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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.