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The Search-Light. s. itWUMUMM. Kntrrol ft the /W Ojfire al Baiiibridfj On.. a.t MCotul-rla*» mutter. IMPOHTAVr wrn K. Sntice is hereby given that I have t hi- iin.- de-ic-nated I he HUNBRtDGB SKABOlj Light, a weekly newspaper published in Bunhridge. Ga . as the medium tm I lie publication nf all legal iul veMi-e- iii**iifi‘ eiiiinatii'g from the Sheriff ninii* *1i,rim* the year 1901. Jan. lOtlj. 1I»M. A. W. FoKD.tAM. sheriff. Charlotte Y’onge, the Authoress died at Salisbury, Wottz, England lust Sunday. A world wonder has bobbed se m .| v up in Missouri—a woman that hasn’t spoken in twenty years. Marion Erwin, of Macon, was re iippointed last Monday hv President •McKinley to ho United States district iiltomev for the southern district of Georgia. Senator A. O. Bacon is contempla- tmg a trip to the Philippines and China in order to rest and recuper ate. lie expects to he hack at the opening of the next session of con gress. iim i.vrBH-nuxoMO u iox.it com MITTK*.. The Sensation in Georgia politics I is now the powerful Interdenomina tional Committee of the Baptist and Methodist churches tor a crusade 11- gamst intemperance in the State The movement has already made re markable headway and gathers mo mentum daily. Two of the prominent ly mentioned candidates for governor have declared themselves tor the platform of the Interdenominational C^/ninittee and it is said all the others mentioned m connection with gubernatorial honors are about to f ill into line with this poweiful al lianee. These two great denomina tions nave a membership in the state of 325,ODD, and a voting strength of 61UU0 which they propose to cast for candidate of their choosing. Nothing of like magnitude has ever been attemped before in the state by these two powerful churc'ies in con certed organization for fighting the liquor truffle and the politicians from all parts are falling before their de mands. It is clearly evident that the state is to experience in the next state campaign tiic most exciting fight for temperance, in some form, in her history, while no other denomina tions are formally allied with the Seven bandits partially wrecked the State Bank of Snmerset, Iud.,last Tiusdiy by exploding a heavy charge of nitroglycerine in the vault doors, secured $5000., appropriated two livery rigs, held a posse of citizens at hay ami escaped in the face of a heavy fire. Bonds and securities to the amount, of $30,000. ami $500. m gold coin were overlooked by the bandits. Officer \V. S Elliot, one of the best known members of the police force of Columbus Ga. was shot to death last Wednesday night hv a negro by the name of Jim Little. Little was attempting to kill his wife and offic ers Elliott and Wood were called to .the scene. The negro deliberately shot Eliot in the breast with a pis tol. Officer Wood shot the negro three times, killing him on the spot. Turkish finances are reported to be in a desperate condition. The sal- movement, its friends expect the sup- aries o government officials are from j port of individual members of all six to eight months’ in arrears and . the Christian churches, the military expenditures are' daily increasing. A river of flaming oil swept down upon the little village of (lieu Gar den N. J. while its citizens were a- Gen. Fredr'ck Funstou’s daring project for the capture of Aguinaldo in Ins hiding peace in the province of Isabella, Island of L zon, has pro- . ved completely sueces. fill. The Uni- sleep and reduced buildings, stores I d Suuj8 vluUhl>u ,. g wit |, and residences to ashes. A wreck- ^ KllnBl0U in of AgniimlJo truM. carrying nil tanks took fire arrived at Mallilll 0I1 tlw 27th ins.. ,aud caused the catastrophe. Tue