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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-11-30
THE .JEFFERGONHAN

Rockefeller and got the money on "call''
loan.
This was in 1892.
In 1898 when the panic was at its worst
(you who are farmers remember what price
cotton brought that year) Rockefeller sudden
ly decided that he needed the money he had
loaned the Merritts-less than 81 ,0000 10000
he called in the Merritt loan.
OF course, the Merritts did not have the
ready money, and John D. took the stock that
the Merrtts had put up as security.
And here comes in John DIS charity again
he gave the Merrltts twelve months in
which to redeem their railroad and mining
stock
Very charitable
The Merritt brothers started out to get the
money to do the redeeming.
The banker or person approached for a
loan would naturally write Rockefeller to
know something about the matter, and John
d. was always charitable enough to reply that
the property was no good-a $40 share wasn't
worth S.
In this way Rockefeller prevented the Mer-
rift brothers securing the loan-the twelve
months expired Rockefeller took charge and
the property was turned over to the Steel
Irust-Rocl1efeller being a heavy stakeholder
In that concern.
In this way the slick pated old pirate stole
from the Merrtts, property which Charles NJ
Schwab, another Steel Trust magnate. esti-
mates being worth $7oo,ooo,0oo.
No wonder Rockefeler's millions are dyed
in the blood of suicides who have been ruined
and crushed by his corporations.
The courts owe it to the American people
to give such men as Rockefeller and Morgan
free board in one of our public institutions,
where they could spend their remaining years
discussing the past with safe-crackers and
cOunterfeters.
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among The Jeffersonian readers.
The following contributions have been received.
Thos. E. Watson, Thomson, Ga----s1OOO 90
T. J. Hand Slide1l La.---- : 90
j. w. trimmer, Rockland, OhiO---------- 100
Dr. =. E. Mchlnnln, Jacksonville, Fla $500
Mr.. and Mrs c. P. Dixon, Avera Ga.- 500
James w. Baird, Paris, Texas--- 100
c. H. Preat, Sr., Pass Christian Miss 500
j. L. Moore, Bethlehem, Ga.-------------- 100
f. l.. Sims, Winder, Ga.-------- 500
G. H. Kitrell, Dublin, Ga.------ 500
e. l.. Rogers, SaliisaW, Ok1a.-------------- 100
Miss Lille Lyman, Hatcher Sta Ga.-- 100
Leonora sheppard, Tennille, Ga.---------- 500
5. l.. Hayes, Doerun, Ga.------------------ 500
H. S. Bacon, Little Rock, Ark.----- 1000
De arnete Hines, Shiloh Ga.------------ 500
William II. Brogdon Buford, Ga.---- 500
IL w. Brazler, GAINESVILLE, Ga---------- 500
Jno. e. Wilson, GAINESVILLE, Ga.-- 500
w. P. Holmes, Barnesvile, Ga---- 500
l. w. Vaughn, GAINESVILLE, Ga.------------ 500
J. F. Taylor, Barnesve, Ga.---- 500
y. w. Butler, Barnesville, Ga.------------ ITS
G. L. Butler, Barnesville, Ga. ------ 175
j. M. Sims. Orchard HILL Ga.---------- leo
O. E. Cathy, GAINESVILLE, Ga.----- so
Miss Sallie T. Parrish, Halycon Sanaterum,
Tampa, Fla.----------------------- 100
H H. Tootle, Manassas Ga.-------------- $500
r. J. Wordsall, 1853 Gore Vale Ave-. Toronto,
Canada. ------------------------- 100
J. w. Bradberry, Bogart Ga.--- 100
j. j. Gunter, Watkinsviile, Ga, r. 1.----- 100
Mr. and Mrs. l. M. Lanier, Kissimmee, Fla. 500
J. T. Reaves Kssmmee, Fla.----- 500
L. H. Cohonn, Kissimmce Fla.---------- 500
l.. Hopkins, Kissimmee, Fla-------------- 500
j. E. Story, Kissmmee, Fla--- 500
T. j. Bell, Kissimmee F1a--- 500
