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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-31
An Appeal to the Voters
Of Ben Hill County

On next Tuesday the voters this
grand Republic will decide
who shall for four more years act
as our Chief Executive and while
there are five Or more parties with
candidates in the field. The fact
is perfectly cl; al that the issue is
between Democracy and Repub-
licianism.
For q long term of years practi-
ally all the white voters i'll this
section together with all Georgia
we're Democrats then we paid very
little attention to a National Elect
ion but conditions now are quite
different with us in Ben Hill. We
have in our county white voters
from almost every State and by
reason of the fact that our colony
was originally planned and settled
by our brethern who who wore the
Blue therefore we find among us
quite a sprinkling of Republicans
and as such is the case it would
not be amiss to briefly sermonize
what each party stands for.
Democrats stand for:
LIST An Income tax, SO that the
very rich will be compelled to pay
their just proportion in defraying
the expenses of the general Gov
eminent.
End The election of United
States senator's by a direct vote of
the people.
3rd The removal Of all duty
on trust manufactured goods;
Through the high tariff these i'm
mense combinations of capital
called trusts practically control
the most important Industries and
through the tariff these trusts are
literally allowed to fleece any and
all who buy their goods wages
are low, living expenses are high.
Consequently poor man can hard
~ make enough for wholesome food
and decently clothe his family.
The high tariff is largely respon-
sible for this state or affairs
Remove the tariff on trust made
goods and Immediately foreign
competition comes into our mar
kets, and ''your mighty trusts will
like the Arab, silently fold his
tent and steal away.
The Republican party stands for
a "High Tariff which protects
Especial Interest" and under the
Republican form of Government
through special privileges directly
given these favored few we see the
amazing tragedy of one man amas-
sing a fortune in his lifetime equal
in size to the entire wealth of the
Empire State of the South.
The right of each State to con-
troll it's own Franchise laws and
thereby safeguard the ballot.
Many others things / could say
and would like to say why we
should shake off our lethergy at
this the most crucial time in the
history of American politics since
the surrender of Lee at AppOmat-
tox.. Don't forget the day; next
Tuesday lay aside business, go oHt
and put in vote for William j.
Bryan, from my view point from
the greatest living statesman in
this or any other land. Yours
hoping that Ben Hill county and
the Nation will be a "Landseide"
to Democracy.
B. E. Wilcox,
Chairman Democratic Executive
Committee, Ben Hill County.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-31

Mrs. A. T. Taylor, and her sister
Maud Lockamy, from Alfalfa Ala,
are visiting their aunt Mrs. A. w.
Jones of this city.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-31
Cotton Money.

" hen you sell your cotton,
depOsit Syour money in THE
THIRD NATIONAL BANK,
where it will earn you some
thing and be ready for use at =
any time. Whether you de-
post money or want advances
on your cotton this bank will
be glad to- serve you at all
times. Are you a customer of
this bank !?
Third National BanE
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-31

DIR. J. 81. PolhiIl left the first of
the week for trip to Augusta.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
China wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Vanmetre liv-
ing on the old Renteh farm hear Nolls-
vile, celebrated the tenth anniversary
of their wedding at the home on last
Saturday with china Wedding.
Those who assisted Mr.. and Mrs
Vanmetre Ia receiving were Mr.. and
Mrs. Foltz, Mrs. L. j. Horner, Mrs.
William Vanmetre and Misses Keith
arine Nihion and Mary f Vanmetre
The couple received many beautiful
presents in china as token Of the es.
TEEN Of their friends.
Those who were present were: Rev.
and Mrs. Charles 5. Trump, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Vanmetre and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vanmetre and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. g. Small.
Mr. aud Mrs. j, b. Cockrell, Mr..
IAomss Nanmetre and family. Mrs
Fred Vaumelre, Mr.. and Mrs. John
WinteFmoyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Horner and family, Mrs. William Hol
Ida and children, Mrs. Wannie Cush,
Wa, NJ r.. Fannie Mong Miss Susie
Walters, Mr.. and Mrs. John Myers
MIR. Clarence r. Myers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Mr.. Marshall Trlsseli, son of M.
and Mrs. Moses E. rruRsell, met with
an accident on Wednesday of last
week in which he lost his life.
Mr.. Trussell being unmarried lived
with his parents on the farm opposite
the county aims house about a mile
and half or two miles east OF Lee
town on tie CharlestowA road.
Mr.. russell on Wednesday morn
ing took a colored man and went to
the weed to cut down large tree.
When the tree was about to fall the
young man stepped back in the oppo
site direction from that which the tre'
was expected to fall but the tree fel
toward him and SO suddenly that IN
was struck on the head and his skull
crushed. He lived but few moments
without regaining consciousness. Hi
age was % years. He was widely
known and very popular.
The funeral took place from thu
home on Friday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
The Owls.

