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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
W. c. 7. y. COLUMN.
RAILROAD DEPARTMENT.
PULL THE ROPE.
MRS. SARAH CANNON LEAMoN

MRS. SARAH CANNON LEAMON.
Not long since I was riding in
car on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. "Glencoe!" shouted
the brakeman. and the train
slackened it's speed and soon
came to halt. A couple of lad
les sat opposite me. They rose,
smoothed out their ruff1es, ad.
justed their wells, and one ste
ooped down to arrange her little
girls sash.
Presently the train started.
Amt they going to stop?" in
q uired one of the ladies.
They always do" replied the
other.
"They did stop and have star
ted again." l volunteered.
The ladies advanced to the
door while the train was gaining
in speed. 1t was impossible to
get off, and no employe within
call. They glanced at me most
wofully.
Pull the rope" 1 suggested.
One of them reached up and
gave vigorous pull. A shrill
whistle-we moved slowly, then
stopped.
what shall we do?" asked
one.
Get Oft" I exclaimed with
more emphasis than politeness.
They reached the ground just
as we started again.
One of them inquired reproach-
fully: What did they bring
US away down here for?"
Evidently they considered
they had been badly treated and
that it was the duty of the train
to take them back, to say the
least, while / thought they ought
to be thankful to get off at all.
AS I settled down and tried to
smother the laughter that would
come, thought of the utility of
pulling the rope.
We are all passengers on cars
bound for Eternity. MANY, a |
great many, are on the wrong
train, and it becomes them to
pull the rope. They are bound
for the city of Eternal Death,
where they will find weeping and |
wailing and gnashing of teeth.
The devil has a host of con-
ductors who are rushing them
madly on to their fate, and who
never think of stopping unless
we pull the rope.
Let us all get on the right
train. Let US put ourselves
under the care of its Conductor,
the Holy Spirit. who will safely
guide us to the New Jerusalem
to our home mot made with
hands, eternal in the heavens.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
FOR SHERIFF..

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for rejection to the Office OF
Sheriff of Irwin County subject to the
Primary. Thanking the people for
their past confidence and again ask
their support with the promise of as
faithful service as l am able to give.
D. A. MCTNNIS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
For REPRESENTATIVE.

DR.. e. ]. Dorminy, candidate
! for representative Irwin county,
subject to the white primary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

We hereby announce Archie McMil-
Ian for reelection to the Office of tax
recei er of Irwin county, subject to
the white primary, with the promise
of az faithful service in the future as
he has rendered in the past.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
! REPRESENTATIVE OF IRWIN
COUNTY.

Ssr due and mature consideration
any of my friends I have decide
b run in the next white primary
Representative of Irwin County
ii elected / shall use my best eff
In behalf Of my constituents and
2tther their interest as we'll as my
IN. Thanking you in advance. |
nall appreciate your votes at the
oils.
D. F. Paulk.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
For STATE SENATOR

We hereby announce Hon. J.
"A. ]. Henderson as a suitable
candidate for State Senator. and
confidently ask for him the sup
port of the voters of the district
at the approaching primary.
MANY VOTERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
FOR TAX COLLECIO OR.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for Tax Collector of irwin coun-
ty, subject to the action of the white
primary, and earnestly solicit the
support of the voters of the county.
Very respectfully,
w. r. PAULK.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
Look Them
In the Eye

When they tell you there is
any other cigar quite half as
good as our G. B. S. SC Smoker.
1t is the most pleasing of all,
after dinner smokes and guar
anteed satisfactory ia every way.
c. A. JOHNSON.
Manufacturer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
FOR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized by the friends OF
Hon. John B. D Paulk to announce
him for the office of state senator,
subject to the white primary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
St. Valentine at Roanoke.

