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VOL 2. NO. 74. VIENNA. GA., WEDNESDAY* MARCH 4,1903- TWICE-A-WEEK $1.00 PER YEAR A HARP LUCK STORY OF TWO YOUNG MEN. He thnt by the plow would thrive, Must look nt “coffee" as he drives, Or take the “bell rord” In jour hand, And help them cultivate the land. SUPERIOR COURT STILL IN SESSION. All About How They Got Into a Pickle Last Sunday Sight and How The Got ont Again. Last tt-eok I was among apme of Doo- Ij’a most progressive (nratera and also called to see all sorts of the "homy bunded sons of toll" on my regular rounds in the country. Some of them hired colored men to hold the plow 'handles and some who pulled the “bell ‘Cord over old Beck" with their own hand. My friend, Capt. Woodward, owns a nice four-horse farm and is Coalman- der-in-Chiefof the field forces and looks after every detail of his well improved plantation. Under such skillful super vision it is not necessary for me to say that his farm is self-sustaining and a decided success in every particular. Mr. Everett is most pleasantly domi ciled near Sandy Mount school honse on , a splendid three-horse farm. He and hit hustling boys hold the plow handles, and as a natural consequence llvfe in "peace and plonty” and enjoy the honest and abundant fruits of their labor. In my rambles I met a number of farmers who were "too busy” to talk newspaper or farming, and as a matter of course, 1 did not learn whether they were running an ox farm or a "gopher retailing concern.” It was my pleasure to meet a number of good ladies on my rounds who tulked garden seed exactly to my notion, as they purchased their supply to plnnt of me. I did not have time to get the .names of ull their sweet little babies and intelligent und industrious boys and girls. I found thh “latch-string” on the opt ' tide the door nt Mr. Lupu’s. He is one f Jof Dooly’s get-up-and-get there farmers ' and is not ashamed nor afraid of honest work, bo It ever so hard. Ho owns good three-horse farm and says he likes farming better than any other occupn- .‘on. bays he tried teaching school and t$£rcbandising, but prefer* farming to any other occupation.' I enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. Wallace and Ids estimable family for one night. He is an up- to-dnte and diversified farmer and has four of - the prettiest plow mules in that section. His home is one of tho most pleasant I have had the pleasure of visiting since I havo been in old Dooly. His boys are all girls, but ho has a most excellent and amiable wife. : Mr. A. B. Walden loaded us with the products of his fertile farm. His large quantity of aweet potatoes-"now on hand, oriba full of corn and barn full of bright fodder shows that he knows how to make and save remunative crops of all kinds. Mr. A. E. Mixon Is one of the repre •emotive chitons of his community and a farmer of considerable noto. He runs fils form with colored laborers al- together, and manages U successfully . In my last issue I promised to tell of the colored of Dooly who aro work' ing for the upbuilding of their county and the elevation of their raoe. Among that class is Louise Coxe, of Pinehnrst, who is doing a great deal of good work in that line. She lias charge of the colored school at that place, and bos 140 pupils. She says she is teaching , her pupils to be polite and honorable and strive to be useful and peaceable citizens. Annie Perkins is another good teaeh' er who has about 160 pupils under her control. She is instructing her school 4n the right way, and enjoys the repu tation of being an efficient teacher. (Continued in nextissue. BY OftLANDO COLLINS. Into a Fait of Rext Week—Railroad Case Disposed of. Two negro brothers named Pitts wete arrested in Unadllla Sunday Deputy Sheriff Smith and brought to Vienna and locked up on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. They were taken before Judge Henderson the city court Monday morning, and alter a hearing were fined 022 each, which was paid. The negroes were ''only boys, about Iff years of age, both have alwafs borne good reputa tions. Considering this fact and also the fact that their father 1s a good, old honest negro, Judge Henderson dealt lightly with the two offenders and Im posed a light fine. The public is this dev notified that ' • my realty In the city of Vienna Is for’sale A. E. Jordan & Co. There being ■ '\> j'sfe price u improvements will still *from day to daf, and prices will controlled by improyenn nt,. My prop- . erty will be on the market with this firm ■ for tbe'phrpose of effecting s sale. ' want to sell tU my Vienna dir t Respectfully, 3-4.41 D. B. THOM PSON You may talk about your thrilling and blood-curdling experiences und hair-breadth escapes, but for real hard-down luck and exasperating predicaments, Torn Adkins and Frank Gilliland, of tbe News nnd Progress force, respectively, can give you points