There was lodge of tine fraternsl
order of the Owls organized in this city
on last Tuesday night at Hammann'
hall on West Martin street with paid
up mem bership of rs and fifteen more
enrolled who will be taken IN later.
Mr. Max We'll, of Baltimore, organized
the lodge end started it off. The order
pays S. per week sick benefits and
gives the members free doctor for
them selves and all the mem bsrs OF
their families. In case of death mem
her gets whatever an assessment on
each member will yield at one pedny
per head, membership of 100, 900 will
yield 81 600. The dues are fifty cents
per month. This sounds very good and
is good if the order can keep it up.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

The Panama canal scandal will not
down in spite ofall the denials ON the
part of President Roosevelt and his
Calling abuse Of those who dare criti-
else his management of the matter. He
designs TO dismiss the whole matter
with the statement that the United
States paid the money over to the
French and that of course there could
be 10 Americans involved in the trans
action. This is a weak evasion Of the
business and seems to have added fusl
to the flames. His critics point cut
that Cromwell organized company
under the laws of the state of New Jer-
ssy, that Crom wells new company in
reality transacted the whole business
and that these facts are an open secret,
known by Mr.. Roosevelt and every
body else. On this subject the New
York World says;
J. P. Morgan & Co, says that while
they receipted for the $40 900, GOO Pan
anna Canal payment they did not dis
tribute the money. Mr.. Cromwell
says that the 10000 600 was divided,
s2s 900 900 being paid to the Iiquidator,
the old de Lesseps company, aud $751;
DOC, 900 being paid to the new Panama
Canal Company. This is almost as
blind as J p Morgan & Co.'S. answer.
Prior to the sale of the de Lesseps
conpany's assets to the Panama Canal
Company its obligations could be
bought at a few cents on the dollar.
The old company was hoplessly
bankrupt. Who boughs the old obli-
cations and divided up the So, 000,0 900
paid for them?
Who participated in the $4,000, 900.
syndicate and furnished the cash to
buy up the old obligations, finance the
manufactured Panama revolution and
put through the canal job?
Let congress in vertigo te fully at once,
openly and impartially. The people
of the United States who paid this S40,-
00O,000 are entitled to know who were
the ultimate recipients of 1t.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Congress has passed resolution ask
ing the President for information In
relation to that part Of his message to
Con gress in which he charges that
they oppose the appropriation he asked
for the secret service because they,
Congress, was afraid Of investigation.
This was vmest audacious charge
aga inst the Congress Of the United
States and the matter is now clearly
up to Teddy. He has never been the
man to finch but he must now back
down in ignominy or there will be fun
in Washington this winter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

President Roosevelt has a fight on
his hands with some Of the big news
papers and last week in special mes
sage TO Congress exeorated Mr.. Pull
itzer of the New York World for say
ing things about "wEo got the SAC, 000,-
0O0 paid for the Panama canal.' The
World believes in advertising and this
Is a big one. The circulation of tie
werld will be apt now to run up SOME
where near the figures claimed by some
newspapers in this section.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
sCousr.sf Awarded,

