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Xu light. aL organ UR COUNTY Ui December 25,1903. [Hth the quart-er, , w here the eggs are Ga., went dry at an last week. The prohibitionists was ling one. tofferTthefollow' [remark: “All who i merry Xmas will , a wheel or two on ate will be lost to |the Christmas festiv- The indications are t with the new year continue to crap Jcitizens who are will (red up tor the good minify. Talla- |Blanchard, of has purchased-'the fcss and will edit the I future. Mr. Blanch- Lwn in Bainbridge; paper man of ability i associated with the If each of the Talla s in Chicago are be- lenuous propositions, |he strike of the car, arse drivers the people use undertaker’s street cars for the lonveying the dead to leries. The “golden I to be a thing of the Irate in Chicago. [political fight will soon lolly in its literal instead gurative sense. Since of Arkansas, "raised Jit Judge Wood and sand Oiin Wimberley lengaged in a fisticuff t room we can expect |s than a few knock out Teddy and Uncle EN PASSANT. At the meeting of the executive committee of the Officers’ Associ- ation ofGeorgia State Troopswhich will be held on December 31st, in Savannah, there will be a resolu tion introduced recommending a reduction in the military force of the state. The resolution which will be submitted to the Governor for approbation suggests that the troops of the state be reduced so as to consist of three regiments of infantry of thirteen companies each; one battalion of heavy artil lery, of four companies; one bat tery of field artillery; cne squad ron of cavalry, of four companies and two divisions of naval re serves. [ :, 'V '* . ■ *■ At present there are five regi merits of infantry, a regiment of cavalry, and tour divisions of na val reserve's: It is “ readily seen what such a change will meap - to the state militia if this resolution is adopted. The sentiment among the military officials is strongly in fayor of the change; they 1 claim that the new system will be a vast improvement and of more benefit to the state. .' In order to accomplish the de sired results when the resqlution goes into effect, no company, troop or battery disbanded for in> efficiency or other cause, or inus ; tered out of service can be re or ganized, and no vacancies filled until the troops have bzen reduced to the total suggested in the reso lution. Another measure that will in all probability be consid ered is the disbanding of all the colored troops in the state. Such a resolution would be unanimous ly approved and there is no doubt of its passage if introduced. About two hundred and fifty of the active and retired officers of the state troops will attend the meeting and although only mem bers of the executive committee will be allowed to vote, all mem bers of the association will take part in the discussion of the vari ous measures. These questions to be considered are of radical im portance to the state. ONLY 7 days BEFORE CHRISTMAS M i 5° . You flax) Better Buy Your legro Pardee, recently ped by the republican jin Florida is appointed Ik for warm times in The negro question ■close home to us when [recommended for the pstmaster in a Florida I 1 then the president has pred to the southern png readers who are yet pildhood’s bounds are [that Santa Claus is too > old fellow to be fooled | n g up two stockings 5 but a single child. A Mellow is he and as he FA f r °ui home to home merriment and happy t0 girls and boys, he | t0 himself at childish • these. [community has its indi- H se mec ldlesome, slander- 1)5 can undo more of good P en t than may be repaired P‘ e season of active effort f, also th e town killers Mmdual who cries down [ jrt to fu rther public in- fy enlisting publig S enti- s upport. Such individ- L ““lines and the world H he the more fortunate reessors in the8e ' e,e never born. PRESENTS! IT OOSTS; LESS TO WEAR A ROOD WATCH THAN A POOR ONE. Time is accurately measured by a Waltham Watch. We have all the sizes and grades and a fit in the best cases made. Let us show you our line before purchasing. Our Prices Are Right. Yours Truly, , “ r ti '.4. laum Jewelry C°-> BON AIR BLOCK. ■'< fin , J .- IV’- ' >y V4t NEW JEW STB | 'lijlij tf1 tlA. I «j|, WHIGHAM, QEOROtA. vifjuj 3f tt t„.„ , Dress Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Eats, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Millinery, Ladies’ Un derwear, Jackets, Etc. We Have a niee Line of The Cuban reciprocity treaty which has been hanging fire for so long has at last passed the senate and will go into effect ten days from the date of its passage. 1 he vote stood 57 to 18. This treaty between the United States and Cuba which was ratified last March, provides for the reduction of 20 per cent, from the rates of duty under the Dingly law, on all articles imported into the United States from Cuba, and varying re ductions from the regular Cuban duty oh all articles imported from this country into Cuba. We feel thankful to those sub scribers who have come forward and settled up their subscriptions to January 1st 1904 or later. We hope that many others will do likewise as we desire to begin the new year still ahead of the hounds arid able to give our readers an efficient arid progressive news service. We are of course, with kindest regards and with the high est appreciation of the patronage of our friends. “Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." At Wal den University, an institution in Nashville for the higher education of negro women, seven were killed and seventeen seriously injured in E fire which totally demolished one of the buildings. If the present rate of wholesale extermination continues there will soon be no vexing race problem to solve. Toilet Sets, Vases, Pictures, Picture Frames, Mirrors, Perfumes, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Shaving Mirrors, Jewelry Caskets, Cigar Jars, Cigar Cases, Desks, Books. In fact a present for every body. Call and LOOK! Oak City Drug Mew Store, Mew Goods, Prices which cannot be Surpassed. We buy all Goods direct from the Largest Manuf acturers. NOTE THESE SPLENDID BARGAINS A SHORT TIME ONLY. Ten Dollar black worsted suits for $5. $12 genuine imported all wool mixed goods suits, all colors for $5. Long pants suits for boys from 10 to 19 years, regular price $6, our price $3 Knee pants suits for boys 5 to 15 years, regular price $2.50, our price $1.25. Best all wool youths’ suits, 5 to 15 years, regular price $3.50, our price $2. Full English broadcloth pants, all colors, regular $4 goods, our price $2. Pants you now pay $3 for, we sell you for $1.50. Best $10 over coat for $5. Our $1 shoe will cost you anywhere $1,25 Our 50c. hat will cost you elsewhere $1. Dress goods from 5c. to $1 per yard. Highest price va,id for Hides, Skins, Furs, and Wax, m Cash or Trade. , Savannah Bargain House. Christmas and Wedding Gifts I I have a nice line of Novelties in Gold and Silver, Umbrellas, Cut Glass, Si.verware, Ladies’ Hand Bags, Solid Silver Forks and Spoons of the <£».^-Gorham Martufacture and numerous other things and the main point is the prices are right : : : : : : : : N. J. Smith, The JewefeiEr- »di . r.i, 1 Broad Street. Bainbridge, da. Your Watches and Jewelry repaired and guaranteed. Now Is The Time Company. To sell your LAND. Prices are good, the demand strong. Don’t wait for the lull. Allen & Co,, Real Estate Agt’s. Bainbridge, Georgia. "