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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-10
MAKE A Violent
INFANTRY ATTACK At BAGATELLE

Paris, Feb 8The Office today communi
cation:
From the to the Oe There artillery duel yesterday
of considerable violence the vicinity of Cuncby
Bassee
Southwest of Larency surprise attack on
German trench which had been blown by of The
defenders of this position either killed prisoners
con the Asne front and Champagne yesterday saw ermitt
ent commandment The accuracy artillery evidenced at
several pIlces To the of Hill 1871 Massige our bat
ees checked attempted attlck the part the enemy
'Iu the Agonne German attack in the direction of Fontaine
Madame rpused At Bagatee violent infantry engagement
started by the Germans and has been going Yesterday
morning According latest reports all positions were being
maintained O the of the nothing to report
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Germans Capture Fortified
Position In The Ar9onne

Berlin, Feb 8The department this afternoon gave out this
statement:
1.-The fighting for positions south the southwest
of Lae continues Part of the taken by the
has been recaptured.
SIN the ArgoRne wreed from opponents portion of
their fortified posons otherwise there been change of i'm
portance in this region.
Cn the East Prussian frontier southeast plain lakes
and in Poland the right bank the Vsu there have been few
unimporant and for successful engagements local
Otherwise there is nothing report from the cast"
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Mrs. Kirkpatrick Again
DeCatur'S POStmistreSS

Washington, Feb. 9-President
Wilson sent to the senate today
nominations of the following Geor-
gia postmasters:
Mrs. Kate W. Kirkpatrick,
Decatur; John G. Evans, Warren
ton.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-10
MOUL TR;IE ENTER1AINS
GEORGIA EDITORS
Packing Plant Source of Inspiration

Moultrie, Feb. Fifty Georgia
newspaper editors put in a busy
day here today as the guests of the
chamber of commerce and the
Moultrie Packing company. The
morning was spent in inspecting
the big packing house and stock
yards and all of the visitors evinc-
ed surprise at the magnitude of
the plant. At noon the party was
served dinner at the CoIquitt hotel
following which the Moultrie band
gave a short concert.
Mayor Kline welcomed the visi-
tors in the behalf of the city and
w. C. Vereen for the packing
house and chamber of commerce.
These exercises were held at the
courthouse at 2 o'clock. Mr.. We
reen, who acted as chairman of the
meeting then called upon several
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-02-10
RESOLUTION URGES NEUTRAL
COUNTRIES TO FORCE WARS END
Senator LaFollette Introduces Resolution
In u. S. Senate Asking Neutral
Nations To Hold A Peace
Conference

Washington Feb 8A conference of representatives neutral
nations discuss of establishing peace was proposed in
a resolution today by Senator LaFollette
Inc resolution would direct the president convey
nations the desaby of conference bring cessation
European hose extend mediation to warning nations:
or pohoon OF expectation of munitions of creation
federation of nations provide neutrality ocean trade
of the rights of neutral
that may tend to establish permanent world peace
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from hour to hour.

tinued from hour to hour.
Senator Works, of California,
Insisted that the constitutional
rights of Senators were violated
by the proposal that they be "made
prisoners il this chamber" and
Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska,
facetiouslY offered substitute for
the proposed order which would
require the Senators to remain in
the chamber until March 4 and
would prevent them from holding
carcuses and taking orders from
the President or Cabinet offers
meanwhile.
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MARINE WAR ZONE is
IN NO SENSE BLOCKADE
Germans Plan No Action
Against Neutral Shipping

Berlin, Feb 8-Gemanys naval British
in blockade action against neutral
shppng contemplated German submarines and warshps will
deavor by their neutral ships
and will take every precauton o avoid mistake
This be taken the Interpretation the German
proclamation expressed IL competent circles in Berlin
The proclamation declaring the Britain to be
like similar British precedent is de-
signed asserted ship ventung into the
naval field of operation itself wandering on
battlefield.
TO GIVE CREWS TINE TO ESCAPE
1t was stated today that might safely that the Ger
do not intend sinking American ship
aband and then only her given possibility
1t added however, that
against British trade with all possible severity order give Eng
land taste of her medicine"
The warning to neutral shipping asserted
particularly needed in view of the reported order
hoist neutral flags when they danger which,
to it stated would make it difficult warshp
crmnate between neutral and hostile shipping.
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of the prominent editors present
for short addresses. Those re-
spending were H. NJ. Mcintosh,
of the Albany Herald; W. T. An
derson, of the Macon Telegraph:
W. &. Sutlive, of the Savannah
Press; Volney Williams, of the
Waycross journal; Clifford Grubbs
of Sylvester and Editor Isidor
Gelders of Fitzgerald, all of whom
paid splendid tribute to Moultrie's
enterprise and predicted success
for the packing house they came
here to inspect.
The editors were then given an
automobile tour of the city and
surrounding country, which in
cluded trip to the live stock farm
of Joe Battle, the largest south OF
the Ohio river.
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Former Treasurer
Mexico Under Arrest

