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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

floor, the whole length of the
west side of the building as we'll
as a large room above in the
northwest corner which will be
the sleeping quarters for the
paid department as soon as We
provide such a fire protection.
The east half of the first floor
is police headquarters, city Jail,
etc.
The council chamber is in the
southwest corner on the second
or main floor with the mayors
Office adjoining on the east. The
clerks, treasurer's and assess
sor's Office is on the east side
next to the mayors Office, then
comes the board of education and
the Supt. water and lights and as
before stated the large firemen's
room in which it is proposed to
set up the city court until the
paid department becomes nee
essity.
The clock and the steel cages
for the Jail will be put in with as
little delay as possible.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
BRYAN'S SPLEEN.

In an interview at New York
last Tuesday, VIM J. Bryan not
only refused to state what he
would do in the event candidate
of the old school of democracy
being named for the presidency
but stated that his support of an
eastern man ifnominated depend
ed on what the candidate thinks,
not where he is from. In plain
English Mr.. Bryan admits that
he might not support the next
democratic nominee. Mr.. Bryan
has never been a true democrat
but democrat when it suited
his personal aspirations.
His objection usually urged
against Grover Cleveland is that
he is accused of having once re-
fused to support the democratic
nominee.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Jim Tillman, the assassin of
Gonzales has suffered defeat in
his tirstattempt at liberty. Last
Thursday his attorneys asked
for bail for the prisoner, who has
been in the county Jail since the
day of the murder, submitting
a number of bought affldavits and
dou btful testimony as a basis for
his plea but the court refused
bail and the murderer who had
made preparations to take his sup,
per at the hotels still having his
meals taken to prison.
Tillman claimed that he was
simply moving the pistols from
the state house where hehad them
for someuuexplained reason. But
it was shown that he habitually
carried them strapped around
his waist 1t will be great pity
If the RASCAL escapes the gallows,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The city hall will be christened
tonight by meeting Of the bus
mess men who will organize for
greater Fitzgerald.
At preliminary meeting held
at the Armory Tuesday forenoon
it was determines that the bust
ness men should get together
and organize a Board Of Trade
on Friday evening. 1t will be a
most suspicious christening of
the new city hall aud mark a new
epoch in Fitzgerald's history.
While the surrounding sister
communities are organizing Fitz-
gerald has seemed to be too busy
her business men with their
hands full of their individual af-
fairs have forgotten the import
ance of united effort and eternal
vigilance. But to keep in the van
of progress-to set the pace for
surrounding towns and cities and
make sure of our continued
progress, a union of the business
must be maintained.
We will get together this eve
ming.
Be sure you are there.
Every man with the least
interest in Fitzgerald s progress
is invited,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Ten cent cotton just at the
casting of the crops in the cotton
belt will have a great tendency to
increase the acreage and it is
quite possible that the next crop
will break the record. Ifit does
we may look for FIVE cents cotton.
On the other hand if the crop is
not increased over the present
one it is almost certain to 90
above ten cents. 1t all depends
on the mum Der of bales produced
and it is fact, annually demon
onstratcd for forty years, that the
disorganized Judgment of the
cotton planters of the south
stands for naught when it comes
to regulating the size of the crop.
Naturally every planter willwise-
ly (?) say to himself, Il will plant
for big crop; possibly my neigh
bors will not"
The south is growing rich on
short cotton crops, providcntially
short, but as soon as the wits of
the planters can outgeneral old
providence by producing record
breaking crop, poverty will again
hold sway on a hundred thous-
and cotton plantations.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
SMALL POX.
None in Fitzgerald. Nor Chicken Pox' No Not Bit Of
1.-THE City is Healthy.

