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$1.00 YEAR IN ADVANCE NIMBER 31. ers ’ Institute Pro ceedings cordance with previous an- nent, the Teachers’ Com- nstitute nf Decatur and ounties met in Bainbridge morning at 9 o’clock, sioner Bradwell presiding, rning session was devoted uzation and the acquaint' ie teachers an cl the Con- Prof, J. A Caldwell; so little business of impor- JS transacted. The after ssion was con vened at 2:30, B. Bower delivering an dress of welcome on behalf itizens of Bainbridge gens md the city government in ar Jno. R Williams on be- the visiting teachers re- i in a cheerful way, stating : Institute as on all former ns would consider itself at the city of Oaks. The In- then settled down to busi- nd the remainder of the ; was taken up in the regu~ tine work. A resolution ired that the meeting corns at 8:30 in the morning and le at 1 o’clock p. m. After discussion and several nents offered it was unani- decided to meet at 8:30 iave fifteen minutes recess m., with final adjournment D. Meeting then adjourned. Tuesday, May 26th. ting opened by prayer; min- preceeding day read and I. Roll called after which aldwell addressed the Instis- the subject of Arithmetic, ary, value, culture, and util- fter recess, Miss Allen en- xl the meeting with a piaro which was followed by ius recitations -“When Jack Late,' 1 and “The Naughty Girl,” by Mrs. Perkins; ’ McDonald’s Signal, or ux Tails,” by Jas. McNam- Caldwell discussed the dif- nethods of teaching Read* ixplaining the Rational I which has blended the flints of the Phonic and and Sentence methods, ting the bad. Miss Scott tmonstrated this method, examples of the phono- of our language. Mr. Pal* roposed that a rising vote ks be extended Miss Scott exposition of the method, g then adjourned. Wednesday 27TH. t'ng opened by prayer, and s read and approved, after the roll call showed a good tnce. Hon. Jno. R. Wil* delivered an address on Country Schools,” which “tly enjoyed. Prof. Cald- en discussed the subject of 7- 'ts value as a study, bon to Geography, also the nethods of teaching and ! K tde same. In this he was ■ n clothing the dry bones .uujctt wicn living :e seeming to History cros Save vent to their and continued ap Belcher then sar vocal selections Miss Holder, wl l w ‘th applaui lones then recited -hool.” , the recess houi •nt Band entert s w ith an houi ,as very highly ap an organization ed ‘t upon Bainb thanks was then flcher, Miss. Hoi nd th e 4th Regirr BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA FRIDAY MAY 29, 1903. Official Drgan of Decatur Count? anb tbc City of KatnbriOge. Mr. Carr Dies. News reached this city a few days ago announcing the death of Dr. William Carr, one of the olds est and most highly respected citi zens of Calvary. The doctor had been in failing health for some time, and his death had been an* ticipated, yet it was painful to those who had known him tor so many years to see a useful and honored citizen pass from their midst. Dr. Carr was the father of Mr. W. A. Carr, also of Calvary, who survives him together with other faithful and affectionate children. To these in their hour of loss has bem extended the sym pathies ot those who know them. Indeed has one of the landmarks of the county passed away. Dr. Carr was at all times true to his friends, yet just to his ene* mies. The world is better that he has lived for their great kindness in pre* senting such an enjoyable feast of music and song. Miss Scott then gave a diagramatic and oral lesson on the Rational method of Read* ing. Meeting adjourned after a most -enthusiastic and enjoyable session. -* Thursday 28th. Meeting opened in usual form; minutes of previous day read and adopted. Expert took up the dis cussion of English Grammar, which proved an interesting discussion to the teachers. Several recita tions, songs and piano recitals en tertained the teachers after t;he morning recess, including a de lightful quartette rendered by Mrs. Abner Bowen Belcher, Miss Hortense Pohlman, Mrs. A. H. Russell, and Mr. Frank R. Graham. Geography was then considered and concluded one of the most successful sessions. Ad journed at the usual hour. Friday 29m The Institute continues in ses sion today, adjourning finally at 12:30 o’clock for the session. It expected that th= greater part of the morning will be taken up in the necessary matters attendant upon adjournment. An invitation has been tendered the teachers to meet in Colquitt next year again in annual Institute, but it is not known whether this will be acted upon, as the matter heretofore has been left to the two Commission ers, subsequent to the adjourn ment. Considered from every point of view the Institute has been a prof itable and enjoyable one. While the attendance has not been so large perhaps as heretofore, yet those who have been attending have done so with a yiew of ob taining practical good from the session. Prof. Caldwell, the able Conductor has striven hard to make the Institute the best in the history of the county, and the teachers no doubt feel that