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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-09-15
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
Of Our Deceased Brother,
L. N. Lewis.

county, Oct. II, 1849, and came
to Wilcox county when he was
a lad only ten years of age, and
resided in this county a number
of years. He was married, July
9th, 1868, to Miss Nancy Roberts,
who was the daughter of
a we'll known citizen of Wilcox
county. Soon after he was mar
ried he joined the Missionary
Baptist church, at Bethlehem,
same county, in which he lived
good member and a good citizen,
always standing up for his
church and the welfare of his
county.
Later in life, about the year
1847, he moved to Irwin county
and settled down at Dorminey's
Mill, and for mum Der of years
was engaged in sawmilling and
other enterprises. He was very
successful in whatever he under
took. Bro. Lewis was a great
church worker; he loved the
cause of his blessed Savior, and
after moving to this county, find
ing there was no organized Bap-
fist church near by, he and a
few consecrated brethren organ
lied a Missionary Baptist church
known as the New Satilla church.
This church was organized about
the year 1886. After being
member of said church twelve or
fifteen years, working for the
advancement of the cause of
Christ, he became more conse-
Grated to his blessed Master.
He lived at Dorminey's Mill
about thirteen years. He then
moved south of Dorminey's Mill
about five miles, where he lived
until his death. After moving
into this section, he saw and
grasped the opportunity of Of
ganizing what is now known as
Prospect Church. This church
was organized June 7, 1894. Soon
after the institution of this
church, he was ordained deacon
of said church, and this office he
held until his death. AS dea-
con, Bro. Lewis was unsurpassed,
always ready to do that which
was right, without fear or favor.
During these last years this
church has undergone many
hardships, but Bro. Lewis never
wavered to the right nor to the
left, but stood firm for his
church. AS a citizen, he was a
good one, and will be missed by
all who knew him. AS a neigh=
Dor, he was one to be relied upon;
Ia great peace-maker, always
ready to settle trouble in his
community. He was a good
father, ruling his children we'll;
a husband of whom his wife was
proud.
While attending meeting at
Oorminey's Mill, Aug. 20, 1902,
Bro. Lewis was stricken down
with paralysis, from which he
never recovered. Although be-
ing confined to his bed for more
than two years, he never mur-
INJURED a word, and fully recon
ciled he waited the coming of his
Lord. Thus ended the life of
our dear brother and friend.
He has gone home to rest,
Forever there to be,
Awaiting his dear children,
Their faces he might see.
He leaves a wife and eleven
children to mourn his loss, to-
gether with a host of relatives
and friends to mourn wi tn them
over their loss.
REsoLyEH, That the members
of this church tender their heart-
felt sympathy to the bereaved
family, and that
A precious one from us has gone,
4 voice we loved is STILL
place is vacant in our church
Which never can be filed.
God, in his wisdom, has recalled
The boon his loye has given,
Aad, though we miss him here.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-09-15
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
Fitzgerald, Georgia.
At the close of business Sep
TENDER 9th, 1904.
RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts ............. S1S2 419.s1
Oyerdrafts, secured and unsecured 12,754.65
g. S. Bonds to secure circulation. 100000
Premiums on u S. Bonds .. 25OO.0O
Ronds. securities. etc. ..... 1900. 90
Banking house, furniture, fixtures 17,7e922
Duo serve serve agents). .................. ss55.59
Dre from State Banks and Bankers 1920
One from approyed reserved agents 28,o32.98
ln+arnal-Reyenue Stamps ... 4.95
checks and other Cash Items ... 3.464.02
Notes of other National banks .. $4,000
Fractional paper currency. nickles,
and cents. ............'..'.'.'.' Aooo
Lawful money reserve in Bank viz:
Specie Observation-Disclosures 3,042.50
Legal-tender notes $685. 90 5,725.5o
Redemption fund with q. s. treas
urer per cent OF circulat1on) 2,5UO.OO
Due from U. s. Treasurer, other than an ~
per cent redemption fund.-. l,45O.OO
Total. .s311, SIS. 68
LIABILITIES.
Cani+o1 Stool, Paid 100000
s,rrlus fund 26,O00.00
I'm divided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid Recommendations. ofo4
National Bank notes outstanding. 100000
Due to State Banks and Bankers. 12,5N0.00
Dividends unpaid...... ........... Mo.OO
Individual deposits subject to check 12l,S87.46
Time certificates of deposit ...... 20,241.33
Certified checks. $500
Cashiers checks outstanding ....... 10s.35
Notes and bills rediscounted ....... 100000
Bills payable, including certificates
of deposit for money borrowed $4,000 90
Total. 1911, 796S
STATE OF GEORGIA, CO
COUNTY OF IRWIN. %
/, E. X. Farmer, Cashier Of the above named
Bank, do solemnlv swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief
e. K. FARMER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th
day of September, 1904
J. E. TURNER,
Notary Public.
CoRRECT-Attest;
J. E. MERCER,
r. A. WILSON, Directors.
NJ W. GARBUTT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
NEW, CYCLING RECORD.
Champion Kramer Rides Mile in lag 2.5 on Handicap Day at vailsburg.