QelO LQGlf annual OLs dl6utlNe
social and entertainment at the
school house. There was a good
attendance considering that it
had been postponed from the IA,
on account of bad roads and in
clement weather. Bear in mind
it never rains in the onward
march of Roanok's prosperity,
and no dismay in the splendid
confidence of her people. When
ever they undertake anything.
success comes as certain as day.
There is a reason for this state
of things, one that rests upon the
rock of energy and harmony and
the enduring foundation of de-
termiued work. On this occass.
ion the house was decorated and
festooned to represent Cupid
aud his darts, the stage was
handsomely fitted up, the boys
and girls of the school reciting
choice selections, and a vocal
solo by Miss Mable Vondell.
Mrs. Burnett presiding at the
Organ. A parlor drama in one
scene entitled st. Valentines Re-
venge was enacted. Mr.. Martin
made a splendid st. Valentine
with four little girls dressed 10
white kneeling before him while
he dealt out to them white Mis-.
sivesE and arrows, to be sent
swiftly flying. Mrs. Bert Louck
as Queen of Hearts, played her
part remarkably we'll, Miss
Mable Vondell as the Maiden"
was exceptionally fine. Fred
Harnish was Cupid with ven.
geance. What made this scene
so unusually attractive, was the
fine acting, and the beautiful
costumes of the various char
acters.
There was a fine cake given
for the most popular young lady
present. The candidates nom
mated were Miss M VondelD
and Miss Annie Simpson. Fol-
lowing the announcement that
those too favorites were in the
race, the boys fairly went wild
and penniless for it cost them
cent every time they voted. 1t
was a closely contested election
and resulted in a tie vote, 583
votes cast for each lady, so the
cake had to be divided between
the conte stants. This fine cake
was a donation from Mrs. Frank
Hitch, that fact insured it good
quality.
There was shooting with bow
and arrow of hearts on the wall,
cotaining a ladies' name, this
meant that if you hit a heart, the
name on it was your partner for
supper. DR.. Tom White is an
excellent marksman or was in
at luck; one of the reporters
for the Daily People" would no
doubt have got a girl if his money
hadent given out, so you see some
of the boys had girls, and some
had noue, but Roanoke will all
ways feed you if you only have
someone to vouch for you. Mrs.
Wiseheart kindly came TO the
rescue and helped out any city
chaps who went broke, so that
every one went home we'll pleased
and vowing sulemnly that they
would be back again to see st.
Patrick on the II, of March at
the same place. He will be att
tended by several Irish com.
NJ
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.

FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.
am a candidate for the Office
Of Clerk of the Superior Court of
Irwin County, subject to the
action of the primary, and re-
spectful1y solicit the support of
the voters of said County.
Sincerely,
MARCUS LUKE, il.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22
nor COMMISSIONER.

FOR COMMISSIONERS.
anounce the name Of ii. 7.
& for one of the County Com
hers to be voted for In the
~ election, to be held April 25'
VOTERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-22

Call for the Georgia Best Smok-
GRAND. G. B. S. They are
IA Fitzgerald and guaran-
eTTayana. If
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
CHRISTIAN CHINK
TRADES IN OPIUM

Charged with having sold opium to
Charles ST. Clair who came here from
Philadelphia. several months ago and who
for six years told the court he has been
an opium hend. Hop Lee local Chine SO
laundryman was fined SIS and costs in
City Court to-day. Hop was repres n.6d
by L. Irving Handy.
The case against Hop Lee was the out
come of the investigation made by the
authorities against Dr. II. w. Palmer
who conducts a drug store at Fifth and
Poplar streets and who was tried in City
Court several days ago on a charge Of
permitting opium to be smoked in his
rooms. The court after hearing the evil
dence in the Palmer case wi hhell its
decision until tomorrow week.
FIEND FOR SIX YEARS.
st. Clair testified to-day that he got
opium from Hop Lee every other day
for the past six months. He said he has
been a habitual user Of the drug for six
years. His appearance indicated IT, HIS
complexion is sallow and his dark eyes
almost snap fire and glisten like crys-
tails.
Hop Lee says he is a Christian and is
member Of Hanover Presbyterian
Church.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
DEMOCRATS TO
DANISH BRIBERY

AT a meeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee. held this morning in
the offices Of Chairman Salisbury. the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the Democratic State
Central Committee recognizes with plea
sure the rousing Of public opinion in tn s
state against the corruption Of our cleo
tions. which in recent years has prlcti-
cally subverted popular government.
This committee will not engage in the
infamous traffic In manhood. 1t Will well
come the cooperation Of all good citizens
to bring about n return to conditions
which formerly prevailed in this State
when an unbought expression Of the
popular will was possible.
We pledge this committee to do every
thing in its power to Danish corruption
from our next election and request the
Democratic County Committees in each
county of this State to take effective
measures to detect and bring to punish
ment any one guilty Of bribery at the
next election.
Resolved. That this committee endorses
all efforts of the Anti-Bribery League OF
this State which are honestly directe d
to the suppression Of bribery at our cleo
tions.
Resolved. That the chairman Of this
committee be directed to state in open let
ter to the chairman Of the other political
parties in this State the attitude of the
Democratic party as represented by this
committee concerning bribery at elec ions,
and in such communication to express the
hope that all other organizations will
take, maintain and publicly announce Il
like position.
No date was fixed for the state con-
ventlon. but Chairman salisbury sad
that he would issue call within a few
days
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
AGAIN TOO MUCH
MEDITERRANEAN
Young Husband Will Take
His Wife Where They Can
Live Happily

