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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
NOTES CONCERNING THE
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

The recent ruling of the War De-
partment abolishing denominational
camp pastors in the army training
camps affects in no way the appoint
ment of the pastor as District Super
intendent for Georgia and parts OF
Alabama and Florida. The appoint
ment will take effect the first of Oct
ober as previously stated.
will have been pastor October lst
one year and 10 months. The increase
in membership above losses is 10 per
cent or practically three times the
general average of increase through
out the entire church. All financial
claims are paid PROMPTLY, inclusive of
all benevolence. Not single deficit
during the pastorate anywhere. The
church met its full quota of the $780,
900 Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School offering to the American Red
Cross Immediately upon our entrance
into the war. This church was the
first in the city to respond with its
full quota for the Y. M. c. A. Train
ing Camp last spring. In the recent
drive in the Conference for an amount
equal to 10 per cent of cash salary of
pastor for special War Relief work
of the church, we were the first cover
the top"
The pastorate has been exception
ally pleasant both in the church and
among the people of the city. There
has always existed brotherly fellow
ship with the other pastors of the city
and wholesome cooperation.
The Bishop expresses his willing
ness to allow us to reside in Fitz'
gerald throughout the term of office
as district superintendent.
| leave for Waynesville, n. C..
Monday A. M. for ten days visit with
my father. Will return with my fam.
lily September 3rd. Expect to visit
my brother, Lieut. ]. H. Grail, al
Camp Gordon, enroute, who has beer
engaged training the 3rd Replacement
Regiment during the summer
]. S. Grail.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
MAKE WORK EASIER
Fitzgerald People Are Pleased to
Learn How 1t Has Been Done.

It's pretty hard to attend to duties
With a constantly aching back;
With annoying bladder disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have made
work easier.
So thousands have gratefully testi-
fed.
They're for bad backs.
They're for weak kidneys.
Fitzgerald people gratefully recon-
mend Doan's.
Mrs. A. R. Achord, 2l5 w. Oconee
St, Fitzgerald, says: Il have used
Doan's Kidney Pills with the best of
results when my kidneys were out Of
order and | had dull pains across my
back that hurt me dreadfully, especial
ly while doing my housework My
kidneys acted irregularly, too. | got
Doan's Kidney Pills at the Denmark
Drug Co. and they soon relieved the
aches and pains in my back and all
the symptoms of kidney trouble
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Achord had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y. ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
ICE SHORTAGE HITS
ATLANTA FOLKS HARD

ATLANTA, GA.-Atlanta has been
moistening parched lips with warm
drinks instead of ice-cool beverages
full of tinkling ice, since the order of
the food administration curtailing the
use of ice went into effect.
The need to do without ice came
just atthe hottest period that Atlanta
has known in sometime; and nothing
but the exigencies of war could have
made the people conform as graceful
ly as they have.
DR.. A. M. Soule, state food admin
istrator, has explained that the Sc
rious shortage is due to the moving
of huge amount of supplies to the big
army centers and to the fact that the
ice plants find it impossible to in
crease their output Consumption in
the homes has been reduced Is per
cent; ban has been placed on crack
ed ice in all forms; and soft drinks
must be taken at a natural tempcra-
| ture or not at all.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Friends of Hon. Wesley r. Walk
er, now representative of Ben Hill!
county, dc hereby present his name to
the good people of the county for
electing him to succeed himself as
representative.
Believing that his past record ;ust;-
hes and warrants the support of every
loyal, patriotic citizen who believe,
in good government He is our
neighbor and we know him to be for
those things that will uplift instead OF
tear down. He is conservative in his
views and stands for the best interests
of the county and the people. We
ask your support for him.
BY Some of Many Friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
CASUALTY LIST

The following casualties are re-
ported by the Commanding General
of the American Expeditionary For
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
HEINIE, WITH HIS LONG BAY
ONET, GETS HIS, GOING
OR COMING

