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1 Ffc'wT ER 17. BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUUARY 19, 1904. $1.00 YEAR IN ADV/ l-g? F1C1AL ORGAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND CITY OK BAINBRIDGE FOR APRIL FOOLS DAY.(should Improve [vE COMMITTEE REGULATIONS. » If the Committee In Calling an Early I Cause the Arms of the Voters of the t c he. Candidates are Shaking Hard Comr .0 the I tlit | Executive ,ty met i llarJay and four- j important body L Hawes xvas imittee ior years :c the last meet- duty to clioose r T. S. Hawes, the Bainbndge jmously elected his father, and ,py speech, stating the duties ol jmtrably filled by |de and pleasure, was chairman. meeting was ijvide regulations unary election for April 1st was tided on, the sen- jomittee being in primary, so that indiddtes, as well ight be over the date seems to approval from took into consider- * of holding the itore those who burdens of con- m« have done so tion. By the ac- ittee election rnana- e receive pay for |1 positions will be it their names with he committee on or and pay nil assess ors, the amount ■essary from each ay the expenses of the names of those red and paid will official ticket to be shairman and secre- M other than the ■ be counted by the ition day. lion.lists of 1902 u'ould seem that 'gistered voter in "'ill be allowed ection without again te manner of elecl- wtic committee an- rt,re from the old Formerly the committeeman from'’ each district was selected bv mass meeting. This committee however decided that their successors should be elected by the vote of the people, and that the voters should express their ohoice at the tame time, they are voting for other county offiosrh. Below follows in full the resolu tions as adopted by the committee regulating the ho'ding of the com ing primary: 1. That a white primary election be held at the various elections pre- cints of the irounty, on Friday the first day of April 1904, tor the nom ination of democratic candidates for the various' 'county offioes of the county, for a new executive commit teeman from each precinct. 2. That an officiral ballot be pre pared by the Chairman and Secreta ry oi this committee, containing the names of all candidates who have registered with the secretary of this committee, and at such primary elec tion no other ballot shall shall he received or counted by the managers. 3. That every candidate register ing shall depoeiie with the Secretary the sum of eight dollars on or before the seventeenth day of March 1904, and that the name of no candidate be printed on said ticket or ballot, who shall ail or refuse to comply with the terms ot this resolution. 4. That the managers of such pri mary election in each precinct be paid the sum of six dollars for their services in conducting such primary election, said sum of six dollars to be divided among such managers. 5. That at such primary election the registration lists of 1902 be use 1 , together with such lilt for 1904, as may then he completed, allowing any white voter who registered in 1902 or 1904, to vote at such primary election. 0. That such primary election be held under and according to the laws qt‘ this state governing primary elec- iions. .7, That the managers of such pri mary send the returns of said pn mary election so the court house at Bainbndge, Ga., by one of ti er num ber not later than 12 o’clock o i Sat urday April 2nd 1905, there be con solidated as provided for by law. b. That this committee meet at the court house in Bainbridge, Ga., at 12 o’clock on Saturday April 2nd 1904, and proceed to recieve the re turns of such primary election, and to declare the result of the same. Fort Hughes. r French of the i6th In fantry U. S. A. while on a visit to our city this week visited Fort Hughes and became quite enthu- siastic over this old relic of war times to which we, in recent year^ have scarcely given a thought. He says that sotne patriotic society or. 'organization should interest itself irt the matter, and that-the state should grant the U. S. jurisdiction over that property. Then the Fort would be restored and treasury rounding land, converted into an attractive park It seems that it requires stran- gers to point out. the manifold beauties and advantages of our city. Probably we are so accus tomed to the scenes and surroun dings that we do not stop to real ize what possibilities there are for further development. The suggestion of Major French in regard to Fort Hughes is a good one. It is the desire of the people to have the square now oc cupied by the old court house con verted into a park and the grand jury in its general presentments recommended this plan to the county commissioners. From all reports we can gather this will hardly be done and it is very prob able that the property will be sold and the square occupied by buildings. Then since it is the general wish for a park—and it would be a good thing for the town—why not act upon the suggestion of a stranger; take up the mat ter and transform an unat tractive old landmark ’ into a place that will be a joy to the eye, a drawing card and advertise ment to the outside world and withal a credit and advantage to. Bainbridge. We have no Daugh ters of the Confederacy or patriot ic society to undertake the work but there is no reason why the en terprising, progressive citizens of our city should not further this scheme far Climax. of the bride’s iroax, in this coun* ■oth, Mr. Linton United in marriage le ’ attractive and Mrs. H. W. ^ D- Stimpson 5 us ual impress- Manner. 