f. H. Lawson, Kissimmee Fla 1000
A Page. Rock Port Miss--------------- LOO
Leeman Maxwell, West Union, w. va.- 1000
Mrs. Lee Maxwell West Union, W. va. 100
l.. boswell Maxwell, West Union, w. Va.-- SOC
/. H. Bonner, Lizella, Ga.----------- SO
j. B. Keathley, Arlington, Tena.--- 100
y. d. Hill, Kendalia. Wa. Va.-------=---- 500
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going to reform the Mormons of Utah.
Well, he started out on that line and he
soon found that he had stumbled into pit
fall-the people received his speeches in 81
lence-they wanted to hear tariff discussed
and the Presidents policies defended their
silent demand was so trong that Mr.. Taft
Hoped again and began to touch on the cues
tons Of the day
Then came the incident in Kansas where
one Of the members of Mr.. Taft's cabinet
made the fool break of denouncing the Insur-
gents from the platform on which Mr. Taft
was seated.
Almost before this Cabinet member had TAX
en- his seat, one of the Insurgent Congressman
from Kansas was on his feet tearing the Pres
ident's policies and arguments, as we'll as Sec
rotary Fishers, into shreds-the crowd was
cheering wildly, and poor Mr. Taft had to grit
MS teeth and endure it all.
But the worst was yet to come-the Pres
ident had just about settled down when anoth-
er earthquake shook the Republican party
from centre to circumference and it hap
pened in the Presidents own State-Ohio.
At the recent annual dinner of the Garfield
Republican Club, given at Youngstown, Ohio,
the President was denounced in as bitter
terms as the English language affords, and not
one protest was raised against the denuncia-
tions
The guests at this dinner represented seven
counties of the Western Reserve of Ohio
the counties that are the very backbone of the
Republican party in Ohio, and they are in
Mr. Taft's original Congress district
One of the speakers declared that Mr. Taft
had been false to his party, while another de-
clared that American people are sounding the
toscln Of recall from power in Mr.. Tafts
unwilling ears, land are awaiting his return
to private life with the open arms of a hearty
welcome"
Think of such strong sentiment against Mr..
Taft III has own party, in his own state, and
in his old district.
and mind you, these men are not insurgents
they are not followers of La Toilette and
Cummins- they are old line Republicans who
have lost confidence in their President because
he has broken faith with the people, and
sided with the 7'rusts-they have lost faith in
Mr. Taft because he went back on his cam
palgn pledges and refused to give relief from
the Payne-Aldrich tariff.
The Stanley Committee. the committee in
vestigating the Steel Trust, has discovered
one method by which John D. Rockefeller ac-
cumulates his Wealth-a method by which he
makes call loan for less than 81 900 900 pay
him $70O0OO,OOO
In 1892 Alfred Merritt and his brother
Leonidas Merritt, two unsuspecting woods
men or lumber jacks" Of Minnesota were
owners of rich mining property in the Lake
superior region and part owners Of the Du-
luth, Missabe and Northern Railroad.
The Merrltts were inexperienced-th
needed money to develop their mining prop
erty, the value of which they did not know,
Just as they did not know the way Rockefeller
and Wall Street play the game of high
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The following contributions have been received:
Laf Hhnxac
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-01

