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Toilet cases, 1- Water sets, - $2 va 3 ,$3 $2 Parlor lamp, • - - - - $148 n - r , 1 . , —. Silver vases. - . . . 8,16,20,80c Decorated vases, • . . . 20,80 $1 Assorted opal wall-card receivers. - . . 2 0 to 25o Cake plates, etc., - - . 15 to 25c Shaving mugs, • . . 25o Small onps, • . . . . Medium enps and saucers, ... - 80o Moustache cups and saucers, • - - - 85 Extra largo cup and sancer, - - • • 60o China assortment of 5c and 10c goods, Gold banded 75o tumblers, .... - 10c each Fancy decorated syrups, . .. ■. - 25o *4- 4- *4- *4- ♦ 4* *4- *4- 4* 4. 4-4- 4-4- 4-4- 4*4. 4-4. *4- 4-4. 4*4. 4*4. a- A a-. $* * 4. k It H-* a- 4* 4*4* 4 4* +T 4.4- *£ 4.4* 4.4* 4.4* 4.4* 4.4* Th.e En'lpire S'tonno, North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia. *4-* + ***4.4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- + + + 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-**.5.***.3..3..i.** + *. J .*.3..3..3.*.j....- 4 ..*4- 4. 4.4- -fr 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4-4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. ^ 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4- 4-jfrjlM-jfr^F4-jh4- 4* 4* 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.4.4* FARMERS NOT ASKED TO CUT ACREAGE BELOW LAST YEAR Issues a I Warns President Harvle Jordan Statement In Which Them Against Increasing the Pro duction of Cotton. -Atlanta, Doc. 11—President Harvle Jordan ,of the Southern Cotton Asso ciation, Issued a circular letter to the farmers of tne south today regarding a reduction In cotton acreage for 190C Tho letter says in part: "The Southern Cotton Association will not ask tho farmers of the south to reduce the cotton acreage for 1900 less than they planted In 1905. Tho association docs ask, and Insist, with all the force at its command, how ever .that tho acreage planted in cot ton throughout tho belt In 1905 bo not increased during tho planting sea son of 1900. Lot tho watchword of every southern farmer be diversifi cation, and through that*agency pro duce an abundaftce-of food supplies to maintain ei •it'fern. HAPPENINGS AT CAT CREEK News and Gossip About the People of That Section. ^TatTCm-k, da., Dec. 13—The farm- The preiejfe oxtlmated twenty, seven million acres planted In cotton Is sufficient under normal climatic conditions to produco onough cotton to meet the demands of the spinners for -he American Htaplo. Any mater ial iacrerse In the cotton acroago for 1fi"f will ‘end to stagnato tho cotton ti v\ et nr I depress prices below their legit mate value. Tho legitimate laws of s;.pply and demnnd Is tho only true moil n of regulating fair and cc« for our great staple leg'tlmat product.” Presids with n i to plant coin, ant to raise that the sustain It : Jordan closes tho letter ng appeal to the farmers oi h around Cat Creek ,have finished gathering their crops. The yield of the crops around here Is better than last year’s crop. Rev. E. L. Todd preached a fine sermon at Beaver Dam church last Sunday. Mr. Todd Is an able minis ter and we are glad to have him with us next year. Miss Rosa Allen, of near Nashville, hns been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Swindle, for several days. Mr. Len Clements has accepted a position at Savannah and has left for that place. He has many friends throughout this vicinity who wish him much success there. Miss Polly Noles, who has been spending several months with friends and relatives, has returned to her home In Twiggs county. Mr. Jim Swindle made a business trip to Valdosta last Friday. Thtr bird hunter* of th^s. section ore lh the rlng.pqWw and.ycmxan hPtr.tha report of their‘gun in every three tlQn. MV^lSibe “Swindle killed a hog last week that tlped the beam as three hundred pounds. Ho says ho has two more that will reach that mark too. Several of the people around here attended church at New Bethel Sun* day to hear Rev. Mr. Todd, prench. Mr. Jno. Shaw and the writer attend ed services at New Bethel Sunday. Mr and Mrs. I,em. Kirkland