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(Bafftt Countjj Progress, Volume XI—No. 40. DOUGLAS ENDS THIRD DAYS SALE LEADINC THE ENTIRE STATE . Not unexpected Tuesday, the opening date of the Georgia to bacco market, Douglas led the state in sales, disposing of 165,- 000 pounds by about 1 o’clock. The offerings were poor as well as light and the average price was below eighteen cents- Not over ten per cent of the growlers Jn the Douglas territory had any *hing to offer at all. What once appeared to be one of the earliest crops in maturing has developed into one of the Attest in the history of the state, while a great percentage of the crop has been cured, the tobacco has not long been taken from the barns, and is not seasoned, or “in order” as it takes from two to four weeks storing for the finished product to properly cure and color-up. Ofttimes a barn of tobacco will appear a rich green color upon being re moved from the barn and if properly stored, soon assumes a golden hue, which is much more desired by the buyers, as well as the farmer. There was a total of 1,633.298 pounds of tobacco sold on open ing day. Following is the amounts and price paid accord ing to reports sent out by the press despatches: Pounds Average Station Sold Price Alma 75,000 .18 Blackshear . 107,000 .17.8 Baxley 125,000 .17 Camilla 35,000 .22 Cairo 22,000 .17.2 Douglas 165,000 .16.45 Dublin 100,000 .20.6 Fitzgerald 30,000 .25 Hazlehurst 83,638 * .18,8 Hahira 43,276 .15.9 Lyons 60,000 .17 Metter 150,000 .13 Moultrie 100,000 ,17. Nashville 140,000 ' .18 Pelham - 107,000 .21 Quitman 103,000 .16.5 Tifton 67,880 .18 Thomasville 75,000 .26.6 Waycross .... 40,000 .16 Valdosta 97,000 .21.3 Vidalia 93,212 .20.5 Following reporcs sent out last season: Valdosta 225,000 23 Hazlehurst 350,000 22 iNashville 960,000 25 Vidalia 300,000 25 Hahira . 40,000 22 Tifton 125,000 25 Fitzgerald . 82,176 17 Blackshear 750,000 23 Camilla 200,000 20 Douglas 400,000 22 Many of these reports were found to be errors when the final check up came, some of the markets selling less than a third of what was report ed in the daily press last year. All the markets reported light sales Wednesday, some of them making no reports of sales on that date. The sales at Douglas Wednesday were about 30,000 pounds and*it ap pears as though Thursday and Fri day will find a good deal more on the floors. Ten days to two weeks will be required to get the market under headway. G. & F. TO OPERATE TRAIN THROUGH TOBACCO BELT Augusta, Ga., July 27.—Announce ment was made today that the eGor gia and Florida railroad will operate a new train to south Georgia in or der to assist in the marketing ofone of the biggest tobacco crops in the history of that section. The train will be known as “The Tobacco Special”. The train will leave Valdosta each night and pick up shipments of to bacco from the following towns: Nashville, Adel, Douglas, Hazlehurst and Vidalia, and will receive ship‘- ments at their junction points. The train will reach Augusta early in the morning, so as to make connections with trains going to Virginia and the Carolinas. The acquisition of this train gives the growers of south Georgia two fast trains with which to market their products. The Georgia and Florida’s regular fast Florida freight No. 58 will maintain its present schedule, operating about two hours ahead of the “Tobacco Special.” REAL ESTATE LOAN COMPANY HEAD ATTENDS TOBACCO OPENING Mr. A. G. Smith, of Atlanta, presi dent of the Real Estate Loan Com pany was in Douglas Tuesday to at tend the opening of the tobacco mar ket. Mr. Smith is very much inter ested in this crop, and on a farm own ed by his company three miles east of the city has 150 acres planted to to bacco this season, besides other crops planted on an equally large scale. From the 150 acres of tobacco it is probable that 150,000 pounds will be produced this season. The farm has been under the management of Mr. Robert Day, of Douglas, who is general supervisor of farqj develop ment of this company. A particular feature on this farm is 200 acres of sweet potatoes planted by Sidney Stubbs for the Douglas Oil & Fertilizer Company. This is per haps the largest crop of sweet pota toes ever grown in Georgia, especial ly in this section -of the state. The potatoes are planted for market, and are of very fine quality. Already there is thousands of bushels almost ready to gather, and they will be brought to the plant in