that would lay Daniel Boon completely in tbe shude. Last Sunday was a most beautiful day, in fact, it was so beautiful and balmy th.it these two young gen tlemen could not resist the alluring temptation ot taking .t buggy ride and following the naturul bent of their inclinations, they hied them selves to a livery stable and hired a horse nnd buggy for the afternoon. Still following Hint bent of their inclinations, they got in the buggy und struck a bee-line for the city ‘ Cordele. Arriving there ( amused themselves by taking in the sights und reading the signs until about o’clock when they decided to re turn home und started on their way happy uiul all unawares of danger. Everything went Well nnd smoothly until they nrrived at the large pond which submerges the road in the pine forest about one mile and a half below town. By the time they nrrived at this stage of their journey on their way back home, it had grown very dark especially in tile douse forest, where the night owls and whippoor-wills gave forth tlieir dismal sounds, nnd the boys drove into the pond, think ing they would drive right through but luck was not to huve it so and in the dense blackness of things they lost the road nnd the horse be gan t<f flounder blindly around in the water which reached the hubs of the wheels, nnd ftnully ran the buggy into n large tree right in the middle of the pond. They made strenuous efforts'to get the horso to buck eff of the tree, but he was not of the same opinion ns they, und insteud of backing, be started to lie down in the shulves, right in the water. The boys were beginning to grow des perutc by this time, and they saw that the time for radical and -dev cisive action hud arrived, so they) each dived out ot the buggy into the cold, muddy water which struck them nr the waists,' and hurriedly unhitched the obstreperous beast from the vehicle, and after much coaxing succeeded in leading him to -dry land, leaving the btlggy standing in the pond ShiVciing und almost frozen,they then began a diligent search for the road, which they had hopelessly lost in the darknesk while floundering •ronnd in the water. Not having any light, they were at a great dis- advantage and hud to Anally give up the search in despair. Half drowned from their expos' ure to the water, and shaking and shivering from cold, the boys de cided that the best thing they could do would be to build up a fire and camp out in the woods for thenight They speedily put this thought in to action, and soon had a roaring fire, by which they lay down to spend the night. Tom says that Gilliland slept and snored like a log all night Jong, but that be could not sleep a wink, for the tear of wild varmints and other things that infest the woods. During the long silent hours of the long and silent night they both lay by their fire, one sleeping and snoring most peaceful ly; the other lying awake, torturing his mind with thoughts ot what pickle they were in. In his peaceful sleep. Gilliland got his anatomy intoclose proximity to the fire, and he was rudely awak ened out of his slumbers to find tbst one. leg of his penis. were fire and burning rapidly; By be roic efforts be succeeded in quench ing the flames, but when he went to get his shoes', which he bsd pulled off and.set aside, he foued that tbe fire bad also reached them and burned the toe out. BARBER SHOP CHAT. MMSISSMSSMSsMSSMSSMS sUWHMMNUMItUUUUyuUUUliUUUUUUilul acac3C=iac3ac=icaacac3i is! n aoiaamaciDaaaacicac nns«snNSSnnnr.ni,nnMnnnnr.-.«n, i"t The case of Mrs. Mary L. James vstheS. A. L. Ry., which was taken up last Friday morning and which had not been concluded at the time of our going to press that afternoon, lusted until nearly sun set Saturday night. Mrs. James was suing the rail road fur $35,000 damages for the killing of her - husband, u young mun about , 29 - years old and nn engineer on that rpud, in a collision with a switch engine on a side track in .Cordele, in 1901. Mr. James was running a freight train and the switch had been left open bv the yard crew which caused the wreck. The ruilroad was represented by Cols. E. A. Hawkins, U.V. Whip- pie and Harrison, while the plain tiff was represented by Col. T° e Hall and Judge Allen Fort, nnd 1 he case was 11 hard fought one. The jury remained out only a short time when a verdict was reached, giving Mrs. James $10,000—less than half the amount ol the suit. The cuse will be appcnled to the Supreme court, Monday and Tuesday of this week was taken up in the trial or civil business. The criminal dock et will be called this morning. The grand jury re-convened Tues day morning and it is very likely that they will fiuish up their busts ness and adjourn some time Thurs day. At first it was only thought that we would huve a two week’s court, but everything now looks like it will be necetsnry to hold a few days uext week unless some of the cuses are continued