Yesterday was the annual Handicap day at the Vailsburg cycle track, all of the events, even the novice race, being handicapped. The mile profes- sional race was won by Kramer after a great struggle all the way, and the champion hung up new American figures for the distance and within two-fifths of a second of equa1ing the worlds record of 1 minute and 49 sec onds, made by Mcfarland in Australia. last winter.
 Root and the Bedell brothers at 40 yards were closest to Kramer. There were twenty nine starters in all, six having the limit allowance Of 18O yards. Lee of New York, Limberg of San Jose, Gal, and Chappey of Little Falls, made their debut as professional wheelmen in this race. Kramer quick ly caught Root and the Bedells and the quartet took turns pacing, catching the field after riding f1ve-eights of a mile. Kramer was more than ten lengths behind the leader at the bell, but he gained ground rapidly in the last lap. The champion left Root and Menus BedeI as he entered the last turn and gained fast on Bardgett in the straight, winning from him by a length. Root was a few inches back of Menus Bedell at the tape. When the spectators were told the time of the mile, 1 minute 49 2-5 seconds, they cheered Kramer until he rode slowly around the track after thae race was over.
 Kramer was the lone scratch man in the five mile handicap, but stopped riding after half a mile when he saw he could not overtake the men nearest him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
TO PRAY FOR VICTORY.
The Russian Holy synod Calls Fo

The Russian Holy synod Calls For
 Special InvOcations.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 12.--The Official Messenger publishes the fol- lowing resolution, which has been adopted by the holy synod
 By virtue of an imperial ukase to the effect that during the present trials of our dear country more ardent pray CTS should be offered for the victory of the Russian troops, who are worship CTS of Christ, over a cruel enemy full of guile, the holy synod pronounces the time ripe for special prayers to be of fered in all of the churches in the em- pire on Sundays and holidays after mass, beseeching that heavenly aid should be sent to the Russian army, which is sacrificing its life for its faith, its emperor and its country; for long life for the victorious troops and for the repose of the souls of the war riors who fall"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
gREATER WATERBURY LEAGUE.
SWEET LIPS CHANGE HANDS
Gun That Turned the Tide of Revo- lution Becomes Property of Pen-
 sion Commissioner Ware.

Sweet Lips, the gun that is said to have swerved the tide of the American revolution and led to the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, has recently become the possession of Mir Ware, the com missioner of pensions. 1t was the property of Darling Jones. a south erner, who, as a 16-yeRr-old boy, en- fought for nine, months. first in Col. Shelby's regiment from North Care lima, and afterward in Col. John Se- vier's regiment from eastern Tennes- see. Jones carried the gun at the bat tie of Kings mountain on October q, 17S0, and, the story says, fired the but let that killed Ferguson, the major who led the British forces. The death of the commander of the expedition was the turning-point of the battle, and that battle. with it's score of 300 Brit ons killed and wounded, and BIO cap tured, was the turning-point of Gen. Cornwallis' career. The expedition of Cornwallis was immediately checked, and his capture subsequently, effected. The gun is a long-barreled f1int-lock, a clumsy and unsightly weapon, but 1t was effective at short range in those days. Jones, who lived at Jonesboro Tenn, died in 184S. He gave the gun to his son-in-law. William Duncan, who, in turn, presented it to Frank Montcastle, in whose family 1t re mained for many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
THE PUGlLISTS.
FIGHT FOR
 A MORTGAGE
Battling Nelson Saved His Mothers Home By Whipping Hanlon The Twin Sullivan Boys.

