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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
THE DIXIE HIGHWAY"
Special To The Leader-Enterprise.


Jacksonville, Fla, March, g.
At meeting of the Good Roads
Committee in the Board of Trade
building in Jacksonville Monday
afternoon at 5 o'clock, a COM
munication was read from Secre-
tary Isidor Gelders, of Fitzgerald
Ga. relative to the "Hoosier
Land Route" of the Dixie High
way" via Fitzgerald, Ocilla,
Douglas, Waycross, Folk
ston, Ca, and Callahan, Fla,
and the Secretary of Jackson
vile Board of Trade, Mr.. II. S.
Kealhafer, was instructed to
write Secretary Gelders to the
effect that Jacksonville will do all
in her power to aid the route and
meet at the Duval county line
whatever route may be decided
upon as the official route for the
proposed Dixie Highway" and
explain to him (Mr. Gelders)
how far from the city the pres
ent roads are paved, what is pro-
posed in way of paving under
the proposed bond issue for roads
and any and all information that
may be beneficial! to him and his
good people.
Chairman Miller was authoriz-
ed to recommend to the Board of
Governors of the Jacksonville
Board of Trade the names of one
or more members of the Good
Roads committee to attend the
meeting of the Governors, to be
/ Ileld at Chattanooga, Tenn, on
April 3rd, to decide upon the
route of the proposed Dixie
Highway" from indianapolis,
Ind, to Jacksonville, Fla.
Secretary Kealhafer is most
pleasant, affable gentleman and
was very courteous to the Jack.
sonville, Fla, representative of
the Fitzgerald Leader-Enterprise
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
UNDERWOOD ON
THE RAILROADS
Predicts Government Owner
ship if Regulation Fails.

New York. March 9-In a
speech on the railroad situation
before the Sphinx Club here to-
night, Oscar w. Underwood,
House majority leader in the last
Congress and now elected sem
ator from Alabama, declared that
If governmental regulation is
unable to cope with the veXed
problem that confronts us, the
people will accept government
ownership as the next step
ahead. ,
Discussing the present system
of regulating business, Mr.. In
derwood said the time had come
when the government should aid
leaders of industry and finance.
"Resolutions never move back
ward. If governmental regulation
is unable to cope with the vexed
problem that confronts US, the
people will accept government
ownership as the next step ahead.
1t is, therefore, matter of great
Importance that we should earnest
ly endeavor to reach a fair and
reasonable solution of the problem
of regulation at as early a day as
possible"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Censorship Over U. 5.
Mails Proposed by England

London, March "a poprosal
to establish a censorship over
the American mails was proposed
in the house of commons by
Home Secretary McKenna. Sir
Hensy erik asked that steps be
taken to prevent distribution in
New York of phamplets emanat-
ing from German sources accus-
ing Great Britain and her allies
Of treachery in the diplomatic
action in Belgium.
AIR. McKenna characterized
these pamphlets as practically
harmless, and added:
1t has not been considered
necessary in the past to establish
a censorship over postal matter
to or from the United States.
10 DO SO would involve an enor-
nous addition to the censorship
staff.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Sick Of The Red Hills
And Mud Roads.

W. C. Hall, who for several
years has been farming in Ben
Hill and had accumulated quite
a bank roll. returned to his old
home last fall, yearuing for the
red hills of Georgia and the old
time neighbors. Its quite natural
to want to go back to the old
home and at the time our friend
only had visions of his youth in
mind and had totally forgotten
the difficulties that beset the
farmer who has to hire an extra
hand to proceed the plow to move
the rocks that so cover the old
hills that make up the major
part of the attractions of North
Georgia. After having farmed
in Ben Hill, where the rows are
long and straight, and pebbles
the evidences of fertility are
the nearest resemblences to rocks
IL the section, our friend soon
lost his longing for the "Red
Hills" rocks and all and is now
again blowing the long burrows
and the mellow land of Ben Hill.
AS so many others that have
pitched their tents in South
Georgia, Mr. Hall has learned that
tits better to farm on rented land
IN this section than own farm
in the Hills where most of tn
time is taking up turning around
and where as he says, it takes
longer to keep your terraces in
shape than is spent in cultivat-
ing the years crop in Ben Hill.
We have room for more North
Georgians in Fitzgerald and Ben
Hill county and the experience
of our friend is the common rule.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
WAR BREVITIES