Vancouver, Wash.-Why seven in
ches greater "stabbing length" of the
Mauser rifle over the standard arms
of the American forces in France fails
to give the Boche superiority in close
| fighting with the steel is being told
enlisted and drafted men at the bar
racks here by officers who have re-
turned from France and who are in
structing ROCKIES" in the gentle art
of pig sticking"
According to these officers, the
Mauser rifle and bayonet is superior
weapon for weapon, to the American
rifle, but the Hun is not all adept
in handling his gun as is the Dough-
boy. Also German officers have failed
to learn lessons of fighting methods in
the war, and still cling to the old prac-
tees. Without violating confidence,
the following part of an officers talk
to a group of "rookies" may be quot
ed
Take it in 'mopping up trenches
for instance. Our boys are detailed
to this work in pairs. The trenches,
as you know, zig-zag back and forth,
and most of the 'mopping up is done
at the turns in the bitches. The Ger
man soldiers carry their guns, with
bayonets attached, in the old ON
guard position-the gun held oblique-
ly in front of them, SO that the bayo-
net sticks out slantingiy like the bow
spirit OF a schooner.
Our men, on the other hand, have
been taught to hold their guns in
front of them perpendicularly and
close to their bodies. The advantage
is at once apparent. When two of our
men are cleaning up a trench the
Hun, hearing them coming, waits just
around one o ftl!e corners. His bay
onet sticks out in front of him, pro-
jecting into sight, and gives his pres
ence away.
"One of our men advances, !ocys the
bayonet Of his gun over the Heinie'
bayoret, and jabs the point into the
trc:.cn wall. Naturally Fritz pulls
back, hanging on to the stock of his
gun and trying to release his bayo-
net, While he is hanging on and pull
ing the second American steps around
the first, gives a thrust-and it is all
over with the Hun.
The German naturally hangs on tc
his rifle and tries to free the bayonet
that is human nature and also good
soldierly behavior. And the delay that
results is all that the second Ameri
can of the 'mopping up pair needs tc
get in his work.
Should the German drop his gun
as sometimes happens-and run, hi!
back makes a fine target for the sec
ond American who. leaps round the
corner of the trench ready for bust
ness. It's bad case for Heinie-if ht
hangs on he's stuck, and if he lets &C
he's shot"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL

At the earnest solicitation OF many
| hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of Solicitor General OF
the Cordele Circuit, subject to nom
ination by the White Primary elect
ion to be held September IL.
This office is OF the greatest inn
portance to the public welfare. Should
the voters elect me, pledge to ALL,
(high and low, rich and poor a
FAIR and IMPARTIAL discharge of
EVERY duty devolving upon me.
Your vote and your influence will
be greatly appreciated.
Grant me this sacred gift, | will not
betray the trust.
evils d. L. GRIFFIN.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
PARROT TELLS NEIGHBORS
TO GO TO-THEY REFUSE

Springfield, Aug. lo.-Neighbors of
Mrs. Thomas Whipple objected to the
epithets hurled ar them by a parrot
owned by Mrs. Whipple 1t told them
to go to certain hot place They re-
fused, especially in this kind OF wea-
Their, and had warrant sworn out for
Mrs. Whipple, charging her with
keeping nuisance. Then Mr.. Whip
pie interfered and he, too, was asked
to appear before Justice OF the
Peace for disturbing the TRANQUILITY OF
the neighborhood.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURTS
OF CORDELE CIRCUIT

To the White Voters of the Cordele
Judicial Circuit:
I respectfully announce my candi-
dacy to the Democratic primary. for
election as Judge of the Superior
Courts Of the Cordele Circuit. Having
held this Office for the unexpired
term of Judge George, l ask election
for the full term, promising for the
future a faithful and impartial per-
Torrance of the duties of the office
according to law and justice, as I
have endeavored to do during the
short time | have been on the bench.
Very respectfully,
d. A. R. CRUM.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT

To the Democratic Voters of the Cor
dele Judicial Circuit:
| am candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court of the Cordele Circuit,
subject to nomination by the Demo-
cratic Primary election to be held on
September II, 1918. | regard the Of
fee as of the greatest importance to
the public welfare. 1t is the most
sacred trust within the gift of the
people. If the voters should elect me,
| promise them that l will dispose of
the business coming before the court
as rapidly as possible, and discharge
the duties of the Office fairly and
impartially.
ltaw. o. T. COVER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19

