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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03
$4,000 R. T. D. Men
To Get More Pay

Washington, D. c., Sept. l.
Under authority conferred by the
postofice appropriation bill, Post
master-General Hitchcock has in
creased the salaries of rural let
ter carriers on standard routes
from 81, 900 to 81, 100 a year, thus
affecting 10000 men, with appor-
tionate increase to carriers on
shorter routes. The order will
become effective Sept. 80.
This will mean an increased
disbursement of 81 900. 900 a
year. 1t is the second salary ad-
vance for rural carriers made in
the last four years. At the close
of the last fiscal year on June 80,
there were 42,O31 rural mail car
riers, the aggregate pay being
$40, 655, TAO. When the rural de-
livery system was instituted Is
years ago. 80 carriers were en-
ployed at an annual cost of $14,-
$40, the maximum individual pay
being 5000 a year.
The increase provides rural
carriers adequate compensation
for additional burdens to be i'm
posed by the parcels post system,
effective Jan. /.
The parcels post system on
rural mail routes can be conduc-
ted practically with no extra ex-
penses to the government except
the increased salary allowance to
carriers, said Mr.. Hitchcock.
In my judgment this additional
cost will be more than off
set by an increased revenue, thus
insuring the maintenance, and
from time to time, the extension
of the rural delivery system as a
self-supporting branch of the
postal service. !"
Mr.. Hitchcock also has directed
that rural carriers, on the COM
pletion of twelve months service,
be granted Is days leave with
pay. This will require the addi-
tional expenditure of $4,000 a
year in the payment of substi-
tute carriers.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03
Sl,OOO,OOO Damage,
Reports Indicate

Pittsburg. Pa, Sept. 2. Frag-
mentary reports received today
indicate that more than $1,000, :
900 damage was done by floods
resulting from cloudburst last
night in western Pennsylvania,
northern West Virginia and
southeastern Ohio. There are
rumors that the number Of dead
as the result of the storm will be
between thirty and fifty. Tele-
phone and telegraphic services
were out of commission.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03

county in Oregon wished make extensive improvements IN
Tho Of road thought of bonding the county for S50
oo They found which would have to be paid back
at the end Of twenty years that the plan dropped
man named Scott forward with plan which the papers has
cansed widespread interest in financial circles fellows
The county question should organize itself into taxpayers
national hank issue with the estate
mnt of the county security place these bonds with the govern
mont sc secuty for the loan ST. With small addition
the taxes the could be wiped the time allowed The
bonds could then up and the bank dsorganized
This idea carried would of do away with bond
commission houses would the people
amount in interest.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03
Roosevelt Nay
Speak in Fitzgerald
New York. Aug. 81. 1912.

NEW YORK. Aug. oil. 1JAA.
Mr.. G. w. Mcclure. Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Mr.. Mcclure have
your letter of Aug. oath. enlos-
ing telegram from Geo. w.
Brown, Fitzgerald, Ga request
ing Colonel Roosevelt to speak in
Ben Hill county. Col. Roosevelt
will be IN the State of Georgia
September 10Th and we will do
what we can to make the best
use of his time while he is there.
Very truly yours,
o. K. DAVIS, Sec'y.
Is your subscription paid up?
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03

One Of the reasons high OF living the TACT that good
are nav sold to such large and cartons bush OF
b when made into breakfast retas something like $l6
and hpsbe of tomatoes which twenty to twenty-five cents re-
t from SO 4 buhel of sweet potatoes that goes begging at
Acct canned and sold for $500 If the producers would cooperate
and do their ow canning the profits would stay at home and large
SIMS be saved the
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03

FITZGERALD has tie most progressive school system of any city IN
m state The early of the colony city adopted the Tree
coboo SYSTEM that child of parents ever SO poor eeo NC
embarrassed to attend school, All children furnished tuition and
hooks e ard the standard teachers high any,
Eyoe greatest asset schools and citizens have
every reason be proud of Them
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-09-03
Vote Taft Pray for Roosevelt and Bet on wilson IS ne "
v ice Northern paper gives its readers

