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The Bard of Avon had ev dently been up against a list of Russian-Japanese war ships, when he asked “what’s in a name?” Sam Small is vigorously threat* ening to oust Senators Bacon and Clay, if they fail to endorse the Panama treaty. The Senators, however are not much alarmed, as it is such a “small” affair. Announcement. The diplomats in Paris and En gland are anxious to discover what position America will take in the event of war between Russia and Japan. Uncle Sam makes the move and all the lesser powers sec ond his motion. Moultrie s two splendid papers, The News and The Observer have consolidated and will be under the management of Messrs. Allen and Adams the editors of the two pa* pers. The paper will be operated as the Moultrie Observer. To tbo Voters of Decatur County: 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the honorable position of Judge of the City Court, subject to the result of the white primary. 1 make this announcement with many misgivings as to my competency to ac ceptably fill this important and trying position. To properly adjudicate the rights of the intelligent citizens of this great and prosperous county might well tax the brain and heart of any man. I can only promise that if honored by your choice I will brim: to the discharge of my duty eyerv faculty of my being and will fearlessly and impartially dis charge the same, as God gives me the wisdom to see, and the power to per form it. 1 have no criticism to make on either of the other gentlemen who are candidates for this position, save to say that if distinguished by your choice, I shall the more highly esteem the honor because chosen before such able compet itors, and if beaten by either, I shall find in such defeat no sting of disgrace, but shall continue to practicemy profes sion with grateful recollection of those friends who voluntarily bestowed upon me their confidence and support. A. L. TOWNSEND. All the little powers engaged in or contemplating revolutions, ei* ther consider Uncle Sam a pana* cea for their ills, or take Teddy for an easy thing. It is a hard matter to tell which is the correct view of the situation. William Jennings Bryan has re turned from his European tour, and flushed with his foreign social triumph", is now seeking fresh worlds to conquer. His "free sil* ver” probably had something to do with his popularity across the water. Another Democratic presiden tial possibility is looming up in the person of Secretary Olney. John H. Clarke of Ohio strongly urges the nomination and s in his opinion Mr. Olney’s nomination would make the Democratic victo* ry surer than that of any man who could be named. - v Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III empress of the second empire is seriously ill with blood poison at Pans. She is 70 years old and is still a beautiful and brilliant wo* man; she is familiarly known as Empress Eugenie and is much loved by the French people. The papers have not generally taken hold of the leap year feat* ure of the new year, but the girls are taking hold in earnest and with considerable success. It’s eight years now since the old maids had a chance and the list has been greatly increased in that time.—Fitzgerald Enterprise. Ruth, the eldest child of expres ident Cleveland died in Princeton last week with diphtheria. Her death wap very unexpected. The entire nation sympathizes with the bereaved parents. Ruth was only twelve years old and a great fa* vorite. SHERIFF SALE. Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before court house in the city of Bainbridge, to the highest bidder for cash, on the first Tuesday in Febru ary, 1904, the following described prop erty, towlt: Seven acres of land, more or less, in West Bainbridge, being in block “B,” except one acre in the northeast corner of said block, the same being a part of lot of land No. 330 in the 15th district of Decatur county. Also the following property: One two-horse wagon and harness; levied upon as the property of Eiekiel Weems, to satisfy a tifa issued from the city court of Bainbridge, Octo ber 0th, 1903, in favor of S. Brinson vs. Ezekiel Weems. This January 6. 1904. A. W. FOKDHAM, Sheriff. BROAD STREET. The most up-to-date place in the V ,oity. Senator Dietrich who has been on trial tor bribery in connection with the appointment of 'postmas* ter at Hastings Neb. has been de clared not guilty; or rather his case was nol pressed because it was dis covered that at the time of the al leged acts he was not in the Sen ate. ANNOUNCEMENT. I desire to announce that I am a can didate for re-election as Solicitor of the City Court, subject of course to the Democratic White Primary, In the one term during which I have filled this po sition it has been my constant aim to ad minister the same with juetice to all. and injustice to none; it has been my en deavor to punish the guilty and not op press the innocent. The experience gained in the one term I have served bet ter fits me to perform the duties than ever before. If elected I shall discharge them faithfully, and to the best of my ability. I respectfully ask the suffrage and support of the white citizens of De catur County. Albert H. Russell. ANNOUNCEMENT. I desire to announce that 1 am a can didate tor the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Bainbridge, subject to the action of the Democratic White Prima ry. I was born and reared in Decatur County, and have lived bere all of my life, the last eight years of which I have been actively engaged in the practice of law* and feel that I could fill this res ponsible position to the satisfaction of the public. Those who know me know that I am diligent in business, and am always found on the side of right and duty. The other candidates *have held this office. Mr. Gilpin heldj it under the act proa(inrf fha Pifn f’nnef nf Hanefna BALE NOTICE. creating the City Court of Decatur ooun- ty, before the City Count of Bainbridge was established in its stead, and Mr. Bus sell, the present incumbent has held the position under the Act oreatiDg the City of of- Court of Bainbridge, and his term o fioe of four years in this position will ex cite shortly after the general election of this year. This offioe, with its duties, being one that will greatly develop a young man in the praotice of the law, and the other two candidates having held the position, there oould be no wrong in electing me to the position and gratifying a laudable ambition, and 1 therefore respectfully and earnestly ask the suffrage and sup port of all toe white citisens of tins county. M. E. O’NEAL. PENSION NOTICE. Ordinary’s offioe Georgia, Decatur County. To all the enrolled pensioners hereto fore drawn and to those who were al lowed pension’s on these applications for 1903 are hereby required to come before the Ordinary during the first part of Jan uary 1904 and file their vouchers for olaims. The cheeks for these olaims will be issued sometime during Februa ry. 1904. Blanks for new applicants will be se cured in this office about the first of April therefore new applications need not be made until after _first of April, 1904. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary. At the meeting of the officers of the Georgia state troops held in Savannah recently, a resolution was adopted and forwarded to the Governor, advocating disbandment of all colored troops in ’his state There are eight colored companies and if the resolution meets with the Governor's approval they will no longer exist. The vote stood five to three. When solicited to insure in other companies Remember that “THE MUTUAL LIFE” OF NEW YORK is the Oldest, Largest, Safest and Cheapest as its large dividend returns reduces the final cost of insurance to a minimum—it is the strongest financial insti tute in the world—its assets amounting to £410,000.000 EDQAR MORGAN, SPECIAL AQENT, Bainbridge - Qa. STAR BARBER SHOP, WILL'F. THORNTON, Proprietor. Established 18S5. CITATION 8. Notice. The only place where you can get a m j xed . Meals at ail hours. OYSTERS ^ LEAVE TO SELL LAND. Georgia, Decatur County: Notice is hereby given that the un- Tlersigned has applied to the ordinary of said county, for leaye to sell land be longing to the estate of his ward, Irene A. Martin, for the purpose of maintenance and education. Said application will be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary for said oounty, to be held on the first Monday in February, 1904. ThiB 4th, day of January, 1904. C. H. MARTIN, Guardian for Estate Irene A. Martin. ! Private Dining Rooms. Come and make th' this DRINK CONGRESS HALL MARTI The Best Whiskey on Earth. E. Blumenstein, p roprietor Bainbridt FOR DISMISSION. State of Georgia, Decatur County: Whereas, J. G. Fain, exeoutor of the estate of J. T. Fain, represents to the court, in his petition, duly filed and en tered on record, that he has folly ad ministered said estate: This is, there fore. to cite all persons concerned, kin dred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said exeoutor should not be discharged from hiB executorship and receive letters of dismission, on the first Monday in February. 1904. This January 4, 1904. T. B. MAXWELL, Ordinary. Hotel TOlamm FOR DISMISSION. State of Georgia, Decatur County: Whereas, E. A. J. Rich, Administra tor of the estate of E. G. Rich, repre sents to the court, in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered said estate: This is therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not be discharged from his ad ministration, and receive letters of dis mission, on the first Monday in Febru ary 1904. This January 4th. 1904. T. B. MAXWELL, Ordinary. Georgia,—Decatur County:— Under and by virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Murray County, Georgia, will be sold at public outcry, on the First Tuesday of Feb., 1904, be fore the oourt house door in Murray oounty, Georgia, between the nsual hours of sale, the following real estate, situated in Decatur County, Georgia, to- wit: Land Lots Numbers 88,45, 84,68, 07, 60,141,148,172,174,179 and 180. all in the 21st Distriot of Deoatur County, Georgia. The sale will be from day to doy, between the same honrs, until all of snoh property is sold, each of said J. S. McREE, THOS.OI Proprietors. Roofing a specialty. AH calls given prompt attention. lota to be sold ^separately; terms cash. W. C. Carter, ) Executor and Mrs. Sallie R. Carter, j Executrix of the estate of Samuel M. Carter, Deceased. Charles J. Hadin. Attorney. F. A. Preston, Georgia, Decatur County:— TO all whom it may concern:— E. W. Harrell having in proper form applied to me for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Eliga Harrell, late of said county, this is to oite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of said Eliga Harrell to on and appear at my offioe oa the first Man- day n February, and show cause, if any they oan, why permanent Administra tion should not be granted to said E. W, Harrell on said Eliga Harrells estate. Witness my hand and official signature, January 4 1904. T. B. MAXWELL, Ordinary. Tinning, Plumbing and I Ounsmithingand Sheet 1 of all kinds. Old roofs repaired and repainted. Orders solicited. F.£A. Preston, Troupe Street. Bainb Georgia Decatur County:— By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of said oounty will be sold at public out cry on the first Tuesday in February, 1904, at the court house in said oounty between the usual hours of tale the following real estate situate in she city of Bainbridge, Decatur county to wit: One house and lot bounded as follows: North by property of H. J. Bruton, east by West street, south by property of Mrs. E. C. Wimberley, west by property of H. P. Collum. The sale will continue from day to day until said property is sold. Terms Cash. This January 7th, 1994. J. P. Hikes, Adm’r.. of the estate of Florrie Hines. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Georgia, Deeatnr County; All parties holding account against the estate of I. M. Griffin, deoeased, late of said county, are hereby notified that suoh most be presented to the under signed for settlement in the time pres cribed by law. H. H. Gnffin, Adm’r., Estate I. M- Griffin, deceased. This Jan. 7th 1904. l‘©fv?eei? Points >9 ORGIA Drawing-Room Vestibule Sleeping BETWEEN BIRMINGHAM. COLUMBUS. ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH. OA. AND BETWEEN ATLANTA All persons are hereby warned not to pick up, sell or otherwise dispose of our Cypress Logs on the Flint river nor to alter, change or deface our brand on same. All persons are also warn* ed not to buy any of our logs. The Cypress Lumber Co. Apalachicola, Fla Pult.r£an Sleeping Cars bctnncn bt Lours, nashville. Chattanooga. Atlanta MACON. OA. AND JACKSONVILLE. FLA Parlor Cars on Day Trains BrfTWCtM ATLANTA. MACON AND SAVANNAH. QA. EBE^AirT W. A. WINBUNN.