Fitzgerald has been peculiarly
aous diseases while almost community Southern Geo
has within the last few suffered Inconvenience
smallpox of mild however, Fitzgerald
but one which about two sick
with the malady and who off the train Rochelle
isolated and when he we'll the which confined
fumigated and that the last of it.
But
Rumors reached the Enterprise Tuesday
small prevalent Corde that of the direct
railroad connection via the and A L. we'll the
of the and Offices for the
muny always do the Enterprise took the with
Mr. j. w Bvns editor of the Corde1e Sentinel following
correspondent will show:
Fitzgerald, Ga, Feb. "a, 1908
Mr.. J. w B1v1Ns Cordee Ga.
Dear SrIt is rumored here that have smallpox
dele sufficient to Fitzgerald and other contiguous
mites Please write particulars by todavs train possible
Fraternaly,
J. E. MERCER.
MR. J. E. MERCER, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Dear SrYour letter received reply bv odavs
mail We have three of smallpox" chcken-pox
ported to have here from Fitzgerald
oated them successfully and vacnang
fully guard the virtue of Fitzgerald and other cities
become from this Thanking the
inquiry which is cheerfuy answered. yours raternaly
]. w. BvnSs.
We glad to note that there really danger
and hope that Corde will be able
without great difficulty, expense delay.
AS parties afflicted going from Fitzgerald probably
joke however, quite possible that at sometime in
they have been Fitzgerald everybody F
gerald.
Certainly there is smallpox here has there
the Enterprise trusts through the vigilance authorities and
with the continuation of good fortune of the
be troubled with the 1oathsome disease.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The city council held it's last
meeting in its old quarters in the
Bowen block last Monday even
ing. The neeting was called for
the purpose of inspecting and ac-
cepting the new city hall from
Contractors Little & Philips.
Monday, March End, regular
meeting night, the council will
assemble for it's first session in
their new building.
The contract of Little & Phil
ips has been completed although
the clock has not been placed in
the tower and the jail cells are
yet to be set up.
The new city hall is indeed a
credit to the contractors and to
the city council. It is doubtful
if there Isl public building of its
character and size anywhere that
has not cost much more. The
plan drawn by Mayor Wilson
shows up splendidly since it's
faithful execution by the con-
tractors with the result that Fitz-
gerald has probably the prettiest
and best arranged city hall for
the price in the South.
Public buildingsare not always
80 economically planned and con.
tracted, nor often so faithfully
constructed.
Mayor Wilson is as proud OF
his new quarters as a boy with
his first top boots, and to him
more than any other man is due
the excellent plan by which the
city secures a substantial and
slightly headquarter at a most
reasona BILE cost.
The Fire department will oc-
cupy the large room on the first
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The dollar that is gotten
by chance is not worth as
much as the dollar earned The
two dollars may be really inter-
changable-identical as to the
coin itself but the possession
is not as valuable, the pos
SCISSOR does not derive the bene-
fit. a dollar earned by industri-
Gus and honest effort is worth 1OC
cents, but the dollar that comes
by chance is cheap money
whether it falls into the hands
of the spendthrift or the
miser. The we'll earned dol,
lar is the only one worth the at.
tention of the honest and indus.
trious man.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

This early in the mpaign it
is rumored that Judge D. NJ.
Roberts will have opposition in
his race for reelection to the
judgeship of the Oconee circuit,
but we may be entirely too pre-
vious in presuming that the Judge
will stand for reelection. We
have no better ground for sup
posing that be will than the fact
that he has never signitied his in-
tention not to run. But what we
started out to say was, that if he
does run he will probably have
opposition in the person of Col.
Eldrige Cults of Abbeville, and
possibly w, Il. Clements of East
man. There may be others.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The Beach's Still outrage is
Coffee's shame and stigma on
the South. The murder was an
unspeakable outrage, and the fail
ure of the officials to bring the
parties to justice, or at least the
attempt to do so, is inexcusa-
bic. No warrant has been sworn
out for the arrest of the outlaws,
or had been a week ago. The
good people of Coffee county
should see to this matter without
further delay.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The Tillmans of South Caro-
lima have lost many friends out
side the state and it is quite
probable their strength in South
Carolina has greatly weakened
within the last few months. We
don know much about the tribe
except what we have read about
Ben and Jim (since 1894 when
we heard the former deliver one
of his Characteristic speeches,
which made then a most unfavor-
able impression) and they have
never excited our admiration.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Masquerade Ball.

