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W mprarr Cfoc Seavcb*=Xtobt. imm, BRI!!S01f, EnUrei! nt the Pal Office at Bainbri/lg (in.. a< mcnnd-dam muVt r. The good roads movement is now moving in Georgia. The great Pan-A merman Exposi tion closed Saturday, as a financial success the great show has been classed a failure. The Quitman Free Press, in 28 years old and Miss Edna Cain, its editor is much younger, we presume —sweet sixteen. It is a significant fact that the Confederate Veterans at their recent Macon reunion requested a revision of the pension rolls of the State. The estimated naval appropriation increase of $90,000,000 to he made at the next session of congress is no sign that the people take to water. That Depot bill has again bobbed up. The people of Atlanta should he reminded that it is “consistency,” (and not “per i leuoy,,) “thou art a jewel.” Those who attended the Elks Car nival in Macon last week pronounce it the best fair Macon lias ever had. A good many from the county were in attendance. Six cents for cotton is better than five, hut it knocks an awful hole v in •the pocket of the farmer who lias been forced to pay the advance prices for far.n labor this year. The average Georgia darkey when he sits down in his comfortable cabin to a mess of “Inters” and brown baked possum, doesn’t bother his head about the propriety of Hooker Washington dining with the presi dent. He is content with his lot and faro.—Thotniisville Times Enterprise. That continued fool idea of patri otism is tiring the country to an alarming extent. A lull is to ho in troduced at the next congressional session to 1 nve a year’s salary of $50,000 given Mrs. McKinley as was done in the cases of Lincoln and Garfield. The president’s wife cer tainly doesn’t need this aj propriation in voiw of her present estate and it would therfore ho a useless and tin necessary squandering of the people’s money. At the same time it could add i othing to the patriotic expres sion already made. As to what will he the Ultimate findings of the Court of Inquiry which lias been investigating the charges against Hear Admiral Schley, is. a hard matter to surmise as the court has so far given no intimation that would point to a decision. The fads remains true that the Admiral’s enemies have left no stone unturned to bring about Ins conviction. The public have been kept pretty well potted by the press, and if the ques tion were left to their decision there would he a hasty acquittal The court lias absolutely failed to sub stantiate anyone or more of the charges preferred. In the interests of our farmers, our merchants, our timbermon and our teachers, in fact, in the interest of every citizen of Decatur county, the Search Light proposes to wage a continuous warfare for better public roads. Our columns are now and will continue to be open for a dis cussion of this important question. If you think you have an argument to offer against good roads and you art* not afraid to place it before the public tire, why fire in. The Search- Liglit will be more than pleased to furnish the opportunity for your pa rading your fallacious ignorance be fore the public. But good roads m.ist. come, hear ye? WHAT OUR PENSION REPORTS SHOW'. We are indebted to lion. B. B- Bower. Jr., for a copy of the Pension Commissioner’s report for the year 1901, from which we glean the fol lowing interesting facts in connec tion with the pension system of the the state. There are now on the rolls 11804 pensioners, and an increase over the roll of 1900 of 978. Total amount paid in 1901, $095,- 385 or an increase of $18,285. Lost from Widows Koll, 17 5, thc'chy saving m money of $10,000. Increase in indigent roll, 532, an increase over previous year, $31,890. Loss from invalid and Disabled Koll, 55, and a saving of_$3,105. To this class was paid $19,875. The following estimates are made for the requeirmeuts ot the year 1902 and will give some idea as to the continuous increase m the rolls: Disabled soldiers, added to roll, 93. Estimated loss from roll, 42. Amount necessary to pay $190,000. Added to Widows Old Koll, 14. Estimated loss by death, etc., 134. Necessary amount to pay tins class, £200,000. Added to roll of Indigent Soldiers 1430. Estimated loss by death and etc., 385. Necessary amount to pay ttiis class, $302,500. Indigent widows eligible under acts of last Legislature, 1,380. Es timated loss from death, etc., 80. Necessary amount to settle claim of this class, $78,000. From these figures we get the esli mated total to he raised for the liquidation of ptaision claims for the year 1002, $830,500, or an increase oyer 1901 of $135,115. Reference to the figures shows an increase in the pensions in 1901 over the proceeding year as $18,285 which amount is less than one seventh the increase in the amount for 1902 over that of 1901, .This phenoniinal in crease is what probably led the Gov ernor to suggest the idea of retrench ment on the part of the legislature. No doubt many of the pensioners on the rolls are really deserving and snob should Im given the assistance to be derived from pensions but our officials and law makers cannot he too careful in dealing with this im portant question, m order that the lists may stand for the really deserv ing ones only. No one would rob the (Jonfe derate soldieror Ins widow hut at the same tr.uc no one should he allowed to impose on the indul gent and patriotic taxpayer of the laud. The house began work to-day with a consideration of the bill to provide that no one shall he liable for dama ges in eases a here they levy an exe cution against property not belong ing to the defendant, unless it shall appear that the levy was made with out probable cause. This measure was drawn by Mr. llowell, ot Mori wether at the last session and favor ably reported by the committee, and on Monday iasi set for the special order to-day immediately after the confirmation of the journal. Speech es for and against the measure were made by its author and by Mr. Bow er of Decatur, respectively, and lat ter triumphed, the hill receiving on ly 69 votes.— Atlanta Journal Get 30th. We haven’t any free advice to of fer the Legislature at this time, hut the dear people have their eyes se renely set upon the retrenchment idea suggested by the Governor in Ins annual message to that body. Hie legislator who fails to retrench, shall dig a trench for the reception of ins political'carcass in the next election time. The voter is already entrenched and will everlastingly appropriate the fellow wlioappropri ates the people’s money. I have several desirable building lots, situated in the residence portion of the town winch I will sell cheap. Address me at Bain bridge Ga , or call on me at the Hub -J. M. Lain". Grenada DRUG COMPANY « jxc onron ted." .J. w. CALLAHAN N. T.PIKE, President, Manager. ■aMridge : The Equitable Life Assurance $ [Strongest in the Woild.] ‘ASSETS OVER SURPLUS OVER Issues all Forms of Life Assurance.- The 5 per cent Gold Bonds of the Ilian U. S. Bonds The new guaranteed (’as)/™ cie-s are the most liberal and up-to-date contrj.ctg j loans at 5 per cent. Paid up or extended assuiance] years. Those wishing safe investments or Assurance tJ will do well to investigate the Equitble. F (l] . { 1 tioncall on R. G. Haetsfikld Iwj J. C. Boynton, Special Agt. So. Ga, *’^ t v J BAIN BRIDGE, GEORGIA. Permanent Prices on Leading Patent Medicines, For Cash On ly Castoria, bottle Perunn. “ Grave’s Tonic, bottle Jolmson’s T< nic. bottle Paragon Chill Tonic Brad field? Female Regulator Mother's Friend Philr,token Swamp Hoot., large Swamp Hoot, small Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.... Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Plantation Sarsaparilla Ayer's Sarsaparilla..., Ha nee’s Sarsaparilla Hood's Sarsaparilla Cutioura Hesolvent, large •• “ small Gravbeard It. It. It., large $1 *• “ “ small S. 8. S., 1,-mre $1 “ “ “ small Syrup of Figs Celery Compound Electric Hitters doc llosrford's Acid Phosphate— 40c Dr. Mile’s Nervine fine Wine Cardin fine St Joseph Quick Roleif 85o Simmon’s Ljver Regulator 20c Itlack Draught 20c Cod Liver,Oil 70c Scot''s Emulsion 45c Dr Shoop’s Remedies Pheral Sodeque 40c Full Stock of Quaker Remedies.. Iron Tonic. 74c Lemon Elixir, large fir,c “ “ small 47c Malted Milk, large $3 35c “ “ small. Mnllin’s Food Hall’s Catarrh Cure.... Mustang Liniment. Sanies Evadicator.. R. R. Relief. CliRmherbmd’s Dm. Remedy C-t Richmond’s Hair Dye (if. Hall's Ib ir Kenewer fioo Ayer's Hair Vigor fiOc Coke’s Dandruff Cure 70c Abbey’s Salts O|) 0 Winslow's Sool hing Syrup 20c Elictric Liniment 20c King's New Discovery 45o Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral 7i)c La Fan re's Balsam 25c. Sloan’s Liniment. 20c Barker's N. and It. Liniment 20c Pain Killer 20c Mc.Ulester’s Bird Food 80c Pond's Extract 40c Japanese Oil 40o Darby's Fluid 40o Itromo Seltzer, large 20c Litlua Tablets- 20c Resmal 43c Lit hia Water, g5 c Pazo Ointment 45c Ripans Tubules life Ely’s Cream Balm 45c Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets 40c Teethina 20o Lewis’ Eye Water 20c Dickey’s Eye Water 20c Salter’s Eve Water 18c Thompson's Eve Water 18c Chamberlain’s Eye Salve 20c Tetterine .]5 C Mitehels Eye Salve 20c Pyramid Pile Cure , 45 c Bromo Laxative Quinine 20c Smith Bro’s Cough Drops 05c Black Draught Stock Powders.... 20c Barker's Horse and Cattle Powder 18c Blue Grass Horse and Cattle Pow’r 15c Morse's Indian Root. Pills .. ;g c Carter's Little Liver Pills 18 0 Tutt’s Pills . ific Rad way’s Pills... , jg c William’s Pinks Pills 45c Beet-ham’s Pills 20c Hood’s Pills 30c L’ascarets io 0 Costor's Rat. and Roach Paste... 15c Boochees German Syrup 90c Grand Pa’s Wonder Soap . - 05 c C C. Pills, box .... 05c Red Rayen Splits ... 15 C Malt Extract ... 25c Household Amonta ... J0c —(o)— If it's orn the GRENADA it is right —’phone us your wants—vre'll de the rest. A. J. MacDoni DEALER IN HARDWARE, Slakes Genuine Dixie Plows.. CliaKaj Plows just received! WATER STREE7, : : ; ; RAIMA Ludden, Campbell, Smit (FRSffi SSAIMS? MANAGES) Jacksonville, - - - - KIMBALL PIANO, WHITNEY PIANO, IIEIN'ZE, PIANO, KIMBALL PIPE Olioj KIMBALL REED 09 APOLLO SELF PLAB MR. CAPERS KING has charge of Decatur County of Oar here for at least One Week in Every Month, W e solicit for him your valuable patronage and promise yontffl INS DRUM ENTS For The Least Money. I Fancy and Fa O ROC ERIE .A. T LOWEST PHl( I Have opened a FIRST-CLASS Grocery Store next to J on West street and handle only The Best Goods in mytotl Store Kent nor Clerk Hire to Pay; Therefore, I can sell yo»j @nt cheaper than other merchants. To My Country Friei I Will huv your chickens and eggs and give you tlicWi on all you bring ine. • 1 H. B. Bros! -t>SS «■> °i ^ ... v. V ^ .... . : f -41 .= A » o o/° o.Siv&.sUi A^.F.?::?..-.. 0; .» SUGAR MILD " # D. T. SUTHBRLAS Works and i 1 ’ p BAIKBklDGE, GEORGIA. In connection with our Foundry and Machine bi <3-15! building a line of heavy, strong, Two-roller Sugar Mills. (PS in diameter. The 10 inch is made with or without fm best, materials and workuiauship used in the manofiwt® Prices, photo and general information on application. $.%, tbefore buying; you will be plea; ed with them. Plucky & Coj Livery, Sale and Feed/ WEST STREET BAINBRIDGE. First-Class Rigs, GoodSurrifl Drivers for Occasions. (o) . Transfer Busines ’Bus meets all Boats and Bailway Trains da} »n4 l '1 gage Wagon will transfer Baggage either way. J fGiF' ’Plions No. 104 your wants for BES1 STUCK? *