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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
THE WISHING RING"
Final Rehearsals Held Yesterday and
Everything in Readiness for
Performance Tonight

Anticipating the most beautiful
and finished production ever given in
the city, a crowded house is promised
at the Grand Theater for the perform
ance of the charming play of mystical
childhood days. The Wishing Ring"
Beautiful costumes and choruses
out OF the ordinary Tor voices and
dancing ability would alone assure
success for the production But the
cast OF principals is among the most
brilliant ever gathered from amateur
talent for one entertainment and those
who attend will see musical drama
that vles with the professional.
Tuneful musical numbers, brilliant
dialogue. beautiful dancing and spec
tacular features. will make this be-
witching musical fantasy one of the
biggest hits of the season
The Wishing Ring" has been pro-
nounced by the press and public to
be one of the best musical extrava-
ganzas ever staged by amateurs and
Mr.. Shervey thinks the performance
here will eclipse anything previously
staged under his direction, as the
characters are letter perfect" in their
respective roles. The opera will have
a professional tone, which is entirely
lacking in many of the so-called pro
fessional companies"
Rehearsals have been in progress
less than two weeks and the dances
and choruses and spectacular features
have been SO carefully practiced that
the performance will be artistically
complete.
Tickets are being exchanged at
Adams Candy Kitchen for reserved
seats and can be also purchased at the
box Office OF the Grand Theater be-
fore the performance.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
CORPORAL MILLIGAN OF CO.
c. IN FITZGERALD TUESDAY

Corp NJ. c. Milligan, Co. c.. LIST
Reg. n. g., is back home on a fur
Tough on account of the illness of his
wife, who is living with her parents
at Byromville. Corp. Milligan came
down to see his brother and shake
hands with few old friends before
returning to his company on the Mex
lean border and while in the CITY
made the Leader Enterprise a call to
tell OF some of the wonders of the
Texas expedition ana our boys ON
the front OF Sergt. Crawford, the
lite OF the Company, and Jack Gone,
its poet, Miligan sale they are hay
ing the time of their lives. talking
Spanish like a Mexican and keeping
the camp entertained with the esca-
pedes during their time off, in the
city Camp life on the border is by
all accounts not the "dreary stunt"
the inlanders have it pictured. as the
daily rounds of drill, drenching and
hiking furnish enough exercise to
keep the boys in good trim and high
spirits. FL Paso is open to them on
off times and the boys are making
good use OF their time, leaving hot
trail behind them wherever they 90
Corporal Milligan spoke in high
terms OF the officers OF the company;
Of the good spirit that exists between
their captain and Lieut.. Adams, who
is quite popular with the members OF
Company c. Milligan sends them
a message to the Company through
the Leader Enterprise and we print it
as he spelled, taking chances Of hay
ing it pass the censor:
"Wenis DER umbrio, Co. c."
Mllligan expects to return to FL
Paso as soon as Mrs. Milligan has
regained her health.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
STAND BY YOUR TOWN

If you think your towns the best,
Tell 'em so.
If you'd have her lead the rest,
Help her grow.
When there's anything to do.
Let the fellows count on you.
You'll feel bully when you're through,
Don't you know?
Nv you want to make hit,
Get name;
If the other fello's TT"
Who's 10 blame?
Spend your money in your town,
And thus keep the prices down;
Give the mail concerns frown,
That's the game.
If you're used to giving knocks, :
Change you style,
Throw bouquets instead of rocks, :.
For awhile.
When a stranger from afar,
Comes along,
Tell him who and what you are
And make it strong.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
KNEW WHAT HE WANTED

Atlanta, Ga, March IA student
entered the local public library here
the other day and said:
II want book that tells about
Louis CrossEye, King or France"
The young lady in the library, while
a student of Franch history, had never
heard OF such king. Il have never
heard of such a person." she said.
We'll, there was one" said the STU
dent, and pulled out memorandum
on which was written Louis XII"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINA-
TON