The F. V. F. D. will give
grand mask ball. Tuesday night,
March 18th. This bali will be
given for the benefit of our vol
unteer fire department to assist
them in purchasing uniforms.
Music will be furnished by Prof.
Klein's orchestra.
Dance will begin at $50. Ad-
nilsson to hall and dance, SOC.
Admission to hall 25c. Ladies
Free.
Come and see the fun, and at
the same time assist in a worthy
cause.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The South has made thous-
ands, perhaps millions out of the
recent rise in cotton although
only a small remnant of the crop
was really held by the farmers
at the rise but the money was
made by buying futures. This
of course is but a transient adj
vantage as the same people will
sooner or later, lose as much or
more at the same game.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

The time to organize for the
campaign of 1904 is now-right
now. Put none but loyal demo-
Gratis onguard.-Com moner.
Mr.. Bryan has stated that his
support of the party nominees de-
Ponds on what the nominee
thinks. With that standard of
loyalty ony old thinr can 60 on
guard.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

- comes from the city of
hes i. G., Brooklyn that that
unity is attracting attention
Hi by a generous use of pro-
It is said that men and
and no doubt boys are
Ing experts in the use of
Words. This is all wrong;
sstcr how great the provoca-
|rofanity is inexcus (s)able.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

papers have started all too
IA write about the lingering
ter in the lap of Spring.
4 is not yet in evidence con-
hkly their is no lap in which
IL. The Rome Tribune
bat old boreas can be heard
Ing around the sharp corn
finger longer Lucy" and
probably will linger.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

81 Irwin County Cotton Mills
ow making cotton batting
Tits.
is promises to be a good
Tor the mills, as by this they
|se n class of material at a
price, that has heretofore
into the waste heap and sold
per stock at 4 price but lit
owe cost of handling.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

arther cases of smallpox
ported from James Mill,
enox; and those under care
Akting we'll. The disease
to be scattered all over
Antry, but it is hoped the
AZ in Berrien is disposed
afton Gazette.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Organization of a Board of
is of Importance to every
Koman and child in this
Probably you had not
II of that, probably you
II are waiting for the other
ko attend to it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

water along several riv-
wing trouble earlier this
than usual. The Ohio
as ten miles wide below
rnon last Saturday and the
i in that section are heavy
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Enterprise hopes that the

i Enterprise hopes that the
jury at Irwinville next
will look closely after the
toters. The man who car
gun around on his person
lied is looking for human
He is a menace to the
III the rights of his neigh
4 uelch the cowardly pis-
Jurors should all leave
/ home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Courthouse removal, dispen.
sary and no-fence law"-these
are said to be issues upon which
The next county campaign will be
fought. Then Sinner, where
will you stand?"-Ocilla Dis
patch.
Evidently the above is not Cd
dressed to the editor OF the En-
terprise.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

writer in Chicago refers to three kinds citizens in
every city, First the best citizen who
the city and civic life aud goes work
make it better Secondly the next best citizen who while lacking
the ability opportunity make the city better
faith it's future thinks we'll of it, always
about it. Thirdly the worst citizen, not
make it better but continually rails at it and gives bad
The Enterprise belongs the first mentioned
mendhe second has, and will continue discourage the
class Percvng what bad in the ciy
engaged effort improve and city better
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

! Island and New Jersey
ave, since our last issue
ailty of the unspeakable
chasing all negroes out
respective communities.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

With flaming head lines the
daily papers announce that the
Gress divorce case has been set
tied. Now what do the Enter
prise readers care what Mr.. and
Mrs. Gress do in the matter?
It's the papers we wish to criticise.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

zee problem continues to
Intention and occupy con-
n space in the daily and
resS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

dear reader, we do not
rs because others did.
lid rather be an original
\ han an aping monkey.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

nual festival season is
Orleans. The Mardi
action.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
Wanted to be Advertised.

