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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10
Profanity

The reckless use of protane ian
guage by SO many who are careless
lsSone of the evils of our time, es-
pecially when the man hardened
TO profanity slings his oaths out
promisuously in the hearing OF
yodng boys. The Enterprise Led
ger, written on this topic, is moved
TO say: "Hcw can man with any
aense of honor at all use profane
and obscene language in the pres
snch of small boysi 1t is a shame
upon any man. If he is sane he
shonld be convicted by the courts
and rlaced in the coal mines with
his kind; if crazy, let the authori
tiesSput him in some insane asylum,
where his vile and wicked words
andscorrupt influence will not be
exerted upon the pure and inno-
cent, minds of children. How can
q man use bad and obscene langu,
aee in the presence of boys and
children and retain his own self
respect is a question"
The Albany Herald also writes
a timely article on this subject,
and while less caustic is none the
less appropriate and timely. The
Herald says:
uYoung man, do you swears0
he world is full Of young pen
lazy swear when they
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10

contact, delivering himself wher-
ever he goes of speech that emits a
stencil for refined sensibilities, and
becoming, in the end, utterly in
capable of joining i'll polite CONVEX.
sation without marring it with the
most repulsiveand disgusting afro.
cities of speech.
"Young man, beware of the temp
tation to defle your lips with your
first oath. Fightitaway from you
as you would a dose of poison. You
may be nightly provoked, or you
may merely be anxious to impress
somebody with the fact that you
ire almost grown, buta 'cuss word
is not what you need. 1t will not
impress anybody, and it will low
er you. 1t will sow the germ OF
u habit that may mar your whole
life. Ifone man laughs when you
swear, three men pity you, an6
maybe wonder if you ever had a
home.
Swearing is degrading Don't
letit degrade you. y Early County
News.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10
Special Notice.

My land is posted and registered
and / have gone to several and
asked them off of it: but from now
on 1 only expecttogo to where they
are hunting and find out who they
are and let the law settle the rest.
This hunting on my land must be
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR ALDERMAN, FoUTIl WARD.

FOR ALDERMAN, FoUTII WARD.
lam a candidate for alderman from the fourth
ward and will greatly appreciate anything you can
do for me. If elected promise to be conservative
in administering the affairs of the city and to give
fair and impartial consideration to all questions as
they come up to the best of my ability.
Thanking you in advance for your supporG,
am B. j. REID.
FOR ALDERMAN
Having been nominated by my friends of the
I Civic Reform League of Fitzgerald for Alderman
from the First Ward, hereby announce my candi'
dacy and beg the support of the people, promising
to be faithful. j. T. MATHIS.
- FOR ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD.
To the Voters of Fitzgerald:
:, : hereby announce myself a candidate for Al
y herman from the Second Ward. And will greatly
appreciate your VOTE Respt. yours,
lE IS w. R. DYKES.
~ FOR ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD.
s At the solicitation of my friends from the First
Ward take this means of announcing my cano
s.aacv as Alderman from said Ward, and ii elected
ssrOmise the voters and taxpayers talr and impair
dial administration as far as my vote is concerned
eYf primary is to be held will abide by said prl'
mary, Thanking you in advance for your support
and vote, am, ~ T. ADAMS
FOR ALDERMAN, FOURTH WARD.
At the request of many friends, announce as
raDdidate for Councilman from the Fourth Ward
aubiect 70 the pleasure of the voters.
Yours for a greater Fitzgerald,
y A. G. Justice.
~
n FOR ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD.
At the solicitation of my friends, | hereby
announce my candidacy for Alderman from the
third ward.
will appreciate your support, and if elected
will serve the city to the best of my ability
G. A. JoLLEY
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10

Have your buttons covered to
match your suit, any size same day
order received at The Empire store
1516t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10
Council Proceedings

