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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
EXPOSITION DRAWS
MAMMOTH CROWDS
Poultry Show Contains More
Than $4,000 Worth Chickens
ALL EXHIBITS GOOD
Amusements, Booth, Agricultur-
al, Live Stock Displays Good

The Fitzgerald Exposition for 1920
opened yesterday afternoon and by
sun down was in full blast, with hun
dreds of people thronging the expo
sition halls, grounds and the amuse-
ment tents and riding devices.
The 1920 exposition is bigger and
better in every way than the one last
year, the first annual fair, when the
proposition was largely in the exper-
mental stage. One of the best
amusement companies that ever
played Fitzgerald is caring for the
lighter part of the fair activities. The
machinery, agricultural, live stock,
home economics, and poultry shows
are more complete than they were
even last year.
Judging began today in several de-
partments of the exposition but will
probably not be completed before to-
morrow. More than $4,000 is offered
as prizes for best displays.
Rhode Island Reds.
Mr.. F. L. Cox of Jonesboro was
the leader in prize taking in the
Rhode Island Red Class, whose re-
suits were announced this afternoon.
Mr.. Cox took the silver loving cup
offered by the Georgia Club of Rhode
Island Red Breeders for the finest
pen on display His other awards
were fer first and third pen, first,
third and fourth hen; second cock
first and second pullet, first and third
cockerel.
Mrs. Butts of Columbus won Sec
ond and fourth pen, first and fifth
cock, second hen,. third and fourth
pullet, fourth cockerel.
Captain o. J. McCrary of Thorn
asville won second cockerel, fifth pull
let and fifth pen.
Mr.. J. A. Gibbs of Triton won
fourth cock.
White Leghorn Awards
Mr.. w. r. Skinner of Fitzgerald
was leader in the awards for prize
white 1eghorns. He took first sec
ond, third and fourth pens, third and
fifth cockerel, all cocks, first, fourth
and fifth hen, first second and fifth
pullet.
Mr.. J: A. Gibbs of Triton took
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
ALL CHILDREN TO
BE ADMITTED FREE
Community Service Organizes
Chlldren's Program for Day.
PRACTICE AT SCHOOLS
Will Be Biggest Outdoor Pae-
cant Held Here in Years

Friday will be School Day at the
Fitzgerald Exposition and all school
children and children of school age
in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill county
will be admitted without charge.
Children from the city schools will
march to the grounds after being dis
missed from school. County child
rem will come in through the day at
their convenience.
The feature of School Day will be
the program of folk dancing begin
nlng at AIS o'clock in the afternoon.
The program has been arranged by
Miss Betty Boyle of the Community
Service and large staff of assistants.
Practice started Tuesday in the grad
cd schools and high school and the
gacetul participants in the program
will be we'll prepared for the events.
Miss Boyle, Mrs. U. J. Bennett.
Mrs. H. A. Mathis, Miss Esther Os-
borne. and teachers from the schools
have executive direction of the pro-
gram, L. ]. Heth's band will accom-
pany part of the program which is as
follows:
l. Folk Dance-"Jump Jim Crow"
First Grade, Fourth Ward, Miss
Julia Prentiss, leader.
2. Indian Folk Dance-Third Grade
End, Ward, Miss Marian Van Cor
der, leader.
3. Danish Dance of Greeting-4th
Grade, First Wards Misses Reyn-
Odds and Few, Mrs. C. C. Persons.
leaders.
a. Norwegian Mountain March-6th
grade, 3rd Ward, Miss Averitte.
Leader.
5. Seven Jumps" Folk Dance-7th
Grade, End Ward, Misses Rainwat-
err and Adams.
e. Green Sleeves" Folk Dance-oth
Grade, 4th Ward, Miss Boyle, lead
err.
I. Grand March and Finale.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
CLEVELAND WINNER OF
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Defeats Brooklyn in Seventh Game
OF Worlds Series on Tuesday.

