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GEORGIA NEWS ITEMS Brief Summary of Interesting Happenings Culled at Random. Democratic Ballot I!*vlcil. The official form of ballot for the Democratic primary of May 15th Las been revised under the direction of the Btate committee and the new form pre pared for the benefit of the various county committees lias been received by the officials of the state. ‘The ballot includes every office, state and county, to be voted for at the May primary and the addition to the ticket of the offices of judge aud solici tor of the circuit courts and that of United States senator makes the bal lot the longest ever preparod for a pri mary in Georgia. The official form T.as been revised by Comptroller General W. A. Wrightat the instance of the committee and from suggestions given by the state house officers. A copy of the ha lot Will UtJ iu i. A. .1 - t '■••an fa Hm rtr/li nary of every county in the state and that official in each county will refer the form to the secretary of the county committee. The new form of ballot contains un der the head of “Prison commission er, unexpired term,” the name of Thomas Eason, who is now unopposed for re-election in the Democratic par ty. The state officials also appended to the new form the name of Senator A. O. Bacon for re-election to the United States senate, as Senator Ba con has announced for re-clectioe and has no opposition. This loaves not an office to bo voted for by the entire Btate at the primary with opposition, and this condition is but carrying out the established oustom of the party in “off” years. The retirement of Treasurer W. J. Speer leaves only one candidate for state treasurer in the field, Captain R. E. Park, of Macon, to whose nomina tion all opposition was withdrawn sev eral weeks ago. Two prison commissioners, one from south Georgia and the other from north Georgia, are to be voted for on May 15th. General Clement A. Evans is the commissioner from the northern part of the state and is a candidate for re-election without opposition. Com missioner Eason holds the nnoxpired term of Hon. Jacob Beach by virtue of the appointment of the late Governor W. Y. Atkinson. The appointment of Commissioner Eason to fill the vaeauey caused by the resignation of Jacob Beach, who held the long term of six years, was the last official act of Gev ernor Atkinson before retiring from office. • * * Stnie Ha* Monty For Claimant*. A large number of pensioners of Fnltou county have failed to muke application for claims at the ordinary’s office, aud the state now holds more than 82,000 due Confederate veterans aud widows of soldiers, who have not been heard from. It is believed that "many of these are dead, others have moved out of the state, and Ordinary W. H. Hulsey is anxious to hear from as many as possible at once. The following is a complete list of those who are entitled to pensions, but who have not been heard from: Invalid pensioners: Seaborn Jones, $100; Pat McCann, 8100; Samuel Neal, S5O; 8. M. Powell, $5O; W. L. Walker, $100; A. C. Wilson, 855. Total, 8455. Indigent: Gilbert Collins, J. W. Crenshaw, John M. Dukes, J. J. Deal, M. J. Emmel, P. C. Files, Wiustou Gunn, B. M. Kelly, Elijah Liudscy, J. B. Leach, J. L. McGee, W. It. Nash, J. F. Sisk, W. M. Taylor. The amount due these men is $6O each, making 3840. Widows: Mrs. T. D. Thornton, Mrs. M. E. Wilson, Mrs. V. A. Williams, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. B. A. Russell, Mrs. A. E. ltagland, Mrs. M. A. Mer eer, Mrp. M. A. MoNeal, Mrs. C. M. Marsh, Mrs. M. M. Kent, Mrs. Mary Hurst, Mrs. S. E. Donehood, Mrs. T. Chatham. The amount due the thir teen widows is $7BO. * * t Stute Will Foot the Bill. The three divisions of Georgia naval militia at Brunswick and Savannah will go on board the United States traininig ship “Prairie," which is now at the Brooklyn navy yard, for a week’s cruise and practice during the latter part of May. The final arrange ments for the crnise of the Georgians were made when Commander Frank D. Aiken, of Brunswick, commander of the naval battalion, and Lieutenant J. S. Wright, of Bruuswick, were noti fied by Governor Cnudler that the state would this year pay the expense of the cruise. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen was notified by wire that the na val militia of the state would accept the offer of the “Prairie,” and would be ready to go on board at any time during the last of May. m * Kcw Knttleahip “G>>r*i|. ,, A Washington dispatch says: The general plans for the new battleship “Cleorgia,’’ which have been prepared by the naval board of construction, in dicate that the “Georgia” and her sis ters the“ Pennsylvania” and “New Jer sey will, when completed, be the most perfect cxiunple6 of modern bat tleships afloat in any seas. The navy department’s circulars to contractors calling for estimates on these three new battleships will be sent out in a few days. * * * Boundary Muddle Closed, The decision of Secretary of State Phil Cook by which Wayne county gets the 25,000 aores of disputed laud lying between Wayne and Charlton counties has at last been officially re corded at the statehouse. This decis ion, which was made known several days ago, brings to a conclusion, at least for the present, the bitter fight w’aged off and on for half a century between the authorities of Wayne and Charlton. The survey made by Peck last year has been recorded as the offi cial line between the two counties and thiß means that Charlton loses all claim to the 25,000 acres of land. * * * HjjmotiAtft Barred* A license of 8500 per annum has beeu recommended by the At anta tax committee for hypuotists and those who heal by magnetism. This has been included in an amendment to the Wl UiliUliVM y UUIVU BUU buoti ap. proved by the tax committee aud which goes to council for adoption. * * • Mmoiii to Meat In Macon. The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons will meet in Macon on April 25th, and will remain in session for several days. It will be the annual meeting of this body, and the attend ance will be very large. Secretary Wolihin stated that he was expecting over 300 delegates. This meeting will be almost as large as tho meeting of the grand lodge which is held iu Octo ber every year. There are a number of important mntters which are to oorne up before the grand chapter. Some of the moat prominent members of the order in the state will be present as delegates. Thete sessions are always looked for ward to with interest by the people of M aeon, and the Masons are always given an enthusiastic reception. 9 9 + Will Hold Conference. The Fort Valley Fruit Growers’ as sociation at its last meeting fixed April 21 for a special meeting to discuss questions concerning the handling of the crop of 1900, whioh, all signs in dicate, will be an unprecedented one in size. It is their desire to meet the repre sentatives of as many railroads and car companies as may desire or expect to take part in moving the crop, and to have as perfect an understand ing of all matters connected with the transportation of the crop as possible. * * Oil Mill For Athens. It i very probable that a large oil mill will be erected in Athens in the near future. Quite a number of citi zens are interested in the movement, and plans are now being discussed for the buildings. The mill will be capitalized at 850,- 000. It will be of great benefit to Atheus, as it will give work to a num ber of employees, and will furnish a market for a great quantity of cotton seed. * * 9 Orchard* In Good Condition. A prominent shipper and commissioa man of Tifton has just returned from a tour of inspection of the orchards aud vineyards in bis section, and is in a position to make a safe estimate on the crop for the present year. He reports all the orchards in fine condition, and where the trees have been properly cared for the prospects for a fine yield are the best that section has ever known. 