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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Final Summing Up Of The
State Election Returns

ing Smith delegation will be sent to
the state convention form Gilmer,
and if their contention is establish
ed the county will probably be given
to Smith on the final consolidation.
The face of the returns give Brown
613 and Smith 533 votes in Gilmer
county, or majority of 80 votes
for Brown. 1t is claimed that 1876
illegal votes were cast for Governor
Brown. This being the case, Gilmer
county really gave Smith majority
of 1O6 popular votes, and her two
votes in the state convention.
Until the contest is finally settled
by the state convention, Gilmer may
we'll be regarded as a doubtful
county
SMITHS ESTABLISHED STRENGTH.
Governor Smiths strength in the
state seems to be pretty well estab-
lished by the popular vote ne re-
ceived on Tuesday. 1t is slightly
above his vote of 1906, and slightly
under his popular vote of 1908. He
received fewer than $4,000 popular
votes in 1906, and, in 1908 he poll
ed 98,949 votes. In the three cam
paigns his strength with the people
hasn't varied 5000 votes, which is
considered remarkable and which is
regarded as a fair indication that
his following is entirely consistent
in it's politics.
Mr.. Smiths popular vote of Tues
day becomes the more remarkable,
when it is understood that the total
vote in the state fell off approx
mately 10000 as compared with the
primary of two years ago. This ire
mendous falling off is not attributed
so much to apathetic conditions as
the operation of the new registration
law. Two years ago, Governor
Brown received over 100000 votes
and on Tuesday his vote was con-
siderably less than $4,000 indicating
net loss of over $4,000 popular
votes in the state.
THE SECOND TERM PRECEDENT,
The assertion that the second term
precedent accounted for Mr.. Smiths
big popular vote two years ago has
been effectually exploded by Tues.
days primary. Governor Brown had
whatever advantage there was in
the second term precedent, yet his
popular vote fell off tremendously
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Notice.

All persons expecting to attend
the A National Encampment at
Atlantic City, N. J. are requested to
meet the Department officers at the
waiting room of the A. B. & A. depot
at 3 p. m. on Monday, Aug. 29th
The object is to ascertain how
many will 90, and to decide on q
route, satisfactory to a majority
rof those concerned.
M. S. Harrod.
A. A. G. of G. A. r.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Election to Approve
Our Public Schools

Our city Board of Education is
having a petition circulated asking
the Council to call a special election
to cure an alleged defect in our city
charter in order that there can be
no question as to the legality of our
schools.
Every parent and every friend of
education who should sign the Pc
tition. The movement can not pos
sibly increase or add a new tax but
simply remedies a defect.
Our schools will likely stop in
definitly unless this election is held.
No greater blow could strike us.
Prospects are for the best schools
for the next year we have ever had.
In the election of our new Superin-
tendent the board sought out the
man by sending to every leading
teachers training college in such
cities as New York, Chicago, New
Orleans and Nashville. A type
written list Of the requirements
which must be found in the man.
Several of these training schools to
which all progressive superintend-
ents 60 during their vacations re-
ported being unable to recommend
a man measuring up to these high
requirements.
The board however finally found
a man filling their needs in Mr.. E.
E. Sans who is vouched for by
President of the National Education
Association and other leading edu-
Gators. His record was thoroughly
Investigated. Mr.. Sans has arrived
with his wife and two children and
is now actively engaged in shaping
matters so that school will open in
perfect order, Sept. 5th.
-Four new teachers have been
sought and elected to fill the places
vacated. The elocution department
has been discontinued, saving about
$500 in that department. The
business department will be ii
charge of a married and settled
man and it is believed will show
much improvement in our last yea
in thoroughness and scope. 1t is tt
be made more self supporting.
Step are being taken to guard the
health of pupils more than ever
School books will be fumigated be
fore given out, sanitary drinking
fountains are being placed in the
first and third ward buildings anC
sewer connections made.
The Course of study is being
somewhat improved and the music
teacher is to give the entire day tt
the school instead of only a hal
day as was the case last year.
Strict watch is to be kept on ex
penses and the boards policy will be
to require great thoroughness, better
discipline and greater results at the
smallest possible cost to taxpayers
Be prepared to sign the petition
to call an election to ratify oul
schools when it is presented to you
XIX
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
The City Court.