The Parcels Post make mar our CITY, IL oePenus 7n
IL rrn cur WHO should get BUSY ana receive
M full Of the Law udcous advertising will do the stunt
We need live trade body to proper exploit legitimate territory
90 orercp On the part merchants will bring them the harvest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
SPECIAL RATES
 fl[Zl

Account Reunion. Alabama Division United Confederate Veterans. Tickets on sale Oct. 15. IS and for. trains sche- duled to reach Selma before noon of the l7th., Final limit for return Oct. LouasvfAle, Ky, and Return .... e12.O5 Account Christian Church International Missionary Convention Tickets on sale Oct. 13, 14 and 15. Limited for return Oct. 24. 1912 unless extended until Nov. 11.1912. by deposits with special agent, and payment of $1.00.
 New Orleans, La, and Return e14.4S Account American Bottlers Protective Expectations. Tickets on sale Oct. 12, IS and 1l. Limited for return Oct. 23. 1912. Tsseales.ss Ala, a.d Return 31.o5 Account West Alabama Fair. Tickets on sale Oct. to 12. inclusive. Limited for return $. oct; {. it |. ls1si REuS,ox
 selna ana Return ...... e2.4O
 Via Montgomery
 Iicketa on sale October 15-16. Limited LOW WINTER TOURIST EXCURSION
 FARES
 f:s;.: %ss;ss Ssss Mexico. Porto Rico. Tennessee and 1912 to April 3D.. 1913. inclusive. except to points in Mexico. New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana & de not become effective Mexico. New Mexico. Texss and Luis lana, return limit June l. 1912.
 For further information Or sleeping car reservations phone Main 977 or con fer with P. Sid Jones. D. F. A L. C N. R. R.. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
FEARLESS GREGGS
 HAVE ACCIDENT
Car Upset But Driver Not Injured More Than Being Knocked
 Unconscious

Those who have witnessed the act Of the Gregg brothers at the Alabama State Fair. which is described as the most thrilling performance before the American people today, have besn astounded at the marvellous feat accomplished by these two daring young men. Two automobiles descend an incline at lightning speed, the foremost shooting up into the air and turning three somersaults in the air, as the other darts like lightning under heath it while the first machine is in the air.
 It is an act that must be seen to be appreciated and requires nerve and skill and nerve to accomplish it. Last night an accident occurred by the first machine being thrown on one side and instead of dropping on the platform square, just one side of the wheels hit the boards These gave way and the automobile was completely turned over, but fortunately the daring driver escaped being caught by the broken blanks He was pinned uli- der the machine however, and when res cued was unconscious. He was carried to his tent. where he was given medical attention and quickly recovered from the shock
 At the morning performance the same machine was given such an impetus when 1t descended the incline and jumped the 4D foot space to the platform tl1at 1t ran clean into the tent of the two perform ers The driver jumped out before the car struck the tent pole and escapes in- jury The act will be shown today at both the afternoon and night perform sances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10

the announcement Is made that the local favorite, Bob Stubbs' will re- enter the motorcycle races and give an exhibition of his old-time form The further announcement Is made that Ar thur Mitchell, Stubbs old rival, will also compete for the handsome purses offered by the fair association.
 The motorcycle races have proved the most exciting open events at the state Fair and in order to keep up the in- terest the fair association has prac- tically concluded arrangements to se- cure the services of the two noted riders. It will be recalled that Bob Stubbs met with serious accident at the State Fair grounds last year. and on his recovery. yielding to the re- quest of his wife, announced that he had quit the motorcycle race forever. But the "call of the track" still rings In Bob's ears and he will again de- light the people of the state by his wonderful skill in running a motor cycle at record speed.
 Arthur Mitchell is well known in Birmingham, as he was the one rival Of Bob Stubbs who was most feared by the many followers of the local favor ite. He Is a speedy and clean rider and thoroughly good sport. He rides to win all the time but has never shown any animoslty or 1eeling IT the race went against him. He Is in the worlds champion class and his and Bob Stubbs' entree in thes races will insure some great sport. With such crack riders as Charlie Bake of Chi7 cago, who is one of the best In the game; Arthur Mitchell of Denver, whose fame is international; Gail Joyce and Bob Stubbs of Birmingham, the motorcycle races are bound to prove one of the main attractions6 of the fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
HUNDRED HOLD UP DOES NOT PAN OUT Posse Has Not Oyertaken Men Who Held Up
 Train Tuesday

