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y Has Passed
nate.
Feb. 24. The
Senate has ratified
m ent the treaty
a canal across
inama oy a vote
result was a fore-
and the interest
i the division of
Democratic side,
ins voted for rat-
een Democrats
ion and fourteen
vote taken was
,ent offered by Sen-
iding for an ar-
ompensate Colom
bo territory of Pan-
lendment was lost
vote.
of the ratifications
at once take place
iter Bunau-Varilla,
tne state depart-
lington. Then all
teas for the United
possession of her
property and begin
rtment has already
patch a regiment of
the isthmus to re
who are now do
lt is the intention
ration to press the
all proper meth-
he members of the
have been deci
with competent
;ineering talent, will
:gin the actual work.
‘ ' ’ »V '. /.
he Bainbridge Search Light
Teachers' Association.
:ho unusual bad
Saturday only a
the teachers re
call ol Commissioner
first meeting of the
merer, a sufliciei t
to partially organize
irograai for the next
on Saturday,
is meeting will be
lay in each month in
■iso where the teach-
'ded every uonven-
l)ri ai their future
no"' oourt room is
M and admirably
irj'ose of the Associ-
number of those
attendance last Sat-
>1 of the c intinued
W'l by letter to
Iradwell their regrets
thoir intention to be
meeting. All teach
®te in their work
sincere interest in
the organization.
f °r study and discus-
4tl "g were assigned
Sthool Work, Mrs.
|S ~° o1 Management,
i Method, of Secur-
' r C. E, Duggar;
* 10nal Training for
, J' G - Suminer;
Common Schools.
l € , rbur k; Education
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Grounds
'■' V ' G - McCord;
e t-omaon School,
^^ry Societies
C'ald-
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U Ma8see i CLar-
hchool, Mr. o.
2'*°^ Enact a
Miss Kate
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^Einning on
this
Do:
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THE LAST LEGISLATURE
TheTecord made by the last
legislature was not a bad one after
all* when we come to consider not
so much the nnmber of bilk pass
ed, but the importance of jmany of
the measures. Especially has this
legislation been of material bene
fit to the farmers and the poorer
classes of the people. The recent
grand jury inuestigations into the
returns of taxes in this county
showed conclusively that the poor
classes of our people and the farm
ers were bearing an unjust pro
portion of the burdens of taxation.
Suppose we see what ~ the
last legislature did in this direc
tion:
They passed the Franchise Tax
Law whereby rai lroads, street rail
ways, electric lighting plants, and
all other corporations operating
under a special franchise are com
pelled to pay taxes upon the value
of such special privilege. This
measure has increased the taxable
values of the state many millions
from this source; and the poor
man’s taxes will be decreased
proportion. In addition, a bill is
now pending before the general
assembly and will be probably
passed at the next session which
undertakes to establish a just
method of distributing the burden
of sustaining the state and county
governments. In other words the
bill proposes to equalize taxation;
just the thing pointed out by the
recent grand jury.
Another very important meas
ure was that of State Uniformity
of Text Books. The patrons of
public schools are now receiving
their books at an average reduc
tion in price of about 20 per cent.
For instance Maury's Geography
which formerly cost $1.15 may
now be secured for 80 cents. The
books will not be changed for five
years and will be uniform except
in the incorporated school dis
tricts and cities, and these may
come in at their option
It is unnecessary to comment
on the Calvin Vagrancy Bill, which
is being patterned after by legisla
tures of all the Southern States
as fast as they assemble. Every
one sees the good effect of this
law where properly enforced. Just
credit this bill also to the late
General Assembly of Georgia,
Through many long years of an
noyance, the farmers bf the South
have been clamoring for some law
that would protect them from that
class of negro laborers who make
it convenient to jump contracts
for labor as soon as they have se
cured supplies in advance. Appeal
after appeal was made and no re
lief came until the last legislature
came to the rescue with a law
which if enforced will effectually
remedy this evil.