Miss Nina Emery, Chairman of the
local Civil Service Board, will conduct
an examination for Rural Carrier, to
fill vacancy on route number in
the Fitzgerald Postofice.
The Board of Education has grant
ed permission to hold the examina-
ton in the High School building, this
being the only suitable place in the
city to hold the examination. there
being q applicants. The examination
is called for 9 O'Clock A. NJ. and all
those who are entitled to admission
are hereby notified to be there
promptly at 9 o'clock Saturday,
March 10th, for the purpose as above
stated. w. A. Adams,
Postmaster.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
Miss Helen Osborne-Phone 15o
BAPTIST MISSIONARY
SOCIETY HELD IN

BAPTIST MISSIONARY
SOCIETY HELD IN
TERESTIMG MEETING.
This week is the week of prayer
for the Woman's Missionary Society
of the Baptist churches over all the
South and Tuesday afternoon the So
clety at DELLA was invited to join in
the meeting with the Baptist society
here. About thirty-five Ocilla ladies
were present and very enjoyable
program was given. The subject for
the afternoon was The Fifteen
American Home Missions"
Mrs. Oxford. of Ocllla, led the de-
votlonal service after fifteen minute
song service, which was closed by all
singing America"
Miss Louise Smith then gave talk
on the subject "America's Liabilities
in the Hands OF Southern Baptists."
A quartette followed, sung by four
women, Our Home Land"
Mrs. A. c. Pyle Of DELLA then gave
an interesting talk on "Associational
Liabilities"
Alter thc program social half hour
was enjoyed when tea and sandwiches
were served
The Fitzgerald Baptist Missionary
Society is invited to meet the society
in Della on Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Bowen.
who have been in New York buying
the Empire Mercantile Co.'S spring
stock, are expected to return to the
city Thursday morning, having re-
manned in Washington for few days
to witness the Inauguration and visit
friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
OF AUTOMOBILES
SHOW LARGE INCREASE

Atlanta Ca. March 6.-That Geor-
gia's prosperity is increasing apace
with the prosperity of other section of
the country is proven by the fact that
it will take 10000 automobile license
tags to supply the owners Of motor
vehicles for the year 1917, which is an
increase Of $1,000, or Is per cent over
the $4,000 licenses issued in 1916.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
MISS CATHERINE CLARK
HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Catherine Clark was the
charming hostess to number of her
little friends on Monday afternoon in
honor of her twelfth birthday.
After many delightful games the
party enjoyed moving pictures
Mrs. Clark was assisted by Mrs. L.
A. Turner Misses Laura Merritt and
Mamie Averitte.
About sixty little folks were present
to enjoy the good time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
DDI-SANDLIN.

The announcement of the marriage
Of Mr.. B. Pigford Sandlin, of Smith
field, to Miss Meta Geddi, of Sted-
man, N. c., which taxes place We'd
nesday 18th, in Stedman, will be in
teresting news to the many friends of
Mr.. Sandlin, who was sometime ago a
resident of this city, making his home
with his sister, Mrs. c. Z. Sandlin
The bridal couple will visit Fitzgerald
and other cities in Georgia before
continuing their honeymoon in Flor
ida
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Scarcely ever has any woman lee
turer i'll our community aroused so
much enthusiasm as does Mrs. Pump
kin Eater in her stirring speech for
woman's rights. Wishing Ring" to-
night.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
SUPERIOR COURT

The case of the Cosmopolitan Life
Insurance Company VS.. J. C. Peavy,
which was begun Monday afternoon.
is still attracting attention at the
courthouse. The case will probably
consume another day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
DIR. DOBBS AT FIRST BAPTIST

