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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
Retaliation
By ETHEL HOLMES

Hodkins & Co. was the name under
which a large dry goods store was run.
There was a great deal of what is
called leakage in the store-that is. a
certain proportion of all the goods
brought into it was taken out, not by
legitimate process.
one OF the Junior partners, Mr.. Wat
kins, was given carte blanche to stop
the leak
One evening iii pile of paper that
had been used for wrapping and
that had been tucked under coun-
ter to be carried out were found some
valuable laces. They were of light
bulk and readily concealed. The coun-
ter was attended by Helen SaYrc, a
girl Of nineteen. The morning after
the discovery she was sent for by Mr..
Watkins and accused of having placed
the laces where they were found with
view either to hide them to avoid
detection or to take them away later.
The girl could not explain how the
laces-she sold laces-came to be W here
they were instead gfJ, In the boxes
where they belonged s1Sne was bewil-
dered and tongue tied. Watkins turn
ed her oyer TO the police and prosecut-
ed her Tor theft Sinceinfer-I had
seen her take the goods eooe+ Ii not
expect to convict her; he Simply de-
sired to make an example of her by
disgracing her. She was acquitted,
but every clerk III the store knew that
her arrest was a bitter punishment
and warning to them
The morning after her acquittal a
young man called at Mr. Watkins pri.
vate Office.
what can | do for you, sir?' asked
Watkins.
You can give me $4,000"
What for?' asked the dry goods
man in amaZement.
"A wedding present for Helen Sayre
whom you have publicly disgraced
You may call it wedding present or
an atonement OF anything you like. but
the money must be Forthcoming. The
real thief, being conscience stricken
has confessed by letter that she stole
the goods in question and, seeing a
toorwalker approaching, mixed them
up with some castoff wrapping paper
and threw them under Helen Sayres
counter
If Miss Sayre has such letter as
that she will he restored to her posi-
ton and the thief will be prosecuted
You will not be permitted to see the
letter. Helen Sayre Goes not intend to
return to her position. She will be
married to me this evening | will he
pleased to take her the wedding pres
ent have mentioned"
Nonsense, man. If you have come
here to bluff me you may take yourself
away or Will call policeman to eject
you"
II came here to make demand"
said the young man. rising, land |
venture the prediction that in less than
one year you will comply with it,"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
WITHOUT FEET, NEGRO OUT
RUNS TWO ATLANTA POLICE

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. l.--If he had
two good fees. Solomon Hunter, a
negro of this city, would probably be
the champion Marathon runner of the
world but he hasn't any feet at all
and thereby hangs a tale
Surprised in the act of stealing cop
per wire from a hox car in. remote
railroad yard, Solomon was ordered
by two county policemen to halt and
throw up his hands Solomon threw
them up alright--to get hold of his
hat. Then he started.
For two miles the. county policemen
chased him. through railroad yards,
over entertainments and cuts, across
a trestle and into the backyard of a
dwelling house, where Solomon got
one of his wooden legs hung in a
barbed wire fence and had to surrend-
err.
The chagrin of the policemen can
well be imagined when they discover
ed that Solomon's right foot was
gone at the ankle and his left foot
gone at the knee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
NO MORE NUDE FEMALES
BE SHOWN ON SCREENS

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. What would
become of painting and sculpture il
painters and sculptors were prohibit
ed from showing the human form un-
spoiled by drapery?
That's what Atlanta motion picture
exhibitors would like to know, anent
the movement inaugurated by certain
large film producers of New York to
bar the nude from all screens pro-
auctions henceforth.
OF course there ae numerous rea-
sons aside from the purely aesthetic
why exhibitors incline strongly to the
nude in motion picture art. Naked
women give the press agent some
thing racy to write about, for one
thing, and it has been observed that
the nude figure seems to possess a
remarkable attraction for the public.
especially the male population.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
400, 100000 TONS SHIPPING LOST
BY THE ENTENTE POWERS

Berlin, Jan. 3l.-ifore than 4,OOO,-
600 tons Of shipping have been lost
by the entente powers through the
war measures of the central powers
it was officially announced today
The figures, which carry the account
up to the beginning of the present
year. gives the British losses as more
than 100000 tons, or nearly Is pei
cent of the total British tonnage wher
the war began.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
NOTICE