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Feb. O.
Felicista Villareal, treasury minis
ter under Gutiarrez, was brought
here under arrest today from
Mexico City,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
NEGRO SAYS WHITE" GIRL IS
DAUGHTER. r.. a..
Milwaukee Courts Will Surrender
Maid of II to Twin City Man.

3 Milwaukee, Jan. I4.-Courts, police,
district attorney and probation of
ficers have passed decision in the
strange case of Rosie Jones, H.,
known for six, years as Rosie Will
iiams, and for three years foster
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Heck, 743 Second street.
Rosie, prize pupil of the Fourth
street school, who has always believed
herself to be little white girl, must
leave the home of her Milwaukee
foster-parents and in the future make
her home in St. Paul with her real
father, a colored man.
The remarkable story of the little
girl was revealed to the authorities
when Charles Jones, 38, colored, St.
Paul railroad man, arrived in Mil
waukee. He presented undeniable
proof that Rosie is his daughter and
the authorities advised Mr.. and Mrs.
Heck that they must part with the
girl. The foster-parents, heartbroken
over the parting, yesterday complied.
h When Rosie was born in Chicago,
her mother, who was white, died. Her
grandmother and aunts went to live
in Iron Mountain, and when she was
a the father applied to the courts for
her custody, and was successful, he
says.
The grandmother, however, brought
the child to Milwaukee, and it is
said, assumed the name of Williams.
Although he searched the country
over, Jones. was, until recently, un-
successful in finding trace of her, ac-
cording to his story to the authorities.
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member Of the grand lodge Of Masons
Of Virginia and chaplain Of the Second
regiment uniform rank Of Knights Of
Pythias. He was formerly member
Of the board Of directors Of the fra
ternity Of which he is now the head.
Wherever he pastors he encourages
and stimulates literary endeavors
among the people. He is now secre-
tary Of the Social Study club of Rich
mond. which is credit to the Afro
Americans Of Richmond interested in
the advancement Of the race.
1t Is the consensus Of opinion among
the betterment Of both races In this
section Of Virginia that he VIII put the
True ReforiAers back on the right track.
His knowledge of conducting large or
ganizations was evidenced at the gen.
eral conference Of his church when it
met at Kansas City. Mo-, and again as
one of the trustees Of Kettrell college,
North Carolina.
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effort to rehabilitate itself are quite
vital, but not Of such import as to hin
der it In its work for the future.
Such capable and trustworthy men
as Grand Worthy Treasurer DR.. VIII
liam Smith and Grand Worthy Secre-
tary Maurice Rousselle. who have
proved their ability, have the conf
dence Of every Afro-American who be-
ieves in native IDEALS" and the other
prominent people composing the pres
ent board Of directors will certainly
gain the appreciation Of the fraternity
and the friends Of some in every Sec
ton Of the country in electing Rev. 8.
8. Morris, A. B., B. D., Of this city as
the chief executive Of the order.
The new grand worthy master was
born In Portsmouth, Va, and Is we'll
known throughout this section Of the
Old Dominion. His mother, Mrs. Lu-
cfnda Morris, was Sunday school
teacher for nearly fifty years in the
Emanuel A. M. e. church at Ports
mouth, Va, and the Christian environ
ment Of DIR. Morris was such that he
was converted at the age of fourteen
years and became an energetic worker
a. Sunday school teacher and presi.
dent Of Allen G. e. league. He re-
ceived his elementary education In the
public schools Of Norfolk county, Va;
Providence, r. L., and Washington.
He was licensed as local preacher
In 1880 and Joined the Virginia con-
ference Of the African Methodist Epis-
copal church in April, 1901. He was
later transferred to the Atlanta (Ga.,
conference in December, 1901, and re-
ceived his first appointment as pastor
Of West End A. Nj. e. church, Atlanta.
He exhibited such fine ability at the
West End church that he was appoint
ed to the Thomasville church, in Full
ton county. In 1908. and the following
year he was made superintendent Of
the Industrial department Of Morris
Brown college, Atlanta. In June, 1905,
Rev. Mr.. Morris returned to Virginia
AZ pastor Of Tanners Creek circuit,
Norfolk county.
DR.. Morris is now serving his fourth
year as pastor of the historic Third
Street A. M. e. church, this city. He
has remodeled this church at cost Of
$4,000 and during his administration
has added $50 to the membership. He
is recognized In this city as a born
leader and is foremost In any move
ment- making for the betterment Of
conditions among our people. He has
done a remarkable work as president
Of the Civic league here. In fraternal
circles his advice on important mat
ters Is most always sought. He is
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
HOWARD DREW FOREMOST
AMONG AMERICAN ATHLETES.
Record For 1914 Puts University Of
Southern California Man at Top.

