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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19


Ask your Grocer for Van
Camps. .34.tf.
Mrs. r. Grantham of Wray
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Fannie Wordall, of
Nicholas,was among the out of
town people yesterday.
Do you know that the newest
sweet songs can be obtained at
Oxfords? If.
R. c. Reynolds and his mother
Mrs. r. Reynolds, came in yes
terday from Osierfeld.
FOR SALE:-My horse, bug.
gy and harness. Also a good
one horse wagon.
S. c. Brown,
Miss Beu1ah Chap1e, after en-
joying a visit in her brothers.
family returned home Saturday.
Found:-Silver bow spectacles.
OWNER call at Hoovers Restau-
rant and pay for this ad.
Mrs. Mary Parsons who has
been visiting Mrs. Martha Par
sons, returned to Osier6eld yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Gray are
visiting Mrs. Gray's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Null on
Orange street. Mrs. Gray will
be here several weeks.
G. B. Merritt. an employe in
the postofice of this city is en-
joying a we'll deserved vacation
of fifteen days, which must suf-
fee for another twelve months.
A state lodge of the Patriotic
Order of the Sons of America, is
being organized at Albany this
week and Fitzgerald sent the
following able assistants: w.
B. Brown, J. C. Cress, E. D.
Byrd, and Fred Bigham.
Wasn't that a cute move and
sharp practice on the part of the
saloon keepers to have the cele-
bration on July g.? There is no
law closing the saloons on that
day but there is on the 4. And
the good old saints and pillars of
the church walked right into the
trap as usual.
The Misses Eva and Essie
Campbell. of McRae, have been
guests of their sister, Mrs. DR..
Ed Dorminey of this city, taking
their departure today for At
lanta. These cultured young
ladies are educators in the high
est sense aud are highly priced
teachers in the Monroe Female
College.
Two girls who we're euticed to
leave the quiet and purity of
their mountain homes in Ten
nesee through an expectation of
honest work and high wages
found themselves in a house of
i'll fame-made their escape and
reported to the Bethel Home in
Cincinnati, Ohio, which caused
an investigation that revealed a
terrible state of affairs. We
have found similar situation on
smaller scale in this city of
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19
T ak
Unret1rr,ed Pro
OF
Irw& Cosail

We publish below q
and county tax 3les.
the list and see if your PR
is in it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19

Carry your hides and tallow to
Byrd and Co. opposite P. O. Cen
trail Ave-, best cash prices paid.
10z.1mo.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19

Boarders wanted: See Mrs. Nc
Daniel at the Griffin Home north
Lee st. tt.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19

Mrs. B. E. Wilcox who was
quite sick. yesterday is much
improved today. All day her
friends were anxious about her
condition and last night it was
feared she could not live through
the night, but she has rallied and
the prospects for her immediate
recovery are encouraging.
AS we 60 to press this after
noon Mrs. Wilcox is. still in a
very critical condition.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19
PICNIC.

The Central Methodist Sunday
school will hold it's annual picnic
at Dooley Camp Grounds on
Thursday, June 21st. 1t is
hoped that all members will be
able to attend and are requested
to invite their friends. Fare, SOC
for Adults and SOC for children.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19
THE IMPORTED
GERMAN COACH HORSE
REINECKE, No. 2997

viii he at stud at GRAYS STABLES, F1TZGERALD GA tor
the season, Beginning APRIL TO-
This horse is owned Stock Company at Itton nat was
in the interest of improving the live stock OF this secto
and without the finest horse that has ever Oeen seen
his section He the German Government ana Was
ported this country October 1905 Come ana Dng you
mares raise your stock and have good stock to sen
sending sections for stock not as gooo as
can raise at home less cost This horse IS unue
management Mr. J. L. JAY Jr aud WILL De nanoleu ny M
M Monk, who expert horseman
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19

Dear SIR
Enclosed herwith I hand you
NV check for $1.OO which covers
my subscription to the Enter
prise to July 10th 1867. Later
will pay subscription for another
year.
Very truly yours,
Bertha Twiss.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19
One Of Many.