this city where they will be seasoned at the large potato curing house of the Douglas Oil & Fertilizer Company and prepared for shipment to East ern and Western markets. They are packed in crates and bear attractive labels. Mr. Smith has expended more than $40,000 in improvments on this farm this year, which is ideally locat ed o.n the Dixie Highway. Nice farm houses, tobacco barns, clearing new land and removing stumps have been the main items, and today it is in appearance one of the show places of the section. In developing and farm ing the lands, Mr. Smith states that ti% Ur ash uteri "*>f tr -much better re turn with normal conditions expects to make farming profitable in future, years. FIRST BALE OF COTTON BRINGS TWENTY-FIVE CTS. The first bale of cotton to reach the gins at Douglas was grown by Lonnie A. Pope, and was ready for ginning on Wednesday. The bale weighs over 500 pounds and will grade strict middling. It is being ginned at the ginnery of the Douglas Oil & Fertilizer Company. Mr. Pope has a large acreage in cotton, and is using “Dofco” brand fertilizers, manufactured by the Oil & Fertilizer Company. The particular field of cotton is being grown with 9-2-3- and is very fine indeed. Mr. Pope has been first with a bale at Douglas for three years. It has not been sold as yet. The first bale to be ginned at Am brose was that of Mr. Henry Vickers a leading farmer of that section, who has an acreage of about four hundred acres in cotton. The bale was ginned at the George Paulk ginnery and was bought by Ralph W. Griffin, of Doug las for 25 cents per pound. It grad ed strict middling and is soon to be followed by other bales. Cotton is now opening rapidly, and in the Am brose-Broxton section will be found by far the larger percentage of the crop growing in Coffee County. Various estimate make the yield for 1925 in this county at 7,000 to 10 000 bales. 5,700 was produced last season. The drought in recent weeks has materially lessened the crop prospects here, but indications are that it will far surpass that of last year. J. M. DENT RETURNS FROM B. P. O. E. MEET Mr. J, M. Dent, past exalted Ruler of Douglas 1286 B. P. O. Elks return ed this week from Portland, Oregan where he attended the national con vention as a representative of the local lodge. Mr. Dent has been away from the city for a month, making a number of side trips on his way to the far western city, and upon his return trip. He visited points on the Pacific coast and in Canada while away. Mr. Dent is president of the ( Douglas Telephone Company, and has 1 served the same lodge as its presid-j ing officer on two different occasions. OFFICIAL ORGAN COFFEE COUNTY. CITY OF DOUGLAS. AND THE CITY OF NICHOLLS DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1925. AUTOISTS KILLED WHEN COLLIDES WITH TRAIN W. H. Carroll, of Atlanta, auditor and assistant treasurer of the At lantic Ice and Coal corporation, met instant death when the Hudson closed car in which he was traveling alone collided with an A., B. & A. freight train at Guysie, four miles west of Alma last Friday night. It was stated that a severe wind and rain storm was in progress and probably accounts for the acci dent, as the crossing is open to veiw for a long distance each way. Mr. Carroll was traveling east and the freight train traveling west. The body was mangled beyond recognition, and the automobile al most totally demolished. The engine pulled the freight train was derailed and it was necessary to build a track around to enable traffic to be resum ed. C. B. Coleman, engineer and T. E. Erwin were both injured when the engine overturned, but not seriously. Carroll was a native of Tennessee, and his remains were shipped to Nashville. The following statement concern ing the accident was issued Saturday by B. L. Bugg receiver of the rail road: “Yesterday afternoon, when A., B. & A. local freight train No. 41 was passing Guisie, a small station be tween Brunswick and Nicholls, near Alma, at 6:30 p. m., eastern time, a Hudson closed automobile occupied by Mr. W. H. Carroll, drove upon the track immediately in front of the en -gine, near the depot, resulting in the instant death of Mr. Carroll, who was the only occupant of the automobile, and the total destruction of the auto mobile. The locomotive and tender were derailed and turned over. En gineer C. B. Coleman and Fireman T. E. Irwin, of train No. 41, were injur ed, the detailed report of which has