New York.-The year just passing is
generally conceded TO have been one of
the leanest from many standpoints
that amateur athletics has had in more
than a decade. says the New York
World. Fewer records were broken.
teur Athletic union. the governing body
OF athletics In this country. suffered
financial loss. Its treasurer's report
shows that during the year it lost
$1O98.72.
Time was when twenty nine records.
the number established by the stars OF
the track and field this year. would
have been but a fraction Of the marks
made by Uncle Sans best men in
twelve months. Several reasons have
been advanced for this falling Off Of
onslaughts on the figures Of the past
performances" 1t is asserted by many
close followers Of the game that the
class Of the men was not SO high as in
former seasons. Others are q unit on
the proposition that the marks In the
record books have reached their upper
most figures.
Outstanding is the mark Of 8 3-5 sec
onds for the 100 yard dash hung up by
Howard Drew, the great Negro sprint
er Of the University Of Southern Cali
fornia. OF all the records ever made
In the history Of athletics this mark
stands by itself. To accomplish this
feat has been the dream Of all sprint
ers Of all time. While this mark has
been credited to several other men, It
was not until Drew accomplished It
that It was accepted by all without res
ervation.
To him and to him alone will experts
men who have made a study Of the
game for years-concede this notable
feat. That he ran the distance in the
accredited time no one doubts, because
he showed his great speed on both
sides Of this continent and In Europe
and under all sorts Of conditions-good
weather and bad, scratch and handicap
events. And for this feat he has earned
the crown Of Americas greatest all
around sprinter. Besides his 100 yard
mark he displaced the former records
In the 120 yards by doing II 3-5 and
130 yards Qndoor) in 1245. He also
equaled the 220 yard mark Of Fl 1-5
seconds.
Another great performance Of the
year was the high Jump Of Eddie Dee
son Of the Olympic club at Berkeley,
Cal, where he was credited with the
unprecedented leap Of 6 feet Z 5-16
inches. That he did not come near
these figures in his performance at the
intercollegiate championships created
skepticism and caused many to doubt
the authenticity Of his western per
formance.
With the shot Patrick Mcdonald Of
the Irish-American Athletic club Of
New York stood out as the best man In
the country. His put of the eighteen
pound sphere Of 48 feet 2A inches
promises to be mark for future shot
putters to strive for in vain.
Dave Caldwell, who Is looked upon
as the next winner Of the 800 meter
race at the Olympic games, got his
name on the record books by his mar
velous performance in the intercolle-
giate championships when he defeated
Ted Meredith. the worlds title and
record holder. in the half mile event In
the record time Of 1:53 2-5.
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tile nature, so that she Is able to see
conditions from many viewpoints.
While various reforms present them
selves for the racial betterment, both
social and commercial, religious trend
Of thought causes her to mediate upon
the previous condition Of the race.
Gods promises to the meek elicit on
her part a beautiful realization Of the
fact that there is none more compe-
tent to fight the battles Of the meek
nor end their struggles than the Om-
nipotent. Hence this young woman
thrills hundreds Of our people by
poem for the emancipation day cele-
bration.
The following from Mrs. Dunston's
emancipation day poem will give the
reader an idea Of the sentiment which
It breathes:
For when ships with human freight
Crossed thousands Of ocean miles
And brought thee here o child Of nate.
Trapped by the traitors snares and
wiles,
Ye toiled and shaved 'twixt sobs and Sighs.
With heavy hearts and sore.
To blaze the path for q nations rtsA
For achievements and deeds galore.
For twas 70 who TILED the stubborn soil.
And by thy arduous task
Ye've laid this strong foundation
whereon wealth and fame may last
And cen we read In later lore
How ye fought for the masters hf@
Kept safe his home, offspring and wife
From rfIIa0a and acAnea of strife.
Come together, men OF letters,
Compile thy heroes deeds;
Let the moralist and the leader
Live the life for men to heed.
sobristy, chastity. meekness.
Temperate in habits be.
Such wisdom defies all weakness
And imbibes frugality.
Mrs. Dunston was reared and edu-
Gated In Boston. Being inspired by a
jealous love to work among her peo-
pie, she returned to Wilmington, n. O..
her birthplace, where she taught for
q number Of years. giving her best self
and efforts to the lowliest Of the race.
Hundreds of the colored teachers In
the south felt the influence OF the
strength Of her character as an in
structor at the summer school for
teachers at the well known Agricul-
turai and Mechanical college in Greens
boro, N. G.
Her last public work was teacher OF
speech to the deaf at the state school
in Raleigh, where she gained nation
wide reputation because Of her pro-
nounced success She observed and
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
true REFORMERS'
new PRESIDENT
Thrifty Virginia Order Elects
Rev. S. S. Morris.
MAN OF WIDE EXPERIENCE.

