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The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
SUGAR TRUST FINED $4,000.
Penalty for Accepting Rebates From
New York Central.

New York, Nov. 2S.-A fine OF SlS,-
900 has been imsosed upon the Amer
lean Sugar Refining company by Judge
Holt in the United States circuit
court for accepting rebates from the
New York Central Railroad company
The company was allowed sixty
days to prepare to appeal the case.
The rebates amounted to $4,000.
Prior to imposition Of the sentence
T. X. Mcllvaine, the defendants coun-
sci, made lengthy argument In sup
port of his motion for an arrest OF
Judgment. He contended that the
contract made with the New York
Central by Lowell M. Palmer, through
which the rebates were granted, could
not he held to be binding crininally
upon the defendant. Judge Holt, in
the course Of the discussion, observed
that in his opinion MI. Palmer could,
under the interstate commerce act, as
superseded by the Elkins act, have
been Indicted, tried and conv victed for
soliciting the rebates. Under the for
mer enactment he would, upon convic-
ton, have been imprisoned, said Judge
Holt, while 'inder the Elkins act fine
only could be imposed.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
NO MARKET FOR PRODUCTS.
Director Of Education Discusses Phil.
ippine Conditions.

San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-Dr. D. p.
Barrows, director of education of the
Philippines, was a passenger on the
steamer Siberia, just arrived from the
Orient. In speaking of the condition
of the islands Barrows said:
"The islands are in a good condi-
ton, generally speaking. The polit-
ical situation there at the present
time is' the best it has ever been. The
provinciui government is in good
hands. There are about forty native
governors for as many different prov
inCes. They are serious and intelli-
gent men and at the recent conference
held in Manila they showed them
selves to understand the situation in
the islands and to fully appreciate the
attitude OF the United States. While
all these governors but one are native
they all speak and understanding
lish. -
"From an economic standpoint, how
ever, the islands are not in what
would call good condition. This is
occasioned by the fact that there is
no market for their sugar and tobacco.
These, of course, are their principal
staples. They, however, have a good
market for copra and abaca and from
these gain their main revenue"
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
PROMINENT NEGROES URGE REIN.
STATEMENT OF DISCHARGED
COLORED SOLDIERS.
EXECUTIVE MAKES NO PROMISES
RElTERATES HIS WILLINGNESS
TO LISTEN TO ANY NEW
FACTS PRESENTED.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The case OF
the soldiers of three companies OF
the Twenty-fifth infantry, who were
discharged without honor because or
the trouble at Brownsville, Tex, came
before President Roosevelt during the
day when Charles w. Anderson, col
lcctor of internal revenue at New
York, and Emmett ]. Scott. secretary
to Booker r.. Washington, called upon
him in behalf of the discharged men.
They made an earnest argument i'll
behalf of tie claims of the innocent
men of the companies, who want to be
reinstatcd They had no particular
programme of action to present to the
president and the latter gave no indl-
cation OF what his future course might
be except TO ireiterate his statement
that he would consider any new facts
which might be presented.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
LABOR NEWS.

Amid scenes of enthusiasm the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, in session at
Minneapolis. endorsed the political
policy of President Gompers during
the last campaign and urged a con-
tinuance of activity along Independent
lines, strongly condemning, however,
the idea of afiliating with any special
party and going on record as opposed
to forming a national labor party.
According to advices received from
cotton mill centers in Southern New
England an advance of 10 per cent
in wages granted by the Fall River
manufacturers to their 10000 employees
will affect nearly 100000 operatives
in Southeastern Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island, Eastern Connecticut and in
several towns In other sections.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad and it's switch1nen
have arrived at satisfactory ad-
justment of the demands of the lat
ter and entered into an agreement
which will continue for one year from
Jan. 1 next. The men secure an in
crease of cents an hour.
E. H. Gary Of the board of direct
ors of the United States Steel corpora
ton announces that the wages of COM
mon labor In the plants of the sub
sidiary companies of the United States
Steel corporation will be increased 10
cents a day beginning May 1 next.
Announcement is made that the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul railway
has granted an increase in wages of
4 cents an hour to switchnen and
yardmen on the entire system.
At conference between the train
men and General Superintendent A. T.
Dice of the Reading Railway company
the demand of the men for ten-hOur
day was rejected.
The board of directors of the Phil
adelphia Rapid Transit company has
decided on an increase of per cent
in the wages of its $500 motormen
and conductors.
The Norfolk and Western railway,
beginning Dec. 1, will grant an in
crease of 10 per cent in wages to all
employees now receiving less than 5000
per month.
A raise of 10 per cent in wages,
effective Jan. 1, has been announced
by. the Calumet and Hecla Mining
company. Over 5000 men are affect
ed.
The West Virginia supreme court
has handed down decision including
labor unions anoEg Illegal comhina-
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
COMMITTED BOTH HoLDUPs.
Missouri Prisoner Admits He Was
Rock island Robber.