Too much mo,her-in-law was the old
story in the case Of Mrs. Christina Carter
charged In City Court to-day with assault
and battery on Mrs. Margaret Carter, he.
dnughter-in-law. What made matters
worse was the fact that MIS-. Carter 0se
mother-in-law) called her son, the hus-
band Of the prosecuting witness. to the
stand to choose between her and his wife
as to their future relations. He chose his
wife.
Young Carter, after the case OF his
mother was disposed OF was arraigned
and charged by young Mrs. Carter with
wife-beating. After hearing the evidence
Deputy Judge Joslyn dec ded that both
cases were the outcome of family troubles
and dismissed them.
Son on Witness Stand.
Young Mrs Carter alleged that her
mother-in-law had struck her and almost
rendered her unconscious. Mrs. Caiter,
(mother-in-law) denied the charge and
then called her Son to the stand. He told
the story Of "to6amuch trouble" ana he
told it without bias. The court in d's-
missing the cases told Carter to tike
his wife away from his mothers hcme
and to live with her in happiness. Carter
said he would do 50.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
BALL -ALLEE PLAN
TO GO THROUGH

Al a meeting Of the Republican city
Committee held last night men who are
20 represent the Regular Republicans
as election officers at the delegate pri-
mares called for Septembr /. were re-
commended. Chairman Harry II. Bill
lany presided and the sentiment indi-
Gated a determination on the part Of
the Regulars not to treat with the
Addicks men. but TO stick to the Ball
Alice organization plan.
The Union Republican City Commit
tee held Its regular meeting last night.
Chairman Bradley was IN the chair.
No business OF Importance was trans
acted. r. A. d. TIutson yesterday re-
ceived the notice OF the meeting called
by Addicks on Saturday last II was
mailed from New York City On Sat-
urday morning and addressed TO him at
the p. p. & w. shops.
It IS believed that the Addcks men
hoped TO complicate the situation IN
such a manner that they can name
some Of the nominees on a compromise
ticket.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
ADJUSTMENTS DENOUNCED
Chester Heights Campers Hear Several
Sermons.

CHESTER HEIGHTS. July 3l-The
Rev DR.. T. A. Armour. addressed the
campmeeting yesterday on The Op-
portunitles Of Methodism." and in the
course Of his remarks he discussed
amusements and church unity.
The Methodist Church has a corner
on amusement restrictions" said he.
"and 1 believe this church policy is
right. Young men and young women
who are now saved from the theatre
and the dance will, in years to come.
thank the church for the restrictions
placed upon them now"
Continuing. he said that inasmuch
as the devil consohdates his forces the
church should do likewise.
The Rev. J. II. Roger addressed the
children, and the Rev. Dr. Embury p.
Bryan spoke before the young peoples
societies.
Among to-day's arrivals were Mrs.
Mary A. Dance, Mrs. Catherine
Lukens, the Rev. J. II. Royer and wife.
Mrs. G. p. Burnwood and son and the
Rev. Edward w. Rushton, who preach
ed In the evening.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
THIEVES STEAL
BARBER'S RAZORS

Burglars found an entrance into the
barber shop Of James Pennetto at No.
$40 Market street early this morning
and succeeded in getting booty esti-
mated in value at nearly $500. Among
the things the thieves got were between
fifty and sixty razors belonging to the
five men employed in the place, some
Of which were in the possession Of their
owners for years and money could
hardly buy them.
Took Everything Valuable.
The burglars simply looted the place,
taking everything of value they found.
case Of cigars was emptied and
many other things were carried off.
An entrance was effected by the bur-
glars by prying open a door in the rear
Of the building They evidently took
their time as the place was thoroughly
searched. The police have been notified
and are investigating the robbery.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
few GUARDSMEN
ARE YET in CAMP
Delaware and District Of Col
umbia Troops Only Militia
men There

