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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-07-05
Tribe of Ben Hur Organizes
With SIS Members

A new Court Of the Tribe of
Ben-Hur WAS orgonized Monday
evening July 1st with So Charter
members in the P. S. Of A Hall
The installation. obligation ami
rank OF "ffice was conferred upon
the members and newly elected
officers by Sidney NJ. Cowan1
Deputy Supreme Chief of Georgia.
assisted by Deputy T. D. Boothe.
The officers elected for the cur
rent term ara:
Past Chief Niles n. LitMe6eld.
Chief, Paul Gnngle.
Judge, Willis L. Smith.
Leader, Emmw l.. Boney.
Scribe, ROBBERS L. King,
Keeper OF Tribnte, Frank Thur
mond.
Captain, Thomas Taylor.
Guide, John g.. Bradley.
X. @. G., Yancey Nj. Bowles.
X. l. X, MichaelD. Mcfarland.
Medical Emaminsr, DIR. Thomas
Il. White.
Ben Hur, Il. L. Higgs.
Master of Ger, monies. Wilbur
II. Jones.
Mother of Hur, Mora E. Steph-
ems.
Tirzah, Viola M. Boothe.
Ben Hur is new Order in this
part of the country but the new
Court bids fair to have a large
membership on accoBnt of the or
ganization and for this reason the
charter is being kept open for the
month of July to give chance to
the members to get their friends
to join and become charter mem
bers at the reduced rate of $3.50.
The next meeting OF tho above
Court will be held Monday even
ing, July the 9Th in the p. S. of A.
Hall at which time glad surprise
will be in store and an enjoyable
evening for all those that will at
tend this meeting.
r. L. King, Scribe.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-07-05

No man lives without iostling
and being jostled; in all ways ne
has to elbow himself through the
world, givin. and receiving of
Tense.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-07-05

Wanted To buy cheap horse
and buggy for cash. Apply l1s +.
Pine.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-07-05

He who has lost confidence cen
lose nothing more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
AID FOR STEAMER STRANDED ON TIE
 SANDS OF JERSEY
Vessel Not Taking Water and Passengers Will Not Be Taken Off Until
 This Morning

Sandy Hook, N J., December 24-Ald came tonight to the steamer Turrialba as she lay hard and fast aground on the Jersey sands south of Barnegat pounded by a sea still heavy, though falling, and with more than GO passengers on board, anxiously awaiting rescue. Summoned to their aid by wireless, the revenue cutter Seneca, after run under forced draught from New York, reached the side of the United Fruit company liner shortly after nightfall prepared to give what assistance might be necessary.
 The Turrialba, though beginning to list badly, was not taking the water, and the falling sea and wind combined to mitigate the dangers of her position it was decided not to make any attempt to remove her passengers before morning. The dry ship and the assurance of the officers that the vessel was in no immediate danger of breaking up, served to make their Christ mas eve on board, if not exactly merry, ct least bearable.
 Direct news from the steamer by wire7 less via Cape May, came shortly before 10 o'clock tonight in a message timed at S:45 o'clock to the office of the line. It read:
 "Seneca arrived. We have decided to hold passengers till daylight, owing to heavy swell Seneca and life savers boat standing by. ship dry -
 tsignedJ "LINDSEY." i"
 Previously much the same word had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
PRISONERS PARO[E ED
 BY GOV. O'NEAL
IF Birmingham Prisoners Released from Prison.
 Parole Conditional

Montgomery, December 4.-(Special)- Seventeen men and women of Birming- ham were released from Flat Creek prison today by order of Governor o'Neal. Nine of the prisoners were women and eight were men, and they were convicted for habitual use of opiates, having been sentenced for terms ranging from three to five months.
 Their paroles were recommended by the trial judge, solicitor and the prison phy- sician. the latter of whom declared that all of them were apparently cured of their habit.
 Those released from prison were: Roxie Lucas, Nellie Martin, Kate Downs, Ida Mansfield, Annie Foster, Clara Royal, Georgia Downs, Louise Carle, Annie King, George Glass, H. C. Robinson, Dan Eos ter, John Downs, Harry Hightower, Ern- est Rocks. Jim Cox, Condie Foster and J. W. Kelly.
 The paroles of these r men and women are conditioned on their future good con duct and abstinence from cocaine and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
BIBB COUNTY MEN
 PAROLED BY O'NEAL
Men Charged With Murder Broken in Health and Are Unable to
 Work