Marshall, Mo-. Nov. 2S.-The man
who on Sunday night robbed the pas
sengers on the eastbound Alton-Bur-
lington passenger train near Glasgow,
Mo-, has admitted that his real name
is Claude Rumsey and that he is the
man who robbed the passengers on the
eastbound Rock Island overland lin
tied near the same point on the night
of Nov. S. Previously Rumsey said it
was his brother who committed the
Rock Island robbery.
Rumsey said also that his home is
in Chicago, where two brothers and a
sister live. He refused to give his
home address in that city.
Rumsey admitted that he recently
served a term at the military prison
at Fort LeavenwOrth.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

DR.. Jacob Gould Schurman. presi-
dent of Cornell university, in an ad-
dress delivered in Old Trinity, attack
ed the present industrial system and
declared that unless something was
done for the wageearner by the big
capitalists the end would be social
revolution.
Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco.
who arrived at New York Friday on
the steamship Patricia, said there was
absolutely no truth in the charges
made against him and that he will go
to San Francisco and court the fullest
inquiry.
Samuel Gompers has been elected
president of the American I1eder.t:ol
Of Labor for the twenty-fiftb tire il
the twenty.six years the federation
has been in existence. There was no
opposing candidate.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
"eIe STICK" FOR ROOSEVELT.
Ohio Admirer Sends Real Article to
= President.

Pittsburg, Nov. 2s.-A big stick"
provided by nature is on the way to
the president, according to the Post.
In a special dispatch from Marion, o.,
it is announced that Congressman
Grant E. Mouser of that city has re-
ceiyed large gourd from one of his
constituents with note requesting
that it be delivered to President
Roosevelt. The gourd Is about four
feet long and is said to resemble the
published pictures of the "big stick. -
Attached to the gourd was the follow
ing message:
"Mr. Roosevelt-Please accept this
big stick and send to congress at
tached to your next message and tell
them to be good. It was apparently
designed by Providence for your Off
cial use."
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
Trouble at Hamilton, Ont; May Be
Arbitrated.

Hamilton, Ont, Nov. 2s.-Street
cars have been running all morning
and there has been no disturbance.
The strikers will meet shortly to con-
slider the proposal to submit the whole
matter to arbitration.
{, s,s Fred Fay, an American, who is con-
Quoting the strike for the men, is
still In the city. No further proceed
ings have been taken against him, but
he has been advised that he has COM
mitted no offense against the laws Of
the country. The authorities now
deny having ordered Mr.. Fay to leave
the city and they say they merely adj
#vised him to leave.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE At
SHANGHAI DECIDES TO AP-
PEAL TO THE WORLD.
FLOODS DEvAS1A1E IMMENSE AREA
VICTIMS SELLING CATTLE AND
TOOLS AND EVEN DISPOSE
OF THEIR CHILDREN.

Shanghai, Nov. 2S.-An information
al committee, composed of the con-
suls, merchants, missionaries and Chi
nese, has decided to appeal to Amer
lea and Europe to assist in relieving
the distress of the inhabitants OF
Kaingsu, where the flood has conf
pletely destroyed the corn crops OF an
area of over 10000 square miles, re-
sulting in 100000 being at the point
of starvation. Thousands OF these
people are selling their children, cattle
and tools and leaving the country in
the hands of lawless elements.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
PACKERS COMPLY WITH LAW
Government Official Completes Tour Of
Inspection.

Washington, Nov 2S.-Alonzo d.
Melvin, chief Of the bureau of animal
industry, under whose Office the ad-
ministration of the meat inspection
law enacted at the last session of con-
gress is carried out, has returned
from Western tour of inspection
which included visit to packing
houses in Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver
and Kansas City. He says everywhere
there is apparent beneficial effects OF
execution OF the law and a manifest
desire OH the part of packers to COM
ply with its provisions.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
Pittsbure Official Is Charged With
Forgery.