not been received. “The engine rested in such shape after the accident that the main line was blocked, and it was necessary to build a track around the wreck, which was af fflrfWWf and trains passed. The country around the crossing at the depot is flat open country and the track straight and approaching trains vis ible for at least a half mile.” J. S. BERNARD, OF GREENVILLE, TO HANDLE RED WAREHOUSE SALES Mr. J. S. Bernard, of Greenville, Tennessee, has joined the Red Ware house organization, operated by Knott & Sikes, and is in charge of sales. He arrived in the city this week and is already “on the job”. Mr. Bernard is a warehouseman in Greenville, Tenn., owning and operat ing sixty per cent of the floor space in that city, which is one of the leading markets of Tennessee. He was for merly a circuit rider for the Amer ican Tobacco Company, and has had long experience in the game. He is almost universally known among the fraternity and is popular with buyers, warehousemen alike. Versatile as he is with the tobac co game, Mr. Bernard has already made many friends with patrons of this popular firm. A. B„ & A. OFFICIALS AGAIN VISIT DOUGLAS A party composed of Vice-Presi dent J. L. Edwards, General Super intendent C. E. Brower, Treasurer W. E. Paschal and Freight Traffic Manager, C. B. Kealhofer, of the At lanta, Birmingham & Atlantic rail road follower their usual custom of spending the day in Douglas on the occasion cf the tobacco opening. For several years these gentlemen have been interested spectators on the Douglas tobacco market on opening date. The A., B. & A. traverses the heart of the Georgia tobacco belt, and the official body look with pride upon the achievements won in production of this crop. The development de partment of this road was very large ly instrumental in establishing tobac co culture in • Coffee county, where the crop was grown in commercial quantities for the first time, and later taken up by practically every South east Georgia county. The party was driven over the territory surrounding Douglas, and during the late after noon departed for Fitzgerald from whence they returned to Atlanta. NAN YANG BROS. SEND CHINESE INVESTIGATOR Messrs. K. C. Lee, Y. C. Pun and Ki Chun, representing the Nanyang Bros., Tobacco Co., of Shanghi, China were visitors on the Douglas Tobac co Market Thursday. They were in company with Mr. W. C. Gravely, President of the China-American To bacco & Trading Company, who have a stemming and redrying plant in Douglas and who is represented on all the Georgia markets. Mr. Lee is purchasing agent for this corporation, which is one of the largest concerns in the world. Mr. Pun is an expert judge of grades and has charge of blending, and other features connected with the manufac ture of tobacco, while Mr. Chun is chief engineer for his company. Each of these gentlemen are in Am. erica making a study, each of the de partment represented by them. In addition to visiting the markets, they will also visit manufacturing plants and make a thorough study of methods used in this country, such as the process of blending, methods of marketing and Mr. Chun will make a thorough study of latest American machinery used in the manufacture of cigarettes. The Latter in discussing the report ed boycott by the Chinese of British goods, stated that it was true. But added, “America must not misunder stand the Chinese, as we want their goods and their methods. We want to direct trade with Amer ica, and while the existing boycott on British manufactured goods may af fect America, we want to establish a still greater trade.” He said * that the manufacturers were unable to keep pace with the rapid increase in the consumption of .cigarettes jn that country. They hope to have installed adequate machinery within a year to keep pace with the increased demand. The party of gentlemen were travel ing via automobile, ar.ji expressed themselves as delighted to be in Am- lik 4 this country very much. One of the partysaul tEat~{Ke pie of their country were very friend ly to this country, and predicted a great industry in the tobacco busi ness between the two. They will visit other Georgia mar kets before going to the Carolinas and Virginia. POLICE UPSET FOUR~ GALLONS OF CORN Chief Ben Barrineau and Police man D. W. Lott captured four gal lons of corn whiskey Tuesday after noon in a raid made on a home in the western part of the city. Albert Stevens is the occupant of the