answer of the British govern ment expressing its inability to ac cept the Hay I'anncefote treatv m the form amended by the U(Tiled States Semite Ims been made public. Britain still holds (lie Clayton- Kulwcr truuij a valid contract. A bill has recently been introdu ced in the Pennsylvania legislative placing a tax on bachelors. It pro vides that all male citizens of the commonweatli over 41) years of age desiring the office of husband, may procure a license by paying the clerk of the court $lUl) This is the result of one of the most Hazardous undertakings entered into by any of the new heroes in our late history. It was arranged with native scouts to pass themselves off as in Hurgent soldiers, who having captur ed Gen Fiiustoii and Ins companions were to take them us prisiouers to Aguinalda. At a sign from Gen. i Fulisten the tables were to he turned i and Aguinahlo seiz -d. Considering j the truacherous nature of the Plnli 1 no, much anxiety was felt for the safety of the expedition and the con gr.itiilatioiis of the country arc now in order. The stale hoard of pharmacy met in tile senate chamber of the capitol in Atlanta last Monday. Forty-two made application for license to prac tice the largest number hi the history of the hoard. Among these are two the raising of tine cattle and chick- ladies one married and one single. One negro m m and cue negro girl also applied. The Mormaus have recently ptir- cluised 5,000,000 acres of laud in Mexico, and under an agreement tilth that country will move thereto ns soon as they can make arrange ments. They will not be molested in the practice of polygamy. It is said that <1,000 Momi-in* are prepay iug to take advantage of this open ing The Chattahoochee river in the upper part of the state Ims been greatly swolen by the heavy rains that have fallen there recently. It is feared it will do much damage to, tlie crops in the cotton lands alon Us entire extent. Late reports sa\ that it ts rising rapidly and is withii a few indies of the highest pom ever 1 cached near Atlanta. Birmingham, Ala., was visited In a -lestr .ettve cyclone Monday last which wrought tearful results both in loss of life and properly. The u mln-r of deaths occasioned approx imatesa score and a half while the loss to property owners has not been estimated. The track of the storm covered many small towns around Birmingham and mtered into North Georgia. eus along its lines of roads. Tin which it proposes to loan to the farm era and others for breeding purposes The road has issued circulars offer ing to loan these hulls and cocks foi ninety days at the end of which the\ are to he transferred to other par ties desiring to avail themselves of this opportunity to improve thei stock of cattle and chickens. Th enterprise will undoubtedly prove of great benefit to southern farmers mid to the road also. i 1 gM£ B HEARD ABOUT IT! lew York Met Store. ON WATER STREET, TAX RECEIVERS NOTICE. !| i! I will be at the following named pla- i| ces for the purpose of receiving tax re- i turns for 1901. FIRST ROUND. i] Recovery in the morning. Faeeville - in the evening, Monday April lat. Fowltown morning, Attapulgus eve- uing Tuesday April 2nd. 1 Higdon. Wednesday, April 8rd. Ragans, Thursday, " , 4th. Whigham. Friday, “ 5th. ] Bells. Saturday. “ (ith. Belchers, Monday, “ 8th. Lime Sink, moruiug. Blowing Cave evening. Tuesday April 9th. Pearce. Wednesday. April I0tb. Spring Hill.'Thursday, •' 11th. Clmiitx. Friday. “ 12th. Pine Hill, Saturday “ 13th. Kendricks, Monday. “ 15th. Spring Creek. Tuesday. “ 10th. Steam Mid, Wednesday ‘ 17tli. Donalsonyihe. 