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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
Science in ZuluIand.

On May 20, 1919, at Metet, Kamerun
district, West Africa, there was wit
messed a total eclipse of the sun. 1t
was in the afternoon. All the boys"
ran to their houses, locked the doors
and went to bed. Some were sure they
would die out of doors. An observer
for the Carnegie institute came to take
notes on the SUMS location, and the
inclination of its rays. The natives
called him "the man who put the sun
out" and were puzzled to know why
he took the trouble to come to put it
out in Kamerun.
When he commenced to use his in
struments they wanted to know If he
was looking at Gods town up in the
sun. What did Gods town look like,
what did God look like, whom did he
see, what good did 1t do to look, any,
way, could he see the road to heaven,
was it hot in heaven because it was
hot on the sun?
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
24o POUND PIGS

With corn above so cts. hogs eat
their heads off very quickly. The hog
that takes two or three months to get
on full feed never brings you a profit.
When you are ready to put your
shoats on feed, begin with the B. A.
Thomas Hog Medicine. Use regu-
larly and watch your shoats round out
into fat hogs in nine months---hogs
going we'll over 200 pounds and as
high as 240 pounds. Figure the av-
erage feeding and you will see why
the B. A. Thomas medicine is good
investment. Try feeding out your
hogs in this plan and if you are not
more than pleased, we will refund the
cost of the medicine.--Wa l& Holmes
Hardware Co. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
AS PEACE OMEN
Worshipers in Cathedral Looked
on Doves Visit.
At Least an Interesting Coincidence
That Birds Appearance Was Just
Before the Series of Battles
That Smashed Huns.

How traditions and legends grow up
around cathedrals is told in story by
Dr. Edward Hagaman Hall, author of
the first guide book Of the Cathedral Of
st. John the Divine, which made its
appearance on Sunday last, said the
New York Evening Sun recently. The
book is published by the Laymen's club
of the cathedral. The story is about
the chapel. Of st. Boniface in the ca
thedral, sometimes called the German
chapel, and runs as follows:
"In the spring of 1918 some weeks
after the great German drive Of March
Il had begun and before the begin
ming Of the counter-offensiv of the
second battle Of the Marine inJuly, the
large stainedglass window in the clere-
story Of the choir above the entrance
to the chapel of st. Boniface arrived
from England. All the ventilation
openings In the cathedral windows are
screened to exclude birds, which, how
ever interesting in their natural hab-
flats, are a practical nuisance in the
cathedral.
"When the stafned-glass window
was ready to be put into place the
temporary window filling the space
above the entrance to the chapel was
removed for its installation. While the
window was thus open, and at a period
In the war when the issue trembled
in the balance and the world fairly
held its breath in fearful expectation
Of the event, white dove--very gen.
orally recognized as a symbol or har-
b1nger Of peace-flew into the cathe-
dral over this chapel.
ION the following Sunday 1t scared
around in the great dome of the cross
ing and in the choir, alighting In the
most interesting places. When Dean
Roberts assembled the stairs Of the
great marble pulpit he found the dove
perched on the edge Of the pulpit d.
rectly before him. The dove then flew
around and alighted on the back OF a
vacant chair between two occupied
chairs in the midst Of the congrega-
ton on the south side Of the cross
ing, and there remained quietly during
"When the ushers started toward the
altar with the offertory the bird scared
across the congregation and aughted
on the hat of woman dressed in
mourning, who was sitting near the
middle aisle, its snow-white plumage
contrasting strikingly with the somber
attire of the bereaved woman, who
seemed not to be disturbed by what
perhaps she regarded as happy omen.
In moment the dove flew to another
part of the crossing. It remained in
the cathedral a few days longer; and
then one day went out through an open
door.
"Soon after this occurrence the allies
facing the Marine salient. including the
Americans at Chateau Thierry, began
the great counter movement, which
finally brought peace. 1t was at least
an interesting coincidence that this
white dove came into the cathedral
over the chapel at the very crisis Of
the war, and that almost Immediately
thereafter began that series of deter
mined events which led the Germans
to make overtures for peace"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
For Miss Toodles,

