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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
BAPTISTS TAKE IN
EDUCATION BOARD

New Orleans, May 18.-The educa-
ton commission was made one of the
permanent organizations of the
Southern Baptist convention by &C
ton of that body here today in adopt
ing the report of the commission.
The convention adopted the COM
missions recommendation for stand
ardization UNCONVENTIONAL schools
declared except in exceptional cases
there should be only one standard
Baptist college for men and one for
women, or one standard co-education-
al college in each state.
The convention adopted the state
ment tina" Southern Baptists believe
thoroughly in our public school sys-
TEN; it is a part of our theory of
government and these schools are the
outgrowth of Christianity"
The commission was supported by
the convention in its declaration that
the most important field of state edu-
cation was the elementary and secon-
dairy schools and declared the states
should not continue their policy Of ap-
propriating millions of dollars for
state universities and other higher in
stitutions so long as many boys and
girls in the neglected districts were
not receiving an elementary educa-
ton"
The convention also favored max
ing the state the unit in the public
educational system. Appeals for de-
nominational schools were made by
Drs. D. M. Ramsey and Edwin M.
Poteat of Greenville. S. c., and DR..
w. L. Pickard, Macon, Ga.
The convention referred to the ex-
ecutive committee for action, reso-
luton providing that in country work
during the present world-crisis ar
engagements be made for temporary
interchange of responsibility in the
various fields between home and for
eign mission boards of the Northern
and Southern Baptist denominations.
A resolution by DR.. ]. ]. Taylor,
Savannah, reafirming allegiance to
the principles of the Sermon on the
mount" and urging Southern Baptists
to love your enemies and pray for
kings and those in authority" met
considerable opposition and was re-
ferred to the committee on world
crisis.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
THOUSANDS SAW old
GLORY" UNFURLED TO
BREEZES IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ga, May 2l.-"Gce, ] feel
relieved" said an elevator man in the
Fourth National Bank. and the tired
business man who was running up to
his office to look over the Sunday
mail asked him why.
Because the parade is over" said
the elevator man. and then gave the
business man picturesque descrip-
ton OF the trials and tribulations of
elevator men whose buildings furnish
grandStand seats for a great parade.
They swarred in here like bees" he
said. i know one small office where
twenty people jammed the windows.
1t sure does prove that skyscraper
can carry heavy load"
The Fourth National Bank build
ing, being on the corner where the re-
viewing stand was located, caught
the brunt OF the tremendous throng
that packed the streets in honor OF
General Wood. 1t was literally COW
cred from top to bottom on three
sides, and other buildings presented a
similar appearance along the line oil
march.
General Wood was profoundly i'm
pressed by the numbers and enthusi-
asm, by the vastness of the sea OF
people, which faced him. and he ex-
pressed it by saying:
The talk of waking up the South
is nonsense. The South rs awake!
wish some Of my northern friends
could see this demonstration. told
one Of them the other day that we
walked up the South about fifty year:
ago and it took US four years to put
her back to sleep"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
IMPORTANT WORK TO
BE DONE BY Y. M. C. A.

Atlanta, Ga, May 1o.-Plans for
war work to be conducted by the
Young Mems Christian Association
at the concentration camps for train
ing recruits have taken on a new in
terest and new importance as a re-
suit of the announcement from Wash
ington that camp has been located
in Atlanta and another in Augusta,
where total of 10000 men will be
trained for service on the firing line
in France
A conference of representatives of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Georgia will be held tomorrow
at Macon, for the purpose of outlin-
ing plans for the work Of the associa-
ton in promoting the physical, mental
and moral welfare of the men in train
ing camps.
A fund of 100000 is needed to
carry on the Y. NJ. c. A. work over
the United States, and each state will
be asked to raise its share. The
amount needed in Georgia is especial
ly large, owing to the fact that two
concentration camps have been locat-
ed in this state,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
Baccalaureate Sermon
By Rev. ]. w. Bleker

The Commencement Exercises Of
the Fitzgerald High School began
Sunday morning, May Goth, with the
Baccalaureate sermon at the Central
Methodist church delivered by Rev.
J. w. Bleker, of St. Mathews Episco-
pal church. The class. High School
Faculty and Board of Education met
at the Lee-Grant Hotel and proceed
ed in body to the church where the
parents, grade teachers and other
friends were assembled.
The church was beautifully decor
ated with white daisies and growing
plants and ferns. The orchestra rend-
cred the march, "Barcarolle," by J.
Offenbach, as the class fled in, fol-
lowed by the faculty and members of
the board. The congregation sang.
"Holy, Holy, Holy" and Rev. J. S.
Grahl, of the First Methodist church
gave the invocation. A beautiful an
them. Praise Te the Lord" by the
High School girls and responsive
reading, led by Rev. L. A. Hill of the
Central Methodist church was the
Saith Psalm. The congregation gave
Gloria" and Rev. F.. G. Orahood, Of
the Central Christian church read
Ephesians 9th The beautiful duet,
"Springtime of the Soul" as sung by
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
REV. ]. w. BLEKER.
Who Delivered the Baccalaureate
Sermon Yesterday at the Central
Methodist Church

