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X VALDOSTA GA., SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1905. Sr TAX DODGERS OVER IN WORTH A Special Term of Court Was Called to Round Them Up. . Tiftop, Ga., March 16.— The sensa tional developments In the tax returns from Worth county culminated yester day In the calling of a special term of superior court, over which Judge W. N. Spence presided, at which the grand Jury was called together to re ceive the report of the special com mittee appointed at the fall term of court to examine the tax returns. The committee, consisting of C. G. Dell, T. A. Spurlin, R. L. Sutton, D. H. Powell, Mitchell Paulk, I. F. Cole man and W. A. Murray, reported that it had carefully gone over the digest, atad too its best ability and knowledge of facts, assessed values on every lot or parcel of land on which it could procure information. This assessment increases the value on real estate alone ii\ Worth county $1,450,971. These figures, the com mittee regards as being as near cor rect as it is possible to obtain, and it recommends that the tax receiver for the year 1905 refuse to accept any re turns for a less value than assessed by them. The committee also found that a great deal of lands in Worth county had not been returned for taxaton at all, and recommends that the ordinary furnish to the tax receiver a correct land map of the county, and that tho receiver use all care and diligence to see that all lands are .returned for 1905, and that the taxpayers in mak ing returns, specify the number of lots as well as number of acres. The grand jury adopted the report of the committee, and made it their recommendation. It also recommend ed that in vew of the condition of the public roads of tjie county^ each road mmlssoner be fined $50 unless the It* Tiore'jmi condition b; ' October term of court OFFICER WHO PREFERRED DEATH Lieutenant 8hot Down While Trying to Make Escape. Vancouver Barracks. Wash., March 15.—Lieut Francis M. Boone, who was ordered discharged from the United States army yesterday on the charges of desertion, absence with out leave, non-payment of debts and conduct unbecoming an officer, today WOMEN DUCKING THE TIGER Fashionable Females Pulled in a New York Gambling House. New York, March 15.—The police today raided a pool room and gamb ling house on Forty-second street, which they declare was patronized al most exclusively by wives of wealthy New Yorkers. The evidence on which the place made a dash from his guard, with, it 1 was raided and the alleged prdprie- is believed, deliberate suicidal intent, Frederick Bush, arrested, was ob- and before recapture was shot and probably fatally injured. Boone was being conducted from the guard house to the garrison hos pital, when, without warning, he broke away and started to run. He was or dered to halt, but paid no attention to the command, and guards opened fire. One bullet out of the five fired at the prisoner took effect in tho head above the right ear and passed under the scalp to a point above the right eye. Another broke his collar bone. . ..... . . . # A . . „ , go, but they had to force their way Boone rose to the office of lieuten-» u L J ant from the ranks. He is said to tained by a woman detective. The alleged pool room was located in a fashionable apartment house. The policemen had to break down two doors to reach the room. Their en trance was followed by a scene of wild excitement, the women, most of whom wore gathered around a rou lette table, screaming and attempting to escape by the windows and doors. After giving their names and ad dresses the women were allowed to belong to a wealthy New York family, and has a wife and child in San Fran cisco. BURGLAR8 AT MONTEZUMA. Many Houses Were Broken Open and Robbers 8ecure Valuables. Montezuma, Ga., March 16.—Burg lars got in their work in this place last night On awakening this more lng, several families found their doors and windows open and rooms show ed that they had been ransacked by some one. Mr. J. E. Robinson lost a jflne watch and a few other things. J. T. Stilwell, Jr., also lost a watch j and chain. The residence of J. S. La- I vendor and J.. B. Easterlin were also \ but nothing of conse- N . , RUSSIANS SURRENDERING. l Oyama.Report, Spoils 8ecured by tbs Fight. Toklo, March 14—11 a. m.