for the It was at the barbershop last Satur day night. Things were in a rush as usual on Saturday nights, and there were enough waiting their turns to fill tbe : chairs several times over. “How about our county fair?” asked the'red-headed eitlsen, as he rose up In the chair to have hts neck shaved. “Do you think it will .be a success?” “Well, I'll tell you remarked a eitlsen with gold-rimmed glasses, “there is one element In this couht; fair business that we must fight shy ot if we wish to make n success of it- There is a ten dency toward jenlousy and malice be tween certain sections of tho county, and if it is allowed to exist and grow, it will hurt our fair the very worst kind. Now, we want this fair to be a complete success, financially and otherwise, and I for one am in favor of laying asidh nil petty jealousy and rancoring, and coming together in a spirit of patriotism and county pride and whooping things up and getting other people interested.” “Them are my sentiments, neigh bor,” .spoke up n business man with a •light moustache, and unleis we do as you rrconunend I have some fear that the fair will not be the splendid succcrs we ull wish it. In any movement of this sort, the essential point is for the people to be united and 0i Sne mind. 0 ’ A COTTON MILL is/what Vienna needs, how about your hat? Don’t ruin your feet by going without sox. Shirt bussoms will do-jn the house but you should have one 'of our whole shirts when you go out—with a shirt you get n collar and a pair of cuffs, Drawers und Undershirts very cheap. 700 Ties to select from. You should buy your self one and throw away your old one. m f f, ft ig! f, sgs f, f f 18 f f stfanacacacacacacaLacacac aaacaancaaa H f ip I |d • I Proctor, Lashley & Co. § THE HABERDASHERS. ocTi 0 ft f ip aeacncncacscncscneicncacacnc 3 C3 ea c=J c=tnaainaciajjt jQltnrnimsnHHnrsnnfSNnnnmsrinnnrsnr inmMiBtinnnnnnnnnminnnnijnr | CUT PRICES.! I On Fall and Winter Goods III day, they were enabled to discover tbe road which they had hunted so v.i i.-ntly and unsuccessfully for during the night, and with u fond larewell to their cumping ground they made all haste to reach town before people '.vere stiring about, but in this they were unsuccessful. To describe tlieir appearance, coming into town is more than my pen is capable of, so 1 leave it to the imagination of the reader. They are both alright now, however, and receive the jibes of their friends with n very good grace. Tom says that while Gilliland wus sleeping und dreaming, he cried out in his sleep : “Maud, oh Maud, if you could only tee me now." Both declare they have had ex perience a plenty of that character, und do not care for uny more, thunks. A QOOD*SHOW. Those who went to tho opera house last Saturday night expecting to be well entertained were not disappointed by any means. The Floyds did all they claimed and amply demonstrated that they are among the most clever peo ple on tho.stage today In their class of entertainment. Prof. Floyd Is cer tainly a wizard, and tome of his tricks were reaUy wonderful. He is thcr oughty adept In the mysterious art of •light-of-hand and kept his audience In keen expectancy end wonder at whet he would do next. Mrs. Floyd also' exetted the sdmiration end wonder of the aodienee by her wonderful testa of mind-reading and mental telepathy. All declared they had been wonderfully entertained and came away well pleased with the Floyd* and their entertainment “Not to change the subject, but have you thought about how our little city is going to shine when our new electric light plant is completed,” said a wide awake and progressive citizen, lis the boy brushed his clothes and he adjusted hi- tie. "With the number ot arc lights which we have contracted for, wn will have one of the best lighted small towns in the state. I honor our city fathers tor their foresight and publte spirit in securing these lights, nnd I am sure the people will grertly appreciate them after they have once tried them." “Yes, that was a good stroke of public policy on the part of our city council,” fnld the bald-headed man, “and I am sure we will all be very glad to see the old lamps go.” • • * "fey the way," said the red-headed man, “have you henid any more of that local minstrel which we were told would appear on Tuesday night, have been fooled to much sbout that show thnt I have a crushing curiosity now t* see it.” "Yon will have to ask Watts Powell about that,” griplngly remarked the man who had just taken .the chair. At this sally there was a load guffaw in which the whole crowd Joined. • . • After the laughter had subsided, the citizen with the gold-riramed spectacles said: “You may all doubt it who want to, but I am firmly of tho opinion that them are great things in store for Vienna, and all that is needed is a little hustle and grit to go after them. We can havo a cotton mill here, If we will decide