CLEVELAND, O. October 49,
The Cleveland American League
baseball club yesterday won the
worlds baseball championship from
the Brooklyn Nationals by defeating
them 8 to 0 in the seventh and decid-
ing game.
Stanley Coveleskie, Cleveland's
spitball pitcher, is credited with win
nng the victory. He received the
air tight support. Grimes and Nam
aux both worked for Brooklyn during
the game.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13

Mrs Hal Roberts ana Mrs. Miner
of Eastman were visitors to the fair
yesterday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
BEN HILL DELEGATES
CONVENTION NAMED

Governor-elect Thomas w. Hard
wick has named the four of his sup
perters here who are to represent the
county at the nominating convention
They are Judge J. R. Horton, Mr.
Jack Mayes, president of the Hard
wick Club, with Messrs. C. T. Wea-
yer and L. Robitzsch as alternates.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
CONFEDERATE ROSE BLOOMS
IN THREE COLORS DAILY

Mrs. A. K. Hall has on exhibition
at the Red Cross booth at the Fair
today blossom called the Confeder-
ate rose. Pure white in early morn
ing, it turns pink by noon and red
by sunset. 1t was brought from her
former home at Waycross and is
blooming profusely at her home on
West Magnolia Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
BAPTIST RALLY AT
ARBOR CHURCH

The district rally of the Baptist
Woman's Missionary society will be
held at Arbor church Friday Octo-
Der 18th at 10 a. m.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13

Mr.. w. T. Null of Friendsville
Tenn, is visiting his father, Captain
D. B. Null, this week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-10-13
possible panic was averted.

possible panic was averted.
And while all these fires were be-
ing fought to a successful finish by
his men, the Chief has been sick in
bed with malaria. He was considera-
bly, better yesterday, however, and is
expected to be out soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Pan-Ameriicans Urge
Several Loans Be Made
Southern Countries

Washington, Jan. 2l.--Group COM
mittees of the Pan-American fnan-
Acial congress made recommenda-
tons today for several loans to
South American countries by Ameri-
can bankers.
DR.. Luis Borja of Ecuador, re-
ported to that group plan for the
refunding of the entire internal and
external debt of Ecuador. involving
$50000,000 and the plan was ap-
proved. Under it enough money
would be raised not only to refund
the entire debt, but also to furnish
q surplus for developing Ecuador
ian transportation systems. The
Nicaragua group approved rec
ommendation to American bankers
to grant $S,000,000 loan for railroad
purposes within the republic, while
the Bolivian delegates approved a
proposal to ask loan of an I'M
stated amount for sanitary pur-
poses and transportation improve
s:ments, in addition to the S5,000,000
asked yesterday for railroads.
These recommendations will be
submitted to the resolutions COM
lnittee of the congress for general
consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Pennsylvania to Aid
Nebraska In Booming
Pershing for President

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 21.-(Special.)
Pennsylvania will stand with Ne
braska to elect General Pershing
for president, according to word re-
ceived here today from Charles Mil
Ter of Franklin, Pa, retired major
general of the Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard. and influential member
of the republican party in that state.
Mr.. Miller was delegate to the
last republican convention, and
helped to nominate Hughes for the
republican ticket at that time. He
has a wide influence among the re-
publicans of Pennsylvania.
Il am for Pershing first, last and
everytime," says Mr.. Miller, in a
letter to Mark Woods, chairman
of the "Pershing for President" Or
ganization. I'VE need change, not
only from the present administra-
ton, but also we need a practical
man from both military and busi-
ness standpoint to govern the Unit
ed States, instead of the politicians
that have been holding the Office.
l know General Pershing to be such
a man."
Mr.. Miller is closely associated
with Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania and many other prominent
republican representatives in his
state and his letter was received
here as an indication that Nebraska
would receive liberal support from
the Pennsylvania republicans when
General Pershing's name is placed
before the republican convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Burglars Cache With
Loot Valued at Over
$1,000 Is Located

Fourteen new automobile tires to
sether with a cache of guns, watohc.
shotgun shells, hardware, knives an,
a new saddle, totalling a value o.
$1,000, were unearthed in an empty
building at Fortieth street and Bed.
ford avenue yesterday by a squad
of detectives.
The stuff was taken to Central
police station and Is being sorted
in all effort to learn the rightful
owners.
The frame building in which the
plunder was found had been oceu-
pied until a month ago by brother
in-law of Fred Brown. ex-convict.
who is awaiting trial in district court
for the alleged thefts of two auto
mobiles which were recovered a
week ago i'll a garage at Browns
home not far from the empty store
building. The former occupant OF
the structure is now in California,
detectives say.
The windows and doors of thu
place were boarded. A suit case con
tanning two leather price books
which had been stolen from Charles
Belts, salesman for McCord- Brady,
wholesale grocers, was also found
in the rear Of the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Japanese to Withdraw
Forces From Siberia
With United States

