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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
ARMY PLANS ARE
PUT IN HANDS Of
THE PRESIDENT

Washington, Ipril 5.-Detailed
plans OF the war department for rails
ing an army numbering millions if
that is necessary ito bring the gov
eminent of the German empire to
terms" were placed in President Will
sons hand in the form of a bill. pre-
pared by the general staff and review
ed and revised in part by Secretary
Baker and the general officers who
are his military advisers.
Wilson Approves Basis
The president, as commander-in-
chief, already has approved the basis
adopted for the war army. and prep
arations have been made at the war
department for presenting the meas
ure to the military committees OF
congress. Secretary Baker said today
it would go to the house and senate
committees as soon as the war reso-
luton had been adopted. Major Cen
eral Scott. chief of staff. will explain
the plan and the military reasons for
the need to train the number of men
the bill will produce. This is believed
to be not less than 100000 to be
trained within two years.
In the navy department. Secretary
Daniels announced during the day
that contracts for approximately 200
submarine chascrs and coast patrol
boats had been let and additional CON
tracts were being signed each day.
Preparations to take into the service
huge feet of small motor craft for
inshore patrol wort, also are being
completed
Mr.. Daniels conferred today with
Captain Wilson, recently command
ing the uperdreadnought Pennys1-
vania, but now assigned as chief of
the entire patrol service on the AT
lantc seaboard. Conferences also
were held with the engineering ex-
perts of the department. as to the
possibility OF increasing the number
Of ll0-foot patrol craft to be ordered
The department will order all that
can be built and is receiving new pro-
posals constantly,
Construction on the cost plus lf
per cent profit plan will DE avoided il
possible because OF the enormou,
amount OF keeling and inspection in.
volved Contracts already let are
on fixed price basis.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP.
MANAGEMENT. CIRCULA-
TON, ETC.

OF Leader-Enterprise and Press
published thriee-a-weck at Fitzgerald.
Ga:
Editor. Isidor Gelders.
Managing Editor Same,
Bushes manager, Same.
Publisher Leader Publishing Com
pany. mot incorporated1
Owners;
lsidor Geldcrs, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Maud Gelders, Fitzgerald. Ga.
w. O. Broadhurst. Fitzgerald. Ga.
Known bondholders. mortgagees.
and other security holders, holding /
per cent or more Of total amount Of
bonds. mortgages or other securities:
First National Bank. Fitzgerald. Ga.
Mergenthaler Linotype Co. New
York, n. Y.
ISIDOR GELDERS.
Sworn TO and Subscribed before me
this 9th day of April, 1917.
ESTHER KING.
N, r Ben Hill County, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06

by D. P. Adams, n P. and Ex-Of.
]. P. of said district, in favor of Faa-
ME Wilcox against said Mary 5.
Stroller, said Mary S. Stroller il
possession. Written notice given 10
defendant as required by law.
This the 9th day of April, 1917.
f. l.. DORMINY.
4tp Sheriff Ben Hill County.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
PERTINENT
PARAGRAPHS
BY JESSE F. CELDERS.

The paper that boasts that it
prints all the news that's fit to
print" generally prints all the news it
dares to print.
All men are willing to admit the
truth of the adage, LAS you sow, so
shall you reap" Only they'd rather
reap first.
To admire without envy; to direct,
but not command To have pride
but minus ego, To request, but not
demand. To be firm, and yet be gem
tie. TO accept but what you earn.
10 use but not monopolize. To re-
fuse but not spurn. go be bold, but
not intruding. To consider-not de-
lay. To be glad, and yet not giddy.
To go humly on your way.
The crooked cooperation, and the
Jack-leg, ambulance chasing LAWYER,
spatting at each other, and the yellow
journal swapping at the heels of one
and then The other, are all in the
same boat. We hope the boat tips
over.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
SPECIAL CHURCH NOTICE


The Regular Easter Sunrise and
Praise Meeting" at the First Metho-
dist Church, corner Magnolia and
Lee streets. All the people of all the
churches are cordially invited to at
tend if their churches do not have a
meeting at that time.
The pastor will bring a message in
keeping with the Easter occasion at
l0:45 a. IN. AT the evening hour the
Epworth League will give an Easter
Program of readings, songs, etc,
etc. The public is most cordially in
vited to attend every service
j. S. Grail, Pastor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
CITATION