Pittsburg, Nov. 28.-City Council
man w. "A. Martin. charged with brib.
cry in connection with the alleged
Tube City railroad franchise scandal
has been arrested and is now locked
up at Central police station, together
with G. S. Cameron, president of the
Tube City Railroad company. Bail
has been fixed, it is said, at 100000
each and both nJen expect to secure
their release before the close of the
DAY. Superintendent of Police Nc
Quad, who made the informations
against Martin and Cameron. said the
hearings in the case would probably be
held on Saturday.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
BODY OF INFANT AS EVIDENCE
Unborn Child of Grace Brown Intro
duced in Murder Case.

Herkimer, N. Y, Nov. 2S.-Dr.
George H. Smith corroborated the tes-
timony of the doctors who preceded
him by testifying at the trial of Ches-
ter Gillette that Grace Brown came to
her death from blows. During the
morning the district attorney succeed
ed in introducing in evidence the un-
born child taken from Grace Browns
body at the autopsy. The defense
scored a point when Rev. Cuthbert
Frost of Lowville qualified his state.
ment that. Gillette was the first tc
speak of the drowning of Grace Brown
after his arrival at Arrowhead. Mr.
Frost refused to swear to that state
ment on being recalled.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
For Alleged Irregularities.

Olympia, Wash, Nov. 2S.-Governor
Mead has removed John Canutt, state
oil inspector, on account Of alleged
misconduct and Irregularities in office.
F.NA. Clarke. deputy state oil inspector
of Snohomish, has been appointed to
succeed him. A special commission
investigated the state oil officers last
week and reported adversely to Ca
mutt.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
TO REBUILD BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Doubiedeck Arrangement Proposed t
Allow Greater Traffic.

New York, Nov. 2S.-The daily
crush ON the Brooklyn bridge is re
ceiving the earnest attention of Mayor
Mcclellan. At conference OF officials
important plans for temporary ans
permanent, relief were discussed
Longer trains and increased headway
it is expected. will bring temporary
relief.
Plans for permanent relief include
an almost entire rebuilding of the
bridge. Doubledecking will probably
be rescrted to in order to make room
for additional lines OF railroad tracks
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
Young Patricide Captured.

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. 2s.-Edward Cliff
ford, the eighteen-year-old boy who
shot and killed his father Sunday
morning and who was trailed by a
posse with bloodhounds, has been cap
tl,red and has confessed to the muir
der, claiming that his father threat
ened him with an axe. He admitted
taking $40O in gold which his father
had concealed in the house.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
1 Girl Killed Mother and Herself.

Upper Sardusky. o., Nov. 2s.-Cor-
2Qner Stutz has rendered verdict that
the death Of Mrs. Henry Hartman and
i her daughter Mary was case of muir
der and suicide He says the daughter
Killed her mother and herself with
morphine. 1t was at first believed
the two women had been asphyxiated
by escaping gas In their room.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
switchmen Given Increase.

Cincinnati, Nov. 2S.-The first an.
nouncement of an increase of wages
granted to local railroad employees was
made during the day when the Balti.
more and Ohio Southwestern railroad
granted the switchmen an increase c1
cents per hour. The other roads
have not as yet announced any in.
crease and conferences looking to :.
set !es:.c.it arc i.c:ng leld.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
THE DEATH RECORD.

Miss Georgia Cayvan, for years one
of the most, popular actresses in New
York city, is dead in a sanitarium al
Flushing. l.. l.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
Cabinet Hears story Of Trip.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-Nearly the
entire time of the session of the cab
met, which lasted from IL until 80,
was devoted to listening to the pres
ident's story of his tripsto the isthmus
of Panama aad the conditions existing
there, which he pictured in glowing
arms.
The Washburn leader., 1906-11-30
PUT INFANTS sooY IN STOVE.
Two Young Women Arrested on Muir
der Charge.