In dealing with the convict
question a knotty problem was en
countered. However after wrest
ling over the matter for two weeks
or more the present law was pass
ed under which the state secures
from $225 to $260 per year each
for the able bodied convicts, as
against lc3S than $100 each under
the old system. The convicts are
proving money make.s for the
state, and are now pouring many
thousands of dollars annually into
the common school fund. Cer
tainly the people should be satis
fied.
By the unanimous passage of
the Pure Syrup Bill the legislature
placed the stamp of their disap-
proval on the disastrous practice
of adulterating food stuffs and sell
ing them under false representa
tions. In addition to this Georgia
Fatal Accident.
Willie King, a negro boy em
ployed at the Swindell sawmill
across the river, met With a tragic
death last Wednesday.
While attempting to clear out
the slabway he in some way lost
his footing and to prevent falling
threvy up his arms against an over
head shafting that was rapidly re
volving. There was a nut project-
Mr. Long'ey Moves Here.
Mr. Eldon Longley of Lagrange
has arrived in the city where he
will be located in the future for
the practice of law. He is a son
of Judge F. M. Longley of the
City Court of Lagrange and broth
er of Col. Frank Longley cf La
grange and is one of the best
k town young attorneys of that sec
tion of the state. He removes to
Bainbridge convinced that this is
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ing from the shafting that caughJ 0 "® ° f the most 'P' omisi ng i°wns
u:- -»—- • - 1 of the state and that there is there
fore a splendid opening for him
For the present he^will h v; offices
his sleeve and drew him up and
over the shafting in its swift 1 ev
olution, and in an instant before
assistance could possibly teach
him his limbs were broken and
head 'crushed. So badly was he
injured that he died in a very
short time after he was taken from
the machinery.
over the Bainbridge State Bank in
those of Solicitor Albert Russell,
but as soon as he can secure suita'
ble offices elsewhere he will move.
Mr. Longley is a member of lead
ing families of the state and we
heartily welcome him to citizen
ship among us.
PUBLIC PARK ASSURED.
Trade on by Which City Will Acquire the Old Court
House and Square.
It is currently reported this week that the City has bought the
old court house and the square on which it is located from the
County Commissioners. While it is not true that the trade has been
consummated, it is a fact that propositions have been made and
accepted between the city and county authorities and the consum
mation depends on a mere matter of detail.
The last grand jury recommended that the county commis
sioners make a gift of the property to the city for public park purposes.
The commissioners are unwilling to give it to the city, but are willing
that thecity should have it at a nominal figure. The city is now willing
to take it at the figures named by the commissioners, and with the con
ditions that will be attached to the sale. The conditions are that the
city improve the property, after tearing away the old court house, and
make of the square a public park that will be an ornament to the city.
Members of council are enthusiastic over the project, and as soon
as title to the property is acquired they will go to work immediately to
beautify it. The square will be laid off in an artistic manner by a land
scape gardener. In the center there will be a beautiful fountain, and
the walks will be of cement The balance of the space will b‘e made
into a lawn, witn evergreen shrubbery, vines and flowering plants
dotted here and there. The old iron fence is to be torn away and a
handsome and modern enclosure or a stone coping will be put in its
place. Comfortable seats will be arranged where the people may rest
at their pleasure under the cooling shades of the historic oaks.
No more suitable disposition could have been made of this old
public property, and the people of the city and county will be highly-
pleased that it is to preserved and beautified for their pleasure.
cane syrup—the pure article—re-
ceived more advertisement
throughout the country than it „ llupv „, „„ _ ullua>
had ever before. The attention of evening last Mr. W. C. Green was
Married at Brinson.
At the home of the bride’s
parents in Brinson, on Sunday
the whole nation has been called
to the vast possibilities that await
the growers of sugar cane in this
state.
By an Act of the last legislature
the professional juror was given a
death blow; by the passage of the
bill making jurors illegible to serve
at two consecutive terms of the
court. This law was not of so
much need in this county, but will
have a very important bearing in
those counties of the state having
large cities where men make it a
calling as it were to sit on the jury.