1t was the first piece Of mail for
Miss Toodles." When the maid an
swered the bell, the postman asked :
'Is there Miss Toodles lives here? l
know that Mr.. F. lives here, so | just
wanted to make sure"
The maid replied: Eyes, that letter
belongs here and you may have many
more Of them. While Mr. F. is on his
trip in Florida he thinks the dog gets
lonesome and this letter is for me to
read to Miss Toodles."
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
NOTICE

At the regular meeting of the May
or and Council held June 9TH. 1920.
they instructed me to make cases
against all persons, firms or corpor-
ations doing business in the city of
Fitzgerald that had not paid their
1920 occupation taxes by June Is
1920 According to instructions from
the Mayor and Council I will make
cases against all that have not paid
after the above date.
This the 9Th day of June 1920.
c. F. Dixon, Chief Of Police.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
SPEND SUNDAY AT
THE SEASHORE

Round trip tickets on sale to Bruns-
wick via ABBA. Ry. at very low
rates each Sunday May 3Oth to Sep
tember 5th inclusive for Sunday NOR
ming trains, limited to return same
date. Connection at Brunswick with
special steamer arriving St. Simon's
Island Has a. m. Returning steam
er leaving ST. Simon's 500 p. m. con-
Meeting with ABBA train leaving
Brunswick OILS p. m. Ask agent for
rates and other information. dJy15
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
4 ARNTNG

Notice is hereby given the public
that the Ely Screen" ordinance is i'll
effect. and that after May first cases
will be made against those who have
not complied with the law.
Attention is also ca.ied to ordin-
ance requiring cow yards and stables
to be kept clean. 1t is now time foi
flies to breed and unless you want
flies around your house. keep your
yards clean.
J. L. Pittman, Mayor
L. S OSBORNE, Health Officer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14

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BiAiousness, Loss of Appetite and
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-06-14
Not Their Measure,

Bankers are the last men to COM
nit such an indiscretion as to speak
If their friends as men of sterling in
egrity American Banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
PRESBYTERIAN CAMPAIGN

Anniston, January 9.-(Special.)-- Beginning next Sunday the First Pres byterian church will start a four-fold campaign to be carried on during the months of January, February and March in preparation for the coming of Dr. Frank Hall Wright, the great Indian evangelist, who comes to the local church for religious campaign to begin on the last Sunday in May.
 The features comprised in the cam paign to begin Sunday in preparation for the coming of the noted evangelist, who is recognized as one of the lead- ing evangelist sin the Southern Presby- terian church, will be to establish an alatr in every home; to place re- 1igious paper in every home; to secure as many itthers as possible. an dto win new members to the Sunday school and lead the unconverted to Christ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
DECATUR


 Decatur, January 9.(special) )--Con- struction of cotton warehouse with a of 25,00O bales and costing be- tween $100,OO0 and $150,000, will be started as soon as the weather opens by local syndicate composed of the Jones Cot ton company and R. c. Cortner, it was announced today. The warehouse will be erected on lots adjacent to the Churchill compress, on property recently purchased by the syndicate and comprising P acres It will be one of the largest cotton ware houses in the south, and will conform to the specifications of the Union Ware house company, with which the local peo- uple are affiliated, the federal reserve bank and the Southeastern Underwriters association, it was stated.
 The building will be one and two stiries in height, cotton offices being provided in the second story, and will be built of brick and cement.
 Directors of the Limestone Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
CALDER WANTS
 RRIDFS ADMITTED

Washington, January 9.-(SpeciaL)-- It is very cold and formal govern of New York, which refuses admit tance to sweethearts and prospective wives of American soldiers who of- fered their all in that the world might be made safe against German ag- gression
 But just such a government is the government of the United States. Many of the French girls who recently reached New York for the purpose of reuniting with their hero lovers, were denied admission on technical grounds. In the passports of some there were errors few could not read. All such unfortunates were denied admis- sion and held Fon Ellis Island. A few more were deported.
 Senator Calder has introduced bill making exceptions in regulations as far as prospective wives of American soldiers are concerned. He thinks it unwise to permit Dan Cupid to come out second best in anything, especially where the romantic element is so allur- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
HARTSELLE