Just why there should have been question putting the
ball players of the work fight
ncomprensbe to the patriotic American There logical
why the big baseball leagues should discontinue
ton of the
Baseball is national gamethe game being
atona and mans game that should be pa
tocay clean Baseball will claim exemption itself
ball with brings down the cheers
The crowd should be the hu the bomb and bring forth
cheers of the nation
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
To the Voters of Ben Hill Cont,

To the Voters of Ben Hill County,
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office of Representative
of Ben Hill county in the General AS
sembly. If | am honored by the PEG.
pie of this county with this import
ant Office, | will at all times give the
same conscientious and honest efforts
in the discharge of the duties devolv-
ing upon me that l have always tried
to give in the discharge of any duty
devolving upon me. l will appreciate
the votes and influence of all the peo-
pie
Respectfully,
IF A. H. THURMOND.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
FOR SoLICIToR-GENERAL

l hereby announce that I am a can
didate to succeed myself as Solicitor
General of the Cordele Circuit, sub
ject to the Democratic primary to be
held on September 18th.
If reelected to this Office, will, in
the future, as in the past, discharge
its duties to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Joseph B. Wall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
GIRLS UNLOAD CAR OF COAL

Atchison, Kan.-Two girls Julia
Surratt, eighteen, and her sister. FL
sic, fourteen, daughters of J. A. Sur
raft, a merchant of Parnell. unload
ed, forty-hve-ton car of coal for
their father because he was unable to
secure men to do the work. The task
was completed in few hours.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
= = Il i Il

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy OF Messrs M. w. Garbutt,
J. w. Morris and R. L. Stone for the
Board of County Commissioners, sub
ject to the approval of the voters at
the primary September 18th.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-19

small motion picture for the home advertised 1t IS
specially recommended for taking pictures of small children
do believe any motion could quick enough
o keep up with the motions OF small child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Ground GLass-In-Bread
Stories Proue Without
Foundation on Inquiry
Out of Thousands of Cases Investigated Federal Agents
Find Only One Instance of Deliberate Intent to Put
Dangerous Substance in Loaves and This Was
Traced to Disgruntled Employe of Baker

Washington. April investigator
by the government of thousands OF
stories of around glass in food has dis
closed but enc case in which glass
actually was found L. inspectors, ac-
eordlng to the committee on public in
formation.
Thai ore instance, the committee an
nounced tonight, WAS the work of a
discounted e,nIloye or q Fort Smith,
Ark, bakery who Grove his employer
out of business ny I.ltting glass in a
loaf of bread sent to an orphanage.
Some of the orphans had their lips cut,
but no more serious injuries resulted.
The baker, accused of being a Ger
man agent, had to close his shop.
Persistent circulation of the ground
glass stories has resulted in inquiries
by various branches of the govern
ment. The result is told in this let
ter written by Maj. James Miles of
the food administration:
We have followed the elusive ground
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
ROME CITIZENS HOLD
LOAN DEMONSTRATION
DESPITE PREACHERS
Ministers of Georgia City Objected to
Patriotic Parade on Sunday.
Action Aided Bonds

Rome, Ga. April THE formal demon
stration planned for today in behalf of
the third Liberty Loan having been
abandoned because Of opposition of the
Rome Minister'S association to SUN
day rally. 1000 citizens this afternoon
marched in a driving rain in a parade of
protest. A band was secured and a large
crowd quickly gathered for tho demon
stration. Following the parade meet
ing was held at an auditorium and the
ministers scored for their action. The
ministers were also severely arraigned in
a sermon this morning by Rev. II. f..
Saumenig. pastor Of st. Peters Episco-
pal church. The excitement prevailing
during the day is calculated to be Of
great benefit in securing subscriptions to
the loan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
PERsHING CoMMENDs CREW