Z Redaeid said: flll telephone 10 Sui
phur City and ask Brooks TO get =
nurse and come down as soon as pos.
sible Meanwhlle ~ 90 ont 10 see
what the conditions are"
"I'm going. too. ] tell you" announc
ed Lie '1've bad the cussed dis
ease, and I'm not afraid Of H. We
had three sieges Of It in my family
You get me up there and IN do the
rest"
But you are M
81 was. but I'm not now" Her voice
was hrmer than It had been for days.
"All ! needed was something TO do
Ross Cavanagh has been like q son TO
me for two years He's the one man
In this country I'd turn my hand over
for-barring yourself. Reddy -and It's
my job to see him through this pinch"
In spite Of all opposition she had
her way. Returning to her room to
get such clothing as she needed for
her stay in the bills. she waited for
Redhed to send carriage to her. ~
can't ride horse no more.' she sor.
rowfully admitted.
Lees secret WIS no secret to any one
there. Her wide eyes and heaviug
breast testified TO the profound stir in
her heart. She was in an anguish of
fear lest Ross should already be in
the grip OF bis loathsome enemy. That
II bad come to him by way OF brave
and noble act made the situation only
the more tragic.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-01

Yea. Derleye yeu iiloa must teR
this story TO the Judge IT will end
the reign Of the cattlemen"
"Ob. no;l cant do lhat"e
"You must do that -lt Is your duty
rs q Christian msn and citizen
NO, no: Ill stay aud help you -Ill
do anything hut that I'm afraid to
tell what ! know. They would burn
me alive I'm not western man
I've never been In criminal court.
don't belong 10 this wild country.
came ont here because my daughter "
not strong, and now He broke
down altogether and. leaning against
his horse's side. sobbod pitifully.
Cavanagh. convinced that the old
mans mind was too deeply affected TO
enable him 10 find his way back over
the rough trail that uight. spoke to
him gently "rll get you something To
eat" he said "Sit down here and
rest and compose yourself"
Wetherford turned y Wild eye on the
ranger as he re-eutered Who's out
there?" he asked. lis II The marsha =
mo, It's only one Of the ranchers
from below Hos tired aud hungry.
and I'm going to feed him" Ross re-
piled. oiled with n vivid sense Of the
diverse characters OF the two men he
was serving
Dunn received the food with an eager
hand and after he had finished his re.
freshmeut Cavauagh remarked "Jhc
whole country should he obliged TO
you for your visit TO me. shall send
your information to Supervisor Red.
leld."
Don't use my name" he begged.
"They will kill me n they end out
that have told We were all sworn
TO secrecy. and II I had not seen that
fire, that pile Of bodies
IL know, | know II horr6ed me.
1t made mo doubt humanity" respond
ed Cavanagh 1--WE of the north cry
out against the south for It's lynchings,
hut here under our eyes goes on an
equally horrible display Of rage over
the mere question Of temporary ad-
vantage. over the appropria tion OF
free grass. which Is federal resource
something which belongs neither to
one claimant nor TO the other but 10
the people. and should he of value 10
the people. You must bring these men
to punishment"
Dunn could only shiver In his horror
and repeat his fear They'll Kill me
II do"
Cavanagh al last said You must
not attempt to ride back tonight
can't give you lodging in the cabin
because my patient IL sick Of small.
pox. but you can camp In the barn till
morning, then ride straight back to
my friend Reddeld and tell him what
you've told me. He will see that you
are protected Make your deposition
and leave the country II you are afraid
| to remain" .'| . ..t. ..
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-01


In the end the rancher promised to
do this. but his tone was that OF bro
ken and dlstraught dotard, All the
landmarks of his life seemed suddenly
shifted.
Meanwhile the sufferings Of Wether-
ford were increasing, and Csyansgh
was forced to give up all hope of get.
ting him down the trail next morn
Ing. and when Swensoh. the forest
guard from the South Fork. knocked
Mt the door 10 say that he had been to
the valley and that the doctor was
coming up with Redheld and the dis
trict forester Ross thanked him, but
ordered him to go into camp across
keep clear of the cabin. Put your
packages down outside the door" he
added. "nnd take charge OF the sltua-
ton on the outside. tn take care Of
the business inside"
Wetherford was In great pain. hut
the poison of the disease had misted
his brain, and he no longer worried
over the possible disclosure Of his iden-
tity. Al times he lost the sense Of his
surroundings and talked Of his prison
life or Of the long ride northward
Once he rose in his bed to beat of
the wolves which he said were attack
Ing his pony
He was piteous figure as he strug
gled thus, aud IL needed neither his
relationship to Lee nor his bravery in
caring for the Basque herder 10 All
the rangers heart With a desire 10 re
lieve his suffering, Perhaps | should
have sent for Lie at once" he mused
as the light brought out the red sig
natures Of the plague
Once the old man looked up With
wide dark, unseeing eyes and mur-
INJURED II don't seem to know you"
Tin a friend. My uame is Cava,
nagh." ..t
81 can't place you he sadly admit,
ted ~ feel pretty bnd. II ever get
out Of this place l'm going back TO the
Fork TIL get a gold mine: then I'll
go back and make up for what Lie
has gone through I'm afraid to go
back now"
"All right Ross soothingly agreed
But you'll have TO keep quiet tll YOU
get over this fever you're suffering
FROM
'lf Llze weren't SO far away she'd
come and nurse me. I'm pretty sick, 4"
Swenson came back TO say that
probably Redfeld'a and the doctor
would reach the STATEN by noou anu
thereafter. for the reason that- CaYa.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-01

DR. Hess Stock, Food. pr IlsssF
Poultry Pan-a-ee-a. Or, sHesF Ihslhnt
Louise Killer can be found az Henney
s. C0oper's drug store. S-22-0t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-04-01

