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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

of its public schools, although the
school levy reaches the constitution
al limit of FIVE mills.
Both are important public interests,
and arc mutually helpful in promoting
each other. but does this proportion
properly express the public's estimate
of the importance of their public
schools?
Ben Hill County Schools
We have seen nowhere in the State
a broader and better foundation laid
upon which to build strong and ef-
fcient system of rural public schools
than that begun i'll Ben Hill county
in the matter of large school districts
and the locations of the schools. This
work has not yet been completed, for
there are still parts of the county
where consultations are as yet only
in contemplation. When the original
plan of consolidation is completed
there should be no further serious OBJ
Stacles in the way of building educa-
tional plants capable of great effici-
ency. Furthermore, as will be seen
from these reports, where CONSOLE
dations are accomplished large areas
have been acquired for school grounds
substantial buildings have been erect
ed with provisions for class rooms,
community auditoriums, education i'll
the practical arts, etc, etc. AT the
first one of these schools completed
tAshton) there was also provided a
comfortable and attractive teachers
cottage on the corner OF the school
lot OF five acres. 1t is a discouraging
sign, however, TO see this pretty little
cottage no longer occupied Here,
as also at several others, was pro-
vided some equipment once used for
teaching cooking, manual training,
etc, giving evidence of former pro-
gress at some of the schools in inn
portant directions so plainly indicated
by the demands of modern education.
1t is greatly to be regretted that some
Of this equipment has been disposed
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

We, your committee on Roads,
Bridges, and Changing, would re-
spetcfully submit the following re-
port:
We find the Jacksonville Ferry road
IN bad condition from Elisha Dormi-
ncy'S to the county line. We recon-
mend that said road be put in condi-
ton as soon as possible. We recon-
mend that the Camp Brooklyn road
be worked and put in condition from
the Smile post to county line.
We recommend that the County
commissioners put up notices al
prominent points on roads, that all
plowlng too near the road and fi1lino
bitches by this act will be prosecuted
We recommend that no new roads
be built until all old roads are put in
good condition.
we especially wish to commend the
county commissioners and warden on
the sanitary condition of the convict
camp and cages, also the excellent
condition of the stock.
Respectfully submitted,
J. G. MINSHEW, Chairman,
!. T. LUKE, Jr.
Nj. w. CHASTEEN.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12
To The Honorable Grand Jury OF
Ben Hill County, Georgia.
L. L. Nj LiCl, Oh clIldH.
w. w. McLendon, Clerl

| herewith present to you my re-
port of the school operations for tn,
year 1917
No. of schools, white, 10; colored,
IS; number of teachers, white, 80; col
ored 49,
Average salary paid techers, white,
$48.84; colored, $1,000.
Enrolment OF pupils, white, 113o;
colored, 875.
Average attendance of pupils, white,
800; colored, 655.
Total salaries paid teachers, white,
$8,4lo75; colored, $2,15O.5O
Total paid for buildings, equipment,
etc, $1,3264l.
Total paid for interest, discount and
insurance, $1,14301.
Total paid for transportation OF pu-
pills, $1,27599.
Miscellaneous, $797.S1.
Cost administration, $4,000.
"t"i iioill state ana county, SZU,-
54210.
To be able to pay our teachers
promptly, we borrowed of the Tam
er-Johnson Co. 100000 for twelve
months at So per cent, discount. This
note was dated January 2, 1917, due
December 81, 1917, paid January 8,
1918. Amount, $10,O15.55.
Respectfully submitted,
!. II. BULLARD,
{. 5. S. Ben Hill county.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

FARM WANTED-Want to buy
good one-horse farm, good land, few
stumps; anywhere from 3 to miles
from Fitzgerald, with good small
house on same. If interested apply
Western Union Telegraph Co. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

WANTED-Three good bench men
to work IN cabinet shop. Thomasville
Variety Works, Thoma sville, Ga. lot
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

FARM FOR SALE-600 acres,
200 in cultivation, good wire fenced
and mostly stumped. Good FIVE room
dwelling house and two good tenant
houses. All level land. Good water.
BEN w. WILLIAMS, R. F. D.,
RHINE, GA. dedJly q
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12
BIDS WANTED FOR SCHOOL
BUILDING