Montgomery, December 24-tspecial.1- Executive clemency was today extended to Borisa Dabetich and Wasiliji Woinoi- v:ch two white men sent up from Bibb county in the fa.l of 1908 ito serve life im- prisonment for murder They were con- victed of shooting into a passenger tram and killing Joe Collins, the conductor.
 Later developments, however, seemed 10 indicate that both men were innocent of the crime for which they had been charged and in December. 1910, Governor Conner commute1 their sentence to five years in the pelntentiary. They were sent to work at Flat Top mines.
 Application for their parole was made to Governor O'Neal on the grounds that beth men were broken in health and their physical condition was such as to make them unable for further work. Their parole was recommended by the trial judge, solicitor and board of pardons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
 TO SECURE REPORT ON ORE DEPOSITS
The Gadsden Chamber of Commerce Stresses Subject-Mill Closes
 For Holidays

Gadsden, December 24.-(special)- At the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce last night stress was laid by diff ferent speakers upon the importance of securing date and an exhaustive re- port on the ore deposits of this dis trict. Congressman Burnett is inter ested in the matter. and will endeavor to have a new survey of the district made
 The Southern Iron and Steel company will have only a short shutdown for the holidays. The blooming mill and rod mill will be closed until Monday. the open hearth will be closed two days the wire mill only one day, tomorrow, while the blast furnace will not shut down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
VETERAN OF WAR OF 1872 DIES
 AT THE OLD SOLDIERS HOME

Mountain Creek, December 24,-CSpecial) Charles Diggers. aged 1oS years, died at the Alabama Soldiers home today and was buried in the cemetery attached to the home farm.
 MT. Diggers was a veteran of the civil war and the Seminole Indian war. He participated in the defense of New Or ~...s...,..ss.....s...ss.s s...........s.......... been sent from the stranded vessel to the steamer Prinz August Wilhelm, which had inquired by wireless while hearing the Turrialba's position asking if her captain wanted the German liner to remove the fruit steamers passengers. No, thanks, the Seneca will take them off in the morning. was the reply by wireless.
 For many hours after the steamer grounded the life savers were unable to find her in the binding snow storm which was raging. During the after noon, however, a life saving crew made its way out to her, and stood by ready to give assistance. Though in a pre- carious position, and pounding consider ably, her hull was intact.
 Before the Seneca reached her how ever, the continued serging of the seas had rendered the lot of those on board
 
 gent message asking assistance as speedily as possible was sent at o'clock and two hours later the following was received:
 Ship has taken heavy list. Have asked for more assistance. Ship dry. Stern, frame. rudder post and rudder gone and propeller damaged"
 Captain Lindsay signed this message.
 Weather conditions were improving to- night. The cessation of the storm was by an easing of the seas vio- lence. This. with the presence of the Seneca and the fact that the steamer was of those on board. Wrecking tugs from New York and Norfolk were dispatched during the day, and this evening the ar rival of the relief boat from this city was The wrecking vessels stand ready, should it prove necessary, to light CT the Turrialba's cargo, which consists largely of coffee, bananas and hides.
 Advices at a later hour were that the steamer had worked four miles south from Little Beach. and was then in shallow water off South Brigantine. She is bI oadside on at an angle of about 15 degrees. The crew, exhausted by hard work, was relieved tonight by lifesavers from the nearby stations.
 A wireless message received from the Seneca shortly before midnight read: Seneca arrived at stranded steamer Fur rialba. Will stand by during night. Wind and sea moderating. Expect to take pas sengers and mail on Seneca tomorrow morning when Merrit-Chapman wreckng outfit arrives. Little Egg inlet life savers slso standing by. Think vessel can be saved by lightering cargo. She lies on southeast end of shoal and Little Egg in- let ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Fugitive Surrenders

