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TRIAL WAS NOT HELD.
FRIER80N’8 COMMITMENT TRIAL
WILL BE HAD TOMORROW.
It Wat to Hava Been Held Yeeterday
Afternoon, But He Wlehed to Hear
From Home First—What He Says
About the Killing of J. E. Flood.
The commitment hearing in the
case of A. L. Frierson, charged with
t the murder of J. E. Flood, and of Mrs.
J. E. Flood, charged with being ac
cessory to the crime, was to have
been held yesterday afternoon, but It
was postponed until tomorrow for
several reasons, chief among which
was Frierson’s desire to hear from
his people in South Carolina before
going Upon trial.
Frierson was seen in bis cell at the
county Jail by a Times reporter yes
terday, and he stated that he did not
care about having a commitment trial
until he could hear from his people
in South Carolina. He has written
his wife to come to him and also
wrote his brother for money with
which to employ a lawyer.
Frierson is a one-eyed man, having
had one eye knocked out and his nose
badly broken some time ago. Since
that time he has been taking mor
phine to relieve his suffering, so he
says, and Jail life goes hard with
him. He said that his greatest dis
comfort was because he was cut off
from the drug.
He is confined in the old part of
the Jail and Mrs. Flood and her son
are in the new part. They have not
had a chance to speak to each other
since they have been incarcerated,
and their stories of the tragedy are
entirely different, though the woman
still sticks to her story that she was
knocked Senseless during the row and
that she really does not know all that
happened.
Frierson says he did not strike
Flood with , an axe, but hit him with
a llghtwood stick about two feet in
length. He says that he had no idea
of killing him, and he believes that
his death was caused by his head
striking something when he fell. He
says his head hit a box or something
and he thought then that he had hurt
him.
As to the origin of the trouble, be
says it started over a proposition made
by him for all to go over to thohouso
of his brother-in-law, Hodge, after
supper. Flood was drinking, and
cursed Hodge. Finally, the little boy
made the proposition to go. over there,
and Flood slapped him. 'Frierson
*>»y. he took the boy's part and that
Flood started after him wttlT"hIs
rasor.
He says that he jumped out of the
door and the first thrust from the ra
zor struck the side of the door. It
was then, according to his statement,
that he struck Flood with his pistol.
Flood continued to advance upon him
and he picked up the piece of light-
wood and struck him twice. The sec
ond blow brought Flood to the floor,
and his head struck something on the
floor.
Frierson says that he intended to
go back to 8outh Carolina two weeks
ago, but Flood insisted on, his re
maining here. He says that Flood
promised to go back there, too, and
that he had already planned to go
Sunday morning. He says that he
aiidL Flood have been friends all of
thbtir lives and that he would not have
hit him for anything If he had thought
tb4i the blow would be fatal.
Mrs. Flood and her little boy .both
say that the blows were dealt with a
piece of wood, and not with an axe.
They both say, too, that Frierson,
threatened to kill both of them if they
made any alarm after the row. She
says that he threatened to kill her if
she sent for a physician. The little
boy says about the same thing. The
woman and little boy claim that the
boy went to Ham’s stable as soon as
Frierson left and tried to get a phy
sician over the 'phone, but the one
he wanted was In the country and
another refused to go to the house.
The boy says, however, that he did
not tell the physician what the trou
ble was.
The woman in the case is by no
means a bad looking character. Her
face has just a little of the Japanese
mould, small eyes, sallow and a rath
er serious or crafty expression. The
little boy is Quite a bright little fellow
and seems to be straightforward
with it
A~Good Purchase.
One of our appreciative business
men yesterday bought the three finest
and most expensive oil paintings In
Professor Miller’s studio. One of
them was “Sunset on the Swanna-
noa," one of the finest paintings we
ever saw. We believe the day will
come when a painting with “Otis A.
Miller" in the corner will bring a
fabulous price.—Americus Times-Re-
corder.
Insurance Man Wanted.
A live man and a gentleman to take
charge of the interests of the Mutual
Life of Georgia, in Lowndes county, as
General Manager and Secretary and
Treasurer. Good pay to the right man;
a perpetual job. Gall Saturday or from
8 to 12 o’clock Monday next.
