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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Patronage Fight Taken
To White House
Georgia Senator Appeals to Coolidge
to Take Parceling of Jobs
Away from Johnson

Washington, Dec. 3.-Carrylng his
fight directly before President Cool
idge, Senator George has started {
vigorous campaign to take from the
hands of Henry Lincoln Johnson, ne.
gro republican committeeman oi
Georgia, the dispensing of federal pa
IL onage in the state.
The Georgia senator went to the
white house Wednesday and in con-
ference with the president expressed
his opposition to Johnson control OF
Georgia patronage and asked that the
president take it from his hands and
those associated with him and place
it in the hands of responsible" repub
licans.
George made it clear that he did
not challenge the right of republicans
to control patronage in the state. That
is their right he pointed out But he
made it emphatic that it should be TAX
en- out of the control of Johnson and
those associated with him and placed
in the hands of "those more RESPONSE
ble."
Complaints from applicants for Of
fee are numerous, George said, some
of them claiming irregularities and
this condition he insisted should be
stopped.
The Georgia senator stated that it
was no concern of the state delega-
ton in congress as to who the repub-
lican national committeeman from
Georgia happens to be, and that the
Georgia delegation does not expect to
control the patronage. But they will
insist, he plainly told the president,
that the control of patronage be plac-
ed in the hands of responsible parties.
The president has not indicated
what his course will be in the face
of this expression of opposition to
Johnson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
SENDS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
Interesting Document, Plan for Econ
omy and Reduction of Saxes

Washington, D. c., Dec. 3.-Con-
gress received President Coolidge's
annual message today Immediately
upon convening and after listening to
its reading plunged into the serious
work of the session.
By Messenger
With the exception of the two years
Woodrow Wilson was i'll in he White
House, this was the first time since
1913 that the executive had not dellv-
cred his annual communication in per-
son. 1t was transmitted by messen-
ger and read separately in the two
houses.
Covered in Bills
A number of the proposals advanc-
ed by Mr.. Coolidge are covered by
bills which came over from the last
session. There are other pending mea-
sures to which the President voiced
disapproval, chief among them being
Senaor LaFo1lettes bill to change the
basis of valuation of the railroads.
The reading of the message in the
two houses was simultaneous. There
were comparatively large crowds in
the galleries, who appeared to give
even closer attention to the Presi-
dents recommendations than did the
members of the house and senate.
AS the reading went forward there
were private conferences on the floors
by groups of senators and represen-
tatives. Much of the time, however,
the lawmakers followed the reading
closely, especially that relating to the
subjects of taxation, agriculture and
Muscle Shoals, and the railroad prob
lem, recommending for the latter de-
finite authorization for consolidating
the railways of the country into small
Ter units.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
County Medicos Were
Entertained Wednesday

Doctors R. M. Ware and ]. M. J.
Luke were the hosts to the Ben Hill
county Medical society at banquet
given last evening at the Empire hotel
the occasion being the annual meeting
of the society The invitations includ-
ed the wives and daughters of the doc
tors and was one of the most enjoya-
bic affairs given by the society.
At the conclusion of the social fea-
lures the annual election of officers
was held, at which DR.. w. F. Coffee
was elected president, and DR.. L. S
Osborne secretary. Dr's. w. D. Dor
miny and Chas Wilcox were elected
delegates to the state medical conven-
ton.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
KANSAS PAPER WINS
INCOME TAX VERDICT
Law to Stop Publication Violates
Freedom of Press

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 3.-Federal
Judge Alva S. Reeves today sustain
ed the demurrers of Walter S. Dickey,
owner and editor of the Kansas City
Journal-Post and Ralph Ellis, gener-
al managing editor, to indictments
charging illegal publication of feder-
al income tax returns.
The clause in the law holding that
publication of income tax returns was
illegal, Judge Reeves said in effect in
announcing his decision is in violation
of the first amendment to the federal
constitution relative to the freedom
of the press.
To Appeal
Washington, Dec. 3.-The govern
ment is prepared to appeal from the
decision of Federal Judge Reeves yes
terday in the income tax publication
case
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Evangelistic Meeting
Held AT Rhine

