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The Denver star., 1918-01-05

National prohibition, which
is borne forward on the wave
OF the world war will i'm
mensely improve his moral
status. Eighty thousand Ne
gro soldiers have been enlist
ed, and seven hundred Ne
groes have been commission
ed as officers in the army of
the United States. A Negro
| has been made assistant cabi-
met officer whose function is
to adjust harmonlously the
races relation to the pending
struggle.
The improved attitude of
the white race towards the
Negro is apparant in two at
firmative decisions rendered
bv the Supreme Court Of the
United States with unanim Gus
concurrence.
The Negro will emerge
from this war with double
portion of privilege and op-
portunity.
Every Negro should be
loyal and patriotic. although
there are injustices and dis
ordinations which try our
souls. IT we overcome. these
trials and tribulations will
work out a more exceeding
weight Of advantage. But if
we allow them to overcome
us, woeful will be our lot in
deed To stand sulkily by in
plaintive aloofness. because
Of just grievances would be Of
the same kind of folly as to re
fuse to help extinguish a con-
hagration which thre atens the
destruction of ones native city
because he has a complaint a.
sainst the fire department.
Let us help put out the con
I
hagra,ion which threatens the
world our lasting debtor.
We must stand shoulder to
shoulder with our white fel
low citizens to fight for the
freedom of the world. outside
of our own national circle and
then we must hold them to
moral consistency of maintain
ing a just and equitable reg'
me inside of that circle. De
! mocracy like charity should
prevail there Let us fight to
the finish to the effect that no
nation shall hereafter dare at
tempt to make an information
al treaty scrap OF paper. 1t
must therefore follow then. as
corollary. that no nation will
hencefore allow its own con
stitution, which is an intra ma
tional treaty. to be made a
scrap Of paper.
1.-The tide OF democracy is
sweeping through the world
like a mighty river. The race
problem and other social ills
are but as marshes, backwa
ters. staRnant pools. estuaries.
which have been shut off from
The Denver star., 1918-01-05
At the End
of the Trail
Injustice to Negro seems to Wane
Kelly Miller Sees Good for
Negroes in War

Washington, D:aC.-In ex :
tending the greetings of the
season to Colored Americans
Prof. Kelly Miller. dean Of
Howard University, says:
The world is engulfed in
the red ruin Of war ] h e
present titanic conflict is not
due to the inherent deviltry OF
one nation or the innate good
ness of another The accum
ula'ive ethical energies of so
ciety for generations have
been damned up by the barri
er Of hatred and greed The
stored up power is now break
ing through the barrier with
cataclysmic outburst. Theso'
cial ( brio is being shaken to
its very foundation. AS az
outcome OF the war. the read
justment of the social struc-
ture will be more radical than
.that effected by the French
Revolution. The transform :
ing effect upon the status oi
the Negro will be scarcely less
momentus than the Emanci-
patton Proclamation.
The characterization ofthe
world, coined as a fitting
phrase, will be translated into
actuality. The Declaration
of independence. pc nned by a
STAKEHOLDER, sounded tn e
death knell of slavery. altho'
three quarters Of a century e.
lapsed between promise and
tulhlment. The dcmocratiza,
of the world is but a restate-
ment Of this doctrine in terms
of present day attitude OF the
world. Political autocracy
and race autocracy will be bur
led in the same grave. Here
After, no nation however
strong, will be permitted TO
override a weaker nei9hbor BY
sheer dominance of power;
and no race will be rermitted
to impose a ruthless regime
upon the weaker breeds OF
men through sheer assump-
ton Of superiority. Hereat-
ter, England will treat the
East Indian, Turkey, the Ar
menians, Russia, the Jews and
sAmerica. the Negroes, with a
fuller measure Of justice and
consideration than heretofore.
"dhe peoples Of all lands
4 who are heavy laden aud ov-
erborne will be the chief ben
ehciaries of this war. The
Negro problem is involved in
the problem of humanity.
The whole is greater than any
of it's parts. The Negro will
share in the general momen'
tum imported to social vel
"eAlready he has been admit
ted to industrial opportuny in
the North with manifest reac :
ton upon the harsh regime in
the South.
The Denver star., 1918-01-05
Saveor Go
Hungry
Signing Pledges, Win no Battles, Feeding
Armies Will--Let Every Negro do his bit. y

