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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
The End Of a Corrupt Boss.

az lSlAlA EAbS ANtANAs 1AAS "a SNA
CRATER and former boss of San
Francisco in the penitentiary. He
has stood trial three times, he has
confessed twice in court to different
crimes, he has been in and out of
Jail for various periods, once fugi-
tive from justice and part of the
time under bail amounting to SIS
100000; for over two years he has
been under sentence to serve four
teen years in state prison; but only
this week, having exhausted every
resource of the law, was he compell-
ed to don the convict's stripes at
San Quentin.
On Nov. 16, 1906 Mayor Schmitz
and Ruef were indicted for the eX-
tortion of money from French res
turant-keepers who paid Ruef large
sums to secure licenses in order to
save their places from being closed
as immoral. On the stand Ruef
told how the money was paid and
how much. Schimtz was convict
ed, Ruef pleaded guilty and both
we're sentenced to five years i'm
prisonment; but in May 1908 the
District Court of Appeals rendered
the strange decision that it was not
unlawful to eXtort money from dis
reputable places.
In Ruefs second trial on charge
of having bribed d number of the
Supervisors OF San Francisco in
the application for a trolly fran
chise the jury disagreed.
On March 70, 1907, after six
months work by Assistant District
Attorney Francis j. Heney and
Secret Service Agent William J
Burns the Grand Jury returned
sixty-five indictments against Ruef
for bribing Supervisors to grant
street-railway, gas, electric and
telephone franchises. He was put
on trial Aug. 26. 1908. 1t took
seventy-two days to secure jury
and the trial was in progress 1O6
days. During the trial Heney was
shot while in the courtroom by an
ex-convict drawn for jury service
whose record Heney exposed. The
ex-convict committed suicide injail
and the special officer in charge of
him was mysteriously drowned.
Ruef was convicted Dec 20. 1908
and sentenced to fourteen years
imprisonment in the San Quentin
Penitentiary. He was released on
bail eleven months later on the
certificate of physicians that his
lungs were weak. On Nov 3, last
hisconviction was upheld by the
District Court of Appeals and on
Jan. %. the State Supreme Court
granted him a rehearing of his ap-
peal for new trial at its term next
July One of the Justices, Hen
shaw, however admitted that he
had signed the order before the
case was finally submitted to the
court, at which time he was not in
California, and last week the Su-
preme Court suddenly revolved
itself and Ruefs hopes came to an
end.-New York World
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
WANTED FOR u. S. ARMY:-Able

WANTED FOR u. S. ARMY:-Able-
bodied unmarried men between
ages of Is and IS; citizens OF
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read and write the Eng
fish language. For information
apply to Recruiting Officer, 113
South Main St, Fitzgerald, Ga;
13 West York ST, Savannah Ga
1903 West Forsyth ST., Jackson
vile, Fla; 14O Market ST, Charles
ton, S. C; or Southern Building
Waycross, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Attention Progressive
Farmers!

We have for prompt de-
livery "Land Lime that is
the article to get the best
results from new ground
1t neutraIizes the acid frorgE
the roots and a good crop
first year can be obtained
The MOORE REAL ESTATE CO..
BY w. B. MOORE, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
UNKNOWN AND SPECKLE PEAS
AND DONGOLA COTTON SEED
Eos SALE.

| have 300 bushels of unknown
and speckIe peas and 1000 bushels
of Dongola Cotton seed, the finest
cotton seed for this section Of the
country. The peas are worth $2.25
per bushel f. o. b. Fitzgerald, and
the cotton seed rs cents per busheI
f. o. b. Fitzgerald.
MARION DICKSON, Osierfeld, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Travel Comfortably
And Conveniently.

In parlor cars on A. B. & A. R. R
in connection with the Georgia
Southwestern & Gulf Railroad
between Atlanta and Albany.
Meals served at any time enroute,
at reasonable prices.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
LOCALS