Fort Smith, Ark. october s.--On the heels of the holding up of Rock Island train near Mister, okla, last night and of Kansas City Southern train near Poteau several nights ago. officials of Harkell county Oklahoma received information today that an att tempt was to be made to rob an east bound Midland Valley train, en route from Muskogee to Fort Smith to- night However, the anticipated at tempt was not made. possibly due to the presence of a heavily armed posse taken aboard en route. At Kanims. designated as the point where the hold up was to be attempted. a party of five men boarded the train.
 Up to a late hour tonight the posse which started in pursuit this morning had not overtaken the i've men who participated in the hold-up last night. It is announced that the total amount of money and valuables secured by the robbers is not in excess of s400.
 The robbers exploded eight charges of nitro glycerine in an nnsucceA ful attempt to open the express safe before abandoning the attempt. It Is be- lieved that the men are making their way to an abandoned coal mine in the Winding Stair mountains. noted as the rendezvoussof bad mem in the early days of Indian Territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
MERCY HOME KIDDIES
 TAKEN TO THE FAIR
Former President UffOrd Provided Means by Which 27 Youngsters
 Saw Big Show

one of the most interesting sights at the State Fair yesterday was the pro- cession of 27 children from the Mercy Home, who were escorted to private boxes in the grandstand by the matron and her assistants, to witness the free attrac- tions and the spectacular display. The children thoroughly enjoyed the show and 1t was a pleasure to witness their keen appreciation of the outing. The children were shown every attention and had the time of their lives. Someone asked who made it possible for the children to at tend the fair. and no one seemed to know. IL was finally learned from one of the ticket sellers that c. W. Ufford. ex-pres- ident of the Alabama State Fair associa- tion, had gone out and brought the chill dren to the fair
 It was a most kindly and thoughtful act, and doubly so from the fact that MT. Ufford tried to conceal his connection with giving the children the outing. No one could witness the pleasure the show gave to the little ones without a sense of deep appreciation of the kindly mo- tive that prompted the occasion and when it became known that Mir. Ufford was re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10

der six months; third, best young herd Alabama bred: First, and second. boar years old and over; first, boar under l year; second. SOW years old and over; second and third, SOW l year old and under 2; second and third, sow under 1 year; second and third, herd over 1 year; second. SOW and pigs un- der six months; first, best young herd under 1 year.
 R. F. Mccain I.umm: Second, boar l. year-old and under ?; third. SOW 1-year- old and under g; third, SOW under 1 year; second, SOW and four pigs under months; ; second, herd over year; second, herd un- der l year. Alabama class: Third. boar 2 years old and over; first, boar year old and under 2; second, boar under l year; third, SOW 2 years old and over; ,rst, SOW l year old and under 2; first, SOW under ] year; first, herd over l year; first SOW and pigs under months; first. young herd.
 Lavernett Stock Farm, Jackson, Miss. :: First boar years old and over; first. boar year old and under 2; first and sec ond. boar under 1 year; first and sec ond, SOW 2 years old and over: first and second. SOW year old and under g; first and second, SOW under l year. and second, herd under 1 year. Open to tho world: Second boar 2 years old and over; third, boar. 1 year old and under 2; hrst boar under 1 year; first, SOW ? years old and over; first SOW 1 year old and under 2: first. SOW under l year: first. herd over 1 year; SOW and pigs under 6 months. Sweepstakes: First, SOW any age, any breed; second, group four pigs under months.
 Bell Green Stock Farm. Birmingham Third, boar year old and under ?; fnird sow years old and over. Alabama breed class: Second. boar 1 year old and under 2: first. SOW years old and over; third group SOW. and pigs under months.
 Special prize awarded to Blount County Stock Farm, Chepultepec.
 Duroc Jersey. special second prize. awarded to M. c. Allgood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
for most artstically decorated pure food