1 ° ne of the indus- ical farmers of the a wide circle ot interested to The bride bhe ,s a ,t, CTyre ' form- t now a resident extends its * ntw 'y wedded Strike of Railway Employees. Since Friday of last week at noon, the employees of the Atlan tic Coast Line Bailway, a: least those belonging to the Order of Maintenance of Way. have het-n out on a strike, and at they-yill^o back to work. Sev eral unsuccessful conferences with the officials of the road have been held. The differences between the road and the strikers seems to be that of salary, an advance having been asked which the road would not give. For some days the operation of trains was somewhat interfered with kb the pumpim- stations were closed down and it was hard to se cure water. At this time the road ia running trains on schedule time, and the strikers are still oat Inspection of Company “I”, Monday Night. Major French of the i6th In fantry U. S. A. and Col. Obear Inspector General of. Georgia, in spected Company I, 4th Infantry on Monday night of this week. The showing made by Company I was below the standard. The company we will admit has proba bly been al a disadvantage for the pgjt tew months owing to i he ab slnfceof Capt. Fleming, but all things considered, the stand ing is not what it should have been. \Ve regret %ry much to $fee the; tpilitaryy spirit on the watte and While We jdd not know to whoni to -attribute the -fault we hope that it will soon be remedied and that this company will -regain the high standing it once held in military circles. The government has just issued Krag Jorgenson rifles; new uni forms, blankets and other equip ments and is prepared to furnish upon requisition, tents, cups and saucers, knives and forks, cooking utensils; overcoats, and in fact everything that a company in act ual service could need. The gov ernment seems offering every en couragement and inducement for the upbuilding of the troops, and there m no reason why this com pany should not take renewed in terest and do itself honor. In the past, ever since its organization, Bainbridge has felt proud of her military company and with just cause. We trust that the inspection ot Monday night will have good results in that it wr|l awaken the dormant spirit of the members and inspire them with the desire and determination to do better and once more be a credit and pride to the town. , All parties who are not already on the registration lists of two years ago, had better visit Tax Collector Bates oflioe and have their - names placed on <the lists. Rbmember that the primary comes off April 1st.; remember too that if you do not vote m the primaries it virtually shuts off your voice in the selection of your county officers. HOT REPUBLICAN MEETING AT DAWSON, OA...LAST SATURDAY. Was a Big Spllt.^j|&' Factions Held Meetll Same Room at Same Time. Almost Equal Meeting Held In This City a Few Weeks Ago. The lack of harmony displayed among Decatur eounty republicans in their recent meeting here was almost manifest in the district convention held at Dawson last Saturday. There was a tig split in the convention and two were held in the same room at the same time apparently. The Dawson News publishes the following re port of the proceedings: The convention started off with apparept harmony, but did not pio ceed far beforepandemouium reign ed and two conventions were in full blast in the same room. B. J. Davis, of Dawson, chair man of the district committee, was presiding, and a ruling concerning a contesting delegation from Thom as county brought on the row. In an instant half of the conventipn were on their feet wildly gesticu lating and talking at the top of their voices, but the chair paid no attention to them and proceeded with the business- before him. Those who rebelled against the ruling of the chair withdrew to one side of the room and organ ized a convention of their own with W. J. Mozely, of Thqrb county as chairman. They Wt stronger than the other side; noise if not in numbers, and great ^enthusiasm and earnest!^ endorsed the administration , Roosevelt and elected delegates^ the national convention. Tn claimed that 22 votes of the 36’ the district were represented 1 their convention. The bolters,’ ter finishing their business, < journed and hurried to the tfl graph office to inform by si Hon. Perry S. Heath, secretary the national Republican conv< tion, the result of their action. The original convention, whl had also been proceeding the bj it could in the midst of the ovj powering noise of the other, q left in charge of the room, and 1 ried out the remainder of its p( gram with comparative quiet ij order. The administration President Roosevelt was endortyj and sympathy was ' extends Mark Hanna in his illness. Upon adjournment the actio this convention was also wir the secretary of the national mittee. SOME NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS. Elsewhere in These Columns Appears the Various Candidates Seeking the Support of Their Fellow Citizens. The Search Light announces [delayed under the. idea that the several new candidates for office in primaries would pot be held so Decatur county, one of these is j early in the year Erie M. Donalson of