While fghn8coninues nearly all the battle fronts
which would indicate the approach of decisive victory
the contendg armies has reported
sill progress against Germans North Poland
offensive begun by the Germans farther
the Pca river has repused and that the Russians them
selves taken up the attack.
In the Westwhere again falling heavily
and the Germans make claims positions and the capture
officers and Near Pes the French declare their
have taken additional line of trenches about 900 length
In the Dardane the Smelling of the forts guarding the
continues, with the allies claiming that damage
done TO the Notifications the Turks asserting injury
wrought thus far is mmateriaI.
The Bfsh admiralty that its East Indanee has senced
all hostile and batteries of the Turks the vicinity Smyrna
while the destruction by Russian warskips
gudiak, Kozlon and Kilmli, Turkish Black ports
The Greek continues, NJ Zainas, who had
form ministry succeed that Of NJ Venzeos has declined
cept NJ Gournar has be- requested assume it,
Berlin dispatch arsth4t sind the opaaEnaf direct nego-
Italy and decided relaxation III the tension
= of Austro-Itala relations isJnoiceabh 60
Four British aeopIane have dropped pso the German
submarine and officers quarters in OsendrSe>*
Great Britain has decided treat Gran
submarines ordinary prisoners of but will wish
to their possible conviction athe end Of ar"
The president of the admiralty decided that no Og
government has right to requon
fing to a neutral government. &R3ssI Il !
An Amsterdam declares that Zeppelin afs LIB has
been wrecked emon Belgium and that seventeen men
of fory-one were killed. .. +
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Card Of Tha nks
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Please allow space in your paper
for this card of thanks. As | de-
sire to express my abundance of
thanks and appropriations for the
many friends that helped me to win
in the contest at Union School
which closed Friday 1880 O'Clock.
| say again l appreciate my friends
above all things. | thank them
for the help they gave, and it will
never be forgotten by me.
Sincerely,
Ethel Royal,
Union School.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Government Ownership
Advocated By
c.. legislature

Sacramento, Cal. March o
A resolution urging Congess to
purchase and operate the Wes-
tern Pacific Railroad, now under
receivership, was introduced to-
day in both houses in the Cali
fornia Legislature.
The resolution declares that
unless the government purchases
the road it will become allied
with other transcontinental sys-
tens and competition will be
destroyed and that operation
of the road by the government
would afford a test of the feast
bility of government ownership.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Russia Puts Ban On
The Export Oh Food

London March 9The Russian government has prohibited
export without special permit each any article food
forage says Petrograd dispatch Reuters Telegram
Tne sao such articles foreigners engaged the wholesale
in thesR CONNIE ties also is prohibited
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
Austrian Successes Reported

Washington, D. c., March San Austrian victory the nights
of the Capahans epue repeated Russian Lupkow
and the capture of several advance Russian Poland and West
Gaa resulting the capture of 700 Russian prisoners
nounce Vienna Foreign dispatches Hungarian
embassy here today.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10

Mrs. Harry Powers Of Douglas
spent the weekend in the city
with her sister, Mrs. J. H.
Chauncey. on South Lee.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
College Asked
For Abattoir Plans

Athens, Ga. March g.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad
through its agricultural agent, H. T.
Prosser, has asked the Department
of Farm Mechanics of the College of
Agriculture for detailed plans of a
small abattoir to be used for distri-
button among farmers along its line.
The purpose of the road is to en-
courage live stock production by
having slaughter houses convenient
for the farmer to ship to at any time
Remember The Date
GOldenberg's GrandOpen-
ing Sale March 18th.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-03-10
BRITISH COLLIER BENGROVE' is SUNK
Probably By A Torepdo

London, March 8The admiralty that the British
collier Bengrove sunk Sunday probably by torpedo off Ha
comb ten miles northwest of Blanp county Devon England
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23

tons. l had fainting spells, bloated,
and could hardly stand the pain in my
left side My husband insisted that l
try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and l am so thankful did.
for | am now q we'll woman. l sleep
better, do all my homework and take
long walks. Inever fail to praise Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
my good health. Mrs. J. M. REscH,
1900 West Broadway, Louisville, KY.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
mails which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.
Pinkham' Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering in
like manner?
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia f. Pinkham
Medicine Co, (cOnfidentiaDL LYNN.
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
YOU CAN NEVER ASCERTAIN
The Beach is Evidently a Most Be-
wildering Place to Size Up
Social PedIgrees.