Major General Frederick Dent Grant
yesterday formally opened "Camp
Roosevelt" the school Of instruction for
United states regular troops and Ma
tional Guardsmen.
General Grant inaugurated the day
by issuing the necessary general orders.
There are about 6O0O troops in camp
and these are divided into three bri-
gades.
The Delaware and District OF Col
umbia troops are the only militia so
far in the camp.
General Grant has detailed four Of
fcers as observers for damages. Among
them is Captain Edward W. McCaskey,
Twenty-hrst Infantry. Captain McCas-
key is at present military instructor at
Delaware College
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
LAST
EDITION
3 p. m.
DIR. BOLTON
breaches CHRIST
CcontInued from Frst pagel

constant preaching Of Jesus Christ
The singing last night was better
than at any previous meeting. Little
Mary Fowler. of the chidren's choir,
sang as a solo Papa Has Found the
Way" and Mrs. n. A. G. Westerlield
sang the GLORY Song" as a solo.
To-day big things are planned. 1t is
the day Of the Temperance hosts and
the morning dawned bright and clear
with every prospect Of having the
clearest day of the camp. 1t is unsafe
to predict. however. as old ST. Swithin
has managed to get in his work every
day so far.
Professor Charles Scanlon Of Pitts
burg, the noted temperance speaker,
and lecturer. was the speaker Of the
day. The automobile service brought
many visitors out to camp and the
meetings wers inspiring. The day was
in charge Of the New Castle County
w. c. T. u.
Camp Jottinss.
Yesterday afternoon a shower during
the children's service played havoc with
the roof OF the Tabernacle and a stream
Of water over the platform put out the
light Of the candle with which Aubrey
Vandever was illustrating his chalk-talk
to the children upon the subject the
Light Under Bushel'
The collectors for the various avenues
this year have been announced and are
as follows: Circle. Miss Ella Hance, Mrs.
II. +. Sergeant; ST. Pauls, Miss Katie
Pierce. Mrs. George NJ. Fisher; Scott,
Mrs John Nation; Asbury, Mrs II. A.
G.. westerfield. Miss NJ A. Taggarl;
Bethel, Miss Ella Worrilow; Summit,
Washington Hilles: Union Mrs. T. c. APP
pleby Elam. Mrs. Killlngsworth; Leban-
on, Miss Jordan, and Brandywine, Mrs.
james Shaffer.
James TILL the colored hoster, is the
character of the camp as usual. Sunday
afternoon a gentleman drove into camp
and asked permission to drive through the
grounds. Jim" was not we'll and was
stretched out on his back. His reply TO
the request was that It was not permit
ted. whereupon the gentleman said, II
am in a hurry and am looking for an
undertaken" Jim was on his feet in an
Instant "Go on boss" he sad, FOR
Heavens sake don't stop here. / may be
next but I don't want him as soon as
that" Jim declared this morning that he
had not lain down since.
Ten o'clock is supposed to be the bed
time hour but it was whispered last night
and the night before that some people
kept others up half the night with the
noise incident to their conversation. SUI
perintendent Perry win have to spend a
night doing police duty.
Personals.
Miss Bertha McCauley and Miss Katie
/ Rolph are camp visitors.
Mrs Laura Cohey is a guest Of Mrs
| McCauley.
Miss Clara Jones entertained two
friends at camp yesterday.
Twenty-four young people will take
straw ride to camp tonight and viii take
dinner at Union table at $50.
Miss Harriet Gardiner Ct Roxborough
/ Is visiting Miss Elizabeth Turner
Miss Grim. of Philadelphia, is a gues'
Of Mrs. James on st. Pauls avenue.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
CUPID PLAYED
MANY FRANKS
Nearly 900 Marriages Have
Taken Place in Wilmington
During Past Seven Months
l6I THE PRESENT MONTH