One OF MANY.
June 10. 1906.
Mr.. J. E. Mercer,
City.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-06-19

DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Holtzeadorf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
FIRST MAN TO THANK
LIFE-SANNG GUARDS
Rescued Bather Faints on Hearing
He Had Broken Such
Record.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept Shock at
the discovery that out Of a half-hundred
drowning bathers Life Guards Henry
Jones' ST.. and r. ". Farreal had pull
ed from the breakers during the sum-
mer he was the only one 10 thank them
nearly proved fatal to Clarence HILL of
Mt. Moriah, Philadelphia. Swimming
well out from shore off New York ave
nue., Hin became exhausted and sank
before the guards could reach him. BY
continuous diving Jones saved him after
he had been under water fully five min
utes
Guards and physicians worked over
him nearly an hour before he showed
signs of returning life. AS he started
away, he turned and thanked the
guards, declaring he owed his life to
them. well, sir. we've saved fifty this
summer. and you're the first TO show
his appreciation. said Guard Jones.
What" exclaimed Hill. then toppied
and fell in a dead faint The guards at
first thought ne was dead. but after an
hour be was able to so to his bath
house and dress Later he returned and
rewarded his rescuers handsomely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
LOVERS ARE VICTIMS
OF PRACTICAL JOKE
Scared by "Ghost" They Wildly Leap
From a Boat Into the Waters
Of the AlsteT.

HAMBURG. Sept. IA couple Of
lovers VINO had gone for row on the
Alster-Hamburg charming lakeland
had chosen one of the most secluded
parts, with overhanging trees. to rest
and dream away the happy hours in the
moonlight. were the victims OF a cruel
jest the other evening.
Out of the dark water there appeared
a white object. which floated slowly to-.
ward the boat. Look. a dead body"
exclaimed the young woman in terror.
and her sweetheart at once seized the
oars and made an effort 10 escape the
uncanny thing.
Suddenly the body rose half out OF
tn water, and in sepulchral voice said,
Give me your boat" and at the same
time hand was stretched out to seize
IL. This was too much for the sweet
hearts, who sprang out Of the boat into
the water, screaming loudly for help.
This brought several other boats TO
the scene, ana the couple were rescued
but The bather who had played this cruel
noax had vanished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
MEAT DEF INITIONS
ACCORDING TO Law
Government Tells Whats
What for CarniVOr-
Gus Citizens.

The Department Of Agriculture ia
getting out IT'S series OF definitions.
which are the first essential preliminary
TO enforcing the meat and food inspec-
ton laws. Meat, officially. Will. after
October /. be amy clean. sound. dressed.
and properly prepared edible part OF
animals IN good health al the time Of
slaughter, and if IL bears "A name de-
scriptive of its kind, composition. or
origin. IT corresponds thereto. The
term animals as used herein includes
r-1t only mammals. but fish. fowl. crus-
taceans mollusks. and all animals used
as food
Fresh meat cold storage meat, and
sailed picked. or smoked meats viii
constitute the three classes under this
general definition. Manufactured meats
viii be treated separately from any
Of the foregoing.
Regulations 70 govern use OF preserv-
atives. coloring matter, etc. are % be
issued as soon as possible by the de-
partment. Secretary Wilson has made
plain 70 the packers that If they are
not prepared by October / 10 put on
the market food products labeled ac-
cording 10 Jaw. and prepared IN com
pliance with the inspection require
rnents. they will be denisd the priyi-
Ieges OF interstate commerce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
COSSACKS ATTACK
D0UKH0B0RS AGAIN

ST PETERSBURG. Sept THE
peaceful Doukhobor settlers in the eau
casus have again become the object Of
NJ. Kestrim gives in the
Listok the following story of atrocity:
Taking as excuse certain non-pay-
meuts of taxes. officials and Cossacks
Illegally seized everything in the Douk-
hobor cabins and when the victims
deputatlon set out 10 complain, met
them on the road. fiogged two into in
sensibnity, and drove the other three
back into the village. Here the Cos
sacks outraged at Will, setting fire 10
the hut of one DOukhobOr who for mo-
ment forgot his tenets of non-resistance
ION departing the Cossacks rode over
the villagers grain for over two hours
and DESTROYED the whole seasons crop
They 1oasted that they would return the
next week and fog every man and WOm-
an in the village"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
FATHER SAVES SON
FROM MOCK LYNCHING
Boys Playing Wild West Hold-Up
String Up a Playmate While They
Capture Others.