This is to notify the subscrib-
ers of the Leader-Enterprise that
the city carrier boys are authoriz-
ed to accept payments on SUBJ
scriptions. A receipt will be mail
ed from the office. If you do not
receive same within two days
please notify us.
II. The Leader-Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
NEW LOCATION

| am now at the Palace Barber
Shop, los South Grant street,
where | hope to have my old
friends cal Ion me if in need of
tonsorial work. You are always
welcome here.
ded 2-l RED HOGLE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02

Maym0-Gure used 10 60 with him
Did you tell him l was going to be
married7 Grayce-I sure did. Mayme
Did he ask how soon? Grayce-No
Ne asked how long.
Leader-Enterprise Ads Pay.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02

Knicker-My wife 10 always praislnR
he men she rejected for me. Booker
ever mind; she will praise you to HI
ncand husband New York Sun
LET THE LEADER-ENTERPRISF
FIGURE WITH YOU ON YOUR
NEXT .!OBWORK.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02

Large Posters, Programs Blanks for getting new
scholars and a sheet explaining how to- make the
dov success furnished free to any Sunday School
on request to the Georgia sunday School Association
1910 Hurt Building, Atlanta, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-02
Third Annual Georgia
Go-to~Sunday School Day
February 18th, 1917
For Sunday Schools Of Denominations
For All Sunday Schools of All Denominations

The Sunday Schools of Georgia Invite You to At
tend the Sunday School of Your Choice.
Take Friend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Action of the Past Chancellors' Ambu-
lance Fund Committee

Owing TO the failure of the lodges
throughout the county Of Philadelphia to
respond encouragingly TO the aid of the
Past Chancellors' Associations ambulance
fund, the committee, at the meeting of the
association held last Wednesday night,
agreed unanimously to discontinue the
project and recommended the discharge Of
the committee and the return of amounts
10 the lodges that had participated. A COL
lection was taken among the members by
p G. G. Thomas Thompson and the sum
OF 1919 was collected for this purpose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
THE MACCABEES
Big Enrolment in Patriotic Service
By Woman's Benefit Association

The Philadelphia guard held business
meeting at 1928 Chestnut street to make
arrangements for various engagements
One new guard was considered and two
applications will be in at the meeting this
evening in the drill room, sl4 North Broad
street
Supreme Chaplain Miss BurGln, of 5l2i Brown
street. met met VIII painful accident resgltng 10
stl enthusiastic and feels sure that the cias IS of
deatsd by the way he regors o IN
are coming in.
Betsy Ross Review. Rosebhl Hail 'i5As B strees Sea
nd SyenT Mrs GeGna p A Enc
with nine subscribers to the W. u. A. patriotic
from they hS viii Sod t Ses
at tho homes Of the members.
Repp Treaty Review schuYers HE'LL Sixth
commander, also reports pleasant meeting with
ssRi saFce hey so iGT 5 sa S busy Just S soa
as materials are received, SO that the sweaters.
end OF the year for the soldiers and sailors.
Quaker city Review, 1915 Columbia avenue.
Mrs r Ssrris Posern reports ninety
with three applications and two SandIaatss az
patriotic service Who viii get tas work very H
S.y MANY nnv s are eSRsetea to Join as soon
uniform rank, and chairman OF the annual ba1 1
hf Sasa g hrch BE held a.
ban had been 81 rolling Tor ,his S%ngSet year
sx Enssgd Of BetsS R0ss Re-
VIEW saa o the cyenne t
EeT Sn T T C s 9S1d Se S5 on nmHr
rally VIII der
ss anS for the smpe In II s ,Hf e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
THAT "RED-HAIRED GUNNER"
South Bend, Ind, Again Claims Ameri
can Who Fired First Shot