A. A. McDUFFIE, Supt. ofAgendwi^
THE VALDOSTA TIMES, TURDAV, FEBRUARY 25, 1905.
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS.
Parties Named to Collect Commuta
tion Tax and Rules for Same.
The commissioners of roads and
revenues of Lowndes county have ap
pointed the following named persons
to collect the commutation tax for the
year 1905. pr to work those whp do
not.pay said -tax. to-wlt:
1. S. L. Dowling. Valdosta district.
2. Stephen Senterfeit, Naylor dis
trict
J. J. Bradford. Cat Creek dis
trict.
4. G. J. Coppage. Club House dis
trict. ^
6. J. A. Stubbs, Hahira district.
6. Wesley Nicholson, Ousley dis
trict.
7. W. R. Jackson, Clyattevllle dis
trict.
8. J. W. Swilley, Dasher district.
9. Thomas Zipperer, Lake Park
district.
And they are hereby instructed to
begin after the first Monday in March
to collect $2.50 from each hand sub
ject to road work, commutation tax,
from those who have not paid the
commutation tax, or to work those
who fall to pay said commutation tax
and also to make a complete list of
all the hands (of those who pay and
those who work), designating the dis
trict and section of road to *hich they
belong. And for said service they be
paid 50 cents from each hand paying
his commutation tax, 50 cents for each
hand who works eight days—five days
work is required, beginning at said
time, and three days’ work will be
required later on, which time will be
determined by said commissioners.
The appointees are requested to meet
the commissioners on the first Mon
day in March at Valdosta for further,
Instruction, etc.
By order of Commissioners.
R. T. MYDDELTON,
Clerk Commissioners.
NEW TOWN OPEN8 TODAY.
8t. George, in Charlton County, to Be
come a Thriving Georgia City.
The new colony town on the St.
Mary’s river in Charlton county—St.
George by name-will be thrown open
to the public today.
An excursion train over the Geor
gia Southern road carried large
crowds of people to the scene this
morning, many of them having bought
chances at lots or stock in the town.
There will be a drawing for lots this
afternoon, each holder of ticketshav
ing a chance at the lots.
It is Mid that there are already
three- or four bundled "people’ there liv
ing In tents until they can get their
houses built. It is believed that the
town will continue to grow and pros
per. It is to be built on the same
line that Fitzgerald was, and its fu
ture is just as bright as Fitzgerald’s
was wheu it was first established.
The new town is situated about
eighty miles below Valdosta. The
land is a rich brown top-soil under
laid with pebble loam and clay, and
Is well adapted for any kind of vege
tation. It is understood that truck
growing will be carried on very ex
tensively by the inhabitants who set
tle there.
LUMBER MEN MET HERE
THEY ARE MAKING A .WAffiM
FIGHT FOR FLORIDA RATES.
Rstes Were Increased About
Per Cent Lest Month, and tha Ml
tar la to Go Before the Florida Ral
road Com inflation—Bualneao Good.
The Georgia Interstate Sav Mill
Association had an allday meeting
here laBt Tuesday, and many matter*
came before It. though all were dwarfs
ed by* the fight which the association
has over Florida freight rates, which
wore recently raised about 42 per
cent.
A committee from the association
met with the railroad representatives
on the 10th and 11th of this month
and asked for a restoration of the bid
rate , or that some concessions .be
made. Both of these requests were
denied, and now the association will
go before the Florida railroad commis
sion and Invito the railroads to ap
pear at the same time, so that both
sides of the question may be placed
before the commission.
A resolution was also adopted ask
ing the United States senate to pass
the Esch-Townsend bill, or some
measure that will give the Inter-state
commerce commission greater powers
than It now has.
Reports that were made by various
members of the association showed
that the demand for lumber and oth
er mill products Is greater than has
been- known In many years, and that
dressed stock Is In demand at $2 per
thousand more than the list prices.
In fact, the mills are not able to sup
ply the demand, regardless of prices.
It was also shown that not much
business Is being taken at present
prices, but that there are more buy
ers and soliciting freight agents In
the field than have been known In
many years.
The manufacturers are requested to
■tick to the new rules of classification
and. to accept business on the old
rules only at almost prohibitory
prices. Tflo manufacturers were re
quested to report oh the new rules
only In making reports.