DR.. Gilbert Dobbs, the supply pas
tor of the First Baptist church, occu-
pied the pulpit last Sunday morning
and evening and preached two good.
appreciated sermons. DR.. Dobbs is a
strong, forceful preacher and the
Baptists are fortunate in securing his
services during the absence OF their
regular pastor, who enlisted in the
raising of $500,00O for Georgia Baptist
Institutions.
DR.. Dobbs is at the service of the
membership of the church and the
citizens generally and can be found
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Saund-
ers on South Lee street, where he is
living while in our city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. Jack Spratt claims member
ship with the ''irritant suffragcttes. ="
t1er monologue is about the incest
thing in the play, There are many
hits" in it. Be careful, there may
be one for you. wishing Ring" to-
night
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

The second trial Of DR.. c. X. Chap
man at Americas, charged with the
murder of Walter Wade, a Leesburg
man last year, was begun yesterday,
and practically the entire day was
devoted to selecting jury. 1t will be
remembered that in the previous trial
the jury was unable to reach an agree
ment and mistrial was declared.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. J. R. Saunders, of North Car
DINA, Mrs. Malcolm Pridgeon, of
Cordele, and Mrs. Cliff Baggett. of
Dublin. are visiting their mother. Mrs.
J. D. Mclaughlin.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Pretty THEA Wise carries off the
leading lady part with the numerous
vocal numbers in a most charming
way. A less gifted young lady could
hardly fill role so strenuous. wish
ing Ring"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Margary Daw to Simple Simon
"My face is my fortune" Well, pow
erty is no disgrace" 81 may not be
as pretty as Mary, but my charms
are more lasting" eyes, they seem
to have lasted long time" wish
ing Ring" tonight
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Jelks Taylor, of
Aribi, and their little two months old
son, Herbert, are visiting their many
friends in the city, making their stop
ping place with Mr.. Taylor's mother,
Mrs. T. c. Taylor. They arrived on
Monday and will remain until Friday
of This week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Antoists who neglect to provide
tags for their cars will have to steer
clear OF Dawson. The police of that
city are making arrests daily of all
car owners who do not have the 1917
tagE on their cars.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

l am now prepared to write insur-
ance on automobiles and Fords
against fire and theft ~G.s A. FRET
WELL. r.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Dr. A. H. Denmark left Tuesday
for Chattanooga to attend the conven-
ton of the Realities, of which he is
secretary. The Rexall stores of the
Southeastern states are holding their
annual convention at this time and
several hundred stores will be repres-
ented at this meeting.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

The present cold snap has killed
large per cent of the peach crop, &C
cording to information coming from
Fl. Valley, Marshallville and Monte
yuma
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
CANTALOUPE GROWERS

The seed are now ready for deliv-
cry. Call on me at H,e Aldine Hotel
any time after Saturday, March 3rd.
J. L. Dorminy, Sec. St.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07
NOTICE

The w. c. 7. U. will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting Friday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. J. B. Seanor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Margary Daw to Simple Simon
" Now, you'll make the fires. you'll
make the beds, and you'll make the
money, and I'll make the best of it,
Wishing Ring" tonight.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. ]. A. Barnes and Miss Rosa
Lee Barnes, of Douglas, returned
Monday to their home in Douglas af-
ter spending the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. D.L. Martin.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Miss Lillian Mortar, of Waycross,
is the guest of Miss Mary Eva Mar
tin for several days on her way to
her home, after visit in Moultrie.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

The Parent-T Teachers Association
will hold its regular meeting Thurs
day afternoon at the Carnegie Hall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Sam Davis, who enlisted from this
city on January End has been assign
ed to Company F, Goth Inf, Fort
Bliss, Tex.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Always distinguished ror. her grace
and vivacity, our popular nellie Fra
ger is irresistible as Bo-Peep, not only
to the Knave Of Hears. We hear
there are others. Wishing Ring"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. Charles B, Teal left Tuesday
morning for Clayton, Ala, to join her
husband after an extensive visit with
her mother, Mrs. Daniel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. O. M. Cowell have
moved into their home on West
Oconee street, having arrived in
the city from Atlanta last Sunday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Sam Minchew of the Emory district
was in the city Tuesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Miss Mary Cooke, OF Chula. spent
Sunday in the city with friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. ]. T. Manning and son, Law
renee, returned Saturday from de-
lightful visit to Jacksonville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs: c. y. Smith. Of At
lanta, are making their home in the
city for several months.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Abbott, of Cliff
ton N. e., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
T. L, Ezell for several weeks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