For the last time they met on the
beach.
Il am sorry If what am compelled
to say pains YOU" he said. but my
royal relatives would never consent
to my marrying a woman of low
blood. Whenever one of us De Ditsies
have mixed beneath US our rich blue
blood turns In our children to a dis
agreeable orange color. But. needless
to say, ] have enjoyed our little af-
fair tremendously. and trust that
we part the best of friends"
"Assuredly, your highness," replied
the beautiful thing. Il shall return to
my humble Job In the kitchen happy
in the knowledge that one Of your
rank has cOndescended to stoop to my
level. And now go. Henry, II you
please, here comes my employer"
The Duke de Swobbts!" exclaimed
the other, and moved off just as the
famous nobleman joined the beautiful
thing
Welt" he heard the duke say
fondly. Il hope my little American
wife hasn't been flirting again!"
We'll. I'm another" muttered Hen
ry, and, repairing to the barroom OF
the Seaside pazaz, he donned hts
apron and began work for the day.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23

dicated. until came 10 where the
other animal--a rangy, nl-groomed
sorrel-was securely hidden. l had
blindly stepped into a trap, but lust
what kind l could not as yet deter.
mine. | must win the mans conf.
dence, and learn what l could. The
fellow, whoever he might prove to be,
was evidently in concealment-
Whoever he might prove to be-spy,
scout, bushwhacker or deserter-be-
yond all question he possessed init.
mate knowledge of the country lying
beyond the Alleghenies He knew the
existing conditions there, and was &C
quainted with the people Once his
confidence could be fully secured, pro
yiding his sympathies were with the
cause Of the South, as was most prob
able, his information would be of the
utmost value. Reticent as he was,
suspicious and close-mouthed, a silent.
typical mountaineer, he could surely
be induced to let fall some scrap of
information. And somewhere along
the way an opportunity must surely
arise whereby | might escape from his
company, If such a move became
really desirable
Revolving these thoughts rapidly 10
my mind, returned to the hut, care
fully bearing the bundle containing
the federal uniform tucked under my
arm. The gaunt mountaineer, busily
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23

engaged in preparing breakfast at the
open fireplace. scarcely favored me
with a glance of recognition. but be.
gan to arrange the scant supply OF
food on an overturned box.
Just pitch in, an help yourself,
Cowan," he said, affecting a cordiality
of manner not altogether natural.
Thar amt much of it, but wen eat
whut we've got, an then rest awhile
II yer a-goin ter travel along with me
it will be done mostly at night till we
git down Covington way"
l seated myself without ceremony.
You are in hiding, them" l asked
carelessly, not even glancing up at the
expressionless face opposite.
Wal. not exactly. We've grown
pretty skeery back in the hills-no.
body thar knows their friends frum
their enemies these days. Yer amt
been thar lately, / reckon?"
NO; not for over year"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED
WOULDN'T WORK THAT TIME
For Once It Was a Clnch That Sign,
Ordinarily lnfalIible, Was Doomed
to Failure.

The talk topic turned to signs, to-
kens and things like that the other
afternoon, WHOM Congressman Henry
T. Heigesca of North Dakota contrib
uted the following anecdote:
One day Jones was rambling along
the boulevard, when he was hailed by
his friend Smith While talking about
war, crops and mosquitoes. Jones no.
Iced that Smith continually rubbed
the palm of his hand
What in the world IS the matter
with your hand p he finally demanded.
You have been rubbing and scratch
ing it ever since we stopped here"
The palm itches like blazes." an
swered Jones. They say that 1t is
a sure sign that you are about to get
some money"
UNI thoughtfully returned Smith,
as a great light suddenly dawned upon
him. Here is where you get wise to
the fact that there is nothing in signs.
/ haven't a dollar to spare"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
HARD ON CHILDREN
When Teacher Has Coffee Habit.