SOUTH BEND. Ind. Nov. ia letter
received here from former South Bend
man, now In Government service. says he
has learned authoritatively that the red
haired gunner who fired the first Amer
lean shot in the war was John III. Pit
tan. son of Mrs. Albert g. Cole, of this
city. Pittan enlisted here last February
and went to France with Pershins con-
tingent Il, =
y: ~ y: q; :: ~; ~; ~ ~:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
The Governing Body Providing I'M
mense War Fund Through
Assessment

The Supreme Council. Loyal order Of
Moose, in quarterly council at the Bellevue
Sratford Hotel. decided TO appropriate
$3.50. 900 from a special fund for war relief
work among members of the order in the
armed forces of the United States. To
raise this fund each of the 55O 900 Moose
men in the country will be assessed 81 extra
this month.
Including drafted men not vet called to the
colors. the Moose will have 100, 900 members in
tho American army and navy, II was an
nounced. The war relief fund will be used to
provide comforts and emusements for these
men I'm the National Army cantonments at home,
in the training camps In France and in the
trenches.
Hospital service also will be rendered by tho
order, in far as the Government will permit.
but this will not be confined 70 members. II is
planned to minister 10 all alike in this respect,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Four esqulres for the rank Of knight will
furnish the work for Integrity Lodge No as
at the Castle Hall. p e. ]. Louis Gelbman,
degree master, asks every member of the team
bo oS od pLfs9n ent t-is ana eso 70 5rinE brother
ticon machine will be used and as It has proved
n success the members will be delighted that
they were able TO witness the work A large
delegation of visitors viii be present SO the
d,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Thirty regularly enlisted men in the army
navy and marine corps form the record OF Ful-
ton Lodge. No. 81 and yet the force OF active
workers was sufficient to confer the rank OF
knight on three esquires last Thursday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

p. C. John Mckinney. representative OF San
som Lodge, No. 81 has passed away; Always
active as true friend and knight he ieayes be
day night the members Of the Past Chanceilors'
Association viewed the body and rendered a
letter OF condolences TO his family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

The Supreme Council then went to Baltimore
heart at Mooseheart III, the orders home ant
university for orphan chtldrGn. attended a dir
ner in honor of Supreme Prelate William +
Broenning city Prosecutor Of Baltimore, after
ward going to Washington TO arrange with the
War Department for conducting the orders
war relief work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Pythagoras Lodge. No. 129. will confer the
rank OF page upon ont tive e. eanStdates Five vol
while returns for the supreme chancellor 8
heavily,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
PERSONALS

If ANNIE AND KATE. children q John ,,,,S ySrs. g
ticb are alive will they communicate WIN o.
q Tomklns. 1903 Walnut st.7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Ladies' night was celebrated by Frankford
Council, No 176. with eVcellent entertain
Incnt which was made especially Interesting by
nrCscnce Of about seventy Ave army boys
stationed at the Franktord Arsenal VINO not
only enjoyed tho cntcrtai 1mett, but were treat
Cd to a very fine lunch ut the close Of the
exercises Addresses were delivered by the Rev.
l.. l., Hand Of Goshen Council. of New Jer-
soy; state Vice Councillor Nansant ana state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Another matter Of Importance brought before
the body proposal to cooperate With the
Government in providing life insurance for
Moose soldiers and sailors and the question Of
an insurance service by the order Itself. The
MOoseheart Governors It Is said. made prepara-
tions to accommodate in their orphanage hun
dreds of more children likely to be made or
phans by the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

=. G. Charles Conner, *. r. and s.. OF CO.
lufnhia Lodge, No. 8e, is Ill at his home oS8s
North Eighth street, where ho will be pleased
to see his friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Brigadier General w. A. Hillegas IL busy
getting the Philadelphia companies In readiness
for a consolidated Inspection. The orders are
now in the hands of printer and will be
mailed this week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

twentcth-si sixth Anniversary of Chlcrtown 'oun.
Gill; No. b2n which he found In excellent con
dition and doing nicely Tho hall over.
crowded many not being abla 20 obtain seats
Addresses were delivered by Stnte Council sec.
rotary Ford and Junior Past State Councillor
Harry G.. r, Miller.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