Misses Dorothy Cass and Marjorie
Owen was exceptionally we'll render
ed, the voices blending beautifully to-
gether, was much enjoyed by the au-
dience.
The sermon by Rev. ]. w .Bleker
was listened to with marked attention
and elected much praise and favorable
comment. His subject, taken from
LIST Cor, 9th Chapter and. oath verse,
was: so Run That Ye May Obtain"
Mr.. Bleker stated that this subject
was appropriate at this period OF their
lives as they were just starting on the
road for which as students they had
been preparing-the goal being. sue
cess. He said this could be obtained
oy preparedness" enthusiasm" and
patience" but what counted most of
all was Service" School is prepara-
ton for ones life and life a prepara-
ton for the great object to be obtain
ed. His sermon was filled with slim
ulating thoughts and is considered
one of the best Fitzgerald pupils have
had the pleasure of listening to.
The class were ali present and with
the congregation sang the closing
hymn, Savior Like a Shepherd Lead
U.s." and were dismissed with the
benediction.
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UNSHAKEN TESTIMONY

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21
GEORGE POWELL FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE

Atlanta, Ga, May l9-George Pow
ell, wealthy Fulton county farmer
charged with the murder of Thomas
B. Ashford, a well-knowr young At
lantian belonging TO prominent
Georgia family. was acquitted yesteY-
day afternoon by jury in Fulton
superior court, thus ending a trial
which lasted for week and attract
ed widespread interest on account OF
the many unique features in the case.
1t was charged by the state that
Powell and Ashford had an altercat-
ion in a downtown hotel, that Powell
struck Ashford blow on the head,
that Ashford walked out and caught
a street car and rode two miles. that
he fell unconscious on the street when
he got off the car. and that his death
in q hospital some hours later was the
direct result of PowelPs blow.
Powell, who was defended by AZ
torney Reuben R. Arnold, the famous
criminal lawyer of Atlanta, admitted
having an alteration. but claimed it
was a stranger, who was not Ashford
! and his successful defense was built
on the proposition that Ashford came
| to his death from an automobile OF
| motorcycle which struck him when he
got off the street car.
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wANTED-voLUNTEERs.

Sheriff Dorminey Judge Horton and Clerk D. W. NJ Whitley
are the local Board of Registrars for Hill county under the
scrpon act This act provides that shall secure von
teers possible to assist them register men within the
of Il and 80 inclusive white and black the county subject 70 mil
itary duty
becomes privilege your country in the rand
execution OF this registration the date which fixed for lime 9Th
and the Board will accept volunteer any
for this service
But day is being allowed countrywide
Will necessary have of competent men 70 sss+ M
Board in its duties.
You will confer favor upon the Board you will notify either
OF them of your willingness on that date
DO 1T TO-DAYi
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BLESSED BEsTHEfPEAcE MAKERS"

=
It U.S. the backvoods Of GEORGIA .u,v
from the influence Of the Spectators and the drum
and h that the duty Of the administration make eyery effort
avoid shipping boys certain annhation n, tho
European slaughter fields
We have officially announced to the world the United
states is NO IN this war for MONEY TERRITORY for the
PRINCIPLE OF DEMOCRACY and its propagation
Russia sister Republic from we expect co-opera
ton to victorious finish has promulgated the desire of this
Republic that international peace brought about and
that all people shall regain wrested from them bv their
opponents and that shalt be asked from the sd
nations by the vctors
In this spirit of recognizing Europe of established
democaces be possible reach goal such is the real
intent OF the rulers of the country speedy
settlement OF this by securing agreement leading
s allied with usEngand France Russia-o prouleate to
the people OF Germany and AustraHungay that these gnaory
powers protect these people the Empires against
any Entertainments territory belonging and that no in
IDENTITIES shall be placed their people, due through
their internal affairs and by should
they elect establish democraccs their own territories and
this
These pocamations should scattered within the lines Of
enemies both on the battle front and among the civil population
Have thousand aeopanes and instead of
dropping bombs let this proclamation be dropped the heavens
thick that all to read the cond
tons offered by the Allied Nations
From the knowledge have of peoples of those countries
believe such offers would produce immediate reconstruction
Of their internal affairs and though possible Germany
would elect Wilhelm Hohenzoern their President under the
Republic, that would be nonera
Crown and this buery millions of men of all nations
The continuance of the twelve months will cost in
money alone BILLIONS of dollars which United States will
have to furnish with only partial repayment war ever
BOI ABOVE ALL WE SHALL BE CALLED UPON TO FUR
NlSH MILLIONS OF OUR BOYS FOR THE BATTLEFIELD DIS
OF EUROPE, THOUGH FREELY rendered TO OUR
COUNTRY, EACH COULD NOT BE PURCHASED FOR A
KINGS RANSOM.
In the light of President Wilson's recent uerance in which
lie is quoted as having said 1--WE have gone with no special
grievance OF We look for profit we look for no advan
age we Will accept no advantage of this to as
sumo that administration with the published terms
of
cure the joint of the Republic England to
this joint movement for the of Europe and the
freeing OF its peoples from the burdens war has placed upon
them, without the sacrifice of more and treasure
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WATERMELONS SHIPPED
NORTH