BEST is best, and best will ever
live" When a person feels this way
about Postum they are glad to give
testimony for the benefit of others.
A school teacher down in Miss says:
Il had been a coffee drinker since my
childhood, and the last few years it
had injured me seriously.
One cup Of coffee taken at break
fast would cause me to become
nervous that 1 could scarcely go
through with the days duties, and this
nervousness was often accompanied
BY deep depression of spirits and neart
palpitatlon.
i am teacher by profession, and
when under the influence Of coffee had
to struggle against crossness when in
the school room.
When talking this over with my
physician, he suggested that 1 Try
Postum, so / purchased a package and
made it carefully according to direc-
tions; found II excellent OF favour.
and nourishing.
In short time / noticed very graft
flying effects. Ny nervousness disap-
peared, / was not irritated by my pu-
pills. life seemed full Of sunshine, and
my heart troubled me no longer.
81 attribute my change In health and
spirits 10 Postum alone"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum CereaI-tho original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages
instant Postum soluble powder
dissolyes quickly In a cup of hot wa
ter. and with cream and sugar. makes
a delicious beverage Instantly. 900
and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocera.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23

wyatt" he said kindly. 'I you
ever desire to change your al. of
the service, you are the kind of man
want to ride with me-"
smiled in appreciation, but before
could answer, the man who had been
sitting silently in the corner arose.
and stood erect in the light. The
CLEAN of the lamp instantly revealed
MS face, still Swallowed by the wide
nat brim, the firm, bearded chin. the
gravely smiling eyes.
General Ashby." he said with quiet
dignity, Sergeant Wyatt, am sure.
performs this important duty without
thought of reward. 1t is the South
that has need of such men in every
branch Of her service" He came for
ward, and extended his hand cordially.
Il am General Lee. and am very
glad to greet, and wish God speed to
the son Of Judge Wyatt If you return
In safety, you will report to me in
person at Richmond General Jack
son will so arrange with your battery
commander"
They were all upon their feet
standing in respectful attention.
murmured something, scarcely knew
what, bowling as l backed toward the
door. And this was Lee-Robert E.
Lee-this man with the kind, thought
full face, the gentle voice, the gravely
considerate manner And he had
greeted me in words of personal
friendship. had spoken to me of my
father. l know l Strengthened to SOL
dierly erectness, every pulse thrilling
with a new resolve. A moment stood
there, my eyes on the one face l saw
before me, and then went out into
the darkness. The orderly closed the
door.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23

Union forces in Green Briar. and also
more complete information regarding
those irregulars who are in sympathy
with us, as well as the character Of
their leaders. Judging from the rec
ommendation given you by Colonel
Maitland | felt that you were peculiar.
ly adapted to render this service. How
ever Sergeant Wyatt, 1 propose stat
ing plainly that this may prove an
exceedingly dangerous detail. and if
you decide to accept it, it must be
done as volunteer"
He paused questioningly, and drew
a quick breath, realizing suddenly the
seriousness of the situation and the
Importance of my decision.
i am perfectly ready to 20, sir"
Ewell broke in impatiently W .ih his
high-pitched voice.
May ask if it be generally known
in Green Briar that you are enlisted
IN the Confederate service?"
ITO but very few, sir" answered.
turning to look across at my unex-
pected questioner. ITO none l am at
all likely to encounter. My mother and
left the county at the first outbreak.
My fathers affiliations were with the
Union element"
Most fortunate. Nothing could be
better, General Jackson. The ser
geant can very safely travel as a Fed
eral officer in search of recruits. The
matter Of papers can, of course, be
easily arranged"
Jackson turned toward his aide.
What Federal troops are now gar
risoning Charleston, Swami"
AN Ohio brigade, with a regiment
of Pennsylvania cavalry. There is also
company Of heavy artillery outside
the town"
The commander leaned his head on
his hand
1T was not my original plan to
send you into the lines of the enemy
in a Federal uniform. However, Gen
eral Ewell's judgment is probably cor
rect. Have you late army list there,
Colonel Swan"
Yes, sir. issued the fourteenth"
He turned the pages slowly, leaning
forward to the light Here is a Lieu
tenant Raymond, Third L. S. cavalry,
reported on recruiting detail. His
regiment is stationed at Fairfax
Court House"
He will answer as well as any
other. 1t is scarcely probable the
man would be known in that remote
section. What is the full name? and
where is he from?"
Charles H.; appointed from Yer
mont"
Colonel Swan will arrange the
necessary papers and equipment, Or
derby, have Major Kline step in here
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
MAKING GOOD COFFEE
CERTAIN RULES -HAv WILL
HAVE TO BE OBSERVED.
Buying It Green and Roasting II for
Oneself Is Always Advisable
Material Never Should Be
Placed in Tin.