this city for representative. Mr. Donalson’s card is a strong one and he will no doubt make a splendid race. He is a son of Hon. Jno. E. Donalson of this city, a graduate of the Uni versity of Georgia and a practition er at the Bainbridge bar. He.be lieves that he has enough friends over the county who will fall into line and bear him to victory. Another is that of E. 9- Pern', ot Iron City who was in Bam- , (S^daKand left hisj, enf et-sa candidate for thero is no indication as to- wWfii' -^ e most covetec ^ P ositlon _ itt Mr P#*rrv was a candidate iff. Mr. Perry was a candidate two years ago and ran a phenomi nal race for the short time he was out. He is a resident of Iron City and is well known in the western portion of the county, Our present worthy sheriff, A. W. Fordham, announces in today’s Search Light for re-election to the office he now holds. We direct the public eye to his announce ment. It has been reported in some sections of the countv that Mr. Fordham might not be a can didate this time, however these re ports will be put at rest by his for mal announcement, which has been Finally our readers will note the announcement of Mr, R. L, Dean, who is squarely in the race for Sheriff, as we indicated last week that he would be. These are i few only of the new announce ments. See our columns for oth ers. The present County Treasurer George S. McNair, |announpo(f ip tpffoy-’s.paper for reflection "and dhf^cs. the kirtellition of our read prti JSfergto. Mr. McNkir (las held this important position fop-a^ong period of year^apdfis thoroughly cgj^saht with the duties ot the Dr. Hud Dies. The Search Light learns with re gret of the death of Dr. A. L. Hand at his home at Faceville, after an attack of pneumonia of some dura tion. The remains were bailed the following day in the presence of relatives and friends! Dr. Hand was one of the best known citizens and physicians of ths county, and by bis conrteoas dsmesnor toward all bad won' for himself the esteem of those who know him. To bis sorrowing relatives are extended the sympathies of the eommnity. The Blanm-Curry Wedding. The marriage of Miss Clara Ag nes Curry and Mr. Joseph Nor man Blaum, which was solemnized at half past ten on Wednesday morning at the Baptist church, adds another to the number cf beautiful weddings which have oc curred in our city this winter. The church was. artistically adorned with smilax and magno lia foliage; a specially pretty feat ure of the decorations being the wedding hell ’neath which the couple stood to plight their troth Misses Allie Golden Cliett, Al- line Born, Bennie Jackson, Mess- dames Albert Russell and Carol Graham with Messrs. J. M. Brown, Erie Donalson, G. B. Toole and Robin Graham, forming the bridal chorus entered the church chant ing Lohengrin's wedding march chorus, and following them came the little ribbon bearers, slowly unwinding as they advanced, the silken bands which formed an aisle through which the bride must pass. Preceded by the ushers, Judge W. N. Spence, Messrs. C S. Hodges, Mercer Baggs and R. B Coleman the attendants entered in the following order: Miss Mary Lou Blaum, Mr. N. H. Hughes; Miss Susie Spence, Mr. F. A. Parham; Miss Amie Harris, Mr. M. P. ,-Jordan; Miss Evergeline Boweiy Mr^B. £ Maddox; Miss 6five Morgan, Mr. K. R. Rice. Grouping themselves around the altar to. await the bride the young bridesmaids in their dainty gowns and black picture hats, formed a charming tableau. As the lovely young bride pre ceded by the maid of honor, Miss Maisie Curry, entered on the arm of her father, the groom with bis best man, Dr. Gordon Cbason, coming from the vestry met her at the altar, where amid the pict uresque surroundings, Rev. J. T. Ryder read the sacred marriage service. After the ceremony the attend ants and a few of the frienda of the young couple repaired to the home of the bride an elegant breakfast 1 served. Mr. and Mrs. left on the noon train for Jacksjj ville, Palm Beach and other of interest in Florida. After'' extended honeymoon they will turn to this city where they ,-i reside in future. To Wed Soon. iJH The engagemenhof Miss S Harrison and Mr. R. H. Saun$ which we have the pleasure ti nounce this weekwill cause a dealof surprise and also in’ in this city as orjly their in friendssuspected the relation. Both these young people well known in Bainbridge. Harrison, a native ot Blufftpn, ha3 lived here during the past'; years and by her many chari qualities has endeared hersel many. At present she is the teacher at the G. S. M. C., anj the months she has acted in th pacity has won many admiren her talent as an artist. i Mr. Saunders is originally : f Penfield, Ga., and has' resided this city for only a about .a y Until recently he was conna with Hicks drug store, Where gained the esteem of the-peopb his ability and pleasant and , commodating manners. As j scription clerk for the WRlis D Company, which position be i holds, he has added greatly to popularity and success. ( , No definite date for the m riage has been announced but will very probably occur early- the summer. __ The Search Light adds itsfc itations to those of the numer friends of the betrothed pair, ing'fbr them a speedy and*' consummation of their dr< Last week we omitfQ tp tention to the handsome of the Hartford Hie represented by M. B. city. Mr. Baggs splendid oompenies besides is wprMi lias. rprMng op a Hue I