New Orleans. December 24.-Declaring that he could not let another Christmas go by feeling that he was fugitive from justice, John F. Snyder of Atlanta, Ga. walked into police headquarters last night and told the police that he was wanted in the Georgia city on a charge of having four years ago forged a check, using the name of a friend. Although the amount he secured was small Snyder said that he wanted to be returned to his home city for trial. Snyder said he en- listed in the United States army a few years ago in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmin gham, December "A, c D. m )-- Fair weather prevails throughout the greater portion of the country tonight Snow was falling in New England and at places in Minnesota, and cloudiness prevailed all across the northern bor- der. Light rains again occurred in the north Pacific region since Monday night and during the same period rain or snow overspread the lower lakes. At lantic coast and Appalachian mountain regions. Heavy snowfall was reported from New York city, Boston and At lantic city.
 High barometric pressure followed quickly in the wake of the storm that moved from the Gulf region to the New England coast within the past 2f hours, and the center of the hish pressure area is now in the Gulf states and Southern Ohio valley. The movement of the high has been so rapid that it has already started to warm up west of the Missis- sippi river, a condition that will extend to Alabama Christmas day. Slightly lower readings prevailed in all Alabama today in spite of the bright sunshine, but the cold change will be experienced Wednesday and probably Thursday There is at present no indication of q storm approaching Alabama, although
 the pressure has started to fall in the west. Fair weather will continue for
 the next two days.
 Temp ture Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
KOLB WILL ATTEND
 WADE CELEBRATION

Montgomery. December 24.-(special)- Commissioner of Agriculture Reuben r. Kolb will go to Alexander City on Fri day to attend the celebration to be given in honor of J. A. Wade a prominent planter of Tallapoosa county, who recent ly received a s1O00 loving cup for raising the finest cotton that was grown in the south this season. The prize was awarded by the agricultural exposition, which was held in New York a few months ago.
 Captain Kolb will represent the state at the celebration, and will deliver an ad- dress on that occasion. The honor which MT. Wade received was one of the most signal, it Is believed ever paid an Ala bamian for agricultural displays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
GOVERNOR APPOINTS
 SEVEN DELEGATES

Montgomery, December 24.-(Special.)- Governor O'Neal today appointed seven delegates to the convention of the will meet at Washington, on January s. The following were appointed: John II. Wallace, Jr. state game and fish con- missioner; w. s. Harlan, Lockhart; E. M. Lovelace, Brewton; John l.. Kaul, Bir- mingham pr. E.. A. Smith. Tuscaloosa; Frank M. DeGraffenried, Scale, and Il. K Miller, Hawthorne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
DEFIES LAWYERS OF
 DEFENSE TO SPEAK FOR HERBERT HOCKIN
fContIDued Prom Page one,

as exhibits a conspiracy existed Did the government read all of those 400 letters ? No. only excerpts were read; the parts which the prosecution thought showed a conspiracy. Why. since the time for a change in the administration this country approaches, I have read scores of letters or a variety of subjects breathing dara- nable suspicion. If you read those letters literally you might convict the writers with almost any pussilanimous charge you wished to prefer"
 The Erectors' association, to which eSn- ator Kern referred, was an organization of open shop contractors against .whopi the Iron Workers union had called a strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
LAMB APPOINTED
 AS CO-RECE|VER
Will Succeed s. l.. SchOon- maker-Recently Made
 General Manager

Atlanta, December 24.-E. T. Lamb, re- cently appointed general manager of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road, today was named co-receiver of the railroad to act with Henry M. Atkinson, former president of the system. Mr. Lamb will succeed S. l.. Schoonmaker, Boston resigned. The change is effective January l. It is stated that the change vii. not affect the operations of the rail- road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Warned Against Bogus Checks

