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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

w. G. Vaughn, editor of the
Milledgeville News, one of the
Georgia editors who writes every
week-writes many bright edit
orials-has a little three liner in
his issue of Mar. 18th that indi-
Gates at least thoughtlessness on
his part. He says:
There is Just about as much
credit in being a Georgia colonel
as in being a busted" gambler"
Just why Editor Vaughn
should thus reflect on the gentle
men who have been appointed by
Gov. Terrell on his staff, we can
not understand, and the other
Colonies of the State Militia.
There are other colonies,
Georgia colonies, who earned the
title in the COS, most sof them
are men of high character
and deserve the respect of Editor
Vaughn and every other editor
of the state. We excuse the ed
itor of the News on the theory
that the man who writes so
much that is good will sometimes
say things that are not apt. The
Georgia colonies are all right;
the busted" gam blers are all
VIKING.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

It is only a coincidence that a
mans determination to retire
from politics is generally made
about the time that the public de-
cides that he must not have an
other office?--Dublin courier
Dispatch.
Now brother, this is very un-
kind remark. Mr.. Cleveland has
been very modest since heretired
from the presidency, and his
statement thath he is outof politics
for good was only brought out by
continued questioning and COM
ment.
Editor Henry Watterson of
the Courier-Journa1 and Editor
Bryan of the Commoner both
seem to fear that Mr.. Cleveland
is not out of politics except so
far as his own inclinations go.
The Savannah Morning News of
Mar. 10th in an editorial on the
subject says:
but what can Mr.. Cleveland do
about it? What would Mr.. Wat
terson have him do? He has al
ready said that he was out
Of politics; by which he meant
that his ambition was satisfied
and that he was making no effort
for another presidential nomin-
alton, and that he would not make
any. Does Mr.. Watterson want
him to say that he would not ac-
cept the nomination if it were
offered to him? He would put
himself in rather ridiculous
position if he were to do that.
He has not been asked to become
a candidate for the nomination,
and if he were to announce that
he was not a candidate there
would be those who would say
that it was a bid for it, and would
attack him for assuming that
anybody was thinking of him for
the honor. Besides, if it be true
the majority of the party want
him and think he could come
nearer to being elected than any
other Democrat who could be
named, why should he hasten to
announce that on no condition
would he ne a candidate simply
because Mr.. Watterson and Mr..
Bryan and some other Demo-
Gratis are against him?"
The truth is Mr.. Cleveland is
generally regarded as the big
gest and best democrat we've
got and the signs of the times
point to him as the logical candi-
date of the party for 1904.
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03
Sam Jones, in Sundays Allan

Sam Jones, IN sundays Attain
ia Journal says:
Il made a flying trip down as
far as Cordele this week, and
was surprised to see Irish pota-
toes showing up 10 inches high
and corn in the field six inches
above ground and all other truck
in proportion. When up in
North Georgia not a p1ow has
been in the ground since last No
vember and everything is bleak
and drear. South Georgia is
coming to the front very fast.
Some of the most beautiful
farms l have seen in the state are
down in the wire grass and the
most prosperous towns in Geor-
gia are south of Macon towards
the sea-"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The Fort Valley Enterprise in
an editorial befair toyour town"
closes with the paragraph:
"A living is to be found in
Georgia ground, but you can't
get it out by digging for bait"
Which reminds us that Fitz-
gerald is comparatively immune
from class of people that make
business life a burden in some
communities; fishermen, check
er-board fiends and the fellows
who industriously white goods
boxes for for a livelihood. Nearly
everybody in Fitzgerald is busy.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The Georgia Weekly Press
association is promised a trip at
s. next annual convention by
Coleman, Ito Colorado
'enver, Colorado Springs, Pixies
'eak, probably Leadville and
her points of interest.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

There is much for the Chamber
Com merce to accomplish and
Iery man who has an interest
Fitzgerald's business progress
1Ould Cooperate,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