Aviation tomorrow and
right on through the week.
Mr. Lewis Bell of Abel is visiting
in the city.
Mrs. L. M. Dixson and son Max
well of Leary are visiting in the
city.
Miss Bessie Smith who is teach
IND at Fletcher visited homefolks
here Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Brooks of Douglas
returned home Sunday after spend
ing several days with Mrs. 7. M.
ParSOn.
One local real estate firm has
sold as many as forty farms this
past year, and it was not good
wear for trading either.
Phone the Enterprise about your
visitors. 1t will help our news
columns and compliment your
friends.
Mrs. J. w. RodweIl who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs T. j. Durrett,
in CordeIe returned to the city
today.
Miss Nellie Tyler spent Sunday
at Norman Park with her sister,
Miss Jennie Tyler, who is at home
on visit from Bessie Tiff College.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Justice and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Mosher and Miss
Florence Bigoloe will make trip
to Mona Springs the latter part of
the week.
Many thousands Of people
will see their first flying ma
kchines fly in this city this
week. Come and bring your
friends.
DR.. and Mrs. Holdzendorf and
Miss Gladys visited Mrs RodWell
and Miss Lucia Sunday. They
went up in their touring car and
!. brought Miss Lucia back to Fitz-
gerald with them.
Mr.. Wesley King and wife from
Raymoe, Cass CO., Mo-, who have
been in Florida for about four
months arrived in the city last
night and are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Thayer before returning to
their home in the North
MIR. and Mrs j. H. Carpenter left
last night. for Horton, Kan, from
whence they will 60 to the Pacific
slope to visit Mrs. Mable Carpenter
Merritt. 1t is possible that they
will make their home in the far
west with Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
The Progressive Farmer" which
the Enterprise is practically giving
to subscribers in a clubbing offer is
probably the best Agricultural Jour
: nal published in the South. We
q would like to put it into the hands
of every farmer in this county.
Sample copies at the Enterprise
office.
Employment for all at WomanS
Exchange 40 E. Pine St. over Ven
dome Grocery. Orders taken for all
kinds of work. Materials for fancy
work. Also samples, Dress Goods
and Handkerchief. Coupons with
all California Articles to aid your
Church or Benevolent Society Sem
pre- Giovine Always Young" and
Bon Ton. Subscriptions for all
Magazines. Leave your orders early.
F. P. SToNER, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

LOST-A plain gold bracelet with
Ethel engraved Oh the outside.
Lost Wednesday night or Thurs
day on the streets of the city,
Finder will be suitably rewarded
by bringing same to Enterprise
office notifying DR.. J. c. Fus-
sell.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

EVERY MAN OWES IT TO HIS
family to provide them with the
purest water possible. A we'll
curb that will not rot is better.
One is healthy the other is ex-
tremely unhealthy. Call up the
Enterprise Office for terra Gotta
we'll curbing,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
FEATHER BEDS.

III order to get my beds advertised in every To-
cality will for the next 90 days ship one feather
bed weighing 36lbs., and one pair of pillows that
weigh Obs, ali for $1,000 cash with order, f. o. b.
factory All live. new feathers, made of the best
A. {. A. ticking. Beds shipped anywhere in the
US.A Order today. If beds are not as adver-
tised we will cheerfully refund your money. Buy
fr m the manufacturer and save the middlemans
profit. Mail orders given special attention. Ref
erence, Bank of Covington. Ga. Address
2. M. Martin, Mgr. Covineton, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

Turn the waste places
into beauty spots, make
vegetable gardens of the
vacant lots.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

TERRA GOTTA well curbing is the
best guarantee of pure drinking
water for your family. Telephone.
J. E. Mercer for prices.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Springs Favorite Tonic

Is our bottled Root Beer,
Peach Mellow and Orange
Phosphate.
Our bottled goods are pleas
ing to the most fastidiOuS
taste. Fine in flavor and of
the very highest quality.
Try our Crystal Springs Gin
ger Ale or Pepsi Cola as a
spring tonic and refreshing
beverage.
We will send a case to your
order at any time.
PHONE 223
4OS East Central Avenue.
PEPSI COLA B0TTLINC works
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Three Hundred And Fifty
Owls
Were Represented At The Ensti-
tuition of Fitzgerald Lodge.