Thomasyiile, Ga, May ls.-Already
carloads ofNwatermelons have been
passing through Thomasville, being
shipped from Florida to the West and
North. The crop Of melons in this
territory will probably be somewhat
later than usual owing to the cool
weather of the last two weeks. which
retarded the growth very much 1t
is thought that the crop will be a
good one. however, and when it does
begin to move it will be in fine con-
dition.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-21

California is asking for twenty-five men to till her soil
and the country that she feed our popu
ION she given the do the California is great
te but she cannot produce oodsus than Georgia can
luce We could utilize five million this state if we
Nd them and had time to the lands and the with
which to work them but have neither 90 along
ong with what we have California and Georgia both
the of food us they have producing and they will
DO this and other states will do WE'LL the nations of
earth the Lord helping with sunshine and showers the war is
fought to the bitter end.-Moultrie Observer
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NOTICE

One yellow and brown Canary bird
escaped from. cage. Return to Bee
Hive Grocery and receive reward.
lS-23-25.
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THE LEADER ENTERPRISE
GETS THERE. ARE YOU IN TIP
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PERSONALS

Mrs. Daniel Price, of Baltimore, has
arrived here, called by the illness of
her sister. Miss Iva Morris, Of Morgan.
town avenue.
g. G. Louden who has been i'll in
the Johns Hopkins hospital in Balti.
more, will return home tomorrow. He
will be accompanied by his daugh.
ter, Mrs. French Moran.
Miss Elizabeth Weber has returned
from New York where she had spent
a week attending flower shows. She
also attended shows in Philadelphia
and spent few days at her home In
Oakland, Nd, en- route here.
Mrs. F. W. Grimes and children went
to Parkersburg yesterday called by the
illness OF the formers sister Mrs,
II. A. Langfitt.
Mrs. R. R. Hardesty. Of Shlnuston,
and daughter, Mrs. David Carter, of
Glarksburg. spent Wednesday here.
Mrs. Carter left this afternoon for
pittsburgh to visit friends.
Hood Phillips, of Grafton, was q bust.
ness visitor here yesterday.
Mrs. Thomas Gather, of Winchester,
Va, who had spent the last three
weeks here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Menear, left this morning for
her home.
..I j
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WILSON ENDORSES
JEWISH RELIEF
Says Russian Revolution
Opened Doors of Freedom
to Oppressed People.

WASHINGTON. ID. -, March 30
President Wilson sent Telegram, today
endorsing the raising OF a $4,000, 900
fund for the relief of Jewish war SUI
ferers, in which he said the Russian
revolution has opened the doors OF
freedom to an oppressed people" and
urged that they be encouraged. The
Presidents telegram, sent to Julius
Rcsenwald, OF Chicago, follows:
Your contribution of $1,O00,000 to
the $10,000,O00 fund for the relief OF
Jewish war sufferers serves democracy
as we'll as humanity. The Russian rev.
oluticn has opened the door of freedom
to an oppressed people, but unless they
are given life and strength and cour'
age, the opportunity of centuries will
avail them little. 1t is to America that
these starving millions look for aid,
and out of our prosperity, fruit Of free
institutions, should spring vast and
ennobling generosity. Your gift lays
an obligation even while 1t furnishes
inspiration"
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Wesleyan Nine Takes
Second From Clemson

CLEMSON. S. c.. March SO.-Wes.
leyan won for the second time this sea.
son from the Clemson Aggies in nip
and tuck ten inning game here yester.
day afternoon, the final score being
to 5. Wesleyan's sluggcrs were in
rare shape and clipped lucky thir.
teen hits from the Clemson mounds
men. Wagner and Shriver for Yves.
leyan kept the Tar boys guessing.
The winning score was made by Nor.
rison who after doubling to deep cen.
ter was brought home on a single by
Shriver. Score by innings:
Wesleyan ..10O2 10 .
Clemson 20O1OO--5 8 3
r H Z
Batteries: Wagner, Shriver and Dan
Tel; Richards and Mcmillan and Har-
ris.
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Birthday Club.