Will 4u%JOA ~ We AA"e"PP P
ing and the following named alder
men present:
Hayes, Paulk, Bigham, Wilson,
Kicker, Mcdonald, j. M. Mosher,
aud Davis.
Absent 3. G. Mosher.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mrs. Lottie M. Allen appeared
before the council and made d
statement as to alleged injuries re-
ceived in June last. On motion OF
Alderman Mcdonald action on the
same was deferred until the next
regular meeting. The reports Of
the Clerk, Treasurer, Sexton and
Pound Master were each read and
ordered filed.
The Finance Committee submit
ted their report on the bills and
pay rolls for November.
Alderman Kicker moved that the
report be accepted as read and
warrants be drawn for the same.
Motion carried.
A communication was received
from Mr.. G. A. Balmore, also Mrs.
A. J. Dixon relative to excessive
taxes on their properties, and the
same was tabled ON motion ofalder-
man J. M. Mosher.
A communication was received
from Mr.. Charles ChOwen relatives
to damage done her buggy by one
of the scavenger wagons. And the
same was tabled on motion of AL
derman Hays.
DR.. G. A. Holtzendorf, represen.
ting the School Board, spoke to
the Council relative to some needed
repairs on the colored school build
ing.
Alderman Bigham moved that
the repairs be made but the
amount expended on same should
not exceed $4,000.
A petition was received from J.
A. Rountree ct al asking that the
East end of Orange Street eclear-
ed of distractions and the matter
was referred to the street and
alley Commissioner on motion of
Alderman Bigham.
The communication was received
fromIthe First National Bank asking
that warrant be allowed them as
the interest on the shop site notes.
Alderman Kicker moved that
the claim be allowed and the mo-
ton carried.
A resolution received from The
Providence Saving Bank and Trust
Company of Cincinatti, Ohio ask
ing the change of place ofpayment
of the principal and interest on the
city bonds recently sold them by
the city. And the same was pass
ed on motion of Alderman Wilson.
On motion of Alderman Hayes,
was allowed $50 in full for his
work at the cemetery.
On motion of alderman Davis
the time for paying the second
half of taxes without the penalty
was extended to Dec the Goth
Alderman Davis moved that the
sidewalk ON the East side of Lee
street, between Central Ave. and
Oconee Sts., be opened up.
Motion carried.
The mayor appointed alderman
Wilson, Paulk, and J. m. Mosher
as election managers for the city
election to be held on the 18th.
Ordinance 271beingan ordinance
requiring the the a. 4. & A. e. K,
Co. to keep a Flagman at the Lee
street crossing was passed.
Ordinance 272 being one ordi
nance to open up Sherman st. from
Central Ave. to Oconee street was
passed.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10
Rooms To Rent.

Furnished rooms. Apply at
Drive. foot of Main and
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10

REPORT OF THE CITY BovKaBER 1908.
Total amount of paid, folows: $746S.4o
OF FIRE FUND
q Nov 10. Ivey Grocery Co. .........'.'. - $3.50
), }, Eureka Hose Co.. 1850 1870
NAcooUkT SANITARY FUNDS
Noy a. Wyatt 9S4s 3d.
! FUND
NOV TO- EAie Osborne. !. .................. zoe
, Sam Coin. Observation-Disclosures. &0e 4oV
ACCOUNT
, Nov g. J. c. ...............:.. Too
d ACCOUNT OF SALARY FUND
" Nov ,e NJ nfoanar . aeo
E ...............-
: " >" ,.. 200
= -" ,,.........................-1 SEQ
# ON FUND
Nov. g. Denmark Drug ............... $40
GENERAL FUND
- Joe varnadoe .................. 2Loo
u PRINTING AID STATIONARY FUND
e ACCOUNT INTEREST FUND
Nov g. BondC Commissioners. ............... 144o.0
STREET
d Nov T. Oliver Brown ....................<... 1915
81 - VIM Wagonon 49,. .................... SS7
e 49, Jim Oliver ........-..,..,..,. $40
49, Clarence Toney. ..................... 126 1882
Total Observation-Disclosures. ~ ~ 24664e
d O. NJ. City Clerk.
IS REPORT OF CITY TREASURER NOVEMBER 1908
re To the Mayor and City Couneil-
e Fitzgerald Ga.
/ Gentlemen
On account having half Of the City tax, dur
November impossible for me 70 give yOuan item
lied report tme Therefore viii submit full report for
d November, at your meeting in January.
hand at the close OF business On D
4th as follows
1t General Funds City expenses. N1ssb1
d Sinking Fund......................... 1,O85.SS
Interest Fund .................... s,oSs.2o
+ Respectfully submitted
Re q. r. MnsedOrf City Treas
prlC NJ Wise 1880
q IG p ~
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-10

