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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
HOW DOLLAR WORKS FOR YOU
Benjamin Franklin's Fund Of 5000
Grew to $431, 1888 in One Hun
dred Years.

How the dollar invested works for
the individual himself has been best
illustrated by that first great Ameri-
can teacher Of thrift. Benjamin
Franklin. In 1871. he bequeathed
f1.OOG ($5000) to the common
wealth Of Massachusetts, and to the
city Of Boston as mark Of his appre-
citation for having appointed him az
agent In England at the handsome"
salary Of f2,OOO ($1O,OOO) and to
make his bequest really valuable with
his great foresight, Franklin provided
In his will that this f1,O00 should be
put out at 5 per cent interest for one
hundred years; that at the end of
that time 31-131 of the fund accumu.
lated should again be put out at in
terest for another hundred years and
then the fund be divided one-fourth to
Boston and three-fourths to the state.
Let US show how well that $1,000
of Frankins has worked. At the end
of the first hundred years it had
grown to $431 1882. 1t was then d.
vided In accordance with the will {;
1920 ,300.48 was set aside for public
work" and $102,O83.14 was started on
its course of earning interest for an
other hundred years. That was In
1891. January 1. 1918. this sum had
grown to 1921. SO515 and at this rate
of increase the fund should amount
to at least six million dollars when
the second period is completed, and
may be considerable more.-World's
Work
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
Title Fits the Duties.

The colOred caretaker of a small
town library boosted the title Of
custodian" which he had embrOid-
cred on the front of his cap. source
Of lasting pride. Having marked
diplomatic ability. he deserved a
four-syllable title. One morning
while ne was sweeping OF the front
walk a wandering loafer, also Of At
rican extraction, paused in front Of
him and scrutinized the cap closely.
"Cuss-tOdian he calculated
"Down whah l came from they calls
common niggers like, you janitahs."
"Ye-es," observed the ebOn-hued
diplomat, pausing moment from his
labors, "dat's all right in Memphis.
But on a job like dis. Custodian Is
mo- appropriate. You see, you hat
to cuss half de patrons and toady to
de rest Of 'em."-Judge.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

to the lookout, he hurried to the boat.
Bending the oars vigorously, North
drove forward diagonally in the direc-
ton Of the cape. Soon, Alice, her
eyes to the telescope, OWNED his pur-
pose. He was cutting across the track
Of light craft holding one man. AS
he reached it Alice uttered a sharp
scream. A puff of smoke and then
the faint echo Of a pistol report told
her Of desperate encounter. The
boats were side by side. She saw
North, who had fallen. arise. shift his
oar, strike at the man who had fired
at him and spring beside him. The
shore boat fioated away. The smaller
one, both men apparently helpless,
drifted unguided.
Alice sensed tragedy. She acted
like the true daughter of the sea that
she was. In few moments she was
CARRIED in light bathing suit. She
was a superb swimmer, but fairly ex-
hausted as she clambered into the
drifting boat Both of its occupants
lay senseless. She got them ashore.
called her father and within al. hour
North was able to tell his story.
Il heard in the town Of great
Jewel robbery at the hotel" he ex-
planned, "and noticed that suspicious
boat. 1t contained the stolen plumber"
The thief was taken in charge by
officers sent for. There came back a
phone message. "There is one thou
sand dollars reward waiting here for
somebody"
OF course the somebody" was Ger
ard North. and his first investment
after months nursing by the solic-
itous Alice. was an engagement ring.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
Forewarned.