'Thuvaday* 18th. Iron City, Friday “ 19th. Rock Pond. Saturday " 20th, SECOND ROUND. recovery, Mon. “ 22s t. Faeeville, Tues. “ 23rd. Attapulgus. Wed. “ 24th. J Higdon. T.luu-s, “ 25th. Kagan. Friday. “ 2(ith. Beils Sat, f . ; “ 27th. Climax. Monday V 29 h. Whiglmiu. Tues: " 30th. Spring Hid. Wed. May 1st. Pearce. Tliurs, '- 2i-rl. B owing Caye. Fri. •• 3rd. Lime Sink, “ 4th. Kendricks, Mon. *• Otn* Spring Creeks, Tues. *• 7ih. Steam .Mill. *■ 8th. Donaisonville. Thnrs. “ 9th. Iron Citv, 1- ri. “ 10th. Rock Pond. Sat. “ 11th. Belchers. Mon. “ 13th. Fowltown. Sat. “ 18th. Pine Hill, Sat. “ 25th. Will be in Bainbndge two weeks of court except Saturdays. Books will close June the tenth. A. P. Long. 12c pound Sage, absolutely fresh and pure at Grena la Drug Co. See that you get the original Witch Hazel Salve when you ask for it. The genuine is a certain cure for pil es, sores and skin diseases. R. L Hicks. U\ ||il Ipl Is selling; bargains in Clothing, Dry Goods, pl tions. Huts atVd Millinery Goods. It will pay y,]„ t(| buying tslsew)i m - checked homspun. 5 c p er y^. papers needles 5c; li papers pins 5c; A good corset, 25o; M en Lj pendent. 8. 10. 18. 15. 20o, and up; Men's Brogan Shoes. 88c; LaJu*- up; 24 sheets of n te paper. 3«; Ladies' w ilc j $2.00; Brocaded satin skirts. $7.00; Agor.d,™ tars. $8 00; 8 bars toilet soap. 5c; All over embroidery, 85c. 40c. 50c a card; .Towels. 4c and up; Lace curtains, 44c aud 74c a pair; fiddle. $1 25; 12 safety pins 5c; 12 yards torchon lace. 5o; a yo,,d~p^ pants. 49c: Oil Uloth. lot- a yard, better grade IS and 20c a yard- 2 sleeve holders, 5c; (J spools machine thread, 25c. Yours For Bargains, J. M. FLOYED. itfli} set* the stbek and get prices before jlji White homespun. 5c per yard; Good check prj l 5 papers needles 5c; 5 p *"'*■" ' "" l[|l ponders. 8. 10. 18. 15 20u [|jl] Shoes. 84. 95. $1 00. and i [pj skirts. 90c. $100. $1.25. $ w. S. WITHAM, rreuldeiit. J. II. HARRELL, V. Pres’l. H. «. IIARTSVIKLD.l'g People’s Bank of Bainkiilj Duly Chartered Under tne laws of Georgi. CAPITAL 825,000.00. W. 8. William, John D. Harrell, Ii. G. Hartsfidd, Directors: Ur. J. D. Cliason, James A. Reid, A. B. Belcher, 11. (J. Draper. tw Accounts of corporations, Firms i BUBO & G6MFMT Livery And Transfer Stables Broad - - Stre Busses meet all trains and transfer passengers promptly to an; of the city. First class teams and trusty drivers. CALL AT OUH STABLES—PHONE 56. Brackin & -g o. K. GRIFFIN, DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF HOMEMADE HARNESS- Jxll UToilw ITowtly and Promptly Eatecn-fcad. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. #®"TERMS: STRICTLY CASH“®8 North Broad Street near Brackin’s Stables. I BAIN BRIDGE, - GEORGIA. resh Meats o f A_ll Kinds AT MY NEW UTCHEE - SHOP, ON WATER STREET. ' ETE H. POWELL D. T. SUTHERLAND, Machinist. Iron and Brass Founder BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA. Large detier in new and second-hand machinery. ManufactiwM Grate Bars. Sash Weights. Saw MilLI and all castings in iron and Ural >-;• Having a large and modern plant can do good and prompt work. Cannes a large stock of Baobit. Valves, Ripe Fittinngs, Lultrio e* tors. In j actors, und a full ,i-.ie of .Mill supplies. •>% m ~,f r r b ^ -THE- JESSE FRENCH PIANO & -Head Office: ST. LOUIS M0.^> Branch Houses at Nashville, Tenu., Dallas,JJTex., Binn> n ! Ala., Montgomery, Ala. MANUFACTURERS OF —' THE STAR, JESSE FRENCH, AND RICHMOND Pi- ALSO SOUTHERN AN1) WESTERN AGENTS FOI FAMOUS STEIN WAY, KNABE, VOSE & SON?, TON AND C’UlCKEItlNG PIANOS. BEST OltGANS ON EAltTD. Terms reasonable. 1 strumenLs fully gutirantted. Xj BLEDSOE Serxeravl d&gexx-fc Donalsonville. EDB’ L. Z. BRIDGES, Practicing Physician, BRINSON, - - GEORGIA. . All calls promptly attended. . . * I.. TOWNSENJ*. o. T. Wf- 8 ** »«F1. TOWNSEND & WESTMOwH Attorneys- Bainbndge, ^