The followlpe Cnuncilmen attended The ses-
sion here: John w. Ford OF Philadelphia;
rreme dictator; Charles A. 4. McGoe, of San
Diego, Cal. vice supreme dictator; William +.
Rroenning Of Baltimore. supreme prclate; Il. j.
Henning. Of milwaukee,, past supreme dictator;
~ NJ Garland, Of Philade1lRhiSs ss, General die.
general; William T. Giles. Of Bsltimqre su;
San Francisco Wallace a McGowan, of Kansas
city; John B. Price, Of Chicago: Mayor Joseph
Armstrong, of Pittsburgh; James f. Griffin, of
\oston; John w. Pearson, of Dallas; Willard
Of New York,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

the rank of page tonight. II has invited
the past chanceilors' team to confer the rank
of knight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

viii entertain Thomas jefferson Council. No,
13s: Lydia Darrah Council. No; 1T?. and Ahra-
y j., at Loyal Council. No. 7s1 :, southwest
corner of TTw5SmtydisXth street ana "1rarG ave
poctcd TINT the New Jersey delcgation viii
number about 800 more and arrangements
have been made for short street paradh before
cntcrIng the hall state Councillor Wilson j.
smith Junior Past state Councillor tho Rev.
:. A. Harker and state Council Secretary VII
'rhc state vico counc'lor. g NJ. Nansnnt and
State Council SeCrotar% George S. Ford, Of
PENNSYLVANIA, and many other representa- tive
members, OF tho order and Visitors viii be en-
tertaincd by music una songs. together with
short addresses the issues OF ,he times. and
provided with good lunch. This is get
together meeting for the purpose OF more firmly
cemcntinG the bonds Of fratcrna! brotherhood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

YOt'NG Girl. Protestant: nrivatc family; will.
Ing 70 help in Kitchen md through tho house
rood wages; washing; reference REQUIRED.
y i"S Ledger Onicr.
YOT'TG LADY with experience IN takinc charge
Of uffic" IN small manuf4cturinr company:
uuul!..ti tiuu IN confidence; sirte clearly export
enc" ana salary "Xpoctcd. 7 Az 1cdrer or.
Young WOMAN wanted for general office work
large "rO''rv business. center OF city Eood
renman; state experiences. ~ au": also 81 lnrv
desired 20 start. Address p. q. RoN 1886.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

state v'cc Councillor Vansant paid an official
visit to Rescue Council. No. 10, and was sc-
companicd ~ Past state, Counclor Shcncman,
Aircy A. II. Goohnl, william Freeman, G. w.
rambach II Kramer, George J. Marlor. +. j.
Ragg and others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

state Counc! soc-ct1ry Ford officially visited
LOYAL Council Nc, Isl. and found conditions
npurishing. Addresses were made by Brothers
George !. M"rlor I}roug and the state Council
secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Philadelphia Bronch. No, T. held an en-
thusisstic meeting on Thursday evening f'raters
Charles Hulse and Parker Clymer entertained
bership committee; IN, eomposed Of FTaters Evans;
Eabaugh was In evidence and. after sd-
dresses by superintsndent BRUCE MeIxei and
bpsy and secured thtrty-hve applications The
49, 'ses p.S1 Z ~ As9ssEl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

BOYS to) wanted. to work In local department
Of Evening Ledger. Apply city Editor, ith
floor coo Chestnut ct,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
The Grand Fraternity

Industrial Branch No. so. Of the Grand
Fraternity, will hold stag card party this
evening 70 which all members and friends are
invited. Various prizes will be given to those
securing tho highest number Of points.
The Internos degree team has completed ar
vember so. in the concert hall Of the Grand
Fraternity Building. Tickets OF admisssion can
be secured by applying at the Grand Fraternity
office 1926 Arch street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

state Council Secretary Ford attended a meet.
ing of tho councils of the south side at Les;
callctte Council. No. d42. which was called
for tho purpose of organizing the district. into
association to further tho interest OF the
councils therein, Addresses wore made by state
Councillor Muchlcr. State Council SECRETARY
Ford. Brothers W. \. Bauer George II. \.
Willrnan and others. and the meeting was very
enthusiastic over tho cstions for n greater
work in the interests Of the order.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