GRO BE coNTINUED.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-03

suspcously Il have something better to do than play
at game that never comes out.
ooh, dear, no." exclaimed the gray lady. al wouldn't
do anything like that want everyone to have the nine
of clubs-everyone that wants to get out. l.
The girl turning the cards in her hands one by one,
sheplayed the game put pile, and now
another. 1t was very simple little game You could
get out quite oenif you had full pack to begin with
@You see, said the gray lady, "if you know you can't
get out If you once positive OF It, you don't
much You enjoy the playing them and not the getting
out. And listen! III tell you another secret cheat!'
AT solitaire? Playing all alone?"
"Actuay!' said the little lady beaming with pleas
ure. you wouldn't think it of me, would youo But
do You have in this world if you to be happy
Do you know what do? pretend that when have
tend the eight is the king And in this game is very
very much easier to build up eight than build up
king And if you satisfied pretend the eight is the
king"
The girl turned up the nine of clubs Across the white
margin written something in delicate hand. She
turned the card around she could read. Miss Bin
ney Healer of Sore Minds what it said The girl
looked at Miss Bnney almost resentfully if she had
been led into a trap.
nH!@ she cried. and pushed the cards away. Some of
~ them fell on the floor But Miss Binney only
smiled more brightly
THAT is my business card she said. "Dont you
think it is clever way toto introduce myself? You
see quite well acquainted already, aren't we?
And you know am only harmless creature, don't you?
But if had given you printed card just the very first
thing, you would have been-you would have been Of
Tended And now you not
For minute the girl stared straight before her, her
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one day came the city this train, and everyone
on it seemed so sad-so sadl And thought there
little in the whole world being minded. and
great wrong; for minds catching, my dear.
They very contag ous, you. felt If all
the minds in the whole train sad because sad,
and sorry for them And of course you can't
a mind when your mind is sore, youo SO
LEARNED play dorcas without the nine of clubs.
She gave queer little laugh, and looked up at the girl
with mischlevous eyes.
at is wonderful how well play the game with
the nine of clubs if Just make up minds 10 it.,
she said, and then added quickly "Of you under
stand my dear, there charge, money charge,
you use the Healer of Sore Minds Can't you tell me
what your nine of clubs is?"
"AIy business? My occupation" asked the girl
"the you worry about, the that makes Your
mind sore"
ooh, that is USE at all" exclaimed the girl
"You cannot help No can"
Il suppose | ought to have testimonials said Miss
Binney cheerully. Al ought to have recommendations
from my customers ought to have pages anG pages
of them you would believe in mellke patent rne'
cine 1t might help business But | can refer 20 the
conductor. He tell you am harmless creature.
He will say, Miss Binney? Oh, yes! Perfectly harm
less. Not qute-you know, she tapped her forehead.
II have travelled great deal on his train it day
after day-every day-when doesn't call me
away.
"rhen you 60 out to patents?' asked the girl.
al take them to my home" said Miss Binney Il
have home-a Home for Curables It's my house.
live the end Of the line, and the top of hill and
the end of road. In April there llacs, and in
November there chrysanthemums and dahlias
And Ill the year there is the sky, and the hill view and
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lnt T1VtT 1aT uOWn III ITt valley.
The train stopped at a station, and when
it went on a child cried, farther back in the
Car.
"You will excuse me minute, won't
you?" said Miss Binney. II know the cry;
it is a hungry cry"
SHE hurried away, feeling in her reticule
she turned to glide down the aisle. He was
an elderly conductor, and his uniform was
old. 1t was threadbare in spots, particularly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-03

lips Tafu set. ntn She tuT1ltd 10 MISS
Binney. "How did you know II needed
healer2" she asked.
"Child! Child said Miss Binney, laying
a hand on the girls arm. "Who could not
know? But who has not a sore mind, in his
head or in his keeping? Who is there that
could not use the healer of sore minds?
Why, l myself needed myself most of all
Oh, | was-quite shocking! Yes, indeed!
I'm my own After Taking advertisement.
"4ou?' said the girl unbelievingly.
"You should have seen me when / was
Before Taking" said Miss Binney. "But
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
WiICOx-BrOadhurSt.

Mrs. W. Achord-Wilcox and Mr..
D. B. (''Tip'O Broadhurst. were mar
ried Tuesday evening and are keep
ing house at the Marcus Luke home
on South Grant street.
Without notice to the public or
taking into confidence many of their
friends, the contracting parties,
armed with the proper papers, call
ed on Rev. E. j. Hammond about
eight o'clock Tuesday evening to
perform the ceremony that joined
them for life.
The bride, a handsome young
widow, is well known to many of
many of our good people and highly
esteemed, and groom is popular
business man of this city. Both of
them nave many friends who wish
them a happy and prosperous life.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
SeabOard Train Wreck

The north bound passenger tram
ION the Seaboard Air Line was wreck
ed about one mile this side OF
Bowen's Mill today noon.
The engine left the track and
turned over, seriously injurying the
fireman, and all of the train was
derailed. 1t will require several
hours to clear the wreck, and the
evening trains will be delayed in
consequence.
A picnic party from Fitzgerald
was aboard the train at the time,
but aside from a shaking up and
fright, little damage was done the
passengers.
Conductor Ellison was in charge
of the train with engineer Dau9ht-
cry, and fireman Barney Foster,
who was slightly injured by jump
ing from the engine.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
In Honor OF Miss BiSeIOw.