Editor Enterprise:
1t now appears that all Germa-
ny was after in the Venezuelan
affair, was, that it wanted to be
advertised. II. w.
II. w. is a German and adver-
ti>es. Ed.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Rockefeller and sister
homasville enjoying the
orgia climate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

sks: What did Cleve-
for?" Certainly not
ryan.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

Va it seems that Atlanta
new depot.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

rates furntshed on applica-
sslp AL bu .iness letters to TIL K
- PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27

FEBRUARY %, 1903.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-02-27
WEEKLY
n Editor aud Manager.
Il PR ANNUM CASH.

is continued TO Pubscribsrs
10 credit until discontinu
Isssted. accompanied with
date, but every subscriber
Il pay sooner or later and We
nu0uS efforts to collect In al !
appears that the subscriber
bout his obligat ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
CHARGE PERJURY.

Constable J. S. Horning of Hope.
Idaho. arrived in the city last night
and secured the arrest of Horace
Walker. wanted at Occur d'Alene I'M
der charge of perjury in connec-
ton with the filing of timber claim.
Walker Is a lumberjack. 81 years
of age. He secured bonds of $3.50 to
appear and face the music this after
noon.
The doughty constable followed his
man first to Occur d'Alene, where he
found he had department for Rath-
drum, At Rathdrum it was ascertain
ed his man had reached Spokane. The
constable then telephoned for the fell
lows arrest and the proposition now
Is getting him back to the Idaho
panhandle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
AMONG THE TOIZERCI
State Federation Completes Its Work and
Adjourns.
Adjourns.

committee took UP about So. and of
this number % were reported on fav-
oralby. The majority of these refer
to matters which will be submitted to
the legislature in the form of bills.
At tho conclusion of the meeting
the directors held an executive SEES
sion.
The reports of the various officers
showed the federation to be we'll OF
financially. At the present time there
is balance of $339.34 in the hands
OF the acting treasurer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The steam
er which Charles M. schwab, presi-
dent of the United States Steel cor
poration. is having built at the Cres-
cent Shipbuilding company's yards at
Elizabeth. N. j.. for the sole purpose
Of conveying the poor children of
New York city. to a resort he has es-
tablished for their benefit at Rich
mond Beach, l.. l., is practically COM
plete and will be launched early in
the coming week. The vessel, which
is a side-wheeler. is called Eurana,
q name selected by Mrs. Schwab
Every detail of the boat has been
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
MRS. HANNA'S SISTER
HAS SWELL WEDDING

tennis match at Larchmont last sum-
mer. and it was a case of love at
first sight. An engagement followed
In a few days. but because the young
mans family objected to the match
on the ground that he was too young
the couple kept it secret from their
families until n short time ago. when
Mr.. STEELE finally overcame the pa
ternal objections.
The bride is a daughter of the late
William j. Gordon of Cleveland, O..
one of the millionaire horsemen of
the middle west and owner of the
famous Clingstone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

i. c. Libby and his wife, both
members of the High school faculty.
and Superintendent S. Il. Coleman
have charge OF the commencement
program to be given on tho Goth inst.
Superintendent Coleman states that
the school is increasing steadily. hav-
Ing received 25 new pupils since the
resumption of sessions.
The big accession OF pupils will
not occur until after the spring ex-
aminatiohs. and an increase of $50
pupils is expected at that time
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

of them. will again become insur-
gents and endeavor to prevent ratiti-
cation. Approaching the Importance
of tho issue, friends of the treaty
are using their utmost endeavors to
persuade the representatives of the
beet sugar interests. who are here
from Nebraska. Michigan, Kansas,
California and other states. that a
tariff reduction such as provided in
the treaty will not be hurtful to
their interests.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