Toxic, Jan. 2l.-Japan's object in
agreeing to cooperate with the
United States in supporting Czecho-
Slovak troops in Siberia has been
attained and the withdrawal of
Japanese troops from Siberia will
follow, it was decided AT a meeting
of the advisory diplomatic council
yesterday, according to newspapers
here. .
1t was asserted at the meeting, it
is said, that Japan has no territorial
ambitions in Siberia and that troops
now being sent to that country are
merely to replace losses. 1t was
declared that fundamental policies
will not be affected by this step.
The council is reported to have
endorsed the cabinets decision not
to interfere further in the internal
affairs of Siberia and to adhere
strictly to the governments declara-
ton when it entered into its agree
ment with America in 1918.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
CUBANS REPORT
TRADE BALANCE
OF $2OO,0O0,OOO
Unparalleled Prosperity Within
Island, Pan-American
Financiers Told.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-Delegates
to the Pan-american financial con
gress completed today their inten-
sive study of particular national
problems as carried on i'll group ses-
sions, with American business men
acting as advisers and tonight they
were the guests of Secretary and
Mrs Lansing at an official reception
at the Pan-american union.
The national group conferences in
number of cases adopted resolu-
tions directly or indirectly recon-
mending to American bankers the
granting of loans to South Amerl-
can republics. DR.. Luis Borja, fl
nancial minister of Ecuador, report
ed to and obtained adoption by his
national group of plan for the re-
funding of the entire internal and
external debt of the country involv-
ing $S0000,000, and for the supply
ing of a surplus to be used in rail-
road construction.
Nicaragua Asks Loan.
Nicaraguan delegates asked for a
loan of $5,000,000 to complete the
railroad lines now under construc-
tion and the Bolivian representa-
tives, in addition to a loan asked
yesterday for railroads, suggested
that further financing be attempted
by United States bankers, for sani-
tary and transportation improve
Inents within the country.
The Cuban delegation reported
unparalleled prosperity within the
island, a favorable trade balance Of
$200,000,000 in 1919, and a national
budget of expenses less than the to-
tai raised by taxation. The only
fear expressed by the Cubans was
the possibility of fall in the pres
ent prices of sugar and to avert
that, the general congress will be
asked to oppose any special grant
ing of sugar bounties in Pan-amer-
lean countries. Removal Of restric-
tons on tourist travel also was ask
by the Cubans.
Commercial Recommendations.
A number of commercial recon-
mendations were decided upon by
the Brazilian group, including the
elimination of custom taxes on COM
mercial travellers samples, exten-
sion of parcel post, and the estab-
lishment of improved communica-
tions by wireless and cable.
The Brazilians also suggested the
establishment Of an international
training ground, for the develop
ment of an aviation service between
the Americans, especially utilized for
parcel post purposes. The dele
gates voted to request the govern
ments of the United States and Bra
iii to appoint joint commission to
study communication possibilities.
More and larger ships were asked
for by the Brazilians for the trade
between the two continents.
Many of the other groups touched
on the transportation situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Future Shipping. Policy
OF the u. S. Is Up in Senate

Washington, Jan. 2l.-Considera-
ton Of legislation establishing a
permanent national shipping policy
was begun today by the senate COM
merce committee. Extensive hear
ings on the measure passed by the
house and on suggestions from the
shipping board and private inter-
ests are planned.
Benjamin S. Grosscup of Tacoma,
Wash, urged private operation rath-
er than extension of federal opera
tons, and the sale to private opera
tors of the smaller vessels, at least,
of the government merchant fleet.
Such sales, he SAID, should be at a
price which will enable the Ameri-
can flag to meet foreign competi-
tion.
Federal aid to American ship
builders also was urged.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Food Relief in Europe
Depends Entirely on u. S