OSI SudlSSs
Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 28.-A gen
uine sensation was created by the ar
rest of two sisters, Nellie Lage, aged
twenty-one. and Emma Lage, aged
nineteen, ON charge of having mur-
dered q baby born to the latter. 1t
developed that they are the mysteri-
Gus women who one night about a
week ago entered the ladies' dining
room of local restaurant on the prin-
cipal business street at about S:15
o'clock and placed bundle on top of
the fire in the stove, which was. after
an Investigation, found to contain the
body of an infant.
The young women admitted that the
baby had been born to Emma and that
they killed it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03

We have the goods and you
need the m, you have the cash
and we need it, so let's get to
doing business. Such bargains
as we are giving will sstonish you
BE sure to attend our bargain
sale the first day and every day.
BAZAAR STORE
The sad news of the death of
Mrs. julius Guilds reached us
yesterday. Their home is north
of town. The deceased had been
sick but a few days pneumonia
ending a useful life. ] he funer-
al will take place tomorrow at II.
a. m. at the First M. E. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guilds have lived
here for five years and have won
many friends in the meanwhile.
The aged lonely husband has the
full sympathy of the com munity.
They have no relatives here.
The Ladies of the G. A. r.
will be glad to meet you tonight
at the Oddfellow's Hall.
The sly insinuations that the
W. C. T. U. or any of their CO.
| workersi nstigated that fire in the
corner saloon is all for effect.
The parties circulating it know
| it is without foundation. We
presume-the saloon element know
who did set tive don't, If we
ever concluded to use brute force
against the drunk-factories we
will go in open daylight with TWO
hatchets. It's the voters we are
after with shovel and tongs.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03

The sale at Maffets today is
simply immense. The only in
convience is that the crowd can
not get inside and block the side
walk in front. They advertised
in the Enterprise.
We stumbled across a rumor
today to the eff ct that our friend
John Henry orminy is seriously
contemplating matrimony. He
had made up his mind years ago
to live the life of a bachelor, and
was doing fairly well at it until
a maiden from middle Georgia
came in the way about two years
ago, and since that time John
Henry has been having all sorts
of trouble, except married troub-
lie. and has made up his mind to
try that kind. We understand
the maiden in question has made
up her mind also, and there is
likely to be something doing be-
fore the ides of March.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03
Attention.

The Ladies of the Grand Army
will give Box and Ball Social at
Odd-Fellows Hall on Saturday
evening Feb. 3, for the benefit
Of Geo. Grouse Post No. II. ALI
the patriotic orders aud every
body else cordially invited.
Every lady is requested to bring
pound carpet-ball, with her
name placed just beneath the
surface. Also a nice box of
lunch for two. Hot coffee will
be served. There will be a short
literary program and music with
lots of fun, and plenty of good.
things to eat, every body come.
145t Com.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03


Following is the program for
the Union Gospel Temperance
Meeting 10 be held at the First
Nj. E. Church, Sunday February
4th, at 8 O. clock p m.
Singing-Congregation led Choir
al Union.
Scripture Reading, Rev. J. w.
Turner.
Prayer-Rev. o. o. Johnson.
Singing-led by Choral Union.
Fifteen minute addresses, Revs.
w. L. Wooten, A. F. Ellington,
and T. G. Davis.
Recitation-Miss Leila Parson.
Benediction, Rev. N. G. Buck
ley.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03

| The w. C. T. U. is arranging
for Parlor meeting for the rail-
road men aud their families the
date to be given later. Others
are invited to attend and enjoy a
social evening and get acquainted
with the men who carry us to
and fro. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Smith
on west Central avenue. have
kindly offered to throw open their
house to US for the occasion. A
short program will be rendered
| in which some of the railroaders
will participate. There will be no
charges.
WANTED:-M n, won q,
boys and girls to represent Nc
Cures Magazine. Good pay.
Address 81 East 23d St. N. Y.
City.
The school board has secured
the old court house on Magnolia
street for the overflow from the
primary department of our city
schools. Another teacher will be
hired for that building. This is
a move in the right direction as
the two teachersalready in charge
of that department are overtaxed
and could not possibly do their
pupils justice. Miss Reibsam's
room has 81 and Mrs. Keepers
So.
P. r. Booker insists that he
will have a real wedding at the
u. B. church tomorrow forenoon
as it is the fortieth anniversary
of his own wedding. He will
furnish a younger man than him
self with bonny, youthful bride.
The best plan is 10 go to the
church and see for myself.
Mr.. Grim BILE the plum Der who
has been one of our substantial
business men has retired, his
brother-in.law Ed. Whitman sue
ing him.
Conductor J. W. Brady is sub
stitutiug conductor Newton on
the Thomasville branch of the
A, & B. this week in the absence
of the latter.
Terra Gotta we'll curb, sewer
pipe, drain pipe etc.
Fitzgerald Pottery Co.
At the Enterprise Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03
House Burner.