The regular quarterly term of the
Fitzgerald city court was convened
by Judge Wall, Monday morning and
with the exception of Tuesday, the
election day, has been steadily grind
ing the full week.
In some respects this term of the
court, has been a record breaker
When evidence was plain, convict
ions were sure. 1t has been a hard
week on blind tigers and evil doors
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Mrs. Daisy Brabham has returned
from north Georgia, where she spent
most of the summer. She is the
Quest of Mrs. D. B. Ware on south
Main street for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Cox, OF
Rome, Ca, are in the city prospect
ing. They are stopping at the Marion
Hotel.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Farmer Building Stone Resi-
denCe.

Mr.. C. w. Hayes of the Fitzgerald
Granitoid Company has just con-
tracted to build $4,000 stone resi-
dence for Mr.. Bond who recently
bought a farm north west of the
city. The house will be duplicate
of the Martin Residence on the west
drive.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

popular majority over Gov. Jos. NJ
Brown in Tuesdays primary was
4,169 votes.
The popular vote;
Smith. .......... ....... 9o,o5o
Brown 92,469
Governor Smith will 60 to the
state convention with 234 votes, as
against Governor Browns 1874 votes
Smiths majority will be an even
100 votes in the convention and
will enable the progressive Demo-
Gratis to dictate the platform and
manage the convention to suit them
4 selves.
The official returns show that
Governor Smith carried 80 counties
and Governor Brown 81 counties.
The official returns show that
Governor Smith had clear MAORI
ty of the popular vote in IS counties
and a plurality in one other.
Governor Brown had clear ma
jority in So counties and plurality
in four others.
SPLIT COUNTIES.
The counties in which Smith re-
ceived a clear majority gave him
228 convention votes, and the
counties in which Brown had a
clear majority gave him 1913 con-
vention votes.
In Wayne county Smith received
a plurality, but the candidacy OF E
H. Walker kept him from having a
majority, hence the convention vote
is equally divided between Smith
and Brown, each getting one vote.
Walton, Brooks, Dodge and White
counties gave Brown scant plurali.
ties, owing to Walkers candidacy
and their convention votes will be
divided equally between Brown and
Smith.
These five counties whose con
vention representation will be split
have IL votes all told, and each
candidate will receive six votes
This increases Smiths convention
vote to 234, and Browns to 1874, ano
does not affect the relative strength
of either candidate.
Although the fact of the returns
place GiImer county in the Brown
column reports from Ellijay, the
county site, indicate that Mr.. Smith
really carried the county. A contest
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
New Bank Vault

The Fitzgerald Granitoid Compa-
ny is putting in the vault for the
American State Bank on Central, in
the Paulk block east of the Empire
block.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

After spending several weeks in
Shellman with her aunt, Mrs. H.
Wells little Miss Elizabeth McCarty
has returned home to the delight of
her many friends.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Fitzgerald Cotton Market.
WANTED!

$4,000 pounds Cast Scrap Iron
We pay from 20 cents to so cents
per hundred for Cast Scrap. Bring
in your Iron and turn it into cash.
59-6t FITZGERALD IRON Works.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Mrs. j. D. Mclaughlin and charm
ing daughters, Misses Inez, Floy and
Maize, have returned from Wash
ington D. C. Niagara N. Y, Buffalo
N. Y. and Canada. Miss Vernon
Mclaughlin stopped over in Cincin-
natl for a few days She came back
Saturday morning.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jim McCarty have
returned from New York where they
spent the past month.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
A Picnic for Miss Mannee.