Washington, April thigh praise of
the crew of the American steamship
Woonsocket has been cabled to the war
department by General Pershing. The
sailors did not distinguish themselves in
hight with the enemy, but they did
something that meant much to govern
ment. By voluntarily aiding in unload :
ing the ship and making repairs in a
French port, this crew saved week of
invaluable time and several thousand
dollars.
Major General Goethals, as director of
storage and traffic, has instructed the
commanding general of the port of en-
barkation to express the war depart
ment's appreciation to the master and
crew upon the return of the Woonsocket
and to grant them such special privi-
lege as the law permits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
AMERICAN TROOPS PRAISED

Boston, April IF Americans keep
on lighting the way / saw them fighting
in France two months ago. the Germans
are as good as whipped said Prince
Stanislas PeniatowslSi of the Polish war
mission at mass meeting here today
The meeting was arranged as a public
welcome to the members of the mission
who are here to stimulate recruiting in
the new Polish army
we want to get our country back"
said Prince Poniatowski. 1--WE are going
to get it back. Then the American flag
will float next to the Polish flag on the
buildings of Poland
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Germans Lose 26 Machines
In Air Fights on Saturday

London, April 7.--Thirteen German
airplanes were brought down in fight
ing with British airmen saturday
Eleven others We're disabled and two
were shot down by anti-aiicraft guns,
according to the British aviation COM
munication issued this evening,
Sixteen British machines which were
sent out have net yet been accounted
for, but many Of them are thought
possibly TO have been forced to make
landings inside their ow il lines because
of the prevailing bad weather.
The text of the communication says;
About noon Saturday our machines
atching the enemys movements on
the battle front, reported a cencentra-
ton of hostile troops south of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

plying well entrenched positions along
the Meuse hills south Of Verdun.
In the Italian theatre there has
been an increase in hostile actitiry
Lively Smelling took place along the
Asiago plateau Italian batteries ef-
fectively broke up enemy parties ii.
various areas.
'Reports continue to be received in
dicating that the enemy contemplates
launching an offensive thrust The
austrian armies. with the exception OF
| q Few units operating in the Ukraine
or in the western area, are now in the
italian theatre. 1t is possible that the
enemy will initiate an offensive along
a broad front, including the entire
northern sector from the upper reaches
of the Pave to the Lake of Garda.
The Secretary of War has concluded
visit to the Italian front.
In the eastern theatre various local
conflicts took place. In the Arctic
region the bolsheviki are preparing TO
defend the ice-free port of Kola and
the Murmansk coast from the Finno-
German forces, which are believed to
be advancing.
In Finland the red guards have SUI
Tered reverses at the hands Of the
white guards who are assisted by the
Germans. large additional force OF
Germans has landed at Hanko and 1t
would appear that a serious effort is
being made by the enemy to gain a
firm foothold in Finland.
In the Ukraine the Germans con-
tinue to advance and the occupation
OF various centers is reported.
''The Turks are busy in the Black
sea area and are attempting to occupy
positions in the Crimea
In the transcaucasus the Turks are
encountering some opposition on the
part of the Armenian and Georgian
population"
The review touches briefly upon the
situation in Palestine and Mesopo-
tamia. where British successes con-
tinue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

glass story from Maine to California
and from the lakes to the gulf for the
past four months. War intelligence,
navy intelligence and the department
or Justice are doing the same and in
the thousands of cases that have been
reported we have found but one gem
uine case CT deliberate intent in put
ting ground glass IN food. This case
was where a disgru1ttled employee of
bakery in Fore Smith, Ark, placed
glass in one loaf~of bread. This was
done for the purpose of injuring the
business of the baker and succeeded so
well that the baker is out of business
due to untimely publicity"
Tho committees statement said:
The food administration has endeav-
ored to impress upon the public and
the press of the country the evil re-
suits of premature publicity given to
reports of the presence of glass in food
publication Of the reports before OPP
portunity is afforded for investigation
serves to create n condition of hysteria
IN households and does irreparable
damage to the food producers and han
dlers whose products are attacked"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