Owing to the Importance of the
rate situation In Florida, the assocl*-
tlon will not wait until April to meek,
but will have lta next meeting at Jack
sonville next month, the 21st day.
Quite a large crowd was In attend
ance upon the meeting here Tuesday.
Two Pulled for Burglary.
A negro named Will Jones and
whlto hobo named Will Youby were
arrested Wednesday by Chief Dam-
pier and Policeman McIntyre, accused
of burglarising J- W. Davis' store,
near tho old Georgia Southern depot
Tuesday night. They secured 200
coppers and a number of small aril-
cles. The negro was arrested first,
and he made a partial confession, Im
plicating the white man. Youby was
seen about, tbe 8101% Just before It
closed Tuesday night.
When Chief Dumpier put him un-
der arrest, Youby waited for a chance
to run. and took the first one that was
offered. Officer McIntyre chased him
some distance and then pulled his
gun on the fugitive, which caused him
to stop.
Tested Fruit Trees.
We beg to call attention to tbe ad.
of C. B. Peeples In this issue, as
agent for the Grilling Bros. Co., who
are tho largest nurserymen In the
Southern states. Through Mr. Pee
ples they are making a proposition to
our people that has never been made
by any nursery heretofore, and the
fact that they give you a chance to
see your trees growing before you pay
for them Is in Itself convincing of the
reliability of their stock. Any one
wishing any trees, ornaments or roses
will do well to cell on or write Mr.
Peeples before buying.
Club's Reception Wednesday.
Tho officers of tho Wymodausis
Club entertained the members of the
club and their friends at a reception
Wednesday afternoon. A largo crowd
was in attendance, and the occasion
was a very pleasant one for all.
vocal selection by Miss Mary Carson
was a very enjoyable feature. An In
strumental selection by Miss Gilbert,
of Albany, was also greatly enjoyed.
Light refreshments were served
and the occasion was pleasant
throughouL
SALE OF BANKRUPT ASSETS.
. . m.
Judge Speer Makes a New Rule in
Regard to Sales by Trustees, Ete.
By the court ordered, That hereaf
ter trustees and other representatives
of the court making sales of the as
sets of bankrupts consisting of stocks
of msrchandlsa and merchantable ar-
tides, notes, accounts, machinery and
fixtures of merchants and manufac
turers shall In tho first Instance clas
sify and separate such assets In such
lots or parcels as In view of the char
acter of such assets may seem to such
trustees or other officers most attrac
tive to purchasers, and shall first ex
pose each of said parcels or lots to
the highest bidder, and at public out
cry, unless a private sale Is ordered
by the Judge of the bankruptcy courL
Having received said bids the trustee
or other officer charged with the sale
of such assets shall then offer in bulk
all of such assets, and shall obtain
the highest bid therefor. It shall bo
the duty of such trustee or other of
ficer charged with making said sale
to accept the largest aggregate sum
offored for said assets, whether the
same shall be the aggregate of the
bids made for the lots or parcels, or
the bid made for the assets In bulk,
and shall report the same to the court
for its confirmation.
Ordered further. That whethor
the assets are sold In parcels or in
bulk, that the trustee or other officer
conducting the sale shall require of
the bidder a deposit of ten per cent.
In cash, and In case such sales, or
either of them, arc not approved by
the court, the said deposit shall be
returned to the person whose bid Ir
rejected.
This Feb. 13, 1906.
EMORY SPEER. Judge.
DOINGS THIS WEEK.
LOTTlt FRY TO MR. JES8IE
ULMER ON WEDNESDAY.
ilet Home Wedding at Mrs. N.
FryV-Residence—Miss Mollie
•msflto 'to Mr. W. D. Lee, Near
Mill—Corbett-Deloach at Paul.
4 -home of Mrs. N. E. Fry was the
of • quiet, but very pretty wod-
dlng ceremony, last Wednesday eve-
nlng.at 2 cfciock, the contracting par-
tle*| being (her daughter, Miss Lottie,
and; Mr. Jessie Ulmer.
The ceremony was performed by
RevJr L R/ Christie In the presence of
• large number of friends and rela
tive! of the happy couple. There were
no attendants, the couple entering the
parlor from the hall as tho wedding
march was played by Miss Ethel Har
rell. The couple took positions in the
centre of the room and assumed tho
votes which made them man and wife.