GEORGIA-Ben Hill County.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Y. M. Bowles having in proper
form applied to me Tor Permanent
Letters OF Administration on the
estate OF Mrs Irene c. Bowles. late
of said county, this is to cite allHand
singular the creditors and next OF L
of Mrs. Irene c. Bowles to be and ap-,
pear at my office within the time al
lowed by law, and show cause il any
they can. why Permanent Admiuis-
tration should not'be granted to Y.
M. Bowles on Mrs. Irene c. Bowles'
estate
Witness my hand and official sig
nature, this End day Of April. 1917.
At. ]. r. HORTON, Ordinary,
LEADER-ENTERPRISE PRINT
ING PAYS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

DR.. Gilbert Dobbs, Pastor Protein
Sunday School, $50 A. Mt. J.
Griffin, Superintendent.
Hours of Worship:
ll:00 A. M. and ZOO p. NJ.
1l00 A. NJ and $50 p. NJ.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06

Our READENe BUY what they
SEE ADVERTISED. What HAVE
YOU TO SELL?
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06

Rev Walter Blackwell and family
have moved to the Pass cottage on
South Grant street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-06

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PRINT
ING PAYS. l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
is THIS GERMANY'S
PRICE FOR PEACE
Rcrne Newspaper Says She VIII Be
Content with S3,000,OO0,OOO and
Some OF France

BERNE, Switzerland, March 26.-
~ II peace negotiations were begun to-
daE. saws the Journal de Geneve.
which does not reveal the source Of
its information but declares it is alb
solutcly reliable. ''Germanv would Of
fer to restore the territory she oceu-
pies IN France, except in the mining dis.
triet Of Briey, in exchange for a chan
mel port, Calais or Dunkirk, and an in
dcmnitE Of 43,000,000 200.
Germany would also offer, saws
the newspaper, ITO restore the terri
torial integrity and the sovereignty Of
Belgium, on condition Belgium would
not bc allowed TO maintain national
army and that Germany would he per
mittcd to garrison Namur, Liege and
Antwerp perpetually.
It is added b. the newspaper that
Germany must be given control of the
Belgian railroads and ports and be
fayorably treated in an eeonomi,
treaty. This is not the program Of
ran Germans, but the actual terms ot
the German government, says the Jouf
nal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
PERSONAL.

Mrs T.. b. Siblcy of Rowe, Mass, is
u guest of her sistcr.inlaw, Mrs. Fred
/. Swift.
Wells Miller of New York visited
over the weekend with his parents,
Dr aud Mrs. \. L. Miller.
Miss Rosabcl Miller of Mount Hol-
yoke college is spending the Easter va
cation at her home ON High street.
Bernard Dunlcvy came from Windsor,
whore he has employment, to spend
Sunday at his home on Harris place.
Merrill Whitney, who is employed by
the Westinghouse company in Chico
pee, Mass, was in town over Sunday.
Miss Pauline Fisher, who teaches art
in Fair Haven, came Saturday to spend
a week S vacation at her home in town.
Mrs. a. W. Roel is staying in the
nome of G. X. Freyenhagen during the
absence of Mr. and Mrs. Freyenhagen
in New York, where they were called
by the death of 4 relative.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
AGED MAN DIES IN FIRE.
Body Of John Cunningham Of Pittsford
Found in Charred Room.

PITTSFORD. March 26.-John Cum
bingham was found dead at his home
on the Plains Saturday afternoon about
: Q clock. Mr.. Cunningham who lived
alone, was last seen on Friday As
some Of the neighbors feared some
thing might have happened to him, his
nephew, George Graham, Joseph Du-
settle and T. II. Candon made an en-
trance to the house, the door being
locked, and found his dead bodr.
The house in which he lived con
tanned only one room and this vas
f"und to have been the scene Of a
fire. The bed on which he was evident
i lying, was badly burned as well
as one side Of the room. 1t is thought
that he was smothcred in the fire
which finally burned itself out. 1t is
probable that the fire occurred Satur
day.
Selcctman Henry 0. Phillips and
Health Officer H. II. Swift were sum
moned and they ordered the body re
moved to the undertaking rooms OF
X. w. Barnard
Mr.. Cunningham was born in Fair
field 63 years ago. lie is survived by
two brothers, Thomas Of Brandon AM
James Of this town and sister, Mrs
Lawrence Graham of Chittenden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
FLOOD FEARED
ON CONNECTICUT
Streams Rise Rapidly Near White River
Junction-Ice % to SO Inches
Thick.