A little girl was sent to fetch some
milk from neighbor. She took with
her two cans.
On arriving home she was crying
and despatched with mud.
Mother saw at once that her dar.
ling had had fall and asked If she
had lost all the milk.
mo, mother, not drop"
"And how did my clever little dar.
ling manage that?" mother asked.
81 knew ! was going to fall, moth
er, so l stood the cans down."-An-
swers, London.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
NEW CASHIER FOR STATE
TREASURY APPOINTED

ATLANTA, Dec. l.-Horace A.
'Hixon, corporation tax clerk in the
office of Comptroller General Wright
has been appointed cashier of the
State treasury to succeed Herbert l.
Walker who died last week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

mule, when he feels the nea presence
of death, hastens to North Carolina,
where all gray mules come from, and
there recuperates. If his condition is
extremely precarious, he simply wan
ders off, and that's the last seen Of
him.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. p. c. Collins and son
Mr.. Preston Collins have returned
home from Atlanta where they spent
the Thanksgiving Holidays very
pleasantly with relatives
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

WANTED----To get in touch with
all parties owning good farming lands
in the Alb. and A.territory who would
like to rent to good white North Geor-
gla tenant farmers for next season.
either TOR money or on shares. The
Agricultural Development Department
OF the A. B. and A. Railway is in
touch with quite number of desira-
BILE North Georgia farmers who want
to rent South Georgia lands. Address
at once, with full description of your
property and terms on which you will
rent. w. w. CROXTON, Agricul-
tural Development Service, A. B. and
A. Railway, Atlanta, Ga. Jan-1.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
100 FoRDS

Want to buy one hundred used Ford
cars and Is Dodges.
FITZGERALD AUTO EXCHANGE
los w. Central Ave. Phone &C. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

TYPEWRITER BBOE S-We
carry ribbons in stock for all kinds
Of Typewriters. Leader Enterprise II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

Mr.. James Paulk transacted bust
ness in Eastman and Hawkinsville
last week
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

FOR SALE-Ncarly new Walnut
Vanity Bed Room Suite. si0 w. Al
apaha Street. dbl
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

We will buy your Corn, Potatoes,
Velvet Beans etc. and load at your
tation. Best prices paid. OCILLA
SEED & PRODUCE CO.. Oci1la, Ga.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE
Frost proof leading varieties Csc Der
100 delivered; $l.75 per 1000 at patch
Cash with Order. F. F. Stokes Fitz-
gerald, Ga, RID No. 2. d7p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

FOX SALE-Saw mill machinery;
shafting and pulleys; complete brick
mill parts. Casper Hide & Skin
Company. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

Choice Oranges 30 and 40c per dozen
Manon Grocery Co, 20 e Pine St
Phone $40
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

EDGER FOR SALE-One new DR..
Loach Edger for sale cheap. See J..
kassewitz. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
FOR SALE

SEED OATS FOR SALE-I have
some genuine Texas Rust Proof Seed
Oats for sale. Phone 1911, ]. G.
Wright. d6,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

OXEN FOR SALE-Three yokes of
good heavy oxen. Weight 1000 tp-
ZOO lbs. Enquire, ]. Kassewitz. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

SEED CANE FOR SALE-We
have line of about five hundred
thousand thousand stalks of fine
sugar cane, averaging five feet and
tied in bundles, easily handled. which
we would like to see planted in Ben
Hill county. The price of this cane
is $500 per thousand, f. o. b. Bruins
wick. C.. T. OWEN, county agent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
F o R R E N t

WE WILL RENT 2-3 of our store
space reasonable, Malcolm & Nipper.
207 S. Grant ST, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

FOR SALE-SYRUP BOTTLES
For z cents each. While they last.
Casper Hide & Skin Co. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01

FOR SALE-Slate, "a squares of
slate for roofing to be sold cheap by
J. Kassewitz If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-12-01
CLASSIFIED ADS
PHONE 32S
WANT D

WANTED-By two young business
men, board and room. Can furnish
good references. Write ACB clio Lea
der-Enterprise. I'm
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-10-13

