Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-12-08
HON. HOKE SMITH FOR VICE
PRESIDENT.

South is recognition by the national democrauc
party in the selection of leaders.
ltseems that Mr.. Bryan is the choice OF
great majority of the democrats North and
South, and his nomination for the presidency IS
almost foregone conclusions; but should the
South demand that Southern man be nomlna-
ted as his running mate the national convention
could not afford to refuse this concession.
The Solid South is not to be sneered at in
party conventions. The great reform that IS
spreading over the country carries with 1t more
weight than sectionalism does, and II the Soutn
will put forward man like Hoke Smith, who IS
identified with the reform movement, we be-
1ieve that he would even add strength to the
national ticket as the reform element would
then feel that the Solid South, which had held
together for sectional politics was now standing
together for national lreform.-Cordele Rambler.
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The frequency with which both new busl-
ness structures and residences are appearing
in this city, and the substantial character OF
which must render them landmarks for many
decades, suggests the Importance of paying
proper heed to the architectural features OF
same.
Love of the beautiful is present to greater
or less degree in every civilized human being
so that buildings structura1y beautiful appeal at
once to all mankind. It follows that the build
ing possessing architectural elegance is more
valuable commercially than its palmer neighbor
for obvious reasons.
Sightliness is not the only advantage attain
ed through the intelligent application OF archi-
lecture, as high ceilings liberal provision for
lighting heating and ventilatug. with scientifca-
lily constructed stairways and elevators in
crease the utility and healthfulness and thus
add value to property.
The liberal expenditure for high ceilings,
ornamental towers handsome cornicles and
modern plate glass windows pay more satisfac-
tory dividends than any other part of the in
vestment.
The character of Fitzgerald's buildings is
most satsfactory-indeed, much better than in
the average town OF her size throughout the
country, yet the Enterprise expects to see
steady improvement along this line until the
beauty and elegance of Fitzgerald business hous-
es are the admiration of all beholders.
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great deal has been said recently in the
public print about Mrs Mary Baker Eddy,
founder and head of the Christirn Science
Church.
December McClures contained story of
this celebrated woman and in connection pub
lished what it purports to be her picture rep.
resented as photograph taken in 1882.
Christian Science people everywhere raise
objection to the publication and they have publi-
shed an affidavit, sworn to by Chas. F. Chevail-
lier that the picture is the picture is of his
mother.
The Fitzgerald scientists are interested in
the denial of what they term a misrepresenta-
ton of the truth. The Enterprise, believing
that Misrepresentation is always wrong, takes
pleasure in calling attention to this error of the
magazine.
Mr.. J. G. Knapp has announced his candi-
dacy in this paper for mayor. Mr.. Knapp is a
congenial, clever man. He is one of the ablest
members of the present city council. His per-
sonal popularity makes him formidable cand-
date but the Enterprise hopes that he will not
be elected mayor. We much prefer to see him
serve out the balance of his term the city
council.
Personally we esteem Mr. Knapp as a
friend but we believe his election to the Office of
mayor of Fitzgerald would be great mistake at
this time. He represents the extreme wide
open element. He is man who regards pro-
hibition as amty. while we regard it as
God-send great blessing.
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Fitzgerald has entirely too many vagrauts
idle men, sta1wart white men and buck negroes
who will not work unless they forced to-;
In town like this where there is much 10 do
Is 1uf1 oVd0 10 To