Armies Will--Let Every Negro do his 'bit.'
Every American, whether black white. rich
old do something to help to win this war
The only question is willing to do what
and do willingly and cheeulv thus proving
true American patriotism
he who goes into the trenches. who is behind the
wields the sword alone subdue Germany but
the kitchen, behind the pow the propri
etor of the eating house restaurant hotel must all play
we'll their part And if they fs will defeat for the
and the world wide democracy for which
tending will fall and all civilized world would be thrown
into slavery
81 have passed the age limit, so will not be drafted
and * a m a and women don't war; among
the expressions heard All of these
NAV be true but YOU CAN DO SOMETHING. Did you
you buy liberty bond? If YOU did then that
tbution Did sign the pledge card sent
out by the United States Food Administrator If did,
then another excellent contribution; and that in
deed important and essential the soldiers
Of the United States and of the Allies must be fed and
are called to help to feed them.
In the United States have such an abundance
of food that necessity has not yet made
itself felt has in Europe No apparently hungry
If has price feel in the matter of
getting enough food But the necessity for food saving is
here and it vital 1t absolutely necessary that you fol-
low the letter and spirit all instructions given by
State Food Administrator
Some people declare that they not going to make
weekly cards and hand them their church
committees because nterferes with their eating Anyone,
who says this is a American citizen Make
full study of the foods which and be happy
and we'll fed without incng deprivation upon SOL
diers and our Allies. Food will win this
Do that been asked certain
foods the limit appetite while urged the
same breath to eat less of other foods?
Is it clear you that certain foods may be usec
tain life comfort and good health here in country
which could be shipped the ocean? And
eating foods order permit the sending of wheat
meat. sugar and fat to Europe?
Have you in fact. kept the pledge you sgned2
pledge cooper Food Administrator in saving
food these people their pledges there will be enough
to the requirements of hungry Europe
The Negro has made fine record in signing pledge
cards. But signing pledge enough. 1t is i'm
the pleoge because this is necessary
GIFTED your word that it will done.
We should deceive ourselves bv believing that
lis The horizon. desire for
We should the wish be father
thought shall have the and placed democra-
CIV high pedestal where will guarantee the rights
all free people.
There is place for you in this game Find your
space that given from time
Read it, then act.
Thousands young OF America will soon be the
trenches fighting for and forget them.
prayers and then get behind govern
Il men in feeding and caring for them.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

Information of importance to hali. but fishermen operating in South western Alaska. We can furnish an, amount sf fresh bait at all times. Ohm Fish & Packing Co.,, Cordeva. Alaska. N13tf
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26
MASONS NOTICE

DUNDEE, Eng, Dec, 26- Winston Spencer Churchill, Minister of Muni~ tion's said in speech here that Bri- tains's big task is to pay the money borrowed from the United States. England, he said, had sent to America two billion dollars in gold and five billions in securities.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

GET YOUR SHOES half soled with Monarch Oak. It has no equal, N.75 a pair. Lloyd's, Opposite Liberty The atre.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

Andy's express meets all trains and steamers. Phone 143.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

Pocket Flash iishts and batteries at J. l.. Graefs u.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

FOR SALE Yeilsu Turnips and
 Rutabaees, Small Turnips at 2c. per
 lb. ALASKA TRANSFER CO.,. , Phone Main l7.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

Lemons, Grapes, Pears and sweet Apple Cider at The Key. r..
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-26

We do picture framing. Prices req spuable. Sexton & Thwaites. tf.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
Central Methodist
Held Big Rally

The GO to Sunday School, rally
OF the Central M. E. Church yester-
day brought out the largest attend
ance at Sunday School in that popu-
lar house of worship which has as
sembled for sometime. A splendid
program, previously arranged by the
teachers and Superintendent of the
Sunday school, was carried out and
the feature of the morning, the an
nouncement of the payment in full
for the new Sunday school building,
was received with enthusiasm.
The new building will be dedicated
to its services in about two weeks,
when this church will have the best
equipped Sunday School building in
South Georgia, all free of debt. The
official board of this church is to be
congratulated upon their success in
raising this large amount, more than
$4,000 for the erection of this new
building, in one year.
Rev. L. A. Hill, the popular pastor
of the church, delivered fine sermon
and expressed his personal apprecia.
ton for the cooperation given him in
the planning, construction and sue.
cessful finish of this splendid assem-.
bly, building for the Sunday School,
workers.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
WORKING
STATE OF MINNESOTA