Plans and specifications for three
room brick school building at Dor
mineys crossing (Union SCHOOL, can
be seen at the office OF J. R. Horton,
ordinary of the county. Bids will be
opened on July 9th. The Board of
education reserves the right to reject
any and all bids
Board of Education for Ben Hill
County.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

FOR SALE-50 bushels ear corn,
$175 per bushcl cash. Phone 173. II.
M. Dodd dedA3
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12
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CALVES WANTED-Will buy
calves from one week old and older.
Will come and get them Wednesday
or Saturday. J. Horton Taylor Abb
ba Ga St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

New potatoes, 35c per peck, $l.25
per bushel. Phone J. L. Dor
miney. st.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12
FOR S AL E

FOR SALE-7-room house, equip
ped with water and lights Good To-
cation. Apply to Mrs. S. c. Attaway,
405 North Main street. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

8omebody Had To.
ION what pray, do you base youH
aelfrespect?" con the law of supply
and demand"--Farm Life.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

FOR SALE-Cadillac roadster, in
irst-class shape. Will sell or trade.
Apply w. c. Crenshaw, P o. Box
1853.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12

FOR SALE-Burlap Sacks, ali
sizes, all grades and for all purposes
Sacks can be seen at Casper Hide &
Skin Company, East Central avenue
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-07-12
FOR RENT

FOR REMISSION house; close
in; water, lights, bath; hot water con-
nections. Apply at Surprise Store.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
THERMOMETERS IN CITY SHOW
 TWELVE BELOW

General Whites has recovered ma terially since his last invasion of Bridgeport. Late yesterday afternoon, throughout the night and up until noon his presence was conspicuous. Thermometers at some of the points outside of Bridgeport registered 16 degrees below zero at 6 o'clock this morning. Within the city limits the average was about 12 degrees below. At noon it was zero.
 A strong northwest wind was the cause of many fozen or nipped ears.
 On the waterfront this morning it was said that two oil tank steamers, consigned to the Bridgeport Gas Co and the Standard Oil Co.,, were una> ble to dock on account of the heavy ice. An attempt was made la te yes terday afternoon and after n7 little trouble the idea was abandoned Another trial will be made this after, noon.
 The high wind and extreme cold has made many roads which are tray ersed by. the rural mail carriers treacherous. In many places great drifts have been made and the zero temperature has frozen the snow so that autos and sleighs, instead of breaking through Ego over the top much to the uneasiness or the drivers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
CITY'S. DRAFT QUOTA
 IS RAISED BY RULING

"Is Bridgeport being bunked ?" This is the question that perplexes members of the six local draft boards, following Provost Marshal-General Crowder's announcement yesterday that the last IS per cent of the quota for the first draft must be started for camp on February 23. Bridgeport draft boards sent approximately 250 men to Fort Wright early in Decem- Der and board members believed that they were part of the citys 15 per cent. quota, exclr ding the negro draftees.
 Bridgeport sent per cent. of it's quota early in September. On Sep tember 19. 40 per cent. of the quota was sent campward. Again or Octo- Der 19. another 40 per cent. was sent to Camp Devens. making total of between 1,SOO and 1900 and leaving IS per cent. or about St5 men to make up the last increment of the first draft.
 Early in December Adjutant Gen eral Cole said that between 500 and 600 men were needed from Connecti- cut to i'll the gaps in the Nationa Guard units at Forts Wright and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
U. s. IS HOLDING LINE NEAR FOUL
 WEST OF.NANCY
German Attempt to Envelope Battery by Use of Gas Fails; Believe Hun Casualties Heavy Wounded Americans Refuse to Leave
 Trenches; Fight Until Battle Ends.