HOMESTEAD. Pa. Sept. Scenes
of the Wild West. with a thrilling
train hoId-up and the inevitable res
cue by a band of cowboys. followed by
the customary lynehing of the guilty,
have been firing the hearts or the emula-
tive youth Of this steel town for sew
eral weeks.
As a result. Willie Peters and Nor
ris O'Connor, twelve years Old. were ar
rested and brought before Justice Mil
Ter on the charge Of assault and bat
terry preferred by the father of Willie
Goldsmith eleven years Old.
Goldsmith. ST., was going through an
orchard, when he heard loud shouts
and cheers. then the rapid discharge Of
cap pistols.
Hurrying forward. he surprised two
boys In the act Of hanging his son 70
an apple tree with a piece Of clothes
line.
Several other boys were firing pistols
at other members Of the train-robbing
band. who were IN sullen retreat,
When Goldsmith. ST.. cut his boy down
the youngster was unable 20 speak. He
seized the lynchers and marched them
before the magistrate. They explained
that they were only going 10 hang
young Goldsmith for five or ten min
utes while they captured the rest OF
the band. They were discharged with
a reprimand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

is only temporary. and when the plan
Of the officers IS more thoroughly un-
derstood IT will result in a large num-
Der of the young men, especially, be
coming members.
According 90 the plan IN operation in
the majority Of Government beneficial
associations. the greater burden falls
upon the younger employees, and in
most Instances they are Toast able 70
assume it, as the salaries FOR those
who have recently entered the Govern
ment employ are usually far smaller
than for those who have been promoted
after long service. BY the old plan
OF assessing each member 81 upon the
death of an associate. the principle is
the same AS II life insurance com
panies made q fiat rate upon all indi-
viduals, and the men of twenty-Oue
we~e required 10 bear the burdens OF
those with one foot In the grave.
II is this condition which the officers
Of the War Department Beneficial As
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
WOMAN HOONSHINER
LED IN CHURCH WORK
Betrayed to Internal Revenue Men
by Employe Who Loved
Her.

HUNTINGTON. ". Va, Sept Mrs.
Alvir Klncaid, whose wealth is esti-
mated 10 be $4,000 an old church
worker and a leader Of the Ladies' Aid
Society of her church, has been ar
rested at Buck, a small town IN this
State, accused of violation OF tie in
ternal revenue laws.
She was. as the Investigation has
shown, one Of the biggest moonshiners
I'm this section, and worked her STIR in
a cave over which her residence was
erected. The cave had an outlet q half
mile away, where the liquor was dis
posed Of
Her home was built on the mountain
side overlooking the little village OF
Iuck. and she was one of the most
respected persons OF that vicinity. For
fifteen years she has been noted for
her church work. and has contributed
literally to all religious causes.
Her arrest was the result of her be
travail by one of the employees Of the
stl who had become infatuated with
her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
War Department Benefi-
Cial Association Scheme
Studied Closely.

The report of the officers Of the War
Department Beneficial Association, as
outlined in The Times yesterday. is be
ing much discussed by the officials OF
other beneficial associations OF Gov
eminent employees.
While a superficial examination of the
report would tend TO show that the slid
ing scale Of assessments has proved
more or less of a failure IN that IL has
reduced the revenue of the association
and at the same time has failed TO aug
ment the membership, Fl IS more than
probable that this condition of affairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
BURGLARS TOOLS
FILLED HIS GRIP
Guest Left Satchel Well
Filled in Check Room Of
Illinois Hotel.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Sept. Ia suit
case and satchel. lert by man who
registered as T. II Jamison, at the Boy
or House In Kansas. H.. has been OPEN
ed and the checkrOOm boys are IN ner-
vous condition over the knowledge that
in the past few weeks veXed by the
presence OF the baggage, they had
thrown Il about IN anger while II con
tanned enough dynamite 10 RAE the no.
tel building. Jamison said he was 20 go
out Of town for two days and would
leave his baggage.
Finally the suit case and satchel We're
opened and found TO contain dozen
pounds OF dynamite. powder. fuses and
caps besides a complete set OF burglar s
tools. There was also costly clothing.
The laundry was marked 81. NJ. Trav-
is d"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
CONSTABLE AND SQUIRE
VICTIMS OF ROBBERY

EGG HARBOR CITY. y. J, Sept l..
Justice OF the Peace Adolph c. Collier.
of this city, is on the warpath and has
offered a reward of $50 for the capture
of the thieves who stole his brand new
set of harness. When Collier went to
his stables he found the harness miss.
ing. He informed Constable Streetman
Of his loss. only to learn that the
thieves had also visited the latter S
stable and taken cart. The two on.
Gals are now trying to learn If anyone
had a horse stolen to complete the rig
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
ATTEMPT TO STEAL
MORGAN GEM GIFT