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. Thames A.
Christian, superintendent of the Geor-
gia Anti-Saloon League, has gone to
Minneapolis to spend a month in the
great prohibition campaign now being
waged in the state of Minnesota.
where the Anti-Saloon League forces
are-making a finish fight to put the
liquor traffic out of business.
One more task remains to be ac-
complished by the prohibition forces
in Georgia, and that is the ratifica-
ton by the state legislature of the
prohibition amendment recently pass
ed by Congress and approved by
resident Wilson 1t is now before
he legislatures of the various states
or ratification or rejection. If thirty
TX state legislatures ratify the amend,
nent, it becomes part ofthe consti-
utuoin of the United States, forever
prohibiting the manufacture, import
alton and sale of whiskey in this
country.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
Hon. George B. Davis
/. To Speak Here On e

Through the courtesy of the Geor-
gia Council of Defense, Hon. George
B. Davis, of Dublin, one of the best
known attorneys in the Twelfth Con-
gressional District, has accepted an
invitation by the County Council of
Defense to address the people of this
county on Washington's birthday at
the courthouse in this city.
Col. Davis is fluent speaker and
will bring his message of unity and
patriotism to our people on the 22nd,
for which occasion all of the schools
in the county will close and bring the
children to the courthouse. The
county Board of Education as we'll as
the city Board has authorized the
closing of the school on that day and
have ordered the teachers to bring
their pupils to the courthouse by 10
A. M.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11

Beall, H. B. Isler, ]. M. Massey, H. A.
Powell, B. Stokoe, Red Jones, J. c.
Glover. w. c. Britt, F. R. Justice,
Sydney Clare, w. R. Paulk, Cole Mo-
tor Co., Geo. K. Reed, Paul Gungl,
Wesley R. Walker, ]. B. Seanor, o.
H. Elkins, D. A. Bragg, D. B. Nichol-
son, Jr., J. H. Benton, J. B. GILBERT
son, c. w. Watts, D. B. Ware, J. H.
Mayes, Otto F. Harnish, G. F. Rob-
inson, J. A. Justice F. If. Graham,
c. S. Isler, Guy c. tombstone, ]. ].
Dorminey, Geo. NJ Brown, VIM. R.
Bowen, Miss Katie E. Booker Geo.
E. Kicker, R. I. Maffett, R. J. Prentiss,
L. {. Montague. I. Gelders, S. A.
Fretwell, E. F. Scruggs, J. H. Mayes,
J. B. Russell, J. G. Gray, c. S. Sand
ers, L @. Tisdel, H. CARRIER, J. l..
Pittman, w. R. Tucker, ]. A. Jones,
II. P. Waters, ]. M. Lee, Chas. w.
Russell, ]. M. Adams, Lon Dickey, G..
S. Flournoy, B. o. Cook, James Paulk,
Jr., S. L. Smith & Co., ]. P. Manning,
H. G. Moncrief, George P. Morris,
J. R. Horton, G. A. Jolley, David L.
Paulk, G. P. Mingledorff, J. c. Bush,
J.. c. Wilson.
Banquet at Lee-Grant
The banquet will be held at the
Lee-Grant hotel Tuesday evening at
8 o'clock, Hon. J. c. Brewer acting as
Toastmaster. Additional features for
the entertainment of the guests have
been promised by the Ukele Club
Miss Rhea Wise and Miss Nell Fra
ger.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
TRAIN
FOR A. D. { A.

An electric car and trailer was re-
ceived by the A. B. & A. last week
for operation between Thalman and
Brunswick. The train will begin op-
Grafton next Wednesday. 1t has a
capacity of As passengers and besides
carrying freight and baggage on the
trailer. The company had placed an
order for this equipment more than
year ago, but was unable to get de-
livery until now. The price of the
equipment has more than doubled
since ordered.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
AUTOMOBILE THIEVES
OPERATING IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 9.-An organized
and highly systematic syndicate of
automobile thieves are operating in
Atlanta, according to John A Boy
kin, solicitor-general of Fulton SUI
perior court, and he has enlisted the
support of the automobile dealers and
automobile insurance men to put the
gang behind the bars.
Ten indictments were returned yes
terday by the grand jury and more
will be returned in a few days. 1t
has come to the pass where an auto
mobile owner hardly dares to leave
his car at the curb long enough to
go into store and buy cigar, de-
cfares the solicitor
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
SALVATION ARMY HAS
WORKERS IN FRANCE