Many other bills of greater or less
importance might be mentioned
did space permit. There is also
much important work mapped out
for the coming June session which
will undoubtedly prove a busy one.
We know that it is a common
custom to speak of legislative bod
ies as boodlers and wasters; how
ever a review of the work of the
General Assembly of 1902-03
should beai strong evidence to the
contrary. The average voter gives
the devil his views, and turning
abont proceeds to give the legisla
ture the devil. Let us not be too
hasty in condemning that body of
our fellow-citizens to whom we
have voluntarily entrusted the im
portant function of making laws
under which we must live.
The Pickert Co„ is giving
the people the worth of their
money at the opera house,
night and to-morrow night.
To-
happily joined in matrimony to
Miss Mattie, daughter of Mr. anrl
Mrs. Jno. H. Sims. The ceremo
ny was impressively performed by
Rev. Jno. R. Jester, of Bainbridge
and was witnessed by only a few
friends of the family. Immediately
after the ceremony the couple left
for Babcock, Ga, their future
home.
The groom is a native Flor
idian, but has lived in Georgia for
some time, and at present holds a
responsible position with the Bab
cock Bros. Lumber Co. The bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jno. H. Sims, of Brinson, and i<
deservedly popular among the peo
ple of that community.
The congratulations of admiring
friends were showered upon them.
Bif Turpentine Deal.
Mr. T. C. Drake has sold his
turpentine interest west of Spring
Creek to Williams, Grier & Co.
and Hinson, Grier & Co. It Is
understood that tbe price paid was
$40,000.
Mr. E. D. Hinson has been a
resident of the county for several
years. The other members of the
firm are from Cordele. Mr. Drake
retains and will work his turpen
tine farm east of the creek.
WANTED—Fifty bushels of
corn-either in ear or shelled.
Bainbridge Furniture Co.
Bainbridge Ga.
ACCOUOT OF THE EASTERN SITUATION
i860—Russia annexes extreme
eastern part of Manchuria, thus se
curing the port of Valdivostock.
1881—Russia occupies more
Manchurian territory.
1885—Russian colonies estab
lished in Manchuria.
1891—Czar Nicholas III issues
a rescript for the building of the
trans-Siberian railroad.
*895—Treaty of Shimonoeski,
making peace between China and
Japan, France, Germany and
Russia compel Japan to withdraw
her claims as to portions of the
Lioatung peninsula and Japan
yields to superior force,
1896—Private treaty between
China and Russia, the latter prom
ising to defend China against the
world; Manchurian railway agree
ment perfected
•897—Germany gets 'possession
of Kiau-Chou; Russia takes the
opportunity to seize Port Arthur
and Tallen-wan.
1900—Boxer rebellion gives
forth opportunity to Russia to fas
ten her grip on Manchuria.
•9 01 —Protests by Japan and
other powers to Russian encroach
ments on Chinese territory.
1902— Treaty of alliance be
tween Great Britain and Japan is
signed January 30th. China-Rus
sian treaty signed April 8th for
the evacuation of Manchuria by
Russia, and declaring the province
to be an integral part of China;
China’s commercial treaty signed
with Great Britain Sept, 5.
1903— Russia tails to keep her
pledge to evacuate Manchuria, and
April 23 demanded new conditions
as to the carrying out of the Man
churian treaty,
June—Japan and the United
States object to the new condi
tions, and Russia begins move
ments on the Yalu river under pre
tense of taking up timber conces
sions.
July—Japan protests and press
es Korea to open the port Wiju to
foreign trade. Great Britain and
the United States concurring in
the demand, Pavloff, Russian min
istcr to Korea, makes threats.