ADEN'T OF NEW FADL MILLINERY
made in our work rooms in Baltimore. Lat
cSi creations, beautiful styles at reasonable
prices. 81 98 up to $3.50. Drop in and look
them over You Will want to buy two hats
when YOU see them
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-10-13
SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Womcn's Shoes dress shoes and every
day shoes. .... -. .$298 up to $3.50
Children s Shoes ~ -. .$125 to $4.39
Infant $ Shoes .loc to $l.1o
Trunks .... ~. .... $4.98 to $24.5O
Suit Cases .... ~. ~. $1.39 to $3.50
Men 5 Sox ~ .. .10c to SLAB
Ladies Hose .... 80. ~. 15c to $2.98
Boys Clothing, all ages $4.48 up to $14.39
Mems Suits, big stock, fine tailored
garments, fine quality $145O 10 $575O
Big line Of Womon's s and Childrcn's
Coats all sizes, all kinds, fine tail
orcd coats, ;. ;. .$4.98 up to $4,000
Men s and Boy Caps .. 48c up TO $298
set white Plates ~. .... ... .95c
large white Wash Bowl III. .$139
. boxes Matches .. . -. .2bc
) cakes good Laundry Soap . -. Csc
| cake large size, Laundry Soap -. DC
package Washing Powder :. ..... DC
good School Tablet .... .,.. ..... sc
Lead Pencils .... .. ... . DC
| best Lead Pencil .... ... . -. DC
| box good Writing Paper .... " 1Oc
| box fine Writing Paper .. .... .25c
l5r cake Toilet Soap, large " .... lOc
l5c cake paImolvc Soap ... .1Oc
:}5c Talcum Powder .. .... " Zoe
l5r ralcum Powder .... . .1Oc
balls Thread .... ,. .. .1Oc
3 Spools best Thread .. .20c
| steel Thimblc .... .. .. DC
""h'" Oil Cloth, best made 48c
3Sc value heavy Shirting Chcviot, only 3Oc
3Oc yard l-wiC}c Sea Island only " .25c
Zine silks. 36inch vide $148 to $24s
packages Hair Pins " DC
I cokn Toilct SooD be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29
SUMTER CROPS
BEAT EN- ALL
So Says Paul Lee, Back
From Auto
Trip

They are Dragging on their crops
in other counties in this section but
none of them can compare with
Sumter. This was the right year to
bring those Arkansas farmers and
bankers to this country"
This was the statement today of
Paul Lee, who returned last night
from an extensive but quick automo-
bile trip through a number of south
west Georgia counties. Those travers-
ed included Terrell, Lee Calhoun,
Dougherty, Mitchell, Early, Miller,
Decatur, Grady and Thomas.
Terrell county isn't far behind
us" continued Mr.. Lee, "but she is
not up with us. Nowhere will the cot
ton crop compare with Sumter's. and
the corn elsewhere won't touch Sum
ter's corn. In the other counties no.
tlced that the peanuts were good, and
they will have good general yields. l
am not running down the other coun-
ties, but merely trying to show how
exceptionally good Sumter's crops
are. If good weather continues Sum
ter will produce not less than $4,000
bales of cotton, I am sure"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29
is YOUR BABY THE
PROPER WEIGHT?

DR.. Holt, the eminent baby spe-
cialist, says that baby's weight tells
very accurately how well it is thriv-
ing. He recommends, the first year at
least, keeping a weight chart. The
average baby weighs at birth Z to
7 1-2 pounds; three months, IL to 13
pounds; six months, Is to 16 pounds;
one year, 20 to % pounds.
If your baby isn't weighing what
it should, give it immediate attention.
The first place to look for the cause
of underweight is the stomach and
digestive organs, if they do not func-
ton properly. baby's body is not
properly nourished. Symptoms of
poor digestion are usually sleepless-
ness, fretfulness, loss of appetite,
constipation, diarrhoea and some
times slight fever.
This condition may be easily cor
rected with good laxative, such as
"Baby Ease" a perfected prepare
ton by baby specialist. The castor
laxatives have a tendency to irritate
and are too harsh for the delicate
membranes of baby's stomach. "Baby
Ease" is easy-acting, non-irritating,
does not produce ,over-action or leave
baby constipated. 1t is a safe, harm
less and efficient laxative and correc-
tive for babies and children. If you
see no improvement after few doses,
take baby to physician. Ask your
druggist for Baby Ease. - adv)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29
1T WAS LOVE AT SIGHT
WITH GOVERNOR COX