With the American Army in France Monday, Feb. 4-(By the Associated PresseGeman plans to raid the American men put down heavy barrage in front of and the German lines, which believed have been filled with officers awaiting the signal to attack.
 The sector occupied by the American troops northwest of TOu is nadviSabIe to mention the number of line, the length of the sector and other details.
 The location of the sector kept secret until became certain that the enemy had discovered it.
 It discovered at certain hour that the Germans carry silent raid
 time all the American guns concentrated their fire where cording to the information, the enemy massed It be eved that heavy casualties inflicted the Germans
 There has been general increase in the artillery activity for the last day all along the American front The Gr still unable to occupy the first line trenches which caved in by the American artillery fire They have constructed another line of trenches at that point
 American patrols have worked their way No Mans Land and inspected the damaged trenches well they could
 The Germans using shells freely and tried to veop of battery positions with gas but without They have dropped several shells the roads behind the American lines
 Two men were reported wounded today by shells The vis blity remains poor
 Full reports from great courage hbed by the troops during the heavy German bombardmen Io Saturday, number of men who wounded slightly by shell spnters treated in the lines with their first aid packets and insisted remaining at their posts until the fight was finished One who was carried to field dressing station returned to his comrades the line after his wounds had been attended to and remained duty until the firing ceased and the danger All the men later went hos pta for full treatment.
 Many of the Americans have had their first experiences
 with the last few days the Germans have been send ling over considerable gas shells this afternoon but alarm was given The chief of staff Of and another staff officer who motoring village of the lines upon several companies all ithe men masks The officers hurriedy put their own rode toward the front line At the next village the wearing masks The officers kept theirs until they saw through shell hole in the side of brick wall twenty nantrmen with no masks on rolling dice as nothing had happened.
 Tou capital of the department of Meutze ct Mosee is IA of Nancy and fortress of the first class
 The present battle line is about 6 miles north of Tou, where eastward from St. Mhiel toward the German Recently there have been raids by French troops the region of Frey and Sichepray
 When the American trench raded last November it was said in official statement that the Americans along the MarneRne canal northeast of Lune vile Foul about 28 miles west northwest of Luneville.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
R. R. HEADS 0BSTR()CT
 1RAFF
Charges Officer of Rail- way Trainmen-OM- cials Seek to Dis
 credit U. s.

Washington, Feb. 5-Charges that the railroad managements are attempting to discredit gov ernment operation of railroads were made today by w. G. Lee, head of the Railway Trainmen, at the railroad wage hearing.
 T have facts to prove experi- enced railroad men are not per mitted to operate as their train ing dictates" he said. ''The old arrangements do not want gov ernment operation made a suc- cess" said Lee.
 Do you think the public will lei the railroads go back to the old sys- tenn if government management proves efficient? That's why I want to see the government make a sue. cess of operating the railroads"
 MT. Lees remarks were made ir tie course Ol d Sp1IILCu ClSCuSS4Ot precipitated by the presence of sever al representatives of railroad manage ments in the room. A. B. Garretson head of the Railway Conductors charged that their presence was ir contravention of the understanding with Director General McAdoo thai the hearing was to be ex-parte.
 Commissioner Covington said the railroad officials were there by invita-. ton of the wage commission to sup plement, not antagonize the informa' ton presented by the employees.
 You will pardon my being suspici ous," MT. Lee said, 'tbut have beer dealing with those gentlemen for hal century,"
 Secretary Lane, chairman of tho commission, reminded the union rep resentatives that the railroads were under government control, that tht commission was seeking all informa tion to make a decision and that there was no controversy, nor could there be one, so far as the government wa! (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
A. F. OF l.. BRANCH
 WILL BE FORMED
 BY BROTHERHOOD

Pittsburgh, Feb. 5.-More than 40 organizations of railroad employees were represented at 8 meeting here today, the purpose of which is the formation of a railroad mems division of the American Federation of La bor At a preliminary meeting yes terday it was decided that the new division should be known as division No. ?, railroad employees department of the American Federation of Labor.
 The organization, it is announced, will comprise the members of all rail- road brotherhoods on the railroad sys- tems east of Chicago, and including New England.
 The purpose of the new division. it is asserted. is the presentation to Will liam G. McAdoo, director general Of railroads, of the necessity for an in crease in wages and better working conditions for railroad workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
2-OUNCE BREAD
 RATION ORDERED
 IN RESTAURANTS