—A tel- 1 egram received today from headquar ters In the field says: “in the district of Slngchlng our forces have been dislodging the ene my from Ylngpan, eighteen miles east pf Fushan, and on March 11 entered that place. In the direction of the Shakhe river all of our forces are continuing the pursuit of the remnant of the enemy, and many Russian offi cers and men are surrendering to our train guards in the mountainous dis tricts oast of Tie Pass road. "Additional spoils taken in the di rection of the Shakhe river are wag ons and carts captured southeast of Chlpiikoutzu. They exceed 1,000, loaded with gun ammunition, small ammunition, entrenching tools, tele graph and telephone equipments, pontoon material, supplies and water boilers. “They also carried 14,000 8-ccntlme- tro, 1,400 15-centlmetre shells and 1,- 200,000 small ammunition, and va rious military Btores. At the home of Mr. J. K. Han go book they failed to gain admission, but left an axe; supposed to have been had for prizing open windows. There is little doubt but they are the same parties that operated in Oglethorpe last Friday night. JEFF DAVI8 STOOD BY FLAG. An Ante-Bellum Letter 8howlng His Devotion to the Constitution. Hillsboro, N. H., March 15. —Kirk Pierce, the nephew of President Pierce, has found an autograph letter writtei by Jefferson Davis to Frank lin Pierce among the documents in herited from his uncle. Mr. Davis wrote from the senate chamber under date of January 27, 1860, saying in part: “The prospect of our country Is not less gloomy than when you left. I will stand by the flag first and uphold the constitution whilst thero is a possibil ity of effecting anything to preserve and perpetuate the government wo in herited. Beyond that, my duty and faith bind me to Mississippi and her fortunes as she may shape them.” The longest canal in the world is the Imperial canal in China—2,000 miles long. through the crowd that had gathered to their private carriages and auto mobiles, which were waiting around the corner. Besides the charges of conducting a pool room and gambling house, Bush is accused of attempting to brlbo a policeman. AS TO DU8T AND PNEUMONIA. The Health Officer of New York City Advances a New Theory. With time our views In respect to many matters change. For Instance, It hasn't been so very long sinco we believed that wet, sloppy weather was sure to produce sickness—especially colds and pneumonia—and that dry, even windy weather, promoted health. Dr. Pifrllngton, jhe health officer of that this belief been a close ob server in the thickly populated sec tions of New York city for years, and therefore what he says in regard to this matter is based upon his obser vation. A few days ago, speaking of the snow In the streets, and their sloppy condition, due to rain, be said: “It is not tbe present wet and slop py weather which produces* sickness and disease. It Is when the streets are dry and dusty and tho wind Is strong that we look for trouble. As the weather Is now, the water and slush In the streets hold down the germs, which if raised Into tho air would be breathed into the system and would cause disease." The germ theory of disease Is so generally accepted that we regard a germ as the cause of every disease. And it may he that it is. Naturally wo would suppose that persons walk ing sloppy streets, getting their feet damp, would run greater risk of con tracting pneumonia than If exposed to the dust raised by March winds, but It seems such is not the case. The wind picks up the germ-laden duBt, carries it into tho egfs. nose and mouth of the pedestrian, and, if he Is at all susceptible to any attack of ill ness, ho will soon bo laid up wlh pneumonia or some similar disease. TIFTON HAS ANOTHER BIC FIRE Murrowjpuilding Burned With Losses Estimated at $5,000. March 16.—Fire was discovered this morning about one o'clock In the brick block belonging to Judge John Murrow, on Third street. Its exact origin is not known, though it Is supposed to have broken out in the rear of J. B. Marrow’s barber shop, in one of the middle store rooms in the block. For awhile the Clyatt building and the main business part of the town were in imminent danger but for the third time within a few weeks, the town was saved by the plucky work of Tifton’s volunteer firemen, and two lines of hose connected to the mains from the fire pump at Tift’s mill. The building was gutted, but the wall* were very little Injured. The losses are as follows: Judge John Murrow, damage to building, $2,000; insurance, $1,800. M. Rogopolous, fruits and groceries, about $600; no insurance. J. B. Murrow, barber shop fix* ttire* $600; no Insurance. Jos. Anderson, watch and gun re pair. shop, goods partly saved, lost about $100; no insurance. C. L.'Parker & Co., meat market, damage^by removal, $100; fully in sured. .4/ POLICEMAN WAS STABBED. I tbs Negro Who Had Uted< tho Knifo. Ga., March 15.—Officer S. of the Albany polico force, ind seriously wounded early an unknown negro, who ca rrying, It is believed, at least Jet from the officer’s pistol, o’clock Price was called to iVchlno *boy on ‘lower (•eel to arrest a negro-who was creating a disturbance. As the officer laid his hand on the negro the latter struck out with a knife, inflict ing one wound In tho left side, an other near the heart and a third in the back. The negro ran and made good his escape, not, however, until Price had fired twice. Tho officer is satisfied that the first shot took effect. The policeman’s wounds are se rious, but are not considered danger ous. AFTER RABBIT, KILL8 HIM8ELF. Roy Walker Meets Weath Accidentaly While In Woods. Dublin, Ga., March 14.