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0r<Ua «y» offlo. GAINESVILLE’S TERROR. VALDOSTA GA., SATURJD!/ h FEBRUARY 2s, 1905. ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO ASSASSI NATE A YOUNO LADY. Four 8hots Were Fired Into the Bed . Room Where the Young Woman Wae Sleeping—Officers and Dogs Searched for the Fiend, But He Eacaped. Gainesville, Ga., Feb. 23.—Miss Lawrence, daughter of W. H. Law rence, who was a delegate to the re cent Socialist party convention from Georgia, narrowly escaped death this morning at 1 o'clock from the bullet of an unknown assassin, making the fourth attempt which has been made _ upon the lives of Gainesville citizens. ^ Four shots were fired Into the res idence of Mr. Lawrence. AIL four of tho missiles entered the bedroom of the young woman, and lodged In the wall near the bed on which she was sleeping. That Miss Lawrence was not killed is little short of a miracle. The alarm was given, and soon of ficers and dogs began a search for the assailant, who, It would seem, Is tho same person who has before sought to kill citizens by firing into their houses In the dead hours of the night. Every effort was made to find a clue, but the searchers, after many hours on the streets, returned as com pletely baffled as they have been In following previous clue. The fear which has taken posses sion of the citizens of Gainesville be fore the attempt on the life of Miss Lawrence had not abated. Police pro tection had been increased, and cit- Czar of Russia is Determined To Press War Against Japan. ENGINE IN THE RIVER BERLIN, Feb. 23, 2:12 P. M.—Thelma not only cannot defeat Gen. Kuro- Emperor of Russia has elected to con- patkin, but stands in danger of defeat tinue the war. His position is absolutely firm and the German court has been advised in that sense. The war will be pressed with the utmost energy, the domestic situation being now within control of the au thorities. Those who have advised peace and suggested inquiries for Japan’s terms, the French and British governments, are for the present silent and are like ly to remain so unless events of an extraordinary character shake the Russian emperor’s resolution. The considerations that led to the emper or’s decision, it is understood here, THREE WERE KILLED IN PLUNGE THROUGH DRAW BRIDGE. Izens throughout the city- and suburbs have been provided with firearms. It was thought every possible precau tion had been taken to prevent a rep- eition of the occurrences. It seems however, that the hidden assassin has baffled all efforts to effect his cap- w :* In addition to the attempted mur der of Mist Lawrence this the work of vandals was shown store of X ! SJTJB* tered during * tile night The goods were found scattered m all parts of the building, and clothing was taken and stretched across the muddy streets and .trampled oirer. Knives, soap and other articles were found lying on the floor of the store. The safe was burglarized, and bills and valuable papers torn into bits. Several nights ago the windows of the Gainesville Oil Mill were demol ished and several shots fired into the building. The officers have been at a great loss to understand who fired the shots. First, the judgment of the chiefs of the army that Field Marshal Oya- himself. How cowardly, therefore, for Russia to ask for mercy with all the men and money essential to carry on the war. “8econd, ail the forces of criticism ,. now directed against the government for having fought rather than yield |p legitimate interests and for' Aavii&. J failed to win victories would bA con tinued with added fury agiifnet the government that adopted^ war and' then betrayed the country.! A gov- ernment that would crave peaqe Russia’s enemy white still capable winning victory would tfa giving party of change genuine groui a revolution. >; / “The facta of the military sltu«< iove of country and arguments of pediency are all against peace for pressing the war hopefully.”! MYSTERY DOWN AT MADISON A Live Oak Man Found in Hotel Par lor With Leg Broken. Madison, Fla., Feb. 23.—Quite rlous, but mysterious,' accident was discovered here yesterday, when the clerk of the Merchants’ hotel, In this city, arose and went into the parlors of the hotel and found lying beneath a table the limp form of a man. was In great agony, and when the sur geon had made an examination it was seen that the man’s leg was broken, the bone being completely shattered. The man,after being relieved,gave his name as Weaver, and said he lived at Live Oak. He had come to Madi son, and soon became intoxicated. He does not remember how his leg was broken, nor how he got into the par lors of the hotel. He does not .re member having any difficulty. The. fact of his mlsfbrtune la as .much of a CUYLER BOUGHT IN LONDON, lfiy«ferf'|b ianf a» It ft to 'the own- name of Cuylor era and guests of the hotel. of* the hotel. His people and empk>: ers at Live Oak have' been communi cated with; As long as there is life there is trouble and taxes. A widow is never satisfied with her own name. It is not necessary to have four legs to be a hog. Office seeks a man with about as much energy as a rogue seeks a policeman. Personal Mentions From Melrose. Melrpse, Ga., Feb. 22-—'The rural free delivery started from Melrose on last Wednesday. We think it will be a great help to increase the circula tion of The Times and other papers. The farmers of this section are very busy preparing / for another crop. Think there will be a large crop of cotton planted throughout this section from the arrangements the farmers are making. Mr. Henry McLane, of Perry, was in this section a few days ago. Miss Annie Hires has been suffer ing a great deal for the past three weeks with a “bone fellon.’’ Mr. Lloyd Kinsey, who Is attending school at Sparks, is expected home soon to spend a few days with his And Now the Royal Hatter Wants to Get His Money. Atlanta, Feb. 20.—Herbert Jo^ son, of London, Eng., who says he i& royal hatter to the king, Emperor William, to the Prince of Wales, to Czar Nicholas and numerous other crowned heads, today, through a lo cal attorney, filed a petition In the superior court asking that Telamon Cruger Cuyler Smith be not permit ted to change his last name to Cuyler* on the ground that Mr. Smith Is in debted to the aforesaid royal hatter in the sum of six pounds,‘three shil lings and six pence, for a hat, and re fuses to pay the same. He says if the change of name id permitted it will make the collection - of bis ac count more difficult, and he also as serts that he should not be permit! Ui change his name to ingineer Dobbins, as Well as Engin eer Pate and Fireman Bates, Was t Killed—Danger Signal Sounded at the Engine Plunged Into Depths. Albany, Ga., Feb. 21.—Further re- firts from last night’s wreck on tho Central of Georgia railway's Chatta hoochee river bridge show that throe Uve* were lost, instead of two, as at Brat announced. * The dj»fid ave Engineer Elijah Pate, flu&rnumerary Engineer John Dob- jlns knd Fireman C. B. Bates, all of Ibany. The bodies have not yet n recovered, the locomotive which fled the three men down being imerged in thirty feet of water. lo draw of the bridge was open allow the passage of a steamer, id Engineer Pate misunderstood the lal of the bridge keeper. His last was to blow the danger signal, Ich soundel even au the engine jgft* plunging over the brink. The explosion of a lamp in the bag- j&ge car caused the destruction of prtf entire train as It stood on the I ) rid fee, together with the United] States mail and all the baggage and ixtfress. Divers to Go From Savannah I [akely, Ga., Feb. 21.—When the ep&ne and tender of the westbound pasfeenger train on the Blakely exten- •sior of the Central of Georgia railway plunged off the bridge into the Chat- Ahopcbee river, carrying down with t'Engineer Pate, Engineer Dobbins ptjdpFIreman Bates, the bridge was v id for a passing steamer. Engineer Pate approached the e he. signalled for a Ijscd i. The watchman displayed ilg- for an open bridge, which by means were mistaken for the Aw H. DUKES, ^Wholesale HAY, GIN, FLOR. FEED SUPPLIES. * SPECIALS:! Choice [hand picked North Carolina Seed [Peanuts,'also Spanish or,Two Crop Peanuts, ifri can supply you with cotton seed meal at an at- tractlve'prlce. if Write For Prices. GRIFFING’S Florida Grown Guaranteed and Tested Trees. Budded Pecans, Peach, Plnm, Pear and all othor kinds of Frtit and Ornamental trees and Boses. You pay for trees after you see them growing. Don’t that convince yon that you are going to get what you buy? Prices are right and every tree fully guaranteed, and the Cirif- flng Bros. Go s. guarantee is good and I guarantee tliat everything shall bo as represented. Do yon not appreciate fruit and flowers in your home? Don't you want beautiful ornamental roses for your front yard? Hold Your Order for our Salesman For He is Coming Soon. C. B. Peeples Agent The Grlffing Bros- Co- obllgatlons, parents—Mr. and Mrs. 3. A. Kinsey. Rev. J. N, Jones, of Lake Park, will fill the pulpit at might Chapel first Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Frank Swilley And children spent last Friday with Ml*. J. 'A. Kin sey. •: Prof. J. G. Carter and Mr, Lawson Carter were In this section Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Thrasher, of Valdosta, preached at Melrose Sunday morning. Mrs. Crystal McLeod has been very ill for some time, but we hope to see her out soon. Don’t forget tho singing Boclety at Wright Chappel Sunday. All are In vited. Misses Verda and Gertrude Kinsey spent Monday morning with Misses Anna and Eula Clayton. Dr. J. P. Prescott, of Lake Park, was in this section Sunday. Uiaa Mabel Powell and guests, the Mieses Lila Thompson and Leila Fen der, left for Jacksonville this morning, expecting to remain several days. While there an entertainment will be given in thulr honor and that of Miss Klein Staten, of Valdosta, another dest, by Mrs. James Lassiter and '.tins May McMillan, at the residence of Mrs. D. H. McMillan.—Fernandlna Star. invite everybody to ca model bicycles, sample wheels of which! are just in. They are beauties and the low prices are another interesting feature of them. (Call and get yours while you have the chance of your choice. A machine is being perfected in a Birmingham shop that is to turn out from 9,000 to 10,000 finished wire jiails an hour. H. K. McLendon, 109 West Central Avenue, Valdosta, Ga. Fine Keen Kutter Edge Tools The World’s Greatest Production as Exhibited at the World’s Fair, - Hand Saws, Hatchets, Chisels Planes, Auger Bits, Foot Adze, Drawing Knives and all Kinds of Axes, In Fact Everything That! Should Have a Keen Edge. These tools are the pride of the chest where they are used. Nothing better can be made. Keen Kutter Pocket Knives and Scissors, the best on earth. CONVERSATION Two good carpenters earnestly at work talking right along. “Your tools arei’so keen and sharp I like to use them. What did you pay for this K. K. hatchet?” “Done forgot too long ago; but it is the best ever made. Bought it from Harley's, of course.” This line is the pride of Mr. E. C. Sim mons, founder of the greatest hardware house in the world. He will spend a day or so with us soon. HARLEY HARDWARE CO., SASH, DOORS, PAINTS. t