9 9 9 Nevrnan Cotton Mill*. The subscription books of the New nan cotton mills have been open for only a few days for the $148,000 stock with which it is proposed to increase the present capital of tho mills to 8800,000. Of the first named amount about $120,000 lias already been taken within the past few days, and it is ex pected that the balance w ill go rapidly. ** * , A 830,000 Court House. Tho Tatuall grand jury which has just adjourned, deserves great credit for the manner in which they have looked after the interests of the coun ty. Anew court house, to cost 830,- 000, is among the recommendations, and its erection will be commenced as early as practicable. The establish ment of a city court has also beeu recommended, which will take effect at an early date. The dog law will be in force after March Ist, 1901. 9 9 9 Fair Officer* Elected. The Southern Interstate Fair associa tion was orgauized in Atlanta Satur day. The stockholders accepted the churter, after which a committee on permanent organization submitted a constitution, which was adopted. This committee named these officers: C. P. Collier, president; E. C. Peters, vice president; J. K. Ottley, treasurer; directors, J. A. Miller, Robert Mad dox, J. F. Beck, Albert Howell, Dr. Joe Jacobs, J. N. Pope, 8. F. Ellis, 11. J. Guinn, W. L. Cosgrove. The report was adopted. Mr. Collier was president of the Cotton States and International Ex position aud was one of the chief fac tors in making it one of the biggest J. A. B MAHAFFEY, Attorney-at Law, Jefferson, - - - • Georgia. Office on Gainesville St., near residence. DR. W. L. DkLaPERRIERE. Dental Parlors, In the J. C. DoLaPerrlere brick build ing, second story. Call and see me when in need of anything in the line of Dentistry. Work guaranteed. 50 YEARS’ > EXP E RIE Nc E jf fcBMMaHgUUM ■JBH S f to at ■ 'n ■ J /11 ■ J i fi jys_r IBn i X j MW in MII -df l Trade Marks Designs r Copyrights Ac. 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It in stantly relieves and permanently cure j Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache, Gastralgla,Cramps,and all other rtNJul ts of imperfect digestion. Prepared by E C. DcWltt & Cos., Chicago- FOR SALE BY De LAPERRIERE. Wife of Ex-Tax Collector Gwinnett County. Harbins, Gwinnett County, Ga. This certifies that after l had been afflicted for ten years, I took treatment from D.\ Banks for forty five days and desire to say that I was wonderfully mproved and am sure that Dr. Banks’ short treatment helped me more than any treatment I took during the lOyears. I was affl cted with great nervousness, kidney troubles, indigestion, sleepless ness etc. My husband and I most heartily re oommend Dr. Banks to all our friends. Mrs. J. 0. Lowry. Jan. 25, 1900. aud most successful affairs of the kind ever given in this country. Mr. Mar tin was secretary of the State Fair Association last year and did splendid work in that capacity. In the hands of these gentlemen it is safe to say the coming fair will be successful in every way. The Klondike of Missouri. Is tho title of a neat pamphlet issued by the Passenger Department of the Kan sas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Rail road Company. It gives the rich lead and zinc mines, and shows the sure re turns from the great mining sections of Southwestern Missouri aud South®st ern Kansas, Joplin, Webb City, Car terville, Galena, Empire City aud Au rora. Mailed free. Address, J.E Lockwood, Kansas City, Mu SHIPPER PAYS THE TAX. Supreme Court Renders Decision lii Fuvor of Express Company. The supreme court of the United States Monday decided the cases in volving the stamp tax as it applies to express packages, the question in volved being whether the shipper or the carrier shall pay the stamp charge on packages. The opinion was handed down by Justice White and was favora ble to the express companies. Was a “Model” Young Man. John C. Farrar, teller of the Water bury, Vt., National bank, is missing and there is a defalcation of $25,000 of the bank’s funds. The community is greatly shocked by the news, as Farrar was considered a model young man. Off For St. Helena. The Iransport Lake Erie with up wards of 500 Transvaal prisoners, in cluding French, German and Kussinu members of the foreign legion cap tured at Boshof, sailed from Cape Town for St. Helena Saturday. RIPANS tabbies Doctors find A Good Prescription, for maniMnd Ter. fnr fv* ren‘, at Pruetts, Grocer*, Restaurants, Saii’ons, Nows Stands, General Stores and Barbers Shoo*. '! .i.