a wel-attendcd meeting OF tho Good Of the
order Association was held at America Coun'
ell. No. 80. wherc tho state vice councillor. q.
IN tho Interest of tho order IN tho cnstern DIS
trict. Addresses mad by Past state
Councillors Harry " Solly, william II. Shenc-
man, Doruty state Councillors Charlca F.. Bal-
man, Elton NJ. Baldwin and Brothers a. ".
Goebel William Freeman. L. J. Rngs, John r.
NcKolvny and others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Thanksgiving will he more than an arnunl
event with the Royal Arcanum this year. There
is much TO be thankful for that the s,lprernc
regent urges every council to observe November
% by an open meeting and an appropriate pro-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

state Council Secretary George s.. Ford ac-
lor, in a series Of v!eitatons, through The west.
crn part Of the state Tho priac flags as
awarded by tho state Council for the greatest
increas' IN nnmhorsh'n during tho ycnn- were
presented to Slate Lick Council, No 33I. and
to Meridian sun Council. No. 5i2. Addross were
made on both OF thesn occasions by Brothers
Muchlcr, Leslie and Ford.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

BoYS--strong boys. over 10 years, wanted at
Wundere's candy factory. 1882 Pegg St
(opposite 448 n. I'd ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

State Council Secretary George 3. Ford, who
'1 chairman OF the general executive board OF
New Jersey, New York, Virginia, District of
Columbia and PennHyvania, visited the several
state councils at their annual sessions held re-
Gently and found that they were all in q very
fourlshing condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

The ways and means committee Of the Asso-
ciated Councils Of Philadelphia md vicinity dll
ret lose any time In nrranginE for the big
LInerty Bond drTwinG The date q January 3
been printed and distributed. Great results are
antlcipated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Integrity Council held an old-fash,oncd min
strel entertainment at the council hcadqun rters,
lU11 Columbia avenue. Grand Trusted Young,
who is very active in starting things in this
council hopes for good results from this very
pleasing event. They hope TO receive their
quota OF hvo members toward tho 5000 drive
before December 81 II is needless 10 state
that they are doing more than hoping
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19
FRATERNAL AMERICANS
Anniversary, Reception and Visitations
Among the Local Councils

Rescue Council. No. is, celebrated the
hfty.third anniversary of Its institution by
treating the members to turkey dinner.
This council. enjoying q successful exist
ence for more than half a century. has
always met every obligation and has built
up treasury of more than $4,000. Ad-
dresses were made by State Council Secre-
tary Ford. Brothers F. j. Ragg and Robert
NJ. Banks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

Arcanian Council will hold prorresar,,c
euchre and pinochla party on Wednesday Owe
ming next at Cum beriand Hall, Germantown
avenue and Cumberland street. The frst nrize
viii he ffteen-pound turkey with many other
valuable prizes for both euchre and pnochle
participants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

reception was rendered to state Councior
s. N. Muchler by Acme Council. No. 2l9, r
j.. A., n large gathering of the active sririte
OF the western district being present, and ad-
dresses were made BY state Council Trcnsnrsr
tSsinIu Atshiford r. and Hrotlers I, H. CTiek' John
Mckinnon, i. NJ Hetrick and others. Plans
for q winter campaign were adopted for -"
council of which Brother Mueller Is a member
presented him with a large easy chair rs q
OF the order.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-07

incest girls of the land for half as many years. And with thoughts burn ing, passionate, and words embarrass- ingly torrentinl at hand to give them utterance, they only spoke common places.
 "IIow Is the bridge getting along" asked the girl. repeating her fathers words of few minutes before, as these two fell behind the others march ing down the long platform, while the maid standing by the private car with the porter looked curiously after the moving group and wondered if that gray-green, long-legged young man was the reason for the New York gown
 Its doing splendidly," was the an- swer. and even with his heart full of the girl by his side whom he longed to clasp In his arms but did not even dare touch the hem of her garment, some little enthusiasm came into his voice. Tt is the greatest bridge that was ever erected" he said.
 How you love it. said the girl.
 Did Meade love the bridge? An. there could be no doubt as to that. He had studied its growth hour by hour. As the great steel web rose. his