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» THE DEMOCRAT jr-O. M. BROWN, Editor Ac M’e’r. OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF SHERIFF, OR' DINARY, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT 4ND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Entered »s second class mail matter it Bambridue, fi a.| postoffice. BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA, JULY 30 Tbe postoffice; do not report any heavy money ordere tor campaign purposes. Bryan says, ‘my duty is to tbe people* What a great pity it is that more aspiring politician^ can’t Bay as much.—Ex. Pshaw! they all talk that way when they are seeking for votes. Someone says the president will start a magazine when he retires from office. Wouldn’t be a bit surprised—the president is always starting something. We regret that the Hon. Seab Wright saw fit to decline the presi dential nomination of the national prohibition party; lor we purposed slinging our ballot for a Christian and a patriot, for president. Gov. Smith is making the new regime stand up to tbe rack-lodder or no fodder, all right. The day is coming when the people ol Georgia, with their hats in hand, will ask him to take the greatest gilt with which they can crown lam. The common people are expect, ing protection from the oncoming administration at the hands of the prese t legislature insofar as lies within their power to bulwark pro hibition, taxation, negro disfran 1 chisement and antMobbying. These things done and they dare not go to record on these issues. Gentlemen, do your duty. If there 1 any dirty linen in con nection with the leasing of Georgia convicts lets put it through the laundry and be done with it.—Ma- oon News. Why, man; you certainly have very little consideration for the laundry people. The Railroad Commission of Georgia at last takes the sensible view that if the publisher ot a news’ paper desires to Bell space in his columns to a railroad, and would rather accept mileage ot the railroad than its equivalent in cash it is nos body’s business but the publisher’s and the railroad’s. There is hope that the commission may yet be jarred into a realization ot their re sponsibility to the dictates of rules of sanity. A Dutch professor has just suc ceeded in liquifying hellium. And here we have been made to believe in Georgia that it had long been liquified and was kept in bottle? for election purposes. The bill to amend the registry laws of tbe state seems to provide tor a reform : loug needed lines. While within the last few years g:eat strides nave been made ;n our state towards pure elections we are yet far from having reached the point, desired by honest men. Yes, the prosperity of the town depends somewhat npon you. Every man hss a part m the affairs ot this world Do your part; that may en- courage others. About as often as a man climbs a ladder with his hands in his pockets does s business thrive without ad vertising. Don’t grumble about business being dull, i ut remedy your trouble with a good appli cation of printer’s mk, if you really desire trade. Best tbe World Affords. “It gives ine unbounded pleas ure to recommend Buck Ion’s Ar nica Salve,” says J. W. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill, N.C. “J am convinced it’s the best salve the world affords It cured a felon on my thump, and it never iails to heal every sore, burn or wound to which it is applied. 26c at all drug stores. The'Campaign in Georgia There is no doubt but that there is going to be a p esidential cam paign in Georgia this year for the first time in many, many years. With the Hon. Thos E. Watson slumping the state in the interest of his own candidacv lor the presi dency, with Bryan and democratic electors in the field and wit'* Taft and'repnbhcan electors and with the disfranchisement amendment to the constitution up also f*r ratifica tion by the people, it looks like as if all elements Of our population are going to have an interest in tbe situation. Under the present law, it requires a majority vote ot tbe state to elect any set -f electors, and if there are three sets as there will be, the pos sibility is that none of the tickets may receive a majority of the total vote cast. This will further com-* plicate matters. So all told politics promises to be just as lively in Georgia for the future as it has been m the past. Somehow, we can imagine Governor Hok Smith taking the stump if needed and called upon m behalf of the success of the democratic ticket, but we cannot imagine Candidate Joe Brown and bis friends taking any very active part in the success ot the national ticket. ’ Indeed if the rumors and reports which have gone broadcast over the state are true, the late successful faction 10 the party in Georgia has promised the state to Hon. Thos. E. Wat.