Fellows Hall, Of this city, the Fitz-
gerald Nest Of Owls was instituted
by Mr. S. G. Kowe, of the national
organization, and Mr.. N G. Brewer,
of the state team of organizers.
The meeting was a most enthu-
siastic one.
In comparison with the Atlanta
nest, which broke the worlds record
for number of charter members,
the Fitzgerald Nest goes" EN- several
better"
Comparing the population of the
two cities, the Fitzgerald charter
membership Of $50 overtops not
only the tremendous number that
was installed in the Gate City Nest,
but goes ahead of all records made
within the boriers of the grand old
Empire State of Georgia,
Mr.. H. R. Garfield, national orga-
ganizer, was unable to be present
at the institution of the Fitzgerald
Nest, owing to the fact that several
Nests were being installed in
different cities on the same day.
Mr.. S. C. KoWe, who in addition
to his other responsibilities in the
Order, is Official Lecturer" spared
neither time nor effort to fully eXplain
in detail, the principles and attract
ions of the Grand Order, which he
80 ably represents.
MIR. NJ G. Brewer, organizer of the
Fitzgerald Nest, thinks that the
most appropriate name for the
FITZGERALD Nest would be Banner
Nest" as they have won that dis
tinction by making a new record,
and are now preparing to break
| former records at their first meeting
when a large class will be ready to
assume the wings of OWldom.
The Banner Nest of Fitzgerald,
eniOys the distinction of having
fully organized, both a Brass and
String band, known as the Owl
Band" and composed of "a finished
musicians, all masters of craft, as
willing to foot as they are to boot.
The Nest decided to leave time Of
next meeting subject to the call OF
the president.
OFFICERS CHOSEN
Past President-G. f. Kircher.
President-F. G. Clark, Mgr.
Fitzgerald Ice Company.
Vice President-C. M.Wise, Ordi-
nary Ben Hill County.
Invocator-T. F. Hemminger,
Vice President First National Bank.
Treasurer-A. H. Thurmond,
Cashier First National Bank.
Financial Secretary-W. R.Dykes,
Merchant.
Recording Secretary-John j.
Schlanser.
Warden-Chas. A. Butler.
SentineI-G. A. Lagerstrom.
Rocket-O. C. McMichael.
Trustees-J. W. Norris, Sheriff; J
D. Dorminy, Cashier Exchange
Bank; H. A. Adams, Merchant; D.
w NJ. Whitley, Clerk Superior
Court.
Board of Governors-W. c. Will
kerson, Roland Hardy, G. A. Griffin,
j. A. Murdoch, W. H. Bailey E, r.
Wilson.
Captains-O. J. McCreary, W. K.
Borant, W. S. Halle, c. M. Simons,
VIM. Mccormick,
Physicians-Dr. R. c. Boyd, Thos.
White, 7. j. Halle.
Mr.. Brewer is sure that the Fitz-
gerald Nest will attain a member
ship of over 500 by their meeting
and will inaugurate movement to
purchase Or build a Home Nest
at their second meeting as this is
the modus operandi, of nearly all
Owl Nests.
The Enterprise is on sale at Adams
Candy Kitchen. Every issue con-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

The Enterprise is on sale at Adams
Candy Kitchen. Every issue con-
tains something worth the price to
any man who is interested in Fitz-
Gerald OF believes in good govern
ment, civic virtue and the moral
uplift
The Fitzgerald Enterprise
three per week S2OO
The Progressive Farmer
weekly LUZ
National Poultry Journal .5O
Every Woman's Magazine l.OO
Total @4'oO
All for $3.50
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Denmark Drug Company.

If it's a typewriter ribbon you
need, phone the Enterprise, Or come
and select it. We have a nice as
sortment. Best grades only.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

1t Is A Pleasure to Cook
in the summer time if oou use a
Gasoline Stove.
Until you purchase this modern
invention for cooking, we must
keep repeating its merits. \
Cleanliness, Quickness and
Economy,
no dirt, ashes nor smell, and no
chance to get all heated up DIS you
do when using coal for cooking.
Once you use it you will wonder
how you ever got through a sum
mer without it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

STRAY COW-White and red
or brindle spots, but headed, clip
in the right ear. Strayed from
E. Orange street Tuesday. Notify
the Enterprise Office or A. L. Dunn
803 E. Orange.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21

Men and Women, sell guaranteed
hose. 70 per cent profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time Beginners
investigate. Wear Proof, 3038 Chest
nut ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-03-21
Will Serve EdibIes.

The Ladies of the U. B, Church
will serve the public with things
good to eat at the w. R. c. Hall
next week during the Aviation
Meet, from the 21st to the 25th.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. J. NJ. Archer, Secretary.
Turn the waste places
a into beauty spots; make
vegetable gardens Of the
vacant lots.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
AUSTIN BRIEFS.