Buy your coffee green and roast II
yourself. Therein lies the main secret
of the good cup of coffee. Coffee aft.
err having been long roasted loses its
aroma and delicacy Of flavor. From
ready grount or ready roasted coffee
the best results are impossible.
But if the roasting is not done prop
erly the brew may be worse than the
worst made from prepared coffee. II
roasted too much the flavor is spoiled
and the beverage injuriously affects
the digestion. To prevent the decom-
position of the acid, gum and resin
in the coffee bean it is necessary that
the roasting proceed uniformly with
out excess of heat. 1t is better to en-
ploy closed receptacle, which should
be shaken thoroughly about every ten
minutes to prevent scorching 1t
should be removed from the oven in
about forty-tlve minutes, when the
coffee is reddish brown. An expert
can tell by the odor when the roast
ing is sufficient
ly seen, by the way-requires less
roasting than any other because of the
great amount OF oil in the bean. In
other coffees the dampness prevails
over the oil and the excess of mois-
ture disappears with the roasting.
Mocha is roasted enough when it has
cinnamon color; other Coffees
should have more of a chestnut color.
In no instance should the coffee ap-
proach to blackness.
When properly roasted the coffee
should be emptied on stone or
marble table. taking care to separate
the beans. The sudden contact with
the air and the cold surface arrests
the evaporation of the essential oils.
As soon as the coffee is cooled it
should be placed in glass jar and
Theoretically sealed Never should it
be placed IN tin 1t should be used
as soon as possible after roasting, for
no matter how carefully kept its
aroma rapidly disappears. The best
plan therefore is to roast only enough
for one day. That insures the really
good cup Of coffee.
Every housewife should have a cot
fee mill and grind the coffee just be-
fore making the brew, grinding only
enough for immediate use. When you
do not use percolator the best re-
suits are obtained by not grinding too
finely A tablespoonful Of medium
ground coffee to a cup of water and
"one for the pot is the usual rule for
making good strong coffee
The percolator has come 90 the aid
OF the young housewife who was I'M
certain Of her skill under former
methods.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
Walnut Caramel Cake.

Cream one-half cupful Of butter with
two cupfuls of sugar and add the
we'll beaten yolks OF four eggs. Sift
together three cupfuls Of pastry -four
and three teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der and add to the mixture alternate
ly with one cup of milk Flavor
with one teaspoonful Of vanilla. add
one cupful of Toured and chopped wal
nut meats. then fold in the stlmy
beaten whites. bake in a loaf and
cover with caramel frosting.
Caramel Frosting.-Boil three-fourths
cupful of thin cream. one-half cupful
of sugar and one tablespoonful OF
caramel and flavor with one teaspoon
OF vanilla. To make the caramel.
melt onehalf cupful of sugar. stir in
gradually one-third cupful Of water
and let boil up once.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-10-23
Made Him Ache All ou.r

The little cottage is OF that capacity
where there is always room for one
more. One night small Tommy had TO
be awakened and his bed made ready
FOR late and unexpected guest. While
they were trying to decide whether to
fix his bed in the morris chair or on
the floor be fretfully wished they
would hurry up. why Tommy" said
his mother. you don't want to be a
selfish little boy, DO YOU Stretching
out and starting Tor the morris chair
be said Mother, I'm 30 unselhsh
nov ache all ,er."