•.The bride Is tho youngest daughter
of Mrs. Fry and Is a very attractive
youup-woman, and poBspses many ad
mirable traits of character.
fkd groom le a eon of Mr. Mack Ul
mer and la an Industrious as well as
successful young farmer, Ho has re
cently completed a handsome home on
hit place, two miles from the city,
but the couple have decided to board
with Mrs. Fry for awhile.
The .wedding presents were mnny
and yew handsome, attesting the pop
ularity. pf the young couple.
; jA (Wedding Near Ray's Mill.
Tfcje homo of Mrs. Martha CIcmcntB,
near Ray'B Mill, was tho scone of a
very pretty wedding Wednesday after
noon, ,tbp contracting parties being
MtMiVollle Clements and Mr. Will-
laml) tvid Lee, of Mllltown. The cer
emony wts pertor-ue'l by Rev. L. R.
Cbrlilhi and was witnessed by a large
r. nober of friends of the contracting
p? The bride Is a very f rP'llnr
to .well ms pretty young woman, and
Is a daughter of the late David Clem
ents. [The groom is a prominent mer
chant, and naval stores operator at
Hints* n.
Thji couple received many hand-
car,m; presents and are also receiving
many congratulations and good wishes
from) their host of friends.
' r-tL A Marriage at Paul.
Paul, Ga., Feb. 22.—The marriage
last. Sunday of Miss MeIHe Corbett
and Mr. General Deloach at the home
of the bride was an 'event of much
it to the many friends ef this
mg couple. It waa a quiet
onlx tbe relatives and a
fevt (intimate friends being present.
The ceremoqy was performed In an
Impressive manner by .Rev. Newton
McLeod.
The bride looked very beautiful In
a lovely white albatross. Sho Is one
of our most lovable girls, being
daughter of Mr. J. B. Corbett, Jr., of
Paul.
The groom is a young farmer of
Echols county and a man of splendid
character and ability.
Tbe brides maids were Misses I-ou
Ella Harrlb, Florice Corbett, Minnie
Corbett and Zellto Corbett. The
groomsmen were Messrs. Willey Cor
bett, Elsie Corbett, Cohn Ritter and
Shlrud Carter. After many congratu
lations Mr. Deloach and bride loft for
his father's, near l-ako Park, where a
hearty welcome was extended, and
which place will be their future home.
ALBANY OET8 FEDERAL COURT.
First Christian Church.
Richard W. Wallace, pastor. Ser-
vices Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p.
m. Preaching by the pastor. Subject
of the morning sermon: ‘‘The Dignity
of the Christian's Mission." Evening:
“The Genealogy of Death.” Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. Prayer and
praise service each Wednesday eve
ning at 7:15.
A cordial welcome will be extended
ail who attended the services of this
church.
The South Georgia Dairy.
1 am conducting a new dairy in Val
dosta, and will appreciate the orders of
my frionda and tho public. Everything
kept in neat and approved manner and
cleanliness and purity guaranteed. The
best herd of Jersey cow* in this section.
Wagon makes delivery of milk and but-
tor to any part cf town twlco a day.
Phono 160.
W. H. COOPER,
2-21-21 Manager.
All the novelties In whlto goods will
be exhibited at 8tatsn Co.’s Monday.
A GREAT MUSICAL TREAT.
United States Senate Paeaee Bill Es-
. tabtlshlng Western Dlvlelon.
An Associated Press dispatch, under
WaHhlngton date, brings the Informa
tion that tbe senate Tuesday passod
a bill which providos for the estab
lishment of the Western division
of the Southern Judicial circuit of
Georgia, to be composed of the coun
ties of Baker, CaIho-„u. Doughorty,
I-oe, Mitchell and Wo.rth. This means
that Albany is to have the federal
court.
The large amount of business done
In Macon and Valdosta from these six
counties will go to that point as soon
as Judge Speer is given quarters In
Albany. Here'nfore Macon and Val
dosta have received the advantages
of the business done In the federal
court from these counties.