Postmasters hereafter will
be be allowed to rent boxes to
|pys and girls. Thisisa good rul-
& and will doubtless put stop
j SO much filtration. If a girl
as a friend who writes letters
Ier mother can't see, why there
danger right there"
The Vienna Progress says so,
Id we guess it must be so.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

kOf all the despisable traits to
'hich human nature is heir, is
ishonesty, especially that of
llsehood, and Hypocrisy which
species of falsehood.
manley and open nature is the
est. Be frank, even candid.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

There are not enough croakers
I'D doubling Thomases" to
cad off Fitzgerald's prosperity.
gobody now doubts that she is
ound to be, within few years,
be city of middle South Georgia.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

Every business man in Fitz-
GERALD should attend the meeting
of the Chamber of Commerce at
NE city hall Wednesday evening
1880.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The busine SIS world is made
|p of two distinct classes of bust
|ess men. One brings down the
anne or flushes the covey i. e.
pens up the propositions, starts
be enterprises, originates the
themes, opens the book of op-
brtunity. The other class like
asites undertake to profit
be opportunities thus made.
ambition is to belong to the
class. We would not
her mans opportunities
n = = - sx,,,,1d ax,r..r-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The Enterprise expects to sec
sif of the countY's population
ring within one mile of the COR
arate limits of Fitzgerald in
IS than fiv e years.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The date opposite your name
on the label indicates that your
subscription is paid up to that
date. If the date is wrong, drop
us postal and we will correct it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

To see community where ex-
union and ex-confederate soldiers
are pulling together in building a
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

ZIG you are in earnest about
Pulling for Fitzgerald" meet
le Chamber of Commerce at
be city hall Apr. 9Th.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

The weather has not been
spring-like the past week, al
.hough it has not been cold
@nough to cause any alarm.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03
To m Lov1eSS saws.

TO m Loyless says:
Aunt Hetty Green believes in
seligion-that is, she says church
kroperty is the best kind Of
.eCurity.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03
FRIDAY, April, 10, 1908.

Fitzgerald will get the car
tops. See if we don't.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

F They are coming to Fitzgerald
= pa ~ 4 steady stream and most of
+ y hem are of the right sort.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

Lite Joshua Jones edits two good
Gee apers each week, one at Airing
A M on, the other at TT. Gaines.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

Bill Butt-in-sky Bryan for ma
{ onal chairman! Don t!!-Sparks
ow Enterprise.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

D Editor John Il. King has leased
M he Roschelle New Era to Mr..
%. C. Broome.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

Sunday was the first day of
harac teristic March weather of
he season.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-04-03

- be season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

New London, Conn, June 25.-For
the first time on record Yale today
triumphed over Harvard in all three of
their boat races in the annual regatta
on the Thames. The wearers Of the
blue won the eght-oared VARSITY" by
three and cne-half boat lengths, the
freshmen eight-oared race by two and
a quarter lengths and the Varsity"
four-oared race by one and a half
lengths. In all three races Harvard
put up a memorable fight and went
down to defeat after gallant struggle
in which her boys rowed oat the last
ounce of their strength.
"Tillman Fears Columbia Jury" is
The Atlanta Constitutions headline
on the report of the effort TO secure a
change of veune for the trial of Con
zales' slayer. 1t is not Columbia
jury especially, we think, that is
feared, but the facing Of any jury and
the application for the change OF
venue which has availed-is merely an
undertaking to postpone the evil mo-
ment as far as possible. Charleston
Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
THE AUTOMOBILE ORDINANCE.
Owners of Motor Cars Should Take No.
tice and Govern Themselves Accord
ingIy.

The automobile ordinance adopted
by the City Council on the Oath pro-
vides that no automobile or motor BIZ
cycle shall be run On the sidewalks in
any part of the city; that no automo-
bile Shall be run at speed exceeding
five (5) miles an hour within the fire
limits or at a speed exceeding ten 40,
miles an hour anywhere within the
city limits; when turning street corn
ers the speed shall not exceed four a.
miles an hour anywhere within the
city limits; that gong, bell, horn or
other distinct signal shall be sounded
when an automobile approaches any
vehicle or pedestrian, either when meet
ing or passing; that all automobiles
shall carry lamps at night so placed
that they can be seen at a reasonable
distance from front or rear; that at
all times due care and caution shall
be used to prevent injury to persons
and property.
The penalty for failure to observe
any Of the provisions of the ordinance
is a fine of not less than $40 nor more
than 500. or imprisonment at the dis
cretion of the Mayor In case OF
damage to property the Mayor is en-
powered to add to the fine imposed to
include the damages sustained by the
injured party.
Owners of motor cars will do we'll to
carefully consider the provisions OF
this ordinance and govern themselves
accordingly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
/ GREAT DEBATE IN sumter.