Washington, Jan. 2l.-Food relief
in Europe can be furnished only
through the United States govern
ment establishing credits for Eu-
ropean countries to buy supplies in
this country, the house ways and
means committee was told today by
Livingston Farrand, chairman Of
the American Red Cross central
committee. Funds of all private re-
lief agencies would be inadequate
to meet the tremendous need" in
Poland, Austria. Hungary and else
where in Europe, he said.
For immediate relief in Europe,
the Red Cross plans to expend SIS
100000, or half of its available cash,
for the years work, DR.. Farrand
said. Red Cross reports, he added,
indicate in an increasing degree"
the need of food and clothing first in
Vienna and Budapest, and second,
in Poland,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
F!L|BUSTER PUTS
KINK IN NAVAL
AWARDS PROBE
Hitchcock and Pittman Sue.
, coed in Blocking Com
mittee'S Plan to En-
pIoy Counsel.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-The naval
decorations award controversy twice
reached the senate floor today, each
time bringing forth bitter debate,
while the investigating subcommit-
tee continued its inquiry with Maj.
Gen. George Barnett, commandant
Of the marine corps, and Rear Ad-
miral A. w. Grant. wartime COM
mander of the first battleship force
Of the Atlantic feet as witnesses.
The controversy first reached the
senate when Senator Walsh, demo
crat, Montana, introduced resolu-
ton criticising Rear Admiral Sims
for recent testimony before the in
vestigating subcommittee in which
instructions Of the most confidential
nature" the senator said, were laid
before the world. After sharp de-
bate, on objection of Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts, republican leader,
the resolution went over.
Hitchcock in Filibuster.
Later the dispute bobbed up when
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, act
ing democratic leader, aided by SEN
ator Pittman of Nevada, democratic
member of the investigating commit
tee, conducted a successful filibuster
against the resolution of Senator
Hale OF Maine, chairman of the COM
mittee, to allow the commmittee to
employ counsel. Chairman Hale in
terrupted the debate to say that as
it was evident that filibuster was
in progress he would Withdraw his
motion for immediate vote.
Pending further action by the
senate on his resolution Chairman
Hale adjourned hearings of the sub
committee late in the day until FRI
day when Rear Admiral Austin M.
Knight, head of the board, who
passed on the recommendation be-
for their submission to Secretary
Daniels, will be heard.
Takes Issue With Sims.
General Barnett in his testimony
before the subcommittee, took issue
with Admiral Sims, saying that
there was no need for PRONUNCIATION
by Secretary Daniels of definite
policy on naval medal awards as
Admiral Sims had contended. The
act authorizing decorations, the ma
rine corps commander held, was suf-
ficiently explicit to guide command
ing officers in selecting men to be
rewarded
Declaring that Thomas A. Edison,
contrary to popular belief, chad lit
tie to do" with the perfection of
submarine detecting devices durin
the war, Rear Admiral Grant told
the committee that two young Of
flcers on his staff, Commander c.
S. Mcdowell and Lieutenant Com
Miles Libbey, were largely
for the successful de-
velopment of the apparatus. The
admiral said that he recommended
both officers for navy crosses but
that they did not receive the awards.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
DEMOCRATS AT
BANQUET CHEER
STATE LEADERS
Names of Hitchcock and
Bryan Applauded at Get
Together Dinner.

Lincoln, Neb,, Jan. 2l.-(Special)
Harmony in exceeding big chunks
was on tap in the get-together ban
quet put on by the democrats OF the
state at the Lincoln hotel tonight.
Over 200 sat down to the tables
and every mention of the names OF
Senator Hitchcock and w. ]. Bryan
brought out prolonged and voclter-
Gus applause.
Former Congressman Dan Steph-
ems was introduced by the master OF
ceremonies, c. E. Harmon, as toast
master. In his address Mr.. Stevens
walloped the republican party in old
fashioned style while he praised the
democratic party as the unadulter-
ated savior of the nation.
Other speakers were former Gov
ernors Keith Neville aud ]. Fl. More
head, George w. Berg of Lincoln,
Speaker George Jackson, w. J. Tay-
lor Of Custer, J. H. Norton of Polk,
and several others.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
May Be That Mexicans Are
Descendants of Mongolian'

Laredo. Tex, Jan. 21.-Archeolo-
gists have discovered Chinese char
acters carved on the pyramids at
Teetehuacan, near Mixico City, and
members of the Chinese legation in
the Mexican capital declare the char
acters identical to those formerly
used in ancient Mongolian writings.
This information is contained in
Mondays issue of FL Universal of
Mexico City, which declares this
brings up the question whether
Mexicans are descended from Chi
nese."
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
BAKER ENDORSES
R 0 RCAN|zAT|0N
BILL FOR ARMY
Measure Provides Compulsory
Military Training and Regu-
lar Force Of 100000 Men
and National Guard.