Another city Is added to the number
in, which Judge Speer must hold
court. He Is now to preside in Macon,
Augusta, Savannah, Valdosta and Al
bany. The two South Georgia towns
will get the business of the federal
court in this section of the state.
Valdosta suffers less loss than Ma
con, and Albany hat been successful
In a long fight for the court.
Notice.
We have this day *o!d a one*fonrth
interest in the mercantile firm of Allen,
Talley ft Co., to Mr. Perryman Carter.
The new firm will collect all accounts
and pay all the indebtedness of tho old
company. There will be no change in
the style or management of the old firm,
Thanking our friends for past patron-
arte and soliciting their futoro business,
we are, Very truly,
R. B. Allen,
J. V. Talley,
J. D. Darxoy.
Mill town, Ga., Feb. 22, 1905.
Old furniture made like new at Good-
win’* bicycle store. 2-1-tt
A Benefit Concert to Be Given Next
Tuesday Evening, Feh. 28.
A benefit concert for the fund for
a new organ for the Methodist church
will bo given at the court house on
Tuesday evening, February 28, by Sig
nor Piero Gherardl, tenor, assisted by
Mrs. Ruth Anderson Reohr, violinist,
and Miss Wilma Anderson, pianist;
These three artists were heard not
long ago in Valdosta at one of the
Lyceum course entertainments, and at
that time every one present express
ed the wish that they would be heard
again soon. They are all artists of
high attainments, and they are wide
ly known all over the country. The
Atlanta Journal said, after their con
cert there on the 10th of February:
"The concert Friday night at Wes
ley Memorial church was a splendid
success, for each member of the An-
dcrson-Rcohr Recital Company is an
artist.
The violinist, Mrs. Ruth Anderson
Reohr. appeared in three difficult so
los, viz.: Mendelssohn's 'Concerto,'
'Adagio,' from Weniawawskl's ‘Second
Concerto,’ and 'Habanera' (Gypsy
Dance), of Sarasate. In all the de
mands made for the proper rendition
of the above solos, her technique and
temperament wero adequate. Her tono
Is large and good, her work brilliant.
She responded with several encores to
tho merited applause.
"Miss Wilma Anderson, pianist and
accompanist, Is excellent. She play
ed Chopin with delicacy and refine
ment. yet her strength was sufficient
to render Moskowskt’s ‘Spanish Cap
rice’ in brilliant and forceful style.
Aside from being a fine Soloist, she is
a sympathetic accompanlsL Most of
her accompaniments were played from
memory. She is one of the leading pi
anists of the country. She had numer
ous encores.
“The tenor, Piero Gherardl, has a
splendid voice, which he controls per
fectly. Every solo he sang, whether
It was the gregt Arts from the opora
‘Aida,’ or the sephyr-llke ‘Twilight of
Massenet, he gave an artistic and fin
ished rendering. His art Is as great
as his voice; every phase was round
ed out, the shadings were perfect."
Every lover of music, good soul-in
spiring music, will not fall to attend
this concert.
Tickets 50 cents; school children,
under 12 years of age, 26 cents. Tick
ets on sale at A. E. Dlmmock’s and
8. B. Breedlove's.
K. of P. Lodge for Adal.
Grand Keeper of Records and
Seals W. H. Leopold,, of pwmrgto
Knights of Pythias, has received no
tice from Mr. B. J. Harwell, of Adel,
that he has sent to Grand Chancellor
J. A. Jones, of Waycross, an applica
tion with twenty-three petitioners for
the Institution of a lodge at Adel.
The material for tho lodge Is ex-
cellent, and It will probably be Insti
tuted the latter part of this month.
Tho petitioners requost that they be
allowed to Institute at once, but It
will have to be delayed a short time,
until the paraphernalia can be sent
them.
The Institution of this lodge will
make ten new* lodges which have
been Instituted during the present
term of Grand Chancellor Jones, and
as the best months for the Institution
of lodges are yet to come, It Is ex-
pectod that at least fifteen more will
be added before tbe term expires.—
Savannah News.
Attend the whlto goods sate Monday
at Staten Co.'s.
EXCITEMENT WAS HIGH
COLORED INTRUDER CAUSED
UPROAR ON WOODINO LANE.
A Score of Negroes Were After Him
With Axes, Rakes, Hoes, Pistol* and
Other Weapons of Warfare—Tho
Negro Wanted to Play With a Baby.