—News has reached Dublin of the accidental shooting of a young man named Roy Walker, which occurred Friday after noon at his home in tho Reedy Springs district. Young Walker went Into the woods to cut wood and leaned a loaded gun against a tree. While ho was engaged in his work, a rabbit ran by, and the young man sprang for his gun. It is thought the hammer struck a piece of wood and fired tho weapon. The contends entered Walker’s left breast and pentrated the heart, death being instantly produced. FOR SALE—One rotary neostjlo in first class condition; 3,000 dupli cates from one writing. It will bo sold at a bargain. Henderson-Cran- ford Buggy Co., Valdosta, Ga. For Divorce- GEORGIA—Lowndih Couitt: Jennie B. Myddelton,) Libel for Divorce in . ~ V- ? Lowndes Superior James B. Myddelton,) Court. The defondant. Jamea B. Myddelton, la here by required to appear at tne Bnperlor Court of Maid county on the third Monday in May, next, then and there to answer the plaintiff's complaint in an action for divorce, in default thereof the court will prooeed as to Justice ■hall appertain. Witnees, the Honorable Robt. G. Mitchell. Judge of said court. This March 18th, 1905. R. T. ftlYDDKLTON. „ „ „ , Clerk 8. C. L Co. On. 8. M. Varnedoe, Atty. 8-18-tarn f-2m. For Divorce. GEORGIA—Lowmdks Cottntt : O. M.udo Gray, 1 j>|, orc ,LoirndM 'n D. Or.y.1 ».P«ior Court. The defendant. Jests D. Gray, la hereby re- aired to appear at the Superior Court of Raid >unty on the third Monday In May, next, then nd there to answer the plaintlfra complaint >r divorce, as in default thereof the coart will rooeed as to Justice shall appertain. Wltneaa. the Honorable Robt G. Mitchell, Judge of said court. This March 18th, 190»T K. T. MYDDELTON. „ . Clerk 8.0. L. Oo. Ga. Woodward A Smith, Attya. 8-18-2m. For Divorce- Pho.h.1 Oribh,) y^tbol for Divorce In Lownda. As'cribb. i Oo. Superior Court. The defendant, J. 8. Orlbb, la hereby required to appear at the Superior Court of said county on the third Monday in Ma j^ ncxt, then and . _ eoaplaSnt for ttvorce. Aa In default that— ‘ "* irooeed as to Justice shall _ Witnees the Honorable Judge of said court. This March 18th,190ft. R T. MYDDKLT Clerk 8.0. L. Cranford A Walker, Atty*. i. G. Mitchell, 118th >DKL. 18-tam-2m. Notice of Application for Dis charge- ,nr In the matter of) 'SLK*? j ‘-b*"*™*-*- 'TOthe creditor* of the above named bank- roptcJaS^VtheSid^.TO^ Tho^aid application will bo heard by tne Honorable Kmonr Speer, Judge of the United States DU- •to notified to .ppow .1 tb. tun. .nd pUc. •Jatsfl. “d if .my they c»n, why 'h.pr.yor oonUlnwt In tb. Mid .pptloatlon should not bogranted. D*ted «t V.Moitn, O. . this 17th d»y of March. A. D.. H05. A. W. VARNEDOE, Deputy Clerk. For Divorce. OEORQIA—LOWSOIS Ooomtv: *"“* Sm,th ' I Ub.1 for Divorce in Bn- Jnll. Smith. I P' rlor Court of laid county The defendant, Jolla Smith, is hereby re quired personally, or by attorney, to appear at the Huperior Court, to beheld in and for wld county on the third Monday in May. next, thea' and there to answer the plain tiff's complaint in an action for divorce. As in default there of the opart will prooeed as to Justice shell appertain- Witneae the Hon. Robt. G. Mitchell, Jodgo m. t. aiuuiuivn. Clerk 8. C. L. Oo. Ga. aM 18-a 25-A 8 15. G- A. Whitaker, Atty. Administrator’s Notice Notion la hereby given to ell of the creditors f the eat ate of George W. Herndon, late of •id county, deeeaeed, to render bean account of their demands to me within the time pre scribed by law, property made oat. And eu * a- seed ere hereby payment to tho The Quantity of Red Race Ginger Ale \That is being sold proves the quality of tthe gooda NoJthing enters thee^ goods except that which is pure and whole-" some. Always insist on having it when calling for ginger ale and you get the best. It contains nothing that tends to create habit. 5c IN BOTTLES EVERYWHERE 5c Look for the Indian on the lable. None genuine without it. We also bottle dozens of other fine flavors besides gin ger ale, Coca Cola among them, which is too well known for us to try to say something for or against. Valdosta Bottling Works, HOLMES & BARBER, Props. SWP White Pine Sash, Doors and Blinds in Stock. SWP BUILDING MATERIAL, BRICK, LIME, PLASTER, CE MENT, FINE BUILDERS’ HARDWARE FROM THE CHEAPEST TO THE MOST ELEGANT. THE PRIDE OF OUR BUSINESS TflE—QUALITY OF THE GOODS WE SELL. WRITE FOR A CATALOGUE FREE. Harley Hardware Co., Right Prices, Prompt Shippers. Satisfaction or Your Money Back Cheerfully. KEEN KUTTER EDGE TOOLS K K POCKET KNIVES ANO SCISSORS