The County Court on Monday
awarded the contract for the steel
bridge to be erected over Back Greek
at Glengary. Their. were eight bids
submitted aud of them William
Farris Il Com sny, of Pittsburg, was
the lowest and was awarded the con-
tract.
The contract specihes that the work
shall be commenced by April /, and is
to be completed by Aug. 10.
The bridge is to be II feet wide and
ls3 feet leng and will rest on solid con-
crete abutments and piers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Mr.. Taft has made a beginning of
framing his cabinet and the first man
he selects is Senator p &. Knox, of
Pittsburg, as Attorney General. He
first takes care Of his closest friends,
the trusts, in selecting one of the
greatest corporation lawyers OF the
country and places him in a position
where he c.n be a protection to the
money Interests.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Charley Swisher says he will be
candidate for Governor again in four
years and that the next time he VIII
not get off for any kicsers. We expect
to bear from Arnold Seherr also on
that matter soon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
QUIRK.

Mrs. Patrick Quirk died at her home
on Liberty street on last Friday night
Her husband was some years ago a
familiar figure on cur street as VEN
dor of pretzels, The funeral took place
from the Catholic church en- Monday
morning.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Most people are puzzled as 10 the date
when the Taft prosperity is to set IL.
1t was claimed that it was felt the day
after the election but that must have
been mistake as there are still thous-
ands of people out of work and more
geing ON strike against reduction OF
wages. Perhaps Santa Claus Will
bring it, Perhaps ne will not.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Senator Scott has fallen out with the
President and says that next year we
will have two Thanksgiving days. The
first will be when Teddy leaves the
white House.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

President Roosevelt has long ago an
uounced he would take take trip to
the Dark Continent as soon as his
term of office expired to hunt big game.
Lately it has been revealed that he ex-
psots the government to pay his ex-
penses from the fund appropriated for
the Smithsonian Institute.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Mr. Allen R. Emmert, a student OF
the University of Virginia, at Char
lottesville, is home for the Christmas
holidays He is accom- panied by
his room mate, Mr.. Byron Cecil, OF
Kansas City, Mo
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray Silver hav re-
turned from their Wedding trip.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT effice was
honered on last Sunday with a call
from Mr.. Mason Conklin, of Charles
town who was here on a brief visit TO
friends. 1t has been several years since
he was in Martinsburg and he speaks
with praise of the many improve
ments in the town since his visit.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
Yellow Oychre-

1t is said that there has been dis
covered on the Gapview farm Of Mr..
John o. Oglonby, near Shenandoah
Junction a line vein eff yellow oche
and that the oar is of very fine quail
ty. This is extensively used as & pig.
ment in the manufacture of paint and
valuable as such.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Mr.. Christian Heller, brother to
the late John Heller, and for many
years engaged with him in the manu-
facture of carriages, on West King
Street, in this city, died at his home
here on Saturday morning last about
$50 at the age of SO years. The cause
of his death was heart disease with
which he had been affected for seme
time but his condition was not
thought serious until short time be-
fore his death.
He vas bern in Germany but has
lived here more than forty years and
has ever been an upright and henora
bic citizen. He leaves one sister, Mrs
Christiana CHASER, in Wittenburg
Germany. He was never married and
made his home with his brothers
family.
The funeral took place from The
home on Monday at 2 o'clock, Rev. c
S. Trump officiating, the deceased
having been member of the Luther
an church for MANY years. The inter,
ment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Richard Croker, former boss of Tam
many Hall now in this country says
he will never come back again. Well
if the Lions do NOT eat our Teddy up
we may get along without Croker.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
CUSTER

Mrs. Lula Custer, beloved wife of
Mr.. d. w. Custer, died at their home
on South High street on Thursday
morning at the age of AZ years, of pa
rslysis. She was stricken on Satur-
road taking her husbands dinner to
him at the quarriss.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