Federal regulation of bread rationc served in hotels, rest9 ants and dining rooms is announced today by the Food Administration at Washing ton. The ration is limited to ounces. This allowance approximates that now being observed in England, the Food Administration says.
 Frank A. Cantwell, manager of The Stratfeld hotel, was informed of the governmental bread ration order through The Times. He declared that portions of bread or rolls served in the hotel dining room are about two ounces in weight. This, he says, is in excess of what the average patron will eat during a meal.
 Cantwell estimates that an ounce and a quarter of bread is the average consumption of diner at one meal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
ASK VOLUNTEERS FOR SHIPYARDS OF
 THE GOVERNMENT

Hartford, Feb. 5.-Gov. Marcus H.. Holcomb today requested the news papers of Connecticut through The Associated Press to publish the fol- lowing message to the people of the state:
 'T7he federal government tells us that the submarine danger is not over, that ships are being sunk faster than they are being replaced, and that ship building must be speeded up in order that the U-boat menace may be over come.
 "The United States shipping board, the department of labor and state councils of defenses throughout the country have undertaken to enroll 5000 artisans and skilled mechanics for service in the ship yards The men thus enrolled will be known as The United States ship yard volun- teers of the public service reserve.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
SAYS RITC|H| DIDN'T AID
 SW|N[)L
Aunt Declares Cassie Chadwick's" Chauf- feur Will Clear
 Self.

William Ritch, one of Mrs. Charles T. Ghapman's chauf- feurs, also her private secre- tary and attorney, has left Bridgeport in company with another man for parts un- known. Relatives say he will return here in about two weeks when he will issue a full state ment covering his business rela- tlons with Bridgeport's Cassie Chadwick"
 It was reported to the police today that a large auto truck loaded with empty packing cases recently stopped at Riteh's home on Park avenue, picked up Ritch, and disappeared in the direction of Lordship Manor, where Mrs. Chapman lived. This is the last that has been seen of Ritch, whose movements have been a nys- tery to all concerned in the case.
 It was also reported at police head quarters that before, leaving his home Ritch had machine removed from his garage by a, service truck said to be the property of the Blue Ribbon garage.
 When seen by a representative of The Times today. Mrs. Charlotte, A. Platt, of 31 HarraI avenue, an aunt of Ritch, stoutly defended him against criticism. She said: My nephew has gone away for period of two weeks and is under instructions from his attorney not to say anything for publication. When he returns he i will make a full statement regardine this case in which he has been so misrepresented
 MT. Ritch is accompanied on his 1 trip by another man who will be a witness as to all his movements while away. What his mission or where he l has gone to I am not at liberty to say, but there is one thing certain and 1 that is when he makes his statement 1 the whole affair will be so ridiculously simple that those who have endeavor- ed to in any way connect him with 1 the matter will feel ashamed of them | SeIves.'
 A meeting of Mrs. Chapman's cred itors was called by Prosecuting At torney Warehouse, of Stratford, yes i terday. When asked if any action had been taken in the matter of Miss Carrie BunneI1, at the meeting, her attorney. Robert G. DeForest, said:
 t'I did not even attend the meeting called by Attorney Warehouse, and in- tend to take no definite action in the case for my client just at present. I have an idea that the Chapman wo- man has possession of large part of the money out of which she mulcted
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05

Terry, and he wanted to get them from as few places as possible. Bridge port was the first to respond under the belief that the men sent would be credited as the last Is per cent, leav- ing approximately 75 negroes as the only remaining part of Bridgeports quota for the first draft.
 On top of all this it is indicated in reports from the adjutant1 generals office that Bridgeport owes the coun- try 254 white men Unless the adju- tant-general overlooked the fact tha' Bridgeport has sent all the white men that it owes, the city is exceeding it's quota by at least 15 per cent, or is contributing more men than any cit5 it's size in the United States. In the frs place the city's draft quota was based on a population laNf 250, 900, while the gross populati peve: more than 1So, 900.
 4 ruling from the adjutant-general's office will be requested and ..s the adjutant- general says he has made Ee mistake then Bridgeport will have to send 254 more men, /or that many moro than the original enlarged quota of 21225 men. also 76 ner-~N~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
ANTERIOR 0UTSTR|PPING HOPES OF ALLIES IN ITS
 PREPARATION FOR WAR
War, Navy and State Departments Have Furnished More Than Entente Expected of U. S., De- clares Representative Flood-Cites
 Other Achievements.