That the knowledge that Whining
ton is a veritable "Gretna Green" is
wide spread is evinced by the fact that
from January ] Of this year up to to-
day Cupid" has caught in his net S95
couples who have been made one BY
ministers in this city.
These figures which are taken from
the report of Joseph Wigglesworth,
Secretary Of the Board Of Health, show
that the marriage list in Wilmington
is greatly on the increase. as for a
corresponding period last year but Cos
nuptial knots were reported.
The report also shows that weddings
during July of this year doubled those
of the same month last year as in
July. 1906, 161 marriages were reported
against 81 for July. 1905
This list includes couples who mar
ried with the knowledge and consent"
OF their families, as well as those who
kept their marriages a secret from
relatives as well as friends.
From a mercenary standpoint the
renders of marriage licenses hase reap
ed a harvest as well as the parsons"
who have performed the marriage
ceremonies. Each marriage license.
and one must be obtained before a
couple can be legally united in this
State, costs at the lowest $3.50. Some
cost considerably more. On the $3.50
basis S3.S96 have been laid at the feet
OF the sellers Of licenses by victims of
Cupid" during the periods mentioned,
while probably twice that amount
found its way into the pockets Of the
clergy.
1.-THE Stork."
While Cupid" has been busy at his
pranks the festive "storS' has also
been much in evidence during the
past scven months. During that time
500 hh tbs have been .eporied at the
Board of Health Office. For a corre-
spending period last year 666 little
ones were ushered into this world.
Along this line Secretary Wiggles-
worth states that he has considerable
difficulty in getting physicians to re-
port berths promptly to the health
Board. He is not desirous of being
harsh in this matter, but he does feel
that some steps should be taken in
order that births be reported as soon
as possible within the ten day limit.
THE GRIM REAPER"
Amidst all the rejoicing Of weddings
and the advent of little ones. the
Grim Reaper has not neglected his
duty. Since January 1 of this year
$50 deaths have been reported. For the
same period last year death claimed
III. A total of 1860 who have passed
into the great unknown"
The records for the month of July,
1906. this year show 135 deaths, 12a
births and 16l marriages.
For a corresponding period last year
l26 deaths, 100 births and 81 marriages
were reported.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
OIL KING HOME
And GLAD OF 1T

BY our Own Wire. Publishers Press. H..
CLEVELAND, July S1.--'I hope the
time VIII come when some Of the people
will know others OF the people bette.
You newspaper men can do much to-
ward making some OF us better ac-
quainted with the others. You can tell
what kind of people we are. I believe
II is the duty OF the papers 70 do this"
This was the text of John ID. Rocke-
feller's remarks as he sped on the Lake
Shore Railroad flyer to Cleveland this
morning.
1T is good 10 get home again-for
Cleveland Is my home. II you don't
think it is a pleasure to be here. go 10
another country for a while Our coun-
Try is the best, though we can still
make improvements I'm conditions here.
We can study our own conditions TO
good advantage. Is Cleveland prosper
ing as much as ever?"
He was told II was.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
AssauIted " Nearo.

By Oui Own Wire. Publishers Press.
ATLANTA, Ca, July 31.-Annie Poole,
the 15-year-old daughter Of John Poole.
who lives about half mile from Lake
wood, was criminally assaulted by an
unknown negro at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. The girl was on her way to a neigh
bors when she was attacked by the negro
brute. She had to cross a lonely field and
1t was here that the negro met her and Is
said to have accomplished the terrible
crime. Officers have been sent to the
scene Of the crime and a large posse is
pursuing the negro.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
workmen Injured.

Harry V. Hunter, Of No. sl2 East Sew
enth street, a steam filter at ghe p, b.
and w shops had his left hand mashed
by a heavy timber falling on it. DR..
Draper dressed his injuries.
Harry Hunter. ad river for Comfy Bros,
had his hand caught in a crane at the
p, G and w. freight house ana several
fingers were mashed. Dr. o. c. Spear
dressed his injuries.
While at work in the plant If the
American Leather Company Michael
Monigle had his hand caught In machin-
cry and the thumb amputated. He was
sent TO the Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
Nearly Triple Drowning.

Miss Mary Lewis. Miss Elizabeth
Lewis and William c. Blggar. Of Del
aware City came near drowning in
dhe Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Yesterday afternoon IN a squan. which
turned their boat over.
The women are excellent swimmers
and managed to catch hold OF the keel
Of the boat until rescued by Edward
Hatton and William Davidson. who
hurried forward in their launch.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
DELAWARE NEWS NOTES

Caught in the chicken house OF
Manlove Hayes. at his country resi-
dence in Dover Joseph Turner was
arraigned before Justice E. f. Wood
and held for the October term of
court.
Antonio Salvador. an orphan,
adopted by John Craig. of West Dover.
and who was kicked in the head by
one Of Mr.. Craig's horses as the boy
was driving it from the field for the
night. died in intense agony.
The State Board of Agriculture
took action to stamp out the anthrax.
which is raging on all the tidewater
farms along Delaware Bay.
Evening journal., 1906-07-31
Streets Condemned.

The commission appointed TO con-
denim a number Of streets In the Ninth
ward has completed its report. The
condemnation proceedings were taken
in the interest of railway extensions.
and the Delaware Terra Gotta Com
pany, according to the commissioners.
Is entitled to s25.OOofor a portion OF the
land needed.