that we are going to get it. Gentlemen, there is nothing liko trying for a thing, si you all well know, and I am ready and willing now and in tho future to put forward my very beat efforts to secure tom* new and mueh needed enterprises for Vienna, and believe there are men in this town that will help me.” , This speech was loudly applauded by the crowd, and several signified their hearty co-operation. D j We will sell you good Outing t from 5 to ioc. per vard. Qt Good Calicoes at 4ijc. D S Good checks nt 5c. per yard. t We have a fine line of dll kinds Qt of Woslen Goods, nnd we will dls- D , pose of it nt reduced prices, t from I3}4c. up. Qt We have n line line of Silks that D : we will sell from37jje. up. c Wenlsolinvea fine line of Silk IQt and Woolen Skirts, correctly made, 1 n| that we will sell von at greatly Ur reduced prices. Wo have all kinds Qt of Shirt waists from i;C. up. n, We have a fine line of Ladies jjt Jackets, nicely made up. d| 9i Disturbances of strikers are not nearly at grave as an individual disorder oi the system. Overwork, lots of sleep, nerv ous tension will be followed by utter collapse unless a reliable remedy It Immediately employed. There’s notbtog so efficient to cure disorders of tbe liver or kidneys as Electric BUters. It’s a wonderful tonic Al last,glorious daylight dawned and effective nervine and the greatest -li on the scene, and the boys screwed round medicine for ron down systems. It vu uw ffWHB, Buuui* V » j dUpelU nervousness, rheumtHtm and up their courage enough to wade snd expells m*UrU germs Only 1 cU**, For ulcers, wounds, piles, it MW anrl (4lli1lffllAn mil nntfpfi bv Fofbfl I i. s *-« selva In I has sunrlrl A fit rss We call the attention of our cusotmers and D; friends to the many bargains we are now offer- g| ing, cheap for cash. Don’t miss the chance, aT m i i Q Take notice uf our fall ilne of jnj Mens’ Boys’ and Children’s Suiti, Cannot give prices, but want ton :jj: to come and look and we will jn' guarantee low pylces. jjji Boy’s knee pants very cheap. :Qt jn SHOES! SHOES! SHUES. ]Qt We have an elegant stock of jfl{ Men’s, Ladles’. Hoy’s and Chil- Jpt dren’s Shoe*, which we are going |u| lu sell very cheap white they last. ]|1e 3 jjt Fine Hats, Trunks. Valises, nnd :Q: everything else titiinllr kept in an' jn[ ■ f i0‘ up-to-date Dry Goods store. We ask you all to give us a call, and we []: guarantee you satisfactory prices. ,o| — !! New York Bargain House, 1 1 FELDSER & RAINBOW, Prop’rs., jSj .Qt jflt jQj ... f A. ROOBIN i lpt W • t' ■> 3 }J mealcaaaleocaieacai=Tc ilInnnnr.r-Mnrsminrinrtnrsnnn TA. ROOBIN & CO’S. OLD STAND.] eacac 3cacaaac3t:DC3L3c3cai=ia:i -nt.nn, ,n,innnnHnn,.nnni---—.-.-.-.nn-.ll, 3 C3 C3 C3 E3 C J C3 C3 C3 jj.pnrt-i.n-—-'FiMnHSI,, C3C3E3C3C 3131 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 E nnnnnnnnn, ,n»—nnnn.innnnnnnnnnn ,r,,,r,,r “We need more sueh men as you, my friend,” snid tho bald-headed maq “and I for ono am in favor of getting together and organising a board of trade for Vienna. There is no moans by which wo can better promote our public interests and advertise our town than through the medium of • well organized and active board of trade. Look what they have done and are doing every day for other towns, and then tall me, if you can. thfct they are not bene ficial to a town. I would like to see some active, alert business man take hold of this proposition and push It through to sucoess. I. am more _ willing to do my part and I believe every other man is of the same way of thinking.” Loud applause greeted tbe speaker’s words, and as It was becoming late and all had been attended, they took their departure, thinking over wbst the bald- headed man had said. lot $ $ IS*. ft igi f> ft }D igi IllhyMu inocaj igi - ft jO? A NICE LINE OF MENS’ AND jSj YOUTHS’SUITS, PRICES RANGING g FROfl $4.50 UP. jgj iQt wm } ! A NICE LINE OF THE NOBBIEST |n[ SHIRTS TO BE SEEN JM TOWN, jgj JUST RECEIVED JUST RECEIVED CALL AND SEE THEM. BARFIELD & HORNE, P1NEHURST, GEORGIA. Sand Ms Leg P A Danfottb, of Lagrange, Ga., suf fered for, six months with a frightful tun ning sore on his leg; but writes that Keen lens Araks Salve wholly cured It in UMUMUUUUUStUklUk lUUUtlUUUUUUUUUbUUUUUUUU 7raflHHClC3nnC3C3C3C" J Ilnn'vrw-nMpnnnnnnMnnniiniin j“l=> ’Qt i„i I M igi igi is! ■be out into the pond and secure the coc and satisfaction guaranteed by Forbe's I utne best salve fn the world. A Cure buggy. By the aid oi the light of & Coxe Diug Co, | guaranteed. 33c. Forbes & Coxe Drug Co TO THE TRADING PUBLIC: In coming to town pleatc make my dore, near (he A. & B. depot, your headquarters, where you will always find a nice and fresh line of FAMILY AND FANCY GROCERIES, with prices ever right. > Highest prices paid for country produce. I solicit the city as well as the country trade. Come to sec me. Yours for business, J J. B. FOREHAND, Prop’r. Vienna, Georgia. .