Fort Smith Ark, December 2i-A warn ing has been issued to all agents Of the Iron Mountain and Southern railroad sys- tenn against 800 bogus pay cheeks. These are said to have been placed in circula- ton. The fraudulent pay checks may be detected because they bear the date of December 21, Sunday, instead of Mon day. December %, on which the valid checks were issued. The pay checks are serially numbered. They also bear a rubber stamp impression of the usual au- tographic signature with pen. The cheeks run in amount $10 to S20 under $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
---------'s.------------- GOVERNOR WILSON AND CLARK TALK OF MEN FOR CABINET
tcontinued from Page one)

take part made 1t necessary to have a man as grand marshal.
 Mir. Eustis also filled the four remaining vacant chairmanships today as follows:
 Legislative committee, George E. Ham, ilton: souveniers and tickets. J. H. De- Sibour; ballroom decorations, Walter c. Peter. and auditing, Captain James F. Oyster.
 Contributions to the inaugural fund to date have reached sl4,000 nearly S1O,000 of which was received today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
-----sOs-------------- SUSPEND WORK ON
 COUNTY JAIL

Bay Minette, December 24.-(Special) Work on the new Baldwin county jail has been suspended until after Christ mas. The contract for the erection of the structure called for it's completion by the first of the year but the delays experienced in the securing of materials for its erection, made 1t impossible to complete it within the time specified. Work will be resumed immediately aft CT the holidays and pushed to comple-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Must Fumigate Vessels

San Francisco, December 2i-Because of the bubonic plague existing at lilo, orders from Washington were received here today that all vessels touching at the Hawaiian Islands must be fumigated on arrival here unless they have used substitute measures before leaving the iclands to the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Atlanta's Invitation Accepted

Nashville, December 24.-Secretary J. E, McCulloch of the Southern Socio- logical congress today announced that the invitation of Atlanta for the 1913 congress had been accepted and the date fixed upon as the 25th and 29th of April. Secretary McCulloeh began ne- gotiating Immediately for speakers of reputation. Those who have already accepted are Miss Julia Lathrop, Dr. Walter Rauschenbusch Rev. Charles Stelzle and Dr. Hastings H. Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
French Artist Dead

Faris, December 24-The French battle artist. Jean lSaptiste Eduard Detaile
 better known as Edouard Detaille. died here today. aged GA years. Details was the best known of modern French ar- tists He had suffered for long time from an affection of the heart. His aged parents were at his bedside when he died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
officers Capture Escaping Convict

Waco, Tex. December 2.-With hope that he might spend Christmas with rela- lives at Wilbur, Tex, Benjamin Jones escaped from the county chaingang dur ing the night In attempting to wade the Brazos river Jones was caught in the quieksand. He was sinking rapidly when he finally cried for help. County officers responded and rescued Jones with ropes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 24.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi; Fair and somewhat warmer Wednesday; Thurs- day fair
 Georgia: Fair and somewhat warm- CT Wednesday; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Fair and somewhat warm CT Wednesday,. Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25

leans when Jackson defeated the British in 1915.
 The deceased was near 50 years of age when he entered the Confederate ranks. where he served until the close of the civil war.
 He was totally blind for IS years pre- vious to his death and sought refuge at the Alabama Soldiers home, near this place. when he had turned his 1G0th year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
Senator Gets Three Years

Columbus, O., December 24.--Three years in the penitentiary was the sem tence passed upon State Senator George K. Cettone of Dayton today. Senator Cettone was convicted recently cn a charge of accepting a bribe amounting to s2oo. This came in the last session of the assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
l.. & W. ROBBERY
 ARRESTS ARE MADE

Lee West, James West and John Quick, three white men, were brought to the county jail yesterday by United States Dep uty Marhals G. C. Willis and w. Bass from Hanceville. It is said that the three men were arrested in Hanceville in connection with the robbery of Louisville. and Nashville train near Boyles sey- eral months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
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.t.l-lseUn, cIOuas ...a... .s-.......ye Winnemucca, cloudy .........32 Winnipeg, part cloudy ......1S
 F. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster. @Indicates below zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-25
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.