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Brown, c. T.
Owens and ]. E. Turner constituted a
team of the Business Mems Evange-
hstic CI,.o who VISITED Rhine last
Sunday and held two services during
the day, being assisted by a team
from Rebecca headed by Mr.. Kelly
Holt, who conducted the services
during the afternoon.
Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Brown con-
Quoted the morning services. A sump-
tuous dinner was spread in the church
at which several hundred people were
entertained. Evening services were
conducted at the church by team OF
the Rochelle club.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Grand Jury Reverses
In Exchange Case
Atlanta Exchange Indicted for Viola
ton of Future Act. Gambling in
Cotton Unlawful in State

Atlanta, Dec 4.-The Fulton county
grand jury Wednesday indicted the
Atlanta Commercial exchange for al
legged violation of the Georgia law pro-
hibiting dealings in cotton futures on
margins.
Two weeks ago, the same body of
grand juror exonerated the exchange
on similar charge. The true bill
Wednesday was returned after several
hours of deliberation, during which
witnesses were said to have testified
that dealings on margins were carried
on upon the exchange.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
MASHBURN FINDS MACON
FITZGERALD ROAD PERFECT

Making the trip from Macon to
Fitzgerald in two hours and ten min
utes Thursday night is record reported
by VIM. Mashburn, who attended the
football game in Atlanta Thanksgiv-
ing and returned the same night
Barring detours between Atlanta
and Macon due to construction, the
entire route between the capital and
this city is in good condition and es-
pecially SO between Macon and Fitz-
gerald.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Justice OF Peace
Election Saturday

Judge Fred Powers, who has held
the office of Justice of the Peace for
this district, is again candidate for
the position at the election which will
be held at the court house next Sat
urday. A constable for this court will
also be elected at the same time, Jim
Scarborough being a candidate to sue
ceed himself for that place. Elections
for Justices of the Peace will be held
in all of the militia districts of the
state and about seventeen hundred are
to be elected.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Davis Highway Being
Constructed d Thru Bryan

A recent letter received at this Of
flee from the office of the Division
Engineer of the First district brings
the information that the eighteen miles
of the Jefferson Davis Highway thru
Bryan county is now under construc-
ton by the State Highway Depart
ment, nine miles of it completed and
the assurance is given that the entire
force will stay on the job until this
link of the highway is completed to
Effingham county, where it connects
with the paved highway into Savan-
nah.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
BABY LAID TO REST
IN MOUNT OLIVE

Alma, the 20-months old child oi
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Nichols, who died
at their home near the A. B. & A. shops
Saturday, was buried from the Mount
Olive Baptist Church Sunday after
noon at three o'clock.
Rev. J. H. Elder, assisted by Rev
Daniels, officiated Mr.. Nichols is en-
ployed at the A. B. & A. shops.
Quite large number of friends ant
neighbors were present at the services
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Sprinkler System
Saves Warehouse

An unexplained fire started at the
Ben Hill Company's warehouse Sum-
day morning in the corn stored in the
building which might have proven
serious but for the sprinkled system
installed there. The heat of the fire
set the system into operation and de-
luged the building with water from
the overhead pipes.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST LADIES
TO HOLD BAZAAR

The Ladies Aid of the Primitive
Baptist church will hold Bazaar on
Monday, December 8, at Mrs. Newton
Millinery store Hand made articles,
nice for Christmas gifts will be on
sale and nice lunch also, of chicken
sandwiches and hot coffee with whip
ped cream. The proceeds will go to
the rebuilding fund of the church
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
COTTON GINNED UP
TO NOVEMBER 14TH
REV. MANN breaches
IN EUFAULA, ALA

Rev. R. M. Mann. former pastor of
the Presbyterian church here, filled
the pulpit of the Presbyterian church
in Eufaula, Ala. on the first Sunday.
Rev. Mann serves two Alabama charg-
es regularly, at Clio and Pea River.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
MRS. CHAPLIN IS STILL
SUBJECT TO SCHOOL LAW

Los Angeles, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Charles
Chaplin, until a few days ago, Miss
Lita Grey, the comedians leading wo-
man, is still subject to CALIFORNIA;
school law, being but sixteen years of
age, The Los Angeles Times will say
today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
Donald and M'Donald
Aid In Prosecution
Reed Case Goes Before Wilcox Coun-
ty Jury. Charged With Muir
der of Omar Paxson