-on, the populist candidate for president. But matters are shaping themselves up very fast and worn, be long be fore the people will have an oppor tunity to know iwst where they are at. The Question of Rates. It is not alone the great Southwest that is rising up in protest against the proposed increase in freight rates. The entire country is pro 1 testing with reason and justice in tbe protest against an arbitrary de termine ion to increase freight rates which, already large enough, would in tbe increase add another and an exceedingly onerous tax upon pro ducer and consumer alike. Mr. W. C. Brown, senior vice president of the New York Central, in his dis cussion of the question before the conference to shippers and commer cial organizations at Chicago, was frank to the point of brutality in his remarks, evincing not alone the determination of tbe railways to in* crease their freight rates but an as sumption of their absolute power to do so. One paragraph in his ad dress is especially worthy of note in his challenge to the commercial, the shipping, the industrial and agri cultural interests of the entire country, and it is as lollows: “The issue is in the hands of the business men of the country. It the business interests of tbe nation shall, after c-o sideration, say that raiiroad rates shall not be advanced, 1 doubt if it can be done. But it sh uld be und rstood c.early, defin itely and beyond all question of doubt, that m saving ibis they say just as clearly and as definitely that the wages of the great army of 1,- 500,000 railroad employees shall be reduced and they must accept the full measure of responsibility for the results which will follow.” The threat cf Vice President Brown may be passed over, save tor the purpose of calling attention to the fact that it is the fixed belief of the railways ot the country that all interests are subject to their control —the interests ol producer no less than consumer. It may also be further passed over beeause of his stitement “the issue is in the bands of the business men of the country.” Tbe issue is in their hands, though in a sense and meaning uot intended by him. With the waterways 01 the coun try—the natural arteries of trade and commerce—improved and de veloped under and upon 3 fixed and definite plan, with adquate appro, pr.ations annually made as part of the fixed policy of the government, the policy advocated and urged by the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, the issue would be de termined in favor of the business in terests of the entire country and tbe artificial highways of the uoaniry THE would' no longer be able to defy i REPORT OF THE CONDITION 9F business men as Vice President Brow’n defied them at Chicago. The issue is, indeed, in the! hands. It was not, “the railroads that made prosperity” as Vice Pres ident Brown declared in his rev marks. It was prosperity that made the railroads, and when the business of tbe country has immeasurably outstripped the railway facilt:es, the business men an-: the coalmen’ surate development of the country have the right to demand the im provement of the waterways, upon a fixed and defluite policy, to the end that trade and commerce nfaty be no longer hampered and at fhe mercy of one means of transporta tion. is Pirst Rational ft am s- -v t- 41 AT BAINBRIDGE In the State of Georgia, at the Close of Business, July 15, 1908. The Remedy That Does. “Dr. King’s New Discovery is tbe remedy that does the healing others promise out tail to perform,’ says Mrs. E. R. Pierson, of Auburn Centre, Pa. “It is curing me of throat and lung trouble of long standing, that other treatments relieved only temporarily. New Discovery is doing me so much good that I feel confident its con tinued use for a reasonable length of time will restore me to perfect health.” This renowned cough and cold remedy and throat and lung healer is sold at all drug stores. 50c and $1.00 Trial bottle free. $41.10 from Bainbridge To Boston and return via Atlantic f Coast Line. Account meeting Supreme Lodge Knights ol Pythias rates are open to public. Date of sale, July 30th, 31, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 1908. Return limit to August 16th, with extension of limit to Septem ber J6th on payment ot additional $1. Stop over at New York will be allowed on return trip up to final limit ef tickets For detailed in. foi mation call on ticket agents, or write E. M. North, Division Pas - senger agent, Savannah, Ga. Physicians Against Liquor The law passed by the last legis lature ol North Carolina, which was ratified by the people on May 26, by tbe overwhelming majority of 44,000 votes, prohibits the manufac ture of all intoxicating liquors with in the state, with the only exception that sales may be made upon the prescription of a reputable physic cian lor medical purposes only. Recognizing the possibility ot an abuse of thi- provision ot t ( e law, the State Medical Societv cf North Carolina, which recently held its session at Winston-Salem, took the following strong stand: “Resolved, That we condemn aB unprofessional and grossly immoral any lax or unfaithful conduct in the members of this society in the exs ercise ot the privilege conferred in this (prohibition) law.” Ought not Georgia doctors to do likewise? and will they not, in de fense ot their honored profession? It Can’t Be Beat. The best of all teachers is expe* rience. C. M. Harden, of Silvei City, North Carolina, says: “j find Electric Bitters does all that’i claimed for it. For stomach, Jivei ao-. kidney troubles it can’t b< beat. I have tried it and find it t most excellent medicine.” Mr Harden is right; it’s the best of all medicines also for weakness, lame back, and all run down conditions Best too for chilis and malaria. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores. 00c. Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Free Individually Molcud desserts are now considered the proper thing. The moulds are hard to get outside the large cities, but u-ers of J»lI-o Tho Dsinty Dessert, can g6t them absolutely free. Circular ahince. package explaining and illustrat ed different rns. Jell-o is sold by all good grocers at 10c. per package. Do not accept a sub- titute or you will be disappointed castor 1A lor Tifrnto and Children. Ai KW Ym Ran Always Bantf the or RESOUBCES- Loans and discounts $152,415.11 Overdrafts, secured and unseoured 5,223.05 U. S. bonds, to secure cir culation 50,000 U. fc>. bonds to secure U. B. deposits 50,00C Other bonds to secure U. S. deposits . S.bonds on hand Premiums on U.S.Jbonds bonds, 8ecuwties, etc, 5,050 Banking house, fur»i- ture and fixtures 4,490 Other real estate owned 469 Due from national banks (not reserve agents) Due from state banks and u bankers 12,460 02 Due trooi approved re- serve agents 13,910,01 Checks and other cash items 25 88 Exchanges for ^clearing house 267 41 j Notes of other national banks »05 Fractional pap->r cur- rency, niekies and cents 627.64 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: Specie 2,818 Legal-tender notes 10,890 13,708 Redemption fund with U S. trea-dry (5 per cent of circulation) 2^00 Due from TJ, S, treasury other tbau 5 per cent redemption land Total. $311,651.12 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in $50,000.00 Surplus fund 20,000.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 10,117,94 National bank notes out- standing 50,000 State bank notes out- standing Dne to otber national banks Due to state banks and banKers Due to trust companies and savings banks Due to approved reserve agents Dividends unpaid 220 individuals deposits sub feet to check 100,887.75 Demand certificates of deposit ; Time certificates of de- posit Certified check* 5105 Cashier’s cheeks out- standing 327,38 United States deposits 50,000 Deposits U. 8. disburs- ing officers Bonds borrowed Notes and bills redis- counted 5,000 Bills payable, including certificates of depos- it for money borrow- ed 25,000 Reserved for taxes. Clearing-house amount - of net balance 47 Total. $311,651.12 STATE OF GEORGIA | Decatur Courty | I, Frank S. Jones, cashier of the above named bf.nk, do solemnly swear that the above statement ;is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. FRANK S. JONSS, Cashier. Subscribed and swor to b .fore me this 25th day of July , 1908. J. J. MATHIS, {Notary Public. Correct—attest: • M. E NUSSBAUM, J. D. CHASON, Directors Nitrate of Soda Nitrate Sold in Original Sags NITRATE AGENCIES CO. 64 Stooe Street, New York 'Kejta Building, Baltimore, Md. 36 Bay Street, East, Savannah, Go, 305 Baroooe Street, New Orleans, La. Holcombe 8c Co* 50 Clay Street, San Franriecn, CsL Ail ill— Office Nearest Yon Orders for All Ousntltiss Promptly Filled Write for Quotations I DOCTOR KlNtf VO. 9 Li KUMIE WCT0K. 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KMity Bladder and Praataflc Olsaasat Musing In the city. Very 1 hy p—s aad blood 1m. method*. DR. KING MEDICAL CO., (Thoroughly reepotudhle. Legally Incorporated n >u itfrtatla SSK,«£^] BOOK ZS'&jgSfmm th e effect, end c«re, tent i«2»ij, Of A&Rtba; m Ht. 7 KuittU. C«. Kulittt at' AHs /fflSStfir POT III A TELEPHONE It multiplies jour neighbors. Serves as a Messenger Boy Tt is a Protector, Saves time and labor, Keeps you abreast of the times, In touch with the markets, the greatest of allroolers conveniences, You cannot be without it if von value your time, The cost is small. Service is unexcelled. BAINBR1ME TELEPHONE Cl. Slioes IE?.©-paire< O. 117(3 It IFFIN' Harness' Factory - - AND - * Vehicle Repository, CALLAHAN BLOCK. AT 5H0RT NOTICE - - AND IN - - The Best Style t SEWED OR TACKED INAUGURATION OF Seii-Seeklj Freight Sir Betweea Nev Tort and Brunswick By the Brunswick Steamship1 With five new Steel Steamers, Capacity 3,000 tons Each, fi® 1 *— baw, Ogeehee, Owuulgee and Altaiuaha .J Effective* April 1, 1908. Connection* at Bran*** Atlanta, Birnlngliain and Atlantic Sailfoad J ,v»2$ Atlantic Coast Line Railyoad, Seaboard Air Line Railway*' 1 Railway and their connections. Freight Shipped by This Route will be Handled W and Despatch. i r RO^n C. L. DIMON, Vice-President and General Manager; Traffic Manager, New York. A Square Engagement is made with every s^le in this store. It is that if the article purchased is not exactly as represented it can be returned and the money will be returned without question. But we are very Careful About Our Jewelry Vf c don’t buy it until we have examined it thoroughly. Se we have everything all right. Our guaran tee is good because we know tbe character of what we sell. Townsend Jewelry Co. Bainbridge, Ga* 4' THE GOOD OLD SI MMER T,< IS WHEN YOU NEE^ PORCH 3.000 Porch Cn**<*^ =K*ow the Facto*' pwe MMwteA ^ ■■ Patch 1:5 - FLORIDA CHAIR FACTORY