That all professional boxers are not unfeeling, vacous ne'er-do-wells, with no consideration save for their own condition, is strikingly exemplified by the sentiment that moved Battling Nelson, the Chicago boy, ill his sensa- tional battle in San Francisco with Eddie Handon in which, after taking the most severe punishment for four teen rounds, he beat Hanlon into a state of helplessness and forced the California fighters seconds to throw up the sponge"
 ''When Nelson went into the ring his mind was full of the following mes sage:
 My Dear Son-Remember, we have mortgage on the farm, and if you win will be able to pay it and be out of debt. I am praying thar you are successful. Your loving MOTHER
 "It is no snap fighting fellow who is thinking only of home and a good old mother, something that HanIon learned to his sorrow. Nelson fought like man who had his mind set on lifting the mortgage, and when the battle was over declared that the mes- sage from his mother was uppermost in his thoughts throughout the con test.
 ''The day after the fight Nelson sent check to his mother, and the mort gage was lifted"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
NOT THE JUDGES INITIALS
Bright British Clerk Puts the c. o. D. on Glass Decanters of Law
 Dispenser.

There is justice of the supreme court in Washington whose guests have often noticed the letters "C. o. D. cut in im- pressive type upon beautiful set of English glass decanters. Now, the judges family name does not commence with a 'D." and neither did the maiden name of Mrs. Judge This is the simple story which explains 1t all, says the New York Times.
 The English do not use the mystic col. location of letters which, to the Ameri- can, demand cash on delivery of the goods, and so it was that when the jus tices son-in-law, visiting England not long ago, selected the decanters at a famous London firm for the judge, and added, after giving directions where the package should be sent: Be sure you put on it c. o. D." 1t came about that the intelligent British clerk conceived those letters to be the initials of the gen. tleman for Whom the bottles were de- signed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
THE AMATEURS.
ONE LEAGUE
 FINISHED
Greater Waterbury Cham pionship Won by St. Thomas Cadets-Deciding Game Played Yesterday.

The Greater Waterbury league race came to an end yesterday with the playing off of the final game between the St Thomas Cadets and the Ben NIohrs There was big crowd pres ent and many helped the little fellows with contributions and yet not all paid to see this fast and exciting game.
 It was nip and tuck struggle be- tween the two teams as each had the same percentage in the standing. First the Ben Mohrs were doing excellent work, but young Dawson, in tight places, pulled himself together and did excellent work When the ninth in- ming was reached the score was a tie, 8 and 8. The Cadets went to bat first in that last inning and they got after Sweibel, who was pitching, for good clean hits and pounded in two runs. In their half the Ben Mohrs made desperate effort to tie the score and beat it. Dawson was pitching the best work of the afternoon and when he struck out the last man, even his dad made dash to grasp his hand. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
THE TWIN sULLIvANs.

The two scrappers known to the pu- gilistic world as the Irwin Sullivan Brothers" occupy one of the most unique positions ever held by Boxers since the game was started. These men are not only bona fide twin brothers, but both have made records that are creditable. They are the only twins who have ever made success in the ring. Irwin Jack'' has develop ed into a much larger man than his brother, as he is 160-pounder, while Irwin Mike is only a 133-pounder. Both first saw the light of day near the city of Boston twenty-five years ago. They are always in the pink of condition, as neither has ever touched liquor or tobacco. Both boys are well educated, and very entertaining, being good singers and musicians. Jack has been matched to meet Kid Mccoy in Los Angeles September 27.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
BALTIC SQUADRON SAILS.
Rear AdmaraI Ro5estvensIxy on For
 the Far East.

Rear Admiral RoJestvensky on For
 the Far East. N CRONSTADT, Sept. 12.-The Baltic fleet, under command of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, has sailed.
 The destination of the squadron is the far east. The vessels of the fleet were as follows:
 The battleships Souvorof (Vice Ad- miral Rojestvensky's fagship), Maya rin, Sissoi Veliky, Borodino, Alexander III, Orel, Oleg and the Osliaba (Rear Admiral Voelkersarn's fagship), the cruisers Admiral Eakhimoff, Dmitri Donskoi, Aurora and Almaz (Rear Ad- miral Enquist's fagship) and several torpedo boats and torpedo boat de- Stroyers.
 The fleet will merely touch at Libau, where it will be Joined by twelve transports, colliers and supply ships already waiting there, and will then proceed direct to the orient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
Notice to Contractors
 SIDEWALK REPAIRS.