Somine. Large formations of our air.
planes issued Immediately In the rain
and dropped more than 500 bombs on
the enemy's assembled infantry in ad-
dition to firing some $4,000 rounds at
them with machine guns.
In air fighting Is hostile machines
were brought down and IL others dis
abled. Two German machines also were
shot down hy arri- aircraft guns.
sixteen of our machines have not
yet been located Many of these I'M
doubtedly made forced landings behind
our lines owing to the difficulty Of
finding their alTdsonles in the heavy
rain.
Throughout the present battle the
Canadian air force has done yalua BILE
work"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
w. J. BRYAN KILLING
TWO BIRDS WITH
ONE STONE IN STATE
Nebraskan Opens Whirlwind Cam
paign in Interest Of War Loan and
Prohibition Amendment

Brewton April 2. William Jen-
nings Bryan OF Nebraska opened a
whirlwind campaign of the state here
this afternoon. speaking for the third
Liberty Loan and the prohibition amend
ment. He spoke to 5000 people. and left
for Bay Minette. where he speaks to-
night He will speak at MonroeviIle,
Camden and other Alabama towns to-
morrow. Mr.. Bryan made strong Az
peal for buying bonds before launching
into his amendment address.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Emperor of japan Sends
Message of Confidence
to President POincare

Pars, April 1.-Emperor Yoshito of
japan In message to President Pom
care says that he Is following with the
deepest interest the battle in France
and praises the valor and spirit of soi-
darity which the French army has shown
In this terrible struggle. He concludes:
y am glad to assure you once more
mat after this test my confidence In the
nnal triumph of the allies is deeper than
ever"
The President. replying. said:
The unshakable firmneas with which
the allies are sustaining the enemy shock
gives full confidence in the final success
of our arms and in the complete reali-
xation of our common hopes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Music Study Club
Four Concert Offers
The Trio de Lutece
Trio de Lutece at the jefferson
AnriI II

Trio de Lutece at the jefferson
April IL
The Music Study club Of Birming-
ham will present the Trio de Lutece
as their fourth concert at the Jefferson
theatre on Thursday evening. April.
II, at sis p. m.
George Barrere, hute; Carlos salzedo,
harp, and Paul Kefer, cello. will COM
pose the trio. Salzedo is recognized
as the worlds most famous harpist.
The attraction is an unusual one, and
viii be largely attended by the music
loving public of birmingham; the pro-
gramme being of the highest class.
Members Of the Music Study club
Will exchange their coupons at the
Jefferson theatre box office beginning
tuesday, April 8, at a. m. The sea Is
VIII be on sale to the public anywhere
IN the house at 81 each.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
PERRY AND MARION
COUNTIES SUBSCRIBE
2O0||F0|R||' JUDS0N
DIR. Bomar Elated Over Sue
cess Of Campaign, the
Goal Having Been
Only $4,000

DR.. Paul v. Bomar. president of Jud-
son Female college at Marion, who was
from Marion last night to the effect that
Marion and Perry counties had sub
scrihed $4,000 to an endowment fund for
Judsen Female college.
The two counties started out to raise
an endowment of $4,000 for Judson. and
1t is very gratifying to learn that they
went lover the top with 1920 to spare
Inc campaign was very much along the
same line as the Howard campaign in
Birmingham recently, and am delighted
with the good news
DR.. Bomar has been president of judi
son for sometime and he Is one of the
best-known educators in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Ground Glass Found In
Nine Different Articles OF
Food Sent to Camp TRAVIS
Samples First Submitted Passed Pure But 1t Later De-
veloPed That Base Hospital Chemist Had Assist
ants One Austrian, Two Germans and One Turk

San Antonio, Tex, April 7,-Proof Of
the presence of ground glass in nine
different articles cf food shipped to
the -Ninetietli division commissary at
Camp Travis, was announced tonight
by Mai. Noel Gaines, in charge of the
military police of the Ninetieth di-
vision. Fifty members of officers
families and enlisted men are i'll, he
said.
Investigation of the presence of
ground glass has been in progress,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

At the Sunday evening concert a.
the Tutwilcr an exceptionally attrac-
tive programme was presented by
Wiegand's orchestra
Irvine Taylor, celloist, played with
large tone and temperament Tschai-
kowsKy's "Chanson Triste and
Charles Bartlett, a tenor, who has re-
Gently become prominent IN local mu-
steal circles, sang Il group OF beautiful
songs. and also led In singing The
Stars pangled Banuer."