James A. Reed ,, ~ -
job nson Adv. Co. Repairs for Streets
Fitzgerald Wagon and Buggy Co., Repairs for Grace
Taylor and Taylor Meals for Prisoners
| L. F. Thompson Lime for Sanitary
NJ ]. Mulcahy Shoes and Repair on Cart
L. F. Thompson Pipes and Files for Cemetery
PauIk Hdw. Co. Supplies for Fire Dept
Fitz. Vol Fire Dept. Attending two fires
The Adder Mach Co. Instament on Mach
Gray Bros. work streets days mules q driver
E. T. James mules work streets IL days
H. H. James mule wagon & driver streets
Is. G. Pryor mules wagon & driver days
Mr.. Watson mules wagon & driver 5 Ii days
Carl Thornton days on streets 1926
ID. NJ. Albritton days streets Sl.O0
P. S. Lowery day on street Grader
G. P. Mingledorf C.na~e' fStamps)
J. d. c. Ivcy Feed for fl.~ "rses
F. NJ Graham Saw Dust loads
J. A. Reed Horse Shooting and repairs
Roush and Whitman Repair on Feed boxes
Fitzgerald Undertaking Co Burial of Psupcr
Empire Mel. Co. Oil Fire Dept.
e. Wall Balance City Atty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-09
RooMs TO LEr-cost,nuea

| HAIGHT~ St. 20S-Lsrge sunny front room wen
furnished; running water. electric light bath
also other rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-09
ROOMS TO LEr-co.s,..<s

TURN. s1l--Lsrge furnished room With hot and
cold running water large closets. hath. gas
and phone; also electric lights
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-09

MONEY WANTED
WANTED-Loans from $500 70 $4,000 at per
cent 10 per cent. The security Is real es-
tate. II yOu have any money TO loan see
Real esfate is the best interest paying and the
ssfest invest tnent. Armstrong Construction
and Engineering Company, i2i5 Cough St
AAAA-we are yetting orr clients and per
epnf net on eIli edge drst mortgage loans on
Saa francisco realty. bring Eoug money 10 rs:
orr loans are safer than bank: no charges
EDWARDS. SILVER 4 CLOVER. Inc, 55
Ceary ST.; phone kearny lz1l.
CALL BRANCH OFFICE. 1861 Fillmore st.
nfar Post
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
JoLLYING THE T1MEs-D1spArcn.


~ recent speech before Columbia Uni
Verslty students Mr.. George W. Perkins
used the expression, ITO ultimately
reach" In pcrusnG recent address of Hon.
VII. the Richmond Times Dispatch no,
come in out of the wet. and Join the In
fnitive splltters Union?-Washingtor Her
AID.
as mnce pie crime?" demands the
Charleston News and Courier. The South
Carolina kind is without extenuating circum-
stances. The Old Virginia mincc pie. on the
contrary, Is a doxology.-Richmond Times
Dispatch. Sociology. you mean. no doubt.
Atlanta Georgian.
The Richmond Tines Dispatch says the
national occupation OF Korea is doing
nothing. Is that where the Democrat ic
party caught the disease dayton to)
Herald.
The paragrapher of the Richmond Times
Dispatch has a good grasp of things. He
writes that Evelyn Thaw Is genuinely dis
,ressea ana astonished that the authorities
HaVe ialed to grasp the fact that Harry Is
iahat!c Tor publication only and not as ar
evidence ot good faith."-Knoxville Tribune
The Richmond Times Dispatch speaks o,
IN, ,ht usht-riders OF the Photographers Union
NJ: 1t probably has reference to the night
writer's who do their dark deeds under the
electric light.-cumberland (Md.) Times.
rs mince pie crimc?" asks the Charles.
ton News and Courier. and the Richmond
ons kInd replies that the South Car
Montgomery Advertiser,
The Richmond Tiines. Dispatch tells OF The
81. LOUIS woman who has red -hended
husband to dispose OF on EASY terms.I II
ne Is related to those red headed Texas
widows she Will probably find the market
"cciu!iy demorallzed--Ch News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
THE BLACKSTONE INVESTIGATION

In opening the case against Judge
y. W. G. Blackstone, Attorney Lewis
declared that 1T was not prosecution.
but an Investigation, and that he was
there to represent reputable clti-
zcns of the Eleventh Circuit, who had
brought the charges. He further de-
clared that the investigation was not
actuated by malice, by the spirit of
revenge, or for political reasons.
In reply, Attorney Aylett Ashby, of
counsel for Judge Blackstone. said:
eve appear. here as friepds of Judge
Blackstone We could not be induced
or led, with or without money, to
appear against him.
II recognize that many signers of the
petition against the accused are sub
stantial citizens, but nevertheless 1t is
the idea of Judge Blackstone, and of
his friends, that there Is malice, and we
do believe that the desire to take him
| from his high position, in many in
stances, is actuated by desire which
| does not bear the clean face presented
| by Attorney Lewis"
| All this Is beside the question, and
has nothing 20 do with the merits OF
the case. Personalities should be elm
mated entirely. AS Mr.. Lewis has said
this is an Investigation, and all that
the public desires to know is whethe,
or not the charges are true. If they
are brought in malice, for revenge, OF
ii they are brought for political rea-
sons, that is a matter which lies with
the conscience of those who have made
up the indictment. But no matter what
their motive may be. are the charges
true. ard is Judge Blackstone a prope,
person to preside over a Virginia cour,
or justice? That is what the people
desire to know, and that is what the
committee of investigation should en-.
deavor to ascertain, regardless of mo.
iiyes and without prejudice or politi.
cal consideration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