Sealed Proposals for the repairing of tar concrete sidewalks will be re ceived by the Board of Public Works until p. m., Tuesday, September B 1904.
 A certified check for $50 made pay able to the order of the city comptrol Ter must accompany each proposal as guaranty that the successful bidder will enter into contract according t. the terms of his proposal.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
 Blank forms for bidding and full in formation may be obtained at the office of the Bureau of Engineering. Nc 9 Leavenworth street
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
LAPS OCCUPY YENTAI
Tn Full Possession of Kuro-
 patkin's Coal Mines.
RUSSIAN LOSSES ARE OVER 25,OOO
This Estimate Does Not Include Cas- ualties In Rear Guard Actions Since the Evacuation of
 LiaOyang.

TOKYO, Sept Photographic re- ports received here from the headquar- \ters of the Manchurian army declare the Japanese to be in full possession of the Yentai coal mines, estimate the Russian losses up to the fall of Liao- yang at over 25,OO0 men and give ad- ditionaI details of the disposition of the Russian forces around Liaoyang during the battle. The estimate of loss es does not include those suffered by the Russians in tha rear guard actions fought after the evacuation of Liao- yang. The date upon which the Japa- nese occupied the Yentai coal mines is not given.
 According to Russian prisoners and other men, the Russian force at Liao- yang included the full strength of the Second, Fougth, Fifth, Tenth and Sew other corps. One corps was posted to the west of Liaoyang, another was To- cated south of Liaoyang, with full corps in reserve; another placed to the northwest of the city on the right bank of the Taitse river, and another faced the Japanese right army.
 General stakelberg was in command of the Russian forces at Shoushanpao. Major General Mistchenko at first was in command southwest of Laoyang, and later he directed the Russian de- lenses on the east.
 Prisoners and others affirm that the Russian losses between the retreat from Anshanshan and the final fall of Liaoyang amounted to over 25, 900 men.
 Before the battle the Russians as- sembled a great number of railroad cars at Liaoyang, which were con stantly used in the removal of wound cd men and arms and ammunition to the rear for three or four days. Vast quantities of arms, ammunition and stores were burned at Liaoyang before the final retreat, but an enormous amount of shells, ammunition, powder wagons, stores and miscellaneous prop erty was captured by the Japanese. Among the ammunition captured was a quantity of dumdum bullets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
Japanese losses at r.iaoyanr.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. = A dis patch from Tokyo which reached the Japanese legation places the total cas- ualties on the Japanese side at the bat tie of Liaoyang at 17,539 officers and men killed or wounded. Of these the army of the right (Kuroki's) lost 4,866, the center (Oku's) 4,992 and the left (Nodzu's) 7,e81. The number of officers killed was 136 and the number wound ed 464
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
JAP TRENCHES SPELLED.
Defenders of Port Arthur Keep Up
 the Good Flight.

Defenders of Port Arthur Keep Up
 the Good Fight.
 CHEFU, Sept 12.-According to the latest news received here from Port Arthur the Russians on Sept. 4 shelled the Japanese covered trenches in front of Palichaung and destroyed them. Everything was quiet along the entire line during the night of Sept. 4, but in the morning it was seen that Japanese outposts had crept closer into the Rus sian lines. One incident of the recent bombarding of Port Arthur was the striking of the roof of hospital by a Japanese shell. The Japanese fire was drawn to the hospital by the placing near it by the Russians of beacon sig nalS.
 One small Russian scouting party succeeded in creeping close to the Japa> nese intrenchment on Corner noun tain, but the barking of dogs gave the alarm and prevented a further advance Japanese reserves poured into the in- trenchment and opened fire on the Rus sians, but shell from Russian bat tery landed in the trench and killed many of the Japanese soldiers, and the remainder retired. This enabled the Russians to occupy the trench un- til dawn. The trench evidently was unimportant, for the Japanese made no attempt to retake 1t and the Rrla- sian scouts withdrew shortly after day break.
 On Sept. 6 small body of. Japanese troops captured some outpost trenches on High hill, which is not far from Cor ner mountain, but upon the approach of a Russian detachment they evacu- ated this position without fighting.
 The Port Arthur Novikrai in recent Issue declared that a Japanese colonel nas been e-.Scuted because he failed to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
MANCHESTER NOT CHAMPION.