for most artstically decorated pure food booth.
 Morton Photo Studio-Diploma for best display of picture frames.
 Birmingham Pantry-Diploma for best display of groceries.
 Byrum and Butcher-Diploma for best display of hardware.
 Moore-Handley Hardware company Special diplomas for best display of man tels, doors and sash.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad cmpany-Diploma for handsomest and most artistic booth.
 Johanson Brothers Shoe company, St. Louis-Diploma for best display of boots and shoes.
 Phillips-Hendon company-Diploma for best display of clothing overalls, etc
 The T. G. Rlardon Mfg company, Chi cago-Diploma for best display of leather goods, belts, bags, etc.
 Men X Lind, St. Louis-Diploma for best display of gents furnishings, sweaters, underwear, etc.
 Ide Brothers, Albany, N. Y.-Diploma for best display of gents furnishings. shirts, collars and cuffs.
 Sawyer Manufacturing Co.,. Fitchburg, Mass.-Special diploma for best display of fine machlnsts' tools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
ONE KILLED; FOUR
 HURT IN WRECK

Memphis, october 9--A. C. McNeal of El Paso, Tex, was killed and four per- sons were injured. two probably fatally, when the two rear cars attached to Rock Island passenger train No. 41, Westbound, were derailed near Monds. Ark. today. Of the injured Mrs. A. C. McNeal and Conductor NJ. J. Manix of Memphis will probably die Mrs. Norma Rusthaupt and Mrs. r. J. Rigney, both of Fl Paso, are not thought to be seriously hurt. The injured were brought to local hospital aboard a relief train sent from ths city.
 Railroad officials attribute the derail- ment to the breaking of a staff rod at tached of the switch points after the spreading of the switch points after the forward part of the train had passed safely.
 The derailed cars, tourist and stand ard sleeper, broke from the remainder of the train and ran into siding. col- lidlng with a car of lumber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
SMALL DRUG STORE
 ROBBERY REPORTED

Word was received of robbery al a drug store at the corner of Avenue I and Eighteenth street yesterday evening about 9:I5 o'clock Detectives Ray and Fully went to the scene, but were unable to obtain any clew, nor could they gain a description of the robbers. 1t Is claimed that two negroes entered the store about 9 o'clock Vnd made small purchase
 While the clerk was wrapping up the purchase in the back of the store and Is alleged to have broken open the cash drawer and taken between 90 and slO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
AWARD DIPLOMAS IN
 MERCHANTS DISPLAY
This Exhibit Under Direction of Harry Jones Has Proven of Much In-
 terest to Fair Visitors

The awards in the merchants display were made yesterday morning. The exhibit has proven of much interest to the thousands of visitors. Harry Jones is superintendent of this department and no one has worked harder to bring about the splendid display that has been a distinctive feature of the fair. Following are the awards in this de- pertinent yesterday:
 Southern Wesco Supply company Diploma. best supply of miscellaneous articles. Special diplomas for best displays of telephones. telephone switch boards, electric fans. automobile sup plies. electrical appliances and elec- trica1 supplies.
 Starr Piano company-Diploma for best display of musical instruments.
 Birmingham Millinery Training School Diploma for best display of millinery.
 Spiro Hardware company-Diploma> for best display of everything for the kitchen.
 0enesee Pure Food company-Diploma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
TWIN FREAK DEAD

Wilmington, N. C.. October 9.--Mille Christine, one of the greatest twin freaks of human anatomy. exhibited all over the world, once presented to Queen Vie toria and possessing apparently two sep- arate and distinct beings within one body. died today at the old homestead in co- lumbus county, this state, where they were born in slavery and were subse- auently educated and exploited in many countries. puzzle to scientists and anat- onists. They were born to negro parents and died within few hours of one an- other. aged about 0 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10

sponsible for it, many who would have gladly done the same thing gave him a hearty handclasp fin token of their appre- citation. But then, as someone remarked. If was just what might have been ex- pected from the big-hearted ex-presdent After all their Is human side of all great institutions and the State Fair is no exception
 Every good deed brings its reward, for apart from the great satisfaction of con- tributing to the pleasure of others 1t Is written, And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones cup of cold water he shall In no wise lose his reward"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
BROTHER OF MRS. ARGO
 REPORTED VERY ILL