King and the dramatic readings OF
Miss Saliie Cott:eli. an accomplished
elccutonist, will add to the pleasure
.of the evening. The time-honored
cherry tree viii be In evidence. and
washington's farewell address will be
presented in a very noyel form.
Whist Tournament.
The regular monthly whist tourna-
ment of the Woman's Club will be
played in the club parlors this evening.
Those playing are requested to no.
tify the house committee not later
than 10'A. NJ. to-day.
pcr.onaI Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Harwood, who
h.ve been spending the winter South,
Will be at home at No. 1000 Monument
Avenue after the first OF March.
Mrs. George w. Harrington. who is
visiting her brother. Mr.. Frank II.
Pelouze at the Columbia. in Washing
ton, will leave on Wednesday for New
Orleans to join Mr.. Harrington and ac-
company him on trip through Texas.
Miss Mary r. Reid, of Norfolk, Va.
lis visiting Mr.. and Mrs William Mar
shall, at No. 4ol 1-2 East Main Street.
Mr.. Claiborne Gregory is visiting
friends in Newport News.
Mrs. Luther Sheldon. who has been
| visiting Mrs. j. NJ Baldwin and Mrs.
c. D. Larus. In Richmond, has returned
| to Norfolk.
Mrs. Frederick Palen. or Newport
News, is the guest of her mother. Mrs.
George w. Mayo, on West Grace Street.
The Misses Wingo, OF this city, will
be guests of honor at card party to
be given by Mrs. Alnon r. Bowen. Of
Newport News, this evening.
Mr.. James Lane Shas returned from
a visit to his sister, Mrs. j. D. Nimmo,
of Charlottesville.
Miss Elizabeth Rrander has return
J ed from visit to Mrs. William Roane
Aylett, of Newport News.
| Mr.. o. S. Wallace, of Craigsville, Is
at st. Luke's Hospital for treatment.
| He was accompanied to Richmond by
4 his wife.
| A hop Will be given by the officers
of the post at Fort Monroe In the
Chnmberlln Hotel this evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

We are not certain that the resolu-
tlon Of Senator Sale, proposing an
amendment to the constitutional pro-
visions concerning the government OF
cities. is comprehensive enough to give
the General Assembly all the freedom
desirable in dealing with the subject;
but it is move in the right direction.
and, If a majority of the legislators
can be brought to view the change With
favor, the adaptation Of the Language to
the object sought can be easily MADE.
This paper does not regard with ap-
prevail the readiness to tinker with the
Constitution which has been manifested
in certain quarters. For most or lle
changes suggested no valid reason en-
lists. But Ii Is manifest that the IRON
clad prescriptions as TO muhlcipanties
arc acting as bar to progress alonE
lines of demonstrated reform, ana With
out a radical amendment OF the or
ganic law the General Assembly IS pow
eress to do more than authorize the
addition of new departments 70 ma
chine already too cumbrous anu c IMP :
Gated Concentration and Intrusion hfe
principles which cannot work tos eti'e J,
and the whole theory OF goVer'i'tlsnl =
commission Is fcontradictedS by an .p-
pllcaton which weds 1t to Mayor
and Councils endowed with consutu-
tional prerogatives. II tho new meth-
DDS are to be employed with any hope
of justifying success the old men ,,,t Z
DDS must be first done away VIII
and an amendment, to be erect
i've, must cover that ground e
as 10 enable the General Assemniy u .,,c
der proper conditions to supstitu.e ~
one for the other.-Norfotk Virglnian-
Pilot.
Here IN Tvnchburg. where the sentt'
ment for n government commission
form of municipal government has as,
sumed largo proportions, II Wo ,,na @ 9.
or inc 90 nr .np nrv'', nhange to unite II
urging their representatives IN the Ls sS,
stature to vigorously press fo ,nen ~.
ment bv virtue Of whose provisions
they would doubtless be enapled 4, y ~ =, ]
~ their plans into much fuller 7 IN ~.
more satisfactory effect tnan - ~
case now, when trammeled ana eramap;
ed in their projects by constitutions
llimltations,-L ynchburg News,
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Continued from Yesterdnyo