.'The practice of Alien Immersion is
subversive of Baptist Principles as taught
by the New Testament" is the subject
which will be discussed in the First Bap-
list Church of Sumter, S. c., by Rev. j. J.
Porter, DID,, of Joplin, Mo-, and Rev. c.
C. Brown, DID,, of Sumter.
The discussion will open at P. m,
Wednesday July 18th. extend through
Thursday, and probably embrace Friday.
A large number of visitors is expected
to be present, and it is feared that the ho-
tells, and Private Bording houses will not
be prepared to accommodate them all.
If such private families as are willing to
take boarders for that occasion, at S1.OO
a day, will notify Rev. F. NJ. satterwhite,
No. Is w. Bartlette ST., of that fact at
once, stating where they live, and how
many boarders they will take, he will
place them in communication with such
visitors as will make their home in priv
ate families.
June 10 % 251
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

"Tony" Aste, the king of New
York bootblacks, attended the Rancho
del Paso sale of yearlings at Sleeps
head Bay recently and secured the star
of the sale. A black colt, by Water
crest-Inquisitive. was knocked down
to him for s7,lc0, after spirited bid
ding, in which some men of money
took part. When Tony landed the
prize the auctioneer said: "Mr. Aste,
/ hope you have another Nasturtium
in this horse" 1t will be remember
ed that Aste sold this horse for $50, 0oO
Aste is the Napoleon of the shining
profession. He formerly manipulated
brush in the Equitable building and
now owns an extensive string of "par-
lors' all over the city He has over
800 men in his employ, all Italians
He has been in this country only
fourteen years, but in that time he has
distanced ninety nine and nine-tenths
of the natives i'll the race for wealth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
WOULD STOP FREE SEEDS.
Dealers Want Government to Quit
Distribution.

Washington, June 24.-1t is expect
ed that during the convention OF
American Seed Merchants Associa iatioD.
which began at Atlantic City yester-
day, the matter of free distribution OF
seeds by the department. of agricul-
ture Will be thoroughly discussed and
some measures adopted with view
of stopping it. It is said also that
the seed merchants will take some
action regarding the establishment OF
the seed-testing stations by the depart
ment in different parts Of the country.
When asked about the matter one Of
the officials of the department who is
close to Secretary Wilson stated that
any action by the merchants which
would have the effect of discontinuing
the free distribution of seeds by the
government would be welcomed by the
department. For years the department.
has been trying to rid itself Of this
work, but Congress annually apprc-
PIRATES money for the purchase of
the seeds and causes to be distributed
throughout the country $1,000, COZ
packages every year. These packages
represent every variety Of seed.
As to the other proposition; regard
ing the testing of seeds, it was said
that the merchants would be cutting
off their own heads if they took any
action regarding this. The depart
ment merely seeks to learn which are
the best seeds for certain localities
and to protect the farmer, as much as
it can, from the unscrupulous mer-
chants who would foist on him seeds
that would not germinate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
APPROPRIATION FOR S. c. MILITIA.
The United States Works Sub
stantiaI improvements for
State Militia.