Mrs. D. B. Ware entertained Miss
Sara Mannee of Hawkinsville, in a
charming manner Friday, with a
picnic at Bowen's Mill. Swimming
was the feature of the day. At noon a
delicious lunch was served. Those
enjoying Mrs. Wares hospitality
were: Misses Sara Mannee, Hawkins
vile. Della Majors, Mabel Rodgers,
Mary Powers, Ella McClendon, Mil
dred Wooten, Aileen and Kathleen
Braswell, Blossom Mercer, Laurine
and Wylene Keller, Savannah, Mess
ers. Troup, j. D. Dorminy, W, G. Will
son, DR.. Adams, Col. Elkins, Joe
Rodgers and several of the hostess
married fiends.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-11-04
ABOUT MEN AND MATTERS

1t pleasure to make of the services
of public official who has done his full BY unwr
law but disobeyed in the history of Nebraska
official is allowed but TERMS how good
his record Sometimes they allowed only term, in
the of Governor Shalenberger who turned down
but because he both Attorney General ese broke the
record serving three attorney general Law
G. Brian retire after having served four
state With the exceptions performed
member of various boards which actions appeared
narrowly PARTISAN Mr. Brian has made excellent
he has handled the business
office in methodica busnesslike and there has
breath of suspicion against him, scandal
connected with the office Always courteous, always aabe
always ready accommodate it pleasure
thousands business with Mr. Brian his efficient
office force
What has been said of Mr. Brian be said with equal
truthulness concerning Mr. George A Junkn secretary of
state with little emphasis perhaps the partisan feature
thereof While Mr. Junkin has failed emphasize his
craftsmanship it must be admitted that he has been tress
his work and exacng in his methods We
little tits with Mr. unkn but there has, hope nothing
pened to make impossible and permanent personal
friendship in the future.
The nggardiness of Nebraska
ing her public servants is notorious William T. Thompson
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-11-04

who has just resigned from the attorney generasp received
saary OF *oD year, ana tor TINS Pafa salaress than
Thompson expected the pnce salare attorneys
ability lawyer has been evidenced by his uniform success
in making the attorneys of the big corporations especially the
all learned respect him his ability
opposing counsel The legal work he has performed for Ne
accepted position under Uncle Sam salary per
greater than Nebraska paid him. Mark the prediction William
department at Washington The big corporations
are looking for of his ability and
Mullen succeeds Thompson at attorney gen
era and will act in that capacity until January the
in of the litigation under another is that he
by unpreudced observers Having been active in politics it is
only natural that Mr. Mullen should enemies
them careful observing truth when they refer to him
thing they will have to admit: Mr. Null
lens of the oil inspection department has been
beyond criticism vastly profitable to the
state than the administration of of his predecessors
It is all surprising that the fine Italian hand of
Guerdon W. Waes has been dscerned in all this Howard
Mr. Wattles has that fine a
hand of his business
nations than dozen the don't you worry
about his being able manipulate things his way
He natural born organizer and leader 1t natural
for Mr. Waes to take hold and everything he be-
connected with fish swim swallaw
y Less than two decades little banker in little Iowa
city, Mr. Wattles today millionaire the head Oma
interested in of mercantile institutions and manipulate
that make the political maronettes dance he
pleases GuerdOn W. Wates addition to being successful
of business somewhat careless of who he steps
he starts in any given direction Yet for all that he is very
companionabe and aable gentemanwth the ability say
mo" easier and stick to it longer than most men,
If have been at all interested in Nebraska politics du
ring the by with the Oberelder
boys Bob and Joeof Sidney There's pair of enthusiastic
for They only boost Nebraska day
and day out but they have shown their faith by their works
For end they felt of future that they
invested dollar could get hold of in western Nebraska
land Men laughed at them, and touched their foreeads
knowing way every time the oberfede boys sunk few more
thousands in the land of the ard district Now those
knowedgeous gentlemen telling of how they could
have bought that whole township for dollar once
and then hesitang admitting that they couldn't raise
buy of it from the Oberfeder brothers
There times when the future looked pretty blue but the
Oberfeers could always little sunshine Today they
able ride plush cushions take
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-11-04