death the other day when the re-
porters called. When they ask me my
views on political questions what AM
l to say? Pm just stupid, 1 suppose.
You're young" l suggested,
laughing at the "just stupid idea,
since Mrs. Cox is no more stupid
than a pearl is stupid for not being
a diamond.
"Oh, I'm not so frightfully young"
she answered, flinging herself with a
kidlike doubling of one knee under
her, into the couch corner.
"I'm 90" she said. "But I've JUS.
never thought much about politics. :"
Il was brought up in the country,
near Chicago, and | raced around
with the boys-my two brothers-and
did athletic things and was always
driving something, a donkey, pony,
then horses, aid now motors mot to
mention the baby carriag..)
MY mother died some years ago
and then | managed the home and
took care of father and the boys.
"Then / was silly enough to get
neuritis-onlg illness l ev n had in
my life! Dad packed me off to Virgin
la Hot Springs and-and-weil, there
isn't much more to tell.
made frantic protest, for here
we We're, getting down to what l
wanted to know more than anything
else, and my pretty lady was break
ing off.
What are Mrs. Cox's vie rs on suf-
frage or the Einstein Theory of Rel
ativity compared to Margaretta Blair
meeting with the Honorable James
Middleton Cox, three times governor
of Ohio and now seriously threaten
ed with the presidency.
Ask Mrs. Ansberry!
Was twas it love at sight?"
sit certainly WAS" The speaker
was Mrs. T. T. Ansberry who, with
Judge Ansberry, her husband, has
known Jimmy" Cox for years. She
had suddenly come into the room.
Wasn't it Margaretta? 2"
well, perhaps, if you want to pu.
it that way. | suppose Chere's always
a strong attraction between girl
and a man who ultimately marry
even the first time they meet"
'NonsenseW was Mrs. Ansberry's
comment. "You know perfectly well,
Margaretta, that the moment Jim Cox
saw you that day on the porch after
the golf game, HE was absolutely
blind and deaf to every other human
being, while YOU-why didn't YOU
give away the bunch of orchids he
sent your"
This was getting interesting.
"Orchids-orchids?" I urged. "Tell
me-"
"You tell her." said Mrs. Cox to
Mrs. Ansberry, eff you want to. Be-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29

Mr.. Crockett in his effort to secure
comparisons of property values in
any way;
I'VE have these records here in
our Office and are engaged daily in
revising and correcting them, and
the clerk of the board has them so
arranged as to make them easy of
access. To have a person disturb
them by delving into them would dis
turb their position and result in de-
laying the work of the board, and
for this reason we declined to per-
NIT Mr.. Crockett to examine them.
These returns are public records,
when in the office of the tax assessor,
but when given into the custody of
the board they are held for the pur-
poses of the board and for the time
being are subject to their orders IN
ly. We are willing to discuss any
tax payers return with him, or his
authorized representative, but when
tax payers has once demanded ar
bitration, then we assume the mat
ter is closed so far as we are con-
cerned, and we will not be hinder
ed IN our work by any person delv-
ing into the records in search of in
formation to be used in any hearing
before the board. Any arbitrator
will be furnished with a copy of any
tax payers return he may desire
upon request, Notwithstanding the
inconvenience the board may be
caused, but we cannot and we will
not allow any person to delve into
and disarrange our records
Frank Wilson, chairman, and J. H.
Myers, the other member of the
board, were present when Mr.. Wheat
ley explained the position of the
board, and both joined in the as
sertion that Mr.. Crockett had been
courteOusly received, both during
his discussions with the board and
upon the occasion of his visit there
this morning in company with Mr..
Clark, though he had been denied in
discriminate access to the records
for the reasons stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29
COUNTY BOARD
DENIES CHARGE
Gathering Set for Friday
Night in Council
Chamber
CONTINUED From Page H.
NO DISTINCTION MADE,
SAYS BOARD CHAIRMAN