Hartselle, January 9.-tSpeciaL)--At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Hartselle Wednesday, the following officers and board of directors were reelected: J. H. Corsbie, chairman board of directors; Arthur Stephenson, president; l. V. Griffin. NJ. Pattillo and J. M. Harwood, vice presidents; Ward Bracken and James l.. Peck. assistant cashiers. A dividend of b per cent was voted to the stockholders, s2500 passed to the surplus and a neat sum to the un- divided profit account The assets of this institution more than doubled the past year, a tribute to the popularity of it's officials, and it wosid be no ex- aggeration to say that it is the equal in financial strength to any bankin the en- tire state.
 Following the meeting of the stock holders and directors a sumptuous ban. ouet was served them and their friends at the Hotel Central.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
DEALS OF MASONRY, LECTURE BY DR. BARD
 1T LODGE MEETING
Masonry Natural Enemy of Bolshevism, States Speak er-Large Crowd Pres
 ent at Masonic Temple

King. Hiram lodge. A. F. and A. NJ, lad as their invited visitor and speak |r last night the Rev, Andreas Bard, D. D., of Kansas City, who is the guest h Birmingham of Christ English Lu- |heran church.
 The lodgeroom. at the Masonic tenn |le was crowded with visitors and bembers of the fraternity in Birming lam, becausel lof the known popularity If pr. Bard with the Masonic fraternity. |n his home city pr. Bard holds mem |ership in all the Masonic bodies, from
 he Blue lodge to the Shrine. He has hembership in Mary conclave No 2, knights of the Red Cross of Constan- tne one of the few hundred in the United States to hold that coveted de- free.
 Dr. Bard said, in part:
 Masonry is morality -augnt in the |orm of symbols and allegories. In the hidst of selfish world it holds up the heal of brotherhood. Il recognizes |either creed, nor nationality. It mere k declares thai men are struggling Eongside of each other and require |onstant help and encouragement. On basis so broad all right-minded men Ia nmeet, and merge their energies to- Fard the making of a nobler civifiza- bon than has yet been attained. "A Mason is a natural enemy of the |olshevist Bolshevism tears down, fasonry builds up. The Mason aims D add little stone to the pyramid f progress. He is the builder of noble houghts above the sordid interests of he street. In this sense Masonry is
 S old as the world. Moses built the 'bundation; David, Solomon, Paul. Lu- Ter. Lincoln. Living ngstone-builders all. l every American citizen would be a
 eal Mason, adding something to the 5lperstructure of our national ideals,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
sPRoULL CALLS MEETING

Annison, January 9.-(SpeciaL)- James c. sproun acting vice president of the Bankhead National Highway Association, has called meeting of the board of directors. which is composed of one vice president and two directors from the states of Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mis- sissippi, Tennessee. Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and California
 The meeting called by the Anniston man, who is directing the affairs of the Bankhead Highway Association will be held in Birmingham on Febru- ary ,, and will have before it a dis cussion of many items of interest and importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
THREE

chanic Killed at the plant of the Aemri. can Net and Twine company Thursday at noon, when his hand came in contact with an electric switch of high voltage.
 Services were held at the Blue Noun tain Baptist church at 12:3O o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev. Noah Stephens. and the members of the Masonic fraternity used their regular service at the grave at Four Mile church. The body of the former Jacksonville man was laid be- side the grave of his little girl, who was burned to death Monday and inferred Tuesday.
 Scores of Blue Mountain people anF many from Jacksonville attended th' final services over tho body of the la mented citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Local Data