What would have proven most
disastrous fire this morning right
in the heart of the business CEN
ter was prevented by the timely
discovery of the insipient blaze.
When the manager of the corr
ner saloon arrived at his place of
business, about S a. m. he found
the front door unlocked and a
bright blaze reaching the over
head ceiling and through the ele-
vator opening into the second
story.
One minute more and the fire
would have been too hot to put
out without the aid Of the fire de-
partment and the probable total
loss, of stock and building and
possibly much other property.
Tbs place had been deliberate
ly fired in two places and the
house burner had escaped thro
the front door. His work would
have been complete if done sixty
seconds earlier.
That it was incendiary is GER
tain but the identity of the fire
bug is very uncertain. They
are not expected to come for
ward and confess.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03
Cooking oil at Witch

NELSON'S Cooking Oil at Witch
ards.
Mrs. Callie Howe, the national
lecturer for the w. c. L. u, will
speak on live topics.
Mr.. Claude Maffett, of Monte
yuma, is visiting his brother the
proprietor of the Bazaar store.
Four city lots for sale cheap.
Inquire at Grant street Barber
Shop.
EAST as man steps out into
the sunshine and opens himself
to its rays, so does the man who
loves God step out in the rays Of
the Divine Love and receives its
benefits"
Smoke the "Made in Fitzgerald"
kind. They are the best smok-
ers. If.
John Thorn, of Owosso, Mich,
is visiting bis brotherinlaw w.
A. Simons. having stopped over
on his trip in the interests of the
Kalamazoo Railway Supply
House.
S. M. Whitchard and Co., sell
WessoDs Cooking oil.
Remember the Union Temp
erance meeting tomorrow after
noon.
Attend the Masqaurad Bali and
secure your Masks at the CheaI
Store.
All kinds of Masks at thu
Cheap Store.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03

FOR rem tail or part of
two story residence, furnished
or unfinished, ten rooms, per-
tect condition, front and rear
stairways, fireplace aud all con-
veniences, best part of city, near
in, cheap to an acceptable tenant.
Household furniture for sale also
splendid piano, baby carriage,
new blue flame oil heater etc.
2l6 Orange Ave.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03
Attention L. o. T. NJ.

Every member Of White Jas
samiue Hive is urged to be prs
ent at the regular meeting next
Monday evening Feb. S, Mrs.
Rose Y. Co1vin, state commander,
will meet with the hive, and bus
mess of mportauce will be at.
tended to. By order of
Com mander.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-02-03

Oleomargerine. High grade
at Whitchards. 131-tf
Mrs. Callie Howe is strong
platform lecturer.
Frank Page has sold his resi-
dence on N. Main to c. 10 bin
gier.
+ St. Valentines Day-the 14th
and the Fireman,s ball both
come on the same dav.
For Sale:-The lumber in six
good saw mill houses. Apply to
J. w. Rod dwell, Office McLaugh-
lin Lum Der Co.
w. R. Skinner the poultry
farmer, received a consignm emit
of fine breed of chickens from
the Allison stock at Abbeville
last Thursday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. T. W. Pinart, Of
Bowling Green, Ohio, who have
spent the past five weeks in this
city, started for Florida yester-
day where they will spend the
balance of the winter.
A Free Reading room meeting
will be held at the Baptist church
on Monday night at 7:30. All
members are requested to be
present to elect officers and at
tend to other business. The
public invited to attend.
Mrs. Callie Howe, of Missouri,
national lecturer for the w. c.
T. u, will deliver one of her
noted addresses in this city on
the II. Place of meeting will
be announced later.
Texas Rust Proof Oats,
Georgia Rye, Blue Stem
| Wheat, Pear, Onoin Sets, at
CampbeII's Seed Store.
Phone No. 80. Fine ST.
Mr.. D. T. Paulk of Fitzgerald,
will move to the Fussel place.
on the road between Ocilla and
Fitzgerald. in about a month.
Mr.. Paulk is an experienced far.
mer, and we predict him success.
Cecilia Star.
There will be a regular convo-
| cation of Fitzgerald Chapter
Royal Arch Mason No. 81 on
next Tuesday night; all the Com.
panies are earnestly requested
to be present as there will be inn
portant work.
J. I. Campbell, Secy.