A. J. and J. c. Mcdonald are aiding
Solicitor General ]. B. Wall in prose
cutting the case of the State VS.. S. J.
Reed, charged with the murder OF
Omar Paxson in Abbeville about a
month ago. Hal Lwson and Max
Land are attorneys representing the
defendant.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
SENATOR GEORGE ON
BANKING COMMITTEE

Washington, D. c., Dec. 3.-Sena-
tor George, Democrat, Georgia, was
today named to fill the Democratic
vacancy on the committee on banking
caused by the retirement of Senator
Adams of Colorado.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
FARM CENSUS BEING
TAKEN IN COUNTY

Ben Hill countys farm census is be-
ing taken here this week, Mesdames
R. L. Stone and Perry Fitzgerald and
S. G. Pryor, Sr,. being appointed to
the jobs.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
YOUNG PEOPLE PRAYER
BAND

This group of young people are
meeting Thursday night at 8 o'clock
at the First M. E church at present.
They move from church to church for
this service, as the group is interde-
nominational and all Christians are in
yited to attend.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04

'Uncle JIM Freeman, veteran news
naper man. for years an interesting
writer in the Douglas Enterprise, is
reported back in Douglas, in the last
issue of the Enterprise. His many
friends, who had lost sight OF him OF
late years, will be glad to know that ne
IS still in the Land of the Living.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
MEEKS FAMILY HELD
REUNION AT NICHOLS

The Meeks clan, the largest family
in Coffee county, held their annual re-
union in Nichols on Thanksgiving day
and several hundred members of the
family enjoyed an all day program and
an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04
EVANGELISTIC CLUB
ORGANIZES AT PROSPECT

A team of the Fitzgerald Evangelis-
tic Club held an all day service at
Prospect Church Sunday and organ
lied Club and Sunday School. Dinner
was served on the grounds and good
time is reported by all participants.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-04

DIR. D. L. Petty, of Charleston, w.
Va, and Mr.. Ray Osborne, of Ac-
worth, were visitors in the city last
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY
BY YULETIDE FIRES

Firemen have extinguished four.
teen fires since midnight, Christ.
mas Eve. They also answered two
false alarms. In every case the
fire was put out without undue
trouble and total damage will
amount to little.
A candle on Christmas tree
caused a fire at the home of VIII
liam Stackhouse, So e street north.
west, last night. No one was hurt
and the damage amounted to only
about 800.
Sparks from the fire place of
the home of John w. Mcintyre
1919 .Thirty.third street northwest,
started fire which damaged prop
erty valued at about 500.
Most of the other fires, which
did little damage. started from over
heated stoves and furnaces and de-
fective dues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
j. s. NOT To ACT
IN EVACUATION
Of RUHR
Unless the Dawes Plan Is I'm.
peded in Its Working Will
Steps Be Taken

AS the United States is, not
signatory of the Treaty of YER
sailles, the United tSates IS not
expected to take action concerning
the British, French, and Belgium
governments decision not to with
draw from the Cologne area,
on January 10, as professionally set
by the treaty, it was Learned to.
day.
Under the treaty actual occupa-
ton of the Ruhr district concerns
the European allies alone, and il
is expected that the United States,
accordingly, will take part in any
discussion Of the question Of evacl-
alton, unless 1t becomes apparent
that the Dawes plan will be ell
dangered.
II failure to evacuate the region
does interfere with the fulfillment
of the Dawes plan, rs asserted by
Germany, the United States govern.
ment might show more than an
academic interest as American
claim for war losses and Rhine army
occupation expenses might be neld
I'D,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
HIGH PRESSURE
FIRE SYSTEM
URGED
Board of Trade Committee
Says Budget Bureau Alone
Stands in Way
TINES STAFF PHOTO