Bridge company met with Col. l.. A. Dean, attorney for the syndicate back ing the proposed bridge across the Ten nessee river here, in the office of s. w. Irwin, this afternon and plans for the stock selling campaign were outlined.
 The campaign will be started immedi- ately and it is expected that funds neces- sary to begin work will be obtained with in 90 days. Specifications for the bridge call for a structure costing more than S60o, COO. Efforts will be made to com pete it by the end of the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, January e.-(Special)- )-There is more trading in real estate in Hunts vile and Madison county at present than ever before in history This activity is reflected in the unusually large number of transfers that have been filed in the probate court during the last five days. During that period 1SS deeds have been filed for record conveying property from one party to another for the aggregate consideration of $1, ,101, ,029 which does not include the value of land conveyed by deeds of gift or for one dollar and 'other considerations" Sixty-two deeds that have been filed during the last five days convey property valued at from 5000 up to $69,690 Madison county farm land is now selling at from s1OO to SITS per acre.
 The latest report of the census bureau on the ginning of cotton in Alabama shows that Madison county is still well in the lead as the principal cotton produc- ing county in the state, the ginnings to December 13 being 33,726 bales, or S256 bales more than had been ginned to the same date in 1918. Marshall counte is the second cotton county of the state this year with ginnings of 26,34S, and Cullman county is third with 2S,1&. The crop in this county is estimated at 40,000 bales but it is feared that the labor shortage will leave at least 2500 bales in the fields
 The Farmers Cotton Warehouse com pany has purchased additional ground between West Holmes and West Clinton streets, and will increase it's storage ca pacity to 15,o00 bales before the next cot ton season comes around. Other ware houses are being enlarged to meet the constantly growing demand for space, Warehouse facilities have been overtaxed this year. and buyers have been compelled to store their cotton in the streets and rarks temporarily.
 The Chamber of Commerce has put committees to work securing subscrip- tions for a s30,oO0 stock company which will be incorporated during the early spring to hold annual fairs here. More than 5000 of the stock had been taken before the rush of business incident to the holidays came on, and now it is be- lieved that the enterprise can be put oyer within a few days. Nobody will be all lowed to hold more than 500 of stock. An option has been taken on consider able tract of land on North Church street for use as fairgrounds and race track.
 Miss Fora Dilworth, daughter of Mrs. J. D. Dilworth of Huntsville, was mar ried yesterday afternoon to o. D. Roberts ticket agent for the Southern railway in Memphis The Rev. W. M Blackweider performed the ceremony at the home of the brides mother.
 Articles of incorporation of the Hunts vile Wholesale Nurseries have been filed in the probate court The capital stock is s1200O0 William H. Bell is president John H. Baird, vice president; John Fraser, secretary, and R. F. Neil, treas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
BIRMINGHAM ASKED TO RAIS.l $26,000
 NEAR EAST RELIEF

 Five dollars month will keep child from dying of starvation. and there are thousands of homeless orphans in Ar menia and Syria who will perish unless America helps
 Hunger knows no armistice' IS tne slogan in the campaign to be conducte l for near east relief in Alabama durins the first two weeks of February, anu Birmingham is asked to subscribe szo'VV of a s16O,Oo0 quots assigned to the state' which will be applied to the fund for tne sufferers in the lands ravaged by the Turks. Hundreds of thousands of Armeaians, Syrians. Jews and others perished in the massac cress perpetrated by the Turks, and those who remain alive are dying by the thousands, because the relief work has been limited by meagre funds.
 A group of wealthy men of New York have subscribed funds to pay the ad- minIstrative expenses of nation-wide near east relief campaign, and every dol lar given to the cause will be applied solely to the relief funds
 the problems confronting up would soon be solved, and Platos Ideal Re- public become a reality upon this earth.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
NEWS OF ANlVISTON

company to increase its charge for fuel gas 50 cents fer each thousand feet.
 Tho petition of the Alabama Power cont pany has been pending before the city council for about three months, the power company representing that it had lost around $Ss in the last year on its gas plant operations.
 The city council stipulated that a suf- flcient quality asd quantity of gas should be furnished the people of Anniston f3r domestic purposes and voted to permit the above increase only for period of one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Wood Gets Action on
 Waterways Protector
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despite the fact that Alabama collects three times in revenue what Mlssis- sfppi collects.
 MT. McNeel told the Washington office plain and unvarnished tale, the truth of which was already es- tabIished, and the Washington office agreed to do the graceful thing.
 MT. McNee1 remained over Thurs day night for the purpose of seeing the democratic candidates in action at the Jackson Day dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Musical Programme