John PURSE, secretary to the governor is something
of joker. few days ago he received letter from
resident of Lancaster Nebr asking that his sentence
be shortened few months he could get out and hustle
job before cold weather set in. ''You know my
tence expires in January wrote the prisoner land you
know how hard it is for fellow to land job at that
time of the year, Mr. Fuse replied and suggested that
the writer of the letter ask for continuation of his
tence until spring opened up.
CPEAKING of the penitentiary reminds that there
- is nothing doing for the 'sob squad since Governor
Shalenberger assumed the rens of Office The governor
has acted the assumption that the courts and ures
know their business and except in instances he has
refused to be swayed by maudn sympathy for convicted
prisoners It did not take Governor Shallenberger long
to decide the Taylor matter He gave Tayors attorneys
a hearing, but before Judge Hamer had resumed his
chair notified Warden Smith to proceed with
carrying out the sentence Governor Shaenberger has
used his power to parole very sparngy and his paronng
power little to please the people who have been
customed to seeing governors abuse it too often.
THE candidacy of S. r. McKelvie for the legislature
commends itself to the younger element Mr.. Mckevie
is of those young energetic business who does
things He has built huge publishing business here in
Lincoln and has made the Nebraska Farmer a winning
proposition He also president of the Lincoln AID Club
Furthermore Mr. McKelves candidacy should appeal to
union for he is large employer of labor, and you'll
find nothing but union in the mechanical departments
of the Nebraska Farmer. The Wageworker takes
pleasure in commencing Mr. McKevies Candidacy to the
voters of Lancaster county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
BELIEVE The SUICIDE
Is INSANE SOLDIER
Richmond Police Think They Have
Identified the Man Who Drank
Carbolic Acid.

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 17.-At last
the police believe they have identi-
fed the man who ended his life by
drinking carbolic acid more than one
week ago. and whose body has since
lain unclaimed at Woody's undertake
ing establishment on Broad street.
The police think the man is an insane
soldier who escaped from the Wash
ington asylum near the national cap
ital Saturday. September 8.
The soldier was an inmate of the
ward for the criminal insane. He
lost his reason while serving his coun-
try in the campaign against the little
brown men of the Philippines. One
day this soldier shot comrade-in.
arms-shOt him in the back and kill
ed him. For this he was court-mar
tailed and sentenced to life impris-
ormont at the military prison at Fort
Leavenworth.
About three years ago this same
soldier attacked another prisoner
with a knife. Then the government
authorities said he was insane and
sent him TO the Washington asylum.
After his Incarceration the soldier
began to improve. and recently seem
ed te have recovered his mental facul
ties TO such an extent that he was
allowed the liberty of the grounds
Arrangements were being made. too
to send him back to prison.
Knowing this, the. soldier struck
down guard Saturday one week ago
doehad acrocc tha IaWn mt Of the
gates and escaped. Since that time
the asylum authorities were unable
to find any trace of him beyond the
fact that he had been seen boarding
train for the South.
II is believed that he came to
Richmond and ended his life here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
MEN AND WOMEN KILLED
IN BIG ELECTION RIOT
Basse- Terre, Guadalupe. is Scene Of
Bloody Fighting over Count OF
Ballots Cast.
Try Associated Press,

RASSE.TERRE. GUADALUPE. Oct
l7.-Fiye men and three women We're
killed and al least twenty five other
persons wounded, six CT whom viii
die. dur ng riotlng at yesterdays eiec'
ti0n.
The roof of the ;own hall. in whicn
the ballo,ng took place. was riddled
with bullets. The fioting occurred IN
the Petit Bouig district ot this Co..
the capital
Tho ronble began through the ejec-
ton frcm the hall of the representa-
tives of the Radical party. al the mo
ment the voting ceased and the In
spect on Of the ballots was to begin.
The Radicals. who charge frauds
against Governor Gauteret and the
government party AT tine elections OF
last April, protested against this ac-
ton and. when outside. stoned the
building. Finally. rallying their forces
and declaring their right TO be pres
ent at and assist In the canvass of the
votes. the Radicals attempted to force
an entrance and assaulted the Twelve
gendarmes who stood in their way.
The gendarmes fired volley over the
heads Of the Radicals and then shot
indlscriminately into the crowd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
Ry Associated. Press,