BOSTON. March 26.-Flood pros
poets along the northern New England
watersheds are more serious than they
have been for years. Advices received
here yesterday indicate that the great
er part of the almost Unprecedented
SHOW fall this winter is still piled high
in the north woods where there has
.been no marked break in the long cold
spell In Western Massachusetts,
however, better conditions are report
ed. While banks of snow lie to a great
depth along the upper reaches of the
Connecticut river valley, III New
Hampshire and Vermont, the river is
generally clear OF thick ice in Massa-
chusetts and much of the snow al
ready has melted. A ,udden and eX-
| tensive thaw, however, would mean
| disaster, according to engineers whose
duty it is to watch river conditions
carefully.
| Along the northern watershed of
the Mcrrimac river the snow is report
| cd SIX feet deep, with the ice avcrag-
| ing 80 inches in thickness. River OBJ
servers say conditions are ripe for a
freshet as serious as the one in 1896
|
valley with its scores of mills heavy
loss resulted.
In Maine there is a tremendous volume
of snow drifted high Isl the north woods
which has not been touched as yet by
mild weather. Along the Penobscot riv
err with its great lumber interests, atten
ton will be directed to the effect of tn,
Ripogenus dam, the third largest water
storage basin in the United States, which
is 30 be filled within the next fortnight il
the hope OF regulating freshets along tht
stream.
At the Wachusett reservoir in Clinton
the storage basin for Boston and tn
metropolitan district, Superintendent
Il. b. Allardicc states that the inflow thi
season will not be sufficient to till the bi
basin to normal spring elevation urlcS
the April rains are above the average
The water now is seven feet below hig
level. Last year the inflow was 80 grea
that 000,000,000 gallons. or Il third O
the total capacity OF the reservoir. wa
allowed to run TO waste.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
MANY SHIPS SUNK.
Aggregate Gross Tonnage of $4,000
Destroyed Within Few Days.

BERLIN March -, Is wireless to
Sayyillc, March 20 Sinking Of Is
more steamships, II sailing vessels and
81 traWlcrs With al aggregate gross
tonnage Of 10000 in the last few days
is announced by the admiralty.
In addition the admiralty reports
that on March 9 German submarine
annihilated by cannon lire a British
hiplauc in the English channel. Among
the ships listed as saAk arc the Brit
ish hospital ship tit Astusias. The
American steamers Illinois ana tho
city OF Memphis are also mentioned.
Several are declared to have hecu
armed. With these ships, SO far as
is known up to this time, SAYS the
statement were destroyed among
other things $4,000 tons of coal. the
greater port of which was on its way
TO France, 5000 tons Of kerosene oil
$500 tons of ore. $500 tons Of grain
and 5000 tons of provisions besides
fish sunk by the traWlers.
The sinking of the American steam.
ships Illinois and City Of Memphis was
reported from London, March Is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
DECISION AGAINST
LEHIGH RAILROAD
Must Abandon It's Steamship Line on
the Great Lakes, Supreme Court
Rules

W WASHINGTON. March %, 80 In the
first case brought under the Panama
canal act requiring railroads to dispose
.of their steamship interests, the SUI
preme court today decided that the Lee
high Valley railroad must relinquish its
great lake steamship transportation
line, operating vessels between Buffalo,
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Since 1881 the Lehigh Valley railroad
has operated steamers on the great
lakes, between Buffalo. the Western ter
minus Of its railroad line, and Chicago
and Milwaukee. Its steamers were oper
atcd through the Lehigh Valley Trans
portation company, a New Jersey cor
poration owned by the railroad.
/ The. railroad attacked as unconstitu
tional that clause of the Panama cana
act comforting discretion upon the inter
state commerce commission to permi
railroads to retain shipping interests
This contention was, however, virtual
~ abandoned in the supreme court, thu
railroad there contending, principally
that its lake line is supplementary to it
rail lines and did not compete for traf
fc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
NOT AFRAID OF U. S.
Prussian Minister of War Behttles Eff
forts Of This Country

LONDON, March 26.-Thc possibili-
ICY Of American participation il the
war on the side Of the allies was dis
missed as Il minor matter by Gen. Won
Stein Prussian minister of war, in an
interview with a Berlin correspondent
of a Budapest newspaper, according
to a Berlin despatch to Reuter- 5 via
Amsterdam. Gen. Won Stein said he
did not know whether the American
feet would support the British fleet
but there could be no question of an
American continental army i'll the near
future In discussing the battle of the
Somme the minister said the Germans
had no lack Of supplies, but that then
guns, compared with those of the enc
my, were insufficient.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
R. F. D. MEN START EARLIER.
Hard Travelling Results in Changes in
Rural Carriers Schedules.