Atlanta, Ga, February o.-Sa1va-
ton Army headquarters in Atlanta is
ready to launch next Tuesday the
campaign throughout Dixie to raise
fund for carrying on the war worl
close behind the firing line in France
where l68 Salvation Army huts are
now maintained for the comfort and
convenience of the soldiers and where
American boys in khaki have found
warm welcome and praised the Sal
walton Army work in. the highest
terms.
Under the headquarters in Atlanta
are the state of North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama.
Mississippi and Louisiana, and Asa
q. Gambler, mayor of this city, has ac-
cepted the position of "All Dixie"
treasurer. All contributions should
be sent to him direct by persons who
are not within reach of Salvation
Army post.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
GERMANS AMBUSH AMERICAN
PATROL IN No MANS LAND
KILLING 5 AND CAPTURING 4

With the American Army in France.
Feb. l0.-Five Americans are believed
to have been killed, four are missing.
and one was wounded, when an Am
erican patrol was ambushed IN Mo-
Mans Land last night by a suPerion.
force of Germans.
The spot where the encounter Oc-
CURED is an isolated one and reports,
concerning the casualties inflicted by,
both sides are meager.
Only one American is known to.
have escaped the trap OF the Germans
which was laid in front OF our wires
The one survivor, who crawled back
to the American lines with bullet
in his chest, is unable to talk
Catch Germans in Barrage
Our artillery Immediately laid a.
barrage around the ambushing Ger
mans and some are believed to have
been accounted for. The infantry
accounted for others as it is certain
the attacked patrol fought to finish-
according to information trickling.
from the front line.
Our patrolling soldiers were walk
ing in front of our wire entanglementS
when big enemy patrol that haG
been divided into parties which took
up concealed positions opened Ere,
at close range. The night was clear
and the forms of the Americans made.
the best possible targets for the hid
den Germans. There is no doubt but
that the Americans battled gallansiy,
until completely overpowered. Tie
artillery duel in our sector coutinue6
today. Scores of airplanes were ont
observing and making photographs
The men in the line were thrilled by
number of air duel high in. thai skys
over their heads.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
TO MEET
THURSDAY NIGHT

A meeting of all grocers and but
cheers of the city is hereby called to
convene at the City Hall next Thurs
day evening, 7:30 o'clock for the pur-
pose of thoroughly explaining the
rules and objects of the Federal Food
Administration.
Mr.. ]. c. Brewer has been request
ed to address the meeting and will
be present to give a full explanation
OF the methods by which the grocers
and butchers can do their duty to the
government.
Federal Food Administrator,
A. H. DENMARK,
Food Administrator Ben Hill County.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
Arthur Mobley Comes
Near Bleeding To Death

Saturday afternoon an old wound
sustained some years ago during a
duel with Mr.. Wash lat Osierfeld, at
which time Wash was killed and Ar
thur Mobley was shot in the leg,
broke open and the great loss of
blood was thought to have resulted
fatally. Mobley was in front of the
Magnolia Cafe on East Pine street
when the accident happened and was
soon removed to his home where
medical attention was given him.
He is reported as doing fairly well
under the circumstances.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALIEN
ENEMIES

The time has been extended for the
registration of German Alien Enc
mics to include through Wednesday,
Feb. Is. This extension is granted
solely in order that all persons re-
CURED to register may do so and
avoid the penalties for non-registra-
ton.
w. A. ADAMS,
Postmaster and Asst. Registrar.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
|. |. .GR|NER, PRESIDENT AND
LOREN D|CkERSON, SECRET ARY
Of CHAMBER Of COMMERCE