Washington, Jan. 2l.--The army
reorganization bill. drafted by the
senate military subcommittee. was
endorsed today by Secretary Baker,
who appeared before the full COM
mittee.
This is the most smanlike
attempt to reorganize the army ever
made in any country and is an ex-
'ceedingly able and effective piece of
legislation" he said.
The measure provides for COM
pulsory military training and the
formation of one big army, to be
divided into citizens reserve army,
the regular army consisting of 280,-
600 men, and the National Guard.
Opposes Pershing as Chief.
While disclaiming any personal
interest or almost none" in the
matter. Secretary Baker opposed
provisions which would make Cen
eral Psrshing chief of staff. These
provisions would, in effect, abolish
the War department as long as Gem
eral Pershing was on the active list,
the secretary said, adding that the
president or the secretary of war
should be permitted to name the
chief of staff in view of the fact
that he is the military adviser and
the man upon whom both depend
for carrying out the military policy.
Senator Frelinghuysen, republican,
New Jersey, suggested that the pur-
pose was to provide a place for
General Pershing.
Says Act Impolitie.
"We can't afford to make a mill
tary autocracy in America in order
to find place for an officer" the
secretary said. II think when you
place a military man in a place Gre
ated by law and you can't replace
him. you're doing something that I
believe the constitution prohibits. 1t
is impolitic and constitutionally in
firm"
Declaring he had discussed the
matter with General Pershing, Mr..
Baker said he did not think the gen.
eral would care to have the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
MARK DWINDLES
follow RECORD
ON N. Y. CHANGE
Quoted Before War at 23 l-8
Gents Goes to Slightly Under
One and Half Cents.

New York, Jan. 2l-Utter col
lapse and decentralization overlook
the foreign exchange market
Wednesday resulting in new low
records for British, French, Italian
and various other European remit
tances..
The rate for British demand bills
fell to $36O34, or 315 cents under
its previous minimum, and Paris
checks, Italian lires and Belgian
francs broke in corresponding or
greater degree. t.-
Dealers in exchange were again
inclined to attribute the collapse
to such we'll known and long exist
ing conditions as the unfavorable
trade balances against almost all the
foreign centers and the failure of the
United States to ratify the peace
treaty. i
Due to Deflation.
In other quarters where the situ-
alton has given rise to increased
misgiwngs, Wednesdays slump was
more directly associated with the
process of "deflation" due to the
stringent credit conditions demanded
by the federal reserve board.
The latest reversal in exchange is
believed to bar close relation to the
policy recently inaugurated by the
central bank. which aims to reduce
all unnecessary credits. 1t and in
dividuals have been holding large
amounts Of exchange, thereby ty-
ing up enormous sums of cash.
Wednesdays liquidation and that
which is expected to follow will have
the effect of turning frozen credit
into liquid form.
Much Speculation.
Trustworthy reports agree that
there has been much speculation in
foreign exchange and drastic over.
hauling of this situation is deemed
essential to help stabilize domestic
monetary conditions.
Francs, with normal or prewar
value of about le cents, fell to the
point where it took almost IL to
purchase an American dollar, while
Ines on Italian exchange ordinary
on a parity with French quotations,
dropped to a level where almost IA
were required to equal the American
dollar.
No important form Of exchange,
not even rubles which are only
nominally quoted at 41-2@4 3-4,
against the prewar quotation of
81 1-2c, have suffered as much as the
German mark. Quoted before the
war at % 1-8c the mark dwindled to
slightly under | IL cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Hitchcock Again Enlarges
On C0IIeue Vote Result

Washington, Jam. Ex-senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska, administra-
ton leader in the treaty fight called
the senate's attention again to re-
suits of the intercollegiate vote on
treaty questions. He said that of
the votes cast less than one-tenth
were in opposition to ratification and
that less than one-ffth were in favor
of the Lodge reservations.
The returns, as placed by Mr..
Hitchcock in the Congressional Rec
ord, follow:
For unqualified ratification, 1922.
Against ratification, 1888.
For Lodge reservations, 1870.
For compromise reservations, 6l,-
494.
For Knox plan, 6,44o.
Total, 158.078.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
MilIard Man to Face Charge
Of Cruelty to Animals Friday

Hans Sick of Millard, was ar
rested on a charge of cruelty to
animals, preferred by Humane Off
Ger Charles Z. McClain. Mr.. Nc
Claim and Town Marshal William
Boyer of Millard, brought Mr.. Sick
to the county court where Judge
Crawford released him under $50
bond to appear next Friday. 1t is
charged that Mr.. Sick left his cattle
without food for several days.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-22
Select Jury to Hear
Evidence in Will Case

New York, Van. 2l.-A jury was
selected before Surrogate Cohalen
to hear evidence in the contest over
the will of Mrs. Rosa Spang, widow
of Pittsburgh steel manufacturer,
who left nearly $2,000,000, the bulk
of her estate, to create a charitable
institution for the care and MAIN
tenance Of young girls until they be-
come sclf-supporting. The home
was to be erected on property owned
by the decedent near Poughkeepsie,
n. Y, and tc be known as the Rosa
Spang Foundation"
The will is contested by Mrs.
Mabel Sparg Crome of Copenhagen,
Denmark, daughter of Mrs. Spang.