he h s not failed in his mission. His lectures have been highly enter taining and instructive, and bore evidences of his deep research, and applied thought. The citizens of the town gener ally have contributed to the pleas ure ot their guests, and the hotels and boarding houses are to be thanked for tne reasonable rates they have given. We hope that the teachers have enjoyed their stay in Bainbridge, and we are sure that they have. Daniels-Johnson. Married at the residence of the bride’s parents near Cairo, on Sunday last, Mr. Will Daniels to Miss Rutha Johnson, Elder W. H. Godwin officiating. The Search- Light extends warmest congratula tions. Board of Trade Meeting Held. At a recent meeting of the Board of Trade held Tuesday night, the 26th inst., in the offices of Russell & Fleming, quite a number of the prominent citizens of our city and members of this Board were present. An unusual amount of interest is being manifested by those con stituting the membership of this Board, and the purpose for which this laudable undertaking was set on foot is being fought with a de termination born of success; and with that indomitable will power and perseverance, which is so un mistakably exhibited by the mem bers of this organization, nothing but success will crown their ef forts. Truly will Bainbridge en joy an era of prosperity as she has never before experienced if our citizens will enter heart and soul into the work. The business men and property owners of this city and all who have the interest of the city at heart should not hesi tate to avail themselves of this un usual opportunity of allying them selves with a movement that has for its purpose the upbuilding, prosperity and perpetuity of our great city and county. The Board has under advise ment at present a matter, which if brought to a successful culmina tion, will prove of great benefit to the people of Bainbridge. The matters undertaken so far have not been in vain, and there is yet in store the accomplishment of many things which if handled suc cessfully w.ll add much to the growth of the town. Let us come together and join in the march onward and forward. With our shoulders to the wheel and our hearts in the work, with banners unfurled, the insignia ot success, and inscribed thereon in living characters, “For a Greater Bainbridge.” Lynch Report a Fake. Report was circulated generally over the town last Thursday night that lynchers had strung up the negro rapist, William Hopkins, an account of whose arrest by Hodges and Powell in this county was noted last week. However upon investigation it was found that the report was not founded and that the negro is now confined in the Miller county jail awaiting prose cution in the courts. Dispatches sent out trom Bain bridge under date of May 22nd to the daily papers were founded upon these reports, and were based upon the best information obtain able at the time. Early Morning Fire. About day light Tuesday morn ing fire was discovered in the old Desverges residence on Planters street next door to the home of Mr. R. A. McTyer. The flames had almost entirely eaten up the building before the volunteer fire company could reach the scene; and hence the building was de stroyed together with its contents. Mr. T. J. Jefferson was residing in the house and lost almost his entire lot of household goods to gether with *85, which was in the house. The building was itselt uninsured and is therefore a total loss to Mr. Desverges. The new cup defender, Reliance has exhibited such speed in recent trial trips that it is not considered that there is much danger of Sir Thomas lifting the treasure which for many years has been the sub ject of his fondest dreams. The Reliance outstrips easily all former cup defenders. Hoo-Hoo Concatenation. The edict has gone forth from the office of A. M. Ramsey, vice gerent of the concatenated order ot Hoo-Hoos in this region to assemble on the roofs and in the back yards of Bainbridge on the night of the 12th of June. The purposes of the meeting will be to initiate into the mysteries of the order some fifteen or more prom ising kittens, who are desirous of having their eyes opened and qt being enlightened as to their fu ture conduct when they shall be come by the right of might and meows, good and true Thomas cats. These brave candidates, for they are indeed brave, will come from Bainbridge, Babcock, Thom- asville, Moultrie, Valdosta and other places, which may indeed never more know them. Our local Hoo-Hoos being a humane lot, the candidates may be assured before hand that they will be tenderly cared for and given a Christian burial in case of an accident, and a befitting obituary written, and spread upon the minutes. The services of a physician has been engaged and balms and bandages will be provided in abundance. Mr. W. H. Wheeler is chairman of the committee of arrangements. The operating committee has not yet been appointed. We are in formed that this committee usually embraces the muscles and sinews of the order. It has been sug gested that a dozen log