interesting Career Of Brilliant Young
Clergyman Who Has Done Credit.
able Work In Many Fields Of Labor.
Well Known In Secret Societies a. q
Jealous and Safe Leader.
Richmond, Va.-The recent turn in
the affairs of the grand fountain,
United Order Of True Reformers, re-
suitfng in Grand Worthy Master
Floyd Ross disappearance and suspen-
sion from his Office by the board Of
directors Of the organization, has
brought before the country young
man eminently fitted to guide this fra
ternity on to unprecedented success.
The matters that have made the or
ganization the cynosure Of the eyes
Of those interested in its remarkable
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
BIG SUMS FOR EDUCATION.

Boards Report Shows Our Schools
Have Received Generous Aid.
New York. report Of the gen.
eral education board, issued Dec. 81.
shows that large number Of institu-
lions for the education of our race in
the south have received generous finan-
cial aid from funds for that purpose
under its control during the past eight
years.
The report In part says:
Between 1905 and 1912 seventy-four
schools In Alabama were thus aided:
toward buildings and equipment cost
ing $54, ,153, the Jeanes fund of the gen.
eral education board contributed $1s,-
SS8: Negro patrons Of the schools. $685.
265; toward $17,89O spent in mainte-
nance in the year 1901. the fund
gave $1.O6S, county boards $9.070 and
Negro patrons $7,552.
"At the present time schools are for
tunate II they obtain as principals and
teachers the graduates Of one Of the
better Industrial schools for Negroes.
The general education board has there
fore assisted some Of the more efficient
Of these Industrial training schools as
follows: Hampton institute, $13SO00;
Tuskegee institute, $185, ,488.4S; Spell
man seminary, $198,912.sS: other in
stitutions, $S5,3s4.77.
"With the same end In view, gifts
toward improved physical equipment
have been made to number Of Sec
ondary schools owned or controlled by
Negroes themselves-namely. Waters
Normal institute, Winston, N. O.;
Thompson institute. Lumberton, N. c.;
Jeruel academy, Athens, Ga; Ameri-
Gus institute. Americus, Ga; Howe In
stitute, Memphis, Tenn; Florida Bap-
tist academy. Jacksonville. Fla, and
others.
ut has been recognized that the
higher education Of Negroes must also
be provided for. The reasoning fol-
lowed in dealing with colleges and uni
versities is equally valid In this con-
nection. II primary and secondary
schools are to have good teachers, prin-
cipals and supervisors provision must
be made for higher education"
Besides the amounts contributed to
the schools designated above, $4,000
was distributed among the following
institutions: Atlanta Baptist college,
Atlanta university. Fisk university,
Lane college, Leland university, Living
stone college, Miles Memorial college.
Paine college. Shaw university and the
Virginia Union seminary.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
EDITOR TROTTER SPEAKS IN
TWIN CITIES.