Because Of the hard travelling on the
rural mail routes, due to the condition
Of the roads, charges have been made
by Postmaster II; J. Moran IL the
times when three of the rural carriers
will leave on their trips. These changes
will be in effect until further notice:
Frank Johnson, on rural route No. 3,
which serves Guilford and Clyde
Chamberlin on route No. ), serving
the West Dummerston district, will
leave at 100 a. m. instead of u
M; Carrier Houghton, who is on route
No. 4, serving the Ames Hill section,
will leave the West Brattleboro office
as soon after the arrival of the clock
ear in the morning as the mail has been
sorted at the branch office Heretofore
he has waited until ll.30 before start
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Bishop Arthur G. \. Hall made his an
nual visitation TO st. Michael 5 Epis-
copal church yesterday. He confirmed
seven children and two adults admin
istercd communion and preached a
strong sermon. The church was crowd
cd at the morning service, at which the
bishop ofiiciated.
The only game scheduled in the inter
fraternity series Of bowling matches will
be rolled on the Odd Fellows alleys
Tuesday night between Masonic BIB team
and Odd Fellows team y A and G
teams of the Odd Fellows league will
have match Wednesday night. The
schedule for the Masonic matches ha,
not been decided definitely, but will b,
posted AT the temple tonight
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
GERMANS TAKEN TO
SOUTHERN FORTS
Seven Hundred Members of Interned
Ships at Philadelphia Under Strong
Guard for Journey.

PHILADELPHIA. March %. - The
700 members Of the crews Of the Ger
man auxiia.v cruisers hrchprinzess
William and Prinz Eitel Friedrich, in
termed at the Philadelphia navy yard
silce last October. started today under
q heavy guard of marines for Fort
Oglethorpe aud Fort Mcpherson, Ga,
where they will be kept until further
orders from Washington. A large
crowd, held back by a Gordon OF
marines and 500 Philadelphia police
men, saw the departure Of the sailors
There were no untoward incidents dur
ing the transfer 4 skeleton crew ha:
been left aboard each cruiser, barely
enough to wash down decks and other
wise keep the ships clean.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
WEST BRATTLEBORO

W. II. johnson of Hartford, Conn,
was a guest over Sunday of Mr.. ana
Mrs. 4. w. Swccton.
Mrs. Hannah Prcntiss and Mrs. Hat
tie Jones of Windham, who were
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. &. 4. PrcntiSs,
have gone to Townshend to visit rel
ativcs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
TO SEE CONGRESS IN SESSION.
Bellows Falls and Chester High Schools
Going to Washington.

BELLOWS FALLS, March 26.-Mem
bcrs Of the senior class of the high
school will start next Saturday for
Washington. They will 90 under the
direction of Principal Guy +. futile
of the Chester high school. Although
Bellows Falls senior classes have been
going to Washington for several years
this year class will be only the second
to be at the capital while Congress is
in session.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26

two local automobile dealers, are pre-
pairing to hold meeting of owners of
machines in northern Windham county
i'll the interests of preparedness. They
will try to determine how many auto
owners i'll this section will be ready in
case they are needed in time of war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
Would Have Use For Them.

Want to get off again, do youa''
roared the boss This will be the
third time you've been off this week
What s the trouble now9
g [ want to get my eyes examined, =
sullenly replied the clerk.
well, get 'em carefully examined
while you re about it. You II be look
ing for work after Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
MAY NOT BE CANDIDATE.
Leader Mann Willing to Organize on
Non-Partisan Lines.