That's right. hold Us tight as you
like" said Mr. Cooper, encouragingly.
Il ought to have warned YOU IL is {,
stiff bit, but it's short, and then we
shall be home
In spite of her alarm Stella uu-
clasped her hands, though, at the mo-
ment. she felt II meant instant destruc-
ton. IF you had only told me-" she
said Grossly. II would have got out
and walked
Mr.. Cooper did not answer. all his
attention was concentrated on guiding
the steps Of the horse, and few mo-
ments later. they turned in at an open
gateway, under what seemed to be an
arch, but 1t was too dark to see; and
drew up before large house. Lights
shole through the open door, within
which could be seen a roomy hall, bare
and ugly. Stella looked in eXpectant-
ly. wondering that no one came for
ward to greet her, and In the absence
or any other welcome, her feelings to-
wards Mr.. Cooper grew distinctly more
appreriative.
Come in. do said that young man
warmly. Miss Thco VIII be here In q
moment, for certain. ! expect she u
still pottering about amongst her tlr.
keys.-ah, here you are, madam
At that moment Stella, looking to-
wards the open door, received one oil
the greatest shocks OF her life.
Instead OF dignified old sIady. CLAD
in silk and old lace. with gentle man.
ners and n high bred voice. she saw q
short. squat figure In shabby sergt
skirt and old coat, thick. clumsy boots
thing on her head that could only
by courtesy be called hat, and be.
meath this battered straw a broad
comical face, and short -cropped hair.
80 you've come remarked Miss
Myers and kissed her niece in the EN-.
barrassed manner OF one not used to
displays of affection. We'll, I am yer,
glad to see you, and ] hope you'll be
able to make yourself happy here. IN
afraid you'll have TO amuse yourself
we are such busy folks. Godfrey,
turning to the Young man. I'm afraid
We shall lose those turkeys
Are you? Ill go and see them al
once DO give Miss Myers some ter
soon. / am sure she is starving an,
frozen. Don't wait for me-
Stella stared, opened her mouth 4
speak, then closed it again with ;
firm resolve in her heart. II this was
the way her aunt was treated by hei
servants 1t was time some one came e
look after her. she decided. And thu
thought of the changes she wouit
work helped to drive away some of hel
depression.
Some time, however, elapsed before
Stella could even attempt to put hel
benevolent Intentions into practice. Sh'
| rarely saw Miss Myers. and when sh'
did they were never alone. And whe'
at last the opportunity came her Ell
forts were not encouraged.
"Auntie.r she began. "Auntie. nov
you have me for company, don't yo'
think Cooper might have his meals
elsewhere?"
For a moment Miss Myers onli
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21

And now that he comes out and by
innuendo suggests a conflict In which
evil disposed persons may destroy life
and property, the President himself be-
comes the most dangerous factor in the
situation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
AHA.

The New York Mail, the Houston Post,
the Richmond Times-Dispatch,
And all the other papers that are funny
quite a batch
To tell the truth-have had their say
about the quasi-regal
Appearance of the eagle on the very
latest Eagle.
They've had their fun about his pants
"paiamas," "pantalettes,"
Or "overills." and roasted him in lays
and chansonettes.
Now listen to OUR repartee, We poets
of the papcs-
We know Just why you're Knocking this
new golden N-souR GRAPES!
-Cleveland Lender.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
MERELY JOKING.
Very Tr,,e.

Sally Gay: what cunning little fellow
Dolly Swift: "cunning! why, look at hin
he's dreadfuly bowlegged."
Sally Gay: Yes; but that gives him such
an arch look, you know.'--Pick-Me-
Vale.
In cemetery at Middlebury. VT. is q
stone, erected by widow to her loving lus-
bend, bearing this inscription:
Rest in peace-until we meet again.
The Jewish Ledger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
Voice Of the People.

The Times-Dispatch viii print
signed letters on all questions which,
relate to the public welfare. Smci,
articles should not exceed In lenEfI,
LOU words. except under exceptional
circumstances, should be signed
with the full name Of the writer.
anu should hcur his or her address.
me name OF the writer will be
withheld II desired.