Editor w. Monroe Trotter, pub
Usher of "The Guardian" of Boston,
Mass, spent a few days last week in
the Twin Cities. There was a large
crowd to welcome him on his arrival
at St. James Church, St. Paul, where
he related the White House incident
and organized local branch of the
National Independent Equal Rights
League. Editor Adams of the Appeal
presided. Atty. w. T. Francis intro
duced Mr.. Trotter, who made most
favorable impression upon his hearers.
He told of the occurrences at the
White House, and the details of
segregation in the Federal Depart
Segregation in the Federal Depart
ments at Washington. He told of the
pledges made by Pres. Wilson when
Governor to Negro delegation which
visited him at Trenton, and of the
recent protest made for better condi-
tions among Negro employees. A
local branch was organized with the
following officers: Pres. ]. @. Adams,
v. Pres, Mrs. Waldo Turner, Secy.,
Mrs. S. L. Maxwell, Treas, Thos. H.
Lyles, Chaplain, Rev. J. S. Strong,
Chm. Eek. Committee w. T. Francis.
Editor Trotter received good COL
lection and many subscriptions for the
Guardian. He spoke in Minneapolis
on Sunday afternoon at St. Peter A.
M. E. Church-which was crowded.
DR.. Brown presided. Atty. B. S.
Smith told of the valuable services
rendered to his race by Editor Trot-
ter and the work of his organization.
Chas. Sumner Smith introduced the
speaker, who satisfied every one pres
ent that he had made an able defense
of the, race in the recent incident. He
advised harmony between all organ
izations for Equal Rights. He made
host of friends who showed their
appreciation by very liberal dona-
ton, which was presented to him by
Mr.. J. M. Allison. A local branch
was formed as follows: Pres, Brown
S. Smith, V. Pres, DR.. r. S. Brown,
Secy., Chas. Sumner Smith, Treas,
Frank Peoples, Chaplain Rev. Thos.
B. Stovel1, Chm. Ex Committee, VIM.
M. Smith.
He spoke Sunday evening at Me-
mortal Baptist Church, St. Paul. Rev.
E. H. Mcdonald, pastor. This meet
ing was we'll attended. After the
service Editor Trotter left for Chi
cago, after spending a pleasant and
profitable stay in our midst. The
people have heard him and are strong
in praise of his work. Many former
critics admit that they had not done
him justice by their opinions, but
they now realize that he is true to
his race. He will be respected by
Negroes as a fearless defender of
their civil rights.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16

The Broad Ax's Subscription Campaign
The Chicago Board Ak. edited by the
pilitant julius r. Taylor. is conduct
ing q wonderful subscription campaign
which has many novel features. Ed
tor Taylor. says N. B. Dodson, has long
been known as a stanch advocate Of
full citizenship rights Of the race as
guaranteed by the federal constitu-
ton, but which are largely denied by
discriminating and unjust state laws
in violation Of the letter and spirit Of
the constitution. Long may the Broad
Az live and prosper under his able
management.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
Trettsr on Equality Of Citizenship.

Trottsr on Equality Of Citizenship.
There can be no equality, freedom
or respect from others in segregation
by the very nature Of the case. Place
ment of employees on any basis ex-
cept capability is out Of the usual
course" says William Monroe Trotter.
editor Of the Boston Guardian.
mo citizen who Is barred because Of
the prejudice Of another citizen can be
his equal in citizenship. BY subJecting
the former to the latters prejudice the
government depies equality"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16

studied the methods used in the noted
institutions Of New York, Philadelphia
and Morganton, N. c. She threw her
soul into this, the hardest Of all teach
ing, and taught the unfortunate dumb
children speech as by supernatural in
spiration. Her influence is markedly
felt in every community in which she
has labored. She is being urged to
publish her emancipation day poem.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-01-16
Mosaic TsmpIars Own Much Wealth

Mosaio TsmpIars Own Much Wealth.
The annual report Of the Mosaic
Templars. with headquarters at Little
Rock, Ark, shows a cash balance Of
$60,2 0,227.SS and total asset Of $17S,-
651.63. The Hon. John r. Bush Of
Little Rock is the founder of the Or
der, which Is possibly the wealthiest
secret society Of its kind operated by
the colored people Of America. The
fraternity also owns a printing plant
valued at several thousand dollars.
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