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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 ■ora Boyce; l m _ Grounds '■' V ' G - McCord; e t-omaon School, ^^ry Societies C'ald- U 8 J 0r Practical U Ma8see i CLar- hchool, Mr. o. 2'*°^ Enact a Miss Kate *le w * rni ^' w >n- ^Einning on this Do: >nt .miss 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 O ------ H UUI piU|Ctl* 0 — — 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 M m