F. J. Hanson left this afternoon for
a business trip to Jacksonville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. II. c. McFadden and mother.
Mrs. A. H. Walker, leave soon for
Ashville, N. c.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. Keely Grice, travelling sales
man for the Gulf Refining company
spent the weekend in the city, leay-
ing today for Douglas.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mr.. Chas. Crawley spent Sunday in
Abbeville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-07

Mrs. Lorena Ensor, of Hazlehurst
is the guest of Mrs. J. T. Mathis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31

RIOTING SOLDIERS ARE
 RETURNED TO QUARTERS
Authorities at Waco Minimize Trouble, Although Disagreeing About
 Cause for Outbreak.

Waco, Texas, July 30.-All of the negro soldiers of the 24th United States infantry who took part in last nights clashes with local authorities have been accounted for.
 Six were arrested and not long af- ter the disturbances took place. Four teen others who escaped to the en- virons of the city reported at their camp this morning and were placed under guard.
 The affair was minmiZed in a state ment by Captain C. F. Andrews, com .mander of the battalion of the Twen- ty-fourth, brought to Camp MacAr- thur as temporary guard.
 Soldiers Need Passes.
 San Antonio, Texas. July 30.-Negro not be allowed in town hereafter with out duly signed pass, according to orders from General Parker sent to their commanding officer. The order is the result of the disturbances Sum- day night reported in news dispatches.
 General Parker sent the following telegram on the matter to the adjut- ant general at Washington
 "No official report received here of the trouble at Waco. Only informa- tion derived from newspapers. I have directed commander of troops at Waco 10 allow no man to visit town without duly signed pass and to arrest all men found in town without authority; also that soldiers who violate city or dinances by gathering in crowds in the streets be punished. Similar or ders will be sent to the troops at all cantOnments. The cantonment at Waco is about half-mile from town. Colored troops were sent to Waco can tonment on the assurances of the chief of police that they would receive im- partial treatment. l have wired the mayor at Waco that I rely on him to see that police of the city in enforcing the law treat black and white alike As one-tenth of all soldiers raised for this war in the United States will be colored all patriotic citizens owe them kindly treatment. Colonel Cress. in spector. leaves for Waco at II o'clock this morning."
 Army officers believe the situation at Waco will be relieved immediately and that no further trouble will result.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
U N l O N
 PACI | lC

charge of this and other battalions is brigadier general, widely known contractor from British Columbia, whose motto is, "See everything, hear everything, but keep your mouth shut"
 It is the popular impression that only light, narrow gauge railroads are run up close to the battle front But this is soon removed by a visit to the front where enc is surprised to see a broad gauge railway, miles and miles of it, running right up :o the big guns. This broad gauge nail way is laid close on the heels of the German retreat Beside it can he seen much of the German narrow gauge railway which was picked ur in sections by the British engineers and thrown to one side to make room for the broader gauge line.
 The engineers make their appear. ance within d. few hours of fres1 British advance. The men have tc wear steel helmets and keep thei1 gas masks handy, SO close are they to danger from bombardment by tht German heavies or from bombs drop. ped by a stray German aeroplane. IT fact so close to the actual fightins front are these lines that most of tho really advanced work has to be done under cover of darkness.
 Following up the British advanc, the railway men find bridges blow1 away, roads obliterated and occasiona traps left by the enemy. Heavil,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
MAYBERRY GETS
 MOORE'S WATCH
 REPORTED STOLEN