Columbia, June 25.-Gen. John D.
Frost returned this afternoon from
Washington where he went in connec-
ton with militia affairs, and he brings
with him good news for the militia.
There has been set aside for this
State, and will be soon available, S3l,
800. 25 for encampment purposes, besides
an equipment fund Of S24, 063, 29. All
of the latter fund is now available,
and an equal sum will be later on: A
requisition for. these funds will be
made by some officer of the militia to
be appointed by>the Governor, who
will probably announce the appoint
ment tomorrow. He will have to give
bond for half the amount and will
be responsible for its disbursement,
taking receipts and keeping vouchers
in all respects, as is done in the
regular army. He will receive the re-.
gular army pay of his rank while on
duty. Up to year ago this State re-
ceived $1,000 from Uncle Sam for
military purposes, but his literally
now has hardly been realized. The
equipment fund of s4s. 900 referred to,
does not include the equipment OF
magazine and carbine rifles, which
are to be furnished free, nor does it
include the encampment fund mention
ed. The encampment fund is to be
used for the transportation and subsist-
ence of the officers and men of the
militia, who participate in the en-
campment and who will receive re-
gular army pay and receipt for it.
Those who do not participate will not
receive any pay.
A meeting of the field officers is to
be held here next Wednesday to con-
slider the matter of the epcampment.
They will consider tie location of
camps, the water supply, lights, etc.,
of any place desiring the encampment.
Reouisition has been made for an
entire field equipment of regiment,
consisting of tents, mess outfits,
knives, forks aud various other things
needed by a regiment while in service.
A requ1sition for an equipment OF
Krag-Jorgensens and carbines has also
been made and they will be shipped at
once. Gen. Frost feels that he will be
able to accomplish great things for the
militia under the circumstances, and
he will devote all his energies in that
direction. The Anderson chamber
of commerce has already made in
quiries about the encampment, with a
view of getting it there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
MILITIA RULE IN RICHMOND.
Power of State Used to Protect
Street Cars and Other Prop
erfy of Trolley Company.

Richmond, Va, June 25.-street
cars were run on three Of the city lines
this afternoon, and are running to-
night, so far without serious molesta-
tion. On each car we're four, six or
eight militiamen, with rifles loaded
and bayonets fixed. Strong guards
of militiamen we're on duty today at
all the power houses and car barns,
including the west end barn, in Her
rich county. Stringent orders we're
issued by the authorities today. For
the purpose of maintaining order, wo-
men and children were asked to re-
main at home as far as possible, and
the troops were specially directed to
shoot promptly and to kill, if neces-
sary, to prevent destruction of prop
erty, or peril to life or limb.
Arrests are made on the slightest
provocation, and altogether what is
very nearly martial law is being en-
forced. There were some slight out
breaks Of disorder. A volley was fired
over the heads of a riotous crowd by
squad Of troops on car, but at 10
O'Clock the cars are running over the
whole extent of the several lines and
no rioGing OF any consequence has
been reported from any part of the
city.
Just before midnight unknown per-
sons in ambush, a little outside the
vest limits Of the city, opened fire on
passing cars. A motorman and two
soldiers were slightly wounded. Troops
and county officers are securing the
fields for the attacking individuals
and so far have made two arrests.
The cars continued their trips steadi-
" during the night and, beyond the
shooting mentioned, there has been no
disorder of moment. The number Of
passengers carried, however, is very
small.
Late tonight it was reported that
the bridge on which the Seven Pines
line, part of the Richmond trolley
system. crosses run, but mile and
"a half from the city, is in flames,
having been set fire, it is alleged, by
strike sympathizers.
One of the men arrested in West
End for firing on the cars, is former
employee of the street car company.
Bullets were found on his person cor
responding in size to the wounds made
by the shots.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

Russell Sage is in his s9th year and
is generally referred to as veteran
fnancier," but Edward B. Wesley, a
trader in the New York stock mar
ket, is his senior by four years in the
matter of age and has been nearly a
quarter Of century longer on change.
Mr.. Wesley began speculating when
only 8 years Of age, his first venture
being in pins, when he made profit
of about dollar. From that day to
this be has made his living as a
speculator. Five days in the week
he is in regular attendance in Wall
street and until recently when rheum-
atism began to bother him, he never
was i'll day in his life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
suicided With Dynamite.