Mrs. John Rogerson was hostess to
the members OF the Ladies Birthday
club at her home on Pheasant street
Wednesday afternoon. The afternoon
was enjoyed in a social way. A six
course dinner was served. One Of the
pleasing features OF the afternoon was
the music furnished by an orchestra
composed of members of the Rogerson
family. Easter eggs and rabbits we're
used effectively for table decorations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30
Bookover Captain
Of Fairview Quint

The Fairview High basketball squad
was ,banqueted in an end OF the season
banqdet,at the National House at Fair
view Wednesday night by o. C. Ten
nants principal of the grade school in
Fatrtiew. At the conclusion of the
banquet, Tom zrookover. forward or
this years team, was elected cfLtain
Of the 1918 quintette Those reS5nt
were: Shuman, Brookover. Eddy
Weaver, Gelleland. Smith, Waters
Cowan, Underwood, Williams and Ice
DR.. w. P. Jarvis and w. Yost were
guests and Coach NJ. P. Boyles was
POSTMASTER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30

THE Three Guardsmen." He was on
the platform at Mt. Lake Park for
three years. He is supervising prtnci.
pal at the present time in one OF the
largest high schools in Springfield. He
Is an instructor OF dramatic art In
Springfield, Ohio. and has directed
plays all over the country. This Is
something new for our high school
play and every one is expecting the
play to be greater success than ever
before,
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MANNINGTON NEWS


store, IL Railroad
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BOWLING TOURNEY
WILL END TONIGHT
Some Very Interesting
Matches Were Rolled
Yesterday.

In the bowling tournament at the
'sY" last night the finals of the dou.
bles were reached and the tournament
Is expected to be finished tonight. The
best and most exciting bowling of the
tournament will probably be done TO-
night when the best bowlers of tho
league will battle. Kendall still has
three game total of 413 while Asbcraft
made high single Of 17S. England and
Watson made the highest total of the
evening, 1913, in their match with
9arnes and Stanhagen The following
scores were made in the matches last
night:
Hamilton and Hustead, 622, VS.,
Banes and Stanhagen, 636.
Senkler and Bell, 556; vs.. Rollins
and Kendall, 705.
Dollison and Gardner 6SS. VS.. Haw-
liins and Barkalow, 624.
Rollins and Kendall. i5t, vs.. Barnes
and Stanhmagen, I2S.
Dollison and Gardner, SO, VS.. Heint-
gelman and Mills. 651.
England and Watson VS.. Barnes and
Stanhagen, 647.
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Personals.

Mrs. j. R. Burt and Mrs. A. G. Clay.
ten have returned from visit to Fair.
mont
Frank Kunst has returned to Nor.
santown after a visit here with his
brother.
DR.. Mccall. of Wheeling, was a pro.
fessicnal visitor III Gown Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Furbee, who has been
quite ill at Pittsburgh hospital recov.
tring from appendicitis. is improving.
Mrs r. w. Elliott anG Mrs. T. j.
Connolly have returnedfrom a visit to
Glover Gap.
L. j. Mcmillan has returned from a
visit to Mt. Clemens, Mich,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30
o. A. Watson Forms
New Scout Troop

A new troop of Boy Scouts was or.
ganized last night with eight names
on the first roster and with o. A. Wat
son scout master and James Frame,
formerly OF the Denham scouts. as.
sistant scout master Seldom Dean
was selected as patrol leader and the
following boys comprise the new or.
ganization: Seldom Dean, Uierre Hill,
Lester Pepper Walter Henderson,
Ulysses Barr. Arlie Grimes. Leonard
Romino and Lloyd Phillips.
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To Coach.

L. NJ. Layton, of Springfield, Ohio,
has arrived to coach the Junior play
Of the Warrington High school. Mr..
Layton is a member of the National
Chautauqua Platform" He took spe.
cial work under James E. Murdoch and
j. w. Ralph. He played a very import
ant part for some time in the play,
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Entertained.

The Delta Alpha class of the N. E.
church were pleasantly entertained in
the church parlors Thursday evening.
The evening was spent in music and
games. Luncheon was served.
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yaoFtSTaHt5
a@P9Fb:v

Seven candidates are out for first
base on the Normal baseball team.
They are all so good that Sandy is
planning to use them turn about or
pitch coin for the selection.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30

Freshman Gin awed voice)-See
that big fellow over there; he broke
three records last week.
Sweet Young Thing-Mercy,
wouldn't let him run the phonograph.
Penn State Froth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30

Myers, of Warrington. and Ram
sey, of Belington. two veteran twirlers
will be seen in the Normal lineup af-
ter April ten. Both are now teaching
school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30

Placards advertising the University
Rutgers game have been distributed
over the city and number of Fair.
mont fans will slip down to Morgan
town for the game.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-30

IL the guards are modified here this
simmer Fairmont should be treated
TO some soldier baseball teams. Bands
playing and everything!