August—Japan, proposes a mo
dus vivendi the 12th, and negotia
tions are opened. Japan presses
Russia for fulfillment of all treaty
conditions
September—Russia gives new
pledge that New Chwang and
Mukden would be evacuated Oc
tober 8th, but later demanded
grants for landing places and mili
tary post stations, and Japan evin
ces resentment.
October 8—China signs com
mercial treaties with Japan and the
United States.
October 15—Japan agrees to
recognize dominant interests of
Russia in Manchuria, but wants
Chinese sovreignty unimpaired. It
also demands recognition of Jap
anese influence in Korea and the
opening of Yomgampho and other
ports, besides a neutral zone on
both sides of the Yalu river.
October 30—Reoccupation of
Mukden by Russia is reported.
Dcember 17—Russia makes re
ply to Japan’s last note, but it ex
cludes Japan altogether from the
Manchurian question.
December 21—Russia is asked
to reconsider its reply.
December 28—Emergency or
dinance is issued in Japan, giving
the government unlimited credit.
December 29—High court of
war is held, with the emperor in
the chair. Admiral Togo is put
in command of tbe fleet; he cap
tured tbe Taku forts in igoo,
1904—January 5—Japan sends
Convention of Candidates
and Voters.
The candidates for the various
county offices, and there are over
thirty ot them, and they are the
cleverest lot of fellows you ever saw,,
have agreed to allow themselvee cor*
railed in Bainbridge on Saturday,
March 5th. Every candidate will
be here and the people of. the oounty
are cordially invited to eomo here
on that date and hear what they
have to say for themselves, and ver
ily it will be mueb.
Speaking, hand-shaking and gen
eral getting together will be the
order of the day. This is one of the
most interesting campaigns that has
been waged in Deoatnr oounty for
many years, every offioe being hotly
contested for with two exceptions.
It is an interesting bunoh of uandi-
dates and you cannot afford to miss
this opportunity to see them all
together and hear them apeil for
themselves. This kind of a gather
ing is unique in the history of cam
paigns and consequently the crowds ■
will be large. The railroads have
been asked to make reduced rates
into Bainbridge cn that date and no
doubt they will do so. A large
nurabor of people will come In by
private conveyances. Such great
interest is now being manifested in
the campaign that a large orowd
will he here on the 5th to hear what
the candidates havo to say for them
selves.
Put on Probation'
1 ■*
Inspector General W. G. Obear,
in a report to Ajutant General S,
W. Harris, states that he has
placed company I, Fourth regi
ment infantry, Georgia State
Troops, know as the Bainbridge -
Independents, at Bainbridge, Ga.,
on probation for failing to come
up to the prescribed standard.
Colonel Obear and Major F H
French, U. S. A„ have been on a
tour of inspection during the past
two weeks and this is the first
company reported below the
standard.—Albany Herald.
While it is true that the in
spector has made a report in which
has put our company temporarily
under the ban, it is no particular
discredit to the men or officers
composing the company, as they
are as good military men as any
in the state. It is not true that
this company is the first as being
reported below the standard. Be
fore the dolidays, after inspection,
a large number of companies over
the state were put on probation
and some even disbanded.
There are good reasons why the
company did not make as good a
showing as they are capable of
making. The notice of the- time
for the inspection bring so short
most of the men were away andrJt
full company could not be brought
together, and those that wtre
present were mostly raw recruits^.
At this season of theyear, and it is
true of most all the companies
the military spirit is not very man
ifest. A little later on the com
pany will begin to drill in earnest
and will show to the inspector
what sort of material they are
made of. We are not afraid but
that they can and will easily sur-
!*•* a " y company in tbe regiment,
the Albany company not excepted.
Being put on probation simply
means that they did not show suf
ficient proficiency on ~ T1t j on
and when the company has
time to get together and do a lift-
behad* 1 another in, P*ction will
a . i. not j t0 intimating
that her demands must be acced«!t
to or war will result.
February 8—Japan declare**!*
will take military and navnl *2!
to protect ber interests In the
and fires on Port Arthur and th. - «
war is on. ine
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