| SUFFOLK. VA. Oct. 1S.-At 1:3o
|'clock this. morning 200 ballots mad
cen taken without nominating can
|idate for congress by the Democra-
tc convention of the Second district
h Virginia. 1t looked at that hour
hat the convention would be indeii-
Iitely dead-loCked.
Opinion is now expressed that this
ethe last day upon which nominee
an notify the secretary Of the COM
Sonwealth to get his name on the
cket
Eighty-four votes are necessary TO
hin the nomination. Besides Ho!-
Ind. the candidates are W. A. Young.
l.. MAYNARD. and ]. T. Deal. The
kree last named have been varying
lightly in the number of votes &C
brded them on each ballot, but no
eak in Hollands strength has oc-
rred.
Combine Against Holland.
Whom the convention was called TO
der District Chairman c. Fentcn Day
nounced that the committee had
lied to agree upon a recommendation
temporary chairman, and thai the
hitter would be left tc the delegates
he first fight of the convent on was
]. c. Parker, floor leader TOT
bland, was Immediately on mis- feet
4 nominated Dr. Gavin Rawles, oil
o of Wight. T. !. Wool, leader for
Msynard. Immediately nominated
Iorge ]. Pitcher, Of Norfolk. The
ST ballot taken showed solid align
en. against Holland. Rawles got
eighty Holland delegates. and Phi
er received the combined eighty
Ken OF Young. Maynard and Deal.
|e opposition to Holland had won
first victory Of the day.
Committees Appointed.
Committees were appointed and at
o'clock the convention took a re-
until $3.50. when the reports were
Eeived. The credentials committee
ported. seating all Of the delegates
o committee on resolutions recon-
nded the adoption Of the rules 'oi
house of delegates. except as to
bpping the lowest candidate. ana
bviding that the chairman cast 'he
OF each delegation This permits
delegate to vote TOT whoever ne
fit. 10 be announced by The cnair.
n. and met with the approval o.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
Julia Ward Howe Dead.

MIDDLETOWN. r. l.. Oct. i7.--Julia
Ward Howe is dead. Bowed under the
weight II 81 years. the noted philan-
thioplst and author succumbed today
to an attack of pneumonia. The enc
came peacefully in. her summer home
here. Her three daughters were at
her bedside when Mrs. Howe passed
away. bul her son was absent rhe
funeral will be held al the Church OF
the Dispicle. Unitarian. in Boston.
Thursday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
DAY AND NIGHT PASSES:
NO MESSAGE RECEIVED
Five Atlantic Liners Report to Mas
saehusests Port That They Are IN
able to Locate the Crew Aboard the
Airship America. Bound for Europe
Anxiety Is Felt.
tpy ASSOCIATED y ss.,

SlASCONSET, MASS, Oct. IT,
Five westhound Atlantic liners, all in
touch with each other and all anxious
for news OF Walter Wcllman. report
ed to to wireless station here at va
rious intervals today that they had
seen nothing and heard nothing eth
er directly or Indirectly of his dirig;-
BILE airship, America, and her screw OF
six-seven is the mascot and Is often
counted.
The first ship to cali the operator
constantly on duty here. was thes
Finland, then lilo miles east of Man.
tucket at sos this morning. Then
came in succession the Main. for
Philadelphia, the bingham. the Mag
ara. and finally the Kroni1inz viii
helm, for New York. Not a word
had they heard. All five ships had
sent out the pre-arrangcd call wv"
a. frequent intervals but no word out
al the silence had coIes back to any
OF them.
Last Message.
Just before the America drifted out
81 touch with the world. her wireless
operator warned the station here that
"lnice was precious" The gasoline
motors wofe not then running and he
was depending. for his senulng spark
on the reserve supply in the storage
bf tteries II the America were still
running before the wind with power
shat off, II was therefore thought
here today that she might be hus-
banding her strength for crucia!
need.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-18
Anxiety at His Home.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. Oct H.
News Is being anxiousiy awaited here
tonight by the families and frien y
Of men aboard the America as to
whether they will attempt a dash for
Europe or return TO this city ahead
Of the oasterly wind now prevailing.
Leroy Chamberlain, son-in-iaw and
secretary for Walter Well
man. stated tonight that so far as he
can learn the America is now some
where southeast of ST. Pierre. He
declared his belief that Weilman and
his party would decide before day
light whether to attempt the despsr-
ate trip over the ocean or return 20
America.