turners be hired to perform this duty, which we think will be very appropriate. There will be at least seventy- five visiting Hoo-Hoos present as a howling time has been assured them. For this occasion the fol lowing code has been adopted, pass word "Mumm,” signal for distress “Corkscrew,” signal of sufficiency “Hiccough,” retrea’: “Under the Table.” After the ceremony those who are able will attend the splendid banquet to be given at the Hotel Bon Air. To Encamp at Griffin. It has been definitely determin ed that the 2nd and 4th Regiments are to encamp at Griffin at Camp Northen June 22-29, an( l the men are looking forward with much pleasure to the approaching event. Col. W. E. Wooten will be in charge as brigade commander. Company I, the crack company of the 4th Regiment expects to carry into camp about 50 men and hopes to have them equipped with their new uniforms, guns, etc., to be furnished by the government under the Dick army bill. No doubt this will be one of the most delightful encampments our boys have yet attended and it is certain the attendance will he large. Buys Georgia Lands. A large syndicate composed chiefly of Ohio capitalists has re cently purchased 230,000 acres of land in Ware, Clynch, and Charl ton counties, the syndicate to be known as the Chandler Land Cor poration, a chartered institution. It is said to be the intention of the corporation to go extensively into the growth of sugar cane, sea island cotton and tobacco. Special Attention Is called to the advertisement of the Walter A. Wood harvesting and mowing machines which are being handled in this county under direction of Hodges & Powell, of Cyrene Ga. These machines are considered among the leadeis of the country and are cheaper in price than those sold by other companies. See the display ad in today's paper. Commencement Exercises In Progress. Tnere have been livelv scenes about the grounds and among the students of the Georgia Southern Military College this pwt w.h-k, the closing exercises being in progress. The commeucem nt was opened Wednesday night l>y an excellent Art Exhibit by Miss Eula Harrison’s class, w“ii • 1 wis characterized by 'hose'woo w re fortunate enough to s v it. is being one unsurpassed >. toe work of the larger colleg- s vli.ss Harrison is considered on of t tie closest students of art in tne coun try, and her work among 1 h * pu pils of the college gives evidence that she is well able 10 impart, her own powers to others She has been connected with the Institu tion tor the past three years. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades under Miss Van Mitchell, and Mrs. Lula Terrell and Miss Adams gave a splendid exhibition of their work at the college yester day which was witnessed by a large crowd. This is another of the splendidly conducted depart ments of the school. Miss Mitch ell has been at the head of the primary department for a number of years and has given such satis faction that the patrons of the school have steadfasdy refused to give her up. In the faithful dis charge of her duties, she com mands the utmost confidence of the entire town. Mrs. Terr 11 and Miss Adams also have won envia ble reputations, and yesterday’s exhibition is a fair sample of the good work they are doing at the school. Last night at the opera house, the Physical Culture Department, under Miss Halcia Bower, pre sented interesting scenes from Richard Carvel to illustrate the training the pupils have been re ceiving. In addition Bryant’s Thanatopsis was given in panto mime and other excellent features added to the pleasure of the even ing. Miss Jackson’s class in music rendered selections interspersing the program. The evening was a pleasant one and those who at tended felt fully repaid for their trouble. Tonight the Military and ancient History departments will illustrate their work in an exhibition at the opera house, the military by a specially arranged “sword drill,” and the history department by an excellent play called the “Court of Fame.” The music for the occasion will again be given by the music pupils. As we go press it is impossible to give the atten tion the commencement that it deserves, especially so since the Teachers’ Institute and other matters have come in for a full allotment of space. However we feel it is but just to say that the entire series of programs for the commencement have been of an excellent nature and have reflected credit both upon the school and those who are in command. Our Prosperous Neighbor. Application will be made at the approaching session of the legisla ture to amend the charter of Cairo, Ga., in order that the town may issue bonds for the establishment of an electric light plant and water works, either or both, Cairo has already many of the advantages enjoyed by much larger towns, and this new move will put her many steps in advance of towns twice her population. With one of the most progressive city government and a thrifty people behind them much is to be accom plished. Cairo already enjoys a first-class bank an other business facilities.