, there occurred at
the..sp1endid country residence of
Hon. Marion Dickson, near Dor
miney's Mill, a very beautiful
home wedding. Mr.. Eliza L.
Meadows of Vida1ia Ga. led to
Hyman's alter the beautiful and
accomplished Miss Annie Dick
son, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marion Dickson. The beau
tifu1 and impressive words which
united these two loving hearts,
were spoken by Rev. A. l.. Biz
ard, pastor of the First Baptist
church of this city, in the pres
ence of several friends and re1a-
tives of the bride and groom,
whose best wishes 60 with them
in their journey through life.
The groom is young business
man of sterling worth, of exem-
plary character, and is held in
high esteem in his native town.
The bride is loved by all who
know her, for her sweet DISPOSE
ton, and her many noble virtues
of head and heart. They start
out to fight 1ife's battles under
favorable circumstances. The
best wishes of hosts of friends
60 with the young couple, for
their success.
Immediately after the cere-
mony the bride and groom came
to Fitzgerald where they left on
the T. & N. E. train for Valdos-
ia to pay their respects to the
State fair.
May the sunshine of peace and
happiness ever surround them,
and may their pathway ever be
strewn with the beautiful flowers
of each others love and conf
dence.
The Enterprise joins host of
loyal friends in wishing them
long life and prosperity.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
Pos,ponement II County Court.
Georgia, Irwin county.

Georgia, Irwin county.
It appearing to the county
court that it will be for the best
interest of all parties concerned
it is hereby ordered that the reg
ular November term 1902 of the
county court of said county be-
and the same is, hereby adjourn
ed and postponed to the fourth
Monday in November, 1902. Let
the attorneys, 1itigants and wit
nesses having business in said
court take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
This 3rd day of Nov. 1902.
]. B. CLEMENTS,
Judge Irwin County Court.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
Cheap Rates Via A. & B.

10 ATLANTA:-One and one
third fare round trip, account
North Georgia conference. Tick
cts to be sold November IS and
10 with final limit Nov. u.
To New ORLEANs:-One fare
round trip. Tickets sold Nov. II
and II with final limit Nov. "a.
To DoUGLAs:-One fare round
trip Sunday Nov. 16. Tickets
limited to date of sale.
10 AMER1cUs:-One fare round
trip. Tickets sold Nov. IS, 10
and 20, with final limi t Nov %
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The most important bill yet
introduced in the legislature is:
By Mr.. Hall of Bibb-to prohi-
bit any railroad, express, te1e-
graph or telephone companies in
this state sending to any public
officer in this state any gift or
grant of any character whatso-
ever, and to prohibit corporations
extending to said officers any
privilege or performing any SER
vice to any of said officers not ex-
tended to the general public.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

Clerk John B. D. Paulk has re-
Gently recorded two of the 1arg-
est mortgages ever recorded in
the county. One from the S. A.
L. r. r. Co. to the Continental
Trust Co., of Maryland, for S75,-
100000. The other is from
the G. S. & F. Ry. to the New
York Security & Trust Co., for
$5,OOO,OO0.OO.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

Two weeks ago we published
an editorial based on the re-e1ec-
ton of a dry council for the town
of Mou1trie in which we made
comparison between several dry
and wet towns of Southern
Georgia. Copying our editorial
the Cuthbert Liberal Enterprise
adds:
"Mou1trie is not the only dry
town in Georgia, Bro. Mercer,
that can be pointed to as a dem
onstration of the fact that pro-
hibition does not kill a town.
Cuthbert is just as good speci-
men as can be found. During
the four years just past, during
which time Cuthbert has been
dry, she has f1ourished like the
green bay tree and is now en-
joying the most prosperous era
in her history.
We are glad Mou1trie has again
endorsed prohibition by a very
decided vote and hope that both
it and Cuthbert will continue to
vote that way, believing that pro-
hibition is for the best in every
sense of the word.-Cuth bert
Liberal-Enterprise."
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The Enterprise is read by a
thousand people in the bleak
north. To each reader we ex-
tend a hearty invitation to come
to Fitzgerald where a congenial
climate and a warm welcome
awaits you. Tell your neighbors
about it-let them read your
Enterprise.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

A novel suit for divorce has
come to light in the Chicago
courts in which a woman sues
her husband for a legal separa.
ton on the ground that her hus.
band allowed a pet New Found.
land dog to eat with him at the
table to the exclusion of the wife,
who waited on the pair. We
doubt seriously whether the
woman really wished to eat with
either of the dogs.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
Company I'M" at the Fair:

Co. M. the Fitzgerald Guard,
went down to participate in the
military exercises at the State
Fair, Thursday the 3Oth of Oc-
tober. Twenty-six of the forty
four enlisted men of the COM
pany went along, and all report
an enjoyable trip. Friday they
participated in the parades and
sham battle with credit to them
selves, and honor to the military
of the State. They carried the
largest number of Unlisted men
and will receive the prize Of SIS
in gold, offered by the Fair asso-
citation. The sham battle was
greatly enjoyed by every mem
Der of the company. Below we
give description of the battle, as
it appeared in the Va1dosta
Times:
THE SOUND OF cLAsHING ARMS.
The battle was arranged so as
to put the Valdosta Videttes and
Wilson's battery on the defen.
sive, while the other com panies
made the attack. The attacking
soldiers were supplied with
twenty-five rounds of cartridges,
while the Videttes were given
ten rounds each. The battle
was waged with fury on both
sides, the rattle of musketry
sounding like real war. The
Calling guns and Howitzers of
the Wilson Battery joined in the
fray, making a continuous din.
The attacking troops were
driven back Slightly, though the
Videttes finally fell back behind
trenches and continued the bat
tie with determination. The Fitz-
gerald Guard, under Captain J.
E. Mercer, made quick flank
movement. coming up from the
left and capturing the artillery,
after which the Videttes surren-
dered. The contest is said to
have been one of the best ever
witnessed in the state.
All that was lacking to make
it real war" said and old veteran,
was the ambulance corps to car
ry off the dead and wounded"
Immediately after the cheers of
victory were ceased the battalions
were formed for dress parade
and review by Governor Terrell.
The companies all presented a
handsome appearance and Gov
ernor Terrell was much pleased
at the result of the first military
review that has come under his
ADMINISTRATION.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
Notice of Bishop Nelson's Visit.