Renewed viKor in the fight to OBJ
tain high pressure fire protection
system for the District has been
decided upon by the Washington
Board of Trade. it was revealed to-
day in the making public of a re.
port by David NJ Lea, chairman of
the organizations committee on in.
surance and fire protection.
Chairman Lee calls attention in
his report to the fact that the
board has been pleading for the
high pressure system for the last
twenty years.
"The one and only Bureau of the
Budget, which CANDLES with the
fate Of the Nations Capital" the
report sets forth, sis the only OBJ
stacle in the way of the system,
which has received uniform indorse-
.ment. Fire always takes its toll
In property and lives where proper
prevention measures do not obtain,
and this we know, that the law OF
average always prevails in the end
and is as memorable as death"
Two other important measures
are dealt with in the committee re-
port: The insurance code and the
Underhill workmen's compensation
measure in opposition to the Fitz-
gerald bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
F IRE OFFICIAL
HONORED BY
NJ { n
Silver Service Presented to
Battalion Chief HanIon,
Who Retired Dec. 1

Firemen who served under Bat
talon Chief ]. j. Hanlon. retired
during his service with the District
Fire Department, yesterday paid
Yuletide visit to their former chief
at his home, 1916 Florida avenue
northwest, and presented him with
q silver service as an expression of
esteem.
The gift was presented by a
committee comprising Battalion
Chief ]. E. Watt, Captain James
Mowatt, Lieutenant r. c. Glas.
cock and Privates L. j. Ruffner.
c. Murphy, w. A. White, J. A.
Barghausen, ID. w. Neil and ].
Jensen.
Chief Hanlon was retired Decem.
Ter ! after about twenty-five years
service in the Fire Deartment. His
battalion comprised No. Truck
and Engine Companies Nos. 9 G.
z, IL, IA, II and 20
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26

The cold winds from the north,
which began to blow early Christ.
mas morning, rapidly froze the
waters where ice had been melted
by the rain and Ice skating Is
again in order.
The Lincoln Memorial pool was
available for skating yesterday
afternoon. as were the ponds and
streams in Rock Creek Park, Zoo.
logical park, Chevy Chase and
Kenilworth.
Yesterday was the coolest Christ.
mas in Washington for four years,
the highest temperature Yesterday
being Sc degrees and the lowest,
before midnight, about II degrees.
The cold was general throughout
the country, only central and
southern Florida enjoying mod.
crate weather. Frosts were ex.
perienced in Los Angeles and
southern California.
Records of fifty years standing
were broken in the Middle West,
when temperatures fell to below
zero, reaching IA below at Port
Clinton, Ohio; 6 below in Chicago,
5 below in Cleveland and 4 below
in Indianapolis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
OPPORTUNITIES
STILL. NEED
S4,143
Nine of Families Remain to Be
Provided For-Many Chill
dren Affected

The fifth of the fourteen opportu-
mites to be fully subscribed was
completed today, 1t was announced
by the Associated Charities, as a re-
suit of check-up Of the Christmas
contributions.
This is No. 4, for which $500 was
needed. Nine of the families are left
unprovided for. The total amount
subscribed to date for the fourteen
fgamilies, which include sixty chill
dren, is $9,24497, leaving $4,143.03
yet to be raised
Upon the success Of the drive dur.
ing the next few days depends the
providing of homes for the nine re.
manning families during the coming
year. Contributions should be sent
to John Joy Edison, treasurer Of the
Associated Charities, 1922 Eleventh
street northwest.
The following statement, issued to-
day by the Associated Charities,
shows the condition of the fourteen
cases, with the latest contributions:
OPPORTUNITY No. 2-WidOw
and three children. Amount asked
for. $3.50. Previously acl1nowl-
edged. $1,159. A friend. 50: Plate
Printers Union, Local No. ,, 81,
G. w. c., IS. Beulah A. Krouse, 81;
Robert. SIS; Golden Rule G. e. Union.
d. c., 81. Total $1,1S5. Still
needed. $685..
OPPORTUNITY No. Widow
and six children. Amount asked for
$500. Previously acknowledged, $432.
member OF Arts Club, $25; B. o. s..
$50: Plate Printers Union, Local No.
2, 81; M l.. N, 50: r. b. Horn. So;
cash, 81; cash, 81; G. w. s.. S.;
Golden Rule c. e. Union, d. c.,
$1.44. Cash, $40. Total. $520.4A
Closed
OPPORTUNITY No. 6.-Widow
and four children. Amount asked
for 81 1872. Previously acknowledged,
$67?.50; Plate Printers Union, Local
No. 2, 81: H. H. McC.. 81; Golden
Rule G. f. Union, D. c., 81. Total,
$6S5.5O. Still needed, $i06.5O.
OPPORTUNITY No 7--(colored)-
Mother and three children. Amount
asked for, $500. Previously ac.
knowledged, $321.5 Plate Printers
Union, Local No. z, 81; Lincoln
Public school. 81; faculty Dunbar
High School, s27; Marian p. Shadd.
IS; Golden Rule C. e. Union, y. c..
81; total. $36S.50 Still needed,
$151.50.
OPPORTUNITY No. S.-Deserted
mother md three children. Amount
asked for, $3.50. Previously ac-
knowledged, 1888. Plate Printers
Union. Local No 2, 81; Golden Rule
G. e. Union. D. c., ST. A. @. g.,
$40; Total, 1899. Still needed, SAIL.
OPPORTUNITY No. S.-WidOw
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
ARCHIE TRIUMPHS.
Devises New Method
Of Weighing
Planets