near Nashville, visited Mr. and Mrs T. J. Smith Sunday. Mr. G. E. Swindle and A STRIKE IS IMMINENT ON A. & B. RY. AT WAYCR0SS By the Engineers and Firemen of the Atlantic and Blrmlni in 8alary and Contract mantled and Refuted, Waycross, Ga., Dec. 11—A strike of locomotive engineers and firemen on the Atlantic and Birmingham is imminent. The engineers and ftfemen of the road are nearly all members of the two brotherhoods and these organiza tions have authorized a strike. H. B Wills of Cleveland, Ohio, assistant grand chief engineer, and Timothy Shea, of Pretoria, III, assistant grand master fireman, have*been In the city several days representing the engi neers and firemen in .negotiations that have been in progress. An increase In salary and a con tract was requested several days ago of Vice President George D. Wadley, It was refused. Then the made a demand and w itisTaa rated within 24 hour* and that the conductors may go out In sympathy. An official of the company says a strike would not Interfere seriously with the operation of the trains upon their schedules. Grip Quickly Knocked Out. ‘Some weeks ago during the of vore winter weather both my wife and myself contracted severe colds which speedily developed Into the jl m . worst kind of la grippe with all Its attended tho shooting match at Mr. ™'»erable symptoms “ says Mr. J. 8. • r. “ . , Egleston, of Maple landing, Iowa. Joe n. Williams last Saturday. -Kncee and joln ? 8 achlngi rausc i M Mrs. Fnnnio Kirkland, who has sore, head stopped up, eyes u . nose abundance of small grain been confined to her homo for several running, with alternate spells of chill lo crops nnd urges them days is gradually Imnrovlntr and * ever - We began using Chamber- i„ oono .. „ . n * ^ ... Iain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, Misses Emma, Ida and Rosa Collins and by lta n bera | use soon complete- were the guests of Misses Virdie nnd iy knocked out the grip.” Viola Smith Sunday ] It is a good plan to take a doso of The many friends of Mrs. Mnryl tho Tablets when you have a * cold. Outler wife of Rev William ontinr They promote a healthy action of u m.r wire or Rev. William Outler th0 bowe i 8> llver ana kltypys;which hay, cattle and hogs irms may become more soil THE HAU:v OTING CONTE8T. in Valdoata> PRIZES—A Mijtgui 'cent Range, Heating Stove «r ;» con set of Elegant P.iird \V Community Oo.. . on i*r which ar.» guarair<v«l 1 years, and in said »<• 1 • • • er* Ware. Go and are on exhibition. ni.J »oU* warded tlfe . Sutton Most Poitlau Minim r.us’ 'V in?. 1 will regret to learn of her death, j 8 always beneficial when-Jha syotem Id or attack or For the Mod Popular Minister's Wife which occurred at the homo of her! is congested by a cold daughter, airs. Chnrllo Sutton, near| tho & ri P- For sal ° b >* w - D^Dunn- Nashville last Sunday evening, two way, Valdosta, Ga. t li 25 •lit*, SJ)Ot CONDITIONS:—E cash purchase, entiles for the most jHiimlar M the completes! line of 1* *niw -e, Cook ing Stoves, Cutlery, File «*, Glass- waro and improved crying uten«ds. No extra price or charge tor .ho pnvi- detoHousehold' weeks ago. Mrs. Outler appeared to d...-- -r r ,h ’ nm r Bh ,n a •horn for 25 Z * r<, "' U " n " for 8evc ™ 1 >™ r9 nnd !sa, s It was stated la official Quarters rior to Hog. | left !>« homo accompanied by her tenI that wmIam E . C oroy will nriviiH. tlinv . lniHhnml fn vlilf hnr dnmvhtivy Mm not resign ns president of the United States Steel Corporation and that prizes, they. husband to visit her daughter, Mrs. j Sutton. After eating a hearty sup THE HARLEY’S VOTING TICK ET:—One magnificent Eureka Range, Elegan* Heater, or a Household set of Continuity Plated W..r*», io bo given away FREE to tho M ini t . r’s wife re ceiving tho greatest number of votes betwem September i.v 1905. and De- oombe-r Hi, 1905. Ask for tickets every time \o • make a purchase. per she retired with the rest of the rote | family in tho house and become sud- Wo have denly ill. Before they could summons a doctor, sho expired in a fow minutes She is survived by a husband, an aged Confederate veteran and minister of the gospel, and also seven children, three daughters and four sons. They have many friends throughout this section who Joins in sympathy for the boreaved family. In Mad Chase. Millions rush in mad chaso after heal .. f;om one extreme of faddlsm to another, when, if they would only cat good food, and keep their bowels regular with Dr. King’s New Life Pills, their troubles would all pass away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liwr and stomach trouble. 