PARIS. Sept. IAN attempt has been
made to steal the collection of American
precious stores presented by J. Pierpont
Morgan to the French nation and now
housed in the Museum of Natural His
tory at the Jardin DIES Plantes.
The would-be burglar had placed "a lad
der against the side OF the building. the
upper rung Of which came just a little
below the window Of the room in which
the gems are exhibited. He had removed
the putty from three sides of a pane
OF glass and probably had been inter
rupted I'm his work. for he was nowhere
IN sight when the ladder was discovered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

ISOLATION have endeavored 10 remedy,
and Il IS believed that the equity of
the present arrangement viii appeal 10
the employees of this branch OF the
Government service. thereby augment
ing the membership Of the association.
placing II on a sound financial basis
and at the same time distributing the
burdens OF the assessments more in
conformity with the scientific eXpecta-
ton OF lite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
IN NEW YORK IMPROPER.

"And do you live in New York
prOper?" asked the man of the friend
who had been ailating upon the mani
fold advantages and attractions Of
Gotham.
In New York proper responded the
friend with some accent upon the last
word. "In New York proper Oh, no!
That would be entirely too far out for
me 10 get back and forth from bust
ness. Judge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
MANY CATTLE KILLED
BY SCOT AND SMOKE

AIDDLETOWN. y. Y, Sept What
was at first thought TO have been q
contagious disease among cons belong
ing to Allauson Hallock. of Washing
tonville. has been discovered 10 be the
result If too much smoke and SCOT
--l0ht cattle died and post-mOrtem eX-
aminations have shown large quantities
OF SCOT in their stOmachs
Near the place where the COWS were
pastured a large steam shovel has been
opera ting and clouds Of smoke from the
engine settled upon the wet grass upon
which the animals fed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
A VALUABLE WITNESS.

A Southern lawyer tells of a case
that came 70 him at the outset of his
career, wherein his principal witness
was darby named Jackson. supposed
to have knowledge OF certain transac-
lions not at all to the credit Of his en-
ployer. the defendant.
Now. Jackson said the lawyer, Il
want you TO understand the Importance
Of telling the truth when you are put
on the stand. You know what will ham
pen. don't you, if you don't tell the
truth2"
''Yassir,' was Jackson's reply; lin
dat case / expects our side will win de
ca se."-HaTper's Magazine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
NEWS OUR GREAT-GR ANDFATH-
Frs READ.

The National InteHigencer furnishes
from official tables the following amount
OF land acquired from the Indians by
the United States. down 10 the year
1914, and exclusive of the extensive pur>
chases made by the Government under
the various treaties with the Creeks and
Cherokees for the States Of Georgia.
Tennessee. North Carolina. and South
Carolina;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

A cheap automobile is the more
troublesome, perhaps. but. on the other
hand YOU don't need TO feel SO badly
sWiudled.-Pucks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
CONSULAR REFORM
WORKS SMOOTHLY.
Many Changes and Trans
ferS in Service in Past
Few Weeks.
DAILY NEWSPAPER GROWS
Advocates Of New Regime Looking
Forward TO Betterment Of Trade
Conditions.

A considerable and unusual number of
transfers have been made in the last
two or three months In the consular
service, incident 20 getting il ntted 10
the new consular service law passed ar
the recent session OF Congress There
viii probably be a considerable mum
Der more OF them.
Some of the more prominent cOnsuls
were summoned 20 Washington for con-
ference on means and methods of put
ting the new Ia winto effect 1t is now
pretty we'll adjusted. and the depart
ment is running smoothly under Il.
Enthusiastic advocates of consular re-
form have hopes that in the near tu-
ture the increased efficiency OF the ser
vice will make itself apparent in better
meut OF trade conditions.
Paris Consul's Bonanza.
The new law did away with all COM
pensation by fees. and in doing so it
wiped out some of the finest plums in
the Federal service. Thus for about
three years. incident to the last expo
sition az Paris. the cOnsul-general at
the French capital put away between
$4,000 and 100000 "a year i'm fees, John
X Gowdy. of Indiana was then consul
o. live on the big Indiana farms he
bought with his hard-earned bonanza OF
fees.
Under ordinary conditions the London
co-sulate-generdl was worth about SlI,-
0-G a year and that al Paris about $4,000.
They are now paid salaries of $1,000
each.
Newspaper Big Success.
The bareau has been grau6ed with re-
cent evidences of appreciation of its
daily newspaper About ten years ago
This was started. when Frederick Emery
was az the head of the Consular Bureau.
II has developed until IL is now widely
sought after In il is presented daily
summary of interesting and important
information CLEANED from all parts or
the world by the consuls- These con-
Euls are not required 20 make any other
reports than are specifically demanded
from Washington. but naturally there
has been some emulation since the daily
publication Of reports was begun, and
much attention and effort Is now devoted
By members Of she service in all parts
OF the world 10 making their reports,
Tor the use of this publication. as care
fuI accurate and practical as possible
As a result the matter is widely pub
lshed in newspapers and periodicals,
and the consular service without doubt
is The most widely advertised depart
Ineut OF Government service.
Business men are getting in the habit
OF asking fer reports from consuls on
business conditions; and these are al
ways made as useful as possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