Miss Lorene Lawley will head the mt sica1 programme this afternoon at the Southern clubs regular weekly luncheon from 12:3o to s:se o'clock. it was am nounced yesterday. Miss Lawley is sail to possess a particularly charming voice and will render several vocal selections during the afternoon.
 The orchestral numbers will be under direction of Pro-. Emil Levy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
GLAss FUNERAL FRIDAY

Anniston. January 9.-(SpeciaL)-The body of Mrs. NJ W. Glass. who died sud- denly at her home on North Winner avenue Thursday morning, was inferred at Edgemont cemetey Friday, afternoon at o'clocs, following services at the home of Rev. Keener Matthews.
 Mrs. Glass was one of the best known women in the northern part of the city and a large number of her neighbors and friends followed the casket to it's last resting place Friday afternoon and COW cred the mound with flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
THE WEATHER
The Weather
 uu As.nnia4sa pxasa

Washington, January 9.-Weathcr forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday, colder south portion; Sunday fair, warmer.
 Georgia-Fair Saturday, much cold CT east and south portions; Sunday fair, slightly warmer interior.
 Mississippi-Fa Saturday, slightly warmer north portion; Sunday fair, warmer.
 Tennessee-Fair Saturday, slightly farmer west portion; Sunday fair, warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
WOODRUFF BURIED FRIDAY

Anniston, January 9.-tSpecial.)- .)-Fu- neral services over the body of William Nyoodruff, drowned oMnday night at lock No. on the Coosa river, were held Fri dav morning from the residence of Lee smith. on Leighton avenue, interment in thes family burying lot at Mount Zion church following the services.
 The Rev. R. l.. Wlatt of Choccolocco and Rev. w. s. Griffin of Mount Zion were the officiating ministers. and many sorrowing friends and relatives assem- bled at the Smith home in respect to the drowned boy, whose said end has de- pressed all who knew him.
 The drowning of Mir. Woodruff is still a myster, as 1t was on Tuesday when his body was found in the cement draw at lock No. ?. where he had gone for a duck hunt.
 BAKER IN HOSPITAL
 Anniston, January 9.-tSpecial)-Norris ISa lxer whoee knee wa uitred in fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

sustained by him just before he left Ger many for the United States several months ago. has gone to New Orleans for an operation and treatment at the United States Marine hospital.
 The Anniston soldier has been troubled considerably with the injured knee since his discharge from the service, and his return to civilian status, and his friends here hope he will be entirely well follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

before. a message received Friday morn ing giving only the information that the former Anniston boy was dead
 The body of the lad will be brought to Anniston Sunday and carried to thehome of his maternal grandfather, F. s. Alex ander, near Eulaton.
 The announcement of the bright little boys death caused a shock among the friends and relatives of the family in this section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
GAS RATE INCREASED

Anniston, January 9.-lSpecial) )-Upon the recommendation of special council committee composed of Aldermen .. A.
 Hamilton, o. M. Alexander and Robert H. Todd. tine city council Thursday night granted authority to the Alabama Power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
RALF SPARKS KILLED

Anniston January 9.-tspecial) )-Ralf Sparks. the 13-year-oid son of l.. B. Sparks. formerly of this city, died in Youngstown. O.. Friday morning from in juries received in an accident the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
JOHN T. HOWELL BURIED

Anniston, Janary g. (Special.) 1.-The Jacksonville lodge of Masons, of which he was an active and honored member, offieiated at the graveside services over the remains of John T. Howell the me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

Articles of incorporation of the Hunts vile Wholesale Nurseries have been filed in the probate court The capital stock is s1200O0. William H. Bell is president John II. Baird, vice president; John Fraser, secretary, and R. F. Neil, treas urer.