The present Co yress h's frequently
grin red before Prsalds Roosevelt and
We shall not be 81 n lsed If he does not
give them bluff.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Pittsburg is having trouble again
with her dishonest officials. Theceurt
are often the gTafters and there is a
least seme hope Of the thieves getting
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE

The Stockholders of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank. Mariipsburg, W. Va. are here
by notified that the Annual Election for Di-
reciors will be held IN he Directors room,
Tuesday, January 18th l904, between tse hours
OF eleven ana twelve O'clock
John T. MAIDEN cousch, Cashier.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Mr.. o. Vanmetre, of Vanclevesviiie,
was a pleasant caller at our Office on
Monday last.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Teddy is going to fight wild beast
and he, perhaps, wants to practice on
Congress little before he goes.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
WEIGH.

Mrs. Henry Welsh died at her home
In this city on last Monday night aged
80 years after lingering illness of par
alysis. She is survived by her husband
but leaves no children.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

Venezuela has declared war on the
Dutch and there will be war IN Africa
rs soon as Teddy can get them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25
Deaths
BUZZERD.

BUZZERD.
Mrs. Mary Buzzerd, wife Of ex-
Sheriff J. H. Buzzerd, of Morgan
county, died last Sunday at Berkeley
Springs at the age of 10 years.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-25

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
HILL WITH BRYAN.
Former Senator Introduces Democrat
Leader at Albany.

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 29.-The feature
OF w. ]. Bryan's tour up state was
the appearance on the platform here
last night of former United States
senator David b. Hill. 1t was the first
time in several years that Mr.. Hill had
attended such a gathering so that
when he stepped forward as chairman
To Introduce Democracy's leader, the
great crowd which packed the hall
where the meeting was held rose to a
man and cheered.
Although not connected with poll
tics" Mr.. Hill said, II reiterate that l
am heartily in favor of the election
of the Democratic national and state
tickets. 1 am not so partisan, how
ever. that 1 would support the party
whether right or wrong, but permit
me to say that I support the national
ticket in this campaign because in my
Judgment our candidate who honorS
us with his presence here tonight is
absolutely right upon every contested
question in this campaign. 1t is time
FOR a change in the administration OF
the government, change of measures
and of men. Our candidate owes the
nomination not to anv one man or to
any set of men. but only to the people
themselves. If elected he Will be the
president himself and not dummy
for any man. He will not be led
around with a string like a great big
Gagged bear"
Ex-senator Hill. referring to the
Republican charge that a panic would
follow Mr.. Bryan's election. declared
II would not be a business panic, but
It will be a panic on the part of the
hundreds of thousands of federal Of
hce holders and public officials who
will have to surrender their places to
the victorious party"
He concluded his encomium of Mr.
Bryan by saying that "our candidate is
your friend. He is my friend. He is
the friend of the people. He has been
the courageous, sincere and constant
friend of labor ever since he has been
in public life. He is as incorruptible
as he Is brave, and he can neither be
purchased nor intimidated."
The Democratic candidate received
an ovation as he arose to speak. He
was cheered to the echo and the large
audience reluctantly obeyed his ges-
ture to become quiet. He expressed
his appreciation Of the cordial well
come he had received Gin the capital
cf our nations greatest state" and re-
piled to Mr.. Hill by saying:
II appreciate the more than gener-
Gus words employed by Senator Hill
in presenting me to you. one of the
pleasures of this campaign is the
unity that manifests itself in the
party
Il believe" he continued. that we
are going to win a great victory, and,
my friends. l am glad that Senator
Hill, the hero of so many battles. is
fighting by my side prepared to share
with me the joys of a Demo cratic tri
umph. This victory would be incom-
plete If it were a sectional victory
Mr.. Bryan said he would present
you and some arguments in behalf of
our position" First. however. he
urged support of the Democratic state
and congressional tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
In Honor of the Late Baron Speck
Won Sternburg.