Sporting Editor Democrat:
 That the N1anchesters will not play a deciding game with the Waterbury Consolidated base ball team again this season seems quite probable, if what appeared in this mornings Republican is correct; but whether these two teams meet again this season Or not, the fact remains and cannot be dis. puted that Waterbury is entitled to another game with Manager Farrar's nine before Manchester can honestly lay claim to the state semi-profe al championship. The writer on the Republican is evidently not very well acquainted with the Manchester team when he makes the statement that their team was composed of amateurs when they played Waterbury in June. The fact is that it was practically the same team as they have had all sum- mer with the exception of Mike Sulli, van as catcher, and at that we do not feel that Sullivan has anything on Slayin as catcher. As for their de- feating a weak team like Norwich, it is no criterion on what they would be able to do with Waterbury. Since they have had their high priced men at Manchester, Waterbury was the only Connecticut team to defeat them on their home grounds, and if a decid- ing game is played they will find that Waterbury has been strengthened also since they last played them in June.
 c. F.. BRENNAN.
 Waterbury, Sept F, 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
All Quiet at sru1xaen.

MUKDHN, Sept. 12.-All is quiet in this region It is understood that the main force of Japanese has retired to Yentai. A solemn service was held here for the repose of the souls of those killed in action. It was attended by the entire staff and garrison. A few distant shots Were heard during the ceremony, but this did not disturb the solemnity of the service. The weath- er is threatening and more rain is ex- pected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
AIexeiofr Renirna.

LONDON, Sept. 12.--A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from St. Petersburg says it is understood that Viceroy Alexeieff in view of the para mount military exigencies in the far east has placed his resignation in the hands of the emperor, but that no deci- sion with regard to it has yet been taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
Sitting Bull Wames.

One tablespoonful of butter rubbed into 11s pints of Indian meal and half pint of flour. Beat yolks of three eggs light and add 112 pints of milk; then sift in the flour and in the center of the mixture put in three teaspoonfuls of bak- ing powder; beat well and fold in the stiff whites pour from pitcher on the waffle irons.-Ch Chicago Record-Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
Brooklyn's Refuse.

During the summer nearly 1000 carloads of ashes and more than 800 carloads of waste paper and old bot ties and rags are disposed of daily in Brooklyn alone; and in winter the amount of ashes is increased to two and one-half times, to say nothing of the garbage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
wALTHoUR WON IN GERMANY.

Berlin, Sept. Bobby Walthour, the American cyclfst, won the inter- national bicycle race at 100 kilometres here yesterday. His time was 1 hour 23 minutes and IS seconds. Dickent- mann of Holland, Hall of Holland, and Robl of Germany, finished as named. Walthour won easily and without hav- ing to change his motor pace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
Czar Calls Reserves to Arms.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 12.LThe emperor has called to arms the reserve troops in twenty-two circuits of the governments of Kherson, Bessarabia, Ekaterinoslav and Taurida, belonging to the military district of Odessa, and also one category of reserve officers throughout the empire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
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occupy certain position on Corner bill within a specified time.
 In it's issue of Sept. the same paper Ays that Japanese torpedo boat struck mine fourteen miles south east of the !hapbor and sank, and that on the day after this occurrence the Japanese cruiser Itsukushima also was damaged by floating mine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12

#DaWSOn deCIareu out TOT nOC LOuCH- ing the bases.
 Summary: Struck out, by Dawson ', .Sweibel &; base on balls, off Dawson 3, SweibeI 2; three-base hits, Dawson, W Dwyer; (two-base hits, Wallace, Cunningham, w Dwyer, Madden; sac rfflce hits, Wallace, Madden, Roy Johnson, Doer; hit by Sweibel, 5; um- pide, Klobedanz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-12
THE SPORTING NEWS.

was the winning pitcher and Robin son the losing. The score: Norwich o % OOOO % 1 N Haven 1 2 1 % *-1O 14 1
 Batteries-Robinson and Daly; Hanifan and Cornell.