house wfiere the contraband was found, and later poured out before a large crowd of bemoaning spectators, as well as enthusiastic prohibitionists. Stevens was placed under arrest and bound over to City Court and was later released on bond. Another raid by the same officers netted about half a gallon. Stacy Redding, of ebony hue, and who lives in the “slide” was accused of having possession and was placed under bond. Police say that Stacy is an old offender, and has had similar charges lodged against her before. DAN C, ASHLEY DIES OF INJURIES Mr. Dan C. Ashley, of Valdosta, one of the most prominent young men of that city died Tuesday of in juries sustained in an automcb'le vvreck which occurred Sunday on the Valdosta-Lake City road- Goode Guerry, of Florida was kill i i out richt and Miss Anna Belle Converse ba'Ty injured when the driver of the Lincoln automobile in which they were riding lost control possibly from a blow-out, and turned over several times. Mr. Ashley was related to the Ash ley family of this city, also to Mayo- John R. Slater, and a life-long and very intimate friend of Mr. Slater. The funeral services of Mr. Ash ley were attended by a number of friends from this city. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Castle of Dub lin, are guests at the New Douglas Hotel this week. THIS FARMER FINDS WAY TO MAKE THE FARM PROFITARLE Symbolical of what transpires in Coffee county oftimes is the process of intesified fa rming developed by Mr. Leon Vickers, who owns a large farm 10-miles south of Douglas, near Mora. A few years ago Mr. Vickers was the possessor of a large tract of farm land, which embodied a fortune. The outstanding asset, so believed Mr. Vickers, was the timber possibilities, of which naval stores was the out standing, and most promising road to fortune. Thousands upon thousands of dollars provided by nature stood awaiting only the touch of skilled workmen to develop into a for tune for the owner. Mr. Vickers en tered spiritedly into the development of the timber, and at the same time, farming on a haphazard scale. Cot ton was the main product, -and suc cessively for three or four years, through adverse seasons and boll weevils, was destroyed. The manufacture of naval stores, though profitable at times, was in sufficient to maintain the farm, and as a consequence, Mr. Vickers went “broke.” It is illuminating to relate a story such as this, and while the subject we are writing about may not approve of having personal affairs delved into publicly, the writer will explain by saying that the indomit able will and determination exhibit ed by Mr. Vickers, together with the business judgement used, has set an example that should be emulated by many others. He is now one of the county’s most prosperous citizens — and he made his fortune largely by farming. It would be a delight to any Geor gian to visit the farm and see the development there. Five hundred acres of finely developed acreage so diversified as to insure a profit is to be found. One of the foremost attractions is j OL JIL .that,. was planted with a view to a 100 bushels pe racre production, and the promise of such a yield is most convincing. A finer‘product cannot be found in America. Standing fifteen to eigh teen feet in height, fruited with two to four ears of corn to the stalk, well formed, the average man would have to elevate his arms lenght to touch the topmost ear. A continued drought will, seemingly, be the only upset in Mr. Vickers’ plans fo rfive hundred bushels of corn on five acres—and maybe more. A visit to this farm will reveal 300 sheep, the revenue from which will net $5.00 each. This crop is well pastured, and the annoying “sheep killing dog” is prevented from doing his work of devastation to this, one of the most profitable industries on the fram. The herd is increasing rapidly, and ordinary stock is used. A further glance about this farm and 250 hear of Hampshire hogs will furnish an attraction that is without doubt, one of the most highly prized projects on the farm. They are also pastured, having ample range and pasture grasses are available practi clly all the year round, thus creat ing a vast saving. It is easy to se lect a lot for market any time the demand for ready cash arises. The stock is being improved steadily and registered stock may be obtained there. Fifty acres of sweet potatoes, of a very fine quality are growing on the Vickers farm. A neat profit has come