Washington, Feb 5-The United States will furnish more and money for the liar shorter time than has been the ondes hope of people the nations with which associated Chairman Flood of the foreign affair mtee declared the house today in presenting the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
 The chairman's assertion in connection with his dis cusson of Col Houses mission to Great Britain and France and was made in the course outline given to the the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
CITY" HETTINGER
 GRAVELY ILL AT
 PALO ALTO, CAL

Matthias T Hettinger, former sport ing editor of The Times and widely known in this city, is dangerously i'll at Leland-Stanford University, Palo Alto, Cal. Messages to friends here today report that he is in a critical condition due to blood poisoning, and little hope is held out for his recovery.
 ''Ty," as he is best known to Bridgeporters, left this city on Dec. 4, to resume his university studies. Ac- cording to reports to friends, he was vaccinated shortly after he began his studies.
 Blood poisoning developed few days ago and his condition became alarming. His relatives have been summoned to his bedside.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
.QUTGLEY ARRESTED
 FOR BEING DRUNK IS ALLEGED THIEF

When the police investigated the case of William Quigley, of State street, arrested for drunken1fess early last evening, it was discovered that he had in his possession a large sup ply of copper. brass, aluminium bronze, parts of grapnop1ones which had ap- parentIy been stolen from the plant of the Graphophone company.
 Quigley, who is employed at the plant of the Graphoplsone company, said he picked up the objects which were being thrown away. The junk was valued by Detective Captain Cro- nan at about s25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
DIVISION BOARDS
 ACCEPT 1,5OO FOR
 MILITARY SERVICE

During the two days of examining Class 1 registrants of the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth draft divis- ions, nearly 1,5o0 youths were ac- cepted for general and special mili- tary service. Sixteen hundred men were called, but more than 100 failed to report. The majority of these, it is believed, have' already enlisted. About per cent. of the men examined were rejected.
 Examinations will be resumed in the High school building next Sunday ond Monday when it is expected Di- visions One and Six will also start.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
PARIS BY APRIL
 VON HINDENRURG TELLS CONFERENCE

The Hague, Jan. 5.-(Corresrondence If The Associated Press.)-Travellers from Germany bring n account of ,,acent conference in Berlin at which Field Marshal Won Hindenburg re- gceived the editors of 20 German news 9apers and discussed the food situa- ton with them. The editors told Von Rindenhurg that by next May there would be no food in Germany.
 My reply is,'' said the de3d mar shal, that by next April shall be in Paris"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05

Halifax, N. S., Feb 5-The arrest yesterday of Pilot Frank Mackay and Capt Aime Lamodec Of the French munition ship Mont Blanc charged with manslaughter in connection with the explosion disaster which resulted from the collision between that ship and the Belgian relief ship Imo, was followed today by the arrest on the same charge of Commander Frederick
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05

SJaIe QepdfImenC war dCIINlIle
 As the result of the work of the mission Flood said, "a complete un- derstanding exists of precisely what the Allies need from this country and exactly what this country can furnish and when and how"
 Under the secretaries of state, war and navy, he declared, the country will furnish "rnore in men and means than was expected of us."
 The appropriation bill as presented by Chairman Flood carries SS,zO6'oS1 for the next fiscal year, $S,OOO,OOO more than the current appropriation because of increased war burdens. The increase provides for 25 new secretaries to embassies and legations,
 (Cont.nued on Page p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-05
COLD PREVENTS ABANDONMENT OF
 MONDAY CLOSING

Washington, Feb. 5.-It was practi- cally certain today after a conference between Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director General McAdoo that the heatEass Mondays could not be immediately abandoned as had been hoped, because the intense cold had ho cut down movement of fuel sup plies to the country.