Defective A. c. Mayberry yesterday afternoon arrested J. c. Smith, white. and locked him up on charge of bur glary and grand larceny, on the ac- cusation that Smith had stolen gold watch, worth s125, from room at the Y. NJ C. A., which had been occupied by Moore and in which Moore left the watch when he departed for his home at RisOn.
 Moore reported the loss by long dis tance, but i'll the meantime Smith haf. rented room in the building, remain ing but few moments before he de- manded the rent money back and left the building. The watch was recov- cred from local pawnbroker and Mir. Moore will be here today to claim it and pay Detective Mayberry the $25 reward he had offered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
TRADES COUNCIL TO HEAR TALKS
 FROM VISITORS

A special meeting of the central Trades council will be held tonight at Labor temple. and it is expected there will be large attendance, as talks are to be made by representa- lives of the maintenance of way em- ployes of the Iron Mountain, who have been having wage differences with the company officials at various points on the line.
 A representative of the Little Rock Trades council also will be in attend. ance, to make talk explaining what Little Rock is planning to do in the way of staging a Labor Day celebra' tion this year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
MEN FROM ROCKETS
 BUILDING TRACK
 TO FRENCH FRONT
Americans and Canadians Construct Mile of Broad
 Gauge in One Day.

Behind the British Lines in France, July 1-(CorrespondenceO -Ameri- cans and Canadians from the north western part of the American con- tinent-men who hay eplayed an inn portant part in the railway building out around the Rockies are to be found among the men in khaki lay ing rails right up to the fighting front along the British lines in France. Here and there is a man who has worked on the New Haven or the Boston x Maine railroads, but the vast majority came from the great western part of the United States and Canada.
 There is one whole battalion from the Canadian Pacific railroad now at work on the British front. It was or ganized by Lord Shaughnessy. In
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31

clear the road beyond, which was filtered with German ties, torn rails and other material. We started at six on Tuesday and had finished laying the line, by Wednesday midnight. We had 600 men clearing the road and 15O working on the stool actually lay ing the rails.
 "Twenty-two miles of light railway were put in the new territory at the Ancre river fight"
 These railway men do not even use cement in building the foundations for their bridges. Strong timber flung across is the only support. "No wait ing for cement parapets here," said the colonel. i've build the line as they build a pioneer line in the West"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31

armored locomotives haul up the ma terial The right of way ahead is cleared, the huge craters made by Ger man explosive filled, fresh bridges thrown across the gap and in an in credbly short time here is a new route ready to hand over to the rail- way operating department
 To lay a mile day of this broad gauge railway is not an uncommon fact "Our best sustained record,' said the colonel in charge of one gang, "is 4 3-4 miles in five days. We have just finished one stretch of line. We had first to build a bridge 14O feet long. That was started on Friday and finished on Tuesday. Then we had to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
No games scheduled.
TENNIS SPLAYERS
 RALLY TO SERVICE

New York, July 30.--William M. Johnson, San Francisco. natlonal doubles tennis champion. has received a commission as ensign in naval mil itia of California and left today for the Pacific coast. With Johnson in the navy, the National Lawn Tennis association announced every Ameri- can tennis star of the ranking first ten is in the service except Lindley Murray, who is doing his bit' as manager of chemical plant whose products are important for war pur- posses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-31
BURTON & BLOOM OPEN NEW STAND
 ON MAIN STREET

Abe Bloom and Willie Burton have leased from Bobbitt < Dancy the soda fountai nand cigar counter at the well known Main street drug store, and will operate them in future A well stocked news stand will be installed.
 Mir. Burton has resigned his posi- tion as travelling salesman. and will devote his time to the new venture. as will also Mir. Bloom. His interests in the Hotel Pines cigar stand have been sold to the hotel management by Mir. Bloom. who has also sold his Citizens bank building cigar stand to R. l.. Byrd. of the bank, who will operate it after today.