25c at W D. Dunaway's and A. E. Dim- mock’s drug stores; guaranteed. Athburn Municipal Election. Ashburn, Ga. Dec. 13—W. A. Shing- ler, G. B. Gorday and W. K. Jen kins were elected aldermen for the city of Ashburn today for two years. J. 8. Betts. John L. Evans and W. A. Murray were elected school trus Cabbage Plants. Wo are again prepared to fill any and all orders for early and late varie ties of ebbago plants. All plants grown in open air, near salt water causing them to be tough and hardy and they will stand severe cold with out Injury. All plants are true to typo and guaranteed to be sure head ers. Price $1.50 per ',000. We make special prices on large lots. All plants packed in light baskets and shipped C. O. D. when money does not accompany orders. Address all orders to, W. N. Sands A Son, 28-w3t Meggetts, S. C. Never can tell when you’ll mash & finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn K«H: or »*chld- Be prepared. Dr. Thomas' tecs for three >ears. The ticket mm. nit inutnnM* roiinr^ thm do opposition. j Eclectric Oil Instantly relieves rain—quickly cures the wound. directors paramount In its affairs do not expect his resign.ition. "Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years. No appetite, and whet.I did eat distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured me.”—J. % Wal ker, Sunbury, Ohio. Every day serves to prove conclusively Gov. Jeff Davis’ fltnedn— for private life. JUST ONE WORD that word Ls Tutt 5 s, it rslarst* Dr. Tntt’s Liver Pill* and MEANS HEALTH. An ytw constipated? Troubled with lodlgwtlon? The Youngest Whiskey House in Valdosta. BUT IN I HE LEAD. WATCH ME GROW I 'PI' Yp the right kind of goods at the right prices and am in position to give better goods at lower prices than any of the’older established houses in South Georgia. My motto is new methods and new ideas The world is moving too fast to hold to the old way. I want your business, and to. get it, I know that I must give you good, honest measure at the lowest prices, with polite gentlemanly treatment. I pay especial attention to mail orders, giving’the quickest service - ’ possible after orders are received. Some of My Special Brands. Old Bob Rye, lu*Or«ssf Lone Cotton, Horse Shoe, Rose Valley Rye, Jefferson Club Rye Old Parker Rye, Freestone Corn, i S i. urt, 4 quarts deliver ' ,il ■ "■ 4 3.00 B 3.00 t. ot delivered 4.00 5.00 “ 6.00 “ 3.00 I have a full line of Ryes, Corns, Gins, Rums, Wines, JBrandies, etc. Write me for prices. Address Postoffice Box 441 or Phone No.' 20 1 1*4 SEND ME YOUR ORDERS. YOURS FOR BUSINESS. H. J “Cap” SANDLIN. VALDOSTA, GA. ggigg-aa g^Jap-iisirs 1 angjaspng toirsiiawsgna cns isrraigrr II Schofild’s Iron Works, High MANUFACTURERS OF. Grade Machinery, MACON, GEORGIA, Indicate inactfc You Xeod Steam Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Cane Mills, Corn Mills, Iron Grinders, Shafting, Pul leys, Boxing, Oearing, Iron and Brass Castings of every description. We are Original Inventors of the Turpentine Distillers Steam Pumping Out- We have lately equipped oar already extensive boiler shops, which now gives ns largest ca pacity of any£ manufacturers in the South. We are headquarters for Steam Piunps7 Inspirators, "injectors, Valves, Lubricate Iron Fittings* teriaU. res. Lubricators, Wrought Pipe, Boiler Tubes, Pipe ings and Pipe Fittere’ Ma- TutfsPills SAVE MONEY AND DEAL DIRECT WITH THE MANUFACTURERS Take No Substitute. J. S. SCHOFIELD’S SONS^CO., Proprietors, Macon, Ga.