Brunswick, Ca, June 25-Friends
of George Coates, a former prominent
railroad and club man OF this city,
learned today of his suicide near Ur-
bana, a suburb of Brunswick. Mr..
Coates used dynamite as a means OF
self-destrpction, and his body was
mangled into an almost unacceptable
mass. The body was discovered today
in an unfrequented location in the
woods. The time of the suicide is be-
lieyed to have been Monday night
when a loud explosion was hearo oy
mill hands near Urbana.
Up to two years ago Mr.. Coates had
been for years general agent of the
Plant system in this city. He after,
ward became attached to the Bruns-
wick and Birmingham Railway as
auditor. The reason for bis suicide is
not definitely known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

The use of fumes from leaves of the
eucalyptus in the treatment of pull
monary consumption, which is now
attracting the attention of the Medical
Society of Berlin, is new in America,
Danelius and Sommer6eld of Berlin
have made satisfactory tests if it in a
combination of the powdered leaves,
flower, sulphur and charcoal impreg-
mated with oil of eucalyptus named
Sanosin. It is vaporized on an earthen
dish by spirit lamp. DR.. Engel, an
eminent bacteriologist, who examined
daily.the expectoration of each of the
large number treated with anaosin,
says that under no other treatment
has he seen the sputum change so
rapidly through disappearance of the
tubercle bacilli and the elastic 6bers
peculiar to the disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
TOBACCO IN TEXAS.
Government to Establish Big Ex-
perimentaI Station TO Test
Weed Grown in State.

New Orlean, June 25.-It is stated
the United States Department of Agri-
culture has decided to make Nacogdo-
ches, Texas, just north of Beaumont,
on the line of the Southern Pacific, the
biggest tobacco experimental station
in the world.
In August plant for the curing of
all the tobacco grown at experiment
stations in the Southern States will
be opened with leaf tobacco exports
of the Agricultural Department in
charge.
Government tests have demonstrated
that tobacco can be grown in the soil
of East Texas, equal if not superior
to the costly tobacco of the Veulta Abaja
district of Pinar del Ri, Cuba, known
as the finest in the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

Wilmingtn, Del, June 25.-The ex
citement and disorder following the
lynching of George B. White for the
murder of Miss Helen Bishop, has en-
tirely disappeared, and the city and
surrounding country is now quieg.
The police force, which has been call
ed upon frequently during the last few
days to disperse crowds and put down
incipient riots, had little to do today.
No arrests were made and the authori-
ties give no intimation that any will
occur. Arthur Corwell of Indiana,
who was arrested in connection with
the lynching, will be given hearing
tomorrow. At the hearing the charge
will be changed to that Of manslaught-
er. Corwell's bond of IS, 900 was re-
newed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
LIGHTNlNG's FRANKS AT wEDGEFlELD
Narrow Escape From Death of Several
Negroes.

Wedgefeld, June 26.-We were visit
ed yesterday afternoon by another
heavy rain accompanied by good deal
of lightning which did some damage.
Stephen Taylor's (colored) boys were
leading his horse and mule out of the
field when the lightning struck near,
killing horse and mule, but not inj1r-
ing the boys.
Thomas Taylor who lives about three
miles above here, had his house also
struck. He and a girl in the house
were stunned, the girl receiving sew
eral burns. The floor where Taylor
was sitting had two holes in it, where
the bolts passed through killing a
dog underneath the house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
WANTED.

TO SELL-or exchange for Southern
Books or Magazines published before 1868
History OF the Observation-Disclosures
Several different Church Histories.
Annals of The Prosecutions in Scotland
Sir WalteS SCOTS History of Scotland.
The Huguenots, "by Samuel Smiles"
Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.
The Writings of Washington, u vols.
nicely bound in calf.
Many other good books.
Address T. T. RICHARDSON,
P. O. Box "a, Sumter, S. c.
June g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
7iIImau 10 Be Tried in Lexington.
20 The Daily Item

Special TO The Daily Item:
Columbia, June 25.-Judge Town
send announced in court this morning
that having granted the. change OF
venue applied for by the Attorneys OF
.Tamas H. Tillmsn, he would order
the t,ial removed to Lexington county
.ss the fall term of court.
The removal to Lexington is some
What of 8. surprise as it was generally
baIieye that the trial would be held
Saluda county.