WASHINGTON. March 26-Repub-
lican Leader Mann, upon his return
from Haiti today, said he was willing
to Withdraw from the race for the
speakership in the interest of the unity
Il the house could be organized on BIZ
partisan or non-partisan lines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26

When there is a bad accident, the
first thing the coroner docs is To go
sponsihlc for il, TO sec il a bottle can
through the pockets of the man re.
bc found Ed Howe Of Atchison in the
Chicago Herald sunday Magazine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26

When a woman tells her husband
something about some other woman it
is never anything to the other wom
an 5 credit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
Girls Coats

\ wonderful new line of Coats
for children = Flare Coats, Shocked
coats and Tailored Coats made of
silk poplin, serge checks and velours
in a great variety Of styles.
Sizes > to 6 at ...... S1.98 to S.. 90
Sizes 6 to IL at ...... 1898 to 1915
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
Under Muslins

Camisoles in satin and crepe de
chine; many styles at CSC to S1.48
Envelope Chemise iii crepe de chine,
at S248 and 1888
New Nainsook Combinations and
Chemises, at CSC to S1.48
New BrasSieres III many styles and
very special values, at SOC
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26

The conductivity of copper depends
on the purity of the metal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26
CENSUS OF AUTO OWNERS.
Preparedness Measure to Be Taken in
Windham County.

BELLOWS FALLS, March CIV
i. Crommctt and Edward w. Barry
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-26

The average city woman thinks She
could make a fortune IN three years
if she only had place to raise chick
ems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
BOY SCOUTS ID HAVEI
 OUT|NGAT EAST LAKE'
Ready Helpers to Other Peoples Pleasures Will
 Have "a Day Off,

The Boy Scouts are to have picnic of their own, with no duties and nothing to do but have a day full of fun. The affair will be held at East Lake park on Monday, and as this will be the first gathering of the kind for all of the Bir- mingham scouts gay day is assured.
 The picnicers will meet at Capitol park ready to leave at o'clock and when the bunch reach the park they will find the various attractions open to all in uni form, but in case a scout has no uni form if he will see the executive today he will be given a certificate showing his membership and will be admitted as the others.
 In the afternoon the aquatic events will b. pulled off under the direction of James Childress, alias "Cy," of scout headquar- ters. Cy is an artist in the water, and his sense of humor and originality, cou- pled with his popularity with the boys, assures a big time in this department of the programme.
 In addition to the water stunts there will be a variety of unusual races and sensational events under the direction of Prof. c. F. Tillery. There will be prizes of automobiles, horses, airplanes, watches, jewelry and other such items immaterial to boys but useful In stimu- lating interest in the spectators A fine large dog Is to be presented to the scout who makes the best showing in the con- tests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
DELCO LIGHT MEN
 HOLD CONVENTION
Meeting of Salesmen Proves of h. terest and Business Matters
 Are Discussed

Delco light salesmen for north Alabama held their first days session of monthly convention of educational. instructive and social intercourse that is feature with the Delco light people.
 Today the programme will consist of a discussion of accessory policy pumps by MT. Vail of the Burnett Larsch Manu- featuring company of Dayton. O.. local advertising, by F. K. Runyan. national advertising by P. M. Bratten. for the morning session, while at the afternoon meeting attention will be turned to tech: nical matters that appeal to the sales men, and of benefit to the manufacturer.
 The session yesterday was very inter- esting, when the possibilities of the De,co light were discussed. Other discus sion on the technical side of the light, the business side, followed in the even Ing by motion pictures. including cartoon slides, film of the factory and story film, "Out of the Darkness"
 This convention will be held in Selma Monday and Tuesday and south Alabama salesmen will meet at that point and re- ceive the instruction that was given in Birmingham for the two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
FREE EXHIBITS AT
 CONVENTION HALL
Birmingham JObbers and Manufac- turers Given Free Use of the
 Exhibit Hall

Birmingham jobbers and manufacturers will be allowed to place exhibits in the Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit hall free of charge during the Alabama mer- chants convention in Birmingham, Au- gust 21. 22 and 23.
 The sessions of the convention will be held at the Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit hall, and these booths that are now unoccupied will be given over to the jobbers and manufacturers by the Chamber of Commerce. which organiza- tion will have. charge of the building for the days of the convention. The only requirement. made Is that all booths must be secured and the work of decorating completed by Monday afternoon. Au- gust 20.
 In connection with the campaign to bring Alabama merchants to the con vention in Birmingham. local jobbers and manufacturers have, through the Beau mont agency, mailed 210OO letters to their customers and prospective customers tc attend the convention in Birmingham