A scientific study to deter
mine more accurately the weight
of the earth, sun and planets
has been launched by the United
States Bureau Of Standards, it
was announced today.
From the swinging Of two
twenty-five feet underground,
Doctor Paul R. Heyle, has de-
vised a method for securing a
more precise value of the gravi-
rational constance. This con-
stance makes possible the meas
urement of the weight of bodies
of the solar system.
Officials said that the new
system would be of vast value
to astronomical progress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26

Bureau stated and the difficulty of
making accurate forecasts is further
increased by the fact that many
ana three children. Amount asked
for. $3.50. Previously Acknowledged,
$9S9.o Plate Printers Union, Local
No. 2, 81 Golden Rule G. e. Union,
D. G.. "a: total. $95O.5O. Still needed,
OPPORTUNITY No. 10.-Widow
and six children. Amount asked
for 1895. Previously acknowledges.
$725.5O. Plate Printers Union. Local
NO. 2, 81: Golden Rule c. E, Union,
d. c.. 81. Total, $736.5O, Still
needed, $199.5O.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 11.--fCo,or.
ed). Widow and four children.
Amount asked for $72S. Previous.
" acknowledged $3O6. plate
Printers Union Local No. q az:
Lincoln Public School, 81; Mr. and
Mrs. w. G. c., 50; Faculty Dunbar
High School. S27; Marian p. Shadd,
SIS; Golden Rule C. e. Union d. G.
~. Total 1855. Amount still
needed 1878.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 12.--Widow
and three children. Amount asked
for $1.456. Previously acknowledged
S011.50. A. K, IS: Plate Printers
Union Local No. 2, 81: /. II. X,
81; N. e. NJ. $10 Golden Rule
Z. e. Union d. c., 81: Mary A.
Linton, So; M. s. N, 50: G.. C. T.,
SIS: c. S. H., $40; Mrs. S. F. B.,
$50; Collection by w. Fl. H., $14.53.
Total $702.03. Amount still needed
$753.97.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 1S.-(Color.
ed). Widow and five children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
FIND D. {. FREE
Of DISEASED
OYSTERS
Examination of SO Specimens
Chosen at Random Reveals
No Typhoid Germs

Painstaking examination Of sixty.
three specimens Of oysters selected
at random throughout the District
by the health department chemists
has failed to show the least trace
Of disease germs, it was announced
today by Health Officer William c.
Fowler.
The specimens examined were
taken from wharves, uptown deal
ers, clubs and restaurants, but
neither shucked or unshucked
bivalves were germ laden. -.
Doctor Fowler pointed out that
nearly all the oysters received for
District consumption come from the
Chesapeake bay oyster beds, which.
he asserted. are recognized az being
free from any contamination.
e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-26
GIVEN EMPLOYEES BY
BLACK AND WHITE TAXI

More than $4,000 in gold was dis.
trlbuted to $50 employees of the
black and White Taxicab Company
as Christmas gift yesterday. The
gifts were apportioned according to
the length of service of the EN-.
ployes.
a silver service was presented to
Messrs. William, Philip. and Joseph
8rown by the employees. AS a
Christmas gift to the poor, the
Black and White Company donated
several sightseeing buses to the
local orphanages for the day.