Washington, Oct 29.-Beautiful
memorial services, attended by a
brilliant assemblage of representa-
tives of all branches of official life in
Washington, were held today in mem
DRY of the late Baron Speck Won
Sternburg, German ambassador to
the United States, who died at Heidel-
berg, August %. President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. members of his cabinet,
diplomatic representatives of all ma
tons, members of the supreme court
OF the United States high officials of
the government and officers of the
army, navy, and marine corps, many
of whom were accompanied by their
wives, were present. The scene was
made especially attractive by the bril-
liant uniforms of diplomats and army
and navy officers
The services were held in Concor-
dia Evangelical Lutheran church,
which was attended by Baron Won
Sternburg during his residence here.
The interior of the edifice was draped
in deep mourning, there being a pro-
fuse arrangement of white flowers at
the altar, these floral. tributs being
especially effective against the black
background provided for them. The
service lasted but three-quarters of
an hour, and was conducted in part
in German by Rev. Paul A Mcneil,
pastor Oh OOncOrula cnurcn ana IN
part in English by Rev. Roland Cot
ton Smith, rector of st. Johns church.
Mrs. Speck Won Sternberg, widow
of the late baron, accompanied by
Count Hermann Won Hatzfeldt- Wild
enburg, charge d'affaires. and her
mother, Mrs. Langham of Louisville,
KY, were present. Others representing
the Germany embassy were the naval
attache, Commander Retzmann, the
military. attache, Major Won Livonius,
secretary, Baron Won Richthofen and
Attache Won Prittwitz und Grafton.
The service was opened with a rem
dition of Chopin's funeral march on
the organ accompanied by the French
horn quartette of the Marine band,
the latter being stationed in the ad-
joining chapel. Hymns were rem
dered during the services by a vested
choir of 40 boys and men from St.
Johns church.
Rev. Roland Cotton Smith of st.
Johns delivered an address in Eng
fish, which related chiefly to the fam
lily relations and personal character
of the deceased. An address in Ger
man by Rev. Paul A. Mcneil. treated
upon the remarkable diplomatic ca
reer of the late ambassador. A large
number of people attended the SER
vices, but admission was confined to
those holding cards issued by the
state department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29
OLD. OLD STORY AT WICHITA.
Boarder Falls in Love With the Cook
and Her Cooking.

Wichita, Kan. Oct. 29.-J o. Davis
was arrested here by officer Herod.
When arrested Davis had a revolver
in his pocket. He was booked on the
charge of carrying concealed
weapons"
Davis is wanted, too, on another
charge. L. Scott appeared at the po-
lice station and swore out a warrant
for the arrest of Davis on the charge
of having alienated the affections of
Mrs. Lottie Scott, wife of the complain
ing witness.
Scott said that he and his wife came
here from Columbus. Kan, two weeks
ago. They rented house in the north
part of the city and kept boarders. One
of the boarders was Davis.
Scott says that Davis made goo-goo
eyes at Mrs. Scott and praised her pies.
Mrs. Scott soon began to like Davis
better than she did her husband, the
husband alleges.
Scott told the Judge that he has
seen Davis and his wife together fire.
quently. He was willing to forgive his
wife if she would return to him, but
she would not.
Scott is now of the opinion, he says,
that his wife went under an assumed
name before she married him. He has
asked. Judge Alexander to investigate
the matter of the assumed name and
the action of Mrs. Scott in keeping
company with Davis. The case comes
up for trial in police court this after
noon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-29

thoroughly believe that the Re
publican national ticker will have
less than $4,000 plurality outside of
greater New York and the Re-
publican state ticket less than $1,000.
"Bryan's plurality in the state will
be more than 10000 and CHAMBERS not
less than 100000. These figures are
conservative. Lieut.. Gov. Chanler has
made a strenuous and winning cam
paign. Mr.. Bryan's visit to the state
of New York has been productive of
immense good to the party He has
made a profound impression and. we
are many thousand votes stronger
than when he began his tour of the
state on Saturday last.