Mrs. Helen Maldoon entertained
the Plus Ultras and A. 7. O's at her
home on Roanoke Drive, last Mon
day evening, in honor of Miss Flor
ence BigeIow, who left Tuesday for
Washington.
Those present were: Misses Pearl
Dukes, Nora Johnson, Hazel Lee,
carrie PIopper, Ruth Selby, Ella
Chapel, Florence Flower, leila Shat
fer. Florence Bigelow, Mary Lobin-
eier, Mr.. and Mrs. John Murdoch,
Mr.. aid Mrs. Jas. Parrott, DR.. and
Mrs Louis Turner, Messrs Raymond
Davis, Byron Bryan, Hubert RouSh'
TT. Hemminger, c. B. Teal, and
Rev E. E. Hollingworth.
Delicious punch was served.
Games and music was enjoyed by
the guests.
Miss Bigelow is popular here and
her many friends will be glad to see
her return.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22

True it is a period Of idleness, but
one of intelligent, directed idleness.
The days work should consist of
rest; rest should be the only business
on hand. The light exercise, or hour
of reading should be considered as
the reward of a good days work,
like the evening of slippered ease to
the tired business man at the end
of the day. This recreation, how
ever, should be considered only as
an incidental result of the patients
work, not the main object"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
Dairy Agent Appointed.

Washington D. c., June 20th-To
assist in the development of the
dairy industry throughout the South
the Southern Railway has appoint
ed DR.. C. M. Morgan as dairy agent
He has taken up his duties, work
ing under the Jurisdiction of the
land and Industrial Department.
DR.. Morgan will devote his atten-
ton to the entire territory along
the Southern Railway.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
Presbyterian Church.

Rev. R. A. Brown is conducting
Evangelistic services at the Pres
byterian Church daily at $50 a. m.
and 7::45 p. m.
The following special services
are announced: For ladies, Friday
$50 a. m. Subject Modern Women
in Europe and America" For
children, Saturday 4:3O p. m.
Subject, The Bethlehem Inn, For
men only, Sunday 4:3O p. m. Sub
ject, Sowing and Reaping.
You are cordially invited. Come
and bring a friend.
Rev. A. w. Pierce.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
The Big Six

Washington county was on of the
best represented counties at the
Farmers Union Convention. Besides
Mr.. B. r. Sessions a very fine gentle
man, but of medium stature there
were six stalwarts on the delegation:
j. w. Slade,
Lawson E. Brown,
J. R Henderson,
j. N. Brown,
F. J. Garbutt,
|. A. Smith,
By the way, Washington landed
one of the high offices, that of Vice
President, Hon. Lawson E. Brown
was elected to that office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
Barraca Class Recognized.

The Barraca Class of the Baptist
Church which has been failing for
the last year or two, was reorgan-
lied Sunday morning, and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Rev.
T. M. Galloway acting as Chairman,
C. B. Teal, President, M. NJ Steph-
ems, Vice President Dave Paulk,
Secretary and Treasurer. 7. j.
Griffin, who has been faithful
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22

teacher for several years was re-
elected. Wright Terrence was
elected assistant teacher.
Every member is urged to be
present next Sunday morning and
each one bring a new member.
David L. Paulk, Secy.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22

To New York, Philadelphia and
Washington, all expenses paid,
twelve days sight seeing and travel
for sixty-five dollars. Write Miss
Myrtle Venable, Winchester, Tenn.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-06-22
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
j. T. Mcdaniel, Rockdale county,
F. M. Bishop, Cherokee county; E. B.
Townsend, Decatur county; W. D.
Nelson, Richmond county; W. F.
Taylor, Johnson county.
COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
D. B. Moon, Lowndes county; 7.
j. Spear, Henry county; R. B. Miner
Pike county; A. D. Williams, Effing-
ham county; F. R. SeabrOOk, Nc
Duffie county.
COMMITTEE ON GOOD ROADS.
J. 7. Mitchell, Walton county; W.
H. Faust, Oglethorpe county; w. M.
Tankersly, BulIoch county; j. M.
Christian, Emanuel county; F. T.
Taylor Habersham county.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
E. M. Williams, Madison county;
C. A. Newcomer, Ben Hill county.