The following telegram was received yesterday morning by the local police: Please locate and advise Mrs. Bertha. Argo of her brothers Illness; very low. Come at once. Mir. Argo is mechanic for some railroad plant there
 "C. W. NEWBERRY, /, "chief of Police. limo, Mo The police are making every possible effort to deliver the urgent message. aIul special men have been detailed to carry on the search for the missing sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
SUCCESS OF FAIR HAS
 NEVER BEEN EQUALED
tcontiaued from Page one,

Farm, s15: second, G. NJ. Carmichael, N.50.
 Alabama Grown Tobacco-First, W. |. Icker, s15; second, J. D. Haynes, T.5o. ~ Irish Potatoes-First, H. NJ. Wander petite, s15; second. E. c. Motz. s7.5o
 Peppers-First Ballew Bros, s1o; sec ond, E. c. Motz. $5.
 Home Cured Bacon-First, J. M. Crutch- field, sso.
 Home Cured Ham-First, E. c. Motz, sS; second, J. NJ. Crutchfield, S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
STUBBS AND MITCHELL
 WILL ENTER RACES
New Life to Be Put Into the Motor. cycle Races by Local
 Fayorites

Owing to the accident to Joe Vol ters. the daring motorcycle rider, who was injured Tuesday at the grounds of the Alabama state Fair. which neces- sitated his withdrawal from the races,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10
Quotes Princeton Sneech

Quotes Princeton Speech
 At the commencement exercises of Princeton university as given in the New York World of June II, 1909, he says:
 "'You know what the usual stan dard of the employe is in our day It Is to give as little as he may Tor his wages. The trades unions make the standard to which to conform. No employe is suffered to do more than the average workman con do. Our economic supremacy may be lost because the country grows more full ot unprofitable servants
 .'I am not questioning the sincerity of MT Wilson's change but I wish to call attention to the fact that the ex- treme lateness of his conversion and its very imperfect nature do not warrant him in making any comment whatever on the progressive platform in this matter. Mr Wilson, by a sudden and violent retracing of his steps and in zig-zag fashion. has nearly but not entirely reached as advanced a posi-. ton as I took II years ago in my first message to Congress. congratulate him upon having gotten so far; but this fact does not entitle him to leader ship and in many respects he has still long way to go.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-10

country--quite as monopolistic in spirit as the capitalist and quite as apt to corrupt and ruin our authorities by their monopoly.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-03-15
MEHARRY CLASS EXERCISES
SIGNAL SUCCESS.

The Cumberland glided smoothly
onward and the night was serenely
beautiful. The medical department
added another page to progressive
history Last Friday night marked
an epoch in the history of grand old
Meharry, for it was the first time
that the class night program was rem.
dered entirely by the medical and
nurse IRA. ming departments.
The program was a grand success
in every particular, the house was
packed until standing room was at a
premium. Some came to spend an
enjoyable evening, and others came
merely for curiosity.
AT s o'clock sharp, amid the thun-
dering applause, the Nurse Training
Department, headed by their presi-
dent Mrs. W. B. Lowery, were ush-
cred to their seats by F. D. Bradford.
chief usher, who returning by tn
sweet strains of the Amazon Ma1th.
which was so beautifully and pleas.
ingly played by the Meharry Orches-
ira, also led the professional
march, headed by G. w. Furlow, the
president of the class of 1912 and
composed of the participants of the
evening.
DR.. Arch Cruickshank invoked the
divine blessings upon all, after a Sc
lection from the orchestra, the pres
ident in very commendable man.
ner and spirit introduced the order
Of the evening, We were then IA
vored by an excellent instrumental
selection by L. H. Gilmore. At this
point Mr. Bryant Brown gave the his
tory Of the two classes, which was
full of wit and humor.
Mr. W. Looney, with his violin, rem
dered the Rosary so beautifully and
pathetically that it touched the inner
most recesses of every human heart.
Miss Minnie D Woodland, In an elo-
quent, earnest and persuasive man
ner, moved the audience with her
logical reasoning on Opportunity Of
Nurses for Christian service.