"As to the political situation. the
senatorial election seems to be the
most interesting question at present
before the people. I am inclined to
the opinion that ex-senator John l..
Wilson will be elected, and I am Of
the opinion that he ought to be
elected.
III Mr.. Wilson Is not elected. the
city Of Spokane will be entirely with
out representation in either branch
Of the national congress.
! ''That is enough Of politics. am
over here to visit my son, who lives
here. to see my old friends. and to
attend to some private business"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

NEW YORK. Jan. S.--A fashion
as church. Fifth ave, this afternoon
when Miss Elsie Barlow Gordon. the
was married to Morton Burr STEELE.
a wealthy young broker of this city.
Among the distinguished guests pres
ent was Senator Mark Hanna. who
proposed the toast to the bride at the
large reception that followed the
ceremony at the church.
Miss Gordon met young Mr.. Stelle,
who is not yet 20 years old, at a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
DANCE OF COMPANY H.

Final preparations were completed
for the ball tonight ut special meet
ing In Company ii armory last eve
ming.
Sergeant Dempsey in weeks drill
has brought his squad up to some
thing approaching perfection in drill.
No movements outside the manual
of arms will be attempted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
CONVENTION IS HELD
OF SUGAR Beet men

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.--The fate
of the Cuban reciprocity treaty, it is
believed. may depend upon the action
taken at the meeting of the National
Association of Beet Growers, which
began in Washington today, and as a
consequence the proceedings of the
meeting will be watched with closest
attention. Should the convention de-
eide adversely to the Cuban treaty.
II Is said that the beet sugar sena-
tors of last session. or u majority
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
WINSTON PREDICTS
i WILSON'S ELECTION

dNA >E-
Colonel Patrick Henry Winston of
pokane, formerly attorney general
Ind the first United States attorney
GENERAL of Washington is in Seattle,
where he hasfbeen interviewed in the
Rost-Intelligencer as follows:
Il have been entirely out OF politics
or the. past few years. left the
fepubifcan party six years ago. and
helped form the peoples party. Since
khat party has ceased to exist, it's
members have returned to one or the
Dther of the old parties. have never
been democrat, and in view of that
fact I may be classed as a mild sort
of q republican,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
KILLED 3 Of mon.

EUREKA, New, Jan. S.-A gang Of
~ men attacked ]. A. Traylor, man
ager of the New York G New Haven
Copper company's mine near Ely.
White Pine county, yesterday in his
Office. Traylor shot three Of the men
dead and wounded three others. The
trouble is said to have grown out of
a strike which has been in progress
for several weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
SHORT ICE CROP.

The icemen are beginning to look
anxiously for colder weather, so that
they may secure their annual crop of
about 10000 tons of ice. This crop
is taken from nearby lakes. The usual
ice harvest comes during. the latter
part of January and first of Febru-
ary
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

Mrs. J.. II. Lind is entertaining
the Amethyst club at her residence.
the Oily Cannon house.
Mrs. Helberg is chairman for the
day and the roll call was responded
tn by quotations from Shakespeare's
''Tempest"
Miss wilcox is scheduled to dis
cuss the contrast between Prospero
and Caliban as the extremes OF civil
ization, and Mrs. Brown will orally
consider What Ariel Is.''
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
SCHWAB'S STEAMER
BUILT FOR CHILDREN

constructed specially for the comfort
and education of little children. All
the machinery will be encased in
glass so as to be visible to the little
ones. There will be hospital for
sick and crippled children, a nursery
for babies. and over both doctors
and trained nurses will preside
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08

The Ross Park Twentieth Century
club was entertained this morning at
the residence of Mrs. L. Il. Williams
on Riverton ave.
Papers were presented dealing with
the lives and characters of Gladstone
and Disraeii by Mesdamcs Kaufman
and IIaskins. respectively. followed
by the usual general discussion OF
current events.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-08
BOISE CAUCUS.

BOISE. Idaho. Jan. S.-Five ballots
were taken in the republican legislat-
ure caucus yesterday for United
States senator, resulting in no choice.
suited the same: Borah 10, Hepburn
16, Standrod 9 and Shoup 6.