to sweet potato growers in this coun ty in recent years, and with the stand ardization of grades, proper curing and packing under standard methods, and attractive labeling, sweet pota toes will be a source of revenue for Mr. Vickers this season. Two hundred acres of as fine corn, fifty acres of which was selected seed, will also be found growing. The fifty acres, for which selected seed were used in planting, is a source of much pride to this fanner. It is proving the theory that seed selection pays, though the entire acreage is far above the average, this due largely to intelligent cultivation, more than to fertilization. There are many other crops, not grown foy market, yet providing neces sities as well as luxuries for the home being grown on the Vickers fa rm. The chicken farm, the vegetable garden, the crop of sugar cane, $1.50 Per Annum in Advance BODY OF BRYAN LEAVES DAYTON FOR WASHINGTON Remains of Commander Leave In Special Pullman for Capital Where He will be Laid to Rest in Arling. ton Cemetery. Dayton, Tenn., July 26.—William Jennings Bryan was discovered dead in bed here this afternoon by a ser vant. He had retired to his room in the early afternoon for a nap, and was found dead at 4:30 o’clock. Heart disease was given as the cause of death. William Jennings Bryan, notable American, and three times a candi date for President, died in Dayton, Tenn., this afternoon about 4:15 while taking a nap, at his temporary home. He was in the best of spirits and expressed himself as “feeling fine” when he retired shortly after lunch eon, about 1:30 o’clock. He had at tended services at the Southern Meth odist Episcopal church before lunch and had partaken of a hearty meal before retiring to his room. The companion of Mrs. Bryan passed through the room and noticed him breathing heavily and rushed for the nearest neighbor, A. B. Andrews, who on reaching the scene summoned a doctor. Shortly before William Jennings Bryan died today he remarked that he had never felt better in his life and was ready to go bofore the country to stage his battle against modern ism. The great Commoner had returned to Dayton this morning after com pleting arguments for the publication of the address he had prepared to de liver in closing the trial of John T. Scopes, who recently was convicted ■mf—WThrttng Tennessee's anti-6g»lu» tron law. Publication of this speech at an early date was to mark the opening of the crusade in behalf of funda mentalism Mr. Bryan planned to 'Car ry before the entire country. Despite the fact, Mr. Bryan had spoken yesterday in Jasper and Win chester, Tenn., and had traveled over (Continued to Editorial Pa;*) bounteous to extreme, the splendid herd of cattle, providing milk and butter a plenty, besides the stock cattle, which provides an additional revenue from the markets—when the price is right—rounds out a system of farming that is proving not only self-sustaining, but profitable to a satisfying degree. No tobacco has been planted on this farm this year, and very little cotton. Mr. Vickers still continues his naval stores operations, conserving his timber, and allowing the young pines to develop before they are touch ed. He is proving a conservationisr, and thinks mightily of the future of the idea of preserving the pine forests of eGorgia. Not content to share alone .he se crets he has learned about the virile soil of Coffee county, Mr. Vickers is rounding out a “Corn Club” of which shall consist of fifty-one members. The member producing the largest yield of corn on one acre will win a prize of SSOO, the fifty ansucccssful contestants contributing $lO in money or ten bushels of corn. Most of the membership has already been selec ted, and is shall be the purpose to meet on one, two, three, or more oc casions and discuss intricate methods of improving farming during the year. Topics will not be confined to any one object, to problems of the farm in general and especially meth ods in seed selection, cultivating, fer tilization, etc. This will be an or ganization whose only purpose will be for the mutual welfare of the Coffee county farmer. Mr. Vickers is a staunch believer in providing pastures for live stock, and frankly states that no other system can prove profitable. His is a show place, and should be visited by every person who wishes to make a study of most commonplace •of all farming in South Georgia— make the land produce the wealth by simple, intelligent methods.