SAYS BOAKD Sf1AlN1AN ~,
Frank Wilson, chairman OF the
board of county tax assessors, was
asked today concerning the asser
ton that the county board had ad
vanced valuations of city propert!
out of proportion to advances made
upon farm lands by that board, anC
he stated that the policy OF the boarG
as revealed in its records will tal
to substantiate any such charge.
every increase in valuation pass
ed by this board" he said, has
been carefully weighed and consider,
ed by all of its three members, ano
we have worked conscientlously to
the end of distributing the extra
burden of the county equally among
all tax PAYERS. No distinction has
been made between city and farm
property, nor will any be made.
According to George ID. Wheatley'
as spokesman for the board, only IN
lone instance has arbitration been
demanded by a tax payer, A. Z.
Crockett being complainant IN TINS
instance.
"The board, in passing upon the
return of Mrs. Gladys H. Crockett,
said Mr.. Wheatley, "found her home,
No. SIT South Lee street, returned
for $4,000, which valuation the
board, after due and careful consld-
Grafton and comparison with similar
property in the same and other neigh
borhoods, considered too low. Inc
valuation of this property was, there
fore, increased to $4,000, and the
usual notice sent out.
Recently A. C. Crockett came into
the office of the board and after
conference, during which every cour,
tesy was extended him, he demanded
arbitration of this return and left.
Subsequently the board named Hill,
lizard Williams as it's arbitrator, and
the matter rested until today To-
day Mr.. Crockett came into the OF
fee of the board, together with g. j.
Clark. He asked the clerk of the
board for certain records, and these
being in the custody of the board
for purposes of revision, and then
in actual use for such purpose, ne
was not permitted to delve into them.
"The position of the board is that
when Mr.. Crockett complained of the
increase made in the return under
discussion he was then informed
that the board considered the valua-
ton a Just one and his argument IA
vorable to reduction was heard.
The board at that time discussed the
matter thoroughly with him, and ey-
cry effort was made to secure a set
tlment without arbitration. When
Mr.. Crockett demanded arbitration,
as he had right to do under the
law, then the matter became one fol
the board of arbitrators to settle, and
the board declined to further assist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-07-29
Is MIKADO DEAD?
NOT OFFICIALLY
Japs and Foreigners Be-
lieve Announcement is
Being Withheld
By JACK MASON.
Manager, Far Eastern Bureau,
N. E, A.

TOXIC, Japan, July Japan is
one country where you can pretend
to cheat death-if you belong to the
royal family.
The mikado is dead, or he isn't
dead. Take your choice. Nobody
knows the truth-that is, nobody out
side the inner circle of high officials
and the equally tight-lipped retain
ers at that palace.
Many japanese and many foreign
ers still believe the report, officially
denied, that the mikado died a few
weeks ago.
Carried From Train.
The mikado came home few
weeks ago from one his country
places. A man in whom / have ev-
cry confidence was at the railway
station in Toxic when the royal train
pulled in.
81 was about so feet from the en-
peror," he said. "There was a court
chamberlain on either side of him.
their arms linked in his. They lit
orally lifted him the short distance to
his carriage. The emperor's feet
dragged on the ground, neither NOV
ing nor being used in his support. His
head hung forward. His face was
the color of death | believe he was
dead at that time"
There is plenty of precedent in ia
pan for concealing deaths in the royal
family Royalty, over here, dies on
ly when the time is propitious for
public announcement. Also, royalty
dies only in the royal palace in To-
kio.
Official Death.
If actual death happens elsewhere
the body is brought home with all
the usual forms and ceremonies ac-
corded the parsonage when alive.
When everything is ready the death
is announced, as having occurred in
the palace, at the time of the an
nouncement.
Weeks may elapse between actual
death and official death. Perhaps
months.
If the emperor is dead, or when he
dies, the announcement may be long
withheld, because of unsettled in
dustrial and political conditions.