Rev. A. S. Hill returned Wednes-
day after several month visit at
his old home in Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvis are
back from Ogden, Utah, where they
have been living several months.
Miss Nellie Hall is seriously i'll
with yphoid-pneumonia.
Roger Williams and Miss Mignon
Kennicott were quietly married at
Delta last week.
The Methodist Ladies Aid gave
farewell party to Mrs. Roy Dowd
last Friday.
The Yeoman lodge was organized
at Kehl's hall Thursday night. After
the business of the evening was COM
pleted, supper was served and the
members and their guests pleasantly
entertained.
Roy Dowd and family have moved
to California mesa.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13

ian Grand Opera, has a most glor-
ious dramatic soprano voice of wide
range.-Neues Munchner Tageblatt.
Munich
The celebrated Polish prima dom
ma soprano, Nine. Konchal, again
appeared with great success last
appeared with great success last
night at the sale Plyeel'' before a
highly distinguished audience. The
most brilliant feature of the recital
was the rendering of old French
songs, of whose color and beauty she
lost not one iota.-Le Figaro, Paris
Nine. Felicia Konchal, the remark
able Polish prima donna sop1 ano
gave a splendid recital last evening
before 1900 Schnectadians. She
has won a worldwide reputation as
a singer. Her voice has great range
and it's sweetness of tone and ex-
preston have won for her many
iaudatory comments Schnecttady
IN. " Gazette.
Nine Konchals voice was up to
the expectations of the audience and
they responded readily. The quality
OF her tone is sweet, with plenty of
strength and easy modulation. =
Omaha (Neb.) Bee.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Consult the Man Who Knows

He tells your name, occupation,
age. Tells you Just what you called
for without asking a single question.
Tells everything you want to know,
whether husband, wife or sweet
heart is true or false. Names whom
and when you will marry; settles
lovers quarrels reunites the sep
arated; locates mines. minerals,
treasures, absent friends. Tells you
how to gain the love of those you
most desire; how to invest to OBJ
tain the best possible results. Tells
what to do, what to avoid, gives ad-
vice on all important undertakings
and business transactions.
Whatever your troubles. he can
help YOU. If yot1 doubt his ability.
call and he will give you positive
evidence. Unlike the fortune teller
and pretender, he asks no fee in
advance, and no fee unless he tells
you what you wish to know.
Hours: 900 a. m. to 900 p. m.
534 SOUTH MAIN STREET
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Big Moose Entertainment.

The music loving people of Delta
and vicinity will be given the prive-
1ege of listening to a high class
concert song recital by Nine. Felicia
Konchal, admittedly one of the
world S greatest operate prima
donnas. The recital will be given
under the auspices of the Moose
Club, in their new hall, Main street,
on the night of Tuesday, January
18th, next.
This will be rare treat for Del
ia, and the members of the Moose
Club are to be congratulated upon
their good fortune in being able to
secure Nine. Konchal at this time.
This effort is in keeping with the
pluck, energy and enterprise that
characterizes the order throughout
the country, and they are deserv-
ing of the unanimous support of the
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Che Delta CHURCHES
CATHOLIC.

CATHOLIC.
Services every Sunday excepting
the last Sunday of each month. at
the new church, corner Sixth and
Meeker streets.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Meet each Sunday at IL O'Clock
a. m. at Pythian hall, corner Third
and Main.
DIVINE SCIENCE.
Divine Science readings on FRI
days at 2:30 p. m. All are cordially
invited. Third house. Bird street.
CHRISTIAN.
j. II. Swift will preach In the
Christian Tabernacle at Delta. Sun
day at the usual service hours.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Services at 11:00 a. m. and 1880
p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Regular services in basement Of
new church. Entrance on Fifth st.
J. A. JOHNSON, Pastor.
PREsBYTERIAN.
Preaching at IL a. m and 1880
p. m. Sunday school 10 a. IN. Y. p.
S. G. e. $3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday, 1880 p. m.
DIR. GEO. M. DARLEY. Pastor.
BAPTIST.
Services II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Announcement

The other Of the CLARK
CO. have 1t the bu
which
worth of tributary Delta will sale
We number of properties the Surface Creek Country the
which
miles southwest
Gunnison through
We will sell from of these properties of any
number of suit the purchaser and if desired will
orchard and for for period
further information prices, address,
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Commissioners Appointments.