Your druggist will refund money If FAZO. OINTMENT falls to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Pro- trudfng Piles in { to II days. 5oc.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-05-17

,s..->nr. ... frl 'r,, N.I 4"
a. & D.-r1n Ga NFIp drrt r..a, D.
..'r. Martin and Uw rr., r.
urI tn Oh, r.v Nrrd.' after 80 "
-.E.rI dat, 90 New br'..
points In ,hr Middle West
f. sale. Pure STRAIN ~h.- nn
e-., 81 prr srttu. of li > Nr,.
>m.t.
Wa-tls~ Brr,r rft "Wednesday u-.
W...-l~S. GA where Do las tHeHut q
position viii the "l-e County ar.tr
Company
IHe >NlE-A secondhand Fay-,uoics
t.o.A-,ss 10 .oad condition
TC NumN>r
N-, r " irvine and little daughter.
JEAN and Mrs ROGER Lyle returned @
LAKE CITY sunday after yi>iun. relatives
in tte gity for the past several day,
SGt.playins pianos for cash M On IN
stalmcut plan Call and see them W
I roDs.
Ms, Naude Tookr 'rtt yesterday for
Lake City and points 20 south t,ordf.
where she wili spend pleasantly ia" nest
seyara, week,
Lame back is usually caused b. rhei-
matl,m of the muscle, of the back. t1-
which you will find nothing better than
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-05-17

Accidents ,n happen but the best
r..la,ed families keep DErhomas Eciec-
,,c Oh for such emergencies Two sizes
IS and 5)c at all stores. --
Mrs. hlay Smith and the Misses Har-
lon. with Mss Agnes PaTamore, made a
pleasant party that motOrcd TO Cherry
L3a- On We dutSday where they spent the
Gay as lurats Of Mr. and Mrs Frank Har-
rtil Of Atlanta, who are spending a c0u-
r'e Of weeks az that charming resort
Suffered day aud night the torment of
itching piles. Nothing helped me until [
used Doons Ointment The result was
l1sting Hon John R Garrett, Mayor Of
Ilrard..A4r.- a.
Col Stafford Caldwell, of Jasper, was In
the city last Friday and Saturday, in the
interests Of his candidacy for States At
tomey.
A healthy man is king IN his own right;
an unhealthy man an unhappy slave.
For impure blood and sluggish liver, use
Bw6ock Bitters. On the market IS years.
.Sl,QO a bottle, ..----.---
j. B Brins0n Jr., of Monticello, spent
the first Of the week in the city with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Brnson.
Lucous S. Warren will appreciate your
support for County Treasurer.
Mrs. C. n. Smith and three children re-
turned Saturday from q visit Of a few
days ia Vad)sta.
Vote for Lucious S Warren fOr County
Treasurer
! A thief on last Saturday night entered
the home Of MIR W. s. Coffee, but did moi
succeed in getting anything of value, as
Mr.. Coffee missed only pocket knife anC
q few small pieces Of money, Mr. j. f
. Hardee was also robbed the same night
presumably by the same person, an'
here he succeeded in getting some eigh
1 or ten dollars
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-05-17
locals and Personals.

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G sTcbats Darius Downey ofNe~b.rs
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Bcr.. 10 Mr.. and Mrs a. l.. Johnson,
10 fheu N"ne east Of the city "n sun
s4ry, twlns a boy and girl b.,
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49, relieved from a severe pain by the
$50 Of fo.cy Kidney Pills. Sometime
.aA.. had ,rouble with my bladder and
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.rbe thouphtfulness Of two little maids,
N ar Love FraeGh and Emily Burton
Va @S uppItCldlcu Oh ou'iH"! '''"i 't
v,reen they gave every attendant OF the
,...espyterlan church 'bolt0n1er
l-, ade Of dainty white flowers, in honor Of
Dthers Day.
There is a man in Hjltonia Ga wn9ae
= lease from pain and suffering As due to
E,ley Kidney Pills, He recommends
chem; 81 suffered with kidney trouble re-
,.snty and had awful pains in my back
...ta bottle Of Foley Kidney Pills a0I af.
ner fading them am entirely cured and
.cheerfully recommend them 10 al AT
all GeaIers,
MRS. Tom Vann entertained delightfully."-
last Friday afternoon in honor OF heI
siEiend Mrs, J. II, Trump, from Quincy