George A. Jones, President.
90. B. Brown, Vice President.
&C. E. Corson, Secretary Treasurer
Robert Armour.
5-William E. Covert.
6-Harvey A. KOhr.
William NJ. Davis.
Sos. r. Rose, Board Of Directors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

arkansas Territory and Yves
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-16

dist Church, the pastor, Rev. .. IA II. Tut
tie, performing the ceremony.
The scene was rendered striking by
the large gathering of prominent men
and women In evening dress. the brilliant
Lights. and the church tons Of
carnations, smilax and asparagus fern.
The ushers were Mr.. sA1cCrary,sof Green's
#boro; Captain N. H. McGeachy, DR.. ]. S.
4Highsmith, and Mr.. g. B. Underwood.
On their passa go down the atsles,5 the
bridal party were gsaluted 81 by the We'd
\ ding March, by Miss Dixie Poe organ
list, and were preceded by the little flower
girls, Misses Martha and Pauline Hood,
i OF. Kinston. N. G., who wore accordion
pleated white dresses and lace, and car
ried sweet peas.
a The maid OF honor, Miss Blanche {Alpon
Thornton. was gowned In white lingerie,
princess style, and Is her flowers were
pink roses. Tho bridesmaids, whose
dresses were princess broidered lin
gerie, with shower bouquets OF sweet
peas. were Misses Grace Belle Horner.
OF New York City; Garnet and Clara,
Thornton, Of Pittsburg, Pa, and Grace
Mention, OF Fayetteville. The brides
exquisite gown was OF white messaltne
over silk, with old lace; and she car
ried a shower bouquet Of lilies Of the
valley. She was given away by her
father. and was Joined at the altar by
the groom and his best man, Mr., Lick
man. of BIorganton, N. G.. During the
ceremony, Shuberts serenade was rem
dered. se
After the marriage. the bridal party
and friends were driven to the Thorn
ton family home. No. 2s6 North 2Ander-:
son Street. where congratulating guests
thronged the spacious parlors and hall,
beautfed by sweet peas. ferns. roses,
carnations and smilax. The wedding
gifts were numerous and beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hallyburton left for a!
honeymoon tour to New a = orls$ city.
Niagara, Canada, and the Thousand Is
lands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-16
CORRUPTION CHARGED
IN CITY WATER WORKS K.
Charlotte Institutes Suit gainst
Eng ineers Of the
Work, 5.l:;
3(snecial r. The yTim,]ves.ss-DIsp1atch.l

CHARLOTTE; N. c.. June s. City At
5tomey Hugh w. Harris has filed with
the clerk Of the Superior Court the neces-
sary papers In an action against w. T..
Mccormick, A. e. Boardman and c.. II.
Campbell, for the recovery OF s41,64464.
the sum alleged to have been corruptly
and fraudulently misappropriate ted by the
defendants while employed In the con-
struction OF the clty''s new water works
system. .5S x. 81 53s
The actionSis brought by the Board OF
Water Commissioners or the city Of Char
Jlotte. Campbell was superintendent Of
the city water works and Mccormick and
3Boardman consulting engineers, under
taking the construction Of the system.
The complaint recites Individual and col
alectiye instances OF alleged conspiracy.
and fraud, gives facts and figures con- :
corning the sums secured and does not
r1ince words. The water commission
stumbled into the facts in examining the
reports Of, Superintendent ampbe Il and
thereafter held sessions almost nightly In
an effort to got at the bottom Of the
trouble. 81
The outcome was the voluntary lresig-l
nation OF Campbell under fire and the de-.
parture OF N1cC ornlck II and Boardman.f
The city has Instituted the suit In an
effort to recover the money.