-v banish pain, induce sleep, and prolong Hie. Gim ”iv. r relief! No matter what's the matter, ore will c > v*m y.i- and. Tin samples and one thousand testi tnoui ii-. sent by *71,11! to any Address on r-oint of price 1/ iiie ltipans Chemical Cos., 10 Spruce St., New York. City! PROFESSIONAL CARDS. L CL RUSSELL. E. 0. ARMIBTKAD. RUSSELL & ARMISTEAD, Attorneys at Law. Winder, Ga. Jefferson. Ga. W. H. QUARTERMAN, Attorney at Law, Winder, Ga Prompt attention given to all legal matter*. Insurance and Real Estate agent. " A HAMILTON, Undertaker and Funeral Director, Winder, EMBALMING By a Professional Embalmer. Hearse and attendance free. Ware rooms, cor ner Broad & Candler sts. , Winder Furniture Cos. UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS Everything First Class. Prices Reasonable. C. M. FERGUSON, M’g’r. WINDER, - - GEORGIA. . ROYAL ARCANUM. Meets every fourth Monday night. J. T. Strange, R.; G. T. Arnold, Y. R.; W. H. Quarterman, Secretary. RUSSELL LODGE N0.~99.~ ~ KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meets every Ist and 3rd Thursday evening in each month. G. A. Johns, C. C.; J. J. Carr, V. C.; F. W. Bondu rant, K. of R. and M. of F.; J. A. Quillian, Prelate; O. L. Dabney, M. of E.; H. R. Hunt, M. A.; C. M. Fer guson, M. W.; J. J. Smith, I. G.; R. A. Black, O. G. Lodge No. 333. i W’uuei) Officers—N J. Kelly, W. M ; W. H lvimbell, S. W.; A. Al. Williams, J. W.;G G. Robinson, Secfy. Meets every 3i Fridiy evening at 7 o’clock. C. M. Ferguson, N. G.; Z. F. Jackson, V. G.; A D. AicCurry, Secretary; J. H. Smith, Treas. Meets every Ist and 31 Mouday nights. (colored ) WINDER ENTERPRISE LODGE. No. 4282. G. U. O. of O. F. Meets every Ist and 3d Friday night in each month. W. W. Wilkerson, N. G ; C. E Williams, Secretary. A rousing campaign year is npon us. Keep abreast of affairs by sub scribing now. We’ll give you the news. GEORGIA RAILROAD For information as ,to Routes, Schedules and Rates, both Passenger aid Fiili, write to either of the undersigued. You will receive prompt reply and reliable information. JNO. FERGUSON. A. G. JACK : ON T. P. A. G. P. A. AUGUSTA, GA. S. E. MAGILI, 0. P. COX, Gen’l Agt. Gen’i Agt. ATLANTA. ATHENS. W. W. HARDWICK:, W. C. M’MILLIff, Gen’l Agt. C. F. &P.A MACON. MACON. M. R. HUDSON. W. M. M'’GOVERN, T. F. & P-A. Gen'i Ag'. ATLANTA, GA AUGUSTA. Gainesville, Jefferson . & Southern Railroad. Eastetn Standard Time Taking offset 6:50 A. M., Sept. 9, ISM SOUTH BOUND. No. 83. No. 84. Lv. Gainesville 710 a.m. 10 55 a. m. Lv. Bolmont 740 a.m. 1135 a.m. “ Hoschton 810a. m. 12 10 p. m “ Winaer 845a. m. 300 p. m “ Monroe 935a. m. 350 p. m - Ar Social Circle 10 15 a. m. 435 p. m No. 83. Lv. Gainesville 12 15 p. m Lv. Belmont 4 00 p. ni Lv. Hoschton 4 35 p. m Lv. Winder 5 15 p. m Lv. Monroe 6 P- m ’ Ar. Social Circle ' 7 10 p. m NORTH BOUND. No. 83. No. 81. Lv. Social Circle 12 00 a. m. 550 p- m Monroe 12 40 am. 6 p m •• Winder 250 p.m. 7loP- ■ • Hoschton 322 p. m. <53 p m “ Belmont 400 p. m. 830 p. m- Ar. Gainesville 435 p. m. 900 p • No. 85. Lv. Social Circle 1 30 a. m Lv. Monroe a on * m. Lv. Winder ® Lv. Hcschton 10 40 a. m Lv. Belmont Ar. Gainesville Jefferson Branch* NORTH BOUND. No. 87. No 89. Lv. Jefferson 650a m. 3 P Lv. Pendergrass 715a. m. o•> P- Ar. Belmont 740 a. ro. 4 SOUTH BOUND. No. 88 No. 9> Lv. Belmont 839 p. a . 12 50 a- jjj- Lv. Pendergrass 850 p. vo. i - Jefferson 8 15 P m * S C. DUNLAP. Receiver.