The home of Waiter Hunter, col
ored, on Wooding Lane, was theiscena
of turbulent times last night between
6 and 7 o'clock.
While the occupants of ,tge house
wore away from home a strange ne
gro came along and took possession
of the premises. When HuntPr'A wife
saw him In the dnor of the middle
room she asked who he was', but got
answer. A moment later the ne
gro grabbed one of her children and
Jumped in the door, shutting ft. be
hind him.
Then the uproar began. Tjie wo
man screamed for help, and her
screatna were so intense that all the
negroes in that section were quickly
hand. She told them that a strange
negro had kidnaped one of lief chil
dren and bail it in the houBo.
The gathering crowd (hereupon be
gan to arm themselves ‘with 'axes,
hoea. lakes, billets of Wood, pistols
and other weapons, for the purpose
of making an attempt at rescue. One
negro pulled a pistol and began to
shoot at the house.
Officer McIntyre was attracted to
the scene by the uproar, but ho had
a hard time in preVenNnr'ttie 'druwd
from beating the llfd oui- ef-Hte In
truding negro. He placed thir tnsn
under arrest and bhmght hini io the
city prison. :,
The negro gave his name a,, New
ton Cheney and stated that he had
been working at, ajibqfPRfff .mine
Ip Florida. He appeared to be perfect
ly sober and told the.officer..that-he
only wanted to “play with .the baby.”
Some King's-. Chapel iKama.-
King’s Chapel, Feb. 24,-l^f. M. O.
Knight,, the 'prjnclcpaf if the King's
Chapel school, visited f rien<(d 'did rel
ative! at Lola and Nasliyine Saturday
and Sunday.' '
Miss Carrie Lou. WBlIomi,. »*Uo has
been visiting her coualiv Mlss.Corlnne
Williams, waa callpd, to ber,ihorns in
Adel Sunday night .by - the; sudden
death of her mother, Mra. C. M, .Wil
liams. f
Mr. Hustin Parrish, df Lol*. is vis-.
I ting his brother, Mr.Torpe'Parrisb,
this week. Vi ' !'
Wednesday afternoqp,,.MJR( .Lllll*-^
Brown- (assistant teacher at Klug'i
Chapel). Miss** NitaTITOUdW, Oiife'l*
Mathis, Carrie Ltxi WUllsms' and
Pearl Smith Went‘ home- ‘WtW - Mies
llah Peters frotn sehodl. After
supper Messrs. M. O. Knight,(Clarence
Bradford, Leland Roberts, Hqnnf Har :
rell and Newt Swindle went -In. ,,.The
table was made to Ulk ; and tel) the
fortunes of those present. ( |;i
Miss Susie Parrish and Mr., Samp
Parrish, from Adel, visited their qous-
In, Miss Nlta Bradford, Saturday and
Sunday, February .4 ahd 5.'' 'Mi'. Jesse
Knight and sister. Miss mile Knight,
were here the same Biipdky 1 ."
Misses Julia, Lpna and Ilaj'PWers,
Mr. Billy Peters and Mr. TotP 1 Varrieh
visited friends and relatives 1 at' Lois
Sunday. ■ • i .e-s • .
Mr. Mitchell Nelson, < of Valdosta,
visited friends here Suntlajv'i • ■
Mrs. J. J. -Bradford and Mra. J-. A.
Smith visited their sister, Mr*. J. B.
Baskin, at Ray’s Milt,-Tuesday land
Wednesday. ,- ...... ;
Red Race Ginger Ale
Is the Oreat Modern Cure for Indigestion.
It is the one drink which is a pleasure and
benefit especially for ladies and children. . It
is absolutely non-constipating, no matter
how much you drink, and contains nothing
injurious.
Red Race'Ginger Ale'ls made from the cele
brated Valdosta Artesian Water, the finest,
most expensive Ginger and the purest Sugar
obtainable. It is highly endowed by tbe
best physicians, and Is being used by thou*
sands of sick people.
5C IN BOTTLES EVERYWHERE t
Look for the Indian on the Label. None
genuine without *it.|fe Manufactured by
Valdosta Bottling Wor
VALDOSTA, GEORGIA.