Twenty-Five active business men
responded to the call issued by L. L.
Griner for meeting at the Montague
Realty Company's Offices Friday
night to organize trade body for the
city.
L. L. Grlner presided and called for
expressions from the citizens assem-
bled as to the ACCESSIBILITY and best
method to proceed in recognizing
an active trade organization for the
city. The consensus of opinion Of
those present being in line with the
purpose of the meeting, an organiza-
ton was perfected with L. L. Griner
president; L. L. Dickerson, secretary;
L. 0. Tisdel, lst vice-president; J. G.
Williams, End vice-president; E. N.
Littleheld, 3rd vice-president, John D.
Dorminey, treasurer.
A membership committee consist
ing of J. B. Russell, c. S. Sanders
and J. H. Harris was appointed and
instructed to canvass the city for
members. -,
Messrs. Glover, John Beall, J. L.
Pittman. and Fretwell were appointed
committee on Constitution and By
Laws, and Messrs. J. C. Brewer, ]. G.
Williams and J. H. Harris were in.
structed to arrange for a banquet for
Tuesday night February 18th at some
local hotel, when all members will be
entertained. A minimum member.
ship fee of $l.00 per month was adopt.
ed, and membership cards will be is.
sued to all applicants on payment OF
this fee.
The, name of Fitzgerald Chamber
OF Comemrce was retained but mem.
perships will be issued to any appli.
eants living in Ben Hill county. i,
being the1 vse of the meeting tina,
the farna< If the county should be
invited t.As6-operate in the work to
be done by the organization.
The meeting was one of exceptional
harmony and the success of the fu.
ture of che organization was vested
IN splendid hands by the election OF
these progressive young mea as off.
GERS of the organization.
The undersigned have already made
application for membership:
L. L. Dickerson, J. H. Harris. 7. M
Mcdonald, l. c. Smith, w. c. Cren-
shaw, J. F. Hager, A. H. Thurmond
R. E. Lee, J. B. Wall, c. L. Saunders
Clayton Jay, N. N. Littlehe1d, C. G
Sandlin, ]. D. Dormincy, J. E. Tur.
ner, S. G. Pryor, Jr., L. L. Griner, J
G. Williams, George ]. Dorminey, ]
G. Gray, R. ]. Spell, J. H. Order, Sam
Abraham, Tom Pope, ]. B. Russell
w. A. Adams, G. M. Bowden, J. H
Quinn, o. L. Bradshaw, ]. A. Day
L. A. Hill, c. A. Fretwell, D. E. Grit.
fin, J. E. Turner, Jas. H. Dodgen, ]
E. Ricketson, John Nesbitt, ]. A. Par
rott, J. R. Wilcox, like Pope, L. S
Cobb, G. E. Davis, c. D. Carroll, E
K. Farmer, ]. L. Dorminey, w. D
Dorminey, Blonnie Fletcher, M. w
Garbutt, Hussey & Bowles, A. B. c
Dorminey, E. F. Scruggs, H. CARRIER
7. L. Pittman, E. A. Russell, John w
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11

During this week, beginning on
Tuesday evening, Feb. IL, at seven
thirty, at the First Baptist church,
the Senior B. Y. P. U. will study to-
gether a most interesting study
course book. Mr.. T. J. Griffin, A. ].
Mcdonald and Supt. ]. E. Ricketson
will have charge OF these meetings.
We extend a cordial invitation to
the other young peoples societies
and any one who desires to study
this book with us.
Don't forget the place, the First
Baptist church, time 7:30, Feb. 1918
14-15.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
coNcLAvE TUESDAY EVENING

Gethsemane Commandery Knight
Templars will hold conclave to-
morrow evening, when several cut
ot-town Knights will be instructed mn
the duties and privileges of that pop
ular order.
Messrs. Parker, Marlborough an6
Johnson, of Triton, will be among
the new members to be initiated
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
FIRE AT A. B. & A.
RAILWAY YARDS

About FIVE discarded box cars were
burned Saturday evening at the A. B.
& A. yards at the shops, caused by
burning grass on a nearby farm.
Prompt work by the employees Of the
shops confined the FIRE to a few cars
on a sidetrack. The fire department of
the city responded to the call.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
NO SUCCESSOR TO
MISS McKINNA

Judge D. A. R. Crum notified the
Board OF County Commissioners that
after careful consideration of the
matter OF appointment OF successor
to the probation officer for the Juve-
nile Court of the County, the court
had decided not to appoint success
sor to Miss McKinna.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
NOTICE

Cases will be made against all auto
drivers failing to observe city regu-
lations. All machines must be equip
ped with an efficient muffler and speed
limit must not be exceeded.
c. F. DIXON,
tt Chief of Police.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
NOTICE

All persons, firms and corporations
that have not paid their occupation
taxes are hereby requested to call
at the City Hall and pay same, as
they are now past due.
tt Chief of Police.
c. F. DIXON,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
REGISTRATION TIME
EXTENDED TO FEB. l3s1v

The time for registration of Ger
man Alien Enemies has been extend
ed until Wednesday, February 18th.
c. F. DIXON, Chief of Police.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-02-11
SENIOR B. Y. P. u. MEETINGS

Food Administrator Ben Hill County.