The Rt. Rev. c.. K. Nelson,
Bishop of the diocese of Geor-
gia has appointed the evening of
Sunday, Nov. 9th as the time of
his visit to Fitzgerald. At 7:3O
p. m. services will be held in St.
Matthew's (EpiscopaD Church.
The Bishop will preach and adj
minister confirmation. A class
is now being instructed prepara-
tory to receiving that rite by the
minister in charge,
REV. J. w. TURNER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The blind tiger has broken
out in Eastman and that COM
munity is reaping the full extent
of the fury. The Times-Jour-
nal has taken up the war against
it and, mark the prediction, if
our contemporary keeps a stiff
upper lip the tiger will retreat in
disorder and disgrace.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

Savannahhas secured freight
rate that will enable her to pay a
better price for Gotten. The
transportation companies con-
Meeting in that city have agreed
to take cotton from interior points
to the city and on to New York
and other marketsat the through
rate from the inte.ior points tc
the point of destination.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
Notice to Taxpayers.

The time for the payment of
the last half of city taxes has
been extended to Nov. 10th after
which time execution will be is
sued. All taxpayers will take
due notice and pey their taxes
before the expiration of the lin
it. ]. H. RoUNrREE,
CITY Clerk
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The sixth mum Der of the Fitz-
gerald Advance edited by T. w.
Clark, colored, is a very .credita-
BILE paper. The editor is above
the average negro in intelligence
and his energy and influence are
directed to the elevation and adj
vancement of his race. He
should have the encouragement
of all good citizens, on the idea
that he will discourage vicious
ness and encourage virtue, So
briefly and industry among his
fellows.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The General Assembly elected
Hon. A. S. Clay, of Cobb county
to six years more of service in
the u. S. Senate. This is one of
the best Offices in the gift of the
people when it's emoluments, hon
ors and the length of term is
considered. Mr.. Clay is indeed
a favored citizen of this great
commonwealth.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
ThOmss' Greenhouse

East Magnolia St. The public is
cordially invited to call and look
through our green house and see
If we have anything you want in
bulbs or a general assortment of
plants. We make speciality of
cut flowers for funerals, etc.
JOEL THOMAS, The Florist
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
SEABOARD
Air Line Railway

Will sell round trip tickets to
Americus Nov. IS, 10 and 10Th
with final limit Nov, 18th from
Fitzgerald S2.05 account Georgia
Baptist andAuxiliary Conventions
Nov. 19th-23rd, 1902. Telephone
No. 1.
G. H. DAVIS, Agent.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The country went republican
Tuesday. They will have a ma
jority of about Is in the next
House. New York State is very
close, but undoubtedly republi-
can. Really butlittle Importance
attaches to the election.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

Pau1k, of Irwin, appears on
four important Legislative com
mittees which were made last
week, to-wit: internal Improve
ments, Roads and Bridges, Spec
ial Agriculture and Wild Lands. ~
Bowen, of Wilcox, was placed on
the committees on Corporations,
Emigration, Roads and Bridges,
and Wild Lands. The appoint
ment of Mr.. Bowen on these i'm.
portant com mittees indicates that
the contest for his seat is not
taken seriously by the appoint
ing power.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

One of the wonders of the age
is the speed of the modern race
horse. Cresceus, the fastesthorse
in the world easily trots a mile
in two minutes and two seconds.
A few years ago 2:40 was consid-
cred a rapid pace.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The most striking feature of
the Valdosta Fair, the one that
most impressed every thoughtful
visitor and one that is Va1dosta s
shame and the States disgrace,
and one that should be denounced
by every good citizen and dis
couraged by every influence, es-
pecially that of the press, was
the unconcealed, unrestrained
gambling. At least three differ
ent stands or tables were operat-
ed in the most open manner, all
OF which did a phenomenal bust
ness. Many we'll posted and cal
culating people estimated that
the public was robbed by these
gambling devices to the extent of
several thousand dollars each day.
We heard it intimated that the
officers of the law would, about
the close of the Fair, arrest and
prosecute(?) the offenders and
that the superstition was that a
nominal fine would be imposed
and promptly paid, of course, out
of the immense winnings of
these gambling machines. An
officer who will lend himself to
THIS scheme should be prosecuted,
indicted or impeached and given
the extreme penalties of the law.
Back numbers of the Enter
prise to the first chapters of the
Leopard's Spots can be had by
| r,axx, &, q, re - -; hox-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07
School Meeting,

The patrons of Roanoke school
will meet Friday the 9TH inst. at
7:30 p. m. to determ inc whether
or not they will hold fall ses-
sion of the school. A. H, KnuER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The clerks fee for recording
the big mortgages recently field
in this and adjoining counties
amount to a good months salary
within themselves.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The Sparks Enterprise by l..
w. Perdham & Co., is our new
est exchange. A neat little four
page six-column, half home print,
We welcome the Enterprise to
our list and wish it success.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1902-11-07

The Enterprise will tell it's
readers all about the new bank
at the proper time. 1t will be
alright, in the hands of good peo-
pie and consequently we'll man
aged.