The Delta county commissioners
this week made the following ap-
pointments:
Porter Plumb, County Attorney:
DR.. Burgess, County Physician; II.
G. Getty. Water Commissioner; Road
Overseers, ]. w. Eddings. district
/; Mark S. Phoenix, district 2; II.
Sayer for Hotchkiss. NJ. A. Davis
for Paonia and A. NJ. Axtell for
Crawford.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
community in this worthy undertak-

community in this worthy undertake
ing.
1t is a well known fact that the
civilization, the culture and refine
ment to which people have attained
can best be judged by the character
of their music. Arts and profess
sions are daily becoming more COM
l.lex and scientific, and this applies
to the world of music. The inter-
probation given by Nine. Konchal
to the several compositions on her
program form the great masters is
admittedly supberb. and she must be
heard to be appreciated.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for
In the post Office at Delta. Colorado,
for the week ending Tuesday:
Henry Clough. Miss Orpha Davis,
Mrs. M. Il. Davis, Miss Marjorie
Davis, Mrs. Olive Gill. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Graham. James McClanahan,
Mrs. Theo. Neeland, Mrs. Oscar Pei
mony. Mrs. Thomas ID. Reed, Sid
ney George Spence (2). Eugene
Stretch.
ELLA NEW, p, M,
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
HULANIsKrs THINKoGRAPH.

business.
Love at first sight is built on the
affinity plan.
Never mind about the mistletoe-
kiss her anyhow.
Do not be content to be the hole
around which doughnut is built.
If your friend is in trouble, help
him out, and put the lecture off
awhile.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13

The members of the club who
Lave undertaken this worthy en-
terprise, hope for cordial support
and that the audience will be on
hand promptly at eight O'Clock, so
as to avoid unnecessary delays.
Press Notices.
Nine. Felicia Konchal, of the Ital-
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

Leonard Baird's class enjoyed a
contest rabbit hunt last week. The
defeated side treated the winners.
Fifteen boys met in Austin last
Friday night for Bible study and a
good time.
The classes in Paonia are grow
ing.
The travelling Libraries for Craw-
ford and Cedaredge have arrived.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
DEATHS.

Zeta Watson, aged II years,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson
of North Delta, died Thursday of
last week after being an invalid for
a number of years. The funeral took
place from the residence at 5 o.
clock p. m. Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
The Gagan | and Co.
2O3 First Natl Bank Big, Denver. Colo. DELTA COLO

Morning subject. THE Distinguish
ing Marks of True and Triumphant
Church of Jesus Christ in the
World. Evening subject. "A
Wawside Grave" All are cordial
ly invited.
REV. W. j. SLY, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
Sugar Beet Growers

to Meet Monday.
There will be a meeting of the
sugar beet growers at the court
house in Delta, Monday, January
18th, 1911, at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose of organizing a Beet
Growers Association. All Interested
are urged to attend.
The Delta independent., 1911-01-13
For All This Week
Readings so Cts.
Special
Worlds Famous Clair
yoyant Spirit Medium

want to get acquainted with you
and prove to you that ! am 100 years
ahead of any Clairvoyant or Phychic
in the world today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-07
The Herald's
Daily Shert Stery
Justice In Munich

1 have been summoned to appear In this
court at this ungodly hour"
Well" replied the judge, Il cannot
render any decision today. The matter
is rather too complicated and 1t will
be necessary to have commission OF
experts"
Experts" I thought. Good Lord. a
commission of tailors. of course"
The judge probably noticed the ex-
preston Of CONSERVATION in my face,
for he said:
Are you a resident of Munich?"
Just now I am stopping at the hotel
Vier Jahrezeiten-"
And you intend to stay here all win
teri"
Good God. no." I was about to ex-
claim. but I stopped short and said:
No. I am going to leave In few
days"
The Judges face cleared up.
That changes the matter very
much" he said, land 1 must strongly
advise you to settle the case hare
now"
Very well" I replied. but what do
you mean by settling the case?"
Z mean mat you must pay for the
vest with costs"
With a sigh I consented. 1t came
to II marks and So pfennig. I paid the
tailor 1880, and as he had no change
gave him the pfennig as tip and in
return he volunteered to show me
where I was to recover my opera
glasses and dressing gown. They were
kept IN a big building with an impos-
ing multi-colored clock tower. The
tailor ran ahead up five flights of
stairs into a large office full Of hungry
looking clerks, one of whom gave me
a large document emitting me to get
my property between 4 and that aft
ernoon.
The next morning. after I had got
back my chattels, / received in my
mail with the familiar seal "Gerichts-
vollzieherer." I opened it with trem-
bling fingers and drew a sigh Of relief
when I found it was an official per-
mission to remove from my opera
glasses and dressing gown the official
seal of the court.